Acer Day is August 3rd of Every Year : Acer and Predator Laptops Up for Grabs via Daily Challenges

Respected Taiwanese electronics brand Acer has recently announced the launch of "Acer Day", a movement to bring fresh energy to the brand through fun interactions with its loyal fans and consumers in various countries around the world.

Set to take place on August 3, Acer Day is the first transnational and largest annual brand day event of one the world's leading tech companies. It will kick off in 14 countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand.

Why August 3, you ask? Well, Mr. Andrew Hou - President of Acer in Pan Asia Pacific Region - disclosed that Acer Day’s grand opening date was specifically chosen because “eight-third” (Aug. 3rd) sounds like “Acer”. Following this run, every August 3rd in the future will be Acer’s international brand day, where brand activities and events will be launched for the enjoyment of consumers.

This year - 2017, the theme of Acer Day is “Be cool everyday”, which is inspired by and centered on Acer’s all-new AeroBlade 3D Fan Technology. This unique AeroBlade innovation enables the use of the world's thinnest metal fan blade that provides advanced aerodynamics and airflow performance to keep the notebook at a low temperature even during heavy usage.

Acer's AeroBlade innovation and the new Predator Series' up-to-scale processor and graphic card let you take control and win in even the toughest games.

In all above-mentioned countries, the Acer Day event website officially kicks off on July 21st. Everyone is invited to log in using their social media accounts to participate in 11 daily challenges, including memory puzzles, friend sharing games, among others, to earn “Cool Points”. These points may then be exchanged for raffle tickets to Acer Day giveways. Prizes include Acer Swift Series laptops, Acer Spin notebooks, Predator gaming laptops, and other amazing surprises.

Fun treats and exclusive deals will also be available to consumers who will purchase products on Acer Day. For more information, check out the event website at www.acer-day.com/ph and the Acer Philippines Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/AcerPH.

Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501 Price, Specs, Actual Photos : Thinnest Gaming Laptop with 7th Gen Intel Core i7 Kaby Lake CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Graphics!

On Wednesday - June 21, 2017, Asus Philippines officially launched the Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501 gaming notebook via an intimate media and consumer event held at ROG Concept Store in SM MegaMall, which was then followed by an exclusive screening of Transformers : The Last Knight movie at the Director's Cut Cinema for all of the guests.

With depth of only 16.9 millimeters, Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501 is currently the world’s slimmest gaming laptop that's powered by both 7th Generation Intel Core i7 Kaby Lake processor and the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics that work together to deliver an ultra-smooth gaming performance that competes with what you can get from bigger gaming devices, including desktops.

Clad in real metal and polycarbonate, this 15.6-inch laptop also incorporates the ROG-exclusive Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) - a specially designed cooling system that increases the airflow volume by 20% for better thermal performance by opening or flexing the bottom of the chassis. This design innovation allows full utilization of the CPU and GPU, so the user can enjoy marathon gaming sessions without fear of interruption.

Zephyrus also comes with the Microsoft Windows 10 Creators Update, which improves the performance of PC games through the all-new Windows Game Mode and makes it easier to perform native game-streaming using Beam, Microsoft’s online streaming service.

The notebook's slick blade-inspired design, top-notch internal hardware, and unique cooling system are a product of ROG's goal to create consistently laptops that are slimmer, cooler, quieter and more powerful than ever before.

Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501 flaunts a 15.6-inch Full HD wide-view display that delivers smooth gaming at a true 120Hz frame rate. It also features's NVIDIA G-SYNC display technology synchronizes the refresh rate with the NVIDIA GeForce graphics card’s frame rate to ensure an ultra-smooth visual experience when playing 3D titles.

Positioned at the front of the chassis, which should be more familiar and more comfortable for gamers who are more accustomed to desktop keyboards, this notebook's keyboard features the Taiwanese company's Aura RGB Lighting Technology that provides dynamic and customizable lighting effects as well as separately highlighted customizable effects for the WASD and QWER key groups. This innovation allows users to create their own gaming ambience that matches their mood or the feel of their game. The keys have been ergonomically designed to provide optimum comfort and typing accuracy as well as to prevent ghosting. Also, Zephyrus' touchpad is positioned on the right of the keyboard and integrates a 10-key numerical function that is easily activated by a hot key.

Here are the key features and technical specifications of Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501:

Size: 37.9 x 26.2 x 1.69cm (W x D x H)
Weight: 2.2 kg (with battery)
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Chipset: Intel HM175
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB DDR5X or GTX1070 8GB DDR5
Memory: DDR4 2400MHz (up to 24GB)
Storage: M.2 PCIe x4 256/512GB/1TB SSD
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Display: 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixel) wide-view panel with anti-glare 120Hz refresh rate with NVIDIA G-SYNC
Camera: Built-in HD camera and array mic
Keyboard: ASUS Aura RGB backlit chiclet keyboard with 30-key rollover; 1.4mm key travel
Wireless: 802.11ac Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Connectivity:
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C with Thunderbolt 3
4 x USB 3.1
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x 3.5mm headphone and mic combo jack
Battery: 4 cell, 50Wh

Now up for pre-order, the sleek and powerful Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501 will be available at all ROG Concept Stores in the Philippines come August 2017 with price tag starting at Php 149,995.

Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Price, Specs, and Release Date, Officially Announced!

Here's a fun fact about TechPinas.com: I created it using a ThinkPad -- to be exact, a ThinkPad Z61m Titanium Limited Edition.

It's true. I'm a big, big fan.

Ever since the early 2000's - when I first encountered a unit in the flesh, I've been in love with ThinkPads.

I love these machines because:

1. They are built like tanks.
2. Their keyboards are quite simply the best out there.
3. They are super easy to upgrade.
4. They are low maintenance.
5. They are just reliable.

And what's cool is that the newer models still bear the legendary genes of their predecessors -- from the boxy no-nonsense looks right down to actual stellar performance.

The only downside to them is that they are very expensive. Then again, given the quality of the product and the guaranteed after-sales support that go with them, I'd say ThinkPads are well worth every penny you'd spend on them.

On Wednesday - March 15, 2017, Lenovo Philippines officially launched the powerhouse ThinkPad T470, which is a workhorse made specifically for the corporate environment.

Sporting a spill-resistant keyboard and a MIL-SPEC certified ultra-tough shell, the highly configurable Lenovo ThinkPad T470 runs Windows 10 Pro Signature Edition with a 7th Generation Kaby Lake Intel Core processor - up to Core i7-7600u and features Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU, up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM, up to 1TB of SSD storage or 2TB HDD, HD 720p camera, as well as a battery pack that delivers up to 18 hours with regular use.

There are three display options:

1. 14-inch HD (1366 x 768) non-touch
2. 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS, non-touch
3. 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS, touch

As for ports and connectivity, T470 has HDMI, Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type C), USB 3.0 x 3, Ethernet, SD Card slot, FPR, dTPM2.0, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, Headphone/ Mic, and WiFi 802.11ac.

With dimensions of 336.6 x 232.5 x 19.95 mm and weighing 3.48 lbs, Lenovo ThinkPad T470 is now available in the Philippines via the official distribution channels of the company with price tag starting at Php 62,990 -- becoming more expensive as you choose higher specs for your unit.

Is it the right notebook for you? This notebook should be ideal for tech savvy users, highly productive professionals, and on-the-go creatives who are familiar with the legend of the ThinkPad and who demand utmost reliability from their gadgets.

Around middle of last year - 2016, I bought a second-hand ThinkPad T430 via OLX and the unit really helped rekindle my romance with this mythical laptop line. That said, I'm certainly looking forward to getting my hands on the T470; And off hand, I expect nothing but the best from it.