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Gionee GN708, GPAD G1, CTRL V3, CTRL V1 Price and Specs

2013-05-22T20:01:00.000-07:00

Latest Gionee Android Smartphone line up includes GPAD G1, CTRL V3, CTRL V1 and PIONEER P1. Catch them with freebies and discount on SM North EDSA this coming May 23-29, 2013.

A new Chinese brand mobile player is joining the arena of Android market with Lenovo, Huawei and ZTE in the Philippines. Do its presence will give Filipinos affordable Android smartphones and better competition?

GIONEE was established in 2002 engaging in mobile device designing, R&D manufacturing, sales in international markets and offering mobile internet application service. It ranked as No.3 brand in 2G market share (after Samsung and Nokia in 2011) and No.2 in GSM market after Samsung in August 2012 in mainland China.

GIONEE Smartphone line up will have a Summer Event this coming May 23-29, 2013 at SM North EDSA (Main Mall, Upper Ground Floor, near Jollibee area). Hurry up and avail of exciting prizes and discounts.

GIONEE GN708, GPAD G1, CRTL V3, CTRL V1 Price, Features and Specs

GN708 - latest flagship quad-core powered Android Phone from Gionee. It is running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, Quad - Core Cortex A7 processor and 1 GB RAM. It sports a 8MP/1MP dual camera with second generation BSI technology on 4.5" qHD display. It is rank between MyPhone A919i DUO and O+ 8.15 on my Top 7 Cheapest Quad-Core Android Phones in the Philippines for 2013.

GIONEE GN708

Price: P11,999
Features: Dual SIM, Dual Standby, OGS Technology for display, BSI Second Generation using the OV8830 chipset and Anti-corrosion coating for the camera. Yamaha 168 music PA Audio and 99 pictures/21 seconds in one shot.
Freebies: Leather Pouch, Extra Battery, Extra Charger, 4 GB Transcend Micro SD
Physical Design: 3 soft capacitive buttons, 9.6mm thickness
CPU: 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Cortex A7 processor (is it a MediaTek MT6589?)
GPU: Imagination PowerVR SGX544
OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - JB
Screen: 4.5"qHD IPS Capacitive Multi-Touchscreen
Resolution: 960 x 540 pixels
Pixel per Inch: 245 ppi
RAM: 1 GB
Internal Memory: 4 GB
Camera: Sports a dual camera, 8MP rear, autofocus with LED Flash and 1MP front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable (to be confirmed)
Battery: 2100 mAh

GIONEE GPAD G1

Price: P10,799
Features: Dual SIM, Dual Standby, FM radio, Compass, SRS Tru Media perfect Acoustic, 3D Stereo Surround, 720p Video Recording, GPS capable.
Freebies: Flip Cover, Screen protector, Extra Battery and Extra Charger
Physical Design: 2 soft capacitive buttons and hard home button, 10.2mm thickness
CPU: 1 GHZ dual-core Cortex A9 processor (is it a MediaTek MT6577?)
GPU: Is it an Integrated PowerVR SGX531?
OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich - ICS
Screen: 5.0" WVGA Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels
Pixel per Inch: ~187 ppi
RAM: 512 MB
Internal Memory: 4 GB expandable up to 32 GB via T-Flash card (Note: T-Flash or TransFlash card is an older name of MicroSD card).
Camera: Sports a dual camera, 5MP back, autofocus with LED Flash and 0.3MP front
Sensors: Gyroscope and Light
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable
Battery: 2100 mAh

GIONEE CTRL V3

Gionee CTRL V3 is powered by dual-core Cortex-A9 processor, dual-core A9 performance is enhanced 1.5 times than dual-core A5 and 2.5 times than single-core A5. In addition, MediaTek MT6577 boosts up to 40% apps and browser performance than single core platform. Gionee CTRL V3 is running on Android ICS and 512 MB RAM, it sports a 5MP/VGA dual camera on 4.3" IPS Capacitive display with OGS (One Glass Solution ) Technology - the reason why it is slimmer, quicker and lighter. With its price at P8K range, CTRL V3 is at the expensive slot of my Top 7 Cheapest Dual-Core Android Phones this Summer 2013.

Price: P8,499
Features: Dual SIM, Dual Standby, FM radio, Compass, HD Video Recording and GPS capable
Physical Design: 3 soft capacitive buttons, 9.8mm thickness
CPU: 1 GHZ dual-core MT6577 Cortex A9 processor
GPU: Is it an Integrated PowerVR SGX531?
OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich - ICS
Screen: 4.3" WVGA IPS Capacitive Touchscreen with OGS technology and Gorilla Glass
Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels
Pixel per Inch: 217 ppi
RAM: 512 MB
Internal Memory: 4 GB expandable up to 32 GB via T-Flash card
Camera: Sports a dual camera, 5MP rear, autofocus with LED Flash and 0.3MP front
Sensors: Gyroscope and Light
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable
Battery: 1800 mAh

GIONEE CTRL V1

Price: ~P5,000
Features: Dual SIM, Dual Standby, FM radio, Yamaha PA Audio, Compass and GPS capable
Physical Design: 3 soft capacitive buttons, 12.7mm thickness
CPU: 1 GHz MT6575M single core processor
GPU: is it a PowerVR SGX531?
OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich - ICS
Screen: 3.5 IPS HVGA Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels
Pixel per Inch: 144 ppi
RAM: 512 MB
Internal Memory: 4GB expandable up to 32 GB via T-Flash card.
Camera: Sports a dual camera, 2MP rear with LED flash and VGA front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable
AnTuTu Benchmark: 3481 v3.3
Battery: 1500 mAh

GIONEE PIONEER P1

Price: P3,799
Features: Dual SIM, Dual Standby, FM radio, Compass and GPS capable
Physical Design: 3 soft capacitive buttons, 11.2mm thickness
CPU: 1 GHz MT6575M single core processor
GPU: PowerVR SGX531
OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Screen: 3.5 IPS HVGA Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels
Pixel per Inch: 165 ppi
RAM: 256 MB
Internal Memory: 512 MB expandable up to 32 GB via T-Flash card.
Camera: Sports a dual camera, 2MP rear and VGA front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable
AnTuTu Benchmark: 3481 v3.3
Battery: 1500 mAh

Sources:
Gionee Smartphone PH Facebook
Gionee Official Site

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Alcatel OT GLORY 2/INSPIRE 2/SAPPHIRE 2 Price and Specs Comparison

2013-05-21T21:48:00.001-07:00

Alcatel's latest line up of affordable Android Phones - single-core One Touch (OT) GLORY 2, INSPIRE 2 and dual-core powered SAPPHIRE 2.

To compete in the arena of Android market, Alcatel's latest line up of affordable Android phones includes One Touch GLORY 2, INSPIRE 2 and SAPPHIRE 2.

The line up is powered by MediaTek single-core to dual-core processor, Android Jelly Bean operating system (OS) and 512 MB RAM. All sports a dual camera and features dual SIM and dual Standby.

They rival Lenovo A390 (P4,999), A690 (P4,699), A800 (P6,999), Huawei Ascend Y210D (P2,999) and Y300 (P5,490) affordable Android phones. It also compete with our local mobile brand, MyPhone A818i (P2,990), A818g (P3,990), A848, A848i (P5,990), A888 DUO (P6,390), Cherry Mobile SPARK TV, RAVE, FLARE (P3,999), BURST (P3,999), HYPER (P4,999), THUNDER (P4,999), StarMobile HIT (P3,590) and GOAL (P5,990), Torque Droidz ATOM (P4,999) and Cloudfone Excite 400D (P4,490).

With lot of choices from different brands, consumers have a hard time choosing what Android Phone is best for them. Some Pinoy's prefer performance and affordability rather on design or quality. Some still prefers the latter even it is a bit expensive.

Below are comparison of specs.

Alcatel OT GLORY 2, INSPIRE 2, SAPPHIRE 2 Price, Features and Specs Comparison

Alcatel One Touch GLORY 2 is for young and new Android users, INSPIRE 2 for Pinoy's who want balance performance and functionality and SAPPHIRE 2 for those who likes dual-core extra application and browser performance plus scratch resistant quarter High Definition (qHD) display.

Price: Alcatel GLORY 2 is selling at P3,999, INSPIRE 2 at P4,990 and SAPPHIRE 2 at P6,990.

Features: All Dual SIM, Dual Standby, FM Radio and GPS Capable. Dedicated Camera Key (GLORY 2), Noise Cancellation and Dragontrail Scratch Resistant Glass Display (SAPPHIRE 2).

Physical Design: All Touch Bar, 3 soft capacitive buttons, 12.2mm thickness (GLORY 2), 11.8mm (INSPIRE 2), 10.8mm (SAPPHIRE 2)

CPU: 1 GHz MT6575 single core processor (GLORY 2 and INSPIRE 2), 1 GHz MT6577 dual core processor (SAPPHIRE 2)

OS: All running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - JB

RAM: All 512 MB

Screen: 3.5" 262K colors HVGA Capacitive Touchscreen (GLORY 2), 4.0" 16M Colors WVGA Capacitive Display (INSPIRE 2), 4.5" 16M Colors qHD Capacitive Display (SAPPHIRE 2).

Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels (GLORY 2), 480 x 800 pixels (INSPIRE 2), 540 x 960 (SAPPHIRE 2)

Pixel per Inch: 165 ppi (GLORY 2), 233 ppi (INSPIRE 2), 245 ppi (SAPPHIRE 2)

Internal Memory: All 4 GB expandable up to 32GB via microSD card slot

Camera: All sports a dual camera. 3.2MP main and VGA front (GLORY 2), 5MP rear, autofocus and VGA front (INSPIRE 2), 5MP rear, autofocus with LED Flash and VGA front (SAPPHIRE 2).

Sensors: G-Sensor, Proximity and Light

Connectivity: All WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable

Battery: Alcatel GLORY 2 and INSPIRE 2 is both rated at 1400 mAh battery, SAPPHIRE 2 is rated at 1800 mAh.

Which of the three (3) Android phones is the right one for you?

If you are first time Android user and you want affordability, I recommend Alcatel OT GLORY 2 for you. If you have extra budget and you want a right mix of performance, affordability and functionality, go for INSPIRE 2.

If your tech savvy and you want dual-core performance, scratch resistant and better display, get Alcatel OT SAPPHIRE 2.

Sources:
Alcatel Mobile PH Facebook
Alcatel Mobile PH Official Site

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Top 7 Cheapest Quad-Core Android Phones in Philippines for 2013

2013-05-20T20:54:00.002-07:00

The "Battle of Affordable Quad-Core Android Phones" are heating up in the Philippines for 2013. Will Cherry Mobile, MyPhone, StarMobile, Torque and Cloudfone dominate the cheapest quad-core droids in the coming months?

Although the "Battle of Cheapest Dual-Core Android's" in the Philippines is not yet finally over, "The Battle of Quad-Core Android Phones" starts to heat up with the released of local mobile brand MyPhone A919i DUO and Cherry Mobile SKYFIRE 2/FLAME 2 for the second quarter of 2013.

But before we go to Quad-Core powered droids, lets sum up the cheapest dual core powered Androids per brand currently selling in the market today.

For local brand, Cherry Mobile FLARE/BURST (P3,999), Torque Droidz ATOM (P4,999), MyPhone A818ig/A848i DUO (P3,999/P5,999), StarMobile GOAL/ASTRA (P5,990/P6,990) and Cloudfone Excite 400D (P4,490).

For global mobile brand, Lenovo A390/A800 (P4,990/P6,990), Huawei Ascend Y300 (P5,490), Alcatel OT Sapphire 2 (P6,990), ZTE BLADE 3 (P6,999), LG Optimus L7 II (P11,990), O+ 8.12 (P11,995), KATA i1 (P7,999).

Dual-core Android Phone running on MediaTek MT6577 processor boosts up to 40% application and browser performance compared to single core platform and it ranges from P4K- P6K, while global brands starts from P5K and above. So, before buying, better pick the one that suit your budget.

Back to quad-core Android phones, why choose Quad-Core powered droids rather than dual-core? Do you want speed, performance and power efficiency? If yes, quad-core Android Smartphones price ranges from P8K and above, so, better think twice before buying a quad-core device, maybe a dual-core gadget is all you need.

Most affordable quad core droids sports a stunning 5.0" IPS High Definition (HD) display, running on Android Jelly Bean, 1 GB RAM and sports a dual camera 8MP/2MP combo and HSDPA+ 21 Mbps internet connectivity on dual SIM and dual Standby. This is made possible by latest MediaTek MT6589 Quad-Core SoC, the successor of popular MT6577 SoC.

In summary, quad-core powered Android smartphones are high end devices supporting up to Full HD display, dual camera with lot of features that needs more processing power and high speed internet. Lets take a look for the cheapest quad-core Android phones currently selling in the Philippine market today.

Top 7 Cheapest Quad-Core Android Phones - Price, Features and Specs

Top 7: LG Optimus 4X HD P880

2012 is not the year of affordable quad-core Android Phones. LG Optimus 4X HD is previously priced at P27,990 last year. As we moved on to mid 2013, noticeable price drop of quad-core global mobile devices are in the market. With Mediatek MT6589 SoC, quad-core Androids are now easily available for budget conscious Pinoys. If your LG fanatic, getting one LG Optimus 4X HD is good choice. It boost a stunning 4.7" True HD IPS display, powered by Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor, Android ICS and 1 GB RAM. 4X HD sports an 8MP/1.3MP dual camera with 2150 mAh battery juice.

Price: P16,920
Features: FM Radio, GPS capable, Optimus UI v3.0 and TV Out
Physical Design: 3 soft capacitive buttons, 8.9mm thickness, Corning Gorilla Glass Display
CPU: 1.5 GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad-core Cortex-A9 processor
GPU: ULP GeForce
OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Screen: 4.7" True HD IPS Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels
Pixel per Inch: ~312 ppi
RAM: 1GB
Internal Memory: 16GB expandable up to 32 GB via microSD
Camera: 8MP rear, autofocus with LED flash and 1.3MP front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, DLNA, micro-USB and 3G capable (HSPA+ 21 Mbps)
Sensors: Gyro, Accelerometer and Proximity
Battery: 2150 mAh
Availability: Already in the market

Huawei Ascend D1 Quad XL

From selling point of P18,990 last 2012, Huawei Ascend D1 QUAD XL is now currently on price drop of P16,490. Pack with lot of features and high battery capacity, this is a must have if you like cheaper global mobile brand quad-core Android phone. It sports a stunning 4.5" IPS High Definition display, running on quad-core processor, Android ICS and 1 GB RAM. It also boosts 8MP/1.3MP dual camera and 8GB internal memory.

Price: P16,490 (on price drop, before P18,890)
Features: Dual microphone noise reduction, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, HD video capture and playback, FM Radio and GPS capable.
Physical Design: 3 soft capacitive buttons, 11.5mm thickness
CPU: 1.4 GHz Quad-core HiSilicon K3V2 processor
GPU: 16-core super GPU
OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Screen: 4.5" IPS HD Scratch Resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Display
Resolution: 1280 x 720
Pixel per Inch: 326 ppi
RAM: 1 GB
Internal Memory: 8GB expandable up to 32 GB via microSD
Camera: 8MP BSI rear, autofocus with dual LED Flash and 1.3 MP HD front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable (HSPA+ 21 Mbps)
AnTuTu Benchmark: 15,101 ver3.1
Battery: 2600 mAh
Availability: Already in the market

Top 7: Lenovo K860

Released last 2012 on Philippine market and previously selling at P19,999, Lenovo K860 is powered by quad-core Exynos procesor, running on Android ICS, sports an 8MP/2MP dual camera on stunning 5.0" IPS HD display. I hope Lenovo will release an affordable Android running on MediaTek MT6589 quad core processor below P10K.

Price: P14,500
Features: Dual Camera, Smart Sound Technology, Full HD Video recording and GPS capable
Physical Design: 4 soft capacitive buttons, 9.5mm thickness
CPU: 1.4 GHz Quad-Core Exynos 4412 Processor
OS: Android 4.0 ice Cream Sandwich - ICS
Screen: 5.0" IPS HD Capacitive Multi- Touchscreen
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel per Inch: ~294 ppi
RAM: 1 GB
Internal Memory: 8GB expandable up to 32 GB via microSD
Camera: 8MP rear, autofocus with dual LED flash and 2MP front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable (HSPA+ 21 Mbps)
Sensors: Gravity, proximity and Light
Battery: Li-Ion 2250 mAh
Availability: Out in the market

Top 5: Alcatel OT Scribe HD

The second cheapest global brand quad-core powered Android smartphone is currently offered by Alcatel, OT Scribe HD is much cheaper than Lenovo and Huawei quad-core droids. It is running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, MT6589 quad-core processor and 1GB RAM. Sribe HD boosts an 8MP/1.3MP dual camera on stunning 5.0" IPS HD display with 2500 mAh battery.

Price: P13,490
Features: Dual SIM, Dual Camera, FM radio and GPS capable
Physical Design: 3 soft capacitive buttons, 8.5mm thickness, 135 grams
CPU: 1.2 GHz MediaTek MT6589 Quad-Core Cortex-A7 processor
GPU: PowerVR SGX544MP
OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - JB
RAM: 1 GB
Screen: 5.0" IPS HD Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel per Inch: ~294 ppi
Internal Memory: 4 GB expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card
Camera: 8MP rear, autofocus with LED flash and 1.3MP front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable
Sensors: G-Sensor, Proximity and Light
Battery: 2500 mAh
Availability: Already in the market

Top 4: O+ 8.15

The first Quad-Core powered Android Phone of O+ USA - 8.15 was released on Philippine market on SM North EDSA last May 2013 for discounted price. 8.15 Android runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, quad-core processor, sports a dual camera 8MP/2MP with BSI technology, 8 GB internal memory and 2000 mAh battery. It is so far the cheapest quad-core Android from global mobile brand.

Price: P12,995
Features: Dual SIM, Dual Camera, FM radio, Air Shuffle, Noise reduction and GPS capable
Physical Design: 3 soft capacitive buttons, 8mm thickness
CPU: 1.2 GHz MediaTek MT6589 Quad-Core Cortex-A7 processor
GPU: PowerVR SGX544MP
OS: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean - JB
RAM: 1 GB
Screen: 5.0" IPS HD Capacitive 5 point Multi-Touchscreen
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel per Inch: ~294 ppi
Internal Memory: 8 GB expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card
Camera: 8MP rear, BSI, autofocus with LED flash and 2MP front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable
Battery: 2000 mAh
Availability: Currently selling in the market

Top 3: MyPhone A919i DUO

The first locally and most anticipated quad-core smartphone of MyPhone powered by MediaTek MT6589 quad-core processor, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and 1 GB RAM. A919i is upgraded A919 DUO with stunning High Definition (HD) 5.0" display, sports a 8MP/2MP dual camera combo, support USB OTG, 2000 mAh battery juice and beating the P10K barrier price of global brand quad-core Android's.

Price: P9,590
Features: Dual SIM, Dual Camera, FM radio, GPS capable and USB OTG support.
Physical Design: 3 soft capacitive buttons
CPU: 1.2 GHz MediaTek MT6589 Quad-Core Cortex-A7 processor
GPU: PowerVR SGX544MP
OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - JB
RAM: 1 GB
Screen: 5.0" IPS HD Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel per Inch: ~294 ppi
Internal Memory: 4 GB expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card
Camera: 8MP rear camera with Flash and 2MP front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable (HSPDA+ 21 Mbps)
Sensors: Proximity and Motion
AnTuTu Benchmark: 12,340 ver3.3
Battery: 2000 mAh
Availability: Already in the market

Top 2: Cherry Mobile SKYFIRE 2

Probably an upgrade of FLAME 2, Cherry Mobile SKYFIRE 2 boosts a pump up on display, camera and battery specs. Still running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor and 1 GB RAM, avail of CM SKYFIRE 2 5.0" qHD display, 8MP/2MP dual camera and 2000 mAh battery for another P1,000 of your budget.

Price: P7,999
Features: Dual SIM, Dual Camera, FM radio and GPS capable.
Physical Design: 3 soft capacitive buttons
CPU: 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon MSM8625Q SKUD S4 processor
GPU: Adreno 203
OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - JB
RAM: 1 GB
Screen: 5.0" qHD Scratch Resistant 5 point Multi-Touchscreen
Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels
Pixel per Inch: 220 ppi
Internal Memory: 4 GB expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card
Camera: 8MP rear camera with Flash and 2MP front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable
AnTuTu Benchmark: 11,104 ver3.0.3
Battery: 2000 mAh
Availability: Already in the market

Top 1: Cherry Mobile FLAME 2

The first quad-core Android Phone of Cherry Mobile giving Filipinos a taste of affordable high end device. CM FLAME 2 is running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, powered by quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor and 1 GB RAM. It sports a 5MP/VGA front camera with 1600 mAh battery. It is so far the cheapest quad-core droid from local mobile brand.

Price: P6,999
Features: Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Dual Camera, FM Radio and OGS (One Glass Solution) technology for display.
Physical Design: 4 soft capacitive buttons, 9.3mm thickness
CPU: 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon MSM8225Q S4 processor
GPU: Adreno 203
OS: runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - JB
RAM: 1 GB
Screen: 4.5" qHD IPS Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels
Pixel per Inch: 244 ppi
Internal Memory: 4 GB expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card
Camera: 5MP with LED Flash and VGA front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable
AnTuTu Benchmark: 10,902 ver3.2
Battery: 1600 mAh
Availability: Out in the market

Will StarMobile and Torque plan to offer Quad-Core Android Phones for Filipinos? Is it possible that Lenovo, O+, Alcatel and Huawei will release a quad core droids below P10K range in the coming months?

Lets wait for that. So, which of the Top 7 cheapest quad-core Android Phones is the right one for you?

If I miss something, kindly please let me know and I will add them to the list.

Updates: A new player on global mobile brand is selling quad-core powered Android Jelly Bean Smartphone, Gionee GN708 priced at P11,999 - sandwich in between MyPhone a919i DUO and O+ 8.15.

It sports a 4.5" qHD IPS display with OGS, dual camera 8MP/1MP with BSI second generation technology. Full specs will be added to the ranking list in a moment.

Sources:
Cherry Mobile Facebook, Cherry Mobile FLAME 2 Full Specs,
MyPhone Official Site, O+ USA Official Site, O+ Facebook,
Alcatel OT Scribe HD Full Specs, Lenovo K860 Full Specs,
Huawei PH Official Site, LG PH Facebook, Gionee PH Facebook

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Huawei Ascend G600, D1 Quad XL Specs and Price Drop Promo 2013

2013-05-18T23:50:00.001-07:00

Latest Huawei Price Drop Promo - Ascend D1 Quad XL for P16,490 only.

Competition in the Android market is very tight. Filipino consumers have a lot of choices from local mobile brands to globally made droids. Good design Android phone depends on performance, affordability, quality/reliability and battery.

From time to time, Android phones price became affordable and Huawei PH is offering two of its premium products a price drop this summer/back to school season - Huawei Ascend G600 and D1 Quad XL, a dual-core and quad-core powered Android phones respectively.

Huawei Ascend G600, D1 Quad XL Price, Features and Specs

Huawei Ascend G600 running on dual-core processor and Android ICS on 4.5" IPS qHD display, sports a dual camera with BSI technology and 1950 mAh battery.

Price: P10,990 (Ascend G600, before P13,990), P16,490 (Ascend D1 Quad XL, before P18,890).

Features: Dual Speakers with DTS Surround Sound (G600), Dual microphone noise reduction, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, HD video capture and playback (D1 Quad XL). Both with FM Radio and GPS capable.

Physical Design: Both features 3 soft capacitive buttons, 10.5mm thickness (G600), 11.5mm (D1 Quad XL)

CPU: 1.2 GHz Dual-Core processor (G600), 1.4 GHz Quad-core HiSilicon K3V2 processor (D1 Quad XL)

GPU: 16-core super GPU (D1 Quad XL)

OS: Both Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (G600 and D1 Quad XL).

Screen: 4.5" IPS qHD LCD (G600), 4.5" IPS HD Scratch Resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Display (D1 Quad XL).

Resolution: 960 x 540 pixels (G600), 1280 x 720 (D1 Quad XL).

Pixel per Inch: ~245 ppi (G600), 326 ppi (D1 Quad XL)

Internal Memory: 4GB (Ascend G600), 8GB (D1 Quad XL), both expandable up to 32 GB via microSD.

Camera: Both sports a dual camera. 8MP BSI (Backside Illumination) rear, autofocus with LED Flash and VGA front (G600), 8MP BSI rear, autofocus with dual LED Flash and 1.3 MP HD front

Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable (HSPA+ 21 Mbps for D1 Quad XL)

Battery: Li-Ion 1930 mAh (G600), 2600 mAh (D1 Quad XL).

Hurry up and avail the price drop promo.

Sources:
Huawei Device PH Facebook
Huawei Device PH Official Site

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LG Optimus L3 II/L5 II/L7 II, DUAL Price and Specs Comparison - Which is Better?

2013-05-16T22:09:00.000-07:00

Latest LG Optimus L3 II, L5 II and L7 II Android Phones - the second installment of LG Optimus L-Series line up is now in the Philippines.

LG Optimus L-Series Line up L3, L5 and L7 including Single/DUAL got a pump up on specs to compete with affordable Android market.

Latest L-Series L3 II, L5 II and L7 II all features IPS LCD (from TFT), increased internal memory and RAM, latest operating system and improved processor.

The good news for Filipinos, there will be a P2,000 discount this coming May 18, 2013 at SM MOA (5-6pm only) for the launch of L-Series II in the Philippines.

LG Optimus L-Series L3 II E425, L5 II E450, L7 II P713 DUAL Price and Specs Comparison

LG Optimus L-Series II Launch Day offers P2,000 Price Drop at SM MOA for 1 Hour Only.

Price: P4,990 (L3 II), P7,990 (L5 II), P11,990 (L7 II). Just add P500 - P600 to avail for DUAL SIM capability model.

Features: Home Button LED, Quick Memo and FM Radio

Physical Design: Radiant Rear Design, Rounded Contours, 11.9mm thickness (L3), 9.2mm (L5), 9.7mm (L7 II). Dual SIM model have 4 soft capacitive buttons.

CPU: Qualcomm 1 Ghz MSM7225A single core (L3 II), MediaTek 1 GHz MT6575 single core (L5 II), Qualcomm MSM8225 Cortex-A5 dual-core processor (L7 II)

GPU: Adreno 200 (L3 II), PowerVR SGX531 (L5 II), Adrerno 203 (L7 II)

OS: All running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Screen: 3.2" IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen (L3 II), 4.0" IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen (L5), 4.3" IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen (L7 II)

Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels (L3 II), 480 x 800 pixels (L5 II and L7 II)

Pixel per Inch: 125 ppi (L3 II), 233 ppi (L5 II), 217 ppi (L7 II)

RAM: 512 MB (L3 II and L5 II), 768 MB (L7 II)

Internal Memory: All 4 GB

Camera: 3.15 MP rear camera (L3), 5MP back, autofocus with LED Flash (L5), 8MP rear, autofocus with LED Flash and VGA front (L7)

Sensors: Accelerometer and Proximity

Connectivity: GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable

Battery: 1540 mAh LI-ION (L3 II), 1700 mAh SiO+ (L5 II), 2460 mAh SiO+ (L7 II)

For first time Android users, I recommend LG Optimus L3 II for you and if you like dual SIM, get the L3 II dual.

If you have extra budget, look for Optimus L5 II - with better screen resolution, 233 ppi, descent camera and higher battery capacity than L3 II at the right price.

If you a tech savvy Pinoy, I recommend LG Optimus L7 II Dual for you, dual SIM, dual core processor, dual camera, and highest battery capacity of the L-Series II line up

So, what is your pick?

Note: LG Optimus L3 II, L5 II, L7 II Full Specs are not Official, kindly visit LG Optimus PH Facebook for updates.

Sources:
LG Optimus PH Official Site

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MyPhone A848i DUO Back to School Price Drop Promo 2013

2013-05-16T07:50:00.001-07:00

Latest MyPhone Dual-Core Android Phone Back to School Promo 2013

It's back to school once again and a good gadget companion will help you in your studies especial tablets and dual-core powered Android phones.

Latest offering from our own local mobile brand MyPhone is A848i DUO - a dual-core powered droid in 4.0" IPS capacitive display and 3G capable, good for internet and research.

Cherry Mobile (Spark TV) and Lenovo (P700i and S560) has also a promo and others brands will be soon announcing its price drop anytime, so this is a good time for hunting affordable gadgets and consumers has a lot of choices.

MyPhone A848i DUO is competing against Cherry Mobile FLARE/BURST/THUNDER/HYPER (P3,999/3,999/4,999/4,999), StarMobile GOAL (P5,990), Torque Droidz ATOM (P4,999), Lenovo A390/A800 (P4,999/6,999) and Huawei Ascend Y300 (P5,490).

MyPhone A848i DUO Price, Features and Specs

Price: P4,490 (before P5,990)

Features: Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Dual Camera, Stereo FM Radio, Sleek and Lightweight, TV out and LED notification for incoming SMS.

Physical Design: 3 soft capacitive buttons, ~11 mm thickness, curved edges

CPU: 1 GHz MediaTek MT6577 dual core processor

GPU: Integrated PowerVR SGX531

OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Screen: 4.0" IPS WVGA Capacitive 5-pt Multi-Touchscreen

Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels

Pixel per Inch: 233 ppi

RAM: 512 MB

Internal Memory: 4GB expandable up to 32GB via microSD slot

Camera: 5MP rear, autofocus with LED Flash and VGA front camera

Sensors: Proximity, Magnetic, Orientation, 3-axis Accelerometer

Connectivity: GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack port, 3G capable (Dualband)

Battery: 1600 mAh

Availability: Price drop starts on May 17, 2013, limited time offer.

See MyPhone A848i DUO Unboxing and Hands On Review Here

MyPhone A848i DUO is fast, affordable and a good design (233 ppi resolution, decent camera, lightweight and very handy). A must have for entry level Android users especially for budget conscious students.

Hurry up and avail the price drop promo for a limited time only.

Sources:
MyPhone Facebook

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Cherry Mobile SPARK TV Specs and Price Drop Promo 2013

2013-05-15T08:20:00.001-07:00

Latest Cherry Mobile Android Promo for 2013

Latest Cherry Mobile Festival 2013 Promo includes SPARK TV Android Phone Price Drop up to P1,700 this coming may 15-18, 2013 only, available nationwide on CM Kiosks and accredited dealers.

If you’re a first time Android users, it is a steal and so far the cheapest 1 GHz powered droids you can avail in the market today. It rivals MyPhone A818i DUO (P2,999), StarMobile HIT (with TV, P3,590), Torque Droidz Sports (P2,799) and DTC GT5 Astroid Plus (P2,698).

It also competes with Huawei Ascend Y210D (P2,999), Alcatel GLORY 2 (now P3,999), Lenovo A690 (P4,699), LG Optimus L3 (P4,490) and Sony Xperia Tipo (now P5,990).

Cherry Mobile SPARK TV Price, Features and Specs

Cherry Mobile SPARK TV is running on 1 GHz single core processor and Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, sports a dual camera 2MP/VGA front and features a Mobile TV for only P1,999 - cheapest 1 GHz Android in the market so far.

Price: P1,999 (original price of P3,699)

Features: Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Dual Camera, FM Radio and Mobile TV

Physical Design: 3 soft capacitive buttons

CPU: 1 GHz processor

OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread

Screen: 3.5" HVGA Capacitive Touchscreen

Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels

Pixel per Inch: ~165 ppi

Camera: 2MP rear and VGA front camera

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and micro-USB

Availability: Cherry Mobile Stores, Kiosks and Dealers nationwide, May 15-18, 2013

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HEROES Social PH Knight, Mage, Acolyte Class Skills Guide

2013-05-14T01:06:00.001-07:00

HEROES Social PH Level 51 Archer Class with Super Hero Costume

You are now level 20 and ready to change your class and which of the 4 classes are you up to? Do you want to be the tank of the game or the killer one?

Do you like to set traps and ambush an enemies and kill them at a distance? Or you like healing and cursing an opponents?

Below are the set of skills of Knight, Archer, Mage and Acolyte classes and I hope upon looking and reading them will give you an idea what is best that suit your character.

HEROES Social PH Knight, Archer, Mage, Acolyte Class Skills Guide

HEROES Social PH 4 Classes - Which of them suits your character?

KNIGHT
The tank of the game, a master duelist, a mighty warrior, given with honed senses to survive opponents vicious attacks. Armed with Lion heart, Iron will and Battle Cry to protect your friends from your opponents.

Surely this character is a must have in a team and guild. Below are Knight set of skills.

1. Master Duelist
Passive: LionHeart - Adds ATK and ACC
Active: Heavy Chop and Lunar Strike 2

Heavy Chop deals ATK damage and elemental Earth damage to a single target, also triggers Heavy Chop effect - increasing CRIT for 6 seconds (can be stacked up to 5 times). Lunar Strike 2 opens at level 40, it removes Heavy Chop effects to increase damage by 40% for each buff removed (up to 200% damage increased). From Heavy Chop to Lunar Strike will really unleash Knight's fury - a good combo skills for one on one duel or pvp.

2. Combat Tricks
Passive: Iron Will - Adds DEF and EVA
Active: Thunder Clap 1 and Battle Cry 3

KNIGHT'S AOE skill is Battle Cry 3 allowing to damage nearby enemies up to 7 times. It also increases your SPEED (SPD) by 20% but you cant use other skills. This skill don't use elemental damage, just your pure ATK. Thunder Clap 1, smashes into your opponent dealing ATK and elemental EAR damage. It immobilized your foe for 2 seconds and triggers 2 Heavy Chop buffs.

3. Berserk
Passive: Honed Senses - Adds HP permanently
Active: Titan Strength 2 and Rend 3

KNIGHT when at rage deals large ATK and elemental Earth (EAR) damage using Rend 3 (opens at level 60), stunning nearby enemies for 3 seconds. With Honed senses and TiTan Strength 2 - reduces damage taken and increases SPD, you can survive the battle even when surrounded with enemies

ARCHER
Master of winds and ambush techniques, Archer is feared on distance. It can fire up up to 10 arrows simultaneously at enemies and immobilize an opponent.

HEROES Social Archer Level 12 Death's Target trap enemies inside the spell circle for 8 seconds. The trap itself deals damages every seconds and you can kill your opponents and use other skills while they are immobilized.

1. Sharper Arrows
Passive: Nature's Pose - Adds ATK and MATK
Active: Twin Arrows and Rain of Arrows

ARCHER are equipped with Twin Arrows and Rain of Arrows that deals ATK/MATK and Elemental Wind damages to opponents at distance. Rain of Arrows reduces opponents SPEED (SPD) by 75% for 4 seconds - it enables you to stay away from Knight's close combat skills.

2. Trap Master
Passive: Flexibility - Adds DEF and MDEF
Active: Piercing Bolt and Death's Target

ARCHER is a Trap master, enables you to ambush group of enemies with Death's Target, dealing certain damages/seconds (143+33% at level 12) for 8 seconds. While immobilized , you can cast Piercing Bolt dealing ATK/MATK and elemental WIND damage to single target and nearby enemies.

3. WindSpeed
Passive: Spirited Step - Adds ACC and EVA
Active: Deadly Snipe and Poison Arrow

ARCHER is also equipped with Deadly Snipe - removes all debuffs that restrict movement and increases SPEED (SPD) by 60%. It also increases skill damage by certain percentage (19.6% for level 12) for 5 seconds. Poison Arrows opens up at level 60, an ARCHER skill that deals ATK/MATK and WIND damage to a single target and inflicts Silence for 3 seconds.

MAGE
Mage deals incredible fire damage in a short burst. Uses magic spells to kill opponents with Pestilence and Entangle with ease.

Equipped with Magic Spells boosts, teleportation, stun and reduced damage for ambush and escape ability during danger, this is your great asset in your team.

1. Fiery Slap
Passive: Arcane Drive - Adss MATK and ACC
Active: FireBall and Meteor Shower

MAGE'S are trained on the art of flames, they are able to wield Fireballs - deals MATK and elemental FIRE damage to a single target on distance and Meteor Shower - plants a trap on target feet and incinerate nearby enemies, deals MATK damage.

2. Illusion
Passive: Concentration - Adds MDEF and EVA
Active: Inferno and Pestilence

Not only ARCHER can ambush an enemy, MAGE is equipped with Inferno - teleports your hero to a specific destination and at the same time reduces damage taken by certain percentage (34.4% for level 12) for 4 seconds. It can also be activated even when you are stunned and immobilized, a good skill against ARCHER Death's Target. Pestilence is an AOE skill dealing MATK and elemental FIRE damage to a target and any nearby enemies, also reduces speed by 50% for 3 seconds.

3. Meteor Might
Passive: Mana Spring - Adds MP permanently
Active: Holy Domain and Entangle

MAGE is equipped with Holy Domain - skill that removes limitations and greatly increases your skill damages by 32.8 % for 12 seconds (level 1) and greatest skill Entangle - deals MATK and elemental FIRE damage to a single target and nearby enemies, also inflicts Stun for 3 seconds.

ACOLYTE
Specializes in water spells (Hydro Vortex and Divine Smite) and drown their foes with a sudden torrential blast. Acolyte's power can remove debuffs from your allies and administer punishment to those who sin.

Temporarily grants invincibility (Healing Word) for 6 seconds making you stand out all attacks of opponents and protects your teammates with healing (Bravery).

Level 50 ACOLYTE with Bravery Skills and level 45 Pet Fangorion

1. Tainted Water
Passive: Piety - Adds MATK and MDEF
Active: Hydro Vortex and Chosen Martyr

ACOLYTE is the master of Elemental Water, using Hydro Vortex - deals MATK and Elemental damage that can be stacked up to 5 times and Chosen Martyr - deals MATK and elemental WTR damage to a target and all enemies, it also triggers Hydro Vortex.

2. Heaven's Duty
Passive: Holy Blessing - Adds MP and MDEF
Active: Bravery and Strike Fear

The two most important support skills of ACOLYTE, Bravery - you and allies regain 44HP/second in 10 seconds (level 13) and Strike Fear - reduced damage by 15.2% and increases your skill damage by 15.2% (both at level 13).

3. Judgement Day
Passive: Blessed Soul - Adds HP and EVA
Active: Divine Smite and Healing Word

It's Judgement Day and ACOLYTE'S greatest punishment skill Divine Smite - deals MATK and elemental WTR damage to a single target, it also triggers Vortex debuffs that deals elemental damage for 7 seconds (can be stacked up to 5 times) and Healing Word makes you invincible for 6 seconds, it also increases elemental ATK.

I tried all classes and they are all playable and have their own strength and weaknesses, leveling up to level 50 is very fast and could only take 1-2 days with non-stop playing.

At level 50, you can open up 8/9 of your class skills, you should wait until level 60 for the last skill to open up. Leveling up skills needs Zen and Gold, so prepare a lot of that.

So, what class is the right one for you?

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Lenovo P700i, S560 Back to School Price Drop Promo 2013

2013-05-12T21:26:00.001-07:00

Latest Lenovo P700i and S560 Android Phones Back to School Promo 2013

In a few weeks, students will be back to school and smartphones with lot of features will help them a lot for research and projects in their studies.

For those who do, Lenovo Mobile Philippines offers consumers with P700i and S560 - both dual-core powered Androids with price drop of P2,000 or 22% discounted price.

Lenovo P700i and S560 are both powered with MediaTek MT6577 dual-core processor, the good thing, it boosts up to 40% application and browser performance than single core platform.

For music lover students, I recommend Lenovo S560 dual speakers with Dolby Technology while P700i high rated 2500 mAh lets you enjoy longer internet and making research - this is good for students who wants to advanced and excel in class.

So, what is your pick?

Lenovo P700i, S560 Specs and Price Drop Promo

Price: Both are selling at P6,999 (from P8,999 and last year, both cost P10,999)

Features: Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Dual camera, FM Radio, GPS capable. Dolby speakers and dedicated Smart Music button (S560), high battery capacity (P700i).

Physical Design: Both uses 4 soft capacitive buttons, 12.8mm thickness (P700i), 12.5mm (S560).

CPU: Both runs on 1 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6577 Cortex-A9 processor

GPU: Integrated PowerVR SGX531

OS: Both Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Screen: Both 4.0" WVGA IPS 16M Colors Capacitive Multi-Touchscreen

Resolution: Both 800 x 480 pixels

Pixel per Inch: Both 233 ppi

RAM: 512 MB

Internal Memory: Both 4GB expandable up to 32 GB

Camera: Both sports a dual camera. 5MP rear, autofocus and VGA front

Sensors: Gravity, Proximity and Light

Connectivity: Both WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack port and 3G/HSPA capable

Battery: 2500 mAh (P700i), 2000 mAh (S560)

Availability: Already in the market

Sources:
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Cherry Mobile SKYFIRE 2/FLAME 2 vs MyPhone A919i DUO Price and Specs Comparison

2013-05-11T03:36:00.001-07:00

The Battle of Local Brand Quad-Core Android Phones: Cherry Mobile SKYFIRE 2 vs FLAME 2 vs MyPhone A919i DUO

The "Battle of Affordable Quad-Core Android Phones" for summer 2013 is heating up in the Philippines.

Cherry Mobile finally unveils its 2nd Quad-Core powered Android phone lately, the sequel of CM SKYFIRE, named SKYFIRE 2.0. The first one was released last March 2013, the FLAME 2.0 - an improved CM FLAME.

First glance on specs shows that SKYFIRE 2 is an improved FLAME 2, I thought it would be an improved SKYFIRE especially the processor. Original SKYFIRE is running on MediaTek dual core MT6577 processor so, I expect a MediaTek MT6589 Quad-Core processor but sadly it is a competitor Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

Since it is an improved FLAME 2, SKYFIRE 2 screen size, camera and battery are pump up to much better and competitive specs to compete in the market.

Lets compare the 3 quad-core powered droids offered by our own local mobile brand so that you will have an idea which one suit your needs.

Cherry Mobile SKYFIRE 2, FLAME 2 vs MyPhone A919i DUO Price and Specs Comparison

Price: Cherry Mobile SKYFIRE 2 is selling at P7,999, FLAME 2 at P6,999 and MyPhone A919i DUO at P9,590. A price difference of P1,591 between CM SKYFIRE 2 and MyPhone A919i DUO.

Features: Both are Dual SIM, Dual Camera, FM radio and GPS capable. MyPhone A919i DUO features a USB OTG support.

Physical Design: 4 soft capacitive buttons (FLAME 2), 3 soft capacitive buttons (SKYFIRE 2 and A919i DUO)

CPU: 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor (SKYFIRE 2 and FLAME 2), 1.2 GHz MediaTek MT6589 Quad-Core Cortex-A7 processor (A919i DUO)

GPU: Adreno 203 (FLAME 2), PowerVR SGX544MP (A919i)

OS: All running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - JB

RAM: All 1 GB

Screen: 5.0" qHD Scratch-Resistant Touchscreen (SKYFIRE 2), 4.5" qHD Capacitive Touchscreen with OGS (One Glass Solution) Technology (FLAME 2), 5.0" IPS Capacitive Touchscreen (A919i DUO).

Resolution: qHD 540 x 960 pixels (SKYFIRE 2 and FLAME 2), HD 720 x 1280 pixels (A919i)

Pixel per Inch: 220 ppi (SKYFIRE 2), 244 ppi (FLAME 2), ~294 ppi (A919i DUO)

Internal Memory: Both are 4 GB expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card.

Camera: 8MP rear camera with Flash and 2MP front (SKYFIRE 2 and A919i DUO + Autofocus), 5MP with Flash and VGA front (FLAME 2).

Connectivity: All are WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable (A919i DUO is HSPDA+ 21 Mbps)

AnTuTu Benchmark: 10,902 v3.2 (FLAME 2), 12,340 v3.3 (A919i DUO)

Battery: 2000 mAh (SKYFIRE 2 and A919i DUO), 1600 mAh (FLAME 2)

Availability: Already in the market. Cherry Mobile SKYFIRE 2 is available on SM North EDSA Annex, 6:00 pm, May 11, 2013.

If you stock up which of the two you should buy, Cherry Mobile SKYFIRE 2 or MyPhone A919i DUO, let me help you with 3 things to consider.

First, Price, Cherry Mobile SKYFIRE 2 is much more affordable (~P1,500) than Myphone A919i DUO, good for budget Pinoys. One twist here is Cherry Mobile OMEGA HD is also selling at P7,999 - a dual-core powered, sports a 5.0" IPS HD display with 12MP rear BSI and 2MP front camera.

Second, what is your pick? A MediaTek Quad-Core processor or a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Quad-Core processor? What's the difference between the two and which is better?

Third, Screen resolution, Myphone A919i DUO is HD (~294 ppi, highest of the three). Although SKYFIRE 2 is qHD, is has a scratch-resistant screen making it also a better choice.

So, which Quad-core droids is the right one for you? Do you want to go with affordability or processor capability?

Note: Full Specs of CM SKYFIRE 2 are not Official, kindly visit Cherry Mobile Facebook Page for updates

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WD/SANDISK Team Up to Bring World's Thinnest 2.5" Solid State Hybrid Drives

2013-05-10T23:51:00.000-07:00

WD BLACK 500GB Solid State Hybrid Drive - World's Thinnest 2.5 inches SSHD

The two companies announced to collaborate to introduced hybrid storage devices that features best in class flash memory technology from SanDisk and best in class hard drive technology from Western Digital (WD).

SanDisk will be supplying SanDisk iSSD for WD Black - world's thinnest 2.5" Solid State Hybrid Drives. SanDisk iSSD features low power consumption, balance performance, reliability and compact form factor.

SanDisk iSSD is built on 19 nanometer (19nm) process technology - world's smallest and most advanced manufacturing process.

World's Thinnest 2.5" Solid State Hybrid Drives

Together with small form factor of WD Black SSDHs, it offers consumers with high capacity and high level of performance. than traditional hard disk drives, including increased speed, instant ON and faster application launching.

The WD Black 5mm SSDHs are shipping to OEMs. WD is also currently shipping to OEM Ultra-Slim, 7mm and 9.5mm SSHDs for portable devices.

WD, a Western Digital company is a long time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state devices.

SanDisk Corporation is a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, from research and development, product design and manufacturing, to branding and distribution for commercial and retail channels.

SanDisk diverse product portfolio includes flash memory cards and embedded solutions used in smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, USB flash drives, solid state drives and other consumer electronics.

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HEROES Social PH - Archer Fast Leveling and Skills Guide

2013-05-07T22:22:00.000-07:00

From Godswar Online to Wings of Destiny PH, another MMORPG Fantasy Game from IGG are here in the Philippines. Be a HERO on HEROES Social and reclaim the lost Glory.

HEROES Social PH (HS) is a MMORPG Browser Epic Fantasy Game from IGG. Same with Wings of Destiny PH and Godswar Online, HS can be played on Facebook without downloading a client - it is ready to play once you approved the game App.

HEROES Social PH is more likely an improved Wings of Destiny PH with high definition graphics, delicately designed game world with stunning and flashiest skills graphics to give you unique gaming experience like never before.

HEROES Social needs you, to restore the land from its former glory. A place to fulfill your childhood dreams of becoming a HERO. A tale of hope, passion and power is to be written in history and be one of them.

So why not join our journey on HEROES Social Philippines.

HEROES Social PH Archer Fast Leveling Guide

Level 39 Archer with Level 14 Fangorion Pet on GIANT SWORD: HEROES Social PH enchant me with its HD graphics and unique fantasy story.

I already played coupled of browser MMORPG from IGG (I Got Games) like Godswar Online and Wings of Destiny PH and what makes HS different from them? I would say its "CUTE" in HD graphics, it is not 3D like Godswar Online - in trade of much faster (loading time, graphics, mobs and maps). The game is made to be social in team quest, real time chat and many more.

Lastly, they will give you equipment (Class S) for free by daily draw, if your lucky enough, you will be on full shining grade S equipment.

At the start of the game is a character with basic skills, mount and pets are also present on the game. I am curious how many classes are there in this game and what level am I to change a class?

The tutorial is very easy to follow and leveling up faster is simple as the guide below. This is also applicable to Knight, Mage and Acolyte Class.

1. Finished all quest, the game features autopath and auto-combat, so its very easy with a click of a mouse. Use Fly Kick whenever it is possible to easily teleport to your targets and quest.

2. You can reach Level 20 in 1 hour and at most Level 40 in 1 day with non -stop playing. Starting level 50, its hard to level up due to high EXP requirement per level (going to level 51 needs more than 4.6 Million of EXP and going to level 52 needs at least 5.9 Million of EXP).

I don't know if it is EXP bug, from level 47, 48, 49 going level 50, you just need ~370K of EXP per level and 4,648,909 EXP to level 51 (that's almost 13x EXP jump). I hope it should be fixed because EXP requirement should increment (on the same level) as the character level became higher.

3. Use double EXP potion to boosts experience. You can also buy it with B-gold at the Mall (B-Mall).

4. Use Small Beef Steak in BBQ area to increase your EXP (approximately 130K EXP per steak in 4 minutes, limited to 5 usage a day). For medium steak, it will give you around 260K EXP. For Large Beef Steak, it will add EXP of 390K and for Super Steak - a stunning 522K EXP. Using Quality logs for setting a Camp Fire, it can boosts EXP up to 80%.

Also, while AFK, just sit and relax and you will earn 1.6K EXP per minute, thats almost 100K EXP in 1 hour.

5. Join a Guild to enjoy Guild Blessing (3% EXP bonus for level 1, for lvl 2, its 5%).

6. Enter the dungeon and complete the wave of monsters for EXP, ZEN, Zodiac stars and great items. Don't forget to collect your Daily Log In Rewards.

HEROES Social PH 4 Classes

You can change class at Level 20, so better pick a role that suit your character to enjoy the game. I like Knight because I'm a protector but Archer is also a good choice to protect your friends.

If you reach level 20, you can now select the class you wanted and there a four classes available. So, what makes it different with other browser MMORPG? Again, each classes have different set of skills and its stunning and flashiest graphics makes it unique and enjoyable.

Be a HERO and choose below what makes your character.

KNIGHT - High HP, close combat, built to withstand vicious attacks, uses brute force and strong melee attacks.

MAGE - Deals a large amount of damage and control opponents with debuffs.

ARCHER - Longest attack range, deadly as hunter as any bird of prey. Their agility makes them a deadly combatants.

ACOLYTE - Specialize in Healing and Curse

You can check Knight, Mage and Acolyte's Skills Guide here.

HEROES Social PH Archer Skills Guide

HEROES Social PH Archer Class are given with gift of speed, agility and howling arrows that deals large damage on enemies at a distance. It can also set Traps for ambush and inflict Silence on opponents.

Out of 4 classes, I choose Archer because of speed, agility and long range attacks. Lets take a look at Archer skills and what is the best build we can make.

Sharper Arrows - Ability to immobilize an opponent
Passive - Nature Pose (adds ATK and MATK)
Active - Twin Arrows and Rain of Arrows

Trap Master - set traps and ambush enemies
Passive - Flexibility (adds DEF and MDEF)
Active - Piercing Bolt and Deaths Target

WindSpeed - attain maximum speed in a matter of seconds
Passive - Spirited Steps (adds ACC and EVA)
Active - Deadly Snipe and Poison Arrow

I think there will be two builds for Archer here, the one that is offensive and defensive. The question is, what is Archer made for in the game? Is it anti-knight or anti-mage? I think offensive (full attack) or deadly Archer is the best build that you could make.

So, level up Sharper Arrows (Nature Pose) and WindSpeed (Spirited Step and Deadly Snipe) as fast as possible using Zen and Gold or you try a combination of offensive and defensive skills.

Don't forget to activate Death's Target at level 50, its a trap and enemies cannot moved for 8 seconds, a good combo with Twin and Poison Arrows for ambush.

Enjoy the game!

Source:
Heroes Social PH Facebook

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Lenovo A390/A690/A800 Price and Specs Comparison - Which is Better?

2013-05-06T04:04:00.000-07:00

Latest A390 Android Phone - Lenovo's cheapest dual-core powered droid so far, a redesigned Lenovo A800 with a price slash of P2,000.

After Lenovo A60+, A65 and A60, the next line up of Lenovo's Affordable Android phones are A390, A690 and A800 targeting different segments of entry level market.

How will Lenovo's A-line up compete with local mobile brand in terms of affordability and specs like MyPhone A818i, A818g, A848i DUO, Cherry Mobile FLARE, HYPER and THUNDER, StarMobile ASTRA, GOAL and HIT and Torque Droidz FORCE, SPORT and ATOM.

Competition with global mobile brand is also very tight with Huawei Ascend Y210D and Y300 and Alcatel Glory 2. Lets compare the 3 latest Lenovo's cheapest Android phones

Lenovo A390/A690/A800 Price, Features and Specs Comparison

Lenovo single-core A690 vs dual-core A800 Android Phone. Which is the right one for you?

Price: Lenovo A390 is selling at P4,999, A690 at P4,699 and A800 at P6,999.

Features: All are Dual SIM, Dual Standby, FM radio and GPS capable. Pre-installed with Norton Mobile Security (A390), Ergonomically designed for better gripped (A690), Power Saving and Lenovo Note App (A800).

Physical Design: All features a 3 soft capacitive buttons. 10.1 mm thickness (A390), 11.25mm (A690), 11.5 mm for A800. A390 is the thinnest of the three droids.

CPU: 1 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6577 (A390), 1 GHz MT6575 single core (A690), 1.2 GHz dual-core MT6577 processor (A800).

GPU: Both Integrated PowerVR SGX531 (A390 and A800)

OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich - ICS (A390 and A800), Android 2.3 Gingerbread (A690)

Screen: 4.0" WVGA Capacitive Touchscreen (A390), 4.0" WVGA TFT Capacitive Touchscreen (A690), 4.5" FWVGA IPS Capacitive Touchscreen (A800).

Resolution: 480 x 854 (A800), 480x800 pixels (A390 and A690)

Pixel per Inch: 218 ppi (A800), 233 ppi (A390 and A690)

RAM: All 512 MB

Internal Memory: 512 MB (A690), 4GB (A390 and A800). All are expandable via microSD slot up to 32 GB

Camera: All with Panorama and Burst Mode. 5MP rear fixed-focus (A390), 5MP rear autofocus (A800), 3.15 MP back camera (A690)

Sensors: G-Sensor, Proximity and Light

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable

Battery: Lenovo A800 is rated at 2000 mAh, 1500 mAh for Lenovo A690 and A390.

Availability: Already on the market

Latest A390 is the cheapest Lenovo's dual-core powered Android phone. It is a redesigned Lenovo A800 made affordable for budget conscious Filipinos (A390 has smaller display, lower battery capacity and cheaper price of P2,000).

If you like dual-core performance (up to 40% boosts on apps and browser performance compared to single core) at affordable price, Lenovo A390 is a must. On the other hand, if you have extra budget for better screen and high capacity battery, I recommend Lenovo A800 for you.

Similarly, if you want an affordable Android phone with basic functionalities bundled with 4GB memory card, screen protector and TPU case, go for Lenovo A690.

What is your pick?

Sources:
Lenovo A690 Full Specs, Lenovo Mobile PH official Site
Lenovo Mobile PH Facebook

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WD BLUE 500GB 5mm Ultra Slim HDD Price and Specs

2013-05-03T23:53:00.001-07:00

WD BLUE 500GB 5mm Ultra Slim Hard Drive is weighing in at just 74 grams making it as light as a feather, features best in class Acoustics, state of the art designed sealed in perfection

Western Digital (WD) pioneered its most advanced WD BLUE 5mm ultra slim hard drive - highest possible aerial density inside the thinnest space. With form factor of 5 mm, it is 35% thinner than most popular smartphones, 47% thinner and 37% lighter than standard mobile hard drive.

WD also launch the WD BLACK SSHD (Solid State Hybrid Drive). Both are designed to maximize storage capacity, volumetric efficiency, system performance and portability.

WD BLUE 500 GB SATA 5mm SLIM Price, Features and Specs

Price: P3,995
Features:
1. Ultra Slim Factor - reduces weight by up 36% compared to 9.5mm Hard Drive
2. Best in Class Acoustic and Shock
3. Edge Card Technology - utilizing cell phone miniaturization technology
4. Edge Card Connector - feature the first application of a new small form factor SFF-8784
5. StableTrac - reduced system vibration and stabilized platters for accurate read and write operations
6. Dual Stage Actuator - two actuators that improves positional accuracy over data tracks

Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Buffer Size: 16 MB

Shock:
Operating - 400 G
Non Opertating - 1000G

Acoustic:
Idle Mode - 15 dBA
Seek Mode - 17 dBA

Temperature:
Operating: 0 - 60 degrees Celsius
Non - Operating: -40 to 65 degrees Celsius

Power Dissipation:
Read/Write - 1.5 watts
Idle: 0.55 watts
Standby/Sleep: 0.15 watts

Warranty: 2 years
Availability: Shipping on select distributors and OEM customers

Sources:
Think Big Events PH
WD BLUE Ultra Slim 500GB Full Specs

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Cherry Mobile Quad-Core Android Phones/Tablets Specs and Price List

2013-05-02T17:21:00.000-07:00

Cherry Mobile Quad-Core powered Android Phones and Tablets line up for 2013 - FLAME 2, SKYFIRE 2/HD, FUSION BOLT and FUSION FIRE.

The "Battle of Affordable Quad-core powered Android Phones" had officially begun when MyPhone released its latest flagship A919i DUO Quad-Core Android phone last April 30, 2013.

One difference between MyPhone and Cherry Mobile Android phones are the use of processor chipset, MyPhone dual-core and Quad-core uses MediaTek processor (MT6577 and MT6589) only while Cherry Mobile uses the combination of both MediaTek and Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

Similarly on Tablets, only local brand Cherry Mobile offers Quad-Core powered affordable tablet PC and we've been waiting MyPhone, StarMobile and Torque to release Quad Core CPU powered tablets to compete in the market . So let's wait for that.

Cherry Mobile FLAME 2, SKYFIRE 2, FUSION BOLT and FUSION FIRE Android Phone /Tablet Price and Specs

FLAME 2 is the first Quad-Core powered Android Phone from our local mobile phone brand Cherry Mobile. It is running on Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 CPU, 1 GB RAM and Android Jelly Bean.

CM FLAME 2

FLAME 2 is the first Quad Core Android Phone offered to Filipinos by our local mobile brand Cherry Mobile. Cherry Mobile FLAME 2 is upgraded FLAME (P6,299) released last March 2013 and powered by Snapdragon s4 Quad-Core processor. Below are Price and Specs.

Price: P6,999
Features: Dual SIM, Dual Standby and Dual Camera, FM Radio and OGS (One Glass Solution) technology for display.
Physical Design: 4 soft capacitive buttons, 9.3 mm thickness
CPU: 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon MSM 8225Q S4 processor
GPU: Adreno 203
OS: Runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - JB
RAM: 1 GB
Screen: 4.5" qHD IPS Capacitive Touchscreen display
Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels
Pixel per Inch: 244 ppi
Internal Memory: 4 GB expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card
Camera: 5MP with LED Flash and VGA front
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable
Battery: 1600 mAh
Availability: Out in the market.

CM SKYFIRE 2 / SKYFIRE HD

Cherry Mobile Facebook posted a teaser picture for another upcoming Quad Core powered Android phone dubbed as "Flying Once Again" and its official name is washed out with noticeable letters of SKYFIRE, it could be SKYFIRE 2 or SKYFIRE HD.

As anticipation heats up, specs below are not official and based only on Cherry Mobile SKYFIRE (P5,999) - upgraded to compete with MyPhone A919i DUO.

Latest Cherry Mobile SkyFire 2 running on Quad-Core Snapdragon Processor.

Price: P7,999
Features: Dual SIM, Dual Standby and dual camera.
Physical Design: 3 soft capacitive buttons
CPU: MediaTek 1.2 GHz MT6589 Quad-Core Processor. (Updates: Lately, it was revealed that it will be running on Snapdragon Quad-core processor).
GPU: Integrated PowerVR SGX544
OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
RAM: 1 GB
Screen: 4.7" HD IPS Capacitive Touchscreen display (Updates: 5.0 " Scratch-Resistant Touchscreen)
Resolution: HD 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel per Inch: ~312 ppi
Internal Memory: 4GB expandable up to 32 GB via microSD
Camera: 8 MP rear with 2MP Front
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G/HSPDA+ capability
Battery: 2000 mAh
Availability: Coming Soon

Cherry Mobile SKYFIRE 2 could be a combination of OMEGA HD and SKYFIRE running on Quad-Core MediaTek CPU.

Updates: SKYFIRE 2 is officially announced by Cherry Mobile, Full Specs here

CM FUSION BOLT

Cherry Mobile FUSION BOLT is the first Quad-Core powered Android tablet from our own local mobile brand.

Price: P3,999
Features: mini HDMi and 2160p video support
CPU: 1 GHz Quad core ATM7029 processor
GPU: Vivante GC1000 Quadcore
OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - JB
RAM: 1 GB
Screen: 7.0" HD IPS Capacitive Display
Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels
Pixel per Inch: 216 ppi
Internal Memory: 8 GB
Camera: 2 MP rear and VGA front
Connectivity: WiFi, micro-USB and support 3G dongle
Battery: 4000 mAh
Availability: Out in the market

CM FUSION FIRE

Latest Quad-Core tablet from Cherry Mobile is FUSION FIRE, Full specs are not revealed but I think it is upgraded FUSION BOLT with large display, higher internal memory and pump up with 8000 mAh battery capacity and off course at extra cost.

Price: P7,999
Features: mini HDMI and 2160p video support
CPU: 1 GHz Quad core processor
GPU: Vivante GC1000 Quad core
OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - JB
RAM: 1 GB
Screen: 10.1" HD IPS Capacitive Display
Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels
Pixel per Inch: ~150 ppi
Internal Memory: 16 GB
Camera: 2 MP rear and VGA front
Connectivity: WiFi, micro-USB and support 3G dongle
Battery: 8000 mAh
Availability: Already on the market

Note: SkyFire 2/ SkyFire HD and FUSION FIRE Full specs are not official. Kindly visit Cherry Mobile Facebook from time to time for updates.

Sources:
Cherry Mobile Facebook
Cherry Mobile Official Site

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MyPhone A919i vs A919 DUO Price and Specs Comparison

2013-04-28T23:21:00.000-07:00

Latest MyPhone Flagship Android Phone - A919i DUO: 5.0" IPS HD display running on Quad-Core processor and Android Jelly Bean, sports a dual camera 8MP/2MP and 3G/HDSPA+ capable will be on 2 DAYS SALE this coming April 30 and May 1, 2013.

MyPhone A919 DUO gets a pump up on specs with latest released of A919i DUO and what to expect for this latest MyPhone's flagship Android phone?

Before we go to the specs, MediaTek announced the launch of World's first MT6589 Quad-Core Cortex-A7 SoC (System on a Chip) last December 2012.

It is available for mid to high end Android smartphones and Tablets worldwide and the good news, its now in the Philippines and it will power up MyPhone A919i DUO - the first in the country for local mobile brand.

For the record, Cherry Mobile released its first Quad-Core Snapdragon Android phone FLAME 2.0 (P6,999) last March 2013. The competition for "Battle of Quad-Core Affordable Android Phones" are starting to heat up.

Currently, Philippine market are dominated with MediaTek MT6577 dual-core powered affordable Android phones and what's the difference between MT6589 quad-core and MT6577 dual-core?

MediaTek MT6589 Quad-Core SoC Features

Running on Quad-Core CPU and 1 GB RAM, MyPhone A919i DUO register a stunning 12,430 AnTuTu v3.3 Benchmark Score. Almost twice the score with MyPhone A848i DUO and A919 DUO AnTuTu scores.

1. World's first HSPA+ smartphone platform supporting Dual SIM and Dual Active functionality. It let users seamlessly make and receive calls on two SIM cards at the same time.

2. Integrates power efficient Cortex-A7 CPU subsystem from ARM, PowerVR Series 5XT GPU from Imagination Technologies and advanced multi-mode UMTS Rel 8/HSPA+/TD-SCDMA modem.

3. Up to 13MP camera with Integrated ISP, 1080 playback and recording at 30 fps and enhanced image processing for DTV-grade image quality.

4. Up to Full HD (1920x 1080) LCD support

5. Supports MediaTek "Cool 3D Suite" which includes support for stereo 3D cameras and displays, real time 2D to 3D conversion and an optimal 3D user interface.

6. 4 in 1 connectivity combo, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and FM Radio.

7. The Coolest Quad-Core Smartphone SoC.

MediaTek MT6589 is optimized for hardware/software integration to reduce CPU power consumption up to 11 hours on a typical battery and minimize power consumption on display. Also, Cortex-A7 is most power efficient application processor ever developed by ARM.

Moreover, PowerVR Series 5XT GPU delivers around 2x the performance than previous generation devices while maintaining the lowest possible power and silicon area.

So with MT6589 expect a blazing performance, low power consumption, flexibility, affordability and simplicity to bring the best possible experience for Android users.

MyPhone A919i vs A919 DUO Price, Features and Specs Comparison

THERMAL Test on CPU Loading of MediaTek MT6589 and other competitor Smartphones. After 3 minutes, HEAT MAP shows MT6589 have the coolest temperature among the three. Full Thermal Benchmark Test here.

Price: MyPhone A919i DUO is selling at P7,900 (SRP P9,590) while A919 DUO at P7,990. A price difference of P1,600.

Features: Both are Dual SIM, Dual Standby, FM Radio and GPS capable. USB OTG Support and MyPhone LIVE App (A919i DUO), TV out and Dual MIC noise reduction (A919 DUO)

Physical Design: Both uses 3 soft capacitive buttons. 10.7mm thickness (A919i DUO), 9.7mm (A919 DUO).

CPU: 1.2 GHz Quad-Core MT6589 Cortex-A7 processor (A919i DUO), 1 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6577 Cortex-A9 processor

GPU: PowerVR SGX544MP (A919i), PowerVR SGX531 (A919)

OS: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean (A919i), Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (A919)

MyPhone A919i DUO in Silvery White and Black Color with Philippine Map Back Cover, 8MP back camera with LED Flash, Micro-USB and 3.5mm Audio Jack port.

Screen: Both 5.0" IPS Capacitive Touchscreen

Resolution: HD 720 x 1280 pixels (A919i), FWVGA 854 x 480 pixels (A919)

Pixel per Inch: ~294 ppi (A919i DUO), ~196 ppi (A919 DUO)

RAM: 1 GB (A919i), 512 MB (A919)

Internal Memory: Both 4GB expandable up to 32 GB

Camera: Both sports a dual camera. 8MP rear, Autofocus with LED Flash and 2MP front (A919i), 8MP back, Autofocus with dual LED Flash and VGA front (A919)

Sensors: Both with Magnetic, Proximity and Accelerometer

AnTuTu Benchmark: 12,340 v3.3 (A919i DUO), 6,335 v3.0 (A919 DUO)

Connectivity: Both WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack port and 3G capable. A919i DUO is HDSPA+ 21 Mbps capable.

Battery: Both rated at 2000 mAh capacity

Availability: 2 Days Sale at SM North EDSA Annex - April 30 and May1, 2013 (A919i DUO), A919 DUO is already out in the market

MyPhone A919i DUO is an upgrade of A919 DUO dual-core to quad-core processor, from Android ICS to Jelly Bean Operating System, from 512 MB RAM to 1 GB RAM.

Overall, its an upgrade from hardware to software with HD display for more razor sharp visuals and it will cost you an added P1,600 only - that’s really a steal.

Although A919i DUO do not use the full potential of MT6589 SoC, MyPhone can still improved and released another Quad-Core Android phone in FULL HD Display with Dragon Trail Glass technology, sports a 12MP/2MP BSI dual camera and 2500 mAh battery at affordable price (lets call it A919g DUO, just a suggestion).

Furthermore, A919i DUO 2 Day sale will make it at the same price point with A919 DUO, a must buy for those who want to experience the power of latest MediaTek MT6589 performance.

Note: MyPhone A919i DUO Full Specs are not official. Kindly pls. visit MyPhone Facebook for updates.

Sources:
MediaTek MT6589 Full Product Features
MyPhone Facebook
MyPhone A919i DUO First Hands On

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Cherry Mobile HYPER, THUNDER, FLARE Price and Specs Comparison

2013-04-27T20:53:00.000-07:00

Cherry Mobile HYPER - a FLARE on 5.0" Capacitive Touchscreen and pump up with 2000 mAh battery juice. The difference between HYPER (Qualcomm Snapdragon) and TITAN (MediaTek/2350 mAh/P6,499) are processor chipset, rated battery and price.

Cherry Mobile Android phones that rhyme, HYPER, THUNDER and FLARE.

All are dual-core powered processor on yummy Ice Cream Sandwich, but FLARE is maybe getting an Android Jelly Bean sooner. So, watch out for it.

They are dubbed as "Dual Core ng BAYAN" yet which is the right one for you?

The TRIO compete with MyPhone A818g and A848i DUO, StarMobile ASTRA and GOAL and Torque Droidz ATOM for local mobile brands and compete with Lenovo A800 (P6,999) and Huawei Ascend Y300 (P5,490). All running on dual-core processor.

Still can't decide? Maybe I can help you. Lets compare the three dual-core powered droids.

Cherry Mobile HYPER, THUNDER, FLARE Price and Specs Comparison

Latest Cherry Mobile HYPER running on Android Ice Cream Sandwich, powered by 1.2 GHz S4 processor and sports a dual 5MP rear camera with flash and VGA front plus 3G capable

Price: Cherry Mobile HYPER is selling at P4,999, THUNDER at P4,999 and FLARE at P3,999, FLARE is the cheapest of them all.

Features: All are Dual SIM, Dual Standby, FM Radio and GPS capable.

Thickness: 9.9mm (THUNDER), 11.8mm (FLARE)

Physical Design: 4 Capacitive buttons (FLARE), 3 Capacitive Buttons (THUNDER and HYPER)

CPU: HYPER (1.2 GHz MSM8625) and FLARE (1.2 GHz MSM8225) are both powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. THUNDER is powered by MediaTek MT6577 1 GHz dual-core processor that boost up to 40% apps and browser performance compared to single core processor.

GPU: Integrated PowerVR SGX531 (THUNDER), Adreno 203 (FLARE and HYPER)

OS: All runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS). FLARE will be running on Android JB sooner.

RAM: All 512 MB

Screen: 5.0" WVGA Capacitive Touchscreen (HYPER), 4.0" IPS WVGA Capacitive Touchscreen (FLARE), 4.5" FWVGA Capacitive Touchscreen (THUNDER)

Multitouch: 5 point Multi-Touchscreen (HYPER and THUNDER)

Resolution: 800 x 400 pixels (HYPER and FLARE) and 854 x 480 pixels (THUNDER)

Pixel per Inch: 187 ppi, (HYPER), 233 ppi (FLARE), 218 ppi (THUNDER)

Internal Memory: All 4GB expandable to 32 GB via microSD card

Camera: All sports a dual camera. 5MP rear, autofocus, with LED Flash and VGA front camera. Note: THUNDER has no LED Flash. HYPER has no autofocus back camera feature.

Connectivity: All are WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB, 3.5mm Audio jack port and 3G capable

Sensors: All have Accelerometer and Proximity

AnTuTu Benchmark: 6170 v3.3 (HYPER), 5654 v2.9.4 (FLARE), 6805 v3.1.3 (THUNDER)

Battery: 2000 mAh (HYPER), 1700 mAh (THUNDER), 1500 mAh (FLARE)

Availability: All of them are already on the market

Cherry Mobile values your lifestyle and offers you different Android phones suited for every Filipinos.

I recommend FLARE for those who want affordability and performance, HYPER for those who like large screen and THUNDER for Pinoys who wants Mediatek dual core performance rather than Snapdragon S4.

What is your pick?

Sources:
Cherry Mobile Facebook
Cherry Mobile Official Site
Cherry Mobile HYPER Unboxing and First Hands On Review

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StarMobile ENGAGE 7 TV/3G Tablet PC Price and Specs

2013-04-26T00:19:00.000-07:00

Latest Android Tablet PC from StarMobile - ENGAGE 7 TV and Dual-Core ENGAGE 7 3G. Which is the right one for you?

While checking for updates on StarMobile website, I found two latest product for ENGAGE 7 tablet line up namely ENGAGE 7 TV and ENGAGE 7 3G.

First glance on specs revealed that both sports a 7.0" capacitive display, capable of Digital TV and running on Android Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS).

Basically, they are a redesigned ENGAGE 7HD (P7,990), made for affordability and with added features to compete with other tablets in the market like MyPhone MyPad 2 (P4,999), Torque Droidz Portal (P8,488), Torque Droidz DASH/RACE (P3,699), Cherry Mobile FUSION BOLT (P3,999) and KATA T1 (P5,499).

Lets compare the 2 latest StarMobile Tablets.

StarMobile ENGAGE 7 TV/3G Tablet PC Price, Features and Specs

Latest StarMobile ENGAGE 7TV Tablet is capable of Analog TV, Digital TV and Streaming TV. 7TV is running on 1.2 GHz processor, Android ICS and 1 GB RAM. It sports dual camera 3MP/VGA on 7.0" Capacitive display with 4000 mAh battery juice.

Price: StarMobile ENGAGE 7 TV is priced at P5,290 while ENGAGE 7 3G at P7,490. A price difference of P2,200.

Features: SIM card slot and Call /Text messaging capable (ENGAGE 7 3G). Both are mobile TV capable, Analog, ISDBT and Streaming for ENGAGE 7 TV while ISDBT and Streaming only for ENGAGE 7 3G.

Physical Design: Both available on Dark Brush Metal Finish. 11mm thickness ( ENGAGE 7 TV), 11.5mm (ENGAGE 7 3G)

CPU: AllWinner A10 Cortex-A8 1.2 GHz (ENGAGE 7 TV), Qualcomm Cortex-A5 1 GHz Dual Core MSM8225 processor (ENGAGE 7 3G).

OS: Both runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Screen: Both 7.0" WVGA 262K Colors Capacitive Touchscreen display

Resolution: Both 800 x 480 pixels

Pixel per Inch: Both 133 ppi

RAM: 1 GB (ENGAGE 7 TV), 512 MB (ENGAGE 7 3G)

Internal Memory: Both 4 GB expandable up to 32 GB

Camera: Both sports a dual camera, 3MP rear and VGA front . ENGAGE 7 3G rear camera has LED Flash.

Sensors: Gyro and Ambient Light

Connectivity: Both with WiFi, micro-USB and 3G capable. ENGAGE 7 3G is Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS capable.

Battery: 4000 mAh (ENGAGE 7 TV), 3000 mAh (ENGAGE 7 3G)

Availability: ENGAGE 7 TV is already available in all StarMobile Kiosks.

If you want an entry level tablet with TV capable, I recommend ENGAGE 7 TV for your and go for ENGAGE 7 3G if you want with call and text capability.

What is your pick?

Sources:
StarMobile ENGAGE 7 TV Full Specs
StarMobile ENGAGE 7 3G Full Specs

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E-LEKSYON 2013 Web App for iOS/Android - FREE Ballot Simulator

2013-04-25T03:54:00.000-07:00

Ballot Simulator - You must shade 100% of an oval to make a valid vote otherwise it will not be counted.

COMELEC (Commission on Election) launches recently a web app for voters education and e-learning this coming national election 2013.

The E-LEKSYON 2013 web app was developed by Smart Communications/Bitoopi for COMELEC and can be downloaded from iTunes Store for iOS device and will be soon available for Android devices.

E-LEKSYON 2013 Web App Features

1. Ballot simulator - simulation of filling out a sample ballot. You must shade 100% of an oval to make your vote valid.

2. Reporting a Campaign Violation

3. Finding your nearest Precinct

4. Campaign Rules

To report a violations, select one or more candidates and violations on Report Violation Tab. If you want to report a local candidate or Party list representative, select "Others" and fill in the box provided.

Bitoopi is a group of individuals aiming to make positive difference through mobile and web applications.

Armed with passion for learning new things and solving both social and computing problems, were hoping to change the world one application at a time.

You an accessed E-leksyon 2103 web app here.

Source:
Philippine News Agency

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MyPhone A848i DUO 5MP Camera Pictures/Video Samples

2013-04-23T21:15:00.004-07:00

Taken by MyPhone A848i DUO 5MP camera with flash ON during my camera test before buying the unit in one of MyPhone stores. See A848i DUO Specs and Review here.

Some consumers like to have a great mobile camera for taking unforgettable moments anytime and anywhere. Great pictures need a great camera module and honestly it is third most expensive part of smartphones.

That is one reason why Sony Xperia Android phones and Nokia Lumia's Windows phone are expensive because they have great camera and even when your smartphones became older and passes the test of time, still they take a great photos.

How about our local mobile brand camera quality? Lets talk about MyPhone 5MP camera.

MyPhone A848i DUO sports a dual camera with 5MP rear, autofocus with single LED flash and VGA front camera. Lets take a look some sample pictures and video taken by A848i DUO 5 MP camera lens.

MyPhone A848i DUO 5MP Camera Sample Pictures and Video

MyPhone A848i DUO 5MP rear camera long shot - Catanduanes Twin Rock Beach Resort

MyPhone A848i DUO 5MP rear camera is capable of HDR (High Dynamic Range). You can turn on HDR on camera settings and result in 2 pictures with dark and bright exposure.

HDR ON:

HDR On - Darker Exposure

HDR On - Bright Exposure

Below are some pictures taken with 5 MP rear camera compared to Samsung ES70 12.2 MP camera.

Rice Fields (Long Shot)

MyPhone A848i DUO 5MP Camera

Samsung ES70 12.2MP Camera

Vegetables (Mid Shot)

MyPhone A848i DUO 5MP Camera

Samsung ES70 12.2MP Camera

Young Tomato (Macro Shot)

MyPhone A848i DUO 5MP back camera

Samsung ES70 12.2MP Camera

MyPhone A848i DUO 5MP Camera Sample Video

Verdict:

MyPhone A848i DUO 5MP camera lens can take a descent pictures with 1920 x 2560 pixels resolution.

Usually pictures file size range from 0.6MB to 1.9MB, although it is not comparable to Samsung ES70 12.2MP camera (just for comparison), still it can take shots with average quality and yellowish color are noticeable.

For video taken, it's shaky and I have to try another videos with EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) turn on.

So, stay tuned for more sample pictures especially macro shots or close up, pictures taken from VGA front camera and more videos. We will also take a deeper look into A848i DUO camera settings and adjustments.

Note: All pictures and video taken by Myphone A848i DUO and Samsung ES70 are unedited.

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DOST Develop Biodegradable Plastic Packaging thru Nanotechnology

2013-04-20T19:20:00.001-07:00

DOST developed a biodegradable plastic packaging made from Nanoclay and Cornstarch to help protect the environment.

We commonly used plastic packaging that is not biodegradable and when not properly disposed, it causes waterways clogging and contributes to flooding - a major problem in cities in our country.

Some cities already banned the use of plastics and instead used paper for packaging but plastics are good for protecting and extending food shelf life and very convenient to use.

DOST Biodegradable Plastic - Nanoclay + Cornstarch

Recently, a team of scientist from DOST-ITDI (Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute) came up with a biodegradable plastic packaging made from Nanoclay and Cornstarch.

Nanoclay is made from nanotechnology concept (things are structured at atomic and molecular levels), the clay is treated with ions in a process called ions exchange which results in wider spaces between the layers of the clay.

Nanoclay is blended with thermoplastic starch made from Cornstarch to increased plastic strength and it undergo same process in making petroleum-based plastics.

The resulting product passed the migration test and I hope Philippine plastics industries and Filipinos will used biodegradable plastic packaging sooner to better protect our environment.

Source:
DOST News

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StarMobile GOAL vs HIT Price and Specs Comparison

2013-04-20T00:15:00.000-07:00

StarMobile's latest Android Phones - dual-core powered GOAL and affordable with Mobile TV, HIT.

The "Alphabets" of StarMobile Android phone are already on G and H with their latest StarMobile GOAL and HIT droids.

First glance on specs give me an idea that both Android Phones will cater the entry level segment market in single core and dual-core respectively.

Competing with MyPhone latest A818i DUO (P2,990) and A848i DUO (P5,990), Cherry Mobile RAVE (P3,299), FLARE, THUNDER, BURST, HYPER, Torque Droidz SPORT, FORCE, ATOM, DTC GT5 ASTROID on the local mobile brand, will it have a mass appeal and hit the hearts of Filipinos?

Also, StarMobile GOAL is competing with global mobile brand dual-core powered affordable Android phones Lenovo A800 (P6,990) and Huawei Y300 (P5,490).

Lets compare the two latest StarMobile Android phones.

StarMobile GOAL vs HIT Price, Features and Specs Comparison

Price: StarMobile GOAL is selling at P5,990 while HIT is priced at P3,590. A price difference of P2,400.

Features: Both are Dual SIM and GPS capable. Mobile TV (HIT).

Physical Design: Both have 3 soft capacitive buttons, 10.05 mm (GOAL), 12.7 mm (HIT).

CPU: 1 GHz MT6577 dual-core processor (GOAL), 1 GHz single core MT6575M (HIT).

GPU: Integrated PowerVR SGX531 (GOAL).

OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich - ICS (GOAL), Android 2.3 Gingerbread (HIT)

Screen: 4.5" 16 M Colors Capacitive Touchscreen (GOAL), 3.5 " 262K Colors TFT Capacitive Touchscreen (HIT).

Resolution: 854 x 480 pixels (GOAL), 480 x 320 pixels (HIT)

Pixel per Inch: 218 ppi (GOAL), 165 ppi (HIT)

RAM: 512 MB (GOAL), 256 MB (HIT)

Internal Memory: 4 GB (GOAL), 512 MB (HIT)

Camera: Both sports a dual camera. 8 MP rear autofocus and VGA front (GOAL), 3 MP and VGA front (HIT).

Sensors: Proximity and Gravity

Connectivity: Both are WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable.

Battery: 1800 mAh (GOAL), 1400 mAh (HIT)

Talk Time: 7.2 hours (GOAL), 4.2 hours (HIT)

Availability: StarMobile GOAL is available on Lazada.

For first time Android users, I recommend StarMobile HIT affordability and Mobile TV capability.

For those who are tech savvy and who wants 40% boosts in application and browser performance, big screen and 8 MP camera, go for dual-core powered StarMobile GOAL.

What is your pick?

Sources:
StarMobile GOAL Full Specs
StarMobile HIT Full Specs
StarMobile Facebook

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PRC ECE/Electronics Engineer April 2013 Board Exam Results

2013-04-19T06:49:00.003-07:00

Compared to October 2012 (51.6%) Electronics Engineer National Passing Percentage, April 2013 (37.2%) is lower and at par with 2011 results. Current trend shows that October 2013 NPP would be around 29-35%.

After 3 days of waiting, PRC released the ECE or Electronics Engineer Board Exam result for April 2013 and only 1,177 passed the licensure exam out of 3,163 examiners.

National passing percentage for April 14-15, 2013 is 37.21 % which is lower compared to 51.6% last October 2012 ECE/Electronics Board exam result.

Top ten topnotchers are dominated by examiners coming from Mapua Institute of Technology and De La Salle University.

ECE/Electronics Engineers April 2013 Board Exam Results

You can download the list of ECE/Electronics Engineer Board Passer on PRC website for offical exam results.

Top Ten Electronics Engineer Board Exam Topnotchers

1. 92.80% - RIMSON ENCANTO JUNIO - MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-MANILA

2. 91.70% - IRISTER MONTEIRO JAVEL - MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-MANILA

3. 91.60% - ROBIN MON RIVAS MIRANDA - POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MAIN - STA. MESA

4. 90.50% - MARVIN NEIL SOLIS CABUEÑAS - DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA

5. 88.80% - TIMOTHY JOHN ROVIRA ESTEBAN - MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-MANILA

6. 88.70% - GERAND BOY OCSAN ELINZANO - MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-MANILA

7. 88.50% - STEPHEN JANZ REVILLO SERAFICO / JENNY JANE ONG TAN - DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA / DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA

8. 88.40% - JANAISHA BAI MALAYANG TITO - MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-GEN. SANTOS CITY

9. 88.20% - FRANCIS JERRIC JABON CANDIDO - SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY (SAMAR S.P.C.)

10. 88.10% - ALEXANDER GANZALE MACATUAL - CENTRAL COLLEGES OF THE PHILIPPINES

Congratulations to all topnotchers and board passers!

Source:
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MyPhone A818i vs A818g DUO Price and Specs Comparison

2013-04-15T18:53:00.000-07:00

MyPhone Summerrific 2013 - Latest Android Phone A818i DUO and A818g DUO

Latest Android Phones from MyPhone this Summer 2013 includes A818i and A818g DUO - both sports a 3.5" capacitive touchscreen and 3.5 MP rear camera at affordable price.

A818i and A818g DUO are addition to MyPhone A818 1 GHz Android Gingerbread line up. First glance on A818g specs impressed me and leave me an impression that it will have a mass appeal to Filipinos.

Partial specs are seen from MyPhone Summerrific Flyers and lets wait for full specs announcement. MyPhone A818g is running on dual-core CPU and became MyPhone's cheapest dual-core Android phone so far behind MyPhone A848i DUO and at the same price range with Cherry Mobile FLARE and BURST (P3,990).

Lets compare the two latest Android phones from MyPhone.

MyPhone A818i vs A818g DUO Price, Features and Specs Comparison

Price: MyPhone A818i DUO is priced at P2,990 while A818g is selling at P3,990. A price difference of P1,000.

Features: Both are dual SIM with FM Radio. A818g DUO is GPS capable.

Physical Design: Both have 3 soft capacitive buttons

CPU: 1 GHz single core processor (A818i DUO), 1 GHz dual-core processor (A818g DUO) - is it a MediaTek MT6577 CPU?

GPU: Integrated PowerVR SGX 531 (A818g) - not official

OS: Android Gingerbread 2.3.6 (A818i), Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean - JB (A818g)

Screen: Both sports a 3.5" TFT HVGA Capacitive Touchscreen

Resolution: Both 320 x 480 pixels

Pixel per Inch (ppi): Both are 165 ppi

RAM: 512 MB (A818g DUO)

Internal Memory: 4 GB (A818g DUO)

Camera: 3.2 MP rear camera (A818i), dual camera with 3.2 MP rear and VGA front (A818g DUO)

Sensors: Motion sensor

Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB. A818g DUO is 3G capable

Battery: Both are rated at 1300 mAh

Availability: Both are in the market

A minute hands on with A818i and A818g DUO is very impressive with slim and handy design, lightweight and fluid user interface (UI) especially to dual core A818g.

If you want an affordable entry level Android phone, I recommend A818i for you and if you have extra budget for extra performance and 3G capability, go for A818g DUO.

Which of them is the right one for you?

Sources:
MyPhone Facebook

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LG Optimus L3, L5 DUAL and L7 Price Drop Promo for Summer 2013

2013-04-14T21:56:00.000-07:00

LG Optimus L3, L3 DUAL, L5, L5 DUAL and L7 Summer Sale Price Drop Promo up to 25% for 2013

LG Philippines latest offering for tech savvy Filipinos this summer 2013 allow you to avail of LG Optimus L3, L3 DUAL, L5, L5 DUAL and L7 line up at price drop up to P2,000 or up to 25% discount.

So hurry up and pick your choice.

LG Optimus L3, L3 DUAL, L5, L5 DUAL and L7 Price Drop, Features and Specs

LG Optimus E400 L3

Price: P4,490
Original Price: P4,990
Features: Slim, compact and perfect for PALM fit.
Specs: Android 2.3 Gingerbread, 3.2" Touchscreen LCD display, 800 MHz CPU, 1 GB internal memory, 3MP camera, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G capable and 1500 mAh battery,

LG Optimus E405 L3 DUAL

Price: P4,490
Original Price: P5,990
Features: Dual SIM

LG Optimus E612 L5

Price: P6,990
Original Price: P7,990
Features: Slim, versatile view and modern look with perfect harmony
Specs: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich - ICS, 4.0" LCD display, 800 MHz CPU, 5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash, 4 GB internal memory, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G capable and 1500 mAh battery

LG Optimus E615 L5 DUAL

Price: P7,490
Original Price: P8,990
Features: Dual SIM

LG Optimus E705 L7

Price: P8,990
Original Price: P10,990
Features: More powerful CPU, maximized view with 4.3" display and smart battery
Specs: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich - ICS, 4.3" WVGA IPS display, 1 GHz CPU, 5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash, 4 GB internal memory, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G capable and 1700 mAh battery

Sources:
LG Optimus PH Facebook

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