Cherry Mobile Omega: Mega-success or Mega-flop? An “accident” on online shopping site Lazada set the bar very high for the Cherry Mobile Omega. The initial listing showed very competitive specifications at a reasonable price. However when it was officially announced it wasn’t the same device that was “leaked”. The RAM, display quality, and the camera […]
We’re surprised that not a lot of tech sites and blogs aren’t talking about the Meizu MX 4-core. At Php13,790 you get a blazing fast quad-core Android smartphone with a funky custom user interface called Flyme (more on this later). It’s great value for money considering the next most affordable quad-core phone is at Php19,000+ […]
Apple iPad Mini Review The Apple iPad Mini isn’t officially available locally yet but there are several online stores and gadget shops in malls that offer it already at premium prices. We were able to secure a unit and we’ve been playing around with the device for a couple of days now. Initially we were […]
Unboxed: Smart LTE Pocket WiFi We initially spotted the Smart LTE Pocket WiFi earlier in September. Smart already launched this commercially and it’s actually available already in Smart Stores. You can get it with Php2,000 cash out at either Plan 1799 (10GB cap) or Plan 3500 (21GB cap). Smart LTE Pocket WiFi Spec Sheet Platform: […]
REVIEW: Lenovo S880 The Lenovo S880 is currently the only direct competitor of the Samsung Galaxy Note here in the Philippines. This 5-inch “phablet” (phone + tablet) sports respectable specifications and dual-sim capability while maintaining a very competitive price. At Php14,999 this device is bound to turn heads when displayed at gadget stores in malls! […]
Lenovo A65 Unboxed! The march of affordable Android smartphones continues with the Lenovo A65. This entry level device from Lenovo sports a 3.5-inch screen, runs on Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread, and has Dual SIM/Dual Standby capabilities. You’d think that you’ll need to shell out a lot of cash for this but apparently you can get it […]
Philips Fidelio AS351 Android Docking Speakers When the distributor of Philips told me that they had Android Docking Speakers I was thrilled! It’s about time that third party accessory makers start making more devices for Android. Ladies and gents I’d like to introduce you to one of the first premium docking speakers for Android handsets, […]
Un-bagged: Noemi “Momblogger” Dado and Jane Uymatiao! “Un-bagged” is a regular section here on Unbox where we feature the stuff inside the bags of celebrities, bloggers, professionals, and executives. Blogwatch, a volunteer citizen election watchdog movement composed of several bloggers, started in 2010. They were able to interview almost all the presidential candidates and made […]
New iPad (aka iPad 3, iPad HD, iPad 2012) Review There was a lot of anticipation for the new iPad from Apple. Everybody speculated about the features and even the name. Come announcement day, Apple showed the “New” iPad which looked exactly like the iPad 2! It wasn’t a total letdown though since it had […]
MiLi Power Shine First we wanted our smartphones to be powerful. Then we wanted our smartphones to be thin. Finally, we wanted them to have giant displays, GPS, and constant, high-speed connectivity. Sounds perfect? Well the bubble has burst. All that power in a svelte package comes at a price: battery lifespans measured in hours, […]