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5 reasons to still buy an Android tablet

Published

August 30, 2017

Daniel Morial

Android tablets have been around for years but, unlike the iPad, their existence is hampered by the lack of support from developers. Even though Google has released their own tablets, there aren’t that many Android apps that are truly optimized for big displays. While the popularity of tablets is falling, there are still good uses for it.

Here are five reasons why an Android tablet is still relevant today.

Great for Netflix and chill on the go

The use of a tablet revolves around its large display, and a big screen is best for watching videos. With streaming services available online and even offline, you can take your tablet with you for your quick movie (or series) fix wherever. A pair of quality speakers on the tablet is also a plus for sharing what’s on screen with a friend.

Immersive gaming

Some titles are best played on a big screen. Mobile games continue to give console-like features (may it be for visuals or gameplay), and the tiny screen of your smartphone won’t justify its quality. Multiplayer games are also best enjoyed on a tablet. Remember Gravity Guy?

Better internet browsing

Internet browsing on a tablet is a mixed experience; it draws the line between mobile and desktop web pages. As websites vary from different publications, having the middle ground is perfect. Text is more readable and browsing is as smooth as you’d expect from a mobile-optimized site like ours.

Great mobile office

We all know that editing a document on a smartphone is cumbersome. Aside from having limited features compared to its desktop counterparts, navigating through a presentation that needs revising just makes you squint. There are a number of mobile office software available on the Play Store; download what you like and continue working comfortably on your tablet.

Video conferencing

Tablets and smartphones have a lot in common, including a front camera. Video calling is not limited to one recipient anymore; as more users fit on your display, you’d need a bigger one. We use tablets to enjoy group chats when we miss each other’s company — you should, too!

Bonus: A large viewfinder

We already covered five, but we want to include one more.

When the iPad was given a mediocre rear shooter back in 2011, people couldn’t help but use their tablets as primary cameras. A hefty 10-inch slate became a point-and-shoot for them, despite the dull quality of the photos compared to a real pocket camera. We do understand why: The big display makes it easier to fit the subject into the frame and preview the shot right after.

It’s a good thing that tablets now have better cameras, but it’s still awkward. Just don’t.

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GadgetSnaps: Malaysia shot on the Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G

Beyond charging tech

Published

April 24, 2024

GadgetMatch

The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G prides itself in its charging technologies. But what about its camera capabilities? Well, here’s a quick round-up of the many photos we took around the time the Note 40 series was launched in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

The NOTE 40 Series features a 108MP main shooter with 3x Lossless Superzoom. It also has OIS for steadier shots when taking videos.

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Infinix Note 40 Pro series launch day

Kwai Chai Hong/ ‘Little Ghost Lane’

Petaling Street (Chinatown)

In and around Central Market

Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery

Istana Negara entrance

Merdeka Square

Malaysian Bak Kut Teh and more

Petronas Twin Towers at night

Steady shooter

The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G isn’t a stellar shooter. But at its price point, it’s pretty darn decent for capturing different scenarios. Take these photos into some editing software and you can certainly elevate their look.

The NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G is priced at PhP 13,999. It may be purchased through Infinix’s Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop platforms, where customers can get up to PhP 2,000 off. Additionally, the first 100 buyers can get an S1 smartwatch or XE23 earphones. Alternatively, customers may opt for the Shopee-exclusive NOTE 40 Pro (4G variant) for PhP 10,999.

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LOQ and LOAD: The Lenovo LOQ 2024 is for gaming and more

Your entry to PC Gaming

Published

April 23, 2024

GadgetMatch

Get your game on with the Lenovo LOQ 2024. This capable laptop is your entry point to PC Gaming and a lot more.

It comes an absolutely affordable price point: PhP 48,995.

You get capable hardware and the hood to support gaming and more. The Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9I runs on the 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and Intel Arc Graphics.

Those are key to bringing unreal graphics to this segment. Supporting latest tech like DirectX 12 Ultimate, players are able to enjoy high frame rates on the Lenovo LOQ.

Creating content? It comes with AI Advantage to help boost performance. Engines and accelerators boost the media processing workloads especially for creatives. It also works with Intel’s X Super Machine Learning, Leading to images that are as close to reality.

The laptop supports a configuration of up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD Storage.

As for its display, the device has a large 15.6-inch, Full HD panel that is more than enough for gaming, video editing, content consumption, and whatever else you do on a laptop. This display has 144Hz refresh rate, 300 nits brightness, and anti-glare.

Videos come out clear, crisp, and realistic. Audio is punchy and as loud as it gets. Windows Sonic elevates it more when you use headphones. And it just takes a few minutes to render HD videos on editing software.

As it runs on Windows 11, if you are going to use it for work, you can take advantage of various features. The Lenovo Vantage Widget is there for constant reminders, Copilot will help you organize your tasks, and Microsoft Edge is there for casual browsing.

There is an assortment of ports at the back for easy connectivity. And as this is meant for gaming, we put it to the test. Racing that looks better with high frame rate? Check. Shooting titles that require heavy work? Not a problem. You can play all your favorites and not worry about performance.

Best of all, it takes less than an our to juice up this laptop all the way to 100%.

So, whether you’re looking to get started with PC Gaming, or an upgrade for work and entertainment needs, the Lenovo LOQ has you covered.

This feature is a collaboration between GadgetMatch and Lenovo Philippines.