Computers

12.12 sale: Ultimate tech guide

The last sale of the year is here

Published

on

There’s one more reason to celebrate the holidays. This December 12, Lazada and Shopee is holding another much-awaited sale event — the aptly-named 12.12 sale. During the sale, you can score discounted devices and exciting freebies from most tech brands.

Without further ado, here are the best tech deals that you can score during the 12.12 sale:

We will update this list once in a while. From time to time, refresh this page to see more products on discount. (Last updated: December 11, 2020)

ASUS

Shopee

  • ExpertBook B9 (14-inch FHD; Intel Core i5-10210U or i7-10510U; 1TB SSD) — PhP 147,995 (Initial price: PhP 149,995) with free sleeve + Micro HDMI to RJ45 dongle
  • ExpertBook B9 (14-inch FHD; Intel Core i5-10210U; 16GB / 512GB SSD) — PhP 117,995 (Initial price: PhP 119,995) with free sleeve + Micro HDMI to RJ45 dongle
  • Zen AIO 24 (23.8-inch touch FHD; Intel Core i7-8750H + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050; 16GB / 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD) — PhP 98,995 (Initial price: PhP 99,995)  with free wireless keyboard and mouse
  • Business Desktop D6 (Intel Core i7-8700 + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660; 8GB / 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD) — PhP 78,995 (Initial price: PhP 79,995) with free keyboard and mouse
  • ExpertBook P5 (14-inch FHD; Intel Core i5-8265U + NVIDIA GeForce MX130; 8GB / 512GB SSD) — PhP 71,995 (Initial price: PhP 72,995) with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • P2540 Business Laptop (Intel Core i7-8565U + NVIDIA GeForce MX110; 8GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 58,995 (Initial price: PhP 59,995) with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • P1440 Business Laptop (14-inch FHD; Intel Core i7-10510U; 8GB / 512GB SSD) — PhP 55,995 (Initial price: PhP 56,495) with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • P1440 Business Laptop (14-inch FHD; Intel Core i7-8565U; 8GB / 512GB SSD) — PhP 54,095 (Initial price: PhP 54,595) with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • Business Desktop D3 (Intel Core i7-8700; 4GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 52,995 (Initial price: PhP 53,995) with free keyboard and mouse
  • Chromebook Flip C436 (14-inch touch FHD; Intel Core i7-10510U; 16GB / 128GB eMMC) — PhP 48,995 with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • Business Desktop D5 (Intel Core i7-8700; 4GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 48,065 (Initial price: PhP 49,065) with free keyboard and mouse
  • Chromebook Flip C434 (14-inch touch FHD; Intel Core i5-8200Y; 8GB / 64GB eMMC) — PhP 48,995 with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • P1440 Business Laptop (14-inch FHD; Intel Core i5-8265U; 8GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 46,995 (Initial price: PhP 47,995) with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • Business Desktop D3 (Intel Core i3-9400; 4GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 40,995 (Initial price: PhP 41,995) with free keyboard and mouse
  • Business Desktop D3 (Intel Core i3-8400; 4GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 40,995 (Initial price: PhP 41,995) with free keyboard and mouse
  • P1440 Business Laptop (14-inch FHD; Intel Core i3-8145U; 8GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 38,995 (Initial price: PhP 39,995) with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • Business Desktop D5 (Intel Core i3-8100; 4GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 35,995 (Initial price: PhP 36,995) with free keyboard and mouse
  • AIO 22 (21.5–inch touch FHD; Intel Core i3-8130U; 4GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 33,995 (Initial price: PhP 34,995)  with free keyboard and mouse
  • Business Desktop D3 (Intel Core i3-9100; 4GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 33,995 (Initial price: PhP 34,995) with free wireless keyboard and mouse
  • AIO V161 (15.6-inch touch HD; Intel Celeron N4000; 4GB / 128GB SSD) — PhP 28,995 (Initial price: PhP 29,995)  with free keyboard and mouse

The first 30 buyers on the Shopee store from Nov. 25 to Dec. 31 will also get an ASUS Wifi Router (RT-AC1300UHP) worth PhP 4,250.

Huawei

Huawei Store

  • MateBook X Pro — PhP 77,999 (Initial price: PhP 119,990)
  • Mate 30 Pro — PhP 34,399 (Initial price: PhP 42,990) with free FreeBuds 3
  • MateBook D15 — PhP 30,999 (Initial price: PhP 35,999) with free Christmas gift package
  • P30 Pro — PhP 28,699 (Initial price: PhP 40,990)
  • Mate 30 — PhP 24,799 (Initial price: PhP 30,990) with free FreeBuds 3
  • P30 — PhP 18,899 (Initial price: PhP 26,990)
  • MatePad — PhP 16,699 (Initial price: PhP 20,990) with free gift bundle
  • Nova 5T — PhP 12,999 (Initial price: PhP 15,990) with free night light and colorful speaker
  • Nova 7i — PhP 12,499 (Initial price: PhP 13,999) with free night light
  • Watch GT 2 Pro — PhP 11,990 with free Christmas gift package and Band 4e
  • Y9S — PhP 10,799 (Initial price: PhP 11,990) with free thermos
  • Y7a — PhP 8,999 with free Huawei Band 4
  • Y8P — PhP 8,799 (Initial price: PhP 12,999) with free thermos
  • Watch GT 2 (46mm, Classic Edition) — PhP 8,399 (Initial price: PhP 13,990)
  • FreeBuds Pro — PhP 7,999 with free Christmas gift package and Band 4e
  • Y7P — PhP 7,999 (Initial price: PhP 8,999)
  • Watch GT 2 (46mm, Elegant Edition) — PhP 6,999 (Initial price: PhP 13,990)
  • MatePad T 10-inch WiFi — PhP 6,999 with free colorful speaker
  • Watch GT 2 (46mm, Sport Edition) — PhP 6,599 (Initial price: PhP 10,990)
  • Y7 — PhP 5,999 (Initial price: PhP 6,499)
  • FreeBuds 3 — PhP 5,399 (Initial price: PhP 8,999)
  • Watch GT 2 (42mm, Sports Edition) — PhP 4,999(Initial price: PhP 9,990)
  • Watch Fit — PhP 4,699 (Initial price: PhP 4,999) with free night light
  • MatePad T 8-inch — PhP 5,699 (Initial price: PhP 5,999) with free night light
  • Y5 Lite — PhP 2,999 (Initial price: PhP 3,990) with free portable fan
  • Band 4e Active — PhP 699 (Initial price: PhP 1,399)

Huawei Store exclusive prizes

Customers with a Huawei store account have a chance to play a spin game from December 1 to 14. Prizes up for grabs include a Huawei Mate 30, a PhP 1000 voucher, a PhP 500 voucher, and a PhP 100 voucher.

Lazada

  • Mate 30 Pro — PhP 34,399 (Initial price: PhP 50,990) with free Huawei FreeBuds 3
  • P30 Pro — PhP 28,999 (Initial price: PhP 50,990)
  • Mate 30 — PhP 24,799 (Initial price: PhP 34,990) with free Huawei FreeBuds 3
  • P30 — PhP 20,999 (Initial price: PhP 36,990)
  • MatePad — PhP 16,999 (Initial price: PhP 20,990) with free gift bundle
  • Nova 7i — PhP 12,499 (Initial price: PhP 13,990) with free night light
  • Watch GT 2 Pro — PhP 11,990
  • Y9S — PhP 10,799 (Initial price: PhP 13,990) with free thermos
  • Y7a — PhP 8,999 with free Huawei Band 4
  • Y8P — PhP 8,799 (Initial price: PhP 12,999) with free thermos
  • Y7P — PhP 7,999 (Initial price: PhP 9,990)
  • FreeBuds Pro — PhP 7,990 (Initial price: PhP 9,999) with free entertainment package
  • MatePad T 10-inch — PhP 6,999 with free colorful speaker
  • Watch GT 2 (46mm, Sports Edition) — PhP 6,599 (Initial price: PhP 10,990)
  • FreeBuds 3 — PhP 5,399 (Initial price: PhP 8,990)
  • Y7 2019 — PhP 5,999 (Initial price: PhP 6,990)
  • MatePad T 8-inch — PhP 5,699 (Initial price: PhP 5,990) with free night light
  • Watch GT 2 (42mm, Classic Edition) — PhP 4,999 (Initial price: PhP 9,999)
  • Watch Fit — PhP 4,699 (Initial price: PhP 4,999) with night light
  • Y5 Lite — PhP 3,099 (Initial price: PhP 5,490) with free portable fan
  • Band 4e Active — PhP 799 (Initial price: PhP 1,399)

Shopee

  • MateBook X Pro — PhP 77,599 (Initial price: PhP 119,990)
  • Mate 30 Pro — PhP 33,367 (Initial price: PhP 42,990) with free FreeBuds 3
  • MateBook D15 — PhP 30,999 (Initial price: PhP 35,999) with free Christmas gift package
  • P30 Pro — PhP 27,838 (Initial price: PhP 40,990)
  • Mate 30 — PhP 24,055 (Initial price: PhP 30,990) with free FreeBuds 3
  • P30 — PhP 18,332 (Initial price: PhP 26,990)
  • MatePad — PhP 16,699 (Initial price: PhP 20,990) with free gift bundle
  • Nova 5T — PhP 12,999 (Initial price: PhP 12,990) with free night light and colorful speaker
  • Nova 7i — PhP 12,499 (Initial price: PhP 12,999) with free night light
  • Watch GT 2 Pro — PhP 11,990 with free Huawei Band 4e
  • Y9S — PhP 10,475 (Initial price: PhP 11,990) with free thermos
  • Y7a — PhP 8,999 with free Huawei Band 4
  • Y8P — PhP 8,632 (Initial price: PhP 8,999) with free thermos
  • Watch GT 2 (46mm, Classic Edition) — PhP 8,147 (Initial price: PhP 13,990)
  • FreeBuds Pro — PhP 7,999 with free Christmas gift package and Band 4e
  • Y7P — PhP 7,759 (Initial price: PhP 8,999)
  • MatePad T 10-inch — PhP 6,789 with free colorful speaker
  • Watch GT 2 (46mm, Sport Edition) — PhP 6,401 (Initial price: PhP 10,990)
  • Y7 — PhP 5,999 (Initial price: PhP 6,499)
  • FreeBuds 3 — PhP 5,237 (Initial price: PhP 8,999)
  • Watch GT 2 (42mm, Sports Edition) — PhP 4,849 (Initial price: PhP 9,990)
  • Watch Fit — PhP 4,588 (Initial price: PhP 4,999) with free night light
  • MatePad T 8-inch — PhP 5,699 (Initial price: PhP 5,999) with free night light
  • Y5 Lite — PhP 2,999 (Initial price: PhP 3,990) with free portable fan
  • Band 4e Active — PhP 678 (Initial price: PhP 1,399)
  • Mini Speaker CM510 — PhP 1 (Initial price: PhP 990) (available only on Shopee’s flash sale)

Infinix

Shopee

  • Infinix Zero 8 (8GB/128GB) — PhP 10,990 (Initial price: PhP 12,990)
  • Infinix S5 Pro (6GB/128GB) — PhP 6,490 (Initial price: PhP 7,490)
  • Infinix Note 7 Lite (4GB/128GB) — PhP 5,990 (Initial price: PhP 6,990)
  • Infinix Hot 10 — PhP 5,490 (12 mn to 2 am); PhP 5,990 (Initial price: PhP 6,990)
  • Infinix Hot 9 Play (2GB/32GB) — PhP 3,990 (Initial price: PhP 4,490)
  • Infinix Smart 5 (2GB/32GB) — PhP 3,790 (Initial price: PhP 3,990)

realme

Lazada

Shopee

  • realme 7 Pro — PhP 15,990 (Initial price: PhP 17,990)
  • realme 7 (8GB/128GB) — flash sale price: PhP 12,079 (Initial price: PhP 14,990)
  • realme 7i (8GB/128GB) — PhP 9,990 (Initial price: PhP 11,990)
  • realme 7i (4GB/128GB) — PhP 7,990 (Initial price: PhP 9,990)
  • Buds Air — PhP 2,390 (Initial price: PhP 3,990)
  • Buds Q — PhP 969 (Initial price: PhP 1,490)

Customers can also enjoy free shipping with minimum PhP 0 spend, 20% cashback, and PhP 1 deals during Shopee’s 12.12 sale.

vivo

Lazada and Shopee

  • V20 SE — PhP 13,999 (Initial price: PhP 15,999)
  • V19 Neo — PhP 12,999 (Initial price: PhP 17,999)
  • S1 Pro — PhP 11,999 (Initial price: PhP 15,999)
  • Y19 — PhP 9,499 (Initial price: PhP 10,999)
  • Y15 — PhP 6,999 (Initial price: PhP 9,999)
  • Y12 — PhP 5,999 (Initial price: PhP 7,999)
  • Y11 — PhP 5,999 (Initial price: PhP 6,499)
  • Y91C — PhP 4,899 (Initial price: PhP 6,499)

Shopee-exclusive vouchers

  • VIVOE300 — save PhP 300 upon checkout (12 mn to 2 am only)
  • VIVOF300 — save PhP 300 upon checkout (9 pm to 12 mn only)
  • VIVOC100 — PhP 100 off on minimum purchase of PhP 4,000 (all day)
  • VIVOG300 — PhP 300 off on minimum purchase of PhP 9,999 (all day)
Related Topics:

Computers

Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SSD adds 8TB storage capacity option

Largest capacity option yet for high-power uses

Published

on

November 5, 2025

By

Kingston FURY has added an 8192GB full capacity option for the Kingston FURY Renegade G5 line. This is ideal for high-power uses, such as video editing, 3D rendering, gaming, and more.

Optimized for heavy workflows and gaming needs, the PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD utilizes the latest PCIe Gen5 x 4 controller and 3D TLC NAND.

It can reach speeds of up to 14,800/14,000MB/s (read/write) and over 2M IOPS. This way, it can provide extreme performance and endurance.

And with an 8TB option, users can now store more of their favorite games and media without losing system responsiveness. Other scenarios include 4K/8K video editing.

The Kingston FURY Renegade G5 lineup has capacities available from 1TB to 8TB. All options come with a limited five-year warranty, plus free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.

Like the Renegade G5’s other storage capacities, the 8TB SSD is compatible with many popular motherboards.

Enthusiasts looking at custom builds can rely on the lineup. And by now, popular PC brands already have motherboards with PCIe 5.0 support.

Kingston’s future-ready storage and RAM offerings were displayed previously at COMPUTEX 2025.

These AI-ready solutions support robots, AI PCs, and AI servers, delivering benefits in public safety, data security, and production line efficiency.

Continue Reading

Computers

Apple Vision Pro gets M5 chip upgrade

And comfortable Dual Knit Band

Published

on

October 15, 2025

By

Apple Vision Pro M5

Apple has introduced the upgraded Apple Vision Pro, now powered by the M5 chipand equipped with the Dual Knit Band for improved comfort.

This latest version delivers faster performance, sharper display rendering, longer battery life, and new experiences through visionOS 26, which introduces widgets, updated Personas, and new Apple Intelligence features with expanded language support.

M5 chip brings faster AI and sharper visuals

The M5 chip, built on third-generation 3-nanometer technology, introduces a 10-core CPU and GPU that boost performance across the system. Apps launch faster, web browsing feels more responsive, and visuals appear sharper with 10% more pixels rendered on Vision Pro’s micro-OLED displays.

The new GPU supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading. It brings lifelike lighting and reflections to games like Control. Vision Pro now supports refresh rates up to 120Hz. It reduces motion blur and delivering smoother experiences for Mac Virtual Display users.

The high-performance battery extends use to 2.5 hours of general activity or 3 hours of video playback on a single charge. Meanwhile, the 16-core Neural Engine accelerates AI-powered tasks up to 2x faster than before. Developers can now use Apple’s Foundation Models framework to create smarter on-device AI experiences.

Dual Knit Band offers improved comfort

Apple introduces a redesigned Dual Knit Band, crafted from 3D-knitted fabric for a more cushioned and balanced fit. It uses flexible ribs embedded with tungsten inserts for counterweight and stability, while the dual-function Fit Dial enables fine-tuned adjustments.

The Dual Knit Band is available in three sizes (S, M, L), sold separately, and compatible with previous Vision Pro models. Users can find their best fit through the Apple Store app for iPhone.

visionOS 26 expands spatial experiences

With visionOS 26, Vision Pro adds immersive new ways to work and play. Widgets can now stay anchored in your space, Personas look more natural in FaceTime, and spatial photos use AI to add realistic depth.

Vision Pro also supports 180° and 360° video playback from Canon, Insta360, and GoPro. This lets creators and users relive footage the way it was captured. Later this year, the Vision Pro app for iPad will launch. It will give users another way to browse and manage spatial content.

Expanding apps, games, and immersive content

Vision Pro users can explore over 1 million apps, with 3,000+ made specifically for visionOS. Lifestyle and design apps like HomeByMe, Balenciaga, and Christie’s Select join entertainment titles like Epic Earth and Space Vision.

Apple Immersive continues to push storytelling boundaries with new titles from Audi F1 Project, BBC, HYBE, and Red Bull. There are also 3D movie hits like Jurassic World Rebirth and Wicked on the Apple TV app.

Gaming also levels up with support for PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers. It unlocks tactile gameplay with six degrees of freedom and haptic feedback.

Built for creators and professionals

Pro users can use Vision Pro for advanced workflows — from 3D design and photography to film production and live collaboration. The new Logitech Muse stylus offers pixel-level precision in apps like Crayon and Sketch Pro. Enterprises such as CAE, Porsche, and UC San Diego Health are already adopting Vision Pro to power simulation, visualization, and healthcare innovation.

Pricing and availability

The upgraded Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip and Dual Knit Band starts at SGD 4,999, available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options.

Pre-orders in Singapore begin October 17, with availability in Apple Stores starting October 22.

The Dual Knit Band can be purchased separately for SGD 149, the Vision Pro Travel Case for SGD 299, and ZEISS Optical Inserts for SGD 149 (Readers) or SGD 219 (Prescription). The Logitech Muse stylus is priced at SGD 179 and will be available alongside the new Vision Pro.

Customers can book demos online, featuring the new Vision Pro and its latest features, including Genmoji, Writing Tools, and new Apple Immersive experiences like Tour De Force and MotoGP.

Continue Reading

Computers

Apple unleashes M5 chip, the next big leap in AI

Powers next-gen MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro

Published

on

October 15, 2025

By

Apple has unveiled the new M5 chip, marking its biggest leap yet in AI performance for Apple silicon. Built on third-generation 3-nanometer technology, M5 brings over 4x the peak GPU compute performance for AI compared to M4, and introduces a next-generation 10-core GPU with a Neural Accelerator in every core.

The new chip also features Apple’s fastest performance cores, combining up to 10 CPU cores — four performance and six efficiency. This aims to deliver up to 15% faster multithreaded performance over M4.

Alongside a faster 16-core Neural Engine and 30% higher unified memory bandwidth at 153GB/s, M5 powers through AI, creative, and gaming workloads while maintaining Apple’s hallmark energy efficiency.

Optimized GPU built for AI and graphics

Every compute block of M5’s 10-core GPU is optimized for AI, achieving over 6x AI compute compared to M1 and 30% faster graphics than M4. Its third-generation ray-tracing engine delivers up to 45% higher graphics performance, with smoother gameplay, faster rendering, and more realistic visuals in titles like Cyberpunk 2077.

M5 also brings higher refresh rates and sharper visuals to Apple Vision Pro, now capable of rendering 10% more pixels at up to 120Hz. Developers using Apple’s Metal 4 and Core ML frameworks automatically benefit from the GPU’s Neural Accelerators and Tensor APIs, allowing AI-driven apps like Draw Things and LM Studio to run faster than ever.

Faster Neural Engine for Apple Intelligence

The 16-core Neural Engine in M5 enhances performance for on-device AI features, including those powered by Apple Intelligence. Tools like Image Playground and Writing Tools now process tasks more efficiently, while the higher unified memory enables larger models to run locally for improved responsiveness and privacy.

Built for power efficiency and sustainability

With up to 32GB of unified memory, M5 can handle demanding creative apps like Final Cut Pro and Adobe Photoshop simultaneously. Its power-efficient design contributes to Apple’s 2030 carbon neutrality goal, reducing energy use across the lifetime of every MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro powered by M5.

Continue Reading

Trending