Laptops

Lenovo Legion 5 Stingray White: Perfect blend

Of power, performance, and portability

Published

October 1, 2021

Leez

Alright, Legion really just added minimalistic aesthetics to the chat. But, before we sink our teeth into the good-good, we need to talk about how some of you don’t need to be intimidated.

A gaming laptop is especially useful if you’re a professional on the go in need of a powerful device, we get it. There are valid reasons you should get a gaming laptop even if you don’t play. You don’t want to be outed for having a “gaming” laptop without being a try-hard gamer.

Well, you’re pretty much in luck: here’s a gaming laptop that’s perfect for power, performance, and portability without flaunting tacky flashy gamer design: the Lenovo Legion 5 Stingray White.

Got a working pair of eyes?

It’s stunning. If you don’t think so, you need your eyes checked ASAP. Are you kidding me? The Legion 5 Stingray White looks sleek and minimalistic. With a smaller logo, vertical, and circular vents, the Legion 5’s design keeps it simple and stylish.

The Legion 5 decked itself out with convenient connection ports on three sides while keeping everything pragmatically designed. They’ve made sure to position and place ports to keep wires out of sight and out of the way. Plus, the logo has a classic Legion sheen without puking rainbow.

All aboard the simp train!

The Legion 5 has a stunning 15.6-inch FHD display with up to 165 Hz refresh rate that’s perfect for immersive work, watch, and play. It may not look like it, but the Legion 5 is where minimal meets mighty with its up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card.

These processors are built for the most demanding gaming and content creation workloads. It’s really no surprise that this is the new standard for performance in thin and light laptops. They promise uncompromising, desktop-caliber performance. Plus, it’s got up to 16GB memory and 1TB internal storage–giving you breathing space for both work and play.

All talk, no play?

The moment I got the Legion 5 Stingray White, I instantly installed Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Dota 2, and Ghostrunner. Granted, not necessarily the three go-to games to instantly install into any gaming laptop, it was a good bunch to test the laptop’s performance.

The laptop didn’t screech or stutter for help and had ample space for more silly indie games I wanted to play. Running Ghostrunner can be a different story though. Considering the god-awful demands this game needs to run smoothly, even desktops quiver at it sometimes. Just shamelessly tinker with the settings. There’s really nothing wrong with that.

Play, watch, and chill

If you’re reasonably worried about overheating, you’re in luck. You won’t have to stack your worries about the Legion 5. Its Coldfront cooling system keeps everything nice and chilled. But, if you’re looking for a crutch to the reliable cooling, it’s that the fans can get stupid loud sometimes.

Before you go off on that itsy-bitsy booboo, I do want to say: I’m sure some of you are used to the whirring from most desktops by now. Most things are a better trade-off than a fried laptop.

Devil is in the details, my friend

As much as the Legion 5’s design is minimalistic and muted, the devil’s in the details with this one. On top of gaming specs under the hood, the Legion 5 features the Legion TrueStrike keyboard tailor-made for gamers. The keyboard promises 100 percent anti-ghosting on all keys, soft landing switches, and a response time of <1ms.

And, while that gives you an edge for regular professional use, the laptop’s Dolby Atmos Speaker System hits immersive gaming and binge-watching differently. You won’t be coming back to reality with their game-specific settings. From heightened directional audio to smooth surround sound, we wouldn’t blame you.

Down bad for the Stingray White?

The Legion 5 makes for an absolute unit of a gaming laptop. The pipedream of having both portability and amazing performance exists, and it doesn’t flaunt gimmicky vomit-rainbow design.

On the topic of design though, the Lenovo Legion 5 we got to play with came in Stingray White instead of the Phantom Blue. And, oh boy, it was a looker. I was going to say this might just be the only visuals you’ll be able to lay your fingers on but, I’ll just leave it at that.

Moreover, you also don’t have to worry about getting help whenever trouble occurs while using the Legion 5. The notebook is immediately bundled with the Lenovo Premium Care warranty service that’s good for three years. Reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and keep on moving with Premium Care solutions designed to provide an advanced and tailored level of care such as a 24/7 direct hotline to technicians, comprehensive hardware and software support, and an Annual PC Health Check.

If you’re interested, the Lenovo Legion 5 Stingray White is available in Legion Exclusive Stores, authorized resellers, and the Lenovo Legion Flagship Store in Lazada and is priced at PhP 89,995. Learn more about the device by visiting its page on the Lenovo Legion Philippines website.

Follow also Lenovo Legion Philippines on Facebook and Instagram for updates to their latest products and promos.

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Laptops

ASUS laptops now come with three months of Google AI

5TB of cloud storage included

Published

September 7, 2026

GadgetMatch

Select ASUS and ROG laptops now come with three months of Google AI Pro or Google AI Plus at no extra cost. The offer starts September 7 and covers eligible models from the 2025, 2026, and upcoming 2027 lineups.

Google AI Pro includes 5TB of cloud storage, while Google AI Plus comes with 400GB. Both plans also provide access to a range of Google’s AI-powered tools and features.

More Google AI on ASUS laptops

Eligible customers can use the Google Gemini app, Deep Research, Google Flow, Gemini in Google apps, and Gemini Notebook, among other features. Availability varies depending on the Google AI plan and supported features.

Google AI Pro offers higher usage limits and expanded access to Google’s more capable Gemini models. It also includes additional developer and agentic tools such as Google Antigravity, Jules, and AI Studio, subject to availability and plan terms.

Google AI Plus provides elevated access to Google’s AI tools alongside features for creative generation and productivity.

The offer covers more than just AI features. Google AI Pro’s 5TB of cloud storage and Google AI Plus’ 400GB give users additional space for documents, photos, videos, research, and other projects.

Available across select ASUS models

The one-year program starts September 7 and applies to selected ASUS and ROG laptops in supported markets. Eligible models span the ROG, TUF Gaming, ProArt, Zenbook, and Vivobook families, including select 2025 and 2026 models and upcoming 2027 devices.

Customers can redeem the offer exclusively through the MyASUS app. ASUS has published the full list of eligible models and the offer’s terms and conditions on its website.

Check the full list of eligible ASUS laptops

ASUS is also running its No. 1 Quality, School-Ready Deals promotion until September 15, 2026. The promo offers additional deals for students, gamers, and professionals buying select ASUS and ROG devices.

The company’s No. 1 Quality and Service package also includes up to three years of international and local warranty, service access across more than 90 countries, and over 100 ASUS Service Centers and Drop-Off Points in the Philippines. Eligible laptops also come with one year of Local Accidental Damage Protection and up to six free device cleaning claims.

IFA 2026

TECNO MEGABOOK T15 360 unveiled at IFA 2026

Four laptops, three phones, one event

Published

September 4, 2026

Vincenz

TECNO is making its MEGABOOK lineup a little more flexible.

At IFA ShowStoppers 2026, the uprising tech brand unveils the MEGABOOK T15 360 with two more laptops and three phones tagging along.

One laptop, four modes

The MEGABOOK T15 360 series is the brand’s first laptop lineup with a 360-degree hinge and touchscreen display.

By that, it’s more than just a conventional laptop. It can also be a tablet or a portable display via Tent mode or Stand mode. This added feat makes everything more versatile as TECNO’s existing laptops are only limited to the clamshell form factor.

Both models feature a 15.6-inch screen with the standard 16:9 aspect ratio. As alluded earlier, it’s a touchscreen laptop consisting of 10-point multitouch points. There’s also optional MPP 2.0 active pen support if you want to write or draw directly on the display.

So what’s the difference?

Well, the regular T15 360 gets a Full HD 60Hz panel with 320 nits brightness.

Meanwhile, the Pro version takes it up a notch with a faster 120Hz refresh rate, sharper 2.5K display resolution, full 100% sRGB coverage, and higher 350 nits brightness.

Both laptops come in an all-metal chassis made using CNC machining. The convertible design doesn’t come at the expense of a more conventional laptop build.

Performance uncompromised

TECNO isn’t treating the T15 360 as a lightweight convertible that has to compromise on performance.

You can get up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, paired with an LPDDR5X RAM. The storage is based from PCIe M.2 2280 SSD — with select models having a secondary M.2 slot for utmost expansion.

There’s also a 70Wh battery plus support for a speedy 65W PD GaN charger. Connectivity includes up to Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4, alongside seven built-in ports.

Practical stuff were neither forgotten. There’s a backlit keyboard with a dedicated number pad, a fingerprint reader underneath its power button, dual speakers with DTS Ultra, a webcam, and dual digital microphones.

TECNO’s OneLeap feature also rounds things out by letting the MEGABOOK work with other TECNO’s smartphones, tablets, and other PCs for cross-device collaboration.

Two more MEGABOOKs

TECNO also brought two other MEGABOOKs to IFA.

The MEGABOOK K15S WCL is the more straightforward option. It uses Intel’s newer Wildcat Lake platform with a 16:10 display, a 70Wh battery, and 65W GaN charging — all in a premium, all-metal body.

Then there’s the MEGABOOK T17 Ultra. Ultra by its name, it goes big with a massive 17.3-inch 16:9 display. It can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and LPDDR5X memory. It also features a massive 99.99Wh battery and speedy 100W GaN PD fast charging.

Wait! There’s even more…

Beyond laptops, TECNO reveals the true form of its Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone at IFA 2026.

As announced more than a month ago, this concept uses a redesigned display architecture, internal stacking, structural engineering, and screen packaging to eliminate the physical black border around the display, resulting in what TECNO calls a true 0mm display border.

Beside a phone prototype, there are two consumer-ready products as well.

The POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition combines the POVA series’ performance-focused approach with Tonino Lamborghini’s design language.

It uses a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate 5G chipset alongside TECNO’s custom-made P1 Graphic Chip and a 5K IceShield vapor chamber cooling system. Specific details will be announced on September 4, 2026.

Meanwhile, the CAMON Slim 5G focuses on a thinner form factor, measuring just 6.39mm thick.

TECNO says it combines the CAMON line’s imaging features with AI capabilities and artistic colorways. More specifications will be revealed on September 7.

Pricing and Availability

The MEGABOOK T15 360 Series is expected to arrive in Europe by Q4 2026.

Depending on the configuration choice, the MEGABOOK T15 360 will start between EUR 899 ~ EUR 999. The MEGABOOK T15 360 Pro will cost as much as EUR 1099.

No pricing info were announced for the other MEGABOOKs and two phones as of writing.

Laptops

Acer expands mobile productivity lineup with Swift Blade 14, Air 16

Portable laptops built for work, play, creativity

Published

September 3, 2026

GadgetMatch

Acer has expanded its thin-and-light portfolio with the launch of the Acer Swift Blade 14 laptop.

At just 799 grams, the portable laptop is built for mobile productivity. It is powered by up to an Intel Core 7 processor 350.

This capable processor is paired with 12GB of DDR5 memory and up to 1TB of storage for portable performance for work, play, and creativity.

In front is up to a 3K OLED display with up to 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. The display has a 90% screen-to-body ratio, 4.3mm slim bezels, and a 16:10 aspect ratio.

For connectivity, the Acer Swift Blade 14 has three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports. It is also equipped with a 50 Wh battery and an FHD user-facing camera.

In addition, the sleek 16-inch Acer Swift Air 16 laptop has also been announced. Built for work and play, this notebook is powered by up to an Intel Core 7 processor 350 with up to 40 TOPS.

It also has a dedicated NPU, up to 16GB of DDR5 memory and up to 512GB of upgradeable storage.

This variant has an all-aluminum chassis, up to a 3K OLED display, an IPS touchscreen option, and quad-speaker audio. It also comes with a backlit keyboard, and a larger 70Wh battery capable of fast-charging.