Laptops

ASUS brings new affordable VivoBook laptops to the Philippines

Published

September 27, 2017

Daniel Morial

ASUS has just brought new notebooks to the Philippines. Under their VivoBook series, the Taiwanese maker offers a good selection of laptops specially designed for students and those on a tight budget.

VivoBook E12

Do you guys still remember the ASUS EEE PC? The VivoBook E12 kinda gives the once famous netbook an incarnation, and it’s also affordable. With its compact body and 11.6-inch HD display, this laptop is for those who prefer portability. It even has a 180-degree hinge, so you can lay the notebook flat on a table, and a promised battery life of up to 10 hours.

ASUS VivoBook E12

The notebook will go on sale for just PhP 13,995 with a configuration including an Intel Celeron N3350 processor, 2GB of memory, and 500GB of storage. It also has Windows 10 Home pre-loaded. What’s interesting about this laptop is that it comes with a plethora of ports including the latest USB-C 3.1 despite its low price tag.

VivoBook E402

If you want something bigger, the VivoBook E402 has a 14-inch display. Its design is pretty basic but doesn’t give off a cheap vibe thanks to its color options — red, blue, or white. ASUS’ IceCool technology is present, which keeps the surface of the palm rest within comfortable operating temperatures.

ASUS VivoBook E402

The configuration that’ll be available locally will have an Intel Celeron N3450 processor paired with 4GB of memory. For just PhP 14,995, it also comes with a licensed copy of Windows 10 Home. ASUS didn’t specify the hard disk drive capacity, but they said it is upgradable up to 1TB.

VivoBook Flip

The VivoBook series is not just about affordability, because it also offers a premium design. With the VivoBook Flip, ASUS offers the popular 360-degree display hinge without sacrificing performance. The notebook has a metal finish and the latest USB-C port. It also has a Full HD touch display, which you can position at any angle you prefer.

ASUS VivoBook Flip (15″)

The VivoBook Flip will come in two sizes: 14-inch and 15-inch. The 14-inch variant will have an Intel Core i5-7Y54, 4GB of memory, 128GB SSD, and Windows 10 for PhP 39,995. On the other hand, the bigger 15-inch model gets the latest 8th-generation Intel Core i5 with 8GB of memory and a combo drive of 1TB HDD plus 128GB SSD. It has Windows 10 pre-loaded and a price tag of PhP 59,995.

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Buyer's Guide

2026 MacBook Neo vs Air vs Pro: Buyer’s Guide

Which MacBook Should You Buy in 2026?

Published

May 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

Apple’s MacBook lineup has never offered more choice.

From the $599 MacBook Neo to the ultra-powerful MacBook Pro, there’s now a MacBook for almost every kind of user.

But, are you overwhelmed and torn buying between the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and the all-new MacBook Neo?

Watch our 2026 MacBook Buyer’s Guide to find your GadgetMatch!

Laptops

The Googlebook is the next evolution of the Chromebook

Notebooks are coming later this year.

Published

May 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Chromebooks did not become the go-to alternative for laptop users on a budget. Given how the market looks today, it could have been a matter of “right place, wrong time.” Today, Google is trying again with the new Googlebook lineup.

The Googlebook is different from the Chromebook. Though both platforms allow Android apps to run natively, the Googlebook will focus more on building a foundation on Gemini Intelligence.

Of course, the Android ecosystem is still a focal point. The Googlebook can run apps from the ecosystem and can connect seamlessly with Android phones. Specifically, users can access their phone’s apps and files directly from the notebook without waiting for transfers.

As for the Gemini part, the Googlebook starts by reinventing the cursor. The new Magic Pointer brings the wonder of Gemini to your mouse. A wiggle of the cursor wakes the software, which contextualizes anything it’s pointed to. For example, pointing at a date will ask you if you want to schedule a meeting. Pointing at two photos might merge the two into an AI-generated mashup.

Additionally, Create a Widget will allow you to customize software to perfectly tailor to your needs. Using Gemini, the Googlebook can collate everything you need on your dashboard.

Currently, there are no official models set to come out just yet. However, Google has confirmed that Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo have committed to bringing out the Googlebook this fall. Naturally, each of these brands will have their own take on lineup, but the one thing uniting them will be a unique glowbar to set them apart from other notebooks.

Laptops

Spotlight: ASUS Zenbook A16

The first Windows laptop that feels different

Published

May 7, 2026

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

The ASUS Zenbook A16 is one of the most interesting Snapdragon-powered Windows laptops right now, but how does it actually perform?

After two weeks of traveling to Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Manila, Los Angeles and back to New York, here’s THE Michael Josh covering the Zenbook A16’s battery life, performance, OLED display, and real-world use.

This is the first Windows laptop that feels different.

Check further:

> Zenbook A16

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