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Coocaa debuts its affordable TV lineup in the Philippines

You don’t need to sell your kidneys to buy one

Published

March 15, 2019

Vincenz

Looking at beautiful flatscreen televisions before made us cripple, mainly because of their hefty price tags. But now, owning one wouldn’t hurt your pockets nor bank accounts as the rise of various TV brands have paved way for cheaper TVs, thus becoming accessible to almost everyone.

You may not have heard of this brand before, but Coocaa is a Chinese company based in Shenzhen and has been making TVs for a while now. That’s not all, because Skyworth is their parent company, which is an established TV brand in the US alongside HiSense and TCL.

Coocaa won several Red Dot design awards and is immensely popular in Southeast Asia, mainly in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, thanks to their quality TV panels at much cheaper prices. Although buying cheaper TVs has its compromises, Coocaa’s products are “Made in Japan” so quality-wise, they are indeed reliable.

Coocaa T55, acclaimed by Red Dot Design for its sleek design

With their Philippine debut, they have partnered with Lazada pre-orders starting on March 18, Monday. With that in mind, Coocaa’s Grand Launch Flash Sale will start from 12AM up until 2AM. The cheapest TV you can buy is the basic 32-inch LED TV (32W4) for as low as PhP 7,490, which also has USB Plug-and-Play capabilities to play your photos, videos, and music.

The highlight is their 40-inch Full HD Smart TV (40S3N) that has a built-in Netflix app with a dedicated remote control button meant for people who love watching their favorite series and flicks on a larger screen. The Suggested Retail Price for this model is PhP 18,990, but if it’s still too much for you, they will sell it for just PhP 12,990. The other stars of the show from the Innovate lineup include the 32-inch HD Smart TV (32S3N) that will sell for just PhP 9,990, and the bigger 43-inch Full HD Smart TV (43S3N) that has a discounted price of PhP 14,990.

There’s also the Explore lineup running Android 8.0 with Google Assistant right out of the box. The 40-inch Full HD Smart LED TV (40S5G) now sells for PhP 13,990, while the bigger and high resolution-packed 50-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (50S5G) sells for PhP 22,990 with free replacements for one year.

Dedicated Google Assistant button on Coocaa’s TV remote

Worrying about after-sales service? Coocaa guarantees buyers that they have more than 150 service centers nationwide. Beside that, there’s also an extended warranty period on their TVs upon purchase. It looks like buying a Coocaa TV is a great deal at the moment.

Computers

Colorful launches 1st ever Mini PC

Compact and space-saving

Published

April 26, 2024

GadgetMatch

Colorful has announced its first ever Mini PC: The Colorful CMNH01-12450. This new offering gives users a solution for their daily productivity and entertainment needs, all in a compact and small PC chassis.

Space-saving computing

The Colorful Mini PC is a space saver. It is basically just five inches by five inches large, with a thickness of above two inches, conveniently fitting setups with limited spaces. It has a fast 2.5 GbE LAN port and an assortment of connectivity ports for other peripherals and devices.

It also has two USB2.0, two USB 3.2 Gen2, and one USB Type-C ports, as well as one DisplayPort and one 3.5mm audio jack. Furthermore, it supports PCIe Gen 4 SSDs, up to 64GB of DDR4 memory, and an M.2 slot for Wi-Fi modules.

Powerful, efficient

Performance wise, Colorful’s compact PC houses a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 12450H processor with eight cores and 16 threads. The PC can deliver a maximum boost clock of 4.4GHz. The chassis also has a silent turbo fan underneath for cooling. As for its GPU, the mini PC has Intel Iris Xe graphics. Moreover, it will run on Windows 11 Home.

Colorful looks to have different configurations for the product depending on the region. Pricing and availability will be announced later.

News

realme 12 5G Philippine price, availability

realme’s 3rd offering under the 12 series

Published

April 25, 2024

GadgetMatch

The realme 12 5G is now official in the Philippines. Months after launching the the 12+ and 12 Pro+ models under its latest number series line, realme is back with the release of the series’ base model. The realme 12 5G is priced at PhP 14,999 and is available through realme’s ecommerce platforms and offline stores.

As part of its launch, realme is offering customers exclusive deals starting April 25th:

Lazada Flagship (May 5 to 10)

Free realme Buds T100
Free TechLife Hair Dryer

Shopee Official Store (May 5 to 10)

Free TechLife Power Bank 2 20,000mAh
Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer

TikTok Shop (April 25, 7:30 PM to 30)

Free realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker
Free TechLife Cooling Fan

James Afante TikTok Shop (April 25, 7:30 PM)

Freebie package 1: TechLife Cooling Fan and Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer
Freebie package 2: realme Buds T100 and Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer
Freebie package 3: TechLife Portable Steam Iron, TechLife Electric Kettle, and TechLife Portable Electric Pot

ALSO READ: realme 12+ 5G review: One month later

For offline purchases, customers also stand a chance to win freebies worth up to PhP 24,999 with the Mystery Box promo. Furthermore, they may join the Lucky 12 Challenge for additional freebies when they purchase the realme 12 5G from any of the 100 selected concept stores, kiosks, and exclusive stores.

realme 12 5G

The realme 12 5G is just as capable as its 12+ and Pro+ counterparts. The model boasts of a 108MP 3X zoom portrait camera, taking off from the series’ Portrait Master positioning.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 5G chipset, has 8GB of base RAM with 8GB RAM expansion, and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W SUPERVOOC Charge. In front is a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz Sunlight Display that has a maximum brightness of 950nits. There is also an 8MP AI selfie camera.

Lastly, the handset also has a similar watch face design at the back. It is available in Twilight Purple and Woodland Green.

ALSO READ: realme 12 Pro+ 5G review: A midrange marvel

News

ZTE nubia Neo 2 5G now in the Philippines: Pricing, details

ZTE’s budget gaming phone gets an upgrade

Published

April 25, 2024

GadgetMatch

ZTE has announced the availability of the nubia Neo 2 5G in the Philippines. The successor to the nubia Neo budget gaming smartphone, the second iteration is armed with an upgraded gaming control experience for Filipino gamers to enjoy.

The nubia Neo 2 5G retains the distinct Bionic Mecha with “Hero Eye” design from its predecessor. It is available in Storm Gray, Sunfire Yellow, and Frost Silver for PhP 9,999.

The phone is powered by a Unisoc T820 processor (6nm). It supports even more Dynamic RAM at 12GB to complement its 8GB base RAM, and also offers 5G dual-card intelligent switching. Additionally, the nubia Neo 2 5G carries an even larger 6,000mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging.

ALSO READ: ZTE nubia Neo 5G: Decent for gaming

In front, the device sports a 6.72-inch FHD+ display with a 2,400 x 1,800 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate for seamless viewing and scrolling. At the back is a 50MP main camera.

Upgraded Game Space

The nubia Neo 2 5G features Game Space 2.0, an assistance tool that is reminiscent of a professional gaming layout. Here, users may tinker with game optimization functions, including Game Performance Enhancement. This adjusts the device’s CPU and GPU resources to help it manage power and battery usage.

The phone also supports ByPass Charging for uninterrupted gaming. Users may activate this charging feature while the charging cable is connected to the device. When under ByPass Charging, the phone gets powered up but without the battery charging so it can reduce heat.

Upgraded experience

Furthermore, one of the highlights of the nubia Neo 2 5G is its gaming shoulder triggers. This gives users more freedom and control while navigating and playing. Users may also customize the shoulder buttons based on their personal preferences.

Meanwhile, the phone’s Dual Stereo Speakers with DTS:X Ultra provide impressive sound quality. This is further enhanced with four built-in sound effects.