Laptops

Dell Latitude 9510 2-in-1: The ‘Hey Daddy’ laptop

Sturdy, premium, and dependable

Published

November 3, 2020

Rodneil Quiteles

“Touching Dell is a sensual experience.”

This is how our Associate Creative Director described Dell when I asked what it’s like using one. That’s not verbatim as the original quote is much more R-18. That said, it got me curious. But the very moment I laid hands on the Dell Latitude 9510 2-in-1, I immediately realized what he was talking about.

We often talk about how well-built and premium certain devices feel, and the Latitude 9510 (which is how I will refer to it starting at this point), is as premium as it gets.

The brush metal finish isn’t all-look. It’s really tough.

It’s consistent look and toughness feel extends to the hinge.

This is, after all, a 2-in-1 so you can spread it like so.

Here’s another look at the hinge when it’s positioned like that.

While we’re at it, a quick look at the ports. On the right side are: Wedge-shaped lock slot, audio combo jack, and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power share).

Over to the left you’ll find: HDMI 2.0, two Thunderbolt3 with Power Delivery and Display Port, and uSD 4.0 Memory card reader.

This unit in particular is powered by a 10th Gen Core i7 processor (4 Core, 8M Cache, base 1.8GHz up to 4.9GHz, vPro Capable).

While we’re on the subject, here’s the rest of the internals:

8GB memory, Intel UHD Graphics
8GB, 2133 MHz, LPDDR3, Integrated
M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2×2 802.11ax 160MHz + Bluetooth 5.1 Wireless Card
52 WHr Polymer, ExpressCharge capable

All of these combined for what I would say is one of the most hiccup free Windows laptop experiences I have ever had.

I wouldn’t exactly call my daily grind a true testament to stress-testing a laptop. However, there’s enough variety that would have me running multiple browsers as well as photo and video editing apps on any given day.

You can characterize my usage as perhaps one that closely resembles an active office worker. I’m always hopping from writing on GoDoc or Microsoft Word, editing an image on Photoscape X, or arranging GoSheets for our contributors’ payroll.

Yes, that’s Mina of TWICE. Not what I was actually working on 👀

These aren’t super strenuous tasks to a computer by any stretch of the imagination, but each and every task certainly felt more smooth than previous laptops I’ve tried of late. And it’s certainly faster than my nearly 6-year-old beaten and battered MacBook Pro.

The four top firing premium speakers with Waves MaxxAudio was a joy to use.

Normally when I take breaks, I fire up the TV and line-up a few YouTube videos to watch while I have lunch or grab a snack. I never felt the urge to do that on the Latitude 9510.

The reason being the speakers are so loud without distorting the audio.I felt little to no urge to open my TV and there was little compromise despite watching on a 15-inch, 16:9 FHD display.

That bezel looks clean AF

Speaking of the display…

I had been using a notebook with a 3:2 ratio prior to this and it took longer than expected for me to adjust to the display size. What I figured would take only a day stretched to about 2-3 days.

One of my favorite things on Windows 10 is the split screen feature. Simply snap on a tab or an app to the upper left or upper right edge of the screen and it’ll snap into place. If you’re wondering why I’m gushing about this, it’s because I’m a longtime Mac user and I just didn’t have this. Or at the very least, not as convenient as it is on Windows.

It’s perfect for referencing a press release when I’m writing an article or for when I’m on social media duty scheduling posts on our Facebook Page and Twitter account which you should totally follow.

More on the topic of “getting used to”, the keys on the keyboard are so much smaller than I would have liked. While they have a decent amount of travel, my stubby fingers took even longer to adjust to its size and would end up with more typos than I usually commit.

Took me about five days to really get the hang of the keyboard. That’s saying something because I literally type everyday. That said, it didn’t, in any way, affect my perception of the laptop’s overall premium experience.

Power management king

What impressed me the most with the Latitude 9510 is its power management. Oftentimes towards the end of most workdays, I’d tell myself that I’ll just take a quick break. The quick break turns into a full-on sleep due to exhausting with the laptop I’m using left open and unplugged.

Most laptops would run the battery dry, but the Latitude 9510 is smart enough to turn the laptop off. But that’s not even the most impressive thing. When I switch it back on, it’s like I never left. All the stuff I was working on, all the tabs, all the apps are right there ready to be picked up where I left off.

This simply isn’t the case with most other laptops I’ve used other than MacBook Pros.

Should it have been a 2-in-1?

Specifically for my use-case, I never found the need to use its capabilities as a 2-in-1 device. With its size and weight (1.4kg/3.03lbs), I thought it was too heavy for most people to wield it like a tablet.

Too big and too heavy for tablet mode

I imagine it would be great if, say you’re going to showcase slides in a meeting. Propping it up in ‘tent mode’ would make it easy to show and discuss the slides. But for this specific form factor, it’s just too big. Perhaps 2-in-1s are best kept to at most 13-inch notebooks.

Other benefits

This being an enterprise business laptop comes with some extra perks. The Dell Client Command Suite + VMware Workspace ONE lets your IT personnel manage firmware, OS, and apps from one console.

There’s also ProSupport that resolves hardware issues up to 11x faster than most other brands. ProSupport for PCs offers 24×7 access to in-region ProSupport engineers who contact IT when critical issues arise, so you can focus on what’s next, not what just happened.

Is the Dell Latitude 9510 2-in-1 your GadgetMatch?

Truth be told, this Dell Latitude 9510 2-in-1 is an overkill of a laptop, at least for what I do. It’s too strong, too premium, too powerful for the tasks that I threw at it.

But the “Hey Daddy” laptop tag is no mischaracterization. With all its excellence in performance comes a premium build that, as my colleague described, feels dangerously close to a “sensual experience.”

Highly dependable is the best way to describe this notebook. It literally has everything you can ask for in a work-oriented notebook. I also cannot stress enough the level of premium-ness (I doubt that’s an actual word) it exudes.

You’re paying a premium (PhP 113,500) to have this laptop be constantly at your side, but that premium comes with benefits that will last you for years, perhaps even close to a decade, which is exactly what you want out of any laptop.

Laptops

MacBook Neo officially arrives at Power Mac Center

Nationwide limited-time offers available

Published

April 24, 2026

Manila Connoisseur

The all-new MacBook Neo has officially arrived in the Philippines through Power Mac Center. Simultaneous launch events were held at Greenbelt 3 and SM Megamall.

Customers who lined up for the launch received an event-exclusive bundle which includes an AirPods Pro 2 and AirTag 4-pack, as well as over PhP 12,000 worth of freebies for those with qualified pre-orders.

In addition, those in Greenbelt and SM Megamall who lined up until the evening got a chance to win up to PhP 600,000 worth of prizes (PhP 300,000 per location).

And great news even for those unable to attend: PMC is extending its opening promotions over the coming days.

Now available in Power Mac Center stores nationwide, the MacBook Neo comes with these exclusive offers:

Up to 50% off on a wide selection of accessories until April 30 for sstraight payments
Redeem up to Php 5,000 off (2,500 points) through the 1 Infinite program, no minimum spend, until April 26
UpTrade: Score up to PhP 4,000 additional trade-in value with a MacBook Air (M2 or earlier) until May 10
Complimentary 90-day software fix and free Basecamp training for purchases until April 30

For flexible financing, the MacBook Neo is also available through 0% interest installment plans of up to 36 months. This is through major banks and other financial institutions.

Laptops

Intel launches the new Core Ultra Series 3 processors

Expect new laptops all throughout the year.

Published

April 23, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The next generation of processors are here. After announcing the new series at CES 2026, Intel has now launched the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors for laptops, bringing the next level of AI-based computing to modern laptops.

All built using the Intel 18A process, the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chipsets will come with an integrated NPU that can deliver up to 50 TOPS. And this is all native to the PC; Intel demonstrated that a laptop infused with the chipset can still operate all of its AI capabilities without an internet connection.

Additionally, Intel is touting the generation’s integrated Xe3 graphics architecture. Already touting the capabilities of graphics on its own, the architecture can also improve performance through the new XeSS. A competitor to NVIDIA’s DLSS and AMD’s FSR, Intel’s XeSS boosts framerate without sacrificing image quality.

Finally, the chipsets work extra hard in the background by extending battery life, despite high workloads. Intel touts that the Series 3 can deliver the best battery life among all Intel-powered AI PCs.

Devices with the chipset are expected to roll out all throughout the whole year. In the Philippines, you can expect new laptops from Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and MSI.

SEE ALSO: Favorite Laptops of 2025

Laptops

ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) review: The perfect portable buddy

At only 1.1cm thin and 1.2kg light, the Zenbook S14 fits in any daily kit.

Published

April 22, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

As a gamer, thin notebooks are difficult to love. Despite the loss of convenience, the thought of playing all my favorite games in one machine is still more tantalizing. However, with commute times getting longer by the day, it’s now impossible to ignore the importance of portability. Once again, with an ultrathin 1.1cm profile, the ASUS Zenbook S14 makes the perfect everyday commute buddy.

A laptop light enough to run with

The Zenbook S14 weighs only 1.2 kilograms. Just from handling it, you can tell that this weight (or lack thereof) makes so much of a difference. You can hardly tell that you’re holding a laptop. The Zenbook series has been known for ultrathin portability, so it’s no surprise that the new S14 has this down to perfection.

If that’s not enough, we put the laptop through a run test. That is, I tried running a 5K with the laptop on my back. It wasn’t a difficult time at all. In fact, I had to pack in more things inside my backpack just to make it feel more impactful.

Ultimately, it didn’t matter how heavy the backpack was. The Zenbook S14 barely contributes to your daily pack. If you had to face a long commute every day, this ultrathin laptop is a perfect match for you.

Ceraluminum: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

I’ve said this the last time I had my hands on a Zenbook. Ceraluminum remains one of the most consistently good features of the series. The matte texture once again adds a look that simply stands out.

Though the gray is similar to the shade common today, Ceraluminum feels pleasantly tactile and smooth to the touch. Plus, it’s also durable.

When I stuffed the notebook with an umbrella inside my pack, I intentionally left the notebook without a sleeve to see how the chassis would react with other things. Lo and behold, after running a few kilometers, the Zenbook S14 had no discernible scratches. Besides the portability, it’s a durable beast that fits in any pack.

Fourteen inches of fun

Normally, I prefer larger screens for my laptops. However, the Zenbook S14’s 14-inch 3K Lumina screen was more than enough for what I needed the laptop to be.

Color accuracy was almost spot-on but leaned a bit towards the vivid side. This wasn’t a huge problem for me, but it might be a consideration for those who need absolute accuracy.

Also, while I was doing my run, I did test the screen under the sunlight. In bright situations, the glare became a bit of an issue. The 1100 nits of peak HDR brightness overcame this, though.

The touchscreen capabilities is another useful tool. I don’t usually need touchscreens on laptops, but it’s still useful to have. The experience was smooth and responsive. It was particularly useful for small games like Balatro.

A machine good enough for most things

The Zenbook S14 is no slouch. Under the hood, the notebook touts an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H. For a work device, this seems like overkill. Do you really need a robust processor to get through your workday?

Well, it’s a matter of not knowing what you’ve got until it’s there. This powerful chipset is a godsend for multitasking.

Personally, I prefer working with a lot of windows up at the same time: a word processor, a bunch of tabs for research, another bunch for music or videos, and the usual slew of chatting apps. Despite having so many things up at once, the laptop never seemed like it was struggling to keep up.

The performance is beefed up with up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. It’s smooth for everyday use and can last for a long time without needing a cleanup.

That said, the chipset is not enough for gaming, especially for power-hungry games like Call of Duty. However, it’s just enough for lighter fare like Balatro. It’s no great loss, though. Rather, it’s an assurance that you can leave the heavy gaming rig at home but still have a decent machine for quick fixes.

Also, if you’re coming from the previous model, this new version doesn’t really offer much in terms of upgrades. This doesn’t take away from the current model’s capabilities as its own device, but it’s a consideration if you already own the previous model.

The battery life to keep you going

For such a light laptop, the Zenbook S14 still touts a sizable 77Whr battery. ASUS claims that a full charge can last up to 27 hours. On paper, that’s enough to last two working days with some change.

From personal experience, the notebook does last a good amount of time. As I mentioned above, I usually work with several windows up at the same time. Of course, that means more of a load on the battery. When I worked in a café for an entire afternoon, the laptop lasted handily.

While I’m confident that the battery can last from morning to evening based on my experience, I’d still take a charger with me because of the heavy nature of my work. That said, if you’re more used to normal office work, this notebook can get you through the day with no issues.

If you do need a charger, the package comes with a compact brick that barely makes any dent on your kit’s total weight. It’s also rated for 68W wired charging, which can fill the battery up from empty in just around 90 minutes.

Is the ASUS Zenbook S14 your GadgetMatch?

Alas, here’s the rub: The Zenbook S14 isn’t friendly on your wallet. The notebook costs PhP 129,995. For what the notebook is, the price tag feels a bit too much. At that price, you might want to get a hardier device with more robust specs.

Swipe Left if you prefer a daily notebook with top-of-the-line specs, or if you’re a gamer looking for a platform to play on.

However, if you’re looking for the ultimate portable buddy for your daily kit, the Zenbook S14’s impressive weight and profile makes this a Swipe Right.