Computers

The Dell OptiPlex family is built for efficiency

AiOs and PCs for working smart

Published

May 19, 2020

Rodneil Quiteles

Dell has long been known to provide quality computers and for desktop enthusiasts, the OptiPlex family is where it’s at. The 2020 OptiPlex line promises a faster and more responsive experience, smarter solutions, and features tailored for the end user.

The OptiPlex family have built-in AI to assist you in getting work done. As with any 2020 PC, you get up to the 10th generation Intel core processors. You will also be treated to up to 128GB of 2933MHz DDR4 memory along with optional Wi-Fi 6. That, together with Dell’s reputation for building smart, durable, and dependable chassis is the perfect setup for your desktop needs.

Here’s what’s new in the OptiPlex Family.

OptiPlex 7070 Ultra

With All-in-One PCs you’re usually limited to the specs you have at the time of your purchase. That’s not the case with the OptiPlex 7070 Ultra. It combines the form factor of your regular AiO and the flexibility of desktop PCs to upgrade parts whenever necessary.

It’s a fully modular zero footprint desktop solution. It has swappable elements for enhanced flexibility and performance. Literally the first of its kind.

OptiPlex 7780 All-in-One

Of course, if you don’t want to have to think about upgrading, there’s the OptiPlex 7780 All-in-One. It’s a 27-inch AiO that promises to be the best-in-class in just about everything.

You have options for a Full HD IPS touch or non-touch display, next generation discrete graphics for a powerful and efficient work experience, and an optional pop-up webcam available with Full HD or infrared camera features Windows Hello sign on support.

OptiPlex 7489 All-in-One

Next up on the list is the OptiPlex 7489 All-in-One. It has a smaller 24-inch screen but it’s a full HD IPS display technology with a glare-free matte touch option.

Need a faster boot-up? This one has dual M.2 slots for Intel OptaneTM, SSD and double max memory than its predecessor with 64GB DDR4 memory.

OptiPlex 5480 All-in-One

Not as powerful graphics-wise as the AiOs mentioned above but the OptiPlex 5480 All-in-One can be equipped with NVIDIA discrete graphics cards for crisper images and better video experience.

You also have the option for Touch and Non-Touch FHD displays.

OptiPlex 3280 All-in-One

Lastly there’s the OptiPlex 3280 All-in-One. If you’re place is space-challenged, its 22-inch display should have no trouble fitting in. Its IPS Full HD Touch display promises good color reproduction, better viewing angles, and an improved refreshed rates.

Tower, small form factor, micro

OptiPlex is not limited to AiOs. It also offers your traditional PC setup with options for a tower, small form factor, and micro casings.

OptiPlex 7080. Built for ultimate expandability and peformance. Has built-in artificial intelligence of Dell Optimizer ExpressResponse. Now available with dual M.2 SSD option and USB 3.2 Type A Gen 2 (10Gbps Data) support for increased data access speed.

Also supports discrete graphics on micro to achieve better visuals for 3D rendering and 4K monitor use. Fully engage with rich VR content with support for high-end 215W class graphics card on 7080 tower.

OptiPlex 5080. Mainstream desktop size perfect for just about anybody. Has AI-powered Dell Optimizer ExpressResponse and support for next generation NVIDIA discrete graphics for entry level VR content.

OptiPlex XE3 (tower and small form factor). The basic of the basics but designed for ultralong lifecycle and expandability options.

Pricing and availability

OptiPlex AiO 7780 — starting at US$ 2,070 and will be available May 28, 2020
OptiPlex 7080 Micro — starting at US$ 1,284.28 and will be available May 28, 2020
The rest have yet to be announced.

Computers

Cooler Master is selling a PC shaped like a sneaker

Packing heavy specs too

Published

October 3, 2023

Luigi Leonardo

Are you a sneakerhead and a gamer? If you’re both of these things, we have the perfect PC setup for you. Cooler Master has released a new prebuilt PC designed after a sneaker.

If you take a peek at the PC building market these days, you’ll notice how it’s now possible to create PCs out of a variety of form factors. Now, a shoe certainly pushes the envelope of what a PC should look like, but Cooler Master made it work.

Initially showcased during the Case Mod World Series 2020 (at which the design won an award for best art direction), the Sneaker X packs all the fixings of a PC in the form of a shoe. And it’s not just a looker.

Inside, the PC offers four different options for its processor: Intel i7-13700K, i9-13900K, AMD Ryzen 7800X3D, and Ryzen 7950X3D. Additionally, it offers a selection of GPUs consisting of the RTX 4070, RTX 4070 Ti, and RTX 4080.

Besides these two, the CPU will also have up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB of PCIe 4.0 Gen4 NVMe storage. Though the sneaker looks packed, it will have the Master Liquid PL360 Flux Sneaker Edition cooling to keep temperatures at a reasonable level.

In the United States, the Sneaker X is already available in Enthusiast (with an RTX 4070) and in Professional (with an RTX 4070 Ti) models. The Enthusiast retails for US$ 3,499. The Professional sells for US$ 3,799.

The higher trims, armed with AMD processors and the RTX 4080, are exclusive to Europe for now. Prices for these trims can go up to US$ 4,964.

Accessories

TP-Link launches next-gen Archer AX12 router

Your next-generation router

Published

September 27, 2023

GadgetMatch

TP-Link has made the Archer AX12 router in the Philippines. Marketed as a next-generation router, the new product is engineered to cater to the connectivity needs of today’s households and businesses.

The Archer AX12 utilizes Wi-Fi 6 technology, enabling everyone to stream up to 4K videos or play their favorite games lag-free.

The router achieves up to 1.5 Gbps of speed with ease. It also uses Wi-Fi 6’s OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies for simultaneous communication of up to 128 devices without lag for better internet connection and faster download speeds.

Moreover, the router is quick and easy to set up through the TP-Link tether app. The product likewise supports EasyMesh and OneMesh for customers to be able to integrate their existing networks.

The Archer AX12 is now available at TP-Link’s flagship store at the 3rd level of SM North EDSA Annex, its authorized resellers, and Lazada and Shopee.

Accessories

Epson reveals 8 new business projectors for Singapore

For meetings and education

Published

September 14, 2023

GadgetMatch

Epson has announced eight new additions to its business projector series lineup in Singapore.

These latest products are designed to meet needs in both the business and education settings, providing companies and schools with higher quality video conferencing devices or tools for learning.

The EB-L260F, EB-770Fi, and EB-770F, for instance, display in both 16:6 and 21:9 aspect ratios to complement the content that needs to be displayed.

Meanwhile, the EB-L260F and EB-L210W can cover up to 300 inches in some distances.

The projectors also have a brightness display range of 4,000 to 4,600 lumens, so meetings or lessons can be easily projected across common backdrops or blank surfaces under different lighting environments, without the need to prepare a display area for projector use.

All products use Epson’s laser light technology, for up to 20,000 hours of maintenance-free use so companies can utilize the projectors’ life for a long time.

Interactive, hassle-free

Furthermore, Epson’s iProjection app allows users to project up to four devices within the same network. The app can also quickly change the source devices through a remote control function.

The 16:6 projectors have interactive functions as well that support Epson’s Graphical User Interface (GUI). This allows seamless collaboration between people through the display of toolbars on both sides of the screen.

If users want to refer to an existing document while it is projected on screen, the document camera can shift the position of the document on display easily.

Lastly, the projectors can accommodate a smart stick with AC power so organizers do not have to connect long cables for power sources anymore.