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Dell XPS 17 coming to Singapore

Powerful performance for creators

Published

May 14, 2020

Rodneil Quiteles

The newest addition to the Dell XPS lineup — the Dell XPS 17 — is coming to Singapore.

Immediately noticeable is its edge-to-edge display. Fittingly called InfinityEdge, it’s something that Dell has been known for ever since the first XPS laptop was released. However, even by today’s standards, it’s still quite a looker.

It follows the redesign seen on the 2020 version of the Dell XPS 15. It’s made of a single aluminum body with carbon fiber, woven glass fiber, and hardened Corning Gorilla Glass. This means you can expect this look and feel premium which is what we’ve come to expect for Dell XPS.

You get a wide-array of ports: Four thunderbolt3 and DisplayPort, a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C to USB-A, and most notably, a full size SD card reader. That tells you this was made with creators in mind.

Supporting that statement is the display that supports 4K HDR and promises to produce accurate colors. There’s also the processing power. Just take a look at these configurations:

	Processor	Memory	Graphics	Storage
Dell XPS 17	10th Gen Intel CoreTM i5-10300H 10th Gen Intel CoreTM i7-10750H 10th Gen Intel CoreTM i7-10875H 10th Gen Intel CoreTM i9-10885H (available post launch)	8GB DDR4 SDRAM at 2933MHz 16GB DDR4 SDRAM at 2933MHz 32GB DDR4 SDRAM at 2933MHz 64GB DDR4 SDRAM at 2933MHz Note: (2x SO-DIMM)	Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTXTM 2060 6GB GDDR6	256GB SSD 512GB SSD 1TB SSD 2TB SSD

Having these specs doesn’t mean everything’s always cranked up to eleven. Managing all that hardware is what Dell calls the adaptive performance. This means the XPS 17 will adapt to the workload you’re currently handling for maximum efficiency.

You also have other handy features like Windows Hello and a power button that doubles as a fingerprint sensor.

Pricing and availability

The Dell XPS 17 will be available in Singapore starting June 12, 2020. Starting price has yet to be announced.

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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.

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MacBook Neo already “supply constrained” amid unexpected demand

New purchases are reportedly getting delayed.

Published

May 4, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

It’s been a crazy month for Apple fans on a budget. The debuts of the iPhone 17e and the MacBook Neo have brought the classic Apple experience to a wider market. Though the former is a bright spot on its own, the new MacBook Neo is currently breaking the company’s expectations as new orders are already “supply constrained.”

Last week, Tim Cook held an earnings call (via Six Colors) which includes the latest additions to Apple’s lineup. For the affordable iPhone, Cook gave a special shoutout as “the newest addition to what is already the strongest iPhone lineup we’ve ever had.” However, he was much more appreciative for the MacBook Neo’s role in the company’s notebook lineup.

Responding to a query about the new notebook, Cook says that the company “undercalled the level of enthusiasm” generated by the MacBook Neo. He also cited “tremendous enthusiasm” for the device in his main presentation.

Though he didn’t have the numbers to bolster his claims, he did give anecdotal examples of public schools switching over to Apple from Chromebooks and Windows PCs.

Finally, he says that the MacBook Neo is currently “supply constrained,” meaning new purchases will likely come with a delay before delivery.

Outside of the corporate perspective, there has been a lot of excitement for the notebook. Even if it uses the A18 Pro chip, the MacBook Neo promises a powerful notebook experience as is typical of Apple’s more traditional MacBooks. And to top it all off, it starts at only US$ 599, creating one of the most tempting offers for users who want to dip their toes into the Apple ecosystem.

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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.