Laptops

Honor’s new laptop promises 12 hours of uptime

Why does it look familiar, though?

Published

April 20, 2018

Luigi Leonardo

A laptop’s biggest weakness is its battery life. As far as portable devices go, smartphones still win out in endurance contests. Huawei-owned brand Honor hopes to cut the problem with their first laptop inspired by the flexibility of smartphones.

Recently launched in China, Honor’s new laptop — the Honor MagicBook — promises up to 12 hours of uptime with one full charge. Despite its focus on battery life, the laptop still lives up to modern standards on performance and versatility.

The MagicBook’s 14-inch frame shares its sleekness with the MacBook Air. It is only 15.8mm thick and 1.47kg light. The laptop’s IPS screen churns out a max resolution of 1080p.

Under the hood, the MagicBook ships with an 8th-gen Intel Core i7-8550U processor. It has 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. For graphics, it’s powered by a NVIDIA MX150 2GB GDDR5 graphics chip.

For lighter users, the laptop comes in a lower variant with an Intel Core i5-8250U processor. The lower variant packs in 4GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. It will carry the same NVIDIA card as the top variant.

Additionally, the laptop’s hinge opens up to 180 degrees, allowing for a completely flat interface. The keyboard comes with a flurry of custom options including personalized shortcuts, Wi-Fi switches, and a Fn lock.

The MagicBook is powered by a large 57.4Wh battery. As mentioned above, it promises up to 12 hours of uptime, regardless of usage. The laptop’s charging method is through a USB-C port. Further, the laptop also offers connectivity options for USB-A 3.0, USB-A 2.0, HDMI, and a 3.5mm audio port.

The larger i7 variant retails for CNY 5,700 (US$ 905). Meanwhile, the lower i5 variant retails for CNY 5,000 (US$ 795). At this time, Honor will launch the laptop exclusively in China, starting April 23. We’re still hoping that it comes out in other territories.

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.

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Laptops

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.

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.