News

ITEZ SG introduces flexible, budget-friendly laptop rentals

Subscribe and pay to use instead of buying one

Published

February 18, 2022

GadgetMatch

Consumers who wish to own laptops for various purposes like work, school, and more but do not have the financial capacity will benefit from the breakthrough service offered by ITEZ.

The new online tech gadget leasing platform has released five affordable subscription plans for laptops across the Apple, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft brands to provide more flexibility for customers in Singapore.

Flexible pay-to-use plans

In the setup, consumers will be able to lease tech gadgets like laptops for a 24-month subscription period.

In fact, the company estimates users saving up to a 40 percent under the pay-to-use model, offering more convenience and flexibility while saving customers deposit rates, interests, and transaction fees..

Consumers will only have to register and then choose their preferred electronic gadget according to their budget.

For example, the Lenovo Ideapad will lease for as low as SG$ 9.90 a month while the Apple Mac Book Air may be rented for SG$ 39.90 monthly.

At the end of the two-year period, customers may choose to renew or upgrade their plan and subscribe once again to a new laptop model for an affordable monthly rate.

Protection guaranteed

During the subscription period, consumers are assured that the laptop is fully-covered under warranty.

Additionally, customers may even receive a temporary loan device upon request if the laptop is under repair so there will be no interruptions.

Tablets, smartphones available soon

Soon, ITEZ will also include subscription plans for more devices, including tablets and smartphones powered by both iOS and Android.

In the meantime, refer to the table below for the subscription plans and laptop models available.

Laptop model	Specs	Recommended Retail Price	ITEZ SG Monthly Subscription Fee	Total Amount (24 Months)	Total Savings
Lenovo Ideapad 1 14IGL 81VU005GSB	Intel N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC, Platinum Grey	SG$ 399	SG$ 9.90	SG$ 237.90	41 percent
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14ADA7	14″ FHD, AMD 3020, 4GB RAM, 128GB	SG$ 499	SG$ 12.90	SG$ 309.60	38 percent
Microsoft Surface Go 3 8V6-00009	Platinum Intel, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC, Pentium Gold	SG$ 599	SG$ 16.90	SG$ 405.60	32 percent
HP Laptop 14s-dq4013TU	Intel Core i5- 1155G7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Silver	SG$ 949	SG$ 26.90	SG$ 645.60	32 percent
Apple Macbook Air 13.3”	Apple M1 Chip, 7- core GPU, 8GB unified memory, 256GB SSD storage, Space Grey	SG$ 1,449	SG$ 39.90	SG$ 957.60	34 percent

For more information on ITEZ, visit the website at www.itez.sg.

Laptops

MacBook Neo pre-orders now open through Beyond the Box

Exclusive freebies, more perks available

Published

April 12, 2026

GadgetMatch

Customers in the Philippines can now pre-order the MacBook Neo through Beyond the Box.

Those who avail of the device during the pre-order period can get up to PhP 10,000 worth in freebies. This is a curated bundle of essential accessories.

The MacBook Neo will also appear at these two cafes, inviting those who plan on upgrading to experience Apple’s new offering first-hand:

April 16: Scout’s Honor, Uptown Mall
April 17: The Matcha Tokyo, Opus Mall

Attendees who pre-order on the spot will also enjoy complimentary beverage, live DJ performances, and the opportunity to engage with social media personalities.

And to ensure the MacBook Neo is more accessible, Beyond the Box is offering 0% interest installment plans. This is both through major credit cards, Home Credit, and GCash’s GGives.

Reservations can be made through all Beyond the Box, Digital Walker, and open_sources branches nationwide.

Alternatively, the MacBook Neo is available through beyondthebox.ph, Lazada, and Shopee. It is priced at PhP 33,990 (education) and PhP 39,990 (retail).

Apple MacBook Neo

The Apple MacBook Neo is the company’s latest laptop, which is also its most affordable. It retails at just about US$ 499 to US$ 599 in the United States and SG$ 729 to SG$ 849 in Singapore.

It runs on an A18 Pro chip for 50% faster everyday performance compared to Intel Core Ultra 5-level PCs. This chip also has a 16-core Neural Engine for Apple Intelligence and 5-core GPU for graphics workloads.

The portable and lightweight laptop has a 13-inch 2408 x 1506 display, two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, and Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.

The MacBook Neo ships with MacOS Tahoe, complete with apps like Safari, Photos, Messages, and FaceTime. Users are promised up to 16 hours of usage on a single charge.

News

Samsung brings back the Galaxy Z Trifold

The brand’s first trifold phone comes back after being pulled from stores.

Published

April 10, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Rumors of the Galaxy Z Trifold’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Recently, Samsung pulled its first trifold phone from its stores, heavily hinting that their three-screen experiment has ended. However, if you didn’t manage to grab one of these beasts during its first release, the Galaxy Z Trifold is back in stores.

At the start of this year, Samsung officially launched the Galaxy Z Trifold, ushering in its entry into the relatively infantile market. Naturally, the unique smartphone was a looker; however, with its eye-watering price tag, the demand is still low. Reflecting that, the brand reportedly pulled the device from the market last month.

Now, the phone is back once again. Interested users can grab the phone from Samsung’s website for the same US$ 2,899 price tag.

As with the other trifold phones (scant as they are), Samsung’s entry features three screens packed into one phone. Users can then fold the main screen in a variety of ways, introducing a lot of configurations to enjoy content. With how popular foldable phones are today, there’s certainly a market for flexible screens.

If you’re still in the market for Samsung’s first trifold phone, Samsung has not announced how long this latest batch will last, so get one while you still can.

Entertainment

Metal Gear Solid is getting a film adaptation

It will be directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein.

Published

April 10, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Videogame adaptations are so hot right now. After the mainstream success of The Super Mario Bros. duology, several other franchises have committed to seeing their favorite characters on the big screen. Now, Metal Gear Solid is the latest to make the jump. Sony has confirmed that a film adaptation about the stealth franchise is in the works.

Though the game’s movie announcement is a big deal on its own right, it’s attached to an even bigger announcement: Sony has signed the up-and-coming directing duo Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to direct a number of its upcoming projects.

The deal’s first confirmed project, via Hollywood Reporter, is an adaptation of Metal Gear Solid, produced by Avi and Ari Arad.

Spanning multiple decades, the Metal Gear series is a stealth-based franchise that often goes off the rails with its supernatural elements. Naturally, it’s all thanks to series creator Hideo Kojima, notoriously known for his unconventional storytelling. When Kojima left Konami, the franchise has since been shelved but still enjoys a lot of hype, thanks to the occasional remake.

Right now, it’s unknown how much of the film will lean into the craziness of the franchise. It should still be a crazy ride to see, though.