Laptops

Lenovo introduces new tablets and notebooks for the holidays

That’s a lot of devices

Published

September 1, 2022

Luigi Leonardo

Lenovo always gets into the spirit of Christmas. Instead of sprinkling releases throughout the year, the company unleashes a flurry of its devices at set times during the year. Now, it’s time for the next set of devices to make their appearance. Check out what Lenovo has in store for the holidays this year.

Lenovo Tab P11 series

The new lineup starts off by taking a break. Rather than just a productivity-oriented product, the 2^nd-generation Tab P11 series focuses on me time. Armed with an 11.2-inch OLED screen, Dolby Vision HDR, and 120Hz, the Tab P11 Pro is the perfect device after a hard day’s work. However, if you can dabble with both work and me time on the same device, it can support the optional Lenovo Precision Pen 3 with compatibility for Instant Memo and Freestyle.

Under the hood, the tablet sports a MediaTek Kompanio 1300T octa-core processor with up to 8GB of RAM. It can also last up to 14 hours on a single charge.

On the other hand, the regular Tab P11 sports an 11.5-inch LCD display with 120HZ refresh rate — a capable driver on its own. It sports the MediaTek G99 chip, up to 6GB of RAM, and Android 12L.

While the Tab P11 Pro will come out this month, the regular Tab P11 will release in January 2023. The Tab P11 Pro will cost US$ 399.99, and the P11 will cost US$ 249.99.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold

Before we move on to notebooks, let’s take a look at a new device that straddles the fine line between both a notebook and a tablet. Combining power and flexibility, the ThinkPad X1 Fold delivers by packing high-end specs inside a foldable form factor.

Unfolded, the ThinkPad X1 Fold carries a whopping 16.3-inch screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. In this mode, the device can deliver brilliant images with up to 600nits of HDR brightness and Dolby Vision. Users can also configure a pen with Wacom protocol to use the device as a drawing surface. Also, users can connect an external keyboard to truly make use of the device’s entire screen.

Alternatively, when folded, the ThinkPad X1 Fold can fit in an on-screen keyboard down to the device’s lower half, making it a perfect laptop for cramped spaces. Users can also configure book mode to optimize the device for reading material.

Under the hood, the ThinkPad X1 Fold packs in 12^th-generation Intel Core i7 processors, Iris X^e graphics, up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 1TB of internal storage.

Starting November 2022, the ThinkPad X1 Fold will retail starting at US$ 2,499.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3

Now, it’s time for power. The new ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 packs in a lot of power underneath its 16-inch 2.5K IPS display. But first, speaking of its display, users can choose between a 400nit 60Hz panel or a 500nit 165Hz HDR400 panel.

However, underneath it all, the laptop boasts up to an AMD Ryzen 9 6000 H-series processor and a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. It also comes with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 2TB of dual SSD storage, and a 71Wh battery perfect throughout the day. For additional security, it has a fingerprint-enable Smart Power Button.

Now available, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 starts at US$ 2,379.

IdeaPad 5i Chromebook

For a more modest offering, Lenovo is launching its first 16-inch Chromebook. The device still features a capable 2.5K display with 120Hz refresh rate. With an optional 12^th-generation Intel Core i3 processor, users can keep productivity going throughout the day, especially with up to 12 hours of battery life.

For a productive day, the device comes with an FHD camera and two user-facing speakers. It also comes with Wi-Fi 6E for faster speeds.

Starting this month, users can grab the IdeaPad 5i starting at EUR 549.

Laptops

ROG launches 2026 Strix gaming laptop series

The pinnacle of gaming experiences

Published

June 16, 2026

GadgetMatch

The 2026 ROG Strix gaming laptops have officially arrived. They are available in the latest Strix G16 and G18 variants, as well as the Strix SCAR 18.

The latest gaming notebooks represent the pinnacle of gaming experiences, combining upgraded ROG Nebula Display technologies, refinements to ROG Intelligent Cooling, expanded high-speed connectivity, and a tool-less, upgrade-friendly chassis.

The 2026 ROG Strix G series raises the bar for mainstream gaming laptops. Both 16-inch and 18-inch models come with 2.5K Nebula Displays, now upgraded with ultra-fast 300Hz refresh rate.

Both models are capable of ultra-high framerates for the latest AAA games, thanks to the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080.

Their chassis can accommodate up to 32GB DDR5 memory and up to 1TB SSD storage.

The performance is complemented by advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling, featuring end-to-end vapor chambers, Tri-Fan technology, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal.

The ROG Strix G series ranges from PhP 159,995 to PhP 319,995.

On the other hand, the 2026 ROG Strix SCAR continues ASUS ROG’s pursuit of uncompromised gaming performance.

The Strix SCAR 18 comes with the first 18-inch 4K 240Hz Mini LED laptop panel, with over 2,000 dimming zones. ROG Nebula ELMB provides up to 16x greater motion clarity. The panel also features 1,600 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3, and AGLR technology.

This laptop similarly comes with Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus, and up to GeForce RTX 5090 graphics. The graphics side is also enhanced by DLSS 4, Multi-Frame Generation, and GPU-accelerated technologies specially for the latest AAA titles.

New on the 2026 release is up to a 320W total system power. It also has a 20% thicker vapor chamber, as well as Upgraded Liquid Crystal Polymer fans to increase total airflow by 91%.

The ROG Strix SCAR 18 costs PhP 439,995.

Computers

Rewind: WWDC 2026

The Siri Update We’ve Been Waiting For?!

Published

June 10, 2026

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled Siri AI, a smarter version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, with personal context, onscreen awareness, deeper app integration, and a brand-new experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.

Apple also announced new Apple Intelligence features, Google Gemini-powered foundation models, smarter photo editing tools, improved parental controls, faster performance across iPhone and iPad, and the next version of macOS: Golden Gate.

In this WWDC 2026 Rewind, Michael Josh breaks down the biggest announcements, what actually matters. And, whether Apple finally delivered on the promises it made last year.

Computex 2026

Here’s all the RTX Spark notebooks announced at COMPUTEX 2026

We got notebooks from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and MSI.

Published

June 5, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

There’s been much ado about the NVIDIA RTX Spark. By now, you’ve probably heard a lot about the upcoming reinvention of PCs. But, as a regular consumer, it’s hard to visualize just how this revolution looks like. Thankfully, in NVIDIA’s demo suites, a few manufacturers got to showcase their take on an RTX Spark notebook. And all of them are coming out in the fall.

ASUS ProArt P14 and P16

ASUS ProArt P16

ASUS ProArt P14

Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition

HP OmniBook X 14 and Ultra 16

HP OmniBook X 14

HP OmniBook Ultra 16

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra

MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+

Unfortunately, none of these brands could share comprehensive details about their laptops beyond a promise for raw power. All of these models aren’t the final version yet.

However, just from what we can tell, these notebooks do feel different from the standard fare of laptops today. For one, they are deceptively heavier. Though all of the OEMs promise a much thinner profile, they’re either packing a lot of tech inside or are using denser materials for their chassis. But again, these are engineering units, so who knows how heavy these things will actually be?

Secondly, based on NVIDIA’s demos, they can do a lot of heavy lifting. NVIDIA says that these superchips are meant for developers and creators, but gamers will also find joy in their performance. DLSS 4.5, in particular, feels like a true revolution in terms of graphics.

Thankfully, fall isn’t too far away. If you can wait, the next evolution of PCs is just around the corner.