Laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8th Gen now available for pre-order in Singapore

More business-oriented features than ever

Published

May 12, 2020

Kenrick Buduan

Lenovo’s ThinkPad line is known for robust business laptops that can withstand the test of time. One of the popular laptops from the ThinkPad lineup is the X1 Carbon, which is now in its 8th generation. Now, Lenovo is bringing this latest iteration of the X1 Carbon to Singapore.

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8th-gen has more business-oriented features than ever. Performance gets a huge bump with the addition of 10th-gen Intel Core processors with Pro. Those who wanted high-speed Internet access can get it with the inclusion of WiFi 6 on this laptop.

Remote work is all the trend nowadays. Thankfully, the X1 Carbon has a one-touch video calling button. Those who always participate in a teleconference will appreciate this inclusion within the function button. The keyboard remains the same with this generation, featuring excellent key travel and feedback for professionals on the go. Meanwhile, the carbon fiber chassis keeps the laptop light and compact.

The selection of ports in ThinkPad X1 Carbon remains unchanged. Two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports flank the left side along with 1 x USB-A 3.1, an HDMI 1.4 port, and an audio jack. Meanwhile, the right side only has a lone USB-A 3.1 port. All configurations also get a MicroSD card reader.

The battery life from this laptop remains at 51Wh, which is enough for a day’s usage. Business-minded professionals who are conscious of their privacy and security can also make use of the ThinkShutter webcam cover and ThinkShield solutions present on this laptop. It is also certified with MIL-STD spec rating, so it can survive moderate drops and liquid spills.

Pricing and availability

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8th-gen starts at SG$ 3,449 with a Core i5-10210U processor. Buyers can configure the laptop up to a six-core Core i7 processor. Display options range from touchscreen FHD to 4K IPS with HDR400. Memory maxes out at 16GB, while storage caps at 2TB of SSD. The laptop can be had on a 12-month installment plan for Citibank cardholders.

Pre-ordering the ThinkPad X1 Carbon also entitles the buyers to 75% discount on select accessories such as X1 Noise Cancelling headphones and 3-year Premier Support.

All Lenovo buyers who spend a minimum of SG$ 2,000 and above on the official online store are also entitled to an exclusive Lenovo-Tealive Bubble Tea Kit worth SG$ 80. This offer is available only for the first 150 buyers.

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.