Laptops
MediaTek reportedly partners with Nvidia for gaming chips
For mobile and notebook chipsets
MediaTek can certainly hold its own in the chipset industry. After all, the company continues to produce a prolific lineup of smartphone chipsets today. However, one industry that the company is still struggling to penetrate is high-end gaming. Following a newly reported partnership with Nvidia, that might soon change.
First reported by DigiTimes, MediaTek has reportedly struck a deal with Nvidia to integrate the latter’s GPUs into a flagship mobile processor by 2024. Besides smartphones, the upcoming integration will also grace notebooks with MediaTek chipsets.
An integration will more easily see the brand’s devices perform capably well in the gaming market. While MediaTek-based smartphones can handle gaming already, an infusion of Nvidia chips will greatly boost the brand’s stance in the market.
Most notably, the company will greatly benefit in the laptop segment. Currently, MediaTek is a staple for lower-end Chromebooks. The brand isn’t exactly a big name for gaming notebooks as users continue to prefer AMD and Intel. Inking a partnership with Nvidia, the company can potentially make a breakthrough in the high-end notebooks market outside of Chromebooks.
Since the partnership is still in its early rumored stages right now, it’s impossible to see how the company plans to position its upcoming chipsets in the future. Still, it’s an interesting development for the chipset maker.
Deals
Get the MacBook Neo for as low as PhP 44 a day via Home Credit
Flexible installment payment plans available
Home Credit is making the MacBook Neo accessible to more Filipinos with an exclusive pre-order installment offer for the new Apple laptop.
The latest offering can be brought home through flexible installments starting at as low as just PhP 44 a day. That’s not even a dollar a day.
This exclusive offer is available during the pre-order period from April 11 to 23. If you’re looking for a high-performance laptop at a great value, then now is the ideal time to upgrade or purchase your first higher tier notebook.
Here’s a quick breakdown of available Home Credit MacBook Neo installment plans:
- 256GB at 24 months: PhP 44/day
- 256GB at 12 months: PhP 82/day
- 512GB at 24 months: PhP 51/day
- 512GB at 12 months: PhP 97/day
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.
In the Philippines, the device is available at Apple Authorized Resellers and Home Credit Philippines partner stores nationwide, including:
- Abenson
- Aerophone
- Beyond the Box
- Blue Box
- Cell Boy
- Digimap
- Electroworld
- Fone Style
- Gadget Headz
- Greentelcom
- Inbox Stores PH
- Laycom
- Octagon
- PC Express
- Power Mac Center
- Puerto Electronico
- Silicon Valley
- thinkingtools@mall
- The Loop
- Wiltelcom
- 8telcom
Laptops
MacBook Neo pre-orders now open through Beyond the Box
Exclusive freebies, more perks available
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.
Razer has officially unveiled the 2026 version of its Blade 16, doubling down on what it does best: squeezing high-end performance into an ultra-slim chassis.
This year’s refresh focuses on meaningful internal upgrades. That includes a new Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, faster LPDDR5X memory, and NVIDIA’s latest RTX 50 Series laptop GPUs — all while keeping the Blade 16 as the thinnest gaming laptop in Razer’s lineup.
Performance gets a serious bump
At the core of the new Blade 16 is the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, featuring 16 cores and up to 4.9GHz boost clock. Razer claims a 33% increase in core count versus the previous generation, translating to stronger performance across gaming, content creation, and AI workloads.
There’s also an integrated NPU capable of up to 50 TOPS, enabling faster on-device AI tasks like image generation and live translation.
Memory gets a notable upgrade too. The Blade 16 now supports up to 64GB of LPDDR5X-9600MHz RAM, which Razer positions as the fastest available in a laptop today. The result: quicker responsiveness for heavy multitasking, creative apps, and AI-assisted workflows.
On the graphics side, NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 50 Series (Blackwell architecture) brings DLSS 4 and enhanced AI capabilities for both gaming and creator use cases.
Display and design stay premium
Razer isn’t fixing what isn’t broken. The Blade 16 retains its signature CNC-milled aluminum chassis, measuring just 14.9mm thick and weighing around 2.14kg.
The display remains a highlight. You get a 16-inch QHD+ OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, now brighter and certified for VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 1000. It supports full DCI-P3 coverage, Calman calibration, and NVIDIA G-SYNC, making it just as suited for creators as it is for competitive gaming.
Battery life and efficiency improve
Despite the performance gains, Razer is also pushing efficiency. Thanks to Intel’s newer architecture and system-level optimizations, the Blade 16 can hit up to 13 hours of productivity use and up to 15 hours of video playback under ideal conditions.
That’s a notable improvement for a machine in this class, especially given its slim form factor.
Connectivity and audio step up
The 2026 Blade 16 gets a future-ready connectivity suite, including Thunderbolt 5, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.0. There’s also a full set of ports, from USB-A to HDMI 2.1 and an SD card reader.
Audio gets an upgrade too. The six-speaker system now supports THX Spatial Audio+ with virtual 7.1.4 surround, aiming to deliver more immersive sound both on speakers and headphones.
Price and availability
The Razer Blade 16 configured with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB VRAM) and 32GB LPDDR5X-9600MHz RAM is priced at US$3,499.99 / €3,599.99 MSRP.
It is available now, exclusively via Razer.com and select RazerStores worldwide.
Still the Blade, just sharper
At a glance, the 2026 Blade 16 doesn’t reinvent the formula. But under the hood, it pushes performance, memory speed, and efficiency forward in ways that matter.
It’s still the same idea: a no-compromise gaming laptop that looks like it belongs in a minimalist workspace — just faster, smarter, and a bit more future-proof this time around.
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