Laptops

Microsoft launches the affordable Surface Laptop Go

Starts at US$ 549

Published

October 2, 2020

Kenrick Buduan

Today, Microsoft is launching a new entry-level Surface laptop along with an improved Surface Pro X. The Surface Laptop Go is a smaller, lighter, and cheaper variant of the popular Surface Laptop. It also complements the popular light and low-cost tablet, Surface Go.

Surface Laptop Go packs a respectable spec sheet that could attract a lot of buyers looking for an affordable but reliable laptop. The processor inside is an Intel Core i5-1035G1 that should offer decent performance. However, it is worth noting that this processor comes only with an integrated UHD graphics instead of an Iris Plus graphics.

There are only three RAM and storage variants on the consumer version of the Surface Laptop Go. The base configuration is a 4GB + 64GB combo, which is only available with a Platinum color finish. The other two combo — 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB combo — are both available on Platinum, Sandstone, and Ice Blue.

Microsoft cut some corners on Surface Laptop Go’s display. The 12.4-inch 3:2 PixelSense display has a resolution of 1,536 x 1,024 pixels with a density of 148 PPI. Creatives may find the display lacking, but it should be fine for students and budding professionals.

Another cost-saving measure is the removal of a Windows Hello IR camera for sign-in. In its place is a fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button. The port situation, however, remains the same as with other Surface devices.

There’s one USB-A, USB-C, and a headphone jack on the left side of the laptop — unfortunately, Microsoft continues to shy away from Thunderbolt 3. Meanwhile, the right side has a Surface Connect port for the charger and peripherals.

Battery life is rated at 13 hours, which is excellent for a laptop this size. By default, Microsoft is bundling a fast charger that tops up the battery to 80% in over an hour.

Surface Laptop Go also comes with Windows 10 Home in S Mode, which is basically a locked-down version of the OS. However, there is a one-way upgrade to regular Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store.

Pricing and availability

The base config of the Surface Laptop Go comes at an affordable price of US$ 549. Upgrading to the 8GB + 128GB variant will cost US$ 699, while the highest-end config will cost at US$ 899. Pre-orders begin today, and shipping will commence on October 13 in the US. Other markets, however, will have to wait until November.

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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.