Smart has launched its new Smart Phone Protect service in partnership with Igloo to give mobile users some sort of insurance for their devices. The annual rates start at just PhP 125 for Phone Protect and PhP 180 for Phone Protect+.

Phone Protect provides basic protection coverage such as screen repair, accidental damage, and liquid damage. The annual fee ranges from PhP 125 to PhP 2,500, depending on the device value. For a more advanced level of protection, Phone Protect+ also covers theft or loss from fire for fee ranging from PhP 180 to PhP 3,600.

Device coverage for the respective services ranges from PhP 5,000 to PhP 100,000, depending on the Smart plan availed. Once subscribed to Phone Protect, users may get their devices repaired in as fast as 24 hours.

Smart’s new phone protection service covers both old and new devices, as long as they are in good functioning condition. Phone Protect (and Protect+) also applies to devices not only purchased from Smart but also the open market, so it is open to everyone, regardless of whether they are subscribed to prepaid or postpaid services.

To sign up for a Smart Phone Protect Plan, visit the service’s link here: smrt.ph/phoneprotect

In the portal, subscribers only need to fill in their name, mobile number, email address, and phone details. They will then be redirected to choose their preferred Smart Phone Protect Plan and payment terms. The service accepts different payment options, including mobile wallet, Debit, and Credit card. Users will receive their policy via email once the registration is complete.

After a month (or two) of waiting for the local launch of Apple’s newest MacBook Air, Power Mac Center has finally unveiled and brought the MacBook Air M3 to the Philippine shores this May 3, 2024 at their Premium Partner Store in Greenbelt 3.

This goes live hand-in-hand with select Power Mac Center branches as well as The Loop stores nationwide.

Lean and Mean

Just like its predecessor, the new generation of Silicon-powered MacBook Air is either available in 13 or 15-inch Liquid Retina displays.

Both sizes are lean at just around 0.45-inches in thickness — or thinness, rather. The laptops are lightweight too weighing at just 1.24 kilograms and 1.51 kilograms respectively.

But being light in heft doesn’t mean it’s light in features. In fact, the MacBook Air M3 is power-packed to consider it as “the world’s best consumer laptop for AI“.

There are several configurations like choosing between 8GB or 16GB of unified memory and 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.

But the highlight of the show is none other than its new M3 chipset. This has an 8-core CPU that’s powerful than ever and promises 13x faster than its last Intel-based countepart. Aside from that, GPU can be configured between 8 or 10 cores.

Moreover, the new MacBook Air M3 boasts a Wi-Fi 6E connectivity support as well as a promising all-day battery life of up to 18 hours! Also, there’s an extra support for another external display — that’s when you use it closed.

Mac and Me

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To further hype up the launch of the much-awaited MacBook Air powered by M3, Power Mac Center has invited some renowned Mac users and using it to further hone their craftsmanship.

First is none other than Hey! Hey! Hey! Janina Vela here — a sought after content creator in the Philippines who’s also a “proud Power Mac Consumer since Forever” ✨

This was then followed by Merphi Panaguiton, the Creative Director and Co-Founder of ATOMM Studios — one of the country’s leading self-shoot studios.

Last but definitely not the least is Sid Maderazo, a prominent film director especially in terms of brand filmmaking.

Pricing and Availability

The M3 MacBook Air, just like its predecessor, is still available in four color choices: Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, and Silver.

Both display sizes are available in three different configurations:

**Base configurations are only limited to an 8-core GPU

If straight payment isn’t your cup of tea, Power Mac Center offers flexible payment options via select banks and credit issuers. There’s even a 24-month installment if you’re really that decided to own one without much savings in mind.

Click here to know more about Power Mac Center’s installment pricing plans for the new MacBook Air M3.

Exclusive Perks Await

From May 3rd until the 5th, prospective MacBook Air M3 buyers can enjoy up to 40% discount on select premium accessories plus a free Microsoft 365 Personal Electronic Software Delivery.

If you’re planning to join this weekend’s launch at Greenbelt 3, you will also get a free backpack and laptop stand courtesy of Tuscano.

And that’s not all! Between May 6th to 12th, buyers of the M3 MacBook Air regardless of the size and the Power Mac Center or The Loop branch you purchase it automatically gets an entry to win the raffle. Those include:

• 1 winner of Power Mac Center Gift Certificates worth PhP 30,000
• 1 winner of LaCie Rugged Mini USB 3.0 1TB worth PhP 6,800
• 4 winners of Seagate One Touch Slim USB 3.0 1TB worth PhP 4,190
• 10 winners of SanDisk iXpand Flip OTG Flash Drive Lightning + Type A 128GB worth PhP 4,999

Lenovo is offering students the perfect chance to purchase a new laptop or upgrade their existing one. The Lenovo Back to School deals promo gives customers the chance to take home up to PhP 5,295 worth of freebies for every laptop purchase.

Participating laptops in the promo include models from the Lenovo IdeaPad, Lenovo LOQ, Lenovo Yoga, and Lenovo Legion laptop lines. These devices boast power, performance, and portability to help students maximize their potential.

Each purchase of any participating device lets buyers select a free add-on item. There are many options for their freebie:

• Lenovo Go USB-C Wireless Mouse
• Peripage Mini Printer
• Canon Pixma MG2570S
• Lenovo D24-40 monitor
• ADATA-free 8GB RAM upgrade

The promo period is until June 1, 2024, so there’s still time to decide. For more information on Lenovo’s promos, visit the brand’s official website.

Lenovo laptops: More AI-enabled features

Recently, Lenovo unveiled smarter Yoga, Legion, and LOQ lineups, enhancing them with more innovative AI-enabled features. Selected models come with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors and Windows 11 with Copilot.

The latest Yoga devices come equipped with PureSight Pro and Puresight OLED displays, for better brightness, contrast, and accuracy. The Legion 7i and 5i, meanwhile, get the exclusive Coldfront: Hyper thermal solution for optimized heat exchange.

And with Lenovo’s latest LA AI Core chips, the laptops can now support even higher FPS and improved power efficiency for gaming and other demanding tasks.

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