ASUS and ROG celebrate the holidays with Share 2021

By Maynard Lumhod

The Christmas season is now in full effect, and ASUS Philippines is officially joining the festivities with the announcement of the SHARE 2021 Holiday Promotion!

Starting November 15, 2021 until January 15, 2022 premium holiday bundles and discounts worth over PhP 90,000 total will be offered by ASUS and Republic of Gamers (ROG).

Reawaken the holiday spirit with your friends and family by sharing the news and filling out your wish lists with incredible deals across all ASUS and ROG product lines.

Check out the official ASUS Share 2021 microsite for the full list of participating products and mechanics.

Cop premium items such as ASUS ZenScreen, routers, and more with your next ASUS laptop

End the year the right way and reward yourself with the incredible lineup of ASUS consumer laptops with up to PhP 26,000 worth of lifestyle bundles for free.

This is the best time to turn that work-from-home desk into a more professional setup and score the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo.

Purchase one within the promo period and get the ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE, ASUS Router AC68U, and a Marshall Wireless Headset Major IV.

Power and style meet productivity with the ASUS ZenBook S, ASUS ZenBook Flip S13, and ASUS ZenBook Duo 14.

Avail yourself one of these stylish laptops and receive an ASUS Router AC68U and a Marshall Wireless Headset Major IV.

For a dependable device that can perform both for work and play, the ASUS ZenBook Classic really fits the bill.

Get a free Backjoy Core Traction Sit and a Hydroflask with every purchase of the ASUS ZenBook Classic.

Accomplish your online classes like a pro! Students will find online learning more fun and fulfilling with the ASUS Vivobook laptops. Selected models are bundled with a Chipolo Air One and an ASUS EOS Bag.

Need a laptop for work, studies, or entertainment? Select ASUS Laptop models under X, M and E series are now made more affordable with a PhP 1,000 discount upon purchase.

Check out the list below for the participating ASUS consumer laptop models with their included promotional bundle:

SERIES	BUNDLE	BUNDLE WORTH
ASUS ZENBOOK PRO DUO	ASUS ZENSCREEN MB16ACE, ASUS ROUTER AC68U, MARSHALL WIRELESS HEADSET MAJOR IV	WORTH PhP 26,000+
ASUS ZENBOOK S, ASUS ZENBOOK FLIP S13, ASUS ZENBOOK DUO 14	ASUS ROUTER AC68U, MARSHALL WIRELESS HEADSET MAJOR IV	WORTH PhP 14,000+
ASUS ZENBOOK CLASSIC	BACKJOY CORE TRACTION SIT + HYDROFLASK	WORTH PhP 6,700+
ASUS VIVOBOOK	CHIPOLO AIR ONE + ASUS EOS BAG	WORTH PhP 4,800+
ASUS LAPTOP (X, M and E MODEL SERIES)	PhP 1,000 DISCOUNT

Over PhP 39,999 worth of bundled items up for grabs with Republic of Gamers

ROG is definitely not missing out on the holiday festivities!

As a tribute to ROG supporters, ROG Zephyrus and Strix laptops will come with exclusive bundles from November 15, 2021 to January 15, 2022.

For those who dare to get the ROG Zephyrus G14 this holiday season, this compact but beast of a laptop is bundled with the Nanoleaf Triangle Mini Starter Kit which is worth more that PhP 5,000.

This premium gaming laptop is powered by up to a 5th Gen AMD Ryzen 9 processor and is equipped with the AniMe Matrix LED display to exhibit custom graphics or animation.

The stylish Zephyrus G14 with the exclusive Nanoleaf Triangle Mini Starter Kit will let you complete your up your setup in style! But wait, there’s more.

Other gaming laptops such as the Zephyrus Duo and Zephyrus S laptops are bundled with exciting holiday exclusives like the Fifine Mic F1 and the Elgato Stream Deck, and even a TUF AX3000 Router and Xbox Controller with the ROG Strix Scar 15 and 17!

Check below for ROG Gaming Laptops included in the promotional bundle:

SERIES	BUNDLE	BUNDLE WORTH
ROG ZEPHYRUS DUO / ROG ZEPHYRUS S	ELGATO STREAM DECK + NANOLEAF TRIANGLE MINI STARTER KIT (5PK)	WORTH PhP 13,000+
ROG STRIX SCAR 17 / ROG STRIX SCAR 15	TUF AX3000 ROUTER + XBOX CONTROLLER	WORTH PhP 13,000+
ROG ZEPHYRUS G15 / ROG ZEPHYRUS M16	ARION LITE W/ 512GB SSD	WORTH PhP 6,000+
ROG ZEPHYRUS G14	NANOLEAF TRIANGLE MINI STARTER KIT (5PK)	WORTH PhP 5,000+
ROG STRIX G	FIFINE MIC F1	WORTH PhP 2,000+

The unprecedented King of Gaming smartphones, the ROG Phone 5 also joins the Share 2021 promotion.

This monster gaming phone powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 CPU with its 144Hz AMOLED display ensures a super-smooth gaming experience.

Not to mention the upgraded AirTrigger 5 to enhance game controls, and the best speakers on a mobile phone with the Dirac GameFX Stereo Speakers for best mobile gaming experience this Holiday Season.

As part of Share 2021, buyers of the ROG phone 5 will be getting the ROG Cetra II Core worth PhP 3,000+ included for the perfect combination during intense gameplay.

SERIES	BUNDLE	BUNDLE WORTH
ROG PHONE 5	ROG CETRA II CORE	WORTH PhP 3,000+

Recognized for its thin and light form, TUF Dash and the best-selling military-grade TUF Gaming laptops also joins the celebration with a holiday discount!

These value-for-money gaming laptops are the champions in price for spec performance and will be a great way to get started in gaming.

Light up your holiday with discounts and free JBL Go 3 with the Zenfone 8 series

If you’re looking for your next smartphone this Christmas, then the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip might just be your best bet.

The compact flagship Zenfone 8 is powered by a flagship Snapdragon 888 CPU, a 120hz AMOLED Display, Dual Stereo Speakers, IP68 water resistance and Pro Grade Cameras.

Meanwhile the Zenfone 8 Flip has the unique flipping triple camera mechanism which allows you to take the best possible selfies with the 64mp main camera, the 12mp Ultrawide or the 3x telephoto zoom.

The seamless display without any notches and punchholes allows you to enjoy your content fully without any distractions on the gorgeous 90hz AMOLED display.

With the special Share 2021 PhP 10,000 discount and a JBL Go 3 worth PhP 3,000 bundled for Zenfone fans, the Zenfone 8 series is the perfect addition to your holiday wishlist.

SERIES	VARIANT	SRP (PhP)	PROMO PRICE (PhP)	BUNDLE	BUNDLE WORTH
ZENFONE 8	128 GB/8GB	34,995	24,995	JBL GO 3	WORTH PhP 3,000+
ZENFONE 8	256 GB/16 GB	39,995	29,995	JBL GO 3	WORTH PhP 3,000+
ZENFONE 8 FLIP	256 GB/16 GB	39,995	29,995	JBL GO 3	WORTH PhP 3,000+

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Gallery: Photos you can capture using Huawei nova 8

10/11/2021

Having used the Huawei nova 8 for more than a week now, I can’t help but marvel at one of its main selling points — the camera and its accompanying features. I have been putting the camera to the ultimate test by having it go through several photographic challenges.

For the specs-driven users out there, it carries a 64-megapixel quad-camera setup. This includes an 8-megapixel f/2.4 120-degree ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2-megapixel depth camera for bokeh, another 2-megapixel macro lens, and of course headlined by the 64-megapixel main sensor at f/1.9 and a big sensor.

These features may seem standard among this phone’s segment, but probably what sets the nova 8 apart is its sensor size. This phone has a 1/1.56-inch sensor so on paper alone, it’s bigger and should output better quality as compared to its competitors. And speaking from a professional photographer’s point of view, sensor size is everything and will make all the difference.

Having put the nova 8 through several challenges, It’s very noticeable how crisp and vibrant the details are from the main camera even in poor lighting conditions. Noise levels were minimal compared to a few other phones I’ve so far tried, colors were accurate and very natural, plus the depth of field from the main lens is one of the most natural looks I have seen on any mid-range phone.

Natural depth of field of f/1.9 aperture

This is all thanks to its larger sensor and a fixed aperture of f/1.9 that adds to that distinct “prime lens look” even without having to use its Aperture Mode.

The nova 8 was able to produce stunning landscape photos thanks to its AI enhancement, HDR, and Pro Mode RAW format. The detail of shadows and light are well balanced bringing out details in vivid colors even when shot against the light. AI programming is refined & noticeably mild, not over the top compared to some phones whose AI algorithm tends to make photos look a bit cartoonish.

Plus, with its ultra-wide-angle lens, you can easily capture more when shooting scenery, and now features Huawei’s AI anti-distortion algorithm that aims to make photos appear more natural with less fish-eye distortion.

Macro lenses on phones, in my opinion, are just a gimmick and are really not at all that practical due to the poor image quality, muted colors, and limited usability. However, with the nova 8, I found the macro lens to be quite decent since the photos are actually usable. Although, using the main camera with 2x zoom usually gives you far better results.

I was also able to use the nova 8 in one of my product shoots and was a little bit blown away by the clarity and the overall quality of the images produced. This near DSLR quality camera was immensely easy to use. And with the inclusion of the RAW format in pro mode, gave me the flexibility that I needed for post-processing my images, pulling out every bit of detail and color that really showcases the full potential of nova 8’s cameras.

Portraits look stunning and natural in Portrait Mode. Skin tones are well-calibrated and when paired with its Beautify filter, you are sure to look your best. The front camera also did not fail to impress with its minimal distortion, beautify filter, and natural-looking bokeh for that IG-worthy selfie.

Capturing remarkable low-light images has never been easier thanks to a feature called Night Mode. The nova 8 and its large sensor were able to capture exceptional images at extremely low light with minimal noise for both front and rear cameras. Even without a tripod, images will still come out crisp and vibrant.

This camera phone also features a Light Painting mode making night photography a lot more fun and creative.

I have been a nova user for nearly four years now and I personally haven’t seen a midrange phone that shoots better and flexible photos like the nova series does. And for me, the features may seem standard among its segment, but really, its image quality is still unmatched in my book.