ASUS unveils new 16-inch laptops for content creation and productivity

ASUS announced its new class of 16-inch devices designed for everyday content creation, productivity, and entertainment consumption.

The Vivobook Pro 16 OLED (K6602), Vivobook 16X (M1603), and Vivobook 16 (X1605) are feature-packed multiuse laptops that offer stunning displays with larger screen real estate. Perfect for on-the-go use, these new Vivobook laptops are built with a slim and compact form factor with a sleek bezel-less design giving the user a bigger workspace to multitask efficiently anytime and anywhere.

Bigger and better this time, the 16-inch Vivobook laptops promise users enhanced and detailed visuals perfect for content creation, a larger screen size to work on your spreadsheets and school presentations, and an amplified entertainment or gaming experience all in one compact device.

Professional-grade creativity and productivity

Create and multitask like a pro with ASUS Vivobook Pro 16 OLED’s (K6602) world-leading 3.2K 120Hz 16:10 OLED display. Explore the marvel of a 16-inch real estate and see every minute detail of a masterpiece or a spreadsheet. Vivobook Pro 16 OLED’s display is PANTONE Validated, which delivers a superb high-quality visual experience with a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut.

It is DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified for ultra-realistic images with a 600-nit peak brightness. At the core of effortless content creation is performance, and the powerful components in Vivobook Pro 16 OLED make creativity easy and fun for YouTubers, TikTokers, podcasters, vloggers, musicians, artists — in fact, anyone who needs to create.

Users requiring a quick boost for a tough task can simply switch to Performance mode to unleash the maximum 90 W TDP from the up to 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700H CPU and 16 GB RAM, with no throttling thanks to the dual-fan, triple-vented ASUS IceCool Plus cooling system. The up to 1 TB PCIe SSD provides plenty of ultrafast storage for every project and loads clips or draft ideas in the blink of an eye.

The studio-grade graphics of up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU also lets the user’s visual creativity flow as smoothly as ever and can easily handle gaming or entertainment tasks.

Experience audiovisual heaven with the MUX switch in the Vivobook Pro 16 OLED. Creators can enjoy maximum low-latency graphics performance when gaming. Entertainment is also enhanced by immersive, multi-dimensional Dolby Atmos audio via the Harman Kardon-certified speaker system.

Easily connect all the latest peripherals, displays, or projectors. There’s an ultrafast Thunderbolt 4 port that supports fast charging and up to 40 Gbps data transfers; a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port; an HDMI 2.1 port that supports up to a 4K external monitor; an RJ-45 LAN port that provides added flexibility for high-speed wired network connections; and a MicroSD card reader that allows fast and easy data exchange.

To complete every creator’s wish list, ASUS Vivobook Pro 16 OLED comes with a free three-month subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. For more details about this partnership, check https://ph.asus.click/AdobeCreativeCloud.

Classic Vivobook, next-level features

Explore a fresh new vision with ASUS’ latest Classic Vivobook laptops. The ASUS Vivobook 16X (M1603) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605) feature an LCD wide-view NanoEdge display and have TÜV Rheinland low blue-light certification to ensure eye comfort during lengthy viewing sessions. Ideal for smart practical users, next-level productivity is guaranteed thanks to the large workspace a 16-inch laptop can only offer.

Tick off everything on that to-do list quickly, as these Classic Vivobook laptops come with a free lifetime license to Office 2021 Home & Student.

Achieve a next-level performance as these Classic Vivobook laptops come in the latest AMD and Intel processors. Vivobook 16X comes with up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Mobile Processor, and Vivobook 16 features an up to 12th Generation Intel Core i7-1255U CPU. The 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and an ultrafast 512 GB PCIe SSD on both models make every task effortless, whether it’s streaming, browsing, editing, video chatting, or just taking care of business at home. Vivobook 16X has additional RAM slots for future-proofing.

Built in a youth-friendly and compact design, Vivobook 16 features precision-engineered, lay-flat 180° hinges that make it easy to share content with others or fun to collaborate with workmates and classmates around a table. With a full set of I/O ports, connecting existing peripherals, displays, and projectors is a cinch. There’s a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 port, HDMI output, and an audio combo jack.

To ensure maximum performance and keep Vivobook Classic series laptops cool in all situations, the ASUS IceCool cooling system uses upgraded 8mm and 6mm dual heat pipes and an IceBlade fan that efficiently accelerates heat transfer.

To safeguard users’ health and reduce the spread of harmful bacteria, frequently touched surfaces on Vivobook Classic series laptops are treated with ASUS Antibacterial Guard, which is scientifically proven to inhibit the growth of bacteria by more than 99% over a 24-hour period.

Availability and pricing

All the Vivobook 16-inch series come with a free lifetime license to Office 2021 Home & Student and Platinum Protection Warranty​. ASUS Vivobook Pro 16 OLED retails at a starting price of PhP 82,995, ASUS Vivobook 16X at a starting price of PhP 37,995, and ASUS Vivobook 16 at a starting price of PhP 33,995.

Check out these laptops in ASUS Concept Stores and authorized resellers today. Here is the complete list of where to buy https://ph.asus.click/PRWTB. Users can also score them with up to 18 months of 0% installment via Home Credit. Eyeing that particular ASUS Creator Series laptop? Score up to PhP 7,000 worth of discount on select ASUS Vivobook Pro and Zenbook Pro laptops on the ASUS Official Stores in Shopee and Lazada starting February 10-19, 2023.

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How the OPPO A77s keeps you posh and productive

12/22/2022

This is a sponsored post by OPPO Philippines.

In recent years, we’ve seen more variety with smartphones than ever before. Whether you’re after design, performance, or a certain mix of features, there’s bound to be one that would suit your taste, lifestyle, or personality.

One of OPPO’s latest devices from its affordable A-series, the OPPO A77s, is an example of a smartphone that’s fit to be a daily driver while remaining stylish.

Its posh design renders it a viable fashion accessory but one that’s capable of getting you through your day. How? Here are a couple of ways how the OPPO A77s can level up your productivity while keeping things stylish.

Worth a second look

If you’re after a smartphone with a unique finish, the OPPO A77s has a little extra something that you may not notice at first.

Exclusive to the Sunset Orange colorway is the company’s self-developed fiberglass-leather back which not only looks good but also feels good.

That may sound odd considering we are describing a smartphone but the synthetic leather on the phone’s back lends a certain sophistication – and is something that’s quite uncommon, too, especially in its price range.

A subtler option would be the Starry Black colorway which offers the OPPO Glow design making it not as basic as driving away from your basic black smartphone.

The OPPO A77s is easy to slide in and out of your pocket or bag as well because of its 7.99mm thickness.

Style-forward but still very durable

At first glance, the OPPO A77s looks like a dainty little smartphone but the company assures long-term durability.

Both colorways of the OPPO A77s are wear-resistant and offer dust and water protection with IPX4 and IPX5 ratings, respectively. The Starry Black colorway also boasts being scratch-resistant.

OPPO says the A77s is constructed as if it had an “invisible raincoat” to help it combat wear and tear over the years. Aside from protection, the device also endured multiple durability tests including a 10cm drop test.

Additionally, the device’s volume button was able to withstand being pressed up to 150,000 times while its power button up to 500,000 times.

Expandable RAM for a power boost

At the heart of the OPPO A77s is a reliable Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor that’s able to provide smooth all-around performance while also being power efficient.

For its price, the A77s offers impressive all-around performance. Daily duties are done with ease and the most common social media and productivity apps work without a hitch.

The device is also able to offer a very comfortable gaming experience and is even able to run more intensive apps like Genshin Impact rather smoothly provided you opt for more moderate graphics settings.

Users can even expand the device’s RAM to 16GB through RAM expansion after system updates (8GB RAM + 8GB expansion). By borrowing from the phone’s 128GB internal storage, the OPPO A77s is able to increase its memory, boosting the phone’s performance when you need it most.

Binge-ready display and battery

At 6.56 inches, the OPPO A77s’ display is easily enjoyable when it’s time to put work away.

It comes with all the proper trimmings for a smartphone in its category including DCI-P3 color, eye care protection, and a 90Hz refresh rate.

While it does only support HD+ resolution, details remain clear and distinct enough for personal consumption. It’s paired with dual stereo speakers with Dirac 3.0 tuning that provides enough volume and clarity for solo sessions as well.

And if you prefer wired peripherals, the A77s still comes with a 3.5mm jack.

For uninterrupted watching or gaming, the A77s offers a 5000mAh battery capacity that should be large enough to get you through a season or two of your favorite show or a couple of hours of gaming, or maybe even both.

Once your phone taps out, OPPO’s 33W SUPERVOOC charging can bring it up to about 50% in just 30 minutes. Just enough time to whip up a snack and get back to binge-watching or gaming sessions.

Simple camera setup that goes a long way

On the OPPO A77s is a no-frills dual camera setup made up of a 50-megapixel shooter and a 2-megapixel depth camera. For selfies, we have an 8-megapixel camera found in the waterdrop notch up front.

While simple, the OPPO A77s’ camera setup makes taking snaps and selfies effortless. OPPO even offers an Extra HD mode that upscales an image, mimicking the quality and clarity of a 108-megapixel camera.

And being an OPPO device, you’re also getting some of its most-loved camera features including extensive beautification options, Bokeh Flare portrait, Selfie HDR, and more.

Final thoughts

There’s no doubt that performance is a key aspect people think about when choosing a smartphone. Luckily, we’ve got phones like the OPPO A77s that consider considers both form and function so you can keep up with your dailies and look good too.

To know more about the OPPO A77s, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website. You can also check OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. To get the best care for your OPPO devices, visit your nearest OPPO Care Center or contact their website, via Facebook

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