Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition and nova Y72, priced

Huawei leaps forward in the world of tablet technology as they launch this February 23, 2024 the Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition. This cutting-edge device represents a fusion of advanced features, seamless functionality, and unparalleled user experience, setting a new benchmark for innovation in the digital realm.

PaperMatte Brilliance: Elevating Visuals, Ensuring Eye Comfort

At the heart of the Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition lies its revolutionary PaperMatte display, engineered with anti-reflection, anti-glare, and anti-fingerprint technology. This transformative display not only eliminates reflections and glares but also offers optimal eye protection. By eliminating 97% of interfering reflected light, the  Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition ensures a reading and writing experience like never before.

The  Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition’s self-luminous layered display adds depth and richness to every visual, creating an immersive viewing experience that captivates the senses. What’s more, Huawei is proud to announce that it is the first to obtain both the SGS low visual fatigue premium performance certification and the TUV Rheinland Reflection-Free Certification for PaperMatte products, solidifying its position as a leader in visual comfort and performance.

The Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition marks a radical departure from traditional tablets, boasting an LCD panel that is made with a special nano-level embedding process, and delivers a paper-like viewing and writing experience. Pair this with the Huawei M-Pencil 2nd Gen stylus, users can sketch, jot down notes, and express their creativity with precision and control, thanks to 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt sensitivity, and low latency.

The Future of Productivity in Your Hands: Powerful Processor, Endless Possibilities

Underneath its sleek exterior lies a powerhouse of performance-driven features. Boasting a 120Hz sky-high refresh rate, 86% body-to-screen ratio, and a stunning 2200×1440 resolution, the  Huawei MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition delivers crisp, fluid visuals that elevate every interaction. With a brightness of 420nit, content remains clear and vivid even in bright environments.

Designed to cater to a wide range of users, the Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition comes equipped with a host of productivity-focused features. The exclusive PC version of the WPS 2.0 Office app, launched February 6, offers a desktop-like interface, supporting keyboard and touchpad interactions, PDF editing, formula usage in spreadsheets, and remote collaboration. When a mouse is connected to the tablet, an arrow cursor will be seen, rather than the native dot cursor. This allows for more accurate navigation. When using an external keyboard, you can continue to make use of commonly-used apps and system shortcut keys to perform complex office tasks.

The PC-level WPS Office 2.0 also comes with two new features. Its standout features are Cloud Collaboration, which enable real-time document editing and seamless communication among multiple users. Additionally, the enhanced Printing feature streamlines the printing process by allowing users to print documents directly from the WPS Office app, so no need for separate printing applications, saving valuable time.

Additionally, multi-Window support allows for split-screen multitasking. Its quad speakers deliver immersive sound quality, while the 13MP ultra HD rear camera and 8MP front camera with 105% wide-angle lens ensure stunning photography and video conferencing capabilities.

Powered by a 4nm High Processor – Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, and backed by a 7700mAh large battery with 20W Fast Charging, the  Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition offers unparalleled performance and endurance. And with the detachable Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard included as an accessory, users can enjoy a tactile typing experience with 1.5mm key travel, further enhancing productivity and convenience.

It also carries the Huawei Notes, a professional note-taking app by Huawei, ideal for paperless note-taking. It offers features like importing various formats, organizing folders, and customizable covers. During meetings, users can take notes and use the lasso tool for layout optimization. Handwriting is converted into text for easy sharing, and a search function makes finding notes effortless. The Huawei MatePad 11.5″ PaperMatte Edition enhances the note-taking experience with smoother writing and a highlighter brush option. It also allows for intricate mind maps and shape editing with a 15x zoom capability and upgraded Instant Shape feature.

Huawei nova Y72: Stylish Smartphone with Super Battery and an all new X Button

Huawei also launches Huawei nova Y72 featuring an impressive Super Battery System with a 6000mAh battery and 22.5W Huawei SuperCharge, this device offers extended usage time and quick charging capabilities. Additionally, it introduces the X Button for easy access to frequently used applications, streamlining navigation for enhanced efficiency. With the new X Button , accessing commonly used apps has never been easier. Providing a more efficient and convenient user experience, the feature allows you to display your preferred apps including the flashlight, calculator, and voice recorder, in a convenient quick menu with a simple tap.

In addition to the quick menu, the X Buttons allows users to customize shortcuts to access key applications through “double click” or “long press” actions, linking directly to two primary apps for swift access in daily routines. This feature enables users to access commonly used apps in their daily life, including those for calling contacts, payment codes on applications like Angkas , and more. Users can enjoy reduced operational complexities with simplified one-click access , further elevating convenience.

With its expansive 6.75-inch display, users can enjoy an immersive audio-visual experience, while the 50MP camera, equipped with Super Night Mode and AI Snapshot, ensures outstanding image quality. Boasting a generous 256GB storage capacity, the Huawei nova Y72 provides ample space for storing digital content. Huawei’s dedication to elegance and harmony is evident in the incorporation of the fashionable Starry Circle Design and high-definition main camera. Powered by EMUI 12, the Huawei nova Y72 delivers a smart, seamless, and efficient interactive experience, seamlessly blending technology with style.

Pricing and Availability

Prepare to embark on a journey of unparalleled innovation with the highly anticipated release of the Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition. Priced at PhP 24,999, this revolutionary tablet will be hitting shelves starting February 23. A bundle of freebies worth up to P18,996 will also come with each model. This includes a Detachable Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard, Huawei M-Pencil 2nd Gen, PC-Level WPS Office, and a one-year premium subscription to VIU. Potential consumers can also purchase the device on the Huawei Store and Huawei’s official stores on Lazada and Shopee.

The Huawei nova Y72 will also be available starting February 23, 2024 at all Huawei stores nationwide including Huawei’s official store on Lazada and Shopee for first sales price of PhP 9,999 with a Leisure Gift Box worth PhP 1,999, and freebies including Angkas vouchers you can claim on the AppGallery. Achieve more in productivity, creativity, and entertainment with Huawei.

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Epson EB-EO1 3LCD projector review

03/17/2024

Projectors are easy solutions for more immersive viewing or for sharing presentations with a large group of people. Whatever your use may be, there are a number of selections to choose from. Although of course, pricing and features depend on what you need.

What we have right here is the Epson EB-E01 3LCD projector. It’s mainly designed for clasroom and office use, but apart from those, we’ve tried to use it as sort of a home entertainment system and there have been some realizations.

For less than PhP 21K in the Philippines, is this a projector you would enjoy? Read on and find out.

Design

In terms of design, there’s nothing in particular that will stand out. The projector has this plastic shell in white and it’s not that heavy for its size. It has its adjustable stand at the bottom that will let you angle the projector to work best for your setup.

As expected of a projector, it’s got noticeable grille that help dissipate heat away from the device.

It’s complete with buttons for different settings and modes, but it also comes with a controller for easier setup and menu navigation.

As mentioned earlier, the EB-E01’s design is as straightforward as a projector can be — you have your usual dial to adjust focus, a vent with a filter that you need to clean over time, and buttons for navigation and tweaking settings.

Its white color makes it easily useable for office or classroom setup as it can also be mounted at the ceiling with the necessary tools.

Features

The Epson EB-E01 projector boasts a range of features designed to enhance user experience and versatility. To kick things off, it has an AV Mute Slide function that provides seamless control over audio and video playback, ensuring smooth transitions during presentations, for example.

With Auto Source Search, the projector intelligently detects input sources, simplifying connectivity and setup. The built-in speaker also delivers clear sound without the need for external speakers, catering to small to medium-sized rooms or presentations.

Horizontal and vertical Keystone Correction options offer manual flexibility in projector placement, ensuring a squared-off image even in challenging installation scenarios. Moreover, its long lamp life minimizes maintenance costs and downtime, ideal for extended periods of uninterrupted use.

It also comes with a Split-Screen Function that allows simultaneous display of multiple sources, fostering collaboration and productivity during meetings or presentations.

Together, these features make the Epson EB-E01 projector a versatile and efficient choice for various settings, from business presentations to multimedia viewing.

But, of course, there are still room for improvements. This brings us to…

Overall performance

The Epson EB-E01 projector presents itself with a sleek design, although with a few notable limitations. On the upside, it has a native resolution of 1024 x 768 and this HD picture quality is actually not bad and can pass even for watching movies.

Its contrast ratio of 15000:1 also proves to be useful in both presentations and playing videos, while its 3300 lumens output allows texts to still be readable with certain amount of light present.

While the projector excels in brightness and picture quality, it falls short in certain features. The absence of Auto keystone at this price point is a notable drawback, and the lack of a physical lens cap may raise concerns, though understandable given its intended ceiling-mount setup for business use.

Additionally, the absence of USB and optical ports is apparent. The built-in speakers provide decent sound without the distraction of loud fan noise during regular use but we wouldn’t recommend it if you’re looking for an immersive cinematic experience as it just won’t do the job.

Additionally, the limited ports—consisting of a single HDMI, single VGA, and USB type B port—leave room for improvement, especially without an audio out for users intending to utilize smart HDMI sticks or to just improve overall sound.

Price in the Philippines and final thoughts

The Epson EB-E01 is priced in the Philippines at PhP 20,995. Despite some feature omissions, its portability and quick setup, along with features like AV Mute Slide, Auto source search, and built-in speaker, make it a versatile choice.

The addition of horizontal and vertical keystone correction, long lamp life, Quick Corner, and Split-Screen-Function further enhance its usability, offering a seamless experience for users seeking a balance between design, features, brightness, and performance with the Epson EB-E01 projector.

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