Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 launches in PH with OLED display

Huawei Philippines officially launched its most powerful tablet yet today – the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6.

The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 is equipped with the fastest Kirin processor 9000E with a liquid cooling system and a 12.6-inch Huawei OLED FullView display which comes with a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. The powerful tablet also boasts a million-to-one contrast ratio, support for the DCI-P3 wide color gamut, and color accuracy that rivals even professional monitors.

12.6-inch Huawei OLED FullView display offers performance comparable to pro-grade monitors

The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 has a 12.6-inch Huawei OLED FullView display. With an aspect ratio of 16:10 and narrow bezels that measure just 5.6mm thin, the display offers a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. This is the highest in the world.

The Huawei OLED FullView display also supports a high contrast ratio of a million-to-one and the wide DCI-P3 color gamut, allowing it to produce better defined and true-to-life colors.

Furthermore, Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 has a color accuracy rating of ∆E < 0.5, a level of accuracy that is only attained by some pro-grade monitors, making it a great portable second monitor for professional photographers.

With a blue light filtering hardware solution reducing emissions at the source, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6 is the world’s first tablet to pass the range of rigorous tests and receive TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display 2.0 certification.

The brilliant display on Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 is complemented by an eight-speaker sound system, which consists of large-amplitude tweeters and woofers, to provide immersive multimedia experiences for the consumers. It’s also equipped with 4 microphones that pick up sound from up to 5 meters.

Although it detects sound from afar, it removes unnecessary background noises during conference calls and recording because of its Active Noise Cancellation feature.

Multi-Device Collaboration helps users improve productivity

The new Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 supports new Tablet-PC Multi-screen Collaboration capabilities: Mirror Mode, Extend Mode and Collaborate Mode.

In Mirror Mode, the screen of the connected PC is mirrored to the tablet display, allowing users to directly sign and annotate documents, or draw on the PC with the Huawei M-Pencil (second generation) and Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 just like professional designers would with a drawing pad and stylus.

Extend Mode transforms the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 into a second screen, providing extra screen space to display more content, great for checking reference materials or browsing the Internet.

The innovative Collaborate Mode enables true cross-platform interactions, allowing users to transfer content such as text, images, and documents between connected devices with a simple drag and drop.

Tearing down the boundaries that separate tablets, smartphones, and PCs, Multi-screen Collaboration elevates what users can do with the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 and other connected devices, empowering them to be more productive and creative than before.

Improved App Multiplier further enriches app experiences for landscape orientation

First introduced in 2019, the first iteration of the revolutionary App Multiplier enabled tablet apps to better utilize the landscape orientation and display information with two active windows at once. With the launch of the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6, App Multiplier brings even more ways for users to make full use of horizontal displays.

While showing an app in a single window with the new App Multiplier active, users can now swipe on the empty spaces on either side of the tablet screen to scroll up and down to navigate app content, without letting go of their grip on the tablet.

Users can also show two instances of the same app and interact with the windows as if they have launched the same app twice. As of June 2021, nearly 4,000 apps have adopted App Multiplier to improve their user experiences. By continuously improving App Multiplier, HUAWEI is spearheading the development of tablet apps that support landscape orientation.

Huawei M-Pencil (second generation) and Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard make their debut

Huawei also introduced the Huawei M-Pencil (second generation) which offers a pencil-like natural writing experience with the new platinum-coated pen nib, low latency, and support for 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity.

Inspired by the clear case back design of luxury watches, the new transparent pen tip showcases the inner workings of the stylus and comes with a frosted texture for a better drawing experience.

The new HUAWEI M-Pencil (second-gen) supports a breadth of innovative interaction features including Huawei FreeScript, which transforms handwritten content into machine-encoded text in real-time as well as double-tap to switch, Instant Shape, Instant Table, and more. Another M-Pencil innovation is the double-tap feature that allows users to change tools by just tapping twice its ergonomic body.

The innovative drawing features can also be used on third-party apps. Developed by Huawei, the Pencil Engine is open to all developers worldwide, offering a suite of features such as stroke prediction and brush effects that can all be easily integrated for richer, more natural drawing and handwriting experiences on third-party apps.

M-Pencil 2nd Gen also supports wireless charging as it charges simultaneously with MatePad Pro 12.6. This feature also applies to the smart magnetic keyboard.

The Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard is a full-sized keyboard that features key travel of 1.3mm to deliver satisfying typing experiences. Supporting Bluetooth and the magnetically paired keyboard synergizes with the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 to boost the productivity of any office user.

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 and its industry firsts

The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 is also one of the world’s first tablets to sport three rear cameras (13-megapixel) and a punch-hole. It allows users to have PC-like camera experience during online meetings —  an essential feature for today’s ZOOM-ridden schedules.

It’s also a rare feature in a tablet to have 8GB RAM + up to 512 storage. Its exterior is also made of premium and durable magnesium alloy body and aluminum frame so users will not worry about scratches.

Its storage configuration and reinforced body make the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 a great choice for modern-day Filipino hustlers who need devices that can keep up with years of hard work and grit.

Price and availability

The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 retails in the Philippines for PhP 55,999. It will be initially exclusive via the Huawei official online store and its flagship stores on Lazada and Shopee from June 25 to 27.

Early bird purchasers get to enjoy freebies worth PhP 17,387 for just an additional PhP 1. The freebies include a Huawei MatePad M-Pencil worth PhP 5,999, a Huawei Smart Keyboard worth PhP 7,999, a Bluetooth speaker worth PhP 1499, and a Huawei Band 4 worth PhP 1,890.

Those who are planning to purchase their own Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 through offline stores need not worry because the company’s most powerful tablet is going to be available in Huawei stores nationwide starting June 28.

Those who will purchase until July 9 just need to add PhP 1 to get premium freebies worth up to PhP 18,035. The bundle includes Huawei MatePad M-Pencil, Huawei Smart Keyboard, a Bluetooth speaker, and limited subscription to Huawei Cloud (3mos, 50GB, PhP 49), Huawei Video (1 month VIP, PhP 589), WPS (3 months VIP, PhP 900), FilmoraGo (3 months VIP, PhP 500), and Huawei Theme (VIP, PhP 500).

The last promo bundle will be running from July 10 to 31. Customers just need to add PhP 1 to get PhP 13,998 worth of premium freebies. This includes a Huawei MatePad M-Pencil second generation and a Huawei Smart Keyboard.

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Hackensack: an American diner experience in Manila

03/10/2020

Hackensack looks and feels like someone plucked it off an American highway and placed it right smack in the middle of one of the metro’s busiest cities. This new diner, which aims to offer a classic 50s experience, is home to affordable and delicious burgers that pay tribute to the classic American diner.

Located at the former food park, Devour Food Hub, Hackensack’s retro green and pink neon sign is one of the first things that will greet you right when getting into the compound. The inviting exterior mimics that of a classic US roadside diner with its floor-to-ceiling windows encased in metal frames.

Stepping inside, you’ll find that Hackensack is absent of the cliched ideas of a usual diner, such as checkerboard floors and red leather seats. You’re, instead, greeted with a light, airy, more modern design that is still very reminiscent of a classic diner. It’s littered with memorabilia and design elements from that era as well.

A wall at one end of the restaurant shows off old food and oil cans that imported straight from the US. They have the classic stools and bar setup as well as a moderate amount of seating for large and small groups. They even have a modern record player tucked in the back that can play either vinyl or music from a phone.

Hackensack Manila

It’s obvious that a lot of effort was put into making sure their elements stay faithful to the American design, even going as far as importing their glasses and plates straight from US diner suppliers. Chatting with Hackensack owner, Patrick Dy, he mentions that Hackensack’s design leans more towards the classic east-coast diner versus the more common and exaggerated diners of LA.

Patrick Dy actually already has a history in burgers having created and operated the Slammers burger kiosk for many years now. Through Slammers, they were able to develop and produce their own recipe for potato burger buns which then inspired them to create their own restaurant.

The name of the restaurant, Hackensack, is actually a town in New Jersey, one of the states where the first American diners popped up. New Jersey has long been associated with slider burgers which gave Patrick the inspiration for the name. He said that his vision for the restaurant is to offer “old school, no-frills, quality comfort food that keeps you coming back” and, boy, did they deliver.

The menu is, as Patrick puts it, no-frills. You’re not bombarded with a copious amount of choices but instead keeps it simple and basic; burgers, fries, chicken, hotdogs, and shakes. If you’re into customizing, they also offer some extras like bacon and extra cheese sauce. And, of course, they’re able to cater to the Filipino palette by offering just a handful of rice meals.

Starting off with the most obvious, the burgers. Hackensack offers you two kinds of Angus beef burgers: onion-steamed and smashed and they cook it right up in front in a glass-encased flat-top grill station so you can watch your burgers being made. The 50s Hamburger and Cheeseburger are the items that adopt the onion-steamed method of cooking.

A handful of onion slices are placed on top of the patty, flipped, then steamed until fully cooked. Not only does this prevent the patties from burning, but it also allows the onion’s flavor to fully fuse into the patty. This also produces less grease for a “healthier” burger.

This style of cooking is actually how they really did it back in the day so taking a bite from Hackensack’s 50s Hamburger is almost like taking a bite from the 50s.

The burgers were less greasy than your average burger and the taste of the meat and onions are very pronounced. Partnered with pickles, cheese, and those good ol’ potato buns, your first bite will easily turn into a second, then third, then, before you know it, it’s gone.

The smashed burger is another classic cooking method to bring out the meatiness of the burger. It’s a bit more tedious compared to how the majority of burgers are cooked and does produce a thinner patty. Although, that patty is guaranteed to be packed with flavor.

By smashing the meat, you’re given a wonderful and tasty crust on the outside which, not only keeps the juices in but also maximizes the browning of the meat as it cooks. Get Hackensack’s Deluxe Cheeseburger if you want to test this out. It comes in a single or double patty, just like the 50s burger, and is loaded with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and onions.

What’s a burger without fries? Hackensack offers regular fries but we do highly suggest you get the Waffle Fries. The coating is delicious and quite reminiscent of a certain popular, curly fry but gives off a much more satisfying crunch with every bite. It pairs perfectly with their burgers and if you’re extra hungry, they also have really good chicken wings that come in either Buffalo or Honey Garlic.

To complete the experience, pair your burgers and fries with a classic milkshake or rootbeer float. Nothing fancy here, just familiar flavors full of milk and ice cream goodness. Yum! Their float uses the A&W-brand rootbeer to give you that classic American flavor. You even get to pour it over the ice cream yourself so you can see the magic happen right in front of you!

And while burgers may seem like the highlight for this diner, they also serve up a really good (really big) hotdog. Don’t order this if you’re going for something light because it’s a 6-foot hotdog sandwich loaded with saurkraut and pickles on the side. For a non-beef option, you can opt for their Southern Chicken Burger.

Patrick says that people often overlook this item and lean mostly towards the burgers but he regards it as one of his favorites on the menu and one of the items they really took time to develop. You’re presented with a sizeable chicken fillet that’s fried with a delicious, crispy coating. Juicy with a hint of sweetness, it’s sandwiched between vegetables, a blanket of cheese, and that homemade fluffy, milky potato bun.

Lastly, we were able to try their classic, homemade apple pie for dessert. Each bite was packed with lovely, caramelized apples mixed with just the right amount of crumble and cinnamon. The ice cream on top gives it that sweet kick since this apple pie was purposely made with less sugar so it melds perfectly with the ice cream. Get yourself a hot cup of coffee and you have another perfect combination.

Hackensack really lives up to its motto, “Quality is our story” by offering high-quality dishes that are reasonably priced. With comfort food that makes you sigh with contentment at every bite, it’s easily a contender to become your go-to neighborhood restaurant. Their limited menu just means that each item was carefully thought out and developed. Hackensack, with its well-intentioned design and high-quality food, is a definite must-try for a true classic 50s diner experience.

Hackensack 1950s Hamburger

E Rodriguez Sr. Ave, New Manila, Quezon City, Metro Manila

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