A guide on picking the best Samsung TV for you

The past year has been a reminder of the value that TVs bring to our homes and lifestyles. Once regarded as a device purely for watching TV and playing video games, they now double up as conference rooms, fitness hubs, and even a space for virtual socializing as we look towards a new normal in 2021 and beyond.

Perhaps now is the best time for you to consider investing in a new TV for your living spaces, with the launch of Samsung’s latest Lifestyle TV innovations. Here’s a guide to picking the right TV that matches the demands of homes and lifestyles, today and tomorrow:

For art connoisseurs looking to elevate room aesthetics with a statement piece: The Frame

Do you miss visiting art museums and exhibitions? What if there was a TV that can display an ever-evolving collection of renowned artworks?

Coming in sizes from 43”, 55”, and 65”, The Frame can be used as a blank canvas for virtual artwork. In Art Mode, The Frame can bring over 1,400 pieces of virtual art works from leading art houses, content creators and world-class museums, straight to your living room. Imagine being inspired by an impressionist masterpiece from Vincent Van Gogh today, and then moving photography from Steve McCurry the next day.

Additionally, The Frame’s Adaptive Picture can intelligently adjust screen brightness and color based on the lighting conditions in your house, accurately depicting the color fidelity of the artwork on display.

With attachable bezel options in four colors and two different customizable styles — Modern and Beveled — there’s an option to match the theme of any type of room, aesthetically. The 2021 version’s frame is about halfway thinner compared to previous iterations, mirroring the depth of a traditional picture frame.

But apart from displaying virtual artworks, you can turn The Frame into a full-functioning TV to watch your favorite shows, play video games, make conference calls, and even do a virtual workout session right in your living room.

For those who value personal taste and constant design evolution at home: The Serif

The home is often a reflection of one’s self, and that includes your choices in TVs. For those with a keen eye for design, The Serif is a perfect match.

Recognized for its iconic 360° design, The Serif is a portable TV that is beautiful from any angle. Co-created with French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, The Serif comes in two sizes: 43” and 55”, each with a detachable stand to give you the flexibility to display it however you want, and instantly add style to your home.

The Serif features Ambient Mode+, where the screen can mimic the background of the wall behind it when turned off or display the time, weather details, and more. You can also seamlessly play music or stream content with Tap View just by tapping your smartphone on The Serif.

In addition to its portability, The Serif features lifelike 100% Color Volume. Thanks to Samsung’s Quantum Dot Technology, which delivers a billion shades of color to bring out the best of your TV program – down to the tiniest detail.

For those who are looking for the best immersive experience: The Premiere

Nothing beats watching a movie in the cinema and listening to live music. Now, you can bring that home with The Premiere. With screen sizes up to 130”, it’s the perfect big screen TV experience for the whole family.

With this 4K triple laser projector, watch anything from movies to concerts in cinematic quality from the comfort of your own couch. No need for any additional equipment as The Premiere has built-in 4.2Ch 40W speakers and subwoofers. Just place it a few inches from a wall or screen to get movie night started.

Not sure what to watch? Not a problem – The Premiere comes with all the features of a Smart TV, with pre-installed apps such as Netflix, YouTube, and the web browser.

Innovation for the ultimate display experience

The role of the TV has changed drastically over the past year, and Samsung is constantly innovating to redefine new experiences at home. Have your TV how you want it, and bring your style and personality to the living room.

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OPPO A77s: Built for work and play

12/23/2022

This is a sponsored post by OPPO Philippines.

Smartphones are built to handle a multitude of things. From its original core function of taking and making calls, we’ve evolved these devices to attend to all sorts of needs – social media, photography and videography, word processing, and so much more.

And while you will find smartphones purpose-built for certain niches like gaming or photography, most users will be drawn to an all-around device that should be able to keep up with the everyday grind.

The OPPO A77s is built for users looking for a fast-performing phone that can do a little more than usual – all while keeping an affordable price tag.

On-point Performance

There are a lot of factors that contribute to balanced performance, but it would be logical to start with its processor.  The OPPO A77s has a highly capable and efficiency-focused Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chip.

With it, I could effortlessly knock out daily tasks like replying to emails and checking articles. It was easy to multi-task, too, and I could jump in and out of different apps effortlessly.

During those times that I needed a quick break during work, I could count on the OPPO A77s to power me through a couple of quick matches on Pokemon Unite. Even with two or three non-intensive apps running in the background, the gameplay was smooth and lag-free.

For longer game times, like farming materials or doing a round of dailies on Genshin Impact, the device was also able to keep up. You won’t be running on the maximum settings, unsurprisingly, but the default configuration was enough for smooth gameplay even during heavier animation sequences.

A treat for the eyes and ears

A comfortable screen and balanced speakers are what you’ll find on this device. The OPPO A77s is equipped with a 6.56-inch LCD offering a smooth 90Hz refresh rate.

It’s a little on the narrow side, but I liked that it made things on the screen easily reachable with one hand.

As for quality, we’re getting a DCI-P3 display that assures true-to-life color accuracy. It’s a little unfortunate that the resolution is limited to just HD, but it’s more than enough for daily use and personal consumption.

What the OPPO A77s does offer, however, is a surprising set of loud and detailed stereo speakers. Whether gaming or watching, the device provided a balanced-enough sound. Voices are easy to hear and not when watching sitcoms and small or big audio cues aren’t lost when gaming.

Packaged together, the OPPO A77s’ display and speakers offer a pretty good level of immersion whether you’re using it for work or play.

Supported by ColorOS

These days, the software on phones works just as hard as its hardware. Not only does it offer background optimizations to make the device work smoother but also adds nifty features that help in day-to-day operation including improving productivity and gaming.

We’ve got all the productivity favorites on the OPPO A77s, including a split screen, flexible windows, and a customizable smart sidebar for easy access to my most-used apps. Being an Android 12 skin, we also have all the usual gesture controls for easy and intuitive navigation.

For some apps, you’ll also gain access to the Quick Return feature. This minimizes the app into a floating tile when you temporarily leave. Jump back into the app by tapping on the tile.

For gaming, we also have features designed to give you an enjoyable experience. When playing, you’ll get a fly-out window on the side that allows you to easily switch performance settings and maximize your phone’s capability.

We also get Game Focus mode that’s able to silence notifications with one tap for uninterrupted playtime. Touch optimization will disable gesture controls so you won’t accidentally screenshot or pull down the notification drawer when in the heat of a battle.

Bigger battery for longer days

There’s nothing more frustrating than running out of battery in the middle of a match or during an important video call. At 5000mAh, the OPPO A77s offers a battery that can easily last you the whole day.

I was able to use it for a couple of calls, the usual daily tasks, and take a couple of snaps through the day and still end up with some juice in the tank. That lower resolution display really does help in elongating the device’s battery to support moderately-heavy screen usage like when gaming or watching, for example.

And when you do need to top up, the OPPO A77s supports 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging that can deliver about 50% charge in just 30 minutes.

Final thoughts

If you’re after style, performance, and value for money, the OPPO A77s presents itself as a pretty good option. As a productivity partner, its fast processor fuels you to tick off as many tasks on your to-do list as fast as possible.

And surprisingly, it’s not bad as a casual gaming phone as well.

The OPPO A77s is now available for PhP 13,999. It’s available for purchase through OPPO Brand Stores, partner dealers, and OPPO Official Stores on Shopee and Lazada.

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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