ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 Series launches in PH, priced

By Kevin Francisco

ASUS Philippines introduces the brand’s latest showstopping devices, the ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 (TP470) and (TM420). Drawing inspiration from themes that reflect the ideas and attitudes of today’s youth or Gen Z, the all-new ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 Series are a pair of powerful and premium devices that makes you #FliptheFuture with its stunning 360-degree ErgoLift hinge.

The features of both laptops enable its users to experience maximum performance and immersive visuals, all in an amazingly lightweight chassis, allowing you to work, create play and learn anytime, anywhere! And with the growing popularity of the mainstream VivoBook laptops, ASUS Philippines also partnered with some of the country’s most sensational content creators, who likewise showcase and embody the traits and ideals of Gen Z.

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 (TP470)

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 (TP470) features the exclusive 360-degree ErgoLift hinge design, which allows the display to be flipped to any position such as laptop mode, tent mode, stand mode, or even in a tablet mode according to your usage requirements. It gives you the versatility to work or relax using any mode you choose.

The durability of the hinge design was tested with over 20,000 open/close cycles. The ErgoLift design tilts the keyboard automatically when the laptop is opened. This design not only allows you to type more comfortably but also increases the ventilation space under the chassis for improved heat dissipation.

It’s powered by up to a quad-core 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor with Intel Iris Xe Max, Intel’s first dedicated graphics processor, for efficient multitasking and content creation on the go. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 (TP470) also supports up to 16 GB of memory as well as Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 1.4, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports.

The new ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 features ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT) that dynamically adjusts power consumption according to the loading status and temperatures, to optimize power consumption efficiency and to achieve quieter operation and cooler temperatures.

Combined with the exceptional thermal design of ASUS laptops, ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology significantly increases processor efficiency and improves performance by up to 40%. This means it gives you all-day battery life while also having a quitter and cooler laptop experience.

Enjoy the FHD touchscreen display of the ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 which is slim at 6.72 mm and comes with NanoEdge bezels with 178-degree viewing angle. It also comes with an ASUS Pen great choice for creativity, note-taking, and innate editing in any supported app.

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 features a high-quality battery to keep you going for longer, providing up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge. Despite its compact form factor, the new ASUS VivoBook Flip series features a comfortable, full-size keyboard with 1.4 mm key travel and backlight, as well as a touchpad with a fingerprint sensor.

It also comes with 1 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C. Not only that, but it also comes with a free lifetime license of Microsoft Office Home & Student 201. These are the range of features designed to keep you productive all day long.

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 (TM420)

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 (TM420) features the exclusive 360-degree ErgoLift hinge design, which allows the display to be flipped to any position such as laptop mode, tent mode, stand mode, or even in a tablet mode according to your usage requirements. It gives you the versatility to work or relax using any mode you choose.

The biggest difference of the ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 is that it is powered by up to an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U mobile processor with integrated Radeon Graphics for efficient multitasking and productivity on-the-go.

Each model features an array of I/O ports to ensure compatibility with a wide range of peripherals. VivoBook Flip 14 also features superfast Intel WiFi 6 with Gig+ (802.11ax).

It also bags the FHD touchscreen display and is incredibly slim at 6.72 mm, with NanoEdge bezels with a 178-degree viewing angle. It also comes with an ASUS Pen excellent choice for casual creativity, note-taking and effortless editing in any supported app.

The ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 is incredibly lightweight at only 1.5kg, ultra-compact for on-the-go productivity. Aside from that, it is also sleek with an aluminum alloy chassis in Bespoke Black finish, allowing for enhanced heat dissipation and better durability.

Price and availability

The ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 (TP470) powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processor is priced at PhP 69,995 for the i7 variant and PhP 49,995 for the i5 variant. The ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 (TM420), on the other hand, is powered by the latest AMD Ryzen R5-5500U mobile processor is priced at PhP 42,995.

Both laptops come bundled with ASUS Nereus Backpack and ASUS Pen with magnetic holder. The ASUS VivoBook Flip series are now available in your nearest ASUS Concept Stores nationwide as well as through the official online stores in Lazada, Shopee, and E-store. In case you missed the launch, you may watch it here.

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5 top apps for the Huawei Y5P

08/21/2020

A couple of months since its release and the Huawei Y5P is still holding its own in being a very affordable and capable device. Whether for leisure or for work, it delivers reliable performance to get you through the day. When we reviewed it, it exceeded our expectations for a phone at its price point and offered useful features as well as adequate battery life. You can watch our review below:

But, of course, what’s a smartphone without its apps? The Huawei Y5P supports a number of apps in many categories that can be found in the Huawei AppGallery. To start you off, we created this small list of what we think are the best apps that will help you fully enjoy the device.

Just a quick note for this roundup, we’re going to leave out some of the more obvious choices (Facebook, MS Office, TikTok, etc.) so we can showcase the variety of other apps you can download from the AppGallery.

Top apps for the Huawei Y5P

AquaMail – Having an app to let you quickly read, reply, or compose email is essential and this app does just that. AquaMail supports a number of mail providers, including Gmail and Yahoo, that you can easily connect to. And if you have more than one email, you can upgrade to the Pro version so you can have all your accounts in one app. The app also offers widgets and calendar syncing and also works with Android Wear devices.

Wattpad – Take a quick break or get some reading done with Wattpad. The app offers a good selection of both paid and free content to choose from that span across a range of categories and genres. And if you’re in the writing mood, Wattpad even lets you write your own stories. These can be shared with others and you can even add cover art to make it look like a real book.

Focus To-Do – Working or studying from home entails a lot of distractions. It’s so easy to move from task to task without actually getting anything done. Focus To-Do is a great tool to have on hand to keep you, well, focused. It uses the Pomodoro technique which encourages taking a break every 25 minutes of full, uninterrupted work. In addition to that, Focus To-Do also has additional time and task management tools to help keep you organized and productive throughout the day.

ROCKMAN x DiVE – We all need a break from work and if you’ve ever wondered about the charm of Rockman (also known as Megaman) or retro games in general, then this game may be what you’re looking for. Developed by Capcom itself, it calls this mobile port an “uncompromised representation” of the original games. The side-scroller really is reminiscent of the original Megaman games and is a really fun way to pass time.

Petal Search – The Huawei AppGallery does have a multitude of apps available and the company is working on adding even more as time passes by. But for apps that you can’t find, you can try Petal Search. It basically acts as a search engine that scours the web for available APKs. Simply type in the name of the app you’re looking for in the search bar and it will direct you to a download of the APK which you can then safely install on your phone.

Conclusion

Those are five top apps we think will help you enjoy the Huawei Y5P and we’re pretty sure there are more out there. As we mentioned earlier, the Huawei AppGallery is growing every day and more and more apps will be available to enjoy across all of Huawei’s devices.

The Huawei Y5P proves that you can get a good smartphone without having to shell out a lot of money. It holds a price tag of just PhP 4,490 and is currently already available for purchase.