TP-Link offers 11.11 deals and discounts

To those looking for a unique yet practical gift this holiday season, TP-Link is offering a good deal for its products and rounds up its top picks. Get freebies and discounts on its products from the latest next-gen Wi-Fi 6 routers to 24/7 Wi-Fi home cameras.

Spot them below:

The Archer R5 and E5 boast a thin and sleek design, and house cutting-edge Wi-Fi 6 technology, promising fast wireless speeds and extensive coverage for seamless
connectivity throughout homes, offices, and other establishments.

Tapo Home Cameras help you stay close no matter where you are. The Tapo C210 is your First line of protection, with advanced night vision, motion detection, and 3MP Ultra High-definition video camera vision that help you see what’s going on 24/7.

You can also check out the secure, smart, and easy Tapo C225. See what matters most in 360 horizontal field of view. With sound and light alarm, smart motion tracking and two-way audio, this camera offers comprehensive security and convenience.

Watch over your space, kids, or pets with its Smart AI Detection and Notification as it identifies people, pets, and vehicles while also recognizing abnormal sounds, notifying users as needed.

TP-Link brings bigger in-store promotions with the Deco WiFi 6 and Archer WiFi 6 models that will bring seamless connectivity to your holidays.

Deco WiFi 6 brings seamless and robust wireless coverage throughout your home or office, enhances your internet connectivity, and eliminates dead zones with the Deco WiFi 6’s line of mesh home systems.

Archer WiFi 6 is a line of routers and network devices that support the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard. Wi-Fi 6 delivers faster speeds, improved network efficiency, and increased capacity for handling multiple devices simultaneously.

Archer WiFi 6 products are designed to provide high-performance wireless connectivity and support the growing demands of modern households and businesses.

Product 
Freebie 
Ecommerce Link 
Archer R5 and E5 
Tapo P100 
Shopee | Lazada  
 
TC70 
64 GB SD Card 
Shopee | Lazada  
TC65 
Shopee | Lazada  
Tapo C225 
Shopee | Lazada  
Tapo Cameras (TC70 , 
TC65, C420S2, C420S1, 
C420, C400S2, C325WB, 
C320WS, C225, C220, 
C210, C110, C100) 
64 GB SD Card (Only 
applicable during 11.11 
purchases.) 
Shopee | Lazada 
Promo Period: November 10, 2023 to November 13, 2023 
Discount Voucher:  
●PhP 50 off on a min spend of PhP 2000 
●PhP 110 off on a min spend of PhP 4000 
●P170 off voucher with minimum spend of P6000 
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I don’t have the latest gadgets, and that’s okay

10/29/2020

It’s not your fault. It’s easy to want a lot of things nowadays considering that new gadgets pop out every month. It’s also easy to frown on your current gadget and smile whenever you see that new shiny thing. And often, that smile turns to a frown when reality sinks in and you realize that you can’t have it for now.

I am from the generation that grew up knowing feature phones. The fascination started when I saw a classmate’s Nokia 5110, a beautiful device with colorful covers and a game of Snake. I wished I had one of those.

A year later I saw a friend whip out the new Nokia 3210. It’s sleeker than the 5110, and just like the last time, I wanted it, but never owned it.

It went on like that for a few years. Whenever I visit malls, I always frequent the gadget stores to check out the “dummy” units on display. Although it looks like a sad scenario, it actually wasn’t. I don’t remember feeling bad for not owning one. It was more on the pure fascination with technology.

I only got a phone later in college. It’s a hand-me-down, so it’s an older model. There were newer and more attractive models, but it was okay. I was just happy that I could call and send text messages.

“I feel bad for not having the latest. They say it is materialism or consumerism. Whatever it is, it doesn’t feel good.”

It was simpler back in the day since phones then mostly have the same basic features, so you won’t feel outdated easily. Nowadays, it’s difficult as more fancy features are being introduced and marketing campaigns become more creative. All you need to do is watch the new device’s ad on YouTube and you will find yourself wanting one as well.

Upgrade cycles become shorter, too. From the usual 2-year cycle, you’re now compelled to upgrade to a new one after just a year. Some brands even release upgraded models in just six months, leaving some users who just recently bought a new smartphone easily feeling left out.

It’s easy to fall into this trap, even for someone like me who reviews gadgets for a living. The barrage of new devices left me desensitized, killing my fascination for technology, and just left me wanting almost everything that is new. I feel bad seeing my 1-year old flagship stutter when it attempted to play a new and popular game. The grass is now always greener on the other side.

Image: Maynard Lumhod

And it’s not just with smartphones now. I feel the same way with my other devices — TV, laptop, gaming console, headphones, etc. I feel bad for not having the latest. They say it is materialism or consumerism. Whatever it is, it doesn’t feel good.

I guess not having the means to buy whatever latest gadget, cars, or appliances in the market has its perks. I decided to be more practical and practice delayed gratification. I mean, I can still upgrade to the latest, but only when necessary. Easier said than done, though.

That’s when I realized that the things that I’m using right now are actually doing okay. My phone still performs well on most tasks. My laptop, although not built for gaming, handles productivity tasks well. My gaming console can still play the games designed for it. And my TV? My internet is not that fast enough to stream 4K, so Full HD is still enough. Simply put, there’s nothing wrong with them.

They say that things become obsolete after a number of years. But I’d like to think that things become obsolete when you start demanding more from what you already have. This is not to say that you should not buy the latest gadgets or whatever you fancy. But rather to help you stop feeling bad for not having the latest. As long as it’s still working, you’re going to be okay.

While you’re reading this, a new smartphone has probably launched. You’re going to read and watch everything you can about it. Not just because you want it, but because of your appreciation of technology. And if ever you realize that you can’t have it, at least for the meantime, you will be able to tell yourself that it’s okay.

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