Upgrade your workstation with the Huawei MateStation S

Work-at-home professionals have all but exploded in numbers these past 12 months, and now there’s a whole mood of people converting their bedrooms and kitchen nooks into makeshift offices. Dalgona coffee is the go-to brew, and personal jazz playlists substitute for the coffee shop/del ambiance. What’s also become crucial centerpieces for any at-home workspace is, well, a capable work machine.

Look no further than the Huawei MateStation S, because frankly, it barely resembles any other traditional desktop PC on the market right now. That’s not just in reference to its striking looks, but also its remarkable performance and bevy of innovative features.

Superb modern design

One look is all it takes to fall for the MateStation S – especially for the minimalists out there. This PC tower sets itself apart with an intriguing Star Trail-inspired fascia, which cleverly disguises its front-facing heat vents.

Also, the tall and slim metallic profile of the tower fits in just about any interior aesthetic; it even blends well with both artisanal decor and corporate ornaments, AKA file folder racks.

Innovating on connections

Another brilliant stroke of genius with the MateStation’s is its ability to simplify multitasking situations. The built-in Huawei Share and Multi-Device Collaboration features let users share data between the PC, smartphone, tablet, or laptop wirelessly and with next to no fuss. Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC connectivity means transferring files is always a few taps away. The same goes for accessing and using phone apps directly on the MateStation for streamlined productivity.

Exceeding performance expectations

If the MateStation S was only about the looks, it wouldn’t be a Huawei device. The brand’s first desktop PC can easily blast through demanding creative tasks like photo/video editing, leisure activities like online gaming, and of course, all the basic office endeavors of spreadsheet crunching and word processing. This is all courtesy of the 7nm AMD Ryzen 5 4600G chip inside, coupled with DDR4-3200 dual-channel RAM and PCIe NVMe SSD storage that’s blazing fast all the time.

One-touch security

Passwords are still a secure means of protecting sensitive data on any PC, but the MateStation S takes it a step further with Fingerprint Login support (available with optional Huawei Ultra-Slim Wired Keyboard). Such an incredibly handy feature, especially when trying to maintain that creative train of thought during coffee refills – and no forgotten password to interrupt all of it!

All-around smart experiences with Huawei AI Life

Owners of Huawei smartphones, laptops, tablets, or wearables will find that the MateStation S syncs perfectly with their existing devices. This is Huawei’s device ecosystem at work, seamlessly tied together by the AI Life strategy which aims to deliver a continuous and consistent smart experience no matter which gadget is at hand. It’s all about having those devices work for any lifestyle, at any given moment.

Limited-time first sale deals on the Huawei MateStation S

Grab the Huawei MateStation S with the Huawei Display 23.8” from March 26-31, and score freebies worth up to PhP 10,596 + PhP 3000 off! This promo, along with several other bundle deals are available via the Huawei Store, Lazada, Shopee, and a host of offline partner retailers across the country.

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vivo V20 SE unboxing, hands-on

10/24/2020

vivo Philippines has officially unveiled in the country its new V20 series. In addition to the V20 and V20 Pro, what we have here is the most affordable from the bunch — the V20 SE. Priced at just PhP 15,999, let’s take a look at what it offers as well as what comes with the package in this unboxing and hands-on.

We’re greeted with this interesting box that’s undeniably a vivo device due to its color. Opening it reveals a smaller box that contains the SIM ejector tools and bundled jelly case to protect the device from scratches and drops.

Digging deeper in the box reveals the phone itself and right under it are the included accessories. We have earphones that connect via a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C cable for charging and file transfers, and a power brick that supports fast charging.

For its physique, the volume rocker is at the right side lined up along the power/lock button. The left is devoid of any buttons since the dual-SIM tray with microSD slot is situated up top.

Meanwhile, the 3.5mm audio jack, USB-C port, and speaker grille are all found at the bottom.

Now that we’re familiar with the contents of the box, let’s go to the device itself. The vivo V20 SE sports a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080. It’s got a 20:9 aspect ratio so it’s friendly for landscape usage when gaming or watching videos.

It sports a 60Hz refresh rate for its screen meaning icons and transitions produce smoother movement when browsing or scrolling. The phone also employs an under-display fingerprint sensor and not the usual scanner seen on the side of the phone together with the power button.

Its back panel makes things interesting. Although it mainly has a light blue color, having a light source hit the surface reveals a yellow glow. This positively breaks the all-blue hue of the rear panel making it stylish and pleasant to look at.

At the upper left corner resides the camera tray consisting of three lenses. The V20 SE carries a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for achieving bokeh on portrait shots. Here are some sample shots:

On the flip side, a selfie camera is housed inside the waterdrop notch in the middle. It carries a 32-megapixel front-facing lens armed with beautification effects, filters, and even a bokeh effect.

Inside, an octa-core Snapdragon 665 powers the device and is accompanied by 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. If you demand more storage, you can always go for an additional microSD.

The battery department is handled by a 4100mAh pack and as mentioned earlier, it supports fast charging rated at 33 watts. The V20 SE runs on Android 11 and brings a number of features to the UI for faster and more efficient navigation.

The vivo V20 SE is available in Oxygen Blue and Gravity Black. We’re preparing a full review for this device so if you have any questions or anything you specifically want to know about this smartphone, simply chime in the comments section!

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