GIFT IDEAS FORTHE TECH-SAVVY DADS
If you’re dad is the techie kind of guy, you’ll find these gift ideas really useful. These are the coolest gadgets in town right now, stuff that your dad would give you a big kiss for.
LG G6
The LG G6 projects itself as the ideal social media smartphone for today’s digital-savvy users. Available in Astro Black, Ice Platinum and Mystic White colors, every purchase of the LG G6 now comes with a premium case and a 64GB micro SD card, free items that amounts to P3,000.
Among its unique selling points include the Full Vision display with its 5.7-inch QHD+ Full Vision display and the industry’s first 18:9 screen-tobody ratio for a more immersive viewing experience. Its superior sound is complemented by its Hi-Fi Quad DAC feature which produces rich and powerful audio.
The G6’s camera technology has a standard and wide angle settings for both rear and front cameras, dual 13MP rear cameras (including a 125-degree lens on the wide angle) and an expanded 100degree field of view with the wide angle 5MP front camera.
Canon EOS C200 and EOS M6
The EOS C200 digital cinema camera makes possible the oncamera recording of 4K video in MP4 and the new Cinema RAW Light1. It’s ideal for wide-ranging video productions such as movies, TV dramas and commercials, news, documentaries, as well as milestones events like weddings.
The EOS C200 features the newly-developed Dual DIGIC DV 6 image processing platform that makes possible the recording of 4K video1 to CFast cards using the new Cinema RAW Light video format, which retains the same amount of information and degree of freedom.
The EOS M6, on the other hand, is Canon’s latest addition to its mirrorless range of cameras designed as a modern all-rounder. The compact-size EOS M6 weighs approximately 390 grams (including the body, battery and card) and achieves high speed and a sharply precise AF that is capable of capturing fast moving subjects in still or videos. Its new APS-C sensor and DIGIC 7 image processor deliver high image clarity with low noise levels.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and J Series phones
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 provides the ultimate cinematic through its 9.7 inch Super AMOLED display. It is capable of supporting media in 10-bit colored High Dynamic Range, which gives you an immersive view of videos and images in stunning true-tolife colors. Its audio is provided by quad stereo speakers tuned by AKG by Harman.
It is equipped with the first-ever Game Launcher on a Samsung Tablet, which provides a personalized gaming experience, and Vulkan API support for superior graphics, something gamers would love to maximize for the perfect gaming experience.
The Samsung Galaxy J Prime Series, on the other hand, have become a popular choice for those who want to make most out of every milestone. The Galaxy J2 Prime guarantees prime selfies thanks to its 8MP camera with front flash. The Galaxy J5 Prime has a 13MP rear camera with an F/1.9 aperture that lets you take great photos even in low light conditions. The Galaxy J7 Prime features a large internal memory of over 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, which allows users to stock as many photos, videos, apps, and games they like.
AMDRyzen
The high-performance AMD Ryzen desktop processor is the first processor based on the entirely new AMD “Zen” core microarchitecture, bringing leadership multi-core performance for PC gamers, creators, and hardware enthusiasts around the world.
There are three 8-core Ryzen 7 models available. Later this year will see the debut of Ryzen 3, designed to bring more performance to mainstream applications. All Ryzen processors support the new AM4 infrastructure, with motherboard designs available from top ODMs.
Huawei P10 and P10 Plus
The Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus combine beautiful hardware and the latest advances in software. The smartphones showcase striking colors and finishes, and introduce new Leica front and back cameras with cutting-edge portrait features that make every shot a cover photo.
The new P Series devices demonstrate Huawei’s continued commitment to setting new performance standards and inspiring creative expression. Key features include the Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 for the Huawei P10 and Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 Pro Edition for the Huawei P10 Plus, featuring artistic portraits with precise 3D facial detection, dynamic illumination, portrait enhancements, natural bokeh effect and Huawei Hybrid Zoom as well as the world’s first Leica front camera with a new, brighter sensor and larger aperture for outstanding self-portraits.
There’s also the trendy colors and design, including the industry’s first Hyper Diamond-Cut finishing and color variants created in the first cross-industry partnership with Pantone Color Institute. Inside, there’s Kirin 960 processor, Huawei Ultra Memory and new EMUI 5.1 with industry-leading 4x4 LTE MIMO antenna system and 2x2 Wi-Fi MIMO antenna system.
Acer Nitro 5 series
The Nitro 5 series, the first in Acer’s new Nitro notebook line for casual gamers, provides a good balance of powerful features with a sharp and stylish design. Acer is offering a variety of configurations that feature popular graphics and processors, providing consumers with a wide selection to meet different budgets and needs.
Ideal for accelerating boot-up time and shortening in-game loading times, select models come equipped with super-fast PCIe SSDs (up to 512GB) paired with an optional HDD for storage (up to 2TB). A Gigabit Ethernet port delivers fast and reliable wired connections, while the 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO wireless technology provides blazing-fast wireless connectivity.
The Nitro 5 features dual fans with Acer Coolboost technology, which delivers heightened fan speeds and cooling ability. All models offer a vibrant 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display, while Dolby Audio Premium and Acer TrueHarmony technology provides incredible sound depth.
OPPO F3 and A57
OPPO’s F3 now comes in matte black color, in addition to previous ones—Gold and Rose Gold—that have been available in the market for a while, giving more option to consumers to match their smartphone to their lifestyle needs. It is a 5.5 inch camera phone with dual selfie cameras for wider selfies and added bokeh effect.
The OPPO A57, on the other hand, is the newest A-series device that brings users a flagshiplevel 16 MP selfie front camera, bokeh enabled selfies, lightning-fast solid-state fingerprint scanner, a long-lasting battery with a perfect 5.2” body size that perfectly holds grip at a price of P11,990.
The A57 has a f/2.0 aperture lens, Beautify 4.0, palm shutter gesture and OPPO’s Screen Flash feature for amazing selfies even at dim lighting conditions. The rear camera of the A57 uses a Sony IMX258 sensor paired with a large F2.2 aperture that provides high light sensitivity and clarity that works even in night setup.
Vivo V5s Boompods audio
The Vivo V5s is equipped with a 20-MP front camera with f2.0 aperture, complemented by its 13-MP rear camera with f2.2 aperture and an ultra-high-definition mode that renders stunning HD images of up to 52MP.
The light-sensing area, at 1/2.78 of an inch, is larger than average, allowing more light to come in, which, in turn, enhances photo brightness. It also boasts of an updated Selfie Soflight that allows users to take crystal-clear selfies in any lighting condition.
Then there’s App Clone, a feature that lets users run two accounts with the same app. With the App Clone, multi-tasking professionals and highly mobile millennials can compartmentalize their personal and social lives online. The V5 runs on 4G RAM and 64GB internal memory, Hi-Fi music technology, and 0.2-second fingerprint unlocking mode.
Transcend DrivePro 230
The DrivePro 230 dashcam is equipped with a Sony Exmor sensor, which captures high-resolution images with extremely fine tonal gradation even in low light. It is capable of clearly record details such as license plate numbers at 30 fps at 1080p Full HD.
The DrivePro 230 stands sentry when the vehicle is parked at a public parking lot or on a roadside. When parked, the driver can enable the motion detection function or the time-lapse video recording function.
Its GPS receiver can also log GPS coordinates, date, and time into recorded video footage. Transcend’s DrivePro 230 also comes equipped with a Lane Departure Warning System, the Forward Collision Warning System, the Driver Fatigue Alert regularly reminds a driver of the need to rest after driving for a preset, driver-determined period of time.
Nokia 6, 5, 3
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announced that its first Nokia smartphones range – comprising the Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3--will be available in Philippines by the end of June alongside the iconic Nokia 3310.
The smartphones combine superior craftsmanship, distinctive design and powerful entertainment features with a pure Android experience. The Nokia 6 features a 5.5” full HD screen in a body that is crafted from a single block of 6000 series aluminum. The Nokia 5, features a laminated 5.2” IPS HD display with sculpted Corning Gorilla Glass, delivering excellent battery life and improved graphics performance.
The Nokia 3 delivers an outstanding experience with unprecedented value, with its fully laminated 5” IPS display with no air gap and sculpted Corning Gorilla Glass. All three aforementioned Nokia phones run on Android, with monthly security updates to keep your handsets safe, up-to-date as well as clutter-free.
Starmobile JUMPU
Launched in 2012, the Boompods have become popular to people who want an audio system that is rugged, sleekly-designed, and with several color options to boot. Its simple design, durability and style allows the user not think about how to use their device. With Boompods, all they need to do is open their Spotify playlist and start blasting their favorite Mariah Carey tunes.
With headquarters in the UK, and operations in Hong Kong and China, Boompods is living up to its business battle cry “music. anywhere. everywhere.” So next time your dad wants to jam and chill to his favorite music, give him Boompods.
If dad already owns a brandnew smartphone or tablet, he’ll probably need mobile accessories that can keep with him wherever he goes. The JUMPU mobile accessories, with its Japanese design and manufacturing, is an excellent choice.
The innovative JUMPU SHUN 4-port and SEHA 5-port chargers, allow users to power several devices at the same time. If your dad is the type to leave the house with his phone battery life at 5 percent, JUMPU’s DUO or KLASIK power banks has got him covered.
Having multiple MICRO reversible micro-USB cables, LITNIN lightning cables, or DUAL series cables that support both microUSB and lighting outputs are useful, too. These allow him to connect his devices to his laptop for easy file sharing, or to his car charger so he can power them up while keeping his focus on the road.