November 5, 2022
Busog ka na, tumulong ka pa! Mang Inasal supports farmer livelihood initiative
Unlock the pro within aspiring creators with the all-new ASUS Vivobook Pro series
Power and performance like a pro
Create works that wow with Vivobook Pro 16X OLED’s 4K OLED HDR Dolby Vision 16:10 display. With a bigger screen, creators have more real estate for larger projects. At the same time, it helps designers and editors pay more attention to every intricate detail of their visual work. This world-leading 600-nit NanoEdge slim-bezel display is PANTONE Validated, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified[i], and has a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Advanced young creators are guaranteed to get only the best-in-class true-to-life visuals, ideal for color-demanding tasks. The OLED HDR Dolby Vision on the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED enhances the finest nuances of a creation to deliver a premium viewing experience. As creators are known to spend long hours and late nights, the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED is equipped to enhance eye care with its TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue-light emissions.
The Vivobook Pro 16X OLED is decked with an exclusive ASUS DialPad — a virtual rotary control on the mega-sized touchpad that lets creators fully control parameter adjustments in compatible Adobe creative software or custom functions in any other apps. It can be customized via the ProArt Creator Hub, giving users access to different creator-related settings and features, including performance modes and screen calibration.
Vivobook Pro 16X OLED comprises high-performance components to ensure a smooth-flowing content creation process. The Vivobook Pro 16X OLED comes with a 12th Generation Intel Core i9 H-series processor, 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, and an ultrafast 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD. There are additional slots for memory and storage expansion for heavy users. As excellent graphics performance is critical for content creation, the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED is equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. This power combination enhances any creative workflow and allows users to edit, render or stream their creations faster and more precisely. Users can also access advanced graphics capabilities, such as ray-tracing, VR, or AI-powered video editing. And with the exclusive free NVIDIA Studio drivers, they get the best out of all their creative apps.
To keep all the industry-leading display and flagship-level performance working at its optimum capacity, the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED has the ASUS IceCool Pro thermal technology under its hood. This proprietary thermal technology features a dual-fan design with four external exhaust vents that lets users choose the ideal acoustic balance for the task. This ultra-efficient cooling system allows sustained peak CPU performance to 140-watt thermal design power (TDP)[ii].
Vivobook Pro 16X OLED is primed for productivity with a complete set of high-speed I/O ports. It includes a 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, full-function USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 Type-A, and HDMI 2.1, along with a microSD Express 7.1 card reader and a 2.5 Gbps LAN port. Users can easily connect to their latest peripherals, displays, or projectors to help import, export, share or display content faster and more conveniently than ever. In addition, Vivobook Pro 16X OLED packs a long-lasting high-capacity 90 Wh battery for endless creativity and productivity.
Creator’s ideal machine
For newbie creators who plan to break through the industry or still building their portfolio, the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED is the ideal machine for that. Donning a beautiful and world’s first 2.8K 120 Hz OLED HDR 16:9 600-nit display, it’s perfect for creative activities, with refresh rates up to 120 Hz and 0.2 ms response times. Having the same ASUS OLED display benefits, users can dive deeper into their visual world.
To complement the stunning display, Vivobook Pro 15 OLED features an up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Mobile Processor with studio-grade of up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, and 512 GB PCIe 3.0 SSD. Vivobook Pro 15 OLED makes for the perfect laptop for those just starting their creative journey, as it provides plenty of ultrafast storage for projects and loads apps in the blink of an eye. Whether for entry-level 3D tasks, high-resolution videos, or live streaming, this creator’s must-have brings out the best of the user's creativity thanks to the advanced GPU features. For always-cool performance, the ASUS IceCool Plus thermal technology uses upgraded 8 mm and 6 mm heat pipes with dual fans that efficiently accelerate heat transfer and increase airflow by up to 16%. This also allows the CPU and GPU to run comfortably at a blistering 85 W combined TDP in Performance mode — with no throttling.
A smooth workflow requires fast connectivity, and there’s no shortage of I/O ports in Vivobook Pro 15 OLED. It includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, microSD card reader, HDMI 1.4, and USB 2.0 ports. To keep Vivobook Pro 15 OLED hygienic, it is protected by ASUS Antibacterial Guard. This surface treatment keeps thousands of potentially harmful bacteria at bay. Antibacterial Guard has been scientifically proven[iii] to inhibit the growth of bacteria[iv] by more than 99% over 24 hours. This ensures the laptop surfaces[v] stay clean and sanitary for longer and reduces the spread of bacteria via contact.
Smart features designed for creators
The all-new Vivobook Pro series comes with a free three-month subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud, providing access to over 20 world-class creative apps and allowing users more time to be inspired and create. Both Creator laptops can lay flat to 180 degrees for collaborative works thanks to their ErgoLift Hinge. The ErgoSense keyboards, partnered with larger touchpads, promise an intuitive typing experience. The Vivobook Pro series features a fingerprint sensor on the power button and a physical webcam shield to enhance security and privacy.
For unrivaled audio quality, Vivobook Pro 16X OLED and Vivobook Pro 15 OLED have the stereo sound system certified by the audio experts at Harman Kardon. It delivers powerful, immersive crystal-clear sound, providing superbly immersive entertainment and communications. The immersive multi-dimensional sound of Dolby Atmos indulges users in their favorite entertainment with sound that moves all around them for breathtaking realism in music, movies, and TV.
Pricing and availability
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED and ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED laptops come with a free lifetime license to Microsoft Office applications.
Vivobook Pro 16X OLED comes in 0° black color clad in a premium all-metal design. Get it today for only PHP 159,995.00.
Vivobook Pro 15 OLED comes in Quiet Blue color and is now available for a starting price of only PHP 67,995.00.
Both laptops are available in ASUS Concept Stores and authorized resellers today. Check out the complete list of where to buy here https://ph.asus.click/PRWTB. Users can also score their ASUS Creator laptop with up to 12 months of 0% installment via Home Credit.
SPECIFICATIONS
Variant | Color | Specs | SRP |
M6500QC-MA060WS | Quiet Blue | 15" 2.8K 120hz 16:9 600nits OLED / R5-5600H / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIE3 SSD / RTX 3050 GDDR6 | PHP 67,995 |
M6500QC-MA056WS | 15" 2.8K 120hz 16:9 600nits OLED / R7-5800H / 512GB PCIE3 SSD / RTX 3050 GDDR6 | PHP 74,995 | |
M6500QE-MA013WS | 15" 2.8K 120hz 16:9 600nits OLED / R7-5800H / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIE3 SSD / RTX 3050 Ti GDDR6 | PHP 77,995 | |
N7601ZM-MQ058WS | 0° Black | 16" 4K 16:10 600nits OLED / i9-12900H / 16GB DDR5 / 512GB PCIE4 SSD / RTX 3060 GDDR6 | PHP 159,995 |
November 4, 2022
Heart Evangelista Continues to be Uratex Ambassadress, Advocates the Importance of Sleep in Overall Health
“I am a fan of anything in life that gives you comfort, that will give you good health and Uratex Mattresses does just that. I do treasure my sleep and I make sure that I do invest in top quality mattresses so I can get the best rest that I need and be more productive in life,” Heart shared.
Alipay+ to offer special packages from Friday onwards on GCash featuring Disney+ which will be available in the Philippines on November 17
Users of the Philippines’ No.1 e-wallet GCash will be able to use their Alipay+ Rewards for special packages that include subscriptions to the highly anticipated streaming service Disney+
As part of an early bird deal from November 4 until November 16, GCash users in the Philippines with Alipay+ Rewards can sign up for the special package that includes Disney+ annual subscriptions, when they pay with their GCash e-wallet via Alipay+ Rewards on the GCash app.
Subscribers will be able to start streaming Disney+ from November 17, to watch exciting general entertainment content from iconic brands including Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic and Star.
“We’re delighted that consumers in the Philippines will very soon be able to access our vast library of entertainment content on Disney+ and connect with their favorite characters and stories anytime they want,” said David Shin, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, The Walt Disney Company. “Consumers will be able to stream exclusive originals, blockbuster films, series, documentaries, and incredible content from Disney’s iconic suite of brands and franchises.”
Disney+ is the exclusive streaming home of an ever-growing library of global, regional and Asian language content such as blockbuster films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to award-winning Pixar animation, to Korean content featuring BTS and other top Asian stars, under the Star brand.
Star also offers renowned movies and shows such as Emmy-award winning Grey’s Anatomy, Only Murders in The Building, The Bear, The Simpsons and The Kardashians. In addition, Star delivers exclusive originals produced in collaboration with producers and directors in the Asia Pacific region.
“As a company committed to delivering more value and choice to our customers, we are thrilled to be bringing Disney+ to consumers to offer access to a great selection of global, regional and Asian language entertainment to consumers across the Philippines,” said Jing Yin, General Manager of Global Strategic Accounts of International Business Group at Ant Group. “With innovative payment and marketing solutions, Alipay+ serves as a cross-border economic connector enabling consumers to make payments on global platforms to enjoy more rewards including world-class entertainment experiences through their preferred digital wallets.”
“Through GCash and Alipay+, Disney fans can enjoy their favorite movies and shows in just a few taps. We recognize this significant opportunity in the entertainment and streaming space and have high hopes for Disney+ in the Philippines market,” said Winsley Bangit, Chief Customer Officer of Mynt – operator of GCash.
After
the debut of Disney+ on November 17, consumers in the Philippines can continue
to use their GCash e-wallets via Alipay+ to subscribe for the popular global streaming
service.
About Disney+
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and
shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star,
along with The Simpsons and much more. The service offers an ever-growing
collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films,
documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With
unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television
entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest
releases from The Walt Disney Studios. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find
the Disney+ app on select compatible mobile and connected TV devices.
About Alipay+
Alipay+
offers unified global mobile payment and marketing solutions that connect
merchants with multiple e-wallets and payment methods from different countries
and regions by collaborating with global partners. Consumers can conveniently
use their preferred local payment methods while transacting seamlessly in a
different market and be able to enjoy marketing solutions offered by the
merchants through Alipay+. Alipay+ is developed by Ant Group, the owner and
operator of Alipay, one of the world’s leading digital open platforms.
About GCash
GCash
(G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Finance App in the Philippines. Through the GCash
App, 69M registered users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at
over 1,600 partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the
Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 5.2M partner
merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, loans,
insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their
smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech
Innovations, Inc.), the first and only duacorn in the Philippines.
GCash
was recognized by The Asian Banker (TAB) and by the IDC in 2021 for its
outstanding digital financial inclusion programs.
Globe Innovation Fest 2022: Showcasing many firsts that make every day better
Globe Chief Commercial Officer Issa Guevarra-Cabreira opens this year's Globe Innovation Fest, where Globe announced exciting offers and upcoming events to uplift Filipinos' digital lifestyle. |
Globe announced exciting offers and upcoming events at the Globe Innovation Fest, held for the first time on ground at The Globe Tower in BGC on Thursday, November 3, 2022. |