Back-to-School Laptops Guide: Essential factors to consider, from features to budget

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Watch out as Home Credit is the key to avail of sulit devices this upcoming academic year!

Today's technology is changing and improving at the highest level of development and change. It is constantly progressing through innovations and changes. The ability to do so depends on developing and changing technology.

In today's technology-driven world, gadgets like laptops have become essential tools in empowering students in their education. From college to grade school, students now rely on these devices to research information, access digital learning materials, complete assignments and activities, and even communicate with teachers and classmates.

This reality calls for a reliable and efficient partner that every student can use in their day-to-day needs, such as a versatile laptop that can multitask and handle demanding applications for school tasks. However, this back-to-school season, parents and students have various options to choose from.

The good thing is that Home Credit, a leading consumer finance company, is here to guide you on your quest to find the perfect device for the upcoming school year. From features for usability to budget, here are the ‘wais’ things you should look for before purchasing a laptop.

Check its performance for everyday tasks

A laptop’s performance can affect a student’s overall productivity. Lags or slow response times can interfere with a student’s ability to work efficiently on school activities, assignments, and projects at a given time. For that reason, it is vital to have a high-performance or reliable laptop that can provide a smooth multitasking experience.

Check if the device has a powerful processor and at least 8GB of RAM for better performance. Additionally, ensure it has the latest operating system for compatibility with modern applications and a good graphics card if school tasks require various editing software and more. Such features are built in a wide range of laptops, including Acer Aspire Vero Work Laptop, Asus TUF Gaming F15 Laptop, and Apple MacBook Air Gold 8GB RAM/256GB.

Ensure bigger storage for files, applications

Storage is a vital feature to consider when looking for a laptop this upcoming academic year. Having a sizable storage will give a student enough space to store different files, such as research papers, learning materials, and more. It can also provide considerable storage for educational applications and software with larger sizes. With that in mind, make sure to get a laptop built with at least 500GB to 1TB of ROM to not worry about running out of capacity, such as the Huawei Matebook D15 i5 11th Gen, HP 15S Work Laptop, and ASUS Vivobook 15.

Assess its battery, design for portability

For students, the battery is a crucial factor for a laptop. Power outlets are not always available for the next recharge whenever they are outside the house or on campus. With long-lasting battery power, students can take their laptops anytime and anywhere and use the device for an extended period to work on their school tasks. Look for a laptop equipped with a battery that has the power to last for more than eight hours. For instance, there are the Acer Aspire 3 i3 and the HP 15S i3 Silver Laptop for a reliable study partner.

Additionally, a laptop’s weight and dimensions impact its portability. Because students sometimes bring their laptops to school, a heavier or bulkier device may not be ideal as it might strain their shoulders and backs. That is why always consider a lighter and slimmer design like the Realme Book i3 Work Laptop for a handy device.

Make sure it adheres to the budget

If there is already an established budget for the laptop, stick to it to avoid overspending. As there are various options available out there, it is appropriate to first compare the specs and prices before buying. Choose the one that is affordable and has the specs that can meet a student’s needs, and do not forget to take advantage of on-sale laptops to save money.

Get ‘sulit’ laptops with Home Credit this back-to-school season

To avail of powerful or reliable laptops this coming school year, Home Credit is the key! With its back-to-school promo, enjoy flexible POS with 0% interest to purchase ‘sulit’ laptops.

You can get your hands on the best high-performance laptops below PHP2,499 per month, such as Acer Aspire Vero Work Laptop, Asus TUF Gaming F15 Laptop, and Apple MacBook Air Gold 8GB RAM, among others. There are also value-for-money laptops under PHP1,999 per month, including Huawei Matebook D15 i5 11th Gen, HP 15S Work Laptop, ASUS Vivobook 15, and more.

If you want budget-friendly laptops below PHP1,499 per month, then Home Credit got you covered because you can take advantage of the Acer Aspire 3 i3, ASUS Ryzen 3 Laptop, Realme Book i3 Work Laptop, and more.

Aside from these ‘sulit’ laptops, Home Credit has more in store if you are a Home Credit customer. You can also enjoy its back-to-school cash loan promo that you can use for other school expenses. With just one minute of processing time, you can enjoy PHP3,000 up to PHP150,000 loan amount with flexible payment options from 12 to 60 months. Other than that, if you are an eligible customer, you can also have up to five months of free installment when you pay on time.

So, what are you waiting for? Shop now with Home Credit, and do not miss the chance to enjoy its back-to-school promo. Visit this link to be updated.

To know more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website, www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. Customers are also encouraged to download the My Home Credit App on Google Play to learn more about the latest promos and see what’s new in the Marketplace.

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IVO Water Purifier unveils Shaina Magdayao as its very first celebrity ambassador

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Shaina Magdayao

IVO Water Purifier, in celebration of its fifth anniversary, has partnered with dancer, model, and one of the country’s premiere actresses dubbed as ‘Empress of Drama’ Shaina Magdayao as its very first celebrity ambassador.

Launched last April 2018, IVO is very enthusiastic and proud to be having its very first celebrity ambassador after 5 years.

Not just a celebrity but Shaina also actively works with diverse NGO's and orphanages—such as her new Passion Project with Kythe Foundation, STRANDS OF HOPE, where she donated her hair in support of Pediatric Cancer Patients—as well as raising awareness and extending much-needed help to tragedy-stricken areas. 

Shaina  is also a health and fitness enthusiast, a self-proclaimed “OC,” and believes having "a place of everything and everything in its place" which is also what the IVO brand stands for.

Shaina Magdayao and Donna Yan, General Manager of Moduvi, Inc

“Shaina has an active lifestyle. She’s into yoga and wellness. She’s also very organized. PLUS she supports a list of diverse organizations. We believe Shaina is the perfect fit for our brand”, said Ms. Donna Yan, General Manager of Moduvi, Inc, the distributor of IVO Water Purifier. “We’ve recently celebrated IVO’s fifth year too and having Shaina as our first celebrity ambassador is perfect timing. Together with Shaina, IVO aims to inspire Filipinos to be more cautious in choosing and having safe and easily accessible drinking water at all times. IVO is able to provide millions of Filipino households with 99.99% bacteria-free drinking water straight from their kitchen faucets.”

IVO is a small and compact water purifier that uses an advanced hollow fiber membrane technology to filter drinking water. This is the same technology used in dialysis machines and artificial kidneys to purify blood. It has 0.1 micron filtration which guarantees that even the most microscopic contaminants like E.coli, salmonella, and amoeba wouldn’t pass through its filter.

IVO is from the makers of Torayvino™, the No.1 Faucet-mounted Water Purifier in Japan. It is manufactured by Toray Industries, a Japanese firm and a global industry leader in fibers and textiles, environment and engineering, and life sciences among others. The company provides carbon fiber composite materials for Boeing aircrafts and automobiles, essential components for textiles (Heattech and Airism) used by Uniqlo,

Ivan Manzo, IVO Product Manager ; Shaina Magdayao and Donna Yan, General Manager of Moduvi, Inc.

“IVO believes in sustainability and we also aim to reduce single-use plastics. One small IVO cartridge can provide up to 1,500L water—that’s actually equivalent to 79pcs. of 5-gallon water containers or 5,000pcs. of 300ml plastic water bottles. You won’t need to stock-up on unsightly, big, and heavy water containers nor dispose of a lot of plastic bottles. Plus it’s very affordable—a starter set (1 head unit + 1 cartridge) retails for PHP 1,980 while the refill cartridge is only PHP 1,380.” said IVO Product Manager Mr. Ivan Manzo. “IVO’s cartridge is also DOH-FDA, NSF, and JIS certified so you are assured to be getting 99.99% bacteria-free and safe drinking water, anytime, any day.”

IVO is owned and distributed by Moduvi, Inc. and is available nationwide at LazMall, ShopeeMall, IVO.PH, and select Mercrury Drug, Ace Hardware, True Value, AllHome, Anson’s, and Rustan’s branches. IVO will soon be available in GrabMart as well.

 

Lower Power Rates For Meralco Customers This July

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The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a P0.7213 per kilowatt hour (kWh) decrease in power rates this July. This reduction is equivalent to P144 in total savings for a typical household consuming 200 kWh. Meralco Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga explained that the rate reduction was triggered mainly by the lower generation charge due to lower costs from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, Power Supply Agreements, and Independent Power Producers.

For more information, customers may visit Meralco’s website at www.meralco.com.ph or its social media accounts on Twitter (@meralco) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/meralco).

The most powerful Nord is here: OnePlus Nord 3 5G is now available in the Philippines

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OnePlus’ newest Nord smartphone is pretty much everything you could ask for with flagship-level performance, superb camera quality, and fast charging for only PHP 29,990

OnePlus Philippines officially launches Nord 3 5G, the most powerful Nord yet, bringing flagship-level features to a mid-range phone. The new smartphone combines fast performance, superb camera quality, and sleek design at an affordable price of PHP 29,990, making it pretty much everything you could ask for in a mobile device. Starting July 14, the Nord 3 5G will be exclusively available at Shopee until July 20 and available for pre-order in all authorized OnePlus stores.

Here’s why the Nord 3 5G is pretty much everything you could ask for:

Fast and smooth performance

The OnePlus Nord 3 5G is equipped with the MediaTek 9000 flagship chipset and 16GB RAM that makes it easy to switch from one app to another and keep your phone running seamlessly and without hitches. It is also powered by OxygenOS 13.1, making app installations faster and reducing app lag and loading time.

Excellent camera system for effortless imaging

The OnePlus Nord 3 5G brings you a flagship-grade camera that takes hi-res photos with ease with its Sony IMX890 Main Sensor 50MP main camera, 8MP ultra wide camera, and 16 MP selfie camera. The cameras of the OnePlus Nord 3 5G supports a 4K 60fps video quality that works great for vlogging, content creation, or simply documenting precious memories.

Long lasting battery and fast charging features

The battery capacity of the OnePlus Nord 3 5G keeps you powered all day with its massive 5,000 mAh battery capacity. Charging for a long time will be the least of your problems for the OnePlus Nord 3 5G because it’s fitted with a 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging feature that will allow you to fully charge your phone in just 30 minutes. It is also equipped with a Battery Health Engine, designed to make charging safer and more efficient.

Outstanding entertainment experience

The most powerful Nord yet also has an ultra smooth interface that offers an immersive mobile entertainment experience through its 6.74” 1.5K 120hz AMOLED super fluid display. You are guaranteed a higher PPI resolution, brighter peak brightness, and higher refresh rate for an elevated viewing experience. It is also equipped with Dolby Atmos high-resolution audio dual stereo speakers that deliver loud, clear sound..

The OnePlus Nord 3 5G is now available for pre-order in all OnePlus authorized stores until July 20 and will be available in-store starting July 21. You may also purchase via Shopee and get a free OnePlus Nord Buds 2r with free shipping when you avail of the OnePlus Nord 3 from July 14 to August 10. On the other hand, you may also get a free OnePlus Nord Buds 2r with free shipping from July 20 to August 10 when you purchase via Lazada, or TikTok.

The OnePlus Nord 3 5G can also be purchased in light installment payments via Home Credit. Pay just PHP 1,203 per month for 18 months with 30% down payment or PHP 1,546 per month for 18 months with 10% down payment.

For more information, visit the OnePlus official website and Facebook.

Get Ready for “Only For Your Greatest Moments” Deals on the Samsung x Shopee Super Brand Day 2023

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Samsung’s largest annual shopping event on Shopee Mall returns to the Philippines on July 20 featuring amazing deals, exclusive brand collaborations and gamified shopping experiences

Gear up for a shopping extravaganza like no other on 20 July, as Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd partners with Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, to present the second edition of the highly-anticipated Samsung Super Brand Day in the Philippines. 

Titled ‘Only For Your Greatest Moments’, this year’s event promises a treasure trove of great deals and exceptional offers on the most popular products from Samsung, complemented by a gamified shopping experience set to captivate and excite consumers across Southeast Asia, as they unlock exciting deals.

For one day only, shoppers will be able to treat themselves at the Samsung Official Store on Shopee Mall – whether they are multi-tasking, on-the-go individuals, new home owners or wellness enthusiasts. Irresistible deals will be available on a range of Samsung’s latest innovations – from the Samsung Galaxy S series, Z Series and A series, wearable devices like the Galaxy Watch5 series, to cutting-edge QLED TVs and sound devices and connected home appliances such as washing machines, refrigerators, cooking appliances, air conditioners and purifiers.

What’s more, shoppers can also earn extra milestone rewards and brand vouchers for use in their purchase when playing “ShopeeFarm”, and get their hands on more awesome giveaways and flash sales when they join the Shopee Live sessions on July 19 and July 20 with ShopeeIDOLS. In addition, they can participate in contests across Samsung social media channels for a chance to win vouchers that sweeten the deal, this Samsung Super Brand Day.

Samsung is also collaborating with Amore Pacific brands. For upsized vouchers, points and gifts, join the store membership on Samsung Official Store on Shopee Mall to earn members-only discounts and offers.

Minsu Chu, President of Samsung Electronics Philippines said, “We are pleased that our close partnership with Shopee for Samsung Super Brand Day is now on its second year in the Philippines, and this is part of our goal to always engage and delight our consumers. This year’s theme, 'Only For Your Greatest Moments', is reflected on the exciting deals and immersive experiences that we created for Filipinos who have made online shopping a part of their daily lives and we are committed to continue giving them convenience, irresistible value, and engaging virtual experiences."

Vincent Lee, Head of Shopee Philippines, "As consumers across the region embrace digital-first lifestyles, Shopee continues to see strong demand for innovative brands like Samsung. We are delighted to be deepening our partnership with Samsung to offer elevated and interactive shopping experiences that cater to the evolving needs of our shoppers. This Super Brand Day, shoppers can enjoy more value and variety, while shopping with peace of mind at Samsung’s official brand store with Shopee Mall’s authenticity guarantee. We look forward to a successful campaign and future collaborations with brands like Samsung to continuously engage and excite our shoppers."

Highlights of Samsung x Shopee Super Brand Day in the Philippines include:

● Save up to 41% off on select Crystal UHD TVs, up to 34% on Neo QLED TVs, up to 36% off on Q-series soundbars. Get up to 16% off on side-by-side and bottom-mount refrigerators, up to 11% off on washing machines, up to 22% off on cooking appliances, up to 20% off on air conditioners, up to 40% off air purifiers. Get huge deals on select smart gaming monitors up to 35% off. Enjoy free delivery to select areas nationwide when you purchase from the Samsung Consumer Electronics Official Store on Shopee.

● Tune in for exclusive vouchers and gifts with purchase on ShopeeIDOL livestreams on July 19, 1 PM with Raynard Yu and July 20, 5PM with AJ Dominguez.

● Score exclusive giveaways from Amore Pacific with purchase of selected Galaxy devices. Buy a Galaxy S22 Ultra and get a free Laneige Waterbank Blue HA Trial Kit worth P2,490; get a free Innisfree Volcanic Calming Pore Clay Mask 100ml worth P990 if you buy a Galaxy Watch5 or Watch5 Pro; and get free Mise en scène Perfect Serum Rose Perfume worth P645 when you purchase a Galaxy Watch4.

● Watch out for Flash Sales with 50% off on select Galaxy Watch and Buds, and claim Shopee Discount Vouchers worth PHP 300, 500, 800 and 1000 when you purchase on July 20.

● Shopee Raffle Promo: Buy a Galaxy A13 LTE or Galaxy A13 5G, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy S23 Ultra for a chance to win another Samsung device. Promo period begins on July 20, while the raffle draw is on July 29, 2p.m. There will be 10 lucky winners each for the following raffle prizes: Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 lite, Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm, and Galaxy Watch5 40mm. Tune in for the announcement of winners on July 30!

● Score Galaxy Gifts bundle promos such as a free Travel Adapter when you purchase a Galaxy A14 5G/LTE, a free Battery Pack and Buds Live when you purchase a Galaxy A34/A54, and a free Bluetooth Keyboard when you purchase a Tab A7 Lite or A8 WiFi.

Mark your calendars and be part of this shopping experience! Find out more about the Samsung x Shopee Super Brand Day at https://shopee.ph/samsungofficialstore. Download the Shopee app on the Google Play Store or App Store to visit the Samsung Official Store on Shopee Mall today.

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