Asus U46E-BAL6 Laptop with Divoom omni and wow

It's been almost 5 months since I changed my laptop. My previous laptop, a Taiwan made laptop, Twinhead served me well for 5 years. Now, that laptop is in the store. I left it with my store supervisor so my inventory would be computerized already.

Last November, my shobe went to the US and I took the chance and asked her to buy a laptop since that Twinhead was only a core2duo with 1gb ram (not upgradeable, weird). I searched for the best laptop, in terms of price and specs. After a few days, I found one in Best Buy.

The laptop I got is an Asus U46E-BAL6. I bought it for $850 USD. Converting it to peso, it would be roughly around 38,000 pesos. Not that cheap thinking that most decent laptops (not for gaming) now are priced around 25,000-30,000 range. Check out the features (From Best Buy website):

PRODUCT FEATURES

• 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ i7-2640M processor
  Features a 4MB L3 cache and 2.8GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz
• Intel® Core™ i7 processor
  Features 8-way processing for ultimate smart performance. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology delivers extra performance when you need it and increased energy efficiency when you don't.
• 8GB DDR3 memory
  For multitasking power.
• Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
  Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.
• 14" LED-backlit widescreen display
  Delivers intense detail and clarity.
• 750GB hard drive (5400 rpm)
  Offers spacious storage.
• Built-in facial recognition
  Protects sensitive information.
• UMA graphics
  For lush images and vivid detail. HDMI output for flexible connectivity options.
• Built-in 0.3MP webcam
  Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends.
• Multiformat media reader
  Supports SDXC, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture Card formats.
• 1 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 ports
  For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
• Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
  Connect to the Internet without wires.
• Embedded 4G WiMAX mobile broadband technology
  Gives you an ultrafast mobile Internet connection. (Wireless service contract required; sold separately. Check with carrier for coverage area and availability in your area.)
• Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN
  With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.
• Weighs only 4.9 lbs. and measures just 1.1" thin
  For easy portability. Chiclet-style keyboard and ice cool palm rest enable comfortable typing.
• Extended battery life
  Of up to 8 hours and 12 minutes to give you more time away from an outlet.

It's a steal, right!? Just last week, I went around Greenhills and saw that most core i5 laptops are priced around 35,000-38,000 pesos! The Asus I got also comes with Windows Home Premium and a 2-year extended warranty care of my shobe :) (Early birthday gift!)

There's one downside though that matters to me. The speakers of this laptop is so soooo bad. In Filipino, it's what they call "Tunog lata". It's hard to hear even at max volume and the quality is mono! Other than that, I'm pretty happy with it. I can even play Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas with it!

Just in time, our friends from Divoom sent us some products to try out! We tried out two awesome Divoom speakers. First, the Divoom iTour-omni.

Honestly, this is better than my other favorite Divoom, the Divoom iTour-70. Although I like the looks of the iTour-70 better, the sound produced by the iTour-omni is much clearer and louder. With this design, you can hang it wherever you want. Very useful since this is a portable product. Battery lasts long! I used it for several days (not continuous) and I didn't even charge it. You can use your TransFlash, micro-SD and your USB flash drive with the iTour-omni.

iTour-omni comes in red, black, blue and silver. It retails at Php 1,850.00

The Divoom iTour-omni

Looks good? Sounds better!

Charge via USB

Use your TF card, AUX in and earphones!

Divoom iTour-omni Features:
* “PO-Bass” (Passive oscillation Bass) technology produce deeper and more powerful bass
* Special built-in micro drivers deliver pulsating rich sounds from any music genre, all from a handheld-sized portable speaker system
* Class D digital amplifiers offer clean, powerful sound while extending battery life.
* Music from TF Card and USB reader make it wireless speaker,share your music with anyone,       anywhere.
* Sensitive FM tuner

Divoom iTour-omni Specifications:
* 3.8 Watts Total RMS
* Pre-Amplified&Magnetically    Shielded
* 1.5 inch Full range micro    metalDrivers
* Signal Input 3.5mm Stereo
* Unit Dimensions:55W x 32D x 155H(mm)
* Signal -to noise : >80dB
* Frequency response: 80Hz -20kHz

Then, we were also sent the Divoom iTour-wow.
The iTour-wow only accepts SD card as input. The design is more curvy and the sound output is more or less the same with the omni. In terms of the battery, they are almost at par when compared. As per trying, it played continuously for 8 hours.

iTour-wow comes in red, black, blue, white and pink. It retails at Php 1,550.00

Music/ Volume Control

SD Card slot

On/off Switch

Divoom iTour-wow Features:
* Pocketsize Portability Small enough to carry around on a daily-basis
* Vacuum Bass Small in size but big in bass
* In-built Rechargeable Battery cost efficient & Dail convenience
* SD card support for wireless music
* FM radio function

Divoom iTour-wow Specifications:
* Output:3.8 W
* Frequency Response:100Hz-20kHz
* Singal-to-Noise:>85dB
* Distortion:<0.5%
* Battery Voltage:3.7V
* Battery capatity: 600 MAH
* Battery charging voltage:
   4.2 V+0.05V
* Charge time:DC (2.5 hours),USB
   4hours

Check out the Divoom Philippines Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/DivoomPH
Divoom products available online: http://gadgeteeronline.multiply.com/collection/4/Divoom_Portable_Speakers


Credits:
Laptop images from Best Buy website.

Cheftonio
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