For the average working Filipino, a chunk of our days are spent in transit—traveling to and from our place of work, sometimes (or most of the time) sitting idly in traffic. In fact, many of us have become total pros at commuting that we’ve learned to arm ourselves with on-the-go lifesavers like handy snacks and portable entertainment.
Good news for you: We’ve listed down some of our top gadget picks for commuters—a.k.a. smart and practical devices suitable for your daily commute. Bonus: You’re in for awesome deals when you shop this Cyber Month, happening from August 1 to 31, 2022. (Don’t miss the Great Gadget Sale here!)
For now, check out this gadget shopping list:
For the music lover:
Anker SoundCore Soundbuds Slim B2C-UN - Black, P1,795, The SM Store
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Lightweight, comfy on the ears, and super snug (so they won’t fall off!)—these are just a few features you’ll love about these magnetic wireless earbuds from Anker. Capable of up to 10 hours of playtime, it has customizable EarTips and In-Ear-Hooks so the buds stay put even as you move. Plus, it’s water-resistant so you can keep it on even if you get caught in the rain!
For the note-taker:
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, P29,995 P16,890, Samsung
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Dubbed as a super carry-able note-taking, go-getting companion, it comes with a large 10.4-inch display, One UI 2 on Android, and an S Pen for easy writing, drawing, or even gaming. Shop the deal here—it’s available only until August 31!
For the one who’s always out and about:
PB-XD10 100050mAH Power Delivery 2.0 Power Bank with Quick Charge 3.0, P2,349, Aukey (Get discounts when you shop via SM Malls Online!)
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Never run out of gadget juice on your phone, tablet, and even your laptop with this impressive battery pack whose Quick Charge 3.0 feature that fuels devices four times faster than conventional charging. The USB-C power delivery lets you safely charge at high power voltages and supports bi-directional charging—you can plug it into your Macbook and charge either device from the other.
For the workaholic:
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 6 14” - 11th Gen Intel, P31,995, Villman
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Need to lug around your laptop everywhere? This sleek 14-inch IdeaPad is a solid everyday notebook that won’t break the bank. Boasting of an 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processing power, it offers speedy performance and easy multitasking, and comes with smart features to address eye strain and minimize distractions. And because it’s slim, you won’t have a hard time carrying it around.
For the streaming addict:
Mi 11 5G, Prices vary, Mi Store
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If you’re the type who catches up on your Netflix shows while on the road, you’ll find the perfect match in the Mi 11, which has an edge-to-edge screen with a native resolution of 1,440 x 3,200 and a high-refresh 120Hz display. Bonus: It has a 108MP main camera that takes awesome videos, making it the ideal phone for movie magic.
For the cautious traveler:
Watch 2, P2,990, realme
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Don’t like whipping out your phone or other gadgets while on public transport? You won’t have to with this smart watch, which is compatible with Android 5.0+ and iOS 11+ devices so you can quickly check message and call notifications from your phone on your wrist. More to love: It has multiple sports modes and health monitors (like heart rate and blood-oxygen level trackers) for your fitness needs.
Check out more hot gadget offers this Cyber Month via SM Deals.
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For pick-up/delivery, call the SM Customer Care hotlines via 8876-1111, 0917-876-1111 or 0908-876-1111. You can also order via the SM Malls Online app.
