Matudnila.com was given the oppurtunity to conduct a Laptop Review from the Latest Series of Laptops and Netbooks from NEO Philippines, The BASIC Series. They provided me the NEO BASIC B4103 N Laptop and our review would focused on it from hardware perspective to software and firmware aspects. I used some Windows default tools and open source applications to deliver as much as possible the important details about the Laptop unit.
Physical Laptop Appearance, Aesthetics and Hardware.


Sleek black ID with a glossy IMR cover, though it easily attracts dust, cleaning it with a scratch-free cloth could be easy and manageable.

Common Ports on the right stretch of the Neo Basic B4103 N Laptop are Stereo Audio and Microphone Jacks, 1-USB Port (for me, this is the best location for USB Mouse), LAN Port (for Internet Connection using LAN cable) and the CD/DVD Drive which in these unit comes to be CD writer.

On the left side comes with 2 more USB Ports (so for Basic B4103 N, thers a total of 3 USB Ports only), a Serial Communicattion port. They still putting a serial port on these laptop model wherein recent developments are seldom using Serieal Ports anymore because of Speed difference from USB - Universal Serial Bus technology, though some other Research and Development Application use Serial Ports for testing and debugging.

The DC Charger slot is also located here, Exhaust Vent (could be too hot for a USB thumbdrive plugged beside it) and some other specialized and perosonalized ports with varied application and purpose.

Keyboard Layout is Typical. Wider key area to press improves efficiency though you need to be used to it. Beside the Touchpad is the onboard Microphone inlet. In terms of sensitivity, the mic is impressive but feedbacks a lot. It is also prone to dust accumulation or accidental liquid pouring.
Sypnastics Toucpad V7.2
Touchpad has no much difference with the other Neo Laptops and it uses Sypnastics Toucpad V7.2 to change defaults and Customize Experince without the Mouse. Functionalities like One or two-finger Scrolling, Rotating, Pointing and also supports Pinch Zooms. Below is the Properties Customable Settings of Sypnastics Toucpad V7.2 with Tutorials and Videos for demo purposes.

Look for Sypnastics Toucpad V7.2. Properties at the Control Panel.

Basic B4103 N Laptop has air vents on its base and an exhaust passage at the left side. In terms of hotness its just tolerable, in genral all mobile decives such as laptops easily got warm because there's too little area to circulate air. I have to mention that the exhaust fan of this Laptop is not noisy and its  a good points for Neo.

Basic B4103 N Laptop comes with 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery with Model # C4500BAT-6 11.1V 48.84 Watthour. The battery can last up to 3 more hours or depends on the type of usage. Usually graphics-dependent task consumes the battery fast. Charging time of the battery can last up to 1.5 to 2 hours. During battery charging the adaptor normally becomes hot.
System Properties, Device Managers, Drivers and Applications.
DirectX Diagnostics - I intentionally made some screenshots for Device Diagnostics because some Hobbyist looks for it whenever they have the chance to look up a computer system.

It can be seen in the System Diagnostic Result, Operating System is WIndows 7 Home Basic 32 Bit 6.1 Build 7600. System Manufacturer is CLEVO Co. E412X system model. NEO BASIC B4103 N uses Intel Core i3 CPU M330 at 2.13GHz (4 CPUs), ~ 2.1GHz. Random Access Memory is 2048MB or approximately 2Gb. DirectX version is DirectX 11.

NEO BASIC B4103 N Processor is Intel Core i3 330M, This is its main difference from Neo Basic B4105 which uses Intel Core i5 430M.
How to Perform DirectX Diagnostics for Computers Systems.
Just an added info for users who doesnt know how to do this. From your desktop, launched Run window by Simultaneously pressing Windows Key + R or Launching the Run Window from Start Button and key in dxdiag then hit Enter key.
Video Device / Built In Video Card and Driver

NEO BASIC B4103 N uses Intel Grahics Media Accelerator HD Core i3 Chip type. Memory is 730MB and has a display resolution 1366 X 768 at 32bit 60 Hz
Sound Device / Built-in Sound Card and Driver

I shows only on-board Sound Device - High Definition Audio. No prints from other more Enhance Sound Card Drivers like Realtek Sound Drivers or Soundmax Sound Drivers
NEO BASIC B4103 N Device Manager Properties

WinDirStat - Directory Statistics by Bernhard Seifert
WinDirStat 1.1.2.80 (Unicode) Shows where all your disk space has gone and helps you clean it up."

NEO BASIC B4103 N Windows Experience Index

NEO BASIC B4103 N Windows Experience Index assesses Key System Components on a scale of 1.0 to 7.9 . Based on the Index results NEO BASIC B4103 N lowest Index Rating is the Graphics Components which has 4.1 out of 7.9 and the highest index is its Processor with rating of 6.0 from 7.9. Over all Windows Experience Index for Neo Basic B4103 WIndows Experience Rrating is 4.1 - It is determine by the lowest component rating. Windows Experience Index Score changes over time as you use your system. Hard Disk also affect the rating so it is better to maintained well your hard disk.
NEO BASIC B4103 N Performance from Music Editing Softwares
Virtual DJ works well, Got no problem.
FL STUDIO 8 on NEO BASIC B4103 N

FL Studio 8 copyright by Image-Line, a Precise, High Definition Music Creation Software.

I installed FL Studio 8 on NEO BASIC B4103 N so that I can weigh in if the system can simulate well with the software. In terms of operating the software, there no problem, with its Intel i3 processor it should be okay. But I have some observations when I play the music I have created, It cant deliver all the elements well to hi-fidelity. I guess its because od the defaults sound driver, it may need another sound driver like what I have mentioned beforehand in this review.
Price.
NEO Basic B4103 N in Cebu is Php 29,999.00 while NEO Basic B4105 is Php 35,999.00
Conclusion
I usually dont give ratings on my review on any products, I reserved it for my readers to rate it up. In case you have suggestions or comments Please write within this review your comments or email me directly at miong@ymail.com your concerns so that other readers can learn from out from it.
NEO BASIC B4103 N of Basic Series Review on Cebu Events Blog

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HAVAIANAS has something for you this October! Havainas are delighted to Unveil Hava's new promo--the limiteid edition HavLove Card for all Havaianaticos who purchase selected items from All Flip Flops SM & Ayala, July, Republik, R.O.X and Rustan's from now until October 31, 2010.

Get now a Brazilian Flipflop brand Havaianas Flip Float!
Collect all six (6) stickers and receive a free gift from your favorite Brazilian flipflop brand--the must-coveted Havaianas Flip Float.
A.L. Amizade Marketing, Inc. is the exclusive sub-distributor of Havaianas in Central and Eastern Visayas.  In Cebu, Havaianas is available in All Flip Flops SM and Ayala, Rustan’s, July, Republik, Maribago Blue Water Resort, Abaca Boutique Resort and R.O.X Ayala. The Havaianas Kid's line is also available at Ballooney Shoppe.
Get now your Brazilian Flipflop brand Havaianas Flip Float posted at Cebu Events Blog.

George Canseco was a prolific composer, lyricist, songwriter - one of the greatest the music industry has ever produced. Ogie Alcasid has been in the entertainment industry of music, TV and movies for more than 20 years and still, he is consistently regarded as one of the most successful celebrities in the business.
Catch Ogie Alcasid Live at Alaya Center Cebu - The Terraces September 25, 2010 7pm.
Universal Records proudly presents Ogie Alcasid's album release for 2010, "Ngayon at Kailanman : A Tribute to George Canseco". Produced by Platinum producer Ito Rapadas, the tribute album includes the late master songwriter's classics "Ikaw", "Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo", "Kaibigan", "Paano Kita Malilimutan", "Ngayon at Kailanman", the carrier single "Yakap" and many more. Listen to this treasure trove of immortal classics enhanced and beautifully interpreted by the soothing and emotional vocal performance of Ogie Alcasid. A truly inspiring tribute to the artistic legacy of George Canseco.
George Canseco was a prolific composer, lyricist, songwriter
George Canseco started writing songs when he was 20 and had written about 300 songs, some of these movie themes and ballads that are now considered OPM classics. Canseco's music career spanned almost four decades and his compositions were interpreted by the country's top recording artists like Basil Valdez, Kuh Ledesma, Sharon Cuneta, Regine Velasquez, Pilita Corrales, Dulce, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Leah Navarro, Martin Nievera among other top singers. Canseco received five Lifetime Achievement honors from Katha, the Philippine Association of the Record Industry’s Awit Awards and the Star Awards.
Ogie Alcasid has been in the entertainment industry of music.
Ogie Alcasid's compositions, whether sung by other singers or himself, are certified hits. His albums (20 all in all) have received platinum and gold certifications and all of his concerts here and abroad were sold-out, proving that many of the listeners and viewers love his brand of romantic music. Who can forget Ogie's classic hits like " Bakit Ngayon ka Lang", "Nandito Ako" and "Sa Kanya"? Despite all the success and controversies he received and has gone through, Ogie has stayed as humble and prolific as ever. Ogie is a regular of GMA-7's top rating shows like "Party Pilipinas", "Hole In The Wall", "Show Me Da Manny" and "Bubble Gang"
"Ngayon at Kailanman : A Tribute to George Canseco" Tracklisting - OPM MP3 List :
1. Yakap (originally popularized by Junior)
2. Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
3. Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan (originally popularized by Kuh Ledesma)
4. Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
5. Kaibigan (originally popularized by Anthony Castelo)
6. Siya Na Ba (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
7. Kapantay Ay Langit (originally popularized by Pilita Corrales)
8. Kastilyong Buhangin (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
9. Dito Ba (originally popularized by Kuh Ledesma)
10. Langis At Tubig (originally popularized by Sharon Cuneta)
11. Kahapon Lamang (originally popularized by Sharon Cuneta)
12. Ikaw (originally popularized by Sharon Cuneta)
13. Ngayon At Kainlanman (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
14. Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)

OPM Songs Tribute for Geroge Cansec at Ayala Center Cebu posted at Cebu Events Blog.

Dubbed “Bijoux Cebu” (Bijoux being a French word for jewelry), this year’s event will be happening on September 18-20, 2010 at Shangri-la’s Mactan Resort And Spa.
The growing global demand for eco-friendly products continues to be an attractive platform for Philippine fashion accessories made from natural materials.
Seeking to maximize on this market demand, the Fashion Accessories Manufacturers and Exporters Foundation Philippines (FAME Foundation) has been holding an annual trade show for Philippine fashion accessories since 2008.

The show will feature our exporters’ Spring-Summer 2011 Collections, with a theme that revolves around nature’s 4 basic elements of earth, wind, fire, and water.
“The demand for all types of eco-friendly products has never been greater and this is equally true for fashion accessories,” said Zeny Uy, Bijoux Cebu Chairman.
“While other countries scramble to add eco-friendly products to their current lines, our exporters have the distinct advantage of already using eco-friendly materials derived from our country’s natural resources for the past 30 years.
As part of our industry’s growth, we now make and use more green components in our products. We even use recycled and waste materials.
Bijoux Cebu is Asia’s destination for Green and Eco-Friendly Jewelry
We are now building our reputation as Asia’s destination for green jewelry and through Bijoux Cebu, we hope to strengthen it even more.”
The show targets foreign buyers from all over the world, especially those from first-world countries who advocate green living. As early as June of this year, foreign buyers have already been registering to attend the show.
Bijoux Cebu is targeting 200 buyers this year, with exhibitors numbering almost 40. This is about half of all the member exporters of FAME Foundation.
“40 exhibitors is already a big number, seeing that usually only half of that figure join foreign shows abroad,” Uy explained.
“Only a few exporters can join foreign shows due to the high costs involved. This is why Bijoux Cebu is the better alternative for them, as well as for the buyers who can see more exhibitors and have more products to choose from.”

Bijoux Cebu will also Feature Daily Fashion Shows, Craft Demonstrations, Design Competitions
The event will also feature additional attractions and enhancements. These include daily fashion shows, craft demonstrations, design competitions, and highlighted by a gala night for the buyers at the Provincial Capitol Hall.
Aside from the trade show, FAME Foundation is also holding a lifestyle Garden Bazaar at Shangri-la’s gardens. Accommodating 100 exhibitors, this will give foreign buyers and resort guests a unique shopping experience. It is also open to the public.
“Our garden exhibitors will be selling product overruns, fashion accessories, bags, footwear, garments, native crafts, and other novelty items,” Uy said.
“These products are normally not available to local markets, yet for this event, we want to open our doors to the Cebuanos, so that they can also see and appreciate the products of Cebu.We have also adjusted our prices with them in mind.”
Bijoux Cebu 2010 Schedules and Free Shuttle to Shangrila' Mactan Resort and Spa.
The exporters’ show will be open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm on September 18-20, 2010. The Garden Bazaar will be open daily from 9:00am to 9:00pm on the same dates. Entrance is free.
A free shuttle service is also being provided for the days. Ayala Center Cebu departures are at 9:00am and 2:00pm daily, while return trips from Shangri-la are at 11:00am and 4:00pm daily. SM schedules are still being finalized as of print date.
The event is organized by FAME Foundation Philippines, with the support of PhilExport Cebu, Export Development Council, DTI, DENR, DOST, DOT, Cebu Provincial Government, and Cebu City Government.
PJ Aranador is once again the show’s creative director, with event coordination by Crinnovent Corp.
For more details, one may contact FAME Secretariat at 2550851.
Bijoux Cebu Fashion Accessories Exhibit & Show 2010 posted at Cebu Events Blog.