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NagaTech, a Makati-based tech startup, has unveiled its first locally assembled productivity laptop, the NAGA SIPAG in a Facebook post on August 28.

Photo Courtesy of Facebook/NagaTech.

The NAGA SIPAG is a metal-body workhorse designed for professionals seeking a reliable, high-performance laptop.

Competitively priced with other brands, the SIPAG offers an alternative to the likes of Apple and ASUS, while still maintaining the specs sheet neck-on-neck. Its pricing strategy positions it as a possible option for professionals and students alike, providing a balance between cost and performance.

It features an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.

These specifications means that the SIPAG can be able to handle demanding tasks, from data analysis to content creation, with ease.

A jarring lack of the SIPAG, however, is the lack of a dedicated GPU, which it plans to have in its newer model, the AHAS.

The 14-inch display offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a crisp 2880 x 1800 resolution, delivering sharp visuals that enhance user experience.

While the components are sourced from Taiwan, the assembly takes place entirely in the Philippines.

NagaTech has shared in a comment on Facebook that the SIPAG is built for upgradability, with support for up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM via DIMM slots and the ability to swap out the 512GB SSD for a larger 2TB NVMe storage drive.

With plans to officially launch the laptop by early December, NagaTech is not only setting a new benchmark for locally produced tech products but is also challenging the dominance of international brands in the Philippine market.