Windows 10 upgrade help, and sub-10K smartphones

MANILA, Philippines - Helping people find the right devices to match their needs is a challenge my team and I have chosen to take on. We’re passionate about technology and believers in its ability to make life better. Through the videos we produce, and the stories we tell, we hope to help non-techies navigate this oftentimes intimidating techie world. Behind the scenes, we answer a lot of questions from our viewers and readers, we put a lot of love into these custom replies, so we thought it would be a great idea of sharing them with you in case you had similar questions. 

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Michael (via Facebook): What do you think is the best mirrorless camera in the market at the moment? I am looking at Fujifilm XT-1, what are your thoughts on this camera?

GadgetMatch: The Fuji XT-1 is a great camera, it has an APS-C sized sensor, the same size as those on bulky DSLRS, but in a smaller more compact body. It’s also got that retro feel that Fuji is known for. If it’s a good looking camera and great photos you’re after, then the XT1 is a good choice but if you shoot video, I’d look elsewhere. You ask about the best mirrorless camera in the market today, the answer would be one of Sony’s full frame A7 cameras.

Robert (via email): I reside in Biñan, Laguna where our daughters are attending college. They are presently running Windows 7 on their laptops. I would like to request for more information on the Windows 10 Pop-Up Install Centers located in Muntinlupa, Alabang or Biñan, Laguna. Also, please provide information on the cost of updating to Windows 10.

GadgetMatch: Based on the list Microsoft sent us the nearest Windows 10 pop-up location to you is at SM Mall of Asia. There should be pop-up locations at Octagon, Villman, and PC Express. As long as you are running a legit copy of Windows 7 (or 8 & 8.1 for that matter) the upgrade is free. You can also download a copy direct from Microsoft from this URL: www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10.

Francis (via Twitter): Is the best Android phone around the P10,000 range the Xiaomi Mi4i? Or is there anything better?

GadgetMatch: The Xiaomi Mi4i is one of the best Android smartphones in this price point. But there are a lot of other worthy contenders to choose from, the just announced third generation Moto G (2015) if you can source it somewhere is a pretty great smartphone. Another one worth looking into is the Cherry Mobile G1, just launched, the phone retails for under P6,000 and runs vanilla Android. 

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