They’re everywhere. Zalora (and sister company Lazada) have outbid most other brands in Google Adsense. Heck, you’re probably seeing a Zalora or Lazada ad right now to your right. As someone who’s been watching their parent company, Rocket Internet grow in the Philippines for quite some time, Zalora has been in the spotlight as one of the most aggressive online sellers in the country to date.
Here’s a find. The Haipad (yes we know it sounds like an iPad saying hello) is probably the most affordable bargain in Manila for a 7″ tablet. According to the folks at Lazada’s online store, the 8GB Haipad is one of their most popular products selling off the virtual shelves. I had to ask: what makes this device so affordable? Is it made of cheap plastic? Are the parts wonky? Read on for our review.
Reps from Lazada contacted me asking if I wanted to review the Haipad after picking it up from their office in Makati and playing with it for several days, here are my insights: