Not too long ago, mobile phones were simple to use; all you needed to make them work was the charger that came in the box. Now you need battery packs and cord protectors, decorative casings and car chargers just to get through the day.

 

Fortunately, there are digital lifestyle accessory brands with a range of products designed to upgrade your phones and other electronic devices. One such player is the Dubai-based Promate Technologies that offers products like computer peripherals and car accessories.

 

“Our job at Promate Technologies is to know what our clients want before they even know it,” said Dimple Condes, Promate Philippines country manager. “We find a niche in the market, identify what the end user needs and fill that gap.”

 

At the launch held recently, Condes narrated how one customer who was planning an out-of-town beach trip ended up buying several products, including a Bluetooth speaker and a waterproof casing for his phone, the latter “in the event he might drop his phone in the water.”

 

The brand has over a thousand products with three of them recently bagging industry awards: the linkMate.MUI and auraBox were awarded by the Distree EMEA Diamond Awards while the bikerMate received the nod from iF Design Awards.

 

“This is what we want to bring to the world. The Philippines is our next stop because the Filipinos’ hyper-connected lifestyle is complemented by many of our products,” Condes said.

Popular products

Here are a few of their most popular products available at Promate concept shops, and Silicon Valley and Tomiko stores nationwide.

 

Promate Provolta-21, a 20800mAHpowerbank to ensure your devices are always powered-up and ready.

Promate Groove, a 20-watt wireless speaker with a built-in 8800mAH battery

 

Promate Monopro-12 selfie monopod for heavyweight cameras.

 

Promate liveBelt-2 sporty belt band case for handsfree training at the gym

Promate SnugRide waterproof case with bike mount

 

Promate MacHub-12  high-speed USB hub for your Mac to enjoy multiple seamless connectivity

 

Promate bluClass-2 wireless multipoint headset for hands-free calling and music streaming

Promate Glint, a dual-port USB wall charger that functions as an energy-efficient night light

 

Promate Prime heavy-duty multifunction 20-watt speaker has Pro-Connect technology for a surround-sound experience at home

 

To celebrate its entry in the Philippine market, Promate has a bundle promo of their linkMate-MUL (2-in1 IOS & Android Cable) and Nano-OTG for P489 instead of the regular price of P790. These two products, when used together, allow you to transfer photos and battery from one phone to another.

 

The promo runs until Oct. 31 at Silicon Valley stores.

 

It is also offering 50-percent off on online purchases of the Clix-3 Wireless Mouse, Keymate-2 Mice & Keyboard Combo, Solix Headset,Boom Headset & smartPlug-UK until Oct. 31 at Promate-Lazada store.  —Raoul J. Chee Kee

 

Promate concept shops are at SM North Edsa Annex, SM Clark, Ayala Cebu, and at Silicon Valley and Tomiko stores nationwide. Visit  www.lazada.com.ph/promate-store