Lenovo Vibe X Smartphone Fuses Beauty and Brains

Lenovo announces the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones: the Lenovo Vibe X, which combines an innovative yet sleek design and intelligent camera performance to offer a vibrant viewing experience.  

Michael Ngan, Country General Manager of Lenovo Philippines, said, “With its powerful dual cameras and stunningly durable and stylish design, the new Lenovo Vibe X is another testament to the company’s commitment to innovation and desire to become the leader in the PC Plus era. We are bullish on the growth prospects of the smartphone market in the Philippines and the launch of the Lenovo Vibe X is a reflection of our belief in the potential and importance of the Philippine market to Lenovo.”

 According to IDC Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker, the worldwide mobile phone market is forecasted to grow at 7.3% year on year in 2013, with worldwide smartphone shipments expected to surpass 1 billion units for the first time in a single year. The same report also noted that the Philippines is one of the fastest growing smartphone markets worldwide with a market size that hit 2.6M last year and which is expected to reach 3.6M this year. Right now, Lenovo ranks as the third mobile search and buys in the Philippine market, added by Mr. Ngan.

Portable Bluetooth Speakers and SoundBars : More Christmas Treats from Philips

Christmas is one of the most anticipated and joyful times of the year. It’s also one of the busiest—our schedules can get easily packed, from Christmas parties to last minute shopping sprees. But Christmas doesn’t have to be stressful—plan your Christmas list ahead so you can sit back and relax as you enjoy this year’s Yuletide season.

Philips is helping you have a fuss-free Christmas with this gift guide from its line of consumer products. Whether it’s for family or friends, Philips makes sure you can give them the gift of looking and feeling good for the holidays and beyond.

Check out the Philips Portable Bluetooth Speakers SBT30 as seen from the above photo. I hope Philips sends me a demo unit so we could test the real thing at my workplace.

Urbanears Humlan : A Brand New Concept in Headphones

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Urbanears makes headphones that fit your everyday life. Supplying the perfect listening device for anyone with a pocket full of music and a wish to make the most of it, Urbanears models are designed to optimize sound and captivate self-aware customers by matching preferences in size, style, design, function and relation to music. Other companies may try to emulate the brand, but Urbanears is the original in colorful headphones.

Humlan is a brand new concept in headphones from Urbanears. Just like your favorite T-shirt, Humlan’s headband and ear cushions can be removed and thrown in with the wash. Your listening experience is guaranteed to be fresh and clean, even if the music you listen to is not. 

Because Humlan belongs to the Urbanears family, it also comes with some handy features like the ZoundPlug for instant music sharing and a microphone and remote for picking up calls and hands-free talking.

Braven : The World’s Most Talented Speakers

BRAVEN is a portable Bluetooth speaker maker, dedicated to delivering premium audio and unparalleled design. Founded in 2011, BRAVEN is the first company to produce a portable Bluetooth HD Speaker that doubles as a mobile device charger.

Braven 570 (Php 3,950)

Equipped with 6 watts of power and 10 hours of playtime, the Braven 570 is the perfect audio companion to bring along wherever life takes you.

Braven 625s (Php 5,950)

Brandishing a shock absorbing exterior shell and an LED flashlight accessory, the Braven 625s is an outdoorsman’s perfect companion. With enough battery power to play 16 hours worth of music, the 625s can also do double duty as a mobile phone charger.

Acer Launches “Your Home Cinema Package”

The global tech giant’s exciting new promo brings high-tech cinema experience straight to your home

Global tech giant Acer is set to bring high-tech cinema experience to Filipinos’ homes nationwide as it announces the “Your Home Cinema Package,” an exciting new promo featuring two of the latest Acer LED projectors plus freebies for total home theater enjoyment.

The promo, which runs from October 14 to November 14, 2013, bundles the palm-sized but powerful K135 LED projector or the sleek, high-brightness K335 LED projector with free products that include an Acer Iconia B1 Android handheld computing device, an Acer projector screen, and an Acer USB presenter with laser pointer—all for as low as P34,000.

Epson Ships its 90 Millionth HTPS Panel for 3LCD Projectors

Seiko Epson Corporation  recently announced that it has shipped a total of 90 million high-temperature polysilicon (“HTPS”) TFT liquid crystal panels for 3LCD projectors, enough for more than 30 million projector units.

For more than two decades, Epson has maintained its position as the world's No. 1 supplier (1) of HTPS panels, the core devices at the heart of 3LCD projectors. It has led the industry by developing and providing technologies that boost power and performance.

In recent times, applications for 3LCD projectors have expanded as advantages such as high brightness and contrast have been augmented with functions such as 3D and interactive capability. In the office, for example, projectors have become essential equipment for business presentations. In the home theater segment, they offer a compelling movie-viewing experience. In the education segment, projectors facilitate effective learning at school.

Tattoo's New Personalized Plan 999 Now Comes with Free Mobile Wifi Device

Connectivity has never been as relevant as it is today. As some walk around with 3 or more gadgets in their bags, staying up to date is a trend that will keep on evolving.

As Tattoo, the country's most reliable mobile broadband continues to combine connectivity, best value and accessibility, subscribers can experience these altogether with the new Postpaid Personalized Plan 999.

The revamped Plan 999 now gives subscribers their very own Tattoo mobile WiFi device for free – no more one-time cash out or extra fees. The free Tattoo mobile wifi device lets you connect 10 devices all at once with even amplified speeds of up to 12mbps that can be upgraded up to 21 mbps, keeping up with your multi-connected lifestyle.

ASUS Announces Transformer Book T100 with Detachable Tablet Display

Attended by members of the media and ASUS partners, ASUS announces the Transformer Book T100, a 2-in-1 ultraportable laptop with a detachable 10 inch tablet HD display.

Powered by the latest Intel Atom ‘Bay Trail’ quad-core processor and that can be used as a standalone Windows 8.1 tablet. With a slim design and durable finish, Transformer Book is not only one of the lightest laptops currently available at just 1.07kg, but also one of the lightest 10-inch tablets around, at 550g.

The photo above shows Mr. George Su (2nd from left), Country Manager of Asus Philippines, while offering a toast to success during the launch of T100, one of the company’s next generation of notebook products.   Joining him in photo were (from left:) Mr. Wowie Wong, Market Development Manager of Intel Philippines; Louis Lau, System Product Manager, Asus Philippines; Gary Fowle, OEM General Manager of  Micosoft.

The event was held at Club Haze in Bonifacio Global City last November 5, 2013.

Arcadium 3 Presented by Power Mac Center

What is Arcadium 3?

In 2011, Power Mac Center launched the country’s first-of-its-kind App Arcade Tournament dubbed Arcadium, with participants joining in the event by going to selected Power Mac Center stores to play featured game apps initially on iOS devices like iPad and iPod touch.

Now on its third year of staging, Arcadium continues to serve as an exciting and competitive platform for Apple users and gaming enthusiasts to play game apps using their favorite Apple devices.

What are the games featured in Arcadium 3?

Arcadium 3 tests the gaming skills of participants through its featured games that are sure to attract gamers of all ages and can be played on Mac, Apple TV, iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod Touch. The tournament showcases the most sought after game apps, namely Ducati Challenge, Shadowgun: Deadzone, Scrabble, Despicable Me: Minion Rush, and Elite Command AR.

LG G2 Available for Free at Plan 1799 with Unlimited LTE Surfing

Globe Telecom once again proves that it is the preferred Philippine telco partner of the world’s leading device manufacturers by being the first telco in the country to launch LG Mobile’s newest flagship smartphone, the LG G2, under its suite of fully-customizable postpaid plans.

Dubbed by Stuff Magazine as the “best smartphone in the world” and the “new king of Android”, LG G2 is available for free at Plan 1799 over a 24-month contract period*. The postpaid plan bundle already comes with unlimited Long Term Evolution (LTE) surfing which gives subscribers mobile internet speeds of up to 42 mbps, a monthly consumable amount for calls and texts, and one-month free subscription to Globe Gadget Care, the country’s first-ever mobile phone protection program that guarantees a worry-free experience against theft and accidental damage.

“We are honored to be the first Philippine telco to offer LG Mobile’s latest smartphone innovation in the country on the back of our undisputed postpaid leadership and device expertise,” shared Raul Macatangay, Head of Globe Postpaid. “The LG G2 and its amazing features are best paired with the Best-Ever mySUPERPLAN, the first fully-customizable and most flexible postpaid plan in the country that empowers subscribers to create a plan that fits their needs, budget, and lifestyle.”

Smart Recognizes PayITFwd Awardees

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Smart Communications gave honor to ten of the best tech-based community projects during the first PayITFwd recognition event at the Jump Experience Center inside SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

Out of hundreds of projects that were sent to Smart, these ten programs stood out, and the brains behind them were awarded during the event.

Dr. Roel Cagape, one of the ten winners, started a text-based health center in General Santos City where the people can text him for health consultation.

Julio Babagay made old notebooks look like new again and even help the charity through his Notebook Exchange project. The dedication of the 13-year-old boy earned him the PayITFwd nod.

Reuben Herrera, an alternative learning instructor from Brooke's Point, Palawan, not just built the alternative learning setting to the people in the said town but also built a school for them. The efforts gave him a top ten nod too.

WebGeek Conference 2013

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Bringing the Philippine developer community under one roof http://webgeek.ph/conference/

Conference + App Expo + Beer

On November 16, we’re bringing together leading developers, makers, futurists and creatives in Meralco Multi Purpose Hall (Ortigas) to explore and discuss the future of software. 

WebGeek will create the path for you in meeting the Philippine developer scene in one roof. An exciting app expo would also take place, wherein exciting, cutting edge products would be demo-ed by the developers themselves. Go around, check them out, share insights and have fun while having a nice cold beer.

Paktor Social Media App : Meeting New People Made Easy

Raymond Guttierez hosted the launch of Paktor held at the Skye Lounge located at the roofdeck of W High Street Building, 28th St. corner 11th Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, BGC, Taguig.

Paktor is a simple and friendly smartphone application that is available for free for those who want to meet new friends via the magical online world. With just a two-click registration/confirmation process that utilizes our existing Facebook account, we'll be ready in just a few seconds to meet new acquaintances that could eventually become more intimate.

Founder Joseph Phua really made it sure it will be a very user-friendly app to get rid of the tedious process of struggling your way into a very complicated registration and log-in scheme. the Graphical user Interface of Paktor was also designed with simplicity in mind. It has a built-in GPS to search for Paktor users within your area so you could link, connect and who knows - maybe arrange a common place meetup to get to know each other better. So its a dating app ideally designed for social matching of people with common interests.

Rising star and international DJ, DJ KulKid was also there at the latter part of the launch providing entertainment via superb mixed beats.

Epson Compact AIO A3 Printer Recognized In Japanese 2013 Good Design Awards

Seiko Epson Corporation recently announced that its EP-976A3 all-in-one inkjet printer (sold in global markets as the XP-950) has been selected for a Japanese 2013 Good Design Award. These awards recognize designs that enrich life and society as a whole.

The EP-976A3 is designed for people who want a high-performance printer that can print out A3 sheets yet can be installed in the same space as an A4 all-in-one. Featuring a footprint more typical of an ordinary A4 printer, this all-in-one produces crisp A3 photos and documents with gorgeous detail. The clean, simple, compact design of the body also provides far greater freedom of installation.

Judges' comments

"When a user prints over WiFi, the output tray, which automatically extends, and the control panel, which automatically tilts upward, make perfect sense when design is considered from a behavioral standpoint. The user interface is similarly designed with affordance*, suggesting the next action to perform on the touch panel. In addition, the minimalist design is beautiful, a result of Epson's efforts to provide A3 output from a printer with A4 compactness. The flow of operations is designed for true ease of use, with affordances that suggest the next selection. "

WD Introduces New Ultra-Compact Network Storage Plus Servers

WD, a Western Digital company and world leader in digital storage solutions, expanded today its small- and medium-sized (SMB) storage solution portfolio with the introduction of the new WD Sentinel DS5100 and WD Sentinel DS6100 (S-series) ultra-compact network storage plus servers.

The WD Sentinel S-series feature high-performance Intel Xeon processors and are pre-installed with Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials. All WD Sentinel network storage products feature WD enterprise-class hard drives and these 4-bay WD Sentinel S-series desktop appliances offer up to 16 TB of raw storage.

Additionally, unlike traditional NAS systems, the WD Sentinel S-series allow small businesses to run line-of-business applications on their network storage platform.

“WD is using enterprise-class components to build a new family of network appliances for small businesses,” said Bill Evans, general manager of WD’s business storage solutions group. “The WD Sentinel S-series network appliances are engineered with Intel Xeon processors, pre-populated with WD Se datacenter 3.5-inch hard drives for rapid deployment, and feature dedicated 2.5-inch boot drives for maximum reliability. No other vendor offers a comparable network storage plus server in an equally small form factor. With a small footprint and quiet fan, an S-series appliance can be deployed anywhere.”

Acer Ultra You : Recognizing Extraordinary Individuals

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Acer Philippines is urging modern-day professionals to rise to this challenge as it launches the all-new Acer Ultra You campaign. As part of the global tech brand’s push to inspire people to explore beyond limits, Acer Ultra You celebrates the success and achievements of eight unique personalities in wide-ranging professional fields. It also echoes the call for users to leverage technology in ways that bring out the best in each individual.

As a demonstration of its commitment to meet the diverse technological demands created by today’s fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment, Acer is honoring each of the Ultra You personalities with a revolutionary Acer Ultrabook: a sleek, ultra-thin computing tool perfect for work, play, and everything in-between.

The campaign recognizes the work of outstanding business innovators like Ardy Abello and Alex J. Macapagal. Abello, a top-ranked motivational speaker, is the youngest internationally certified trainer of John Maxwell’s “Developing the Leader Within You” and the “Laws of Teamwork”; he is also the President of Business Works, Inc. Automotive industry executive Macapagal, meanwhile, is the President of the world-class Toyota Global City.

Philips SoundDot : Bring Your Music Everywhere

Get up, clean the house, shower, go to work or school, sleep, and eat in between. These are activities we’ve turned into a routine everyday—give or take a few parties and/or vacations. Wouldn’t we all want to change it up a little to make doing these things much more fun?

Spice up your day by throwing in some music into the mix, using a portable mp3 player that you can bring with you anywhere, no matter what you’re doing.

“The Philips SoundDot range can be used for almost any activity,” remarks Ms. Poi San Mok, Philips Marketing Manager for Lifestyle Entertainment. “It’s compact and with an advanced yet delightfully simple design, making it a reliable mp3 player that’s small in size but big on fun.”

She also adds, “You can use it while you’re cooking, driving on your way to work, hiking, reading, or while you’re simply taking a stroll in the park. All you have to do is to clip it on or slip it into your pocket and it won’t bother you at all.”

InstaNalo.com : Get the Hottest Music Hits and Win Awesome Prizes

Download your favorite music and get a chance to win exciting prizes at InstaNalo.com

Do you know that you can download the latest hits straight to your mobile phone while getting the chance to win P50,000 cash or a brand new iPhone5?

With InstaNalo, not only do you get your music fix, you also get the chance to join the raffle to win exciting prizes, including P50,000 and a brand new iPhone5! The best part is that you don’t have to wait for draw dates! You can help activate the draw date by inviting friends to join InstaNalo. The more people you invite, the faster the draw date!

How to join? All you have to do is visit Instanalo.com and subscribe to any of the services: full-track songs or mp3 tones. These will be sent to your mobile phone twice a week and each time you get your content, you get a raffle entry! You can even choose from pop songs, love songs, or RnB songs. For mp3 tones, take a pick from love mp3, emo mp3, or easy mp3.

AWS Cloud Kata for Start-Ups and Developers

Kata (型 or 形 literally: "form"), a series of choreographed patterns of movements used for teaching, through which successful techniques are mastered.

Join the AWS team for a half day of live discussions as well as business and technical mentoring on the latest cloud computing best practices. Geared specifically to growing start-ups and development teams, the Cloud Kata sessions will guide you through tips, customer testimonials and technical best practices to help you grow faster on the AWS Cloud. As seats are limited, sign up for your free pass today!

GoinOut Social Networking App : Very Much APPreciated!

Gotta love the Pick-Up Line "I must be dancing with the Devil, because you're HOT as HELL!" It's one of the pick-up lines I see in an app that I just downloaded a few minutes ago.

I got a request to review a social networking app that lets you know of exciting events happening globally while interacting with your online friends and other subscribers. Since my blog is all about anything and everything happening in Manila, or the Philippines as a whole, and even outside the country for events  and issues which every Filipino share the interests globally, I believe I would APPreciate this appAPP very much.

I welcome the relaunch of a new network app called GOINOUT - the premier dedicated nightlife social networking platform.

Trying out the app was so fun and it was very easy for me to navigate around the program. I logged in using my Facebook account so I didn't have to register, and it was really user-friendly. Easily comprehensible instructions and I was surprised that quite a number of my online friends, especially the ones who are always out on a gimmick checking out the different bars, clubs and other events places.

Dell OptiPlex 9020 All-in-One : World’s Most Manageable Intel vPro Enabled All-in-One Desktop

Dell OptiPlex 9020 All-in-One is the world’s most manageable Intel vPro enabled All-in-One
desktop and delivers outstanding reliability and security.

Outstanding reliability & productivity

With a robust chassis that has undergone intense testing, the OptiPlex 9020 All-in-One is designed for ultimate reliability. Components and assembled systems are tested in order to simulate years of usage and deployments in tough conditions.

Empower your workforce with Dell’s most powerful commercial All-in-One ever1. Users can power through their day with up to the latest Intel Core i7 processors, choice of hard drive, SSD or hybrid drives, high-speed memory options, and optional discrete graphics.

Users can connect and communicate with colleagues around the world with wireless connectivity options, microphone and headset mini-jacks for voice-over-IP, and Microsoft Lync for optimal video conferencing.

Maximize productivity with intuitive design features that adapt to unique work styles, with optional articulated stand and touch screen. A great combination for natural interaction and productivity with Microsoft Windows 8.

Enjoy a clutter-free workspace with Dell’s Wireless Keyboard and Mouse for increased productivity.

Dell OptiPlex desktops are engineered to respect our planet and offer services that help minimize energy consumption and enable recycling.

Dell Delivers Most Powerful Workstations Enabling Professionals to Design Faster Than Ever

Official Press Release from Dell Philippines

· Dell’s most powerful mobile workstations, Dell Precision M4800 and M6800, offer 15.6-inch QHD+ panel with highest resolution and optional 10-finger touch on 17.3-inch.

· Dell Precision T3610, T5610, and T7610 tower workstations provide cutting-edge performance with new workstation-class storage solutions, graphics and processor.

· Engineering, oil and gas, film and many other industries rely on powerful Dell workstations to develop and “render complex 3D designs in minutes instead of hours”

Dell today announced it has expanded its workstation portfolio with the most powerful mobile and tower workstations, the Dell Precision M4800, M6800, T3610, T5610 and T7610, designed to seamlessly run the leading content creation, engineering, scientific and other professional software applications. Updated with the latest high-performance, workstation-class processors, graphics, storage, display and other technologies, the new systems demonstrate Dell’s continued commitment to delivering unparalleled performance and reliability that creative, engineering and scientific professionals require to quickly develop and realize innovative ideas.

Dell Latitude Ultrabooks and Laptops Offers World’s Best Security and Manageability Combined with Seductive Design

Here are official press release coming from Dell Philippines:

Dell Latitude Ultrabooks and Laptops Offers World’s Best Security and Manageability Combined with Seductive Design 

·         Dell unveils Latitude 7000 Series, a sleek line of business-class Ultrabooks for elite mobility

·         New Latitude 5000 Series laptops offer organizations of all sizes  best-in-class security and manageability

·         New Latitude 3000 Series offers  reliable, affordable essential business computing  

·         Durable, portfolio-wide touch display options at every price opens Windows 8 for business

Dell today unveiled the newest additions to its secure, manageable and reliable line of commercial PCs: the Latitude 7000 Series Ultrabooks, Latitude 5000 Series and Latitude 3000 Series laptops. With this new suite, Dell balances sophisticated design, quality construction and uncompromised durability to offer businesses of all sizes a wide variety of solutions. The Latitude 7000, 5000, and 3000 Series are available with touch display options, leading the way for business touch devices that enable better interaction with customers, enhanced student engagement, improved patient care, and collaboration among knowledge workers.

“These exciting new additions to the Latitude line provide our commercial customers what they’ve been asking for by bringing touch capability to the workspace at desirable price points,” said Christopher Papa, country manager, Dell Philippines. “The new Latitude 7000 Series builds on the success of the award-winning XPS and Latitude 6430u to redefine the corporate laptop, complete with security, manageability, reliability and beautiful design.  And with the Latitude 5000 and 3000 Series, we’ve addressed the needs of today’s dynamic workforce by enabling easy entry into business-class computing.”

Battlemob.Com Gives Away Prepaid Load and Gadgets this Holiday Season

Be your own online mafia boss and earn “street reps” to win an LG Plasma TV, iPhone5, iPad mini, P50,000 cash, prepaid load, and more!

As the “Ber” months roll in and Pinoys get into a festive mood, BattleMob.com prepares advance Christmas gifts for their players, including P50,000 cash, an LG Plasma TV, iPhone5, iPad mini, and prepaid mobile load.

A Filipino gaming site that launched earlier this year, BattleMob.com plays up the mafia theme where players battle one another to earn their reputation. The site features well-loved games from childhood such as Bato Bato Pick and Maalis Taya. Games in the site range from the simple: toss coin, dice toss, to the challenging: drag race, ball bounce, and battle slam. Players can play by themselves, with friends, or with strangers.

Every time players win a game or a battle they earn their reputation or “street reps.” To win the gadgets, cash prizes, or prepaid mobile load, they must get enough street reps and be a mafia boss.

Tattoo and iPad Mini is the Perfect Equation : Bring Out the Best in your iPad Mini with a Tattoo Postpaid Plan

Wazzup Pilipinas!

E=MC2 is perhaps the most famous equation of all time. When it comes to technology and internet connectivity, Tattoo and the iPad Mini are two constants that make for a perfect equation.

As the most reliable mobile broadband in the country, only Tattoo elevates one’s internet experience further, enhancing the use and functionality of the latest gadgets, tablets, and devices.

With a Tattoo plan for the iPad Mini raised to the power of LTE for speeds of up to 42 Mbps, it paves the way for buffer-free video streaming, photo uploads, seamless browsing and webpage viewing, optimizing a product’s full range of capabilities.

Coupled with a device construction so modest in size, so slender, and so light, the iPad Mini is such a flawless technological marvel of functionality and convenience, it’s no surprise everybody wants one. Imagine it then complimented with a fiercely fast Tattoo LTE connection, it makes for an unmatched online experience.

Globe Unli30 for Unlimited Call and Text

Pioneering another world-first offering all major global OTT players for freeThe new GoUnli30 from @enjoyGlobe enables Unlimited Call & Text for a day, but also gives you unlimited KakaoTalk, Viber, Line, Facebook Messenger, GChat (Hangouts?) and What'sApp.


Globe Telecom becomes the first telecom company in the world to offer all major global over-the-top (OTT) messaging services for free as part of its core call and text bundle. Its unlimited call and text service will now include Viber with 200 million users around the world, Facebook Messenger with 60 million users, Kakao Talk with 90 million users, and major OTT players with over 650 users all for free.

Today, Globe launches Globe Prepaid GoUNLI30, a bundled prepaid offer which provides subscribers with unlimited texts to all networks, unlimited calls to Globe & TM users, and unlimited access to instant messaging and chat applications Viber, Facebook Messenger, KakaoTalk, and major OTT players without the need for Wi-Fi or additional data charges.

Smartphone Quick Snap vs SLR Quality Snap

Today’s world is more image-centric than it ever was before. Whether you’re a Facebook fanatic, a Pinterest user, or an avid blog writer, there’s no denying the importance of a good image to attract engagement from friends and readers. 

Fortunately, with the rise of quality and affordable cameras, making photo memories to share with your family, friends, and readers is easier than ever. In fact, most people today own more than one camera—a SLR (single-lens reflex) camera and a smartphone camera—which they use for different purposes. 

You probably use your smartphone camera when you just want to snap a few quick photos of a local landmark or your night out with friends, or when you don’t want to worry about your camera in a crowded place like a concert venue or a theme park. 

On the other hand, you probably use your SLR camera when you want to make sure you’re taking the best quality images at a special event or while you’re on holiday. Let’s take a look at few of the best smartphone cameras and SLR cameras to suit all of your photo needs.

Epson Launches 2013 League of Champions Tour

Epson recently launched a roadshow to promote their champion products, but also to educate the public about a critical projector specification that the public needs to know if they want to get the most out of their projectors.

Digital imaging technology leader Epson will hold its “2013 Epson League of Champions Tour” at various SM Cyberzones nationwide from August to October this year.

The roadshow will showcase Epson’s champion products that provide genuine value to customers, such as Epson’s 3LCD projectors (No.1 in the world for 12 consecutive years) and the best-selling L-Series genuine ink tank system printers, which helped Epson attain market value leadership in inkjet printers last year. The exhibit also highlights Epson’s partnership with Manchester United, an English professional football club that has won 19 titles in the Premier League.

Smart Launched Country's First Prepaid LTE for Mobile Phones!

Smart launched the Philippines' 1st & only prepaid LTE service for LTE-capable handsets, making the fourth-generation (4G) service accessible to more people.

The Smart Prepaid LTE SIM is available in two variants - the dual-cut micro SIM priced at P40.00 which includes 35 FREE SMS to any network; and the nano SIM priced at P100.00 which includes P50.00 load. Both can be loaded with Smart's LTE packages which offer unlimited LTE browsing for 1 day, 7 days or 30 days.

Smart Prepaid LTE SIMs are now available at select Smart Stores and various telco tiangges in key cities nationwide. Existing Smart subscribers can also upgrade to LTE by purchasing the LTE SIM at Smart Stores, retaining their mobile number.

With LTE 995, you can enjoy 30 days of unlimited browsing on LTE/3G network for only P995. To register, just type LTE 995 and send to 2200.

For more information, please visit http://www.smart.com.ph/prepaid/sim

ASUS FonePad : Sleek and Stylish

Coming in a sleek and stylish metallic Titanium Gray design, the phone + tablet fusion has never been this stylish. The ASUS Fonepad responds to your demanding lifestyle and incredible personality so no matter who you are or what you do, the ASUS Fonepad is surely your best accessory that’s both functional and beautiful.

The ASUS Fonepad comes with an array of applications that enhances the experience you have with a 7-inch tablet. It features an application called BuddyBuzz which is the perfect app that brings together all your social networking feeds for easier and more fun connections. ASUS Story is also one of the best offerings of the ASUS Fonepad where you can collect photos from your recent trips or hangouts into an album so photo browsing has just become more fun. The SuperNote Lite also takes note taking to the next level because you can scribble or draw or maybe even add photos and share them with your friends or keep them for future use. Note taking is just as easy as touching the screen!

Thanks to its full 3G telephony support, Fonepad™ can also be used for voice calls using the built-in noise-cancelling digital microphone or an optional Bluetooth headset. Built-in 3G with HSPA+ mobile data means ASUS Fonepad™ is an always-connected mobile device for seamless web browsing, fast downloads from Google Play Store, and smooth streaming of audio and video. With just one mobile data plan to pay for, running costs are also much lower than those of a separate smartphone and 3G tablet.

The ASUS Fonepad is available in 8GB and 32GB capacities at Php 11,995 and Php 14,995, respectively.


Full specifications available at http://ph.asus.com/

ASUS MeMO Pad Comes in Stylish Titanium Gray Color

The new ASUS MeMO Pad answers the needs of people always on the go. Watching movies, browsing, playing games, and reading are just a few activities that the MeMO Pad can handle in addition to its long battery life. With you, the MeMO Pad will never take a break.

The MeMO Pad’s 7-inch display is perfect for reading and staying online, as well as connecting with your friends effortlessly via video calls with the help of its 1,000,000 Pixel HD front-facing camera and social networking applications. Additionally, your thirst for creativity as well as your passion for games is made possible by its 10-point multi-touch, a characteristic that is revolutionary for its kind, so you can take playing, scribbling, and drawing to a whole new level.

The ASUS MeMO Pad comes in an exquisite Titanium Gray color with an excellent diamond checkered finish for a non-slip design, which is also a very durable exterior that easily fits in your hand perfectly which characteristics of a tablet that are beyond your expectation. Grey is a neutral color but at the same time, it is associated with maturity, practicality, sophistication as well as timelessness. With the colder months just around the corner, make sure you have your devices in the season’s most stylish color.

The ASUS MeMO Pad is affordably priced at Php 6,995.00!

Torque Droidz Drive Tablet Review

I got a hold of a Torque Droidz Drive a few weeks ago and I've been tinkering with it ever since. Tried its features, especially the camera since I live in a world of selfies, instagrams and tweets. It's fun to see a chronological documentation of what you're doing (eating, watching, - practically everything) and accompanied by photos. It's fun looking back and reading about your past whereabouts and I can't stop myself from getting amazed by how creative my shots were.

The quality of the photos from the 2 mp camera still does not replace that of a real camera but the advantage of using tablets is you get to upload it real quick at the chance of a free wi-fi Internet connection. Unless you're using one of those cameras with an Android OS, but that's a different review.


The Torque Droidz Drive is one of the most affordable 7 inch phablet (phone and tablet) available in the Metro. The specifications are fair enough but considering the very low prize of Php 3,999, then that's a great deal you should not let pass.