Facebook now offers Video Calling via Skype Application

After the beta release of Google + where the social network giant Mark Zuckerberg has allegedly has account on it, another trending topic happening now with the Facebook CEO as he announced the incorporation of Skype service on FB. After forging partnership with Skype, Facebook users can now do their video calling, sending text messages and do phone calls without leaving their accounts or switching windows. And all they need to do is to go to the Skype Page on Facebook and use the application it will just require them to log in and sync their skype account with FB.

Anne Curtis talks about twitter and trends on Us Girls

With over 1.3 million followers, actress and TV host Anne Curtis is definitely the undisputed queen of Twitter here in the Philippines.

People just can’t get enough of the fashionable “Showtime” host, who actively uses the popular micro-blogging site to interact with both friends and fans.

Get to know more about the most followed Filipina on Twitter this Thursday (July 7) in “Us Girls.”

Dell Inspiron R Series: Having the Freedom to Express Yourself

Dell introduces new models from its Inspiron R Series now with 2nd Generation Intel Core processors fit to the needs of small and business entrepreneurs and also to students. It comes in 14, 15 and 17 inches screen for a clearer and wider multimedia experience in terms of graphics and movie viewing. To cater to the needs of the diverse users, Dell also introduces the pop, click and switch lid features. It enables owners of the latest model of Dell Inspiron R to change the lid of their notebook with funkier or stylish lid from Switch by Design Studio.

HTC Sensation: The Multimedia Superphone

Imagine a smartphone with a sleek, high-quality design 4.3-inch qHD screen and comes in Android 2.3 Gingerbread and 1.2GHz dual-core processor will you not want it badly? This is some of the feature of HTC’s latest smartphone called Sensation which comes with 8 mega pixel camera with auto focus and dual LED flash and 1080p HD video recording features.

 

(HTC Sensation with different lockscreen options - Image from www.HTC.com)

HTC Sensation which will be available in the market this month and early July in other countries has richer pixels with its Super LCD screen and has virtual surround sounds making movie watching or listening to your favorite music can be more fun than before. For those who love taking videos on their trip or parties, capture those special moments with its 1080p HD video recording features and edit it straight to your phone and upload it online and share it with your friends. But unlike other videos HTC Sensation produces more detailed and vivid images which everyone will love.

Globe Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini: Experience internet speed of up to 10Mbps

In line with the high demands for faster and reliable mobile internet connectivity, Globe Telecom introduces Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini now with real 4G technology that is up to 10Mbps internet speed. This latest broadband stick from Globe Tatoo provides up to 5x faster internet connection compare to the regular broadband dongle available in the market today. With the 4G mobile technology, it utilizes the global standard HSPA+ which making it the first here in the Philippines.

Unboxing Nokia N8: Specs and Features

This is my first time to unbox a Nokia product in my blog, yes it is very exciting to share my thoughts about the latest N8 knowing that it is one of the hottest mobile products in the market and it sold around P20, 000 here in the Philippines. Unlike other Nokia packaging, Nokia N8 has a smaller and compact package even it contains so many accessories including the phone inside it. Maybe it is one of Nokia’s campaigns as an environmental friendly product in the mobile market.

Globe Telecom rolls out 4G Mobile Technology

In line with the growing demand of online consumers for faster and more efficient mobile internet service, Globe Telecom proudly the roll out of their 4G mobile technology here in the Philippines. They conducted live speed test demonstration of its 4G mobile technology using the global standard HSPA+ or Evolved High-Speed Packet Access as part of their initial phase of the service. As of now it is available in 19 sites including Marikina, Quezon City, Makati, Pasay, Las Pinas, Taguig and the City of Manila.

High speed broadband access with Globe Telecom's 4G Mobile Technology

In line with the higher demands for high speed broadband access, Globe Telecom officially announce the roll out of their expanded 4G mobile technology in the Philippines. They already started last November 2010, and they're planning to finish the said expansion of their 4G mobile technology by 2012. They started with the release of their 4G WiMaX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) in the fourth quarter of last year. With the help of HSPA+ (Evolved High-Speed Packet Access), it helps online users to experience faster broadband connection.

For a blogger and social media aficionado like me, the best way to enjoy my stay in the cyberspace is to have a high speed broadband access that is always reliable even I am on moving or stationary. I love talking pictures and covering events which I always include on my daily blog entries. Aside from blog post, I also share those information especially the photos on my Facebook and Twitter account.

Win a Blackberry Curve by joining Globe My Super TXT All Tag All Promo

This summer Globe Telecom is giving away a brand new Blackberry Curve and a free three (3) month subscription of Globe MySuperTxtAll plan with their My Super TXT All Tag All Promo in Facebook. The Facebook tagging contest of Globe Telecom will run from April 12-25, 2011 and for every tag you make with all your friends will earn you 1 raffle entry each.

Here are the mechanics:

1. Post a status message on your Facebook wall following the format:

Now I can send unlimited texts to 84M subscribers like (tagged friend) who's on (tag fb page smart) and (tagged friend) who's on (tag fb page sun) with (tag fb globe page)'s http://bit.ly/globe05a

Check out Bigger PC Gilmore outlet at Gilmore's 1st Street!

Best known as the leading PC and laptop distributor in Metro Manila, PC Gilmore officially opened their newest branch at 1st Street of Gilmore in Quezon City. The latest branch is fully equipped with competent and trained sales and service officers that answers the growing demand of their clients in terms of products and services, especially the small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Since 2001 with an original name of West Avenue Computer Center, PC Gilmore now has branches in West Avenue (Quezon City), VMall Greenhills (San Juan), All Digital Hub (Caloocan City and Lagro) and SM Cubao, they also have Asus stores located in SM North EDSA (Quezon City) and SM Mall of Asia (Pasay City).

Just Turned Red with Red Mobile

Two years ago, Red Mobile was introduced in the market and they gave away SIM Cards to those who wanted to test their service. I was one of those who availed it, and I got my 5 (five sim cards) to test, it worked in Quezon City where I work, but when I tried it at home (Malabon City) it didn’t because the signal that time in our place was weak, it takes 5-10 times sending attempts just to get the text message delivered to the recipient. I was planning to avail the Red Tag promo of Red Mobile where they offer 3G phones that go with low rates sms and call services of Red.

That was in 2009, now after two years I tried testing the Red Mobile again, the Sim Pack only cost 29 pesos. Like other mobile networks, Red Mobile Sim Card is easy to activate just send a text message, make a call, or load credit automatically actives the sim card. After activation, I initially received an infotext informing me that I have free 30 minutes free call to Red and Smart Network and unlimited text to Red. This time, I activated my Red Mobile sim card at home and there’s no more signal problem.


Red Mobiles comes with so many call and text promos that fit in all lifestyle. The latest was the Red Mobile Crazy Low Rates, this was the promo that Derek Ramsay is currently endorsing. It gives Red Mobile subscribers to send unlimited text messages to other Red Mobile subscribers for as low as P4 (text TU4 to 9949), and unlimited call and text for as low as P8 9 text CTU8 to 9949). The said promo is only valid within 24 hours after successful registration.

Being a mobile network empowered with Smart, the best call and text promo that everyone should also avail with Red Mobile is the Unlimited Combo. For as low as P10, Red Mobile enables their subscribers to avail unlimited call and text to Red Mobile and 10 minute call to Smart for 1 day, with free 20 text message to other networks. Making the Red Mobile subscribers save as much as 40 pesos, where 1 peso per text message to other networks, 2 pesos per minute call to Smart, Talk ‘N Text and Infinity, and of course the unlimited calling to Red Mobile, which it only cost P 0.50/min.

I am always conscious with budget and it good to see that Red Mobile only charge its subscribers P0.50 for every text message sent not only to Red Mobile but also to other Smart products. Red also offers the lowest call rate of P 0.50/min (Red to Red), P2/min (Red to Smart, Talk ‘N Text and Infinity) and P6.50/min in other networks.

Lastly, Red Mobile enables its subscribers to avail its services in 2 ways; first is the usual loading of regular load and registration to the service, and second through automatic registration via purchasing Call and Text Unlimited Cards at any Smart retailers and loading stations.

For those with tight budget, Red Mobile is something that everyone should consider. Visit http://redmobile.com to know more of their promos and services.

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Red Mobile offers Crazy Low Unli Rates and more

Just when you thought that you have the best call and text promo with your network, think again as Red Mobile brings an abot kaya and abot lahat unlimited call and text promos. Red Mobile introduces Crazy Low Rates; Unli Quatro, where Red Mobile subscribers can avail unlimited texting for 24 hours for as low as P4 only, to avail the promo just text TU4 to 9949. And for unlimited text and call for 24 hours, Red Mobile brings Unli Ocho. This promo gives the subscribers to enjoy unlimited call and text for as low as P8 and to avail this service just text CTU8 to 9949. With these crazy low rates promo, Red Mobile gives their subscribers the freedom in their budget and enjoy their service.







Aside from the Red Mobile Crazy Low Rates for unlimited call and text promos, they also launched dramatic actor and athlete Derek Ramsay as their first and newest brand endorser. With his appeal to younger audience and even to yuppies, Red Mobile believes in him to bring impact to the market of mobile users in the Philippines. Here’s the TV commercial of Derek Ramsay endorsing Red Mobile.







I tried Red Mobile, and one of the things I love with their service is that it has it has strong signal here in our place in Malabon. Knowing it is under Smart Telecom it has wider coverage. I tried their Red Monile Unlitxt Combo 10 where I can text send unlimited text messages to other Red Mobile subscribers and have 10-minute call to a Smart number and guess what what I can event send 20 text messages to other networks within 24 hours during registration to the promo. I just text COMBO10 to 9949 and it only cost me P10.

And lastly, Red Mobile will be giving away 10 brand new Nokia C3 cellphone. The mechanics is simple just go to Red Mobile’s Youtube Page and post the video on your FB wall and tag your friends. Email the screen cap of the FB wall where the video was posted or the link to redcrazylowrates@gmail.com together with your name, address and mobile number. The promo will run from January 22- February 5, 2011 so start posting the Red Mobile videos and send it to Red Mobile now!

Red Mobile is powered by Smart Telecom. For more information and promos visit http://redmobile.com and like the Red Mobile Facebook Page.

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Smartmatic selects Dell to Aid 2010 elections

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) solicited the help of Smartmatic in supplying over 2,500 laptop computers, which were used in the first automated election last May 10. The Dell Latitude laptops were utilized during the election management and preparation, in previous field tests, and on Election Day.

Smartmatic is a multinational technology company that designs, provides and deploys technological solutions that help government to endow their processes with transparency and efficiency, and to improve existing systems or processes.

Convenience and transparency

Being the first automated election in the Philippines, it was necessary to choose the best computer available to ensure success. Dell Latitude laptops were selected primarily because of their ability to withstand heavy use, hundreds of tests, frequent transportation, rough handling, and the extreme weather conditions in the Philippines, with the prime directive of guaranteeing the protection of the official election data.

In terms of convenience, Smartmatic found the features of the Latitude laptops to be invaluable. The crisp screens and keyboard size enabled the electoral personnel to work comfortably without the need of additional accessories, such as large monitors and external pointing devices. Managing information was also quick and accurate because of Intel-based processors, which provided the power needed to run database and application systems.

Surviving the challenges of automated elections

Although Dell's laptop computers provided flawless service, they were not spared from the challenges brought about by the first automated elections in the country. One main challenge regarding the portable equipment was in cloning all the systems in order to have the same audited base image to start the configuration and personalization process in all the official equipment. The compatibility of Smartmatic's cloning solution and the hardware managed to make the cloning process a success.

All in all, the support provided by Dell allowed Smartmatic to save time, allowing its technical support group to focus on platform tests and adjustments rather than the infrastructure.
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Dell introduces Vostro Laptops for Small and Medium Business Owners

In line with the growing community of the small and medium business (SMBs) owners here in the Philippines and other part of the world, Dell decided to introduce additional laptops under the Vostro 3000 series. The Dell Vostro series were introduced 2 years ago according to Tan Hiang, Dell’s Senior Brand Manager in the South Asia office. According to him they added more models that will cater the needs of SMBs and consumers who are into designs and utilizations that are now known as the Vostro 3000 series.

(Tan Hiang, Dell’s Senior Brand Manager in the South Asia)

Dell Vostro 3000 series laptops range from 12.1 to 17.3 inches wide screen depending on what model that the consumer will be getting. It comes in three colors, Aberdeen Silver, Lucerne Red, and Brisbane Bronze; all are in aluminum case and making it stylish and sophisticated. The new Dell laptops only weigh between 1.94 - 2.70 kg depending on the model and thin dimensions. With that specs Dell ensures their consumers that they will still have the same durability and quality that their products is known.

Vostro 3000 series comes with new features to answer the needs of their consumers;

1. Free-fall Sensor – a feature that will secure the hard disk from any damage caused by extreme shaking of the laptop, bumping and accidental fall.

2. Long Battery Life – for Dell users who are always on the go, an 8-hour battery life can be a saving grace for those who has no access to electric plugs, there are also 9-cell battery available for those who wanted more than 8-hour battery life.

3. Key board backlight – one of the features that Dell introduces in the Votro 3000 series laptop is the backlight options on the key boards that enable the users to see the letters clearly when typing in dark areas or with uneven lighting.

4. Fast Transfer – For those hates waiting for so long when transferring files from external or internal hard drive to their laptops, Vostro 3000 series will solve that problem. It transfers files less than a minute depending on the size making it 10 times faster than the usual data transfer in other computers.

Dell Votro 3000 series comes with the latest Intel Core processor technology with Core i7 Quad Core Processor as optional to the buyers and Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. All models has integrated WLED webcam and microphone for clear video conference, with 802.11g/n wireless LAN, Bluetooth, WWAN mobile broadband. It also enables the owners to encrypt their files with finger-print security and with an access to Dell’s DataSafe for online back up protection and help them recover business critical data. For SMBs and consumers who don’t have in house IT officers, DellConnect, Dell’s on-call tech-support agents that will help them troubleshoot and resolve system issues remotely.

For more information and to purchase Dell Vostro 3000 laptops, visit http://www.dell.com/vostro. All products comes with 1-year warranty, and for those who orders via Dell’s website there’s a FastTrack program that enables the buyer to receive his purchased products within 48 hours, laptops cost from $800-$500, that is around P26, 000 to P36,000 depending on what Vostro 3000 series model that the buyer will be purchasing.

Vostro 3000 series includes; Vostro V13, Vostro 3300, Vostro 3400, Vostro 3500 and Vostro 3700.

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New Chikka.com UNVEILS on August 25!

After touching almost 68 million Filipinos, Chikka.com the leading online instant messaging aggregator that branches to info text services will be revealing its new look and new surprises to its loyal users and new clients. On August 25, midnight – Chikka.com will officially lunch their new user friendly website which with additional add on such as Bulk Chikka where you can sent bulk messages to a certain mobile users, Chikka Group where you can send instant message to your friends or barkadas and the Chikka applications that will branch out the service to mobile users who has no time to access computers.

(Chikka.com's Dennis Mendiola and Chito Bustamante)

Chikka.com lowers its reply fee to P1.00 during off peak, same cost of a regular text message to all mobile networks. Aside from the new tariff, Chikka will be introducing mobile applications to mobile users who doesn’t have access in the internet but who wants to get in touch with their friends online and even send Chikka messages. Chikka applications can be installed to iPhone, Blackberry and Android devices for free and can be accessed trough GPRS, 3G and Wi-Fi.

Registration for Chikka.com is for free and no fees for sending messages. Chikka is now celebrating its 10th anniversary and became the pioneer of local based IM aggregator and infotext messaging. Dennis Mendiola is the current Chief Imagination Officer of the company.

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Canon launches GreenNation campaign with ink cartridge collection bin

In line with the great service that Canon is providing their clients, they never cease to sensitive with their responsibility to the environment which shows in their low energy use and less CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) emission features and they don’t stop there. Canon Marketing Incorporated Philippines (CMPI) launches another campaign which shows how responsible the company in caring for the environment, with the project Canon Green Nation, Canon introduces the importance of recycling their products which lessen the use of new resources and contribution to waste emission.

Last July 8 at TGIF in Bonifacio High Street, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Canon Philippines in partnership with Ms. Earth Philippines, launches more direct GreenNation campaign where they encouraged Canon Selphy and Pixma printer users to disposed their empty ink cartridges at the Canon Ink Cartridges Collection Bin located in their Canon concept stores. Here are the lists of Canon stores nationwide: Canon Showroom (McKinley Hill, Taguig), Canon Customer Care Center (Paseo De Magallanes, Makati), Canon Customer Care Center (Liberty, Mandaluyong), Canon Dzone Megamall, Canon Dzone Mall of Asia, and Canon Dzone SM North EDSA. The recycle bins will also be deployed at Canon Dzone Glorietta and Canon Dzone Trinoma before July ends.

With this campaign it will help Canon recycle their ink cartridges and refill it with environmental friendly inks for future use and with this proper disposal of used ink cartridges drastically reduces landfill to approximately 86% by separating metal, plastics, sponges and ink residues where metal and plastics are recycled. Canon is inviting their clients to join this campaign for a greener nation as Canon is joining this advocacy.

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iOmega introduces iConnect Wireless Data Station

iOmega creates a way on how to synergize your files from your computers to the desktop or portable hard drives by using networking. iOmega iConnect Wireless Data Station is the answer to the needs of enterprises who has big numbers of computers and workstations and can store data in desktop hard drives with the use of network connection and through the internet.

The iConnet Wireless Data Station doesn’t have storage capacity but it serves as the bridge of your data to your hard drives with the use of your wired or wireless routers. The product has encrypted security code that will only allow authorized users to access and store files in the hard drive through the iConnect. This product was created by the iOmega intentionally to the consumers and small and medium enterprises and it only cost US$110 or estimated P4, 500. The product can be used in all platforms, PC, Mac and Linux computers.

iConnet Wireless Data Stations contain features that secures the transfer of data and makes the transfer fast, this feature includes:

• Easy file sharing, data backup and print serving from any networked Windows® PC, Mac® or Linux workstation.

• Gigabit Ethernet and wireless connectivity by connecting directly to your router in either a wired or wireless (802.11b/g/n wireless protocol) configuration.

• Remote access allows you to connect securely from anywhere in the world and get full access to pictures, videos, files - everything stored on the connected USB drives. An added bonus: remotely access and administer the iConnect device through a personalized web address.

• Simple expandability means you can add storage capacity by simply connecting more or larger external USB drives.

• Device-to-device replication for data protection allows you to define a job to copy and/or synchronize files to and from the connected USB drives or any other shared storage on your network. Iomega makes it easy with one-touch copying with the QuikTransfer button on the front of the iConnect device.

• Print Serving with intelligent print sharing capability for up to two USB printers.

• Time Machine support allows Apple users to easily backup any Mac computers running OS X (10.5 or later) using Time Machine.

• UPnP™ DLNA Certified AV Media Server provides the ability to stream photos, audio content and videos to a variety of media devices, such as game consoles (Microsoft Xbox® 360, Sony PlayStation® 3), audio bridges, iTunes® players, networked digital picture frames, Iomega® ScreenPlay™ products and more.

• Photo slideshow capabilities with an integrated utility based on the Cooliris™ technology for quick browsing of pictures stored on the connected USB drives.

• Torrent download manager allows the iConnect device to manage peer-to-peer file transfers without the need of a dedicated PC.

• Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) provides no touch, automatic transfer of photos from digital cameras via one of the four USB ports on the iConnect device.

The product also contains QuikProtect for simple scheduled file-level backup; a choice between EMC Retrospect Express or Express HD to back up your data, plus applications and settings; and a free subscription to a market-leading software that protects your PC with anti-virus, anti-spyware, and web security protection. Lastly iConnect has localized interface to cater 11 languages such as English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, German, and Russian. iConnect Wireless Data Station goes with 3-year warranty and only cost US$110 or P4, 500 (estimated). To know more about the product and authorized resellers visit www.iomega.com.

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iOmega introduces eGo Portable and Desktop Hard Drives

July 1, Makati City – iOmega officially launches their new sets products that will cater the needs of all their clients from portable and desktop hard drives for usual consumers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

According to Rajeev Mukul, the Vice President of Asia Pacific and Japan Sales of iOmega, a subsidiary of EMC Company, it is important to back up files rather than saving it alone in the desktop or laptop that sometimes files become corrupted because of virus and can no longer recovered. Mukul introduces two kinds of iOmega esternal hard drives that will accommodate the needs of consumers and enterprises depending on the affordability and technical specifications they need.

For individuals who are in need of external hard drives, Mukul introduces iOmega portable and desktop hard drives that will satisfy the needs of mobile computer users and users who want to expand their digital storage. Here are the external hard drives that iOmega releases in the market:

eGo Portable Hard Drives

For mobile computer users like the young professionals and students, iOmega eGo Portable Hard Drive will fit their active lifestyle in terms of colors, designs and the storage capacity. The 500GB and 1TB SuperSpeed USB 3.0-powered eGo Portable Hard Drive, iOmega Compact Edition USB 2.0 eGo Portable Hard Drive that has 320GB, 500GB data storage capacity and 1TB and iOmega Prestige shocked proof sturdy metal design that has 320GB, 500GB and 1TB can easily slipped inside the laptop bag or pocket and doesn’t need external power supply. Both portable hard drives can be used for PC and Mac and the market price is - 500GB iOmega SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo Portable Hard Drive- US$114 (estimated P5,500), iOmega USB 2.0 Compact Edition eGo Portable Hard Drive - 320GB model (US$83.00 estimated P4.000), 500GB model (US$107.00 estimated 5, 000), and 1TB model (US$213.00 estimated P10, 000). All products come with 2-year warranty.

eGo Desktop Hard Drives

Expanding data storage is one of the essential why some Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are investing large budget on external hard drives. iOmega introduces Iomega USB 3.0 eGo Desktop Hard Drive that utilizes the SuperSpeed 3.0 interface for easy transfer large files it comes in charcoal gray color. It is powered by Energy Star a power adaptor that requires less power and an environmental friendly product. For Mac users, iOmega has Mac Edition Desktop Hard Drive it is a 3.5-inch HDD drive in a sleek silver enclosure that features two fast FireWire 800 ports, one USB 2.0 port, and three cables: a USB 2.0 cable, a FireWire 800 cable and a FireWire 400 to 800 conversion cables. Both iOmega desktop hard drives comes in 1TB and 2TB; 1TB costs US$133 or P6, 400 - est. (Mac edition 1TB costs US$154 or P7, 500 - estimated) while 2TB cost US$225 or P10, 800 –est. (Mac edition 2TB costs US$247 or P11, 900 – est.). 2TB can store up to 800,000 photos, over 500,000 songs or 770 hours of video.

Both eGo Portable and Desktop Hard Drives has powerful software inside it which includes; a complimentary 12 month subscription to Trend Micro Internet Security for the PC, or Trend Micro Smart Surfing software for Mac, Iomega QuikProtect – a backup software for simple scheduled file-level backup of data to hard drives and network-attached storage devices, EMC Retrospect Express software - backup all of your data plus applications and settings and MozyHome Online Backup service – it is a convenient online backup service with 2GB of online capacity for free, you can avail unlimited online storage for $4.95/month.

All iOmega eGo portable and desktop hard drives is available in all computer shops nationwide and more information about the product and information about the accredited sellers visit http://www.iomega.com.

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