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    Google announces possibility of .google domain name

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    Google announces possibility of .google domain name

    Slashgear and Ad Age report that Google is currently submitting applications for more than 50 top-level domain names (TLDs) at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to enhance the diversity of the web space.

    A TLD is basically an Internet domain name extension placed at the end of a web address. The most common suffix is, of course, the .com. Google predicts that in four years, nearly half of the world’s population will be under the .com category. Because of this, they fully encourage expansion in the variety of domain name extensions to provide more diversified options and possibilities. ICANN opened its doors in 2008 for new generic TLD, and Google has seen this as an opportunity to expand the business and change the face of cyberspace.

    According to a statement by Google, they are currently applying for the approval of at least four main categories of TLDs. The first category is for their trademarks, such as .google. The second is for their core business, including .docs, which will be associated to the Google Docs. Third is for domains that, in Google’s opinion, will amplify user experience. An example of this is .youtube, which could possibly provide easier access to content on YouTube. Finally, Google is also applying for domain extensions that they consider to have interesting possibilities, like .lol.

    What’s exciting about this is that it not only paves the way for an improved user experience, but also for more business opportunities on the web. There is a possibility that these new domain names could enhance website visibility, although currently, .com extensions are still being prioritized in search engine results. But with Google leading the way in the introduction of new generic TLDs, the potential has just gotten bigger.

    Source of photo: here.

    Gigabyte Announces the World’s Lightest Notebook

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    Gigabyte Announces the World’s Lightest Notebook

    Believing that a notebook can never be too light, Gigabyte has just released the 975-gram X11. This little device sports a 128-GB SSD, a USB 3.0 port, and Intel’s Ivy Bridge processor. Gigabyte managed this amazing weight-saving feat by using extremely light carbon fiber for the X11’s shell. Along with the huge reductions in weight that carbon fiber brings, it also makes for a superbly tough laptop, which the manufacturer touts as being several times tougher than devices trimmed in other, less awesome materials. To add a little eye-candy and ensure this heavy-hitting featherweight lasts, Gigabyte chose to build the X11 with a sturdy aluminum hinge, which they assure is capable of handling the stress of opening and closing tens of thousands of times. The entire package is a sleek 3.5mm at the thinnest point, and 16.5mm at the thickest. No word on pricing just yet, but if the idea of owning the lightest laptop in existence has your attention, head over to www.gigabyte.com for more info and drool-worthy pics.

    Review: Samsung Series 5 Ultra

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    Review: Samsung Series 5 Ultra

    It’s easy to find ultrabook nowadays that promise performance in a thin and light package. Its way harder to find an ultrabook that has both, and can be realistically purchased by mortal men. Samsung’s Series 5 Ultra is one such ultrabook, and combines performance and portability in a package that most of us can afford.

    Externally, the Series 5 Ultra isn’t as attractive as other ultrabook designs currently out in the market today. That doesn’t mean it’s not nice to look at – far from it – but it does feel a bit bland, considering the folks that made it are also behind the design of the Series 9, a notebook that some say was the first ultrabook before the category ever existed. The Series 5 Ultra sports a metallic gray finish all around, with Samsung’s logo tastefully emblazoned on the middle right side of the lid. Unlike other ultrabooks, the material used in the 315 x 218 x 14.7mm chassis is simple plastic, not aluminium or carbon fiber. The Series 5 Ultra weighs in at around 1.4 kilos.

    To be fair to the Series 5 Ultra, the chassis is solid as a rock, and while it doesn’t use exotic materials or plastics, the notebook still looks impressive in its own right. Build quality is top notch, and there is little to no flex, a surprise since it’s using an all plastic body.

    Open the lid and you’ll see a bright, 13.3-inch 300 nit HD LED SuperBright screen sporting a resolution of 1366 x 768. The keyboard is unsurprisingly an island-style deal, and has a good amount of separation and travel.

    The trackpad isn’t anything special, though one thing we appreciated was that the buttons had physical separators for the left and right mouse buttons. There’s also a large number of ports available – 3 USB (with one being USB 3.0), Ethernet, HDMI (one full size, one micro HDMI) and a universal card reader.

    Powering the entire thing is an Intel Core i5-2467M processor running at 1.6GHz, paired with 4GB of RAM. Sharp eyed readers may notice that the processor listed is a previous generation Sandybridge processor, and not the latest 22nm Ivy Bridge processors that Intel recently launched. The Series 5 Ultra has a small, 16GB SSD drive where the OS sits to facilitate faster boot times, as well as a larger, 500GB HDD for general storage duties.

    Performance-wise, the Series 5 Ultra did okay. It’s not about to set new speed records because of the processor and HDD storage, but its overall performance is pretty good, especially for users looking for a notebook that can do most day-to-day tasks. You’re looking at a 20-25 second boot time, and a near instantaneous 1-2 second wake from sleep. When we ran 3D Mark ’06, we got a respectable score of 3230. Battery life is around 5.5 hours with normal use, which would probably stretch to 6 if you toned down the brightness of the screen.

    We do have slight issues with the device, chief of which is its overall thickness. While it’s 14.7mm at its thinnest point, the Series 5 Ultra is 17.5mm at its thickest, which makes it a bit thicker than competing brands. The middling performance might also be a bit of an issue to power users.

    Amid all of those issues, there’s one thing you do need to keep in mind – its price. The Samsung Series 5 Ultra might be a bit thicker and a bit slower than its contemporaries, but the upside is that it’s also a lot cheaper – the unit we reviewed retails for only Php 44,900, which is a few thousand bucks cheaper than other ultrabooks currently out in the market today.

     

    What’s Hot:

    Large storage for an ultrabook

    Plenty of connections

    Excellent keyboard and trackpad

    Affordable

     

    What’s Not:

    Thicker than other ultrabooks

    Middling performance

     

    Bottomline:

    It may not be prettiest or the fastest, but the Samsung Series 5 Ultra might just very well be your next ultrabook.

     

    Buymeter: 4

     

    Tech Specs:

    • Screen Size: 13.3-inch 300nit HD LED SuperBright screen, 1366 x 768 resolution
    • Memory: 4GB DDR3
    • CPU and chipset: Intel Core i5-2467M processor, 1.6GHz
    • Physical Dimensions: 315 x 218 x 14.7mm
    • Warranty: 1 year warranty on parts and labor

    Gadgets magazine supports the Ateneo Varsity Bowling Team

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    Gadgets magazine supports the Ateneo Varsity Bowling Team

    400 Frames Of Summer: Ending the season in a rich competitive spirit

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    As the season comes to a close, the Ateneo de Manila University Varsity Bowling Team holds one last tribute to summer with 400 Frames Of Summer, a 2-day weekend bowling marathon and charity bowl. The event will bring together individual bowlers and bowling teams from various institutions, schools, and companies in a friendly competition that serves as a bonding fellowship and social avenue. While the marathon will showcase bowling as a rich competitive sport for the youth, the charity bowl aims to raise support for benefit of the Ateneo Scholarship Foundation.

    In the spirit of sportsmanship and athletic excellence, the Ateneo Varsity Bowling Team would like to invite all amateur bowlers and bowling enthusiasts to the team’s annual flagship event, to be held at E-Lanes, along Ortigas Avenue in Greenhills, San Juan City.

    400 Frames Of Summer will be held in two parts – the bowling marathon on June 9, Saturday from 12noon onwards, and the charity bowl on June 10, Sunday from 9am onwards. This event is open to all amateur bowlers, young and “young-at-heart” alike. Interested parties may contact Kat Tiu at 0917-5855838.

    400 Frames Of Summer is supported by COL Financial Philippines, Mann Hann Restaurant, Blaupunkt Personal Audio, Central Corrugated, Gadgets Magazine, Garnier Philippines, NexTrade Philippines, Inc., and Oriental Assurance Corp.

    400 Frames Of Summer would like to thanks its media partners: Boys Night Out of Magic 89.9, Jam Radio 88.3, and Timson Advertising.

    Lenovo outs lightweight IdeaPad S2109

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    Lenovo outs lightweight IdeaPad S2109

    Lenovo has just given us the heads up that they’ve released their multimedia tablet IdeaPad S2109. The company says that the S2109 is “amped” with multimedia features, which include four SRS surround sound speakers, Micro HDMI output, and an extra-bright 9.7-inch IPS display for high quality image viewing. It’s powered by a Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 dual core CPU, 1GB of system memory and Android ICS. The device is only 1/3 of an inch thick, and weighs in at only 1.27 lbs. Lenovo has set the price of the S2109 at $349 stateside, and will hit the streets this June. Unfortunately, no word on Philippine pricing or availability has been set as of this time.

    Mass Effect 3 Rebellion Pack DLC now live on Xbox 360

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    Mass Effect 3 Rebellion Pack DLC now live on Xbox 360

    Mass Effect 3 has just released its new installment of downloadable content (DLC) called the Rebellion Pack for Xbox 360.

    Mass Effect is an action role-playing game developed by BioWare, published by Electronic Arts for Xbox 360, PS3, and Windows. Mass Effect 3, the third installment that capped the trilogy, was released only two months ago. In Ashes, the first DLC that was released at the same time that the game was released included an alternate outfit for each squadmate, a new squadmate, a mission and a weapon. Unlike In Ashes, which was a single player pack, the second DLC called Resurgence was a multiplayer pack that was released last month. This pack included character classes, weapons, and maps. Rebellion is another multiplayer pack that also includes new character classes, new weapons, new maps and a new gear slot.

    Rebellion opens two new maps called Firebase Jade and Firebase Goddess. According to the Mass Effect website, the pack features three new weapons—Reegar Carbine, Krysae Sniper Rifle and Cerberus Harrier. The pack also includes new equipment, consumables, six new characters and a new gear slot.

    The developers announced last month that they will release an extended cut of Mass Effect 3 that will feature extended scenes that would elaborate and provide more context to the game’s conclusion. According the Bioware blog, they plan to make it available within the year. For now, Mass Effect fans get to enjoy the Rebellion pack while waiting for the anticipated extended cut.

    Though the Rebellion pack for Xbox 360 is now up for grabs, it still isn’t available on PC and PS3. As of today, BioWare has yet to reveal the details on their release, so PC and PS3 owners still have to hang tight.

    Sony Introduces Xperia go and Xperia acro S water-resistant smartphones

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    Sony Introduces Xperia go and Xperia acro S water-resistant smartphones

     

    Sony announced today that two new water-resistant smartphones will be available globally from the 3rd quarter of 2012—namely the Xperia go and Xperia acro S.

    First up is the Xperia go, which is powered by a 1Ghz dual core processor with 512 MB of RAM and runs on Android 2.3 (but is upgradeable to Android 4.0). It‘s equipped with a 5-megapixel fast capture camera that’s able to go from sleep to snap in just over a second. The Xperia go supposedly passes the IP67 ratings, which means that it’s protected against water immersion between 15 cm and 1 m for 30 minutes—the most protection ever seen on a smartphone. The screen on the device is also one of its key features being a 3.5-inch Reality Display with the Mobile Bravia Engine that provides super sharp clarity.

    The Xperia acro S on the other hand, is equipped with a slightly better 1.5Ghz dual core processor and runs on Android 4.0. It also has a fast capture camera, but it’s bumped up to 12-megapixels and is capable of full 1080p HD video recording. Its screen is also a bigger 4.3-inch 720p HD Reality Display that is also powered by the Mobile Bravia Engine. The Xperia acro S passes the IP57 ratings for dust and water resistance.

    For a more detailed list of specs and features, you can visit www.sonymobile.com for more information.

    Smart and Foursquare create the country’s first partnership badge

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    Smart and Foursquare create the country’s first partnership badge

    The Smart Live More badge is now set to be unlocked in the virtual world, thanks to the recent partnership between Smart Communications, Inc. and Foursquare.

    The Smart Live More badge is the first and only Foursquare partnership badge in the country and the second in Southeast Asia. The spawn of the partnership between Smart and Foursquare was officially launched during the Lady Gaga Born This Way Ball held last May 21 and 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.  Each check-in at the venue allowed Foursquare users to unlock the badge.

    Unlocking this badge may prove to be more than just a virtual achievement. Realizing the vast possibilities in new forms of social media, Smart intends to use badges to give away some of discounts and prizes to their worthy subscribers during promos and events. Through its partnership with Foursquare, Smart transcends the usual interactive marketing efforts that are generally characterized by trending topics, likes, reblogs and shares.

    Foursquare is a popular location-based social networking application that lets users cite their specific location at certain venues. Each “check-in” allows the user to gain points, and checking in at certain areas or at certain times also gives them the chance to unlock badges. Check-ins can be shared through social media, such as Facebook and Twitter.

    The app can be downloaded for free and is available for major mobile platforms such as iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Symbian and Windows Phone. So no worries for those who don’t have it yet—you’ll still have your chance at the new badge.

    We want you!

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    We want you!

    Hey hey hey! We’re hiring! Do you have what it takes to be America’s Next Top Model  join our ranks? We’re  looking for a few motivated and talented individuals to join our crazy crew, and if you think you have what it takes to work at a fun, dynamic and challenging workplace, then you might be the person we’re looking for. Please send your  CV to cgiray(at)gadgetsmagazine(dawt)com(dawt)ph.

    JOB DESCRIPTION – GRAPHIC ARTIST

    The Graphic Artist is responsible for creating designs including specific advertising or promotional needs covering but not limited to magazine layouts, marketing collaterals, event materials and other external communication materials of the company. Must be creative and able to communicate their ideas visually, verbally, and in writing.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Develop graphic design layouts for the magazine, advertisements, collaterals, posters, flyers, streamers, stage designs, premium item giveaways, etc. This includes conceptualization to final artwork production.
    • Brainstorming of ideas and concepts with the Editorial Department, Art Department, Copy Writers, Marketing and Sales and the rest of the Executive team.
    • Prepare sketches or layouts—by hand or with the aid of a computer—to illustrate their vision for the design.
    • Select colors, artwork, photography, animation, style of type, and other visual elements for the design.
    • Select the size and arrangement of the different elements on the page or screen.
    • May assist the Sr. Art Director as well as other production personnel in selecting the type of paper and ink for the publication and reviewing the mock-up design for errors before final publication.
    • Assists in Photo Shoots and photography set-ups, where necessary.
    • Ability to develop material for Internet Web pages, interactive media, and multimedia projects is an advantage.
    • Support marketing & sales projects including creation of PowerPoint presentations.
    • Must keep up with new and updated computer graphics and design software, either on their own or through formal software training programs.
    • Monitoring of competitive ads and events.
    • Administrative: Provides general administrative support as directed.

    Job Specifications:

    • College Graduate of Fine Arts or Design course or the equivalent of 1 year previous experience.
    • Good Communication skills; Adept in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other relevant design applications.
    • Able to work independently and under pressure.
    • Willing to work long hours and on weekends or holidays to meet production schedules.

     

    JOB DESCRIPTION – SALES ASSISTANT

    As a sales assistant, you are responsible for servicing clients, as well as assisting the Sales Manager in other duties, such as creating reports and preparing proposals and sales contracts. You will also be called upon to identify and resolve client concerns, as well as coordinate with the staff of other companies to accomplish the work required by the sales department. You will also be called upon to prepare a variety of reports, which include status reports as well as follow up and activity reports.

    Requirements:

    • Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree , Advertising/Media, Business Studies/Administration/Management, Mass Communications, Marketing or equivalent.
    • Required skill(s): have excellent communication skills, a team player, service oriented, very organized, can work well with deadlines.
    • Required language(s): English, Filipino
    • Applicants must be willing to work in Quezon City.
    • Fresh graduates/Entry level applicants are encouraged to apply.
    • Full-Time positions available.

    LG Optimus L7 and Optimus 3D Max officially released in the Philippines

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    LG Optimus L7 and Optimus 3D Max officially released in the Philippines

    LG has officially released the LG Optimus L7 and the Optimus 3D Max in the Philippines at a small event at the Society Lounge in Makati earlier today. The LG Optimus L7 is the top-of-the-line device from the company’s L-style series of devices, while the Optimus 3D Max is the successor to the company’s previous 3D smartphone, the Optimus 3D.

    We’ve gone through the LG Optimus L7 in great length before, and have already finished our review of it (check it out here) but we’ll go through the specs again just for the sake of thoroughness. The LG Optimus L7 is a 4.3-inch smartphone that’s armed with an extremely bright, 500+ nit IPS screen that’s powered by a single core 1GHz processor topped with ICS.

    What’s more interesting is the LG Optimus 3D Max, which the company says is an evolution of their previous 3D-equipped smartphone, the Optimus 3D. The Optimus 3D Max is thinner than the previous 3D device (9.6 mm compared to 11.6 mm before) and is a bit faster now (1.2 GHz dual-core processor as opposed to a 1 GHz dual-core processor). It still retains the lenticular 3D panel on top of the 4.3-inch capacitive screen that gives users the feeling of 3D without the need for glasses.

    Unfortunately, the LG Optimus 3D Max is still equipped with Gingerbread (Android 2.3) instead of ICS (Android 4.0). Our guess is that there’s still no proper APIs for proper 3D in ICS, and that’s probably the reason they stuck with Gingerbread for the 3D Max. Like the previous 3D smartphone, the Optimus 3D Max has dual five-megapixel cameras on the back to facilitate 3D shooting.

    The LG Optimus L7 will hit stores with an SRP of  Php 15,990. No price has been set for the LG Optimus 3D Max, though we think it might be priced at around 20K to 24K.

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    Globe is first telco to offer new iPad in the Philippines, falls under Tattoo plan

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    Globe is first telco to offer new iPad in the Philippines, falls under Tattoo plan

    Globe has managed to one-up rival telco Smart in therelease of the highly anticipated new iPad. Globe set the official date of the unveil last night, and delivered amid massive fanfare at the Exchange Plaza in Makati. Present during the event were several official Globe Tattoo ambassadors, which included famous model Georgina Wilson.

    So how much will the new iPad set you back? Well, under Tattoo Plan 499, the 16GB version of the new iPad will cost Php 29,990, while the 32GB version of the new iPad will cost Php 34,990. The highest capacity new iPad, the 64GB version, will retail for Php 39,990. Under the Tattoo Plan 999, you’ll have to shell out Php 21,990 for the 16GB version of the new iPad, while the 32GB version will cost Php 25,990. The 64GB version of the new iPad will cost you 30,990.

    Globe has also confirmed that there will be a price drop for the iPad 2, unfortunately they could not give a timeframe when the drop will occur.

     

    Review: Toshiba Satellite P745

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    Review: Toshiba Satellite P745

    By Steven Vea

    There are few laptops that can offer a wealth of unique features in an equally unique design. The Toshiba Satellite P745 promises to be that complete package, with great speakers to boot.

    First off, once the Toshiba Satellite P745 is right in front of your eyes, you might have mixed feelings regarding its design. It has a textured casing, which I wasn’t particularly fond of, with horizontal lines running across the laptop’s chassis.

    In retrospect, the P745 feels rugged, and with a starting weight of approximately 2.3 kg, it lands right in the middle of the 14-inch notebook weight class. While I might not fancy its exterior, the surface would do well in concealing any hidden scratches or dust, allowing it look clean and pristine for a long time.

    On the left side you’ll find two USB 2.0 ports, the LAN jack, DVD drive and Kensington lock. On the right you’ll find the separate headphone and microphone jacks, HDMI out, one USB 3.0 sleep/charge port, VGA port, cooling vent and the DC-in jack.

    Opening the lid (which can be wonderfully done with one hand without needing to support the main chassis) reveals the work space, with the brilliant backlit keyboard and LED touch function buttons stealing the show.

    The illuminated tiled keyboard is the attention grabber, although it will be a matter of personal preference, as Toshiba has opted to veer away from the super-featherweight keys that most manufacturers are adopting. The square keys feel refreshingly vintage, offering just the right amount of resistance, similar to a calculator. The all-caps text labels may take time to get used to, which initially felt intrusive, but after a while you will realize it contributes to the P745’s unique look. The keys, while wonderfully spaced, might be a little small for some people though.

    The touchpad also has the same design as the rest of the body, and the horizontal lines do match it quite well. There is also a backlit strip above the touchpad (as well as the illuminated Satellite logo on the left wrist rest). However, the addition of a physical button to turn the touchpad on/off is a welcome feature and completely negates the awkward placement of the fingerprint sensor between the clickers.

    With regards to the left and right buttons on the touchpad, they could use an immense improvement. They require more pressure than what’s comfortable and ergonomic to activate, and more often than not, must be pressed dead center.

    On the other hand, one of the P745’s strengths is the unique LED touch function buttons above the keyboard. These provide several shortcuts to Eco, Wireless, Programmable, Play/Pause, Mute, Volume Down/Up. The Eco mode triggers Toshiba’s power management utility, which allows you to dramatically and immediately reduce energy consumption to almost half of the normal rate. If you can move past the vivid green LED that lights up when this mode is on, the utility is effective and non-intrusive.

     

    The Programmable function button is the best shortcut of all, as it allows you to assign a program to launch quickly, whether it’s your web browser or word processor. When customizing this function via Toshiba’s HW Utility software, you may want to turn off the Function buttons’ sounds, as they produce an alarmingly loud beep every time they are pressed.

    The P745 I tested was equipped with a second-generation Intel Core i5, but it’s available in an i7 as well. Running on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit with 4GB RAM (expandable to 8GB), the system runs smooth as expected. The P745 also comes with a vast amount of Toshiba’s pre-installed software, which is great for the average user who doesn’t have time to survey the web for tools and utilities.

    Now we finally get to what makes the Toshiba Satellite great. It comes equipped with Harman/Kardon speakers which are refreshingly loud and sonically impressive, which is to be expected from the manufacturer of high-end audio systems. The bass is full without becoming too muddy, and the higher frequencies are crisp but not piercing. So whether its music or movies, rest assured that the speakers will deliver.

    The P745 also comes with an Nvidia GeForce GT525M video card, which is capable of handling recent games such as Assassin’s Creed II: Brotherhood and playing back full HD movies. The 1366×768 LED backlit display produces vibrant and clear images, but you may need to adjust some settings, as darker colors have a tendency to lack dynamic contrast.

    Overall, the Toshiba Satellite P745 is a unique product with features that help it considerably stand out among the competition. It is a very capable all-in-one laptop, and is more than adequate to serve the needs of just about anyone.

    Specifications:
    DIMENTIONS: 339 x 229 x 28.5/35.25mm
    WEIGHT: starting at 2.27 kg
    PROCESSOR: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 or i7
    RAM: 4GB DDR3 (8GB max)
    CONNECTIVITY: WLAN (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 3.0 + HS, Gigabit LAN
    SPEAKERS: harman/kardon stereo speakers, Dolby Advanced Audio, Sleep-and-Music

    What’s Hot:
     • Function buttons
    • harman/kardon speakers

    What’s Not:
    • hit-or-miss design
    • tough clickers

    Bottomline:
    If you like the P745’s design, this Satellite should make its way into your purchasing orbit.

    Buy Meter: 8.5

    [This review originally appeared in the October 2011 issue of Gadgets Magazine]

    PLDT offers new productivity solutions for small-and-medium-enterprises

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    PLDT offers new productivity solutions for small-and-medium-enterprises

    PLDT recognizes that 99.6% of all registered businesses in the Philippines are SMEs (small and medium enterprises). This includes the likes of local franchise restaurants and food stores (such as North Park, Pampanga’s Best, Baliwag Lechon Manok) as well as retail shops, delivery companies, and armored truck companies, just to name a few. The company also recognizes that these businesses lose a lot of money due to theft, pilferage, shrinkage, unproductiveness of employees, monitoring expenses, failing to restock some inventory items, and inefficiency of operations. PLDT’s Productivity Suite is offering 3 new solutions, namely—Watcher, F.A.S.Track, and CheckOut—in order to help owners monitor the operations of their business more closely, increase their control over it, reduce shrinkage, improve efficiency, and cut costs.

    PLDT’s Watcher is a video monitoring solution that allows SMEs to visually monitor their stores and branches through the internet from wherever they are. For instance, an entrepreneur who is running a handful of different outlets or branches all over the Philippines can have cameras installed in each of them so that he or she may keep tabs on them at all times. This gives the owner peace of mind and lets him or her address issues immediately instead of having to visit the different branches.

    PLDT’s Fastrack is an asset monitoring solution that enables SMEs to track the movement of field assets via the internet. This is especially useful for businesses whose efficiency relies heavily on logistics. Four different tracking devices are available (standard, covert, motorcycle, and heavy duty) and can be fitted into delivery vans and such. This allows the person-in-charge to keep track of the location of his personnel at all times to ensure that things are delivered on time and that his employees aren’t slacking off. The information is updated every minute and accessed online. If something goes wrong, like if a particular tracking device goes out of the usual route, then an alert is instantly sent to the supervisor.

    PLDT’s CheckOut is a real-time sales management solution that handles all point-of-sales (POS) requirements of SMEs. It provides branch managers accurate sales information and automates various processes to help them make better decisions. They can use it to record sales transactions, monitor inventory levels, and perform sales analytics.

     

    Asus Zenbook Prime officially launched, Happiness 2.0 campaign detailed

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    Asus Zenbook Prime officially launched, Happiness 2.0 campaign detailed

    We’ve seen the Asus Zenbook Prime before in our office, and yesterday the folks at Asus Philippines officially launched the newly refreshed ultrabook at Opus in Resorts World Manila. The Taiwanese firm also took the chance to outline their new marketing campaign for their notebooks. Dubbed  “Happiness 2.0”, the campaign slightly eschews the habit of drowning customers in specifications and instead highlights the important characteristics that their notebooks deliver. Beauty, Sound, Touch, IOIC (Instant On, Instant Connect) and Cloud. Basically, Asus is making some of the features in its high-end notebooks like the SonicMaster audio technology in their N series notebooks and design aesthetics in their slimmer Zenbook ultrabook line available to their entry level devices. This will give their line a more consistent feel, which should add to the desirability of these products.

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    No price has been set by Asus for the newly refreshed Zenbook Prime, though we did hear some grumblings that the top tier device will retail for around Php 70,000.

     

    Everyone’s Vision Petron: Lakbay Kalikasan

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    Everyone’s Vision Petron: Lakbay Kalikasan

    Petron Student Art Competition now open for entries

    Everyone’s Vision Petron is a competition for photographers, painters and designers. It is also a venue for filmmakers, musicians, performance artists, art enthusiasts, and all Filipinos to converge and be one through their shared love for Philippine art and culture.

    Themed Lakbay Kalikasan —A Journey of Nuturing Nature, this year’s competition focuses on the different ways of caring for and protecting the environment. Samples may be seen in Petron’s own efforts to protect our biodiversity through coastal management, reforestation, mangrove planting, creating fish sanctuaries and artificial reefs, and protecting sea turtles.

    Petron believes that everyone has his/her own unique perspective on things and that this uniqueness can be expressed in so many different ways.  This is the inspiration behind Everyone’s Vision Petron — the belief that free artistic expression remains intrinsic to nation-building.

    Everyone’s Vision Petron is open to all talented students enrolled in a regular university or college course, or in tutorial art and photography classes.  Participants must be Filipino and ages 15-28 years old. Student artists may compete in three categories:  Painting (oil and water-based media), photography, and print-making (production of printed images on paper).

    Entries for the painting categories (oil and water-based media) should be no bigger than 4ft x 4ft unframed. Colored photography entries should be no bigger than 10 x 15 inches unframed. For the printmaking category, the minimum artwork size on paper is 12 x 16 inches but not more than 16 x 20 inches.

    In the painting category, six Grand Prize winners will each receive P50,000; for the colored photography category, six Grand Prize winners will each receive P30,000; and in the printmaking category, three Grand Prize winners will each receive P30,000.  Each Grand Prize winner will also receive a trophy/plaque designed by National Artist Napoleon Abueva.

    Application forms are available at participating Petron service stations and bulk plants nationwide, or from the Secretariat Office (c/o Studio 5 Designs, 28 Paseo de Roxas cor Jupiter St, Bel-Air Village, Makati City, telephone 02-8909318).  The form may also be downloaded from the website: www.visionpetron.com or from Facebook: www.facebook.com/EveryonesVisionPetron.

    Deadline for submission of entries is 24 July 2012 at Petron bulk plants nationwide or 31 July 2012 at the Vision Petron Project Secretariat. If submitting by courier, the entry must be sent to the secretariat’s address and postmarked 24 July 2012.

    Winners will be notified personally or through a phone call, and not by any other means, by the Vision Petron Secretariat. Official press releases will be published after the Awards Night in August 2012.

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