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    The Nissan Teana 3.5L

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    The Nissan Teana 3.5L

    There’s nothing like rolling up in a ride that establishes your presence in the big league. Crafted to exude luxury living, the European style Teana 3.5L sedan achieves harmony between driving performance, comfort, and elegant interior and exterior design.

    The Teana runs with 249hp and 335Nm of torque using Nissan’s award-winning VQ35DE V6 engine, which is the only engine to be included in Ward’s 10 best engines for 14 consecutive years. It also delivers class-leading fuel economy and responsive acceleration through the company’s Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission that also eliminates shift shock, making for a more efficient and comfortable ride.

    The luxurious ride features a classy one-touch electric retractable UV-protected top-load sunroof with a tilt-and-slide function. Inside the car is a ventilated eight-way adjustable powered driver’s seat and a ventilated four-way adjustable powered front passenger seat, the latter having a power-operated Ottoman-style leg rest with adjustment controls for the calf-support position to provide enhanced comfort. It also features an iPod-ready multimedia system to keep passengers entertained for long drives, allowing them to easily play DVDs and music. The system also doubles as a reverse camera that packs a safety CCD (Charged-Coupled Device) with night vision capability that makes parking easier in tight spaces.

    Receiving the top six-star rating in the Japan New Car Assessment Program, the Teana boasts a plush interior, which includes a dashboard that lies gracefully on top of a large wood panel, and chrome finishes to the door latch, grip handles, and double-stitched leather door trim. Additionally, it also comes with a dual-zone auto air-conditioning system, interior mood lighting, audio and cruise control steering buttons, Intelligent Key for keyless operation, and a trunk with a 506 liter capacity.

    Asserting its place in the local automotive market, the Nissan Teana 3.5L is a modern world-class ride for high-flyers presented in four exterior colors; white pearl, sapphire black, deep amethyst purple, and brilliant silver.

    A coffee machine that gives you more than just coffee

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    A coffee machine that gives you more than just coffee

    The local market has been over-run with a slew of coffee machines: regular brewmakers, high-end steel contraptions, and the latest craze, single-serve machines. In fact, it’s hard to walk around a mall, department store, or supermarket without bumping into a stall of coffee machine purveyors. Sometimes, it just makes you want to surrender and keep to the trusty hot water pot for your caffeine needs.

    So how do you choose one that’s right for you? Consider a coffee machine that’s more than just that – make it a reflection of your personality, your home aesthetic, and more importantly, your needs.
    What do I look for first?
    Find a brand that has established itself in the market not just in coffee machines, but in coffee, and beverages as well. This is important, because at the end of the day, you won’t be drinking the machine, you’ll be drinking what it pours. Nescafé Dolce Gusto was the first single-serve machine in the market, and is backed by over 70 years of Nestlé experience in beverages. Make sure you also have an after-sales service center to look after your machine, and a customer service center for your concerns.
    A pot or a cup?
    It’s true that traditional coffee makers are convenient. You turn them on, wait a few minutes, and you have 10 cups of hot coffee ready for drinking. But how many times have you thrown away leftover coffee at the end of the day? Or brewed different batches for different tastes? Single-serve coffee machines are perfect even for entire households because they brew just enough (one cup each, at any given point), and they have coffee varieties for every taste. NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto brews each cup in just a few seconds, beating out coffee pots for your caffeine fix. And with five coffee and chocolate variants to choose from, each cup is a custom brew, right in the comfort of home.
    Variety
    Yes, we know that having options makes it harder to choose. But after finding a brand that works for you, and knowing that a single-serve machine is best, then the next step is to browse their catalog for the right fit. The Piccolo is perfect for smaller households who are exploring the coffee experience. With a capacity of 0.6 L, even starter singles can benefit from this machine, which comes in red and black. The Circolo is more for the serious coffee drinker, who values form as well as function. Its sleek style comes in anthracite and cool grey, and is a perfect complement to any stylish home.
    Of course the coffee is what matters, and NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto has five varieties to suit every taste: Caffé Lungo and Cappuccino for those who like it hot and black, Mocha and Vanilla Latte Macchiato for coffee with a twist, and Chococino for chocolate lovers.
    Visit their website, http://www.dolce-gusto.com.ph, and like NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Philippines on Facebook

    PLDT and Smart partner to offer pinoys netbooks for only Php 50 a day

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    PLDT and Smart partner to offer pinoys netbooks for only Php 50 a day

    Smart and PLDT has just given us a heads-up on a new promo of theirs that basically subsidizes the cost of either a NEO or Acer netbook. By signing up to the Home Smart Bro Wireless internet service Plan P999 using the Canopy or WIMAX technology, and adding a mere P500 a month, new subscribers will be able to purchase a Neo Netbook bundle for only P1,499. Alternatively, a subscription to the Home Smart Bro Wireless Broadband internet service for only P999 per month, plus an additional Php800 per month, will earn the subscriber an Acer Netbook for P1,799. Want in on the promo? Then, visit your nearest Smart Store or any accredited Home Smart Bro Wireless Re-seller.  Interested applicants may also call *1888 from their Smart cellphones for more information.

    ECS announces G24 line of all-in-one PCs

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    ECS announces G24 line of all-in-one PCs

    Everyone knows Taiwanese manufacturer ECS as a prolific maker of motherboards, but in a bid for diversification has decided to dip its toes into all-in-one PCs. The company has just launched the G24 line of all-in-one’s. The G24 is equipped with an edge-to-edge 23.6-inch ten-finger touch panel that’s apparently capable of full HD. The company says that the device comes with a high build-to-order capability, as well being able to exchange the motherboard that it uses with an Intel H61 express chipset with support for Intel’s next generation of chips. ECS also says that the device uses modular hard disks, so upgrading storage should be quick and painless.There’s no word on price and eventual availability.

    FirstCarbon Solutions unveils new corporate website

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    FirstCarbon Solutions unveils new corporate website

    ADEC Group member company FirstCarbon Solutions, a global industry leader providing managed energy and sustainability services, launched its enhanced corporate website, www.firstcarbonsolutions.com, in an effort to further drive innovative sustainability solutions to the market.

    Through a unique combination of consulting, software, program management and extensive back office information processing capabilities from FirstCarbon Solutions, businesses are able to reduce costs, optimize resource use, and improve operational efficiencies.

    The new FirstCarbon Solutions website provides a wealth of information on energy management, sustainability and supply chain programs, as well as improved customer support features. “We collaborate with our clients in designing and implementing solutions to help achieve their energy, sustainability, and supplychain goals. Our new website provides organizations with clearer insight into how they can generate value through more sustainable processes, products and services,” said James Donovan, ADEC Group president and chief executive officer.

    The enhanced website features an array of services and capabilities that allow organizations to focus on their core activities and strategic initiatives. Users may easily request for a demonstration or consultation through the website, which also provides access to case studies, industry-leading research, and a comprehensive range of multimedia resources. As an added service, FirstCarbon Solutions offers a free subscription to GreenWatch Newsletter, a monthly industry update with relevant articles on sustainability in key markets.

    A recent report by the MIT Sloan Management Review-Boston Consulting Group found that over two-thirds of companies view sustainability as necessary to being competitive in today’s marketplace. The third annual Sustainability and Innovation Global Executive Study surveyed more than 2,800 corporate leaders representing major industries and regions of the world. Two-thirds of respondents likewise reported that management attention to, and investment in, sustainability has increased in the last year.

    FirstCarbon Solutions, one of five companies within ADEC Group, is recognized for its best practices and industry certifications. It operates in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, China, Philippines, and Singapore.

    Leaked iPad 3 parts combined into one Franken-tablet

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    Leaked iPad 3 parts combined into one Franken-tablet

    There’s been enough iPad 3 parts leaked out in the wild that someone, somewhere, could theoretically put them together to get a rough estimate of what the next generation tablet from Cupertino would look like. Well, the folks at MIC Gadget did exactly that and put the supposed back panel, front glass and case. According to them, the rumors of the iPad 3 shunning the physical home button is unfounded, as the front case of the device still had that vital navigation aid. The tech outfit also confirmed that the standard capacities will still be present – 16, 32 and 64GB – and that the pricing of the device will still the same as the previous iPads when they were first released to the market. The iPad 3 would supposedly not carry LTE connectivity, as there’s currently too few countries currently using LTE to really benefit from the addition. You can visit Mic Gadget for a more thorough examination while we wait for the official March 7 unveil.

    Source: MIC Gadget

    Samsung Galaxy S III supposedly slated for an April launch, will hit the UK hard

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    Samsung Galaxy S III supposedly slated for an April launch, will hit the UK hard

    Although it showed up at the recently concluded MWC at Barcelona, Samsung didn’t have a lot of new mobile phones that really took our breath away. We knew that the firm had supposedly moved the launch of the next iteration of the flagship Galaxy S line after MWC, unfortunately no solid date has been set (aside from some tasty rumors). ZDNET Korea is reporting that the new flagship device would supposedly launch in April, according to Cheil Worldwide, Samsung’s marketing and advertising agency. The Korean electronics firm is purportedly planning a huge campaign in the UK, just in time for the Summer Olympics. BGR reports that the Samsung Galaxy S III would sport a 4.8-inch HD display, 1.5GHz quad-core Samsung Exynos processor, 8-megapixel camera, LTE and Android 4.0 ICS on board.

    Source: ZDNET via BGR

    Asus vying to get first device running on next version of Android (Jellybean)

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    Asus vying to get first device running on next version of Android (Jellybean)

    Google typically works with a device manufacturer to push out a clean, unmodified device whenever it announces a major revision of its prolific mobile OS, Android. It’s an honor that’s already been bestowed on HTC and Samsung, and you can bet that almost all manufacturers want in on that action. Taiwanese manufacturer Asus is one such company, and according to them, it’s possible that we’ll see next version of Android (supposedly code named Jellybean) first on their devices. Speaking to tech blog Tech Radar, Benson Lin, Asus’ Corporate Vice President said that “Asus is very close to Google, so once they have Android 5.0 I think there will be a high possibility that we will be the first wave to offer the Jelly Bean update.” If you remember, Asus was the first one to offer an ICS update to tablets when it was released, so there’s a big chance that the Taiwanese brand’s hopes could come true.

    Source:  Tech Radar

    Vision Petron recognized in Anvil Awards

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    Vision Petron recognized in Anvil Awards

    Petron Corporation received four Anvil Awards for its Vision Petron National Student Art Competition at awarding ceremonies held last 24 February 2012 at the EDSA Shangri-la Hotel.

    The Anvil Award of Excellence was given for: (1) Vision Petron 11 Collaterals in the external publications category; and (2) Brushstrokes from the Heart: 365Day E-calendar in the digital-internet category.

    Lakbay Pinoy earned an Anvil Award of Merit for public relations programs directed at specific stakeholders – special interest groups category, while the Petron Wall Calendar 2011: Dynamic Partnerships received another Anvil Award of Merit in the external publications category.

    Vision Petron was the most eagerly awaited national student art contest and the Lakbay Pinoy contest theme garnered the biggest number of entries and number of school participation in 2011.

    Over the years, Petron Corporation has been a consistent recipient of the Anvil Award, recognizing its high level of excellence in the practice of public relations to promote public interest, good values, and real public service.

    The Anvil is awarded by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the country’s premier organization for public relations professionals, to outstanding PR programs and tools.

    Samsung’s DV300F lets you take great self-portraits that you can upload wirelessly

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    Samsung’s DV300F lets you take great self-portraits that you can upload wirelessly

    We all know about Samsung’s front-facing cameras that help you take that perfect self-shot. Now Sammy’s updating that line by adding near instantaneous sharing of photos to your favorite social networks via Wi-Fi. The DV300F has all the features you’ve come to expect from Samsung’s 2View line of cameras which include an impressive 16 megapixel sensor, 5x Optical zoom, 25mm wide-angle lens and a secondary 1.5-inch LCD screen on the front of the camera that helps you shoot self-portraits with ease. The camera also comes with a multitude of shooting mode which turns the most boring photo-session into something special. The DV300F will retail for Php 9,990.

    Windows 8 Consumer Preview up for download

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    Windows 8 Consumer Preview up for download

    Want to catch a glimpse of what Microsoft’s newest OS, Windows 8 will look like when it launches later this year? Well, you can head over to Microsoft’s Windows 8 Consumer Preview portal site to download the latest build of the next generation OS. It stands to reason that the latest version of Windows 8 would be more refined than the Developer Preview we saw a while back, with Microsoft promising a better overall experience, XBOX Live integration and the availability of the Windows store. Unfortunately, the version of the Consumer Preview being offered to the public will only work for x86 devices, though Microsoft has stated that they will be providing ARM based hardware with Windows 8 already installed to developers (which include chips made by Qualcomm and NVIDIA) to help them make apps for the soon to be launched OS.

    Source: Microsoft

    Nokia unveils Lumia 610: a Windows phone for the masses

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    Nokia unveils Lumia 610: a Windows phone for the masses

    Thought that the PureView 808 was the only Nokia phone that caught our eye this past MWC? Far from it. Our attention was drawn to another recent release of the firm from Espoo this past week – the Lumia 610. While it’s far from being the hardware powerhouse that it’s bigger, Symbian toting, 41-megapixel sporting brother is, the Lumia 610 is possibly one of the most affordable Windows Phone 7 devices we’ve seen, and is slated to retail for about 189 Euros, or about Php 10,700 before taxes. Hardware-wise this device really doesn’t impress that much – 3.7-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen, 800 MHz processor, 5-megapixel camera and toting the latest version of Windows Phone 7 (Mango). Nokia says this little number should land around the second quarter of 2011.

    Ferrari and Maserati dealership opens in Taguig, launches two new models

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    Ferrari and Maserati dealership opens in Taguig, launches two new models

    Autostrada Motore, Inc. has brought in Ferrari and Maserati into the country as it opened its dealership showroom at 32nd & 4th Crescent Park West, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The ribbon cutting ceremonies, led by Mr. Wellington C. Soong, chairman and president of Autostrada Motore, Inc. formally made these italian supercars available to the Philippine market.

    Marc Soong, Executive Director for Ferrari; Simon Inglefield, Head of Region for Ferrari Asia Pacific Other Countries; Herbert Appleroth, President and CEO of Ferrari Asia Pacific; Wellington Soong, Chair and President of Autostrada Motore, Inc.; Gaetano Marino, Regional Sales Director for South East Asia Pacific of Maserati; and Jason Soong, Executive Director for Maserati

    The Ferrari 458 Italia unites functionality and style and assures optimal performance plus visual impact while continuing the classic Maranello 8-cylinder engine tradition but with outstanding fuel consumption and emission levels.

    The Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale on the other hand is regarded as the first street-legal Maserati car, being the first to be supplied with carbon-ceramic brakes and advanced electronics that minimize gearshift.  It is also the company’s first model to top 300 km/h and the first road-going car to sport a dedicated Race mode.

    Apart from these new models, the entire range will also be available as imported by Autostrada Motore, Inc. Drop by their showroom and drool over these beauties for yourself.

    EPSON wins 6 2012 iF Product Design Awards

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    EPSON wins 6 2012 iF Product Design Awards

    Epson’s product design has again been recognized by the highly regarded iF Product Design Awards 2012 at the official awards ceremony held in Munich, Germany last February 10.  Products across Epson’s range were selected for this year’s award, including its business projectors; label, receipt, airline boarding pass, retail and photo printers. These Epson products now carry the coveted iF logo.

     

    The Epson iF Design Award Winners are:

    Epson LabelWorks LW-300 / 400 Label Printer

    Epson ME Office 535

    Epson EB-W02 / W12 Projectors

    Epson Stylus Pro R3000 Photo Printer

    Epson TM-L500A Boarding Pass and Baggage Tag Printer

    Epson TM-H Series Receipt Printer with Cheque-Clearing Function

     

    Established in 1953, the iF (International Forum) product design award is today among the most important awards for innovative product design.  The Award attracts thousands of entries from various nations, and is judged by renowned experts.

    Hideto Nakamura, Country Manager of Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) commented, “Epson products are not only characterized by precision engineering and elegant style. Our global company goes the extra mile to emphasize usability based on scientific understanding of actual user situations. In every Epson product, we incorporate measures to reduce environmental impact and improve user flexibility through smart, compact designs. We are glad to receive the good news on the global accolade for Epson products. The iF Award certifies the depth and consistency of design excellence Epson offers to our customers.”

    The Epson TM-H Series Receipt Printer with Cheque-Clearing Function, the Epson ME Office 535, the Epson Stylus Pro R3000 photo printer and the EB-W12 projector are already available in the Philippines. The Epson LabelWorks LW-300 / 400 Label Printer and the Epson TM-L500A Boarding Pass & Baggage Tag Printer will also be launched in the Philippines within the first half of 2012.

     

    Tascam iM2 Stereo Condenser Microphone for your iOS device

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    Tascam iM2 Stereo Condenser Microphone for your iOS device

    Tascam is celebrated in the professional audio industry for having provided the world with high-quality audio recording equipment for the past three decades. So when the company made the iM2 digital recorder that attaches to iOS devices, we knew it wasn’t just a toy. The iM2 turns an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a high-quality stereo recorder, providing it with a pair of condenser microphones that are of the same class as Tascam’s best-selling DR-series recorders. The gadget plugs into the dock connector of your Apple device and allows you to record stereo CD quality (44.1kHz PCM) wave files.


    The iM2 works well with pretty much every recording app including your device’s video camera, which means you can take videos with hi-definition stereo sound. The microphone level is adjustable using a knob on the side of the unit so you can record at the right volume whether the source is soft or loud. It can handle up to 125dB sound levels and contains a stereo limiter for taming sudden loud sounds, which means that you can capture even the loudest concerts without distortion. The iM2 has its own microphone preamp and analog-to-digital converter that is way better than what comes with your iOS device, so your recordings will have lower noise and superior sonic clarity.

    The twin microphones are adjustable over 180 degrees so you can point them to a desired subject, which adds the needed flexibility in many situations such as recording interviews and podcasts. It’s powered through the dock connector so there’s no need for batteries or charging, and it even includes a USB input so that you can charge your iOS device while the iM2 is attached. The Tascam iM2 is at its best when partnered with its accompanying PCM recording app that has similar controls as Tascam’s range of pro-class audio recorders. The iM2 sells for USD $79.99 (approximately Php 3,360).

     

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