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    MacBook Air now for sale in Power Mac Center

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    MacBook Air now for sale in Power Mac Center

    For those that have been anticipating the arrival of the new MacBook Air in the Philippines, we have some great news. Power Mac Center has just announced that it will be available starting today, July 29 2011.

    What’s been improved in the new MacBook Air? It now comes equipped with the Sandy Bridge processors, which are quicker and consume power more efficiently. While the standard installation in the laptops will Intel Core i5, customers may request for an Intel Core i7 to be installed. Other features include a Thunderbolt I/O port, backlit keyboard and all-flash storage capacity, ranging from 64GB to 256GB.

    The prices are as follows:

    11-inch: 64GB – ₱52,990
    11-inch: 128GB – ₱62,990
    13-inch: 128GB – ₱68,990
    13-inch: 256GB – ₱82,990

     

    So, if you would like to purchase the new MacBook Air, simply visit any of the following Power Mac Center’s outlets:

    Greenbelt 3
    TriNoma
    The Annex at SM City North EDSA
    SM Megamall
    SM Marikina
    Power Plant Mall
    SM Mall of Asia
    Festival Supermall
    SM City Pampanga

     

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    Established in August 1994, Power Mac Center is a recognized Apple Premium Reseller and an Apple Authorized Service Provider in the Philippines strategically located in nine major malls in the country.
    For pricing and ordering details on the new MacBook Air and other offers and Power Mac Center services and promos, as well as updates on the latest Apple products, visit their website at www.powermaccenter.com.

    Razer outs Electra headphones, wants you to use them with music too

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    Razer outs Electra headphones, wants you to use them with music too

    Audio isn’t the first thing you’d associate with gaming peripheral brand Razer, but nevertheless they’ve launched their own brand of headphones for the discerning gamer. The Razer Electra headphones features a couple of nice features that’ll help you pwn noobs and rock out to your tunes in comfort and style. It boasts enhanced bass response with optimized drivers, replaceable sound-isolating leatherette ear cushions, flexible headband structure and snug-fit ear cups for extended comfort and a detachable rubber sheathed audio cable. No word on local pricing yet, but Razer’s already put a $59.99 price tag on it if you’re buying it in the states.

    HP’s HoP on to HP Getaway promo says thank you to customers in a big way

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    HP’s saying thank you to their loyal customers in a big way via their HoP on to HP Getaway promo. From July to November 15, 2011, consumers of big-ticket HP innovations including notebooks and desktops can win the ultimate holiday packages including trips to Hawaii, USA and Prague, Czech Republic. A purchase of consumer HP notebooks and desktops from HP retail outlets nationwide entitles the consumer one raffle coupon to join in the promo. One lucky winner will receive a trip to Prague for two with a 5-day, four-night hotel accommodation. The second winner, on the other hand, will get to enjoy a trip for two to Hawaii with a three-day, two-night hotel accommodation. The grand raffle will be on November 29, 20011.

    Asus officially launches ROG branded Vulcan ANC Gaming Headset

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    Asus officially launches ROG branded Vulcan ANC Gaming Headset

    Remember the ROG branded Vulcan ANC gaming headset we saw back in COMPUTEX? Well, it’s finally gracing our shores this September, and local hardcore gamers will finally be able to pwn with style for about Php 5,990. For the price, you’re getting active noise cancellation, a detachable microphone if you’re not in the mood for talking to your team (or smack talking opposing players) and a cable that detaches automatically when it gets caught on something preventing damage. We’ll be getting our review unit soon, and we’ll keep you guys updated if it’s worth picking up.

    Sony’s Great VAIO S-Cape Raffle promo update

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    Sony’s Great VAIO S-Cape Raffle promo update

     

    Sony Philippines has updated the registration details and purchase period honored by their VAIO S promotion. Kindly refer to the details below:


    The Great VAIO S-Cape Raffle Promo

    For every purchase of a Sony VAIO, one (1) lucky buyer can be entitled to a free trip for two (2) to Hollywood and many more. This is a nationwide promotion that will run from July 26-September 29, 2011.

    Customers can register at www.myxph.com/sonyvaiopromo to earn their raffle entries.”

     

    Promo period: July 26 – Sept 29, 2011

    Purchase period: July 1 – Sept 29, 2011

     

     

    Prizes:

    a.     Studio tour in Velvet partner studios

    b.     Watch a Broadway show in Hollywood

    c.      Day tour of the city

    d.     Economy class round trip ticket from Manila for two (2) to Los Angeles, California USA via PAL inclusive of travel insurance and tax

    e.     Hotel accommodation for four (4) nights and five (5) days.

    Add a “Jewel” to your kitchen

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    Add a “Jewel” to your kitchen

    Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO), recently unveiled the premium edition “Jewel” refrigerator (RS26MB), which infuses elegant design and functionality with its interior and exterior features. Designed by world-renowned jewelry designer Massimo Zucchi, the RS26MB begins the elegant transformation with its Champagne Handle. The unique handle softly sparkles in pink, gold lines that illuminate light on the handle bar. Additionally, Samsung’s new Bid Printing technology melts ink into glass and allows light to be reflected off the surface of the refrigerator for a sleek look. This Jewel Light effect is also viewable when opening the refrigerator door, leading into the appliance’s fully-lit interior with its metallic finishing.

    The RS26MB refrigerator comes equipped with Samsung’s fourth-generation Digital Inverter Compressor, providing consumers with energy savings while Samsung’s Coolselect Zone allows users to touch one button to select a specific temperature that meets their storage needs. Samsung’s Cooling Cover on the Mini Drinks Bar section of the refrigerator keeps beverages cooler than ever. Dual LED lighting illuminates every internal corner of Samsung’s premium edition refrigerator so users can locate items conveniently. Bigger space guards on the unit’s side doors combined with slimmer shelving units provide extra space for larger items. Samsung’s Twin Cooling System ensures that stored items are fresh and kept at optimal humidity levels. The transfer of odors between compartments is eliminated, and the food items’ aroma and flavor are retained.

     

     

    Meet the Boss Micro BR BR-80: a pocket-sized multitrack recorder

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    Meet the Boss Micro BR BR-80: a pocket-sized multitrack recorder

     

     

    Portable recorders will always be handy to capture those millisenconds of magic when inspiration strikes.

    Feast your eyes on the Boss Micro BR BR-80, a multitrack recorder that caters to guitarists and solo musicians. Slightly larger than an iPod, this little powerhouse is capable of simultaneously recording 2 tracks via its built-in stereo condenser mic. It can also playback 8 tracks at the same time and has the ability to host up to 64 virtual tracks for editing, overdubs and mixdowns.

     

     

    The BR-80 can save data directly on SD/SDHC cards, which offers recording times ranging from 3 hours (1GB) to an impressive 500 hours (32GB). Furthermore, what’s great about Boss’s new portable recorder is that once you’re ready to take your ideas to a desktop computer, it can be used as an audio interface as well, and connects to your Mac or PC via USB. This new hybrid functionality is similar to the Zoom R8, making it easy to switch from mobile recording to editing on your DAW in one swift step.

     

    If you simply want to rehearse or warm up, the BR-80 features an eBand mode which provides an extensive library of backing tracks and rhythm patterns. If none of the preset sounds are appealing, you may import your own WAV or MP3 files to play along with, and you can even minimize vocals/guitar solos on pre-recorded tracks via the Centre-Channel Cancelling effect.

     

    The Micro BR BR-80 comes bundled with Cakewalk SONAR X1 LE and retails for $290 (Php 12,300)

     

    BOSS MICRO BR BR-80 Features at a Glance:

    •             COSM amps and effects for a huge variety of guitar tones
    •             Vocal FX derived from VE-20 Vocal performer
    •             Multitrack record mode gives you 8 playback tracks and 64 virtual tracks
    •             Live Record mode uses built-in stereo condenser mic to capture in-the-moment stereo recordings
    •             eBand mode provides useful practice tools (i.e.: tempo adjustment, center-channel cancellation, etc.)
    •             Huge library of built-in backing and rhythm patterns
    •             Three modes: MTR (multi-track recorder), eBand, and Live Rec
    •             Records directly to SD/SDHC memory card (up to 32 GB)
    •             eBand function for phrase training and play-along tracks
    •             World-class COSM amps and effects onboard
    •             Use as a USB audio interface with built-in effects
    •             SONAR X1 LE software included

    Upgrade your “throne” with the Toilet 2.0

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    Upgrade your “throne” with the Toilet 2.0

    If there’s one gadget I consider the most revolutionary gadget of all time (and no, it’s not the phone or even the computer), it is, hands down, the toilet. I could readily give up any other technology, live an almost post-apocalyptic existence or go back in time as a hunter-gatherer or shepherdess, so long as I had an awesome bathroom with a fully-functional toilet.

    And now, this throne might just get a design upgrade. David Hakkens introduces the Toilet 2.0 – a cleaner, tougher, and “greener” way to excuse oneself. The Toilet 2.0 is uses Corian instead of porcelain so that it’s lighter, thinner, and stronger. The wide, shallow shape of the bowl prevents water (and any unpleasant waste) from splashing in or out. It also comes with a built-in freshener that’s easily refillable as well as eight spraying points for high-pressure cleaning. By using the high-pressure cleaning system and reusing gray water from other water supplies like sinks to flush the lines (but not the bowl), it conserves the use of clean water.

    It’s still a work in progress. But definitely, this is something fit for Mother Nature herself.

     

    Source: Gizmodo

    Pay what you want for five great indie games

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    Pay what you want for five great indie games

    Want to grab five great games and feel all warm and fuzzy inside? Well, today’s your day – The Humble Indie Bundle 3 allows you to set your own price on five fantastic indie games. You read that right, YOU get to set the price you’re willing to part with for these five games. But before you set the price to .05 US cents, keep in mind that aside from splitting the money five ways, a portion of the proceeds also go to two other organizations: Child’s Play and Electronic Frontier Foundation. The former is a charity organization founded by gamers and the latter is a civil liberties group defending rights in the digital world. As with the bundle, you’ll also get to decide how much each organization gets (or if they get anything at all). As of writing, the operating system with the biggest wallets seems to be the Linux guys (with an average of $10.77 spent on the bundle)  with the Windows guys being the stingiest (with an average of $3.83) and the Mac guys floating in the middle (an average of  $6.10).

    Source: Humble Bundle

    Pinoy_Blogfest 2.0 looks at ‘The New Workplace’; job applicants welcome at Teletech booth

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    Pinoy_Blogfest 2.0 looks at ‘The New Workplace’; job applicants welcome at Teletech booth

    Fresh graduates and young professionals looking to explore new working arrangements are invited to come to Pinoy_Blogfest 2.0, which is happening on Friday, 05 August 2011, at the Trinoma Activity Center in Quezon City.

    Teletech, a global leader in business process outsourcing, will have a recruitment booth on-site and will be entertaining applicants the whole day.  Interested job seekers are invited to present their updated resume to any of the Teletech staff.

    Open to the public, Social Activity #1 scheduled from 10:30 am to 12:00 nn will focus on The New Workplace.  Work anywhere, anytime.  This is the office of the future, with co-workers housed not in a physical structure, but linked through technology.  Speakers will focus on how global changes and advances in technology present new professional opportunities and redefine work in the 21st century.

    Mr. Angelo Hernandez and Mr. Louie Sangalang, Senior Managers for Talent Acquisition, will talk on the topic  “Inside the BPO Industry: It’s Impact on the Youth Today.”  Teletech is a global company that was built on thinking and acting outside traditional business boundaries.  It has offices and operations in 17 countries worldwide, providing support services for leading Global 1000 companies and governmental agencies.

    Providing another perspective as an IT professional, Mr. Joey Gurango, will share his success story as a technopreneur.  He will talk on how jobs and career opportunities are changing vis-à-vis the skills and competencies required in the global marketplace.  His company, Gurango Software, is an award-winning Microsoft Dynamics partner and global provider of human capital management solutions serving 500 customers in 15 countries.  In recognition of his mastery of and contributions to software technologies and businesses, Joey was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professionals.  In 2006, he was acknowledged as one of the country’s Most Inspiring Technopreneurs by the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship.

    Interested participants are encouraged to register for a chance to win raffle prizes and other freebies to be given away during this Social Activity on The New Workplace.

    Pinoy_Blogfest 2.0 is organized by GADGETS Magazine, with the support of The Coca-Cola Export Corporation, Teletech, Canon, Globe, Pony, Neo, Asus, Western Digital, Archos, BenQ, JBL, Sennheiser, Manila Bulletin, Business Mirror, and TriNoma.

     

    Smart unveils Always On internet packages

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    Smart unveils Always On internet packages

    Let’s face it – today’s hottest and best gadgets and smartphones need to be connected to the internet for most features to work. But only a few of us do so, with most opting to just jump online via WiFi lest they incur angina inducing data charges. Now Smart’s letting you surf the web your way, and has unveiled Always On, a volume-based package which allows casual mobile Internet surfers to pay only for the data they wish to consume. For example, if you just check your email from time to time and don’t do a lot of surfing, you’d be best served with the 25MB Always On plan for only P20 a day. Here’s the pricing tier:

    Volume Price Validity Keyword Access Code
    25MB P20 1 day ON<space>20 Send to 2200
    50MB P30 1 day ON<space>30
    250MB P300 30 days ON<space>300
    500MB P500 30 days ON<space>500
    1GB P750 30 days ON<space>750
    2GB P995 30 days ON<space>995

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Always On is available to Smart Buddy, Smart Gold, Talk N’ Text, and Smart Bro subscribers. To activate a package, simply send the keyword to 2200 via mobile phone or via the Smart Bro user menu on the computer. Users may purchase any number of packages simultaneously as they see fit. Validity of subscription starts upon availing of a plan. A P1 maintaining balance is required. Additionally, users will get an SMS notification once they have consumed 80% of their package. Upon expiration, charging will revert to the regular bucket pricing of P10 for every 30 minutes of use.

    Registered Smart Bro users can also avail of the packages from Smart Web Connect at http://smart.com.ph/connect.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Razer’s Switchblade gaming device has first dibs on new Intel Atom Z690 procie

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    Razer’s Switchblade gaming device has first dibs on new Intel Atom Z690 procie

    Razer’s Switchblade concept gaming device made quite a splash when it was unveiled back in January in CES. The concept device promises to deliver unparalleled mobile gaming experience without sacrificing controls and customizability, two things that Razer’s been known for. Aside from customizable controls and an ultra-sensitive multi-touch screen, the Switchblade’s getting a hardware bump courtesy of Intel’s brand spanking new Intel Atom Z690 processor which will run at 1.70 GHz.

    “Intel is very excited to be working closely with Razer on the next generation of mobile handheld PC gaming,” said Brad Graff, consumer marketing director, Netbook and Tablet Group, Intel. “The Razer Switchblade concept takes advantage of the Intel Atom processor, providing the performance needed to run 3D PC games in a small and light form factor to enable mobile gaming at significantly less power than a traditional laptop.”

    There’s still no word if it’ll ever be available (it is a concept device after all) or the game’s it’ll be able to play, but as soon as we get word, you guys will be the first to know.

    Turn your Mac’s trackpad into a MIDI controller

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    Turn your Mac’s trackpad into a MIDI controller

     

    If you’re an electronic musician, lugging around a MIDI controller can eventually take its toll. Not only can the added weight be a burden, but finding space for it in your bag or car can create unnecessary stress.

    If you’re a Mac user however, all you may need for a live performance is your laptop.

    Meet Track Master, an app designed by LSD Programming that transforms your multi-gesture trackpad into an X/Y MIDI controller without any additional hardware.

    It grants users the capability to play a “keyboard” in any key and can detect up to 11 fingers (we’ll leave it to your imagination how you might do this).  Track Master can also be used as an X/Y grid for filter sweeps, etc., and programming the app will be a breeze since it also has MIDI learn, granting full customization. Moreover, the virtual interface also displays tracking stats, such as the precise location of your fingers on the trackpad.

    Users may also opt to use Track Master with Magic Trackpad, if they desire the feel of a separate controller, although this sort of defeats the purpose of the app. Track Master has been confirmed to work with Ableton Live, Logic and Traktor and GarageBand.

    Track Master (version 2.0) is available on iTunes for $4.99 (approximately Php 212.00).

     


     

    Requirements:
    OS X 10.6.6 and above
    Magic Trackpad or MacBooks, Macbook Pros or Macbook Airs with a multi-touch trackpad

    WD releases 1TB Scorpio Blue for notebooks

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    WD releases 1TB Scorpio Blue for notebooks

    We all know notebooks hard disk drives aren’t the roomiest around, and frankly, everyone will always need more space to put their data in. If you’re feeling a bit constricted with your default 500GB HDD, then you might want to upgrade your notebook’s storage with the 1TB Western Digital Scorpio Blue. This 9.5 mm, 2.5-inch mobile hard drive was designed with mainstream notebooks in mind, it utilizes 500 GB-per-platter areal density and is now available in the highest capacity for 2.5-inch hard drives in the industry-standard 9.5 mm, two-platter (2-disk) form factor. You get a reliable and quiet hard drive that has enough room for the things that are important to you. The Scorpio Blue will carry a price tag of Php 5,995.

     

     

    Man builds adorable Wall-E robot, makes us want one real bad

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    Man builds adorable Wall-E robot, makes us want one real bad

    We’ve seen a few modders build works of nerd art before, but amateur roboticist/tech sorcerer DJ Sures has managed to combine technical badassery and critical levels of cuteness in one go. He’s managed to create his own talking and moving version of Wall-E, complete with voice recognition technology built-in. He used a combination of his own EZ-B Robot Controller, a couple of motorized servos, wireless camera and stuffed them all in a U-Command Wall-E. The end result is pretty damn amazing and extremely adorable, and if you’re up to it, you can probably build one yourself if you have the time and inclination to make such things. We’ve embedded a video below of the thing in action, but be warned, watching it will make you go daaaww uncontrollably.

    Source: AlienCurv YouTube Channel

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