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    Dell makes teaching in the digital age easier

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    Dell makes teaching in the digital age easier

    Kids these days are much more advanced when it comes to being familiar to technology than ever before. Most of them already have Facebook accounts, and some of them already have PCs and notebooks of their own. Dell understands this all too well and have developed a number of solutions and products to address the changing landscape of teaching. The Connected Classroom, as Dell calls it, gives teachers and educators the necessary tools to deliver their message and lessons to their students. It includes innovations like an interactive whiteboard, control over student’s notebooks while class is ongoing and the capability to stream lessons to far flung classrooms in the country. Dell has also introduced a couple of new products to compliment their software, including the Dell Latitude 2120 Netbook, Dell Latitude XT2 Tablet PC, Ergotron TeachWell Mobile Digital Platform and their Dell S300wi Interactive, Short Throw Projector.

    Become a smart shopper with the Smart Cart (and your smartphone)

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    Become a smart shopper with the Smart Cart (and your smartphone)

    Many people may find grocery shopping to be quite the task at hand especially when you’re on a budget. For many shoppers, finding true “convenience” in a convenience store is something that needs quite a bit of work. Personally, I still write a grocery list on a piece of paper and estimate how much each item will cost so that I know not to exceed my budget. Then come shopping day, I walk around with cart, list, and phone calculator in hand just to make doubly sure there won’t be any “void” items at the checkout counter.

    But now, grocery shopping might not be such a daunting task with the SK Telecom Smart Cart.  This program has begun testing in China and integrates the shopping cart with your smartphone so you have access to store and product information along with discounts and coupons. Once your phone is synced to that the tablet PC installed on the shopping cart, you can now see what you’re buying, how much, where the discounts in the store are as well as the membership points you’ve accumulated.

    If this finds itself in the Philippines, I’ll probably want to shop every weekend.

     

    Source: designboom

    Smart’s Rocket Plug-it promises up to 12Mbps speeds

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    Smart’s Rocket Plug-it promises up to 12Mbps speeds

    Aside from dropping their speed bombshell earlier today, we also managed to get a sneak peek of Smart’s soon to be released Rocket Plug-it broadband stick. The stick uses Smart’s newly overhauled HSPA+ network, and will be available for retail of about Php 3,995. It’s going to launch soon (hopefully by next week), and the Rocket Plug-it will still be able to take load via Smart’s reloading system, and will still follow their pricing tier (Php 10 for 30 minutes). Once we get our own unit, we’ll keep you updated if this thing performs as advertised.

    Tests conducted by NESIC show Smart Bro plug-it is faster than the competition

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    Tests conducted by NESIC show Smart Bro plug-it is faster than the competition

    It’s a conundrum every potential broadband stick buyer faces: which network is faster? While each broadband provider likes to tout figures and “theoretical” speeds their products can achieve, nothing beats seeing hard numbers backed by empirical evidence. Smart’s saying that their Smart Bro Plug-It has faster connection speeds than the competition, and has the data to prove it.

    Smart enlisted the help of engineering service provider NESIC Philippines, Inc. (NPI) to find out how fast their stick really was. Tests were conducted in 100 locations around the country (29 in Metro Manila, 21 in North Luzon, 18 in South Luzon, 15 in Visayas and 17 in Mindanao) to find out how Smart’s offering stacked up to the competition. The results of the tests were staggering: Smart Bro managed to outperform the competition in ALL locations in terms of average download speeds, and according to NESIC, there is an average difference of 0.74Mbps between Smart Bro and its rival with 26 areas reflecting a 1Mbps discrepancy or greater.

    As far as we know, the tests were conducted with the popular online speed testing program Speedtest.net, with the server being used located in San Francisco. Here’s a couple of key statistics that were shown during the briefing:

    Peak Speed Results

    • Smart is faster in 99 of the 100 test locations
    • 2.66Mbps highest peak speed for Smart Bro achieved at Plantation Bay Resort
    • At least 1Mbps faster in 47 locations
    • At least 1.5Mbps faster in 14 locations
    • Highest speed difference of 2.29Mbps achieved in Tondo, Manila

    Average Speed Results

    • Smart is faster in ALL locations
    • 0.9Mbps average download speed for Smart Bro vs 0.17Mbps of Competition
    • At least 1Mbps faster in 26 locations
    • Highest speed difference of 1.52Mbps achieved in Parkview Village, Taguig City

    To further prove the point, Smart pitted Globe’s HSPA+ broadband stick the Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini versus their soon to be released HSPA+ Rocket Plug-it broadband stick. To put things in perspective the event was held in the MCafe in Ayala, which as most readers would know, is primarily a Globe dominated area.

    First off the Globe Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini:

    Now Smart’s Rocket Plug-it:

     

     

    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.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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