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    HP New Consumer PCs finally in the Philippines

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    HP New Consumer PCs finally in the Philippines

    Today HP revealed a redesigned consumer PC portfolio at ‘A New HP World’ with a sleek look and the latest technology to enhance the way consumers connect to the people, entertainment and information that matter to them to pursue and achieve their personal passions

    The redesigned HP Pavilion notebook PC line and new HP TouchSmart610 Consumer PC are built on inspirations from culture, art, fashion and HP‘s MUSE (Materials, Usability, Sensory appeal and Experience) design philosophy. MUSE includes a mix of materials such as metals, alloys and plastics; easy-to-use features for improved usability; a blend of artisan elements for sensory appeal; and intuitive features for streamlined experiences.

    The new HP Pavilion dv series notebook PCs include impressive features such as HP CoolSense Technology, HP TrueVision HD webcam and HP SimplePass. Select models of the HP Pavilion dv series also feature Beats Audio for a powerful audio experience.

    With a sleek, clean appearance, the new HP TouchSmart 610 Consumer PC reclines from upright to almost flat, providing increased comfort for longer-term use and the freedom to position the TouchSmart 610 Consumer PC on a kitchen counter, or anywhere the family gathers.

     

    The new consumer PC portfolio enables users to:

    -Experience music the way artists intended it to be heard with Beats Audio, optimized by onboard quad speakers on HP Pavilion dv6.

    -Enjoy greater comfort with HP CoolSense Technology, designed and engineered for better cooling on HP dv series not ebooks.

    -Amplify visual euphoria with HP TrueVision HD webcam and the optional graphic enhancement of up to 1GB GDDR5 of dedicated video memory on the HP Pavilion dv4.

    -Help protect their personal information and simplify password management, with HP SimplePass on the Pavilion dv6 .

    -Benefit from the increased range of motion on the HP TouchSmart 610 Consumer PC‘s reclining display of up to 60 degrees and forward-tilt of up to five degrees.

    Toshiba outs new Satellites and a Portégé, heats up our summer

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    Toshiba outs new Satellites and a Portégé, heats up our summer

    Tricom Dynamics, the official distributor of Toshiba lappies in this fine land has just outed two new Satellite models, the L700 and the E300, and the Portégé R830 at the Rockwell Grove earlier today. The new notebooks falls under the brand’s Summer Art Collection campaign.  All three notebooks will utilize Intel’s second generation Core i series of processors and will be available in a number of different configurations.

    Versatile wonder – Satellite L700

    The Satellite L700 will be available in several colors and sizes, ranging from the compact L730 with a 13.3-inch diagonal display, the midsized L740 with a 14-inch diagonal display and the buff L750 with a 15.6-inch diagonal display. Each Satellite will be equipped with the latest processors and standard LED-backlit HD Clear SuperView widescreen displays, built-in Webcams, DVD rewritable drives, fast Wireless-N connectivity with Bluetooth 3.0 and USB3.0, up to 4GB of fast DDR3 memory and hard drives of up to 640GB.

    The new L700’s will use Toshiba’s glossy Fusion Finish with the new 3D Dot pattern in 5 distinctive colors – Grace Silver, Precious Black, Modena Red, Luxe White and Modena Brown, the Satellite L700 series also includes premium flat keyboards and wide multi-touch TouchPads. Also, each notebook in this series comes equipped with a separate NVIDIA Graphics Card for enhanced multimedia performance.

    Svelte beauty – Satellite E300

    The Satellite E350 meanwhile, delivers performance in a smaller, thinner notebook. Clocking in at a mere 2.24Kg, the Champagne-colored Satellite E300 features an all-new exclusive design, hallmarked by a lightweight Aluminum cover and sturdy case with an LED-backlit raised tile keyboard and an all-new touch pad design with seamless right and left mouse buttons. The laptop features a 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor, which provides improved adaptive performance that adds speed when needed as well as built-in visual capabilities for a better entertainment experience. It’s also capable of beaming HD content wirelessly via Next Generation Intel Wireless Display.

    Absolute Mobility – Portégé R830

    If mobility is your priority, then you should be pleased at the Portégé R830. This headturning 13-inch notebook has all the requisite features that a mobile warrior needs – powerful processor, quick boot times and solid construction. In fact, the  the R830 utilizes a honeycomb structure on some parts of the notebook that can withstand a sustained load of 100Kg and a drop height of 76cm, making it highly desirable for the exec on the go.

     

    DNA Foundation Campaign Against Child Sex Slavery: Real Men Don’t Buy Girls

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    DNA Foundation Campaign Against Child Sex Slavery: Real Men Don’t Buy Girls

    Celebrity couple Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, founders of the DNA Foundation just launched their campaign against child sex slavery. The Real Men campaign features many other famous celebrities, including Sean Penn, Bradley Cooper, Jaime Foxx and Isaiah Mustafa, the well-known character from Old Spice ads who all state that real men “don’t buy girls.”

     

    The DNA Foundation’s Facebook page also allows Likers to put their own photo in the video. The Real Men Don’t Buy Girls campaign also will be selling t-shirts on Threadless for the same cause.

    “We want people to understand that slavery is still happening today. The face of slavery may have changed to that of a vulnerable child, but the heinous crime remains the same. Real men don’t buy or sell girls,” explains Ashton Kutcher.

    2nd Petron Sprint 4T Endurance & Economy Run

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    2nd Petron Sprint 4T Endurance & Economy Run

    Best fuel efficiency is 67.14-km per liter

    2nd Petron Sprint 4T Endurance & Economy Run Winners, at the awarding ceremonies held on 06 February 2011, at Prince Hotel, Baguio City. In photo are ATPI president Francis Rivera (extreme left), Petron AVP-marketing Ana Neri (2nd from left), Petron lubricants general manager Conrad Rivera (2nd from right), and ATPI director Hubert Soriano (extreme right).

    With its emphasis on safety and proper adherence to public riding safety rules and regulations, the 2nd Petron Sprint 4T Endurance & Economy Run, held last 05 February 2011, attracted a field of 306 entries in eight classes.

    The most fuel-efficient run was registered by Mark Paul San Pascual, who was able to achieve 67.14-km/li in a Honda Dash 110cc, topping a field of 67 riders in Class 1 (100-115cc).

    Topping the other classes were:  Class 2 (116-125cc) – Jesusa Ramos in a Honda XRM 125cc, with 57.09-km/li; Class 3 (126-150cc) – Glenn Mora in a Yamaha Sniper 135cc, with 61.57-km/li; Class 4 (151-250cc) – Orland Lim in a Bajaj Rouser 200cc, with 51.76-km/li; Class 5 (251-500cc) – Emmanuel Balmes in a Sym Citycom 300cc, with 32.62-km/li; Class 6 (501-750cc) – Jun Santiago in a BMW 650GS 650cc, with 29.16-km/li; Class 7 (751-999cc) – Baltazar Usis in a BMW F800GS 800cc, with 28.64-km/li; and Class 8 (0ver 1000cc) – Joseph Ching in a BMW R1200RT 1200cc, with 25.83-km/li.

    The 2nd Petron Sprint 4T Endurance & Economy Run required competitors to travel a distance of 750-kilometers with the most economical fuel consumption at the most reasonable time.  Taking off from Petron-Diego Silang, the riders proceeded to Valenzuela, Bulacan and took McArthur Highway through the provinces of Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Benguet and Mountain Province.  Nineteen Petron service stations along the route were designated as official filling stations and checkpoints to verify that the participants followed the correct route and prescribed speed.  The final checkpoint was at the Petron service station in Kisad, Baguio City.

    Awarding ceremonies were held on 06 February 2011, at the Prince Hotel in Baguio City.  The top 3 finishers for each class received trophies, cash prizes, Certificates of Accomplishment and t-shirt.  The top 10 finishers in each class received a Petron Sprint 4T vest.

    Petron Sprint 4T motorcycle oil comes in three variants to meet the different performance requirements of four-stroke motorcycles operating under moderate to severe driving conditions.  These are the top-of-the-line Sprint 4T Enduro for the racing experience; Sprint 4T Rider for riding dependability; and Sprint 4T Extra for reliable performance.

    WRU GPS Tracking & Navigation was the event’s official partner for live GPS tracking, and provided large-screen LCD monitors/projectors at the start and finish points.  They also provided live monitoring of the competitors with real-time updates every 3 minutes and public broadcast via the internet on the event website www.sprint4trun.com.

    First Motorola Xoom in-country handled and fondled

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    First Motorola Xoom in-country handled and fondled

    So we were able to score a little hands on time with one of the first devices to come out with el-Googs’ newly minted tablet OS Honeycomb courtesy of Mr. Art Samaniego and the Manila Bulletin Techlab, and we came away with mixed feelings. On one hand, we definitely liked the overall look and feel of Honeycomb. It’s really not just Froyo or Gingerbread dressed up – it’s a whole new animal, so to speak. On the other hand, we could feel that the Xoom was faltering, both during the menu transitions and in some of the apps – the software crash we experienced during the video  just reinforced that feeling.

    Unlike it’s other Android brethren, the XOOM has no hard buttons, save one on the back of the device that serves as the power on/unlock key. Everything is handled on the nice and large 10.1-inch display.

    Here’s a view of the backside of this tablet. As you can see, we managed to get a nice looksie when the MB Techlab was still unwrapping the little puppy.

    Typing won’t be much of a chore on the device, as the virtual keyboard does its job well.

    Video is up!

    Facebook: The Greener Initiative

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    Facebook: The Greener Initiative

    Facebook aims to build one of the most efficient computing infrastructures at the lowest possible cost. Now information about its new data center in Prineville, Oregon is open to everyone in an attempt to improve collaboration and computer efficiency across the industry.

    The Open Compute Project gives infrastructure details for Facebook’s new center like their their vanity-free servers, the mechanical design of the data center, and the energy efficiency. Facebook hopes other companies would be able to focus on applications and developing for social websites by sharing its designs.

    Partners to Facebook’s hardware initiative include Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices, Dell Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co.

    Source: The Wall Street Journal

     

    Dell Streak finally launched – too little too late?

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    Dell Streak finally launched – too little too late?

    Dell’s 5-inch variant of their Streak phone/tablet was unveiled yesterday at Nuvo in Greenbelt 2, Makati. Together with the exclusive distributor of the device, MSI-ECS, Dell demoed the abilities of the Froyo equipped device. “The Dell Streak is designed for people who are constantly interacting online and want to expand their ability to access their digital lives on-the-go,” said Christopher Papa, Country Manager for Consumer and Small Business, Dell Philippines. “The Dell Streak hits the sweet spot between traditional smartphones and larger-screen tablets and its unique size will help people discover new ways to enjoy the web, connect with friends, and navigate their lives,” said Christopher Papa.  “We are extremely excited to deliver this new connected experience to consumers.”

    While you can’t fault the specs of the device (5-inch WVGA capacitive TFT LCD with Gorilla Glass, WiFi, 3G, 1GHz Snapdragon processor) it’s worrying that this particular variant of the streak is more than a year old – it originally showed up in US retailers early last year. Add to that the imminent release of Honeycomb equipped tablets, seemingly high price (Php 27,000) and a multitude of competitors, then it’s plain to see that the Streak has an uphill climb ahead of it.

     

     

    Cathay Pacific CSR soars to new heights with PBSP

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    Cathay Pacific CSR soars to new heights with PBSP

    Cathay Pacific joins PBSP – (L-R) Mr. Manuel V Pangilinan, PLDT and PBSP Chairman, Mr. Klaas Oreel, PBSP Chief Executive Advisor, Ms. Mitzi Tronqued, Cathay Pacific Airways, Ltd. Customer Services Manager, and Mr. Ed Higgs, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. Country Manager.

     

    Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. has joined the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), the largest corporate-led development foundation in the country.

    As one of the newest members of PBSP, Cathay has become part of a consortium of over 240 small and medium enterprises and large member companies committed to the practice of Corporate Citizenship.  According to Cathay Pacific country manager Ed Higgs, “We are happy to be part of PBSP. For many years, Cathay has been investing in communities where we operate and has been involved in environment and education projects throughout the region.  In the Philippines, we hope to scale up our social involvement with PBSP.”

    Earlier this month, PBSP held a Breakfast Fellowship at the Manila Golf Club to welcome its new members.  The event was hosted by PBSP chairman, Manuel V Pangilinan and trustee Marixi R. Prieto.  During the breakfast meeting, Pangilinan urged PBSP member companies to work together to find innovative ways to address poverty in the country.

    Among PBSP’s new member companies are Aegis PeopleSupport, Inc., Asalus Corporation (Intellicare), Associated Broadcasting Company (TV5), Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., Epson Precision (Philippines), Inc., F.R. Sevilla Industrial and Development Corporation (FRSIDC), Magsaysay Transport and Logistics Group, NGP Integrated Marketing and Communications, Inc., Pacific Metals Canada Philippines, RU Foundry and Machine Shop Corporation, Toyota Autoparts Philippines, Inc., TVI Resource Development (Phils.) Inc.

    PBSP operates nationwide, with key programs in education, health, sustainable livelihood and micro, small and medium enterprise development, and the environment.

     

    Google investing $100 million for original content on YouTube, Web TV finally a reality..we hope

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    Google investing $100 million for original content on YouTube, Web TV finally a reality..we hope

    While there’s certainly no shortage of original content on YouTube, a lot of it is made by amateurs, both talented and not-so-talented. But that’s soon to change if YouTube gets its way. According to the Wall Street Journal, YouTube is looking to invest $100 million into original programming. The plan involves creating content for the 20 or so channels which will be professionally produced which will attract more viewers resulting in a wider base for advertising. The move will allow YouTube, and by extension their parent company Google, to attract more viewers without sinking serious money into licensing movies and TV shows which its other competitors (Netflix) have done. It’s an exciting possibility indeed, and we can’t wait to ditch the old boob tube for YouTube.

     

    Source: WSJ

    GfK Asia: Digital Camera Industry bounces back

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    GfK Asia: Digital Camera Industry bounces back

    Following the lackluster performance of the digital camera industry in 2009 where overall flat growth was registered over the previous year across nine markets in Asia, the industry managed an impressive comeback in the next 12 months to achieve 20 and 17 percent growth respectively in value and units.

    According to GfK Asia’s retail audit findings for digital camera, the nine markets of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Philippines achieved strong double digit growths in the range of 13 to 39 percent in value, while unit growth saw 9 to 39 percent. Overall, more than 8.76 million units of cameras worth nearly USD3 billion were sold across these markets last year.

    “The digital camera industry has indeed been revived in 2010 and this was especially apparent inmarkets such as Thailand and Korea, where 2009 value sales dipped substantially by 25 and 15 percent from the previous year,” commented Ms. Jasmine Lim, Regional Account Director for GfK Asia.

    While Hong Kong and Korea’s combined digital camera sales of USD1.35 billion maintained their position as the two biggest markets across the nine countries, it is the developing markets of Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam that are displaying huge growth potential. Consumers here snapped up 39, 28, and 24 percent more units of digital cameras here compared to 2009.

    Compact cameras with fixed lens continue to be most popular among consumers, with four in every five (84%) camera units sold being one. GfK findings for 2010 reveal that half of the total volume sold for compact cameras with fixed lens retailed at USD200 or less, making it the most affordable type of digital camera in the market.

    “One noteworthy trend we are seeing is the increasing demand for the up and coming digital compact cameras with changeable lens, also known as mirrorless cameras,” highlighted Ms. Lim. “The gradual hike in market share of these cameras over the last twelve months indicates the increasing acceptance level across the countries—a clear sign also that consumers are willing to pay a higher price for this recently launched compact system cameras.”

    Sales for mirrorless cameras have generally been picking up consistently over the four quarters of 2010, but they are notably more popular in Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. Mirrorless cameras in these three markets have been showing increasing uptake of the market value share, closing the year hitting 10 to 13 percent by the last quarter of the year.

    Globe set to enforce daily 1GB cap, goodbye torrents?

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    Globe set to enforce daily 1GB cap, goodbye torrents?

    Uh oh. Seems like Globe is set to enforce a 1GB daily cap on internet usage for its subscribers. In a press release, seems like the telco has had it with users who take advantage of all that unmetered bandwidth, making life miserable for the rest of its clients. As a result, it’s adopting a fair use policy that effectively caps a user’s bandwidth to 1GB a day. “Globe implemented a policy that promotes a more responsible way of using the Internet that will ensure fair and optimum usage of its broadband services across all subscribers,” the statement said. This is in direct conflict with the revised draft of the NTC memo that scrapped the provision that allowed bandwidth caps. For it’s part, Globe has stated that the bandwidth cap is for the good of its other subscribers. “This also ensures consistency and reliability of connection for use of the greater majority of broadband subscribers,” according to Globe.

     

     

    Toms: walk without shoes so kids don’t have to

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    Toms: walk without shoes so kids don’t have to

    I remember the very first time I saw a Toms shoe. It was a few years back, I thought it was the most basic and brilliant design I’ve seen – but the brilliance behind it was not how the shoe was designed – but their way of giving back to the needy. This might be the secret behind the success of the brand – one for one. One pair of shoes bought equals to another pair for the deprived.

    Blake Mycoskie, an American traveler and entrepreneur saw children without shoes in Argentina. Inspired, he started a revolutionary business premise: with every pair purchased, another pair will be given to a child in need. I didn’t believe the objective at first, but I saw a documentary of how they give out thousands of shoes to these kids. They’ve already given more than a million pairs around the world and still counting. It’s an advocacy and we joined toms Philippines for a greater movement of walking around without shoes.

    One day without shoes participants walk around trinoma open parks

    Hundreds of people joined “Walk without shoes” at the Trinoma open parks Tuesday, to experience having to live without shoes and to raise awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life.

    Be a part of this great cause, visit www.nothingbuth2o.com.ph, www.toms.com, www.onedaywithoutshoes.com, and www.facebook.com/TOMSphilippines

     

    Following made easy with Twitter advanced search page

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    Following made easy with Twitter advanced search page

    Twitter has now made it easier to search for those you want to follow. In their blog, improvements have been made to their “who to follow” feature that allows you to use your shared interests rather than just typing in the exact username. So if you say you like hip-hop, chances are you’d want to follow hip-hop artists. With this improvement, Twitter will help provide you with suggestions that can ultimately assist you in your search.

    There is also an advanced search page to further help you. With a set of search operators, you can search a number of ways, like a phrase given within a certain time period or even use an emoticon to garner results. This way, following the accounts with the most relevance to you is made simpler and easier.

    PSN Network down, Anonymous takes responsibility, Sony says it’s sporadic maintenance

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    PSN Network down, Anonymous takes responsibility, Sony says it’s sporadic maintenance

    Seems there’s trouble afoot in Sonyland. Several people have reported having trouble connecting to the PSN (Playstation Network), and it seems that they’ve been hit by DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks as well. Notorious online hacktivist group Anonymous are claiming responsibility for the attack possibly because of the pending suites against two other modders/white hat hackers Geohot and Graf_Chokolo, who are charged with violating the DMCA over their PS3 hacks which allows users to run user created apps.

    For it’s part, Sony has said that PSN is going through sporadic maintenance via the Twitter account @AskPlaystation, that access to PSN would be interrupted throughout the day. Anonymous’ has stated in a press release and through a YouTube video their disdain for Sony’s alleged abuse of the judicial system, and their suppression of information. We’ve attached a copy of the press release below, and slightly modified it because of light profanity.

    “Congratulations, Sony. You now have now received the undivided attention of Anonymous. Your recent legal action against our follow hackers, Geohot and Graf_Chokolo, has not only alarmed us, it has been deemed wholly unforgivable.”

    You have now abused the judicial system in an attempt to censor information on how your products work. You have victimized your own customers merely for possessing and sharing information, and continue to target every person who seeks this information. In doing so you have violated the privacy of thousands. This is the information they were willing to teach the world for free. The very same information you wish to suppress for sake of corporate greed and complete control of the users.

    Now you will experience the wrath of Anonymous. You saw a hornets nest, and stuck your p*nises in it. You must face the consequences of your actions, Anonymous style.

    Knowledge is Free. We are Anonymous. We are Legion. We do not Forgive. We do not forget. Expect us.”

     

    Source: Washington Post

    Petron Lakbay Alalay strengthens motorist safety advocacy

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    Petron Lakbay Alalay strengthens motorist safety advocacy

    Petron Lakbay Alalay, the country’s longest running motorist assistance program, marks its silver anniversary by strenghtening its motorist safety advocacy. With its expanded coverage for the entire summer holiday season from mid-March until the end of May, Petron Lakbay Alalay is also reaching out to provide safety check as well as safety tips to motorists nationwide.

    Free Service Checks. To help motorists prepare for safe, worry-free travel, participating Petron service stations and car care centers will provide a free 15-point service check-up.   This includes free checks on tire pressure, oil and radiator water level, and brakes inspection.  In this way, Petron helps you ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy and will take you safely to your destination.

    Emergency Roadside Assistance. As in the past, Petron volunteers will spend weekends providing emergency roadside assistance at designated Petron stations along the major toll roads and highways.  For their safety and convenience, motorists who need assistance can avail of free minor car repairs, first aid, and emergency phone calls.

    Mobile Lakbay Alalay. Travelers can also sign up to receive road safety tips as well as car care and service reminders on their mobile phone.

    GPS Maps. Motorists who need travel directions can get route maps to safely reach their destinations at select Petron stations.  Using maps provided by GPS, travelers can ask for a route printout from the Petron-GPS kiosks.

    Lakbay Alalay Tour Guide. Petron is also developing a web-based program featuring popular domestic destinations to support the Department of Tourism’s local tourism promotions initiative.

    Petron eFuel Card. Previously offered only for corporate clients and VIP individuals, ordinary motorists can now avail of the Petron eFuel Card.  Serving as a reloadable debit card, road-trippers don’t need to bring a lot of cash to pay for their fuel.  The Petron eFuel Card is widely accepted at Petron service stations nationwide.

    Now on its 25th year, Petron Lakbay Alalay is the longest-running motorist assistance program in the country.  Run by Petron employee-volunteers as part of the company’s “volunteerism in action” philosophy, the pioneering public service activity has been replicated by other automotive and oil companies.  The term Lakbay Alalay has, in fact, entered daily terminology as a generic term for various motorist assistance activities offering free mechanical help, communications support, medical services, clean restrooms and other services.  Lakbay Alalay is a registered trademark of Petron Corporation.

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