Archive for the ‘Gadgets’ Category
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Cignal Digital TV is the latest satellite TV service by Mediascape, Inc. (http://www.mediascape.com.ph), same company that delivers myTV (TV in you mobile phone).
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After the jump, some first impressions and a lot of information from the flyers.
AND a video interview with a Cignal representative. ...
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009
This is interesting. For P1,799/month for 24 months, you get to own a Netbook inclusive of 60hours of wireless internet per month. That's P799 Internet Plan, P1,000 monthly amortization for the laptop.
In essence, it is a purchase of hardware and internet subscription bundle, where the hardware is subsidized by the ...
Posted in Gadgets, Wi-Fi | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
I sure would want to win it. And I feel I already did! (Law of attraction, mga kapatid! ).
Sony and Nuffnang are running a contest for bloggers entitled: "Sony World’s Firsts Contest!"
The contest asks bloggers to write about their first experience with Sony. Whether you're 13, 33 (like me) or ...
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Monday, October 13th, 2008
I got this poster of Consumer Electronics Live via email from my friend Tere.
One brand caught my attention: FHM!
Hahaha! Just kidding. I imagine lotsa lotsa gadgets at the SMX convention center.
Among the lotsa lotsa gadgets, there'll be:
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Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Two weeks ago, I went to Makati and found that they've upgraded the ticketing system for street parking. In the past, they used to issue pre-printed receipts with hand-written time-in.
Now they have electronically printed receipts. The device has a simple touch-screen Liquid crystal display PDA. It has a software running ...
Posted in Gadgets, Techies | 8 Comments »
Friday, September 26th, 2008
Found this machine at the NAIA. At least nadagdagan ng amenity ang ating Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Mabuti naman! That airport is the gateway pa naman where almost all foreigners arrive and depart from the Philippines.
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The machine
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Friday, September 19th, 2008
I spotted this machine a Jewel Osco shop in Chicago. It's a coin counter. And if I remember correctly, it allowed the user to convert loose change to either cash or pre-paid cards or gift cheques.
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I remember seeing a Philippine version of a coin ...
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Friday, September 12th, 2008
While waiting at the Chicago O'hare airport for one of our flights, we found this huge flatscreen TV. There were kids and teens playing with the screen, "clicking" the screen with their fingers.
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There were two
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
I first saw this vending machine at Siesta - the Victory Liner stop over at Tarlac. I in fact inquired about it, was interested in becoming a dealer. Vendo machines are a good source of passive income :-)
This particular machine
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Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Palarong Olimpiko 2008 sa Beijing (Olympic Games 2008 at Beijing)
(With Opening Ceremony Videos!)
Mabuhay ang Pinoy Olympian!
For an un-explained reason, I am extremely moved by the Olympics, specifically by the opening and closing ceremonies. (See more videos below!)
I think it's because of the coming together of the world in a celebration ...
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