Xoom 2 ICS: Better Late Than Never

Motorola Xoom 2 owners in Asia Pacific are now finally rejoicing because the promised ICS update is now available for download. After so many months of waiting, we are hoping that the update will fix the issues in honeycomb. Now, let's just wait and see if they will unlock the bootloader in this device.

Buying an E-book? Why Not Just Borrow for Free?

E-book has come a long way. The number of people transitioning to ebook has gone up, though for me, paperback books are still the best. But if you are among those people who likes to read, it can really be a hassle if you find your room transforming to a mini library cause of your book collections.

E-books are handy and less expensive. What if you want to read the novel A Song of Ice and Fire cause you were quite hooked with the Game of Thrones TV series. You can buy it or why not just save your money and just borrow the digital copy of the book? The National Library of Singapore has been offering this for a few years already.

If you want to try, just head on to their website www.nlb.gov.sg and click the eResources on the left side and you will be tranferred to the digital section where you can search for particular book that you like. Aside from ebooks, you can also borrow magazines, mangas, audios and videos. If you find a book that you want to borrow, just add it to your cart and checkout after. You need to register before you can borrow from them. This service is absolutely free.

Thumbs up to Singapore for this.



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IMHO: Singtel's New Data Plan, Speed and More

Singtel has implemented it's new data plan last July 1, 2012 for new and recontracting customers which offer less data bundle but more number of SMS.


I think this is a really bad move by Singtel. Here are the reasons why I think some of the subscribers are so mad about this changed:


First, they increase the number of sms to compensate for the small data bundle. Oh come on, please tell me that you atleast did a study of some sort that a lot of people still use SMS to justify your increase on the number of allowable SMS on each plan. I can't even used my 500 sms per month. How am I supposed to use 900 sms monthly? Maybe you can increase the number of talk time.

Second, it's ok to cut the bundled data but slashed it from 12gb to 2gb? Seriously? 2gb? Then your site says that 2gb is more than enough but tell us ways on how we can save on data by manually syncing our email, by connecting to wifi, by switching off our cellular data when not in use. So can you tell me what's the meaning of "You'll realise that your lifestyle really doesn't have to change." when clearly everything has to change??? I think if you cut the data to 5gb, consumers will accept this. I myself use the streaming radio on my phone aside from the seldom youtube-ing and I think 2gb won't suffice. We buy a smartphone, subscribe to a data plan, so that we can use it on the go, anytime we want without having to find a wifi hotspot just to stream a video on youtube.

Third, I know this move will help your congested network but maybe adding some more investment on the capacity of your network might do the job as well. The demand for mobile data is increasing and so should the capacity of your network. I can't even get decent internet speed when I'm at home and sometimes I just want to throw my phone because a webpage will take forever to load. I mean these changes are for a better network, less congestion, but I still have the same dial-up speed even when my phone has a 3G signal.

Now I'm contemplating of switching to other network because of this. I just hope the other telcos won't follow this or atleast offer us a choice between more data bundle versus the number of free SMS.

IMHO

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IMHO: The Accrued Abhorrence Editorial

Starting today, I will be posting IMHO, which will feature opinions and experiences of the blogger. Ofcourse all of the posts are connected to technology.



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Smart Blackberry Plan: Now P599

Better late than never, right Smart? After all, the other 2 telecom in the Philippines has been offering the Blackberry plan below P600 for quite some time. And now, Smart telecom, the largest mobile carrier in the Philippines, cut down their Blackberry plan to P599/month. This will really make the competition even tighter.

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New Singtel Postpaid Plan: Lesser Data Bundle = Faster and Reliable Connection???

Starting July 1, 2012, Singtel will be implementing their new postpaid plan with data bundle. The new plan offers lesser amount of data. As you can see below, Flexi lite plan ($39.90) has only 2Gb data compared to before which is a generous 12Gb. Flexi Value plan (59.90) data has been reduced also to 3Gb. To compensate for the lesser data bundle, the new plan offers higher number of SMS.

Imho, they should have just let the consumer choose what they want, higher data bundle or more SMS. For me, I prefer more data.


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Courts Clearance Sale

Today is the last day of the Courts Clearance Sale which is happening in Expo Hall 5a. Lots of electronics are available with huge discounts. So if you are planning on replacing that old notebook of yours or just want drool over the available items at huge discounts, go ahead and check it out. Expect a huge crowd since it's the last day of the event and it's weekend.

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The Perks

Two weeks ago, I decided to gave in to Samsung galaxy tab. I signed up for a plan 56 and got it free. It was really a bargain so I didn't think twice.

I showed it to my ex-housemates and they can't believe that you don't have pay anything on plan 56. Then some of 'em were considering this than iphone4.


After a few days, one of my ex-housemates (oha, parang Pinoy Big Brother lang. Ahaha) signed up for that plan + a free Samsung gtab. And guess what, since she's an employee of Samsung C&T, her MSF is discounted. Instead of paying 56, her monthly bill goes down to 46. And her one month advanced is waived. Talk 'bout having perks.


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Only In The Philippines....NOT

I bet all of us have experienced receiving those annoying spam text messages. It could be from those people who are pretending to be your relatives and asking for phone credits. Some are informing you that you won something. Others are offering you insurance, selling you stuffs, atbp.
Well, it's not only in the Philippines. Even abroad, these things are happening. I received this text earlier.

O_O


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The Unannounced Thinkpad X1

The Lenovo Thinkpad X1 has leaked a number of times and this time, a video commercial from Lenovo youtube channel itself. Watch it.

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Mini Me: Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini & Mini Pro

After so many leaked shots, Sony Ericsson has finally made Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro official. The new minis sports 3" HVGA (480 x 320) display, 1 ghz procie, 512mb ram, 5mp camera with 720p video recording. Ofcourse the difference between Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro is the slide-out qwerty keyboard.

The new Xperia minis are expected to be available on the 3rd quarter of this year.


image from gsmarena.com


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I Came. I Saw. I Conquered...not (Food and Electronics Fiesta)

There was this Food and Electronics Fiesta held at Suntec City last April 29 - May 02, 2011 and you can get a Samsung 22" LCD TV for $39 only. The catch is the few lucky people who queue in first will get to buy those crazy low priced items. So I decided to take my chance and went there at 7:00 am last May 2, when I arrived, the area was already packed with people and I was like the 400th person in line. The people who were in front of me had brought food with 'em. Some even have pillow and blanket with 'em. Next time, Imma make sure to be the first in line. :)

Here are the other items available for $39 only:

-netbook
-digicam
-HD camcorder
-3 in 1 printer
-lg blu ray player
-portable dvd player
-microwave oven

Other itmes available at huge discount.

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Free PSP on Starhub

I stumbled upon this ad this morning. Free Sony PSP for every purchase of HTC Incredible S or LG Optimus 2X on Starhub. This is only applicable to the first 200 customers. The ad does not specify the Sony PSP model. So if you are planning to get a new phone this month, why not consider any of these.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Price Cut

What do we have here? Samsung Galaxy Tab free on Singtel's 3G Flexi Amped Plan ($55.99). Now my hands are itching to have this. ^_^


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iPhone 4 White: Better Late Than Never

Finally, the most anticipated white iPhone 4 is now available after uhm, errr, months since the black iPhone 4 hit the market. And it seems that the white version is a bit thicker than the black one. Other than the difference in thickness, the specs are still the same. So if you want to be the owner of the iPhone 4 white, head over to Singtel, Starhub or M1.


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HTC Sensation: Double The Power

By now, all of you have heard of the latest and greatest yet Android smartphone of HTC. HTC Sensation sports 4.3" SLCD qhd (540 x 960 pixels) and 1.2ghz dual-core processor with 768mb of ram to make it really snappy. For those people who often use their camera phone to take snapshots or videos, HTC Sensation won't disappoint with its 8 megapixel camera with dual led flash that can also record 1080p videos. And if you are like me with no sense of direction whatsoever, this device will make sure that you arrive at your target place without you getting lost along the way with its built-in GPS.

The rest of the specs are as follows:
-FM radio
-TV out via MHL (Mobile High definiton video Link)
-Digital compass
-Bluetooth 3.0
-Android OS 2.3 Gingerbread
-1520 mAh battery

HTC Seansation is expected to be available 2Q or 3Q of this year.


*image from htc.com


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"Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people." --   Eleanor Roosevelt

Nokia and Microsoft Alliance

Well what do we have here. Nokia and Microsoft hook up for a strategic alliance. Who would've thought this day would come. Nokia, though still number 1 in terms of sold unit in 2010, felt threatened by the growing popularity of Android OS, has realized that Symbian and Meego just wouldn't cut it. Watcha think will happen? Will this alliance make or break Nokia?

I think it's a bit too late for Nokia but let's wait and see what the future holds... For now, congats Nokia and Microsoft.. ^_^


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Motorola Atrix and LG Optimus 2X

Everything now is so hightech. Before, you can only call, text and play a few games with your phone (remember nokia 5110 and 3210?). Today, you can still do that, call someone thru 3g or 4g where you can actually see the person you're talking to (video conferencing). Text someone with pictures, videos or audio message (mms). Play games with your high-res screen phone (typical resolution 800 x 480, iphone's retina display has 960 x 640 res). So what's the next big thing with the mobile phone world? Dual core processors. ^_^

All of the mobile phone manufacturers are gearing up their next big thing but two beat 'em in launching their most powerful phone yet (Motorola Atrix and LG Optimus 2x).

Motorola Atrix

- 540 x 960 pixels, 4.0 inches TFT capacitive screen, gorilla glass
- Dual-core processor with geforce GPU (tegra 2)
- 5 megapixel cam with 1080p video recording
- 16gb internal memory, expandle via microsd (up to 32gb) with 1gb ram
- 1930 mAh battery

LG Optimus 2X

- 480 x 800 pixels TFT capacitive screen
- Dual-core processor with geforce GPU (tegra 2)
- 8 megapixel cam with 1080p video recording
- 8gb internal memory, expandable via microsd (up to 32gb) with 512mb ram
- 1500 mAh battery

Both has dual core processors and both are trying to win the geeks (and consumers) heart. So which one will you choose? Many has been complaining about Motorola's software upgrade, they keep on making promises and they keep on breaking 'em. If Moto is really serious in getting back into the mobile phone market, they really should not pissed their loyal consumers or else, they will cease to exist.
I'm really lookin' forward to HTC's announcement on the upcoming Mobile World Congress which will happen on February 14-17 2011. Will keep you posted. ^_^


*images from gsmarena.com
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The FIRST

I welcome myself to blogger *clapping and yelling*. This is my very first post and I dunno what to write. ^_^
Anyhow, just read if you’ve the time and post any comments or violent reactions. Ayt. Peace out. ^_^




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