I had a similar idea. But not with a Nokia phone. If you check my review of the Lenovo A60, you’ll realize that this is the perfect Android device that can feed both SUN and Smart. At a retail price of PHP 8,900.00 the phone can be offered for free at a very low plan. Add to the fact that you’re running an Android 2.3 device, it’s too epic to refuse.
If you’re buying gadgets from an IT store for the holidays, I highly suggest you grab your gear from Beyond The Box at One Rockwell this December 10-11 2011. That’s because every time you buy something worth PHP 1,000.00 you will be able to rip open an unlabeled box that contains extra loot for the holidays. Imagine buying a pair of earphones and then opening a box to unveil … an iPod nano! Instant win!
Crack open the box and get more than what you pay for at Beyond The Box One Rockwell, the newest Apple Premium Reseller in town as they launch their flagship store! For every minimum purchase of P1,000 of any item each customer will get a loot box containing instant giveaways and the thrill is in the mystery of what you’ll get. The boxes might include a variety of items such as headphones, bluetooth headsets, iPod Touch, iPod Nano, and the quirkiest items! The promo is only going to run for two days, December 10 and 11, so hurry on down to the store because it’s only limited to a total of 100 boxes!
So I was browsing Ebay Philippines today and saw this.
Wow, PHP 2,000 pesos starting bid. All items will be donated to the environmental efforts of WWF Philippines.
Hope you got your Christmas bonuses early because the sale is already this December 11 and 12 2011!
As always, Microwarehouse has learned from all of the previous sales. Make sure you bring friends as usually, a lot of the items are buy 1 take 1 and it would be great to split the cost among others. The Macs go by really fast. If you’re looking for speakers, this is the best place to buy.
EDIT: Here’s a visual map of the LTE sites as of Dec 29 2011:
EDIT: Updated list of LTE sites from Smart Communications as of December 13 2011. Please click on the image for full size.
SMART is in the process of rolling out their LTE sites across the nation. I am one of the beta testers involved in this rollout alongside over 120 other civilians. The HUAWEI USB dongle that was provided gets speeds up to 46Mbps which is around half the speed of the proposed LTE Network of SMART Communications. LTE is hardware dependent so even if the network allows for above 70Mbps, the mobile phone or dongle you have will limit the speed. 46Mbps = 5.76MB / second.
This is a list of LTE sites for future reference. I will add to this based on the feedback of the beta test group and personal experiences. Note that this is only an initial list and does not reflect the commercial release of LTE in the Philippines.
List of confirmed LTE Sites in the Philippines
Boracay
Jump Store, Megamall (Cyberzone) — LTE connection is shared via WiFi
Greenbelt 3 (CBTL area)
Greenbelt 2 (Mary Grace area)
Greenbelt 1 (Bon Chon, Starbucks / AIM area)
Promenade, Greenhills (Figaro area)
Festival Mall, Filinvest
List of LTE sites being turned online
** does not reflect the final list of LTE coverage
Quezon City
Cubao
15th Ave Parc
Ateneo
magnolia
UP Diliman
Xavierville
Manila
Singalong
Manila P. Noval
UST
San Juan
Annapolis
PLDT Greenhills
Pasig
Ugong
Meralco Ortigas
Pasay City
SM Mall of Asia
Makati
Greenbelt
PLDT Wise Tower
RC Bldg Pico
VAR
Mandaluyong
Wack Wack
SM Megamall
Muntinlupa
Filinvest City
