Author: Jayvee Fernandez
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Google Nexus 7 Tablet vs Kindle Fire in the Pinoy context
(Ed’s Note: This piece is a work in progress) Google Nexus 7 Tablet. Yay! So if you live in the Philippines, the announcement of the Google’s new Nexus 7″ “reading device” by ASUS should bring good news of great joy. Here’s the context: my father in law owns a Kindle Fire (apart from the more…
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Gaming Library Board Game Anniversary Sale!
There are more than two dozen board game titles on sale at Gaming Library’s “All aBOARD” anniversary meetup. The cardboard loving community has definitely gotten more interesting throughout the months as more and more Filipinos are looking for alternate ways to socialize. Board game nights are definitely epic. CLICK HERE FOR SALE ITEMS. Off the…
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10 Board Games set in the Philippines
I’m a huge fan of board games. Some of you may already know this as I tend to write about some of my favorites once in a while. All of these games are imports from the US which I either order online and have friends bring home or grab from one of the many branches…
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Underwater Prenup Photo Shoot
My friend and dive instructor, Jan Acosta, recently got married to his long time dive buddy + girlfriend Jules. And what better way to prepare for taking the plunge into marriage than actually taking a real plunge into an underwater prenup shoot for their wedding! The bride and the groom are seasoned divers but we…
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Lenovo A65 is Dual SIM, Android 2.3, bigger steal at P5,499
EDIT: If you’re after a more powerful device in the PHP 10,xxx range, check out the Lenovo P700 that runs on Ice Cream Sandwich, has a bigger 4″ screen and a larger battery life. It’s also dual SIM. Met up with John Rojo, the new Business Unit Head of Lenovo Mobile (Open COmmunications) and he…
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Buy now: Piso Sale for iPhone 4 and iPhone 3Gs from SMART Communications
The iPhone 4 and iPhone 3Gs are going on sale for only P1.00 for every new postpaid subscriber / contract renewal. This promo is available from June 18 to 25 2012. If you’re not really a big fan of Siri or an ultra-fab camera, this new promo from SMART is tough to resist. With every…
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‘Are You A Human’ — The Better CAPTCHA
Stop the insane CAPTCHA madness! Ever been stuck in a log in screen because you couldn’t figure out what this meant: Insane right? These things exist as roadblocks for bots and spam because only human beings should be capable of figuring these puzzles out. Well, IT DOESN’T WORK! I can barely make out any of…
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Outbreak Manila: The Night Run scheduled July 28 2012 in Bonifacio Global City
From the open fields to urban decay, the zombie apocalypse is coming closer and closer to the heart of civilization. This July, Outbreak Manila is infecting Bonifacio Global City. Not only is this run set in a more challenging urban environment, it will also be done at night. Registration for the run will open this…
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Crumpler Skivvy keeps your 13-inch Macbook cuddly for PHP 3,950.00
The guys from Digits sent me the new Skivvy (finally a Crumpler bag with a name only 2 syllables long), the 13-inch variant of their new line of messenger bags. Ideal for the current line of 13-inch MacBook / Pro, this bag can hold more things than meets the eye.
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SMART Rewards for Father’s Day Specials
What? You still don’t have a gift for Father’s Day? OK here’s what you can do: if you’re a SMART subscriber there are a number of things you can do with your current subscription plan, which includes availing of discounts. If you use data, SMS, calls — anything (!!!) you gain points which you can…
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