Tag: Geek
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Nokia Standard Chartered VISA makes it easy to buy Nokia phones
This is not the first time we’ve seen interesting partnerships between banks and technology companies. Back then, Blizzard released the World of Warcraft VISA card that allows rebates to additional gaming hours. Not a bad deal if you’re really into WoW. But perhaps, for the rest of us, the new offer from Nokia might seem…
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Armani Exchange sells designer clothes, LAN accessories, etc
If you live in the Alabang area and have need for paraphernalia for your next LAN party … or Internet cafe, you’d probably want to check out Armani Exchange. Yeah you heard me right. Not Columbia. Not Silicon Valley or PC Express. But Armani Exchange. It isn’t apparent from outside their latest window concept display.…
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Coraline: The Graphic Novel
There are some books that aremeant to be turned into graphic novels and Coraline fits the bar. I bought this over the weekend at Fully Booked in Rustan’s Makati for P640.00. The imagery – especially that of the “button eyed other mother” is disturbing. The graphic novel is illustrated by the award winning P. Craig…
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Apple releases new MacBooks: Complete Redesign, Fully Customizable
This definitely proves my point. Apple watchers have been keen on a rumor of upgraded MacBooks coming soon. The current design is being phased out in favor for lighter and more earth-friendly materials because of the ongoing green campaign in the USA. I was able to snap a photo of a leaked unit inside one…
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Going Threadless, Not Shirtless
After a failed delivery attempt last January, my shipment of Threadless tees arrived with take two. Threadless was introduced to me by SPIT Founder and ‘ol friend Gabe Mercado after he showed me a shirt he was wearing at our usual hang out at mag:net BHS. The shirt was titled Marshmallow Factory and showed a…
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Lens Review: Fixed Focus AUTO Tamron 28mm f/2.8
Update: One of my readers, Rick Grogan was able to purchase this lens for .00. He says that “it was part of the Adapt-A-Matic range made from 1969 to 1971 and is built to the same grade as nikon/canon/carl zeiss etc” When you leave a little boy in a room filled with different toys, there…
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Post Resurface 3/25/2008: Network Blog Woes, Plugs, On Lighting, PR Tips
Do you resurface posts that have been caught in the pile by your frequent updating? Well, I found this to be an interesting exercise in looking at how my thought train has evolved through the months and years, as well as running the risk of hanging old (dirty) laundry. Still, here are some of the…
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Updated: OLPC to pilot in Don Bosco Technical School?
UPDATE: It seems that the OLPC deal is still nearing agreement with Don Bosco. I just find it odd that an announcement was made to all the members of the OLPC Facebook page. Charles Chen made an announcement over the OLPC Facebook page that they have become successful in partnering with PBSP (Philippine Business for…
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MicroMinds: Miniature gifts for your geeky significant other (or for yourself!)
How small the world is. Mia, one of my friends from college sent me a link to MicroMinds by Jaycie and Honey. If you’re at a loss for a gift to give your geeky friend, then look no more. These miniatures merge the very best between geekiness and fashion accessories. The necklaces are around P550.00…
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