Tag: Globe
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BlackBerry Q10 with QWERTY keyboard and LTE available TODAY for PHp 31,990.00
Several weeks ago I reviewed the first BlackBerry 10 handheld to hit local shores, the BB Z10. It was essentially the Canadian company’s foray into a revamped OS to keep up with the ever-changing market. In that review I basically spelled out how the new OS is both condemning and innovative: the new OS doesn’t…
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Diablo 3 Day I Pitstop: How’s your Internet Connection?
If it’s one thing gamers will never compromise, it’s their Internet connection. The launch of Diablo III has prompted gamers around the country to scrutinize the quality of their Internet connectivity. As a fan myself, I really take these things seriously and no amount of marketing BS will convince me otherwise. The proof is in…
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Hands on with the Nokia Lumia 900 running Windows Phone 7.5
Last week I asked Nokia if I could have a look at their drool-worthy Lumia 900. As a former Windows Phone user (I had not yet upgraded to the latest Mango 7.5), I was curious to know why the 900 series had won so many industry awards and, after finally getting to hold one in…
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Finally! A commercial that captures SMART’s Brand Equity
I’ve been a loyal SMART subscriber for more than 8 long years and I’ve always seen them as the better network (which is also why I chose to work with them). This commercial finally captures their brand equity. I wouldn’t have stuck with them for this long if their service was crap.
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Hands on with the HTC Sensation XE aka HTC Beats
Last week, HTC launched their new ‘Beats’ line of smartphone composed of the HTC Sensation XE and the Sensation XL. Main difference of both is that the XE comes with a 4.3″ screen while the XL comes in a hybrid 4.7″ form factor. I have the XE version at home so here’s a quick unboxing…
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The No Bullsh*t Speed Test of SMART’s LTE (Warning: Video is 25 minutes long)
There is a satellite station for the LTE booth located near my hotel. I heard that they degraded the signal to “divert all power” to the central booths where Rico Blanco performed. I got a bright idea. I decided to do a real speed test. What would happen if we had a degraded LTE signal…
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Mbps is not Megabytes per second but “megabits” per second
N.B. If you’re knowledgeable about this subject, please leave a comment to refute or add to this post as we’re all trying to understand what makes good or crappy Internet. One of the biggest confusions of consumers when purchasing Internet plan subscriptions is that they think Mbps means megabytes per second when in fact it…
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SMART Communications launches LTE
By the time you read this post, I’m still in the middle of the ocean, finishing our last day of diving Tubbataha Reef. When I get back, I fly, almost immediately to Boracay. I’m there with my partner-in-crime Andi9 so we’ll be streaming live soon! SMART is launching LTE technology and doing the entire demo…
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This week, we’re giving away a Galaxy Tab with a one year Superstick plan from Globe
Good morning, weekend! This week we have another contest sponsored by our friends from Globe Tattoo. This contest will run from today till 12 noon of Friday (so please note the deadline is different from the previous months). Globe is giving away two prizes! The first prize is a Galaxy Tab with a one year…
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“Jayvee, you’re the first person outside Microsoft Philippines to see this”
EDIT: My friend Johnny Benitez from Microsoft has also posted his first impressions on Facebook. Before I continue let me just say that I haven’t felt the adrenaline of chancing upon a gadget like this since the early 2000’s. Back then when it was a battle between Palm and Windows Mobile, I’d have Elbert Cuenca…
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