Sunday, May 10, 2009
TIME 5:42 AM
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News Feed from Inquirer

Smart Communications Inc. is preparing for the nationwide rollout of a faster 3G Technology - that means better speed.

Dubbed as 'HSPA850', a type of high-speed packet access (HSPA) technology under the 3.5G platform, the new platform is capable of speed as fast 14 megabits per second (Mbps)

Consumers can take advantage of the HSPA850 technology in three ways: Via compatible mobile handsets, a PC with a USB modem and a PC with an HSPA850 modem or Wi-Fi router.

These devices must have an HSPA850-enabled SIM card as well as HSPA850 coverage to work.

As of now, compatible mobile devices include the Blackberry Bold 9000, HTC TYTN II, the Sony Ericsson K850i and W760i, and the Nokia 6120c, 6500s, 6500c, 3120c, 6600s and E51.
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TIME 2:25 AM
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Got a chance to get a peek on the newest entry-level SLR from Nikon. Hailed as the succesor of Nikon D60, the D5000 has 12.3 MP on its arsenal, CMOS sensor instead of CCD (more of sensor info here), expanded ISO range, 11-point auto-focus (AF) range (compared to D60's 3-point). And lastly, the swivel, flip-down LCD is a hot thing going on with Nikon. I am not an expert in SLR, but I think I will check on this stuff, rather than contemplating on the old D60.

We'll keep you posted on when it will be available in the Philippines.

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TIME 1:44 AM
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The Netbook fever continues. Today's feature is the Slim Notebook from MSI. Looks like a Macbook Air, isn't it?

Powered by Intel Atom, with a bigger screen and keyboard.



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Friday, May 8, 2009
TIME 7:51 PM
Hot Item: The Upcoming HTC SNAP


I think I finally found my future Smartphone. Equipped with Windows Mobile, 2 MP Camera, 3G/HSDPA/EDGE/WLAN capability, I saw myself in this new HTC series.

Operating system
Microsoft Smartphone OS

Phone type
Candy bar

Dimensions (W x D x H)
116.5 x 61.5 x 12 mm

Weight
120g

Expansion slot(s)
microSDHC, TransFlash / microSD
Connectivity
GSM frequency bands
Quadband

Network type(s)
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900

Connectivity options
3G, EDGE, GPRS, GPS, HSDPA, miniUSB, WAP, Java, Bluetooth, A2DP, WLAN
Display and Text Input
Display type
TFT

Color LCD?
Yes

Input method(s)
QWERTY
Performance
Max. standby time (in hours)
480 hours

Max. talktime (in hours)
8.5 hours
Multimedia
Built-in digital camera?
Yes

Maximum camera resolution
2 megapixels

Caught between this and the Nokia E75.




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Sunday, May 3, 2009
TIME 12:18 AM
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I certainly agree with Manny, the entire country is in a standstill during his fight.

Manny Pacquiao is now considered a national hero. Although, I still have second-thoughts with him being branded as a hero. I prefer to call him an 'inspiration'.

Manny has this cordial aura whenever he comes out of the locker room towards the boxing ring. The smile and humble charm makes him a notable fighter. You may feel that I am biased towards him because I am also a Filipino, but I think other people of different race feels that same way too.

Manny has associated himself with the 'masses'. And in this country where 40% of the 90 million population is poor, Manny Pacquiao's immancipation from poverty is everybody's dream too.

I am not happy because after this euphoria and madness, desperation and hopelessness will once again swallow the dream of the Filipino people. It is so sad, that after this fight, after this one-day triumph, will be another battle for survival.

I hope that the kind of spirit, that sense of unity and nationalism, will continue and prevail.

The Filipinos have long been waiting for the day when they can show the rest of the world that they are a nation of brotherhood and courage, not of 'servants'.

I think it is a great opportunity for us to shift the world view towards our nation.

Sadly, as I watch the super-delayed telecast in GMA-7, I am once again frustrated with the amount of advertisements that bombarded my boob tube. I observed that 60% of the ads are about adhesives and 20% about energy and vitality supplements, the rest are about government ads.

And hey, don't forget about the akonamismo.org ads which I strongly believe should be given an utmost priority.

For now, many thanks for Manny for giving us one more chance to be proud again.


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Saturday, May 2, 2009
TIME 11:40 PM
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Photos courtesy of ESPN and Getty Images


The People's Champ Manny Pacquiao defeated Ricky Hatton in a crushing two rounds.

Ruthless.



Congatulations Manny! Proud to be Pinoy!


"You are going to be the greatest fighter that ever lived," Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank said to Pacquiao in the ring after the fight.



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