TIME
11:44 PM
Geek Stuff of the Day
I want!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
TIME
10:32 PM
Muji Store Opens in Manila
They say it's for the Modern Minimalists.
Muji Store opens it's first branch in the Philippines through Tantoco's Rustans and it will be housed right above GAP store in Bonifacio High Street (in front of Fully Booked)
So for all those people who has an eye for organization, Muji is your mecca. Notebooks, Pens, Organizers, Storage, Boxes they got it all here.
“One of Muji’s core principles is to strike a balance between quality and price so the range will definitely be reasonable. We carry a lot of items below P100 but also have more expensive items like the furniture.” - Missy Padilla - Merchandizing Manager
Will visit the store soon. Photos to follow...If they'll allow :)
Muji Store opens it's first branch in the Philippines through Tantoco's Rustans and it will be housed right above GAP store in Bonifacio High Street (in front of Fully Booked)
So for all those people who has an eye for organization, Muji is your mecca. Notebooks, Pens, Organizers, Storage, Boxes they got it all here.
“One of Muji’s core principles is to strike a balance between quality and price so the range will definitely be reasonable. We carry a lot of items below P100 but also have more expensive items like the furniture.” - Missy Padilla - Merchandizing Manager
Will visit the store soon. Photos to follow...If they'll allow :)
TIME
10:20 PM
Green Light for Korean Grand Prix
As the Formula 1 2010 season nears its end, we will be witnessing two new circuits before we finally know who'll be the World Champion for this year.
F1 gave Korea GP the green light and it's gonna be exciting. After months of waiting and speculations that this circuit will not be completed as expected, race organizers welcomed the FIA's approval and it will be the host of this week's exciting race.
But it looks like not much publicity has been elicited to hype Formula fans to flock into this inaugural circuit. Read More
But the circuit looks very cool
The Yeongam Circuit has only been approved last week and this could be the reason why not so many people know that the next race will be in South Korea.
Hamilton sets fastest pace in first practice.
But I still have high hopes for Fernando Alonso as I am a big Ferrari fan. But Webber has an outstanding car, despite Ferrari's reliability prowess, speed is going to be a major factor in winning this season.
F1 gave Korea GP the green light and it's gonna be exciting. After months of waiting and speculations that this circuit will not be completed as expected, race organizers welcomed the FIA's approval and it will be the host of this week's exciting race.
But it looks like not much publicity has been elicited to hype Formula fans to flock into this inaugural circuit. Read More
But the circuit looks very cool
The Yeongam Circuit has only been approved last week and this could be the reason why not so many people know that the next race will be in South Korea.
Hamilton sets fastest pace in first practice.
But I still have high hopes for Fernando Alonso as I am a big Ferrari fan. But Webber has an outstanding car, despite Ferrari's reliability prowess, speed is going to be a major factor in winning this season.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
TIME
4:56 AM
Liberty Telecom is going WIMAX
And yes we welcome new technology. I just came across this recent article about Liberty's entrance to the wireless competition.
What is Wimax?
WiMAX is an IP based telecommunications technology that provides wireless transmission of data using a variety of transmission modes from fixed point to multi point links to portable to fully mobile internet access.
Unlike WiFi which relies on unlicensed spectrum, WiMAX requires a specific frequency. (1)
What is Wimax?
WiMAX is an IP based telecommunications technology that provides wireless transmission of data using a variety of transmission modes from fixed point to multi point links to portable to fully mobile internet access.
Unlike WiFi which relies on unlicensed spectrum, WiMAX requires a specific frequency. (1)
Sources: (1) http://jellyfishcoolman.wordpress.com/2009/07/19/wimax-the-spectrum-wars/ (2)http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/companies/21133-liberty-may-soon-launch-wimax.htmlLIBERTY Telecom Holdings Inc. may soon slug it out with the major rivals as it is expected to commercially launch its WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) service. This as the company will soon ends its two-month free trial service offer to select clients..
Liberty currently offers WiMAX in selected areas in Metro Manila. Those from Mandaluyong, San Juan, Makati and Quezon City and those availed of the trial service reportedly enjoys faster wireless transmission of data and mobile communications compared to fixed DSL (digital subscriber line)or 3G (third generation) connectivity.
Liberty, which once offered traditional telecom services, will now focus on Internet broadband and WiMAX to bring the company back to profitability. It expects the two services would account for more than 90 percent of its projected sales and subscriber base.
WiMAX is a telecommunications technology that provides wireless transmission of data using a variety of transmission modes, from point-to-multipoint links to portable and fully mobile internet access. The technology is said to provide the last mile connectivity. The resulting competition may bring lower pricing for both home and business customers or bring broadband access to places where it has been economically unavailable.
Liberty wants to be a major player in the wireless broadband sector and may likely succeed in its objective despite stiff competition. Anastacio Martirez, former chief mobile head and head of consumer business at Smart Communications Inc. and former chief executive officer for the Jakarta-based PT Smart Telecom, joined Liberty on February 4, 2009.
“Looking at the enormous potential and the opportunities that the wireless broadband sector in the Philippines has to offer, I am extremely excited and hope to play an instrumental role in establishing Liberty Telecoms as a strong player in the Philippine telecom industry,” Martirez said last year.
When sought for comment, Martirez did not want to provide details on Liberty’s ongoing WiMAX trial service and impending commercial launch. But the National Telecommunications Commission already approved Liberty’s request to test WiMAX.
Sources said Liberty will be offering cheap subscription rates for WiMAX service to entice the public to shift to the company. The rates may be offered for as low as P250 a month.
Carriers are unfazed by the entry of Liberty, saying it has no network to speak of amid the financial backing of food and beverage giant San Miguel Corp. (SMC) and Qatar Telecom (QTel), Qatar ’s dominant telephone service provider.
SMC has formalized its entry in the telecommunications industry by acquiring 32.7 percent of Liberty for P1.88 billion. Its wholly owned unit Vega Telecom Inc. has acquired 597.111 million shares of Liberty for P3.25 each. The purchase was done via a series of block sales at the bourse.
Liberty claims that its capability to take advantage of the promising WiMAX technology will put the company to at least at par with the other phone firms in the country.
Among the carriers, Globe Telecom was the first to deploy WiMAX as a cost efficient alternative to cable and digital subscriber line in bringing wireless broadband access to the public.
“Yes, Liberty has the frequencies but it is just starting to build its network. Whereas existing carriers already have the network, the frequencies, and subscribers,” said a telco official.
Another source said carriers offering WiMAX or those planning to now scramble for wireless broadband frequencies to offer WiMAX service. Since no new frequencies have been recently allocated by the National Telecommunications Commission some carriers resort to buying other small phone firms which had been awarded precious frequencies even before demand for the service surge.
Liberty has 40 megahertz (Mhz) in the 2.5 gigahertz (Ghz) to 2.7 GHz spectrum and nearly 100Mhz situated in the 700MHz frequency bandwidth. It informed the stock exchange last year that capital spending budget for the next 10 years is estimated to reach P7.15 billion. Of which, P5.11 billion will sourced internally and the remaining from new investors.
Rival Smart Communications Inc. also obtained a 20Mhz in the 2.5GHz to 2.7GHz spectrum to rollout WiMAX services.
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. president Napoleon Nazareno has said the dominant carrier welcomes competition.
Nazareno said the more players there are in the market, the more choices there would be for consumers. “We welcome competition. We are focus on what we are doing given the innovations we have put in place and those that will be put in place.”
For listed firm Digital Telecommunications president James Go said last year that nothing beats the original. “Remember, we started it all. Others just followed. We still have an edge and we will make sure that we will be ahead of the others.”(2)
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
TIME
12:02 AM
Triumphs!
How sweet! And I know it is a late reaction already, but I just learned that Bayan Telecommunications and BBDO-Guerrero/Proximity won at Araw Awards.
Great! Weird, but I used to dream that I am working at an elite advertising agency and I am a top-caliber AM or CD. But I cannot complain, I got an AM job, but with a telco :)
At least now I can boast that my employer has a TV Ad and it is a winner.
Great! Weird, but I used to dream that I am working at an elite advertising agency and I am a top-caliber AM or CD. But I cannot complain, I got an AM job, but with a telco :)
At least now I can boast that my employer has a TV Ad and it is a winner.
Lola Techie acclaimed at Araw Awards
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| Accepting the trophy for Best in Medium on Digital for the Lola Techie campaign during the recent Araw Awards were (from left): John Rojo, Bayan Telecommunications Vice President for Corporate Brand and Communications; BBDO Guerrero/Proximity Group Account Manager Ombet Traspe; Jojo De Jesus, Bayan Telecommunications Vice President for Marketing; Tin Sanchez, BBDO Guerrero/Proximity Head of Copy; Eric Oandasan, BBDO Guerrero / Proximity Account Manager; and Brandie Tan, BBDO Guerrero/Proximity Head of Art. |
Monday, January 18, 2010
TIME
11:48 PM
Mobile BB
Hi Guys! Lately I have been looking out for the perfect broadband companion. I don't want to go for Globe or Smart because of the reliability issues, so I am keeping an eye for Bayan and Sun Cellular.
I will not be biased because I am a Bayan employee, besides there is no reason for me to be so since there are still a lot of room for Bayan to gain momentum in the mobile business.
I am using Sun Wireless Broadband right now. It is decent, I've been getting 300-600 Kbps average and it is pretty good. Besides being free, Sun Cellular's speed can be attributed to it's conservative subscriber base. But I need to look for better options. The Sun Wireless BB I am using right now is free for only '4' months.
I came across Bayan Wireless BB via EVDO technology. Take note that Bayan is running also on CDMA-EVDO Technology. I have a demo from them a couple of hours ago and it is just ok. Perhaps, maybe it is because I am located in a safari inside QC that's why my EVDO CPE is not picking-up the appropriate signal, but nevertheless it was a satisfactory surf.
I will get an employee discount from this so I daresay 'why not try it?'.
I will not be biased because I am a Bayan employee, besides there is no reason for me to be so since there are still a lot of room for Bayan to gain momentum in the mobile business.
I am using Sun Wireless Broadband right now. It is decent, I've been getting 300-600 Kbps average and it is pretty good. Besides being free, Sun Cellular's speed can be attributed to it's conservative subscriber base. But I need to look for better options. The Sun Wireless BB I am using right now is free for only '4' months.
I came across Bayan Wireless BB via EVDO technology. Take note that Bayan is running also on CDMA-EVDO Technology. I have a demo from them a couple of hours ago and it is just ok. Perhaps, maybe it is because I am located in a safari inside QC that's why my EVDO CPE is not picking-up the appropriate signal, but nevertheless it was a satisfactory surf.
I will get an employee discount from this so I daresay 'why not try it?'.
TIME
5:50 AM
Gearing Up
I am scouring the malls for a Samsung Corby Pro B5310. Apparently it's not yet available here in the Philippines, but I am pretty sure it has been released already.
There is nothing new about this Corby series (and I gotta say the Corby is a great name), but the package vis-a-vis price is an attention grabber.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
TIME
5:02 AM
2010
2009 has been a new year of social media. And in the year of fast status message, blogging has been set aside and Twitter and Facebook ate the internet arena.
But 2010 is gonna be another year of breakthrough. For sure FB and Twitter will stay, but we can see the rise of Microblogging and the battle of Search Engines. Now that browsers are becoming more open to third-party developers, we can definitely see more choices to make our internet experience more dynamic.
I almost forgot about my blog, but nevertheless, I am going to revive it and will share new things again with you.
I love to share my ideas and I am very much interested with new things that can have minimal or great impact to our lives.
Truly, we are living in a Cybernation, and technology is following us. It customizes itself according to our ultimate desires and expectations, and I will be there.
Wipee. Follow me on Twitter: artslave
But 2010 is gonna be another year of breakthrough. For sure FB and Twitter will stay, but we can see the rise of Microblogging and the battle of Search Engines. Now that browsers are becoming more open to third-party developers, we can definitely see more choices to make our internet experience more dynamic.
I almost forgot about my blog, but nevertheless, I am going to revive it and will share new things again with you.
I love to share my ideas and I am very much interested with new things that can have minimal or great impact to our lives.
Truly, we are living in a Cybernation, and technology is following us. It customizes itself according to our ultimate desires and expectations, and I will be there.
Wipee. Follow me on Twitter: artslave
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