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Cloudfone Temptation – An Affordable Android Phone or Get it for “Free” From Globe
Just 3 hours ago I was in Globe business center Binondo (spent almost half of my day for this) to apply for an additional postpaid line and phone. I need a new landline phone with a Globe Duo service. Luckily I found out that there is a Cloudfone Temptation that is an Android Phone with physical QWERTY keyboard and a touch sensitive screen offered by Globe. Glich’s Life said its a repackaged Huawei U8350, GSM Arena has its full specs.
Pinteresting!
Finally got my Pinterest invite. The site is quite interesting but I feel that its more cluttered than The Fancy. I don’t know if which one has the most users, anyway I’m giving it a try. Hopefully in the future they’ll make an iPad app, thats going to be more interesting! Check out my boards tekgik – Pinterest.
Goodbye Traditional Notepad! Hello Digital! My Notepad App Musings
Taking notes is one of the vital things to do by a multi-tasking human like me. Jotting notes, minutes of a meeting or just doodling for some ideas can be done on a traditional notepad paper. Every year I consume at least one steno note pad and a clutter of scratch papers for this purpose. For the longest time I’ve been planning to do this digitally all the way ever since I bought my first PDA the Casio PV-200. From that monochrome gadget to now the 9.7″ screen colored tablet I know theres a lot of differences and maybe it is time to really say goodbye.
Things You Need to Know About (SOPA) Stop Online Piracy Act [infographic]
An infographic from Buzzfeed to understand it in a snap. (via americancensorship.org)
Will it affect us Filipinos? Yes! Facebooker’s, Youtuber’s and Twitterer’s who post infringing content and media will be blocked, banned or worst sanctioned. And not only that there are many many other services that will be affected. I suggest you read on below or Google SOPA.
An excerpt from Wikipedia:
Proponents of the bill say it protects the intellectual property market and corresponding industry, jobs and revenue, and is necessary to bolster enforcement of copyright laws especially against foreign websites.They cite examples such as Google’s $500 million settlement with the Department of Justice for its role in a scheme to target U.S. consumers with ads to buy illegal prescription drugs from Canadian pharmacies. Opponents say that it violates the First Amendment, is Internet censorship, will cripple the Internet,and will threaten whistle-blowing and other free speech.
Free WiFi at the Supermarket
Surprise! Even supermarkets provide free Internet connection, thats how competitive this business is now. I think Internet has become a necessity and this is specially useful to tech-savvy shoppers who wants to save on 3G and socialize or use their scanning apps like Red Laser while shopping. We are getting there and maybe in the coming years Philippines will be a WiFi’ed country. Dream on since “Its More Fun In The Philippines” (pun intended or fun intended).
Do You Love Movie and TV Trailers? Try Wall of Video for iOS
Wall of Video provides an easy way playing thru a wall of movie and TV posters. It’s a clever idea because many times we remember the poster art work than the movie titles. Obviously Wall of Video library comes from Apple because when you click on the download button it directs you to the iTunes Store.
This app is available on both iPhone and iPad as a universal app.
UPDATE: Not all of the videos comes from Apple
Fujifilm and the leaked retrofied ILC X-Pro 1
It looks like Fujifilm is reserving its big announcement of this interchangeable camera dubbed the X-Pro 1. A banking site accidentally leaked it yesterday. It got some identical resemblance of the current serious compact the x10. We will know next week if this is just an imagination or a reality. I think its legit and I want one.
via Slashgear
Fujifilm and their 27 cameras
Fujifilm (yes still not digital) announced their 27 cameras for 2012 from the compact JZ100 to the more expensive bridge camera the HS30EXR. Nothing to get excited about since the rumored interchangeable APS-C x100-like design is nowhere to be found. Their press release.
The only interesting camera among the lot is the FinePix XP150 and XP100 because of its abuse-proof and GPS features.
Photo above: FinePix XP150 and XP100
The Nikon beast is out with a D4 label
I always wonder how a Nikon performs? Since I started using a DSLR I haven’t owned anything beside Canon. Specs wise, this is truly a beast that matches the Canon 1Dx. A 16MP sensor with up to 12fps speed and 51 points AF system, it is certainly the best speced Nikon camera ever made. One of my target this year is to own a Nikon but certainly not this wallet draining camera. Linky for the full info about this at Nikon’s website.
Inspiring concepts at “Best of Yanko Design 2011″
Before I forget, Yanko one of the best concept design site posted last month their “Best of Yanko Design 2011“. Warning: you might knock your head on how gorgeous these designs are.
Instagram is now fully integrated with Facebook
My favorite photo sharing app has gone a little more interesting. It can now display full size photos on your Facebook timeline, it can now also magically organize your instagrams shots in one album. Follow the instructions at their support center. I’m going to try mine now and I’ll update this post.
Update:
Yes it magically adds all Instagram photos in one album. I just don’t like re-sharing the photos to be able to do that.
This is next! A NEX-7 invite
Got an interesting email this afternoon. A Sony NEX-7 launching that will happen on the first week of February. I’m very excited as I really dig these mirrorless cameras these past few months. I hope we can have a review unit.
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