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Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » Windows Phone Marketplace opens for business in the Philippines
Although Window Phones are not that popular here in the Philippines, there are still a lot of loyal fans who will be happy to hear that the Windows Phone Marketplace is now open for business in our country. Along with Argentina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Peru, the Philippines is one of the five countries who can enjoy access … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » Buffalo CloudStation brings your files to the Cloud
In these times when everybody is going to the cloud, Buffalo takes a step to bring your files into the cloud too, or having your very own personal cloud storage solution. Buffalo designed a storage solution that partners well with smartphones and tablets. It provides a place to securely store and share data for all Droids, … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » SteelSeries Siberia v2 Gaming Headset Review
SteelSeries is known for their high performance gaming gear used by professional gamers worldwide. They provide gaming keyboards, mice, headsets and other accessories which may be vital to the gamer’s arsenal. SteelSeries was kind enough to send us one of their best headsets in the market, The Siberia v2. The box is full of information you … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » First Impressions: Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7
Yesterday, we attended the launch of the latest addition to the Samsung Galaxy Tab family, the Galaxy Tab 7.7. You have to be wondering why Samsung decided to create a tablet between the 7.0 and 8.9 but no concrete answer was given to me. I guess they just want to give consumers a lot of options … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » PTB Giveaway: 2 Pairs of Noontec Zoro Headphones
We haven’t had a raffle thingy going on for quite a while but here’s one and we’re giving away 2 pairs of Noontec Zoro headphones. We reviewed this Beats-inspired headphones a while back and really liked its looks and the decent sound it offers. Now here’s your chance to win one and try them on yourself. … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » Smart Bro Rocket Plug-it now priced at P2,345, also comes in new chic pink color
What once was priced at a hefty P3,995, Smart’s HSPA+ dongle is now available for just P2,345. The Smart Bro Rocket Plug-it is the first prepaid 4G dongle in the country with speeds of up to 12 Mbps. This Rocket Plug-it now comes in a design that’s made specifically for women. Featuring a glossy pink acrylic … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » Smart Services Android app saves you from remembering all Smart promos
For Smart subscribers out there, don’t you just hate remembering or figuring out what a certain Smart promo entails you and what keyword to text to avail it? There’s Always On, Flexi, AllTxt, Smartalk and hundreds (ok, a handful) of other promos from Smart that’s available to its prepaid and postpaid subscribers. If you’re an Android … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » How to update your LG Optimus Black to Gingerbread
For those of you who own an LG Optimus Black, you don’t need to go to LG service centers just to have it updated. You can do so on your own as long as you have a stable internet connection and the LG PC Suite that came with your phone installed on your machine. The update … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » Get great deals on gadget accessories at the Color Me Red Sale
So you decided to give your gal an iPad for Christmas but she’s not too happy on that Smart Cover it came with. Or maybe your guy needs something that would keep his new smartphone charged all the time while on the go. For the whole month of February, there’s this Color Me Red Sale going … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » Blackberry Curve 9380 Review, the Curve goes full touch screen
We reviewed the BlackBerry Curve 9360 a couple of months ago. It has a sleek design and is a thinner version of its predecessors. The tapered edges and its expensive-looking material made it look better than the usual Curve. Next in this line is the newly released Blackberry Curve 9380 – the sister of the Curve … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » How connected to the cloud are you?
When you hear the term “cloud computing”, a lot of people think it is something new and has something to do with services or solutions for the enterprise space. It’s not, in fact there are a lot of cloud services out there that’s built for regular consumers. Not a lot of people are aware that they’ve … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » Nokia leads brand of handset owned by urban Filipinos, Samsung a far second
TNS, the world’s leading custom research company, previewed to the members of the press some localized results of their Mobile Life 2012 study. Mobile Life 2012 is the most comprehensive research on mobile phones covering 43 markets from North America to Asia to Sub-Saharan Africa, with a total of 34,000 respondents. For Metro Manila coverage, 500 … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » Gingerbread update for LG Optimus Black now out!
Finally what every LG Optimus Black users are waiting for, the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update is finally out. You can get your update once you hook up your Optimus Black to your PC and run the LG PC Suite. The LG Optimus Black is one of those really nice phones that’s been hampered by an outdated … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » Fujitsu Lifebook 2013 concept puts all your devices in one neat package
We’ve previewed the Asus Padfone before which is a tablet powered by a removable smartphone, a nice novel idea at that time. However, this Fujitsu Lifebook concept design by Prashat Chandra takes that modular idea into the next couple of levels. The Lifebook 2013 is a modular device combining a smartphone/music player, a tablet and a … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » Audition budget yet quality headphones at Egghead
When buying earphones or headphones, it’s hard to gauge whether the one that you’re eyeing for is the right one for you. There are reviews in the internet but still it’s better if you can audition these things before making your purchase. To see if the fit is comfortable to your ear, or if the sound … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » HTC Rhyme review, truly a lady’s phone
HTC is known for the stylish and solid designs of their phones that would cater to the male and female market. Their entry-level phones, particularly the HTC ChaCha and the HTC Wildfire S, have colors that would really appeal to the ladies. What they’re missing are phones for the ladies who don’t want just the basics. … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » MacBook Sale on Widget City
We always love posting great deals on electronics here at PTB and right now, Widget City is offering a couple of their MacBooks at a discounted price. To add to that, they’re giving PTB readers an additional discount on the discounted price. How cool is that? First up is the 11-inch MacBook Air with 64GB SDD. … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » Sony showcases best cameras at the Photoworld Asia 2012
Want to try out the best cameras and Handycams Sony has to offer? Better head to their booth at the Photoworld Asia 2012. Held at the Glorietta Activity Center, Sony highlights some of its best products on digital imaging from Alpha, Cyber-shot and Handycam. Fun with the Cyber-shot Never before have innovation, style and the most … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » Sony NWZ-E464 Walkman Review
I was actually surprised to know that Sony is still in the portable media player game when I got hold of this unit for review. One of the latest additions to its Walkman E-Series line, the Sony NWZ-E464 promises superior sound, rich bass and up to 50 hours of battery life. Check out our review below … [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » Cut the Rope now playable on your web browser
Following the footsteps of Angry Birds, the popular Cut the Rope game made the transition from mobile devices to your web browser. Now you can feed the cute, candy-gobbling monster, Om Nom straight from your browser simply by going to http://www.cuttherope.ie/. The game, which has been downloaded over 60 million times on the iOS and Android … [Link]