Archive for February, 2009
Asus Eee PC 1000HE Features
Asus Eee PC started the 10-inch netbooks when the launched their Eee PC series. It blazed the trail for the new netbooks like HP Mini 1000, HP Mini 2140, Acer Aspire One AOD150 and similar other small-screened laptops.
Netbooks have advantage over the regular laptop models because they are very portable you can practically slid it on your backpacks or sling bags. I used to own an Asus Eee PC and I find it advantageous especially on lectures and using the internet on Wi-Fi zones.
Asus has recently released the new Eee PC 1000HE with marvelous features that you ever wanted for your netbook.
Processor: 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280
Memory: 1GB, 667MHz DDR2
Hard drive: 160GB 5,400rpm
Chipset: Mobile Intel 945GM Express
Graphics: Mobile Intel GMA 950 (integrated)
Operating system: Windows XP
Dimensions (WD): 10.5 inches wide by 7.5 inches deep
Height: 1.1- 1.5 inches
Screen size (diagonal): 10.1 inches
System weight/Weight with AC adapter: 3.2/3.7 pounds
It’s very upgraded from the first Eee PC which only had 8GB of hard drive. The new Asus Eee PC 1000HE also comes with Windows XP, previously Asus Eee PC runs on Linux, although it can also run on Windows XP.
Currently, it is priced at $399.
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Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 Wireless Stereo Headphone
My Sony Ericsson K510i headset is now giving a unilateral audio. I blame it to overuse and I usually can sleep with my SE radio on. It may have not injured the stretching. I’ve been looking for a headset that could fit my phone, unfortunately I couldn’t find any. So I settled with SE Walkman Class A Stereo Headphones found on unaccredited gadget stalls – in short, the ones you see in Quiapo area. Haha.
What I did was bought an A4 Tech mp3 Headset which costs around 300 pesos separately, and connect it to the SE Walkman adaptor or whatever you call that.
Speaking of stereo headphones, Sony Ericsson’s HBH-IS800 is an exceptional headphone because it’s wireless.
The Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 headphones are ultracompact and let you cut the cord from your A2DP-compatible music phone. The earbuds offer deep bass and generally solid sound quality, and the package includes a storage box. It’s pricey at $199.99. But it’s a good option for your Sony Ericsson Handset. In fact, I am contemplating to get one. It fits my need for wireless headset so I can listen to my music collection anytime without the hassle of wired headsets.
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Polaroid i1035 10MP Digital Camera with 3” LCD on Sale
The Polaroid i1035 10MP Digital Camera with 3” LCD is now on sale at a very cheap price of $59.99 with the following excellent features:
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Whatever Happened to Panasonic P905i
That’s the question of many gadget freaks. The Panasonic P905i was first released early in 2008 with the intention to be the first to introduce TV tuning feature, a phone perfect for those who still want to watch their favorite shows even on the go. This was even in the wish lists of many.
It is first to 1seg TV tuner that uses Viera image processing; the same technology that Panasonic use in their PDP TV’s.
With a truly amazing screen resolution of 854×480 pixels on a 3.5-inch screen, you can have a very good image quality. Also, it has a 2 Megapixel camera that lets you captures life’s incredible moments.
The Panasonic P905i handset features 3G, GSM and GPS, as well as 1GB of built-in memory just so that you can record television programs. I’ve seen this features only on China phones. Hehe.
So whatever happened to it?
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Who won the Super Lotto?
It has been the talk of the town. Many Filipinos are anticipating, many are hoping to win the Super Lotto or Mega Lotto by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, which now reaches over P300 M. This was the reason why most Lotto outlets are flocked by thousands of hopefuls.
But out of the millions hopefuls to bag the jackpot price, only two emerged lucky as they split on the over P347 million jackpot prize of the Superlotto 6/49 today.
One of the winners was from Caloocan City who placed his bets for the winning numbers 06-34-20-26-12-33. The exact amount of the jackpot in the lucky numbers game is 347,836,903.20. The other winner is also said to be from Luzon.
GMA News had an interview of one of the winners.
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TMZ.com Posted Photo of Rihanna’s Bruises: Is it Authentic?
TMZ.com, the official website of the number 1 paparazzi TV show, has posted a bruised Rihanna on their website. But is it the photo authentic? If you might have been wondering, the answer is a big “NO”.
The photo was altered in Photoshop, to describe the alleged bruises of Rihanna after he was assaulted by now controversial, her then boyfriend, Chris Brown. The face probably belong to her (Rihanna does have a Roman numerals tattoo on her shoulders), and the bruises and contusions were added through Photoshop to make a descriptive look of the singer’s injuries
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The Philippine Nursing Board Exam Passing Rate Gets Deteriorating
The complete list of passers of the Nursing Board Examination held last November was just released this morning. A total of 39,455 out of 88,649 passed the Nurse Licensure Examination held on Nov. 29-30, 2008. That entails a passing rate of only 44.5%. I don’t if it’s just me but I think the passing rate has been deteriorating – previous board exams if I am not mistaken usually returned more than 50% passing rate. So why is the nursing board exam passing rate deteriorating?
In my humble opinion, the sprouting of nursing schools everywhere as a response to an increasing demand of nurses abroad, has pretty much contributed to this poor performance. How? Most of this new nursing schools lack accreditation. The accreditation ensures a credible institution. The lack of screening processes of some nursing schools is also contributory to this dilemma. Because the demand for nurses are high, some schools keep on admitting new students, who didn’t even undergo any screening test or examination.
By the way, congrats to my cousin who was one of the 44.5% who made it with flying colors. Congrats to Mr. Faisal M. Paingco, the struggles are over, and this commences a new chapter in your life. Cheers to you, insan!
For the complete list of examiners, please visit GMA News.TV
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Star City, the Happiest Place to Be
That’s how the ad goes. But for the family of Carmelito Pena, that couldn’t be true.
A recent controversy involving Star City has recently broke the news, after one of their customers died after falling from a 15 meters high Star Flyer.
The Star Flyer, one of the most visited rides at Star City, which is an inverted roller coaster has been off-limits after Carmelito Pena fell 15 meters from the ride on Saturday, causing his death. The Pasay City police is currently doing an investigation over the incident. Star City temporarily closed Star Flyer while the investigation is ongoing.
ABS-CBN News has full report about the incident.
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Xoom Announces Philippines Cash Pickup 24/7
Sending money to the Philippines just got even more convenient with 24/7 cash pickup. Now your loved
ones won’t have to rearrange their day just to pick up money.
About the Xoom and M. Lhuillier Partnership
Our 24/7 cash pickup service in the Philippines is made possible by a partnership between Xoom.com and M. Lhuillier, one of the Philippines’ leading financial services companies.
Your loved ones can now pick up money 24/7 at many M. Lhuillier outlets across the Philippines.
Over 3,000 Xoom Cash Pickup Locations across the Philippines
M. Lhuillier has over 1,000 locations across the Philippines; with many branches open 24 hours a day or
with extended hours of service on evenings and weekends.
With these new locations, Xoom now has more than 3,000 locations in our fast-growing network of cash
pickup partners in the Philippines.
Make it Easy for Your Loved Ones
So the next time you send money to the Philippines, make it easier for your loved ones to pickup
money–with convenient 24/7 cash pickup!
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Send Money Through Friendster
Friendster, probably the biggest social networking site at least among Filipinos, has introduced the “Send Money Feature”, utilizing the Globe GCash Money Transfer.
I tried to click on the link but it redirects me to the Friendster mobile page. I think they are still rolling out this new feature.
The “Send Money” feature could be both an advantage or disadvantage. It offers a convenient way to send money to friends online for only P2.50 (only available to Globe and Touch Mobile subscribers). Or it may turn into a medium for scam online. Just like how the Paypal scams who have deceived millions of users. Hmm, we’ll see.
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