Bank on the power of quality powerbanks

Airborne Tech Powerbank Christmas pack, anyone?

A few more weeks to go and we'll be celebrating the much-awaited Christmas day (well, I don't know with some grandparents and stingy bosses still holding on to that 13th month requests).

It's been a yearly dilemma to think of fool-proof gifts for Christmas but it's quite exciting in a way since it's that time of the year that we'll be able to push our brains to be a little more creative for the sake of making our friends and loved ones happy on the holidays.

Personally, when buying gifts, I always consider the use or benefits that my recipients will get from the specially-wrapped stuff that I'll give to them (with my irresistibly courageous smile, of course). Since everyone I know owns at least one smartphone and some of them are ranting about the battery life of their gadgets, giving them a powerbank is the most logical idea I can think of.

While browsing online, I stumbled upon this image below via Google:

    
Scary, right? That's why if I'll push trough with this gift idea (if my Christmas bonus permits), I should look for quality and reliable powerbanks. 

Last November 15, I was invited to attend the soft opening of the new Airborne Technologies store at the Greenhills Shopping Mall. Airborne Technologies is the no. 1 powerbank brand in the Philippines today created to support the demands of the fast-pacing world. Aside from powerbanks, they shop also carries induction speaker and memory storage devices.

Mr. Jason Ching, Airborne Technologies General Manager

Airborne Tech has been popularly known to create and release the first ever slim and light weight laptop powerbank made with Lithium Polymer batteries and has real 24,000 mAh capacity- the AT-2401 Arsenal Laptop Powerbank.

Arsenal Laptop Powerbank

In line to this soft opening event, Airborne Tech products are offered on discounted products like the AT-5001 Slim Powerbank which is currently on BER Month sale that dramatically drops its SRP from P1, 680 to P999. For inquiries, you can contact the Myvape shop at 0917-884-3973.

Airborne Tech products are now available at Myvape, L-23 & 24, Ortigas Lane, Greenhills Theater Mall, San Juan City. It’s just few steps away from the food court so while charging your gadgets, you can also relax and have some snack to pamper that hungry stomach.

While checking on the products of Airborne Tech, one very important thing stuck in my head, I should only bank on the power of quality powerbanks or I'll end up loosing more energy getting stressed out or pissed on the hassles that I might get from cheap and unreliable brands.  Remember that with Airborne Technologies, the Power Is In Your Hands!

Free Acer Smartphones this Christmas

I am starting to do my Christmas shopping. In the coming weeks, my list of household chores will have a new entry: wrapping gifts for my friends and loved ones.

Year after year, I have a recurring dilemma. Thinking of a gift to that one person I might have neglected the most in years: myself.

While on the lookout for a gift to thy self, I saw this Acer TV commercial aired during last night’s episode of The Voice Philippines. It's the #MerryMe: Acer 'Buy 1 Gift 1' TVC with Toni Gonzaga and Paul Soriano.

It’s indeed a very merry Christmas as Acer Philippines treats its loyal customers to FREE smartphones this holiday season with the ‘Buy 1 Gift 1’ promo.

The promo was launched last November 15, 2014 and will run until December 31, 2014. Customers who will buy any eligible Windows 8-based, Intel® Core™ -powered Acer laptops and 2-in-1 devices from any of the participating stores within the promo period will receive an Acer Liquid Z200  smartphone for FREE! That’s basically two quality and quality tech products for the prize of one.

 

Claiming of the free smartphone is so easy. Customers just need to fill out a copy of the “Buy 1 Gift 1” promo claim form and submit it along with the original copy of the Official Receipt, a cut-out of the product’s box Serial number, and two valid ID cards at the Acer Philippines, Inc. office.

Their office is located at the 9th floor, Fifth Avenue Building, 32nd Street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Redemption is from Monday to Friday (9am – 5pm)

The good people from Acer anticipated queries for other redemption/ availment areas so they have designated the following locations where the smartphones can also be claimed:

1.  Acer Service Centre – Manila, 1651 Paz Guazon Street, Paco, Manila

2.  Acer Service Center – Cebu City at the AMV Brothers Building, 9 F. Cabahug corner Almendras Streets, Mabolo, Cebu City.

3.  Acer Service Centre- Davao City at the Ground Floor of Ateneo De Davao University, 8016 Roxas Avenue, Davao City.

Claiming schedule at these locations are from Monday to Friday(9am – 5pm) and Saturdays (9am – 12nn).

And if you’re really a very busy person like me (say you can’t leave important stuff like playing Clash of Clans, watching your favorite afternoon shows or have some work and school related activities to attend to), the great news is you can also claim your free smartphone via email (if Acer will not get an award for Best Costumer Service for doing this, I don’t know what brand can equal such after extra mile sales service).

Customers only need to submit a clear scanned copy of the required documents and email to promos@acer.com or aphi.promos@acer.com, and follow up via (02) 815-33-88 local 100 and 125. The Acer Liquid Z200 Smartphone will be shipped directly to the registered address indicated in the submitted Buy 1 Gift 1 promo claim form. Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit #4782 Series of 2014.

Visit the Acer Philippines Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AcerPH) or follow Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils). For more details go to www.acer.com.ph.

Things I can do with a Samsung Smart TV

I consider this generation as the luckiest batch of people who ever lived.

Why? You may ask. Just think of it, we got to experience just the right amount of technology--- not too crude, not too super high-tech. Just enough to help us go though our daily rituals and attain success.

20 years ago, you can do the following things with the limited technology that we have then:

1. Meet a friend in a mall even if you last spoken with him/ her a week ago. “Kita tayo sa bookstore sa Sunday after lunch?” was the last words you said and the meeting is set and your buddy will really be there no matter what.

2. Patiently wait for a letter from a love one overseas. Do you still remember the priceless feeling of getting an enveloped message from the mail box? (Btw, when was the last time you went to the post office?) Back then, people eagerly wait for the post man to pass by their homes likes it’s an event.

3. Get a game console worth like Php 200 and be that popular kid in school. I am actually referring to the early 90’s brick game phenomenon. Getting the highest level or score in Tetris among your classmates was everyone’s goal and ticket to stardom (Eat Bulaga even had a nationwide search for the ultimate Pinoy brick game champ).

Of course, a lot of things are a way way different now. You have a triple SIM cellphone and all and you still can’t figure where your BFF is at. You are pissed off because you indicated ASAP in your email and you got a reply after an hour. Try playing Tetris today and be labeled as “manong” or “manang”

Well, these are the little “not so pleasant things” that technology brings but who’s complaining? With the convenience and good life that it gives to us today, it’s an ally we are more than willing to embrace.

We might not live to experience teleportation booth or flying cars but as I said earlier, this generation has the right amount of technology--- not too crude, not too super high-tech.

When Samsung, one of the world’s most trusted names in product innovations, announced the release of their Smart TV. I can’t help but get excited because I’ve been hearing a lot of good stuff about the technology. It’s like a taste of future in today’s home.

Then, I saw this challenge posted on Facebook: Tell us the things you can do with a Samsung Smart TV! My immediate answer is, “A lot!!!”

To enumerate my plans of what I’d do just in case the tech fairy will grant me a Smart TV, I used the brand name SAMSUNG in coming out of the list:

Surf TV channels and websites online simultaneously. The Smart TV has a web browser, a social hub and a dual display capability that will allow my 2-year old son watch Barney and Friends while I search online for other alternatives for the sometime annoying purple dinosaur.

Amaze my family and neighbors with its sleek design. I have a neighbor who love to flaunt his abs every weekend while cleaning his big bike or watering their plants. I can’t beat the body of this bum who just wait for his monthly allowance from his wife working overseas but he will never be as smooth and gorgeous as this TV.

Make a contribution in the call for energy conservation. Samsung has also been known to introduce energy-saving devices in their products. Smart TV is one product that has a feature that reduces energy consumption. Now, you are not only helping the government save energy, you also lower your monthly electricity bill. That means, there will be something left for you when you give your pay check to your wife.

Sing my heart out during videoke sessions. Owning a Smart TV is definitely a reason to celebrate so let’s party! Imagine those dramatic skit or Michael Jordan dunks or women wearing almost nothing that serves as background while you hit the note of your fave song in LED. Wow! Just delete “My Way” in your play list to make sure your enjoyment will not be cut short.

Unlock and experience the future of home entertainment. I heard Samsung will introduce the industry’s first app store to enhance and maximize the features of Smart TV. It’s like adults will be like kids again choosing what candies and goodies to get from their favorite sari-sari store. Now, I miss Pee Wee, Cheeze It and Tarzan chewing gum.

Nightly movie marathons in superior picture and sound. Smart TV is not only compatible with DVD players and game consoles but you can also connect laptops. I have digital files of movies of different genre saved through the years and I think this is the right moment to watch them in 3D picture and 3D sound. I wonder how my Seiko Films collection will appear in 3D?

Give my family a quality and ground-breaking product. I first encountered the phrase "Human Digitalism" early this year while browsing the net. Samsung wants to incorporate in their products this Philosophy which says "the next step in the evolution of consumer electronics is to place human life at the center of the creative process." This excites me like I’m with my wife in our honeymoon--- no one else with me but only the best!

How about you? What things can you do with a Samsung Smart TV?

For more updates about the Samsung Smart TV, you can visit Samsung Philippines official website or Samsung TV Philippines Facebook fanpage.

My Birthday Wish (ko lang)

Saturdays should be relaxing, right?

Every working individual deserves a break after five days of wrestling with Mr. Job. But weekends nowadays can be a little depressing.

Well, partly I can blame myself since I usually spend my Saturdays in front of the TV. I turned on the TV and have a sad breakfast while watching people asking for help via Kapwa ko, Mahal ko.

Lunch time. Watch Eat Bulaga (Something I've done in more than 20 years now) since I wanna watch fun fun fun. But again, got a little upset because I did not won the DSLR camera that they gave away last Saturday via a text promo :-(

Noon time. I had meryenda with Ms. Vicky Morales and a woman who takes care of her son with a incurable illness. Being a father, I felt the agony that the woman is going through.

At the end of Wish Ko Lang, the host invites everyone to send in their wishes, "Baka sa susunod, ang hiling mo na ang matupad namin"

Then, Jolina Magdangal's last line... "Wish koooo laaaaaaannnngggg!"

Hmmm, I was thinking if Ms. Vicky can grant me this wish for my upcoming birthday:

Well, this nice looking gadget is an Eee Pad (OS: Android 2.2). Of course, this suits best for bloggers like me (Internet Access, Social Networking Access, E-mail, Webcam, Wifi and 3G Support). Eee Pad other sleek features includes Interface : 1 x USB OTG 2.0 (Mini port), 1 x Card Reader MMC/SD, Camera : 1.3M, and 8.9’’ LED Backlight WSVGA Screen.

For those who also want to have an Eee Pad. You can either start saving money for this or sing along with me... "Wish koooo laaaaaaannnngggg!"