Globe Telecom’s iPhone 3G Prepaid Kits/Plans in the Philippines
Globe Telecom offers prepaid kits/plans for the iPhone 3G, not just postpaid iPhone 3G plans in the Philippines. This gives possible subscribers more choices. Business-wise, this is Globe’s way of making iPhone 3G more saleable in the Philippines because many Pinoy cell phone addicts are already complaining about the high prices of Globe-powered iPhone 3G in the Philippines. The sad thing is, there is a 2-year lock-in period for all the iPhone 3G plans of Globe (prepaid and post-paid).
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Globe Telecom’s iPhone 3G Plans in the Philippines Are Expensive
As a follow up to the article preceding this one titled “Unlocked iPhone 3G in the Philippines Would be Better for Cell Phone Users“, the new Globe iPhone 3G Plans in the Philippines include free Mobile Internet and Wi-Fi hours. But don’t get too excited because you might find the prices of these Globe iPhone 3G plans way too expensive. Yes, for average cell phone users in the Philippines, the Globe iPhone 3G plans are very expensive and I would not recommend it to anyone I know.
Unlocked iPhone 3G in the Philippines Would Be Better for Cell Phone Users
The iPhone 3G in the Philippines is exclusively distributed by Globe Telecom through post-paid plans. This means that iPhone 3G in the Philippines are not unlocked to avail of other services offered by other networks like Smart Telecoms and Sun Cellular. Cell phone buyers do not have a choice but to give in to Globe Telecom’s rates if they buy an iPhone 3G in the Philippines. However, there is a huge possibility that unlocked iPhone 3G mobile phone units could be sold in the Philippines in the near future. Here are the reasons why:
Texting While Driving is More Dangerous Than Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
A study in the UK claimed that texting while driving is actually more dangerous than drugs and alcohol. The study was conducted by the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) for the British Royal Automobile Club Foundation in its attempt to compare the dangers posed by texting while driving and driving under the influence or DUI.
In the Philippines, House Bill No. 4917 proposed a Total Cell Phone Ban While Driving in the Philippines, gaining the approval of the public after having experienced numerous accidents while the driver of the vehicle is texting or calling (see related story on Accidents and Injuries Related to Texting and Cell Phone Use).
Majority of Children in the US Play Video Games, Research Shows
I’ve always been keen on video games and video gaming especially among children. However, a recent study in the US stated that majority of children play video games (97% combined for males and females aged 12-17). In the Philippines, this situation is similar. Most Filipino children I know are addicted to video games. This reminds me of my old posts “Improve Reading Skills with Computer and Video Games” and “Best Video Games of 2008“.
First 6x Blu-Ray Disc Released by Imation (Prices Included)
Imation released the first 6x Blu-ray Disc in the US market this month. The product is also known as TDK Life on Record 6x Blu-ray Discs. This is in response to the growing need for high-capacity storage media for high-definition videos. It is at present the digital storage media with the highest capacity with 25GB on single layer discs and 50GB on double layer discs.
An excerpt from the Imation website has this to say about the capacity and features of the First 6x Blu-ray Discs in the US market today: Read more
Nokia N95 8Gb Clone China-made Cell Phones
The reason why the title of this article is “Nokia N95 8Gb Clone China-made Cell Phones” is because there are two variants of the Nokia N95 clone made by the Chinese - one without a built-in TV and the other is with a built-in TV. I will discuss the differences of the two models as an update to my previous article “Nokia N95 8GB Clone (China Made): Full Specifications and Features” (see photo, prices, full specifications and features of the original and clone Nokia N95 8GB in that article).
Nokia N95 8GB Clone (China Made): Full Specifications and Features
If you are wondering what are the Nokia N95 8GB Clone (made in China) cell phone specifications and features, look no further because they’re very very similar to the original Nokia N95 cell phones. Believe me, knockoff cell phones made in China like the Nokia N95 8GB Clone units look real if you’re not used to seeing original Nokia cell phones. The Chinese are really doing great in creating knockoff mobile phones.
The N95 8GB Clone (China made) was actually offered to me by a friend in Laoag City, Philippines. This knockoff Nokia N95 model is only sold in stores in the Philippines for Php 4,000 or less. Just like the Toshibo N99i V9+i Mobile TV Knockoff Nokia model, the Nokia N95 8GB Clone’s operating system is NOT Symbian. It is also PDA-like with a touch screen (stylus provided). Except for that, the full specifications and features of the Nokia N95 8GB Clone (China made) mobile phones are virtually the same as the original Nokia N95 8GB model.
Here are the full specs of the Nokia N95 Clone model:
Operating Frequency
- Automatic switching between bands and modes
- WCDMA 2100 MHz (HSDPA), EGSM 900 MHz, GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz (EGPRS)
Total Cell Phone Ban While Driving Bill in the Philippines
In many countries, using a cell phone while driving is ok (if the cell phone is being used in a hands-free mode). However, a proposed bill in the Philippine House of Representatives (House Bill No. 4917) is a little bit harsher than laws in Western countries proposing a total cell phone ban while driving in the Philippines.
Google Enters Cell Phone Market With First Google Phone Release
A new era dawns for internet giant Google as it releases the first Google cell phone. News about its release states that a mobile telephone tailored to run on Google’s Android software is to debut next week in New York City. This new product from Google is a testimony of Google’s intent to dominate the digital market. First, the internet, now the mobile/cell phone industry. It even launched its own web browser a few weeks ago, the Buggy Google Chrome, which in many users’ views is a failed attempt of Google to have its own web browser. In the Philippines, the first Google mobile phone will not be available in stores soon. Filipinos whose hands are itchy on cell phones must wait for a few months after its release in the United States.
How to Enable Wi-fi in Lenovo G410 Laptop/Notebook
An email from a reader asked “How do I enable wi-fi in Lenovo G410 laptop/notebook?”. Well, in response to that email follow the simple instructions given below. First you should be using Windows Vista (whatever edition). I suppose the Lenovo G410 laptop/notebook you purchased is installed with Windows Vista. Mine was installed with Windows Vista Ultimate. I installed Ubuntu Linux in my Lenovo G410 laptop as the second operating system and it worked well. The wi-fi in the Linux Ubuntu distro worked properly, too. Of course Linux is very flexible in detecting devices. It’s Linux’s strength.
New Features in iTunes 8: Genius Playlist, Genius Sidebar and HD TV Shows
If you have been playing around with Apple iTunes 7 (or should I say using iTunes), then iTunes 8 offers great features you don’t want to miss. First off, it offers a Genius Playlist where it automatically creates a playlist from compatible songs depending on your selection.
According to Apple, iTunes 8’s Genius Playlist “is a brilliant way to create perfect playlists. Play a song, click the Genius button, and iTunes creates a playlist of other songs from your library that go great together. iTunes 8 Genius playlists help you discover songs in your library you never knew you had — and rediscover forgotten favorites.”
Google Chrome Update: Google Chrome is Buggy and Sucks Big Time
After testing the new Google Chrome web browser, I found out myself that it is too buggy for heavy use. The browser maybe new but the fact remains - it has too many bugs to be my default browser. First off, my websites don’t look good in Google Chrome and my blog posts are (WRITE NEW) acting weird. Text/word wrapping is lost.
How to Download Free Themes, Ringtones, Softwares and Videos to Sony Ericsson Phones
Sony Ericsson cell phones are the best phones I’ve tried when it comes to sound and other multimedia applications. The following is a short tutorial on how to download free themes, ringtones, softwares and videos to your Sony Ericsson cell phones.
The Sony Ericsson phones that could download applications from the Sony Ericsson website which we have already tried are the following: Sony W950i, W810i, W900i and W710i. Check your user manual if these downloads apply to your Sony Ericsson cell phone model. Better yet, proceed to www.sonyericsson.com for your guidance.
Using My Content
- Log in to your Sony Ericsson account
- Save the file to My Content
- Using your mobile phone, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun and log in, then click My Content
- Click to download it, then click to install
Lenovo Y410 Series | Lenovo Y410 Notebook/Laptop Computer Full Specifications and Features
I have stated in my past article “Lenovo G410 Notebook/Laptop Computer: Full Specifications and Features” that I was also eying on getting a Lenovo Y410 Notebook/Laptop, a notebook with more features and powerful specs. In my next post, I will discuss the difference between the Lenovo Y410 and Lenovo G410 laptops because a friend already got himself the former.
Prices of the Lenovo Y410 notebook/laptop in the Philippines range between PhP 48K-52K (around $1,000-1,200 in the US, Europe and other parts of the world) depending on the location and add-ons (freebies) plus software packages. Usually, a buyer can request for softwares to be installed but the seller usually asks fro a small charge for the installation. In the case of Lenovo G410, the prices range between Php30,500-33,000.
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