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[Geekschicksten] Carmudi Opens 2016-2017 Scholarship Program

Online Car Classified Carmudi formally announced its third scholarship program that aims to help third and fourth year undergraduate students who are academically outstanding but economically challenged. Open to all incoming senior college students of the participating universities and colleges. Carmudi PH holds this program to uphold the company's continuing concern for the socio-economic development of the country. The scholarship program targets students from the fields of Economics, Business, Marketing, Communications, Media, IT, Engineering, and other relevant majors in the university. A financial aid worth of P30,000.00 per semester will be given to the grant sole recipient. At present, Carmudi Philippines has already granted 2 scholarship program from University of the Philippines Visayas and Ilocus Sur Polytechnic University. Aljohn T. Torreta who is a son of a fisherman and a vendor was the first scholarship grantee who recently graduated as a Summa Cum Laude, while Kristine Ian De Guzman —a single mother— was chosen as the second scholarship recipient for her academic excellence. With the Philippine automotive industry growing at breakneck speed, Carmudi Philippines supports the Filipino consumer by providing them with widest choices, best prices and authoritative reviews, all at their fingertips. Carmudi PH not only provide great service to its countrymen but also gives back to help build the nation through education of the youth. To know more about the scholarship program, visit www.carmudi.com.ph or go directly to www.carmudi.com.ph/scholarship

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[Geekschicksten] Samsung Culture Connects - Eduardo Castrillo at 50 Instagram Contest

Celebrate Nationalism and Pride as well as the works of world-renowned Filipino sculptor, Eduardo Castrillo at his 50th year as a professional artist as Samsung host an Instagram constest Culture Connect: Castrillo @ 50. Castrillo is known as the monument maker. His name is synonymous with metal sculpture, having produced figurative historical and religious monuments, and abstract environmental works, not only in the Philippines, but in other countries as well. Castrillo's career reflects the unfolding of his dream as a youth: to dot the country with a gallery of historical monuments. Some of these monuments are cultural heritage pieces of our country, forever to be the backdrops against which national day celebrations are commemorated. Through time, these monuments have become testimony to the artist's passion for excellence in form, technique, and spirit. In line with Buwan ng Wika and Castrillo's 50th anniversary, the Instagram contest will run for the entire month of August. The contest aims to encourage Filipinos to share their love for their country and their rich history through technology. Samsung Culture Connect: Castrillo @ 50 encourages everyone to share their pride and love for the Philippines through social media. Open for Professionals and to the Public. Winning contest photos will be featured on the Culture Explorer application. Culture Explorer is an innovative mobile application that uses augmented reality technology to help people, especially the youth, learn about Manila's plazas and other historical landmarks which was launch last year by Samsung. The First Place winners per categories will win a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and a Gear VR. Contest mechanics 1. Exhibit your creativity by snapping a photo of any of the public art monuments of nationalist Filipino sculptor Eduardo Castrillo found on this list below, and upload it on Instagram. 2. In the caption, express your nationalism and tell us what the monument means to you. Make sure to tag @CastrilloCultureConnect and use the hashtagshoto. Also indicate whether your entry is under the professional or open category. Sample caption: The People Power Monument by Eduardo Castrillo particularly inspires me because it's a memoir of what my fellow Filipinos have done to win the freedom I currently enjoy. This monument is just one of my reminders that freedom shouldn't be taken for granted and that being a Filipino is something to be proud of. Open category | @CastrilloCultureConnect 50 3. You may submit up to three entries. Together, let's appreciate art and ignite our Filipino pride. 4. Get a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Gear VR, and an opportunity to have your photo featured in Culture Explorer, a stimulating mobile application that allow users to enhance their appreciation for Philippine culture and heritage landmarks. 5. Five photos for each category will be selected as finalists from all entries. The winning photos will be announced through the Eduardo Castrillo website, Samsung Culture Connect's Facebook, and Instagram pages. 6. Contest runs from August 1 to 31, 2016. 7. Winning entries will be announced online on September 13, 2016. Winners will be awarded on October 13, 2016. LIST OF CASTRILLO MONUMENTS TO BE COVERED IN INSTAGRAM CONTEST Raha Sulayman, Plaza Rajah Sulayman, Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila The Heritage of Cebu, Mactan, Cebu The Spirit of Pinaglabanan, Pinaglabanan Shrine, San Juan The Light and Sound Sculptural Tableau on the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Rizal Park, Manila Rizal, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue corner Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Life and Heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio, Andres Bonifacio Memorial Shrine, near Manila City Hall Andres Bonifacio, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Emilio Aguinaldo, Trece Martires City Hall, Governor's Drive, Cavite Emilio Aguinaldo, Bacoor, Cavite Binhi ng mga Bayani, Rizal Park (near the gardens), Manila Bantayog ng Mga Bayani, Bantayog Road (near Quezon Avenue), Diliman, Quezon City People Power, EDSA corner White Plains Avenue, Quezon City Spirit of EDSA, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue corner Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Youth's Cry of Defiance, Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila The Cry of Tondo, Isla Puting Bato, National Housing Authority Project, Tondo, Manila Paghimud-os, Capitol Park and Lagoon, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Katuparan ng Pangarap ng Lahi, GSIS Building, Financial Center, Pasay City Diwa ng Batangueno, Capitol Hills Park, Batangas City, Batangas

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[Geekschicksten] Samsung Gear Fit 2 Now Available Price Specs Philippines

Samsung new Fitness Band makes it way to the market - Gear Fit 2! Comes in Red, Black and Blue that comes in with Curved Display that around small or large wrist with ease. Has IP68 Water and Dust Resistance Certification. It Super AMOLED Display is just the right size with great color reproduction that is complimented with Simple UI that can be easily navigated with hardware key on the side, one for menu and one back as well as tap and swipe gestures. Change the Watch Face depending on your style or Mood by Long Taping the display. Your Fitness Activity are readily available by swiping through the Watch Face. Access Apps and Setting through Menu Hardware key on the side. Gear Fit 2 Tracks your Steps, Exercise, Floors through Standalone GPS tracker. Record your Water and Caffeine Intake as well as may also serves as your Music Player, Timer and Stop Watch. Be always on the loop as you can notified of your calls, message and emails. Unleash Yourself and be Fit with Samsung Gear Fit 2. See Also: Samsung Gear IconX Spotted via SM Cubao Samsung Concept Store for 8,490 Pesos! Samsung Gear Fit 2 Specs Water and Dust Resistant IP68 Display 1.5” Touch Curved sAMOLED 216 x 432 AP Dual-core (1GHz Dual) Memory RAM: 512MB Storage: 4GB Compatibility Android 4.4/ 1.5GB RAM↑ Connectivity Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity Battery 200mAh Typical usage time : 3& Standby time : Up to 5 days GPS battery time : Up to 9 hours *Battery time is based on our own laboratory measurements, and may vary depending on factors such as device settings, usage patterns and operating conditions. Sensor GPS, HR, Accelerometer, Gyro, Barometer

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[Geekschicksten] Samsung Gear IconX Now Available! Price Specs Philippines

Samsung new Wireless Fitness Earbuds - Gear Icon X is Now Available! Gear Icon X is very nifty fitness companion with no cords that lets you listen you music while getting fit by tracking your activities. Snug in your ears by mixing and matching the different-sized eartips and wingtips to get that perfect fit. Water Resistant and Splash Resistant for up with its P2i Nano Coating. Control with a touch by tapping or swippig. Single Tap to Play or Pause Music, Double Tap for Next Track or Answer Calls, Triple Tap for Previous Track, Swipe for Volume Up or Down and Tap and Hold for Menu Readout. Track your activity and get updates on essential data from speed, distance and duration to heart rate and calories burnt via a dedicated voice guide. Sync it via Bluetooth with your smartphone after workouts so you can check your stats and monitor progress on the S Health app. Ambient sound mode lets you hear your tunes while still able to hear your surroundings to be vigilant at all times. It is one of the smallest Music Player you will have with 4GB Storage (3.5GGB Usable) for up to 1000 music tracks to store. Comes with a unique case, that doubles as a charger, you can power your Gear IconX while it's resting, letting you launch into those extensive workout sessions with a good soundtrack without missing a beat. In White, Black and Blue. Spotted via Samsung Concept Store Cubao and retails for 8,290 Pesos! Dimension Earbud: 18.9 x 26.4 x 26.0 mm Case: 35.3 x 30.3 x 92 mm Water Resistant Splash Resistant (P2i Nano Coating) Storage 4GB *Usable memory is less than 3.5GB. *Can play up to 1,000 music tracks. Connectivity BT 4.1 (BLE) Sensor Heart Rate, Accelerometer, Capacitive Touch Audio Spec Frequency Range: 20& Speaker Sensitivity: 89.5 dB ± 3 dB / 1mW Speaker Impedance: 16 ohm Microphone 2 per earbud Codec Audio Playing Format MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, WMA (WMA v9) Compatibility Android 4.4, RAM 1.5GB RAM ↑ Battery Earbuds: 47mAh Case: 315mAh

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[Geekschicksten] LG X Cam Quietly Released Specs Price Philippines

LG X CAM quietly release out in the Market Price Specs Philippines. LG X Cam comes in a slim grand design with metal brushed finish and rounded corners housing a 3D Arc Glass that comes in Silver, Gold and Pink-Gold color option. Measures 147.5 x 73.6 x 5.2 – 6.9mm with no ports on top just the mic; volume rocker and sim card sd card compartment on left side and power/lock button on the right. Ports – 3.5mm audio jack, MicroUSB and Mic are located at the bottom. Sports a 5.2 inch Full HD TFT LCD display powered by Octa-Core Processor. Per launching it said to have a Mediatek MT6753 at 1.14GHz but per LG PH brochure it is said to have 1.3GHz Quad Core. Memory is at 2GB and 16GB Internal Storage (at 10GB useable storage) but can be expanded via MicroSD Card Slot. You do get complete connectivity features with WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC. It is LTE capable so you can have faster internet connectivity on the go. This is a Dual Sim Handset and is USB-OTG ready. Finally its main feature is that it packs two rear cameras, one with 13MP while the other is 5MP Wide angle at 120 degree which is supported by LED flash. As for front camera, it carries an 8MP Front camera which has an aperture size of f/2.4. LG Camera UI just offers the basic that let you switch cameras between regular to wide as well as use the front. There's a Pop Out Picture Mode that have creative filters to juice up your photos as well as Panorama mode. Sure enough it did capture standard view angle and wide angle with colors on point as seen by samples below. We wished LG switch MP as wide angle needs more pixels so when you zoom and crop you still get minute details. Another thing, it is said that both camera has f/2.0 aperture but upon checking it is at f/2.2 aperture. It takes decent shot for selfies but make sure you have a light source if not you get dim ones. Runs on Android Marshmallow with LG UI on top with no App Drawer plus other value added apps. Settings are arrange into categories. Carries a non-removable 2540mAh battery which is quite inadequate considering it is octa-core with Full HD which consumes so much power. Price at 13,990 and comes with FREE LG Quick Cover. Conceptually LG X Cam is nice but LG seems lost some of its touch. Pros for LG X Cam is that it has Full HD Display, Octa-Core, and LTE connectivity. Cons are mismatch rear camera MP, small battery and pricy. So what you think? LG X Cam Specs Android 6.0 Marshmallow 5.2 inch Full HD TFT Display 1.3GHz Octa-Core Processor 2GB RAM 8GB Internal Storage Expandable via MicroSD Rear Camera 13MP Normal Lens 5MP 120 Wide Angle 8MP Front Camera LTE / HSPA+ / 3G Dual Sim Dual Standby WiFi b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 GPS NFC 2500mAh Non-Removable Battery

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[Geekschicksten] PR: Shakey's x Sprout Solutions, Inc. for Systematic Human Resource

Patrick Gentry, CEO of Sprout Solutions Philippines sealed the deal with Shakey's Pizza Parlor General Manager Jorge Concepcion. In 2015, Shakey's onboarded an aggressive enterprise solutions provider called Sprout Solutions, Inc. The disruptive nature of its technology revolves around cloud-based HR, payroll and recruitment and their suite automates everything from employee login, to payout, and government report generation. “HR was one of the systems that we needed to update—fortunately, the Sprout system is dynamic and able to address compliance issues, issues faced by employees like payroll disputes. If you are becoming a big organization, this is one of the ways to decentralize and pass down the responsibility,” tells Concepcion. “IT works closer than ever (now) to Human Resources. Timekeeping for some 500 stores with multiple employees and multiple shifts is tedious, susceptible to human error. So what we did is look to developments in technology and process improvements to be able to monitor and identify people early on so we can develop a program, so that we are able to tap into their potential,” comments Concepcion. Moving forward, Shakey's envisions the work of human resource managers as more strategic than administrative—more towards driving engagement, communications, and ensuring that the 'guest-centricity' culture is cascaded to all employees, new or seasoned. “The keystone of our strategy is guest-centricity,” says Concepcion. “We expect our employees to treat our customers as they would a guest at home. That means being able to foresee and understand the needs of the guest. Engagement inside-out takes a level of skill, training, and culture. To deliver this, we continue to maintain an environment where employees are nurtured.” Concepcion adds, “The chain is growing very rapidly and the challenge is to be able to staff the organization with people who can sustain that level of growth. It's a problem of success—we cannot lower our standards because we are successful.” Growing means adapting to change. This includes putting enabling systems to help Shakey's leaders do what they can to better manage people. For Concepcion, responding well to the market entails having to constantly review and update policies and tools with the process of decentralizing, enabling branch managers to make informed decisions, and giving these people the technology to handle tasks easily—all with a platform that recognizes exceptional performance from their internal workforce. The case of Shakey's, there is one very basic truth that remains: treating customers and employees well can only make a business better, and if adapting to the advancement of technology will help them attain that, they're the first in line.

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[Geekschicksten] PR: LAMUDI AND MYPROPERTY Goes 360° Virtual Reality for Presenting Real Estate Properties

With the the emergence of Virtual Reality (VR) and 360° cameras, we get a new experience in visuals in the comforts of our home or anywhere for that matter. Now LAMUDI AND MYPROPERTY makes use of these technology to further market real estate properties. Lamudi Philippines and MyProperty, the leading real estate marketplaces in the country, are looking to further improve property-buyers' online experience via VR tours. With full 360° view of the area, Virtual tours give anyone who has Internet access via computer or smartphone a comprehensive view of a space from almost anywhere and at any time. Lamudi Philippines' Virtual Reality Specialist and Google StreetView Trusted Photographer Carlo Salgado says brokers and sellers stand to greatly benefit from the upcoming feature. “Interactive media such as virtual tours greatly increase views, and online listings with a virtual tour definitely receive more views than those without it.” “Virtual tours would also save buyers, sellers, and brokers a lot of time,” Salgado adds, “as it works like a permanent open house, where property viewing can happen 24/7 even without the presence of the seller or broker.” Virtual tours also offers the audience an idea of how these properties look during the day, night, and at different weather conditions. The following weeks will see the increased availability of virtual tours on Lamudi Philippines and MyProperty, where users will be able to view an increasing number of properties from all angles and in one fluid manner. Both websites expect the virtual tours to increase viewership as a result; they will also greatly assist interested buyers in deciding on their next real estate purchase and help sellers and brokers efficiently market their properties to a larger number of prospects. For more information on the upcoming service, contact Lamudi Philippines or MyProperty.

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MSI-ECS, one of the country's leading ICT distributors announces the availability of ICT training courses designed to enhance literacy and competency of participants on different IT-related topics such as virtualization, database, network and security, servers and storage, anti-virus and threat management. The MSI-ECS Education Business started in 2008, initially offering VMware courses when it was awarded as the first VMware Authorized Training Center (VATC) in the country. Now, with more advanced courses for VMware and HPE and producing three VMware Certified Instructors (VCI) from its roster, it has conducted more than a hundred IT education and certification programs to clients from industries such as telecommunications, banking and finance, BPOs, government agencies and hotels and so has certified many system administrators, engineers, and managers on different subjects, applications and technologies. With the transfer of the company to its new headquarters in Pasig, enrollees can expect a more conducive learning environment and leveled-up courses with new training rooms that are equipped with computer workstations with the solution center or POC (Proof of Concept) on fast and reliable internet connection where they can test-run applications, and assess and evaluate various IT solutions for acquisition purposes. Future plans include offering formal courses for IBM, Fortinet, RedHat, Trend Micro and other enterprise solutions. For training details and inquiry, contact Louie Mae Ladio at (+632) 830-9914 or email [email protected]. Visit their Education webpage Follow them on Facebook to learn more about their products and services.

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[Geekschicksten] Lenovo K5 Note Coming Price Specs Philippines

Look what we have here... Lenovo K5 Note is coming to the Philippines! Lenovo K5 Note comes in Metal-Body in Silver and Gold that houses a 5.5 inch Full HD IPS Display. Powering the device is Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755M Octa-Core Processor clocked at 1.8GHz with Mali-T860 GPU. You do get ample memory at 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. You have an expansion microSD Card slot if you need more storage for up to 256GB. Features 13MP Rear Camera with PDAF with f/2.2 aperture size whhile its front camera comes in at 8MP. Regular set of connectivity features is pack such as WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. This is a Dual Sim Handset and 4G LTE Ready. Yeah it does have FM Radio if you are asking. With its Full High Definition Display, it is best paired with enhanced sound with Dolby Atmos®. Not just stellar sounds but also great voice quality with 3-mic system and cutting-edge Wolfson® audio technology. Lenovo K5 Note also features a Fingerpirnt sensor for a personalize security ensuring it is only you who can gain access to your device and files. Lenovo Vibe UI on top of Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes with value added applications and features from Battery Saving to Security and among others. This smartphone is VR capable as it will be paired with set of VR Glasses (ANTVR Perhaps) with mini remote for watching movies with TheaterMax and playing Games in Virtual Reality. Carries a non-removable 3500mAh battery which should be able to last for hours even in heavy usage with its modest specification. Oh seems we are getting the 3GB RAM variant as compared to 2GB India Model. Spotted via cmkcellphones.com website. Well the store has been one of the most credible source. Priced at 11,300 Pesos and is Coming Soon. It's official SRP should be more or less than that. So what you think? Buying? Yay or Nay? Lenovo K5 Note Specs Android Marshmallow 5.5 inch Full HD IPS Display 1.8GHz 64bit Helio P10 Octa-Core Processor Mediatek MT6755M Mali-T860 GPU 3GB RAM 32GB Internal Storage Expandable via MicroSD slot up to 256GB 13MP PDAF Rear Camera f/2.2 aperture with LED Flash 8MP Front Camera LTE / HSPA+ / 3G Dual Sim (NanoSIM) WiFi a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0 GPS, aGPS Fingerprint Scanner Dolby Atmos 3-array microphone system Wolfson® audio technology 3500mAh Non-removable Battery Silver, Gold 5.98 x 2.98 x 0.33 in

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[Geekschicksten] Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone Goes to MOA This July 2016!

Organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) under MOEA of Taiwan government, the Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone will showcase Taiwan's most dynamic brands, which bears the Taiwan Excellence seal that confirms their high quality and product superiority. Covering the ICT, Home and Living, and Sports and Leisure industries with up to more than 200 products from 54 brands notably from top industry leaders like Acer, ASUS, D-Link, Sakura and Transcend, Mall goers will get the opportunity to discover Taiwan's best brands and purchase from a wide selection when they visit Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone at SM City Mall of Asia Atrium on July 8 to 10, 2016. At the event, Fitness and sports equipment as well as motoring will be showcased. KYMCO's motorcycles that redefine transportation means. Pacific's bikes that continuously provides inventive ways to make biking more exciting. Johnson's fitness products that can be your partner in maintaining your personal health. Be entertained as the event will also feature a fashion show and dance group performance by Coven PH. Hosting the event will be Model actor Mikael Daez and cosplayer sisters Ashley and Alodia Gosiengfiao. Featured Artist will also render a show-stopping performance - Daryl Ong, Morissette Amon, and KZ Tandingan. Join the booth navigation tours and brand presentations, and see how the featured products can complement your lifestyle. Brands such as Asus, Heartway, and MSI will offer their products at a discounted rate. There will also be games and lucky draws, wherein prizes will be raffled off to lucky guests. Save the date and discover the possibilities that Taiwan brands can bring to your life! For More info Visit their FB Page > Taiwan Excellence PH https://web.facebook.com/TaiwanExcellence.ph And their website at http://www.taiwanexcellence.org/index_en.html

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[Geekschicksten] Cherry Mobile Fusion Aura Play Budget Tablet with DTV Price Specs Philippines

Spotted Cherry Mobile Fusion Aura Play. Cherry Mobile Fusion Aura Play features a 7 inch with 5pt Touch TFT Display powered by 1.3 Quad-Core Processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB Internal Storage as well as MicroSD Expansion slot. Just the basic connectivity with WiFi and Bluetooth. Same goes with optics as it only has 2MP Rear and VGA Front Cameras. It does run on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and to top it off it has Digital Television (DTV). Carries a measly 2400mAh which should last you 2hrs heavy use to max of 4hrs of moderate usage. Price at 2,499 Pesos, which should make this cheapest DTV Tablet in the market. Now Available at SM Cubao Cherry Mobile Booth. Cherry Mobile Fusion Aura Play Specs Android 5.1.1 7 inch TFT 5 Multi-Touch Display 1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor 1GB RAM 8GB Internal Storage Expandable Via MicroSD 2MP Rear Camera VGA Front Camera WiFi Bluetooth Digital TV 2400mAh Battery

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[Geekschicksten] The Great Samsung Sale 2016! Price Cuts for Smartphones and Tablets

Look what we have here! The Great Samsung Sale 2016! Price cuts and Freebies for selected Smartphones and Tablets. If you want a high end phone then Galaxy Note5 with its 5.7 inch QHD sAMOLED Display powered by Samsung Exynos 7420 64-bit Octa-Core Processor coupled with ample RAM at 4GB and 32GB Internal Storage. Note5 features best of its class optics with 16MP Rear Camera at f1.9 aperture and with OIS supported by Dual-LED Flash as well as for its 5MP Front Camera also at f1.9 aperture. Features SPen for Note-taking and doodle which is its unique feature as compared to any other smartphone in the market. Now less 5000 Pesos which brings down its price to 31,990 Pesos! Read More: Samsung Galaxy Note5 Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 midranger is also on sale and offering you 5.2 inch handy premium smartphone with its aluminum and glass built plus dependable hardware with Samsung Exynos 7580 Processor. Camera is at 13MP but still produces quality outputs. Even if its not high end, with its modest specification, it offers better battery life with its 2900mAh battery and charges fast. The Galaxy A5 2016 can be purchase for only 17,990 Pesos! Read More: Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 On a budget? Good News! Galaxy J2 LTE is included in the sale too. Sports a 4.7 inch but still sAMOLED Display giving you rich visuals. At its heart is a Samsung Exynos 3475 Chipset supported with 8GB Internal Storage and a gig of RAM. This is an LTE enabled smartphone which ensure you fast internet connection on the Go. Now only 6,490 Pesos. Read More: Samsung Galaxy J2 The Sale also covers their entry level phone, Galaxy J1 2016 and J1 Mini now priced for 4,990 and 3,990 Pesos. With J1 Mini, you get a Free Flip Wallet and Smart LTE SIM. Read More: Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 and J1 Mini Purchase of these Smartphones will come with a Free Globe LTE SIM. As for Tablets same goes with their Smartphone line as they offer price cuts for their high end Galaxy Tab S2, Galaxy Tab A with SPen and budget Galaxy Tab 3V. Now for only 27,990 for 9.7 inch Model and 22,990 for 8 inch Model, you get the high end Galaxy Tab S2 with its sAMOLED Rich Display powered by Exynos 5433 Octa-Core Processor coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. 8MP Rear camera and 2MP Front camera for its photography features. It has LTE and so you are connected always via your Social Media or WWW. Read More: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Galaxy Tab A has been one of top post ALL Time of this blog. Consumer loves this Tablet for its SPen Feature even with its decent specifications at 8 inch with Snapdragon 410 Processor. This is perfect tab for artist and creative as well as also to those into typography. From 15,990 it is now down to 14,990 Pesos. Read More: Samsung Galaxy Tab A Another top post for tablets is the entry level Galaxy Tab 3V. Comes in WiFi and 3G Variant. This Tablet is popular as this is one of Samsung's affordable devices in their arsenal. Budget it may be but you are assured of quality. Priced at 6,990 for 3G Model and 5,990 for WiFi Only, you get a Free Bumper Case. Read More: Samsung Galaxy Tab 3V You Get a Free Smart LTE Sim for every purchase of these Samsung Tablets. The Great Samsung Sale begins on July 1 and ends July 31, 2016 covering all Samsung Dealers Nationwide.

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[Geekschicksten] Acer Aspire V15 Forged To Be Your Next Laptop

Looking for a laptop? For either work, play or study? Then good news, as Acer offers you sophisticated, polished, stylized and powerful - Aspire V15 Laptop series, forged in metal for great professional built as well as stylish fashion-forward aesthetics. Not just does it looks great but also offers top grade performance as it is imbued with the latest Intel processors accompanied by ample RAM, up to 16 GB of system memory and big capacity HDD or SSD storage options. Aspire V15 models have dedicated graphic card that should be able to cater your gaming and rendering needs. You also get dependable connectivity features like fast WiFi 802.11 ac with the new MU-MIMO technology for impressive wireless connection and speeds when uploading, downloading, surfing and browsing the Net. Aside from this, Bluetooth is available as well as external ports like USB, 3.5mm Audio Jack, and HDMI for external display. Acer also ensures you have stunning visuals offering High definition displays with Acer's Zero Air Gap Technology. Acer BluelightShield helps reduce harmful blue light eye strain and so hours of work done or playing movies and games. To build up Acer Aspire V15 entertainment qualities, Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater Sound has been implemented to provide great sounds and audio experience. Meanwhile, a spacious backlit keyboard does wonders to make you work easy and highly productive even in low-light surroundings, with a precision touchpad and 10-point touch display to boot completes the Acer Aspire V15 package of features. So still confuse of what to get? Wonder no more with the Acer Aspire V15 as a top-notch option. Acer Philippines sweetens the pot by throwing in an extended warranty and a smartwatch for every purchase of a qualified Acer Aspire V15 laptop (V3-574G-74BC, V3-574G-77P6, V3-574G-78CG, V3-575G-74ZZ, V3-575G-79XK, V3-574G-55UJ, V3-574G-59N4 and V3-575G-52GY) at any participating store from May 15 until June 30, 2016. Get a 3-Year Warranty from Acer, which is Acer's way of thanking the public for making it the number 1 laptop in the Philippines for 10 consecutive years, plus an Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch for free. To avail of the 3-year warranty, simply register between May 15 to July 15, 2016 by emailing the proof of purchase, first name, middle initial and last name, contact number, home address, Serial Number of purchased qualified laptop under the promo, plus digital or scanned copies of the Original Receipt, laptop box Serial Number and two (2) valid IDs to [email protected]. Customer will then receive a Confirmation Email with 3-year Warranty Confirmation Number, list of Acer Customer Service Center and authorized service providers, and a verification call from Acer Customer Care. Customer should then bring a printout copy of the confirmation email and present two (2) valid IDs to the Acer Customer Service Centers and authorized service providers indicated in the email. The incredible Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch has a 1-inch OLED (128 x 32) touchscreen display and is completely compatible with Android 4.4 systems and above, iOS 7 and iOS 8 and Windows 8.1. It is IPX4 waterproof certified and can last 5-7 days on a full charge. To claim your Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch, fill out all necessary information in the Promo Claim Form. Present this together with the Official Receipt, cut-out of Box Serial Number, plus two (2) valid IDs at any authorized Acer redemption. Sweet Deal Right? Acer Aspire V15 series is surely worth considering for your next Laptop. For more about the Acer Aspire V15 and other innovative Acer products, go to www.acer.com.ph, follow Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils) or www.Facebook.com/AcerPH.

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[Geekschicksten] Predator Gaming Series Gets Unleashed!

Conquer the gaming world as Predator set loose their latest gaming system for the Philippine market with Predator G3-710 and G1 Desktops, Predator 15 Laptop, Predator 8 Tablet, Predator X34 Curved Gaming Monitor, and Predator Z650 Short-throw projector. Comes in edgy design aesthetics that houses top class hardware ensuring best performance, visuals, connectivity and sound that would take your gaming to the net level. Steven J. Funcke, Predator Marketing Manager and Global Representative declares “The Predator has always been known to be a tough and rugged gaming brand and we will keep it that way. The Philippines has been tagged to be a haven for both serious gamers and enthusiasts and we know they'll love the Predator, which has now expanded from a desktop to include several other devices built for the gamer in everybody. We're quite excited with what the Predator can offer to Filipino gamers, something they haven't seen in other brands.” For Desktops, Predator presents its G3-710 and G1. The Predator G3-710 comes in armor-clad design that should be a clear stunner for every gamers room. Underneathe its tough shell, is a 6th Generation Intel Core Processor and the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX Graphics. Supports 4K2K Resolution for fantastic clear visuals accompanied with great sound with SoundBlaster Cinema 2 and EAX 5.0. Open it up and you have modification options to take your rig to the next level. If you are looking for smaller but still packs that beastly performance then the Predator G1 is for you which also share the G3 armor aesthetics with sound-reactive growl lights. Also packs the latest from Intel and NVIDIA accompanied with abundant storage at 4TB. For compact sized PC at 16-liter body, G1 is still ferocious. For On the Go Gaming, Predator 15 would be a better choice. Built with superior fiber glass frame with razor angles and dynamic geometry in black-red color combination accented with LED-backlit keyboard, looks alone it can kill. Same can be said for hardware as it is also power packed with Intel 6th Gen i7 Core Processor. Keep things cool with Triple-Fan system, DustDefender, CoolBoost and Predator Front Core, a swapple fan design. With DoubleShot Pro feature you have great networking capabilities with optimized bandwidth. For Mobile, Predator 8 GT 810 has been in the market for coupled of months now, with its Intel Atom X7 Z8700 Processor with HD Graphics will definitely handle HD Android Games in Playstore on its Full HD 8 inch IPS Display with Zero Air Gap tech. You also get powerful audio with its Acer Quadio and Dolby. Take you gaming visuals a step further with Predator X34, the World's First 34-inch curved gaming zero-frame monitor at 21:9 aspect ratio for wide viewing, overclocking refresh rate to 100Hz and comes with NVIDIA-SYNC Technology to remove screen tearing. EyeProtect Feature lessen strain and eye fatique to keep you playing for hours. Has two built-in 7W TS Speakers for immersive sounds and supports Multi-Monitor setups. Or if not curved screen then maybe Predator Z650 short-throw projector would be suffice to amplify your visuals onto as large as 100 inches from a short 1.5-meter distance at 1080p Full HD resolution with 20,000:1 contrast ratio for more intimidating virtual battle ground. Wide gamuts and SRGB with ColorPurity enhanced for more vividness with ColorBoost3D and ColorSafeII. Play 3D Games with NVIDIA 3D Play with connected 3D-enabled devices. Two 10W DTS Stereo speakers for loud sound but you may also opt to connect Bluetooth Wireless Speakers. “Everyone knows the success of the Predator that made it the superior device for serious gamers and gaming enthusiasts, but as we promised, we're not done yet. We've upped the ante in gaming device standards, and this new Predator gaming system, with much, much more to offer, is the answer. No one else came close to what the Predator can do but there are still a lot of potentials for gamers to have that enlightened gaming experience and es or in real life,” declares Steven J. Funcke, Predator Marketing Manager. or gaming system that looks awesomely cool but also packs for better gaming sounds and visuals giving you that redator gaming system at PC Express Gilmore, the Villman Computers Philippines at SM North EDSA and Octagon Computer Superstore at SM Megamall. Prices: Predator G3 Desktop - 59,999 Pesos Predator 15 Laptop - 69,999 Pesos Predator 8 Tablet - 12,990 Pesos Predator X34 - 64,990 Pesos Predator Z650 Projector - 78,990 Pesos For more about the Predator gaming system, go to the Predator Philippines Facebook page - @PredatorPhilippines.

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[Geekschicksten] Online Car Buy and Sell Easy with Carmudi PH

What's your online car exchange experience? Was it smooth and straightforward, or was it plagued with ambiguity and hesitation? No matter what their age, cars are big-ticket items that cost anywhere from five to eight figures. The last thing you want is to deal with someone who can't make up their mind, whether that person is buying your car, or selling one to you. Dedicated car-exchange websites are a great idea—at least in theory. They offer buyers a convenient opportunity to check out a vehicle from the comfort of their homes. Sellers, on the other hand, can upload their photos and details of their car immediately to a potentially international audience. In practice, however, not all online car exchange sites live up to their premise: Half of the time, important details such as mileage or service history are deliberately omitted. Other times, photos are blurred, dark or poorly framed. Sometimes the car's price won't even be precise and often comes with a side note that reads “Send message for pricing” or “Last price inquiry only upon seeing vehicle”. Fair enough; the rapport between the buyer and seller is dynamic once they meet, potentially affecting the final pricing, though it would be nice and secure to know exactly how much money one must bring along as cars are big-ticket items, unlike mobile phones or tablets. With new vehicle sales at an all-time high and the secondary market booming, online car exchanges are the wisest first step to acquiring or unloading a car. But are all online car exchange sites as effective as the other? With its global expertise in the field of online car trading, Carmudi and its local online counterpart, Carmudi.com.ph, have constructed their site to be as informative as possible. Everything you need to know to buy or sell your vehicle is on the site, awaiting only a personal inspection and a test drive to seal the deal. With Carmudi, less confusion yields more productivity in the shortest time. Trimming out all the clutter and leaving only the relevant data makes the exchange process quick and hassle-free. Clear photos, concise yet complete car details; comprehensive contact information and an assurance of legitimacy all inspire consumer confidence critical for that first step. Transform your online car exchange with Carmudi, where finding the car of your dreams doesn't have to be a nightmare. Visit www.carmudi.com.ph for more info.

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SimpliVity, a leader in hyperconverged infrastructure revolutionizing enterprise IT, today announced two new remote office and branch office (ROBO) solutions, OmniStack Solution with Lenovo System x for Remote Sites and OmniCube CN-1400, to provide greater choice and flexibility, centralized management and improved data protection capabilities for enterprise and mid-market customers with remote sites. SimpliVity's hyperconverged infrastructure provides global unified management eliminating the requirement for on-site IT expertise by consolidating all IT infrastructures for virtualized workloads at remote offices, including data protection, to simplify management and backup and restore data over existing WAN links. Several enterprise customers have already seen the value of SimpliVity's ROBO solutions, including Sinclair Oil, Woodman's Food Group, and Merlin Entertainments. “Enterprises have struggled with managing IT infrastructure at remote sites since the data at ROBOs is often inadequately protected and IT staff is often non-existent. The challenge of keeping network bandwidth costs in-check has also plagued ROBO deployments, given the ever-growing volumes of data passing over the WAN,” said Jesse St. Laurent, VP Product Strategy, SimpliVity. “All our ROBO solutions are designed with enterprise-performance in mind as they deliver improved data protection and the ability to manage all remote sites from a single console – for even the largest enterprise customers. With an expanded portfolio of available x86 models optimized for ROBOs, we are able to offer enterprises increased flexibility and choice at their remote sites at a compelling price point.” SimpliVity for Sinclair Oil Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Sinclair Oil is the 51st-largest private company in the US with holdings including gas stations in 20 states, two refineries, and Grand America Hotels and Resorts in seven locations. With multiple road side properties and an IT staff centralized in Salt Lake City, being able to manage remote sites from a centralized location was critical for Sinclair Oil's IT infrastructure and business as a whole. After first working to build a home-grown solution with legacy IT infrastructure, Sinclair Oil decided to speed up implementation by deploying SimpliVity OmniStack with Lenovo System x and SimpliVity OmniCube. The company has been impressed with SimpliVity's ease of management and the integrated backup and recovery capabilities, which allows them to focus on driving business value rather than maintenance. “With our old IT infrastructure, we used to have to travel to remote sites in Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, and California when things went wrong,” said Nathan Larsen, Director of IT, Sinclair Oil. “With our IT team centralized in Utah, SimpliVity's global unified management is a real difference-maker. We can now manage all our remote sites from a centralized location, and all from a single console, which is a huge improvement. This is something no one else was offering us for our distributed sites and remote offices.” SimpliVity for Woodman's Food Group Woodman's Food Group operates 16 supermarkets in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. When looking to upgrade its IT infrastructure and improve its disaster recovery posture, Woodman's selected SimpliVity OmniCube for its next-generation data center. With SimpliVity, Woodman's has moved into a fully virtualized IT environment and has improved its data protection, disaster recovery, and availability. Woodman's fully deployed the SimpliVity solution within two weeks in two core data centers and 16 remote offices, realizing the advantages of built-in data protection almost immediately. “SimpliVity's built-in data protection capabilities are a major differentiator, especially in dealing with remote and branch offices,” said Rory Vanse low, IT director, Woodman's Food Markets. “We are running our entire disaster recovery strategy through SimpliVity and know we can rely on them for all our data protection needs. With built-in data protection, there is no need for third-party backup solutions.” Benefits of SimpliVity Solutions for ROBO • Threefold reduction in TCO – SimpliVity eliminates the need for local staff to manage the ROBO resources, reduces storage requirements by 90%, and lowers power, cooling and space demands • Faster, more reliable data protection to reduce risk – Reliable data protection with enterprise-proven RPOs and RTOs eliminates the need for specialized backup and recovery tools for ROBOs • Improved WAN utilization –Advanced WAN optimization reduces network traffic to backup, clone, or move workloads between sites and eliminates the need for separate WAN appliances. • Greater staff productivity – Simplified management of all resources, including VMs, resources, and data protection policies, improves productivity for maintaining remote sites "SimpliVity's hyperconverged infrastructure solution was designed to be vendor agnostic to give customers increased flexibility. For organizations that prefer Cisco technology, the OmniStack Solution with Cisco UCS for Remote Sites was released in February of 2016 and enterprises are already realizing the advantages of hyperconverged infrastructure for ROBO deployments with the integrated solution." Availability The OmniCube CN-1400 is available now. The OmniStack Solution with Lenovo System x for Remote Sites is orderable beginning in June. For more details, contact the partner distributor in the Philippines, MSI-ECS at (02) 688-3509 / [phone] or email them at [email protected]. Visit for more details.

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[Geekschicksten] Lenovo Vibe K5 Appears Specs Price Philippines

Lenovo Vibe K5 finally makes its appearance in its metal-clad design that comes in brushed gold or silver color options. Houses a 5 inch 720p HD IPS Display which should make it more manageable size for easy to carry and portability. Underneath, is a Snapdragon 415 Octa-Core Processor with Adreno 405 GPU coupled wiith 2GB RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. Lenovo is first to sold smartphone utilizing 415 although we experience the said system arrangement (See: Alcatel X1) and it delivered acceptable performance. A 13MP Rear camera with LED Flash and 5MP Front camera serves its photographic features. Comes with today's standard of connectivity features such as WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. This is a Dual Sim Handset and supports better internet connection via LTE. Vibe UI is on top of Android 5.1 Lollipop. Lenovo Vibe K5 Note supports TheaterMax Technology for Virtual Reality and as enhanced Dolby Atmos for its Dual Speakers for better sound experience. Should be able to support ANTVR, question is now will it be paired with one? Carries a 2750mAh Removable Batttery which should give you more battery life considdering its not so power hungry specifications. Spotted Via Villman and said to retail for 6,990 Pesos which should make it the more affordable Lenovo Smartphone to support TheaterMax aside from K4 Note and Vibe X3. Look Here: Lenovo Vibe K5 Lenovo Vibe K5 Android 5.1 Lollipop Vibe UI 1.2GHz Octa-Core Processor Snapdragon 415 Adreno 405 GPU 2GB RAM 16GB Internal Storage Expandable via MicroSD 13MP Rear Camera with LED Flash 5MP Front Camera LTE Cat 4 / HSPA+ / 3G / 2G Dual Sim Dual Standby WiFi Bluetooth GPS 2750mAh Battery