The motherboard is built based on Intel’s dual core Atom N2600 CPU Express Chipset and Cedar Trail technology platform, the motherboard is somewhat similar that of shuttle pc’s – small compact and lightweight.

A fanless motherboard with low power consumption with wide range of connectivity options ie; support for legacy devices and has functions compared to a full featured desktop pc.

It also has 6 standard communication ports, 1 on the backpanel and 5 at internal components, LPT Port for printer,  Gigabit LAN, PS2 Connectors for keyboard and mouse, 8 usb ports.

Credits:
Giada Mini PC

The benefits to switching to digital:

• As well as enjoying the five traditional TV channels, most homes will be able to receive around 40 channels. All areas with have access to at least 20 of the most popular channels, including ITV2, E4 and BBC Three.
• Freeview offers you many new features, including on-screen listings, interactivity, audio description and subtitling for people with visual and audio impairments.

• If you decide to sign up for a subscription with providers like Sky, Virgin or BT Vision, you could end up receiving up to 160 additional channels and services, including premium movies and sports, broadband, and telephone services.

The benefits of switching to a flat screen TV:

• They are lighter and require less space. The main advantage is that they can be mounted to the wall, freeing up even more space in your living room.
• Due to improved technology, flat screen television displays are crisp, clear and precise. Digital Dolby also offers superbly detailed and lifelike sound, creating an impressive overall viewing experience.
• Finally, the flat screen allows images to remain focused. Traditional TVs with a rounded screen often distort images, as it is impossible for lines to appear straight.

The Commodore Amiga 500 computer deserves its place in gadget folklore, but now the brand is back seeking to capture its former glories with a well-specced Mac mini rival

Dumped with core i7 3.5 Ghz processor, 1 Tb Hard Drive and 1 Gb GeForce GT 430 graphics card. [read more]

Credits
www.t3.com

This little monster 2.1 speaker screams 200 watts of power, superb bass sound, equipped with  2 piece dome size satellite speakers, literally blows your mind when you’re watching high definition movies and listening music, truly a great 3D surround sound experience at an affordable price. Don’t take my word for it, just buy it! 

Specifications:

THX Certified
200 watts (RMS)
Multiple Inputs RCA for audio, movie/video, gaming devices
Powerful 2.1 System – 2 powerful satellite speaker and subwoofer.
Integrated Controls – power switch, dial volume, bass control.
Built-in Headphone Jack.

I reserved and bought the Logitech Z623 THX Speaker System for Php 6,850 Pesos at Thinking Tools, Level 3, Space #3049 Abreeza Mall, J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City, tel. no. (082) 286-3407.

Disclaimer:
1 unit is left for backup purpose, just in case the unit I bought is defective a replacement is ready. The unit turned out  perfectly fine. So make a call after this and reserve it immediately before anyone does, hehehe…

Earlier, when people were not that compatible with technology, new inventions used to take a while to settle in, however, at present, the extent at which the internet usage is expanding amongst the masses, people are no longer reluctant towards smart moves. With internet spreading at an ever increasing rate, more and more people tend to grasp the working mechanism of internet phones and resultantly, opt for the better choice. The simple phenomenon of conversion of voice into digital data is being comprehended by a great number of lots that is, in turn expanding the circle of internet phone users. Presently, a huge number of service providers like Axvoice are offering reliable services in the given domain.
One hurdle that lingered the acceptance of VoIP in the customer’s market was the requirement of an altogether new hardware to make VoIP functional as a substitute of conventional PSTN phones. However, further innovations in the given grounds have made it possible for the customers to convert their ordinary phones into VoIP supporting internet phones by mere plugging their phones with an adaptor that allows rerouting the calls over internet. The customers, therefore, can now save the expanse of a new hardware and still avail the benefits of internet phone service.

Internet phones being the latest communication trend are posing threats to a number of conventional modes and system as more and more people are opting for the internet telephony every day. The fate of a number of telecommunication companies including Telco is endangered as people now save huge sums of money by making international calls through VoIP instead. A big percentage of international calls have already shifted to internet phones and the trend in continuing to increase day by day. The future of communication safely stays with the internet telephony overwhelming telcos completely.

The fact that internet telephony has deprived governments of huge taxes that they received via conventional telecommunication techniques has made several governments includingChinato ban the VoIP calls within their premises.

However, the customers being the ultimate beneficiaries of the internet phone service are opting for this advanced mode in bulks day by day. Further advances in the service and dawn of more apt service providers like Axvoice are making the service even more acceptable by the customers. Decreasing internet rates are allowing more and more public to come under the umbrella of internet phone benefits. Axvoice offers such a diversity of VoIP service packages along with a number of value added services for the customers to select the most suited packages as per their requirements.

Image Credits:
pbx-phone.net

Here’s the specifications:
Processor: Intel Core i3-2310
Memory: 2 Gb DDR3 1333 Mhz
Hard Drive:  500 Gb
Screen: 14″ LED Display
Graphics Card: NVidia GT520 512 Mb
ODD: Super Multi-DVD Writer
Card Reader
WiFi  B/G/N, Bluetooth, 0.3 MP Webcam
HDMI Port, Bag
No Operating System

Credits:
pcworx

One of the problems for people looking to purchase 3DTVs is that there simply isn’t enough programming around to make it a worthwhile investment. One of the reasons that there isn’t a lot of programming is quite simply that it’s a complicated and expensive process to get a 3D image from the set to your living room.

If we take the example of a live sports broadcast, there are six phases that the signal has to go through before it ends up on your set.

First of all the action has to be shot using a different type of camera. These cameras are essentially double cameras, positioned very close to each other which capture exactly the same detail as one another, just from a slightly different angle – much like a pair of human eyes. These cameras are phenomenally expensive, and that’s just the start of the process.

After the images are captured they need to be framed separately (step 2) and then combined using some very clever computer technology (step 3). Whilst this is not particularly time consuming, after all, it can be done in the blink of an eye, the technology is powerful and very cutting edge.

From there the images are put through a digital HD encoder, so that they can get from the site of the broadcast to your living room. Once the coding is completed the images are sent up to a satellite, or via a television mast, from where it’s then received by a satellite dish or by the connection on your digital television.

After that, it’s just a simple process for the 3DTV to unscramble the encoding and show you the images, whilst your eyes essentially function as the original pair of cameras, seeing the image from a slightly different angle to one another, and combining the image in your head to give the perception of a 3D image.

So, all in all, 3DTV is incredibly complicated stuff, and particularly in the current economic climate, it’s a significant undertaking for broadcasters to produce 3D material for what remains a relatively small market.

There’s a new Intel Server squeezed into a Desktop Package check the specs out below:

Processor: Intel Xeon X3430 2.4 Ghz, 8 MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95 W, Quad Core Server Processor
Video: Inno3D GT430 2 Gb DDR3 128 Bit HDMI
Memory: Kingston, 2 GB DDR3
Hard Disk: 1 TB SATA 7200 RPM
Screen: AOC E936W 18.5″ LED

Price: Php 28,499 cash

Credits:
PCWORX

There’s a brand new Compaq CQ42-401 Laptop that fits your budget and it’s on Sale at PCWORX check it out at Davao City Quirino Branch.

Here’s the decent specs if you’re not that kind of power/heavy user.

Processor: Intel Celeron Processor T3500 (1 MB cache, 2.10 GHz, 800 FSB)
Video: Intel GMA 4500M with Shared Graphics Memory
OS: Free DOS
Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n WLAN & Bluetooth
Memory: 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM (1DIMM)
Hard Disk: 320GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive
Screen: 14.0″ Diagonal High Definition HP BrightView LED (1366 X 768)
Optical Drive: LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVDRW DL
Webcam,5-in-1 Digital Media Reader, VGA, HDMI, LAN, USB2.0 X 3, Mic, Headphone, 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery
1 year carry-in warranty
Free: HP Carrying Case

Priced for only Php 17, 490.00

You can contact them with these telephone numbers: 222 0353 or 227 3231, #88 Quirino Avenue Davao City

Credits:
PCWORX
Buy and Sell Philippines

Dell the manufacturer of high end laptop gaming systems introduced their line of MX series  11″ Alienware Phantom M11x.

The best features you can get from the gaming laptop is unprecedented 7 hours battery life with only less than 4.5 lbs, beefed up graphics capabilities powered by 1 GB NVIDIA® 335M graphics.

Check these specs out:
Model: Alienware Phantom M11X
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 1.3GHz 800MHz 3M
Motherboard: Intel GS45
Hard Disk: 500gb 7200RPM SATA
RAM: 4gb
Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GT 335M
Screen Size: 11.6″ High Definition
Optical Drive: Optional External DVD
Bluetooth: Yes
Battery: 8 Cell
Webcam: Yes
Operating System: Windows7 Home Premium
Others: Integrated 10 / 100 / 1000 Gigabit Ethernet, Integrated HD 5.1 Audio Surround Sound, Adapter, 65Watts, Ports, RJ-45, Headphone Out, Microphone In, 3 x USB 2.0, 3-in-1 Media Card Reader, HDMI Port, VGA, Display Port
Weight: 2.0kg
Dimension: 1.29″ (Height)
Price: Php 57,990.00 Before: Php 79,999.00
Available at PCWORX Quirino, Davao City

PC Worx just rolled out Acer AOD255E 13CKK falling under the netbook category. Boasting 8 hours battery life. Check out these nifty specs:

Model: Acer AOD255E 13CKK
CPU: Intel Atom N455 1.66GHz 512kb L2 cache DDR3 667MHz FSB
Motherboard: Mobile Intel NM10 Express Chipset
Hard Disk: 250gb
RAM: 1gb DDR3
Video Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
Screen Size: 10.1″ Standard Definition High Brightness LCD
Bluetooth: 2.1+EDR
Battery: 6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Webcam: Yes
Operating System: Free DOS
Others: Built-in mono speaker, Multi-in-One Digital Media Reader, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet RJ-45 port
Weight: 1.25kg
Dimension: 10.1in (Width) x 7.2in (Depth) x 0.9in (Height)
Price: Php 14,990.00

Credits: PC Worx

Check this out Lenovo S10-3 gets priced with the following specifications:

Model: Lenovo S10-3 59066559
CPU: Intel Atom N455 1.66GHz 667MHz
Hard Disk: 160gb SATA 5400RPM
RAM: 1gb DDR3
Video Card: Intel GMA 3150
Screen Size: 10.1″ Standard Definition LED
Battery: 3 Cell Lithium-Ion
Operating System: Free DOS
Others: 10 / 100 Ethernet, b / g / n Wi-Fi wireless, Multi-in-1 Card Reader, Sleeve Case
Weight: 1.1kg

Priced at only Php 12,995.00

Credits: PCWORX

AMD Package 1
Model: AMD Package 1
CPU: AMD Sempron 140 2.7GHz
Motherboard: EMAXX MCP61D3-iCafe
Hard Disk: Western Digital 320gb SATA 7200RPM 3.0
RAM: Kingston KVR1333D3N9 2gb
Video Card: Palit 8400GS 512mb 64Bit
Screen Size: AOC 1619W 16″ Wide LCD Black
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS224 Black 24x SATA Lightscribe
Operating System: Free DOS
Others: A4TECK Keyboard and Mouse Combo USB, WORX AVR 500Watts
Casing: PCWORX IJA-6802 500Watts Classic Black
Price: Php 14,388.00

AMD Package 2
Model: AMD Package 2
CPU: AMD Athlon 250 II x2 3.0GHz
Motherboard: EMAXX MCP61D3-iCafe
Hard Disk: Western Digital 320gb SATA 7200RPM 3.0
RAM: Kingston KVR1333D3N9 2gb
Video Card: Palit 8400GS 512mb 64Bit
Screen Size: AOC 1619W 16″ Wide LCD Black
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS224 Black 24x SATA Lightscribe
Operating System: Free DOS
Others: A4TECK Keyboard and Mouse Combo USB, WORX AVR 500Watts
Casing: PCWORX IJA-6802 500Watts Classic Black
Price: Php 15,888.00

AMD Package 3
Model: AMD Package 3
CPU: AMD Athlon 245 II x2 2.9GHz
Motherboard: EMAXX MCP61D3-iCafe
Hard Disk: Western Digital 320gb SATA 7200RPM 3.0
RAM: Kingston KVR1333D3N9 2gb
Video Card: Palit 8400GS 512mb 64Bit
Screen Size: AOC 1619W 16″ Wide LCD Black
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS224 Black 24x SATA Lightscribe
Operating System: Free DOS
Others: A4TECK Keyboard and Mouse Combo USB, WORX AVR 500Watts
Casing: PCWORX IJA-6802 500Watts Classic Black
Price: Php 15,788.00

AMD Package 4
Model: AMD Package 4
CPU: AMD Phenom 1075T II x6 3.0GHz Multicore
Motherboard: EMAXX AMD880HD3-PRO 3.0
Hard Disk: Western Digital 500gb SATA 7200RPM 3.0
RAM: Kingston KVR1333D3N9 2gb
Video Card: Palit GF210 1gb 128Bit DDR2 CRT / DVI
Screen Size: AOC 931SN 18.5″ LCD Black
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS224 Black 24x SATA Lightscribe
Operating System: Free DOS
Others: A4TECK Keyboard and Mouse Combo USB WORX AVR 500Watts
Casing: PCWORX IJA-6802 500Watts Classic Black
Price: Php 26,688.00

So far they’re the only computer shop I’ve found that price their AMD Products competitively, since most computer shops here in Davao are Intel based.

Asus is giving away Eee PC 1015PEM for P17,900 and entitles you to fly for Cebu Pacific for Free!

There’s more…

Promo is extended until February 15, 2010, right after valentines day. ; )

Credits:
Asus Philippines
Asus at Facebook
Villman Computers Philippines

Technology plays a very important role in our society most especially that deals with networking technologies, as we get more connected so do we need network architect/administrator to properly setup, manage and administer networks.

To cater demands in IT with regards to Network Architect/Administrator and who are interested to bolster their networking career Cisco Certified Network Associate or (CCNA) offered at Concentrix Institute. There’s no need to take a review or exam in Manila or Cebu because we have out very own here in Davao City.

I signed up earlier at the Concentrix Booth at SM Davao Activity Center while attending the Davao Software Exchange dated December 5, 2010, this came just in time after the succesful BlogFest 2010.

On December 13, 2010 I attended an IT BOOTCAMP entitled “Networking Essentials” with topics covering the basics of networking ie; wireless and wired networking, theory and foundation.

Awarded a Certificate of Completion signed by Norbert Angelo O. Elbanbuena – CCNA, Cisco Certified Trainer and Takuya K. Nishiyama – Training Center Head. Big thanks and applause.

As a plus we toured the Concentrix building – we saw a well-organized cubicles all lined up with more than a hundred computers, a typical call center facility, all temperature controlled, security monitoring 24/7, also got a glimpse of their network facility too,  I can see best networking practices being observed.

The said completion is an entry to gain insights for those who are interested to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) which is broken down into four (4) parts namely;

(CCNA 1) Module 1 – Networking Basics
- Internetworking
- Internet Protocols
- IP Subnetting & Variable Length
- Subnet Masks (VLSMs)

(CCNA 2) Module 2 – Router and Routing Basics
- CISCO IOS
- IP Routing
- Enhanced IGRP (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

(CCNA 3) Module 3 – Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing
- Layer 2 Switching
- Virtual LANs (VLANs)
- Managing CISCO Internetwork
- Managing Traffic with Access Lists

(CCNA 4) Module 4 – WAN Technologies
- Wide Area Networking Protocols

Hands-on Simulation and Pre Examination Review.

Once you pass the exam the certification it is valid up to three (3) years, you’ll have to take an CCNA exam to update new technical skills as new networking technologies evolve.

Concentrix Institute is also a venue for training and seminar needs.

To know more about the Cisco training you may call or contact Concentrix Damosa IT Park, Lanang Davao City at tel. nos. 235-5099 or 235-5000 local 8097 to 8098 or send your email to ci_info[@]concentrix.com.

Background:
CONCENTRIX INSTITUTE located at DAMOSA I.T. Park, Lanang, Davao City is the newest division of Concentrix Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SYNNEX, a leading Fortune 500 company (NYSE:SNX), and ranked 43rd in the top 100 for the 2009 Global Outsourcing World Ranking by International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP).

Credits:
Concentrix
Concentrix Institute

The technical specifications for NEO Basic B3357 are as follows:
Processor: Intel Atom N450
Display: 10.1″ WSVGA TFT LCD
Chipset: Intel NM10 Express Chipset
Memory: DDR 2 1 Gb upgradeable to 2 Gb
Video: Intel GMA 3150, 256 Mb
Storage: 160 Gb SATA HDD
Audio: 2 built-in speakers, 1 mic, 1 stereo jack
Ports: 3xUSB Ports
Pointing Device: Built-in Synaptics Touchpad
Communications:  10/100 Mb Ethernet Lan, Webcam, WiFi Connection
Card Reader: 3-in-1
Battery: 2 Cell Lithion-Ion

Experience Index

The base score is pretty decent enough for surfing internet such as chat checking social profiles and performing word processing.

Notes: Upon boot up you’ll have to key in the cd key or license key located below your netbook for activation, comes pre-installed with necessary drivers, Office 2010 Trial version, Windows 7 Starter, Recovery disks etc.

NEO B3280 N

Specs:
CPU: Intel Atom N450
CPU Details: 512 KB, 1.66 Ghz
Wireless: 802.11 b/g
Screen: 10.1 WSVGA
Graphics: Intel GMA 3150
Memory: 1 GB DDR2
Storage: 250 Gb
USB: 3 x USB 2.0
Card Reader: 4-in-1
Webcam: VGA Resolution
Battery: 3-cell Smart Li-ion
Weight: 1.3 kg

B3300 – The Lightest NEO Netbook priced at SRP P 17,999

NEO B3300

Specs:
CPU: Intel Atom N450
CPU Details: 512 KB, 1.66 Ghz
Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n
Screen: 10.1 WSVGA
Graphics: Intel GMA 3150
OS: Windows 7 Starter
Memory: 2 GB DDR2
Storage: 320 Gb
USB: 2 x USB 2.0
Card Reader: 7-in-1
Webcam: VGA Resolution
Battery: 3-cell Smart Li-ion
Weight: less than 1 kg
Comes with FREE Globe Tattoo Broadband

The Best NEO Deals

Source:
NEO Manufacturing and Services, Inc.
NEO Showroom NCCC Mall

Specs:

• Processor: Intel Atom N280, 1.66 Ghz
• Display: 10.1″ LED Backlight WSVGA Screen (1024 x 600)
• Hard Disk: 250 Gb
• Memory: 2 Gb DDR2
• Network: Ethernet, Wifi-Ready, WLAN, 802.11 b/g/n
• External Ports: 3 USB 2.0, SD Card Reader, 1 VGA Connector, 1 Mic, 1 Headphone
• Chipset: Mobile Intel 945 GM Express
• Graphics: Mobile Intel GMA 950
• Webcam: 0.3 megapixel
• Audio: Stereo, High Definition Audio CODEC
• Battery: 6 cells li-on
• Weight: 1.2 kg

Features:

• Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity.
• 10.5 hours uninterrupted battery life.
• Multi-finger – zoom pictures in and out.
• Includes Super Hybrid Engine feature – essentially sets a series of power saving presets to further maximize and extend battery life.

The Asus Netbook 1005HA works best with an installed version of Windows 7 Ultimate and software applications which is  setup thru a bootable usb flash drive.

Over all conclusion – Good, Great and Awesome!

Courtesy of NEO and Ria Jose

This is a follow-up of Neo’s Newest Line of Laptops launched last May 18, 2010 at Pasag Grill, Royal Mandaya Hotel.

NEO Manufacturing and Services Inc. – is a Philippine based manufacturer of personal computers, laptops and netbooks catering to the market’s needs for hip and mobile lifestyle announces the arrival of NEO Core i Series Laptops powered by Intel’s Core I3 and I5 processors.

NEO B3233

NEO B3233 – Powered by Intel Atom N450, Genuine Windows 7 Starter, 2 GB DDR 2 Memory, 10.1″ Display, Graphics Intel GMA 3150, 160 GB  Hard Disk Storage, Priced at Php 15,999

NEO B2245 N

NEO B2245 N – Powered by Intel Pentium T4400, FreeDOS OS, SiS Mirage 3+, 2 GB DDR2 Memory, 14.1″ Display, 250 GB Hard Disk Drive storage.  DVD-RW Supermulti, 2.2 kg. Weight, Priced at Php 21,999

NEO B4103 N

NEO B4103 N – Powered by Intel Core i3 330M, Features Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, FreeDOS OS, 2 GB DDR3 Memory, 14.0″ HD LED, 320 HDD Storage, 2.2 kg Weight, Priced at Php 29,999

NEO B4105

NEO B4105 – Intel Core i5 430m CPU, Features Intel Hyper-Threading, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Genuine Windows 7 Home Basic, 2 GB DDR3 Memory, 14.0″ HD LED, 320 GB HDD Storage space, 2.2 kg. Weight. Priced at Php 35,999

What are you waiting for? Go out buy and pick up your avail your free laptop now or you can avail free laptops with broadband better less get your mobile broadband comparison.

NEO Manufacturing and Services, Inc. – Laptop, Notebook, Netbook – Philippines or NEO Philippines will be having a product launch at Pasag Grill, Royal Mandaya Hotel Davao City on May 18, 2010, Tuesday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

I got an invitation and signed up early at facebook events and confirmed attendance.

I was wondering what will the new line-ups be? are there any surprises? freebies, raffles or give-aways? Well keep you posted soon!

Credits:
DavaoBloggers.net

This HP Compaq Presario C767TU laptop is beefed up with 2 Gb. of system memory, a hard drive of 250 Gb, a processor of 1.73 Ghz dual core, comes with a widescreen lcd measuring approx. 15.4” good for viewing high-definition movies, has SD slot for uploading pictures and other media, various connectors include S-Video, LAN, VGA port, DVD Writer, three (3) USB, best of all it’s Wifi ready.

Where ever I go, I always bring my laptop with me – in blogging events,  seminar training workshops, meeting with some friends, doing projects for clients and a bloggers dream of  making money online.

What I like about this laptop:
Better viewing of high-definition videos since it’s widescreen, I find the keypad spacious enough to accommodate my ubberly sized fingers.

What I don’t like:
After long use the keypad area seems to get very hot – hands get sweaty, the internal camera works fine and clear during the day, but image looks blurry during night-time, It’s quite bulky – it weighs over 2.5x kilos I have to bring a backpack to carry it around, battery life somewhat shortened in a couple of an hour – I keep it plugged to a power outlet on high performance mode – (battery though deteriorates over time)

Lyle, on the other hand was looking for a laptop to shop around and I came along following him.

We visited some computer shops and ended at Electro World, I bought myself an HP Mini Note 2133 which I got from my hard earned adsense and the unit is same as brendel’s but mine was the smaller and the lighter one.

What do think? isn’t that nice? I was kidding you around!