Vince tech updates

In a forecast here in the Philippines, Labor Secretary Roque estimated that around 300,000 people might lose their jobs. That is not a small number as this would have a domino effect in the country.

Anyway, going back to my main purpose in writing this, I was again, pondering last night on why I wanted to buy an iPhone. If you’ve read my previous blog about it, you can see that my direction is towards the iPhone. Now, it’s going away from it. An iPhone costs 30,000 pesos and it is equivalent to 3 months salary (average) of the people here in the Philippines.

I wanted the iPhone because I don’t want to lug around a lot of gadgets. The problem is, I am not excited about the idea that I have to use my finger to send SMS. It’s pretty difficult. It’s not like I am a text addict but, I wanted to spend something that won’t make my life harder. I know you get what I mean.

So, what would a movie addict want to buy then? It narrows down to:
1. Apple iPod Touch

2. Apple iPod Nano

3. Apple iPod Video

4. Microsoft Zune

5. Archos

So much for narrowing it down but at least, they are all personal media players (PMP).

Here are the top things to consider when purchasing a PMP:
1. Battery Life
What would a PMP be used for if it can only play 3 hours of movie? That’s pretty useless!

2. User-friendliness
One thing I hate about iPod products is the hassle of converting videos for it to be played and the use of iTunes to add music to the library. For iPod users, try YAMWIN. It’s a program for iPod’s so you can easuly drag and drop music files to it.

3. Size
No further explanation needed. That is what the first P in PMP stands for — Portable!

Now, after buying a PMP, I need to decide which mobile phone I will buy.

***I sold ALL my old phones to help raise funds for my new gadgets. What I am using now is my trusty ol’ Sony Ericsson p910i and Nokia 6300. Both works flawlessly unlike my M600i and P990i –those 2 are crappy phones!

For more gadget updates, feel free to browse around HERE.

Now, hating all the CD’s in my car with uh, an I don’t know, 6-disc ghetto cd changer, I am now looking forward for a MP3 library in my ride.

Anyway, I am having trouble deciding on what to buy.

Should I get this pretty attractive newly released iPod Nano 4th gen chromatic?

or an iPod touch because of the convenience of watching in a bigger screen with Wi-Fi?

or an iPhone -complete package with videos/mp3s/ phone in one?

You may ask me, what do I really need. Here is the Scenario. I have the following portable gadgets right now:
Sony Ericsson P990i (personal use) and Sony Ericsson P910i (internet browsing)

Sony Ericsson M600i (collecting dust in the cabinet)

iPod Mini green 4gb(Not mine, borrowed from someone who doesn’t use it anymore)

and a Nokia 6300 (for business use)

I cannot sell all of those except for the Sony Ericsson M600i. The others was either given to me or subsidized (I paid a percentage. something like 50/50)

Now, the ulitmate question still remains unanswered. What gadget do you recommend for me to buy? This will be my first Apple product purchase if ever.

Once Again, Thank you Gmask - Virramall Branch (Even if you guys didn’t accpet my gmask card for a free gmask sock)

I emailed gmask website admin about my blog and requested it to be posted in the gmask website. They explained why it can’t be posted because it contains complaints. I appreciated their quick response but after that one reply, they did not reply anymore. You know what I had in mind? to have my laptop gmasked. But now, I changed my mind. After hearing my complaint, they seem to not care anymore. They did not reply on why they are not accepting the “free gmask socks” card.

This is just a small rant. But I am not going to have my laptop gmasked just because you did not reply. Thanks for saving 5,000 pesos for me.

(I know 5,000 off your sales won’t scare you. I don’t care, I’ve said what I have to say and that is enough for me.)
- Vince

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*UPDATE!

I just received this e-mail from Eric Chao.

The reply was,

As for the FREE GMASK SOCK, this should be honored in any outlet of GMASK.  This is supposed to be used for your NEXT or FUTURE GMASK wrap.  We do this to reward customers for coming back and having their new gadget or other gadget gmasked as well.

Or some customers give it to friends to use also.

If any outlet does not honor this card, pls call our customer service number 0922-827-5055 so that our customer service agent will talk to the staff in the outlet.

Thank you for replying Sir Eric!

So, any good reason why I should dispose my SE P910i for the iPhone? I know about the iPod and phone in one and I dont really care because I have an iPod. I also have a Giga Vu Pro (40gb version) as my media/video player.
Anyone?
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