Vince tech updates

My first impression.
This is not a phone that I would even consider buying. The motion sensor gaming isn’t a selling point for me. If I want a motion sensing game machine, I would rather go for the iPhone.

First few minutes
After switching it on for a few minutes, I, as usual wasn’t impressed. I was like, “Ok, just another slide-up phone. What’s the big deal?”

The looks
I took the phone, looked at it closely, feeling the metalic-like casing material and immediately thought that this phone is going to be very interesting!

Highlights:
1. GPS (you can actually check out your current location!!!) Very cool!
2. HSDPA internet connection
3. Beautiful elegant design
4. Easier mobile blogging experience
5. 2gb m2 memory card included!
6. Auto-rotating screen (like iPhone! in selected programs)
7. Affordable at only around 12,500 pesos!

Downside:
1. Battery life not so good for wholeday internet HSDPA browsing
2. Not touch screen (this would be almost perfect with a touch screen feature!)

Detailed specs from Sony Ericsson website

Other Gadgets

Just yesterday, I made a post about 300,000 forecasted to be jobless. This morning, the forecast is at 500,000 already!!! (Read more: 500,000 Pinoys to lose jobs )

Wow! That is a lot. half a million people going jobless can’t be right. Again, this will cause a domino effect. -They don’t have money to buy thnings-Producers and retailers won’t earn therefore, they won’t have the purchasing power-factories will cut more costs and downsize-and the cycle goes on!

Amidst the economic crisis, one would think if business owners are really facing financial difficulties or are they just making this as an excuse. As a business owner, I personally can’t do such. It is against my conscience and principles but seeing a lot of brand new expensive luxury cars around the metro makes you think twice. Is is really happening?

Mobile phone sales are down to it’s lowest according to a store I interviewed in Greenhills. They had zero sales for the last 2 days — not even a Globe 300 call card load or a 15 peso Smart Buddy load was bought from them.

But again, it maybe just a trend because now, people prefer to invest in netbooks and laptops and use ordinary phones because it is more “economical”. You can earn more using a laptop rather than a mobile phone, don’t you think? You can be a load retailer when you have a phone but, you can do and earn more using a laptop. (like typing jobs, graphic design, web design and more!)

Just the other day, Sony Vaio P was launched here in the Philippines and according to them, it has a limited stock now because of the demand for it. So, are you sure there is a crisis or is this just an excuse?

There is a new phone everyday!!! — It’s hard to keep up but I am going to help and do my best to keep you updated!

If you want the article source, click here.

Along with the Nokia N85, which Tech Times will also feature in the next issue, the N79 is one of the last mobile phones that would come out from Nokia’s camp in 2008. Nonethless, there will be two new Nokias in time for the Christmas season.

What is it: One of the latest mobile phones in Nokia’s N-series.

Who’s it for: People looking for the newest multimedia phones in the market today.

Wallet magnet: Quad-band GSM and 3G/HSDPA; integrated navigation with Nokia Maps; FM transmitter; high-speed connectivity; web browsing; N-Gage games; 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics; Xpress-on smart covers that automatically changes the phone theme (available in five cool colors: Light Sea Blue, Espresso Brown, Olive Green, White and Coral Red).

On second thought: People may find the classic candy bar design too ordinary.

What’s in the box: (Our test unit) Nokia N79 multimedia mobile phone; handsfree stereo earphones; USB cable; power adapter.

Tech Times’ verdict: Cool and classy. The Nokia — N79 arrives just in time for the gift-giving season.

If you want the article source, click here.

Even before Olympus released their shockproof/waterproof digital camera, I’ve been wanting one eons ago. Buying a waterproof hard plastic case for your digital camera is very expensive and some costs more than your unit itself.

Then, there is this summer where waterproof bags sprouted like mushrooms. Those gadget bags costs from 400 pesos to 2,000 pesos, depending on the brand and your power to haggle (in some stores).

This is my current target. The Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8. I just saw it in an international magazine and it costs around 21,000 pesos. Not bad, eh?

According to the site where I got the photo, “It has an 8MP CMOS sensor, new “face chaser” technology that even works underwater. It records in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 at up to 60 frames per second at a VGA resolution. You also get a 5x optical zoom so you can get close up to the things you really care about in a photo.”

Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 features
• JIS IPX5/IPX8 qualified for water resistance
• Designed to withstand snow-related water, rain, water spray, splash, and even submersion
• Use in summer sports;snorkeling, winter sports like skiing/snowboarding or everyday scenes
• New underwater scene mode available in scene selection menu, making the colors more true and clear

Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 camera details
• MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 high compression with quality
• Smooth movie recording and playback with 60 fps
• Web-mode for simple sharing, no conversion necessary to upload
• CMOS sensor allows high resolution 8.0 Megapixel photos and faster frame rates for movies
• 5X Optical zoom lens for beautiful close-ups
• Sequential photo setting takes up to 10 photos with a shutter speed of 5 frames per second (fps)
• Take pictures simultaneously while making movies, stopping or pausing movie is unnecessary
• Separate buttons for photos and movies without annoying mode switching

Sanyo CA8 compact camera specifications
• ‘Digital Image Stabilizer’ senses camera revolution and photographic subject movement
• Connect and cut movies directly from the camera with editing function
• Bundled with ‘Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0’ for movie editing and original DVD authoring
• Option special floating strap available
• ‘Talking Navigation’ function informs of camera status and warning (for low battery, etc.)
• ‘Wind Noise Reduction’ function reduces unwanted wind noise when recording movies
• Compatible with PictBridge, allowing pictures to be printed without a computer
• Pixel-interpolation technology allows still photos up to 12 Megapixels

Related: Waterproof backpack

As I do my hobby of mine again last weekend - Gadget window shopping that is, I find myslef attracted to these  gadgets. I do not know if it is also in your wishlists but, it is definitely going to mine!

1. Fujitsu Lifebook u810

Can you believe that this baby (uhm, ultra-small notebook, hence, baby?)costs around 3,500 Hong Kong dollars only!? It’s just roughly around $455 US Dollars or 21,000 pesos.

I am into small notebooks or ultra small notebooks because I have a wireless broadband subscription that I want to utilize whenever I have free time. You know, while inside a cab stuck on traffic, you whip up your uber-nice (hopefully fast) UMPC and with a touch of a button, it’s turned-on instantly. Who wouldn’t want that, huh? Something that turn-ons easily with a touch!

I will just post the 2 more gadgets I found tomorrow.

Anyway, specifications for the Fujitsu Lifebook u810:

Specs:

Display: 5.6″ WSVGA 1024 x 600 “Crystal View” touch screen with passive digitizer. Intel 945GM integrated graphics with 128 megs shared memory (224 megs under Vista). Comes with dongle adapter with VGA connector for external monitors and projectors. Max external resolution not specified, we successfully tested it with a 19″ 1600 x 1200 monitor.

Battery: 4 cell 5200 mAh 7.2v Lithium Ion rechargeable. 37.4 watts/hour, claimed runtime: up to 5.5 hours.

Performance: Intel A110 800MHz processor with 512k level 2 cache and 400MHz FSB. 1 gig DDR2 400MHz RAM (non-upgradable). Intel 945U chipset. 1.8″ 40 gig hard drive (4200 rpm) with PATA interface.

Size: 6.73” (W) x 6” (D) x 1.04-1.26” (H). weight: 1.56 pounds.

Camera: Webcam located above the display (works fine with Skype).

Audio: Built in speaker, mic and 3.5mm standard stereo headphone jack. RealTek ALC262 HD audio codec.

Networking: Atheros Super AG WiFi 802.11 a/b/g and Bluetooth 2.0. Realtek 8101L 10/100 Ethernet (requires included dongle adapter).

Software: Windows Vista Home Premium Edition or Windows Vista Business + DVD to downgrade to Windows XP Tablet Edition 2005. MS Works 8.5 is bundled on a CD (not pre-installed) with Home Premium model. OneNote 2007 included with Vista Business model.

Ports and Expansion: 1 SD slot and 1 Compact Flash card slot. 1 USB 2.0 port, 3.5mm stereo out and mic in, port for docking station/dongle adapter which has VGA and Ethernet ports.

Security: Integrated Fingerprint Sensor and embedded TPM. Boot Sector Write Prevention and BIOS passwording. AuthenTec fingerprint scanner and OmniPass software for Windows.

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It’s finally near! The launch of the so-called-eeep-killer or Dell Inspiron 910 would be launched on August 22,2008. *fingers-crossed*

Specifications of the Mini Dell Inspiron 910:

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This is part 12 of the 15 people from the Wilson Lee Flores article in Philippine Star.

Helen Yuchengco Dee

CEO Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and Malayan Insurance Group

This is also a good read about the Yuchengco family.

Related> RCBC Bank Robbery in Cabuyao Laguna (Photos)

GADGETS

She does not want to lug around too many gadgets. She is using a Nokia e90 because she finds the keyboard useful. Besides, e90 would be good for surfing the net and checking mails as well as making calls and taking photos. What more can you ask for in such a small device?

This is part 11 of the 15 people from the Wilson Lee Flores article in Philippine Star.

Jon Ramon Aboitiz

President and CEO of Aboitiz & Co. and Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc.. He descends from a Spanish-origin family in Cebu with roots tracing back to the Basque minority in northern Spain.

He now holds various positions in the Aboitiz Group, including chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Davao Light & Power Co., Inc., chairman of Veco and Aboitiz Jebsen Bulk Transport Corp., and director of Hapag-Lloyed Phils., Cotabato Ice Plant Inc. and Bukidnon Hydropower Corp.

Aboitiz is also involved in alleviating poverty through education initiatives as trustee of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc., the Aboitiz Group Foundation Inc. and the Association of Philippine Foundations. He is a member of the Board of Advisors, Washington Sycip Policy Forum at the Asian Institute of Management.

GADGETS

He disclosed specific models, which I appreciated because unlike some of the tycoons, they just would say a generic brand and that’s it. For example, some would say “iPod”. We know it’s from Apple but it has tons of models. Anyway, we should respect their opinions.

Mr. Aboitiz uses the ff:

BlackBerry 8800 specifications

Nokia E61 specifications

IBM Thinkpad x61 specifications

Well, aside from the fact that one of my dream gadget is the HTC Shift, you cannot help but realize that you see HTC everywhere. That is how are minds are trained. You see what you want to see.

Here are some of the features of the HTC Shift (add to my wishlist? +yes!) Specs from HTC official website

Processor and Chipset	Intel® Processor A110, 800 MHz
Operating System	Windows Vista® Business
Memory	RAM: 1GB DDR2 microDIMM RAM for Vista + 64 MB for SnapVUE™ ROM: 128 MB for SnapVUE™
Hard Disk	1.8-inch 40 GB or 60 GB hard disk (manufacturer’s option)
Dimensions	207 mm (L) X 129 mm (W) X 25 mm (T)
Weight	800g with battery
Display	7-inch, 800 X 480 TFT-LCD display with adjustable screen angle and touch-sensitive screen
Network	HSDPA/UMTS: Tri-band 850, 1900, 2100 MHz HSDPA: Up to 3.6Mbps for download and 384kbps for upload UMTS: Up to 384kbps for download and upload GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad-band 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz (The device will operate on frequencies available from the cellular network)
Keyboard	Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
Mouse Control	Left/right mouse buttons and microPad
Wireless Connections	Bluetooth® 2.0 Wi-Fi®. IEEE 802.11 b/g
I/O Ports	1 USB 2.0, VGA out, and 3.5mm stereo audio out with microphone
Card Slots	1.8/3V USIM/SIM card slot SDIO slot with hotswap functionality
Security	Fingerprint sensor
Web Camera	Color CMOS VGA camera for videoconferencing
Audio	Built-in microphone and dual speakers
Battery	2700 mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery Vista® operating time: Up to 2 hours SnapVUE™ standby time (push e-mail enabled): Up to 53 hours SnapVUE™ standby time (push e-mail disabled): Up to 10 days
AC Adapter	Voltage range/frequency: 90 ~ 265V AC, 47/63Hz DC output: 12Vdc, 3A max.