Nokia Booklet 3G - A Netbook!

I am just surfing the internet and I went to my favorite tech / gadget website (http://www.techie.com.ph/) and I was amazed at what I saw. Nokia, the market leader in mobile phones, will now release its first netbook named: Nokia Booklet 3G. I am shocked and amazed at this press release of Nokia. The netbook looks very nice as compared to the netbooks that we can find in the market today. It is 10.6" and can lasts up to 12 hours using its battery life. Talk about amazing!! Don't believe me? See for yourself --> please check Nokia's official press release here

Watch the video release for the new Nokia Booklet 3G:

Seagate? WD? Buffalo? The Case of Buffalo's Missing Identity

A few months back, my mom asked me to purchase an external portable hard disk to keep her files in check and secured. Since I was working for MSI-ECS that time, I purchased 1 160GB Buffalo Ministation. This was recommended by a good friend and an officemate to me. Upon reaching home, I quickly formatted the new external hard drive and to my surprise, when I plugged the USB in, the computer recognized WD instead of Buffalo.... I was amazed. I unplugged and plugged it again... the same notice was given to me. I quickly called my friend and reported the case of Buffalo's Missing Identity.
Alas! At long last, it was explained to me very well that Buffalo isn't a company that manufacturers hard disks. The buy hard disks from their competitors and just installed the so-called shock absorbent casing. I was disappointed. What is the difference between buying a real WD or Samsung or Seagate and buying Buffalo? Nothing!!! Because Buffalo uses these hard disks also. I swear to myself never to buy any Buffalo products in my life ever again!!

Oh... before I forget. Buffalo claims that their Ministation (Portable Hard Drives) is:

- TurboUSB Data Transfer Rates-up to 20% Faster!
- Shock Resistant Chassis
- Automatic Setup - No Drivers Needed
- Supports USB 2.0/1.1
- Plug-n-Play Ready for lmmediate Use
- Lightweight,Compact and Portable
- USB Powered - No Power Supply Needed
- SecureLockWare™ Encryption Software Prevents Unauthorized Access to Your Data
- Memeo™ Backup Software included
- Firefox and Thunderbird included


TRUE.....BUT ARE THEY REALLY BUFFALO? OR ARE THEY SEAGATES OR WD'S ENCLOSED IN A CASING THAT MADE IT BUFFALO??

I'd rather buy the REAL Seagate, Western Digital (WD) & etc. than buy Seagate or WD that were just enclosed in a shock-proof casing to make it BUFFALO...

And also, I heard... their routers are trash products. Configuration is hard and complicated but they are claiming it to be easy and hassle-free. Yes, the price is cheap and we can't argue with that, but is the quality good? I don't think so. I have been using Linksys WRT54G for the past 4 years without even turning the router off and it is still functioning a ok!

My conclusion: If you are buying portable hard drives, I'd go for WD or Seagate (Buy the real thing!!!) and if you are planning to buy routers, go for Linksys and D-Link. If you are budget conscious, Edimax will suffice.

BeautyBrick Hair Art Salon - A Korean Owned Japanese Inspired Salon

Mr. Shin, a young korean guy, yes guy not gay that can speak Japanese fluently, the original owner of ARK SALON returned here in Manila and opened his new salon located at 122 Jupiter St. Dona Consolacion Building Makati City. I accompanied mom, auntie Vibz and Jesse to this place and to my surprise, the salon is really cozy, nice and spectacular. Upon entering, you can already feel the Tokyo atmosphere, the interior of the salon is very japanese inspired as well. The name itself is catchy as well, who calls their salon Hair Art right? I didn't had a chance to try this new salon since I just recently had my haircut last week. I will try this salon in my next haircut most definitely.

Beautybrick Salon: (02) 473-5108

Thank you MSI-ECS

I would like to extend my sincerest appreciation to Mr. Jimmy Go for trusting me with the business of Targus and Ozaki. Most of all, I would like to thank the people who supported me and who appreciated my efforts as well as those who value my worth in MSI-ECS. Thanks to Nery and Mhy D. for initiating the wonderful powerpoint presentation gift to me. It made me teary-eyed. I never expect your group (GBO's with Aileen and Badeth) will be the one who will send me such a wonderful going-away present. I truly appreciate it. Mommy Tim, Ms. Jenny Bondoc, Ms. Fanny Lim, Marife and Rene, for a wonderful lunch treat at Sizzling Pepper Steak. To Ms Jackie, Trish and Kath of Power Mac Center for always giving me strength and hope. To Benjie of PC Express, your status message: yo! yo! yo! Bon Voyage is very much appreciated. For Aileen, Badeth, Nery, Ronald, Gianne and Louie, for the final lunch despedida together in Crisgard... I will surely miss Crisgard and you guys. Carlo, for the talks and the long letter. And for the rest, seriously, I am speechless, for the hugs and the kisses I received on my last day. Ms. Peng, for the strong words of encouragement that you gave me..... THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

This day marks my final day in my 1 yr. and 4 mos. (started in April '08 to August '09) stay in this company. I felt both happy and sad; happy because I will be able to explore more of my capabilities and strengths in the new company that I will be joining, sad because I will be leaving behind all the people I love and treasure in the company. But as I have said to those people who indeed made a mark in my heart (you know who you are): "I left MSI-ECS only as an officemate but I will never leave as a friend!" I will be just around the corner, you know my personal number, YM and Facebook account hehehe, the IT industry revolves in such a small world and definitely we will meet again. But I will surely miss you guys! It will surely feel different when I wake up on Monday and will start my day not with MSI-ECS anymore.

To the 2 obvious people who have wronged me; Vince and Andrea, as well as the others (again, you know who you are), I know you guys are happy because I am no longer in MSI-ECS. But equally, I will never forget all the things that you did to me. That made me stronger, that gave me the courage to look for a better job outside, that removed me from my comfort zone. You did me a favor. Thank you! No worries, when I have time, I will write an entry for the two of you separately.

Goodbye MSI-ECS, you've been my humble 2nd home for the past 1 year and 4 mos. Thank you very much for everything. I wish you success and more power! Till we meet again!

You're the Inspiration Pres. Cory Aquino

I say goodbye to you, President Corazon "Cory" Cojuangco Aquino.... You serve as an inspiration to all of us Filipinos and everyone in the world to fight for what is right, to sacrifice for what is good, to serve for what we all truly deserve. You are the matriarch of the Philippines and I say Thank you for bringing back freedom and democracy to all of us.

I would like to dedicate this song by Chicago to you, President Cory Aquino:

You know our love was meant to be
The kind of love to last forever
And I want you here with me
From tonight until the end of time
You should know
Everywhere I go
Always on my mind
In my heart
In my soul
Baby

You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration
Wanna have you near me
I wanna have you hear me saying
"No one needs you more than I need you"

And I know (And I know)
Yes I know that it's plain to see
So in love when we're together
Now I know (Now I know)
That I need you here with me
From tonight until the end of time
You should know (Yes, you need to know )
Everywhere I go
You're always on my mind
You're in my heart
In my soul

You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration
Wanna have you near me
I wanna have you hear me saying
"No one needs you more than I need you"
(No one needs you more than I)
Wanna have you near me
I wanna have you hear me saying
"No one needs you more than I need you"
(No one needs you more)
You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration

When you love somebody
'Til the end of time
When you love somebody
Always on my mind / No one needs you more than I
When you love somebody
'Til the end of time
When you love somebody
Always on my mind / No on needs you more than I

Thank you, President Corazon Aquino

The president who I admire the most left us at 3:18am of August 01, 2009. Died of cardiopulmonary arrest after complications of Colon Cancer. Such a sad turn of history as the Philippine matriarch passed away and joined her husband Sen. Benigno Aquino.

Many articles and I am sure a lot of footage and documentaries will emerge after the death of Pres. Cory Aquino but one thing I will remember about this president is that she is the one who brought back democracy here in the Philippines. During her 6 year term as the 11th and first woman president of the Republic, there are lots of ups and downs, that is a given, but she is truly the Matriarch of the Philippines, not only was she a president to all of us but also a caring mother.

I am saddened by the fact that she left us early and suffered from her sickness but her state right now is much better than the rest of us struggling with life. I am happy in a way that she is again rejoined with her husband, a great senator, Sen. Benigno Aquino.

Thank you very much Madam President Corazon "Cory" Cojuangco Aquino better known now as Mommy Cory. We Love you... the Philippines loves you.....