Work hard, play hard, schoolwork made fun with Acer Switch 2-in-1 laptop

Students are more mobile and more connected than ever. Learning digitally has never been easier.

Some schools even require students to own a laptop these days. Most students, high schools or head off to college these days need thier own laptops. Although a personal computer may not be absolutely necessary since most colleges have computer labs for student use, it is definitely a convenience to have your own computer unit.

Tablets and laptop for school should be optimized for the work, not the play. But as they said, work hard, play hard, schoolwork made fun with laptops! 

Smaller, lighter models are likely a better fit living on campus. Keeping your computer with you in class and at home means all of your notes and assignments are in one place.

Now, let’s look at a selection of laptops suited for your lifestyle. Of course, not everyone can afford to buy high-end laptops for school.

Portability, efficiency, and versatility are valued factors when it comes to notebooks. For students who regularly deal with dynamic academic activities, having a gadget built-in with these features can help set the groundwork to a successful school year.

“Tablets and laptops are now considered necessities for students since majority of their requirements are anchored online. For the youth, especially, having an efficient device just doesn’t cut it anymore. They need something that can complement their lifestyle as well,” says Manuel Wong, General Manager of Acer Philippines. 

He continues, “Nowadays, having advanced features is no longer just the benchmark in measuring a gadget’s worth. You have to think of what the users need to really make a difference.”

Recognizing the exceptional needs of students, Taiwanese brand and leading Philippine notebook manufacturer Acer came up with the Aspire Switch 10 E. The model, which is a modified version of the earlier Switch 10, hits the sweet spot between a tablet and a laptop. It has versatility, mobility, and efficiency all rolled in a model designed for both work and play. 

Designed for students

The Aspire Switch 10 E comes with the new Acer Snap Hinge ™2 which makes it easy to snap the keyboard on or off with a simple push or pull. Students can easily use it in its tablet form for watching videos and snap it back to its notebook mode for typing tasks. The Switch 10 E can be switched to a total of four modes: notebook, tablet, tent, and display.

In terms of performance, this versatile laptop’s Intel quad-core processor gives it ample power to accommodate every student’s computing requirements. Switch between work and fun with its 12 hour battery life and enjoy usability with its Windows 8.1 software and pre-installed Microsoft Office programs. 

The Aspire Switch 10 E’s audio and visual components are even geared towards the demands of schoolwork. With its Acer VisionCare™ and Acer BluelightShield™ features, the users’ eyes are protected from stress-causing blue light during prolonged periods of staring at the screen. The 10 E also promises clear images with its IPS technology HD screen (made durable by ultra-tough Gorilla™ Glass) and great sound performance with its dual speakers.

Lastly, the Aspire Swich 10 E comes with a data protection component for assured information security. The Acer SwitchLock ™ secures HDD data of the user and only allows access to it once the tablet is snapped back with the keyboard. 

Work and Play

Acer’s commitment to provide for the specific needs of different users goes beyond just performance. Understanding that self-expression is also important for the youth, the Aspire Switch 10 E is made available in a range of trendy colors that complement its dynamic shape. 

Teens can choose from a variety of colors like blue, purple, white, black, pink and magenta to suit their taste and style. Add this to the textile-pattern texturing of the cover and you have one stylish device that can keep up with the demands of student life.

Acer’s models are inspired by its #PullitOff! Campaign, an advocacy which calls out to students to face common school challenges like bullying with confidence. Other products included in the line-up of the campaign are the Acer Aspire Switch 11 and Acer Aspire Switch 12. 

Wong closes, “Technology plays a large role not only in our professional careers but our social lives as well. Students have varied interests and activities. If you can find a gadget that can help improve the way you live in both aspects, then you know you’ve found a good partner.” 

Students, make sure your tablets and laptop will be able to keep up with your busy schedule.

For more information on Acer’s products and latest campaigns, visit www.acer.com.ph or check out the Acer Philippines Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/AcerPH). You can also get updates by following Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils). 

TCL to Sponsor Promotional Tour of Mission Impossible: Rouge Nation Endeavoring to enhance global entertainment marketing

TCL, a leading player in the global TV industry, recently announced that it will sponsor the promotional tour of the highly anticipated Hollywood movie “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation” which will be initially released on July 30th, 2015 in the Philippines. The promotional tour led by the leading actor, Tom Cruise, is expected to make a big hit among the movie fans. Unsurprisingly, the audience will find that TCL has also placed one of its products in the movie when it is on show. 

In recent years, TCL has been endeavoring to enhance its global entertainment marketing as the company transforms from a conventional TV manufacturer into a multimedia entertainment technology enterprise and expands its global presence. Entertainment marketing has helped TCL to build brand equity globally, especially among the younger generation. In 2013, TCL bought the naming rights on the landmark Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Along with that, TCL has previously sponsored movies such as Iron Man 3, The Avengers, Transformers 3, and X-Men: Days of Future Past.

“TCL has emerged as a true player on the Hollywood landscape. The global reach of the brand makes TCL a very valuable partner in our plan to build audience anticipation for‘Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation,’” said LeeAnne Stables, President of Worldwide Marketing Partnerships & Licensing at Paramount Pictures. 

“Entertainment marketing is a key part of our globalization strategy and is essential for our transformation into a multimedia entertainment technology enterprise,” said Warren Wang. General Manager of TCL Multimedia Overseas Business Center.

“The ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise has a legacy of delivering high quality entertainment experiences, which aligns with TCL’s goal to offer consumers high quality products with superior content, stylish design, and the latest technology at a great value. We believe that Paramount will be the perfect partner to help reach a global audience and enhance our tie with the younger generation.”

In order to provide more diversified entertainment content and smart TV experiences for the users, TCL has developed GoLive, a revolutionary international video entertainment platform that delivers a diverse selection of licensed live content from quality TV stations around the world. It has also partnered with leading content providers such as iQIYI, Tencent Games and Roku, and as a result launched TCL iQIYI TV and TCL Roku TV. 

Apart from the abundant contents, TCL is also leveraging its R&D strengths and innovation capabilities to bring better entertainment and smart TV experiences to the users. For example, its latest products H9700 and H8800 are both equipped with world-class display and acoustic technologies, including Quantum Dot display (H9700)/Curved Surface (H8800) and Wide Color Gamut technology to guarantee ultra high definition and vivid colors, Harman/Kardon speakers to generate an unprecedented immersive experience in sound, along with a Nordic design of the TV set. 

TCL is currently ranked No. 4 in LCD TV shipment, No. 5 in LCD panel manufacturing and No. 6 in mobile phone shipment on global basis. In Q1 2015, TCL’s sales revenue stood at $3.9 billion, with TCL Multimedia contributing $1.1 billion, or 28%. TCL Multimedia recorded a net profit of $6.18 million in Q1 2015, up 184.6% year-on-year. 

A Spark of Brilliance: Big things to be revealed by OPPO

OPPO Philippines has been hinting a new unit and their first local endorser through social media

Global electronics and technology service provider OPPO has been making a lot of noise lately through their social media, particularly in their Facebook page, as they’re once again hinting that a new unit is coming in Philippines shores. The new unit in speculation could very well be the Mirror 5 which debuted this month in other countries. 

Product image from OPPO Philippines’ Facebook

Judging by the materials posted in the mobile brand’s social networks, it is revealed that the unit in speculation has a boxy interior and sports a metallic frame. But perhaps the most attractive feature of the phone’s design can be found around its back, where the reflective, diamond-cut patterns seen on the OPPO R1x makes a return.

The star-not-only-for-a- smartphone with boxy edges

Aside from teasing that a new unit is coming here, OPPO Philippines is also hinting their first ever endorser. Despite the very few facts revealed by the global giant, we can tell that their first endorser is female, and she’s likely one of the biggest local stars.

PAVIRO public address and voice evacuation system offers best-in-class audio performance and flexibility

Ease-of-use and highest energy efficiency in a complete EN54-certified solution

Bosch is pleased to present PAVIRO, a combined public address and voice evacuation system that offers outstanding audio quality. EN54-certified, easily and quickly specified and configured with optimized system costs, and extremely efficient in its power consumption, PAVIRO sets a new standard in the field of combined public address and voice evacuation systems.

Four-channel matrix architecture offers flexible announcement and music distribution combinations across multiple zones 

Fast, easy system set-up and configuration using “Basic” or “Expert” modes 

Sophisticated modular system allows reduction of system costs 

Excellent audio and speech quality 

Significantly reduced power consumption – and therefore reduced number of required batteries – allows lower operational and maintenance costs

PAVIRO’s highly flexible, modular system architecture makes it an attractive, complete system solution for small- to medium-sized installations, including office buildings, regional airports, hotels, factories, schools, department stores and more. As a sound reinforcement solution, it offers best-in-class audio quality; as an evacuation system, it offers exceptional reliability; and as a public address system it offers a level of clarity and intelligibility in line with the highest standards.

PAVIRO offers extreme flexibility usually found in significantly more expensive systems thanks to system-wide four-channel matrix architecture. Up to four audio signals such as announcements or playback music can simultaneously be distributed to different loudspeaker zones. At the same time, individual announcements in any zone do not interrupt music in the other zones. The optional integration of additional audio systems via two of the amplifier’s inputs reduces the total number of required amplifiers, thus lowering the total system cost as well as associated operating costs.

WD redesigns world's no. 1 selling portable hard drive

New My Passport Drives Now Feature Up to 3 TB Capacity and Easier Backup Software 

WD, a Western Digital company, and world leader in storage solutions, today introduced the new, redesigned My Passport Ultra portable hard drives and My Passport for Mac drives. With the My Passport line now in its 7th generation, the My Passport Ultra and My Passport for Mac portable hard drives are now available in capacities up to 3 TB and in four stylish colors - Classic Black, Brilliant White, Wild Berry and Noble Blue. 

“With more photos being taken than ever before, it’s critical to have a high capacity, reliable external storage solution that you can carry everywhere,” said Tony Tate, general manager and vice president of Content Storage Solutions at WD. “The latest generation My Passport drives deliver an easier automatic back-up experience, hardware-based encryption for security and higher capacities than ever before.”

My Passport Ultra portable drives come in 3 TB, 2 TB, 1 TB and 500 GB capacities and feature 256-bit AES hardware encryption – delivering a high level of security with no impact to write-speed or CPU activity. If your My Passport Ultra falls into the wrong hands, the 256-bit AES hardware encryption protects users’ files, folders, photos, videos and music with a password known only to them. USB 3.0 compatibility provides fast data transfer rates of up to 5 gigabits per second, while being backwardly compatible with USB 2.0. My Passport for Mac portable drives are available in capacities of 3 TB, 2 TB, 1 TB and also feature 256-bit AES hardware encryption with USB 3.0 connectivity.

My Passport Ultra’s built-in WD Backup software is a simple-to-use application with focus on reducing frustration when setting up a backup plan to preserve data. Since 31% of devices have had malware at some point, having your data safely backed up onto a secondary device like a My Passport drive is critical to preserving precious data.

Pricing and Availability

My Passport Ultra and My Passport for Mac portable drives will be available in August through selected retailers and resellers and are distributed by Iontech, Inc. and EA Global Supply Chains Solutions, Inc. MSRP for both My Passport Ultra and My Passport for Mac is Php 3, 890 for 1 TB, Php 6, 490 for 2 TB, Php 8, 990 for the latest 3 TB offering. MSRP for My Passport Ultra 500 GB is Php 2,990. Both products will offer a 3-year limited warranty. Terms and conditions of WD’s limited warranty may be found atsupport.wdc.com/warranty. .

Official sewing machine Brother brings out Filipinos’ world-class creativity anew in Project Runway S4

The sewing room of Project Runway Philippines, the local adaptation of the US reality television series, is once more abuzz with activities as a new batch of up-and-coming designers from all over the country competes to become the next big Filipino fashion designer.

What better way to power up the fashion designing competition than to have Brother’s top-of-the-line sewing machines “run” the show. A trusted Japanese global brand with commitment to quality, Brother has the most extensive sewing machine ranges in the market consisting of innovative, easy-to-use, high-quality, feature-rich products designed to meet the needs of every sewing enthusiast or entrepreneur.

Brother’s NV55P Sewing Machine can be seen in Project Runway Season 4

As Project Runway’s official sewing machine, Brother provides the sewing machines used by the contestants not just in the Philippines but also in other countries where the show has local versions. Brother is also sponsoring the additional Php250,000 cash prize of the winner.

Brother Philippines President Glenn P. Hocson said, “Brother Philippines has supported Project Runway Philippines since Season 1, and we are happy to again be a part of this show which encourages Filipinos to come up with world-class designs. We always believe in Filipino ingenuity and creativity, and it’s been our pride and joy to empower Filipinos to maximize their creative potentials with the Brother sewing machine.”

Added Hocson, “Each sewing machine model is designed with the goal of encouraging users to be more creative and have fun while creating their masterpieces.”

Contestants are using the Brother NV-55P touchpad enabled (computerized) sewing machine, which will enable contestants to sew, quilt and do decoration stitches. The perfect sewing solution, NV-55P is packed with numerous features such as 135 built-in stitches, including 10 buttonholes which you can conveniently access from the touchpad. What’s more, the built-in lettering allows you to personalize different stitch patterns to create labels or monogrammes.

For edging, Brother also provides the show with the Brother M3034D easy-to-use home overlocker with multiple features. It allows users to professionally sew seams, trim excess fabric and over lock raw edges all in one time-saving step. It features three or four thread cut-and-sew overlock sticks, easy to follow threading, and a fast and simple lower looper threading system. It also has a free-arm or flat bed convertible sewing surface to make work a lot easier.

Notably, Brother’s reliable and award-winning products also include printing and imaging solutions, label-makers and their respective consumables.

Supermodel and fashion icon Tweetie De Leon-Gonzalez is host and judge of the fourth season of the show. One of Philippine fashion’s respected designers Rajo Laurel returns to the judges’ seat, alongside top fashion model and lifestyle writer Apples Aberin and runway mentor Jojie Lloren.

Produced by Solar Entertainment Group, Project Runway Philippines Season 4 airs every Sunday at 8 pm on ETC. 

Free data access to get more rewards - Safezone powers free mobile Internet for rewards app PopSlide

Photo shows from left to right: Stephen Misa, First Vice President and Group Head, Voyager Innovations; Benjie S. Fernandez, Chief Operating Officer, Voyager; Yosuke Fukada, CEO, YOYO Holdings; and, Jim Sarmiento, Sales Director of Southeast Asia, YOYO Holdings. 

Getting free load by just swiping your lock-screen gets even easier because now, you don’t have to pay for mobile data fees as rewards app PopSlide is now fueled by SafeZone, the platform from Voyager Innovations that brings brands closer to consumers by providing access to the free side of the Internet.

With over 800,000 users in Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines, PopSlide rewards users who use its lock-screen application to display news, weather updates, announcements, features and advertisements. Once installed to the mobile phone, PopSlide gives free load to regular users of the mobile app as incentive.

Popslide is owned by YOYO Holdings Pte. Ltd, and by partnering with Voyager Innovations, both partners see further traction for PopSlide as users who will access it via SafeZone will not need to worry about incurring data charges.

Photo shows: Voyager Innovations and YOYO Holdings are bringing the PopSlide rewards app to consumers free from data charges.

SafeZone is an innovation from Voyager and it aims to connect businesses and customers by offering free data access to partner apps and sites. It is now the biggest community site as of June 2015 according to Effective Measure, with more than 2 million registered users and 6 million monthly page views. Digital brands that have partnered with SafeZone include the biggest names in travel, shopping, transportation, finance, and news.

“I’m glad to that we’re growing opportunities in the Philippines through our partnership for SafeZone. This is a good start, our first step in creating disruptive innovations in user experience across the region.” said PopSlide CEO Yosuke Fukada.

“SafeZone allows consumers to enjoy the best of the Internet without worrying about unwanted data charges. With this partnerships, PopSlide users can get rewarded more. ” said Benjie Fernandez, COO of Voyager Innovations.

SafeZone, is developed by Voyager Innovations, the digital arm of PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), which focuses on delivering disruptive innovations for the rapidly changing digital world. 

To enjoy PopSlide on SafeZone, users may download the Popslide app from the SafeZone website, turn on the “Load Protect” feature to ensure that no data charges occur, and then use Popslide as they please. SafeZone is currently​ available for free to subscribers of Smart, Sun and TNT. 

For more information, please visit www.safezone.ph/free-services/#popslide.

Effortless Shopping! Great deals from Starmobile and Lazada

The Philippines’ most innovative local brand, Starmobile, and international online shopping giantLazada come together to bring the best smartphone deals at the Effortless Shopping Sale.

From today until July 26, 2015, Filipinos nationwide can avail of three of the hottest Starmobile devices with great discounts and amazing freebies.

Starmobile OCTA: True Octa Core Smartphone with 2GB RAM and Near Field Communication Technology

Now only P8,490 (was 16,990 save 50%) with free 3-in-1 Wireless Charger, Bluetooth Speaker & Mic and Starmobile UNO B206 feature phone

True Octa Core Processor: built for speed and power efficiency 

5-inch full HD for super sharp images 

2GB RAM for multitasking 

Amazing Photos with the 18+8MP cameras 

NFC enabled for instant file transfers and transactions 

Wireless Charging compatible–less wear and tear on the USB port 

USB-OTG capable for reading USB accessories and flash drives 

MHL: output images on HD TVs or projectors 

Elegant looks with a CNC-cut aluminum frame 

Starmobile KNIGHT Visions: Watch TV, shoot photos and videos, and share moments like never before 

P9,990 with free Starmobile UNO B206 featurephone 

Digital TV-enabled: cable-quality TV viewing that’s clear, free, and mobile. 

Compatible with ISDB-T and DVB standards in over 65 countries 

13MP Sony camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for super sharp images 

Quad Core with 2GB RAM for multi-tasking 

5.5-inch HD Screen: watch and enjoy with friends!

Starmobile TURBO: Intuitive All-Around Smartphone with the Latest Touch Features

Now only P4,990 (was P5,990–save P1,000!) with free Monopod and Starmobile UNO B206featurephone 

Double Tap to Wake and Sleep: Lock and Unlock the screen by tapping 

USB-OTG capable for reading USB accessories and flash drives 

Multipoint Gestures: use 2 or 3 fingers to execute commands 

Smart Camera Controls: talk or tap to capture 

Offers are good from July 21-23, 2015 on desktop and the Lazada mobile app and from July 24-26, 2015 exclusively on the Lazada mobile app.

Apart from these, the Starmobile KNIGHT X is now also offered on Lazada with exclusive freebies.

Purchase the most powerful Pinoy Android phone for only P15,990 and get a free pair of Starmobile Bluetooth Earphones with NFC, Tempered Glass Screen Protector, and Monopod.

Even More Discounts

You can get an additional P400 discount when you use the voucher code: “STARMOBILE” upon purchase of any Starmobile gadget worth P2000 and above from www.lazada.com.ph/shop-starmobile.

This special code is valid only from July 21 to August 20, 2015.

For more information on Starmobile products and more awesome deals on Lazada, visitwww.starmobile.com.ph or go to www.lazada.com.ph. 

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“Abot-Tanaw ni George Tapan” Exhibit , Taps Epson technologies for natural looking photos of Filipino indigenous tribes

"With a camera as his instrument and the outdoors his element, Master George Tapan is known for his timeless and priceless photographs."

Distinguished Filipino photographer George Tapan showcases the diversity of Filipino tribes in his latest exhibit “Abot-Tanaw ni George Tapan” at the National Museum of Anthropology located at the Old Finance Building along Finance Road, Ermita, Manila. The exhibit was unveiled last June 19, and will run Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 AM to 5 PM until August 16.

As one of the original Epson PRO, an eminent group of photographers and graphic artists in the Philippines, George Tapan has been a long-time Epson user, and considers Epson as part of his family.

“For this exhibit, I used Epson scanners and printers, because in my eye, Epson produces the nearest natural color. The right color, archival ink, and the variety of paper or media to choose from is why I chose Epson as a partner for exhibits, including this one. For the “Abot-Tanaw” exhibit at the National Museum, I used Epson’s archival paper that produces no glare, to help me showcase the beauty of the subjects and photographs without using an encasing glass.” 

“Abot-Tanaw ni George Tapan” features the diverse culture of the Philippines as shown by the different indigenous tribes around the country. The subject matter is close to his heart, as showing recognition to these indigenous tribes is part of his personal advocacy. “We should never forget the indigenous people; we should show them respect and give them dignity. Without them, there is no us,” he elaborated.

His many years of traveling in all parts of the country have yielded a wealth of images showing the very essence of Filipino tribal life. “For me, a good photograph captures the spirit of each tribe. Although I give directions and make plans before capturing the images to remove the distractions from the environment, I make sure that the image is very natural,” he explained. 

“I also scan and give them a copy of their own photographs, as they believe that taking photos can steal their souls. By sharing these with them, I make them happy and they feel that I care about their beliefs. My small Epson printer and scanner have helped me do that.”

As George Tapan’s digital imaging partner for “Abot-Tanaw”, Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) used the Epson SureColor SC-P607 – a reliable photo printer that delivers true quality, unprecedented black density, and true-to-life color gradations and definitions – and Watercolor radiant white art paper and Premium Glossy Photo paper to print the exhibit photographs. 

“Epson is glad to be a part of this demonstration of Filipino talent. As a distinguished member of the crème de la crème of Filipino photographers, George Tapan’s eye for detail has given the world a new perspective. And as his partner in highlighting this part of our culture, Epson is glad to have the technology to give justice in realizing the finer points and overall life-like image reproduction of his photos. After all, the beauty of the Philippines deserves only the best prints,” said Pamela Albar, Head of Epson’s Commercial & Industrial Department.

Excellence is in the details - Walk down memory lane so vividly and clearly with LG’s Super ULTRA HD TV series

Is it possible to go back through time? Maybe not, but what’s possible is to relive memories so vividly and clearly—it’s as if you’re experiencing these moments live all over again.

A young man discovers this and watches a memory from his wedding day come alive with none other than LG’s Super Ultra High-Definition 4K TV.

Watch the video here: http://bit.ly/GreaterDetails

LG’s Super UHD TV’s lets viewers see greater details than ever before, boasting of premium Tru-4K Engine Pro technology which allows image upscaling to near 4K quality, as well as the latest in IPS screen technology for true-to-life vibrant image viewing pleasure. With LG’s latest TV series, they bring about TV viewing experience in a whole new way.

To learn more about LG SUPER UHD TV lineup, visit www.LG.com/ph;

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