Google Nexus One Owners in the Philippines
So I was searching for other Google Nexus One users in the Philippines and so far I can only name three bloggers who got their Nexus One. Abe Olandres of Yugatech.com got his a couple of days ago and so is Aileen Apollo of An Apple a Day. I wonder if she got it free from Google? And of course yours truly who got it two weeks ago.
Star Wars Silicone Case for iPhone 3Gs
Just got a new silicone case for my iPhone 3Gs. Yes, I still love my iPhone despite the arrival of my Google Nexus One recently. Who says you can’t love two smartphones at the same time?
If only there’s a Batman Nexus One silicone case, that would be awesome. You can grab the Star Wars Silicone Case for iPhone 3Gs at Powermac Megamall. It will cost you Php1,500 a poop.
Apple Just Introduced its Latest Creation – the iPad!
Really? What a crappy name for an Apple product. Seriously, I was hoping for an “iSlate’ or “iTablet”. More to come… iPad Tech Specs:
- 0.5-inch thick
- 1.5 lbs.
- 9.7-inch IPS display
- full capacitive multi-touch
- 16-64 GB Flash Storage
- 1 GHz Apple A4 Chip
- Bluetooth, WiFi
- Accelerometer
- Compass
- 10 hours battery life
Fully supports iTunes Apps, Third-Party Games. It’s an electronic newspaper reader!
Some more specs:
Wi-Fi, 3G, Unlocked, with Data Plans – $14.99 for 256mbp data, $29.99 for unlimited data,
More importantly, international release date in June!
Google Nexus One Review Philippines
So after a couple of days using the Google Nexus One, I guess it’s time to come up with a review. This post is actually a shorter version of the full review that I published here. This is more of an initial comment, view on the Nexus One that will most probably answer the queries of those who are planning to take the “hard route” of geting this precious Google phone despite the fact that it is not yet available for sale in other countries other than U.K., U.S., Hong Kong and Singapore.
So here goes, my quick review of the Google Nexus One in the Philippines: Read more
Google Nexus One Arrives in the Philippines, Unboxing Photos
Finally, after 10 days of waiting, my Google Nexus One arrived this afternoon via Johnny Air Cargo. In case you’re wondering how I was able to get it shipped via Johnny Air, the work-around was suggested by Yugatech. But instead of using MyUSMailbox, I used Johnny Air Cargo instead since I’ve already coursed several of my Amazon orders through them and I did not experience any hitches.
To cut the long story short, I got my Google Nexus One. And just like a child who just received a new toy, I was overwhelmed by the fact that I am now a proud owner of a Google Android Phone.
The Nexus One one works fine with my 3G postpaid sim. But I haven’t really tested the 3G functionality. I tried connecting to the Internet using 3G but kept on getting errors. Will have to take a closer look into this issue as this might be the same issue encountered by others who have the unlocked Google Nexus One.
But if you hooked it up to the Internet via 3G, the phone runs well. Android is definitely fast.
I’m loving the interface as well. The apps icon are smaller than the iPhone apps icons but both look sleek. Downloading apps from the Android Market was a breeze as well. I quickly downloaded and installed Twidroid app and it runs great.
So, far, I’m loving it. If the iPhone is like a high-end version of a Nokia fun mobile phone, the Google Nexus One is more like a Sony Ericsson. Geeks would definitely love it.
Will post a detailed review as soon as I get to play with the Google Nexus One in the next few days. In the meantime, here are some more photos. Read more
Where Are Thou My Google Nexus One?
While everybody else in the U.K, U.S., Hong Kong and Singapore are probably enjoying their Google Nexus One, installing Android apps perhaps – here I am still waiting for the arrival of my unit. Read more
The New Sony Bloggie HD Video Cam, I Want but I Won’t Buy
Fresh from the CES 2010, Sony unveiled its latest take on the pocketable video camcorder space, or shall we say Flip Camcorder dominion? The Sony Bloggie HD Video Cam would be perfect for bloggers. Read more
What? Google Will Ship the Nexus One to Singapore and Hong Kong Only?!
Common now Google. Don’t be a spoil sport. Lets use get our dirty hands on your Nexus One phone, please. I’ve been waiting for your announcement since somebody said that you will be shipping it globally. And now, I just found out that you can only ship it to Singapore and Hong Kong? Two countries which are just a stone throw away from the Philippines.
Ah, don’t be so cruel Google. Don’t be like Apple, which continues to deprive me of the Apple Magic Mouse due to lack of supplies in the Philippine Apple Store.
I want your phone Google, and I want it as soon as possible.
Sorry folks. Was just too disappointed about this. In case you want to know why I wanted this phone so badly, check out my write-up here.
Manny Pacquiao in Waving Goodbye to 2009, Created Using Google Wave
Go check out the video and listen carefully when the voice-over mentioned something about Manny Pacquiao. Incidentally, the video was created using Google Wave. Check out full write up here.
The Yugatech Great Gadget Giveaway, Week 1
In case you haven’t read about it, Yugatech is giving away tons of great gadgets this Holiday Season. Week 1 has already started. At stake is a Globe Modu Phone and some Globe Tatoo units. To join simply follow the following:
Round 1: Our theme for this week will be Twitter. Here’s the mechanics:
1) Follow @abeolandres and @talk2globe on Twitter.
2) Post a tweet “Just entered to win a Modu Phone. Quick! Go follow @abeolandres and @talk2globe and retweet:http://bit.ly/6e2q7O #thanks2yugatech”
SM Megamall “Free” Wi-Fi
Is it just me or did SM just realized that many free-riders would use their free Wi-Fi to download stuff all through out the day? I noticed that SM Megamall’s Wi-Fi keeps on asking me to accept the terms and agreements every five minutes or so. Then after accepting, a browser window will open up SM’s website. It wasn’t like this before.
The New Face of Friendster
In case you haven’t noticed, the Philippines top social networking site – the Friendster is sporting a new face, design, interface or what ever you may want to call it. It now has a Twitter-like logo but colored green. In fact the whole site is sporting a green theme. Are you interested still?
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