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X-Mini Max 2 Capsule Speakers Review – Specifications

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:04:26 +0000

If you are fond of listening to music while in the office, at your house, or in the outdoors then I suggest you try out the X-Mini Max 2 Capsule Speakers, one of the best portable speakers in the market that produces high quality stereo sound without compromising style and design at an affordable price. Maybe you’ve heard of the X Mini Max Capsule Speakers, the earlier version of the X-Mini speaker lineups; they have a similar concept on how audio is produced. The X-Mini Max II is a travel friendly portable set of speakers that can be a real good addition to your iPod or mp3 player, as well as you laptop. With a simple twist and lift, you can pop open the individual speakers to reveal the Bass Xpansion System (BXS) which mimics the resonance of a sub-woofer. They also snap together into their compact egg shape with the help of some built-in magnets on the bottom of every speaker.

X-Mini Max II speakers come in 3 different colors – White, Black and Red. The body is made of plastic fiber with dry matte finish. The unit measures 4 inches long and 2.5 inches around at its widest point. On the side of each speaker you’ll find a power switch, an aux-in jack, a Mini-USB port, and a LED indicator light. The light glows red during charging and blue when the speakers are fully charged.

The speakers can be recharged via USB with 2.5 hours of maximum charging time and 8-10 hours (tested) playback time at maximum level. The box comes with two adjoined capsule speakers that can be separately detached and a four-way cable with two Mini-USB attachments, a 3.5mm straight plug, and a standard USB male connector.

X-Mini Max 2 Capsule Speaker Specifications:

Loudspeaker Output: 2.5W×2
Frequency Response: 200Hz~18K Hz
Signal-to-Noise: ?80dB
Distortion: ?1.0%
Battery Voltage/Capacity: 400mAh
Battery Charging Voltage: 5V/+0.5V
Dimension (L×W×H): 65.8mm×53.4 mm (closed resonator)
Net Weight: 178g

Overall the build quality of the two speakers are unbelievably great, it will definitely make listening to music on your laptop or portable music player very enjoyable. This is truly one of the best mini-speakers in the market today based on sound quality, portability, and design. The Philippine price of the X-Mini Max 2 speakers is 2,500php. You can purchase an X-Mini Max capsule here on this blog. Just contact us if you’re interested in buying one.

Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:03:34 +0000

The WD TV HD Mediay Player is a portable plug and play device that turns your USB or external hard drive into an HD media player allowing you to watch your favorite HD movies on your television. The WD TV HD media player is definitely a must have for those who are fond of downloading HD movies and TV series. This device is sold at an estimated cost of php 5,000 or $110 dollars to be exact. The package comes with the WD TV Media player that plays full HD 1080p videos, a mini remote, an RCA cable, and an AC adapter.

The media player sports a piano-black finish and glossy exterior with two subtle LED indicators on the front. Its infrared remote is about the size of a cellular phone and would definitely fit comfortably in your hand. At the back of the device you’ll see a power port, USB 2.0, HDMI 1.2 for high-definition video, TOSLINK for digital audio, and composite video connectors for standard-definition output. Along the left side of the WD TV lies an additional USB 2.0 port for a second mass-storage device, as well as a pinhole-size reset button if you want to restore the default factory settings of your device. The two USB ports on the player enables you to connect two drives that can be accessed simultaneously.

The WD TV plays a wide array of media formats from AVI, MPG/MPEG, VOB, MKV, AVC, MPEG 1/2/4, WMV9, VC-1, MP4/MOV, and M2TS. Including JPEG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, PNG, and MP3, WAV, DTS, Dolby Digital, WMA, AAC, FLAC, MKA, and OGG etc. Almost all types of media formats can be played using this awesome device.

The WD TV HD Media Player will definitely be worth the buy when paired with either a WD Passport or WD elements portable hard drive. You can then transfer your old and new movies into your portable plug and play hard drive and experience high definition right in front of your home couch.

Use Smart Buddy Unli Surf For Laptop Users

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:45:19 +0000

Smart Telecommunications just recently introduced their Smart Buddy Unli Surf plan, an unlimited Internet service for mobile internet users in the Philippines that allows you to connect to the Internet using your cellphones. Did you know that your cellphone can also be used as a modem for your laptop? Aside from using Joikuspot, a software that converts your mobile phones into a Wifi hotspot. You can use Smart Buddy’s Unli Surf service and avail of an unlimited Internet access via your preferred prepaid plans P50 for one day, P300 for 1 week, and P1,200 for one month using your cellphone as an internet modem. This is very helpful when you are traveling in far away places where there’s no Wifi or internet connection available. As long as there’s a cellphone signal with 3G or GPRS speed available, you can surf your way to the internet anytime you want with Smart Unli Surf plan.

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to connect to the internet using your mobile phone as a modem:

Wireless connection via Bluetooth enabled cell phone to a Bluetooth enabled laptop

Turn on your Bluetooth enabled cellphone and turn on the Bluetooth connection software. (If your laptop is not already Bluetooth enabled, you can purchase a USB Bluetooth adapter)
Make the phone discoverable.
In Windows XP on the laptop go to My Bluetooth Places.
Select View Devices in Range.
After the discovery process is complete, you should see the icon for the cell phone.
Right-click on the icon and select Discover Available Services.
To connect to your cell phone right-click on the Dial-Up Networking.
Select Connect Dial-up networking.
The phone will ask if you want to accept the connection request, decline or add to paired.
The last step pairs the phone and laptop and performs the connection request.
You will be prompted to enter a PIN code to pair up the devices, the PIN is entered in the cell phone.
A dialogue box appears asking for user name, password and the phone number of your ISP.
Click on the dial button to complete the connection.

You can also connect to the internet via PC suite or other software provided by your cellular phone unit. Thus by far, the easiest if you’re using a Nokia PC suite or any other cellphone-to-PC software cause you’ll just be connecting directly to your laptop using a USB cable.

Samsung Corby Wifi S3653W Philippines

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:34:45 +0000

If you’re planning to buy a new touch screen phone that is cheap and has the ability to connect to the internet via Wifi access then you’d probably get hold of the new Samsung Corby S3653W with Wifi. This cheap mobile phone has similar specifications to the Samsung Corby S3650, the only thing unique about this handset is it’s Wifi capability and relatively cheap price. You can now access wireless LAN and have the capability of watching your favorite videos in youtube and do all the tasks on the Internet like surfing, facebooking, plurking, and uploading photos in your flicker account with the new Samsung Corby with Wifi.

Sold at 9,950 pesos (approx. US $215) this youth-oriented touchscreen and wi-fi phone is definitely worth the buy. The good thing about the Samsung Corby S3653W is that it offers 9hrs of continuous talk time and keeps the handset operational for up to 15 days in standby mode. A simple yet classy looking cheap mobile phone as an alternative to buying an Apple iPhone.

Visit the official samsung mobile website for more details about the Samsung Corby S3653W with Wifi.

Smartbro SurfTV let’s you watch TV and surf the Internet at the same time

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:31:00 +0000

Smart Communications, one of the Philippines’ leading wireless internet and telecommunications service provider, just recently launched their new wireless product called SmartBro SurfTV. Smart Bro SurfTV is a device that can be connected to your very own television set, providing Internet access using Smart Bro’s nationwide coverage. When plugged into the RCA port of a color TV set, Smart Bro SurfTV provides users with a ready-to-run and easy to use Internet service, with users having the capability of surfing, chatting, and emailing through a multi-tasking TV at home.

The package comes in a boxed set complete with a keyboard, a mouse, a remote control, and a Smart Bro USB stick-type modem with a prepaid SIM, which is pre-loaded with 100 pesos worth of load. The entire kit costs 4,500 pesos, and Internet access costs 10 pesos for every 30 minutes.

Apple iPad Specifications, Photos and Pricing

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:15:38 +0000

Just recently, Apple unveiled their company’s recent creation the Apple iPad. The rumored Apple tablet has been revealed by Steve Jobs himself on his keynote presentation at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco, CA. The good news that came out of Steve Jobs speech is the Apple iPad’s pricing, which many didn’t expect the portable tablet to be sold at a very cheap retail price at $499. But how about iPad’s performance? Many are asking about the Apple iPad’s multi-tasking capabilities and specifications. Well, as far as tech users are concerned, the huge touch-screen and thin design really brings out the beauty of the iPad. Just think of it as an enlarged iPhone with more processing power with added features like iBook and iWorks, plus a better browsing and gaming experience. It’s processing speed is probably 2x faster than the Apple iPhone, running on a custom made 1GHz Apple A4 chip processor.

Apple iPad’s specifications:

9.7 inch display screen @ 1024×768 pixels
16Gb to 64GB Flash Drive
1GHz Apple A4 Chip
Bluetooth 2.1
WiFi 802.11n
3G optional (uses new micro-SIM)
10 hours battery life

Apple iPad Pricing:

iPad WiFi 16GB: $499
iPad WiFi 32GB: $599
iPad WiFi 64GB: $699

iPad WiFi+3G 16GB: $629
iPad WiFi+3G 16GB: $729
iPad WiFi+3G 16GB: $829

As of February 7, 2010, Apple.com/asia already provided the target release date for both the Wifi models (March 2010) and the 3G models (April 2010).

How to Get Unlimited Game Downloads for your Sony PSP

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:59:18 +0000

Handheld gaming consoles are quite popular nowadays especially for young kids, teens, and even adults alike. Even hardcore gamers prefer using handheld gaming devices because of its versatility, multifunctional capabilities, and portability. No wonder why Sony PlayStation Portable, the handheld video game console developed by Sony Computer Entertainment, is now one of the most popular gaming devices being used by millions of people from around the world. So if you are one of those people who have bought a PSP, you’d definitely want make the most out of this battery-operated electronic equipment. Since this multi-functional gaming device has a lot to offer its users—from playing video games, to watching you favorite movies, as well as listening to your favorite songs—the PSP now becomes a popular necessity. Downloading games, movies, music, and even wallpapers can be now be very easy if you only know where to look for resources on the Internet.

There are a lot of sites nowadays that offer free psp games download for you favorite handheld console. Some of them require you to shell out extra cash to get unlimited access to their collection of games, while others share their compilation of games, movies, and music for free. There are a lot of tips on where to look and how to download stuff for you own PSP. Some tips include utilizing the use of search engines to type in relevant keywords such as download free PSP games, free PSP movies, free PSP music, and free PSP wallpapers in order to get the desired results. Just be cautious when scouring the web for free downloads to avoid getting ripped off by scam sites. Take note that before you register and enter your personal information to sites that offer downloads for your PSP, make sure that you’ve read their terms and conditions first, and you’ve read some FAQs about the site to avoid problems in the future. It’s much safer to avoid sites that are too-good-to-be-true. They are the ones who will trick you from downloading viruses and malicious malware that could harm or infect your computers. A very good advice for users who want to download unlimited games and movies for their PSPs is to shell out extra cash and register to sites that offer a once in a lifetime membership fee; the $40-50 you spend from your own pockets will definitely go a long way. You’ll get not only an unlimited access to their huge archive of games, movies, and music; you will also receive updates on the latest video game reviews and tips. How’s that compared to some crappy downloads site? Membership-based sites have an advantage over free download sites. One, members pay to keep their PSP download sites up. Two, downloading will be guaranteed, assuring you of high quality and high speed downloads. And lastly, membership-based sites offer a venue for PSP fanatics to share and talk about stuff related to gaming and PSP tweaking. So, to make the most out of your gaming console, try logging in on the Internet now and seek some great stuff for your PSP.

Samsung S3650 Corby Review and Specifications

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:41:36 +0000

The simple, yet classy-looking Samsung S3650 Corby is specifically designed for young consumers who are looking for a cheap touchscreen mobile phone. At first glance you might think that the Corby is one expensive phone similar to the iPhone, but guess what it’s cheaper than what you think. The Samsung Corby comes with a 2.8-inch TFT QVGA resolution, a 2-megapixel camera, FM radio with RDS, 50MB of onboard memory with 8GB microSD expansion, and media player. Since it’s sole purpose is to please the young generation of mobile phone users, the S3650 runs on a widget-based TouchWiz user interface capable of integrating Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, as well as photo and video sharing for YouTube, Flickr, Picasa and Photobucket. It features a neat pop-up notification that allows you to update your status on the different social networking sites, check emails, and receive updates via the widget buttons specifically located on the sidebar menu. It’s design also captures one’s eyes as the Samsung Corby comes in vibrant colors such as Jamaican Yellow, Minimal White, Cupid Pink, and Festival Orange. The Samsung S3650 Corby is now retailed here in the Philippines for php7,000 ($155) a very cheap cellphone for those wanting to buy a low budget touchscreen phone. Check out more of the Samsung Corby’s specifications below.

Samsung Corby S3650 Features and Specifications:

Quad-band GSM/EDGE
2.8″ capacitive TFT touchscreen of QVGA resolution
90 MB onboard storage, microSD card slot (up to 8GB)
2 megapixel fixed-focus camera with smile detection, QVGA@15fps video recording
FM radio with RDS
Find Music recognition service
TouchWiz and Cartoon UI
Social networking integration with direct file uploads
Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, USB v.2.0
Office document viewer
Smart unlock
Interchangeable rear covers (Fashion Casing), ships with two extra panels
Relatively low price for a full touchscreen phone (around $155 or php7,000)
Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Myspace ready
One Finger zoom
Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Battery 960- mAh Li-Ion
Touchscreen features a 240 x 320 pixel resolution with 256K colors
Measures 103 x 57 x 13mm and weighs 92g.
2 megapixel camera with 1600 x 1200 pixels, video capture
Memory expandable up to 16GB via microSD card slot

Samsung Corby can easily mix budget and low end. The S3650 Corby supports finger zoom, smart unlock and runs the widget-based TouchWiz user interface. Corby’s different styling and targeting will sure make it significance a peek. The Samsung S3650 Corby presents Facebook, MySpace and Twitter integration, its photo and video sharing can direct uploads to YouTube, Flickr, Picasa and Photobucket. A neat pop-up notification feature allows you to update your status on the different social networking sites and receive updates from your friends. You can see under the microSD slot, support for up to 8 GB of extra memory, where you can save lot of photos and clips. Its screen has similar technology as iPhone. Camera of 2 MP is developed fix and without flash, the quality is not what Samsung seemed for. The manufacturer has provided many treatments and deformation to treat his young viewers.

Joikuspot Turns Your Nokia Cellphones into a WiFi HotSpot

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:33:50 +0000

Nokia handset users, especially those who are using mobile phones running on Symbian OS, can now use their mobile phones as a Wifi hotspot using JoikuSpot. JoikuSpot is a free mobile software that securely turns your Nokia 3G smartphones into a WLAN/ Wifi HotSpot, which enables you to connect to the Internet anywhere as long as there is mobile network coverage. This software can be very useful when you are always on the go. With JoikuSpot, you will no longer need to connect your cellphone to your laptop or use USB cables and bluetooth devices cause the the phone itself acts as the wireless access point.

Some examples of Nokia mobile phones running the Symbian operating system are Nokia N95, Nokia N96, Nokia N85, Nokia 5800, etc. Just make sure that your phone runs on Symbian v3 OS to be able to use Joikuspot. You can download Joikuspot Light free here.

JoikuSpot is a free mobile software that securely turns your Nokia Smartphones 3G smartphones into a WLAN/ Wifi HotSpot, which enables you to connect to the Internet anywhere as long as there is mobile network coverage.

Asus K50IJ Laptop Review and Specifications

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:58:30 +0000

If you are looking for a classy yet cheap but reasonably nice looking laptop as your desktop replacement, then I suggest you buy the Asus K50ij laptop. The Asus K50ij is definitely a good buy if you are into budget laptops. I just bought mine last year and I was really impressed with this notebook which only costs php26,500 $553 (last year’s pricing) but is now retailed at php 24,000 from most PC retailers here in the Philippines. I was lucky to have bought this since I was in dire need then of a budget laptop that was capable of running mainstream applications to get my work done.

The K50IJ isn’t just a poorly built laptop, it’s specifications surpass any professional notebook that’s sold in the market today. The sleek looking 15.6-inch laptop comes with a mixture of glossy and matte plastics that doesn’t suffer from the flex or squeaks that are common to cheap plastics. It has a glossy palm rest that provides good support and a full-sized keyboard with a dedicated number pad for your all day computing needs. Believe it or not, the K50ij has an “IceCool” feature that provides normal temperature for the palm rests and touch pad. Overall the Asus K50ij budget laptop will definitely meet your needs and expectations when it comes to style, functionality, and pricing.

Asus K50ij Laptop Specifications:

Processor: Intel Pentium T4200 / 2 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology: Dual-Core
RAM: 2GB DDR2 SDRAM(can be upgraded up to 4GB)
Hard Drive: 320 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm
DVD-RW
3 in 1 card reader
Display: 15.6 in TFT active matrix with maximum resolution of 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
LED-backlit
Graphics Processor: Intel GMA 4500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Altec Lansing Speakers
Interfaces 1 x Microphone – Input – Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1 x Headphones – Output – Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x Display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 4 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A , 1 x Network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – RJ-45