Archive for December, 2010

Nikon has recently unveiled the new Nikon D3100 and D7000 DSLRs as well as the five new Coolpix digital cameras. New Nikkor camera lenses and Speedlight flash was also launched.

Nikon D3100

The Nikon D3100 is an entry level Nikon DX-format digital-SLR camera. The camera is equipped with a new CMOS image sensor developed by Nikon and a new EXPEED 2 image-processing engine that enable capture of high-definition images exhibiting superior image quality, and a refined Guide mode that allows users to capture images just as they intended.

A new DX-format CMOS image sensor developed by Nikon and the new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, have been adopted for the new D3100, enabling capture of images exhibiting excellent image quality and definition. Concerning the DSLR beginners may fear that DSLRs are complicated to operate, and yet desire to own a DSLR of their own, D3100 has also inherited Guide mode from the D3000, with the addition of more options and assist images that make the camera easier to understand and operate. The D3100 is also equipped with a live view function that allows the user to frame images in the monitor, and the D-Movie function that provides support for high-definition movie recording. At approximately 455 g (body only), the D3100 is also the lightest camera in Nikon’s digital-SLR lineup. While the D3100 offers authentic digital-SLR camera performance, it is also a digital-SLR camera from which even beginners can expect beautiful images that accurately reflect their shooting intent.
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The Information and Communications Technology Academy (iACADEMY) was recently appointed by IBM as its first IBM Center of Excellence (CoE) in the Philippines and in the ASEAN region.

As a Center of Excellence, iACADEMY will be used as a venue to expose existing and prospective IBM clients on current state of technology solutions. Furthermore, iACADEMY will be the source of technical skills and talent to feed the IBM Ecosystem composed of IBM, IBM Business Partners and IBM Clients.

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Adrian F. Cristobal, Jr., Dept. of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary for International Trade

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary for International Trade Adrian S. Cristobal, Jr. represented President Benigno S. Aquino III at the formal opening today of COMDDAP Expo Manila 2010 today at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Now on its 27th edition, COMDDAP Expo Manila is the annual exhibit of the Computer Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers Association of the Philippines (COMDDAP).  The Expo with the theme “I.T.’s a SALE!” will run until Sunday, December 5, 2010. It is open to the public with free admission from 10AM to 7PM.
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Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, announces the IDEOS U8510, the most affordable smart phone in the market today. Powered by the latest operating system, Android 2.2 (Froyo), the IDEOS comes packed with all the essential and popular features that you would find in any other smart phones but at a fraction of the cost.

Available in black, yellow, blue, and purple, this compact phone acts as a hub and enables users to stay connected wherever they go, boasting simultaneous wireless support for up to eight devices at a time. Without having to use another device, IDEOS instantaneously turns into a password-protected wireless hotspot providing WCDMA + WiFi dual network support and downlink speeds of more than 7.2Mb/s.
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MSI-ECS, one of the country’s leading providers of innovative and reliable computing solutions, announced it has joined Dell’s PartnerDirect program as a Certified Dell Partner to continuously cater to the growing needs of the local IT community.

As a Certified Dell Partner MSI-ECS gains additional expertise in key enterprise products and solutions, including servers, storage, virtualization, computing flexibility and enterprise efficiency.

In addition to the basic benefits available to Dell Registered Partners, Dell Certified Partners can take advantage of access to demonstration units, field-based account management, and a range of financing options, deal registration and support.

PartnerDirect, administered by the Dell Americas Channel Group led by Greg Davis, is designed to provide companies like MSI-ECS with the opportunity to utilize Dell’s enterprise expertise while also helping Dell to expand its footprint.
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Having problems with too many phones? Don’t you just wish you only have one phone, to connect to all of your friends?

Samsung gives you the best of both worlds with the new Samsung Punch ch@t322! It’s a dual SIM phone that allows you to enjoy the benefits and promos of two different SIMs in one phone!

Samsung Punch ch@t322 is better than your average dual SIM phone because it is also dual active. This means your 2 SIMs are simultaneously active so you can receive your texts and calls from both SIMs at the same time!
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