Tag Archive: mobile phones

HTC Magic Review: Getting Physical

Aside from the bells and whistles, one of the things that draw us in choosing a mobile phone is the physical aspect of it all. I liked Sony Ericsson P900’s business appeal; loved Samsung D820’s sleek feel, enjoyed Motorola RAZR’s slim and flip design; SE K810i’s small and edgy look; and of course, iPhone’s slim …

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HTC Magic Review: Surprises

The dust has settled, and now it’s time to talk about the phone – the HTC Magic, that is. After bringing home the Android-powered phone given away by HTC Philippines via the HTC Hero and Magic User Trials promo, I immediately restored my backup. With over 80 apps installed, backing it up before returning my …

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I Won! I Won!

Nope, I did not win the lottery. But it almost feels like it. Today, I’m holding in my hands one of my most coveted gadget. The HTC Magic. Yes, I won it! Neither in the lottery nor any raffle gimmicks. Let me tell you something more about it. The promo Rewind to late October 2009. …

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Globe Launches UnliMAIL

I love Globe. No, I wouldn’t say they provide impeccable service. But in the Philippine telecoms industry, nobody does. I’ve tried all three mobile provider, but no one comes close to my heart than Globe. They keep calling me back, figuratively, that is. I guess it’s that air of exclusivity. Remember their old Gentxt tag …

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Thank God for Technology

Filipinos are quick to catch on technology. This is especially true whenever technology becomes affordable. I remember back in the 90s when the paging industry was revolutionized in the country. The pager was initially available to doctors and professionals. All it can do was to literally “page” the user. From voice paging, a pager unit …

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