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30. 07.

Just announced, a new nikon in the family, the Nikon D300s:
Features: (Difference from D300)
- HD Video Recording with autofocus and external mic
- 7fps and 8fps with battery grip
- Dual memory slot for CF and SD
- Quiet shutter-release mode

more info at http://www.dpreview.com/news/0907/09073007nikond300s.asp

Also Announced today: Nikon D3000 + 70-200mm f.2.8 + 18-200mm 3.5-5.6

In a dilemma again, which one to get, the Full-frame D700 or D300s?

10. 01.

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Features:
Touch Screen and/or stylus
Music/Video Player
3.2 Megapixel Camera
Expandable MicroSD 8gb card included
Wifi
GPS
Nokia Maps
more features at nokia.com.ph

The first gadget that I bought on launch day. These two phones have almost the same price when they were launched, 3650 (Around P18-19K in 2002) and 5800 (P19990 in 2009). Bought this 2nd hand from a friend for 13K.

What cellphone technology will be there in another 5 years for my next upgrade?

Review of the new Nokia 5800 XpressMusic soon!

6. 08.

Globe iPhone 3G
Available on August 22, 2008

*Globe iPhone 3G Plans with FREE Mobile Internet and Wi-Fi hours

Lowest Post Paid Plan (P1,599)
8GB – P16,800
16GB – P22,300

Highest Post Paid Plan (P4,999)
8GB – FREE
16GB – P5,500

* Globe iPhone 3G with Globe’s GPlan or GFlex Plans

Lowest Post Paid Plan (P500-GText)
8GB – P29,000
16GB – P34,500

Highest Post Paid Plan (P10,000)
8GB – FREE
16GB – P3,300

* Globe iPhone 3GPrepaid Kit
8GB – P41,889
16GB – P48,899

Too pricey for me, i’ll just buy an iPod Touch and a Nokia phone, still cheaper:)

For more info: http://www.iphone3g.globe.com.ph

17. 06.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriot, the most anticipated game this year exclusively for the Playstation 3 console is now available.

I still remember being a video game addict back in college, the 1st Metal Gear Solid game arrived for the Playstation 1, since the Japanase version was the first one released, I bought one and played the Japanese version with no subtitles. There were times I got lost in the game, but the good thing was walkthroughs were available in the internet at that time and I was able to finish the game and became a fan of the series.

Each game in the series is getting better and better, I read a couple of reviews of Metal Gear Solid 4 and I can’t wait to buy my own PS3 and MGS4 soon:)

My Top 5 Video Game Series 1. Final Fantasy (Played FFVII-XII(excluding FFXI) and FF Tactics)2. Metal Gear Solid (Played MGS1-PS, MGS2 and MGS3-PS2) 3. Tekken (Played Tekken 3-5 including Tekken Tag) 4. Gran Turismo (Played All except for PS3 version) 5. NBA Live (Played All since 95 – PC, PS, PS2)

10. 06.

June 9th, Steve Jobs formally announces the availability of the 3G iPhone on July 11, 2008 (In 22 countries). What is somewhat shocking is the price, which is only $199 (8GB) and $299 (16GB).

The Philippines (Globe Telecom as provider) will have the 3G iPhone later this year (as posted on Engadget and Apple Website)

How much will Globe sell the iPhone with Postpaid and Prepaid plans is still a big question mark ?

Related Articles:
- Still wait-and-see for Apple’s iPhone 3G
- Globe iPhone

18. 05.

One of Imagine Nation’s photographer recently bought a new toy (itago na lang natin siya sa pangalang JD). The Nikon D3 is a great camera, specially at high ISO for low light shooting (clean images up to ISO3200) and fast shooting speed for action shots (9fps), which I need both for 2 types of photography that I like: wedding/events and sports photography.

But the price is out of reach…$4999 (compute niyo na lang). I’ll just settle for the Nikon D300 which I hope to buy on our trip to HK in October.

Me with the D3+70-200 f/2.8 VR

12. 05.

Since the launch of the iPhone in the US last June 2007, there were lots of discussion which mobile carrier will be bringing the iPhone here. And at last, an announcement from SingTel (part owner of Globe) to distribute the iPhone in the Philippines through Globe Telecom.

The question now is, how much?

Related Articles:
Globe
Engadget
Inquirer