Reading between the lines

My Samsung Galaxy Note Experience

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:58:00 +0000

If you're like me, you learn best through experience. Fortunately, that's what happened when I got the chance to review the latest device by Samsung: the Samsung Galaxy Note. We were given the device for a week to get a first-hand experience on what makes the Samsung Galaxy Note different from the rest. For one thing, and I think Barney Stinson will agree, this phoneblet is truly awesome just by its gargantuan size and magnificent HD screen despite it using PenTile matrix instead of the traditional RBG. You'd have to forgive me for using a number of words synonymous to huge as I think it really deserves the credit. For Samsung to launch something Dell did but failed is really courageous and note-worthy. If that’s not enough, the fact the most of the techies have considered the S2 as Samsung’s best yet, they did not stop there when they’ve decided to launch the Note, also running on AndroidTM 2.3.5 (Gingerbread). Very few can challenge the S2 and I think the Note really tops the other where it counts. But we’ll have to wait and see how the rest of the world will react to this device that aims to close the gap between a smartphone and a tablet. There is definitely a market for this device as some people would like to just have one device instead of 2. Now, I’m fairly new to the Android world as I was introduced to it just a few months ago when I got my Samsung Galaxy S2. It was what I have always wanted, well, not really, as I fell in love with the Galaxy S first. Good thing I had the S2 as the Ice Cream Sandwich update would have been a waste if I got the Galaxy S. Anyway, back to the Note. At first, I thought it would be too big for my puny little hands but when I held it and used it for some time, it wasn't really that bad. The 146.85mm x 82.95mm handset fits perfectly into my pocket. A little uncomfortable at first because I kept on thinking that even though it was massive, it might break due to its thinness (at 9.65mm)....

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Gobby It Up gave me an iPad 2

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:16:00 +0000

Yes, Gobby It Up! gave me an iPad 2 with their Gobby It Up! Singapore Contest. This is a follow up to my previous post. 2011 was definitely my lucky year. :) I sure hope 2012 gives me a lot more surprises like these, too!

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Unusually behaved

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Forgive me for my narcissism but I just had to post this. My hair is unusually behaved today. It's already 4pm and it's still looks like I just fixed it a few minutes ago. I must take a picture.

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Master Reviewer: The Galaxy Note

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:18:00 +0000

Of course, I do not stop joining contests whenever I win. As a matter of fact, it only makes me want to join more and hope that I win again. Right now, I wouldn't call it winning...yet but the fact that I get a chance to review the latest gadget by Samsung: the Samsung Galaxy Note via Samsung Mobile's Master Reviewer Programme is definitely already a prize in itself for me. Continue reading after the jump...

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Killer shoes

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:49:00 +0000

If shoes could kill, huh? To the person who was wearing this: Sorry, I just had to take a photo. It was too good to pass up. :)

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Celine Acut

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:47:00 +0000

"According to the news, almost all of the victims are poor families, so it’s better that they all die this early… whats the point of living a life which is full of hunger. at least they are now resting with peace.. they are worthless, they are unproductive and their lives has no value at all.. they are just making more problems to the society so as i said its better that they have died this early… they don’t deserve a chance to live because they are poor, they are not VIP anyways… I even wish sendong to come back and flash away those remaining poor families over there” I just saw this on my Facebook Newsfeed. Sad that a fellow Filipino feels this way towards her kababayans especially now that thousands of Filipinos are mourning for the loss of hundreds of lives because of the recent tropical storm, Sendong. It really doesn't matter whether this is a real person or just a fake account. Her message was loud and clear. Here is a screenshot of the 'Official' Facebook Page of Celine Acut as of 23 Dec 2011: why so mad? does it shows sympathy to the victims? you have nothing to do with me, and making angry with my statement will help no one even the victims. don't be so ridiculous do what you can do, don't waste your time and temper on me. what i already said is what i think right, and i will never change my mind on that. mind your own business! Source be ready all haters, idiots, less fortunates that makes me feel that my thoughts and opinion is bad enough for them to insult me. better get ready coz another sendong will comebeck to flash you away. Source what i said is only my opinion, and i mean it. i'm happy for them because of sendong they have peace now, no worries, no suffering. they are so lucky!Source Continue reading after the jump...

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Still gobsmacked because of Gobby it Up!

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:11:00 +0000

My Christmas just got even better! I recently joined a contest where you have to download their app and submit "the funniest or most creative use of an Idiom in a sentence no more than 50 words" to win one of the most coveted gadgets in 2011. I picked my brain almost everyday to submit as many entries as possible and luckily I won in their weekly draw. What I wasn't prepared for was the email above I received from them a few days following their first email. I'll hold on to announcing the grand prize until I've actually received it. For now, let's just wait in much much much anticipation. :) I sure hope the item doesn't get lost along the way. :)

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Stephanie Plum is here!

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:07:00 +0000

The series of novels that made me love Janet Evanovich. The Stephanie Plum series. According to the ever-reliable and most trusted Wikipedia, Janet Evanovich has already published 17 Plum novels. And I thought she already stopped at 15, now when I checked Janet Evanovich's site, she's now promoting the release of the 18th! I think the last one I read was the 12th. I better do some catching up soon. :) For those of you who are not familiar with the series (really?! lol): Stephanie Plum (b. October 12) is a fictional character and the protagonist in a series of novels written by Janet Evanovich. She is a spunky combination of Nancy Drew and Dirty Harry, and - although a female bounty hunter - is the opposite of Domino Harvey. She is described by the author as "incredibly average and yet heroic if necessary." - Wikipedia Here's the much-awaited trailer of One for the Money. Katherine Heigl would not have been my first choice for Stephanie as well as the guy playing Morelli. I would have loved to see Sandra Bullock & Benjamin Bratt as Stephanie & Morelli. Their chemistry alone would have made a lot of laughs on screen. I've always imagined the two playing the part when I was reading the books. For Ranger, I think the guy they chose was okay. Continue reading after the jump...

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Three less fags in the world?

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:12:00 +0000

I was reading a news article about a Chinese guy, infected by AIDS by 2 HIV-positive guys on different occasions and then I happen to read through the comments. One comment stuck out like a pimple. So much for acceptance and tolerance, huh? It's just sad how people think of others. 16 Dec 2011 Update: Another one of the user's post I saw in an article by InSing.com. Too bad the article is not available anymore but I managed to get a screenshot of the comment via the user's Facebook page. It's not so much about the article but about his comments. We all know how 'shady' things can be in this side of the world but do you have to make those kinds of comments? It's not as if it doesn't happen in your 'normal, heterosexual' world. Wake up. The things that you notice also happen in your world. Some even worse. Sad, just sad.

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Philippine Embassy in Singapore in photos

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:58:00 +0000

Matagal ko ng pinagpapabukas palagi ang pagbabalik ko sa Philippine Embassy ng Singapore dahil sa hassle na palagi niyang binibigay sa akin. Ilang linggo na din na hindi natutuloy dahil sa katamaran or dahil hindi nagigising ng tamang oras. Kaya nung nagkaroon na ng pagkakataon, pinilit na namin ni J na pumunta para makakuha ng Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) at Overseas Workers Welfare Association (OWWA). Hindi ka kasi pwedeng umuwi ng Pilipinas ng walang ganung mga papeles na nakaipit sa passport mo. Mas hassle kasi kung sa Pilipinas ka pa mag-aapply dahil ang dami ng gastos, kung saan-saan ka pa nila papupuntahin. So sa dalawa, dun na lang ako sa mas madaling hassle. Alam ng mga OFW yan dito sa Singapore. Haha. Kaysa ikwento ko lang, puro pictures na lang para makita nyo kung ano talaga ang aksyon na hinaharap ng bawat Pinoy tuwing uuwi sila ng Pinas. 7:56 AM 8:11 AM 8:12 AM Continue reading after the jump...

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I know Math

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:23:00 +0000

I am signed up for email alerts so that whenever new promotions are available, I am sent a copy. This one made me smile. We can do the math, you know. :)

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Something should be done

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:45:00 +0000

I received another spam SMS from my Globe number. Someone from the government should really do something to stop this people from sending spam messages to others. I will try to post the messages with their numbers every time I received one. From: +639352565848 Congrats) Ur sim card# won Php780,000.2nd prize winner draw last night.To claim ur prize, pls call me now!I'm Atty. SAMANTHA M.LAZARO ,/from.D'auditor of phil's Charity Foundation)Per DTI #5247seriEs of 2011. From: +639275276291 Congratulations! Ur cell# had won Php785,000 + 1LAPTOP. Thru Electr0nic rafle draw, 05/20/11 from. "PCCNS" .Comp call me now 2claim ur prize i'm Atty. Mark L. Mendez. Kung mga abogado nga kayo, pwede bang ayusin nio yung mga pagtetext nio? Magaling pa magspell at magtext ang mga elementary kesa sa inyo. Is that how you want others to perceive your brand kung totoo mang mga abogado at may businesses kayo? Pati charity gusto niong pagkakitaan. Just a tip to the rest of the mobile consumers in the Philippines, kung hindi galing sa 3- or 4-digit access number ang messages, please ignore. Or better yet, takutin ninyo sila na irereport niyo sila sa DTI kung uultin pa nila iyon. Lalo na kung may ibinigay silang DTI number. Sabihin nio na iveverify nio sa DTI yung number at kung walang ganung promo, irereport nio sila.

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Goodbye, 500++ photos

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:02:00 +0000

Dahil sa masyado akong naexcite sa phone, naisip kong gamitin 'to para sa future blog posts ko ng hindi inaalam ang pasikot-sikot. Akala ko naman nadownload ng phone ko lahat ng pictures sa blog ko kaya dinelete ko ung mga albums na napunta sa phone ko. Ayun, 500+ photos sa blog ko natanggal. Dahil nagsync lang pala siya sa Picasa web albums ko at hindi nagdownload sa phone ko. 2007 - early 2011 photos, all gone. Hay. Ang natira na lang ay yung mga photos from my previous Tumblr page at yung mga bagong upload ko lang. Hayy talaga. Tuluy-tuloy ang malas.

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Panalo talaga si Dora kahit kelan!

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:20:00 +0000

Things Longer than Kim Kardashian's Marriage Natuwa lang ako sa picture na 'to nung shinare sa akin sa Facebook. Hindi ko lang alam kung saan nakuha 'to dahil nakita ko siya dito at dito din.

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Havey o waley?

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:55:00 +0000

Habang nag-iikot ikot kami nila J at Crisly sa Chinatown para maghanap ng costume for Halloween, nadaanan namin 'tong salon na 'to. Havey o Hwa Ley? :P

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Minsan malas ka lang talaga

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:02:00 +0000

Ang aga ko umalis ng office para maglunch hoping na hindi ako aabutan ng ulan. Kung kelan pabalik na ako ng office at tanaw ko na ang building, saka naman bumuhos ang sobrang lakas na ulan. Minsan talaga hindi lahat ng gusto mo mangyari eh natutupad. Kahit anong plano mo, may mga bagay na susubok sa pagkatao mo.

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Funny bar name

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:51:00 +0000

Habang naghahanap kami ng bar na makakainan ng Black Pepper Crab, nakita ko 'to. Catchy and cute. :)

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Sumasubway lang for dinner

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:18:00 +0000

Lately nahihilig ako sa Subway. Nakakatuwa lang kasi na may control ka sa kung ano yung ilalagay sa sandwich mo. Medyo mahal lang kaya hindi pwedeng araw-arawin. Kaya katulad kahapon, eto ang dinner ko.

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Kung Backstreet Boys yan, makikipagbalyahan ako sa harapan

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:41:00 +0000

After ng unang yoga class namin ni J last week, derecho kami ng Ion Mall para magpahinga at magdinner. Sakto dahil nandun pala ang Blue for Ion's 2nd anniversary. Continue reading after the jump...

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Humehealthy Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:28:00 +0000

Part two ng pagpapakahealthy. kaso ngayon ata mas mukhang wala ng pambili ng dinner kesa sa nagpapakahealthy kuno. haha

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Jogging Jogging lang

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:43:00 +0000

Jogging lang ng konti para magkasya na ung skinny jeans hehe

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Kakaibang dinner

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:56:00 +0000

Kakaibang dinner for tonight. Atleast for me. Kunwari healthy. :)

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Finally.

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:09:00 +0000

Part two ng isa ko pang entry. Pagkatapos ng halos 2 taon na paglalaway, meron na din ako. Continue reading after the jump...

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Something's coming up

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 06:04:00 +0000

Continue reading after the jump...

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Amazon #PhotoshopFail

noreply@blogger.com (JM) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:01:00 +0000

Siyempre nung nalaman kong may kumakalaban sa iPad, chineck ko agad yung device. Kakarelease lang kasi ng Amazon na 4 na bagong Kindle products. At dahil masyadong binenta sa akin ni J 'to a few days ago, naintriga ako. Eto yung bagong mga dagdag sa Kindle devices: (New!) Kindle US$79 Kindle Touch US$99 Kindle Touch 3G US$149 Kindle Fire US$199 Kala ko magiging iPad Killer na 'tong Kindle Fire kaso WiFi pa lang pala siya. Pero ok na din para sa mga taong games lang at multimedia lang hanap. May cellphone naman para sa 3G. . Continue reading after the jump...

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