Christmas Happens Early with HP!

It just might be the perfect time to have that printer in your home/office updated to the latest one. It's because HP has got something up their sleeve this early. Case in point; when you purchase original HP cartridges, you'll also get a chance to win an HP Slate 7 Tablet! How? Well you can do it in two ways...

You can purchase original HP cartridges and peel-off participating promo stickers. It contains a unique promo code that is equivalent to one raffle entry. This same code is also equivalent to points which you can register via SMS.  Just text HPREGNAME/AGE/ADDRESS and send it to 2948. You must know that you are allowed to register once every mobile phone number. It's also free of charge.

HP will be holding weekly electronic raffles where you can get a chance to win an HP Slate 7 every week! You can also opt by accumulating points to redeem a bigger prizes at the end of the promo period. It's that easy, so make sure when you visit the mall... get an HP printer off the shelf and have a grand time getting crisp quality prints all the time every time! (Note: This GET MORE WITH ORIGINAL promo only runs from June 26 to September 25, 2013, whilst your reward points can be redeemed from now until November 25, 2013 only.

P.S. HP is also giving away P3,200.00 worth of SM ePlus cards if you Grab an HP LaserJet Printer and two (2) HP toners from today until October 24, 2013! You can redeem SM ePlus cards on-site or via nearby LBC branches nationwide!

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Something good to know: HP Mobile Authentication

I own a multifunction HP printer and it has been with me for years. I only buy authentic HP cartridges but sometimes I often think about the people on the street who buy empty cartridges and probably make counterfeit versions of it. I fear that I'm probably not getting my money's worth if I buy just anywhere because chances are, I could be victimized by these unscrupulous individuals.

Good thing HP has security in place. Do you know about their HP Mobile Authentication?

Each box of these cartridges have their own QR code found on both HP Original ink and toner cartridge. These are its own security labels.

First, you need to visually check the label. These new HP Mobile Authentication labels feature a holographic image-shifting sticker other than just the QR code. Blackberry users probably have this by default. iPhone users on the other hand can probably download apps that read these things like the HP eSupplies app for iPhone available at the iTunes App Store; I've also seen some at the Google Play store.

If the cartridges/toner that you buy includes these new Mobile Authentication labels, those smartphone QR code readers I mentioned above can capture the security code.

Then you just have to simply view the response from the HP website.Obviously if it's OK, it'll show the sign on the left. If you see otherwise, then it's fake. You should definitely get your money's worth. You should report the matter to authorities or HP. It's not classy in the first place right? =)

The Right Note

It's been a while since I've updated you with what I've been doing with my music. I've recorded four tracks and had it all on raw piano. Doing that made me realize how important this heirloom piece is for our family. It's even older than me I guess and honestly putting a price on these things would probably be offending my forefathers. It's been with us for a long time and I haven't been able to think about selling it for a more modern model. That includes my comparison to Steinway Prices too. The reason I'm considering it is because I couldn't do without maintenance. Tuning this old one up every year also is costing me. Finding who'll do that is also a big problem so I am weighing my options as early as now.

The price of these items in this part of the world isn't a joke. It would cost an arm and a leg; or other body parts on some instances. The question is; would I spend something for a new one or do I just keep this? You think about all the people who held each key of this wonderful piece of history and you can't succumb thinking you'll end a generation of musicians who kept this within our home for the last half century. If that isn't one thing I should consider then I don't know what will. See my dilemma? It's not just a piece of furniture for our family; it's the memories that come with it that's important. It's like answering if the piano is a percussion or string instrument, you'll never know in your lifetime the right answer. Maybe my future kids' one of these days would know. As for now, I'll probably have to carry the burden of making this a part of my life. It won't work if I just have it sit there and collect dust. Maybe one day if the music I make becomes understandable for one or more people I'll probably find this all worth it... just like my forefathers did. I just need to find the right note.