One Great NUVALI Dirt Weekend 2012!

What is it with Dirt and Men? I often ask that my self but find the thought quite amusing. I'm one of those guys who like it rough and tough. I've been riding bike's since I was 4 and it's one of the most liberating experiences to be in. The wind in your hair while you put the pedal to the metal, riding up bumps and humps on the road or just plainly doing it for sport you kinda know why you love doing it. NUVALI just up the ante last weekend and got another one happening. I've attended the one last year and this time it's NUVALI DIRT WEEKEND 2012!

Different cycling events, a whole dirt bike course and several competitions. If that doesn't make your day complete then I don't know what will. It's so nice to hear we've got a place like this down south. I personally am loving every bit of it!

The sky was definitely clearer. It probably knew what was going to transpire the whole day. Bike enthusiasts from almost everywhere in the metro and nearby towns came over and butt heads like mountain goats because after all, this is also a competition. It's a challenge against yourself and a challenge against other compatriots who also love the sport.

What's quite nice to see is that there are families who actually join too. If they are not joining the competition, they are also there to support their kids or family member. Case in point is this kid who I saw rummaging through the mud with his bike. I just felt a little nostalgic after seeing this. I wanted to grab someone else's bike there and ride again. NUVALI just does wonders!

I even bumped into a few photographers I know. This one's Carlo Fresnido, a buddy from D60 Krew. I used to go out with him and shoot street with the other Krew members. We don't do that much street anymore and have our own niches while he on the other hand has been doing this for a while now. Although I miss shooting with these guys I'm not surprised he kinda rested a bit with photography and concentrated on bikes now. I share the passion. Plus I heard he's doing good too, I wonder if he placed on his heat that afternoon. I'll ask him later. Good job on this new thing you're doing Carlo! You better be good! ;)

We got a little inspired even under the sweltering heat of the sun and took some shots off the course. As you can see, it ain't a joke. It's so nice NUVALI wants to keep the populace healthy by doing these competitions. Thank god AYALA thought of building a evoliving community like this, I'm just so impressed. Then I saw some of the kids join the competition. Called one by one, they went through the course like pros. This you gotta see!

Seeing them go through the course just made me realize I need to get out and get back to cycling sometime soon. It's been a while since I did that and I'm a little afraid if I can handle my weight on this contraption LOL! But for what its worth I'll see what I can do. After all, we all need to START somewhere right?

I wish I could stay in NUVALI forever. But we all got to go back to our offices and work again. I'm so glad to have seen this again. I am inspired to build a bike now, I might just take their events seriously next time and not just talk on the sidelines. I learned a lot on this second visit, it taught me a lot about building dreams and finding your passion... much like these people who have been supporting their loved ones and cheering them on with what they do. This would be a lifestyle I'd want to have pretty soon.

Plus they've got tons of restaurants and shops on other areas of NUVALI, you should definitely come and visit if you want to have a different view with your family and loved ones.

For more information about events at NUVALI

Add them on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/nuvali.ph

Visit their official website

http://www.nuvali.ph

SKY Broadband: Faster Internet at 200Mbps!

When I saw this sign right up front in Rockwell I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It seems impossible in this day and age to expect this in the Philippines but it looks like residential lines will be having the needed boost it deserves from SKYbroadband. I can't believe it! But it is true!

Ms. Lexi Schulze hosted the press launch and there were some big wigs on the tables next to ours like Cito Beltran. He was the most animated guy who posted a question regarding SKYbroadband services, it was tough but they took it lightly. Heck he even won an IPAD3. But kidding aside I was looking forward to test the speeds and got my phone to check of they are really that fast. When I downloaded a couple of mp3 songs and shut off my 3G phone connection, the download rates were quite impressive even on wifi. It was like seeing lines fill up in seconds which I've never seen my home connection do since I've had it.

They gladly compared the connection rates of 4G, Fiber Optic and other existing cable connections and with the promise of speeds up to 200Mbps it looks like this by far is the fastest! I asked bluntly about the speeds they are going to get because I've been configuring devices for these connections for years and you will only be good as your lesser performing hardware. They assured that together with the line they provide they've got the corresponding equipment to go with it so that the performance they promise on these lines would be at par with what they provide for residents of several places in Metro Manila. (call them please!) This package costs P34,999 and comes with a box called iRECORD so you can do what TIVO does. For movie fanatics you'll also have three additional HD outputs so your other TV's would probably be more useful. This will also come with 22 Full HD channels plus 100 other digital cable channels courtesy of SKYcable.

Mr Ross Legaspi tells us your existing connections from 4G and fiber optic connections can't really compete with SKYbroadband's 200mbps. Although Skycable does not have free trials they've got a money back guarantee for this and said "No questions asked" if proven they have not delivered as promised.They are the first to provide this Ultra High Speed Broadband connection so if you're up to it simply call their contact numbers below.

For more information 

Call SKYBroadband

631-0000 or 381-0000

or simply email them at 

telesales@skycable.com

or visit their website

http://www.mysky.com.ph/skybroadband

Like them on Facebook!

Sky Cable

ASUS: Launches New and Incredible Windows8 Devices

It's been a while since they launched one but here goes Windows 8 tapping on all the brands mostly on the ultrabook market. Touch technology has definitely gone headway and they know for a fact that this calls for integration and more. When Windows 8 launched weeks ago, leading manufacturers like ASUS knew what it meant for their consumers and thought of having this used on their new flagship devices. We got first dibs on the launch of ASUS Taichi, ASUS Transformer Book, ASUS Zenbook Touch, ASUS Vivobook, VivoTab and the ASUS All in One PC. It promises a new era of devices fit to take advantage of the operating system that's got lots of promise too.

They are challenging other manufacturers in these line of products and the choices are really good. Although there are some reports previously that think it wouldn't be viable for the consumer, I saw something different from these devices and they've made it pretty good and handy. Bulky perhaps but in hindsight there are specific markets that they can target which utilize norms of a laptop computer and the convenience of touch screen. Even though I'm not a fan (admittedly) of Windows 8 from the couple of times I've handled it, I'm sure there are some people who would love to have this on their hands especially the ones who need to present often for clients etc. Sales people must have been rejoicing in the background somewhere.

Mr. George Su Country Manager of ASUS Technology PTE LTD (Philippines) says that this is a new welcome development in technology and says the personal computing era continues to evolve driving change everywhere including those in specialized function devices like ultrabooks and tablets. People are looking for more powerful devices that also has tons of storage capacities; plus the fact that it should be portable too. Price wise he was giving oohs and ahhs upon announcing the ones they were launching. Imagine ASUS Vivobook starts at 20,995, 26995 and 35995. Whilst the ASUS Zenbook which boasts of its thin framed full HD and IPS display sold at 42,995. The Vivotab sits at 42,995 even if its got a tablet feel and stylus. The other one falls at 38,995 but its got an 8hr battery life and weighs only 530 grams. ASUS Vivotab on the other hand only costs 25,995 and my favorite ASUS All in One PC costs 59,995. The most expensive one that they have is the ASUS Taichi who's design is a fusion of a notebook and a tablet or ultrabook. It costs 85,995.

Ms. Marivic Abueng also mentioned that they wanted Windows 8 and IE 10 to steadfastly run on these new ASUS machines and still have it all made affordable to the masses. They are also currently using nano molding technology for the body, a 5MP dual camera and additional 32gb of cloud storage free! They are very proud Windows 8 is doing what its supposed to do; and even on some instances improve more on the overall feel of things like that of an Apple device (even better than that!).

Then we got to see and feel the merchandise. Take a look a this!

The ASUS AiO PC ET2300 or All in One PC is dubbed as the perfect home masterpiece. With a whopping 23 inch Full HD display it's the perfect place to watch and play with the whole family as you experience this great piece of hardware right in the comforts of your own home. It can run on Windows 8  and Windows 8 Pro and uses 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors. The memory alone can break speeds up to 8GB DDR3 at 1600Mhz. It also has 2 x SO-DIMM so you are quite sure of faster performance.The storage on stock is a 2TB SATA hard drive and graphics card a NVIDIA GT 630M. The camera holds 2M Pixel at 1080P. Faster transfer rates expected since it also supports USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt plus a 3-in-1 Card Reader too. It also has an e-SATA combo, HDMI-in/out, and its own TV tuner for those programs you love to watch at home! The bigger screen has 10-point capacitive touch capability and a monster sound production since its speakers are a combination of 4x 1.5W Internal Spatial Array Speakers, 1x 3W Internal Woofer and 1x 5W External Subwoofer. Internal Wireless cards are of 802.11b/g/n + WiDi standards so streaming wouldn't be a problem. Although I would have preferred they do AC already, one which router companies in the US have already released!

This is the ASUS VivoBook. It's got Windows 8 OS and ASUS SonicMaster audio software that adds great sound, a deeper bass range and better, more powerful output that regular notebooks in the market.

The ASUS Zenbook on the other hand is Ultra thin! Full HD and has i7 Intel Processor on it. Faster and efficient energy consumption on a gadget that's full of features yet very portable. It's a dreamy piece of hardware. Who doesn't want this on their office?

Mobile productivity just got even better because of the ASUS Vivotab. It's a mobile dock and a tablet that you can put together or detach. This I wanted for myself. It's got extra long battery life that you can depend on while others are fighting over the plug for charging. It's the perfect piece of equipment because of the stylus which you can use for drawing or writing. Plus its got that Corning Gorilla Glass thingy so you won't have that much scratches on it.

It's a nice line that they came out with and true enough I've witnessed more things in that launch to rave about. I didn't really have that much time to look at the other pieces because other press people and tech bloggers were hoarding the devices. Hope I could do a thorough review soon. For now, drool over these devices and head on to stores that sell ASUS, it's one of the best running on Window 8 and its a good thing they are taking advantage of touch technology. We just wonder if there will be more things to come for this OS. Probably soon. But this is something definitely INCREDIBLE!

For more information about ASUS and these devices

Please visit their website

http://www.asus.com

Party Outdoors: The Exception Music Festival!

 

The biggest bands, artists and sound mavens will converge in one particular place this November 24, 2012 at 4PM in Fort Bonifacio Global City. Each bringing out their awesome music in this one of a kind event catered to everyone who adores music. This is EXCEPTION MUSIC FESTIVAL!

The number? 27, yes that's 27 acts set to blow your eardrums in this outdoor activity that is going to happen RAIN or SHINE! It's time to party, have fun and listen to awesome hits from different genres. Come ask your friends to join too please! 

 This and many things will happen from sun up to sundown. If you are not doing anything on Saturday, maybe partying is the better choice. Will you just let this go? =)

For Tickets and VIP Reservations

Please contact 6327762 or 6348238

Or just visit their website at

http://www.exceptionmusicfestival.com