XSTIG: Dell XPS 13 Laptop

Widely acclaimed for its superb craftsmanship, The Dell XPS 13 Laptop  has a thoughtful design and durability – is now available in the Philippines. Dell has seen ‘strong demand’ for the system ever since it was first announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, and early buzz about the unit – which features uncompromising performance, extended battery life and Intel Rapid Start and Smart Connect Technology[i] – has been overwhelmingly positive: CNET referred to it as the first “Very Important Laptop” of 2012. PC World proclaimed, “It may be the best laptop Dell’s made in years” and Details magazine raved about its “sturdy!” design. 

“We’re seeing strong consumer and business demand for the new XPS 13 – a system that is unlike anything else on the market today,” said Christopher Papa, Dell Philippines - Country Manager. “The XPS 13 demands attention, crossing the realm between work and play, packing powerful technology into a small, portable package and delivering enterprise-friendly protection and security. It’s the ultimate mobile device.”

Underscoring its business-ready features, Alvin Patrick Go, product manager of Dell Philippines said, “The uncompromising XPS 13 offers professionals the power to connect, collaborate and innovate with unique features and services – like Dell ProSupport and Trusted Platform Module – that satisfy the needs of enterprise IT departments.”

MUSIC LYF: Rock legend Pepe Smith, Letter Day Story collaborate on “Salamat"

Pinoy Rock Anthem “Salamat”, one of the most unforgettable hits of legendary OPM band The Dawn, gets a charged-up tribute with its latest revival by the up-and-coming rock idols of Letter Day Story, which also features Pinoy rock icon Pepe Smith. The official music video is now on YouTube.

Letter Day Story members were naturally excited over the prospect of working with Smith for the recording of “Salamat”.  All of them, Dex Yu (guitars and lead vocals), NotNot Vinzons (guitars), Oli Agustin (bass and vocals) and Ej Arabit (drums), said they felt honored and thrilled.

“Siyempre, Pepe Smith na yan eh. Kung wala siya at ang ibang members ng Juan dela Cruz Band, wala sigurong Pinoy Rock ngayon. Wala rin kami,” said Dex.

Their version of “Salamat” retains the very relevant and very Pinoy message of the original but also creates a more contemporary sound that brings the OPM classic to a new generation of fans. The music video was shot in select areas in NUVALI, a sustainable and environment-friendly development by Ayala Land in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. 

Duavit Clarifies Philippine Star article

GMA Network President and Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. clarified certain points raised in a news article by Mary Ann Ll. Reyes published in the Philippine Star last April 14 headlined “MVP offers up to P45 B for GMA Network.”

Duavit said that it is not true that two out of the three major stockholders of GMA “are already amenable to selling their respective 33-percent stake.”

He added that the major and controlling shareholders have not yet received a price that is acceptable to them. “We are presently not in serious negotiations with the PLDT group as we have not yet received an offer price that is acceptable to us. The Network is not for sale but that is not to say it may not be sold, depending on the offer price,” Duavit reiterated.

REEL DEAL: Prometheus 3D SPOTLIGHT

“PROMETHEUS 3D” – Creating Shaw and Meeting Her Maker

There has been a lot of speculation that “Prometheus” is a prequel to Scott’s highly acclaimed earlier film, Alien. The director wants to keep the story under wraps so that audiences view the film without preconceived ideas.

But he has admitted that there are links.  In “Prometheus,” the mission is funded by Peter Wayland (Guy Pearce), the ageing head of a huge corporation.  The action takes place 30 years before the story told in Alien.

 

Leading the Prometheus expedition is the character of Elizabeth Shaw, played by Noomi Rapace. From director Ridley Scott, who delivered the likes of “Thelma & Louise” and “Alien,” we can immediately expect a strong character to inhabit Shaw's spacesuit. And at the hands of Rapace, best known for her work in the tremendously-popular Swedish Millenium series, she comes alive as a new action heroine for the 21st Century.

 

Go Dance This Summer with Ignite Summer Dance Workshop!

Wanted to break free from just staying at home with your computer? Looking for something to do this Summer Vacation? How about polishing your grove and making moves with dancing this season!

The Ignite Summer Dance Workshop will have a series of 12 dance classes this April and May 2012. It will be a holistic learning from concepts, fundamentals, to routine combinations. thus this workshop has a curriculum designed to strengthen a performer or even a beginner. Participants will also be coached for a recital performance, so what are you waiting for? For inquiries call 09222330018

Quick Blogs:Organize Everything Sunday and the Cool Invitation!

Sunday is always my reference of the start of the week and a time to reboot. With all of the busy schedules and a lot of junk in my bed makes me frustrated and compels me to re organize my stuff. I actually just finished hours ago, that is why I'm back to blogging, but also have a lot of things to do like doing the laundry and go to church.

It really eats a lot of time but I have to do it, since I live on my own. But I think things will get better this week and also very excited for my 25th birthday at the end of the month. There will be a launch of a new gadget this week which I am proud to cover.  Keep visiting Manual to Lyf !

MUSIC LYF: Angeline Quinto - Fall In Love Again

‘Queen of Teleserye Themesongs’ Angeline Quinto has captured everyone’s hearts with her sophomore album under Star Records titled “Fall in Love Again.” Angeline Quinto’s newest album bagged the number one spot of Astroplus’ top-selling OPM albums after it was released last March 25.

Her latest single “Bakit Nga Ba Minamahal Kita” from her album is currently enjoying heavy airplay in different radio stations nationwide.

“Fall in Love Again” features 15 romantic songs including Angeline Quinto’s duet songs “Lipad ng Pangarap” with Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and the “Unofficially Yours” official soundtrack “If You Asked Me To” with Erik Santos. It also includes her well-loved teleserye themesongs such as “Saan Darating ang Umaga” from the drama series “Budoy;” “Hanggang” from “Walang Hanggan;” “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo” from ABS-CBN’s newest drama series with the same title; and “I Just Fall in Love Again,” which is the theme song of her upcoming movie with Coco Martin.

Electrifying and Explosive Performances with GMAs hottest celebrities in PARTY PILIPINAS PRIME

GMAs top-rating programs and the celebrities who dominate primetime and afternoon prime come together on one stage in a rare and highly anticipated showcase of talent, beauty and glam with Party Pilipinas PRIME!

These stars will make their presence roar and their stardom soar even more as they present an exhilarating line up of performances in the country's number one concert party!

Witness Kapuso Networks biggest loveteams as they give in to a romantic moment onstage! Your beloved sweethearts...Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, move and groove to a perfect symphony of real love!

SNICKERS® Launches "Not Yourself When You Are Hungry"

Have you ever felt that hunger has sometimes changed you into someone else?  

“You’re not you when you’re hungry!” said Lizette de Guzman, National Sales Manager of MARS Philippines Inc.

SNICKERS® today launched its newest campaign In the Philippines, dubbed “You’re not you when you’re hungryTM,” a concept which was developed behind universal insights that hunger makes a person weak and behaves differently, ultimately affecting the people around us and our performances. The campaign runs simultaneously in two other countries, Malaysia and Singapore.

“You’re not you when you’re hungryTM” is another innovative ad campaign that brings out the benefit of SNICKERS®, especially for the Filipinos; that it is a substantial bar that combats hunger to keep you going while satisfying their sweet tooth,” explained Lizette.

Gracing the launch at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall are Azkals Skipper Aly Borromeo, Striker Phil Younghusband, and Midfielder James Younghusband, as they can very well attest to how as an athlete, they need their bodies to be at the optimal condition to perform at the highest level.

MUSIC LYF: ESCAPE from this heat with TECHY ROMANTICS

Since June 2008, Techy Romantics has been playing the local gig circuit, infiltrating the ranks of Manila and Southeast Asia’s partyphiles, and churning track after track of the year’s most danceable tunes. No matter if you’re a rockstar, an indie enthusiast, or a socialite; you’ll find yourself entranced and electrified by the Techy Romantics sound.

Described as “edgy, dreamy, and trippy”, the music of Techy Romantics will have you in a feel-good, electro-pop frenzy, evidenced by the head-bobbing, fist-pumping, and foot-stomping commonplace among the crowds in almost all their gigs. Composed of Camyl Besinga on vocals, Ryan Villena on guitars, and Dondi Virrey on rhythm and beats, Techy Romantics was born with the simple aim of making original music available online. Relatively young in the scene, the group created songs that successfully fuse a potent mixture of new wave, rock, pop, and dance music.