Before we start, I have to admit that this will not be a fair “review” since I will be comparing my first impression of the Android OS via an entry-level device (Samsung Galaxy Spica) with my 6 month old iPhone 3GS. To be blunt about it, Android is a capable and promising OS, but it’s [...]
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an unfair perspective of Android – quick view of the Samsung Spica
Posted: November 7, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: Android, bad screen, manila, philippines, review, Samsung Galaxy Spica, spica
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Boracay in October – part 1
Posted: October 13, 2008 in Personal Thoughts, vacationTags: boracay, PAL Express, philippines, Terminal 3, vacation
Boracay is my favorite quick-break vacation spots. It’s such a familiar place to me already, yet I don’t get tired of it. There’s something about getting away from it all, having the sun shine on your face, the waves lapping gently at your feet, while the fine soft sand caress your toes… really, it’s that [...]
Wireless in the Philippines – leadership versus influence
Posted: September 23, 2008 in Personal Thoughts, TechnologyTags: 3g, chewy chua, chewychua, Consumer, Globe, Globe Telecoms, mobile communications, mobile telephones, Philippine Telco, philippines, Philippines Telco, post paid, prepaid, Smart, Smart Communications, Sun, Sun Cellular, Telecommunications
Talk about wireless and mobile anywhere in the world and invariably, the Philippines will pop up as a model, a case study or a hot-bed of sorts. With 63 Million mobile subscribers (out of about 91 Million total population) and all sending over a billion messages per day, we still are the Text Capital of [...]
San Miguel Premium
Posted: September 22, 2008 in food review, Personal ThoughtsTags: alcohol, beer, chewy chua, chewychua, manila, philippines, review, san miguel beer, san miguel premium, taste, yummy
There’s a new beer in town, and it’s aptly named San Miguel Premium. Just had it in Mag:Net cafe earlier, and the group found it quite nice and agreeable. To sum the experience up in one word… heineken that’s the beer closest to San Miguel’s newest and supposed best. San Miguel is the [...]
