Thursday, October 22, 2015

Toni Gonzaga presents Acer Smartphones Professional Series


From the house of Big Brother to her weekly sitcom in her mother studio, Toni Gonzaga is one local showbiz star most of us admire not only because of her sweet image, but also for her great choices in life. 

She has a fine husband with film director Paul Soriano. Her TV shows and movies are big hits mainly because of carefully choosing her projects. And when it comes to her choices in gadgets for her everyday use, she loves and flaunts Acer.

Toni is one of the faces of this respected global brand which today launched smartphones to match the yuppie lifestyle in a very fun and grand event held at Metro Tent, Ortigas, APsig City.

Acer targets young professionals who live flexible and fast-paced lives and they are always on the look-out for a companion that can keep up with their lifestyle whether at work or at play.

“Acer understands this need for gadgets that do not only deliver impressive performance but are also friendly to your hard-earned peso,” expresses Manuel Wong, General Manager of Acer Philippines. “That is why we are always at the forefront of the smartphone race in the Philippines with innovative models,” he adds.


The new line of Acer smartphones—the Acer Liquid X2, Acer Liquid Z630, Acer Liquid Z530 and Acer Liquid Z330—are all designed with the needs of the young working force in mind. Efficient, powerful and budget-friendly, these devices are sure to match the lifestyle of a hardworking and spontaneous yuppie.

Running on 1.3GHz octa-core to ensure smooth and seamless processing, Acer Liquid X2 is definitely a powerhouse to watch out for. Ready to keep you going all day, Liquid X1 ends power struggles with its massive battery life of 4000mAh. Never worry connecting with colleagues or friends with this gadget’s Triple SIM support. Complemented by 13MP of Rear and front camera, taking an OOTD photo with the Liquid X2 before going to work should be perfect and hassle-free.

With a battery life that can last up 10 hours of talk time, Acer Liquid Z630 makes for a tough contender. Designed to pace with the challenging projects in the office, Liquid Z630 boasts a 1.3 GHz quad-core. Research becomes a piece of cake as this LTE-ready smartphone provides a 5.5-inch (1280x720) high-definition screen.


Storing your big files in your phone? Acer Liquid Z530 got you covered with its 16-gb memory. Review your documents on Liquid Z530 without worrying about storage problems. Capture important information in meetings with its wide-angle 8-megapixel rear camera. Liquid Z530 supports shortcuts that let you access voice calling, cameras and music playbacks with just quick and simple swipe gestures.

Lastly, Acer Liquid Z330 turns heads with its stunning display. With IPS technology, wide viewing of photos and multimedia on its 4.5" display proves to be a delightful experience. Eye-strain from prolonged screen viewing is reduced by Liquid Z330’s Acer BluelightShield™ technology. Looking for the perfect music to listen to while commuting to work? Enjoy a fuller audio experience with its DTS Studio Sound™ technology. With a wider sound range, you’ll hear more details and clearer vocals when listening to music or watching videos.

“Nowadays, the Philippine market is more aware of what they want in gadgets. They enjoy smart devices with features that help them be more dynamic and productive. Acer provides a wide range of smartphones that assure solid performance and quality without hurting the consumers’ pockets,” Wong concludes.

As for Toni, she invites everyone to live and work #LikeABoss with the Acer Smartphones Professional Series.

Know more about Acer smartphones and other Acer devices by visiting www.acer.com.ph. Like Acer Philippines Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AcerPH) and follow @AcerPhils on Twitter for more updates.

Friday, October 16, 2015

New Plantronics BackBeat SENSE: Reimagined Wireless Stereo Headphones


Ultra-light, smart Bluetooth® headphones deliver sublime audio, all-day listening on a single charge, and intuitive smart sensor technology Manila, Philippines – Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), a pioneer in audio and wearable technology, today unveiled the BackBeat SENSE: smart wireless headphones that redefine stereo headphone apabilities, comfort and audio excellence. Whether you want to get lost in a playlist, podcast, or movie, BackBeat SENSE combines barely-there lightweight materials, best-in-class Bluetooth battery life, smart sensors, understated style, and signature Plantronics audio. BackBeat SENSE is available today in the Philippines.

“From sunrise to sunset, people are indulging in streaming media on-the-go. They need headphones that don’t just keep up, but actually optimize their experience,” said Lori Langona, Director of Consumer Marketing, Plantronics. “With BackBeat SENSE, we’re bringing a new breed of headphones to the market that are equipped with intuitive sensor technology to help make the most of today’s always-on, content-rich, music-first reality.”

What makes BackBeat SENSE so different? Built-in smart sensors automatically pause your music when you slip off the headphones, preserving battery life when they’re not being worn, then gently fading in your tunes when you put them back on. Intelligent pairing makes connecting and moving back and forth between devices fast and seamless, including pairing with two devices simultaneously. Whispered voice alerts provide important updates on battery life, connection status, and more. Centralizing the headphone controls in one earcup makes the headphones easier to use and more intuitive, and battery life gets a serious boost with the ability to stream music and media for up to 18 hours on a single charge.

BackBeat SENSE also takes an innovative approach to design, ensuring all-day wearing comfort for everyone. Its unique, patent-pending headband is designed to comfortably fit 99% of head sizes and evenly distribute the weight of the headphones, extending wear time by eliminating pressure that can cause fatigue and discomfort. 

At only 140g, about the same weight as a smartphone, BackBeat SENSE is approximately 50% lighter than most on-ear Bluetooth headphones available today (* Internal testing has shown BackBeat SENSE weighs at least 50% less than a comprehensive list of competitive on-ear Bluetooth headphones.) Pillow-soft memory foam ear pads conform to the shape of the listener’s ear, improving audio performance. The headphones’ compact form and fold-flat earcups make BackBeat SENSE comfortable and convenient to wear around the neck when not in use.



Additional BackBeat SENSE technologies and benefits include:

• Signature Plantronics audio and dynamic drivers create the optimal balance of rich bass, crisp highs, and natural midtones to let you enjoy your music to the full, and hear every detail in your media.

• Advanced Class 1 Bluetooth lets you control up to two connected smartphones or tablets from up to 330ft/100m away—the length of a football field (* Requires a Class 1 Bluetooth device).

• Dual mics enable HD Voice communication for clear calls or interactions with voice applications such as Siri™, Google Now, Cortana and Skype.

• OpenMic™ technology for those times when you’ll occasionally need to hear the outside world. With OpenMic, you can do so with the touch of a button, and without missing a beat.

• Fold-flat earcups makes BackBeat SENSE easy to transport and store, and a durable pouch is included with a handy pocket for charging and audio cables.

Plantronics Award-Winning BackBeat Family
BackBeat SENSE is the newest member of the BackBeat family of wireless stereo products from Plantronics. Other BackBeat stereo Bluetooth headphones include the critically-acclaimed BackBeat PRO over-the-ear wireless headphones, featuring active noise cancellation, and a record-setting 24 hours of streaming; the BackBeat FIT sweatproof wireless headphones, which feature a unique, safety-oriented design and a stable fit that stays in place comfortably no matter how hard you work out; and the popular BackBeat GO 2 + Charging case wireless earbuds that provide premium audio in an incredibly small and light form factor. BackBeat PRO, BackBeat GO 2 + Charging Case, and BackBeat FIT are currently available at select retailers.

Pricing and Availability
BackBeat SENSE will be available in two styles – Black/Espresso and White/Tan – for MSRP P8,295 with GST. For more information, please visit http://www.plantronics.com/asia/where-to-buy/.

About Plantronics
Plantronics is a global leader in audio communications for businesses and consumers. We have pioneered new trends in audio technology, creating innovative products that allow people to simply communicate. From unified communication to Bluetooth® headsets to gaming solutions, we deliver uncompromising quality, an ideal experience, and extraordinary service. Plantronics is used by every company in the Fortune 100™, as well as 911 dispatch, air traffic control and various mission critical applications for those on the frontline. For more information, please visit http://www.plantronics.com/asia/.

BackBeat, Plantronics, Simply Smarter Communications, and Voyager are trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. registered in the US and other countries and OpenMic is a trademark of Plantronics, Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Plantronics is under license. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Acer’s Innovative Desktops Capture Media and Social Attention and Gain Plentiful Awards


Acer’s recent introduction of desktop PCs in new forms have attracted much media attention and earned plenty of media and leading design awards.

The small-in-form but big in-capabilities Revo One RL85 mini PC was launched this January, the stylish personal computer designed to become the entire family’s entertainment center has since bagged plenty of awards and media praises. Having just garnered the Japan Good Design Award, the Revo One has under its belt, the prestigious Red Dot and Computex d&i awards. At the Computex show, it not only won the Best Choice Gold award, but was also chosen as the Computex Best Product of the Year, an award that was selected among 450 competing products.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Make your vacation photos stand out in social media


Even if you haven’t seen a friend in ages, you’re most likely still going to hear about her vacation adventures because of those perfectly timed postings on Instagram or Facebook. Friends’ vacation photos seem to account for most of the photos that appear on an average person’s timeline. Obviously, people love to share how they’re discovering new places, savoring new cuisines, and embarking on new adventures with the rest of the world via their social media accounts.

Not all vacation photos, however, merit a second look. For sure, you’ve ignored some social media postings made by friends who have posted bland or cliché photos that anyone would instinctively gloss over. Who’s interested in a grainy photo of the sky or a view of the beach that could have been taken anywhere in the world? How many times have you seen that image of an airplane wing taken from inside the cabin? And will you really stop to look at an obligatory tour group photo taken in front of the bus?

If you’re planning to go on vacation anytime soon and intend to keep the world apprised of the highlights of your adventure, you may want to think of ways to come up with distinctive photos that will not only remind you of the great moments you’ve had, but will also merit a second look and lots of likes when you post them on social media.

Of course, the first step to getting great photos is to have a good camera. Fortunately, you don’t need to lug around a bulky SLR camera to take picture-perfect images, especially if you have a cutting-edge smartphone such as the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. With its 5-megapixel front camera and 16-megapixel rear camera, with F1.9 lens and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), you can take picture perfect images of your vacation highlights. On the other hand, its 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display on its seemingly borderless dual-edge screen offers unprecedented multimedia capabilities: its deeper screen contrast and superb detail will translate into thumb-stopping images that you and your friends will rave over.

Here are some reminders to help you come up with good vacation shots that you would be proud to post on your social media account:

Don’t take mediocre photos. Compose a good photo in your mind so that you don’t end up taking a pile of blah shots that’s best deleted from your phone. Don’t limit your photos to popular landmarks that everyone has probably seen on the internet anyway. Who needs to see another shot of the Golden Gate bridge or the Eiffel Tower? Capture moments that show ordinary but quirky scenes that you don’t see in all tourist traps. Be quick to snap those photos. The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has a Quick Launch feature that lets you capture moments in under a sixth of a second (0.6 second) – by just pressing the home button twice.

Play with lighting. Lighting can add drama to your photos. Don’t limit yourself to daytime shots; the camera of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ also offers Auto High Dynamic Rage (HDR), letting you take clear photos even in low light conditions. Take photos of the horizon at different times of the day. Just as you’d like to remember how serene the beach looked at sunrise, and the changing colors of the sea throughout the day, you would also want to remember the glow of the lanterns that lit the island at night.
Capture & Share live moments using video. Take videos of one-of-a-kind moments that are worth documenting—your daughter squealing in delight as she rides the mini train, or your dog emerging from the water with the trout he has captured. If you are using the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, you can make use of its Shake-Free Video feature, which helps create sharp, crisp 4K videos on the go, making it easy to shoot clear videos even if you are on the move. You can even share those great moments in real time. The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has the Live Broadcast feature that lets you do a live streaming session on YouTube® directly from the smart phone’s camera.

Strike a pose. Whether you’re feeling sexy in a bikini or have been dying to wear boots, and scarves, take advantage of the moment by snapping a selfie. Afraid that your trip has made you look a little tired? Enable your phone’s Beauty Face for a quick fix. And if you’re feeling a little camera shy, drag in as many friends into the frame! Samsung’s wide-angle camera turns selfies into groufies with its 120 degree wide-angle lens.

Use catchy captions. Come up with witty captions that would draw people’s attention to your photos. Captions serve as a good hook and let people understand your photos better.

Be creative. Play with your images. You can post process your photos with the built-in features and filters of the Galaxy S6 edge+ to add depth to photos or make them more interesting. Make sure to crop unnecessary images in the background to remove any distractions.  

Experiment. Create colorful collages of photos. You can also use the Video Collage Mode to record and edit short videos easily in various frames and effects.


Simply put, if you want your vacation photos to truly stand out, you need the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ that offers the next level camera that allows users to capture brighter, blur-less photos and shake-free videos, all perfect for photo sharing, video-collages and live broadcasting. Not to mention its biggest dual edge display feature that offers the best viewing experience one can ever have.

Friday, October 2, 2015

Acer Liquid M220: The First Windows Smartpone Of Acer


Tech giant Acer has unveiled Acer Liquid M220, the Acer’s First Windows Smartphone with the latest Windows 8.1 OS (upgradeable to Windows 10), created with powerful specifications that can provide to either lifestyle or business users as part of their daily activities.

The potential users of communication gadgets and accessories will consider the cost, quality and its advancement in technology in terms of operating system and universal use of it which is either use for personal or business.

Acer Liquid M220 confidently offers to business users through its Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset that effectively boosts its stock against other smart phone brands in the market. Enhance by a dual-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A7 processor, 4GB internal memory and 512MB RAM.

With a vivid 4-inch display and 233 pictures per inch (PPI) screen resolution, it perfectly matches the phone’s 5-Megapixel main camera (with autofocus and LED flash) to shoot the best pictures and videos whether for fun or professional use. Included, is the secondary 2-Megapixel front camera fit for the “selfie” generation.

The speakers in the event stated that the users can download free apps and games that could be stored in the Acer Liquid M220 RAM or External Micro SD that makes an Acer brand to explore beyond limits.

Besides, the Acer Liquid M220 is elegant but affordable cost made by a Thai silk suit material with a textile finish that gives it a sophisticated and fashionable guise and feel, which also doubles as extra grip for the phone to make handling safe and secure.



You can have the Acer Liquid M220 at a modest and affordable price range of P2,490.00

Visit Acer Philippines Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/AcerPh) to know more about the Acer Liquid M220 and all other Acer products. Follow Acer via Twitter (https://twitter.com/AcerPhils) or visit their website: www.acer.com.ph.