Lenovo opens up 2nd Legion Concept Store in Cebu!

World’s leading PC maker, Lenovo opens its Legion concept store in SM City Cebu. Launched in 2017, the Legion line has established a significant foothold in the Philippines and was even recognized by global market research company, GFK as one of the fastest-growing PC gaming brands. To further their expansion, they are now covering ground in Queen City of the South, Cebu.

Legion Store SM Cebu

The New Legion Store is located at 2nd floor of the Cyberzone area of SM Cebu and is considered the first exclusive Legion concept store in Visayas and second in the country. The store will showcase Lenovo’s top-of-the-line gaming devices such as monitors, towers, laptops, and peripherals and accessories.

Michael Ngan, General Manager, Lenovo Philippines expresses “Putting up a Legion store in one of the Philippines’ major cities is a significant stride for Lenovo. We work very hard in developing best-performing devices and part of the goal is to make these products accessible. You can expect to see more Lenovo and Legion stores across the market and more of our presence in local events. In fact, we have something special for our gamers based in the North shortly so stay tuned,”

Ngan led the grand opening of the new SM Cebu Legion Store last January 31. As part of the opening celebration, Lenovo hosted gaming tournaments which saw players battle it out on Tekken 7, Mortal Kombat X, and Left 4 Dead 2. Winners of the tournaments were given exclusive Lenovo and Legion merchandise and accessories.

The Legion Alliance for Cebu gaming enthusiasts. Lenovo Philippines General Manager Michael Ngan (5th from left) led the grand opening of the first Legion Concept Store in SM City Cebu. Together with him are Lenovo Philippines Product Manager for Legion & Desktop Tristan Gonzales (2nd from left), Lenovo Philippines Consumer Lead Sally Yu (3rd from left). They are also joined by its partners, Thinking Tools Inc. Chairman and founder Wilson Tan (6th from left), managing director Virgin Tan (7th from left), Business Unit Head Nica Tan (8th from left), and Product Development Manager for Lenovo Teresa Villanil (rightmost). 

In celebration of the store’s opening, the Legion Store SM Cebu held a special hardware promo on its first day. Some of the latest Legion products available at the store which were part of the promo include the Legion Y740, Legion Y730, and Legion Y540. Those who bought any of the three devices came home with a free Legion K200 Keyboard and Legion M200 Mouse. Meanwhile, those who purchased the IdeaPad L340 Gaming device got a free Seagate Slim 1TB HDD.

Legion Store SM Cebu is open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Mall-goers can come and visit to try out Legion devices and see how they handle the latest PC games. In addition, Lenovo Philippines will be organizing monthly gaming tournaments in the store so Legion fans would have something to look forward to.

To learn more about the store and its current offers and promos, visit https://www.facebook.com/lenovophilippines/ and https://www.facebook.com/lenovolegionPH/.

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Successful 5th Year for Taiwan Excellence 2018 in the Philippines

Taiwan Excellence concluded on a high note showcasing smart technology for smart living for Filipinos at the first-ever Taiwan Excellence Day in SMX Aura Convention Center in Taguig on June 15 to 16!

The event held an assortment of Taiwan Excellence Products from House Goods, Sports and Leisure, and ICT and Gaming. From Bikes to Scooters, Health Products,IP cameras, Smartphones, Computer Hardware, Network and among others.

Household brands presented were Tuma, EMS, Oprog, Tatung, XTGL. Arofly, Departure, Johnson, KMC, Kymco, PX, Saekoo, Tern for Sports and Leaisure. As for ICT and Gaming - ADATA, ASUS, Aver, BENQ, D-Link, Edi, Gigabyte, INWIN, KINGMAX, PaperShoot, Thermaltake and Transcend.

Officials from Taipei Economic Cultural Office and Taiwan Trade Center opened the trade show with a ceremonial toast. They were join in by Philippine counterparts and representative from their brand partners.

Asus Philippines represented by Head of Marketing, Anvey Factora participated in showing their line of products from Notebooks, Laptops, to smartphones for which they emphasized devices should be fully utilized by Filipinos. Therefore Asus presented one of their latest Smartphone - Zenfone Max Pro M1, 6 inch Full View Smartphone with Snapdragon 636 14mn Processor matched 5000mAh Battery that can cater to needs of Filipinos for limitless gaming and days of usage on a single charge.

Zenfone Max Pro M1

Mr Joson Li, President for Atop discussed they solutions for smart living with their smart car parking and transport solutions. Gigabyte through their Product Trainer - Mary Grace Martinez has introduce their Aorus Gaming series for which they would like to attract gamers and modders to use their new gaming hardware from motherboards and peripherals.

Filipino consumers were also welcome to check out and try these new smart technology for smart living. To liven up the event, musical performances from Yeng Constatino and Billy Crawford wowed the crowd. Happy Hour Raffle where visitors won folding bikes, smartphones and other great prizes!

The 5th Year for Taiwan Excellence is a success with great partnership and products that aims to make life easier with smart technology and solutions. We can't wait for next year on what innovative products they will feature next! See you Next Year!

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Taiwan Excellence 2018 “Smart Technology, Smart Living” for Filipinos

Geeks! Exciting activities and tech finds awaits you at the first-ever Taiwan Excellence Day in SMX Aura Convention Center in Taguig on June 15 to 16!

The program promotes Taiwan as the Asian economic powerhouse with its vibrant image, culture, brands, and industries to raise awareness and business cooperation with Philippine partners and consumers.  This is Taiwan Excellence’s first event for 2018 and also marks the campaign’s 5th year in the country.

Organized by The Taiwan Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Taiwan Excellence Day kicks off with a forum entitled “Smart Technology, Smart Living.” The program gathers key industry players and thought leaders on tech-driven lifestyles. They discuss and promote the use and integration of technology in the everyday lives of Filipinos, addressing the needs and demands of an increasingly digital society.

There are tons of technology and innovations to be showcased at Taiwan Excellence Day.  Brand representatives will present their products from home, lifestyle, mobile, computing, as well as ingenious communication and connectivity solutions for households, offices, and businesses. ASUS launches their new ROG notebooks, premium notebook devices, and latest additions to their smartphone line-- the Zenfone 5 and Max Pro (M1). Atop Technologies, Inc., highlight their 3G/4G  Internet of Things Gateway to connect and remotely supervise multiple field devices. D-Link brings their latest product line for consumer, Small and medium businesses and Surveillance Business. Lastly, Gigabyte showcases their 300-series chipset & Gaming Series, which includes the Z370, H370, B350 Aorus motherboards for action-packed gaming.

Guests can also look forward to a special dance performance by Billy Crawford and an outstanding mini concert by Yeng Constantino. Hurry as happy hour, as you may get to win gadgets, bike and other exclusive prizes via raffle!

For more information, check out taiwanexcellence.ph or facebook.com/TaiwanExcellence.ph/.

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Learn Photography with Asus Philippines "The PixelMaster Master Class"

Zenfan Geeks! Into Photography? Then this is your chance to learn from the Masters! as Asus Philippines will be holding “THE PIXELMASTER MASTER CLASS” 9 Months. 8 Masters. 1 Passion featuring Asus PixelMasters, different celebrated photographers who are highly skilled in their fields, such as portraiture, travel, and street as well as use of Zenfone for photography.

Francis Garcia, ASUS Philippines Product Marketer for Smartphones shares: “The PixelMaster Master Class is designed as an intimate session, where per month, a PixelMaster will work closely with their students, acting not only as their instructors but also as their mentors.” He added, “this way, the classes move beyond a formal setup,  to a more personal approach, which is essential in developing one’s artistry.”

The PixelMaster Master Class aspires to hone the mobile photography skills of ZenFone users interested in the craft. With that said, ASUS Philippines has been working closely with its PixelMasters to create curriculums and lesson plans that will ensure not only the best experience but also the best environment for learning.

Well-loved Mr. Ricky Ladia, generalist photographer extraordinaire, happily took part in the cause together with long-time co-PixelMasters, Ms. Arlene Donaire, who is versed in Travel Photography, Mr. Jasper Tejano, a master of what can be called cool and calm street and urban photography, and Ms. Dail Deri, who also joins Mr. Ladia in the ranks of generalist photography.

Photo Credit to Hanz Esmeralda

Of course, included in the ranks of photography legends and PixelMasters are Mr. Nicco Valenzuela, whose passion for landscape photography is like no other, Mr. Ken Go, a great practitioner of portraiture, as well as, Mr. Jay Ermitaño, who has taken mostly emotionally-packed street photos throughout his career. The last, but not least, to join the team is wedding and events photographer and filmmaker, Mr. Emir Kahn Bautista, who discovered a mobile photography experience like no other in using the ZenFone 4 in the previous year.

Pixel Master Courses

Only Fifteen (15) registered and selected ASUS ZenFone users from ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone Max (M1) series enrolled in any of the PixelMaster Master Classes. No Registration Fee required to join the classes. They will be able to enjoy the following:

1. A 2-week mobile photography crash course led by a PixelMaster. This will happen every 1st weekend of the month and 3rd weekend of the month. In case the PixelMaster won't be available on the said weekends, mentees will be informed prior to classes for any adjustments to the schedule.

2. Application of learnings through photo walks and assignments given by the PixelMaster. The PixelMaster, can also ask their mentees to attend their photo seminars and photo walks outside the program to further enhance their skills.

3. A Certificate of Achievement at the end of month-long classes, given that the mentee has attended the 2-week classes and was able to submit all requirements needed to finish the program.

So What you waiting for Geeks? Check Out www.asuspixelmasterclass.com for more information and registration.

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GoSPCE Discover, Book, Share and Earn with SPACE

August 8, 2017, Makati - Marks the soft release of revolutionary booking platform that lets you find the Space that you need or want, GoSPCE.

What makes GoSPCE unique is the Spaces that they are offer as it is not define to stay but can be for work and play. Space can be co-working space, meeting room or desk for which you can do your work. Wait a minute, not just that. Imagine you can book a photo studio, helipad or a prime penthouse with a magnificent view that is a perfect location for our photography. Other than those, you can also book kitchens, restaurants and even open spaces. This lets you have tons of possibilities not limiting your choices but makes other prime spaces and location available for your use. Your time can also be flexible as you can book the Space by the hour, day, or long as a month. This is what GoSPCE is offering on the consumer side.

Owners of the Spaces are the Hosts. With GoSPCE, the Hosts earns from rental of their Spaces. Imagine you have a vacant lot in prime location but it is just idle. What you can do is to partner with GoSPCE and earn! This just not apply to lots but Spaces - it might be a condo unit, kitchen or housing. Businesses or Organizations can also join as they may open their lobby, offices, and other properties. GoSPCE enables individuals and entities to maximize the use of their dormant spaces, inventories and properties.

Applying to be host is easy. You have to ensure your tax and business permits are available. You will be asked to provide very important business details for onboarding process. Fill out the form and then undergo validation process to see if the host passed the requirements to ensure that these spaces will suit the needs of the guests. You don’t have to wait for that long you will receive an email within 1-3 days.

GoSPCE Android App

GoSPCE is quite promising platform. From finding the coolest spaces to work and play at and earning money from unused spaces. I feel a revolution coming. They cover Metro Manila as of now but will expand further to Major Cities in the Philippines. Said to target other southeast markets.

GoSPCE website is up for you to explore and try. Quite easy to sign up as a guest either via your email or facebook. Check them out here > www.goSPCE.com. They have an Android App > GoSPCE Android

For inquiries on hosting. Feel Free to +63 02 810 5474 and sales@GoSPCE.com.

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Huawei Opens New SM San Lazaro Concept Store

Leading Smartphone maker, Huawei, opened a new retail concept Experience at SM City San Lazaro, Manila. The newly opened branch is the first in the city of Manila and the 44th in the country.

SI 3.0, the design blueprint of the Huawei SM San Lazaro store is guided by four traits - simple, premium, warm, and comfortable. The new design is marked with wider spaces and lighter ventilation promising an enhanced and more welcoming customer experience.

“Huawei continues to prove to be a game changer in the smartphone industry this year, and we have big plans to take advantage of this momentum. Our high-end premium phones such as the P9 and Mate 8 have been the drivers of this smashing success. As such, we would like to extend this premium, high-quality identity to consumer experience at our stores,” shares Andy Fang, Country Head at Huawei Philippines.

So what you waiting for? Go and check out the latest offerings from Huawei in confortable environment.

To know more about the new concept store at SM City San Lazaro, Huawei products and other exciting freebies, you may visit Facebook.com/HuaweiDevicePH.

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Power Mac Center Sync Session 2016 Now on its 3rd Year!

Power Mac Center Sync Sesssion returns for another year of extraordinary of Musical Acts and Masterclass by OPM Music legends and technical training on music productions.

Sync Sessions is an audio experience that showcases the power of apps, accessories, and Apple devices in music-making. Following the past two successful editions, this year will continue to celebrate Filipino talent by showcasing the musical prowess of homegrown independent artists. The in-store mini-concerts will be set in motion by ambient synth-pop singer-songwriter BP Valenzuela. Catch her at Power Mac Center TriNoma on September 24. Music legends “Mr. Pure Energy” Gary Valenciano will share his intensity on September 27. Followed by Urbandub’s Gabby Alipe on October 1 and Raimund Marasigan on October 16. All Masterclass sessions will be held at Power Mac Center Greenbelt 3 from 1-4 PM.

“This year’s Power Mac Center Sync Sessions aims to encourage more artists to experiment on music production--be it for songs, sound effects, movies, or home videos. We hope that by providing the technical knowhow through our brand ambassadors and invited experts, we’ll be able to spark greater interest in the use of Apple technology in creating music,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

The Masterclass sessions will be supported by Logic Pro X training for beginners conducted by Ms. Teresa Barrozo, Music professor at De La Salle - College of St. Benilde. Three schedules available: September 25 and October 9 at Power Mac Center SM Aura, and October 23 at Power Mac Center The Annex at SM North EDSA (1-4 PM). These are free of charge and interested participants are asked to register at <tinyurl.com/SyncSessions2016>.

The indie folk/rock band The Ransom Collective will make feet stomp to their folk pop beats at Power Mac Center SM Megamall on October 8. Meanwhile, producer and beatmaker CRWN performs with Jess Connelly on October 22 at Power Mac Center Power Plant Mall. All in-store performances are open to the public and start at 4 PM.

Learn from the pros and watch your favorite artists showcase one-of-a-kind live performances only at Power Mac Center’s Sync Sessions. More information at Power Mac Center’s 26 branches, website <www.powermaccenter.com>, or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, and Snapchat (@powermaccenter).

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IFA 2016: Sony Launches Xperia X Compact and Xperia XZ

Sony officially announced their new Xperia X Compact and Xperia XZ.

Xperia X Compact Left and Xperia XZ Right

They come in a Unified Design with loop surface that comfortably sits on your hands. The loop surface is inspired by a monolithic form. ALKALEIDO™ metal enhance the Xperia XZ's premium design with shine and depth. As for Xperia X Compact’s design, it comes in high-gloss finish and solid feel as well as follows the new signature blue colour expression, Mist Blue together with classic Universe Black and stylish White.

Sony is also an expert in making water resistant phones as such you don't need to worry about water for Xperia XZ as it is IP68 Dust and Water Resistant.

The Xperia XZ will carry a 5.2 inch Full HD  while Xperia X Compact is at 4.6 HD.Both of which are with Sony TRILUMINOS Display, X-Reality engine and Dynamic Contrast Enhancement.

Power the devices is Qualcomm Snapdragon with Adreno Graphics. Snapragon 820 will give the Xperia XZ top class performance complimented with abundant storage at 32GB/64GB with 3GB RAM. Xperia X Compact won't be left out with its Snapdragon 650 processor also with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. If storage is still not enough, you can add up to 256 GB via microSD card.

Sony is gearing for a fight in terms of optics and since they practically control the sensors in the industry then Xperia line gets their best efforts. Sony’s original Exmor RS™ plus Predictive Hybrid AF and now Laser AF is brought into the mix for faster focusing on close objects. To get accurate true to life colors,  RGBC-IR sensor with colour sensing technology is added which adjusts the white balance based on the lighting conditions. Finally, at long last, Sony opens up its camera software with Manual Controls for ISO, Shutter Speed, Focus for greater creative control. For Xperia XZ, it is the first smartphone to carry 5-axis OIS for smoother video recording without the shakes and blur. Both phones will carry 23MP with Sony 24mm G-Lens and BIONZ image processor. Front camera differs as Xperia XZ has 13MP while Xperia X Compact is at 5MP.

As for connectivity, regular sets with WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC. Makes use of USB Type-C Port for faster charging and data. Fast internet connection  via LTE is supported and i am pretty sure it will support bands in whatever country you are. Single Sim variant for Xperia Compact while Xperia XZ will have Single Sim and Dual Sim Models.

Battery is at 2900mAh for Xperia XZ and 2700mAh for Xperia X Compact. Qnovo Adaptive Charging is supported.

As for pricing and release, Xperia XZ said to launch globally October 2016 and Xperia X Compact is said to be available this month of September.

Sony Xperia X Compact Specs:
Android Marshmallow
4.6 inch Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display
X-Reality® for mobile picture engine
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Corning Gorilla Glass
Snapdragon 650, 64-bit Hexa-Core Processor
Adreno 510 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expandable Via MicroSD Up to 256GB
23MP Primary rear Camera
Triple image sensing technology (Contrast, Phase and Laser AF)
Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
1/2.3” Exmor RS™ sensor
24mm Wide Sony G Lens
up to ISO 12800
BIONZ® mobile image-processing engine
SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization)
Full HD video 1080 (60fps)
5MP Front camera
1/3.06” Exmor RS™ sensor
22mm Wide-Angle lens F2.0
up to ISO 6400
High-Resolution Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD)
DSEE HX
LDAC
Digital Noise Cancellation
Clear Audio+
S-Force Front Surround
Stereo recording
3.5mm Audio Jack
Single Nano Sim
LTE / 4G / 3G / 2G
WiFi
Bluetooth 4.2
GPS A-GNSS GLONASS
NFC
USB-Type C Port
FingerPrint Sensor
2700mAh Battery
Qnovo Adaptive Charging

Sony Xperia XZ Specs:
Android Marshmallow
5.2 inch Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display
X-Reality® for mobile picture engine
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Corning Gorilla Glass
Snapdragon 820, 64-bit Quad-Core Processor
Adreno 530 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB / 64GB Internal Storage
Expandable Via MicroSD Up to 256GB
23MP Primary rear Camera
Triple image sensing technology (Contrast, Phase and Laser AF)
Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
1/2.3” Exmor RS™ sensor
24mm Wide Sony G Lens
up to ISO 12800
BIONZ® mobile image-processing engine
SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization)
Full HD video 1080 (60fps)
13MP Front camera
1/3.06” Exmor RS™ sensor
22mm Wide-Angle lens F2.0
up to ISO 6400
High-Resolution Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD)
DSEE HX
LDAC
Digital Noise Cancellation
Clear Audio+
S-Force Front Surround
Stereo recording
3.5mm Audio Jack
Single Nano Sim
LTE / 4G / 3G / 2G
WiFi
Bluetooth 4.2
GPS A-GNSS GLONASS
NFC
USB-Type C Port
FingerPrint Sensor
2900mAh Battery
Qnovo Adaptive Charging
IP68 Water and Dust Resistant

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Power Mac Center expands its First Landmark Store Now its Largest at SM MEGAMALL

Power Mac Center unveiled their newly renovated First Landmark Store at SM Megamall. It was successfully re-launched at the recently held “Dare to Transform” event that gathered company executives, trade partners and brand ambassadors. Guests enjoyed special performances and exclusive offers.

Power Mac Center Brand Ambassadors (from left to right) Rovilson Fernandez, Jeric Teng, Mari Jasmine, Vanessa Matsunaga, Chiena Filomena, and Jeron Teng

The newly transformed store now occupies the largest retail space within the company’s retail network to accommodate a full assortment of Apple products and premium third-party accessories, as well as in-store product demonstration gallery.

Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez recalls “When we opened the SM Megamall store for the first time in 1994, it was a remarkable feat that marked the entry of Power Mac Center in the Apple business,” He then added “Twenty years later, we relaunch our first store as our largest store that now boasts a new look and more capabilities to serve the growing community that shares our passion for Apple. Power Mac Center is deeply committed to bring a truly unique Apple experience to life.” He also said that with the additional space allows their first store to further its offerings and provide a more immersive and enjoyable shopping ambiance for Apple enthusiasts.

Not just focusing on the overall look but also on the needs of the customers, the store now has a new feature, as it operates as Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP). Open seven days a week, the AASP provides optimal high quality repair and maintenance services to ensure maximum utilization of Apple devices.

The SM Megamall store revamp dovetails with Power Mac Center’s 20th year in the Apple business, accentuating the store’s significant role in the company’s history and aligning with efforts to strengthen its industry foothold through a cohesive and aggressive development plan.

Power Mac Center has grown its presence to 25 stores across Luzon and Mindanao. The company also established 2 training centers and 8 service centers over the years. Building on its Apple expertise, Power Mac Center will continue to grow its network with the opening of additional stores and facilities in the country, raising the bar high in the lifestyle consumer electronics industry.

Power Mac Center SM Megamall is open daily during mall hours. For more information, visit the store or log on to www.powermaccenter.com.
+Power Mac Center

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