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You know very well how much of a gadget junkie I am! And I wouldn't bat a well-curled eyelash in spending good bucks for one.

When I saw a lot of men and women suing the Boostcase Hybrid Power Case in Gold, I went in and checked it out at Digital Walker and I knew it had to come home with me. Boostcase creates comapct cases that fits iPhone units, from the latest iPhone 5s to the iPhone 4.

What I got here for my iPhone 5 is the innovative two-piece design that includes a thin casing along with the battery case that I can easily attach once my phone is low on juice.

Here's what they have to say about Boostcase Hybrid Power Case

- Stylish, slim-fitting snap case provides everyday protection for iPhone 5/5S
- Rechargeable 2200mAh battery sleeve easily attaches/detaches from the snap case using a patented locking system
- Switch between standby and charging with a multi-purpose play button
- LED lights (Green, Orange, Red) show remaining battery level
- Simultaneously charge your iPhone and Hybrid Battery
- Both case and battery sleeve are made from a durable hardshell material
- Made for iPhone certified by Apple

Investing in a really good high-quality battery pack is a necessity nowadays. Especially that my iPhone 5 is powered by highspeed #SmartLTE and I'm always connected online 24/7. I work, play and navigate using my iPhone and running out of battery is not an option for me. Most importantly, when I'm mobile.

With the 1500MAH battery sleeve, I get to juice up my phone up to 80% it's original power to get me going through the day.

But what's great is that the Hybrid Power Case comes in a chic design that fits my lifestyle. In colors, too that are also feminine. :) I chose the gold one since I felt it fits my personality and how I want my gadget to not stand out as much. The shade is quite subdued and pairs well with any outfit, nail color or bag. As much as I like things colorful, when it comes to my gadgets I keep it simple and posh.

The weight is significantly lighter than the ones I've tried in the past. The grip and hold is also quite comfortable... that I even look forward to atteaching the battery for better typing mode.

Accessories like these for me are good purchases, especially if you take your mobile usage seriously. I rarely see people now without an extra battery pack or external battery with them. With how advance the world is becoming, being mobile and still be online is a must. At this point, you don't want a drained battery to keep you from staying in touch 24/7.
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When all your gadgets have speakers, why the hell do you need a portable speakers for? That's exactly what I ask myself whenever I come upon a really chic speakers with a price that could afford me a high-end foundation and more...


But for someone like me who prefers to listen to music or watch a video sans the earphones, a speaker comes in handy like an oil-control film. 

Here is just a few instanses...

1. During a Jason Magbanua SDE Marathon.
2., Watching The Walking Dead or American Horror Story on my iPad
3. Singing along to my 80's and 90's in the shower
4. During vacations with either friends or family.
5. Showing off your new playlist to your friends.
6. Obnoxiously making sure that you get to show off how cool your taste in music is.
7. Listen to music and still get to chat with your officemate or seatmate.
8. Bluetooth speakers are just way too cool coz you can listent o music and still get to instagram without having to lug it around.

And Nude Audio Speakers in Move M (Php2,990) is exactly that.
Like in Goldilocks, I settled for the Move M (from their Move S, M & L speaker line). It was "just right!" Nude Audio is a fairly new in the tech industry but I seriously think they are nailing it.

Nude Audio Move M bass sound was unbelievably good for its size (although I think the K would be a better pick for serious musicians). The strap alone makes it really nice to lug around with. Hang it on your bike, shower hook or anywhere you want to music to blast. Listening to Mo Thug to Panthera to Celine Dion and Debbi Gidson.. this is by far, one of the best speaker I've tried this year.

And I get o maximize my iPad more because of this! Yey to more youtube videos watched. :)


You gotta love Bluetooth!
Pairing was  easy, I didn't need to read the instruction. A simple long press on the Bluetooth button and it got connected to my gadgets. :) A wireless wonder this one is. :)


Look how great it looks with my new white iPhone 5C! :



This also doubles as a speakerphone. Hello to skype-ing and facetiming more!


Great things come in small packages. :) Nude Audio is exactly that!

Here's a sample of the audio. :)




If you're on a hunt for a chic-looking speakers with really good audio quality and with a price range that's reasonable, visit Beyond The Box or Digital Walker and try out Nude Audio. :)



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Sharing with you some exciting news which I'm sure many of you already know! But for those who have been living under a rock, iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C is coming to our tropical shores!!

Smart Communications is now gearing up for all you iPhone loyalists and aspiring owners for a chance to get a hold of the latest offerings from Apple! The most forward-thinking iPhone 5S and the most colorful iPhone 5C! Mark your calendars, November 15, 2013!



Reserve your iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C today! Sign up here: http://www1.smart.com.ph/postpaid/iphone!

What's your pick? iPhone 5S or iPhone 5C?



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Hey, loves!
I'm still here in Hong Kong with the rest of Mary Kay Team. Today we will be witnessing the training of the mdoels and their consultants. I'm pretty excited and equipped with a few questions for them to answer. If there are some thing you'd like me to ask them, just tweet it to me!

For the meantime, it's Tech Tuesday and I'd like to share with you my new acquistion for my hardworking Smart Iphone 5. It's the Casemate Pop! with Stand Case. This case comes in basic and vibrant shades but I wanted something girly so I chose the Lipstick Pink/Pool Blue combination. I went for the case for the stand since I l;ike to treat my iPhone5 as an alarm clock. Setting it down on my desk allows me to see what time it is. Interior lining is also impact resistant-resistant for clumsy li'l me!

For more photo and see how well in matches my new home decor, read more...
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Consider me an almost-geek when it comes to my gadgets. I go for the quality, the quirky scientific stuff before I go for design or color.

Case in point, the new Tech21 D30 Impact Band iPhone 5 case I got for my baby, Favia! Knowing how badly I've treated my previous iPhone, I choose not to take risks and get my baby a better casing. One that has protection but still retain it's slim feature. That is after all one reason why iPhone 5 has become a hit for tech-noobs and tech-savvy peeps.

Did you know that there are over a million units falling off their owner's hands right this very minute? Yup! There's over 1 million klutz like me who at a point of buying their phone, have already dropped them. Que Horror!

That's why I chose to have my phone protected by something really snazzy!

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When Smart invited me to Boracay to "Live All Out" I was scared that it will be about activities and sports. And so I warned Kim and Abbie ala Fat Amy, "Don't put me in for cardio." Besides, it was labor day weekend and I just wanted to have fun under the sun. Can you blame me? :)


But I was so relieved that the invitation was MY version of Live All Out.

Lounging in the beach, playing in the sand, drinking mojitos, pigging out on seafood and steak. But as expected, Smart had tons of activities for all people lucky enough to be there that weekend. Seeing as how people were these doing such daring things, I thought why not do one as well!

Like make sand angels! Bloggers were dared by Smart twitter followers to do some pretty awesome stuff and we all got to participate. At first, I wasn't keen on doing it but after seeing how much fun my fellow bloggers had, I got excited. And so instead of making sand angels... I became a bee!! :) I was so game to win, I flapped my arms like crazy ! So if you were watching the livestream, I'm sure you got to see how much I was making a fool of myself. LOL!


So to whoever tweeted that dare,
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The BF's parents are here and they came bearing gifts not only for their children and grand children  they also included me in the list. And what I got from the loveliest couple I know, are too cute for words! They got me a couple of pretty iPhone cases that totally shows off my personality.



First is a neon pink textured rubber phone case that reminds me of makes me think of sound proof walls like those in music studios. It's matte and glossy. The feel is matte but the cubic ridge lines are glossy. It's got a nice grip and it compliments the thinness of my iPhone 5.


This hologram hard case for iPhone 5 definitely has more personality than I do. And though I'm not a fan of hard plastic as casing, I just love the design. I haven't seen a hologram casing for iPhone and now I wonder why! It's super nice!
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And a person who barely change her casing, I might just find myself rotating these two depending on my mood. Mood 1: if I'm happy or Mood 2: if I'm uber happy. 

I'm really a hard person to give gifts, too. But I'm glad my future in-law's knows exactly what I want and what I would enjoy! :)

They also gave me a Sex and the City perfume that smells so good! :) Yes, they do know me well and I gotta thank my BF for that. :)




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Much like my beauty products, I like to have a lot of uses when it comes to my gadgets. Since getting my iPhone 5 from Smart last Friday, I found that I can maximize it's use by pairing it with devices. One of which is the popular Braven 570 (Php4,450). A portable wireless bluetooth speaker.

Like I said, I like functionality and Braven 570 is exactly that.

Not only is it sleek and light, it also does the following:
  • Act as speakers, via bluetooth and 3.5mm jack
  • Built-in speaker phones to receive calls hand-free
  • (imagine doing the same thing as that Smart TV Ad but with your phone rather than computer)
  • Charger using the USB port (1200 mAh)
  • Playtime up to approximately 10 hours
  • It's made from impact-resistant material that it can take a lot of beating
  • It's portable, you can bring it anywhere.



On the right side of the Braven 570 you'll find the following:
  • On/Off button
  • Speakerphone
  • Volume buttons (act as track forward and backward when you press and hold)
  • Line in for non-bluetooth devices (iPod shuffle, nano, etc.)
  • Mini USB in is for charging the device (provided in the box of course)



On the left side, you'll have the following:
  • Battery-check light and button (white: 100-50%; blue: 50-10%; red: 10% to 0%)
  • Line Out for additional Braven speaker should you want more sound
  • USB port for charging your phones of other devices



See how tiny it is?

I love watching my shows and I tried hooking this up to my TV and computer and it worked flawlessly inside my almost 20 sqm. room. We watched American Idol and Saving Private Ryan using this speaker and the sound quality is great. Thanks to its HD audio quality. And yes, the bass is equally fantastic.

And the whole time I was taking picture of this, it was playing and the sound didn't give out despite the noise down at the pool and the openness of our balcony. I got to enjoy the music of Lisa Loeb, Third Eye Blind and Skee-lo. It's my favorite speakers to date and that's saying a lot since I'm a big fan of Soundfreaq's Sound Kick.

Given it's portability, lightweight along with how tiny it is and still provides an HD audio quality has kicked taken the spot of SoungKick.

And it's a few hundrends cheaper, too!



If you like the Braven 570 (Php3,950), you can get them at the following stores: Beyond the Box, Digital Hub, Digital Walker, i Sstudio, Astrovision, Astroplus, iCenter-Cebu, Powerhub-Cebu



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