PCB Design

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) allow the design and production of small, compact gadgets with multiple functions. PCBs pack in electronic components and materials into one tiny board. These electronic components each have a function that allows the gadget to perform its own functions.

So before anybody thinks of producing a gadget, he must carefully think about his PCB design. Here’s a nifty video that demonstrates how you can use the Eagle Editor and Press n Peel PCB Film to make the design of your PCB seamless:

Easy, right? Well, not exactly the easiest thing to do but the videos helps you make PCB design and PCB assembly more manageable.

So if you’re techie enough to think of a gadget you’d like to make, design the PCB that will make it work first.

Globe Senior Adviser for Consumer Business Peter Bithos holding an iPhone 4S

Everybody’s all abuzz with the release of the iPhone 4S in the Philippines. Thousands have signed up on the Globe Telecom website to pre-order the iPhone 4. The amount of pre-sold Globe iPhone 4S has exceeded the pre-orders of last year’s iPhone 4.

Pre-orders for the iPhone 4S started last December 1, 2011. It will be commercially available this Friday, December 16, 2011.

According to Peter Bithos, Globe Telecom Senior Adviser for Consumer Business, “Globe is proud to be one of the first telecommunication companies in Asia to carry iPhone from the very start. We know iPhone from inside-out, we’ve had years to study the habits and patterns of our customers who use iPhone and we have great offers that combine mobile browsing with SMS and calls that really showcase the power of iPhone 4S.”

iPhone 4S is supercharged with Apple’s dual-core A5 chip. This translates to snappy performance and stunning graphics. It ios equipped with a new camera with advanced optics; full 1080p HD resolution video recording; and Siri™. Siri is an intelligent assistant that helps you via voice commands. The highly anticipated iPhone 4S has a reworked cellular architecture complete with dual-mode HSPA+ and CDMA2000 compatibility.

With Globe’s 4G technology, iPhone 4S will work with it’s utmost potential. In the Philippines, Globe Telecom was the first to roll-out HSPA+ (Evolved High-Speed Packet Access) to cell sites and base stations.

If you want to experience the latest in Apple technology combined with Globe Telecom’s powerful 4G technology, place an order for the iPhone 4S now. Pre-order by logging on to http://iphone4s.globe.com.ph.

Printed Circuit Board or PCB

One of the greatest inventions of men that allow us to use small, compact gadgets with so many functions is the printed circuit board or PCBs. Printed Circuit Boards allow gadgets and electronics to have so many electronic components and materials.

If you want to try making a gadget of your own, try making your own PCB first. Here’s how:

Interesting, right?

For more info on PCB design, assembly or to get a PCB prototype visit Sloan Electronics.

Nokia N9 available in three colors

Your smartphone doesn’t have to look boring. Check out the Nokia N9. It is designed for techies who appreciate exceptional design and craftsmanship. It’s sleek and simply gorgeous.

Nikka Abes, Nokia Philippines Corporate Communications Manager shares, “Since we announced the Nokia N9 in June this year, the feedback that it has gotten from discerning and avid smartphone users across the world has been nothing short of fantastic.”

Nokia N9

This beauty features an intuitive user interface that can be controlled with a simple swipe.

There’s no home key so there’s a lot more room for applications to shine. It has three home views: Applications, Events, and Live Applications. These enable people to navigate easily and access their favorite content faster.

Nokia N9

The Nokia N9′s other features include:

• 3.9-inch AMOLED screen made from scratch-resistant curved glass
• Easy single-tap pairing with NFC-enabled accessories
• 8-megapixel Carl Zeiss autofocus sensor and wide-angle lens for HD-quality video and photo capture, and large lens aperture for great camera performance even in low-lighting conditions
• Dolby Digital Plus decoding and Dolby Headphone post-processing technology
• Free turn-by-turn drive and walk navigation with voice-guided maps for more than 100 countries and in more than 50 languages
• Top social networking, communication, entertainment and gaming apps preloaded for a hassle-free out-of-the-box experience
• Global and local apps available through Nokia store for further personalization and new discovery opportunities

The Nokia N9 will be available in three colors, black, cyan, and magenta with 16GB and 64GB storage options. It will beon sale very soon in Nokia Stores nationwide.

To learn more about the Nokia N9, visit http://swipe.nokia.com .

Globe Telecom

Fresh from a Bloggers Christmas Party by Globe Telecom, I have decided to revive an old phone and starting using Globe Telecom’s services again. I’m on Globe Prepaid now but I’m planning to get a Globe My Super Unli Plan P499 soon.

A lot of my friends have been bugging me to get a Globe link, prepaid or postpaid so they can bug me as much as they can since most of them are using Globe’s Unli services. Let me tell you now my friends that I don’t like talking on the phone too much so don’t expect me to abuse this service, k?

I do look forward to connecting with my Globe subscriber friends more. And yes, I will bug them when I have to. Because I can.

I’m currently on Globe’s SuperUnli Call and Text and I like that I don’t have to worry about going overboard with my postpaid line’s bill (on another network) or going out of load (in yet another network).

If you’re wondering what convinced me to get a Globe line? Aside from my pesky friends (whom I all love, CHAR!), here’s the new Globe Prepaid ad which urges Filipinos to go for it… GO LANG NG GO! (Or as I say… GO FOR THE GOLD!)

Cute a right? How about you… what will you do today?

Enjoy unlimited texting AND calling to any Globe/TM number for only P150/7 days or P25/day. For more info, text SUPERINFO to 8888 for free.

Audio Technica Sports Headphone ATH-CKP330

WeeMall.com has a great offer on a very cute Sports Headphone. WeeMall is selling Audio Technica Sports Headphone ATH-CKP330 for only P1889.10. The regular price for the headphone is P2,099.00.

The Audio Technica Sports Headphone ATH-CCKP330 inner ear headphones can be worn during sports activities. It comes with a detachable headband so you can detach the earphone for other uses. The set is waterprooof so you can use it even when it’s raining or when you’re sweating it out.

The Audio Technica Sports Headphone ATH-CCKP330 comes in pink, black, green/black, and white.

To buy this at a discount price, visit WeeMall.com. Upon check out, enter the discount code MARIA for another 5% off discount.

When it comes to printing, maintaining optimum quality of your printouts, pictures and documents can be costly – even on a small scale. If you were provided with your printer’s original cartridges when you purchased it, you may want to consider purchasing compatible ink cartridges as a replacement when they run out as a means of saving money.

Ink cartridges that are sold as ‘compatible’ are basically new cartridges that have been made by an ink retailer, rather than the manufacturer of your printer (for example HP, Epson, Dell or Brother). Often factory made and adhering to the ISO 9001 standards (International Organisation for Standardisation), compatible ink cartridges still produce the same quality of prints that a branded cartridge would. The advantage however is that retailers can distribute these at a lower prices and still profit, and you can buy them for a discount on what you would normally pay if you were to purchase directly from the major technology brands.

Printer

You are probably thinking about how the shape and size of compatible ink cartridges differ to the originals and how they will impact on the refilling and replacement of your empty cartridges inside the printer, but fitting these is as simple. The cartridges look exactly like the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) cartridges, and fit in the same way for most makes and models, just ensure you have this to hand when making your purchase.
The best way to find the cheapest printer inks is online. There are so many suppliers offering free delivery, online discounts and offers that you can take your pick and even buy in bulk for home or business printing. If you are a large organisation such as an office or school, look into setting up a repeat prescription, where your ink cartridges will be distributed to you before you have the chance to run them dry.

Twitter

Twitter will be launching in Filipino/Tagalog soon. One of the most popular micro-blogging and social media sites, Twitter, will be launching in Tagalog/Filipino soon.

On July 26, 2011, Twitter’s Translation Center opened up to Tagalog (Filipino) translators. Taking into account the cultural aspects of translation, Twitter worked with volunteers in order to present Twitter in Tagalog.

With this translation and Twitter’s translation to other languages, Twitter hopes to reach a wider audience. Twitter now supports 17 languages. Already with 100 million active users, Twitter is now accessible to more users.

Globe SuperUnliAllTxt25

Globe Telecom now has a unlimited texting promotion for their Globe Prepaid subscribers. The promo includes unlimited text messages to all networks for 1 day, 1 hour of mobile internet, and 10 minutes of calls to Globe and Touch Mobile subscribers. All these services for only P25.

To avail of this promo, text UALLPLUS25 to 8888.

Nokia c2-03

Tired of carrying two phones all the time? Nokia has the phone for you. The Nokia C2-03 has a revolutionary Easy Swap innovation that will allow you to swap between SIM cards in a snap.

With this Nokia-exclusive innovation, you can just open the SIM card slot on the side of the phone and put the another SIM card in. There’s no need to reboot the phone because you can swap your SIMs in seconds!

The Nokia C2-03 remembers the settings for up to five separate SIM cards. Each setting can be personalized with a dedicated name and preferred call, SMS or data experience.

The Nokia C2-03 is a Touch and Type device. It has a touchscreen and a keypad which allows users to switch easily between interfaces depending on the functionality that they are using or accustomed to.

When you buy the Nokia C2-03, it comes with a Smart SIM card. This come with freebies equivalent to PhP6,960.

You can enjoy free Unlimited Facebook access when you download Smart’s Facebook Mobile App by simply texting FB to 211. You also get free 300 ALL Network Text and 20 minutes Smart to Smart Calls for 2 days for 12 months!

The Nokia C2-03 will be in stores this August 2011 with an SRP of PhP4,490.

*First month is free while succeeding months would require topping up at least Php 199 per month to avail of the same offer every 2nd of the following month.