Dell Unveils Ultimate Technology with Redesigned Inspiron Laptop

PRESS RELEASE

Manila, Philippines August 2, 2012 Dell today announced its first Inspiron Ultrabook, the Inspiron 14z, with its ultraportable design, high performance level, and fast response time. It  emphasizes on giving a quality performance by providing fast boot and resume with its Intel Rapid Start Technology [i], combining this feature with a seven-hour battery life [ii]. Its stylish is highlighted with a contemporary look, by incorporating its premium brushed aluminium with two color choices of Moon Silver, and coming later this year, the Fire Red as its finishing touch. This elegant yet contemporary look pairs up with the sleek portability that you demand. The Inpiron 14z is truly a well-built, well-specified Ultrabook of great value starting at 4.12 pounds (1.87kg)[iii], and 0.83-inches (21mm) at its thickest point, providing a light and easy carry for the whole day.

Dell Expands XPS Laptop Family: Performance, Mobility Without Compromise

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MANILA, Philippines, August 2, 2012– Dell today announced the expansion of its XPS laptop portfolio with the XPS 14 laptop. Joining the award-winning XPS 13 Ultrabook, the XPS 14 has the same beautiful, thoughtful design and craftsmanship in a 14-inch screen size for consumers who desire connectivity and performance, no matter where they are.

Ultrabooks for Everyone – Dell Introduces New Ultrabooks

PRESS RELEASE

Manila, Philippines, August 2, 2012 Dell today introduces its new XPS 14 and Inspiron 14z Ultrabooks, joining the successful XPS 13. As part of Dell’s Ultrabook portfolio, this array of laptops enables customers to choose the one that best suits their needs. Both 14-inch screen laptops have an updated design and craftsmanship that deliver multiple uses and functions.

Having known the success of the award-winning XPS 13, the new XPS 14 Ultrabook is designed to provide longer battery life and connectivity, catering to those customers who need to get online wherever they are. The XPS 14 is also distinguished by its vibrant display with hardened Corning Gorilla Glass, and uses the latest Intel technology such as 3rd Generation processors, and Intel Rapid Start [i], Smart Response [ii] and Smart Connect [iii] technologies, to enable users to be productive, connected and responsive anywhere.

Dell likewise expands its Ultrabook laptop collections by offering the Inspiron 14z Ultrabook with Intel Rapid Start Technology for a fast boot and resume that last up to seven hours of battery life. Thus, it is an updated design for Inspiron line with curved edges for a smooth, contemporary look that combines premium design and multimedia performance.

XPS 14: Exceptional Features

Designed for mobile users, the XPS 14 Ultrabook features a design that goes beyond beauty. It has a highly-durable machined aluminum chassis with innovative silicone base in a compact, thin, 20.7mm design. It comes with a powerful 3rd Gent Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processors and delivers an exceptionally long battery life. XPS 14 also includes a backlit keyboard and optional performance graphics to keep pace with your busy life. Customers can also enjoy the ample storage of a traditional hard drive with the responsiveness of a solid state drive with a 500GB hard drive [iv] and 32GB mSATA cardvi, including Intel Rapid Startiii and Smart Responseiv technology. Rapid Start delivers fast boot-up and hibernate response times, while Smart Response quickly recognizes and caches the most frequently used files and applications, allowing customers to access critical information quickly and easily.

Inspiron 14z: Outstanding Performance

The newest Inspiron 14z Ultrabook is more than just a typical laptop. It’s an Ultrabook with a superpowerful long battery life and a built-in DVD drive which makes Inspiron 14z a fully featured Ultrabook. It is also made with a premium brushed aluminum finish in two color choices of Moon Silver, and coming later this year, Fire Red. Customers can expect ultraportable entertainment of music and movies on the go while indulging in the experience of a 14” HD display, and built-in Skullcandy™ stereo speakers.

Pricing and Availability:

Retail price for the Dell XPS 14 and Inspiron 14z will retail at a starting price of Php 68,990 and Php 44,990 respectively.  Both ultrabooks are available at Dell concept stores and authorized retailers nationwide.

About Dell

Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services that give them the power to do more. For more information, visit www.dell.com.

“BAYANI... ANG TATAY KO...” Premieres on August 5

Filipinos are noted to have a very significant and positive attitude in handling difficulties in life. Others may also treat their predicaments in sort of “cool” manners, which the Pinoys are really known for.  M&N Films have come up with a brilliant idea of ideally showing to the public the film “Bayani Ang Tatay Ko.” An indie film about life, its struggles... it’s about presenting life’s most vivid moments with the people we love. This film not only wishes to instill family values but also provide entertainment and at the same time honors the law enforcers.

Actor-comedian and host Bayani Agbayani plays SPO3 Nicanor Corpuz , a decorated cop, loving dad and husband to his wife Susan played by Yayo Aguila, and son, Adrian played by child actor Yogo Singh. They live a simple, happy life until an incident took their lives on a different turn. One morning while in the police detachment where he is working, Taning played by Rommel Montano, a toughie from an influential family came looking for his colleague, SPO1 Joey Ponce. Ponce apparently shut down his illegal “videokarera” business and refused to accept a bribe, making the latter furious. Taning was scandalizing the station so he took a policewoman, SPO2 Pinky Madrigal hostage prompting Nick to defend his colleague.

Nick was suspended from service and he turned to selling “isaw” to make ends meet. Failing to do so, his wife Susan decided to go to Hongkong to work as a domestic helper. To help him in his business, Susan sent his brother, Ading played by Gene Padilla to help Nick tend to the isaw business. But the former cop realized that he is not cut for business, so he asked for his ninong, Col. Roberto Ugarte to give him an assignment. Colonel Ugarte referred him to the city hall where he worked as a traffic enforcer. As a traffic enforcer, Nick has learned to be happy with his new job because he wears a uniform and arrests violators. It was at this time when he was informed that his colleague, Ponce has remained missing since the precinct incident; SPO1 Fernandez had been looking for him. Worse, his wife Susan called to tell him she was victimized by an illegal recruiter.

All these tribulations that had happened to Nick and his family occurred very untimely. Witness how will a typical Filipino family face these challenges in a comedic and a bit of dramatic way with a sting of action to highlight the story.

Joining the lead stars are actor/model and ex-PBB housemate, Johann Santos, Ms. Jet Claveria, Butch Elizalde, Pinoy T.A.L.K. host Paul Quimbo, Ms. Jing Javier and Paulo Ponce and is under the helm of Ellen Argano.  “Bayani...Ang Tatay Ko...” is one of the official entries to the 2nd PNP Film Festival and subsequently, the awarding will take place at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on August 7, 2012.

Being a policeman is indeed a heroic profession; it is both a difficult and extensive task enabling continuous protection of the public and their property as well as maintaining law and order. Preventing crime, reducing its fear and ensuring the improvement of every citizen’s quality of life are no way an easy job. So let us all salute the gentle officers... the all-time “bayani” of every community.

“Bayani...Ang Tatay Ko...” will have its premiere showing on August 5, 2012, Sunday at SM North Edsa Cinema 5, 5:00- 6:30 PM. Please be guided for further announcements and updates of the movie’s scheduled screenings in various theaters nationwide. For the movie's block screening and sponsorship matters, please contact Ms. Nanette or Grace at these numbers: 425-1658 and 0915-8170505

For more info and updates please visit and like their Facebook page: Bayani Ang Tatay Ko

TOSHIBA brings new generation TVs and PCs to the Philippines, announces New Brand Ambassador

PRESS RELEASE

MANILA – Toshiba Philippines Inc. demonstrated today the power of its tagline, “Leading Innovation”, with the launch of its new generation of products for the Philippines: leading-edge large-screen, glasses-free 3D TV; a new Power TV series; and a new generation of notebook PCs, including the Z Series Ultrabook. The company also introduced its new brand ambassador for the Philippines, Ms. Solenn Heussaff.

TV

In its new line-up of state-of-the-art TVs, Toshiba unveiled the breakthrough 55-inch REGZA RZ1, the very first large-screen glasses-free 3D TV to be launched in the Philippines. Equipped with a Quad Full HD screen, the REGZA RZ1 provides viewers with a totally immersive 3D TV experience and can also deliver 2D content with four times (quad) Full HD resolution.

Toshiba also introduced the latest advances in its innovative Power TV series, a line-up of LED TVs that make full use of Toshiba’s new REGZA Engine to provide outstanding picture and sound quality. In particular, the 23-, 32-, and 40-inch models in the new PB200 series deliver maximum performance with minimum power consumption while featuring slim, attractive designs.

PC

Toshiba also revealed its new generation Z series Ultrabook™, the Portégé Z930. Weighing only 1.12kg1, the Portégé Z930 is not only the world’s lightest1 13.3-inch Ultrabook™ ever; it also combines the ease-of-use and performance of a laptop with the wake-up responsiveness of a tablet. Only 15.9mm high, this new Ultrabook™ features a slim design with a durable magnesium alloy chassis; a battery life of up to 8 hours; and all the power and fast, easy connectivity of a comprehensive selection of full-sized ports. 

Other notebook PCs unveiled by Toshiba included the new Satellite L, Satellite C, Satellite M and Satellite P series. Powered by the latest generation of processors and with state-of-the-art, high-speed data interfaces, all laptops in the Satellite series excel in fulfilling the most demanding business needs. The new series offer both 14.0- and 15.6-inch displays. 

Explaining the thinking behind the new products, Mr. Tomoyasu Yamamoto, CEO & President of Toshiba (Philippines), Inc. said: “We at Toshiba are constantly innovating and exploring new technologies that allow us to provide consumers with stylish and functional products. In addition, by enhancing awareness of our brand, we hope more consumers will make Toshiba their choice.”

Adding more sizzle to the launch was the announcement of Toshiba’s new brand ambassador for the Philippines, popular actress and model Ms. Solenn Heussaff. As the official brand ambassador for Toshiba in the Philippines, she will be featured in Toshiba advertisements for notebook PCs, TVs, and home appliances in the major media. Toshiba chose her as its new brand ambassador because her alluring combination of a fresh image and sophisticated character reflects qualities that Toshiba brings to its products – providing a close-to-the-heart appeal for the Philippine consumers. Her undeniable style and real talent is the perfect match for Toshiba’s innovative and technologically advanced products. 

Mr. Michael Mondragon, General Manager, Toshiba Philippines
and Ms. Solenn Heusaff, Brand Ambassador, Toshiba Philippines

Solenn shared how happy she was to work with Toshiba: “It’s a great honor to be chosen as the brand ambassador for Toshiba in the Philippines. I know Toshiba products are stylish and technologically advanced, and they embody the kind of life I want to lead. It is this link between me and Toshiba that makes me feel closer to the brand.”

As one of the world’s leading electronics companies, Toshiba continues to provide its customers in the Philippines with the very latest technologies and innovative products. 

[1] As of Jun 20, 2012 for 13.3-inch platforms (Source: Toshiba)

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider, and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

About Toshiba (Philippines) Inc. 

Toshiba (Philippines) Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation and is involved in sales and marketing of LCD TVS, notebook PCs, tablets and refrigerators.

Toshiba (Philippines) Inc. was founded in 2011. Visit Toshiba Philippine’s website at www.toshiba.com.ph

CLIPPING MASK TOOL: Morena and Proud Header

I have been thinking for the past few months what changes shall I do to make my Morena and Proud blog look a little more decent and catchy. 

I've always wanted a simple but not boring look so the readers would be focusing more on my input rather than the stuff that moves around it. So I decided to make the background white and let all the other stuff go on the right side column. I also made my own, very conceited header.

Since many are requesting on how I made my header, I'm going to share it here. Swear, it's very easy on Adobe Photoshop!

Steps:

1. Select photo/s you need to cover the whole text and lay it out side by side. The size of a blogspot header is approximately 660x150 px and use white as your background.

2. If you are using multiple photos, on the "layer" tab, highlight all the layers (minus the background), right click and merge the layers.

3. Insert a text and occupy the whole image or series of pictures. Use any font you like, I used Impact and just white font color.

4. Drag the layer of the text in between the background and your image. Right click the layer of the image and click Clipping mask tool.

5. You can delete the white background and copy/paste this to another background or you can just let the white background stay if, like in my case, has a white background. Highlight all the layers left, right click and merge the layers. That's it! :D

Transparent background

Final output

You can comment below and share with me your work! Enjoy!