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Use TheManilaUrbanite Voucher Code And Get Additional P300 Off at Lazada.com.ph

Having an every day temperature of what it feels like 45 degree Celsius,
everyone can agree on one thing: Thank God for whoever invented online shopping!

Whether you're on the look for new outfits, chic bags and shoes, latest phones and gadgets, home kitchen and appliances, beauty product and fragrance supplies, and even a back to school shopping for you or your kids, what better way to do it hassle free than to shop online at Lazada.com.ph.

From today until May 31 (midnight), Lazada Philippines brings you an additional P300 off your total purchase amount (on top of any current sale or discounts on each item) for a minimum purchase of P2000 in total when you shop online using The Manila Urbanite special voucher code: LZD-hubfp1

Don't miss out on this limited promo while it lasts. :)
Here's the step by step guide on how to use the voucher code:

1) Go to Lazada.com.ph, and sign up for a new account. (If you already have an account, you must be logged-in to use the voucher code.) Click "LOGIN & SIGNUP"

Enter your customer account information on the required (*) fields, and then click "SUBMIT".

2) Once logged in, look for the item(s) you're interested in by clicking "All Categories".

Select the item(s) you'd like to purchase and click "Buy Now".

If you're good with the item(s) you selected, click "Proceed to Checkout".
But if you'd like to add more items to your shopping cart, click "close and continue shopping".

3) Enter your email address (where Lazada Philippines can send order confirmation and updates), choose whether you'd like to continue without a password (no existing accounts with Lazada) or log in with your account password, and click "Continue".

4) Key in your Full Name, mobile number (where Lazada can send order and shipping updates), and shipping address. Then click "Continue".

5) Lastly, enter the voucher code at the left side of the page (below the total amount) and click "Use Voucher".

Et viola! There goes the additional P300 off, on top of the 51% discount I availed for this laptop. :)

Select any of the payment options: Cash on delivery (payment in will be handed to the courier upon receiving the item/s), Debit or Credit card, PayPal or through Megalink, the click "Place Your Order" once you're decided.

NOTE:
Shipping fee is free of charge for orders more than P1000 within or outside Metro Manila.
Know that the voucher code is only valid for orders with more than P2000 in total.
Deliveries may take up to 5 days for orders within Metro Manila and up to 10 days for orders outside Metro Manila.

For more information about orders, shipping and deliver, payments, returns and refunds, and other FAQs, click here.

WATCH! The Samsung Galaxy S4 Unpacked at New York Times Square - March 14

Just like everyone else in the world waiting a confirmation if the rumours are true about the new Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, truth be told I woke up early since 7PM EST in New York is 7AM in Manila. Haha! And I may not be there in person, but I know there will always be a way to get it in my laptop and watch LIVE. And yes, I did find a way.

So let me share it with you, and for further details I made sure to take down notes (see below) so you won't need to scroll back the video for it. ENJOY! :)

So first thing's first: Are the rumours of Eye Tracking and Wireless Charging true?

I researched (Thank God for Twitter, Haha) and a Samsung representative when asked said that the presence of wireless charging "depends on market requirements," which is a soft "yes." It will definitely strike most S3 users as a strange feature to skip mentioning, especially after an article was published in CNET that a Galaxy S3 can easy hack to wirelessly charge. READ!

Meanwhile, baffling rumours about the Eye Tracking feature where you'd scroll the screen with your eyes using eye-tracking software within the GS4. This is somewhat true, but in this are two: Smart Pause and Smart Scroll.

These two features that build off the Galaxy S3's optional Smart Stay feature, which kept the screen from dimming when you looked at it. In the GS4, tilting the screen up or down while looking at it scrolls you up or down. As a daily commuter with one hand on the phone and one on a hand strap, this could be a more convenient way to catch up with news while on the bus or the jeepney.

In addition, Smart Pause can pause a video you're watching when your eyes looks away, then resumes when you start paying attention to your S4 again. Not bad, eh? :)

And also, as what we have watched in the video, Samsung's Director of Product Marketing Ryan Bidan mentioned the Dual Camera feature of Galaxy S4 - where users can shoot the video from main (back) camera and front camera, both at the same time. It can capture the scene (main camera), so as inserting what's on the front camera. And the camera videos from main to front camera can also be switched, or popping it in and out. I must say it's pretty much impressive for people like me who likes taking photos and videos for my blog!

More specifications include Air View and gestures where hover your finger and you can preview a video clip or image from the photo gallery, glance at browser tab thumbnails, find your place on a video timeline, and check out an e-mail. You'll also be able to magnify calendar events and get a closer look in speed dial. Flipboard has built a customized app to work with Air View, which lets you hover over a tile to see which articles lie beneath. In addition to hovering with a fingertip, you can wave or wipe your whole hand in front of the screen (and camera sensor) to navigate around.

To what I've mostly read these past says, with a massive marketing campaign, the 5-inch screen, 13-megapixel camera, and a host of new software features on top of Google Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2, S4 could attract a following at the iPhone's expense, even at a high price. But for now, Samsung has not yet revealed pricing.

To be honest, this is my first time to be deeply reviewing a gadget and I must say it's hard to actually input something from a her-say or video without really exploring the gadget itself. So folks, this is what I have for now but when I finally get a hold of the new Samsung Galaxy S4, I promise to tell you more! :)

The Samsung Galaxy S4 will be widely distributed with 327 carriers in 55 countries carrying the device starting in April and May.

Perxclub Mobile Loyalty Rewards

Updated March 22, 2013: Introducing PERXCLUB 2.0!

What's in your wallet?

Most people (and that includes me, like most men) hates bulky wallets. But as for someone on-the-go, you really have no choice! (or do you?) You got to have all of your cards – bank financial cards like ATMs, debit and credits cards (if not those that you frequently use); VIP calling cards, membership and health insurance cards; and yes, the ones even more adding to the already bulky wallets – loyalty and rewards cards!

My everyday wallet: Peso bills, ATMs (includes emergency savings card), health insurance membership card, credit card, my calling cards and my I'm-in-a-hurry stored MRT (Metro Rail Transit) card.

Last May 2012, I met Nelson Dizon of Mobile Optima Inc. at the 8th Philippine Blogging Summit while having lunch. Even that early, he invited me to be at the launch dinner of the project their team was working on. With all the hints and little details of what it is all about, it felt like my wallet wants to give him a huge I-Love-You smooch and butterfly kisses (not for the money, silly! haha) for this new loyalty and rewards mobile application.

So come end of August, my VIP pass for the exclusive launch party has been sent. And after that were all fuzz and buzz from Netizens in blogosphere, Facebook, Twitter and from different online communities of what this new mobile application for smartphones can do.

Lucky for me, I'm invited. So let me take you to the next generation loyalty and rewards solutions!

Exclusively launched September 17 at The Decagon, Pasig City, PERXCLUB Mobile App brings many smiles and solutions to most questions and even problems of both consumers and merchants. That's right! No more additional plastic loyalty cards that makes our wallet extra heavy and bulky, and more than ever destroys it's best shape and quality (and damn I know you'll agree on that. Hello my LV Damier Graphite! haha)

The pioneering mobile app developer and digital marketing solutions company - Mobile Optima Inc. introduces a breakthrough in customer loyalty program that's inspired by security, innovation and most importanly, convenience!

“Perxclub is the Philippines first and only digital customer rewards program that digitalizes loyalty cards and puts them all in phone,”

said Mobile Optima Chief Marketing Strategist Jerry Ilao.

Perxclub has the top and our go-to brands in the metro ranging from retail shops, restaurants, snacks and beverages and even service brands so you don’t have to fill out multiple loyalty card registrations ever again. Just by downloading the free Perxclub mobile app, you can simply collect Perxtamps (or digital stamps) everytime you purchase and you’ll be on your way of earning exciting rewards and freebies. When it comes to security and data keeping, Perxclub has a remote data back-up system so there’s no need to worry of losing your hard-earned stamps, even when you lose your phone just by downloading the app again, all your old Perxstamps and existing rewards will be automatically synchronized to your new phone.

The app is now available for FREE DOWNLOAD on App Stores for both iOS and Android phones. Let me show you how:

1) Go to App Store and search Perxclub
2) Install the FREE Perxclub Mobile App in your smartphone
3) You can either Log In using your Facebook account or manually register

5) Log In via Facebook or your registered email account
6) I'll be too wordy to tell you everything about this app, so its your turn to discover what's in it for you! :)

UPDATES APPENDED: Perxclub 2.0 is initially available for iPhone and iPad and soon for Android devices.

To update to Perxclub 2.0:
1. Refresh your current Perxclub Blue app to save your stamps.
2. Download the update from the App Store

The Perxclub exclusive launch was attended by almost 200 guests who enjoyed sumptous dinner at the start of the event, with Perxclub partner merchants giving away freebies and treats to guests and VIPs. The event was hosted by DJ Delamar Arias of RX 93.1's The Morning Rush who entertained everyone with her wit and charm.