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Get the Samsung Galaxy S4 at Globe My Super Plan now!

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Get the Samsung Galaxy S4 at Globe My Super Plan now!

The Samsung Galaxy S4. Wooohooo!

The most awaited Galaxy is now here in the Philippines. The Samsung Galaxy S4 has now arrived at Globe and you can now avail it for as low as P1599 monthly at their award winning fully-customizable postpaid plans. For P1,599 a month, that’s on Globe’s My Super Plan 999 plus the P600 cashout.  Of course, you’ll be locked in into a 24-month contract period. In that Plan, you could already get Unlimited LTE surfing that is up to 42 mbps theoretically. The real life speeds that could get with LTE is at around 10-20mbps. Not bad, that is still faster than my broadband at home but of course, this is still under the FUP of Globe which caps you at 800 MB per day. But are you interested with Samsung Galaxy S4? Check it out after the break. 

Like what I’ve said earlier, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is available at Globe My Super Plan 999 but if you don’t think that plan fits for you and you want something affordable then you can opt for a lower plan but still have an affordable monthly cashouts. Not bad right.? Check it out here:
But of course, if you have a lots of money to spare for Globe then you can avail the Platinum plans that enables you to have a free Samsung Device when you sign up for a 2 year contract. Yes folks, at Plan 3799 subscribers will get a free Samsung Galaxy S3 mini while you’ll get a free Samsung Galaxy Camera at Plan 5000. But if you really don’t know what to do with your money and you want to just spend it on a Samsung Galaxy device then head over to the Plan 10000 which will give you a free Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
Another thing that I like in here is that you can choose the contract periods from 6 months to 30 months. Which made it more flexible to you. But of course, the shorter the contract, the more expensive it will be.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is available in White frost and Black Mist. Samsung called it as a Life Companion (but she’s not our wife!).  The Samsung Galaxy S4 from Globe will be powered by 1.9 GHz Snapdragon 600 Processor and it boasts a 5-inch HD Super AMOLED screen. The camera was also upgraded to 13 MP from 8 MP of SGS3. 
If you are interested at Globe’s Samsung Galaxy S4 then you better check out it out now at www.globe.com.ph/galaxys4. The newest Samsung Galaxy smartphone will be available in Globe Stores nationwide starting May 2, 2013.

Nokia Launches Nokia Lumia 720 and Lumia 520 in the Philippines

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Nokia Launches Nokia Lumia 720 and Lumia 520 in the Philippines

Last Friday, Nokia Philippines introduced their new Lumia lineup for the Philippine market. The current lineup now includes the whole slew of numbers starting from the 520 all the way up to 920. (Forming the poker equivalent of a Lumia straight). All of the Nokia Windows Phone 8 is finally here in the Philippines and all of them are available in Nokia stores. Yes, they launched the sexy, slim and chic Nokia Lumia 720 and the Nokia Lumia 520 for the budget minded folks. Nokia Lumia 920 was also seen and launched in the event. If anyone checked out my YouTube page then you might have seen the Nokia Lumia 920 Hands-on. I featured the Nokia Lumia 920 on my show. Anyway, if you want to know more about the Nokia Lumia 720 and Nokia Lumia 520 then check it out after the break!


Nokia Lumia 520

It’s the cheapest Windows Phone 8 in the Philippine market right now. It might be affordable but the Nokia Lumia 520 can still run your favorite Nokia apps and games as long as the RAM can handle it. The Nokia Lumia 520 is still fast just like its Windows Phone brothers but there are some things that you might now like about it like the lack of LED flash. But hey, the phone comes with Here maps. IMO, It’s the best navigational app. The Nokia Lumia 520 is available in different colors and it is now available with the SRP of PHP 7,990

Nokia Lumia 720

The Nokia Lumia is a midrange smartphone that packs a sexy slim profile and a lightweight body but still able to retain its long lasting battery and fast & fluid performance. The Nokia Lumia 720 also packs a 6.7 Megapixel BSI Camera which is great at low-light conditions. It isn’t as good as the Nokia Lumia 920 but it is still great at low light conditions. Another great thing about the Nokia Lumia 720 is the 2000 mAh battery that can last up to more than a day of average-heavy use. And yes, we featured the Nokia Lumia 720 last Saturday at the Big Time Show. I had the Nokia Lumia 720 for a week and I’ll post the review of it soon. The Nokia Lumia 720 has an SRP of P14,590.

Nokia Lumia 920

It’s the best Windows Phone smartphone from Nokia. I’ve been using this phone for weeks now and I’m quite happy with it. The Nokia Lumia 920 packs a 8.7 Megapixel Carl Zeiss PureView Camera (I don’t know which came first. the Pureview or the Carl Zeiss LOL) and it is the current flagship phone of Nokia! Watch for my full review of the phone here at JAM Online! It is now available for P24,950

Mr. Gary Chan with Jam


Why don’t you check out the nearest Nokia Stores and buy one? (Well of course, read our review first before buying!)

Thanks Alexei Rivera of The Technoclast for typing the first sentence of this article! hehe.
Thanks Nokia Philippines!


Be the Ultimate Man and Win a Toyota 86 with Vaseline Men!

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Be the Ultimate Man and Win a Toyota 86 with Vaseline Men!

Do you want a Toyota 86? Of course, we all want to have that car (Oh I wish, I have that one!). But of course if you have a nice car, you should always have clean and smooth face (Of course you need a nice car and a handsome face to get the attention of ates!). Thanks to Vaseline Men, we could Be The Man by becoming a look alike of Jericho Rosales and even get a chance to win a Toyota 86. Yes, our favorite brand when it comes to facial care are raffling off a Toyota 86 with the Vaseline Men Be the Man Win the Car Promo. Yes, It’s the Toyota 86. The hottest and one of the most in demand sports car in the Philippines. And fortunately, I was able to take home a Toyota 86 thanks to Vaseline Men.

The Toyota 86 that I took home. I wasn’t able to drive it coz. ugh. Well, you can’t drive this thing

I know guys. It’s a 1/60 Toyota 86 not the real one. But hey at least, that’s a Toyota 86 and it’s a red one! Anyway, let’s get back on how we can have that REAL Toyota 86. It’s easy guys. You simply have to buy any Vaseline Men Facial Wash Tube or Moisturizer Tube and then scratch the sticker code found in the Vaseline Men Face products. Then they would have to register their name by texting VMEN_Name_Address_Age and send to 2600 then you have to text VMEN_CODE send to 2600. But you can get a higher chance of winning by checking out www.facebook.com/VaselineMenPH and by inviting their friends to join in the promo.

You need these products to look fresh and handsome (Iced Tea isn’t included)

If you are interested with Vaseline Men products, you could check out the nearest stores for Vaseline Men’s Facial Washes, Face Moisturizers, Body Lotion and Body Wash. In order to have fairer skin and a not so dull skin, you should check out the facial wash that comes in three variants which are the Spot Removal Facial Wash, the Anti Dullness Face Scrub and the Oil Control Facial Wash. The Face moisturizer reduces dark spots in as early as 2 weeks. It’s also available in three variants – SPF15, Oil Control and Hydrate & Fresh. And yes, These Vaseline Men products are available in the nearest supermarkets.

Sir Jonathan of Vaseline Men. Thank you sir!

Okay, so you now know how to look good in front of beautiful women by using these Vaseline products. Now, you just need that Toyota 86 right? Why don’t you buy a Vaseline Men Product now and win a Toyota 86 and be the Ultimate Man!

Thanks Vaseline Men!, Especially for that Toyota 86

Braven 570 Bluetooth Speaker Review

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Braven 570 Bluetooth Speaker Review

Sometimes it’s really hard to depend on speakers of our devices when we’re watching the latest episode of The Walking Dead (unfortunately, we have to wait until October!) or whenever we’re listening to our favorite playlist on our iTunes. Mobile devices are becoming our all-in-one entertainment device but its audio isn’t enough to keep us entertain that’s why some people opt to buy a speaker. And if you’re the type of guy who has some money to spare then why don’t you get a Bluetooth speaker?. When it comes to Bluetooth speakers, Braven is one of the known brands in that market. And what I got here is the entry-level Bluetooth speaker from Braven, the Braven 570. Check out how the Braven 570 fares in my review.

Hardware and Features

The Braven 570 looks like the Braven 600 except that the Braven 570 has a tone down hardware which made it an entry level Bluetooth speaker from Braven. The Braven 570 is made up of plastic compared to the aluminum body of Braven 650.  Which made the Bluetooth speaker lighter than ever. But that doesn’t mean that the Braven 570 isn’t durable. The body of the Braven 570 doesn’t feel cheap even though it is made up of plastic. Although there’s a hollow feeling whenever I tap the top part of the Braven 570.But that wasn’t really an issue for me. I still like its minimalistic design. It really fits on modern day interior households.

One of its unique features is the ability to charge devices using the USB port on the Braven 570.  It’s quite useful but the battery of the Braven 570 is only rated at 1200mAh. It can’t fully charge your iPod touch or your iPhone especially my Samsung Galaxy S III which has a battery rated at 2100mAh. But at least, the speaker can be use as a power bank whenever your device is at low batt. Don’t get confused! There’s a USB port for the charging of your phone and there’s the Micro-USB for charging the Braven 570. The 1200mAh battery of the Braven 570 is expected to have you a 10 hours of battery life but I only manage to have 7-9 hours of battery life.

The Braven 570 can play and stream your audio either on 3.5mm audio jack or using Bluetooth. I prefer using the latter. I mostly use it on wireless mode and I didn’t have too much problems when I’m transferring the device connected to Braven a room apart. I tried using my Mac, Windows Phone, Android and iOS devices and none of them had a problem except my Windows 8 tablet. That’s why I have to use the 3.5mm jack for my Windows 8 Tablet.

Aside from being a speaker and a charger, the Braven 570 could also be use as a hands-free speakerphone for phone when you’re connected to your device. You can even answer the phone using the call button on the Braven 570. A nice feature that you can’t found on most Bluetooth speakers.

Performance

The Braven 570 might be an entry level Bluetooth speaker but it performs very well and above my expectations. The 6W output speaker is already enough liven up your condo or your hotel room. The Braven 570 is really great for listening to your favorite music or podcast especially when you use it wirelessly.

Like what I’ve said earlier, I seldom use the 3.5mm jack and I mostly use it wirelessly with my different handheld devices.  The sounds are pleasing to my ear. The bass are just great to hear. I tried different genre and types of songs. I’ve also used different Flacs, Mp3s and Apple Lossless files for these and listening to the Braven 570. The quality is just balanced even at maximum volume, the Braven 570 didn’t fail to enjoy my listening on my newest playlist.

You might not notice the difference between listening wirelessly and using the audio jack if you’re not the audiophile type of guy. But of course, it would still depend on the device that you use and the file that you’re playing.

Verdict

This is just an entry level Bluetooth speaker but it doesn’t fail to impress me. The plastic build quality was a downgrade from its bigger brothers but it wasn’t really a deal breaker because the Braven 570 is still solid and durable. I was only disappointed by its battery life as it can only manage up to 7-9 hours of battery life. I still recommend the Braven 570 if you want an entry level Bluetooth speaker but be wary of the short battery life of the Bluetooth speaker. The Braven 570 is now available at Astrovision, Digital Hub, Beyond the Box, Digital Walker, iCenter, Power Hub, iStudio, Switch, Odyssey, Quick Sound, Buzz, and SM Appliance for Php 4,450 and it is available in blue, green, purple, red, white and black. Why don’t you get one now at the nearest stores?

RATING: 4/5

FAQs

Q: Koya Jam, maganda po ba ang speaker na yan?
A: Yes, I recommend this Bluetooth speaker if you have the moolah$$$

Q: Koya Jam, gagana po ba ang featurephones?
A: I haven’t tested it but it will work.

Q: Compatible ba sa iPod?
A: Yes po.

Q: Magpaparaffle ka ba nyan Koooya Jam?
A: 🙁 Hindi po kaya ng powers ko :(.

Q: Bibilhin ko na po ba Koya JAM?
A: OO NAMAN!!!

Thanks Johann Fojas for helping me in this review! 

Disclaimer: The Braven 570 review unit was lend to me by Digits Trading and Make.Believe! Thanks guys!

E-Leksyon 2013 website and and mobile app launched!

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E-Leksyon 2013 website and and mobile app launched!
Mr. James Jimenez of COMELEC and the Bitoopi team of Smart DevNet

With just a few days left till the Election 2013 here in the Philippines, it’s better that we are educated and we know what are the things that we should and we shouldn’t do in the upcoming elections. And thanks to COMELEC and Bitoopi, the developers of the E-Leksyon app from Smart DevNet. Aside from the mobile app, there’s also the website that does the same thing. The Bitoopi team along with COMELEC developed this app for free so don’t worry anything about it. Too bad it’s only available for iOS and not on Android. But don’t worry about it that much because an Android or a Windows Phone application will be coming on the next elections. Yeah, I know. This app is a bit late but hey, at least this would be useful for the next presidential elections. Check out the app after the break.

The E-Leksyon 2013 app features a simulation of filling out a simple ballot. A great way to educate the youth on how to vote. Of course, they’ll be restricting you if you voted more than the allowed number of votes per position. Not only that, my favorite feature of this app is you can view your precint and other infos by just typing in your name and your birthday. The mobile app also allows you to report violations made by politicians. Awesome app for the upcoming elections right?

If you want to check out the website, check it out at report.mycomelec.tv but if you have an iOS device then better check the Apple iTunes app store for the e-Leksyon 2013 app. There’s no Android version as of this posting but it will be announced soon. Why don’t you check out the iTunes app store and get the app or just check out their website?.

Globe launches Tatt Awards 2013, It’s time to nominate your favorite bloggers now!

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Globe launches Tatt Awards 2013, It’s time to nominate your favorite bloggers now!
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Oh yes, It’s the time of the year when bloggers and the famous people on social media get nominated and awarded for their greatness and their influence.There are many individuals and groups who are taking their causes on the social media and made a big impact! On its third year, Tatt Awards aims to inspire people, to move ideas and start a good movement using social media. But of course it’s not just about blogs, it’s all about the impact that they’ve made online. If you love reading blogs or when you own a blog, maybe you’ve have heard of Tatt Awards. This year’s Tatt Awards will honor 13 individuals in different categories. WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT IT? CHECK IT OUT AFTER THE BREAK.


Just like the previous Tatt Awards, there will be councils that are well known in the social media world.  These are the councils that are well renowned in their respective fields.

  • Dong Ronquillo, Head of Nomadic Broadband Business
  • Maria Ressa, the CEO of Rappler
  • Abe Olandres of Yugatech.com
  • Anton Diaz of Our Awesome Planet
  • Jim Paredes, one of the country’s leading advocates of OPM
  • Joey Mead-King,  Top international model and personality 
  • BJ Pascual,  In demand talented photographer 
  • Mikey Bustos, Youtube Sensation
  • Bianca Gonzalez
  • Bianca Consunji,  video producer for global site Mashable 
  • TJ Manotoc
The councils are the one responsible for screening of nominations and shortlisting of the finalists. They are also responsible for the 70% of the total score while the 20% goes from the Social Media Engagement and influence based on fans, followers, subscribers, etc. while the rest came from Public Voting. 
You can nominate your favorite bloggers and social media influencers in these categories:
  • Blogger Phenom of the Year
  • Trending Twitter Phenom of the Year
  • Youtube Phenom of the Year
  • Instagram Phenom of the Year
  • Best Social Media Movement
  • Best Comedy on YouTube
  • Best Music on YouTube
  • Best Style Blog
  • Best Sports Blog or Microblog
  • Best Tech Blog or Podcast
  • Best Photoblog or Microblog
  • Best Travel or Food blog
But of course, if you love Jam or this blog then why don’t you nominate this blog or your favorite blogs? Check out Tatt Awards 2013 now!
Here’s a guide! hehe!

CloudFone Excite 400D Specifications and Price in the Philippines: The P4,499 Dual-Core Jelly Bean Smartphone!

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CloudFone Excite 400D Specifications and Price in the Philippines: The P4,499 Dual-Core Jelly Bean Smartphone!

Oh we love the CM Flare so much for having a much affordable price but that phone didn’t have a competitor at that price range. Well actually, there are phones that are at around P4,000-P5,000 but none of them can actually compete with the specifications of the CM Flare because of its WVGA display, Android 4.0 OS and the Dual-Core Snapdragon processor. But Cloudfone has released their new phone that would compete in that price range. The specifications are pretty similar to the CM Flare except that the Cloudfone Excite 400D is powered by a MediaTek processor running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean which made the phone smooth as butter. The phone also sports a very slim design but this comes with a much smaller battery. Check out more about it after the break.

CloudFone Excite 400D Specifications

Dimensions and Weight
122 x 63.6 x 10.4mm 
Display
WVGA 3.97″ Capacitive Touchscreen with 5 point touch
Processor
1.0 GHz Dual Core MTK 6577 
processor
RAM
512 MB RAM
Storage
4 GB with MicroSD Card Slot up to 32 GB
Camera
5.0 Megapixel Camera w/ LED Flash with VGA front camera
Bluetooth
 Yes
NFC
No
Wi-Fi
Yes
Connectivity
3G HSDPA
Battery
1200 mAh
Colors
Black
Other features
Dual-Sim
CloudStore
Back Covers
OS
 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Yeah, the battery is only rated at 1200 mAh. Quite disappointing.

CloudFone Excite 400D Price in the Philippines
CloudFone Excite 400D is now available at stores for P4,499

Watch out for our review of the CloudFone Excite 400D soon!

Instagraph: Your Instagram app for your Windows Phone 8

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Instagraph: Your Instagram app for your Windows Phone 8

UPDATE: Instagraph is now available in the Philippines! Check it out on your Windows Phone! Thanks Neil! Check it out here

Every Windows Phone user has been praying to get an Instagram app that can upload photos for Windows Phone 8. Finally, your prayers have been answered. Yes, it is now possible to upload photos to Instagram using your Windows Phone 8. Nope, it’s not the official Instagram on Windows Phone but this one is made by a 3rd Party and this app is called Instagraph. Unfortunately, this app comes in a price. Yep, it is not free on the Windows Phone Store and you need to shell out $2.49 for this app. But who cares? At least you can still upload photos on Instagram! There are more downsides of this app and if you want to know more about it check it out after the break.

Of course, you would still get the effects that you can see in Instagram but the downside about this thing is that it will took some time before it uploads to the server of Instagram according to the comments and as of this moment, only 3 photos uploads are allowed every day. They are currently upgrading their server to improve their services. And oh, Instagraph is not yet available in our region and only Windows Phone 8 users would be able to enjoy this app. Let’s just wait for the official release in our region. Click here if you want to check out the app.

Via Windows Phone Store

8 GB Iron Man 3 USB Flash Drive Giveaway

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8 GB Iron Man 3 USB Flash Drive Giveaway

Oh Tony Stark, we love your Iron Man Armor so much that the helmet became a USB Flash Drive. And if you want one, we’re having a raffle thanks to our friend at Widget City! I know all of you wants to have that Iron Helmet USB so we’re having a raffle. Yeah, I know. Just in time for the Iron Man 3 screening on April 24 and we’re all pretty excited for that movie. Obviously, you can’t wear the Iron Man Flash drive but you can use it on your devices. The Iron Man USB packs an 8 GB storage. But if you think that the odds of winning is too small then you can just get this 8GB Iron Man USB Flash Drive at Widget City. Want one? Check it out after the break

8GB War Machine USB Flash Drive

If you want to get one then just buy one from Widget City for  P990 (Click here if you want to buy one) and if you’re planning to buy a smartphone from Widget City then just add P500 then you can get this one. If you don’t want Iron Man then you can opt for the shiny colorless War Machine. And If you’re planning to get one, I recommend that you get one now because there will be only 50 pcs. at Widget City. So what are you waiting for? Get an 8 GB Iron Man USB Flash drive now at Widget City!

Like what I’ve said earlier, We’ll be raffling off One (1) 8 GB Iron Man USB Flash Drive here at JAM Online. How can you join the raffle? It’s easy.

  • Valid only for those people with Philippine address. (Of course we’ll be sending it to you!)
  • All entries must be done through the Rafflecopter below.
  • The winner will be notified via Facebook/Email/Twitter.
  • You can join the giveaway which will start today, April 14 2013 and it will end at April 19 2013.

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Thanks Widget City for sponsoring this raffle!

Now Available at Beyond the Box: Unlocked iPhone 5

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Now Available at Beyond the Box: Unlocked iPhone 5

Sometimes, we really hate to get a postpaid line because of bill shocks. And one of the phone that is very popular that is only officially available in our networks is the iPhone 5. Well, you could buy grey market units on online stores. But if you don’t want a grey market unit then you can now rejoice again my friends because an unlocked iPhone 5 will be coming to your favorite Apple resellers, Beyond The Box, Digital Walker and Digital Hub. It will be available at a price that is very close on the networks. But if you don’t have the bucks to have the taller and better iPhone 5, then you can also opt for the much cheaper iPhone 4s and iPhone 4 which is also available in unlocked version. The unlocked iPhone 5 is priced at P33,600 , P38,780 and P43,950 for 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB respectively. While the unlocked iPhone 4S and the unlocked iPhone 4 is available for P28,425 and P19,415 respectively. And again, you can get those unlocked iPhones at Digital Walker, Digital Hub and Beyond the Box.

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