iPad Mini : Target Market for this latest Apple "Innovation"?

The intended market for the iPad Mini are those who needs medium size portable internet device in between the size of Ipad 2/3 and iPod Touch/iPhone. This is for those that are not after the innovation as their primary target. I for one will definitely buy this because all of my mobile phones are all in android platform. I am also using an HTC Flyer tablet and an iPad 2.

At first I wanted to replace my HTC Flyer with a Samsung Tab 7.7 because its bigger and thinner but I thought it only differed in size and the platform is the same Android. Second thing, my iPod Touch 4G is too small for Internet surfing but portability wise and ideal for music listening.

I also thought of getting a Nexus 7 but it has no 3G capability since I use 3G sim for Internet browsing and I'm using my HTC Flyer as a hotspot. So for my next gadget, the iPad mini would be the best for my needs to change OS platform for portable internet applications.

The SRP everywhere is around 18k.

Price check in pesos Php:

15,990 = Apple ph
15,500 = CMK Cellphone
18,400 = Widget City
19,400 = DB Gadgets
18,800 = Kim Store
17,980 = Hot Gadgets
19,800 = PC Express

I'm only interested in the base model so what you see above are the 16gb wifi

<click here for link> Demo by Verge
<click here for link> Hands on by AnandTech




*photo credits to farleyo of TPC

SM Value Pack : Deadly Combinations

I really do not know what possessed SM to give their customers a very disturbing "value pack" promo this Christmas season. But the pictures spreading around social media must really be true coz I've seen many other combinations or "value packs" at one of their branches.

Please see below for the actual commentaries about the SM "value f**ks":

Halulululululululu! Magpapasko na! Nu nang ganap mga te? Fruit salad kamo? Go for the value f**k pag dumaan sa SM ng juvekz na si Henry Sy. Fruitcocktail + Baygon! Fruitcockroach! Nomnomnom! Nakaka-repel rin kaya to ng uod at langgam kapag na-tigs na tayey at borlog na borlog na sa sementeryo? Ang powerful ng combination. 'Paka healthy. Paka-tanga. Iba!

[Photo courtesy of Carl Marc Ramota]

Carla Sta. Cruz Creations : Guaranteed 100% Genuine Leather Bags

There's this cool bag designer, and she really impressed us with her fabulous bag designs. She had an exhibit a few days ago at the Shangri-La Place and we were able to personally see and appreciate her stylish and sophisticated bags that's guaranteed 100% genuine Italian leather.

Her name is Carla  Sta. Cruz, and she calls herself a Leather Artisan and Designer with offices in New York and Manila.

Check more of her at http://www.carlastacruz.com