A Glimpse of the iStudio Plus Store in Shangri-la Plaza Mall

It's been only a few months and change has definitely happened with the brand of iStudio Plus. After being a Premium Apple Reseller for years, they now carry MORE brands under their belt. What this means for consumers is OPTIONS, that in this day and age of different smartphone brands and accessories, you've got iStudio Plus stores you can go to.

After covering the iStudio Plus iPhone 16 event a couple weeks ago, they have opened up a brand new store over at the 3rd Floor of Shangri-la Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong City. We were able to get first dibs on some of the brands that they carry including top fan manufacturer Jisulife, smartphone manufacturer Samsung, and the really fun Divoom, a brand that has lots of bags, speakers, microphones, LED and accessories. iStudio plus also has their own branded products, which I love every bit of.

They carry Philips products, but I fancied this huge 30,000mAh power bank. It's small but compared to other brands, this has more capacity.

This is one of the things that are iStudio branded, they've got a lot! But what I dig about this brick is the two outputs. I don't have to wait for one device to charge and can do it at the same time!

A big surprise was this JBL Wind 3S portable bluetooth speaker, you can attach this to bikes when you're outdoors. Enjoy the fun of music even in the midst of your workout. There's more where this came from!

Being a Premium Apple Reseller, they carry Apple products like this Apple TV 4K. It's got really good audio and video quality. With it, you can Facetime people while you're in the living room. It also has access to Apple original shows and films!

Because it's hot in the Philippines, iStudio Plus carries Jisulife products. Different from the usual wireless rechargeable fans in the market, this is much stronger and lasts quite a long time. This is why it's the top selling brand of portable fans in the country, and in the world.

I'm a sucker for really good bluetooth speakers. Divoom has these. This is the Divoom Spark Pop Bluetooth Speaker, a kind of small portable speaker which they carry in store. Don't be fooled by how small it is because it sound so loud and crisp in real life. Imagine the things you can do with this while you're traveling to other countries or domestically. You don't have to be bored at all!

This is just the tip of the iceberg, during the event, they also told us that they're planning to open/revamp a few more stores within the year. They are also targeting even more before 2030. It's going to be more convenient shopping for phones, audio, video devices and accessories because they made it all in one place, at iStudio Plus!

I'd like to take this bit to thank the folks at iStudio Plus for letting us see what's about to happen at their store in Shangri-la Plaza Mall. From the looks of it, it's amazing!

Here's Great Gift Ideas as Cherry Mobile Joins the Shopee 6.6 Midyear Sale

The Shopee 6.6 Midyear Sale is so near I can smell the free shipping, discounts, vouchers and coins I'll be earning this whole week. I bet you're currently looking for something to give your husband, boyfriend, special someone this month so I'd like to recommends a few things to make things easier.

Our friends from Cherry Mobile are offering different lifestyle and mobile gadgets on this event so let's start off with something useful. If you're looking for a gift for someone athletic, needs water all the time but usually don't religiously follow a schedule for it, Cherry has this 32 ounce Cherry Flask.

You can buy the Cherry Flask HERE and use the free shipping vouchers or discounts so you can save on your purchase. It comes in a variety of colors and is good for those who work out, in the office, or just about any outdoorsy stuff you do these days.

For those who need to take care of their teeth, Cherry Home official store has this Cherry Sonic Electric Toothbrush which you can use everyday so you don't have to get tired of brushing your teeth. It turns off automatically, has 3 brush modes, battery indicator, memory function, waterproof and lasts 30 days on battery. Get them HERE if you prefer this toothbrush.

If you often go out and use mobile phones and gadgets, you need a dependable powerbank and they've got this! It's a Love Marie Collection 5000mAh Powerbank that only costs Php 399. If you use discount vouchers and free shipping during the sale, it'll be much cheaper to get one. Best of all, it's fashionable because of Heart Evangelista's collaboration with Cherry Mobile Philippines from a couple years back. You can get the powerbank HERE if you need to!

For those who need to level up their entertainment center in their living room, check out Cherry Mobile PH's Cherry Echo Sound Bar. It's got high frequency range, a 3.4mm jack, 10 meter bluetooth range, 10W output power that can handle your entertainment needs at home or at play. Get it HERE if you want or need one because I've seen it perform in my shower recently. It was a party!

These are in different price points and for ease of transaction, go download the Shopee app on Google Play or the App Store because you can get them cheaper there than anywhere else. They also have great customer service if ever you need to do returns or refunds, they guarantee things sold in official stores which is so good in my books!

70% OFF Promate Products on Lazada's 9th Birthday Sale

I'm still using my PROMATE power bank which I got years ago and some cables from the same company that can charge my battery whether for apple products, mini usb or type C. In a nutshell, they've had pretty good products that last years if you take good care of them. These days, they've got tons of other things in the market especially after they have started to diversify their line of products. They've got the usual mobile phone and photography accessories, consumer electronics and a whole lot more. 

 

 

 What's even better is that they're taking much of the price off, up to 70% OFF which is mighty good if you're looking for a good deal. This is their way of celebrating years of success and Lazada's 9th Birthday this coming March 27, 2021. You can check on their official store here http://bit.ly/PROMATELAZADABDAYSALE2021 if you need things as gifts of for personal use. The Capital-30, a high-capacity 78W power bank that can accommodate Type C connections. It costs Php 4,460 from its previous price Php 4,995.  It comes with a free Promate TrekPack-BP worth Php 2,995 so you kinda get more for the price. There is also the Harmoni Bluetooth TWS earbuds which promises 16 hours of playback in a full charge, it will be sold for Php 1,545 only for a limited time so make sure you have this added on your cart before they run out. For those who are seriously into recording things, get the Promic-1 is a High-Definition Omni-Directional Microphone which costs Php 820. If you fancy a backpack, get the Trekpack-BP which you can get for Php 2,73. It comes with free Promate Pastel Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo which costs Php 995 on a regular occasion.

 There are tons of these deals happening just on that day so if you're looking for good deals and items which you can use personally for your home office, this could be a good day to have it and checked out. They also have some vouchers on the app, so you kinda get more savings when the time is right. (Get it from 12am to 2am). Check out Promate on FB and their other social channels to know more about these deals.

Big 40% Off on Anker products for Shopee's 9.9 Sale

Seeing Anker on Shopee lately and yes I've had a few of their powerbanks, phone cables and plugs previously which saved me countless times in press events and coverages. I usually work with an iPhone so it drains a lot of power when I edit, use social media apps and do live blogs. I'm kinda known writing about events as it happens, and yeah I finish articles sometimes even way before the event ends. 

There is a sale happening this 9.9 in Shopee and so I checked out a couple of things in their official store inside the app. After all, Anker has my trust when it comes to electronic devices and accessories, so a little rummaging around their shop wouldn't hurt!

Official Anker Philippines Shop

https://shopee.ph/ankerphilippines?smtt=0.0.9

PowerCore Metro Slim 10000 

https://shopee.ph/product/7516924/7346247845?smtt=0.0.9

Anker Eufy Cam Kit 1080p Wire-Free Security AI 

https://shopee.ph/product/7516924/2158678905?smtt=0.0.9

Anker PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone

https://shopee.ph/product/7516924/5446246541?smtt=0.0.9

Their PowerCore Metro Slim is a 10,000mAh powerbank which can probably last you a whole day for multiple devices. I used to bring two powerbanks previously but with its large capacity it can simply solve those issues. I even did lend some friends my powerbank and they returned it to me still working. Best of all, this thing is very slim, pretty portable that it fits in your pocket so you can just grab it and go. It also does high speed charging, has anti slip fabric on it and trickle charging mode for those low battery moments you often have.

The Anker Eufy Cam Kit 1080p Wire-Free Security AI Camera on the other hand has a 365 day battery capacity. It can also do 1080p Full HD video day and night plus 16GB micro SD card and talk real time. That would be great for accepting packages and mail, especially these days when we all do deliveries. For the Anker PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone, it's got a 360 degree voice pickup for conferences, auto voice enhancement if needed and can last 24 hours wirelessly because of its 6700mAh battery. I guess they've all taken the battery game a long way since I've gotten my first Anker, not surprised though.

There will be big things happening on Shopee's biggest ever 9.9 Sale. Make sure you download it off Google Play or iOS because you don't want to miss  this and save tons of money in the process. Start here.

Trick is to keep everything ready in the cart and once those vouchers come out just head on to checkout fast! That's not a secret anymore! 

Your Dad Needs Great Anker Powerbanks at Shopee

Of course, there’s always a good find at Shopee. In this day and age when being mobile is a requirement or random power outages happen in the Philippines, a powerbank is a must because of obvious reasons.

There are nice brands out there but do they work as advertised? I heard some people even got weird fake ones with sand on them just so it would look heavy and legitimate. That’s why Anker is putting their brand name on the line to be one of the more dependable products in the market. It’s crazy, but it’s pretty easy to spot a good one.

As a gift or just a necessity, they’ve got a powerbank for every price point. The capacity depends on your needs wether it be 5,000mAh, 10,000mAh, 20100mAh or even my type the 26,800mAh. Of course I suggest you get the bigger one so you don’t have to bother charging over and over again. Although these powerbanks are quite easy to charge as it has “Anker's exclusive PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies”. I might have a few more to suggest later, just stay tuned for more Shopee finds soon! 

Official Anker Store https://shopee.ph/ankerphilippines?smtt=0.0.9 

Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000mAh 2-in-1 Power Bank & Charger https://shopee.ph/product/7516924/943667050?smtt=0.0.9 

Anker PowerCore II Slim 10000mAh PowerBank w/18 mos warranty https://shopee.ph/product/7516924/943504079?smtt=0.0.9 

Anker Powercore 26800 mAh Power Bank https://shopee.ph/product/7516924/1388064486?smtt=0.0.9

Now head on to the App Store or Google Play and download Shopee app . 

  

More power! 

Promate Extends Warranty and Becomes Available Online

I have been using my Promate Powerbank for a while now, and while my other huge ones have already met their untimely end of life saga, this one is still fighting and has really huge juice which lasts me 3-4 days of power needed for my coverages. Just heard from the grapevine that the company is even extending their warranty for up to two years which is good for naysayers and wouldn't believe its quality. They are now also selling on their main website philippines.promate.net and in Lazada. So make sure you are getting the genuine one so you stay protected and safe.

They do worldwide shipping and does it free for orders 1000 and above, if you are planning to put some interesting things on your friends socks this Christmas,maybe a Promate would do eh? Aside from the powerbanks, they've got a ton of other gadgets and accessories in store. You now can shop for it right in the comforts of your own home. Splendid idea!

Techie Christmas Specials from PROMATE at National Bookstore and Power Books

We've all grown up getting our best school supplies, novels, references, manuals  and just  about anything from National Bookstore and Power Books. This Christmas though, they got even better offerings as they also carry well loved brand PROMATE on their shelves which most tech lovers have developed an affinity to, for example, ME.

Now I'd like to suggest you take a look at these nice products that they have especially the power banks which I have been using for half a year already. It has been serving me well especially when I need about three days worth of support in coverages I need to do for this blog. No joke.

The POWERPEAK-10 for example only Php 1,995. Aside from getting a fast charging powerbank, you will also get a free TRUESOUND-1 EARPHONE which costs Php 395. If that's not enough, they also have the POWERHUB-QC which costs Php 1295. The thing can even charge 2 devices and utilize type C connections at the same time. This will also entitle you  with the TRUESOUND-1 worth 395 bucks, then there's more!

If you are more of a sound freak then take a look at the Onyx Earphones which is priced at Php 795 or the CLAVIER earphones which costs Php 695 so you can get a FREE LINKMATE-U2F MICRO-USB CABLE worth Php 195.

Now drop everything that you are doing and head on to National Book Store and Power Books branches nationwide. 

Check out philippines.promate.net or their social media accounts @promatephil on Facebook and IG. It's all there!

KUMAGCOW

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MOPHIE Battery Cases and Powerbanks

We said hi to the best selling battery case brand in the market called MOPHIE. A brand that has been in California and North America since 2005. They have been noted for style and engineered performance providing full case protection for phones and extra power for smartphones. They are the same manufacturers of the popular Juice Pack which I have also reviewed in the past. They've got a whole line of new devices that pretty much does the same thing and more. It is also available in 130 countries and is operating in California, Michigan, Netherlands, Hong Kong and China. I've personally used some of them and they've pretty much lasted quite long for what it's worth.

MOPHIE is the only authorized power manufacturer in Apple store so you will see them worldwide. They also have placed a commercial in Superbowl and now have 90% market share in the US and is gearing to increase now in Asia. There's a MOPHIE difference, they are triple certified and is the only one that's both a battery and can protect your phone. They do quality, and has priority charging as a feature which means it charges your iPhone first before the battery. That's smart!

They have different Juice Packs for every need. They also have it in different colors because we all need that in our life. They also have a waterproof and protect case called Juice Pack H2PRO for ultra rugged power and protection for your devices. They also have compact ones like the Juice Pack Reserve for those who would like it thinner and lighter plus it retails for under US$100. They also have Juice Packs for Samsung phones, particularly the S7 which people have raved about. For those who need ppwer banks in their life, they have MOPHIE Powerstation (in 3X abd 8X designs), Power Reserve and Power Reserve 2X. They have wireless charging available too, since businesses and individuals have set up infrastructure or devices for it, they're getting accessories made just for it. It charges on contact, they have different mounts too. Most of these will be available in Digital Walker and Beyond the Box stores and only range from Php 1,950 to Php 6,950. Take note though, these products does not charge phones but almost every device that have USB charging as a function. By the way, they will have USB C charging technology next week which is a good thing. It's coming people! Oh and it's also perfect for POKEMON GO when it rolls out in the Philippines, so get them while it's hot!

For after sales service, DIGITS will replace the device if it's under a year. So you've got them covered and safe within that period, that's re-assuring!

KUMAGCOW

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Power and Trusted Protection with Otterbox Resurgence

Still trying to find that perfect Christmas gift for your man? Well if he's an iPhone 5 and 5S owner like me, this might be your lucky day. This is the Otterbox Resurgence, one of the most spectacular social media life saving cases that I have ever seen. You see, if you've got an iPhone 5, the battery life problems will always haunt you, more so if you are using the LTE connection. Having an extra battery of course isn't a choice because iPhones do not have that option. I always lug around 3 power banks and it's a little heavy + bulky but I don't have a choice because my phones would only last a few hours if I don't turn off data every now and then.  

Otterbox Resurgence is everything you want in a phone case. Aside from the world class full proof protection you get from each Otterbox product that you get from their stores, you'll also have more than twice the battery power you need to juice up your iPhone 5 again. So if you think you're missing those important moments because your battery drained early, this might be the best thing that ever happened to you.

As the box indicates, resurgence takes its cue from being able to revive your device when you really need it. Aside from the obvious drop protection from having an Otterbox case, this has a 2000 mAh battery inside and also has smart charging capabilities which automatically stops to save batteries for later. It doesn't also take much time to charge phones because it is high speed, a feat that I couldn't do before on third party lightning cables that I purchase in phone accessory shops every few months. Some of them get broken right after the warranty period and it's a pain to get one that costs thousands of pesos too.

Unboxing, it contains the quick start guide/manual, the almost 2 ft. micro USB cable which you can use for data or charging and the adapter for the 3.5 mm jack. Then of course there's the case itself. 

One thing that I'm so amused about is the charging cable. Now you don't have to have a lightning cable in order to charge this device and can borrow your friends chargers just as long as you have USB ports on it. 

The adapter for the 3.5 mm jack made sense because once that you use the case, the thing becomes longer and you won't have a convenient way of using your headphones or earplugs since it'll make your device longer.

The adapter also doubles as a cable organizer so you can keep your earphones nice and tidy without having to move around your bag and tangle with other wires you have in it.

The small button on front is pretty special. The ON and OFF function only needs a 3 second long press and the thing is specialized because it'll show you how much power it has left on the case. The LED marking has 4 levels, it'll be less lights if you've got it used up eventually.

As for aesthetics, they still kept it thin and fit in your pocket just like when your phone didn't have it. It also fits perfectly and doesn't  bother pressing on buttons because it is designed for the phones you are using. It's also available in 4 colors, black, glacier (which I'm using), satin rose and teal shimmer. Remember, this has military grade drop protection as with other Otterbox cases too.

I also love the small opening for the camera because as you can see there's nothing in the way. 

Putting in my phone was also easy. Just open the lid on the top to separate the front and back portion of the case.

This is made of tough plastic material and completely protects the body of your iPhone5 or iPhone5S. 

The Otterbox Resurgence works by having the small lightning cable connected to your phone as seen here.

Connect the lightning adapter on the phone and it'll snap right on with a snug fit. Snap back the front cover and it'll look like a new phone.

It doesn't add weight that much and you won't be uncomfortable carrying it around because remember, it's like having an additional power bank on the case itself without you lugging around an extra power bank any longer. Again, once that your phone reaches 100%, it automatically stops charging and saves that to future use. I haven't seen anything like this yet in the market. The ones in the side streets probably also use recycled laptop batteries from waste in China so it doesn't last as much. Otterbox is on a class of it's own and you can't deny that.

If you haven't bought anything yet for your man or woman, I highly suggest you check out Tenkiebox and their kiosks + stores nationwide. All original Otterbox products are available here and more. From Cases, iPhone and iPad accessories, they've got it all! Please check out their social media channels below for promos and other devices that might interest you and your loved ones. 

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