C3

Nokia C3

From my point of view, the Nokia C3, one of the Nokia C-Series, is surprisingly the main opponent of some BlackBerry QWERTY-keyboard phones, because this Nokia looks similar to the BlackBerry phones I know.

The Nokia C3 comes in three distinctive colors; in beige, smoke, and magenta, and it has some distinctive features as seen on those QWERTY-keyboard type cellphones, especially the BlackBerry phones with these cool keypads.

First off, the C3 comes with a customizable home screen that allows the user to change backgrounds with their downloaded wallpapers and icons. This home screen allows you to check on FaceBook statues and Twitter tweets and allows you to get connected with your friends and family by selecting the person's picture to talk or text.

For connectivity, the C3 comes with either a 2G or W-Fi connectivity. If Nokia makes a 3G version of the C3, I would gladly go everywhere and surf the net everywhere I go, especially wild parties, appointments, and others. Also, the C3 has Web Search feature, you searched it, you keep it. This feature is just like the Web Search feature from the Sony PSP, but whatever, this is how this thing works.

Since this cellphone has a QWERTY keypad, texting made simple. Imagine myself texting messages with my friends and family with that kind of keyboard designed for easy access and convenience, if you know what I mean.

For photos and video, a 2.0-megapixel camera is added to give users a fun factor to take pictures and videos for their uploading pleasure to the internet. Keep that in mind that the internal memory for this phone is up to 55MB and the optional MicroSD memory card up to 8GB will take you further for more photos, videos, and music. Speaking of music, this phone can match your favorite music based on your feelings. It even has an FM radio to listen your favorite FM stations such as Tambayan 101.9, Home Radio 97.9, Yes FM 101.1, and other FM radio stations I know.

What can I say? This Nokia is the target of BlackBerry phones wearing the QWERTY keypad, because this Nokia looks more like a BlackBerry phone! Weird, but cool to keep it as a collector's item.

Photo: Nokia

What happened yesterday?

Ugh? What just happened on TV yesterday?

On GMA's Hole in the Wall Season 2, Ogie retains his Prinsi-pepe on the Walls Upon a Time, while Michael V is now portraying as another princess named Ganda-rella. LOL

On ABS-CBN's Banana Split Daily Servings, a Balitang Siksik segment features a jetski rider blooper, a basketball player slam dunked his head near the ring, and some funny speaking woman.

Then, it's Andy the absent-minded handyman again. When we last saw Andy (Jayson Gainza) forgot his pencil, we know it was in his ear! Such an absent-minded handyman. ROFL Now Andy shows us how to change lightbulbs. Nice try using the PVC pipe to turn on the lightbulb. ROFL

After that, John Prats' take on Justin Bieber, named Dyaskeng Bieber, is here on the situation when the vase is broken, using the 6-headed cobra excuse. "Gotta Go! Baby, Baby, Baby, Oh!"

Baby on plane?

Yesterday, I heard some breaking news when I was hearing some show hosted by Tita Swarding. The news calls that some airport officials found a live baby in the airplane's garbage bag!

The baby was miraculously alive when they found it. What kind of mother would she do that?

Scoop:

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100913-291954/Baby-found-in-planes-trash-bag

Now what do they do to the newborn baby found in the plane's trash bag? At first, they'll have to put him to the hospital for checking, just to be sure if this baby has plague or not. Then, they'll have to find for the baby's mother.

How? The "airplane trash bag baby" doesn't know where his mother is, so leave it to the authorities. Let's hope that there will be someone kind enough to take custody of the "airplane trash bag baby".

As I said "airplane trash bag baby", it reminded me of a Family Guy gag about the prom night dumpster baby.

X2

Nokia X2

A certain stylish part of the Nokia X-Series, the X2, blends the trend and tech into one fashionable cellphone suited for its budget. Although this is a fair phone for the kids in their fourth to sixth grade and teens in their high school years, the Nokia X2 features a moderate host of features such as FM player, dual stereo speakers, one-touch keys, 5-megapixel camera, and a host of Ovi apps to take part of it.

It seems that this cell-phone wasn't great for the professional techies, but only the rookies and amateurs will be appreciated to the Nokia X2 because of its entry-level size, entry-level features, and a host of optional accessories, including a MicroSD memory car for additional space for your photos, videos, and music.

On my side note, this Nokia is quite OK for me if I want to swap out my old 3230 for that phone because both the 3230 and the X2 have the same features, but different in terms in style, quality, and packaging. If you are a spoiled brat, this cellphone might just change your course because it has a certain sense of style. You'll be glad this is from the stylish Nokia X Series, designed for the generation X.

Photo: Nokia

Infiniti QX56 Full Model Change

2011 Infiniti QX

Infiniti's flagship utility vehicle, the QX56, gained a full model change, and now it was based on the Nissan Patrol Royale, which was launched in the Middle East since February 2010. By making it more aggressive than its Nissan Patrol Royale brother, the new Infiniti QX56 is completely armed with some extras, which are guaranteed to please the sovereign passengers who are looking for outdoor fun in the sun or something more of a politicians' delight.

2011 Infiniti QX interior

The front view is similar to the Infiniti M37/56 (known in Japan as the Nissan Fuga Y51), providing this premium SUV some tough characteristics inspired from a rhinoceros. While the exterior is sinister enough for its toughness, the interior is sincere enough to please them because of the dual 7-inch monitors mounted behind the front seats, the Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System that is standard for multiple conveniences, BOSE 2-channel, 13-speaker Premium Audio System for the best sound quality that feels like you're in an opera house and perforated semi-aniline leather seating.

Just like the Nissan Patrol Royale, the new Infiniti QX56 is equipped with the world's first Hydraulic Body Motion Control (HBMC) suspension system which uses technology from WRC cars for adaptive terrain capability that is far superior than the Toyota Land Cruiser 200's KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System). The All Mode 4x4 system with variable 4x4 Mode Select allows the new QX56 to convert from its 4WD mode to 2WD mode plus various settings that adapts through tough conditions such as gravel, sand, and snow. With this technology, the new QX56 can possibly be the "grand master" of all-terrain combat.

The key engine of the new QX56 is the all-new VK56DE engine mated with Infiniti's first VVEL DIG mechanism. This gasoline direct injection VVEL V8 engine is made for improved performance and less emissions, making it more fuel efficient than other V8 engines mounted on other SUVs. Anyway, the VK56DE has a power output of 400 hp/5,800 rpm, torque output of 413 lb-ft/4,000 rpm, and depending on the variant, it has an EPA estimated fuel economy of 20 miles per gallon highway. Unlike the Patrol Royale that has 5-speed Automatic Transmission, the additional 2 gears on the new QX56 with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) makes it a huge advantage.

My Comment:
The new Infiniti QX56 can be an expensive version of the Nissan Patrol Royale because of its rhino-like looks, premium conveniences, 5.6L V8 VVEL DIG engine, 7-speed auto, improved Around View Monitor, ALL MODE 4X4, world's first HBMC, and everything you might blow your pockets at. Not only the new Infiniti QX56 can be a proven weapon in the desert, gravel, and rocky roads, it can also be a luxurious limousine when you're travelling through the metropolis. Those dual monitors mounted behind the front seats can be an effective boredom-killing machine, great if you want to watch some movies while if you were stuck at the traffic in EDSA. With these features, could this be an alternative to our Nissan Patrol Royale? We can't tell...



Photo: Infiniti

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

With Ford Motor Company decided to axe the Mercury brand, it seems that there will be no more Milan Hybrid to offer. For this luxury marque, Lincoln unveiled its first hybrid car set to take place from the banishment of the Mercury Milan Hybrid.

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

The new MKZ Hybrid offers the same MKZ comfort with the new hybrid power-train that simply defines "eco-car" to the supreme level. Since the MKZ Hybrid is a full-fledged, all-American eco-car, it features the 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Hybrid Engine, dedicated to bring out the green factor for this luxury sedan. With the CVT added for the MKZ Hybrid, the fuel efficiency for this American luxury hybrid can go for about 41/36 mpg.

My thoughts about the MKZ Hybrid:

As Ford fans trying to think twice before saying farewell to the Mercury Milan Hybrid, and other Mercury models, Lincoln's gaining an edge for bringing new models in the future, and the MKZ Hybrid tries to stand out without the risky sacrifice of becoming the most fuel-efficient Lincoln ever made. With the same pricing as the regular MKZ (2WD), for about $34,330 or 4.8 million pesos, most luxury car enthusiasts who has a sense of green driving cannot go wrong with this premium hybrid car.

The MKZ Hybrid still carries Bridge of Weir leather, Heated/Cooled 10-Way Power Front Seats, SYNC connectivity, and other luxury items, perfect to turn things around for the upperclassmen. The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid targets the Toyota Crown Hybrid, Lexus GS Hybrid, and the upcoming Nissan Fuga Hybrid respectively.

Photo: Ford Motor Company

Major major week in review...

Some major major stuff I saw this week:

Another week, another Walls Upon a Time in Hole in the Wall Season 2, only this time Michael V portrays as the princess while Ogie retains his Prince Charming role.

Wow! Mali undergoes a major major upgrade, turning a single-week show into a major major 5-day laughfest with a new title, Wow! Meganon. It's the same as Wow! Mali!, only this time, weeknight servings!

It's the final week of the Banana Split Daily Servings' mini drama titled Mga Mahirap Pa Sa Dagang Mahirap (They're Poorer than a Street Rat). After Aunt Miriam (Pooh) killed Ismael (Baron Geisler), she was going to kill our little pals, but Arturo (Badji Mortiz) showed up persuading Aunt Miriam to stop it, then the kids told the whole story, but Aunt Miriam wants to kill them all. Luckily, Aunt Miriam was hit by a Buko on her (his) head. It ended where it all began.

Face To Face host Amy Perez covers a new kind of Face To Face, showing the complaints' Untold Stories. That's Untold Stories mula sa Face To Face. A drama shows the complaints' stories right before showing up on Face To Face. It goes every Thursday before Wow! Meganon.

From now on, Friday night is Lokomoko night, because Lokomoko U is now on Fridays! All right! Those who are done at school on Fridays deserve an after-school laugh trips! On this episode; gags at the resort, another Caloy Alde's Pick-Up Lines that leaves ladies hurting him badly, more granny's knock knock jokes on Talentadong Family, a spoof of an upcoming reality show, Star Factor, called Star Factory, and another wrong-guessing madness on Pinoy Brainless!

Another week, another Bubble Gang, with gags that leaves them guessing who's that kid, what if soap operas have no conflicts, rehearsal, a different kind of "siga", a grim reaper that not gives them death, but headaches, more IyoTube, noticeable stuff, James Wang (guest star Jacky Woo) in action, and Super Siamese twins.