HP Unveils 311 And Tord Boontje HP Mini Notebooks

Imprint 3D on the HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje.

Manila, Philippines -- Delivering the next evolution in mini-computing experiences with stunning new designs and features, HP PSG unveiled the limited edition HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje and HP Mini 311 in the Philippines.

“Design is not just about what the computer looks like or even what it does for us. It’s also about the experience of using the PC,” said Chua Hwee Koon, vice president, Mobile Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP Asia Pacific and Japan. “We look at every opportunity to design the ‘wow’ factor that surprises and delights people, and these two new HP Mini notebooks are great examples of this.”


HP Mini By Studio Tord Boontje

Following a successful collaboration with fashionista, Vivienne Tam, this new partnership with world-renowned Dutch industrial designer Tord Boontje is the next step in HP’s strategy to align with leading designers who have a unique point of view on design and technology.

The HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje breaks new ground with the industry’s first three-dimensional (3D) PC surface technology – HP Imprint 3D. This technology brings a unique depth and effect to Boontje’s pattern of flora and endangered animals that unravels onto the palm rest and touchpad of the notebook.


HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje

With a starting weight of 1.06-kilos and measuring just over one-inch thick, the HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje features a 10.1-inch mercury-free LED display and 92% full-size keyboard that make it the perfect travel companion. Built-in tools including the Windows Live Writer for blogging and the Seesmic social networking desktop client enables quick access to popular social networking sites for staying in sync with friends and family.

Unique to this limited edition notebook, the HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje comes with 15 wallpapers designed by Boontje as well as a customized Stardock MyColors desktop theme and custom screen saver. The HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje also makes it easier for consumers to make smarter choices about the environment. The packaging, Quick Setup Poster, and User Guide are all printed with soy-based inks and made of 100% from recycled material. A reusable microfiber protective sleeve ships with the HP Mini and coordinated accessories also are available to purchase separately including a PVC-free wireless mouse and a handbag made from natural materials.

The Chic Pink HP Mini 311.
HP Mini 311

Equipped with the largest screen on a Mini notebook, the HP Mini 311 delivers a bigger and richer Internet experience for consumers who are “always on and connected”.

With an 11.6-inch diagonal High-Definition LED BrightView Widescreen Display, the HP Mini 110 features NVIDIA graphics with DX10 support and Altec Lansing speakers that offer high-definition video (capable of 1080p) and music playback.

Available in a choice of Black Swirl or White Swirl protective HP Imprint finishes, the HP Mini 311 also features pre-loaded HP QuickSync technology that provides effortless and automatic synchronization of music, pictures, videos and other documents between an HP Mini and a primary notebook or desktop PC.


HP Mini 311

Connectivity

HP Mini notebooks are geared toward information “snacking” and content enjoyment, versus the rich content-creation capabilities found in fully-functional notebook PCs.

The HP Mini 311 connects easily to HDTV through a HDMI port, and users can also keep friends close with email, chat, Web conferencing and VOIP – from anywhere with WLAN, webcam, and optional WWAN.

The HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje also features HP QuickWeb “instant on” solution technology that enables rapid access to key applications – including Web browsing, Instant Messaging, Skype, Music players and video viewers – without the need to boot into the operating system.

“Earlier this year we launched products at two spectrums of our HP Mini notebook portfolio – the colorful HP Mini 110 for consumers, and the sleek and professional HP Mini 5101 for prosumers,” said Hwee Koon. “With these two new HP Mini notebooks, we’re holding true to our promise to deliver new levels of individuality and connectivity to suit any lifestyle.”

Pricing

The HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje is priced at PhP 27,990. Only 1,000 units are available in the Philippines.

The HP Mini 311 is priced at PhP 29,990. Available in all HP stores and authorized resellers nationwide.

Orange & Bronze is First Asian Sponsor of SpringOne 2GX Conference

Orange & Bronze is First Asian Sponsor of SpringOne 2GX Conference
Thursday, 12 November 2009 05:16
First Philippine-based SpringSource partner Orange & Bronze Software Labs Inc. made another important milestone as it participated in the recently concluded SpringOne 2GX and was the first and only Asian sponsor to sponsor the conference. SpringOne 2GX is a yearly event hosted by SpringSource, where innovations in open-source technology are highlighted and shared--an event made by esteemed developers for fellow developers worldwide. The recent event was held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans and graced by keynote speakers who are known to be instrumental forces behind the development of the Spring and Grails platform.


Among the much awaited presentors were Spring framework creator Rod Johnson, Grails co-founder Graeme Rocher, and SpringSource's Head of Groovy Development Guillaume LaForge. They provided a technical exploration of Spring and informed the developer community regarding the latest developments in the Groovy and Grails space. Aside from speakers' sessions, the latest Spring and Grails projects were presented too and important issues surrounding open-source applications were also discussed.

Inspired by this recently concluded SpringOne 2GX and all the fresh developments discussed in the said event, Orange & Bronze Software Labs Inc. will host SpringGrails Asia 2010 in Manila, Philippines to let Asian developer communities learn about the latest happenings under SpringSource technologies. The event is set to take place this coming January 2010, right at the Hotel Intercontinental in Makati City. This one-day-only free learning event will be facilitated by esteemed guest speakers as well as Orange & Bronze's own seasoned software architects and engineers. A series of speakers' sessions and workshops will be lined up for the whole day.

Asia's Foremost CSR Awards Programme Awards Winners

Five companies from India, Pakistan, Philippines and Singapore were recognized for their outstanding initiatives in corporate social responsibility during the Asian CSR Awards, which is a part of the 8th Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) in Manila. Mr. Manny V. Pangilinan, CEO and Managing Director of First Pacific Company Limited, Chairman of Metro Pacific Corporation, Philippine Long Distance
Telephone Company and Smart Communications, Inc. handed over the awards during the ceremonies. A special posthumous achievement award was also given to former President Corazon C. Aquino. Other award recipients are the winners of the Intel - AIM Corporate Responsibility Award and the Banyan Tree Value Challenge.

The Asian CSR Awards, co-presented this year by Intel, is Asia's premier Awards program on corporate social responsibility. This year's awards attracted entries 211 entries representing 132 companies from 14 countries. It recognizes and honors companies in Asia for their projects and programs in corporate social responsibility. The Awards are given in five categories: Best Workplace Practices, Concern for Health, Environmental Excellence, Poverty Alleviation and Support and Improvement of Education. Finalists and winners were determined through an exhaustive search and selection process that include the generation of entries, initial screening, short listing by a panel of experts, and final judging.

The 2009 Asian CSR Awards Winners and Excellence Awardees are as follows:

Best Workplace Practices

Winner:
- City Developments Ltd: Workplace Health Project, Singapore
Excellence Awardees:
- Ayala Land Inc: ALI Green Training Series: "Fostering a Sustainability Mindset within Ayala Land", Philippines
- Quezon Power: Employee Empowerment Program, Philippines

Concern for Health

Winner:
- Pulp and Fibre Business, Grasim Industries Limited: Public Private Partnership for Physical, Mental, and Social Well-Being, India
Excellence Awardee:
- JAAG Broadcasting Systems-SAMAA TV: The Polio Control Cell (A united fight against polio in Pakistan), Pakistan

Environmental Excellence

Winner:
- Tetra Pak Pakistan: Building entrepreneurship and sustainability, Pakistan
Excellence Awardees:
- Senoko Power Limited: Senoko Power Environmental Project, Singapore
- Smart Communications Inc: Alternative Power for Cell Sites Program, Philippines

Poverty Alleviation

Winner:
- IBM Philippines: IBM World Community Grid, Philippines
Excellence Awardees:
- Chevron Philippines Incorporated: Chevron-Marcellin Kapatid Program, Philippines
- National College of Science and Technology: NCST DTS Program, Philippines

Support and Improvement of Education

Winner:
- Smart Communications Inc.: Your Partner in Education, Philippines
Excellence Awardees:
- Citibank N.A. / Citi Philipipnes: Estudyantipid - TV/cable-based finance literacy program for public school children
- De La Salle Lipa: Book mobile and Reading Program, Philippines

The excellence awardee of the INTEL-AIM Corporate Responsibility Award (IACRA) went to Manila Water. Smart Philippines was the runner-up. IACRA honors specific companies, NGOs, and organizations in Asia for excellent CSR projects in one or more of the following areas: Education, Community Involvement, Environmental Stewardship and Poverty Alleviation through providing innovative use of ICT.

The winner of the Banyan Tree Value Challenge is KAPAMAGOGOPA Inc. from the Philippines with their project title, Muslim Youth Volunteers for Peace & Development. This award is an opportunity for eligible NGOs to get additional funding by making a competitive presentation of a CSR project or program.

A Special Achievement Award was given to former President Corazon C. Aquino for her outstanding CSR contribution and service to the Filipinos. Balsy Aquino-Cruz, eldest daughter of the late President Aquino, received the award on her behalf.

Four hundred ninety four (494) delegates from 22 countries attended the AFCSR 2009 - recognized as the largest and most significant conference and awards program on CSR in Asia. The Asian CSR Awards program is presented by Ramon V. del Rosario, Sr. AIM Center for Corporate Social Responsibility, a research and program center within the Asian Institute of Management (AIM). Cognizant of its mission in developing professional, entrepreneurial and socially responsible leaders and managers, the AIM-RVR center is committed to social excellence. It abides by the principle that CSR can only be sustainable only when CSR can be structured as a business model and regarded as fundamental to strategy and general management.

For further information on the Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility and Asian CSR Awards, please visit www.asianforumcsr.com.

About Asian Forum on CSR (AFCSR)

For further information on the Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility and Asian CSR Awards, please visit www.asianforumcsr.com



Source: Asian Forum on CSR (AFCSR)

Davao chamber, IBM Philippines forge agreement to set up tech center

DAVAO CITY, Nov 19, 2009 (Asia Pulse Data Source via COMTEX)

Company: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)

The Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) has forged an agreement with IBM Philippines for the establishment of a technology center that can used for free by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other industries to improve their business operations.

DCCCII consultant for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) committee Andrei Fournier said the technology center will be set up at the DCCCII office along J.P. Laurel where IBM Philippines is donating software worth P1.4 million, while ICT Davao will also be donating three desktop personal computers.

He said the center could also be used by those who want to develop programs for SMEs for free.

Fournier said they recognized the basic problem of SMEs which is the non-availability of software applications.

He said the center is the place where they could develop the appropriate software for their businesses.

IBM Philippines has started moving outside of Metro Manila and it has expanded to Davao City lately.

The technology center will also be launched on November 26.

Fournier said DCCCII has intensified its campaign on environmental protection realizing that the ICT sector is one of the major pollutants and consume a lot of power as the industry relies so much on power.

Part of their advocacy is the use of energy-saving computers as they are also campaigning especially to internet cafes to start phasing out Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) or the big monitors. This, as most of the parts when not properly disposed, are major pollutants to the environment.

Fournier urged the people to use computers or laptops with low energy consumption and remind the public to shut off these units when not in use.

He said internet cafes are among heavy users of power with the kind of units they install in their establishments.

On the average, they use at least 400 CRTs and you could just imagine if these things are not properly handled will pause danger to the environment.

Meanwhile, Fournier said, they are campaigning on eWaste disposal in partnership with SM City Davao.

SM City Davao initiated the waste recycling market where it dedicated the first Saturday of every month as Waste Market Day. The Waste Market is joined by accredited buyers of waste products, including eWaste.

He said the waste materials from computers, laptops and other electronic device are collected and assessed for recycling. Those parts that could no longer be used will be properly disposed.

"We are into advocating simple ways of protecting the environment and by doing so, we could also save on energy," he said.

Fournier said they are in talks with other sectors in the community to come up with similar activities so more people could be reached for them to dispose of their eWaste during organized activities like Waste Market Day.

SM City Davao and Nokia Philippines have also carried out a program of waste disposal for defective cellphones and batteries where a booth is stationed in the mall for this purpose.


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