Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Coach factory sale August 21,2013

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Coach factory sale August 14, 2013

For those who missed the August 12 event, here you go. On-going two day sale!

Monday, August 12, 2013

My nonexistent email invite from coachfactory.com

Back in january, I wrote about how to get an exclusive email invitation from coachfactory.com. I provided the steps I went through, only to find out they were all failures. Since January 2013, till today, August 12, 2013, I have yet to receive an email from coachfactory.com about upcoming online sale events, yet I am a registered member. Today, while I was randomly checking my favorite online shops for sales and such, I logged in my coach factory account (not my cousins account), and it led me straight to their August 12, 2013 event. I don't know if I should be happy, or pissed off, because, when I checked my email address, I didn't find any invitation. So, basically, you can get in the sale event without receiving an invitation in your email. If you're already a member, but you have yet to receive an email invite, just log in your account in https://www.coachfactory.com, and hope that it leads you straight into the sale, that is, IF they are indeed having an online sale event on that day.
Otherwise if you see the image below, either they don't have an on going sale, or they're not letting you in.

If you still haven't received an email invitation from coach, but is a registered member, and just want to check if there's an ongoing sale, just log in your account. If the image above is what it's showing you, visit my blog, to check for updates. Chances are, I've already posted the ongoing sale.

Bookmark http://addicted2onlineshopping.blogspot.com/ or Add me to your reading list.

Coach factory sale August 12, 2013

You have approximately one day and two hours left to get your orders in!

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Thermaltake Massive23 LX Laptop Notebook Cooler

A friend asked me to buy this for him in amazon.com, as he couldn't find one here in the Philippines.

A few days ago, I went ahead and bought a laptop. I wasn't really thinking of getting a cooler or other accessories for it because besides getting it at a bargain price, it came along with a free Logitech M185 Wireless Mouse and a really nice Sennheiser HD201 Hi-Fi Headphones. All I needed was a mouse pad. Until I realized, I do most of the typing on the bed, (not advisable I know). Laptops have little feet underneath which raises the base a couple of centimeters to allow the vent to "breathe". Placing a laptop on a soft surface, will cause the laptop to "sink", thereby completely obstructing the vent. The laptop can easily overheat because of this. So I decided to get a cooler, not really to "cool" the laptop, but I needed something flat and hard to place my laptop on when I'm using it on the bed. I wasn't really interested on a particular brand.

I accidentally found it in PC Express Southmall. Cash price is P1,150.00, credit card price is P1,230.00. When I took the thing out of the box, I thought it looked familiar, so I checked my friends order, and confirmed that it's the exact same thing. Not really that bad, except, he'll have to wait till late September for his.

Thermaltake Massive23 LX Laptop Notebook Cooler Oversized 230mm Blue LED Fan USB CLN0015-Price: $29.99 & FREE Shipping in amazon.

Overall, it looks and feels like it's going to last, made with light but sturdy material. The fan is huge! Cooling capacity is okay, but I expected better. The blue led lights are actually kind of cool, you can turn it off independently if you just want to use the fan. It has two usb ports (2.0) on the left upper side. Fits 10-17" laptops. Will recommend.

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Coach factory sale August 10, 2013

I know it's late, only seven more hours left to shop.

Noteworthy items:

Kristin Leather collection, really good bargain with a total discount of $288.00. It's available in 4 colors, white, black, pink and yellow. Between the four, I'd pick the yellow one first, then white.

Brina collection, 2 colors, brown and black (snake embossed print). Can't decide which one, I'd probably buy both.

Samsung NP-530U4C-S06PH Series 5 Ultrabook

I could've waited until more Haswell powered laptops came out, unfortunately, my laptop, code name:green monster, is dying on me. Freezing for 30 minutes is not funny. With the right budget set, and specification in mind, I went and looked for the replacement. I checked the list price on the online shops first, but would never consider into buying it online, nor having it delivered. I still like store hopping when it comes to buying electronic items. I get to test it on the spot and checkout more options. Online stores only let you see a fraction of whats available in their inventory, but it is a good way to see the current price and the product specification so that when you do go to the physical store, you won't sound like a moron, or look completely clueless. The worse part about laptop shopping without previously researching first, is getting convinced by a sales representative to buy something completely opposite of what you're looking for or what you actually need, worse, for a higher price.

What I need:

1.)Decent processor Intel core i5-i7 3rd gen is fine, 4th gen is better, IF it's within my budget.
2.)Adequate RAM, 4-8gb
3.)Enough storage (500gb, 1tb HDD)
4.)Optical disk drive (DVD writer/reader)-yes, I still need it.
5.)13-15 inch screen (HD or Full HD, don't really matter), no touch screen
6.)Weighs about 2kg below.
7.)Windows 7 or 8
8.)Decent graphics

Well, this is what I ended up with:

Samsung NP-530U4C-S06PH Series 5 14-inch Core i7 Win8 Ultrabook

Freebies:
1.) Logitech M185 Wireless Mouse

2.) Sennheiser HD201 Hi-Fi Headphones

3.) 8gb usb

4.) Samsung Laptop bag (in the box)

P52,892.0 SRP original price

P47,892 Only P3,991/mo. 0% 12mos.

P44,000 Cash price- price varies. I could post the FINAL price, but I might get samsung store manager in trouble.

Samsung NP-530U4C-S06PH Series 5 14-inch Core i7 Win8 Ultrabook (Now w/ 5K OFF!)

The Power of a High Performance Notebook

Having an ultra-portable notebook has always meant sacrificing storage – until now.

Unlike other slim notebooks the Samsung Series 5 ULTRA has a huge amount of space for your

files and an integrated Optical Disk Drive (ODD). Its ultra large capacity HDD can store up

to 1TB of data, so can always enjoy your favorite music, pictures and movies.

The Ultimate Design for On the Go

Carrying a heavy notebook is always a big burden, especially for professionals who are

always on the road. The Samsung Series 5 ULTRA is amazingly portable and perfectly designed

for a mobile life. Because it's remarkably thin (20.9mm) and

light (1.78kg with SSD / 1.81kg with HDD) it's easy to take it with you anytime and

anywhere – so you'll always have your own office.

Samsung Fast Solutions

You can work and play even more efficiently with the blazingly fast performance of the

Samsung Series 5 ULTRA. With Fast Start wakes from sleep in 2 seconds. Plus Fast Browsing

makes frequently viewed web pages run 2x faster.

* Speed will vary depending on the configuration, applications used and wireless settings

Fast Start

You can work and play even more efficiently with an ''instant on''.

Fast Start wakes your notebook from sleep in 2 seconds.

Fast Browsing

Get the information you need – when you need it! Fast Browsing

makes frequently viewed web pages run 2x faster. So you won't be

left staring at blank pages waiting for them to load.

Expandable and upgradable features

Not having the right tools can really hamper your ability to work efficiently.

The Samsung Series 5 ULTRA includes a HDD (max. 1TB) with over 2x the capacity of other

slim models and up to 8GB of upgradable memory to help you multi-task effectively.

Plus it includes a full HDMI port, VGA port and integrated optical disk drive.

On the Go –

Without Stopping to Recharge

Now you need never worry about unexpectedly having to stop work.

The Samsung Series 5 ULTRA delivers up to 7.0 hours* of power on a single charge.

So whether you're on a flight or at your favorite café you can stay focused on your

work – or having fun! And Samsung's BatteryLife Plus technology extends the battery

life up to 1,500 cycles / 3 years.

* Battery life based on MobileMark test scores that

will vary based on configuration.

Samsung Superior Display Technology

Every photo, video, website and document just looks stunning with the

Samsung Series 5 ULTRA's 14.0'' HD SuperBright screen, Image Enhancer technology and

powerful GT 620M (1GB) graphics*. Your eyes will feel less tired with 50% brighter

screen and it's also anti-reflective, so you can see everything clearly even in the

sunshine.

Super Bright Screen

Every photo, video, website and document just looks stunning with the SuperBright screen.

It's 50% brighter*, so everything is brought vividly to life with the boldest and brightest

colors. And because it's anti-reflective your eyes will feel less tired and you can see

everything clearly even in the sunshine.

HD Display

You no longer have to struggle to see everything on the screen.

A HD high resolution display gives you much more viewing area and images and text are

incredibly sharp. So you can multi-task and get things done with ease and enjoy every

little detail of your favorite pictures and films.

Professional Durability & Style

The Samsung Series 5 ULTRA unites professional style and durability.

The sophisticatedly simple and refined exterior is a cool metallic aluminum,

while the underside is made with fiber glass that's light but resistant to wear and damage.

So you'll always be shielded from the bumps and knocks of life on the

road – while still looking good.

Ports Information

TECH SPECS

Operating System : Windows 8 Single Language

Processor : Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 3517UM (1.90GHz, 4MB L3 Cache)

Main Chipset : Intel HM76

Graphic : 1GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M Graphics, Optimus™ technology

Memory : 6GB DDR3 System Memory at 1,600MHz (on BD 4GB + 2GB x 1)

Storage : 1TB S-ATAII Hard Drive (5,400RPM) with ExpressCache 24GB

Display : 14.0" SuperBright 300nit HD LED Display (1,366 x 768), Anti-Reflective

Physical Specification : 333.0 x 229.5 x 20.9mm (13.1" x 9.0" x 0.82")

1.81kg (3.99lbs) : System with HDD

1.78kg (3.92lbs) : System with SSD

Multimedia : HD Audio

Mic Noise Suppression

SoundAlive™

4 watts Stereo Speaker (2 watts x 2)

1.3 megapixel HD Webcam

Input Device : 87 Key

86 Key

Touch Pad (Scroll Scope, Flat Type, Gesture UI)

Power : 60 watts*

40 watts

8 Cell (45.3Wh)

Friday, August 9, 2013

Should I buy a laptop now?

Last July, laptops equipped with the latest fourth generation, Intel core processor (code name: "Haswell"), rolled out in the market. The highlight of the new processor is it's power efficiency, increasing the battery life of laptops, without sacrificing performance. There are considerate improvements from its predecessor, third generation "Ivy-bridge" and the much older second generation "Sandy bridge" technology, like faster processing speed, and better graphics performance. I will leave the in-depth comparison to others.

In my opinion, it's probably not the best time to buy a laptop if you want the latest fourth generation Intel core processor. First, because the choices are limited, only a few laptops powered by Haswell, has come out in the market, or at least that's the case here in the Philippines. Second, expect a high price tag on these babies. An Intel Core i3 fourth generation laptop will probably just range from P30,000-P36,000, considerably affordable, but it will not outperform a Core i7 third generation laptop that will probably cost just as much. At this point, I would completely cross out second generation or Sandy-bridge powered laptops. The lowest I would go is a third generation Core i5 laptop.

If you're looking to buy the older versions, now would be the best time to look for bargains. List price are going down for 3rd generation Intel core laptops, and if you pay in cash and they'll give you a better price. I bought mine at a really low price, with freebies and an extended 6 month warranty.

To name a few Haswell powered laptops:

1.) Macbook Air (11 inch and 13 inch models)