This is the Video Blogging part of Aileen Apolo and Coy Caballes's video presentation at the 4th Philippine Blogging Summit. Watch out for funny scenes and informative tips that will surely convince more bloggers to vlog. :)
Here are the topics in the video:
I. What is Video Blogging? II. Different Kinds of Vlogs
Skits
Music Videos
Short Films
Video Diaries
Tutorials
Photo Storytelling
III. Advantages of Vlogging IV. Steps in Making Vlogs
Eugene did a match-the-eye rendition of YouGotTech contributors in his blog, go check it out.
It was a rare occasion indeed for YGT since majority of the contributors were present at the iBlog4. All the contributors from Davao were present - Winston, Andrew, Migs and the newest in the team - Queen Ria.
It was an exciting day for most of us since most of us were speakers for iBlog4. Here's are links to our talks:
You Got Tech attends its first tech event and we witnessed Dell uncover the first line of consumer products they are going to offer the market - the Inspiron. Dell country manager, Barry Bunyi, said that they have so far only covered the corporate market for the Philippines and have finally decided to capture that opportunity.
The Inspiron notebook comes in 8 different colors - Ruby Red, Midnight Blue, Spring Green, Flamingo Pink, Jet Black, Alpine White, Expresso Brown, and Sunshine Yellow. I WANT THE RUBY RED!!! I asked Marrku what it's good for, he said that it's best for doing multimedia especially when you have a lot of photos and dabble with videos (is it the Mac for the PC???). If that is so, then it should match my needs, but the notebook comes in 14" and 15.4" screen which is a tad too big for me.
Here are the specs from the press kit:
• Choice of colors including Jet Black matte finish, Alpine White gloss finish, Espresso Brown, Flamingo Pink, Midnight Blue, Ruby Red, Spring Green, Sunshine Yellow with microsatin premium finish. • High definition display with TrueLife™ technology • Choice of hard drive sizes up to 250GB • Integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam with dual digital microphone and noise-cancellation earbuds • Dell MediaDirect and Instant Office technology for fast, one-button access to videos, music or photos, calendar and contacts • Standard 802.11a/g • Standard integrated 8-in-1 media card reader to enable easy transfer of content from digital devices. Other ports include four USB ports, and IEEE 1394 • Choice of Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Basic or Premium • Starting weights: Inspiron 1420 – 2.45kg; 1520 – 2.9kg
Starting prices: Inspiron 1420 – Php 33,995 (SRP and inclusive of VAT); 1520 – TBD
Working remotely requires me to be connected to the internet everyday. Aside from using communication and collaboration tools, I utilize the internet for learning. I spend a lot of time learning new things by reading and checking out new things online. But key to this is being connected.
I mainly use PLDT DSL and Globe Visibility to be connected to the internet. I survived using dial-up until the last month of 2006, but my need increased so I finally got DSL at home. Months after some friends chided me for not having wifi at home, so I got a router and they set it up. I've been enjoying being connected to the internet anywhere at home. I have not had any problems with my PLDT DSL probably because most of my neighbors are out most of the day, but lately I've been experiencing difficulty in connecting to select websites. I've cleared out my cookies, but it's been erratic. I wasn't even able to connect to You Got Tech, Facebook and Friendster for a couple of days and sometimes I'm not able to watch some Youtube videos. But generally, PLDT DSL has given good service to me.
I got a Globe Visibility since I travel a lot. I had to do a lot of ranting though before everything stabilized and I've been using it for almost 9 months now and here's a simplified review of how I've used it in different cities across the country:
Metro Manila Makati - the only place where you'll get HSDPA (only in the mall area) Paranaque - normally GPRS, but you'll get a bit of 3G Ortigas - for some strange reason it's hard to connect in Ortigas Manila - same as Paranaque Pasay - same as Paranaque SLEX - will drop whenever you're in the area of the Merville toll
Luzon Baguio - mainly GPRS and a bit hard to keep connected Pampanga - mainly GPRS Cabanatuan - had a hard time connecting, good thing there was wifi in the place I went to NLEX - managed to keep connected the whole stretch Palawan - signal just for mobile was quite hard, I wasn't able to connect to the internet
Visayas Cebu - mainly GPRS, hard to connect except in Ayala Boracay - you'd get some HSDPA, connection was like Glorietta Iloilo - GPRS, don't bother with surfing, just do mail and IM Capiz - like dial-up in early 2000 Kalibo - mainly GPRS
Mindanao Cagayan de Oro - don't even think about connecting, Globe's Invisible here Davao - I did not bother using my Globe Visibility here since they have free wifi anywhere Gensan - mainly GPRS, takes a long time to connect to any site
PLDT DSL definitely gives a stable connection, albeit it's not perfect but I can more or less count on it (except when there's no electricity!). I'll let you surmise whether Globe Visibility is something useful or just a disappointment. I just wish though Manila would be like Davao.
It normally takes me at least a year before I actually purchase a gadget. Buying a gadget is an expensive treat that's why I do a lot of thinking before I buy one. Here are some tips that I've gathered from fellow You Got Tech contributors and friends - Migs, Winston, Andrew, Ria and Blogie - which I think would be useful for non-techies who intend to buy new toys.
I have about half a year before I finally decide whether or not I'm going to get a new camera.
Kuya Blogie of AngDabawenyo.com bought a new phone sometime in December, on the day we had our first official Davao Food Trip (Zakoya). In this video, he talks about his new Nokia6500 Classic, its features and other advantages he finds about his new gadget.
Hi guys. I did this interview a long time ago at a new cafe here in Davao City. I was hanging out with fellow bloggers Winston, Jun and Ria. All of us had our laptops with us and I was intent on interviewing my friends about their beloved possessions. It so happened that my videos fell into the lap of Aileen and she decided to take things into her own hands and edit it for me. A word of warning though. Some bashing of a certain brand of computer occurs here. Yeah, I'm a big meanie! But for this episode, it's all in the name of fun. :)
