SAMSUNG'S Newest Sleek and Stylish Notebook

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, has just launched its newest sleek and stylish notebook with a unique presentation at the Chocolate Fire in Salcedo Village. Showcased in platters of luscious handmand Belgian chocolates were 5 vivid colors of Samsung Series 3 305U1A notebook. Weighing just 1.3kg*¹ and the same height as a £1 or €1 coin its ultra light and slim design plus stunning colors will really turn heads. It is so light that one can take it anywhere, anytime with comfort.

It indicates a battery life of up to 8 hours*², the latest AMD Fusion processor and Windows® 7 Basic*³ you can also enjoy music, video, photos and effortless multitasking anywhere you choose. Especially as the 305U1A’s anti-reflective HD LED screen means images and text are brilliantly clear and legible even when you’re out and about enjoying the sunshine.

And because of its fashionable look, it is a stand out from the crowd. Not to mention that the color will tell that anyone who owns a Samsung Series 3 305U1A is a style leader.

It has an extensive battery life of 8 hours, so you don't need to carry your charger. With its intelligent charging technology, PowerPlus, it keeps up to 80% battery capacity for up to 1,000 recharges – 3x longer than a typical battery. Making it more economical and environmentally friendly as fewer batteries need to be replaced.

You don’t even have to wait the usual 30-60 seconds for the notebook to boot-up as Samsung’s Fast Start technology provides an “instant on”. This innovative hybrid sleep mode combines the fast start-up of sleep with the stability of hibernation, so you can get started within a few seconds of opening the display or pressing the power button.

With the latest AMD Fusion processor the 305U1A provides the optimum balance of performance and energy efficiency. Besides, it allows you to create rich media content, play intensive games, or multitask with applications like Microsoft Office. It also uses significantly less power for a much longer battery life.

The Series 3 305U1A’s anti-reflective 11.6" HD LED display lets you enjoy images that are fine-tuned with the sharpest details and boldest colors, even when you’re outdoors. Its matte surface has less mirror effect, so you can use it for longer without your eyes getting tired and it’s more resistant to micro scratches.

For maximum performance on the move the 305U1A includes a 4-in-1 card reader, Bluetooth V3.0 High Speed*³ and a range of USB and HDMI ports, so you can quickly share and enjoy music, pictures, video and files from almost any modern device. A high quality, ergonomically sized island-type keyboard also makes typing easier, so you get more done and waste less time correcting errors. Its ergonomic design features isolated keys with optimized spacing for maximum comfort and is much cleaner and more hygienic as dirt cannot be trapped between the keys.

And because life on the move can be challenging, the Series 3 305U1A’s robust Samsung Duracase casing protects against the risk of everyday bumps and knocks with a special scratch-resistant surface that will keep your notebook looking stylish and like new for longer.

Samsung Series 3 305U1A will be available starting end of September in all Samsung authorized NPC resellers. For more product information and multimedia content, please see www.samsung.com/ph

Smart C+ Wear Your Choice Kick Off

Smart C+ launched their newest campaign with famous celebrities RJ Ledesma, Divine Lee, Anton del Rosario, Rissa Mananquil, and Liz Uy. It was a star-studded event held at the FVR hall at the Bonifacio Global City.

The “I Choose” campaign, Smart C+ recognizes that the possibilities are endless and it is up to the individual to make his choices and define his life. Smart C+ has chosen 5 plusmakers – individuals who are adding to their own and others’ lives. They are pursuing their passions and inspire others to do the same.

RJ Ledesma has tasted life and is still thirsting for more! An editor of Manila’s premiere men’s magazine, an author of multiple titles on marriage, manhood, and its comedic mix-and-matching, and a tongue-in-cheek TV host, not everyone knows that he is also behind the Mercato Centrale and Midnight Mercato weekend markets, which specialize in hearty, and healthy dining. RJ acknowledges the significance of purity in both diet and lifestyle. An instructor and co-founder of Yoga Manila, he tries to keep his life balanced with a daily routine of Ashtanga Yoga. “What is important is that you have passion behind what you do,” reveals RJ, “I think it’s passion that fuels the ability to do all these tasks.”

Rissa Mananquil multitasks from her top priority of being a mother to her son, Enzo, to being a model, to teaching. Her weekly beauty column has also become the by-word in the industry, showing her influence in both cosmetics and fitness. “A healthy lifestyle can change your mood, posture, and attitude. You don’t just look good, you feel good. When you choose to eat and drink healthy, it can transform anyone from simple to stunning - inside and out.”

Liz Uy has been one of the pioneering spirits behind Philippine fashion’s reawakening. Her life in the spotlight: from the glossy flashbulbs of photo shoots in the morning, to the searchlights of prestigious fashion events at night, does take its toll on her body. To keep up with her lifestyle, Liz makes sure she has enough Vitamin C every day. “I like how the vitamin C keeps me going.”

Divine Lee’s success can be measured by the skyscraping amount of energy and vitality she transmits on her day-to-day affairs. By managing a residential empire, a luxurious clothing line, a long stream of Twitter followers, a burning passion for compassion and philanthropy, and her towering shadow in the glamorous limelight, Divine follows a schedule that is fast-paced, high-impact, and incredibly versatile. “For someone who is always on the go, I need all the vitamin C I can get to do all things fast, fresh, and on time.”

Another young mover is Anton del Rosario, center-back for the Philippine National Football Team, the Azkals, responsible for the big kick for Philippine football’s reemergence. Anton puts great focus and emphasis on performance and works doubly harder in achieving his “goals”. “When I set my goals, I’ll do what I can to obtain them,” he reveals.

Whatever their interests and dreams, be it the fulfillment of motherhood, flash of fashion, sky-high success, triumph of sportsmanship, the life in the spotlight or out of it, all these young achievers have one thing in common and that is passion in everything they do

Inspired by the plusmakers, Smart C+ invites you to write your manifesto and share it in style with Wear Your Choice, an activation event that lets you design your own “I Choose” t-shirt. You can pose with your virtual shirt and share it with your friends on Facebook. For P200.00, you can get six (6) bottles of Smart C+, and have your own “I Choose” shirt made.

Smart C+ Wear Your Choice will be at the Trinoma Mall’s Cinema Lobby from September 17 to 18 and the Market! Market! Activity Center on October 14 and 15. For updates, visit the Smart C+ Wear Your Choice event page on Facebook..

Kris Aquino's New Beauty Regimen

At a recent media event held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Olay Total Effects, together with Procter & Gamble’s skin experts and Olay’s newest brand ambassador, Kris Aquino, revealed the facts on how Filipinas’ current skin care regimen may need an upgrade before the signs of skin ageing start to show.

At the event hosted by Boy Abunda, Kris Aquino talked about her personal skin intervention and how she realized it was time to trade-up her skin care regimen from simply whitening to one that can provide both anti-ageing and whitening.

Kris’ Skin Intervention

For Kris, whose craft and career demand numerous close-ups daily, she thought her whitening skin care regimen was already enough for her to look beautiful – until she discovered something upon closer inspection. “I thought I already knew everything—that all you needed to be was maputi. But when I took a closer look into the mirror and saw that first wrinkle—nag panic ako (I panicked)” Kris shares.

For Kris, it was about realizing that as you age, so does your skin, and its needs change – “Hindi pala enough ang whitening cream (whitening cream is not enough)” Kris continued.

Olay Total Effects’ skin intervention was perfect timing for Kris who’s always under the spotlight and in front of the camera. “Good thing my skin went through an intervention with Olay Total Effects. Kasi with Olay Total Effects, I get the whitening I want AND I also get other anti-ageing benefits that my skin needs to help fight 7 signs of skin ageing. It’s my formula for fair and young-looking skin near or far,” Kris enthuses. Today, Kris couldn’t be happier that she traded up from her whitening regimen to Olay Total Effects – a product that meets both of Kris’ anti-ageing and whitening needs.Kris also revealed that her mom also used Olay when they were living in United States proving that Olay is a trusted brand ever since.

Fair and Younger Looking – From Afar and Even Up-Close!

While Kris has already had her skin intervention, most Filipinas may not be aware that they too already need to change their skin care regimen to something that gives them fair and younger looking skin even up close. As an example, guests at the event were shown a photo of a fair, Asian woman from afar. But with a shot up close of the same woman, most guests were surprised at how much older the woman actually looked. So while some women may look young and fair from afar, close-ups revealed they already have signs of skin ageing.

Olay Total Effects Brand Manager Jia Salindong reveals the findings of a local survey of over 100 whitening cream users aged 25-34. The survey showed that an alarming 90% of whitening cream users still suffers from signs of skin ageing.

Salindong explains “At a particular age, women need more than whitening creams. At around age 25, women may already start to notice multiple signs of skin ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles. Their whitening creams fail to address these signs of skin ageing. Instead, they need to upgrade their skin care regimen to a cream that provides both anti-ageing and whitening benefits.”

Ms. Jia Salindong also shared her own experience when a friend told her that she has a fair skin from afar and yet up-close reveals lines of ageing. Ms. Salindong then said with Olay Total Effects both anti-ageing and whitening needs of Filipinas are answered. How does Olay address both? P&G Skin Expert Carla Cordova explains “It is with Olay Total Effects’ proven VitaNiacin complex that we address both concerns. VitaNiacin is a complex of powerful skin care ingredients like Vitamin E, Panthenol or Vitamin B5 and Niacinamide. These provide both anti-ageing and whitening benefits to help skin regain its fair, radiant, youthful glow and fortify itself against the signs of skin ageing.”

Vitamin E is an anti-oxidant that prevents moisture loss of skin. Panthenol attracts water into the skin barrier, helping skin stay hydrated. Niacinamide is proven and known to provide skin whitening benefits as well as helps reduce signs of skin ageing, like fine lines. Olay Total Effects helps to lighten dark spots, lighten skin tone and improve skin dullness, giving women fair skin. In addition to this, Olay Total Effects also addresses other skin care needs to help fight 7 signs of skin ageing. With Olay Total Effects, you get anti-ageing and whitening benefits all in 1 bottle.

Olay Total Effects (in regular and gentle) is available in all leading supermarkets and drugstores nationwide – SRP Php 699.00 (50g)

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Based on a study conducted by a third party on 160 whitening cream users aged 25-34 years old in Metro Manila in July 2011.