Xavier's Batch '82, CALL to Arms became a blast last November 15, 2007! With the cooperation of FHM, fantastic performances was made by the HOT and gorgeous ladies who set the NBC Tent at The Fort to its climax.

Many Xavier Alumni went over to witness the sizzling night made possible by the people behind FHM and Xavier's Batch 82. Their registration was high tech because they used scanners and laptops to confirm the registration of every guests who enter the place. Some celebrity models of the said men's magazine, namely, Gwen Garci and Miles Hernandez of hot babes, Maurine Larrazabal and Francine Prieto, was also invited and showed off little presentation for the said gathering. There were models who ramped there sexy bodies in front of the audience and the men inside the venue went hot over the ladies who were only wearing sexy lingeries and accessories. Besides from the sexy models who ramped the night, the mentioned celebrities made the men's night colorful. Few games was prepared by the organizers for the guests to make them alive even at the start of the party. The hired luscious ladies roaming around inside the Tent were wearing flirtatious outfits such as micro mini skirts, short shorts, hanging tops and sexy cocktail dress. The most eye-catching getup that were worn by the ladies was the Sailor Moon like outfit because the skirt of the said getup was to short which allowed the guests to peek on the ladies bottoms with undies. Since the event had a cocktail theme, there were tables, looked-like drums, that were scattered around the place. The waiters were roaming around with the tray carrying foods on their hands together with canned beers and bottled juice. The foods that were served really tastes good and though it was just finger foods, you will feel the satisfaction after tasting it. This event had many sponsors such as NEO, Citizen, Johnny Walker, Enduranz and many more.

This event will not be possible without the help and support of their primary sponsors and the presence of the people whom the event was made for, Xavier Alumni. Fun is always around, you just have to learn how to handle it in a high tech and modern way.
 

PHILIPPINES, Manila, May 23, 2007 Only weeks after its official launch, NEO proudly became the countrys first reseller to offer the much anticipated Intel Centrino Duo and Intel Centrino Pro processor technology locally-branded notebooks.

Available in a plethora of form factors, with designs ranging from fully loaded, 17-inch wide-screen models ideal for entertainment to tiny, energy-saving notebook PCs that weigh less than two kilograms, these next-generation Intel Centrino processor technology notebooks offer faster processor and chipsets, razor sharp video and graphics, and stronger and faster wireless connectivity.

Powered by the Intel Core2 Duo processors, the new Intel Centrino processor technology notebooks deliver breakthrough mobile performance and responsiveness for demanding business users and consumers.

Using these enhanced mobility features, NEO will be first to drive managed services amongst partners utilizing the new Intel Centrino Pro processor technology. This technology will extend the same high-level of proactive security and enhanced manageability support for mobile users that desktop users traditionally enjoy. As our customers become increasingly mobile, we are delighted to be able to provide more value through managed services and support for businesses that are migrating to notebook solutions, said Wilhelm Uy, Business Unit Manager, NEO.

"Operational expense continues to be the most expensive cost that we need to help IT managers with," Uy said. The Intel Centrino Pro processor technology allows IT administrators to remotely manage desktops and notebooks and better deal with security threats, cost of ownership, resource allocation, and asset management issues, he added.

NEO will also be first to market with a number of new benefits and options available through the local distributors. These include the Intel Turbo Memory feature which enables customers an innovative, optional feature that can decrease computer start time, speed access to frequently used applications, as well as improved battery life. Gaming customers can now have advanced graphics performances with the Mobile Intel 965GM Express chipset which provides Intels fourth- generation integrated graphic engine, the Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, and enhancements for clear, vivid video playback. Furthermore, customers can choose Intels optional next-generation wireless network connection, Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N for outstanding wireless performance.

Our customers for example would be able to boot up with Microsoft Vista in seconds compared to previous generation products which takes minutes, said Uy.

We really believe that next generation Intel Centrino processor technology is the biggest opportunity for our locally-branded notebooks in a long time," Uy said. Not only have we slashed our time-to-market with the availability of this product, we have proven our ability to get the Intel Centrino processor technology notebooks into customers' hands at roughly the same time as the multinational OEMs, which sell many of the household brands. Furthermore, with new locally-branded notebook barebones, we are able to present a different offering serving the individual needs of small businesses and vertical customers that multinationals cannot cater for, Uy added.
 

The NEO 630NVP2 is all business. It's a corporate workhorse at heart, and with that in mind it works well enough for the corporate workspace. Its features and capabilities don't make it stand out that much from the pack - who needs innovation when you already have a formula that works?

The 630NVP2 is your typical work laptop - it has a sleek black body, a nice, ergonomic keyboard and a relatively large touchpad to work in. It uses a 1.8 Ghz Intel Core Duo processor that allows you to multitask simple operations like working on documents, instant messaging and the like.

The 14-inch widescreen is surprisingly good, with decent viewing angles for a laptop LCD. The widescreen LCD is also good for watching DVD movies, with good color reproduction all around.

The 630NVP2 is powered by an Intel Core Duo 1.8 Ghz processor that allows users to multitask with ordinary applications such as Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, as well as viewing DVD movies and such. The 630NVP2 unfortunately isn't that much a powerhouse - don't expect to use it for Photoshop and movie editing. As with the most laptops, the 630NVP2 has wireless connectivity, and offers three USB ports for connectivity to other peripherals.

Battery life for the 630NVP2 is about 2.3 hours with the screen brightness in dim and the wireless off - which is pretty average for this type of laptop. With most of the options on the battery life drops to about 2 hours - nothing spectacular, but gets the job done.

Probably the greatest drawback of the 630NVP2 is that it's a pretty unremarkable laptop. Don't get me wrong though - the 630NVP2 offers solid performance at a competitive price point - it's just that it doesn't really bring anything new to the table, which isn't bad in itself really.
 

FANCY CHASSIS OR not, the thing that counts when it comes to laptops is the balance between portability and performance, and this is where the Neo Empriva 540Nx2 takes center stage.

Equipped with a 1.66GHz Core 2 Duo processor, the 540NX2 delivers on your every whim without breaking sweat. Switching between multiple programs was flawless. Even with six programs (plus Wi-Fi) running simultaneously, the Empriva showed no signs of slowing down. Its remarkable that the 540NX2 managed to sustain this powerful performance for over two hours without A/C power. When used normally, its battery can go for as long as three hours.

For internal applications, theres a lot to be said about the Empriva. Unlike some previous offerings in the series, the 540NX2 comes with gigabit Internet connectivity with a built-in webcam and mic-features perfect for Skype-ers and have heavy surfers. The webcam is especially noteworthy because it works great indoors. Even a simple lamp-lit desk setup looked sharp and bright.

Small but extras come aplenty, too. The 540NX2 is equipped with Wi-Fi a/b/g connectivity, a DVD burner, and a card reader. For the speed junkie, a mini Firewire ports is also available so video transferring and editing is a snap.

Of course, not everything is great with this Empriva but its shortcoming are really just small niggles rather than real grievances. For starters the built-in speakers are weaker than even those on a Sony PSP. The DVD drive cover is also fussy. A light graze on the e eject button will send it flying open.

But as mentioned, laptops are about portability and performance. And the Empriva 540NX2, with its no-nonsense looks, definitely wowed us with its desktop like performance. -- Joey Tuazon