THE NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 AND S7 EDGE

This post is off-topic but I can't help sharing my excitement in getting my hands on one of these smartphones.


The new SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 looks almost exactly the same as the S6. However, it feels more comfortable in the hands, thanks to its curvier back. This new, rounder design offers a more solid grip, at the expense of making the handset feel a little thicker.
On top of its sexier design, this smartphone is IP68 rated - which means it'll survive accidental spills and drops without requiring the rubber microUSB port plug that easily wears out. See the demo video below.





Another thing that I like is the MOTION PHOTO function. This takes photos of moving subjects, such as kids, dogs or concerts. After turning it on in the settings, it captures a few seconds of video each time you snap that shutter. This saves to the photo gallery as a proprietary file type, which you can't widely share, but you can scrub along the video to choose a still, which saves as a shareable JPEG allowing you to choose the best shot from the action you just captured.

The MOTION PANORAMA would be perfect for outdoor landscapes. This camera mode takes a still shot of your scene, but it captures movement as you pan around, say a flock of birds flying. You can also share it as a video. It's kind of a cool new feature, and I can see it making panorama shots more dynamic.

Here are the other features:

• "Always-on" display shows time, calendar or images from the lock screen even when the screen is off
• 32GB Internal (expandable up to 200GB) + 4GB RAM
• Octa Core Processor (Quad 1.6GHz + Quad 2.3GHz)
• Dual Pixel 12MP + 5MP (Front)
• IP68 Water and Dust Resistant (Water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
• 3,000mAh with Ultra Power Saving Mode, Wireless Charging and Fast Charging
• Android Marshmallow 6.0
• LTE Dual SIM

Where to Get One

The most awaited SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 and S7 EDGE will now be available for pre-order from SAMSUNG'S EXCLUSIVE ONLINE PARTNER!, Both the S7 Edge and the S7 will be available in Gold Platinum and Black Onyx. During our Pre-Order period from March 4 to 16, all orders will come with a FREE Samsung Gear VR worth PHP 9,000! Shipping for both units will start on March 19. The S7 Edge will be available for only PHP 39,990 while the S7 is priced at PHP 34,990.

THE NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 AND S7 EDGE

This post is off-topic but I can't help sharing my excitement in getting my hands on one of these smartphones.


The new SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 looks almost exactly the same as the S6. However, it feels more comfortable in the hands, thanks to its curvier back. This new, rounder design offers a more solid grip, at the expense of making the handset feel a little thicker.
On top of its sexier design, this smartphone is IP68 rated - which means it'll survive accidental spills and drops without requiring the rubber microUSB port plug that easily wears out. See the demo video below.





Another thing that I like is the MOTION PHOTO function. This takes photos of moving subjects, such as kids, dogs or concerts. After turning it on in the settings, it captures a few seconds of video each time you snap that shutter. This saves to the photo gallery as a proprietary file type, which you can't widely share, but you can scrub along the video to choose a still, which saves as a shareable JPEG allowing you to choose the best shot from the action you just captured.

The MOTION PANORAMA would be perfect for outdoor landscapes. This camera mode takes a still shot of your scene, but it captures movement as you pan around, say a flock of birds flying. You can also share it as a video. It's kind of a cool new feature, and I can see it making panorama shots more dynamic.

Here are the other features:

• "Always-on" display shows time, calendar or images from the lock screen even when the screen is off
• 32GB Internal (expandable up to 200GB) + 4GB RAM
• Octa Core Processor (Quad 1.6GHz + Quad 2.3GHz)
• Dual Pixel 12MP + 5MP (Front)
• IP68 Water and Dust Resistant (Water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
• 3,000mAh with Ultra Power Saving Mode, Wireless Charging and Fast Charging
• Android Marshmallow 6.0
• LTE Dual SIM

Where to Get One

The most awaited SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 and S7 EDGE will now be available for pre-order from SAMSUNG'S EXCLUSIVE ONLINE PARTNER!, Both the S7 Edge and the S7 will be available in Gold Platinum and Black Onyx. During our Pre-Order period from March 4 to 16, all orders will come with a FREE Samsung Gear VR worth PHP 9,000! Shipping for both units will start on March 19. The S7 Edge will be available for only PHP 39,990 while the S7 is priced at PHP 34,990.

WHAT IS THE BEST HEADSET FOR HOME-BASED JOB

1. WHAT WILL YOU BE USING THE HEADSET FOR? Obviously for work—but will you be attaching it to your landline phone or your laptop or PC? The headsets for the laptop or PC are going to have a USB port plug, whereas the headsets for the landline phone are going to have a phone port plug. The two cannot be interchanged.

2.NOISE-CANCELLING MICROPHONE is a microphone that is designed to filter ambient noise from the desired sound, which is especially useful in noisy environments. Your client would probably get annoyed if he hears a sound of a car passing by in the background.

Headsets used by call center agents, stock exchange traders, helicopter pilots and race car drivers have noise-cancelling microphones.

3. HOW MUCH HEADSET CAN YOU AFFORD? Price is certainly something to consider, although most headsets are not that expensive unless you really want a high-end one. There's this specific model of one brand that I know that costs $300.00

4. COMFORT. Your home-based job might require you to talk over the phone for long hours. Those bulky and heavy headsets that you see being used by DJ's, gamers and helicopter pilots aren't the ones that you should look for.

So, What Really is the Best Headset to Use for Home-based Job?

Let me share with you my personal preference. 

Both call centers that I worked at use PLANTRONICS. And most call center agents from other companies that I have spoken with also agree that Plantronics is probably one of the best to use. So I didn't have a hard time of choosing which brand to buy. But I took time in choosing the right model.

The features that I was looking for are:
-should be Skype Certified
-noise-cancelling mic
-headband type
-binaural
-in-line controls (answer/end, mute, volume)
-lightweight
-comfortable earpads
-rich HD sound
-USB connection
-Digital Signal Processing (eliminates static and kills echo)

I found all these features in PLANTRONICS .AUDIO 628. (yes, that's [dot]AUDIO 628.)

If you are looking for the one that is worn at the back of your head, PLANTRONICS .AUDIO 648 would be perfect for you. Same features as the PLANTRONICS .AUDIO 628 but with discreet design.

I know that there are lots of brands and models to choose from. What I featured here is just my personal recommendation because I'm really satisfied with the performance of this headset. This is the one that I found the best, both pricewise and featurewise.

ACTUAL PHOTOS

(Left)Adjustable headband.

(Right) Inline control. Answer and end Skype calls right on the headset. Plus the volume adjustment and mute button.

USB connector.

Easy to use with any PC or Mac.

     

Adjustable Boom. Moveable and flexible boom with a noise-cancelling mic.

Soft Earpads. Comfortable on ears even for long periods without losing its HD sound quality.

Again, this is just my personal preference and recommendation. I also heard that Logitech is another brand that you can rely on. I will make a separate review for that in my future blogs. I hope that you find the abovementioned pointers in choosing the ideal headset helpful.

If there's any other brand that you can recommend, whether comparable or even better than this, feel free to leave it in the comment

section below. I'd love to hear from you.

WHAT IS THE BEST HEADSET FOR HOME-BASED JOB

1. WHAT WILL YOU BE USING THE HEADSET FOR? Obviously for work—but will you be attaching it to your landline phone or your laptop or PC? The headsets for the laptop or PC are going to have a USB port plug, whereas the headsets for the landline phone are going to have a phone port plug. The two cannot be interchanged.

2.NOISE-CANCELLING MICROPHONE is a microphone that is designed to filter ambient noise from the desired sound, which is especially useful in noisy environments. Your client would probably get annoyed if he hears a sound of a car passing by in the background.

Headsets used by call center agents, stock exchange traders, helicopter pilots and race car drivers have noise-cancelling microphones.

3. HOW MUCH HEADSET CAN YOU AFFORD? Price is certainly something to consider, although most headsets are not that expensive unless you really want a high-end one. There's this specific model of one brand that I know that costs $300.00

4. COMFORT. Your home-based job might require you to talk over the phone for long hours. Those bulky and heavy headsets that you see being used by DJ's, gamers and helicopter pilots aren't the ones that you should look for.

So, What Really is the Best Headset to Use for Home-based Job?

Let me share with you my personal preference. 

Both call centers that I worked at use PLANTRONICS. And most call center agents from other companies that I have spoken with also agree that Plantronics is probably one of the best to use. So I didn't have a hard time of choosing which brand to buy. But I took time in choosing the right model.

The features that I was looking for are:
-should be Skype Certified
-noise-cancelling mic
-headband type
-binaural
-in-line controls (answer/end, mute, volume)
-lightweight
-comfortable earpads
-rich HD sound
-USB connection
-Digital Signal Processing (eliminates static and kills echo)

I found all these features in PLANTRONICS .AUDIO 628. (yes, that's [dot]AUDIO 628.)

If you are looking for the one that is worn at the back of your head, PLANTRONICS .AUDIO 648 would be perfect for you. Same features as the PLANTRONICS .AUDIO 628 but with discreet design.

I know that there are lots of brands and models to choose from. What I featured here is just my personal recommendation because I'm really satisfied with the performance of this headset. This is the one that I found the best, both pricewise and featurewise.

ACTUAL PHOTOS

(Left)Adjustable headband.

(Right) Inline control. Answer and end Skype calls right on the headset. Plus the volume adjustment and mute button.

USB connector.

Easy to use with any PC or Mac.

     

Adjustable Boom. Moveable and flexible boom with a noise-cancelling mic.

Soft Earpads. Comfortable on ears even for long periods without losing its HD sound quality.

Again, this is just my personal preference and recommendation. I also heard that Logitech is another brand that you can rely on. I will make a separate review for that in my future blogs. I hope that you find the abovementioned pointers in choosing the ideal headset helpful.

If there's any other brand that you can recommend, whether comparable or even better than this, feel free to leave it in the comment

section below. I'd love to hear from you.