I'm just so happy that there are other options to buy some cables and cords other than lining up at…read morethe horrendous queues at CD-R King. Cable Monster is a chain of mall kiosks that have all sorts of cables for your phone and other devices. It's really a pretty convenient store as they do have all sorts of cables/cords that are compatible with most devices. And, if you're particular with colors, their cables come in various colors so if you're lucky you can get one that matches your phone's color, if color-coordinating things are important to you. Their prices are a bit steeper than CD-R King, but I would really opt to purchase cables here as the quality of their cables are much better and are sturdier than of course their cheaper alternatives.

Ever since I was young, a teenager to be more precise, I ahve always been fascinated with…read moretechnology, specifically consumer electronics. Television is by extension, one of the most fascinating pieces of technology I've read about. When I was young, my sisters would spend most of their time looking at clothes or shoes. I for one spent most of my time looking at Televisions at Automatic Center. This is because Automatic Center was one of the few places that would constantly update their line up of products with some of the newest models available. It's a spectacle to behold all those televisions playing videos on a loop. With each new generation of TV tech I found myself in awe over these things that would often be out of my reach given the price. I always thought that this must be how rich people watch TV.

I remember my mom the most whenever I think of Abenson. I see it as a place for moms only because…read morein my household it was my mom who decided on everything. From the broccoli we'd having for dinner down to the kind of washer we'd use for our clothes- she was the queen bee of decisions and my father was the financer. I remember spending Sundays here with her. She'd often look around, take hours to decide on buying something then leave the place with a new refrigerator or air-conditioner. As for the latter purchase, that was 10 years ago and the other day, it finally gave in. And because I am now the woman of the household (and the only one living here) I had to buy a new one and of course it had to be done in Abenson. It was an easy experience. This Abenson is just 10 minutes away from my house. I went in, gave my specs, chose a brand, paid with my card and off I went. It didn't entail a grand production. RIght now, I am enjoying the fruits of my little errand protected from the sweltering heat outside and I am happy.

You know you're getting old when you start buying things from places that have the words "Save" and…read more"Surplus" on their name. Can't be a bad thing really because saving money is cool and responsible (and insanely difficult if you are me haha...)! Though, if you really want some cheap stuff for your house/apartment/humble abode of choice, do check out Save on Surplus for some really great deals. They mostly sell appliances, furniture, sports gear, electronics, and whole lot of other things imported from the US. If you're looking for affordable, vinyl players, they have this brand called Dick Smith (not the best name out there, I know). They have a great selection of affordable kitchen appliances for just about everything. If you're the outdoorsy type, they have a lot of sports gear such as balls, outfits, and even camping gear. I personally think that they do offer great deals on most of their items, you just have to choose 'em well and make sure you consider quality (not all will be brand spanking new) and for electronics, consider voltage requirements and warranty.

Maybe you're just like me. Always fumbling with electronics, never far away from plugging another…read more110 volt device to a 220 socket, or maybe you are just too clumsy with remotes and gadgets, always dropping and pushing the wrong buttons until finally they break down and die. If this is you, read further. If not, making a mistake may be in the cards for you, don't veer away. For anything that has to be repaired, I highly recommend the Hot and Cold Electronic Repair Shop. They've repaired everything I've ever broken from televisions, microwaves, water purifiers to refrigerators. They do the job really fast and they let you know how much the damage would be before they do anything. I've gone there so many times already, sometimes mad or sad, depending on what I'm having repaired and I always leave the place satisfied. It's sort of like an institution in BF and if you're just like me who has lived here all her life, then you've probably been here before.

Octagon really embodies the meaning of superstore: it's a huge place, stocked not just with laptops…read moreand desktops but also with TVs, speakers, earphones, gadget cases, and various accessories. Their stock is really complete and comprehensive; for one, this is the only store where I've seen Alienware laptops! They do carry other, more popular brands. In fact, this is where I got my new laptop just a few months ago! The salesman who helped me pick out a laptop was really knowledgeable, patiently explained unfamiliar terms, and even helped me install Windows and Microsoft Office after I bought it. Aside from a laptop, this is where my family bought a printer and still buys ink up to today. Octagon is the ultimate in reliability when it comes to tech stuff and their customer service has always been good.

If you want quality cheap electronic items, then visit CD-R King. They have multiple branches in…read morethe Philippines but the store I most frequently go to is their branch in Alabang Town Center.The products that they have ranges from all kinds of electronic accessories, flash disks, car accessories and gadgets, computer parts, office and school supplies, health and beauty products, tools, basic home appliances and so much more, CD-R King has gone from a small stall that sells very cheap recordable CD's to a technology media giant provider selling very inexpensive and easy on the pocket items.I go to CD-R King to buy all kinds of accessories, technical or electronic needs like audio and video cables, optical mouse for my computer, adaptors, chargers and memory cards. I am very impressed with their organizational strategy of using a numbering system that customer gets when they enter the store, these are CDs with numbers on them and need to be presented to the staff when called. This keeps the first come first serve rule intact. Only comment about CD-R king is you get your money's worth, somethings lasts for a long time and some only several months though.

I grew up reading books. Story books, comic books, history books which my dad happily supplied when…read moreI was a child. When I grew up, I was buying them myself and it didn't matter where. Local stores, garage sales, book fairs- I was always there. I never felt guilty for buying books; I could buy 20 at a time and feel no remorse. So imagine my happiness when Fully Booked finally opened its doors to the public. It felt like having access to something so grand and I knew there and then that finally, I could get the books I want anytime I please. Fully Booked always has the latest and the greatest literature around and it's been my constant source of supply ever since it opened. Tips: 1. Be ready to spend when you're here! 2. Check out the Tin Tin exhibition when you have time.

There is no bookstore in Metro Manila which for me rivals this particular Fully Booked. Sure there…read moreare other Fully Booked bookstores out there, but I don't any of them rival this one in terms of size, and even if they do, none of them can probably compare to the ambiance of this place. The fact that it's located in the south means that it doesn't draw as large of a crowd as the Fully Booked in BGC. It has around four floors if memory serves me right and each floor is full of the kind of books that can satisfy almost any person's needs. There are books on speculative fiction, different kinds of hobbies, history, and so much more. I love this place because they keep most of the book marks, posters, and other trinkets and baubles that they sell down stairs. Once you get to the second floor and beyond, it's all books from there. It's also very quiet. I actually have half the mind not to talk about this particular Fully Booked out of fear that more and more people might want to go here.