Silicon Valley is a computer and technology specialty store, wherein almost all gadgets and…read morecomputer needs could be found. What I like about Silicon Valley is that they have great service, starting with their very helpful staff who assists us in our questions, and still being polite if we did not find what we need and therefore did not buy anything after a series of questions. USBs, computer monitors, printers, headphones, computer accessories, MP3 players, phones, and many more!

Isko was a big part of my college days back in the University of the Philippines. This is where I…read morewrote my requirement papers, did my research, Power Point presentations and printed my 100-page thesis. My laptop is just too heavy to bring to school especially when commuting. What I like about this computer shop is it's fast internet connection and well maintained computer units, despite having a Windows Vista operating system up to this date. Although, I think they should upgrade their OS already, their computers haven't failed any of my usages yet, so I guess there's really no problem with that. I even go to Isko until now whenever I had to upload some huge file on the net. My "12 hours remaining time" of uploading at home is just minutes of waiting time with this computer shop. It definitely makes my computer life efficient up to now! Most people who go here use computers for academic and professional purposes, (I'm not sure if they allow gamers here but I haven't seen one in any of my visits) that's why it has a somewhat library feel, perfect for writing and researching. The staff in Isko is also commendable for being professional with work. You can count on them to trouble shoot any technical difficulties that you may have with the computer that you're using, plus, they're also very alert when it comes file printing and logging in and out of costumers. Rates are only P10/hour of internet, and around P2.00 - P5.00 for their black and white and colored printing. Really cheap compared to most internet shops in the metro. Everything in UP Shopping Center is cheap, anyway, so go there if you're looking for budget computer, photocopy and printing services.

There are many internet cafes in UP and I've tried many of them in my time and then been let down…read more(parang love yuck lol). This place has always been more consistent in giving you a peaceful, less heartbreaking experience with your banging out your paper to beat a deadline. It's probably how they've managed to survive staying in the prime spot of the UP SC. The place looks clean and straightforward and business-only even if the person beside you'd just be watching cat videos on Youtube, butyou will easily tune out his laughter while you struggle to contain your tears here. It's comfortable enough and you have a lot of breathing space to calm yourself down with while you juggle browsing your readings with one hand and trying to make your paragraphs look coherent with the other. You appreciate that they don't try to squeeze you in with photocopiers or bookbinding services, so you know you're just getting what you need: a cheap, proper internet connection, MS Office, and a reliable printer. Isko, Kompyuteran ng Iskolar ng Bayan is really just focused on your getting the work done, and you'd realize all along that their name is a tribute... to you.

I go to Octagon when I want to browse through computer equipment without anyone bothering me. Since…read moreit's such a large store and feels closer to a grocery than a computer shop, you can wander the aisles without some nosy salesperson constantly tailing you or pushing products in your face. Of course, they have all the basics around. Laptops and desktops, bags and cases, mice and peripherals. They're also one of the few shops in the SM Cyberzone that has computer components and spare parts - perfect for when you work in Ortigas and your laptop suddenly breaks down (this has actually happened to me). With the size of the store, the odds of you finding what you need are slightly higher than the smaller stores; and if you're lucky, they will have more than one brand for that product. They may not be the cheapest in Megamall, but they are the most convenient.

I have a laptop for replacement and the day after, they gave me a new unit. Kudos to the management…read moreand their care for the customer in Octagon megamall!

I'm a hardcore gamer. And like a lot of hardcore gamers in the Philippines there was a time when I…read moredidn't have the time to blow my cash on a great rig to play the games that I want. There are plenty of computer cafes out there that lets me play games with a high speed internet connection and a good rig. Most of them come off as generic and don't really give off a unique vibe to them, not Minesky Infinity though. The thing that makes Mineski Infinity unique is that it wasn't started by people who looked at it solely from a business oriented perspective. The people who started Minesky Infinity are a group of students who were themselves hardcore gamers. Their internet cafes are basically made by hardcore gamers, for hardcore gamers, of hardcore gamers. Everything is great. Sure you won't be using products from the likes of Razer, but their keyboard and mice are of great quality. They have headphones that do a good job of bringing a level of sound and comfort I wish I'd get more often from other internet cafes. they clean their equipment regularly and replace the ones that are broken. Given just how well some kids treat internet cafe equipment I'd say that's a massive plus for Mineski Infinity. To date, I haven't found a internet cafe franchise that handles its business as well as these guys do. Sure there are probably cafes that are as good, if not better, but none of them have the presence that Mineski has. It is the gold standard of internet cafes so far as I'm concerned.

*Note: This is a 4.5 Star review…read more SM Cyberzone is the place to go for ALL your techie needs! Yes, there is Greenhills but, for the legit tech support services and products on warranty, you should go here. They usually have the latest phones, laptops, digital cameras, gaming consoles, PC components and tech accessories. If not, you can always order it ahead of time and make a reservation. The reason I love SM Cyberzone is that it is located inside a mall and they are open til late. Depending on what product you plan to buy or the service that you need, the prices per store is relatively the same price. You can still haggle and, of course, requests for extras like accessories or freebies (like SD Cards or USBs). Unlike other techie kiosks, you can pay using credit cards here and they also offer installment packages. Very convenient! I usually go here to have my laptops fixed or to buy a cheap accessory for my gadgets. Plus, I just like going around to see the latest gadgets to touch and try them out (LOL!). Depending which store you choose, the staff are well-informed about the gadgets. So, they will be there to help you decide whether to buy or not. Lastly, it is one of the best places to shop because many stores offer deals and promotions at the end of the month and most especially during the Christmas season. So, if you're a gadget lover like me, give this place a visit one time. Less stressful than GH for sure :)

I find that I cannot go to Megamall without dropping by the Cyberzone, just because it's so much…read morefun. As the tech area of one of the biggest malls in the metro, most of the big tech brands have a home there. Just about every bit of consumer tech is present there: mobiles, personal computing and photography are ready and waiting to be explored. Own brand laptops and desktops from Acer, Lenovo, Asus, and Apple all have wares for the computer savvy. Canon PH and Camerahaus provide eye candy for shutterbugs. Smart, Globe and Sun all have their own stores, as well as Samsung and Sony Mobile should you want to buy something without a postpaid plan. For a bit of local flavor, MyPhone and Cherry Mobile also have prominent stalls. Music lovers also have the JBL Concept Store, and a Sennheiser stall in the middle. This doesn't even account for the other stores selling accessories, peripherals, and a plethora of other items. And naturally, it has a CDR King. Because everyone needs to visit CDR King once in a while.

As a gamer, Data Blitz has been my haven ever since I can remember. Starting from my PlayStation 2…read moreera, Wii addiction, Guitar Hero kingdom, towards PlayStation 4, Data Blitz is truly my one stop for all my gaming needs (needs, not wants). They have the latest games and even some old ones (in my vocab, 'old' games mean released sometime a few months ago), for reasonable prices. When I'm too lazy to buy the next great game in Steam or GameStop, Data Blitz is my next stop. Not only do they have great games and great prices, they also offer great accessories for gamers such as myself: controllers, that new awesome Razer headphones and keyboard, etc. Yeah, everything's great.

I love going to Data Blitz. It's almost a gamer's haven. I mean, there are plenty of stores out…read morethere that sell video games and video game hardware, but only Data Blitz goes far enough to show just how dedicated they really are to catering to the video gamer market. For me, the thing that makes Data Blitz different is that they know what gamers want. Data Blitz is sort of like the modern day Toy Kingdom. There was a time when for me, Toy Kingdom was the one place I could spend hours in just looking at all the stuff I wanted to buy. Data Blitz is today, the equivalent of that in my age. They not only sell consoles or portable video game hardware, but they also sell special unique items that hard core gamers could want. They are one of the few stores that sells those chairs for driving sim games. It's a chair with driving pedals and a steering wheel, how more hard core can a person get?

Got PC and Laptop problems? Not to worry because here's a trusty place in E. Rodriguez where you…read morecan bring your computer for check-up and repair. Tech Mania along E. Rodriguez is just a small store of computer parts and accessories retailed at cheaper prices than most PC shops in the metro. I remember buying an external hard drive here that is P100.00 cheaper than the ones in Gilmore. They also have a service desk which comes very convenient for tech-impatient ones at only P450.00. I have brought my laptop here twice already for upgrades and I am always confident with how they handle my laptop with care. Their service staff is very accommodating, helpful and trust worthy. I can leave my computer here overnight without feeling any doubt that they might change its original parts or something like that. If your computer would need extra parts, they would always advice you to go the cheapest yet quality stores. They would not also push you to upgrade (just so you will pay more) if your system and use wouldn't need it anyway.

I have two Beyond the Box branch favourite but I chose to write here at the Greenhills branch page…read morebecause I bought more items (gadgets) here and at the other one (Robinson's Galleria) I've only bought accessories. I think everyone who goes to Beyond the Box GH has fallen in love with its design, the place simply looks awesome! and the displays would definitely make you want to buy. They have almost everything there so you won't have go out and buy else where. One thing I've learned from buying at Beyond the Box is that they have this magical thing called cash discount which you can really appreciate when buying gadgets because you'll feel the big discount. That and they have a 1 week replacement and 1 year service warranty. Price-wise, it's sometimes cheaper to buy there if you can believe it and the sense of security that warranty brings me since I'm one of those people who's really unlucky when it comes to buying gadgets.

It's difficult to turn around and stop yourself from giving this store a second look once it…read morecatches your eye as they've done a phenomenal job at engaging the sights and senses of their customers, both potential and current. As opposed to their computer iStudio that's chosen to go with a monotonous color scheme, it's all about color here. There's plenty to explore within the premises: if you're in search of new earphones or headphones, they've got it. There are phone cases, iPad cases, iPod touch cases, laptop cases, etc. And then there are speakers. If you're a techie or a gadget person, come through. This is in your element.

I had a problem one day. I was in school and my professor just announce a free cut but my next…read moreclass wasn't starting until the next two hours. I had two hours and I had nothing to do. It was a good thing my I was with my friends who also had some free time. We decided to relive the good old times and play some classic Counter Strike. We went to this place near Katipunan. Some of my gamer friends recommended it. When we went inside, it looked like a high-end computer shops because almost all of the PCs were running DOTA 2, which really required some good hardware and I was impressed. We proceeded upstairs to a room with about 20 computers. It had ample ventilation and the PCs had a very user friendly internet cafe interface. We just had to enter the codes we got from the cashier after paying and we were good to go. (For people who would like to frequent or frequent this place, it's advisable to get an account that you can reload for easier access.) We were about six people in that room and we were the only ones there. It wasn't sketchy at all. We just had a really fun time shooting each other in the game and organising our strategies. It was like high school all over again. Aside from renting computer with good hardware, quality games, and internet connection Blue Skies also has a PS4 and Xbox with kinect for rent. Perfect for the console gamers or group of friends who want to dance.

People keep saying that you're not a true Atenean if you've never eaten at Manang's, had a…read morecaterpillar fall on you while walking, or had a Ferriols or Dacanay class. One barometer that they failed to add is that you should have at least once been to Blue Skies. Blue Skies is practically an institution in itself. That shop has been there for decades already and was able to withstand the aggressive expansion that's plagued Katipunan businesses. Sure the shop was a lot larger back then, but the important thing is that it's still standing. If you feel like reliving your glory days, you might be in for a rude awakening as the interiors have really deteriorated and smell like cigarettes. The computers are old and some are rundown. The place is chock full of nostalgia but all those memories aren't enough for me to stay and play here anymore. Funnily enough, Marlon, the guy we all know and love, is still there and will cook your pancit canton for me.