Netopia is one of the more reliable internet cafes in Metro Manila. This is probably the main…read morereason why they grew so fast and can now be found in most Ayala and SM malls. When I say reliable, of course I am referring to internet speed and connectivity. If you need to do basic internet surfing they are able to connect you to apps and sites like Google for search, Skype for communication and Facebook and Twitter for social media and many more. I often go here for my printing and copy needs. They provide the basic services of black & white and colored printing. They also do photo printing and business card printing (which includes the cutting service already) for a decent price. Of course there are units for gaming as well but I love that most people who come here use the place for their business needs so its pretty quiet most of the time.

*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.

I wasn't sure where to categorize this place so I ended up putting it under local services. There…read morewas a time when camera phones weren't available and digital cameras were extremely expensive and cost prohibitive. Toys that only the rich could afford. Because of that, some people had to make do with photo booths like Picture City. Back then, most of my elementary and high school classmates would spend a lot of their time with friends going to picture city to have their photo taken together. It was the place to get a photo taken. The lines were long and the establishment was busy with all the customers waiting in line to get their picture taken. Most of the time, the people who wanted to get their pictures taken were girl cliques. Then you have the occasional good looking couple who wanted pictures of themselves while they were still young. Now, I'm no longer sure if they take pictures of people, but I'm pretty sure that they still sell digital cameras and other accessories for photography.

This internet café is my next door neighbour. In fact, they are so close to my bedroom that I can…read moreeven get their internet signal at times, except I don't know the password. It has a funny name, doesn't it? I mean, it may be spelled Eleonorsque - correctly pronounced Eleonorsk - but most everyone refers to it as Eleonorski Whenever my internet becomes unbearably slow and I have rush work to finish, I head for the neighbour. At least internet speed is decently fast all the time. The owner seems to be some kind of gun and motorcycle fancier, which is not really my thing. And the kids playing games can get rowdy at times. But otherwise it's a good place to get some real work done. I got sold on them when I needed a photocopy of my ID. Since it was just a few bucks, they didn't charge me at all. This is the big dif with small businesses. They can afford to be friendly with some of their customers. Besides internet, they also have the usual services like printing and lamination. Just outside their façade is the only place nearby that sells newspapers. Since Eleonorsque has been around for a few years, it looks to be a business that will be around for a few more years. Bravo to them.