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Got this flash file from ICQ about five years ago, thought I'd share it with everyone. :-) Merry Christmas!

May all of you find peace, love, joy and God's blessings abundant this yuletide season. Merry Christmas to all of you.

I received an early Christmas present a few days ago all the way from Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya in the form of the retail version of the Nuvitron Electronic Fuel Economizer (NEFE, for brevity), courtesy of it's inventor, Mr. Perlito Cabauatan.

The inventor shared some positive feedback regarding the device. Apparently a number of people who have installed the NEFE on their own automobiles attest to having improved power and acceleration in addition to getting better fuel economy.

Here are some photos:

Surprise, surprise! A package for me. :-) People at the office thought it was a fruitcake since it was about the same size and shape as one.


The NEFE retail box.


Unlike other gas saver products, (like the Khaos for example), the NEFE is advertised as effective for both gasoline and diesel fed engines.


Developed with assistance from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), pending registeration with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines.


This is what's inside the box. You get an installation manual, a main unit, and an auxillary unit.


A close up of the main unit. For durability, the inventor recommends this part be mounted on the inside of the vehicle, behind the engine firewall rather than inside the engine bay itself.


The auxillary unit. This clamps around the fuel line.

I won't be going as far as endorsing this device until I see the results for myself. My initial observation regarding the NEFE is that it is not that invasive on your engine to install, unlike some other fuel saving devices. Basically, all it needs is a power source (you tap into the ignition switch wire) and a chassis ground. The auxillary unit is attached to the fuel line via a clamp which can be easily installed/uninstalled using only a flat-blade screwdriver.

Visually, the build quality of the main and auxillary units seem to be quite good, and they appear to be durable enough to withstand the rigors of daily driving. Of course, only a long-term test will say for certain.

It is my intention to make a thorough and objective evaluation of the claimed performance and fuel economy improvements of the device for myself. In order to get the most accurate results, I need to have my car (a 1994 fuel-injected 1.6l Nissan Sentra) tuned-up first so as to establish a precise baseline. Haven't gotten around to that yet, so watch this space for more updates.

To Mr. Perlito Cabauatan, my thanks for the test unit and season's greetings to you and your family! :-)

The inmates of Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitiation Center (CPDRC) strut their stuff. And they're actually pretty good. Only in the Philippines. :-)

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I'm all for second chances and everything, but this gives rehabilitation a whole new meaning. Who knows? These inmates may just find careers as dancers or music video extras when they get out. And that's probably a whole lot better than whatever got them in jail in the first place. :-)

The CPDRC inmates have several other videos dancing to other tunes, just look them up on YouTube. :-)

After weeks of refueling at Shell service stations, I was finally able to complete my collection of 1:38 scale Ferraris. Shell is selling the model Ferraris for P50.00 each for every purchase of P500.00 worth of Shell V-Power fuel, or for P100.00 if you buy P500.00 worth of other Shell fuels.

The models are made by Hot Wheels and the quality and detail are pretty good. Unfortunately, they're only made of plastic and not die-cast metal. At only P50.00 though, I'm not complaining.

Completing the collection isn't as easy as you may think. First of all, I don't really travel all that much, so I had to be a bit patient as I waited for the needle on my fuel gauge to go down before I could refuel again. Secondly, not all Shell service stations have the complete model line-up in stock, so I have to ask what models they have available before I refuel. If they don't have the particular model I'm looking for, I look for another Shell station. Thirdly, have you noticed how high gas prices are lately?

Well, this is what I got for my trouble:

The complete collection.


Ferrari F50. This was the very first one I got.


Ferrari F430.


Ferrari Enzo.


Ferrari F2005. This is perhaps the most difficult model to find, most Shell service stations don't seem to have them in stock.


Ferrari F360 Spider.


Ferrari Superamerica.

If you want to collect them yourselves, the promo will last until the end of the year, so you still have a few weeks left.

Some people may dismiss these models as nothing more than mere child's toys, but hey, these miniature babies are probably as close as I'll ever get to owning a real Ferrari.

I wish they'd give away the real thing though. :-)

Here are a few of the things you should watch our for when shopping for a Nokia N95, so you don't get duped into buying a knockoff:

1. A real Nokia N95 doesn't have a touchscreen, a small touchscreen menu at the bottom of the screen, and a stylus;

2. A real Nokia N95 has a 5 megapixel camera. Fake N95s either have a lower quality camera or sometimes even no camera at all. The built-in LED flash is also smaller on fake N95s. A real Nokia N95 also has a lens cover. Some fakes don't. Note that a genuine Nokia N95 8GB variant doesn't have a lens cover as well;

3. A real Nokia N95 has a two-way slider. Most fakes either slide down only or don't slide in any direction at all;

4. A real Nokia N95 boots up a lot slower than most fakes. The built-vibrator also momentarily activates when booting up a real N95. Counterfeit N95s boot up almost instantaneously, with no vibration, and sometimes with a different startup sound;

5. The battery of a real Nokia N95 mounts on the lower rear of the unit. Some knockoffs mount the battery on the top rear instead. This type of fakes typically don't have a camera since the battery is where the camera ought to be;

6. A real Nokia N95 is a quad-band phone with HSDPA, 3G and EDGE network capabilities. Fake N95s are typically dual-band with GPRS capabilities at most;

7. A real Nokia N95 has WLAN capabilities. Fake ones usually don't;

8. A real Nokia N95 has a built-in GPS receiver. Fake ones usually don't;

9. A real Nokia N95 only supports one SIM. There are fakes which support more than one SIM;

10. A real Nokia N95 has a silver finish in front, and either a dark purple/plum or a yellowish/sandy colored rear. Fake N95s usually have a black rear, and the branding (the word "Nokia" or "Nokia Nseries") may be printed upside-down. Note that a genuine Nokia N95 8GB variant has a black finish all-around;

11. A real Nokia N95 is charged via a miniplug at the bottom of the unit which is the same for all Nseries phones. Fake N95s sometimes use a USB port style charger which plugs in the side of unit. The power button also should be at the top of the phone. Some fakes have the power button on the lower front of the unit instead;

12. A real Nokia N95 comes with headphones, a data cable, a TV-out cable, a charger, a CD, and a number of manuals and booklets. Fake N95s usually don't include these accessories in the box. A real Nokia N95 comes with only one battery. Fakes sometimes throw in two batteries in the box;

13. A real Nokia N95 has a UPC sticker on the side which contains a bar code, the serial number of the phone, and information on where the phone is made. There may also be a security hologram seal, and perhaps a warranty sticker. The boxes of fake N95s usually lack one or more of these stickers. Note that some fake N95s may be sold in original N95 boxes, so don't base your conclusions solely on the appearance of the box itself;

14. Lastly, and more importantly, fake N95s are sold a whole lot cheaper than the original. If the price is too good to be true, then it's probably a fake.

If any N95 you're eyeing has even one of these warning signs, chances are that it's a fake. Just walk away. To be on the safe side, make your purchase at an authorized Nokia dealer. Sure, it may be more expensive, but at least you're assured of getting the real thing.

Here's a YouTube video of a fake N95 which was offered for sale on eBay. By now in all likelihood some poor schmuck has shelled out his or her hard earned cash for this cheap imitation.

Buyer beware.

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Saw this video on YouTube. It compares an original Nokia N95 with an imitation N95.

While it's fairly simple to tell a knockoff from an original, a lot of people have already been fooled by the fake N95, particularly those who bought it from eBay or from some unscrupulous retailer, thinking they got a good deal.

While the fake N95 is sold significantly cheaper than the original, it simply isn't worth it at any price.

Caveat emptor.

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