By Azer N. Parrrocha
MANILA, Nov. 8 (PNA) — Globe Telecom Inc.’s broadband brand Tattoo on Saturday said it unveiled new next-generation broadband solutions that cover both home and personal broadband connected devices as part of the firm’s product expansion.
In a statement, Globe said that this development came after the upwelling growth of the company’s Internet of Things (IoT), a world where all digital facets of life are interconnected.
Tattoo introduced Tattoo Nxt, the brand’s latest product range that showcases devices that power every customer’s digital lifestyle whether at home or on the go.
Senior vice president for Consumer Broadband Business Gilbert Simpao said that the launch of Tattoo Nxt cements Tattoo as a technology and innovation leader, offering new devices that go beyond the basic tablets, internet dongles and mobile WiFis.
“More than just a connection, Tattoo aims to reinforce itself as a lifestyle brand with these next-generation devices that give customers more enriching ways to stay connected,” Simpao said.
Tattoo Nxt presents a new range of products ranging from wearables to home automation.
Under Tattoo Nxt, Car Connect allows customers to turn their cars into mobile hotspots and be connected while in transit. Customers can get it for free on a Tattoo GoSURF Plan 999 that comes with 5GB worth of data, three months Spotify Premium and access to your own personal cloud storage via Globe Cloud on a 24-month lock-in period.
Car Connect is also available with other Tattoo GoSURF Postpaid plans with a one-time fee of as low as P350 for a 24-month lock-in period.
Cam-Fi is Tattoo Nxt’s wearable camera that allows one to shoot and share on the go. The PixPro Heroine camera has 1GB internal memory, HDMI Port, and a fixed-focus 120 degree FOV wide-angle lens which lets it take photos and videos of up to eight megapixel and 1080p resolutions, respectively.
It also comes with accessories such as a waterproof case, handlebar mount, helmet mount, and remote control. Tattoo Postpaid Tablet customers can get it for a low one-time cash-out of only Php 3,800.
There is also the WIFI Xtreme, which ensures complete and seamless WiFi coverage throughout the home so that all devices receive bandwidth for surfing and streaming.
WIFI Xtreme comes with either a WiFi repeater and/or Powerline network devices depending on a customer’s home layout. WiFi repeaters re-broadcast the WiFi signal from a router or access point to increase the range of the WiFi network.
The Powerline device on the other hand uses electrical wiring in the home as a network/LAN cable to provide network access to areas without needing additional wiring.
All new and existing Tattoo Home Broadband customers can get the WiFi Repeater for only Php 1,399 and the Powerline Network devices for only Php 2,599. New Tattoo Platinum customers on the other hand can avail of both devices for free.
A device designed to bring the productivity and entertainment of the Android operating system to different parts of the household, the NXT Tab is an all-in-one gadget that brings together an Android tablet with a full HD 1080p TV-ready display.
Aside from the 24-inch Full HD 1080p screen, it sports a Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad-Core 1.6ghz processor, 1 GB RAM, 16GB ROM, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and HDMI and USB ports, while running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
All new and existing Tattoo Home Broadband customers can get the NXT Tab for P19,999 while new Tattoo Platinum customers can get it for Php 12,999. Deferred payments for 24 months are accepted via credit card.
Customers can also make sure homes are safe anywhere with Home Sync, a suite of devices that allows customers to monitor, control and secure their homes from anywhere as long as they have a connected device.
Home Sync’s first offering is the Belkin NetCam HD, which allows customers to check on certain areas and activities at home.
All new and existing Tattoo Home Broadband customers can get the Belkin NetCam HD for only Php 6,599 while new Tattoo Platinum customers can get it for free.
These Tattoo Nxt products will be available online and select stores starting Nov. 15, Globe said. (PNA)