People have been talking about the BlackBerry PlayBook for months now—one of the most powerful ultra-portable tablets in the market today. The new 7-inch-screen table features a powerful 1 GHz dual-core processor, 1080p HD forward-facing (3MP) and rear-facing (5MP) cameras, true multitasking capabilities and captivating apps, all presented inside a thin 0.4-inch chassis weighing less than a pound.

In collaboration with Maxis, a dynamic one-day workshop was conducted exclusively for all our bloggers/gadgets addicts on the 16th July 2011 at KL Convention Centre where experts shared the most up-to-date methods and applications of the tablet. During the workshop, bloggers were able to speed up their basics, and familiar themselves with the latest features and functions of the PlayBook in the quickest way.

Also, the bloggers had the opportunity to participate in the Maxis Blackberry blogging contest where the top two entries with the most creatively written blog post will walk away with a BlackBerry Playbook and a BlackBerry Torch! We’re glad to announce that the two lucky winners of this contest are:-

Grand Prize: Blackberry Playbook: Chen Tian Chad (http://www.tianchad.com/2011/07/blackberry-playbook-review-exclusive.html)

Second Prize: Blackberry Torch: Rosmadi Bin Shakri (http://www.mrjocko.com/2011/07/mrjocko-maxis-blackberry-playbook.html)

Congratulations!

Now back to the workshop, let the pictures below to do the talking.

The 4-hour workshop was hosted by our very own Nuffie – XinXian.

Eric from RIM took the lead in guiding the bloggers everything in and out about the Blackberry PlayBook.

Then, we have a representative from Maxis itself – Hui Ming, to share with us the complete details of exclusively-designed applications for the tablet.

Spotted a happy-looking blogger while experiencing the PlayBook first hand!

More happy-joyful looking bloggers during the question and answer session.

During the workshop, all bloggers were also given the equal opportunity to win a Jabra Bluetooth headset worth RM200 by competing against each other in Need For Speed: Undercover and also the Tetris game.

Bloggers looking very intense competing in the race to win for the jackpot!

It was definitely a insightful and informative workshop where bloggers were able to gain a great understanding of the pouring methods and the functions of the latest gadget. Till then, please do keep yourself updated with the next interactive activity from Maxis again!

In the war of the tablets, RIM is now a strong contender with the world’s first professional-grade tablet – the BlackBerry Playbook!

Don’t underestimate the petite 7-inch tablet, for the slim machine packs a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 1080p HD forward-facing (3MP) and rear-facing (5MP) cameras, true multitasking capabilities and captivating apps, all presented on a crisp 1024 x 600 display. Maxis is proud to be the first to introduce the BlackBerry Playbook to Malaysia, and you could be one of the first to experience the tablet for yourself!

The Maxis BlackBerry Playbook is launching very soon, and there will be a workshop for 40 lucky Nuffnangers where experts from RIM themselves will be on hand to tell you how to get the best out of your Playbook. Details of the event are as below:

Date: 16 July 2011 (Saturday)
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Venue: KL Convention Centre

During the workshop, you’ll get to learn about all the features of the Playbook, and you might even stand the opportunity to win one of those Playbooks We know a lot of you gadget lovers would do anything to get your hands on a Playbook, so if you want to be part of the workshop next week, tell us: “Which feature of the BlackBerry Playbook is your favourite?”

Nuffnangers who are selected to attend this exclusive event will also stand a chance to win a BlackBerry Playbook & Blackberry Torch for their very own! What a way to enhance and complete your BlackBerry experience

If you’d like to attend this event, head on to this post on the Nuffnang blog, fill in your details, and then cross your fingers and hope you get selected!

We’ll be in touch if you’re one of the 40 lucky Nuffnangers selected to attend the workshop. Quick, quick, submit your details before it’s too late because spots at the workshop are limited! See you there Nuffnangers!

Have you ever caught yourself bopping along to the music whenever you hear a good tempo? Have you ever wondered how it would be like to be able to dance to all the different music genres? Then listen up, as we are giving you the chance to polish up your moves with one of the best choreographers in the industry now – Nick Demoura!

The name Nick Demoura might not sound familiar to you, but we’re pretty darn sure you’ve heard about the projects he has done – Step Up 3D anyone? Oh, and the list of people he has worked with reads like the Who’s Who of the music industry – Natasha Bedingfield, JoJo, The Pussycat Dolls and…….. *drumroll*….. Justin Bieber! Yes, you read that right; Nick choreographed the slick dance moves you see the teenage heartthrob performing and is in fact, on tour with Justin at the moment!

Maxis is offering 4 lucky Angels the chance to attend the Showdown 2011 Back Atcha’ with Nick Demoura workshop that is happening on ;

Date: 20 April 2011
Time : 8.15 pm – 10.15 pm
Venue: Celebrity Fitness LOT 10 (next to Rootz)

Remember the awesome dance moves Justin showed off in all his music videos like “Baby”, “Somebody to Love” or “First Dance”? You too, can learn to break it down like Justin! All you have to do is tell us what your favourite Justin Bieber dance move is and the 4 most creative comments will win a pair of passes to the workshop!

So what are you waiting for, angels? Get down, get creative and get your groove on to see Nick Demoura in person by leaving your comments now!

Are you a fan of Amazing Race Asia? Have you ever dreamt of competing in a “food edition” where the Amazing Race and challenges are all based on your favourite past time – food and eating? Well imagine no more! Maxis now brings you “The Maxis Om Nom Nom Race” where we are looking for 60 bloggers to race against time to complete various food challenges all around Malaysia and win great prizes!

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UPDATE: We’re glad to announce that we finally have the results of the contest! The two lucky Maxis Angels winning an iPad and a Maxis WiFi modem each are as below:

1st Prize: The best “realistically” creative idea (64GB iPad 3G + Maxis WiFi Modem)
Ho Wei Jie – http://momimobi.blogspot.com/2011/01/contest-inventing-my-own-ipad.html

2nd Prize: The wildest creative idea (1x 32GB iPad 3G + Maxis WiFi Modem)
Choo Siaw Yin – http://e-r-y-n113.blogspot.com/2011/01/inventing-my-own-ipad-application-for.html

Congratulations to the lucky winners! Stay tuned to this page for more exciting contests coming up

Everybody loves applications, be it on a Smartphone or Tablet, gaming, informative or educational – We can all agree that they can be truly addictive! Ever wish you could customize your very own iPad application tailored to your needs and wants? Here’s your chance to do so AND be rewarded for it! Use your creative juices to “invent” your own iPad application and you may be worthy of winning a free iPad 3G each!

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UPDATE: Many thanks to all of you who participated in the first ever contest exclusively for Maxis Angels! We’re glad to announce the winners for the contest as below:

Congratulations to the winners, and here’s to many more contests for you Angels to come

A very warm welcome to all of you, Maxis Angels! It’s a great community you’re being part of here, and we’re really excited to have all of you on board.

Being a Maxis Angel means that you’ll be the first to find out about product launches, events, freebies, promotions and lots more, along with other exclusive Maxis Angel community events. And to kick it all off, here’s the very first contest exclusively for Maxis Angels!

The 8th Malaysia-International Fashion Week (MIFW) is happening from 2-6 November, and Maxis is giving away shopping vouchers for you to splurge on, and exclusive, money-can’t-buy passes to the MIFW Gala on 6 November (Saturday)! The MIFW Gala is all about glitz and glamour, where designers such as Tengku Syahmi, Jonathan Liang, Syaiful Baharim, Kavita, Radzuan Radziwill and Bernard Chandran will be showcased on the catwalk. Details of the Gala are as below:

Date: 6 November 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 8.00 pm
Venue: Centre Court, Pavilion KL
Dress Code: Formal, Red Carpet Glamour

Wanna get your hands on those passes? All you have to do is write a blog post about what you look forward to seeing at the MIFW, and include a picture of your most stylish outfit that you would wear to MIFW by 11.59 pm, 4 November 2010 (Thursday). Here’s what you stand to win:

Best written blog post:
RM 500 in shopping vouchers
Two (2) passes to the MIFW Gala on 6 November 2010

Runner-up (x4):
RM 500 in shopping vouchers

Once you’re done with your blog post, submit your entry using the form below:

If you’re a savvy fashionista who’s always way ahead of the curve, don’t miss out on this one! This is only the first of many exclusive contests and promotions to come, so stay tuned to this page closely!

For more information on MIFW, log on to http://mifa.com.my/index.php/mifw/mifw-2010/schedule.