To be honest though, I’m not sure if “Amazon Computer” got permission from Jeff Bezos and co. to use the online bookstore’s logo as signage, but here are some pics of the storefront, located on the 4th floor of The Annex, SM North EDSA:

Ok fine, it’s not exactly like Amazon’s logo, which lacks an arc above the text:

But there’s no doubting the similarity—allowed or otherwise.

I unfortunately didn’t have time to enter the store and ask the staff about the logo (it’s hell driving all the way from Parañaque to the end of EDSA, and after the Windows 7 launch event I wanted to leave ASAP). If you frequent The Annex however, feel free to investigate and share your findings below.

(Photos taken with the Sony Cyber-shot TX1)

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New brand-on-the-block Cherry Mobile’s killer combo: come out with full-featured phones with masa-friendly prices, get John Lloyd Cruz to talk to an eager crowd about them, and sell a cell phone for only P500! Here’s what happened yesterday at SM North Edsa.

I arrived a half-hour late for the event, which was held beside the newly-opened Cherry Mobile concept store on the 4th floor of Cyberzone, SM North EDSA annex. While John Lloyd Cruz (JLC) was busy checking out the store, Wazzup Wazzup alumna Niña Dolino kept the crowd busy, handing out freebies to JLC fans called at random. Another half-hour passed and models took the stage, cat-walking along the center aisle while “using” Cherry Mobile’s various phones.

After another 20 minutes, JLC finally took the stage amid a screaming crowd and kept the noise level high as he did one song. The guards had to form a cordon to keep eager shutterbugs a safe distance from the stage, as JLC even serenaded one of the models, much to her delight.

Upon finishing the song, Cruz was rejoined by Dolino. They both talked to the crowd about Cherry Mobile, mostly pointing out the low prices the brand features. The most expensive phone, according to the brochure I picked up at the store, is the P6,990 T80 Pulse, which has a touch-screen, a 1.3 megapixel camera, a 2.8″ screen, Bluetooth, “multimedia player”, and an FM radio.

To end his spiel, Cruz pointed to the concept store on his left, and told people about a special promo: the first 200 buyers of the P1, a basic call & text model that normally retails for a thousand pesos, would be able to get it for only P500! (The promo continues today, but only for the first 50 buyers). JLC then handed out two more prizes to randomly chosen winners, then departed the stage and sat down for an autograph signing session. After a rest break at the backstage, he left for good.

More info on Cherry Mobile’s various models to follow dear readers, so stay tuned! If you’re interested in the brand’s various models, feel free to check out the Cherry Mobile concept store at the SM North EDSA Cyberzone, on the 4th floor of The Annex.

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As previously reported, SM North EDSA will open its own IMAX theater this July 16. Here’s what follows after the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince showing scheduled for opening day.

Schedule of Movies/Documentaries for 2009 – Early 2010 at the IMAX Theatre at SM City North Edsa

(For inquiries and ticket reservations you can call: 929- 5452 or 924-4274 and for inquiries and screening schedule, log on to www.smcinema.com or you can send an email to imaxnorthedsa@smsupermalls.com.)

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - July 16, 2009

with exclusive IMAX 3D scenes

Under The Sea 3D – August 2009

A Christmas Carol 3D – November 2009

Avatar 3D – December 2009

How to Train your Dragon 3D – March 2010

Shrek Goes Fourth 3D - May 2010

Hubble 3D

Thanks Juned!

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Hopefully SM Prime Holdings will go all out with its second IMAX theater. The first one honestly feels like a low-budget implementation of the cinematic experience, with a relatively small screen compared to its massive counterparts in other countries. SM no doubt has limited funds and space, but they’ll need every advantage over next-door competitor Trinoma.

Assume pricing similar to the IMAX theater in Mall of Asia (P300 for “run-of-the-mill” viewings, over P500 for blockbusters).

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