Filipinos introduced to a new frontier of digital harmony
MANILA, Philippines – It houses the biggest library of downloadable media today, empowers Filipinos with affordable as well as original content, and brings together a continuously growing community of netizens — this is what Sandbox has to offer Filipinos today.
The event, recently held at Bureau and hosted by Mo Twister and Mojo Jojo, marks the unveiling of a technology that seamlessly fuses your digital lifestyle online and on the go. With the launch of Sandbox, the latest web platform that unites social networking, online media content downloading, as well as web services, the future of digital connection for Filipinos comes with a new breakthrough interactive experience.
Now Everything Can be Found in ONE Box
“We are more than just an online content site, more than just a social networking site — the exciting thing is that we are the frontier of digital harmony, on the web and on mobile,” said Orlando Vea, chief wireless adviser of Smart Communications.
Seamlessly integrating the desktop web and mobile interface, Sandbox is envisioned to empower Filipinos to stay connected anytime, anywhere. No need to visit different sites to get everything: All one needs to do is register and be part of the Sandbox website.
“I’m a big Internet addict, so if I can find everything in one place, then that’s a good thing. And I’m really glad to be a part of this communication innovation,” enthuses DJ and host Mo Twister.
To mirror the digital harmony offered by Sandbox, the event celebrated the fusion of its different elements—downloading, gaming, watching, sharing and shopping showcased through several lifestyle vignettes.
Unlike other content download sites, Sandbox offers an easier and faster way to get information online. You don’t even need credit cards to download: Since content is delivered straight to your mobile, the cost for any requested music, game, and video is automatically charged to your prepaid load or billed above your postpaid plan. Downloading and installing is trouble-free: by filling up the purchase details on the pop-up window in the site. After clicking the download link sent to one’s mobile, the requested music, game, or movie wallpaper is installed to one’s phone.
“I like Sandbox because I can download music [unlike other websites]—and I’m a big music addict,” says MTV host Ramon Bautista.
Taking shopping to a whole new level is Digisoria, Sandbox’s unique online retail portal. Here, shoppers and sellers will discover a more streamlined way to connect to each other, as Digisoria categorizes online merchants to make searching for specific products that buyers want faster. Entrepreneurial spirits will find this a great opportunity to bring their products to their target market, as shoppers will likewise find it as a cost-efficient and hassle-free way to find the things they want on the web.
Also sighted during the event were Bianca King, Sam Concepcion, Brent Javier, Karen Pamintuan, Borgy Mantoc, Kelly Misa and Chris Tiu.
With all of these features, this newest online portal keeps Filipinos easily connected to everything and everyone, whenever and wherever. Without a doubt, the best way to be linked has arrived.
“At the end of the day, Smart will always be, where our users want us to be — I’ll see you all in Sandbox,” ends Annie Naval, group head for marketing of Smart Communications.
