Free Use of Power Outlets in Metro Manila
Saturday
Mar 29, 2008
Inspired by a couple of posts by Jeremy Wagstaff (Power Thieves and Power to the Consumer) I thought of compiling a list of establishments in Metro Manila that freely let users plug in their electronic devices like mobile phones, laptops, ultraportables and other devices for charging.
I know that with battery technology and computing architecture these days, you should be able to squeeze out at least three hours of life from your laptop or ultraportable. But there are just those days when you need extra juice.
These establishments usually offer either paid or free WiFi access, whether it be in-house, part of a WiFi hotspot network, or have neighboring establishments that have wireless access.
Here are a few I know. I’ll even include those that charge for electricity. Please feel free to leave a comment if you know of other places.
Quezon City
* Seattle’s Best, Katipunan – some tables even have power outlets for laptop users who want to get the most out of their Globe WIZ (paid) connection.
* Mocha Blends, Matalino Street (near Heart Center) – they charge PhP 50 for every device plugged in.
Any others?
J. Angelo Racoma is a technology journalist and blogger. See more of his blog posts here at racoma.com.ph, commentaries at racoma.net, and Twitter feed at @jangelo.
Comments
Fitz
March 29th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
There a lot of establishments here in Metro South, but I think the most consistent is Starbucks. I have worked and plugged in my laptop for free in these branches:
1. President’s Avenue, BF Paranaque
2. SM Sucat Annex
3. Pamplona, Las Pinas
4. Alabang Town Center
5. Madrigal Ave., Alabang
Jonathon
April 5th, 2008 at 12:49 am
Hi Angelo,
Nice post about what’s going on in your part of the world. Personally, I’m waiting for the all electric cars to be mass produced and hopefully we’ll be able to find free outlets to plug them into for recharging while we’re at work or play!
Cheers,
Jon
Carlo
April 6th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Manila/Makati/Pasig/Pasay
Starbucks – Bluewave, Macapagal Blvd. – Free
Starbucks – Mall of Asia – Free
Starbucks – Greenbelt 3 – Free
Starbucks – The Podium – Free
Starbucks – Tektite – Free
Seattle’s Best – Greenbelt 3 – Free
Starbucks – Tomas Morato – Free
jayvee f.
April 8th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
with free wifi + free socket plugging:
Bona Coffee – BF Homes, P’que (ask password)
Fez – Serendra (ask password)
Friday’s ATC / Glorietta – usually WiFi is down / slow
Kape Isla – Serendra – (ask password)
ba
April 13th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Read & Brew cafe in Fairview. Free internet, free electricity. Near FEU
Eugene
April 26th, 2008 at 1:22 am
Well, here are the ones I’ve tried and they’re all for free. Starbucks and Coffee Bean at Eastwood, Mocha Blends in BF Homes Paranaque, Gloria Jean’s Cafe and Starbucks in Galleria, and Starbucks Madrigal near Alabang Town Center.
benj
April 30th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Manila:
Everything Online – Internet Cafe
no extra charge for plugging in
30/hr
nap
April 30th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Starbucks in Bonifacio High Street and Corinthian Hills have outlets near some of the tables.
Amrei
May 17th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Burger King in Timog QC — and it’s open 24 hours!