The Perfect Entertainment Phone: ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL

We've always had an inkling with the ASUS Zenfone, not just because it looks good, but because it is one of the few phones that I believe is worth more than how much they're actually selling it. You practically get your money's worth. You'll also be the envy of anyone who looks at it. The great engineering, the super detailed craftsmanship would impress even the most discriminating phone lover. It's one of the few things that made me love Android, I could tell you that I was a genuine Apple OS lover before and there are only a few phones that made me consider using Android OS and this is one of the few who did.

Don't be just impressed with the looks department because this phone doesn't just look good, it also has got real remarkable hardware. When this was released late last year people were wondering why ASUS had to do a Zenfone 2 Laser with a 6 inch screen, but it's actually simple, it's made for entertainment. The larger screen means you get to see videos in Full HD. You get to see 1080 x 1920 pixels videos as it is. Now imagine those videos you downloaded legally over the internet, the HD Videos on Youtube and other streaming sites, if you see that in it's full quality, in a screen that can accommodate the photos from end to end. That is amazing.

The Primary Camera is 13 MP. It's also got f/2.0 aperture (so you do get impressive bokeh if you need to) not to mention the superb laser autofocus that's faster than my iPhone (I've seen it do that) plus the dual LED and dual tone flash so you won't look like a deer in headlights when you take shots. The front cam is also equipped with a 5MP cam which is already apt for those selfies and Skype conversations. I've used it quite extensively in video conferences and I've always had compliments (nice skin and color) because of the proprietary beautification feature of the phone (that's beside the fact that I do take care of it). HDR, Panorama, name it, they've got it.

The phone also uses Android OS Lollipop but there's a planned upgrade to v 6.0 Marshmallow. They also have put in a Quad core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 and a Quad core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU plus a genuine Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 processor. Talk about power? You ain't seen nothing yet!

As you can see, it's Dual Sim, but of course it would be better if you had SMART for that, because nothing beats Smart LOL.Aside from that, it's got a Li-Po 3000 mAh battery so you won't really run out of juice that fast because that's already BIG. This phone also has 32 GB of INTERNAL storage and 3GB of RAM. Now I don't have to worry losing space on my phone, I even have MORE storage space if I decide to add more soon. Currently, the phone is available in Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold and Glamour Red. I wanted to HAVE a red phone because I'm a genuine UE RED WARRIOR, so this was just a DREAM come true!  

It's also the thinnest in the 6 inch smartphone category, at 164.6 x 84 x 10.6 mm, you can fit this right in your pocket with ease. If you need something for gaming, for watching and streaming videos, this is the perfect entertainment phone for you. Go get these in Lazada, SM Cyberzone retailers nationwide. I had tons of fun using it lately for streaming iFlix movies and watching those HD videos I've got in my library. If you're thinking of the perfect gift this Valentines day, you might as well get him or her a value for money and generally good hardware phone today. I've also used this for event coverage and it's doing wonders for me. I can take videos and never run out of space unlike my iPhone. If you've had that problem, consider this as the solution. It's got entertainment, photos, and looks good too. Isn't that some of the primary things we look for in a phone? This one does that flawlessly. Nothing beats ASUS in this department because they think about YOU.

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The Alcatel Flash 2

Mr. Albert Wong the General Manager for Mobile Internet Group of TCL Communications sharing the milestones for Alcatel Flash.

They've been able to survive selling the Alcatel Flash online and have amassed the number 1 slot in terms of volume in Lazada. Imagine a phone with a 3.5 inch screen impressed a lot of consumers and now they launch the Flash 2 phone. They've also scrutinized the demographics seeing that most of the people who buy most of their products are men. This one according to Michael Chen quips a perfect feel in the hand, and remarkable worksmanship. They also announced that they're addressing the male domination of their current market by bringing in new colors come mid January when they release the additional Pearl White and Rose Gold varieties of their phones. 

Speaking of which, here's the gorgeous Flash 2

The Flash 2 has a 5.5-inch screen and runs on an Android. It's got an Octa-core 1.4 GHz processor and a ginormous Lithium Ion 3200 mAh battery so you can use it all day. It's currently available in a volcanic ash color and fancy with a little curve. It actually feels so good in the hand when we got the chance to see it during the small Blogger/Media thanksgiving night arranged by Alcatel. They've been investing research and development for handsets that would be at their prime form for a long time. They know the younger generation is their market and they made the best handsets on the price range that's still reasonable. 

The phone went to almost a thousand hands before they decided it was the perfect fit. They also have a quick shutter button in the phone’s bottom. Now you can easily press it for rush selfies or photos while you have it on your hand. They boast the Flash 2 has ultra-specs for pixel, runtime and system. They say it's the best Android phone at this price point and they've made a remarkable phone with great design. It's the one they call "Perfect in Hand" which Alcatel prides themselves with.

It's made for the younger generation and they made sure it feels like it, it looks like it and fits your hand like a glove. If you think the first Flash phone was good, you should definitely try this on for size. Make yourself know more about the new one and ask yourself if it's the phone you've been looking for. A 13MP back camera and 5MP front sounds good in my books especially when it costs around Php 6,190 here.

Thanks Alcatel Philippines for having us!

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The Mini Cooper and Shelby AC Cobra from JSPGC: The Perfect Christmas Gift For Boys and the Big Boys

I've been reminded so many times of my childhood as I was writing about this. In some way, this is what I dreamed of. The technological advancement in the toys these days really impressed me and when the chance to write about cars was in the midst, I immediately said yes. I've been wanting something like this since I can remember and it's even in the type of car I want now. Well, let's just stop the theatrics and let me show you "The Perfect Christmas Gift For Boys and the Big Boys!".

The Mini Cooper

The Mini Cooper has been the iconic British car since the 60's. It was the coolest one ever. Back from it's shag days and internationally fancied appeal, the Mini Cooper has been immortalized in toy form by the good people of JSPGC. It's a race car designed by John Cooper. He initially found potential in the car and made it for circuit races back in the days. It's futuristic counterpart was made in the 90's to 2000's and people immediately fell in love with it again. JSPGC actually has been in the trading business since the year 2000. They want you to experience real energy and imagination in their products. They've been trusted and licensed now by many brands to distribute those that can make their most important clients happy, the children.  

Now this isn't your ordinary plastic car usually found in malls. It's built with sturdy hard plastic which I can actually compare with those handy tables and chairs you have at home.

As for the looks, it does actually capture the new Mini Cooper. Theirs is a convertible so your kids would fit in it. The sturdy car can carry approximately until a 9-10 year old kid, or perhaps older when their frame is smaller. 

When I said this is the perfect gift for the BIG BOYS too, I wasn't joking. The Mini Cooper from JSPGC doesn't actually work with pedals, this is actually powered by electricity and runs like a small golf cart if that makes sense.

It comes with a remote control and realistic keys so you could either drive it manually or save your kids from dangerous places by controlling it with this remote. I was clueless at first to actually start it but when I found the keys and a key slot right beside the steering wheel, I turned it on and said WHOA!

It looked like a car and sounded like a car, then it also got these lights on much like the real thing. Impressed, gasped, I was so excited to take it around town and drive it on our garage. I also took it out on the street and had several people approach me because they saw me controlling it with a remote. I think it can go further but I chose to just drive it around nearby so it won't bump against real cars, I don't want to damage it of course. Perhaps it went around 10 meters or so, still you have to take a good look at it so you can watch your kids.

As for the controls, it's pretty simple. There's a button you can flip to go forwards, there's also a high and low speed control, then there's also one you can use to make the car go on Manual Operation or Remote Control. If you see the big circle on the left beside the three red flick switches, that's the key hole where you can put the physical key that comes with the car. You need to turn it like a real key!

The steering wheel is very detailed too. Those buttons aren't there just for display, but it sounds off when pressed. You don't have to worry about crowds crossing the street because it's like real car's horn. I can imagine taking this on the street and stop on corners, you would get the envy of the hood!

If you look closely, that's the only pedal you need to operate while driving. You don't need to break as the thing stops when this isn't pressed. 

The wheel is also made of hard plastic, it can probably carry the weight as I mentioned earlier. I must tell you, I even rode it once to test if it would move... and it did.

The seats aren't upholstered leather but it's going to be comfy if it's just for kids. It's made of the same hard plastic material the car has for its body.

 

Realistic? Yes, super realistic because it's even got those fancy doors which you can open and close by pushing buttons on the outside. It's pretty amazing craftsmanship and ingenuity, that probably made this really work.

All you need to do before actually driving this around is to charge it for a couple of hours (I think it was recommended 4 hours on the manual) before you could actually enjoy driving this around for hours too. Make sure you don't overcharge it so you can extend the lifespan of the battery. Just take care of it and pass it on to another generation. I'm sure it'll last that long and who knows, it might be enjoyed by your children's children too.

It's a dream to have this for your little boys at home and also a dream to get one for the big ones. If it's not enough to impress you, they went ahead and made an even fancier one. Ladies and gentlemen, meet JSPGC Toy's very own Shelby AC COBRA.

What Is Your Dream Home? : Lamudi and MyProperty.ph

Jacqueline van den Ende the Founder and Managing Director of Lamudi Philippines and Henry Winter the General Manager of MyProperty.ph

Had the chance to attend a movie screening courtesy of our friends from Lamudi and MyProperty.ph. They're the biggest and most trusted web based property and real estate finder in the Philippines. We met their executives Jacqueline van den Ende the Founder and Managing Director of Lamudi Philippines and Henry Winter the General Manager of MyProperty.ph and told us a little bit about how they started and how the once small startup company expanded to what it is today. 

Both companies are part of Rocket Internet which is a German Internet company based in Berlin. This includes popular sites such as Foodpanda, HelloFresh, Home24, Jumia, Jovago, Lazada and online shopping giant Zalora. Lamudi also #3 player MyProperty.ph so they can gain a larger market share and position. They also know how large the potential of real estate is in this part of the world and the value is no joke, it's 48 Billion dollars in revenue, and about 2 Billion dollars of it will be in marketing spend alone. It's not saturated because they allot about 5% of it to online advertising which means there's tons of room to grow. If you think about it, people are looking for properties not on usual media these days and opt for photos and videos online using desktops, tablets, and mobile smartphones. It's a massive business opportunity and you'll get results quicker if you're an agent or broker. You'll find the perfect house, the perfect condo, the perfect apartment, the perfect place at your preferred price point, why wouldn't you love Lamudi and MyProperty.ph?

What's also assuring is that they have this huge database of properties and run analysis on them using proprietary platform called SimilarWeb. They've got pricing, amount per square meter, in some of the largest cities and towns in the Philippines. They use large data efficiently and give you the information you need when getting a property. Do you know they already have amassed about 34% higher site visits this 2015 compared to the whole 2014 data last year? Aside from that, they can hook you up with partner banks so you can get the best deal with mortgage, refinancing and restructuring of loans. They even publish magazines so people in the most populated places, coffee shops and establishments get the latest listings and make you informed.

Lamudi and MyProperty.ph is going to continually use the massive online listings data so they can generate reports for Filipino home buyers and property investors. This is just the start. They also have the Lamudi Philippines App on the App Store and Google Play store for those who would want to use it on mobile. With the high mobile penetration, there will be thousands more that will see properties listed on the site, which means it will definitely be good for brokers, agents and buyers alike. All you have to do now is visit http://www.lamudi.com.ph or http://www.MyProperty.ph and ask yourself, what is your dream home?

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The Perfect Coke

I was mind blown seeing tons of Coke bottles in a giant cooler in the middle of Glorietta's Activity Center. Coca Cola Philippines invited us for a day of fun and excitement as they ask us to reminisce how it was to have our first time. With the hashtag #SarapNgFirstTime already out being advertised on TV, we've always wondered what was it all about? Is this a new variant of Coke? You see, I even speculated about that already, that they'll be bringing something new and announcing it in a grand way.

You see the thing behind me? I didn't think about it that much, but that was actually a hint already of what they were about to announce that afternoon. When Gino Quillamor from RX93.1 arrived to host the show, he kept on coming back to check the status of the thermometer and telling us about how to have the #PerfectCoke. I mean, really though, is there such a thing?

I like my coke ice cold, but do you know what's the exact temperature to have a perfect one? We waited a while to see what Coca Cola Philippines had to say. It's like an official pronouncement of what certain point would it be to say that it is the actual #PerfectCoke, but before that, they got stars in the mix and launched it simultaneously here in Manila, Cebu and Davao in the south. It felt like a huge party where the main thing to celebrate with is this awesome beverage.

They had Manolo Pedrosa and Miles Ocampo to sing and dance for us. That was something worthy to be told later LOL.. Or you can check out this video about their individual performances!

I even saw some admins of the IGersManila group, they were there like me as they were invited by Coke!

Then these guys finally came up the stage and told us that the Coke bottles they've been keeping cold in the back is almost perfect, enough with the suspense already! 

The first time you had a Coke should always and is recommended to be at 3' Celsius! Yes, it's not a nee flavor, it's the perfect coke if it's on that particular temperature. Isn't that great news? Well it won't be if we didn't try it out ourselves that afternoon, so we did!

When they started to ask for a toast, I already drank half the bottle hahaha! So I did the smartest thing after that, I got another bottle! Genius!

Now it's easy to do it too in your own homes. Just make sure you have enough ice to fill the coolers and put in bottles of Coke there! Or if you're a little tired, and if it's too hot outside this summer, you can actually wait for them to come to you! Ob yes you heard that right! They have brand new spanking Coke Happy Cycles that will go around the country to give away a million bottle of #PerfectCoke! Just make sure you follow their official social media channels so you can request your barangay, township or city to be the next one! Free coke is just weeee! 

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