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Samsung NX30 Review

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Samsung NX30 Review
If you want to spend your money for a nice mirror-less camera and you want that DSLR look, then maybe you might want to look at this camera. The Samsung NX30 is a mirror-less camera that sports a 20.3 MP APS-C sensor, an AMOLED touch screen display, Wi-Fi and top plate dials that are customizable and as complex as a DSLR.


Like what I’ve said earlier, it has the DSLR look and feel, which makes it comfortable to hold but too large for a mirror-less camera. But yeah, I really like a larger grip for my cameras. However, the Samsung NX30 is lighter and a bit smaller than most DSLRs that are available in the market. The Samsung NX30 is made up of plastic that’s why it is much lighter. I got no complaints with that though.

The display is one the features that you would surely love in this camera. The Samsung NX30 got a 3” AMOLED foldout display that produces vibrant and vivid colors. The display is touch-screen too that’s why it’s easier to navigate and to focus on objects. The sunlight legibility of the display was great too. The Samsung NX30 probably has the best display on a camera.

There’s an electronic viewfinder too on this camera and one small feature that I love in it is it detects when I’m looking on the EVF and it automatically switch to the EVF from the display. It’s a small feature but it’s very convenient for many people. I’m using the EVF on a camera most of the time but after I used the NX30, I always prefer the AMOLED display. If you’ve tried this camera, I’m pretty sure that you’ll love its display.

Samsung boasts connectivity via Wi-Fi to your smartphones in their Smart cameras. It is much easier to connect to your smartphone if your smartphone has NFC in it. But of course, you have to download the Samsung Smart Camera app on your phone and just tap your phone the side of the Samsung NX30 and voila! Your phone is now connected to your camera and it will automatically transfer photos and videos from your camera to your smartphone. I didn’t had any that much problems in that feature but some people might find it difficult to understand how to use it. 

The Samsung NX30’s interface was very easy to use and understand. It’s also very responsive and fast. There are a lot of modes that you could use on the camera and it’s very easy to understand for me.

I was surprise with how the Samsung NX30 performed. The 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens included in the box was great. The autofocus on the NX30 was very fast and very accurate and again, using the touchscreen display to focus was very awesome and convenient.

The Samsung NX30 has a camera sensor that can beat most of the micro four-thirds camera. The optical image stabilization on the camera was pretty darn good. You know what, check out the images that I took below.

The Samsung NX30 is the best camera Samsung has made. The Samsung NX30 is very easy to learn and use which will be great for amateurs and beginners. I like how light and comfortable the Samsung NX30 is compared to the other cameras at the same size however, I didn’t like the all-plastic body but that’s not really a big issue for me. Another thing to love in this baby are the smart features. If you’re not a pro photographer, I strongly suggest this camera and yes, I’m one of those people who fell in love with the Samsung NX30.

Cloudfone GEO 401q+: 4-inch Quad-Core smartphone for P3,999

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Cloudfone GEO 401q+: 4-inch Quad-Core smartphone for P3,999

Cloudfone has introduce their newest affordable Quad-core device, the Cloudfone GEO 401q+. Their newest smartphone is now packing a Qualcomm MSM8212 1.2GHz Qual Core which can be found on newer mid-range devices. One of its interesting features is the back cover with an elegant monochromatic patterned design with a premium coating. It’s actually inspired from a carbon-fiber look which makes it different from other smartphones. Check out the specifications below:

Cloudfone GEO 401q+ Specifications

  • Qualcomm MSM8212 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Processor with Adreno 302 GPU
  • 4″ WVGA Capacitive display
  • 1GB RAM
  • 4 GB Storage with MicroSD card slot up to 32GB
  • 5 Megapixel Rear Camera
  • 2 Megapixel Front Camera
  • HSPA+
  • 1500mAh Battery
  • Android 4.3

It’s nice to see that Cloudfone has a smartphone that can match up other local brands. I like its unique and elegant patterned design at the back and I really want to see and feel it in person. The price? it’s very affordable at P3,999 and

Asus Zenfone series launched!, Starts at P3,995

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Asus Zenfone series launched!, Starts at P3,995
The Zenfones have finally arrived and one them rocks a very interesting price. Last night, ASUS unveiled the ASUS Zenfone 4, 5 & 6 and did you know that these smartphones sports an Intel Atom processor inside instead of the MediaTek or Qualcomm processors?. So what’s so cool about these Intel Atom processors? Well, despite having a dual-core processor, these Intel Atom processors act like a quad-core processor thanks to the hyper threading technology.

All these Zenfones will have ZenUI inside which is a simple but beautiful interface made for ASUS smartphones. It has flat modern icons, vivid colors and animations that are very pleasing to the eyes. There are also some cool features built-in into it like the What’s next and Do it Later. 
One of Zenfone features that ASUS keep bragging about is their Pixelmaster camera. It’s a technology made by for their Zenfone series smartphones. Basically, it has a lot of features including the low-light mode in where it increases the camera perforamance it poor lighting conditions. The camera increases the light sensitivity by 400% and contrast by 200% which will result to clear and bright low-light shots and yes, I’ve tried it for myself and it was very effective. 
ASUS Zenfone 4 (A400CXG) Specifications
  • 4” TFT LCD 800×480
  • Intel Atom Z2520 1.2 GHz Dual-core processor with HyperThreading Technology
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB Internal Storage with MicroSD slot up to 64GB
  • 5 Megapixel Rear Camera
  • VGA Front Facing Camera
  • 1600mAh Battery
  • Android 4.3 (Upgradeable to Android 4.4 soon)


ASUS Zenfone 5 (A501CG) Specifications
  • 5” 1280×720 IPS+ display with Gorilla Glass 3
  • Intel Atom Z2560 1.6 GHz Dual-core processor with HyperThreading Technology
  • 2GB RAM
  • 8GB Internal Storage with MicroSD slot up to 64GB
  • 8 Megapixel Rear Camera, f2/0 aperture with LED Flash
  • 2 Megapixel Front Facing Camera
  • 2110mAh Battery
  • Android 4.3 (Upgradeable to Android 4.4 soon)


ASUS Zenfone 6 (A501CG) Specifications
  • 6” 1280×720 IPS+ display with Gorilla Glass 3
  • Intel Atom Z2560 1.6 GHz Dual-core processor with HyperThreading Technology
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Internal Storage with MicroSD slot up to 64GB
  • 13 Megapixel Rear Camera, f2/0 aperture with LED Flash
  • 2 Megapixel Front Facing Camera
  • 3200mAh Battery
  • Android 4.3 (Upgradeable to Android 4.4 soon)
The ASUS Zenphone Series has a lot of variants but these are the ones that we’re getting here in the Philippines. The SRP will be PhP3,995, PhP6,495, and PhP11,995 for the ASUS Zenfone 4, Zenfone 5 & Zenfone 6 respectively. The ASUS Zenfone 4 feels just right however the Zenfone 6 is a little bit overpriced while I’m more inclined on the ASUS Zenfone 5. Actually, I think the ASUS Zenfone 5 is the best smartphone for its budget.
Another device that made an appearance at the event was the ASUS Memo Pad 7 ME176CX. Why is it interesting? Well, because it has a 3rd generation Intel Atom processor inside specifically, the 64-bit Intel Atom Z3745 Quad-Core processor. Do you know what’s so surprising about it? This device is priced at P6,990 but the Antutu score this tablet got was around 33000. Although, I wasn’t able to test this device :(.

Xiaomi Mi 3 is now on open sale at Lazada!

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Xiaomi Mi 3 is now on open sale at Lazada!

If you’re looking for a flagship smartphone that won’t make a hole in your pocket then you better check out the Xiaomi Mi 3. It’s a smartphone with a flagship specifications but it only has a price tag of P10,600. Very affordable right? but a lot of people have been complaining with its availability but starting last week, you can now order a Xiaomi Mi3 anytime at Lazada.com.ph. Yes! You don’t need to wait for the next batch of Xiaomi Mi 3 to arrive because they’re available anytime at Lazada.com.ph! You can check out the full specifications of Xiaomi Mi 3 here.

Get P4,000 off on iPad Mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi + Cellular!

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Get P4,000 off on iPad Mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi + Cellular!

Buying an iPad mini with Retina display? Better go the nearest Beyond the Box stores because they’re having a sale right now! Yes! They’re slashing off P4000 on the 128GB and 64GB Wifi Cellular models, and P3000 on the 32GB and 16GB WiFi + Cellular models! and aside from that, you could also get some freebies for every purchase of iPad mini with Retina display Wifi + Cellular model. Here are some freebies that you could get when you purchase an iPad Mini with Retina display:

All iPads are available for up to 12 months installment 0% interest to all credit card holders. Visit any Beyond the Box store from July 15-August 15, 2014.

Gionee Elife S5.5 now available, starts at P21,900!

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Gionee Elife S5.5 now available, starts at P21,900!

Last Sunday, The world’s slimmest smartphone, Gionee Elife S5.5 was launch at SM North EDSA Cyberzone annex. The launch was hosted by Giselle Sanchez and of course, the Gionee Elife S5.5 launch won’t be complete without their newest brand ambassador, Ellen Adarna.

Gionee Elife S5.5 is the world’s thinnest smartphone at 5.5mm thin but despite having that thickness, the Gionee Elife S5.5 is very durable thanks to the Gorilla Glass 3 encased on the front and the rear of the phone. I know, the phone looks very premium thanks to the combination of the glass and the metal at the sides. Actually, Ellen Adarna dropped the Gionee Elife S5.5 many times and it didn’t even had a crack.

Another thing to love in this smartphone is its camera. Despite its thin body, the 13 Megapixel Camera on the Gionee Elife S5.5 performs pretty well while its front facing camera has a 95 degree ultra wide angle lens that’s why doing selfies is much better on the Gionee Elife S5.5.

Gionee Elife S5.5 is now available for P21,900 at Gionee Stores nationwide. If you want to know more about the device, you could check out my hands-on and first impression of the Gionee Elife S5.5

Cherry Mobile’s #TheBigReveal, a new smartphone is coming!

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Cherry Mobile’s #TheBigReveal, a new smartphone is coming!

Something big is coming from Cherry Mobile and we have no idea what smartphone would that be! I have no idea what #TheBigReveal will be but it looks like it’ll be smartphone with a something different inside it. Maybe an affordable Octa-Core phone? a new hexa-core device? Snapdragon device? another big phablet? I don’t know! But if the render on the video was real, it looks like it will have an on-screen buttons. How did I know? I just downloaded the video and raised its exposure (See picture below). However, the render on the video might not be real product. My guess? I think this will be a powerful Snapdragon device (Probably a Snapdragon 800 device) ;). This smartphone is expected to be revealed on July 30. Check out their teaser here. What do you think of their #TheBigReveal? Any guesses?

Gionee Elife S5.5 Hands-on and First impressions

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Gionee Elife S5.5 Hands-on and First impressions

The Gionee Elife S5.5 is the world’s thinnest smartphone and probably one of the most beautiful and sexiest one. It is very align to their newest endorser, Ellen Adarna. You’ll be very amazed on how did Gionee was able to fit in its flagship hardware on this smartphone. How thin? it’s 5.5mm thin. I know, The Gionee Elife S5.5 is not only thin, but it is also freaking beautiful.


The Gione Elife S5.5 comes with a lot of accessories that you would probably need on a smartphone. Since the front and back of the smartphone is made up of glass, there are free protectors included in the box. I already expected the screen protectors but what I didn’t expect was there was a flip cover and a USB OTG inside.

The Gionee Elife S5.5 is made up of materials which can be found on most flagship smartphones like glass and metal. The first time I held the Gionee Elife S5.5, it felt very premium. The feel of the Gionee Elife S5.5 reminds me of the iPhone but even better because of its 5.5mm thin body and a larger display. The combination of glass and metal is really elegant and very premium.

At the back, there’s the 13 MP camera  which has a bulge at the back with sharp edges. So why does the Gionee Elife S5.5 has a bulge at the back? I think it has something to do with the camera sensor but don’t worry, the bulge at the back wasn’t really that annoying and it isn’t that thick.

Inside it is Android 4.2 and it is skinned by Amigo UI which can also be found on the Gionee Elife E7. The UI is very simple and easy to understand. If you’re not familiar with the UI, there are no widgets and there’s no app drawer on the Amigo UI. If you’re coming from an iPhone, probably, you’ll have an easy time transitioning to this device.

The Gionee Elife S5.5 is will be launch tomorrow and if you’re planning on getting one, the Gionee Elife S5.5 will be available for P21,999 with some freebies like a 1TB hard drive and a leather case. Not bad.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 & 10.5: The best Android tablets right now

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 & 10.5: The best Android tablets right now

Samsung Galaxy Tab S has been announced today and I gotta admit to you guys, I changed my mind from getting the iPad to getting the Samsung Galaxy Tab S. When the Samsung Galaxy Tab S was announced a month ago, I said to myself, this is just another tablet from Samsung similar to Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro but I was wrong. I didn’t expect the Samsung Galaxy Tab S would be that great.

Like what I’ve said in my previous post about the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, the 8.4″ display feels just the right size for me. Yes, whether you’re on a portrait or on landscape mode, the 8.4″ display feels just right for everything and speaking of display, you can’t believe how good the display was. Both tablets sports a WQXGA (2560×1600) Super AMOLED display. So what’s up with a Super AMOLED Display? well, with this display, expect that the colors are more vivid, a remarkable contrast ratio, more realistic images and videos, and the blacks are darker and the whites are brighter.

I’m not really a fan of Galaxy Tabs but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4’s display was just amazing, jaw-dropping. Another thing to love in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is the weight and its dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 with LTE is thinner and lighter compared to the iPad Air, oh and there’s phone functionality on this tablet too. Interesting huh? Some of the features on the Samsung Galaxy S5 are also present in these devices like the fingerprint sensor, ultra power saving mode and the kids mode.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S (Thinner) Versus Samsung Galaxy S5 (Thicker)

Compared to the previous 10″ Samsung Galaxy Tab devices, this one has a larger display. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S has a larger display at 10.5″, that’s 0.4″ bigger than its predecessor. So, what can you guys expect from this tablet? Well, just like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, the tablet’s display won’t disappoint. It has the same WQXGA resolution which is probably bigger than your TV’s resolution and yes, the display was still great just like the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4. The specifications of both tablets are almost similar but if you want more productivity, you should probably get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5.

Just like the Samsung Galaxy S5, these tablets would have a perforated back design. Some people might not find it attractive but you would probably love the colors and the dimensions of the tablet. I’m also wondering why Samsung decided to use Snapdragon 800 on these devices rather than the Snapdragon 801 which can be found on the Samsung Galaxy S5. If you’re looking for some accessories for your tablet, there’s a book cover and a keyboard that is available for both tablets. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S LTE is now available in Titanium Bronze and Dazzling White. The price? it’s now available for P24,990 and P29,990 for the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Galaxy Tab S10.5 respectively.

OH and if you’re planning to buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and 10.5 this weekend, better go to SM Megamall because for every purchase of Samsung Galaxy Tab S devices, there’s a free Book Cover and a battery pack. That’s a total of P4,398 and P4,798 of freebies for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Tab S 10.5 respectively.

However, if you’re planning to buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab S tomorrow at SM Megamall, better line up between 10AM-12NN because for every purchase, you are entitled to draw from a fish ball containing paper lots for a chance to win a free Samsung Gadgets. Like what? well, you can get a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy S5, Homesync, Gear Neo, Simple covers, Samsung E1272, & Samsung NX Mini Awesome huh?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Specifications 

  • 8.4″ (2560×1600) WQXGA Super AMOLED display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16/32GB Internal Storage with MicroSD Card slot up to 128 GB
  • 8 MP Rear Camera w/ LED Flash
  • 2.1 MP Front Camera
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Wi-Fi
  • GPS & GLONASS
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • 6.6mm thin
  • 4900mAh battery
  • Android 4.4 Kitkat

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Specifications 

  • 10.5″ (2560×1600) WQXGA Super AMOLED display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16/32GB Internal Storage with MicroSD Card slot up to 128 GB
  • 8 MP Rear Camera w/ LED Flash
  • 2.1 MP Front Camera
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Wi-Fi
  • GPS & GLONASS
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • 6.6mm thin
  • 7900mAh battery
  • Android 4.4 Kitkat
I’m actually eyeing the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 right now and yes, if you’re eyeing for a good Android tablet, better get this tablet.

Starmobile Turbo Announced: Another 5-inch Quad-Core smartphone for P6,990

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Starmobile Turbo Announced: Another 5-inch Quad-Core smartphone for P6,990

Today, the gap has been filled between Starmobile Sky and Starmobile Up because the Starmobile Turbo has been announced! Starmobile Turbo doesn’t have a surprising specifications but this smartphone got some features that you’ll probably be interested but first, check out the specifications below

Starmobile Turbo Specifications

  • 5″ HD (1280×720) IPS display
  • 1.3 GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6582M processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 4GB Internal Storage with MicroSD card slot
  • 12 MP AF BSI Rear Camera
  • 5 MP FF BSI Camera
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
  • 2000mAh battery
  • Android 4.4 Kitkat
  • P6,990

Other features that you’ll probably love in this phone are double tap to wake & battery saver. Plus, you’ll also get a lot of freebies with the phone like the USB OTG cable, Screen protector, and smart flip cover. You can get all of that for P6,990. That’s actually good considering the freebies.

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