REVIEW: Huawei Honor 3C H30-U10 2 yrs On

Yesterday was my 2nd phone's 2 years Anniversary owning the Huawei Honor 3C H30-U10.  I bought this Dual-SIM Phone from Lazada at RM474.00 after using RM25 cash voucher.  I received the phone via GDEX within 72 hours.  I received the phone on 8 July 2014.

I'm happy to report that this phone's serving me well after 24 months OR 2 years.  It's so GOOD that I'm struggling to find a suitable replacement for this phone.

A Detailed review of the phone can be found here:

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Honor-3C-Smartphone-Review.137666.0.html

The above German review rated the Android Dual Sim phone a solid 78% out of 100%.

I'm struggling to find a Worthy upgrade for the Honor 3C.  Yesterday was my 2nd years anniversary using this Phone.  Any suggestions?

I almost buy the Huawei P9 lite.  But stopped after found out that it don't have Quickcharging and App2SD support.

My H30-U10 so far served me well.  Despite 8GB Internal, I still have 1gb Free as I moved the Gaming and many other files to SD card.  Of course Using 32GB Class 10 Sandisk Ultra helps...  

Pros:

1) Decent battery life.  My usage easily Charge once last whole day.

2) Nice display contrast

3) Better than Iphone 5 speaker quality (my other phone)

4) 2 SIM + MicroSD Slot.  Only Honor 5X have this useful feature.

5) Removable 2300mAH Lithium Polymer Battery...  (nowadays difficult to find).

Drawbacks: 

1) No quickcharging...

2) Heats up (record 52 deg celsius) while running Waze non stop 1 hr OR 1 hr Gaming (Subway surfers).

3) Slow to Log GPS.

4) Lots of Photo Noise, Hopeless Low light shooting...

5) Still running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

My next phone upgrade requirements:

1) Dual Sim with MicroSD Slot though 1 SimCard and 1 MicroSD also acceptable.

2) NFC + Bluetooth 4.0

3) Decent wide angle cameras with Low aperture.

4) Budget below RM1000.

My Ideal phone is Sony Xperia Z5 Compact but at RM1899 is out of my budget.

Other photos:

That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry.  

Sony Xperia Z Ultra C6802 review Vol 1

In  this blog entry, I'm posting about my Latest toy.  it's no other than Sony Xperia Z Ultra C6802.  I bought this phablet exactly 1 month ago at Sony Centre 1 Utama at RM1999+150 for extended warranty to 3 years.  They gave me free Krussel leather flip case and screen protector worth RM129 which sealed the deal. 

Initially, I was planning to buy Asus Nexus 7 Lte at RM1299 from SENQ, the sales girl poisoned me with Sony Xperia Z Ultra C6802. 

Advantage over Asus Nexus 7 Lte:

- Phablet (phone and tablet) VS Tablet

- EXPANDABLE MicroSd memory up to 64gb with a total of 80gb storage
adding to internal 16gb memory. Vs 32gb Fixed

- superior connectivity with Wifi hotspot, DLNA,
 NFC and Bluetooth 4.0
- IP55/57 water and dust resistant

- Fits my Khakis and Jeans pocket comfortably 

- SONY MOBILE BRAVIA screen with Full HD 1080

- Better photo quality than Nexus 7 LTE 

- Sketch mode capabilities with a stylus pen bought at Daiso for RM5

- 16:9 Full HD 1080p display.  EXCELLENT FOR MOVIES.  

- STAMINA battery life up to 4 days+ usage averaged 2.5 days. See photo below 

- A host of quality apps by Sony like Walkman, play memories, Sony selection etc. Photo below:

There's only 2 disadvantage:

- Google NEXUS device have 1st priority to get Latest ANDROID OS.  In fact as I am typing this many Nexus device owner already upgraded to Android Kitkat OS.  In comparison, my Sony Xperia Z Ultra C6802 still running on Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2.

- SMALLER 6.44" vs 7" display. 

Verdict: No regrets purchase.  RATING 9/10. 

Well, there's a saying a picture's worth 1000 words.  Enjoy the photos:

 Above and below, all my 3 gadgets. IPHONE 5, Sony Xperia Z Ultra C6802 and Ipad2 16gb wifi

 Above, sample of the Sketch apps.

 above: STRONGER social.network photo integration than Apple

 Above: The "worst" battery life under my heaviest usage. Below: latest battery status.  3 days usage easily achievable

Lastly, my parting shots; the camera Quality:
- Double click to enlarge

That's all folks, thanks for the time and patience to read this blog entry.  AN ORIGINAL JEFFERSON LIM PRODUCTION.  

NEW TOY: Apple Ipod Nano PRODUCT Edition

I ordered LIMITED EDITION Apple PRODUCT back in 16 May 2013 from Apple Online Store. It's Red Ipod NANO 16GB priced at RM529 including Shipping. Amazingly, the item delivered TODAY 10am by DHL.

 Above and below: It came in this PACKING!

The No.1 reason why I bought this toy's Built in NIKE+ Fitness app it's like a Personal Trainer which communicates with my Nike shoes.  Eg. distance covered, Average speed and time taken (RUN/Hike mode), calories burned.

For more info visit:
http://nikeplus.nike.com/plus/products/gps_app/

Other reasons, PODCASTS, FM Recorder with LIVE PAUSE, small and light!


BEAUTIFUL RIGHT!  BEST OF ALL, it's NOT AVAILABLE in any Apple Shops.

NEW TOY: Panasonic Lumix TZ30/ZS20 Camera

On 8 April 2013, ie. Last week, I bought myself a NEW TOY.  It's no other than Panasonic Lumix TZ30 aka. ZS20 "Travel Zoom" Camera.  I bought it at Fotokem Mid Valley Megamall at RM970 with FREE Panasonic Gift set (more on that later), 8GB SDCARD, Case. 

As I'm typing this, I already Clocked 480 shots (in 7 days!).  Crazy right?

The reason why I bought this Camera's because I owned it's Great Grandfather, the Panasonic Lumix TZ7, bought back in 25 November 2009 for RM1330 back then.  

I'm proud to say that the Made in Japan Lumix TZ7's still alive and healthy.  Already clocked 16,800 SHOTS and Counting.  

Above and below: 2009 Panasonic Lumix TZ7.  Made in Japan with Leica Lens and CCD Sensor.

Original Battery still Working well.  So far I bought 5 batteries.  2 "No brand ones" already DIED but the Original Panasonic one still Healthy!

This's another reason why I bought this camera.  It uses the IDENTICAL Battery (BCG-10E) as my Panasonic Lumix TZ7.  Since I got 3 batteries.  I'm happy!

 The Gift set consists of the following items below:

Cleaning cloth, Lens Blower, SDCARD Reader, Screen Protector, Mini-tripod and Neck lanyard.  I was told that this set's worth RM120.

Other reasons why I bought this Camera Instead of waiting for LATEST Panasonic Lumix TZ40 which launched 2 days ago (Photo below):

1) The Lumix TZ-40 uses Another type of battery.  I cannot use back my TZ7 batteries (not backward compatible).

2) Just 5 extra features, Double LCD Screen Resolution, 18.1MP vs 14.1MP, 2x ISO Sensitivity at ISO 6400.  Wifi and NFC.  I don't need ALL of the Above.

3) It costs RM1,599 Recommended Retail price.  Ie. Almost double the TZ30!

4) Size and weight almost the same only The TZ40 only 7g lighter.

5) Slightly uglier design.

6) Both also 20x Optical Zoom with Extra Optical zoom up to 33.8x at 5 Megapixels mode.

7) Both also got GPS, Panorama Sweep, Full HD 1080 AVCHD Video with Stereo Zoom Mic!

8) Both also got Touch Screen LCD Screen. 

Without further ado, let's proceed to Photo Gallery of the Panasonic Lumix TZ30 followed by sample photos:

 End of Panasonic Lumix TZ30 gallery.

Start of Sample Photos:

 Above: Shot in Total Darkness.  Note the "Just Right" Flash mode.

 Above: Shot taken at Maximum 20x Optical Zoom.  Note the Clarity!

 Above: Again, note the clarity.

 Above: Panorama Mode.

 Above and below: Note the Image quality.

That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry.