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LG Optimus G Smartphone Cheese Shutter (Camera Function)- [Part 3 of 5]

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There are two cameras on the LG Optimus G Smartphone; one in the rear and one in the front.
Although the front camera on the LG Optimus G Smartphone is usually used for video calls, it can also be used to take self-photos too. However, because of the front camera’s low resolution, the quality of the pictures taken are rather poor.

The rear camera of the LG Optimus G Smartphone is a 13-megapixels camera and what we really like about the camera function of the LG Optimus G Smartphone is the Cheese Shutter Function which allows user to take photographs upon mentioning words such as LG, Cheese, Whisky and etc. This Cheese Shutter Function on the LG Optimus G Smartphone is rather useful especially when you want to take self-photos without the hassle of locating any buttons or touch points.

Check Out Our Video Demonstration of the Cheese Shutter Function on the LG Optimus G Smartphone:

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LG Optimus G Smartphone QSlide Function [Part 2 of 5]

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The QSlide Function which the LG Optimus G Smartphone has is an extremely cool feature that no other Smartphones [that I know] offer till date.
With the QSlide Function, you can perform multiple tasks at one time and this really helps to improve productivity. For most of the Smartphones that are available in the market [for e.g. Apple’s iPhone, Samsung’s Galaxy, and Nokia’s Lumia], you can only perform one task at any one time. However, for the LG Optimus G Smartphone, you can perform up to 3 tasks at one time!

The QSlide Function on the LG Optimus G Smartphone only works with the following apps; they are Video, Internet, Memo, Calendar, and Calculator. This means that you can carry out any two of the apps mentioned + one other app that is not listed. For instance, you can watch a Video, surf the Internet, and send a Whatsapp Message all at the same time or you can use the calculator, write a memo, and surf Facebook! Truly remarkable indeed!

Check Out Our Video Demonstration of the LG Optimus G Smartphone QSlide Function:

In part 3 of our LG Optimus G Blogbuster Series, we will be sharing with you about the Quick Translator and Safety Care App on the LG Optimus G Smartphone.

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LG Optimus G Smartphone Specifications [Part 1 of 5]

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The newly launched LG Optimus G Smartphone is a high-end smartphone from LG Electronics that offers powerful performance, an elegant design, and an innovative user experience with fast and smooth transitions.
In our upcoming blog entries, we will be sharing more about the LG Optimus G Smartphone with you and what you can expect from this newly launched Smartphone. In part 1 of this LG Optimus G Blogbuster Series, we will be sharing with you some of the key specifications of the LG Optimus G Smartphone.

Network
The LG Optimus G Smartphone can operate on the 2G/3G/4GLTE network. Hence, it can be used in any country that uses these mobile networks.

Operating System
The LG Optimus G Smartphone is running on the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Operating System and we really like its fluid movements. There is no lag at all and by the way, the Android Jelly Bean Operating System is the latest for Smartphones.

Chipset
The LG Optimus G Smartphone is the first Quad-Core 4G LTE Smartphone to be powered by Qualcomm’s fastest performing Snapdragon S4 Processor. It offers users a maximum user experience, high performance, and better graphics quality. The Snapdragon S4 Processor also incorporates the next-generation Adreno 320 GPU for an enhanced gaming experience with faster frame rates and smoother play and support for higher HD resolution displays.

Main Display
The Main Display of the LG Optimus G Smartphone is a 4.7-inch True HD IPS Plus Display and with its widescreen display, watching movies and serial dramas can be rather satisfying. The display on the LG Optimus G Smartphone offers the sharpest and clearest image, colour accuracy and natural, non-saturated colours.

Memory
The memory capacity of the LG Optimus G Smartphone is 32GB and it is definitely enough for storing your movies, music, and photographs.

Front Camera
The 1.3 Megapixels front camera on the LG Optimus G Smartphone is useful for taking self-photos and also for video calls with your family members and friends.

Rear Camera
The rear camera on the LG Optimus G Smartphone is perhaps one of the best camera that Smartphones in the market have. With a whopping 13 Megapixels camera, it is expected to perform even better than the 8 Megapixels camera on the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3.

Battery
The 2100mAh Battery in the LG Optimus G Smartphone is un-removable and in tests conducted by LG, the LG Optimus G Smartphone can last for 335 hours on standby!

Size
Comparing between the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S3, the LG Optimus G is 0.15mm slimmer than the Samsung Galaxy S3 but thicker than the iPhone 5 by 0.85mm. With that being said, the LG Optimus G Smartphone can be slipped into pockets easily with no obstruction.

Weight
The LG Optimus G Smartphone weighs at 145g and comparing with the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3, the LG Optimus G Smartphone is slightly on the heavier side. However, this is to be expected as the LG Optimus G Smartphone packs a punch in terms of performance.

In part 2 of our LG Optimus G Blogbuster Series, we will be sharing with you about the LG Optimus G‘s QSlide Function.

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Change for Good: The Newly Launched LG Optimus G Smartphone

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If you haven’t heard, the LG Optimus G was launched on the 31st of January last month and I was really honoured to have been invited to the launch that took place at Gardens By The Bay.

From Launch of LG Optimus G 2013

A demonstration on how one can fully utilise the useful functions of the LG Optimus G Smartphone.

From Launch of LG Optimus G 2013

A lucky draw was held and here’s the lucky winner of a brand new LG Optimus G Smartphone.

From Launch of LG Optimus G 2013

Everyone whom attended the LG Optimus G Launch were given a package like this.

From Launch of LG Optimus G 2013

Box of Personalised Chocolates, courtesy of LG.

From Launch of LG Optimus G 2013

Thumbdrive containing the Press Kit [pretty economical and environment-friendly].

From Launch of LG Optimus G 2013

In the current market, there are a couple of smartphones that are operating on the Android Platform and it can be quite difficult to choose one that will specifically meet your needs. However, with that being said, allow me to introduce you to some of the features [which I found pretty cool] that the LG Optimus G has to offer.


QSlide Function
QSlide Function shows two different screens simultaneously on one display. As it doesn’t show a part of the screen but the entire screen of both functions, the user can complete two tasks concurrently – such as sending a text message or searching the web while watching a video.


Dual Screen Dual Play
Dual Screen Dual Play not only allows mirroring between the smartphone and a TV, it also has the ability to display different content on each screen wirelessly. For example, a slide presentation can be displayed on the TV while the Optimus G shows the accompanying speaking notes.


Snapdragon S4 Pro Processor
The latest & best quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro Processor from Qualcomm enables Optimus G to power multiple apps quickly and display realistic high resolution images. It is 30% faster than the normal quad-core. Have the power to push the latest graphic intensive games to their limit.

As there wasn’t any opportunity for me to test and try-out the product and use it for a month; [unlike the previous LG Optimus 4xHD Launch], my experience of using the phone is only limited to what I saw, what I heard, and what I touched during the LG Optimus G Smartphone Launch. For a very comprehensive review of the LG Optimus G Smartphone, check out Asia Cnet’s review of the LG Optimus G Smartphone via the following link: http://asia.cnet.com/product/lg-optimus-g-46728201.htm

If you are thinking of getting a smartphone and you want to breakaway from the Apple or Samsung crowd, you might want to consider getting the LG Optimus G Smartphone.

Are you ready to change for good? Check out LG’s Change For Good Campaign via the following link: www.changeforgood.sg

From Launch of LG Optimus G 2013

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A Very Useful App for Networking with People: Evernote Hello 2.0

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I recently received an email about some mobile applications that Evernote® developed for the Apple iOS and Google Android mobile devices and I personally find the information worth sharing because the mobile application is really useful for all Bloggers like myself or Marketing/Networking Professionals alike.
Evernote® Hello 2.0 is a mobile app that helps you to remember people that you meet easier. For Bloggers like me, there will often be times when I attend events and there are just so many people to meet that it is really very difficult to memorise the names of individuals and remember their faces at the same time. Well, here is where I find the Evernote® Hello 2.0 really handy.

The Evernote® Hello 2.0 helps people remember the people they met in a fun, intuitive and seamless way. Departing from the colloquial address book that is only capable of helping you remember people alphabetically, Evernote Hello remembers the context in which you met these people – how did you meet them, where did you meet them and what did you talk about.

Some of the key and new features of the Evernote® Hello 2.0 are:

1). Business Card Scanning
Snap a picture of a business card an individual gives to you and their name, number, email address, and other important information will be detected and saved automatically.

2). Hello Connect
Exchange information at one go with a click. With at least two phones running the app in the same room, a single tap is all you need to exchange information with multiple people instantly through audible call-and-response tones or by manually keying in a four digit number. Even dozens of people can now add each other simultaneously!

3). Integration with Facebook and LinkedIn
Simply connect your Facebook and LinkedIn account and Evernote Hello 2.0 will import key information about everyone you meet from their online profile.

4). Beautifully Redesigned Interface
A fresh new look that still does the same great thing of remembering everyone you meet, quickly and easily, capturing every detail such as photos, notes, location, contact information and more. It is now an enjoyable experience to input the details you need.

5). New Home Screen
The new home screen displays the people you met, highlighting their most useful and memorable information, such as photos, dates, number of past meetings, and other people that you met at the same time. The face-centric approach has been expanded to provide as much context as possible at a glance.

6). Redesigned Contact Cards
Easier browsing of your Hello contacts’ information, photos, notes and more

My Honest Opinion/Review of the Evernote® Hello 2.0 Mobile App:

Having downloaded the Evernote® Hello 2.0 Mobile App, I personally feel that it is a very useful app that helps me to not only remember who are the people I’ve met during events, but it also allows me to recall where I’ve met that person, what we’ve talked about during our meeting, and how I met him/her.

With that being said, that doesn’t mean that the Evernote® Hello 2.0 Mobile App is totally flawless. In fact, there are definitely rooms for improvement and one area which I feel that the developer should look into is the Business Card Scanning feature. I have tried scanning three different name cards and out of the three name cards, only two were detectable by the app and even then, only one name card has its details recorded accurately. Hence, the Business Card Scanning feature is something that could really use some improvement.

If you’re interested to download the Evernote® Hello 2.0 Mobile App, you could do so by clicking the following links:
For Apple iOS Users: https://itunes.apple.com/app/evernote-hello/id484359282
For Google Android Users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evernote.hello

By the way, it is FREE to download the Evernote® Hello 2.0 Mobile App and if you would like to know more about the latest developments that Evernote® is working on, you could check out Evernote®’s Facebook Page at or “Follow” Evernote® on Twitter.

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About Evernote
Evernote is helping the world remember everything by building innovative products and services that allow individuals to capture, find and interact with their memories. Evernote apps are available on all major computer, web, mobile, and tablet platforms. For more information, please visit: http://evernote.com.

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How I Turned My Not-So-Smart Television To A Smart Television

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Are you thinking of owning a smart television [tv] but have a low budget for it? Or, are you thinking of how you can convert your old tv into a smart tv?
Well, technology has been advancing so rapidly that we sometimes find it truly amazing. In fact, what we once couldn’t do, we now could do and there’s so much more to what technology can offer the average consumer. Take for example, I recently bought a 32-inches Toshiba LCD Television [tv] and seriously, I was contemplating whether I should get a smart tv instead. So, after comparing the prices, I decided to buy the 32-inches Toshiba LCD tv that is not so smart and smarten it up by purchasing a separate device known as the MK 808 Google Android TV Player 4.1. The reason why I did so was because the price difference between a normal tv and a smart tv is rather huge.

Can you really smarten up an old tv? Well, yes you can! In fact, to do so, all you need is just hook up a mini pc/computer to your tv and viola, you have an old smart tv.

There are many types of mini pc that are available in the market and you got to really decide which one is suitable for your personal use. As a matter of fact, while Baby was browsing Groupon last week, she chanced upon a Groupon deal that was selling an Android 4.0 Smart PC at $89! Sounds like a good deal?! Well, not exactly. When I looked through the specifications of the device that Groupon was selling, I personally felt that it was a total rip-off!

The Android 4.0 Smart PC that Groupon was Selling for $89! [Image from Groupon.sg]

From Groupon’s site, the specifications of the Android 4.0 Smart PC are mentioned as such:

Operating System: Android 4.0
DDR RAM: 512MB
NAND Flash: 4GB
Network Device: Wireless 802.11b/g, WAPI
Supports Android Apps and external storage via USB Host/TF card
Interface: TF Card Slot, HDMI Input, Mini USB Input, USB Input, and DC Input
Supports most video (Mpeg, Divx, Xvid, AVI etc) and audio (AAC, MIDI, MP3, WMA and M4A etc) formats
Video Output: 1920x1080P, 720P, 576P, 480P, Super HD 2160P, 3D Film
Picture Formats: JPG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PNG

Now, if you’re the sort of person who’s into impulsive buying behaviour, you probably would have bought this device from Groupon rightaway and thought you have gotten a good deal. Well, allow me to introduce you to the MK808 Google Android TV Player 4.1 that Qoo10.sg is selling.

The MK808 Google Android TV Player 4.1 that Qoo10.sg is Selling for $94! [Image from Qoo10.sg]

From Qoo10.sg’s website, the specifications of the MK808 Google Android TV Player 4.1 are mentioned as such:

Operating System: Android 4.1
CPU: Rockchip RK3066 1.6Ghz Cortex A9 Dual Core
GPU: Mali400 MP4. Quad core. 2D/3D/OpenGL ES2.0/OpenVG1.1.
DDR RAM: 1GB
NAND Flash: 8GB
Network Device: Wireless 802.11b/g, WAPI
Supports Android Apps and external storage via USB Host/TF card
Interface: TF Card Slot, HDMI Input, Mini USB Input, USB Input, and DC Input
Supports most video (Mpeg, Divx, Xvid, AVI etc) and audio (AAC, MIDI, MP3, WMA and M4A etc) formats
Video Output: 1920x1080P@60FPS, 720P, 576P, 480P, Super HD 2160P, 3D Film
Picture Formats: JPG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PNG

For just $5 more, you get a more recent operating system, a better CPU and GPU, and, twice the Memory Capacity and Storage Capacity! So, why get a lousy product from Groupon when you can get a better one from Qoo10.sg?

Having done extensive research on the types of mini pcs that are available in the market and having done a few price comparisons here and there, I decided to get the MK808 Google Android TV Player 4.1 because of its attractive specifications and price.

The following video will introduce you to the MK808 Google Android TV Player 4.1 and in the video, I will also show you how I actually hooked up the device to my tv. [please pardon me for the video quality; i’m still fiddling around with using Adobe Premiere :P]

With the device now hooked up to my tv, I could surf the Internet, blog, chat, check my emails, and even play games on my tv! In fact, I could even pay a low monthly subscription fees to gain access to tv channels such as Discovery Channel, National Geographic, so on and so forth.

If you are interested in turning your not-so-smart tv to become a smart tv, you might want to check out the MK808 Google Android TV Player 4.1 that Qoo10.sg is selling. In fact, you can click the following link:

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Some Frequently Asked Questions:

1). My tv is old and does not have any HDMI ports; can the device still work?

Answer: Well, the device still can work. Most modern tvs come with VGA ports and at the very least, RCA ports. All you have to do is just purchase an additional HDMI to VGA converter or a HDMI to RCA converter; depending on what ports your tv has; and connect them accordingly.

2). Can I upgrade the operating system on the device to the latest Android operating system?

Answer: Technically, you can, but you will need to rig the device and if you’re not technology savvy, I will strongly recommend you NOT to do it as the process can get quite complicated and you might end up bricking the device.

3). Can I watch tv channels, movies, or dramas on my device?

Answer: Yes, you can! However, you will need to search and download the right apps in order for you to do so. For instance, you can download the PPS app from Google Play and stream dramas and movies to your device and watch it on your tv.

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Well, if you have any further questions about the device or any other queries about turning your not-so-smart tv into a smart tv, you can always drop us an email at admin@awinsomelife.org

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Itching to Try Windows 8? Think Again!

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Windows 8 was made available to the general public yesterday on the 26th of October 2012 and I [Melvin] was quite eager to try it [though I wasn’t that crazy to queue up at Challenger]. When the downloadable Windows 8 was made available via http://www.windowsupgradeoffer.com/ at a price of SGD $17.99, I simply went to the link and downloaded the Windows 8.

To be honest, I was extremely amazed at the speed at which Windows 8 was downloading. In less than 45 minutes, I was ready to begin my upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8. The entire process from downloading of Windows 8 to the upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8 took slightly less than 3 hours altogether.

Now, during the upgrading process, I encountered several issues.

Currently, I am using the Lenovo ideapad Y580 laptop and upon checking Lenovo’s website, I found out that certain features that used to work on my Lenovo ideapad Y580 laptop will not work when I upgrade to Windows 8 and that includes my Lenovo’s One Key Recovery Function. Honestly, I personally feel that if Microsoft wants consumers to upgrade to Windows 8, the process should be hassle-free, painless, and one which allows consumers to continue to do what they previously can do.

When I finally finished the upgrading process to Windows 8, more issues surfaced.

First and foremost, there was the constant werfault.exe error message that kept popping up and it was a constant pain in the ass because I had to constantly click the close button. Even checking online for solutions on how to fix the werfault.exe error message did not help.

From Windows 8 Errors

Secondly, I believe Windows 8 is all about personalisation and customisation, but how the hell can I do that when I tried to click the personlisation button but nothing pops out and the werfault.exe error message kept appearing? After doing a quick check online, I discovered that I wasn’t the only one facing issues with the Windows 8 personalisation features. Many others including me have problems trying to change the account picture and there is currently no permanent solution to it.

From Windows 8 Errors

Thirdly, I had to familiarise myself with the new layout and features of Windows 8. It took me quite a while to orientate myself and even till now, I’m still finding my way around and readjusting all the settings so that I can truly personalise and customise the usage of Windows 8 to my advantage.

Last but not the least, as I was quite fed up with the error messages that kept popping out, I had to go through the whole process of downloading and installing Windows 8 a second time so that I can do a fresh installation of Windows 8 instead of the upgrade option that I previously chose. Seriously, if you’re not a techie, I strongly will not recommend you to do a fresh installation of Windows 8 on your computer. This is because, you more or often than not have to reinstall programmes that you previously installed on your computer and you might even lose the recovery partition of your hard disk. With that being said, you would also need to reinstall all the drivers that can be found on the manufacturer’s website, which in my case is Lenovo.

Though Windows 8 seem to work best with touch screen computers, you do not need a touch screen computer to use Windows 8. For the time being, if you’re considering an upgrade to Windows 8, you might just want to hang on first till the system is stable and sound.

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