Review: Lenovo P770: What Makes Me Love the Phone!

Oh noes, I am not shifting careers, or changing blog niche, and turning into a tech blogger. I would have to leave that to the experts. It is not Kobe Bryant that even convinced me to start writing this review. It is probably simply, my love for my new smart phone.

Well, it is not exactly new - new - with all the unboxing ceremony and documentation. My relationship with Lenovo P770 started months ago. This post is long overdue. The story on how I ended up buying this Lenovo P770 phone is more like an impulse-buy. I was supposed to buy a really cheap smart phone that I can use for commuting. I was even considering of buying Cherry Mobile Flare. Lenovo set-up a booth in our office offering discounted smart phones. But I thought I don't really need a new phone, so after a quick check on what they are offering (and how much discounts they are offering), I left decided to stay loyal with my phone.

After a month, Lenovo booth was back, this time, I was convinced in buying the Lenovo A390. But, after careful review and research, I fell inloved with Lenovo P770. I felt that it has that one characteristic that I have been looking for a smart phone - the battery life (I want to equate that to a man's humor/wit!)

If Lenovo P770 is a man, it is a man that I want to marry.
 
Quick check, the specs:

•     Dual SIM, Dual Standby
•     1.2GHz Dual Core, MTK6577 Processor
•     Android OS 4.1.1 JellyBean
•     4.5 inches IPS-LCD Capacitive Multi-Touchscreen
•     QHD 960 x 540 pixels, 16M colour display
•     3G / HSPA Technology DL 7.2Mbps, UL 5.76Mbps
•     1GB RAM, 4GB ROM, External Memory Support up to 32GB
•     Dual Camera: 5MP with Auto Focus and LED Flash + 0.3MP Front
•     100 Burst Shots, Panorama Mode, Multi-Angle View Mode
•     3500 mAh Battery Capacity
•     Built-in USB On-The-Go (OTG)
•     Integrated Lenovo Apps: Lenovo Power Saving and Lenovo Note
•     Integrated Facebook, Skype, AccuWeather & TouchPal Keyboard
•     Document Viewer and Editor via Kingsoft Office App
•     Free 5GB Cloud Storage via SugarSync
•     Portable WLAN Hotspot, USB and BT Tethering
•     GPS with AGPS support, G-Sensor, Proximity and Light Sensor
•     Wireless FM Radio with Recording Function
•     Smart Sound Technology
•     LED Notification for Unread SMS, Incoming and Missed Calls

I know most of the wordings mean nothing to a normal, non-techie person, but I got to understand the jargons after research and readings - alot of tech blogs have been very useful. What made me buy the phone is that (based on the reviews), it is faster, it has bigger capacity and expandable up to 32 GB , with Jelly Bean OS and impressive battery life. 

The #ootd - The Casing

I love the hard casing of Lenovo P770, which is default blue. It is made of plastic, but looks chic. The size is just perfect fit. It is acceptable size for a phone and a tablet.

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The Good (PLDT Technician), The Bad (Bad Service) and The Ugly (Are Big Companies Handling Customers' Data with Sensitivity and Security?)

Big question I have to ask. Listen to/read my story - when I found out last Friday that I will have a long weekend (we were on Holiday August 5 and 6), I was excited to finally get extra days to finish my pending blogs, personalized albums, and other things I needed to do online.

Something is not right here..

SUNDAY  (DSL went dead!)

As usual, my weekend started on Sunday morning (as I just usually sleep the whole day Saturday after coming from work - I work night shift). Everything was running smoothly, until my DSL went dead. The status bar said that there is no internet connection, I checked my modem and I can see the DSL, internet and WLAN lights were on.

I did the usual troubleshooting (turned off and on the device, restarted, refreshed). This time, the power light just turned on and the ethernet lights (there are 4 of them), just started blinking like Christmas lights. I smelled troubled, I immediately called the PLDT Help Line to report the issue.

At the onset of the call, I was already frustrated. PLDT DSL has never let me down - rain or shine, the connection is always reliable. I was initially routed to the PLDT Landline help until I was transferred to the PLDT DSL helpdesk (I don't know if I missed the correct phone option). The usual verification was done, and the agent asked me to turned off the device (modem) for 5 seconds, and then turned it on again. Then she asked me to open my browser and to tell her what error message I am getting.

So I told her, I do not even have DSL so how can I connect to wifi or internet? For the purposes of the call and troubleshooting, I told her the browser message - page cannot be displayed. 

So she asked me to keep the device on for remote testing. I asked if someone should contact me, and she said yes. So while I burned bytes connecting via Data Connection, I called the helpdesk again to ask for the status. The agent who got the call told me the remote testing is done and they should endorse it to the technician. Ok, wow, so no one called me that remote testing was done and I could turn off the device. Meralco would love me!

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Pretty Bow Thong Sandals: Eazy Fashion x Ruthilicious Giveaway!

So I love that feeling of walking around and exploring places, feeling light as if I am not wearing anything - I mean, as if I am barefooted. I don't know about you, but I love traveling wearing thongs and (sometimes) slippers even if sometimes, I feel out of place and feel that it is the most unfashionable thing in the world!

Well, thongs can be fashionable too! Look at this Pretty Bow Thong Sandals, I found in Eazy Fashion shop! I know the description fits the pair perfectly!

I am not sure if you remember my feature about Eazy Fashion Shop - this cool online site offers a lot of unique fashionable and affordable stuff. 

Here's an awesome treat! Eazy Fashion Shop is kind enough to give away one pair of this Pretty Bow Thong Sandals!

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Clipper Super Lighter: Fashionable, Fun and Funky Lighters

Even if you do not smoke, I think it is important to always carry a lighter. We all need a light when out in the woods and you need to cook food, or when trapped as a target of a wild animal. Besides, not alot of us know how to make fire out of bamboo or wood.

Thank you to Clipper Super Lighter for fashionable lighters! The world's number one refillable lighter is now in Manila. We can now forget lighters in boring colors and in plain see-through plastics. Clipper Super Lighter is known for its iconic designs and collectible lines which makes it a collector's item. 

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Top 10 European Destinations Revealed by SkyScanner

I remember when I applied for this global leadership program, I selected Europe as my first destination priority. I was lucky to have passed the program but not lucky enough to be assigned to Europe.

It looks like I wouldn't need another global leadership program to travel to Europe, as more and more Filipinos are traveling to Europe and show interest in visiting the continent as evident with the increase of 53% in flight search.
  
It is probably because of the the decision to lift the ban on Philippine Airlines by unanimous votes among the European Commission’s 28 member states.

I am not surprised that United Kingdom tops the list with population of 200,000 in 2007, UK has been a favourite destination not only for its rich culture and castles but also for visiting Filipinos in the country.


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