Amazing Everyday.

The Nokia Lumia 800 is the first child of the marriage of Nokia & Microsoft – the first true Windows Phone. Nokia Malaysia was kind enough to pass me a unit to try it out and what have I gotta say?

Simply Amazing.

Nokia Lumia 800 is a stylish and sleek smartphone with an easy-to-use & attractive user interface. It utilises ClearBlack display whose super bright display makes it perfect for people on the move. The AMOLED screen on the Lumia 800 is very nice to look at. It may not go as bright as S-LCD equivalents, but the colours are deep and lustrous and blacks are truly black.

It’s an amazing smartphone for social media addicts especially as it comes pre-loaded with Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms where you can integrate your phonebook contacts with their social media profiles and check their updates right from it. GPS is also available out of the box as its Nokia Maps is perfectly made for people who often gets lost in their way to a certain destination haha. It also has an extensive app library in the name of Windows Marketplace. Although not as extensive as Apple Store or Android Marketplace, they’re surely on their way there. Microsoft Office is also pre-installed in every Nokia Lumia 800 and it makes it convenient for people to check their documents/presentation slides/excel sheets/etc.

I’ve found the battery life to be no more than adequate. Even with no usage at all during the day, apart from being left on standby, I’ve seen the battery charge drop from 100% in the morning to 30% before the night ends. Some phone calls, web surfing and a few texts in the course of a day plus use of email account and social media updates have seen it drop down to 15% by early evening. But fret not, as I heard that Nokia came out with new firmware to help extend the battery life of the Lumia 800 (which I haven’t updated yet).

The Lumia has a well specified camera with 8 megapixel resolution via a Carl Zeiss lens and dual LED flash. It is also capable of shooting 720p videos. In common with other Windows Phone devices, the Lumia has a ‘touch to focus and shoot’ facility- tapping the subject on the screen can cause the focus to centre and then expose the shot automatically. Alternatively a half press on the camera button sets the focus and a full press takes the shot. My verdict for the camera? It shoots good daylight photos with natural colours (which is awesome), but in low light and macro shots, it definitely need more improvements as the camera from other major flagship phones out there definitely beat down the camera quality output from this Lumia 800.

Overall, the experience from the Nokia Lumia 800 is something worth holding onto. The Windows operating system itself is so engaging and enabling. This phone does pretty much everything you’d expect from a smartphone and more and it isn’t overly expensive either. It isn’t the lightest handset out there but its smooth curves make it a joy to hold. Yes, the phone has bearable imperfections but that’s how technology works anyway because you can’t have the perfect device otherwise there won’t be any upcoming better devices in future. That’s why Nokia is constantly providing support and pushing out fixes and updates.

Of course you may be too comfortable with your current iOS / Android platform, and I know that a change is sometimes too difficult to be made due to various factors. However if you don’t try to step out of your comfort zone, what would be your compasses towards future growth?

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Here are some of my peers’ feedback regarding the Nokia Lumia 800:

I have always kept handwritten notebooks and found it more practical than typing it on computer notepad (although it’s much more convenient, but still..) But I had never bought a Moleskin notebook ever despite all the buzz and hype going all around describing Moleskin as if it’s like a limited edition superb notebook thingmajig! So one day I decided to drop by Borders @ The Gardens…

And since Borders is one of the many participating outlets for the BCard loyalty program, I decided to redeem a Moleskin for myself using the existing points in my BCard.

Sooo many types of Moleskin to choose from, all also sooo expensive! To be honest I’ve always thought Moleskin is just an overrated notebook that doesn’t worth the money spent buying it hahaha.

So, I went to the counter and asked if I could redeem my existing points in my BCard to purchase the Moleskin…

Fortunately they said yes! Happy because I managed to get a Moleskin without paying for it, all thanks to the accumulated BCard points woots!

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BCard hebattt!!

I used to collect different types of pen back then, ranging from different brands, different colour, different sizes and tip, etc. I don’t want to be writing with just any old pen and I utilize different pens for different purposes, which also makes my writing note looked more organized and easier to read. It was a vital part of my schooling / university life. However, we’re now very much immersed into the digital era that many of us no longer use pen to write our stuff anymore. Even in my university, our assignments are all computer-print based which doesn’t involve writing with pen. Nevertheless, I still made use of my pens to write additional notes on my printed materials anyway. It is important for me to have a pen that suits the purpose, feels good in my hands, writes like a dream…

I have my favourite brands when it comes to buying pen; Paper Mate is one of them. Remember those Kilometrico ballpens? Those are pretty darn cheap yet long-lasting man! Back then it used to be like what, 50-80 cents each? It was quite value for money and because of Kilometrico ballpen, Paper Mate had gained my trust and reliability when deciding which pen to bring into the examination hall during test, which pen to recommend friends to buy, which pen to use for drawing and so forth.

And just recently, I had received a bundle of Paper Mate InkJoy pens to tryout! If I was still in high school, I would have cried to joy receiving so many pens with different colours for my own usage! Really… I really love having to see new pens in my stationary case, it gives me a sense of INKJOYfulness; don’t you too? :’)

The beautiful colours of Paper Mate InkJoy with different sizes – this is a new product line from PaperMate which are designed to be a lot smoother to write with than your standard ballpoint pen.

Although I have been a huge fan of PaperMate Kilometrico pens, I still wasn’t completely satisfied with the way it sits in the hand; it’s kinda skinny (like me lol) to be a truly comfortable pen to use. Especially during school exams, I would struggle a little with the Kilometrico because I’ll get a ‘pen mark’ on my fingers after using it non-stop for a few hours writing essays. Don’t get me wrong, they’re one of the best, affordable, long-lasting pens I have used! But fret not, I think PaperMate acknowledged the issue and their latest PaperMate InkJoy range eliminates that problem! InkJoy is a new inking system that mixes “optimized writing tips” with “ultra-low viscosity inks”. It is a great little pen, cheap and cheerful with a range of colours to satisfy any pen enthusiasts. It glides across the page without leaving messy blobs of ink, require less pressure to write with and is comfortable enough to use when writing.

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InkJoy 100

Features a triangular shape for comfort. Available in both clear and transparent colour-tinted bodies for classic or fresh and modern look.
(RM1.00/pc)

InkJoy 100 RT

Features a triangular shape for comfort with a retractable tip for convenience. The colourful tinted body and white refill give the pen a refreshing look.
(RM1.20/pc)

InkJoy 300 RT

A retractable pen that features an extended rubberized grip for optimal comfort and a metal clip for durability.
(RM1.50/pc)

InkJoy 700 RT

The perfect blend of understand elegance and modern style. Sporting solid metal accents which provide long-lasting durability, a retractable pen that features an integrated contour grip to provide both comfort and control while writing.
(RM3.90/pc)

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After using these pens for quite some time, I conclude that I do quite like these Paper Mate InkJoy pens and would recommend anyone who often uses ballpoints to give them a try. Probably you could get the InkJoy 100 if you see one; if you like it, pick up the InkJoy 300 or InkJoy 700 as your everyday pen because I think you’d like them if InkJoy 100 is your choice. My personal favourite? PaperMate InkJoy 300 RT because it has variety of colours that would make my notes much more interesting and JOYful!

Anyway, let me know if any of you wanna try out these Paper Mate InkJoy pens because I certainly can’t be finishing them all by myself. Sharing is caring!

Also, let’s join the InkJoy PicBadge Creative Awards Contest on Paper Mate Malaysia Facebook and See How It Feels™! The contest will run through 6th January 2012 till 2nd February 2012, stand a chance to win cash prizes + awesome goodie bags! Who knows you might get a big bag full of InkJoy pen variants too? I think that’s pretty awesome, so let’s join together!

Lol, not literally ROCK MY SOCKS… but you get what i mean, right? Haha so anyway… Remember the SPRITZER Mini Dispenser I was talking about previously on my blog? I’ve been using the product for almost a month now, and wanna know what’s my take on it?

SPRITZER Mini Dispenser is definitely perfect for home, office, campus room, hotel guest rooms, basically everywhere – you name it! Like I said, being the lazy bum that I am, now that I have this in my room, I don’t have to go ALL the way to the kitchen to get some water anymore. I realized how important hydration is to our body and having this SPRITZER Mini Dispenser in my room makes it so much easier! One of the things that appeals to me the most is its light-weighted body which makes it so much easier to carry around. Since I travel a lot and always out and about most of the time, SPRITZER Mini Dispenser portability allows me to have SPRITZER‘s premium water in just a fingertip away! How cool is that? By the way, if you think having to change the water bottles on the dispenser is a tedious job, fret not! I can assure you it’s really simple like 1, 2, 3! I did it myself, and seriously guys, it’s not rocket science at all. Any tom dick and harry can do it, and cheers to the JOY – there is no need to boil water and waiting for it to cool down anymore! Waheyyyy

Another plus point of the SPRITZER Mini Dispenser is its price affordability. Priced at ONLY RM32.90 for 1 dispenser with 2 complementary bottles, it makes owning this product much easier – especially for a student like myself! To replace the bottles, you can get SPRITZER premium water at RM13.95 for 6 litre bottles / RM20.00 for 9.5 litre bottles. You can get this awesome product at ALL Giant Hypermarkets, 99 Speedmart, Aeon Jusco, and Esso/Mobil petrol kiosk outlets. BTW, you can totally jazz up your room with the SPRITZER Mini Dispenser too because it comes with cool colours – Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Green and Navy Blue! Multi-coloured baby!

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Another amazing line that I have been a huge fan of is the TINGE by Spritzer. As you all have read on my previous TINGE Save The Stars post, it comes with either Lemon or Fruit Fusion flavours. I, personally adore the Fruit Fusion flavour! I swear, I have never expected clear water to taste THIS good. By the way, I urge people who do not fancy sweet drinks to not worry as TINGE is only mildly sweetened.

As you guys know, I love playing sports and any outdoor activities. So, as a sports enthusiast myself, water is vital for regulating temperature, lubricating joints and transporting nutrients and waste throughout the body – what people (including my mom!) usually emphasize on. And TINGE is perfect for people like me! I love the fact that it is non-carbonated and non-coloured. I have been looking for a healthier choice of drink with a tinge of refreshing taste all these while especially during sports activities and I am super happy that TINGE is the way to go! I remember trying this drink out after having a long day of futsal and it tasted refreshingly tasty!

Also, I asked my followers on Twitter whether they have tried TINGE and what are their feedbacks…

Thanks all whom replied my query late night haha.

I’m a person who prefers change and things that are out of the ordinary – thus, TINGE basically gives me just that! It is trendy and exciting. I can finally kiss the ol’ plain and boring mineral water goodbye now!

For more info, check out these links:
http://www.spritzer.com.my/
http://www.facebook.com/Spritzer.Tinge