Axioo Picopad T1 4G

Nowadays, people need a device with a fast network connection. To fill that needs, Axioo, a local brand of electronic device, launched its new tablet called Axioo Picopad T1 4G. The Picopad T1 is equipped with the 4G network, so yes, it won’t make you wait for the buffering or the page loading process when surfing the Internet. However, fast network connection is not enough. Besides fast Internet access, what else can we get from this local tablet? Find out in the review below!

Axioo Picopad T1 4G (Oketekno's collection)

Strengths: ü  Inexpensive Cost ü  4G network ü  Snapdragon CPU ü  Adreno GPU	Weaknesses: x Battery Capacity x OS version
Price: IDR  1,299,000.00

Screen and Design

The Picopad T1 comes with a simple plastic-covered design. The first time you see this tablet, I am sure you can guess that it is an inexpensive device. Maybe, Axioo does this to reduce the cost of production.

Axioo puts volume and power button on the same side. They can be found on the right. There are no soft keys found in this device. The soft keys are replaced with virtual keys which can be found at the bottom part of the screen. Those virtual keys function as menu, home, and back button.

Axioo Picopad T1 4G adopts a 7-inch HD IPS LCD as its display. This device is well known for its brilliant combination of colors. The colors are quite sharp with controllable brightness level, thanks to IPS Technology. Sadly, no Gorilla Glass or even Dragon Trail Glass implemented to protect the touchscreen panel, so If you buy this phone, it will be better if you also buy screen protector for protecting the screen.

Software and Processor

The Picopad T1 uses Android Kitkat as its default operating system. It is an old operating system to be used nowadays, so don’t be surprised if you find some application unable to be installed. There are several bloatwares – pre-installed applications - found in the device. Some of them are removable.

Though Axioo Picopad T1 is an inexpensive, some of its hardware are mid-class. For example, it is equipped with a 64bit Snapdragon processor with four cores. Besides, it is also equiped with an Adreno 306 graphic processing unit. Those chips are usually planted in middle-class devices. It means that this tablet gets very much attention in its performance. To support those powerful chips, 1GB RAM is included. That results in the ability of running many applications at the same time, and running heavy games.

Camera

Actually, camera in a tablet never gets much attention because it is rarely used, but Axioo still tries to provide a good photography experience for their customers. For your photography pleasure, Axioo Picopad T1 is equipped with a 5-megapixel lens and LED flash. For a tablet, it is more than enough.

Taken by the main camera (personal collection)

As you can see, the picture taken by this smartphone is good enough. The autofocus of this smartphone is not the fastest, but it can detect the object perfectly. You can see the focus really well. The blur of the unfocused object is not too much, making it look natural. The weakness is the color which is not really sharp. But hey, at least the camera can capture your instagrammable – great to be posted on Instagram – picture.

Front camera is not the power of this smartphone. So, if you love taking selfies, this smartphone cannot help you for that. Its front camera has only 2-megapixel sensor. That sensor is not good for photography, but it is still good for video calling or video chatting. there ane no LED flash, no autofocus, no filters, and no features for selfie purpose. It is only provided for video chatting purpose.

Storage and Battery

The internal storage of this smartphone is standard for an entry-level tablet. It has an 8GB internal storage. The storage can still be expanded with an SDcard up to 32GB. For saving tablet memory, be wise in installing applications. Just install what is important for you.

The Picopad T1 is a high-performance Android tablet with reliable network connection. It can last less than 10 hours in normal use. It is because the device only adopts a 2,100 mAh battery. That battery is not really standard for an entry-level smartphone. Compared with Asus Go, Axioo can standby longer than Asus Go. Thanks to its battery which is 50 mAh higher than Asus Go’s and its screen resolution which is less than Asus Go’s. Since this smartphone is not equipped with any QuickCharge feature, to make the battery get full capacity, you will need to charge the battery at least 2 hours before you use it.

Conclusion

Axioo Picopad T1 comes with great hardware at affordable price. Its processing units are more than enough for an inexpensive tablet. The 4G network really saves your time when you surf the Internet. Plus, its camera, the main one, is more than enough for a tablet. For a tablet immigrant, The Axioo Picopad T1 is a good start to have an experience fast internet access and smooth device performance. It is really worth purchasing.

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Mito T15 Fantasy Pro - an inexpensive intel-powered tablet

In the first quarter of 2016, Mito, one of Indonesian brands, introduces their tablet that has supported 4G network for an affordable Internet surfing experience. The tablet is called Mito T15 Pro. The T15 Pro is supposed to target entry-level or the economic class, so yes, this tablet costs inexpensive. Though the cost is affordable, it is equipped with several mid-end hardware. Does the hardware give a good user experience? Let’s find out in the review below!

Mito Fantasy Pro

Strengths: ü  Inexpensive Cost ü  IPS Screen ü  LTE	Weaknesses: x Battery Capacity
Price: IDR 909,000.00

Screen and Design

At glance, Mito T15 Pro appears to look simple, yet stylish. The design really looks lovely. The combination of each corner of the device, which is made curved, and the bezel, which goes round, makes the T15 Pro look a bit thick, but it makes the device comfortable to hold. Physically, Mito T15 Pro has a proportional body for a tablet. One thing that should be paid attention is there is no screen protector in this tablet, so you should buy tempered glass or any other screen protectors, to protect the screen from any possible damage.

The T15 Pro comes with a 7-inch HD IPS LCD as the display. What’s special? Nothing. It is just a standard display. Yet, it is standard, the tablet can present a good visual. Plus, it is quite comfortable to look at the screen even for a quite long time. It won’t make your eyes easily tired.  

Software and Processor

The T15 Pro comes with Android Lollipop as its operating system. Yes, it is not the latest Android OS version, but you don’t need to worry! Android Lollipop still supports almost all Android apps at the play store, at least for one more year from now. Mito T15 Pro comes with several bloatwares – pre-installed applications, but not a lot. Several of them can be uninstalled.

Here is what makes the T15 Pro powerful. Firstly, Mito T15 Pro is equipped with a Mediatek’s MT8382 quad core 1.2GHz processor. This processor is able to handle complicated tasks in this tablet. Secondly, the processor is helped by the 2GB RAM, making the tablet has more spaces for storing temporary data which is useful when doing multitasking. Lastly, the graphic processing is handled by a powerful Mali-400 MP2. As the result, the games with heavy graphics such as Call of Duty, PES, Injustice, and many more can be played almost with no lags.

Camera

Mito T15 Pro is accompanied with a 5-megapixel main camera and an LED flash. Compared with a tablet by Lenovo, the Tab 2, the T15 Pro is better since Lenovo Tab 2 has only 2-megapixel camera. Equipped with autofocus, Mito T15 Pro can capture your moment with bokeh – blur in the out-of-focus parts of an image – effect, thanks to its autofocus. But, don’t expect that your picture will have less noises because of its small camera lens.

Move to its front camera, it is only equipped with a 2-megapixel camera lens. It is not equipped with LED flash which means that you cannot take photos, videos, or videocall to someone in a low-light room. The quality of pictures and videos taken with its front camera is good, but not special. In conclusion, its front camera is not a great one, but it is useful.

Storage and Battery

To store all your data, the Winner S4 is equipped with an 16GB internal storage. The storage which is available for you is 12GB. It is enough for tablet’s storage as long as you do not save all your data in it. You can expand the storage by inserting an SDcard up to 32GB if you think 12GB free space is not enough.

To power the tablet, Mito T15 Pro is equipped with a quite huge battery. A Li-Ion battery with 2,600 mAh is used to supply the energy for the T15 Pro. It can last for about eight to ten hours for normal use like chatting and internet browsing. Since the battery cannot last for a day, it will be necessary for you to bring a powerbank, especially if you love traveling and often forget to charge your tablet.

Connectivity

Mito T15 Pro has supported LTE network, so you can have an even better Internet surfing experience. If you stay an area that hasn’t been covered with LTE network, you can still get Internet access because the tablet supports the 2.5G and the  3G network. Plus, if you find a hotspot, just turn on the WiFi in this tablet.

Conclusion

Mito T15 Pro is a 4G tablet with a stylish look and high-performance hardware. Its camera can take a satisfying picture quality that can satisfy your photography and instagramming pleasure. The internal storage is for a tablet under IDR 1,099,000.00 is likely enough to store some of your important data. All in all, Mito T15 Pro is an option for you who desires an inexpensive 4G tablet with a powerful performance.

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Xenom Pegasus PS15 - a futuristic and high-performance laptop

In 2013, PT Xenom Indonesia, the company that owns the Xenom brand, was officially joining Indonesian gaming laptop market. In their first year, Xenom introduced public to their five laptops. They are Xenom Pegasus, Siren, Shiva, Phoenix, and Hercules. Among those names, Xenom Pegasus PS15 is their most inexpensive laptop in the market. What features do they offer in their inexpensive laptop, the Xenom Pegasus? Let’s see in the review below!

Xenom Pegasus P15 (pemmzchannel's collection)

Strengths: ü  Performance ü  Long battery life	Weaknesses: x heat
Price: IDR 15.099.000

Design

The Pegasus comes with an unibody design. That kind of design makes the laptop look slim. The LCD front cover appears to be minimalist. When you open the laptop to see the workstation, the minimalist impression starts to fade away. The design of the workstation looks more futuristic with sharp corners. The speakers, which reside at the bottom of LCD panel, are made terraces to make them face the users. Moves to its keyboard, look at the picture above! You can see backlit installed under it, making your laptop look sophisticated, especially in dark places. All in all, the design presents a sophisticated and futuristic feel to the users.

Ports

The Pegasus has nine ports and one slot. For transferring data, there are two USB 3.0, one USB 2.0, and one eSATA ports. For audio, there is one headphone jack port. There is 1 RJ-45 LAN port for wired Internet connectivity. The rests are one HDMI port, one external VGA output port, and one DC in power supply port. One slot is for card reader.

Display

Equipped with a 15.6-inch full HD TruDisplay IPS LED Backlit display, the Pegasus can show a marvelous picture with well-balanced color saturation. The test is done by watching film trailers. During the test, the display can present a high definition images. The detail in the films can be seen clearly. When the video resolution is changed to a full HD one, the details become much clearer than when it is still HD. In conclusion, the Pegasus is a good laptop for multimedia purpose.

Audio

Two built-in speakers with Sound Blaster Cinema 2 Technology become the power to present a clearly well-balanced audio. It is tested by playing a metal song which is As I Lay Dying’s the Sound of Truth. The guitar distortion really echoes the room when the song is played. When the sound volume is at its peak, the audio does not harsh at all. Good work, Xenom!

Keyboard and Touchpad

The keyboard and and the touchpad (pemmzchannel's collection)

Keyboard and Touchpad are important parts in a notebook. Without them, how can the notebook be used? Talking about the futuristic-designed keyboard on the Pegasus, it can give you a comfortable typing experience, since each button is soft when being pressed. The space of each button is likely enough, not too far and not too close. Move to its touchpad, the surface is soft and smooth. Swiping touchpad feels comfortable. Two dedicated buttons on the touchpad are soft. Xenom has done a good work in this important aspect.

Performance

Gaming laptop must be high-performance. Talking about the performance, the Pegasus is equipped with sophisticated high-performance hardware. They are a fourth generation Intel Core logic HM86 Express Chipset and an 8GB DDR3 RAM for processing unit. A 500GB HDD, which is upgradable up to 1TB, and a 128 mSATA SSD, which is upgradable up to 512GB for storage. The graphic processing unit that is installed is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M. This hardware combination can present a good gaming experience. When it is tested to play CS Go, and Call of Duty: Black Ops, the game can run smoothly. During the test, there are no lags found at all. In conclusion, this gaming laptop can give a good gaming experience.

Battery life

The battery life is what makes this laptop worth owning. When it is fully charged, the battery of the Pegasus can last up to four (for gaming) until eight hours (for simple tasks). In conclusion, you don’t need to worry about the battery durability of this powerful laptop.

Heat and Noise

During the test, the Pegasus produces a bit much heat. It seems normal since all hardware that are installed are very powerful.  When the test is ended, the temperature of its bottom body is a bit hot. Two Pegasus’ fan sounds loud when the tasks performed by the notebook getting heavier, especially when gaming. For a gaming laptop, it is still normal.

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Axioo MyBook 11 - a super portable hybrid laptop

In 2004, Axioo, a brand of ICT – Information and Communication Technology – devices, is found in Jakarta, Indonesia. The company actively manufactures laptops, smartphones, and tablets since entering Indonesian market in 2014. One of their latest laptop is Axioo MyBook 11. This MyBook 11 is equipped with middle-end hardware.

Axioo MyBook 11 (Detik's Collection)

Strengths: ü  Hybrid laptop ü  Battery ü  Price ü  Design	Weaknesses: x performance
Price: IDR 2,899,000

Design

Axioo MyBook 11 (Detik's Collection)

Coming as a hybrid laptop, MyBook 11 looks very stylish and elegant. Since it is a hybrid laptop, it can be opened up to 180 degrees. The size of the laptop is made small to increase the portability. This thin hybrid laptop has an 18 thickness. Besides thin, this laptop is also lightweight. It only weighs 1 kg. All in all, the laptop is designed with a high-level portability.

Ports

Talking about ports, MyBook 11 has 2 USB ports. For data transferring, it has 1 USB 2.0 and 1 USB 3.0 port. For entertainment purpose, MyBook 11 is equipped with a 3.5mm stereo audio jack port. MyBook 11 also comes with a mini HDMI port. To re-charge the battery, 1 DC-in power supply port is installed. The last is a microSD slot to expand storage. Since MyBook 11 is a thin hybrid laptop, it is not equipped with an optical drive, so if you need to open something from a compact disk, you will need to get an external CD player.

Display

The 11-inch display on MyBook 11 provides a bright, colorful and sharp image. The test is done by watching film trailers. The result shows that the display can present a high definition images. The weakness of the display is that the 720p and the 1080p videos do not look different. It is because the display sharps at only 1366 x 768 pixels. In other words, the display is limited up to HD quality.

Audio

Equipped with two speakers, MyBook 11 can present a well-balanced audio. The speakers do not sound harsh even at its maximum sound volume. The song that is used to test the speakers is the Dream Theater’s Spirit Carries On. When it is played, the sound surrounds the room where I test the laptop. The bass detail is quite clear. The sound produced by the speakers is really comfortable to be heard.

Keyboard and Touchpad

Keyboard and Touchpad are important parts in a notebook. Without them, how can the notebook be used? Talking about the keyboard on MyBook 11, it is good for fast typing since the space between one button to other button is close, plus the size of each button is proportional. Move to its touchpad, the surface is smooth. The touchpad is really nice when it is operated. The buttons on the touchpad are quite soft, making it more comfortable. Axioo has successfully presented a good user experience in this important aspect.

Performance

Talking about the performance, MyBook 11 is not made for a super complex data processing, since it is equipped with standard hardware which are an Intel Quad Core X5-Z8350 CPU with the help of 2GB RAM. There are two type of hard drives. They are eMMC that has 32GB capacity and HDD with 1TB capacity. Besides, it can be expanded with a microSD up to 128GB. The graphic processing unit that is installed is an Intel HD Graphics. Yes, this laptop is made for lightweight tasking purpose.

Battery life

MyBook 11 comes with a superbig battery capacity. When it is fully charged, the battery of the MyBook 11 can last up to five (for complex tasks) until nine hours (for simple tasks). It is because MyBook 11 adopts an 10000mAh battery. MyBook 11 can be charged with two types of inputs. They are AC in 100 until 240V at 50 until 60Hz, and DC at 5V/2.5A. In other words, MyBook 11 can be charged with a powerbank that can give a 5V output.

Heat and Noise

During the test, MyBook 11 does not produce less heat than other laptops in the same class. When the test is ended, the temperature of its bottom body is a little bit warm. MyBook 11’s fan sounds quietly even when the tasks performed by the notebook getting heavier.

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Zyrex Sky 232 - a standard, yet stylish laptop

In 2004, PT Zyrexindo Mandiri Buana, the company that owns the Zyrex brand, joined laptop market. Before joining laptop market, Zyrex has been known as a manufacturer of computer peripherals. Nowadays, Zyrex actively manufactures laptops and markets them in Indonesia. One of their latest laptop is Zyrex Notebook Sky 232. The Notebook Sky 232 is a notebook for an entry-level segment. It is equipped with standard quality hardware. Is this laptop worth buying? Find out in the review below!

Zyrex Sky 232

Strengths: ü  Price ü  Pre-installed Windows 10 ü  Long battery life	Weaknesses: x standard performance
Price: IDR 2.399.000

Design

Zyrex Sky 232

Designed with plastic material does not make this notebook look awful. In fact, it looks like a premium notebook, MacBook, at glance. What makes this laptop interesting to see is that its Zyrex logo at the back will light up when the laptop in turned on. That makes the design look so modern. The body of the Sky 232 has 15mm thickness which makes it categorized as a thin laptop. Because of that thin body, it only weighs 1,32 kg which is good for you who want to bring your notebook everywhere without worrying about its weight. All in all, the design is trendy and modern.

Ports

On the right side, you can find 1 USB 2.0 port, 1 microSD slot that supports the storage up to 128GB, and 1 jack audio port. Move to its left side, you can find 1 USB 3.0 port, and mini HDMI port, and 1 power adaptor port. Since the Sky 232 is a thin laptop, it is not equipped with an optical drive, so if you need to open something from a compact disk, you will need to get an external CD player.

Display

The 14-inch display on the Sky 232 provides a quite sharp image. It is bright and colorful. When it is used to watch film trailers, the display can present a high definition images. The detail in the films can be seen clearly, but when it comes to a full HD video, it just feels like there is no different with HD film. It is because the display sharps at only 1366 x 768 pixels. In other words, the display is not for an awesome multimedia purposes.

Audio

If you are looking for a laptop with a good audio quality, this laptop might be your best choice. Equipped with two speakers with large chamber, the Sky 232 can present a marvelous acoustic experience. The speakers do not sound harsh even at its maximum sound volume. When Dream Theater’s Spirit Carries On is played, the sound surrounds my bedroom. The bass can be heard clearly. That makes the speakers really present a well-balanced audio.

Keyboard and Touchpad

Keyboard and Touchpad are important parts in a notebook. Without them, how can the notebook be used? Talking about the keyboard on the Sky 232, it can give you a comfortable typing experience, since each button is soft when being pressed. Fast typing? No worries! Move to its touchpad, the surface is soft and smooth. Swiping touchpad feels comfortable. Zyrex has successfully presented a good user experience in this important aspect.

Performance

Talking about the performance, the Sky 232 is not made for a super complex data processing, since it is equipped with standard hardware which are an Intel Quad Core X5-Z8350 CPU with the help of 2GB RAM. The hard drive capacity is only 32GB, but it can be expanded with a microSD up to 128GB. The graphic processing unit that is installed is an Intel HD Graphics 400. In conclusion, this notebook is made for lightweight data processing such as Office apps, lightweight multimedia, and Internet surfing.

Battery life

The battery life is what makes this laptop worth owning. When it is fully charged, the battery of the Sky 232 can last up to four (for complex tasks) until eight hours (for simple tasks). It is because the Sky 232 adopts an 8100mAh battery. What makes the Sky 232 unique is that the battery can be charged with 5V and 3A input. It means that it can be charged with a powerbank that can give a 5V output.

Heat and Noise

During the test, the Sky 232 does not produce too much heat. When the test is ended, the temperature of its bottom body is quite warm, not hot. The Sky 232’s fan does not sound too loud even when the tasks performed by the notebook getting heavier.

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Axioo Picophone M4P - a stylish, yet inexpensive smartphone

In order to provide an inexpensive high-performance smartphone, an Indonesian ICT brand, Axioo, launched Picophone M4P, a smartphone which is equipped with hardware that is capable to run heavy tasks. Coming with two color variants, black and gold, the Picophone M4P appears to be stylish, making it look like an expensive device. What makes this smartphone so special? Is it worth buying? Just read the review below!

Axioo Picophone M4P (Oketekno's Collection)

Strengths: ü  Stylish design ü  Inexpensive cost ü  2GB of RAM ü  16GB of internal storage	Weaknesses: x No LTE x Battery capacity x Front camera
Price: IDR 1,149,000.00

Screen and Design

Launched as a low-end smartphone, the Picophone comes with an elegant design. Ergonomically designed display with bended body makes the Picophone M4P comfortable to be hold. At the top of the display, you can find a front camera and speakerphone. There are three soft keys you can find at the bottom of the display. They function as recent apps, home, and back. Move to the right side, there is one physical button that function as power. One more physical button, which can be used to control sound volume, can be found in the left. Unlike other smartphone, Axioo puts USB port at the top alongside with 3.5 jackaudio port. At the back, there are main camera, loud speaker and the Axioo logo. The Picophone M4P does not come with unibody design which means that you can remove the back cover of it. Axioo adds a bumper on each side of its body to protect it when it collides. At least, it can reduce possible damage that can happen from your daily use.

The Picophone M4P uses a 5-inch HD IPS LCD as the display, making it capable of displaying images as in reality. The display is also able to show quite sharp images even under the sun. There is no glass protector installed for the display which means that you should buy and install it yourself.

Software and Processor

To help the device running, the Picophone M4P relies on the Android Lollypop. There is no modification found in its user interface. It uses a default Android homescreen. You won’t find many bloatwares – pre-installed applications - found in the device unless you ask the distributor to install some apps for you.

The Picophone M4P uses a low-end standard processor from Spreadtrum. It is a four-core ARM Cortex A7 that is able to reach 1.2GHz speed. The processor is supported with 2GB RAM, making multitasking not a problem. Want to play a game? Don’t worry! A Mali-400 MP2 is ready to provide power to run games you want to play. For heavy games, you will find several lags during the game. To avoid lags, just play not-too-heavy games. In short, Axioo Picophone M4P is a low-end high-performance smartphone.

Camera

The Picophone M4P comes with an 8-megapixel main camera with an LED flash. Equipped with autofocus, Axioo Picophone M4P is able to capture your best moment with bokeh – blur in the out-of-focus parts of an image – effect. Its autofocus may not be the fastest one, but it can give you satisfying picture which is instagramable – great to be posted on Instagram.

Taken by the main camera (ArenaLTE's collection)

There is nothing special in its front camera. It is only equipped with a 2-megapixel camera lens without LED flash. Maybe, Axioo provides this camera only for video chatting purpose, not for selfie. Yet, it has a small camera lens, it doesn’t mean that the quality is bad. The quality of pictures and videos taken with its front camera is good, but not special. In conclusion, the Picophone M4P is not made for you, selfie seekers.

Storage and Battery

To store all your data, the Picophone M4P is equipped with a huge 16GB original internal storage. The storage which is available for you is 13GB. Do you think it is not enough? You don’t need to worry. You can still expand the storage by inserting an sdcard up to 32GB. Well, you can whoa. To me, that storage is more than enough for daily use, as long as you do not store all films in it.

To reduce the cost, this aspect seems to be sacrificed. A Li-Ion battery with 2,000 mAh is used to supply the energy for the Picophone M4P. It can only last for about five to six hours for normal use like chatting and internet browsing. If you love traveling and often forget to charge your smartphone, I suggest that you always bring a powerbank as the additional energy for your smartphone.

Conclusion

Axioo Picophone M4P is an affordable stylish smartphone with high-performance hardware. Its camera can take a satisfying picture quality that can satisfy your photography and instagramming pleasure. The standard internal storage is for a smartphone under IDR 1,500,000.00 is likely enough to store all your important data. All in all, Axioo Picophone M4P is an option for you who desires an inexpensive, yet powerful smartphone.

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Smartfren Andromax R2 - the faster, the better

To give people an access to the high-speed LTE network, one of Indonesian companies, PT Sinar Mas Tbk, launched a smartphone that supports their LTE network, Smartfren Andromax R2. Smartfren tries to keep their existence with their strategy that focuses on targeting budget customers. The Andromax R2 comes in three color variants. They are white gold, black gold and black silver. This smartphone promises an ultra-speed network access and a smooth performance for your daily use.

Smartfren Andromax R2

Strengths: ü  Premium Design ü  Inexpensive cost ü  2GB of RAM ü  16GB of internal storage ü  LTE	Weaknesses: x LTE only for Smartfren simcard x Battery capacity
Price: IDR 1,199,000.00

Screen and Design

The Andromax R2 blends together plastic and metal frame as the materials. Plastic makes up the front of the body, where touchscreen panel, front camera, speaker, and virtual keys reside. It also covers the back body of the phone where the main camera and the main speaker reside. The metal frame is put around the body, making it get a premium taste to attract your eyes.

Smartfren makes the right decision in placing sound volume and power button. Volume button can be found on its left side while power button can be found on its right side. It can make you can capture a screenshot that can be done by pressing volume down and power button together with only one hand. There are three soft keys found at the bottom of the device’s bezel. Those buttons function as menu, home, and back button.

Smartfren adopts a 5-inch HD IPS LCD to make your eyes comfortable when looking at the display. It is because the IPS display is able to show every detail color in the screen. To protect the display, Smartfren uses DragonTrail glass to protect the display to avoid scratches that usually occurs on the display. So, you don’t need to worry about it.

Software and Processor

There is nothing special with the operating system used by The Andromax R2. It only uses a pure Android Lollipop as its operating system. It means that the user will get the pure Android Lollipop’s homescreen. There are several bloatwares – pre-installed applications - found in the device. Some of them are removable.

The Andromax R2 uses a middle-end processor from Qualcomm. It is an eight-core Snapdragon 415 processor that is able to reach 1.4GHz speed. The processor is supported with 2GB RAM, making this phone able to run heavy apps and open many apps at the same time. If you are a gamer, don’t worry! An Adreno 405 is ready to run any games you like to play. In conclusion, for running many apps and playing games, The Andromax R2 is reliable.

Connectivity

LTE network has been supported by this smartphone, making your Internet surfing experience much more fun. One thing which is pretty cool is that the Andromax R2 has supported VoLTE – voice over LTE – feature which means that you can make a voice call in HD voice quality. One thing you need to know is that the LTE network can only be used only if you are using Smartfren simcard.

Camera

The Andromax R2 comes with a 13-megapixel lens and LED flash to satisfy your photography pleasure. The sensor used by the camera is a BSI-based one that is claimed having an ability to reduce noises in a picture. The Andromax R2 may not have the best camera, but it can capture your best moment.

Taken by the main camera (Darmawan's collection)

Besides the main camera, the front camera also becomes the aspect that is being paid attention by Smartfren. The Andromax R2 comes with a 5-megapixel front camera lens equipped with LED flash. It means that Smartfren has considered the use of front camera for selfie, not only for video chatting purpose. Its front camera is able to capture a wide-angle picture which can satisfy your desire of taking selfies. Although it has a big front camera lens, it is not equipped with autofocus. But, that won’t be a problem since what is usually being paid attention is the camera-filters feature. In conclusion, the Andromax R2 can be an option for you who want a selfie smartphone.

Storage and Battery

To store all your data, the Andromax R2 is equipped with a huge 16GB original internal storage. The storage which is available for you is 13GB. Do you think it is not enough? Don’t worry! You can still expand the storage by inserting an sdcard up to 32GB. Well, you can whoa. To me, that storage is more than enough for daily use, as long as you do not store all films in it.

A Li-Ion battery with 2,320 mAh is used to supply the energy for the Andromax R2. It can only last for about ten hours for daily use like chatting and internet browsing. If you love traveling and often forget to charge your smartphone, I suggest that you always bring a powerbank as the additional energy for your smartphone.

Conclusion

Smartfren Andromax R2 comes with a lightning fast LTE network. The big camera of the device can take a satisfying quality picture that can satisfy your photography and instagramming pleasure. The standard internal storage is for a smartphone under IDR 1,200,000.00 is likely enough to store all your important data. For you who want to taste a lightning fast LTE smartphone, the Andromax R2 is worth being owned. It can give you the taste of a premium smartphone with a lightning fast Internet connection.

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Evercoss Winner Y Ultra - a great phone to start

Several years ago, Cross Mobile, now is better known as Evercoss, was a local brand that produced a feature phone containing various feature with affordable cost. Nowadays, after changing their brand from Cross Mobile to Evercoss, they start to change join smartphone and tablet competition. Evercoss Winner Y Ultra is one of budget smartphones that comes with a quite great hardware. Evercoss tries to keep their existence with their strategy that focuses on targeting budget customers. The Winner Y Ultra comes in two color variants, black white, and gray. This smartphone is a high-performance one for an entry-level.

Evercoss Winner Y Ultra

Strengths: ü  Inexpensive Cost ü  2GB of RAM ü  16GB of Internal Storage	Weaknesses: x Battery Capacity x Screen x OS version
Price: IDR 999,000.00

Screen and Design

The Winner Y Ultra blends together aluminium, glass, and plastic for its body. Adopting a candybar model, the Winner Y Ultra look a bit fancy for an entry-level smartphone. Glass makes up the front of the body, where touchscreen panel, front camera, speaker, and soft keys reside. The back cover that protects its removable battery is made of plastic.

Evercoss seems to make a bad choice in placing the buttons. Volume and power button can be found on the right side of the device. That means that you will need to use both of your hands to make a screenshot which can be done by pressing volume down and power button at the same time. There are three soft keys found at the bottom of the device’s bezel. They function as menu, home, and back buttons.

Evercoss Winner Y Ultra gets a 5-inch HQ IPS LCD display which is well known for its ability in providing brilliant combination of colors. Yet, it uses a hi-tech LCD, its resolution is only 854 x 480 pixels. It seems too small for a 5-inch smartphone. The colors are quite sharp with controllable brightness level, thanks to IPS Technology. Sadly, no Gorilla Glass or even Dragon Trail Glass implemented to protect the touchscreen panel, so If you buy this phone, I suggest that you also buy screen protector for protecting the screen.

Software and Processor

The Winner Y Ultra adopts Android Lollipop which is kept original with no modification. It means that the user will get the pure user-interface of Android Lollipop. There are several bloatwares – pre-installed applications - found in the device. Some of them are removable.

“Old, not Obsolete”. That expression is appropriate to be used to express this smartphone. Why? Its processor is an old 1.2 GHz Spreadtrum SC7371. It is a very standard processor for smartphones nowadays. Luckily, this processor is supported with 2GB RAM, making this phone powerful to run heavy apps and open many apps at the same time. For your gaming pleasure, A Mali-400MP4 is ready to run any games you like to play. In conclusion, The Winner Y Ultra is capable to run apps fast and smooth.

Camera

For your photography pleasure, Evercoss Winner Y Ultra is equipped with an 8-megapixel lens and LED flash. Well, that’s a standard lens for a smartphone nowadays. Yet, the camera can take quite good quality photos with minimum noises when there is enough light. Compared with the camera lens of Asus Go, the picture quality of the Winner Y Ultra is likely the same.

Taken by the main camera (personal collection)

As you can see, the picture taken by this smartphone is good enough. The autofocus of this smartphone is not the fastest, but it can detect the object perfectly. You can see the focus really well. The blur of the unfocused object is not too much, making it look natural. The weakness is the color which is not really sharp. But hey, at least the camera can capture your instagramable – great to be posted on Instagram – picture.

Front camera is not the power of this smartphone. So, if you love taking selfies, this smartphone cannot help you for that. Its front camera has only 2-megapixel sensor. No autofocus, no filters, no features for selfie purpose. Perhaps, Evercoss only provides the front camera for video chatting purpose.

Storage and Battery

The internal storage that you will get is quite big. Evercoss Winner Y Ultra has a huge 16GB internal storage. Plus, the storage can be expanded with an sdcard up to 32GB. Well, you can whoa! Though, it has 16GB internal storage, the storage which is available to users is only 13GB. Well, to me, that storage is still huge for an entry-level smartphone.

The Winner Y Ultra is a high-performance Android smartphone with a bit more than standard battery durability. It can last less than 10 hours in normal use. It is because the device only adopts a 2,100 mAh battery. That battery is not really standard for an entry-level smartphone. Compared with Asus Go, Evercoss can standby longer than Asus Go. Thanks to its battery which is 50 mAh higher than Asus Go’s and its screen resolution which is less than Asus Go’s. Since this smartphone is not equipped with any QuickCharge feature, to make the battery get full capacity, you will need to charge the battery for about 2 hours.

Conclusion

Evercoss Winner Y Ultra comes with great hardware at affordable price. The little-bit-higher-than-standard camera of the device can take a good quality picture that can satisfy your photography and instagramming pleasure. The internal storage is quite huge for a smartphone under IDR 1,000,000. For a smartphone immigrant, The Winner Y Ultra is a good start to owned. It can give you the taste of a high-performance smartphone at affordable price.

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