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LG G Pro 2 - Ken's Phone Lookout


     So we finally got to see what LG had installed for us for the phablet section of the mobile market; and without disappointment, we are presented with the LG G Pro 2, a 5.9" 1080p phablet. Full specs down below.
The LG G Pro 2 packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC with 2.26GHz quad-core CPU and 3GB of RAM. There are 16 or 32GB of built-in memory, which can be further expanded via microSD card slot. Connectivity options include LTE-A, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, SlimPort, and microUSB port.
The 13MP camera of the LG G Pro 2 features enhanced optical image stabilization (OIS+) and the option to adjust the focus of a photo after its capture. Video recording capabilities include 4K UHD and 720p @ 120 fps. The front-facing camera is a 2.1MP unit
      If you are following me on other social media platforms, you would know that I'm getting pretty bored of what's coming out from MWC 2014 and this is one of the few new devices that got my attention. In my previous posts, I'm looking for a nice big device to replace my kinda worn out HTC One X, but you might say the previous devices I have mentioned are all >7". Well, I'm willing to make the sacrifice and go with a phablet instead. Then you would ask why don't I just go get a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 right this moment. As much as I love the S-Pen, I am still a tinker at the end of the day, meaning I would switch to AOSP ROMs at some point in time, and the S-Pen would be rendered useless by then.

     Well, the LG G Pro 2's software features/implementation is not that tedious compared to other skins. Certainly the settings menu color scheme would bug me, but with Google progressively releasing Android default apps, there might still be some hope, so one would only have to deal with the skinned settings menu and I'm willing to deal with that. Another awesome feature I look forward to is the knock code, check out the video below.


     So, what did your sharp eyes notice? Yes, it's a combination of the "knock knock" to wake plus a lockscreen passcode at the same time. Awesomesauce.

psst, LG send one to me please
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Huawei MediaPad X1 - Ken's Phone Lookout

     I would assume that you've been keeping your eye on the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014 happening at Barcelona right this instance. Huawei, a Chinese phone manufacturer has unveiled to the world the newest addition to its tablet line-up; the MediaPad X1.

     One of the highlights of this tablet is its form factor, having beat the current head honcho of tablets, the Nexus 7, the MediaPad X1 weighs in at only 239 grams, at a width of 103.9mm and only 7.18mm thick. Huawei claims that the MediaPad X1 is the lightest and thinnest in its class, and boy, Huawei has never been so god damn right.

     Even though being the lightweight fighter, the MediaPad X1 still packs a decent punch with a 1.6GHz quad core HiSilicon Kirin 910 and is backed with a 5000maH battery. The tablet supports LTE connectivity so one would be able to makes call from this "phablet". The MediaPad X1 also sports a 1920x1200 resolution in it's 7" IPS touchscreen which calculates down to 323ppi, which I consider to be more than enough pixels. The MediaPad X1 is also built using aluminium, which makes the lightness of this tablet even astonishing as it is. The camera it houses at its back is 13MP while the front is 5MP.

     I'm pretty excited about this tablet which would be coming out by March 2014. I have been in the market looking for a device to replace my HTC One X and a month ago, I have decided on the Samsung Note Pro 12.2; but with the recent announcement that the Samsung Note Pro 12.2 would retail at RM2999 in Malaysia, the search continues on. The MediaPad X1 might be a suitable candidate for my tastes too. Can't wait to get my hands on this fabulous tablet.
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