The Perfect Entertainment Phone: ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL

We've always had an inkling with the ASUS Zenfone, not just because it looks good, but because it is one of the few phones that I believe is worth more than how much they're actually selling it. You practically get your money's worth. You'll also be the envy of anyone who looks at it. The great engineering, the super detailed craftsmanship would impress even the most discriminating phone lover. It's one of the few things that made me love Android, I could tell you that I was a genuine Apple OS lover before and there are only a few phones that made me consider using Android OS and this is one of the few who did.

Don't be just impressed with the looks department because this phone doesn't just look good, it also has got real remarkable hardware. When this was released late last year people were wondering why ASUS had to do a Zenfone 2 Laser with a 6 inch screen, but it's actually simple, it's made for entertainment. The larger screen means you get to see videos in Full HD. You get to see 1080 x 1920 pixels videos as it is. Now imagine those videos you downloaded legally over the internet, the HD Videos on Youtube and other streaming sites, if you see that in it's full quality, in a screen that can accommodate the photos from end to end. That is amazing.

The Primary Camera is 13 MP. It's also got f/2.0 aperture (so you do get impressive bokeh if you need to) not to mention the superb laser autofocus that's faster than my iPhone (I've seen it do that) plus the dual LED and dual tone flash so you won't look like a deer in headlights when you take shots. The front cam is also equipped with a 5MP cam which is already apt for those selfies and Skype conversations. I've used it quite extensively in video conferences and I've always had compliments (nice skin and color) because of the proprietary beautification feature of the phone (that's beside the fact that I do take care of it). HDR, Panorama, name it, they've got it.

The phone also uses Android OS Lollipop but there's a planned upgrade to v 6.0 Marshmallow. They also have put in a Quad core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 and a Quad core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU plus a genuine Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 processor. Talk about power? You ain't seen nothing yet!

As you can see, it's Dual Sim, but of course it would be better if you had SMART for that, because nothing beats Smart LOL.Aside from that, it's got a Li-Po 3000 mAh battery so you won't really run out of juice that fast because that's already BIG. This phone also has 32 GB of INTERNAL storage and 3GB of RAM. Now I don't have to worry losing space on my phone, I even have MORE storage space if I decide to add more soon. Currently, the phone is available in Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold and Glamour Red. I wanted to HAVE a red phone because I'm a genuine UE RED WARRIOR, so this was just a DREAM come true!  

It's also the thinnest in the 6 inch smartphone category, at 164.6 x 84 x 10.6 mm, you can fit this right in your pocket with ease. If you need something for gaming, for watching and streaming videos, this is the perfect entertainment phone for you. Go get these in Lazada, SM Cyberzone retailers nationwide. I had tons of fun using it lately for streaming iFlix movies and watching those HD videos I've got in my library. If you're thinking of the perfect gift this Valentines day, you might as well get him or her a value for money and generally good hardware phone today. I've also used this for event coverage and it's doing wonders for me. I can take videos and never run out of space unlike my iPhone. If you've had that problem, consider this as the solution. It's got entertainment, photos, and looks good too. Isn't that some of the primary things we look for in a phone? This one does that flawlessly. Nothing beats ASUS in this department because they think about YOU.

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The ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser : Best Hardware for its Price

This is the ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser. I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and trying out its features. I must say, I have pretty high standards when it comes to Android phones because I'm an iOS fan (weird but let me make a point). I abhor things that are not easy to use. In the real world, the people who are probably using these phones want something that works. Add to that an excellent camera, a worthy processor that doesn't lag when playing games, or editing photos and videos, plus a lot of other apps that need memory + resources and still perform at par even if it's at a low price point. If my information is correct, this is actually ASUS' most sought after phone in the Philippines because it's priced attractively, gives gaming and apps the needed sources to smoothly function and honestly, it's one of the best looking phones I've ever encountered that's on Android OS.

The box contains the charger, the headphones, the Warranty Card and User Guide. They also use a certain technology on the cable and charger making it doubly safe to use it and charge fast, and efficiently. It protects your device from damages spurred from power surges, isn't that neat?

The face of the phone looks absolutely stunning. It shines naturally and has got a concentric finish on the metal frame. The 5 inch screen supports HD at 1280x720. The screen is also made with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, which I've seen tested by chopping vegetables on top of it. It also is known to be twice tougher in drop tests compared to other glass covers so you're practically getting protection from it too.

It's obviously has been designed well, all confirmed by several international and local design awards that make this a worthy phone to carry around. Oh yes it matters, because if you aren't confident about what you wear, at least you're getting attention with it.

You see something beside the 8 Megapixel cam? The one on the left is the flash, while the other one is the laser which makes your camera perform and sense distance, making your camera to focus almost twice faster than an iPhone. Isn't that a thing of beauty?

That strip on the back is actually a switch for volume control. I think this placement is genius as you can still reach it safely, not on the sides where almost every other phone company uses it. No more accidental pressing when you've got it on your hand.

And again, the metal finish on this phone just speaks how much care they put in on the design. Aside from this good looking Sheer Gold, they've got other colors like Black, Ceramic White, Silver, Purple, Aqua Blue and Glamour Red. It's lighter than my iPhone even if it's practically bigger than it. It's cover can be also swapped with different colors so if you've got a friend who also has one, just take it off and put theirs on. I did that during the event we did in Intramuros when a photo walk was hosted by ASUS. I loved the Red too!

Check out our Instagram posts during the One Day of Zen event held in Manila. It made me miss street photography even more!

Normal photos, landscapes, black and white, photos with depth of field, or just plain selfies are so easy with the ZenFone Laser. It also focuses faster than other phones in the market, making each shot very easy to manage when you're in a photowalk just like me.

Also, you've got to have the ZenPower. It's one of the few power banks that does its job. I've never seen a ZenPower power bank die on anyone that has it. If it works as advertised and it doesn't give you problems charging, isn't that a good thing? Exactly, because I've got other power banks here that is larger and promised me hours of charging and it didn't even work the next day.

I love the Zenphone Laser and this product by ASUS is the choice of most bloggers I know. They don't even carry around those big DSLR's anymore because the photos and videos from this phone works out of the box. If it impressed them and made a ton of ZenFone Laser users in the Philippines say this phone is "worth it!" then you've got to have one today! Hurry and get it on a discounted price at http://store.asus.com/ph.  

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Manila's Finest PI Andres

Bantay

Tagpi

Andres a swashbuckling private investigator was hired by the Manila chief of police for an assignment. He was in the prime of his youth, women adore him while guys envy him. His Mom was white as Redford; and Dad was black as Norman... he turned out to be as brown as Charlie. His name was legendary, since he was also a former member of the vamped up Manila Mayor's secret service. 3 women were by his side as associates; namely Marcela, Lorenza, and Delfina. The Manila City hall and Mehan Garden is not what you think it is. It served as their headquarters in the outskirts of Manila; marble slabs flipped off at a turn of a stone... they become mainframe computers and super machines. Various high powered armaments adorn it's walls while each white pillar contain Mammoth Tanks with high grade ultrasonic capabilities that could rip up a whole army in seconds. They are currently investigating a gang of Saibai Men said to have set foot in Manila to wreak havoc and employ street children for petty crimes. Intelligence reports these Saibai Men had weapons at their hideout in the South Harbor, Manila; it consists of rusty bolos from which death wil come from tetanus and not from its blunt blade, aluminum alloy baseball bats and a few hundred sumpak units. Apparently they were going back to the basics; since vintage was having a comeback, he wore a Dick Tracy like outfit while the girls wore 60's inspired numbers that made twiggy envy them. The Saibai Men caused quite a ruckus in the suburbs but they always made it look natural as if it weren't organized as it is. Someone is surely heading the operations and Andres wasn't confident his 3 associates could handle it (no matter how much "girl power" hype was present) so he went on alone on this quest.

He had 2 newly trained ASPIN dogs to accompany him named Bantay and Tagpi. Bantay was fitted with rocket propelled grenade launchers (hailed from MILF - JemaahIslamia technologies) and meat grinder teeth while Tagpi through advanced engineering had environmentally friendly bio diesel flame throwers, long razor sharp claws and bionic eyes. They all had overwhelming power written all over them when people see them on the streets. Andres was quite sure he'll find information on the pier. Even if it was a little far from his area of responsibility he scoured every Japan Surplus store and asked around for the Saibai Men which was the operating in Manila. It was a little dangerous since he was literally in enemy territory but he never hesitated. The Manila Police reported over transistor radios that the Sampaloc - Espana area were overtaken by them already. Students from UST were forced to give in lunch money, as locals passed out from the stench of flood from man made waste the Saibai Men prepared for over a period of 7 years. It was planned all along. Andres knew that he needed to see who started it all; he went through the side streets and went on to the Bureau of Customs. Who wouldn't suspect something fishy in a government office anyway! He secretly monitored the movement as these Saibai Men were being moved by the hundreds through huge cargo container vans. Andres immediately sought Bantay and Tagpi into action shooting ship cranes disabling them from carrying and taking Saibai Men defense forces inside the pier. Andres hastily ordered Bantay to immediately launch several missiles on the other boats since more of their minions were taking arms already. Tagpi on his own slashed his way through the rushing forces from the Saibai Men's front. They were no match for him.

Andres rushed to the commissioner's office and got the lead from bystanders that he was the culprit behind this brouhaha. Apart from another fleet of Saibai Men in the midst there were several mutants who stood guard for the man leading this operation. To get to that area he had to go through several walls put up on the camp cum South harbor. At this time a huge airplane flew on top of him and dropped several big boxes attached to gigantic parachutes. When it landed the boxes flipped open and there were Mammoth Ultrasonic tanks in it. The top cover opened and the three gorgeous ladies Marcela, Lorenza, and Delfina were all driving it.

Marcela, Lorenza, and Delfina

Bantay and Tagpi soon followed eliminating some of the Saibai Men guarding the gates. Andres hopped in and got on one of the tanks, fired it up and the first charge was shot. Then a huge wave came out of the tesla coil like front of the tank immediately tearing down the walls and obliterating stuff and Saibai Men that were on the way. They proceeded to the last one which was attached to the building... bore a hole on it exposing who the culprit was. "Hold it right there!" said Andres. When the smoke cleared they saw one familiar face carrying a couple of bolo's on his hand, he was juggling it and throwing several ones to Andres. It was the Chief of Police that hired him... shocked as Andres was he managed to dodge some of the blades; but there were still some that went through and got him wounded. He's doing hand to hand combat now and it wasn't easy battling it out with the cop. Boom!, Pak!, Thud!, Kapow!... Andres managed to cripple the cop, he's got an Aikido blackbelt to thank for that. On the ground, choking like a little kid he asked the cop why he did this... cop mustered strength to take a few seconds off the hold and spit on his face. Andres pressed a few nerves and got the cop to talk. "I needed an alibi to kill people and you were the perfect excuse... you spoiled my plans, so now we'll both die!"... Andres saw the cop press something within his shirt, he was full of c4 blocks inside his shirt. In 10 seconds it'll explode, so he hurriedly asked everyone to leave the premises. "KABOOOOOOOM!!!" the South harbor building exploded and everyone got out eventually... the girls got Andres out of the rubble. "Next time you play something like this alone we won't be here!" said Marcela. "Nah, I'm sure I can handle it!" said Andres grinning while clearing up everything on his face.



FIN!