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Realme C35 Unbox, Camera Test, Quick Review

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 sweet surrender 1 Comment

If you’ve been following me on my social media accounts, you would know that I’ve gotten myself a new phone last month. It’s a Realme C35 (6GB + 128GB ROM). It costs RM799. Initially, I wanted to get a Realme 9 (6GB) but too bad no stock. I’ve been using it for over a month now. In this post, I’ll give you a quick review of it.

Realme C35 Unbox

Camera Quick Test

The photo quality isn’t bad. At least better than my old phone. The 50MP AI Camera sure helps.

However, I dislike the colour profile of the video in certain lighting conditions. The most obvious is if I do my cooking video with the natural lighting in the kitchen. It’s very pastel and dull. Still prefer Huawei’s. Here’s the first full video I did with it. You can compare my other cooking videos with this one.

Aside from that, I dislike it does not have a beauty filter feature for Video mode whether for the front or back cameras. I thought this feature is very common to have because my old phone has it and it’s even cheaper than this.

Oh well… What can you ask for with such a price? It’s acceptable to have such shortcomings. You can’t have everything.

Don’t even talk about stabilizer for the camera haha… It’s impossible to have it for such a price. That is too much to ask for LOL!!

Saving Photos/Videos to External MicroSD Card

I did encounter a problem with configuring the phone to save photos/videos to the external microSD card. Tried looking for solutions online but found nothing. In case you are having this problem too, do check out the post I did last month, Realme C35 – How to Save Photos/Videos to SD Card . However, not all apps have the option to save the files to the microSD card. It’s OK. As long those from the camera go to the card will do.

Overall Quick Review

After using it for over a month and having gone to Singapore with me, I would say that it is not a bad phone at all with a price of less than RM800. It performed better than expected. At least for my usage.

The battery usage is up to its claim. It could last me more than 36 hours or even longer if I hardly use it. For my daily usage, I’m not a heavy user as I spend more time on my computer than the phone, I will still have at least 50% remaining after the last charge over 18 hours ago.

If I’m using it heavily for content creation (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Capcut, XHS, photo editing), it will roughly drain 10% to 20% of the battery’s life. Usually, I will spend about 1 to 2 hours on it.

Well, this is a new phone, the battery should be able to last long. If it doesn’t then there’s definitely a problem with the battery and you will need to bring it back to the shop.

Meanwhile, for the processing power, so far so good too. Not lagging and I don’t have many apps installed anyway.

In conclusion, it is good enough for my usage and the price is within my budget. It did exceed my expectations. Not too bad.

Where to Get?

You can get the Realme C35 (4GB RAM + 64GB ROM) here in Shopee (https://invle.co/clen7pc). Mine is 6GB + 128GB ROM which you can find easily in physical mobile phone shops. While the SD card I’m using is SanDisk Ultra microSDXC USH-I 128GB (https://invle.co/clen7y8)

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Hotel Boss Singapore – Easy Access, Convenient, Good Location

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 sweet surrender No Comments

I was supposed to post about Hotel Boss in the last post but I totally forgot about it. This is the hotel we stayed in on our previous trip to Singapore. So, here you go. I did a short review on my Instagram a few weeks back. I will write about it in more detail in this post.

There were 4 of us. After looking around many OTAs, the only one that could fit the 4 of us in one room is Hotel Boss (500 Jln Sultan, #01-01, Singapore 199020). The price wasn’t cheap at all. After conversion to Ringgit, it’s RM3K+ for 5 days and 4 nights! Gosh! I can stay comfortably in a 5-star hotel in Malaysia with the best service provided at that rate. Then again, the key problem is with our currency because it is just too weak.

Getting There

We took a taxi from Changi Airport to the hotel. It was around SGD30 (inclusive of the airport surcharge and 25% peak hour charge). The taxi ride was not cheap but with the night-time arrival, a 14.5kg bag, our individual hand luggage, and two elderly, getting a taxi is more sensible.

You can also get on the MRT and ride to Lavender station. The station is located about 200m from the hotel.

Upon Arrival

I was expecting the concierge to greet us and help us with the luggage but no. No help was rendered. Instead, he tried to look away and avoid eye contact with me. I know you saw me, dude! I’ve stayed in many 4-star and 5-star hotels for work and leisure over the years in many countries and even worked in one before. This is not how a 4-star hotel should be. Heck! Even a 3-star hotel gave better service than this.

Was greeted with a busy lobby. In fact, it was packed the whole day. It’s a busy hotel. We made our way to the reception counter to check in. I’m so glad that the front office staffs were attentive, friendly, and patient.

The Room

We stayed on the 19th floor. The highest floor. The room could fit 4 pax. It has two queen-sized beds. There wasn’t enough space for our check-in luggage and we had to put it in between the two beds otherwise there won’t be space to walk. Luckily we only had one. Imagine 4 people traveling and each with a piece of check-in luggage.

Not only that, the room does not have a cupboard too. There wasn’t an iron and ironing board. You will have to go to the 4th floor to use it. There’s a laundry area with coin-operated washing machines, dryers, iron, and an ironing board there. Oh! There wasn’t a laundry bag in the room. However, you can request it if you need it. It’s FOC.

Bottled water, coffee, tea, sugar, and creamers were provided. There’s a TV, kettle, fridge, and safe box. In-room WiFi is included in the room.

By the way, the floor wasn’t carpeted. It was cold and there were no bedroom slippers provided. I called the operator to ask for it. They came fast. That’s good. I had a good experience with the operator and the housekeeping staff during my stay. Do take note that they don’t provide face towels. Only bath towels.

Our room had a balcony. No view though. Just balconies of other units.

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Do note that the check-out time is 11 am. If you need a place to store your luggage after check-out, you can store your luggage near the entrance. The concierge will help you with it.

Breakfast

By the way, our room didn’t come with breakfast. If there’s breakfast included, it would be even more expensive. I would say that just go to the nearby food court called Kopitiam or any food establishments along the way to the MRT or go to Bugis and have local food at the market.

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Conclusions

It’s expensive for Malaysians due to our weak currency. However, it is still high without currency conversion based on my expectations. If it’s on par with other 4-star hotels that I’ve stayed in before, then I would say it is reasonable but it’s far from that. It felt more like a 3-star but I’ve stayed in a 3-star hotel that provided more than this before.

As for the staff performance, they were good except for the concierge that night when we arrived. Meanwhile, the room was small, and everything was basic but the sleep experience was OK. Cleanliness and maintenance were good enough too.

The best part would be the location because it is very strategic and convenient.

Book the Hotel

If you would like to book this hotel, feel free to BOOK HERE.

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A Visit to National Gallery Singapore, the Leading Visual Arts Institution

November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 sweet surrender No Comments

We went to National Gallery Singapore on our recent trip to Singapore. This is my first time visiting the National Gallery Singapore.

Opppsss… Just realized I forgot to post about the hotel. Ok… Ok… Next post *LOL*

Buy Tickets

I bought the entrance ticket from Klook. Got the General Admission (Foreign Nationals) tickets. 1 Adult (RM 37.29 each) and 2 Concessions (RM 27.49 each). Just show them the mobile voucher or printout, and they will scan the QR code and issue you the tickets. We spent almost 3 hours there.

Locating National Gallery Singapore

The place is not hard to locate. I did try to ask around for directions but I’ve met many who gave me different directions. Luckily I didn’t listen to them. I just used Moovit to find my way around. I asked them because I wanted to double-check that I’m in the right direction. Well… I had problems understanding the directions actually haha… Luckily, for this place, I got it right.

It’s not the app’s fault. It’s just me. I have no sense of directions even with the help of a navigational app *LOL* Left, right, North, South, East, or West, I’m clueless. However, I’m sure most people will not have a problem using it. After multiple trials and errors, I only used it to find which MRT to take rather than navigating to the place I want to go. My biggest mistake was using it to locate the MRT platform. No need! Don’t!

Award-winning Art Museum

2020: Ranked 20th place in The Art Newspaper’s annual global survey for attendance at art museums. It’s the only museum in Southeast Asia to receive such a ranking.

2018: The first museum in Asia to receive the Children in Museums Award by the European Museum Academy and Hands On! International Association of Children in Museums.

2017: “Best Theme Attraction” at TTG Travel Awards.

2016: “Best Attraction Experience”, “Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism”, and “Best Customer Service (Attractions)” at the prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards.

Largest in Singapore

The museum consists of two national monuments, the former Supreme Court building and City Hall with a combined floor area of 64,000 square metres. It is the largest visual arts venue and largest museum in Singapore. Therefore, don’t rush it. Give yourself about 2-3 hours to go through the gallery to savour everything it has to offer in there.

The National Gallery has two permanent galleries. Namely the Singapore Gallery and the Southeast Asia Gallery.

All sorts of emotions can be evoked when visiting this place. Happy, sad, disturbing, scary, thought-provoking, impressed, and more.

There are always different exhibits on display from time to time. You will have to check out the schedule from time to time to know what is going on.

There are plenty to see until I felt so overwhelmed LOL It’s quite confusing how to navigate the place. Therefore, you really have to take your time, and go through the place slowly so that you won’t be missing out on anything. Since you have paid for the entrance, then be sure to make sure you don’t waste your ticket.

The historical buildings are well taken care of. They did their very best to restore and maintain it. Quite impressive.

Photos dump 😀

I’m just gonna let the photos do the talking now. There are too many things to see. What I’m sharing here is just a fraction of it. Not even 1% of what they have there. Therefore, you really need to go and visit it for yourself.

Left: There’s a robot guide some more.
Right: Hello! Haha… The staircase that many would sit to rest here or take Instagram-worthy photos.

Learning about the history of Singapore’s formation. Of course, Sarawak is mentioned.

Surprised to see Sarawak’s related exhibits and stories being featured here. Alena Murang is mentioned too.

This section is quite thought-provoking.

Look at how they preserve the old buildings without demolishing them. Instead, the buildings are covered up so that it is protected from weather-related damage.

The highest floor is where you can see the famous Singapore skyline and landmarks.

That’s all about this gallery from me. It’s worth the visit for young and old. Great place to escape the heat and rain in Singapore.

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Fun fact, there are many water dispensers available there. So you don’t have to worry about not having anything to drink. Just bring your own water bottle will do.

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Pre-Order Huawei Mate50 Series – Exclusive Prizes Worth Up To RM6,500* Awaits!

November 9, 2022 sweet surrender No Comments

Pre-order the sought-after HUAWEI Mate50 Series and walk away with exclusive prizes at a selected HUAWEI Experience Store. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime deal.

Attention fellow Malaysians! This is now the last call for the pre-order of HUAWEI’s King of Flagship, Mate50 series! Grab your chance now to pre-order the HUAWEI Mate50 series across all HUAWEI Experience Stores, HUAWEI’s Official Website, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee, HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada and authorised HUAWEI Partner Stores such as SenHeng, senQ, Harvey Norman and Urban Republic to receive complimentary gifts worth up to RM1,450*.

On top of that, customers can also stand a chance to walk away amazing prizes worth up to RM6,500, which include HUAWEI FreeBuds Series, Touch ‘n Go eWallet Pin worth RM300* and HUAWEI Vision S 65”*. The latest flagship model comes in three variants: HUAWEI Mate50 (8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM), priced at RM3,699, available in Black and Silver colour options; HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro (8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM), priced at RM 4,499 and HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro Orange Vegan Leather (8GB RAM + 512 GB ROM), priced at RM 5,299.

Extra freebies for Mate50’s users: Log in or register an account on My HUAWEI App to redeem a FREE ZUS Coffee.

Wait No More! Pre-Order Now and Receive Exclusive Gifts!

So what are you waiting for? Pre-order the HUAWEI Mate50 series now until 11 November 2022, head to the selected HUAWEI Experience Store (as listed below) this Saturday, 12 November 2022 to collect your phone and exciting prizes! (*T&C applies, while stock lasts)

No	HUAWEI Experience Store
1	HUAWEI Experience Store Pavilion Elite
2	HUAWEI Experience Store Sunway Carnival
3	HUAWEI Experience Store Queensbay Mall
4	HUAWEI Experience Store Sunway Pyramid
5	HUAWEI Experience Store Midvalley
6	HUAWEI Experience Store IOI City Mall
7	HUAWEI Experience Store MidValley Southkey
8	HUAWEI Experience Store Aeon Tebrau City
9	SenQ Gurney Plaza
10	Urban Republic at Pavilion KL

*Terms and conditions apply. Exclusive gifts are only eligible for the First 50 Customers who collect the HUAWEI Mate50 series on 12 November 2022.

In case you missed it, these are something you should know about HUAWEI’s King of Smartphones

Point and Shoot Like a Pro

Jumping straight into the main attraction of the new Mate50 is the breakthrough mobile camera imaging technology, XMAGE, which features a 10-size adjustable physical aperture, Ultra Aperture Camera, Super Night Mode, Professional Portrait and Super Macro.

By focusing on four technical pillars; optical system, mechanical structure, imaging technology, and imaging processing – the Mate50 features HUAWEI’s unique mobile camera that represents a significant advancement in the mobile imaging system. Ultra-Aperture Camera System with 10-Size Adjustable Physical Aperture, the Industry’s Largest Aperture of F1.4, Super Night Mode, Professional Portrait, and Super Macro are all included in the XMAGE Camera System, which outperformed its predecessors on every level.

In Other Words, You Don’t Need a Screen Protector

Additionally, the Huawei Mate50 Pro Orange Vegan Leather version incorporates the latest screen and build durability advancements, including Anti-Scratch, Anti-Fall, and water resistance for up to 6 metres of depth.

The first-ever five-star glass drop-resistant certification from Switzerland’s SGS, KunLun glass, established a new standard for screen durability. This amounts to a smartphone with ten times greater drop resistance than the previous Mate series thanks to its 10 quadrillion-level nanocrystals.

Smarter Battery, Longer Use

The flagship device is also equipped with their latest battery technology that is enhanced with Super Energy Boosting Technology to fully maximise your phone capabilities

To find the sweet spot between battery life, fast charging, and portability, HUAWEI outfitted its flagship smartphone with 4,700mAh and 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge. In addition to this, the latest Low-battery Emergency Mode from HUAWEI combines a high-specification battery and the SuperEnergy Boosting technology to make the most of your phone’s potential. Making it possible for you to keep going despite being in a tight situation, giving you up to 2 hours of standby or up to 12 minutes phone call with just 1% battery.

Enhanced Steps to Protect User Privacy

You can be assured that your personal information is safe with the HUAWEI AppGallery as it features a built-in security check. With a 4-stage privacy check mechanism that provides complete confidentiality in any circumstance:

Developer Real-name authentication
Four security check measures
Installation security
Operation defence mechanism

HUAWEI makes sure that apps are safe from the development stage until they are installed with the built-in security check. With just one click, users can scan for viruses, check for fraud, protect their privacy, and security tips.

Introducing the EMUI 13

In continuing with their goal of creating a productive and efficient user interface, the Mate50 will be the first to run on EMUI13 to give their users a Super Device Experience.

HUAWEI is committed to developing user interfaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. The EMUI13 includes improved user interface elements through Service Widgets that can display all the relevant data consumers require. Not forgetting the behind the scene function, EMUI13 will help you free up to 20GB of space on your device by merging similar data, compressing rarely used programmes, and preventing redundant downloads which the user might not be aware of.

For more information, latest updates or promotions about Mate50 Series, please visit HUAWEI Official Website, HUAWEI Official Facebook page or Instagram.

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Unveiling the Latest Huawei Mate50 Series on 3 November

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 sweet surrender No Comments

Malaysians will be getting the latest in smartphone advancements and more through the HUAWEI MATE50 Series’ launch, and that’s not all!

SOON, VERY SOON! HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG) Malaysia, the leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices will be unveiling the most anticipated line of products of the year, the new Mate50 series on 3 November 2022 – allowing Malaysians to experience the best of elegant designs and innovative technologies that HUAWEI has to offer.

Unveiling the Latest Huawei Mate50 Series on 3 November

Enter the King of Flagship devices, HUAWEI Mate50 PRO, which will be sporting the latest EMUI operating system from HUAWEI. This flagship device will have the best-performing mobile camera imaging technology from its predecessors to give Malaysians an out-of-this-world experience while maintaining the classic space ring design with a delicate touch of the Clous de Paris pattern.

BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE!

On top of the Mate50 Series, HUAWEI will also be introducing the brand-new nova 10 series, Watch GT 3 SE, and Matepad series! HUAWEI aims to meet every Malaysian’s requirement for a seamless and productive lifestyle by fusing the finest in both fashion and practicality. The nova 10 series, Watch GT 3 SE and MatePad series are making their debut on the same day and will enable consumers to do more with these superior digital companions.

In addition to the new line of products, HUAWEI will also be introducing the new EMUI 13 for the Mate50 Series. The new face of Huawei Mobile Service (HMS) is designed to create a smooth user experience as well as to complement the well-rounded flagship device – enabling HUAWEI to take a huge leap in usability, especially for the HUAWEI AppGallery. In order to serve the consumers better, ‘Sophia’, the AppGallery assistant will also be available to effectively resolve any concerns on HMS Apps-related issues.

Ensuring you don’t miss out on any exciting news or promotion such as their RM1 Exclusive Pre-order, visit HUAWEI Official Website to pre-order now and stand a chance to win amazing prizes from a prize pool worth up to RM15,000!

Also, don’t miss the launch of the HUAWEI Mate50 series and other exciting HUAWEI Products on 3 November 2022. Stay tuned to HUAWEI’s Official Facebook or click here to join in for the launch!

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