Monday, December 15, 2014

10 days to Christmas: Giving a phone? Tips from Lenovo


MANILA— Rushing to shop for a gadget for your loved ones? Chinese tech giant Lenovo has figured it out for you.

Here’s a list of Lenovo products that considers the taste, style and budget of the shopper.

If you plan to upgrade your non-techie parent’s feature phone to a smartphone, the Lenovo A328 and A536 are worth considering, as they are priced affordably at P5,999 and P6,4999 respectively. The A328 with its 4.5-inch display and the A536 with its 5-inch display both have a 5-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel camera for taking decent photos and run on 1.3 Ghz quad-core processor with the latest Android Kitkat.

For the music lovers, consider the Lenovo A319 with its rich and powerful Dolby audio and bass-enhanced headphones that go beyond the most standard in-box earphones. This 10.16 cm compact phone runs a dual-core processor with Android KitKat 4.4.2 OS to play non-stop music for up to 10 hours. This cool device is priced at only P3,999.

The Lenovo A606 features a 5-inch display running on 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582M+6290 processor. This smartphone boasts an 8-megapixel auto-focus rear camera and 2-megapixel fixed-focus front-facing camera. The Lenovo A606 is one of Lenovo's most affordable smartphones that support LTE for faster and better Internet experience. This model is priced at P9,499.

Looking for a stylish and feature-rich smartphone for your sibling? For P8,499, you can get a great Christmas gift for your younger brother by updating his phone with the Lenovo S580, a 5-inch IPS display phone that runs the Android 4.3 JellyBean and a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for a responsive experience. It features an 8-megapixel auto-focus rear camera with flash and 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Its sleek and compact build makes it easier to hold single-handedly.

If you want a fun and fashionable smartphone for your sister, consider the Lenovo S850 with its all glass exterior that comes in pink, blue or white. The Lenovo S850, at P12,999, is only 140 grams light and 8.22 millimeters thin. It features a 13-megapixel rear camera for crisp and clear photos and 5-megapixel wide-angle front facing camera for the perfect selfies. The Lenovo S850 houses a quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with a CPU that runs a 1.3GHz to support multi-media in HD.

The Lenovo S856 that is LTE-capable is one of the largest dual-SIM phones in the market with its 5.5-inch HD display. Running on the latest Android KitKat 4.4.2 OS and 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 chip, the Lenovo S856 gives a smooth and unique user experience. It also sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera. With its polycarbonate body, the Lenovo S856 is tough enough to resist scratches. Its 2500mAh battery and expandable 8GB of internal storage, users can definitely enjoy watching videos, playing games and surfing the web. Best part of all, this great smartphone is priced at only P13,999.

For the photography enthusiast, the Lenovo Vibe X2 boasts its 13-megapixel auto-focus rear camera with LED flash to take sharp, vibrant pictures and 5-megapixel front facing camera to take really good selfies and have a better video chats. On top of the advanced cameras are its unique camera interface, face beautification feature, and auto-shutter gesture controls for the photo enthusiasts. Users can accentuate their own personal style with bold colors (white, gold and red) to choose from and get a premium feel with its sleek, sturdy and build that fits perfectly in your hand.

In addition, performance of the Lenovo Vibe X2, at P18,999, may be even enhanced with the unique Vibe Xtensions. These are click-on cases that extends its battery life and produces hi-fi sound. With its Octa-Core processor by MediaTek's advanced True8Core technology and its 4G LTE capability, your friend will surely have a great multimedia experience.

An alternative and equally awesome smartphone would be the Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro which offers professional photography features and imaging sensors. Its 16-megapixel camera uses a 16:9 BSI sensor that captures wide-angle photos in full resolution and features. It features a six element lens that further enhances low-light conditions and has a Zero Shutter Lag. This premium smartphone supports 4k resolution and high-speed 120 frames per second (fps) recordings. The Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro has an IPS screen that packs 2,560 x 1,440 pixels that produces ultra-sharp and vibrant display. At 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 processor, the Vibe Z2 Pro can surely smoothly run and load multiple applications all at the same time. This ideal gift for dad is priced is at P29,999.

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