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GT Mobile GT888 Smartphone Review

gadget Wednesday, January 25, 2017

New smartphones are getting more sophisticated from day to day and just recently, GT Mobile from Singapore has launched its first edition smartphone called GT-888. Manufactured by GT Mobile Pte Ltd, this new smartphone seems to be a promising device for those looking to get a new or backup phone with high performance. As I got the chance to get one for myself, I've been testing this phone to see if it lives up to its promises and we shall dissect further below.

The GT-888 mobile phone comes in two colours, and I got myself the one in Metal Grey colour. The box packaging comes with a standard set for any smartphones including a USB-charger, a pair of earphones, 2 pieces of screen protectors and 1 piece of clear, rubber casing to protect its back from scratches.

Specifications of GT-888 mobile phone:

Dimensions : 158.9 x 77.5 x 8.6 mm
CPU : MT6735P 4 x Cortex-A53 1GHz
GPU : ARM Malit720-MP1 600MHz
RAM : 1GB / 2GB
Storage : 16GB
Display : 5.5” 720 x 1280 pixels
Battery : 2550mAh
OS : Android 5.1
Camera : Rear-8.0MP, Front-5.0MP
SIM card : Dual SIM (SIM + MicroSIM)
WI-FI : 802.11a/b/g/n
USB : Micro 5pin
Bluetooth : 4.0
Positioning : GPS A-GPS

Design

The phone looks very iPhone-ish as I was told by many, but one distinctive difference is that it does not have any buttons on the screen. The phone's thickness of 8.6mm is just fine for me as I love wide but slim phones because that makes it easier for me to hold it. Using the given casing, my grip on the phone is more secure as it lessens the probability of the phone sliding off from my grasp. The touch screen is very responsive and the colour display is amazingly crisp and bright. With Gorilla Glass 3, the user also can worry less about getting the screen damaged easily but it is safe to put on a layer of screen protector so that your screen lasts longer.

Dual Sim

GT-888 is a dual sim phone and nothing makes me happier than that. As someone who juggles a few responsibilities, I prefer to have 2 separate numbers for work and personal purposes but I hate carrying 2 phones as it takes up space and it requires more power usage when it comes to charging especially when I'm on the go. Sim1 slot is directly above the microSD card slot and Sim2 slot is located next to it. However from the beginning, I'm only able to use Sim2 slot as Sim1 slot has a bit of trouble in detecting my sim card.

update 1/3/2017 : I'm unable to use the 1st simcard slot due to unknown error/reason. I shall try and buy a microSD card to be fitted under the sim1 slot and then insert my simcard there to see if it can work or not.

Functionality - Speaker, Camera, Processor

The speaker is located below on the right side and as far as I have tested, the sound quality is good and it is LOUD. I always play music when I'm cooking and though I hit the highest volume, the music came out smooth without any sign of cracking.

I am really in love with the phone's camera and I can vouch that it works perfect especially for outdoor photo-shooting in great natural lighting. See below pictures, they're all raw and unedited, fresh from the phone and straight to this post.

taken indoor, daytime, under yellow lighting

taken outdoor, early morning while waiting for sunrise

taken indoor, daytime, under white lighting

taken outdoor, nigh time, under white lighting

taken outdoor during morning, under natural sunlight

taken outdoor during afternoon, under natural sunlight

taken outdoor during afternoon, natural sunlight

As for the processor, I found this phone to be fast performing and as far as I can remember, I experienced less lagging when multitasking and the phone never crashed either. The phone comes with a quick charge technology so if the user is in a rush and forgot to charge the phone earlier, one only needs a minimum of 15 minutes to get the battery charged to 35% .

In a nutshell, GT-888 is a decent first model from GT Mobile Pte Ltd and as a user, I have more satisfaction than regrets of using this phone. All the application I installed are working fine and fast, all my pictures are of excellent quality from using this phone and charging has not been a problem as the battery takes moderate time to fully recharge. Maybe my only wish is that both sim card slots is functioning well but maybe mine is an isolated case. If you're interested to get this phone, do visit gtmobile.sg/stores/malaysia for more information.

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REVIEW : Burt's Bees Sensitive Night Cream with Cotton Extract

Burt's Bees Monday, November 18, 2013

Assalamualaikum and hello!

I just wanna share a bit about my favourite night cream so far :) I actually never had a proper night cream before I get this one. Why? Because I was too lazy and I thought I just wanna let my skin be on its own at night, free from being slathered with anything, hehe. But ever since I learned that our skin undergoes the necessary repairs when we sleep, I decided to change my perception ^_^

I got this Burt's Bees Sensitive Night Cream from Bag of Love (June bag) facebook giveaway. Actually I won for the Cupuacu Butter lotion but Mimi told me that Burt's Bees sent the night cream instead, which I don't mind at all coz I don't have any, hehe! I thing I really love about BoL is because they let subscribers give feedback about the items in the bag and stand a chance to win some full sized products ^_^

This night cream comes in a glass jar with sturdy plastic lid. Since I'm not a fan of dipping my fingers into the product, I usually turn the jar upside down to get some product sticking on the inside of the lid, so that I can just take it from there.

The product has a slightly creamy consistency but when spread evenly, it sinks into my skin effortlessly without feeling greasy, thick or heavy. It does not have any sweet or weird scent, but I detected a very light scent which I don't know how to describe =_='' It's not something plastic-y or chemical, oh well since it has cotton extract, maybe it's the smell of cotton? ~~what am I talking~~

I have been wearing this night cream for a few months, and I can say that it is a good product to try if you're looking for a decent night cream. I woke up with a less greasy face, and my skin definitely feels hydrated and soft. I won't say that it gives any miraculous changes on my skin since it's property is just for hydration and also because I don't really have much problem besides oily skin and seasonal pimples. Overall, if you feel like using a night cream that is not too fancy and suits all skin types (since it is made for the sensitive range), give this product a try :)