Hardware Manufacturer @ASUS_za Partners With #SouthAfrican Band @monArkband

Hi Guys,

Hardware manufacturer, ASUS South Africa is excited to officially announce their partnership with the popular South African Band, Monark. “ASUS is excited to partner with Monark. We both strive to be fresh, unique and deliver quality in all aspects. Monark delivers something completely fresh and unique, and is setting trends sonically and stirring up tastes in the South African music landscape.

Both brands are well known for innovation and trend setting. Through this partnership the 4 band members will also automatically be Brand Ambassadors, and will be sharing their experience with using ASUS products”, said Yolandi Venter

This will be the first time that ASUS South Africa enters the music market with regards to a sponsorship as they are mostly known for their lifestyle, sport and gaming sponsorships.

“It is important to us that the Monark brand aligns itself to a partner that complements our style and type of music. ASUS and Monark aligns perfectly as we are both focussed on style and exceeding expectations that leave people feeling good. We are excited about this new chapter that we are sure will grow into a long-standing partnership for both brands,” commented Deon de Klerk, Bassist of Monark.

“We are very specific with who we align with to make sure that they share our ethic and vision. ASUS have an incredibly fresh approach to how they adapt to the world’s technology trends while still retaining their own brand identity, which is the same way we view the music industry. We couldn’t be more excited to start this brand alliance”, Craig Reid, Manager of Monark added.

More about Monark
Performing as a 4-piece band, Monark delivers a fresh and unique sound while setting trends sonically and stirring up tastes in the South African music landscape. Having dominated the South African airwaves with their first two singles, Smiling (5FM Top 3) and Build It Up (5FM Top 5, and #1 on Jacaranda FM, 947/ KFM, Algoa FM, OFM), they then released their 3rd single, Something, building up to the release of their debut album NEGATIVES. The album, which was released worldwide on 14 July 2014, peaked at No. 1 on the iTunes Album Chart on the day of its release.

Their energetic and polished live performances have been incredibly well received by their fans, with Monark performing on some of the top stages in the country – including Rocking The Daisies, Durban Day, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Parklife, 94.7 Joburg Day, KFM 94.5’s KDAY, Splashy Fen, KKNK, Durban Botanical Gardens, to name but a few.

ASUS Website: https://www.asus.com/za/
ASUS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASUSza
ASUS Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASUS_za
ASUS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asus_za/?hl=en
Monark Website: http://www.monarkband.co.za/
Monark Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monarkband/
Monark Twitter: https://twitter.com/monArkband
Monark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monarkband/?hl=en
Monark YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuZqjGkWhhpWw66Tq_xxlA

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Aug 2015 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

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August 2015 was the time when a lot of new companies were contacting me for the product reviews and I really loved doing so too. It was also the month when my family was back in town from India and again a lot of shopping for groceries started happening. 

1. An Amazing Slots Race @TsogoSun @SilverstarZA to be Winners! - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/08/an-amazing-slots-race-tsogosun.html - This was one of the best planned and organized event I attended in the history and later this year, the team won the prize based on the social media reach for this particular event. I really loved running and completing activity after activity to won myself two nights stay at The Presidential Suite, Silverstar Casino. Thanks for the invite to Montecasino and for the lovely goodies that came along with this event. 

2. Amenity Kits @Turkishair_SA makes travel memorable! - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/08/amenity-kits-turkishairsa-makes-travel.html - Who doesn't love unexpected goodies and when they are special which are not sold in the market, then it's collectible. I really loved getting Amenity kits from Turkish Air when they launched some new ones for their business class customers. I still use them and really loved them a lot. 

3. #Showmax Video On Demand @showmaxonline launched #SouthAfrica - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/08/showmax-video-on-demand-showmaxonline.html - Showmax launched their services in South Africa and I received a month's membership for free. I really enjoyed watching certain documentaries never heard of and unavailable on the TV networks along with some of the old movies which I could not watch earlier. 

4. Product Review - @TomTom_SA Runner Cardio GPS Running #Watch - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/08/product-review-tomtomsa-runner-cardio.html - I got this watch after I reviewed Fitbit and Sony smartwatch and this was had a focus for runners. It had all the features required by runners to help them track their progress and run in their performance zones. As I am preparing for my first marathon, I am really missing this watch. 

5. Before & After Party @SavannaCider - It's EPIC! #Jozi - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/08/before-after-party-savannacider-its.html - Savanna Cider used to be a brand which I endorsed a lot last year and got invited to several of their events. This event's picture got published in several newspapers and I really loved to see myself on those Page 3 articles. Thanks to Savanna for the invite. 

August has been always great for me as it's my brother's birthday month and a lot of other relatives too. It's party time in August and also the planning for my daughter's birthday took a lot of time. Sometimes life gives you different unexpected twists and turns when you have to think about which one can be the right way, stick to your values during those times. Someone above is always looking at you with hope and love and Universe will make sure that you get what you deserve.

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A #Trolls Movie Experience of Lifetime @FantaFunZA #FantaPhotoBomb

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Fanta is one of the coolest drinks which have been my favorite since childhood. It was called "Gold Spot" in India way back in 1980's and later Coca Cola named it Fanta. When I was in London, I saw Fanta available in different flavors from Original Orange to pineapple to berries. In Fanta's World, Fun is Guaranteed and that's the summary of this story which I am about to share. 

Coming back to the real life story of how the movie experience became a once in a lifetime opportunity for me started with a phone call to inquire about the address. I was told that an invite will be given in person to the Trolls movie at SterKinekor, Sandton City on 19th Oct. I was waiting as it was a festive season and here comes the invite by none other than the celebrity Khanya Mkangisa. She came along with her team and immediately we started creating #FantaPhotoBomb. Khanya is the Top Billing star on SABC3. Fanta invite included Fanta tshirt for myself and my daughter along with a diary and lunch cover and Fanta Cap. Also included was the tangy tasty chilled 6 cans of Fanta Orange for myself and my friends. My daugher was delighted to receive the tshirt in Orange color. 

Came the day when it was the launch show of movie Trolls, and my wife has a religious annual fasting and said she won't be able to go. I had to convince her that the moon will come late around 10pm that day and movie will end around 930 giving us sufficient time to reach home and do the ceremonies etc. After a lot of convincing, we all reached the venue and took some photos at the photo booth with none other than Khanya Mkangisa. She loved my daughter and shared her photo on her instagram page too. As we took our popcorns, Cadbury's Whispers and Fanta, ofcourse we made our way to the movie hall where to our surprise every seat has A4 envelops underneath our seats. 

 

Soon Khanya introduced the movie and asked us to open our envelops and told that 4 of which has special letter or rewards hidden. As I opened mines, it contained a letter saying that I am a WINNER! I felt so great but didn't know what was the mystery prize. Another icing on the cake, Khanya mentioned is that each and every invitee is a winner as they will all receive a goodies bag at the end of the movie. The movie started after the same with a bang! 

Khanya Mkangisa and Keisha

Trolls movie was all colorful with hope, dreams, leadership, love and sacrifice. My family thoroughly enjoyed the movie. The movie took its twists and turns as I held my winners letter to my heart. As soon as the movie ended, I rushed towards the door to collect my prize but then I held back as I wanted my daughter to collect my prize. Meanwhile other 2 winners took their prizes and when I reached the third one had a choice to choose between two packets and he chose the bigger looking packet. He was delighted to open the packet and won himself an INSTAX Camera and immediately started taking pictures. 

I had no option as the last sealed packet was mine and the lady said, Congratulations!!! You got a phone! I was overjoyed as I always wanted to win a phone but never ever won so before. It was a Samsung A5 (2016) edition smartphone and I was so happy when I opened it at home. The goodies bag also contained the Camera Lenses (Fish eye, Macro, Landscape) which I always wanted along with 2 cans of Fanta and colored straws. It was a night where all my dreams came true. 

Thanks to Fanta for the invite and meanwhile after a week on Halloween my daughter again received a Princess dress along with a photo frame and 24 cans of Fanta Orange. She was more than happy and enjoyed wearing the dress on her friends birthday. 

I am really grateful to each and every person from Fanta to make #FantaPhotoBomb happen in my life with a bang! I can never forget this experience ever and looking forward to create some more #FantaPhotoBomb expressions and show them on my instagram channel. You too can create your own #FantaPhotoBomb by using the printed cans of Fanta and making a story out of the same! Follow them on twitter and instagram. 

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@HuaweiZA @PorscheDesign #HuaweiMate9 Limited Edition #Smartphone #aStepAhead

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Technology innovator Huawei and premium-lifestyle brand PORSCHE DESIGN have collaborated to introduce the revolutionary PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9. The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 is a limited edition smartphone combining Porsche Design’s signature brand aesthetic with Huawei’s mobile engineering expertise, giving high-demanding individuals unprecedented luxury and performance in the palm of their hand.

The underlying philosophy for all Porsche Design products and also for the new PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 is to create an equilibrium of aesthetics and function. Those values stem from the design philosophy of Porsche Design’s founder - Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche – who designed the legendary Porsche 911 in 1963. His mission was to build a company that takes the principles and spirit of Porsche beyond the automotive world. All Porsche Design products stand for precision and perfection, smart functions, refined functional design and boast an impressive level of technological innovation. Created and engineered by the legendary Studio F. A. Porsche in Austria and brought to life by carefully-selected manufacturers. Porsche Design products are sold worldwide in over 140 Porsche Design stores, high-end department stores, exclusive specialist retailers and the official online store (www.porsche-design.com).

PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 features seamless curved edges, a graphite finish and stylish black coloring combined with the latest technology. This is perfectly complemented ‘under the hood’ by a unique, intuitive user interface that exudes sophistication thanks to Porsche Design’s signature design language. With a shared commitment to functional design, innovative craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, the collaboration delivers highly discerning customers an unrivalled, premium smartphone experience; with revolutionary speed, extensive battery life and luxurious design cues.

PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 key features include:

• Highest performance: Kirin 960 chipset, the world’s highest performing smartphone processor, according to Geekbench 4.0.0 multi-core CPU performance and DDR performance
• Great experience: EMUI 5.0, an intuitive user interface that streamlines the user experience with the OS
• For the ambitious business traveler: the dual SIM card enables business travelers to switch very conveniently between two different SIM cards everywhere in the world
• Enough battery to fly around the world: breakthrough SuperCharge technology and a battery which lasts up to two days with normal use
• The best shot: second generation Leica dual-lens camera with Hybrid Zoom, featuring a 12-megapixel RGB sensor and a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor.

The second generation dual lens camera co-engineered with Leica has a world-leading 20 megapixel monochrome camera and 12 megapixel color camera. The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 delivers spectacular photography and videography to match users’ own high-performance lifestyles. Supported by faster processing speeds and enhanced power thanks to the world’s newest processors, and longer battery life (up to two days with normal use), the result is an exclusive limited edition smartphone which delivers high performance in its finest form. With the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9, Huawei introduces a remarkable 5.5” curved AMOLED display that offers a smooth, sleek feel.

“Huawei’s brand ethos mirrors our own commitment to premium innovation and functional design so we are delighted to partner with Huawei to bring high-performance individuals the smartphone that they demand, and deserve, says Dr. Jan Becker, COO and spokesperson of the Management Board of Porsche Design Group. “The DNA of our brand is reflected in the device’s signature Porsche Design, giving consumers a smartphone that is as beautiful to hold, as it is to use.”

“We identified a new type of luxury consumer is emerging. One who needs a smartphone that matches the special demands of their successful, global lifestyles,” said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. “Porsche Design is synonymous with excellence in innovation, unique design and perfection. The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 sets a new benchmark in design and performance and delivers a revolutionary smartphone experience that will enhance even the fastest-paced business and personal lifestyles.”

PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 is the next step in Huawei’s strategy of collaborative innovation and Porsche Design’s extension of the brand’s electronics category. By fusing PORSCHE DESIGN’S style with Huawei’s engineering perfection and technical innovation, the revolutionary limited edition PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 is one of the most finely crafted premium devices available to consumers.

Pricing and availability:
PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 (6GB RAM + 256GB ROM) retails in Europe for 1395 Euro and will be available in the European Porsche Design Stores starting in late December. The device will also be available in January 2017 at Porsche Design Stores worldwide (except USA), and select Huawei retail stores in Asia, Middle East and Europe. The exclusive PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 is available in Graphite Black.

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@HuaweiZA Introduces the #HuaweiMate9 #Android #Phablet #aStepAhead

Hi Guys, 

At an exclusive global launch event, Huawei Consumer Business Group unveiled two of the most anticipated devices of the year – the HUAWEI Mate 9 and the exclusive PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9. Building on Huawei’s success in delivering beautifully-designed, powerful mobile devices, the newest members of the Mate Series provides users with an all new Android experience – featuring the Kirin 960 for the fastest computing performance, SuperCharge technology and a stunning new UX.

“In developing the HUAWEI Mate 9, we started with a simple question – how can we improve every element of the smartphone experience?” said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. “We know that for today’s business users, a fast and functional smartphone is just the beginning. Consumers also want a gorgeous design and intuitive features, so we created two new devices at the forefront of hardware and software innovation. The result is a device that is breathtakingly new, inside and out.”

The HUAWEI Mate 9 features a dynamic interplay of industry-leading hardware and advanced software that work together to keep users a step ahead. Key features include:

• Kirin 960 chipset, the world’s highest performing smartphone processor*
• EMUI 5.0, an intuitive user interface that streamlines the users’ experience with the OS
• SuperCharge technology that delivers a full day’s charge in 20 minutes
• Second generation Leica dual-lens camera with 12-megapixel RGB sensor, 20-megapixel monochrome sensor and Hybrid Zoom, featuring a superior 2x magnification

Maximized Performance and Speed with Kirin 960
With over 100 million units sold, Huawei’s Kirin chipsets showcase the company’s deep understanding of the kind of power and experience users are looking for – a fast mobile device that is intuitive and reliable. The HUAWEI Mate 9 Series debuts the premium Kirin 960 chipset with Huawei’s Machine Learning Algorithm to deliver a fast and smooth experience, even after 18 months of continuous usage.

The Kirin 960 is the world’s first chipset to feature an ARM Cortex-A73/A53 Octa-core CPU and Mali G71 Octa-core GPU. The CPU delivers the best multi-core performance among all smartphone SoCs, while reducing power consumption by 15 percent. The GPU boasts a 180 percent performance uplift and a 40 percent improvement in energy efficiency compared to its predecessor. The Kirin 960 also takes full advantage of the pioneering Vulkan graphics standard on Android 7.0, increasing graphics performance by up to 400 percent.

A Safe, Faster-Charging Battery
The HUAWEI Mate 9 combines a 4000 mAh high-density battery with Huawei’s all new SuperCharge technology. With its advanced power saving technology, the HUAWEI Mate 9 increases battery life to provide over two days of uninterrupted performance. This includes a 40 percent increase in CDMA call time and a 20 percent increase in gaming time.

Supporting 5A fast charging, SuperCharge technology enables a 50 percent improvement over the previous generation – 10 minutes of charge provides enough power to watch two full movies. Most importantly, the battery sets a new standard in charging technology including Super Safe 5-gate protection, which offers real-time voltage, current and temperature monitoring to eliminate safety hazards and safeguard battery life.

A New Standard for Professional-quality Smartphone Photography
Following the incredible success of the Huawei P9, the HUAWEI Mate 9 features the second generation dual-lens camera co-engineered with Leica. Huawei and Leica have continued to improve and enhance the optical performance of the camera module, which now includes a 12-megapixel/F2.2 RGB sensor, a 20-megapixel/F2.2 monochrome sensor and enhanced image fusion algorithms that work in concert to produce stunning photography.

The RGB sensor captures true-to-life colors, while the monochrome sensor captures intricate details and depth resulting in the iconic Leica Image Style. When paired with the leading dual-lens camera Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) solution and the industry’s first dual-camera pixel binning technology, the HUAWEI Mate 9 has a superior night shot capability. The Kirin 960 is designed specifically to support the HUAWEI Mate 9’s second generation Leica dual-lens camera with Hybrid Zoom. The 4-1 Hybrid Auto-focus features laser focus, phase detection focus, depth focus and contrast focus.

Performance in Design
The HUAWEI Mate 9 builds upon the Mate Series’ highly-regarded design DNA and uses the finest materials to deliver a smartphone that features a 5.9” FHD display and is both beautifully designed and comfortable to use. Based on an extensive process of research and development, the HUAWEI Mate 9 is constructed using 50 unique processes including one hour of CNC milling, resulting in a high-precision unibody metal frame. Every detail – from the soft sandblasted texture to the gorgeous color palette – is a result of more than 25 years’ experience in delivering refined craftsmanship.


The Android Experience Reimagined
With the introduction of EMUI 5.0, the HUAWEI Mate 9 reimagines the native Android operating system using Linux to improve the experience, aesthetics and functionality. With EMUI 5.0, the HUAWEI Mate 9 becomes more intelligent and efficient over time by understanding consumers’ behavior patterns, and ensures the highest priority applications are given preference subject to system resources. This guarantees a long-lasting, smooth experience as over time, EMUI 5.0 slows down the performance erosion that all smartphone devices experience. EMUI 5.0 also introduces a brand new intuitive interface design. More than 50 percent of features can now be reached within two clicks while over 90 percent can be reached within three clicks.

Pricing and Availability
The HUAWEI Mate 9 is available in Black, Space Gray, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold, Mocha Brown and Ceramic White for Euro 699 (4GB RAM+ 64GB ROM). The HUAWEI Mate 9 will be available in the following first-wave launch markets: China, France,Germany, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates


Huawei Consumer Business Group also launched the HUAWEI FIT, a fitness watch featuring heart rate monitoring, automatic step counting, sleep tracking and support for multi-sport activities. The HUAWEI FIT provides comprehensive and customized running programs and offers real-time coaching; after a run the watch displays VO2 max, recovery time and a training score. It is the first wearable device to achieve the TÜV-WT reliability and accuracy certification. The HUAWEI FIT is available in Titanium Gray and Moonlight Silver for €149 in the following first-wave launch markets: France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal and the United States.

*Geekbench 4.0.0 multi-core CPU performance and DDR performance.

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