A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Feb 2017 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

Hi Friends, 

February is the month of love and product launches as there are so many new smartphones launched at MWC and various new technological gadgets. Every new gadget is a product of numerous amount of hard work along with the intent of making it as smart as possible. Processing powers of devices are increasing day by day. What I studied in my Electronics engineering (1997-2001) 17 years ago is old now as new technologies and innovations have taken their space. You need to be on your toes always with the latest technologies if you want to understand and work on them too.

1. Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra Brings Superior #Camera Quality #SonyMWC @SonyXperiaZA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/02/xperia-xa1-and-xa1-ultra-brings.html - Sony is one of the companies I have always admired as their range of products is so big and I have so many products available with myself which I have bought over the years. From ebook reader to noise-cancellation headphones to iPod dock - I had it all. I recently reviewed the XA1 Ultra and liked the features of this mid-range smartphone. 

2. Music Streaming: The Now of Digital Marketing @EclipsePR - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/02/music-streaming-now-of-digital.html - Music is an integral part of everyone's life and how this is impacting the world of digital marketing was the focus of this post. Music and Books are the most sold items other than the groceries which is required us to live. 

3. #UberEATS Prospers In South Africa @Uber_RSA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/02/ubereats-prospers-in-south-africa.html - Uber Eats is an app which has taken the world by storm but when I tried to use it for some food items to buy - I found that the price is little higher set by restaurants for the same item as compared to dine-in offered in the restaurant and then there will be some R10 to get it delivered. I always thought that the takeaways shall be cheaper than the dine-in's. I have not been able to part of this trend because it's not cost effective for me but considering the travel cost and petrol prices - it's worth looking at and hoping to do so this year.

4. World’s First Super #SlowMotion Video in @SonyXperiaZA XZ Premium #SonyMWC - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/02/worlds-first-super-slowmotion-video-in.html - Recently Samsung also launched their S9/S9+ with slow-motion video capabilities at MWC18 to which when Sony launched their latest XZ devices mentioned that they already had 960fps video capabilities launched last year at MWC17 and all the journalist present at the event laughed to their heart desires. Great use of anecdotes in real life is the basics of using smartness can bring laughter to any launch event.

5. Genuine, Quality Devices are #Gifts that Keep on Giving @SamsungMobileSA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/02/genuine-quality-devices-are-gifts-that.html -Samsung has been the front-runner of technology and I still remember when it was my time to buy my first mobile phone, I had a choice between Alcatel and Samsung. Alcatel offered so many features but Samsung was unibody and it worked for its life and I am happy that I chose Samsung at that time. Again, when I was in London, I bought again another Samsung phone which has the full keyboard (Blackberry type) on this phone while the market was flooded with latest Galaxy S1 launched. Since the last 2 years, Samsung SA is giving out devices (S8 and S9) to journalists/bloggers attending their launch events and these have been the years I am not invited to those. I have otherwise been part of many previous launch events and got earphones and pen drives etc. This thing has pained me a lot and gave me sleepless nights whenever this thought comes to my mind but life goes on...

Always bet on those who bet on you and don't fall for any traps unless your demands are met. If you are doing so, you are already in the vicious circle where they will rotate your n number of times till either you are tired or you succumb to their pressure. 

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Jan 2017 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

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January 2018 is the first month to start executing your plans and goals to achieve your dreams for this year and I felt happy to finally create something I always wanted to and only investing time and money on the brands which reciprocate my feelings. Blogging is not an easy task, it does require time and sacrifice or FOMO from other activities. You need to leave so many other time pass activities to spend time with your laptop to keep this going.

1. A Memoir - Year 2016 for www.TheLifesWay.com #Blog #AashishRai (1000 Post) - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/01/a-memoir-year-2016-for.html - It's always wonderful to enjoy New Year with family and friends but as The Life's Way is also one of my top admirers, I love introspecting what went nicely to good to great. The Life's Way completed 5 Years on 27 Dec 2017 and during its last 5 years has brought me numerous good moments which I can always cherish and admire. Thanks to all those brands who have invested their time and money on my blog. Looking for a great 2018 too!

2. 5 Ways #Legion #Y720 and #Y520 Laptops are Upping the Game @Lenovo_Africa #LenovoCES - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/01/5-ways-legion-y720-and-y520-laptops-are.html - Lenovo recently held their new products launch in South Africa at The Maslow Hotel by Sun International. These products which I wrote about last year when they were launched in CES, have only arrived in South Africa now. That's too much of time to bring the products to this market and the disadvantages of living in third world countries. But these days, a lot of companies are launching their products in third world countries at the same time when they are launching them in CES or MWC etc. 

Keisha Clicked the same on her mom's old Nikon point and shoot 4mp camera

3. @HuaweiZA Mate 9 Wins Eight Awards at #CES2017 #Smartphone #AStepAhead - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/01/huaweiza-mate-9-wins-eight-awards-at.html - Huawei and I didn't do anything together in 2017 and neither I got any phones to review or to keep and it's been a while I have tested any of their smartphones. The relationship is broken we can say and let's hope if the same can be rebuilt in 2018. 

4. A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Dec 2015 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/01/a-memoir-this-month-last-year-dec-2015.html - This series of memories is very close to my heart as every month they give me access to my own feeling during the month. I am not always happy and sometimes irritated when the brands are not responding to my requests but then I continue to try, try and try again. http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/01/a-memoir-this-month-last-year-nov-2015.html

5. @LogitechG Unleashes Advanced #G533 Wireless Gaming Headsets - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/01/logitechg-unleashes-advanced-g533.html - Logitech is one of the gaming equipment manufacturers who is investing a lot of money in eSports along with several other brands such that the prize money in eSports has now reached more than 1 Million Rands. Kudos to the eSports players and their sponsors!

All other posts in Jan 2017 are for some of the brands which have not given anything in return and the time invested in them by me has totally gone waste. You shall always detach yourself from those companies who have no interest in your wellbeing and then let it go!

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@Lenovo_Africa Brings New Products to #SouthAfrica #LenovoLegion #YOGA #DifferentIsBetter

Hi Friends,

Lenovo’s continued dedication to innovation by introducing the new Lenovo Legion gaming line, as well as the latest Lenovo Yoga convertible laptops to the South African market. Today’s consumers expect their devices to be tailor-made to meet their needs and fit their usage habits, whether at home, in the office or on the go. Recently, I was invited to the launch event of the same and the products are extremely good and the price is a little bit high but compared to other manufacturers, these are value for money. I simply loved the Lenovo Yoga 920 and would love to have it as my primary laptop retiring my Dell XPS Laptop bought in London, UK in 2010. I was very much inspired by their tagline of "Different is Better" and trying to think how can I achieve the same in my day to day life!

Game Better with Lenovo Legion
Lenovo has steadily built a community of gamers that help the company better understand which features gamers value most. To meet the evolving needs of the gaming community, we’re launching a new gaming sub-brand, Lenovo Legion, to provide our customers the products, community engagement, and immersive experience that drive their passion for PC gaming. As part of the new Lenovo Legion brand, we are unveiling our first offerings that embody the modern gaming experience: the new Lenovo Legion Y720 Laptop and Lenovo Legion Y520 Laptop.

Two powerful gaming laptops designed for mainstream and enthusiast players, the new laptops offer gamers state-of-the-art technology to allow them to fully immerse in the game. They allow for a greater gaming experience in every sense—powering VR through the latest NVIDIA® graphics, better sound with Dolby Atmos®, and increased performance with the latest 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor. (Read more about the Legion Y720 and Y520 here).

Personalizing the PC with the latest Lenovo Yoga laptops
Consumer preference for authenticity and personalization is intensifying more than ever. As such, the desire for authentic behavior is surfacing as a top consumer value – from what’s expected of brands, down to individuals’ unfiltered selfies and living authentic lifestyles.1 Personalization has been taken to a completely new level from curated subscription food services to customizable cosmetics. Rather than adapting to new technology, people want their technology to adapt to them. More than just a personal computer, the new generation of multitaskers want their PCs to offer personal computing at home, in the office and everywhere in between.

Personalizing the PC with Pen, Voice, and Biometrics on Yoga 920
No longer does the PC stand for personal computing, characterized by interaction happening in one-way exchange from person to the device. Now PC means personalized computing, and AI learning makes it contextually aware of where you are. With this ability, your device can anticipate your needs and interact with you in a variety of ways. The Yoga 920 convertible furthers the journey to a smarter laptop with new smartpen functionality, voice recognition from a distance, mixed reality options, biometric security with Windows Hello, and other tools. (Read more about the Yoga 920 here).

Yoga Convertibles Balance Design, Performance and Mobility
There are times when mobile users want the full power and productivity of a PC in a thin and light machine. As these multitaskers constantly flip between work and play, we built the Yoga 720 and 520 for them, available in 13 and 14-inch models respectively. For those looking for a wafer-thin device, we designed the 13-inch Yoga 720 that’s 17 percent thinner than before at just 14.3mm.4 All the convertibles give users the most freedom and flexibility to use Yoga the way that fits their on-the-go lifestyles best through multiple modes. (Read more about the Yoga 720 and Yoga 520 here.)

Pricing and Availability
The Legion Y720 is available starting at ZAR 24,999.
The Legion Y520 is available starting at ZAR 13,999.
The Yoga 920 (13-inch) is available starting at ZAR 29,999.
The Yoga 720 (13-inch) is available starting at ZAR 19,999.
The Yoga 520 (14-inch) is available starting at ZAR 8,999.

1 “Global Study from Cohn & Wolfe Defines Authenticity in the Eyes of Consumers and Reveals the 100 Most Authentic Brands,” Cohn & Wolfe, Apr 19, 2016: http://www.cohnwolfe.com/en/news/global-study-cohn-wolfe-defines-authenticity-eyes-consumers-and-reveals-100-most-authentic-bran

About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$43 billion global Fortune 500 company and a leader in providing the innovative consumer, commercial, and data center technology. Our portfolio of high-quality, secure products and services covers PCs (including the legendary Think and multimode Yoga brands), workstations, servers, storage, networking, software (including ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile solutions), smart TVs and a family of mobile products like smartphones (including the Motorola brand), tablets and apps. Join on LinkedIn, follow on Facebook or Twitter (@Lenovo) or visit at http://www.lenovo.com/.

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Get @SonyXperiaZA Amazing #XperiaXZpremium Smartphone @Vodacom Deals #XperiaL1

Hi Friends,

Sony Mobile Communications in partnership with Vodacom is proud to announce an exciting deal that will see you getting more for less!

From 07 March 2018, all you need to do is sign up or upgrade to a Xperia XZ Premium, voted the world’s best new smartphone at Mobile World Congress in 2017 and receive a free Sony Xperia L1 Smartphone for only R579 p/month for 24 months - add an additional R49 p/month for 24 months and get a Sony PlayStation 4 500GB free. This offer is valid until 06 April 2018 or while stocks last, so don’t miss out!

To add to this great deal the XZ Premium device will also include a FREE ‘Made For Xperia’ cellphone cover to ensure your device is protected whilst capturing life in Super Slow Motion.

To follow all updates keep an eye out on Sony Mobile’s Facebook page and their Twitter page

*The PlayStation deal of R49 per month for 24 months is only valid by signing up or upgrading to a Xperia XZ Premium
**Deal valid from 07 March – 06 April or while stock last
Other TandCs apply

Value Analysis and ROI - 

If you think this deal suits your budget with 2 Smartphones and 1 PS4  at around 629 p/month then you shall go for the same but in the latest MWC 2018, they launched an upgraded version of the device but still Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a device worth keeping. Technically, at Zar 629 for 24 months, you will pay around 15100 rands, in which you will receive L1 phone worth R 3000 and PS4 worth Rands 4000 leaving XZ Premium costs to be around R8100 only and you will receive devices now and can enjoy for the next 2 years which is Priceless!!!

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Presenting the CW0050 #WirelessCharger @ADATAtechnology #iOS #Android #Smartphones

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ADATA® Technology Co., Ltd., a global leader in memory products, is proud to present the CW0050 wireless charger, a new paradigm in wireless charging technology. The advent of the mobile age has brought many phones capable of wireless charging, including the widely-popular iPhone 8 and iPhone X. IHS Markit, a market analysis and survey firm, estimated that the market for wireless charging will surpass 10 billion USD in 2019, and 1 billion smartphones will use wireless charging by 2020. The CW0050 represents ADATA’s intention to establish itself in this market, with its ultra-thin 6mm charging plate, its stringent WPC Qi certification, its convenient orientation-neutral charging system, and its minimalist yet elegant design. Furthermore, the CW0050 is compatible with a wide range of iOS and Android phones, which means it epitomizes a new generation of convenience and elegance for users.

Convenience without limitations
The CW0050 frees you from having to worry about keeping your phone charged or bringing adapters and cables when you’re out and about. Furthermore, at just 6mm thick, the CW0050 is space-saving and unobtrusive. Simply place your phone on the CW0050 so that the phone covers the entire Qi logo, and the device will begin charging. Besides, the CW0050 can also sense any metal foreign objects (Foreign Object Detection) on its surface. You don’t even need to worry about aligning your phone the correct direction! The CW0050 is placed in the center will work in any orientation! Furthermore, the CW0050 has passed the most stringent Qi certifications, and its ceramic capacitors ensure the most stable supply of power. Its performance is not affected by time, temperature, or voltage. These factors combine to ensure the CW0050 is the safest charging option. What’s more, the CW0050 is compatible with a huge array of iOS and Android phones!

Designed for User-Friendliness and Safety
Equipped with the newest technology and designed with safety in mind, the CW0050 uses the highest-quality chipsets and ceramic capacitors from Japan, giving it superior performance in terms of power capacity, wear, and stability. The CW0050 is also equipped with protective measures against over-charging, over-discharging, over-heating, short circuits, over-voltage, and over-current. The foreign object detection (FOD) feature also means that the CW0050 will stop transferring current when it senses a metallic object between it and the smartphone, thus preventing excess wastage of power and reducing the possibility of overheating. www.adata.com

Local RRP: R229

 

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