LUMIA 920: A Great Come Back

Splendid, marvelous and beautiful may be the three best words to describe Lumia 920. The new Lumia 920 is a new phone that was recently released by Nokia after seeping out of the Smartphone arms race over the past few years and is the second-generation flagship of the Nokia’s first Windows Phone. It also has taken a pretty big role in improving Windows Phone’s standing in a crowded (but lucrative) Smartphone battlefield.

The Lumia 920 arrived with a couple of noticeable arsenals that is the PureView camera and a big, luxurious screen which they call it PureMotionHD+ display. With such technology, it became the first capacitive touchscreen flagship to support operation with gloves and definitely will capture the heart of winter sports fans.

It runs incredible software, the latest Windows Phone 8, which is the best version of a graceful, beautiful, and outright daring phone OS and probably Nokia’s best Windows Phone. The only thing that could became an issue for people who have small hands maybe the chunkiness that this phone possesses, weighing at 185g. Other than that the Nokia Lumia 920 is absolutely a breath of fresh air for Smartphone consumers out there.

Published in Now Jakarta Magazine, January 2013

Canon Powershot G1X: Absolutely Powerful

Canon has announced a promising new breed of the perennially popular G-series range of advanced compact digital cameras. The G1X offers a significant upgrade and is quite a departure from the previous models in the range.

Aimed predominantly at aspiring photographers, this compact camera is capable of taking high quality images just like a DSLR. Superseding the G12, the G1X has 14.3 Megapixels and a slightly larger body. This alteration comes with a shift of the camera lens and processor.

In terms of hardware, the most interesting part of the G1X is undoubtedly its new sensor. The new model ditches the 1/1.7 inch CMOS sensor of previous G-series in favor of an all-new 18.7 x 14mm. the G1X is also armed with the newest processor, the DIGIC 5 – with this nifty chipset, taking photos of fast-moving objects in low-exposure setting is a breeze. On top of that, the G1X has a high speed burst HQ feature and is compatible with a range of EOS accessories – enabling the camera to multitask.

With a flip-out 920k dot(VGA) screen, metal construction, optical viewfinder, stabilized lens, twin control dials, customizable shortcut button, and an exposure compensation dial, the Canon Powershot G1X has a lot to offer amateur and seasoned photographers alike. Even if you already have a high-end DSLR camera, the Powershot G1X is still a must-have.

Published in Now Jakarta Magazine, April 2012

Lola by Marc Jacobs: When Youth is a Matter of Soul

When fashion genius Marc Jacobs joined forces with notable perfumers Calice Becker, Yann Vasnier and Ann Gotlieb, a unique creation was born. That creation was Lola.

Aesthetically speaking, Marc Jacobs’ latest fragrance is distinctly beautiful. The bottle is reminiscent of a vibrant and eclectic flower bouquet. Its silhouette was inspired by Marc Jacobs’ bold and adventurous sense of style. Looking at its overall appearance, Lola conveys the playful, cool and flirtatious spirit of today’s women.

Lola can be worn day or night. Its bouquet opens rather strongly with pink peppercorn, pear and ruby red grapefruit. The midnotes consist of fuchsia peony, rose and geranium. Vanilla, tonka bean and creamy musk create sensuous endnotes that linger on the skin.

To its wearer, Lola lends a light-hearted and youthful air. This perfume ascertains that youth is a matter best calibrated by the soul, not by the sun. Lola, like the rest of the items in Marc Jacobs’ repertoire, is highly coveted and well suited for women of all ages. For men, this perfume would make an excellent gift for your loved one this valentine’s day.

Published in Now Jakarta Magazine, February 2012