Teaser -> Version 2.0 : ASUS Zenfone

Phones have become a part of our life, or say an accessory of our body which is glued to our hand 24*7.

Calendar, Diaries, Alarm Clock, To-Do list and many other household/office utilities and stationery have been replaced by one device: Mobile phone. Whether we like it or not, our way of life is now revolve around this miniature monster and shaped by it. 

I have been doing a lot of research over weeks to upgrade my feature phone consisting of QWERTY Keypad to first touchscreen enabled smartphone.  Across Social Media Channel I found various review on MNC brands and local Indian Brands with plethora of option with almost no point to differentiate or justify the price band between one handset to another. So Instead of comparing spec , I started shortlisting on basis of Actual Buyer feedback posted and was horrified to know that many 10 MP + camera was behaving worse than VGA camera , 5.5 inch Jumbo phone can't survive 3-4 hours of battery life and many such real life incidents showing the difference in company claim and Field performance . 

But while growing through ASUS Zenfone Review, I found pretty consistency over ratings and feedback for their 5 & 6 Series on Flipkart and they have already sold in millions in past year. 

So I shortlisted ASUS based on Brand Image, User experience and ease of buying online. And With them Listed to Launch Next Gen Model of Zenfone 2 over last week of April, The wait is worth due to following specialty in the device. 

1.     Ultra-Thin Design: 5.5 Inch Model with 72% Screen to Body Ratio and that too just 39.5 mm inch thickness make it look trendy, stylish and comfortable in holding with a single hand.

2.     Ultra-Fast Processor  :  4 GB RAM topped with 2.3GHz 64-bit Intel® Atom™ Z3580 processor is bound to make this device feature on top list of Fast and Furious Phone to look out for ..  No lag in video streaming, gaming and multitasking is ensured.

3.     Power to Capture: Phone are less for Talking and more for Clicking & ZenFone 2’s 13MP PixelMaster camera with f/2.0-aperture lens is going to give DSLR a run for Money and can give professional touch to our amateur picture clicking skills.

4.     Personalized User Interface: ASUS own personalized user interface give them opportunity to customize and provide apps as per real time user feedback and to improve and share update on continuous basis till the hardware supports. And Zenfone 2 would be available with  ZenMotion, SnapView, Trend Micro™ Security apps to take care of security features and enhanced experience

5.     Ultra-fast Charging: Zero to 60% under 40 minutes is the Promise of Zenfone 2 which comes with “18W BoostMaster adapter “. So no waste of time, looking around for plug points anymore.

And along with this, Customized Accessories, Option to use Dual Sim and switching calls comes handy for user like me.

I am looking forward to grab one soon and am expecting best in class product with equally good after sale services from Asus.

Do check out complete specification at : http://www.asus.com/Phones/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/ 

A Real Start

Life teaches you many lessons, some positive, some negative, some which create a miniscule impact on life, while some change the life by 360 degree. Similar was a change in my life, life of a perfect man leading luxuriously all through but with a sudden attack of disease, this luxury converted into a depressant life. How I overcame this phase & started a new life altogether has been narrated below.

It was 2002, when I was doing my B.Tech in Biotechnology, a highly pampered child of my parent, single son with all fulfilled wishes from big to small. It was my last year of biotechnology, me sitting in my library reading through those heavy books to make a mark in my career. Just then, my best friend came in & called me to refer one of the books which I was searching from past 10 days & couldn't read it. In a fit to have a glimpse of that book, I stood up with a smile, but it was just for a second, when the very next moment I found myself on the floor..No it was not a normal slip, neither somebody prompted or triggered it.All were at laugh ,even me ,but to my sudden shock ,I was unable to start ,when my friend came to my help & made me stood up. He lend me his hand & shoulder & made me walk to my hostel but it was the most painful walk I ever had ,neither could I walk in a proper manner ,nor could I take the usual steps..Both of us were shocked but just hoped that it might be some temporary muscle dislocation. 3 days passed, but I couldn't regain my normal walk, tension gripped me all over & I decided to discuss with my family & consult a doctor.

The same day my parents came over to my hostel to be with me in the moment of immense pain. Taking the appointment of the most famous surgeon, we landed at his steps the next day. With prayers in my heart ,hope in my mind ,with deep pain I reached there .But as said ,good times do not stay longer ,numerous tests were conducted ,doctor had some unknown fear & my test reports confirmed it. I had an immune suppressant attack..My mom fainted, I was in a state of deep shock & my dad sat with the doctor discussing the future course of action. It was not easy, I was in deep pain, unable to walk properly..

Medication was more painful, I became a victim of 3 injections every month worth Rs 3 lacs, surviving their after effects. Life became a hell ,somehow I managed to pass my graduation but there was big question mark on my Post Grad M.Tech ,as I was unable to regain the same power ,same senses & I actually lost my battle towards my dream of Biotech Engineer & scientist.

Somehow I managed to crack MAT ,which was the easiest considering my condition & I opted for MBA ,but this time again out of my house .

Well aware of the problems ,not at ease with the hostel guys ,I somehow took the admission & went ahead to nurture my dream. Daily comments ,laughs on my walk made things terrible initially but thanks to one of my friend ,with whom I found a perfect solace ,a companion ,who understood my very critical situation ,who decided to walk along my path ,who taught me the management basics ,who fought with me in the hospitals during my injection days..She brought a new life in me, ushered a new hope in me, & gave a confidence that I could win over my dreams & lead a normal life one day.

Those 2 years of togetherness was the best moment ,the care ,the support I got,brought about a big change in me .During the last 2 months of my MBA ,I was campus placed at a decent organization with a handsome package & yes the time had started to change. With all positive surroundings ,I was informed that I’m recovering ,the disease which had grappled me all over was slowly leaving my soul ,& in next 5 months I was back to myself. Yes, It was a big fight for almost 4 years, the most important phase of any man’s life with respect to career, family. My decision, confidence &the utmost support of my soul mate made me win over all the odds & prompted a start of new life, a new beginning once again #StartANewLife.

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