Cheapest Powerbank 5500mah Review

Most people now have high end mobile devices and cameras. And all these gadgets no matter how expensive they are, consumes battery. The battery will run out fast especially if you're browsing the internet or playing games non-stop. then, what you need is a powerbank.

 What is a powerbank?
                 A Powerbank is a portable device used to put energy into a secondary cell or rechargeable battery by forcing an electric current through it's reserved energy/power. It can solve many mobile devices power supply problems in terms of power shortage and can make your work and travel carefree. Powerbanks appear attractive,compact,small in size, light weight and easy to carry.

I will be going on a vacay (boracay island) by next week, So I really needed a powerbank for me to stay updated and can instantly post my pictures on the social networking sites. I was browsing the web in search for a good and useful Powerbank with higher "mAH" because the higher mAH is, the higher storage capacity. So, you can enjoy more shots per charge from your camera, mobile phone, and tablets.

Some powerbanks are way over my budget, so I went over to a CD-r King store (a popular store here in the Philippines which offers quality and affordable products) in search for a cheaper Powerbank. And Good Lord they have these:

 My CD r-King MOBILE POWER BANK 5500mAH!

priced only at 480pesos (US$12) This is a steal right?
They only have (2) available units left when I got there.

Suitable for most mobile phones, digital cameras, pocket wifi, and tablets. 

Inside the box are: The cd-r king mobile Power bank 5600mAH capacity, A micro-USB cable to charge the power bank and a Connector pin.

The USB cable is about 40cm long. and it doesn't come up with an adaptor charger but you can always buy at any retail stores or you can plug it on your laptop/ CPU for charging.

Zoomed in: for the power output information and  usage time.

What I like about this power bank is its very easy to use, just plug your device, press the power ON button and charging will automatically begin. And if you're done charging, Just disconnect its cable and it will automatically turn OFF itself. There is also an LED display indicator of how many percent of  remaining "power supply" same goes when your recharging your powerbank. The Percent indicator will increase up to (98 percent). unlike other powerbanks that has indicator lights only. 

It can also charge (2) gadgets at the same time. What I don't like is the thickness, 2.3cm in width. It's kind of bulky in my pocket. So, I bring it in a purse.

Size comparison to a smartbro Pocket wifi.

 So, MUST TRY or LAST TRY?

 I say it's a MUST TRY.

 PROS: Easy to Use, LED display for Percent indicator, Nice and compact design.

CONS: Not pocket size friendly but can fit in a purse. 



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 xoxo, Kate

 sources: http://sunrine.com/news.asp?id=697

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Smartbro pocket wifi 2013 (unboxing)

Hey guys, I'd like to share the unboxing of my newly purchased Smartbro pocket wifi 2013

Why purchase?

According to SMARTcommunications you can: 

• Create your own WiFi hotspot anywhere, anytime
• Connect up to 5 of your gadgets at once or share the signal with your friends
• Surf at speeds of up to 7.2 
• Surf with less interruptions with Smart Bro’s most reliable signal
• can connect up to 4 devices

You can check their website for more infos: http://www1.smart.com.ph/Bro/products/pocket-wifi

 The box

So, what's in the box?

 The pocket wifi unit, battery, USB cable and charger, instruction manual and a Smart bro sim card.

What's nice about the charger is that it's slim and the USB cable is quite long about 1.2meters.

It looks like a touch screen phone after I peeled off the plastic on the screen and I might say I like it's sleek design than the previous smartbro pocket wifi's they've released.

Just slide the gray on the back part to open the battery and there's a ZTE logo too. 

 on the right side is the power button to switch on/off  the device, memory card slot where you insert the micro SD  memory card and the WPS button.

on the left side is the External antenna port, it is used to connect an external antenna to enhance the signal strength. 

The charger/USB port is located on the bottom part.

As you can see the 1500mAh battery is almost as big as the unit. can last approximately 100hours on standby time and 4 hours on working time. So, bring your charger with you or buy an extra battery if you'll be using this pocket wifi the whole day.
Also, make sure that the unit you'll purchase has an NTC logo sticker. I'm glad to see that there's a SMART sticker also which means the unit really came from SMART even though Idid not bought it from them.

You'll also have an option if you wanted to use the smart bro sim card in a micro sim port. 

So, let's try switching it on.

Press the power button until the power on/welcome indicator appears, Don't fret if it's "disconnected" just wait for it to load until you see the word  "connecting.." then, the word "connected" appears. It only takes about a few seconds to connect compared to other pocket wifi. If you are using a smartbro prepaid sim card like me. I suggest that you register it first before switching on the device to avoid unnecessary charges of 10pesos/ 30mins.

The LCD screen shows the signal strength, network (4G, 3G, 2G, H), how many devices are connected, SMS, indicator, Internet connection status and the battery life indicator.

 Here's the size when compared to an iphone 4s, so It's really handy, comfortable to hold and not bulky on the pocket. One downside for me that i've noticed is that there's no hole for me to put a keychain or lanyard to prevent it from slipping. but I guess the name "pocket" wifi justified it.

My story:

My boyfriend who's in abroad called me thru viber and happily announced that we can have the whole day of unlimited talking and catching up. He then told me to buy a huawei pocket wifi (openline) same like what he has. I told him I might not find a pocket wifi same like his but i'll try or maybe I'll be opting for a smartbro pocket wifi.

Really excited about it, I went straight to SM mall and arrived there at exactly 8pm. Knowing that the mall closes at 9pm. I immediately asked every single gadget store if they're selling a pocket wifi that's openline so that I can use it on all networks.

there are only 2 stores left that I haven't asked but then I saw the time and it already 8:40pm knowing the time constraint, I finally went over to the smart bro center and ask the guard if they have a stock of pocket wifi in prepaid. He then went over to the cashier staff. after a minute he comes back and told me they're already having an inventory.

Eager to purchase one, I went over to the cashier and ask if they can still allow me to buy a pocket wifi. He told me that they're on their inventory already but then he asked me if I wanted a postpaid or prepaid. I told him I wanted a prepaid pocket wifi. he then responded that they have no available stock and I should come back again tomorrow. comeback again? I badly needed it now. I considered asking him again on how much is the smartbro pocket wifi in prepaid. And he answered that it's 3,895 pesos. I was shocked knowing that its only 2,995pesos as stated on their official website.

So I went to the other gadget store with fingers crossed. and asked if theyre selling a pocket wifi.. and luckily they're selling a smartbro pocket wifi! Imagine my smile. All smiling I asked if the Pocket wifi's LCD has words on it like connected, disconnected etc. because I dont wanna buy an old model of pocket wifi you know. The sales lady told me that it only has the signal and battery life indicator. Feeling completely torn, I went again to the nearest smart center to look for the model unit name on the big poster of their new released smartbro pocket wifi. and decided to have a snapshot. Oh yes, call me desperate.  going back to the store, I showed the picture to the sales lady if it's the same unit they're selling and she said yes! I actually wanted to hug her hehehe. So, I purchased it and have it tested. and Luckily it's only 2,995pesos. The sales lady even told me that smart centers don't usually sell their unit by prepaid because they're priority are the postpaid buyers. I don't know if it's true but it pondered me for a while remembering my conversation with the smart center employee. But what's important is that I have now my own pocket wifi and I'm so glad about it. :)

So,
MUST TRY or LAST TRY?

I say it's a MUST TRY.


Hope you like this post!
you can comment below :)))

xoxo, Kate

Beware of VILLARICA PAWNSHOP - GCASH

I really love buying stuffs online and I'm an online seller too sinnce 2008. and my most well loved mode of payment is thru Globe Gcash . I even availed their Gcash card so that I can cash out and you can use it to shop or to withdraw cash from ATMs nationwide.

Since I needed to pay my orders online I quickly browse over the net for a nearest local partner outlet near our place. And Villarica pawnshop (zapote branch) was my first choice while SM city bacoor was my second choice. I called the pawnshop and asked them if they are accepting cash-in for gcash. the one who answered was polite to give me instructions regarding gcash. After the brief phone call, I gathered my ID's and the Gcash card of course and went straight  to Villarica Pawnshop (zapote branch). 

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Photo not mine credits to panoramio

I arrived there catching my breath because it's a long walk.The staff currently is talking to a customer so I waited for my turn. I can't help over hearing what they are talking about. The customer is begging the staff to allow her to (SANGLA).. the staff says that an ID is needed before they can proceed with the process of (SANGLA). I said to myself  "ha, Good thing I brought my TIN, PHILHEALTH and GCASH CARD with me.. and I wont have a problem."  

My Gcash Card

The customer is telling that she already had a previous transaction with the said pawnshop but then she did not win over the staff that is turning her back unto the customer and watching herself on the mirror. I said to myself again "wow, that was kind of rude" but guessing that she was just annoyed by the way the customer is insisting and somehow it worked because the customer then leaves. Now it's my turn. I told the staff that I wanted to cash in to my gcash account. She asked me for an ID and I smilingly gave to her my  TIN ID card (tax identification ID) it has my name, address, birthdate, signature and my picture on it. I know for a fact that any government issued ID in the philippines is a valid ID. She then told me that it's not valid and asked me if I have any other ID's I gave here my gcash card of course! It also has my name and picture too. She also rejected it stating that they only accept voter's id or postal id. I told her why is it not valid when I only wanted to CASH-IN my MONEY to MY GCASH account. She just keeps on gesturing NO. Now, I know the feeling of being rejected like the customer before me. The staff seems not to care about their customers. Maybe that is the reason why there are no customers in the VILLARICA pawnshop ( zapote branch) unlike other pawnshops. 

My mind is saying that "I was not gonna make (SANGLA) or something that it was just on a process of clicking on the cellphone to cash-in money. it's easy and I have my iphone with me to prove it to her that I'm cashing-in in my own account" I'm annoyed really... but then I asked her politely if they are accepting PRC ID... she said yes. I quickly dialed my mom's number and asks her if my sister can bring to me my PRC ID. I felt bad to disturbed my sister (who tending her 2yr old baby) just to bring my PRC ID for a mere GCASH transaction.

While waiting for my sister, I look around the pawnshop and it looks old or rather not well-maintained and I saw the glass window panel with lots of PRC ID's of different people. "Oh yeah, that's the main reason why I did not bring with me my PRC ID Card because it might get lost" I said to myself. It's a very important ID to me and I just recently lost my PRC board certificate. I cannot afford to lose another one. 

I cannot stand there anymore so I walked away from the Villarica pawnshop to meet my sister halfway. While I was walking I saw another pawnshop, Magdalena Pawnshop and asked if they are accepting Gcash CASH-IN they said yes and I'm surprised! really! I handed my TIN ID card number and they accepted it. No more looking for other ID's. I finally had my money CASHED-IN in my Gcash account. What a relief! :)))

My questions in mind:
Q1: Is the GCASH CARD not valid as proof that you own the GCASH account or serves as ID?
Q2: What's the sole purpose of my ID picture at the back of the GCASH CARD?
Q3: Is a TIN ID sometimes not valid as ID? why?

I would really appreciate if you guys can share your thoughts regarding my questions above.

MUST TRY or LAST TRY?

Final Verdict: LAST TRY for the VILLARICA PAWNSHOP (zapote branch)