Samsung Galaxy A5 2016

I was on a hunt recently for a spare phone for my IP6. I used to have Asus Zenfone as a spare but one of the SIM slot is dead. Therefore, I decided to get a new one but must not be too expensive and I came across this improved version of the Galaxy A series, last year model was not impressive although it has a metal body and it feels kinda like IP.

However, this year they released a improved version and the overall feel is like their flagship model S6. It has a metal frame and glass back. It feels premium is a way and so far I saw three models A3, A5 and A7. And for the local version, it uses Exynos 7580 Octa processor and dual SIM rather than Snapdragon/single SIM in other countries.

A5 size feels right for me since I don't have a big hands. It is slightly bigger than my IP6. For the detailed specs, it is available at the website. To me, it is quite a lot of useful features built in like fingerprint, FHD screen, camera OIS etc. The MSRP is is 598SGD but the price can go as low as 490SGD at some shops. So it seems kinda reasonable for the pricing in my opinion. 

Here are the pics:

Box

Box

Package

Phone front view

Back view

Side view

Side view

Top view

Bottom view

SIM 1 with MicroSD slot at the side, SIM 2 at the top

Mni review: The overall usage seems pretty smooth and touchwiz UI has become smoother compared to older version found in my old tab 7.7. It feels lighter in the load although sometimes it encounter some short lags. For the price, I can't complaint much since this is mid range phone.

For the camera, I feel my IP6 pictures is better and hopefully they improve the camera with some software update (perhaps can be as good as S6). I kinda feel the camera has the potential to be as good as S6.

Holiday Inn Glenmarie

Recently went for a short trip for work in KL. But this hotel is near to the Subang airport. Therefore, I took the plane from SG to Subang on a budget airline. The airport is more like a domestic one. Really small but it has the basic facilities there like shops, food etc...

From the airport to the hotel, it takes about 10mins with smooth traffic so you can imagined it is not far. As this hotel is stationed beside a country club. It is more like a resort style of hotel or perhaps chalet. For my room, it is a small hotel + 1 bedroom + 2 washrooms. One in the hall and the other in the room.

The room seems pretty old, I heard from my client that this hotel has been here for quite some time. Here is the room pics:

Hall

Another view of the hall (toilet is opposite the pantry)

Bedroom

Bedroom washroom

Basin

Bathtub

 Mini review: The whole room feels humid although it is air-conditioned. Perhaps because of the golf course just outside the room. The bedsheets somehow feels moist to touch, may be it is just me. But the bed is really too soft for me, didn't actually have a good rest for 2 nights.

Overall, it is just average to me. But it will be great for small families or couple. Do take note, there is not shopping centre or any food centre nearby. You will need to take a cab out to eat or call room service, there is a couple of restaurant within the hotel.