Optimus is not only Smart... It's GENIUS!

In this day and age, it is very common for people to have a mobile phone. There was even this joke about beggars even seen texting on the corner of the road. Regardless, mobile phones had become a necessity now, rather than just a mere luxury.

I remembered the first time I roamed around Greenhills and what totally caught my attention was the huge number of mobile phones and gadgets sellers/buyers occupying a spacious area on one whole floor.

I saw myself standing there and just mouthing the words WOW! God, I was in heaven back then. Being surrounded by gadgets and gizmos had always been my ultimate dream, and right now, I’m trying to live with that.

I had always been what you call a “tech savvy” ever since I was young. I could still remember the first ever phone I had, which was a Nokia 3210. That was when I started to have my own “textmates”. I know it’s funny, but what can I do, I was too young then to even see my phone as something more useful other than finding friends and communicating with them.

But from then on, I had been holding a new phone from time to time and handing them down to other relatives and family members once I got fed up with it. You see, I had been able to experience all kinds of phones, from the black and white ones, up to the colored ones. Now phones even have cameras and can play music and videos too. Talking about “smart” phones eh?

Now, mobile phones had gone way far than expected. I no longer see the prehistoric phones that filled up the shelves of stores in Greenhills. And as I transport myself back to the present, I couldn’t agree more with the fact that cellular phones obviously took a big leap over night.

Being an experienced mobile phone user, I had also been sort of the “adviser” of my friends in terms of mobile phones. Whenever they buy a new one, they would always consult me about what to buy and after following my advice, they would always thank me because they listened to me. Now, I may say that with the fast-paced world, mobile phones have triggered a new age where technology had brought us 10 or 20 years way ahead of us. No longer do we use phones for just mere texting and calling. Their usage had evolved into something more profound, not anymore staying within the “smart” class, but surpassing what we now call the “genius” category.

What totally astounded me with the mobile phone evolution was the fact that a lot of the sole purpose of individual gadgets before had been integrated into mobile phones now. And I think, based on what I see in the market right now, one major player in the mobile phone industry who had been breaking all the boundaries and growing by leaps and bounds is Lucky Goldstar Corporation, or more commonly known as the LG brand. With their major products such as the LG Optimus 2x and LG Optimus Black, I can dare say that these phones nowadays really are the jacks of all trades.

Imagine the Nvidia technology, which had been present only in computers before, is now being showcased in LG Optimus 2X. This probably made a lot of gaming consumers drool over wanting to have one. Being the first ever phone with a dual-core 1GHz processor and Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset, LG Optmus 2X would surely capture the attention of gaming fanatics (like me) who want to bring the HD gaming experience in a very compact and portable phone.

Not only that, cameras, which had been one of the most sought after gadget of all time had also been packed in a very sleek and stylish phone like LG Optimus 2X. The days where you need to bring an analogue camera with a limited roll of film are now a thing of the past. With the help of LG Optimus 2X, I can now take high quality pictures with finer details, greater depth and astounding clarity through its 8 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash. With this, it’s not anymore impossible to capture very special moments and occasions with my family and friends. And if still pictures are not enough, I can also capture very unforgettable moments through LG Optimus 2X’s 1080P Full HD video recording capability. Sharing intimate moments and momentous occasions will always be as easy as 1-2-3 with the LG Optimus 2X.

Last, but surely not the least, was the ability to surf the net and be in touch with the world anytime and anywhere. Before, this is very impossible since I cannot literally bring and carry my personal computer anywhere I go, until the emergence of laptops and portable PCs such as UMPCs and netbooks.

 

I thought that would end there, but now, with LG Optimus phones’ wireless internet connection capabilities, I can have the power of the internet just within my reach. I can check my blog, my social network accounts even the latest news and happenings in the metro with the touch of my fingertips. With the addition of WiFi 802.11 b/g/n connection, combined with a 4.0″ IPS LCD display in the LG Optimus 2X, I can totally enjoy the full potential of the web browser, providing very fast internet rendering and flash-integration. I know I might be getting a tad more excited but aside from the IPS LCD in LG Optimus 2X, I’m sure everyone would drool over the bright Nova display on the LG Optimus Black which again, will be another frontier in the mobile phone industry.

 

With all these things being possible with the LG Optimus 2X and LG Optmus Black, I no longer have to save a lot of money for a camera, a TV, an HD video player, a gaming console and a laptop. No longer do I need to carry the burden of bringing all these things with me because with the LG Optimus 2X lightly placed on my palm or discreetly stored in my pocket, I can already enjoy the things I like doing. It’s like getting the comforts of having an all-in-one gadget. For me, that’s what makes a “smart” phone truly a genius one. Being able to satisfy all the needs of a tech savvy like me had already proven that LG Optimus phones are the ultimate genius phones I had been waiting for all these years.

As how the saying goes, “Optimus is more than just smart. It’s genius!”

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For the guy named ADAM

While I was about to sleep one night, my phone vibrated and even though I was a little hesitant to read the message for I'm really sleepy, I still read it. It was from one of my friends. He was just telling me about this blog called When Boy Meets Boy and he assured me that I would like it.

I’m never really much of a fan of reading blogs. Not that I’m not interested though. I just don’t have the time to do so. After a week or so, I already forgot about the whole thing.

One day, I opened my computer and quickly accessed the net. While checking my Facebook account, I saw my friend’s profile picture, and suddenly I remembered his message.

I tried visiting the site and I was a little taken aback by the picture that loaded on the screen.  Two guys being intimate with one another. I thought it was just another pornographic site solely dedicated for satisfying the urge to release a big load.

I was about to close it when the profile of the blogger caught my eye which started with "My name is Adam." I don't know what caught my attention but I continued reading.

Apparently, I was wrong. As I scrolled down, all I saw was a single picture and a long story.  Well, since I love to read, I clicked on the first chapter of Book 1 and I began to read. All I was able to say back then was “Shit!”

I really don’t know how it all happened but the fact that I see myself in Adam made me continue reading.Yeah, I was Adam. As I put myself into his shoes, a lot of memories started to pour in. I felt the pain that he felt, the happiness, the anger, the confusion. I felt what he felt in every chapter, then, unknowingly, I fell for the story.

Everyday, even after a tiring day at work, I would still open my laptop and try reading a chapter or two. One chapter per day became two, then it became three. There was even a time when I read five chapters continuously without even noticing that I only have about an hour to sleep before my work for the day starts. It was like a drug to me. A drug which brings me to a different world where I experience the same old feelings.

Heck, I didn’t sleep that time and I just continued reading. I didn’t care whether I fall asleep on my desk while working. All I know is that I can't put it down for every time I want to do so, I would just be so curious to read what'll happen next.

I remember this one time when I was really having a bad day and I thought of reading Adam’s blog. I was about to read this one of the last few chapters in Book 1.

As I started reading, I didn’t know why but the scenes, the words, the actions in the chapter made my chest ache. I was experiencing this weird feeling of breaking down all of a sudden. I felt really heavy, until I couldn’t hold it anymore. A tear escaped my eye and I began to cry. I was crying like crazy as I hugged my pillow while reading. It made me forget the fact that I was pissed with the world.

It was the last dance shared by Jeremy and Adam. This probably was the chapter which totally made me cry. I’m not really a crybaby but that time, I began to strip off my inhibitions and just let it all out. To be honest, the same thing happened to me. That moment of hurting and getting hurt. Leaving the person who loved you dearly and letting go of him because you know that you are not only fooling him but also yourself. The pain continued to sear as the two characters exchanged dialogues.

"I can't give you the world but I can give you my heart." Damn that line. You know how much they both love each other but the irony of life always takes its course. The idea of two lovers being held back by circumstances really is heart-breaking.

The next morning, all I can remember was that I’ve shed tears that night which made my office mates ask why the hell my eyes were so puffy. I just smiled at them and kept them wondering all day.

As I continue to follow the life of the guy named “Adam”, not only did I realize that I’m like him, but also, I can compare myself to the other characters in the story.There were times I'm like Andre who just kept it all inside. There were times I'm like Jack who felt aloof to the world. I was even like Wei once who would do everything just to get the guy's love. But most importantly, I was like Jagger who had a dark past and a broken childhood.

While checking my Facebook account a few weeks after I started reading, I saw this invitation from “Adam” regarding a short quiz that could determine which WBMB character I personify. I took it and answered it as honestly as I could, and I got Jeremy. That time, I didn’t know whether I’ll be happy or sad. I tried contemplating on myself and I finally realized why. I got scared at how accurate the quiz’s result for me.

No matter how pissed I am at Jeremy for leaving Adam, I can’t deny the fact that I would also be devastated if my loved one would be far away from me. My world will just definitely shatter into pieces. I just can’t accept the fact that I won’t be able to see and physically feel the presence of the person I truly love. Although I don’t agree on the fact that Jeremy found someone else while Adam was away, I can’t really blame him. Sadness and depression could always make you someone you really are not. That I can prove based on experience.

Well, Jagger could be the person I liked most in the story because his mysterious demeanor intrigued me, but I honestly believe that Jeremy’s flaws and imperfections as a person made me like him too.

I don’t truly believe in labels, but for the purpose of distinguishing myself, I can say that I’m a discreet bisexual who is still not totally out to everyone. Although I have nothing against coming out and liberating myself from the chains of societal norms, I can’t still really break free from my own inhibitions. But to be honest, the story of Adam made me proud to be like this and I salute all the people who have broken free and who are still struggling to break free from the clutches of sexual discrimination. Like what I’ve said to Adam during one of our conversations, this is what I am and no matter how miserable my life is due to my parents’ nonacceptance of my sexuality, I can never be the person they liked me to be for I am proud to be a bisexual and I don’t regret loving the same sex. "Hindi ko man kayo mabigyan ng apo, kaya ko naman kayo bigyan ng isa pang anak, lalaki nga lang ulit."

WBMB is a blog that is truly worth reading, not only for the LGBT community but also for those people who wish to understand what it truly is to be in our shoes. But If I were to be asked, this blog should really be read by people who are “ignorant” of the fact that regardless of gender and sexual orientation, everyone has the right to lead a normal life, without being prejudiced and discriminated.

Like me, all of us have had our own share of James, Brandon, Andre, Jeremy, Wei, Lorenzo, and Jagger in our lives. We could even play the roles of those characters in real life, but no matter what we are or who we are, nor how others see us, we are the ones who hold our own lives, and most importantly, no one can stop us from truly getting the most out of it.

~fin~