LUMOS TABLET Bundle [PRODUCT REVIEW]

Mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives. They are part of our daily activities; therefore, it is essential that we manage their usage accordingly and give our eyes a break or some relaxation from staring at those small screens.

A 10.1-inch tablet that does not have to cost you a BOMB is definitely one of the solutions. Introducing LUMOS Tablet. Priced at SGD149, this tablet delivers performance above its class. LUMOS is a trusted brand with thousands of 5-star reviews, well-loved by customers, and with extremely good and fast after-sales services.

By having LUMOS Tablet, you can segregate and keep your phone for all your most important Apps and functions, and use the tablet as a secondary device for entertainment and social media. You can also upgrade it with a keyboard and stylus for an additional price of $79, making it a LUMOS Tablet Bundle.

First Impression

The LUMOS Tablet Bundle came in a solid white box with a colourful print of the tablet. The box is solid, just like any high-end tablet. When I opened the box, I was welcomed by the sight of LUMOS Tablet. To my surprise, it looks slick, sturdy, yet it feels light. The next layer of the box contains the keyboard, tablet protective case, mouse, stylus, adapter, charging cable, and mini manual on how to get started.

LUMOS TABLET Bundle - Unboxing

Product Speciation

- 10.1-inch – Large Screen Space

- 4K Supported Resolutions – Super Clear

- 8GB RAM

- 6000 mAh battery – up to 8 hours runtime

This Android Tablet also comes preloaded with all the Apps that you need:

- Gmail, Chrome, Drive, Photos

- Netflix & YouTube

- Karaoke Apps

- Kid’s Education / Learning Apps, such as YT Kids and Kids Space

- WPS Office, Meet

Connections

Connections to the internet for LUMOS Tablet are strictly by WiFi. Connecting to my home WiFi is seamless, just scan and enter the password. Best part, it also supports 5G WiFi, for the faster connection speed when streaming.

Network & Internet Connections

There is no port for a SIM card or E-SIM. To support other hardware, you can also use Bluetooth connections.

Bluetooth Connections

TABLET for different generations

For the Adults

Most of the time, I use my tablet for entertainment, such as watching Netflix and YouTube. For Netflix, the quality of the display and sound are very good. The movies and shows are very clear.

Netflix on LUMOS Tablet

When I watched highlights of my sports team, I initially noticed that the picture can be a bit blurry. However, this is not the device’s fault; you need to go to the settings buttons on YouTube and select High Picture Quality, instead of Auto.

YouTube on LUMOS Tablet

For the Young Ones

With Kid’s Education / Learning Apps such as YT Kids and Kids Space installed in LUMOS Tablet, I can lend the tablet to my nephew or nieces to entertain themselves without worrying that they will access unwanted content.

YT Kids on LUMOS Tablet

For the Seniors

One thing is for sure, the Seniors won’t be needing their glasses as the screen are wider.

Since the LUMOS Tablet is running on Android, users can easily install other applications through the Google Play Store.

LUMOS Tablet Bundle for Work

LUMOS Tablet Bundle comes complete with keyboard and stylus, which transform it into a workstation, allowing me to access and reply to more complex emails on the go.

Working on LUMOS TABLET Bundle

To access and edit documents, whether in Word, Spreadsheet, or Presentation, I can use WPS Office for Android. Now, I don’t need to bring my laptop everywhere I go.

Screen Cast

This is one of the safest ways to watch your Netflix on a bigger screen away from home. Have you ever had a feeling that you forgot to Log Out after accessing your Nexflix when you are staying at a hotel? I have! And the hoops that I have to jump through to do a remote log out and change the Netflix passwords are not a pleasant experience.

Doing Screen Cast with LUMOS Tablet

With the Screen Cast function in LUMOS Tablet, you can watch your videos on a huge screen in the room. The best part is that you don’t need to remember to Log Out of your account. Once you leave the room with your tablet, it is basically disconnected. YES!!

Aftersales Service

LUMOS is a Singapore home-grown brand that started with offering high spec home cinema projectors that are best-value in the market and have expand their product offerings to Tablets a well. LUMOS is a very reputable brand loved by all – customers, celebrities and influencers with thousands of 5-star reviews. LUMOS also known for extremely good and fast aftersales service, which is very important when we purchase things online.

CBK Verdict

LUMOS Tablet Bundle is a value-for-money purchase. The 10.1 screen is large for a tablet and with its 4k supported resolution delivers a clear image. On top of that, access to WiFi and 5G connectivity allows streaming to Netflix and YouTube seamlessly. For price from $149, it is a steal!!!

Thank you very much LUMOS Projector team, for sending the LUMOS Tablet Bundle for review.

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The American Mass Hall – Classic American Cuisine with Vibrant Nuances of Asian Flavours [MEDIA INVITE]

The culinary scene within Singapore’s CBD is vibrant, however, it can be challenging to find classic American Cuisine. The departure of traditional American casual franchises such as Chilli’s, TGI Friday, Dan Ryan and Tony Roma’s left a gaping hole in American casual dining. Recognising the void in the market, Chef Heman Tan, a seasoned culinary professional and co-owner entered this bustling CBD dining scene with The American Mass Hall (“AMH”). An American-theme restaurant, focusing on classic American cuisine with a vibrant infusion of Asian zest, the signature of Chef Heman.

The Entrance

Sofa Seating & Photo Zone

The décor is a blend of traditional American Southern casual steakhouses with a modern touch. The indoor dining tables and chairs use dark colour wood, usually found in a traditional Southern steakhouse. The modern touch comes in their Instagram Sofa section that invites you to take photos, complete with cowboy hats as props.

Part of the Dining Area

We kicked off the tasting with Mass Hall’s Oyster Bay [$5 per piece] – Ice Smoked, Japanese Oysters, Orange Granita (min 3 pcs). The oysters made a grand entrance with the dry-iced effect when served on the table. They are plump, juicy and refreshing. The orange granita sparks a citrussy flavour and the balsamic vinegar pearls add a lovely sweetness to the oysters.

Mass Hall’s Oyster Bay

Hush Puppy Corn Ball [$8] – Corn Ball, Spicy Mayo. It is a Southern side dish, that originated from Louisiana. Hush puppies are made from deep-fried cornmeal or wheat flour dumplings. It has a crispy exterior and chewy interiors with juicy corn kernels. Served with spicy mayo, it will get your appetite going for the rest of the meal.

Hush Puppy Corn Ball 

Mass Hall’s Baked Garlic Bun [$5] – Garlic Butter, Loaf. Instead of using baguettes, AMH uses hot dog buns. Each bun has a crispy exterior and fluffy interior filled with garlic butter. Extra layer of garlic butter mix will make it even better. LD says that it tasted like old school garlic bread from childhood.

Mass Hall’s Baked Garlic Bun 

Home Made Mushroom Soup (GF) [$9] – Champignons, Shitake, Cream; French Onion Soup [$9] – Red & White Onion, Vegetable Stock, Gruyere Cheese. Both these soups are made from scratch. If you are gluten intolerant, please inform the service staff and they will leave out the croutons from the mushroom soup. While the mushroom soup is delicious, the French Onion soup is just superb. Sweet, robust and packed with solid vegetable essence. Yummy!

Home Made Mushroom Soup 

French Onion Soup 

Burrata “Boo-rah-tuh” [$19] – Burrata, Parma Ham, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Balsamic Reduction Salad. Our favourite cheese and salad. The creaminess of the burrata paired well with Parma ham and balsamic reductions. The sweet juices from the watermelon and tomatoes round up the ingredients on the plate nicely.

Burrata “Boo-rah-tuh"

Continuing with the Burrata theme, The Burrata Lava Cheesy Wonderland Lovers [$24] – Burrata, Mozzarella, Gruyere, Tomato Coulis. This American Sour Dough Pizza comes in oval shape and is loaded with generous toppings of triple cheese. It is creamy, cheesy and it has that WOW pull cheese effect when we take a slice.

The Burrata Lava Cheesy Wonderland Lovers 

Chili Crab Mac & Cheese [$18] – Crab Meat, Mac & Cheese. An American classic dish with a local twist. When I had my first bite of just mac and cheese, the “Jelakness” just hits me. But once I incorporated the Chilli Crab, the spicy and tangy sauce just cuts through the overwhelming richness from the creamy cheese and balances this dish nicely.

Chili Crab Mac & Cheese 

The Octopus [$22] – Sous Vide Octopus, Mashed Potato, Sous Vide Egg. Super tender octopus, combined with velvety mashed potatoes and sous vide egg. Watch out for the spicy paprika kick in the egg that brightens up this dish.

The Octopus

For the Meats, we had Iberico Platters, “Bone-drop” BBQ Iberico Prime Ribs [$39] – 700gm BBQ Iberico Prime Ribs, Cole Slaw, Pineapple Salsa. True to its name, Chef Heman effortlessly pulled out the bones. The meat is very tender, juicy and infused with paprika hickory BBQ sauce. The classic coleslaw is crunchy and creamy, while the pineapple salsa balances the dish nicely.

“Bone-drop” BBQ Iberico Prime Ribs
Image Credit: The American Mass Hall

For the Meats, Steaks, Fish and Chicken dishes, you can choose one or two side dishes to your liking. Those side dishes are Classic Creamy Spinach, Corn Nibbles with Bacon & Cheese, French Fries, Potato Wedges, Baked Potato with Sour Cream & Bacon, Mushroom Ragout, Smashed Potatoes, Coleslaw, Seasonal Veggies, Onion Rings, Butter Rice, and Sous Vide Egg with Brown Jus.

The Menu 

Angus Beef Short Rib [$30] – 120-Day Grain Fed Angus Beef Short Ribs. This dish is brought to your table, covered with a glass dome filled with smoke. Once settled, the service staff will slowly remove the dome and the smoke will slowly dissipate, leaving this dish infused with a smoky aroma. The beef short ribs are braised to fork tender and served on top of smooth and creamy mashed potatoes. The additional red wine sauce on the side adds the OMPH factor to this dish. A comforting dish for me.

Angus Beef Short Rib 

Cajun Blackened Barramundi Fillet [$25] – Grilled Barramundi Fillet, Cajun Spice, Pineapple Salsa. A Southern-style dish, where the fish is coated with spice blend and seared on a hot pan. The searing released a lovely aroma, while the spices absorbed into the fish and created a nice black crust on our barramundi fillet. It is plated with pineapple salsa and a wedge of lime.

Cajun Blackened Barramundi Fillet 

My Premium Fish & Chips [$18] – Battered Barramundi Fillet & Tartar Sauce. A perfectly fried barramundi fish fillet. The exterior is crispy and crunchy, while the fish remain moist and flaky. Our fish and chips are plated with potato wedges and corn nibbles with bacon & cheese. Not to worry, you can still choose the traditional fries for your sides if you want.

My Premium Fish & Chips 

Spaghetti Prawn Aglio Olio [$22] – Spaghetti Chilli, Garlic, Bacon, Prawn, Button Mushroom. The aglio olio here is created using Chef Heman’s Aglio Olio Chilli Paste produced with Kwong Cheong Thye Asian Sauce Manufacturer. This al-dente spaghetti dish can only be described as EXPLOSIVE and not for the faint-hearted, but those who are in for kick, this is the best dish.

Spaghetti Prawn Aglio Olio 

We finally reached the desserts. Tiramisu [$9] – Espresso infused Tiramisu, Gelato; Crème Brûlée Cempedak [10] – Burnt Cream, Cempedak, Popping Candy, Gelato; and Deconstructed Apple Crumble [$9] – Green Apple, Popping Candy, Gelato. These trio of desserts round up the lunch nicely.

Crème Brûlée Cempedak, Tiramisu &
 Deconstructed Apple Crumble

The deconstructed apple crumble has a light buttery crumble, paired well with a touch of sourness from the green apple and vanilla gelato. The tiramisu is creamy and loaded with a solid shot of espresso. The Crème Brûlée Cempedak takes the crown for me. The Cempedak in the crème just explodes when you bite into it, and it is just rocking when it is paired with the caramelised torched sugar.

Root Beer Float

Overall, we had a great time feasting on casual American cuisine curated by Chef Heman and his team. Instead of serving the typical classic dishes, Chef Heman incorporates his signature flair to the dishes. Our favourite dishes are Mass Hall’s Oyster Bay, The Burrata Lava Cheesy Wonderland Lovers, The Octopus, Angus Beef Short Rib and Premium Fish and Chips. Not forgetting the Tiramisu and Crème Brûlée Cempedak. Check out The American Mass Hall for your next dining destination!! Cheers!!

Drink Menu

Thank you very much Engagevu and The American Mass Hall team for the invitation.

Food & Drink: 8/10

Value: 8/10

Service: N/A (Tasting Invitation)

Ambiance: 8/10

Budget per Person: $11 - $25; $26 - $50

American Mass Hall

2 Mistri Road

#01-01 Lumiere

Singapore 079624

T: +65 9743 0116

F: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanMassHall

IG: @americanmasshall

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Daily: 11.00 – 22.00

Le Cheng – Authentic Hainanese Flavour [MEDIA INVITE]

Le Cheng Hainanese Chicken Rice is a concept by Ah Seng, a Hainanese and the boss / founder of Gu Zao Ren, renowned for its homely Hainanese and Taiwanese cuisine. Le Cheng is named after a town in Hainan where Ah Seng grew up. The opening of Le Cheng signifies a celebration of 25-years family tradition and the years of Ah Seng’s dedication to mastering Hainanese dishes.

Le Cheng Hainanese Chicken

Gu Zao Ren

One of the most renowned Hainanese dishes, also known as the Singapore National dish is Chicken Rice. Le Cheng Kampong Chicken [$21.80 half / $41.80 whole]. Le Cheng uses Kampong Chicken as it delivers more flavours. We had half portion because we wanted to try the breast and thigh meat.

Le Cheng Kampong Chicken - Half

The thigh meat is juicy and succulent. The meat is packed with flavour and the chicken skin is also bouncy. While Kampong chicken breast meat is usually dry and though, Le Cheng cooked their chicken spot on. It is juicy and bursting with flavour.

Le Cheng Kampong Chicken - Half

For the chicken rice [$1], it is aromatic and infused with chicken broth. Each grain of rice is plump and not mushy. LD also approve their thick and rich chilli sauce plus the zesty ginger.

Chicken Rice with Chicken Breast

White Pepper Claypot Chicken Soup [$28 / $48], another Le Cheng Signature dish. Crafted with a secret blend of spices that includes ginger, black fungus, wolfberries and chicken oil. The broth is robust, creamy and followed by a mild pepper kick. Yes, LD and I find the pepper is mild, it can be better if it increases by 30%. The chicken has a pleasant chewiness, yet very tasty.

White Pepper Claypot Chicken Soup

To enjoy the flavour of the White Pepper Claypot Chicken Soup, you can order some Add Ons [$4 each]. We decided on White Tofu, Chinese Cabbage and Enoki Mushrooms. Other options available are Vermicelli, Bee Hoon, Thick Bee Hoon, Lettuce, Spinach, Seaweed and Yam.

White Tofu, Chinese Cabbage and Enoki Mushrooms

Accompanying our chicken rice meal are some popular dishes in Gu Zao Ren. Yes, Le Cheng is located beside Gu Zao Ren and they share the same kitchen. Therefore, you can still order dishes from Gu Zao Ren.

Le Cheng Menu 1

Le Cheng Menu 2

Gu Zao Ren Menu

Fried Fermented Pork [$14 / $16]. A dish that I always order when I go to Gu Zao Ren. Perfectly marinated, the exterior is crispy and the meat is so juicy, that just melts in your mouth.

Fried Fermented Pork

Fried Sotong with Ginger & Onions [$14 / $16]. A nicely executed zi char dish. The sotong is tender and bouncy, coated and infused with the sauce from the ginger and onion.

Fried Sotong with Ginger & Onions 

Green Dragon Vegetables with Mushroom [$12 /$14]. Fresh, tasty and we can taste the natural flavour of the green dragon vegetables. Fried Bean Sprout with Salted Fish [$10 / $12]. LD & I love the crunchy texture of the bean spouts and we can taste the salted fish in the background. However, we wish there is more salted fish bits.

Green Dragon Vegetables with Mushroom 

Fried Bean Sprout with Salted Fish

The décor of Le Cheng is kept to the minimum. The place is clean, bright and air-conditioned. The focus here is solely on the food.

Part of the Dining Area

Overall, LD and I like the Le Cheng chicken rice. It is well-executed, tasty and very comforting. The White Pepper Claypot Chicken Soup is good communal and comforting hotpot dish that bring people together. While the other zi char dishes are good, the Fried Fermented Pork stands out among the rest. A must-order dish here. Do visit Le Cheng for their Kampong Chicken Rice and their homely dishes. Cheers!!

Jumbo Iced Lemon Tea - Super SHIOK!!

Thank you very much Protegie Consultancy and Le Cheng team for the invitation.

Food & Drink: 7.5/10

Value: 8/10

Service: N/A (Tasting Invitation)

Ambiance: 6.5/10

Budget per Person: $11 - $25

Le Cheng

389 Changi Road

Singapore 419838

T: +65 9022 7789

W: https://lechenghainanesechickenrice.oddle.me/en_SG/

F: https://www.facebook.com/lechenghainanesechickenrice/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/lechengsg/

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Mon – Fri: 10.00 – Midnight

Sat & Sun: 09.00 – Midnight