A Bezza Journey - Little Features of the Bezza Premium X

A Bezza Journey  -  Little Features of the Bezza Premium X  

                      

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The  Bezza is a well thought out car, there are little touch here and there that I do appreciate.  

A USB port:  is located where it can be use be all passengers n drivers can access, located just behind the hand brake,  is a 5C 2A which is adequate to keep your device going, there even a little slot there for your device, just that it a bit too small for my 5.5in phone, : - have tested this out,  good power output. 

Teh Tarik / Ta Pau Hooks:  there are 2 of them, one on each front seat, a useful feature.  One for hot items, one for cold items ……. 

The Handbag Hook:  hook your bag there, to keep it safe, from being remove without your permission.

“Touch” the Indicator: it will signal 3 times, nice for changing lanes.      

Front Sensor:  Makes parking easier, especially in judging the distance in front  

Lock and Unlock Doors :  Located where the front passenger can access, which once activated the back doors cannot be open.   

i do have a few items on my wish list i feel will make the car much better.........   

1. LED day light lights
2. Auto Cruise
3. CVT Gear
4. There is too much chrome,  i know it look nice, but not where you have to touch like the door handles. 

Disclaimer : 

I have not been paid nor compensated nor provided with any materials for such posts, other then the initial test drive.  Opinions & Results are solely my own & derive from my experience, my methods with this vehicle, any may / will  not be similar with yours or others opinions.   

Time to Replace my Redmi Note 3? Redmi Note 5 or MI A2 lite or Mi Max 3

Time to Replace my Redmi Note 3?    

update 2:   

well i think i can rule out Mi A2 lite (for its processor), I am still debating over
RMN5: reviews of Better Camera performance (but having the same camera module), but compared with Mi Max 3, lesser Batt & smaller screen 
or the Mi Max 3, need to purchase Usb C cables / adapters, new pouch,  which will be needed in the future.   

Minimum Requirements : 

Battery minimum 4000mAh

Memory 64GB

Wish List

Better Specs or Equivalent with the Redmi Note 3

Better Camera Performance in Low Light conditions vs the Redmi Note 3 

Pure Vanilla Android

Larger Screen 

Price Range -  Budget 

Am debating 

RedMi Note 5 Vs Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Vs Xiaom Mi Max 3 

Redmi Note 5 (China AI Version), has most of the above with a price point of RM939 currently 4/64GB version, only thing missing is that its operating on MiUi. 

Mi A2 Lite, has the Vanilla Android, 4K batt, but a slightly inferior chip set 625 vs 636, and a slightly smaller screen, the 4G/64GB version is suppose to be around RM1K imported , equip for Micro Usb

Mi Max 3 the internals of a Redmi Note 5, with a much bigger screen, USB C, and even a larger Battery @5500 Mah, Pricing is supposed to be below RM1199 for the 4/64. 

Decisions Decisions Decisions, The MI8, MI8SE, MI Mix 2s price point is too high.   

I will wait a bit more to get proper reviews as well as to see the official Malaysian Pricing.       

Question to My Self, 

1.  A Smaller "by a bit" screen, slightly lower specs, but with Vanilla Android?,  Screen will still bigger the the Note 3
2.  The Exciting Super Big Screen and Battery? but will need new pouch, and purchase at least 3 more USB C cable. 
3.  The Same old Same Old unadventurous but safe choice. 

 Comparison chart of Phone Size, Chip & Camera  

	RMN3	A2 Lite	Mi Max 3	RMN5
Size	150X76X8.7	149.3X71.7X8.8	176X87X8	158X75.4X8.1
Screen	5.5	5.84	6.9	5.99
Chip	SD650	SD625	SD636	SD636
Speed	4X1.4/2X1.8	8X2.0	8X1.8	8X1.8
USB ?	Micro	Micro	C	Micro
SD card?	Hybird	Saperate	Hybird	Hybird
Batt	4050	4000	5500	4000
Camera B	16	12/5	12/5	12/5
F Stop	2	2.2	1.8	1.9
Camera F	5	5	8	13
RM 4/64	-	Unknown	Unknown	RM939

after viewing the comparison
1.  am abit concern on the Back Camera F Stop which is as a high F2.2 for the A2 Lite
2.  Pricing, as no official price for the A2 Lite (Unofficial RM1068) & the Mi Max (unofficial at RM1199) 

Update 1 
Antutu Scores
Redmi Note 3 / SD650=  91531  V7
A2 Lite / SD 625  =  76500   V?
Redmi Note 5 / Mi Max 3 / SD 636 = 116663 V7

information from Kimovil.com

Tokyo Restaurant

Char Hu  

Tokyo Restaurant 

One Famous Old School food joint at Butterworth goes by the name of Tokyo Restaurant, which you may imagine dish up Japanese Food such as sushi or ramen.  Well Tokyo Restaurant is well know among locals for its Tasty Chinese Homecook style food.  😉 

The Restaurant 

This Kopi Tiam Style Restaurant opens for Lunch and Dinner (Close early though), and fills up fast and early, at 7pm you may end up waiting for a table, though there are ample street parking along the Jalan Kampong Banggali for easy car parking. 

Dishes order up this evening is their version of Char Hu, (Fried Fish with soya sauce), Tu Kar (Braised Pork Trotters), Claypot Herbal chicken, and Stir Fried Pea Sprouts & Bean Sprouts, all which comes up to RM50 with 2 rice and some herbal drinks.     Verdict:  Excellent 

Location :  Tokyo Restaurant is a corner shop, located at the southern end of Jalan Kampong Banggali, Butterworth.  Location Map is attach     

Curry Mee @ Yang Way Kopi Tiam, Chai Leng Park

Curry Mee @ Yang Way Kopi Tiam, Chai Leng Park, Seberang Prai 

An acquaintance mention that the Curry Mee at Yang Way Kopi Tiam, does not loose out to the Famous Butterworth Curry Mee at Old Market Food court. So one fine Sunday morning we decided a change of Breakfast Venue will do us some good. 

Yang Way Kopi Tiam is located near the Chai Leng Park Market, together with a large collection of eateries, that range from standalone food stalls, food courts, kopitiams, cafes and restaurants.  Parking near the Kopi Tiam can be difficult, so we decided to park a distance away near the Pos Office / Wet Market, which also give us a chance to pick up some delicious roast pork from the Market. 

 Verdict:  Yes,  the curry mee here definitely does not loose out to the more famous stall at Butterworth,  further we can enjoy the curry mee with the roast pork, and also the Seremban Siew Pau which is imported frozen and baked right at the Kopi Tiam it self.

Location :  Yang Way Kopi Tiam is a corner Kopi Tiam, located around the centre of Leboh Kurau 3, Chai Leng Park the Kopi tiam is open for Breakfast and Lunch.  

Fisherman Wharf Food Corner

Fisherman Wharf Food Corner   

Fisherman Wharf Food Corner, located at Karpal Singh Drive, is a food court that open for lunch and dinner. 

This popular Nautical theme food court houses numerous food stalls, with food ranging from the normal run of the mill hawker fare to the more exotic specially created jazz up food that one usually finds in cafes, all In an alfresco environment, right at the seaside, so if you drop by lunch time, or early dinner you will get a splendid view with your meal.     

  

                                          Laksa                                           Pizza

On the Night we drop by, business was so good that it took up a good 30min waiting before we found a table, and headed to the stalls to order the food.  Please note they also have a enormous car park, which can cater for the crowd.       

        

We had a number of Food items, but would like to highlight the following 3 items,  Laksa, Pizza, and Hongkong Style Chee Cheong Fun which is unusually serve with some greens. 

Location is at Persiaran Karpal Singh, Near the Mac D, @ Sungai Penang. ,  location Map Attach 

Famous Butterworth Curry Prawns @ Bee See Heong Restaurant

Bee See Heong Restaurant

One famous old school restaurant in Butterworth, Bee See Heong  is a very well know for its Prawns Curry, I have hear many people talking of this place on and off line, however I could not find this restaurant, no matter how many times I drove up and down this short street.  It’s so well hidden, until a friend told me that the restaurant is actual in a Cle de sac / a spur off the Main Road Jalan Kampong Banggali facing some Tennis Court, and Behind Ambassador Kopi Tiam.   

My Friend who is a regular there gave me some tips,

1.       The order taker is not rude, that is just his way of order taking     

2.       They have a “Limited” Menu 

3.       Go early 

The Restaurant. 

So we drop by early one evening, just two of us, and duly was guided to ordered the following items, Of course the Curry Prawns, Deep Fried Chicken, Kai Lan, Rice and Chinese Tea. 

As we were early @ 6.30pm, we got serve very fast with the food, which I believe was precook (to increase service speed) while we were there, the restaurant started to fill up, most patrons ordering about the same items as we did. 

My comments, which may not be the same as yours, we had a “Not bad, decent meal” for around RM40. See picture for portion size).

So now I can finally after 4 years say I have been here and done that.  😊   at this Home Cooking Style Restaurant,   Location Map Below, with GPS coordinates to assists.  

A Bezza Journey - First Impression Premium X

A Bezza Journey – First Impression (Running in) Driving the Premium X

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Firstly, we have to understand that the Beeza, is built for Budget, EEV, Sedan, as such there are to be compromise in the driving pleasure features and built quality.  Overall, I have to say they hit a sweet spot, though personally I feel they miss out two useful “eco” features, an Auto Cruise and CVT gears, which definitely would assists in lowering the fuel Economy.  -  They must have their reasons though. 

General Comments:  Generally delightful to drive especially in an urban environment, overall smooth power and pickup, responsive throttle in general, good maneuverability and tight turning circle.  For highway ( I am still keeping below 80kmph as per Sales Advisor / Manual advice as the car is still sub 1K km) the car feels slightly floaty at higher speed. 

We are still trying to remember to use the “correct” method as in “warming” up the ECU before actually starting the car, as in press twice on the push start button, before actually start up the car (depress brake & press start button), as advice by some, which I figure no harm in following.        

Any road imperfections on the road surface we will definitely felt it, which I understand is due to the High tyre pressure, I have no problems with this as it’s a small price to pay.  There is some “creeking” sound though.    

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Next up will be
1.  some more of the “features” that I feel are well thought out, in designing the car, 

2.  the Fuel Consumption base on a. Urban driving (school and marketing, Adult and kids) b. Highway driving to work,  (70% Highway, speed at 80mph, Adult)     

3.  some of the vehicle accessories I have purchase for the car. 

4. the 1k inspection

5.  Possible we will be planning a longer distant trips using this vehicle.   

Disclaimer : 

I have not been paid nor compensated nor provided with any materials for such posts, other then the initial test drive.  Opinions & Results are solely my own & derive from my experience, my methods with this vehicle, any may / will  not be similar with yours or others opinions.   

A Bezza Journey - Picking up the Premium X

A Bezza Journey – Picking up the Premium X

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After all the paperwork and the sop, we have received our new Bezza Premium X, recently. 

What are the Gifts Included with the Car?   

This is one subject that I noted that most people are curious about in various forums I have visited.  Answer - The Gifts will differ from sale advisor to sales advisor, different models, different place you purchase your car from, and very importantly how loyal are you to the sales advisor (eg: recommendations / purchases) are among the criterial.   

Well from what I understand, Umbrella, Car Carpet (Coil Type), Touch & Go Card, Smart Tag and certain gear up accessories are what most people will received.  I got also a Special Gifts Packs of Perodua Branded, Wiping Cloth, Sun Shade, Pen, Sticky Pad,  and Generic USB Cigarette lighter adaptor, Air Perfume. 

General Initial Comments   

After a through briefing, We were off, heading back home to read the Car Manual, as we are not use to the "new improvements” or features which users of older cars may not have.      

Firstly The “Smart Key” – A Gadget with the functionality of a Remote Control, Key, Proximity sensor…….  Now you do not require to haul out the Gadget or even the key to drive or to open the door, as long as the Smart key is with you in your pocket, hanging around your neck or in a bag

  

Certain “Security features”, built in to the SmartKey are indeed helpful but need some getting use to.    

1. “push once” (at the driver door / smart key) just to open the driver door, and push twice, certainly does make sense as we would not like to unlock all the cars at the same time, especially when we are along and there are strangers all around.          

2. “Boot only” unlock is another security feature, via the smart key or touching just underneath the perodua logo, useful indeed.  Though I understand some premium cars have a “wave” your feet underneath the boot feature.  

The Bezza is an Eco Car, the Dash board / Multi Meter certainly reflects that, there is a general Eco Light that light up, to indicate if you are driving in a fuel saving manner, further to that at the odo meter we can adjust it to show the “Current” fuel consumption, (among others) which is a very useful feature to improve our eco driving habits.     

The Engine “Idle” at a very low rev.  around 600 only unlike other cars which usually have a much higher around 900 to 1k range.

The “Ta Pau” hook have a weight limitation of 3kg. 

The Gifts Pack, 

Perodua Branded Sunshade & Pen, Sticky pad

Cigarette socket adapter for usb phone cable, air perfume, umbrella, a cleaning cloth.    

A divisible Luggage Net, 

with built in 8 hooks in the booth, to keep your loose items from moving around.   - part of the package

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Disclaimer : 

I have not been paid nor compensated nor provided with any materials for such posts, other then the initial test drive.  Opinions & Results are solely my own & derive from my experience, my methods with this vehicle, any may / will  not be similar with yours or others opinions.   

Tanjung Bungah Market Food Court

Tanjung Bungah Market Food court use to be one of my regular place for breakfast those days when I was staying in the area(open mainly for breakfast other then pasar malam night) with most food selling out by lunch, thought there are a few that specialise meals for lunch time.  Overall, after the recent refurbishments by the MBPP, more stalls ie (more verity) has open up, giving the diners more choice at reasonable rates. 

The food court houses around 50 stalls, in 3 separate areas,   mostly selling Chinese Penang Favourites, however other type of food is also available, and most of them are in the upper bracket in terms of taste.  Top on my list here is the Char Koey Teow (Corner Shop), Chee Cheong Fun (Pg Style) as well as the HK Chee Cheong Fun,  Hokkian Mee - Penang Hokkian Mee ) and  Chicken Rice (Corner Shop) is open for late breakfast and early lunch.  

Most days there is also a Mini Pasar Pagi, selling cloths, general necessities, trinkets, around the food court and the market lobby area in the Mornings.  If not mistaken there is a hall on level 1 as well for those who require event space. I also notice a number of tour guides bringing in tourist for a walkaround the market.