Get access to professional-class portrait photos in your daily digital companion easily with the new OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G

This post is sponsored by OPPO Malaysia
Taking portrait photos is hard. Taking portrait photos that are clear and highly detailed is even harder.

Not only you’ll need to capture the essence of the subject by the theme, but other factors such as control over light sources, color temperature, and the surroundings all make or break a photography session.
Even if done by a skilled photographer who knows what he’s doing, he’ll need a fitting set of hardware to get the job done.
So what’s better than OPPO’s recently launched Reno10 series 5G smartphones in Malaysia that can bring you the same level of professional results within a device that you can hold in hand?
Today, we’ll be exploring on what’s the sauce behind the superior camera performance of the Reno10 devices, especially the Reno10 Pro+ 5G.
Bear in mind that photos are shot with the respective categories of lenses so you can take a look while u read along.
Exquisite 64MP telephoto camera

Completely different from competing phones, OPPO has decided to give the Reno10 Pro+ 5G an independent telephoto lens of professional quality in order to bring out the true potential of the device.

The 64MP, ½ sensor which is by far the largest and the highest resolution in the smartphone industry right now, is the main hardware behind this lens and it has the capability to capture more light, thus resulting in stronger levels of detail and greater color accuracy.

It also brings 3X optical zoom into the mix that will help in subject framing thanks to the large f/2.5 aperture and minimum focus distance of just 25cm.

As such, it actually matches the output of 71mm focal length with the final results depicting clear subjects with equally stunning landscapes on the back.
All-rounded 50MP main camera

Perhaps you’re just like me, a standard member of society that doesn’t deal with professional photography, let alone taking pictures of models in portrait style all day.
In that case, one might just use the standard main camera lens to do so some quick group photos or take pictures of some document.

In the Reno10 series, the Reno10 Pro+ 5G rock the Sony IMX890 sensor which has a size of 1/1.56-inch and f/1.8 aperture that captures high levels of details and colors with support of OIS and All Pixel Omni-Direction PDAF to produce images/videos that is not wonky or blurry.
Enhanced scenery shots with 112° ultra-wide lens

Perhaps you’re a wide-shot enthusiast who frequently takes some open-air scenery shots? Well, enjoy taking in an extra bit of details or subjects with the Reno10 Pro+ 5G’s 112° ultra-wide FOV-capable camera comprising of a 5P lens module and a sensor with 1.12μm-sized pixels post-binning plus anti-facial distortion algorithm.

Top-notch processing hardware

The Reno10 Pro+ 5G not only provides all of the photography magic but also a nice set of silicon brains to go with it. Featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1, quickly blaze through tasks with ease or enjoy some buttery smooth gameplay during relaxation time.

Done with the games and heading out soon? Quickly juice it up through the iconic SuperVOOC fast charge technology at 100W that gets it to full within 30 minutes.
Conclusion

With all points discussed, now you know that OPPO is quite serious about shaping the Reno series into a portrait-focused class of smartphones that benefits users of both professional and casual via a carefully curated set of camera lenses and associated software that produces amazing images and footage.
Further complimented by a set of powerful hardware, one may enjoy the feeling of a flagship smartphone without shelling out as much.
Speaking of shelling out money, if you need more reasons to get hold of one of the new Reno10 series devices, here’s what you need to know.

The official launch date is set on July 15 but OPPO will be doing a roadshow over at KLCC’s Center Court from July 12 to July 17 where demo units will be showcased for everyone to try them out on the spot.
There will be 10 experiential spaces over there so you can learn the camera capabilities on the spot in addition to the lightning-fast 100W SuperVOOC charging tech.
Also, don’t miss out on photos that you’ve taken, and be sure to print them! If you have extra time, check out the Enco Air3 Pro TWS too!
Don’t forget to redeem the stamps you’ve collected for a free bottle of ZUS Coffee and a screen protector.
Wait, there’s more! Every attendant stands a chance to take home a brand new OPPO Reno10 and other attractive OPPO products by capturing a photo with the OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G.
Just post it on your Instagram with the hashtag #OPPOReno10Series5GKLCC along with #ThePortraitExpert, get the pictures printed to complete your entry.
A total of 10 prizes will be awarded across the categories listed below:

Winner

Prize

Best telephoto with crowd winner x 3

OPPO Reno10 5G worth RM1,799

Best portrait winner x 3

OPPO Pad Air 4+64 worth RM1,099

Special prize winner x 4

OPPO Enco Air3 worth RM249

Ready to buy one? Then please, bookmark the only day July 15, because you’ll get a big bundle of freebies worth up to RM1,390 when you buy the phone over at the roadshow.
We are talking about TWS, extended warranty, screen protection plans, vouchers, and more! Check out more details listed below:

Model

Rewards on 15th Jul at OPPO Reno10 Series 5G Roadshow

OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G (12GB + 256GB)

Worth RM1,390
1. OPPO Enco Air3 (worth RM249)
2. FREE Access to KLIA Plaza Premium Lounge (worth RM 299)
3. FREE 1-Year Screen Protection Plan (worth RM199)
4. Free 1-Year Extended Warranty (worth RM149)
5. Reno Phone Case (RM29)
6. Ollie Stand (RM69)
7. Coffee
8. Viu exclusive voucher (RM99)
9. Special lineup gifts – Printer (RM209)
10. Tumbler + Reno backpack (RM88)

OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB)

Worth RM1,000
1. Bluetooth Speaker (worth RM129)
2. OPPO Enco Buds2 (worth RM129)
3. FREE 1-Year Screen Protection Plan (worth RM139)
4. FREE 1-Year Extended Warranty (worth RM109)
5. Reno Phone Case (RM29)
6. Ollie Stand (RM69)
7. Coffee
8. Viu exclusive voucher (RM99)
9. Special lineup gifts – Printer (RM209)
10. Tumbler + Reno backpack (RM88)

OPPO Reno10 5G (8GB + 256GB)

Worth RM732
1. Bluetooth Speaker (worth RM129)
2. FREE 1-Year Extended Warranty (worth RM109)
3. Reno Phone Case (RM29)
4. Ollie Stand (RM69)
5. Coffee
6. Viu exclusive voucher (RM99)
7. Special lineup gifts – Printer (RM209)
8. Tumbler + Reno backpack (RM88)

Can’t attend the roadshow? That ain’t too bad! The First Sale Promo will be available from July 15 to August 13 so you’ll have plenty of time to put your order down, not to mention they are available online as well! So sit in the comfort of your home and wait for the phone and freebies to arrive on your doorstep.

To know more about the roadshow terms and conditions, visit https://www.oppo.com/content/dam/oppo/my/store/event/Reno10Series5G_Roadshow_tnc.pdf
For more information about the OPPO Reno10 series, follow this link instead.
https://www.oppo.com/my/smartphones/series-reno/reno10-pro-plus/

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Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra – We get extras!

So I recently got my hands on the local retail unit of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, the company’s latest and most premium flagship tablet. The box was… rather big and heavy. Here, I decided to document everything for you to see as well.
You see, from Samsung’s website, the Malaysian unit gets the keyboard included in the box too. Strange, because that is not included in other countries (like the U.S.).

The package contents for Malaysian version
Ahhh… that explains the weight. The unboxing experience is pretty nifty here. When we open up the lid, we’re presented with yet another cardboard box. We’ll remove the cardboard box for now.

Underneath the cardboard box, we have the tablet, wrapped in a protective fabric material.

Underneath the tablet, we have the other accessories box, and also the S Pen.

And yes, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra does have a notch – but it’s a very tiny indentation that I think many people won’t even realize that it’s there. It’s definitely not something that I’ll care about since this tablet screen is so big that it is literally bigger than my laptop’s screen.

After putting all the included accessories in the box onto the tablet, we have the complete desktop replacement tablet – ready to go. We have the kickstand, the Book Cover Keyboard that also has a trackpad, and also the S Pen.

We can get so many things done with this device. Be it reading documents or books, drawing or illustrations, typing, Netflix, YouTube, or even gaming – this tablet is going to be great for those purposes.

We’ll have our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra coming soon – so stay tuned for that!

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Shop for your Raya clothes on ZALORA with Samsung Members and get up to 26% discount

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is coming soon and are you still having trouble where to get your Raya clothes? Samsung and ZALORA partnered together to bring you discount vouchers to shop for you and your family.
The offer runs from now until the end of June and no matter if you are whether new to ZALORA or existing user, every Samsung Member user is eligible for this.

To redeem the vouchers, follow the steps below:

Tap “Redeem” when ready to shop.
Tap the Redemption Code to copy the voucher code.
Tap “Visit the Website” to access the ZALORA Malaysia website.
Enter the Redemption Code in the “Promo Code” box upon checkout.
New ZALORA users enjoy 26% OFF, whereas existing users enjoy 18% OFF with a minimum spend of RM180 and above.

Redemption links are separated for different users so existing ZALORA users go here while new users go here. After you’ve made your purchase, let your loved ones know by using the hashtag #SamsungMembersMY.
Don’t have the Samsung Members app? Grab it here now. The services it provides involves around social media, digital wellbeing with a bit of technical support. It may sound and feel quirky at first but you could get something good from the app too.
It’s things like this that make Samsung stand out from the other brands. It’s the software, user experience, and ecosystem that is special.

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ZTE Blade V40 Vita comes with a humongous battery at the price of RM599

If you’re looking for a phone with a humongous 6,000mAh battery, then look at this new phone from ZTE. It’s the ZTE Blade V40 Vita, and it does have a few specialties going for it – especially the retail price of just RM599.

Let’s start off with the specs first:

6.75-inch IPS LCD screen

720p resolution
90Hz refresh rate

Unisoc Tiger T606 chipset
4GB RAM (expandable via virtual RAM)
128GB storage (UFS 2.2)
Triple rear-facing cameras

Main: 48MP f/1.79
Macro: 2MP
Depth sensor

6,000mAh battery

22.5W fast charging

Android 11 with ZTE’s skin

The specs are pretty modest – and the Unisoc Tiger T606 is a chip that we’ve tested before. The performance coming out of it is actually quite okay, especially for this price point of a smartphone.

The overall shape and size of the ZTE Blade V40 Vita feel good to hold and the screen is just big enough at that size of 6.75-inches. One thing I think is going to be undefeatable (especially at this price point) is that massive 6,000mAh battery.

While the ZTE Blade V40 Vita is considered an “entry-level smartphone”, the entire package does seem to be very low in price at only RM599. It will also be available in two different colors – Zeus Black and Pine Green.

Where to buy? (Affiliate link)
Exclusively on Shopee only, so click here.

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Huawei collabs with KLFW 2019 for #WeAreNova contest

Every year, Huawei Malaysia has a tradition whereby they will be cooperating with Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week. It started off as a sponsor for that event, and now they are collaborating together to create some apparel too. Huawei now has a new campaign with the title #WeAreNova to bring designs from all different backgrounds.
This is a contest that is open for professional designer, fashion design lovers, and young students. From today, 10th May, the #WeAreNova contest will run for a total of three weeks. The first two weeks will be for submitting the designs on KLFW Facebook Page, and the last week is for public voting to choose the best designs.

There is a prize pool of RM15,000 in total and each winner will also have their work featured in KLFW 2019.

The main purpose of this campaign is because Huawei Nova wants to focus more on young people’s preferences.
For more information regarding this #WeAreNova design contest, please visit http://klfashionweek.website/wearenova.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Available Soon; Price Starts At RM2,199

A while ago, we looked at a brand new smartphone from Xiaomi – it is the latest Mi MIX 3. The Xiaomi Mi MIX series of smartphone blends art into smartphones. By doing so, many new, experimental technologies are implemented to make that device artsy. The Mi MIX 3 is no different here.

The new Mi MIX 3 comes with a slider design which is held by a rail on each side and snaps into place with the help of neodymium magnets. It creates a satisfying click to close and open too.

The purpose of that slider mechanism is to achieve a higher screen-to-body ratio by hiding the selfie camera elsewhere. The mission to achieve a high screen-to-body ratio is indeed important for the Xiaomi Mi MIX  series as the first ever Mi MIX was aimed to achieve just that.

The Mi MIX 3 obviously comes with the latest and greatest specs as well. It has a 6.39-inch screen with 2340×1080 pixels in resolution and higher than 90% screen-to-body ratio thanks to its near all-screen display. Equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage, the Mi MIX 3 is definitely beautiful yet powerful at the same time.

It also comes with a dual rear-facing camera setup as it has a 12MP f/1.8 main camera together with another 12MP telephoto camera. As for selfies, the Mi MIX 3 also a dual camera setup here with a 24MP main camera and another 2MP depth sensor. By having a depth sensor for selfie, it can create a lot of interesting effects.
However since the Mi MIX 3 is literally two pieces connected together, the battery size took a hit and is only rated at 3,200mAh.

Starting from 12th January 2019, Mi MIX 3 will be available in Onyx Black for RM 2199; Jade Green and Sapphire Blue for RM 2299. All colour options will be available in 6GB + 128GB configuration. Mi MIX 3 will be available online at Lazada Xiaomi Flagship Store and Shopee Mi Official Store, as well as offline at Authorised Mi Stores.

Also, the Mi MIX 3 does come with a wireless charger in the box too.

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U Mobile Solves Data-Hunger With App-Onz

U Mobile’s UNLIMITED POWER Prepaid is now bundled with App-Onz – but what exactly is App-Onz? It’s quite simple – similar to their Video-Onz and their Music-Onz benefits, App-Onz offers unlimited data for social media. Yes – that’s right. Unlimited.
I mean, seriously. Who else is crazy enough to give everyone completely free data for social media apps? By the way – these includes Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter – the 3 biggest social media ever. In words of Jasmine Lee, Chief Marketing Officer of U Mobile, “UNLIMITED POWER is the real deal with no fine print and customers will enjoy the unlimited data, anytime, anywhere.” That’s insane, and it reminded me of Darth Sidius’s iconic scene with Mace Windu too.

They went on a helicopter ride too!
Anyway, App-Onz is available starting today, and it’ll offer 300 minutes of free call every month to all U Mobile numbers. Existing U Mobile prepaid customers can change to their new UNLIMITED POWER Prepaid by 118623# now.
Postpaid users aren’t left out too. Hero Postpaid users for U28, P50, P70 and P98, and Broadband plans will be activated for you all in a week’s time. New users will get to enjoy it right away too.

So what do you think of App-Onz? Personally, I think it’s a little crazy for U Mobile to offer what their customers use the most for free. Seriously, everyone is on either Facebook or Twitter. Offering those for free really means that their data consumption will be nearly zero every month!
Are you excited for for this? Will you even port out of your current telco in favour of App-Onz?
Let us know, down in the comments below!

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PSA: NEVER Share Any QR Code Regarding Your Vaccination! / JANGAN Share Apa² QR Code Berkaitan Vaksinasi Anda!

PSA: NEVER share your QR code with anyone else!
Here in Malaysia, our vaccination status is originated from the MySejahtera app. It is generated on a QR code and please – never share this QR Code with anyone or expose it.

NEVER share any QR code regarding your vaccination! The new QR code rolling out on MySejahtera is the officially signed digital certificate itself. No, it is not a URL. It is not a link.
The QR code IS THE DIGITAL CERTIFICATE!
This QR certificate is almost impossible for people to fake because it has a digital signature that only KKM can sign. This signature is verified when scanning with a certificate decoder/verifier.
The only way to get around this system is when evil people use other people’s QR certificates. This is why it is crucial to protect the QR certificate as if it is your password!

PSA: JANGAN share apa² QR code berkaitan vaksinasi anda!
QR code terbaru di MySejahtera adalah sijil vaksinasi QR ditandatangan digital secara rasmi. Ia bukan URL. Ia bukan link.
QR code tersebut ADALAH SIJIL VAKSINASI DIGITAL!
Sijil QR ini adalah hampir mustahil untuk dipalsukan kerana ia mempunyai tandatangan digital rasmi yang hanya boleh ditandatangani oleh KKM. Tandatangan digital ini akan disahkan apabila discan oleh dekoder/pengesah sijil.
Satu2 caranya untuk orang tidak beretika untuk menipu sistem ini adalah untuk mereka menggunakan sijil QR orang lain. Disebabkan ini, amat mustahak untuk anda melindungi sijil QR anda seperti ia adalah kata laluan/password!

P/S: We will have another technical write-up that explains how this digital vaccination certificate works soon.

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HONOR Malaysia Pay Day Sale happening now until 3rd March

HONOR is having their brand new campaign – the HONOR Malaysia’s Pay Day Sale which is happening right now until the 3rd of March 2019 – and that means you have until Sunday to get your shopping done!
HONOR Malaysia’s Pay Day Sale is exclusively on HiHonor.com/my only and it features fantastic deals across the entire family of HONOR smartphones. Even the latest HONOR View20, the HONOR 10 Lite, and the HONOR 8X are having promotions.

Like any other HONOR sales, they are also offering gifts for purchase of its popular wearables such as the HONOR Band 3, HONOR Band 4 and HONOR Band 4 Running!

Full details of the promotion are as below:

Model
Pay Day Price (RM)
*FREE Gifts (while stocks last)

HONOR 8X (Black)
949
HONOR Band 3 + Giftbox  worth RM119

HONOR 10 Lite 3+32GB (Midnight Black/Sky Blue)
699 (rrp 749)
HONOR Glass Bottle + Foldable Bag

HONOR 10 Lite 3+64GB (Shiny Red/Sapphire Blue)
799
HONOR Glass Bottle + Foldable Bag

HONOR View20 6GB+128GB (Sapphire Blue/Midnight Black)
1,999
HONOR Band 4 worth RM149

HONOR View20 8GB+256GB (Phantom Blue Co-designed with Moschino)
2,499
HONOR Band 4 worth RM149

HONOR Play (Navy Blue/Ultra Violet)
999 (originally @ 1,099)
–

HONOR Band 4 (Black)
149
**RM30 hihonor Voucher

HONOR Band 4 Running (Red/Green)
79
**RM30 hihonor Voucher

HONOR Band 3 (Black)
98 (originally @ 119)
–

*Standard terms and conditions apply, valid while stocks last.
**To be used with a minimum spending of RM1000.
While many of the smartphones have retained their original recommended retail price, HONOR Malaysia has bundled some fantastic free gifts alongside with the device itself. Take the HONOR View20 (review here) for example – it comes with the HONOR Band 4. And it does spark joy during our trip to Paris.

Of course, their mid-range smartphones are also part of this promotion. The HONOR 8X (review here) comes with an HONOR Band 3 plus a free gift pack, and the HONOR 10 Lite comes with a RM50 discount with free gifts as well.
To experience HONOR Malaysia’s Pay Day Sale, head on over to http://hihonor.com/my from now until 3rd March 2019.

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U Mobile signs MoU with ZTE for 5G networks

In the current world of LTE-A – the truest of all true 4G LTE networks, is going to be superseded by 5G networks, which is a no-brainer naming scheme here. However, the technology still remains a little hazy at this time, although the only detail we have now is from Huawei.

Nonetheless, it’s never too late to implement the hardware of pre-5G and those that will be used for 5G later on, and U Mobile is the first telco in Malaysia to enter this phase of 5G network development with ZTE!
Personally I think, will we see 5G anytime soon?

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Dell brings new Alienware 15 and 17

It’s been an interesting time when Alienware first announced their all new approach with the gaming hardware scene – especially for the gaming notebooks segment.

Every single year, it has been the same – one new update of the gaming laptop comes out, and your current multi-thousand-dollar gaming laptop just got outdated. Time to spend another multi-thousand-dollar for a new one, right?
Not on their new watch. No, not their Rolex, their new clock for a gaming laptop’s lifespan.

All new Alienware 15 and 17 had quite a bit of overhaul in terms of how things work, even for the Alienware 13. For the prices of an Alienware gaming laptop these days, you can opt for not-so-high-end graphic cards without regretting.

One thing I’m glad that Alienware realizes is how fast graphic cards get outdated but not all the other hardware. Thus, they brought in a solution – the Graphics Amplifier.
Yeah, the Graphics Amplifier is compatible with their all new Alienware 13, 15, and also 17. It’s cross-compatible, and fits long graphic cards without any problem. Also, a dedicated power supply and another fan to power and cool that monstrous card.
It’s amazing to see some pioneers heading towards this direction, as I am very, very keen in knowing what’s next this sort of more practical type of prolonged gaming notebook lifespan solutions. As for the prices, they are listed as below.
Alienware 13 : RM4,099
Alienware 15 : RM4,999
Alienware 17 : RM6,299
Graphics Amplifier : RM1,099
All the above will be available over at Dell’s website starting March 2015!

Sadly there isn’t any available bundles to get any of the new Alienware laptops alongside with the Graphics Amplifier at a discount. However my wishing thinking is that we could maybe get a gaming notebook + Graphics Amplifier + bundled high-end graphics card at a low price???
As for how this type of solution might hold up – who knows? Maybe the old-school type of IBM notebook docking stations will make a comeback – but this time, docking onto a piece of furniture with your AC supply, graphics card, larger hard disks, and DisplayPort cables are hooked up too?

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Review – ASUS VivoBook S15 S533: A fantastic deal for RM3,199

A few weeks ago, we published the review of the ASUS VivoBook S14 M433. That was an AMD-based laptop, which we liked a lot because of the performance while having a pretty good price tag. And now we have the ASUS VivoBook S15 S533.
This ASUS VivoBook S15 S533 is already in the market but we still want to do this review because quite a lot of you have asked – what’s the difference between this and the VivoBook S14 M433 – and which one do I personally recommend?

So, I’m here to answer all of those questions. This review will draw a lot of comparisons with the VivoBook S14 M433 that we reviewed here.

Design
First of all, the overall design language, the shape, and build quality is pretty much the same as the VivoBook S14 M433 – but bigger since it’s using a 15.6-inch screen instead.

Now, the first thing that caught my eye is the color. The one that we have is in the Resolute Red color, and it is also available in 3 more different colors – Dreamy Silver, Indie Black (like the one VivoBook S14 M433 that we reviewed), and Gaia Green. Personally, I like Gaia Green the most but this Resolute Red is definitely attention-grabbing.
Screen
This laptop uses a 15.6-inch IPS LCD screen, which is not a surprise since it is called “S15” which denotes a 15-inch screen.
To my sensitive eyes who look at Premiere Pro and Photoshop all the time, I can tell that t colors are definitely not accurate. It still looks decent enough to get by the day.

The bezel sizes remain the same as the VivoBook S14 M433, which I think is good. The overall bezel size relatively small, while the webcam is still at the top of the screen where it should be.

A shiny keyboard
The one thing that stood out to me is the shiny keyboard used on the ASUS VivoBook S15 S533. According to what I can find out, only the Indie Black color option uses a black keyboard (like what we used on the VivoBook S14 M433) while all the other color options come with this shining, shimmering, silver keyboard. To break away from the uniformity, there is a Mountain Dew-colored enter key which does help me to distinguish and pinpoint the location of the enter key through peripheral vision.

The overall keyboard layout is pretty standard for a 15.6-inch laptop. The power button is at the far top right end corner – which is okay since it’s at the number pad area.
Anyway, throughout my user experience with this shiny silver keyboard, it is ever so slightly stiffer than the one I’ve used in the VivoBook S14 M433. It’s still fun to type and for those who need to type for a long time – this keyboard is good.
However, one thing that bothered me was the smoothness of the keycaps themselves. It’s not really an issue at first, but I find myself wiping my fingertips when they started sweating. They’re just way too smooth and offers no grip when my fingertips started sweating.
The trackpad
It’s a fairly decent trackpad, honestly. The tracking is decent enough to get by. It also supports all the gestures since it uses Windows 10’s Precision Touchpad drivers.
The clicking feels a little weird and definitely loud yet high-pitched.
The specs
The ASUS VivoBook S15 S533 is available in only one variant for Malaysia – which is exactly the same as the one we have here. It’s running:

15.6-inch IPS LCD screen

1080p resolution
60Hz refresh rate

Intel Core i5-10210U
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 with 2GB VRAM
8GB of DDR4 RAM @ 2666MHz (soldered)
512GB of Intel Optane H10
50Wh battery

Let’s take a look at some benchmarks here first.

This list of specs is nothing to scoff at. That NVIDIA GeForce MX250 is just rare to see – even at this price range – and coupled with the Intel Core i5-10210U, this laptop can get a lot of things done.
Yes, you can play some games on it
Yes, you can play games on this laptop. Not GTA V kind of games but Overwatch, CS:GO, Valorant, all those titles will run exceptionally well on the ASUS VivoBook S15 S533.

We did try Overwatch – which is surprisingly smooth on this laptop. We used the medium preset and managed to hover around 60fps most of the time with some frame rate dips when intense actions are happening on screen.
The MX250 might not seem like much, but it can get a lot of things done.
Battery life
Opening up the laptop reveals the 50Wh battery. It’s a decently-sized battery and we managed to get about 7 to 8 hours on a single charge at medium brightness on our workload. Photoshop cannot be left idle because it will “activate” the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 and drain the battery.
Charging time is as usual – about 2 hours to get from 15% to 100%.

What about upgradability?
Our original review of the ASUS VivoBook S14 M433 had one question that was asked constantly – can it be upgraded and how is that laptop compared to the VivoBook S15 S533 instead. So here is your answer.

The VivoBook S15 S533 is very similar to its smaller AMD variant in terms of upgradability. The RAM is soldered and we can only swap out the SSD and WiFi card. There is another spare M.2 slot so you can slot in another one if you want to do so.
I don’t see a reason to swap out the WiFi card since ASUS already included a WiFi-6 network card here.
Even the I/O ports are the same
Compared to the VivoBook S14 M433, we have the exact same slew of I/O ports too. Just as a quick recap:

Barrel jack for power
Full-sized HDMI
USB 3.0 Type-A (5Gb/s)
USB 3.0 Type-C (5Gb/s)
Headphone/microphone combo jack

Battery/status indicator LEDs
MicroSD card reader
2x USB 2.0 ports

I have my own set of complaints about the I/O ports that I have already said in the VivoBook S14 M433 review – and I’ll say it again. Double USB 2.0 ports are just unnecessary – one is enough. Better yet, give me more USB 3.0 Type-A ports instead.

One more thing that I want to add is about the speakers. Just like the VivoBook S14 M433, it’s bottom-firing. It sounds okay but not particularly loud. If you’re using it on your lap or on a soft surface like your couch, then it will sound muffled.
Should you buy the ASUS VivoBook S15 S533?
Okay, here’s the thing – this exact configuration of this laptop is priced at RM3,199 – and that Intel Core i5 with MX250 is more than enough for most users out there – especially students. It packs an even better GPU which means we can comfortably play some lightweight titles at higher graphical settings.
Compared to the VivoBook S14 M433 with the Ryzen 7 4700U, I recommend this VivoBook S15 S533 instead.
Here’s are the two specific variants that I recommend if you’re choosing between the new VivoBook S14 M33 and the VivoBook S15 S533.

VivoBook S14 M433 (Ryzen 5 4500U) @ RM2,899
VivoBook S15 S533 (Intel Core i5-10210U + NVIDIA GeForce MX250) @ RM3,199

ASUS is also offering an even higher-powered version of this laptop with a 14-inch screen, a fingerprint scanner, and Intel Core i7 with MX250 at RM3,699. if you need that extra power, then go for it.

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Huawei G7 now available

If you’re looking forward into getting a brand new phone this coming Christmas, the Huawei G7 might just be the one for you.

It comes with a huge 5.5-inch IPS display with 720p resolution, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset – packed with a 64-bit-compatible quad-core  1.2GHz processor and Adreno 306 graphics. Yes, it’s a beast with the latest and greatest hardware.

Running on Emotion UI 3.0 created by Huawei, the phone looks absolutely gorgeous with the metallic design all over – a very nice blend between software and hardware to really enhance the user experience.
The Huawei G7 is now available for sale at all Huawei Authorized dealers in Malaysia, and is retailing for RM999.
For more information, check it out here!

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Here’s how to unlock ZenFone 2’s bootloader

It’s a while back since ASUS released the official bootloader unlock tool, and I managed to download it and give it a try, after all I do like to unlock ZenFone 2 to its full potential. Some users have reported that the tool caused issues to their ZenFone 2, and ASUS removed the tool temporarily whilst getting it fixed. Bummer, but it’ll return soon.
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So anyway, it’s simple. Here’s how I did it.
1. I downloaded the tool, installed it.

The app icon looks sketchy, but I assure you that the app is at its bare minimum in terms of design. After all, it’s a one-time-use app anyway.
2. Open the app
Self explanatory right here
3. [!!!] Read the notice!!!

By doing this, it most definitely will void your warranty. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
4. Security measure

Make sure it’s not your troll friend who wants to unlock its bootloader!
5. Hit the button
And wait for a short period of time. A message saying something along the lines of “successful” will come out, assuming nothing goes wrong. Then you’re done!
6. Hit restart

You’ll see that the boot logo’s colours are now inverted. That means it’s unlocked!
7. ADB/Fastboot now please
Connect the phone, enable USB Debugging, get ADB running and do these. Of course, you’ll have to find the appropriate files and steps on how to install custom recovery and custom ROMs yourself.

adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Select boot to recovery
Enjoy the fun!

Personally, I’m running BlissPop ROM for the ZE551ML. Runs excellently, but a little on the hot side. Might change back to stock, just because how well ASUS actually optimized ZenUI.

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You can now get the ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition from RM109 with Maxis Zerolution

Eyeing for a new smartphone that you can game on all-day all-night with the greatest performance and experience? You can now get the ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition from as low as RM109 through the Maxis Zerolution package.

By picking the Maxis Postpaid 188 plan, you’ll get to enjoy the lowest price with zero upfront payment and interest for a 24-month installment while requiring no credit card for new applications. Apparently, it also comes with a free gift presumably the AeroActive Cooler 3, and the Aero case as a bonus that is worth RM399 in total.

We have also reviewed the ROG Phone 3 non-STRIX edition here. It’s not that much of a difference from the Strix edition (at least significant ones).

Wondering how it matches up against other gaming smartphones? We have compared the ROG Phone 3 with the Black Shark 3 Pro and hey – here’s our verdict.

You can find out more information and all the plans available for the ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition here.

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Review – Sonos Ray: A great soundbar for your desktop too

I think the release of the Sonos Ray is a rather interesting yet strategic decision. The Sonos Ray is a budget-oriented soundbar with magnificent sound but cuts down on the extra features. Maybe you’ll like to use this speaker for your TV, or maybe even your desktop!
Let’s jump right into it.

The Sonos Ray is considerably smaller than the Sonos Beam Gen 2 that we reviewed previously and by just looking at the soundbar, we can see that it is mostly a front-firing soundbar. There are no speaker ports at the top.

What we have at the top is a couple of touch-sensitive buttons. We have the usual play/pause, next and previous buttons. And as you can see – or cannot see – we do not have microphones on the Sonos Ray. That means no smart assistant or voice control.

The ports are also… interesting. Like any other Sonos speaker, it comes with WiFi connectivity and also an Ethernet port for internet connection, and also Apple AirPlay2. But for direct audio feed, it only has an optical port – a.k.a. SPDIF.

Luckily, Sonos did include an optical cable inside the box and double luckily is that our Xiaomi P1 TV has an optical audio port. You might be able to find this optical audio port on your desktop too – and that is why I said you can technically use this on your desktop PC.

One more interesting connectivity is the presence of an infrared receiver. This IR receiver is pretty much a proxy for your TV’s remote because as you can see in our scenario here, the TV’s infrared receiver is at the bottom of the TV and it is partially blocked by the Sonos Ray. Hence, that is why the Sonos Ray comes with this IR receiver feature. However, our TV isn’t supported by this feature – so too bad.
I think it mostly supports LG and Samsung TVs only.
The sound quality of the Sonos Ray is surprisingly good despite being such a small size. Since it doesn’t have top-firing speakers and all the sound comes out from the front only, it still sounds pretty good, especially for all the big band jazz that I like to listen to. Even if I sit off-center, there is virtually no difference in terms of sound quality since the speaker is trapezoidal in shape so that sound propagated can cover a larger area.

But of course, since this is a Sonos product, we can also use the Sonos app to do a bunch of other features – like Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Sonos Radio, Spotify, YouTube Music, yada yada all of that stuff.

We can also make the Sonos Ray sound better for our setup via Trueplay but whoops – this 5th gen iPad Air isn’t supported yet.
Anyway, we can also combine the Sonos Ray with other Sonos products like the Sub or double Sonos One SLs to create what Sonos is calling “surround sound”.

So yeah, that’s pretty much it about the Sonos Ray. It’s a simple, no-frills type of soundbar that can produce amazing sound with surprisingly deep bass. I absolutely love this soundbar. As for the price though, it is RM1,799. I think it’s kinda hefty for a soundbar like this but it is actually cheap by Sonos’s standards.
Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

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Pre-Orders Moto G5 Plus; Priced At RM1,299

Let me first start by saying this. The Moto G-series of smartphones were largely successful budget-oriented smartphones since its inception. As the series of smartphones evolved over the years, they now present to us the all new Moto G5 Plus. It’s actually stylized as the Moto G5 Plus – with a superscripted number 5, but we’re going with the usual Moto G5 Plus instead with no superscripting instead.
Firstly, the Moto G5 Plus is priced at RM1,299, as stated in the title. This is an interesting price point, as it is now pretty much vacant for the latest generation of smartphones – and I’m glad that the Moto G5 Plus is the one occupying this slot.

The Moto G5 Plus is a somewhat modest in size, as it sports a 5.2-inch IPS display with 1080p resolution. In terms of camera, that humongous circle behind the phone protects a 12MP dual-autofocus pixel (I presume it to be dual pixel PDAF) sensor with an f/1.7 aperture lens. There’s also a 5MP f/2.2 aperture selfie camera.
It comes with a Snapdragon 625 chipset with 2.0GHz octa-core processor with Adreno 506 GPU. If you don’t already know, I absolutely love the Snapdragon 625 chipset for its power efficiency. Just check out our review of both the ASUS ZenFone 3 and the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom, where they both use the Snapdragon 625 chipset to achieve unreal battery life. It even comes with a 3,000mAh battery and their own TurboPower charging to achieve “six hours of battery life in just 15 minutes of charging”, according to what I suppose to be Lenovo now since they acquired Motorola’s mobile division.
Coupled with 4GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage and another microSD card slot, the Moto G5 Plus is a compelling offer.

The all new Moto G5 Plus both Lunar Gray and Fine Gold color, and you can pre-order it now until 4th June 2017. It will be exclusively for Lazada only as of now. Units will start to be delivered starting 5th June 2017.
Click here for Lenovo (Motorola) Smartphone Official Store.
Click here for DirectD Official Lazada Store.
You can also check out the 0% installment plan offered by Lazada too! Here are the benefits you’ll get through this offer.

Pre-Order Offers (valid from 29 May to 4 June only)

12-month extended warranty under the Moto Care Plan worth RM199
Moto Flip Case and screen protector worth RM99 (while stocks last)

Launch Offers (valid from 5 June onwards)

Moto Flip Case and screen protector worth RM99 (while stocks last)

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vivo collaborates with Malaysia International Film Festival to announce the ‘Joy of Humanity’ 5 minute Short Film Unit competition

As the 2nd part of vivo’s Visual Creator campaign, the brand has announced a partnership with Malaysia International Film Festival to unlock the potential and creativity within the people.

Bearing the theme of ‘Humanity’, the film competition commences from April 6 to 25 where vivo users are encouraged to join and express their raw creator talent and creativity to the public. Participants are required to shoot a 5-minute video using ONLY vivo smartphones that resembles the theme and email the video file to [email protected] alongside personal details including the name, contact information, video story concept.
The campaign will also be joined by local directors Naidra Ilana, Muzzamer Rahman, and Fabian Loo where they will be working on the same thing as well for exhibition and reference purposes to let participants know the skill level of actual film directors.
A plethora of prizes worth more than RM15,000 is up for grabs for the competition including the new vivo X60 Pro! Might wanna check out our review about the new gimbal stabilization thingy.

Click here for the rest of the terms and conditions.

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Xiaomi partners with Tourism Malaysia For Visit Malaysia 2020

In a surprising turn of events, Xiaomi Malaysia has partnered with Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) to bring us the Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign. We’re curious to know the details about this partnership too since smartphones from a tech company and a country’s tourism don’t have any obvious connections at first.
This partnership is going to solidify Xiaomi as Malaysia’s smartphone brand that will be used to photograph scenic spots around Malaysia. There is already one promotional video made for the VM2020, featuring the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (review here), the world’s first smartphone with a 108MP camera.

The partnership is announced at a joint collaboration ceremony between Xiaomi Malaysia and MTPB, which was officiated by Datuk Musa Yusuf, Director General of MTPB. The ceremony was also attended by representatives from Xiaomi Malaysia including Allen An, Country Manager of Xiaomi Malaysia and Singapore. This joint collaboration is also saw the signing of Memorandum of Joint Collaboration between Xiaomi Malaysia and MTPB.

Xiaomi Malaysia has also announced an online photography contest on its official Facebook Page, themed around #ExploreMalaysiaWithMINOTE10. Users are encouraged to participate by taking pictures of sceneries around Malaysia using the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and post them on either Facebook or Instagram together with the hashtag #ExploreMalaysiaWithMiNote10.
You’ll get a chance to win attractive prizes courtesy of MPTB including tickets to scenic spots and resorts in Malaysia.
Of course, we should also mention again that you can take beautiful pictures with the Mi Note 10 which is the world’s first smartphone with a 108MP sensor. You can also opt-in for a higher-end version, the Mi Note 10 Pro, with an 8-piece lens and a larger 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.

They’re priced at RM2,099 and RM2,499 respectively, and available at Lazada, Shopee and at all Mi Stores in Malaysia.

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First look at ColorOS 12: The first “merged” OS between OnePlus and OPPO?

As many of us know, Android 12 is upon us. With it, comes a lot of new features. As brands scramble to chase the pointless title of “first to update to Android 12”, we have OPPO with the ColorOS 12.
We have ColorOS 12 Beta installed on this Find X3 Pro. It’s still using a build from the Android Developer Preview channel, but it’s pretty close to the final product.

So, let’s take a quick tour and see what’s new with ColorOS 12.

Now I put a lot of emphasis software when it comes to phones because that is the one thing that we all will interact with when we pick up our phones. I think many people will remember that OnePlus is “merging” with OPPO (as if they aren’t from the same company to begin with) and they will also merge OxygenOS with ColorOS.
I’m not sure if ColorOS 12 is considered the first “merged” OS but that’s besides the point.

The Color OS 12 comes with a few different changes here and there but I think overall, it looks like a cleaned-up version of ColorOS 11.
OPPO touts something called “inclusive design” which comes with a cleaner, more spacious UI which also resembles Samsung’s One UI.
OPPO also cleaned up the settings menu so that it is easily recognizable as each item is represented by a colorful circle with its logo inside. Each color is vibrant and the spacing is also well done.
In terms of new productivity-related features, we have PC mode but that too is not available in our current build of ColorOS 12, so we can’t show it to you. It’s technically quite similar to Windows 10’s Your Phone app, so I’m not sure why OPPO developed another version of the same app.

Since Android 12 focuses on privacy, OPPO decided to follow and integrate all the privacy features too. If let’s say a camera is in use, then it’ll display a little notification at the top right corner, which eventually becomes a distinct green dot, telling you that the camera is in use.
OPPO also developed something called “anti-peeping notification” that combines a few different sensors to determine that you’re in a public area, then it’ll hide message previews automatically. I’m not sure how this feature will work since our version of ColorOS 12 doesn’t have this feature.

But yeah, that’s a quick look at OnePlus – I mean OPPO’s new ColorOS 12. It feels very similar to ColorOS 11 with a few visual changes here and there with some new features sprinkled on top – nothing major, I’d say.
OPPO also made the promise of providing updates for their devices, but they’re much more… how do I say this… discriminatory against their own products?

OPPO Find X Series

3 Android Updates
4 Years of Security Updates

OPPO Reno Series

2 Android Updates
4 Years of Security Updates

OPPO F Series

2 Android Updates
4 Years of Security Updates

OPPO A Series

1 Android Update (Select Models)
3 Years of Security Updates

And as for how often we’ll get updates within that timespan, that I cannot answer.

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Your next car could be a Volkswagen ordered directly from Shopee

In conjunction with Shopee’s next monthly sales on 7th July 2020, Volkswagen has announced that they are opening their digital storefront on the platform and you can book your next automobile straight from your mobile device.
The chime of “digital-first” is what enabled the collaboration between the two companies as Volkswagen is now promoting e-showrooms into the Malaysian market, allowing customers to browse and shop for vehicles safely from their homes.

Interested customers can pay RM199 to initiate booking and be entitled to rewards such as exclusive online savings and deals, free 20km delivery from a preferred dealership, sanitization package worth RM150, or an RM499 Volkswagen LEGO camper.

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[UPDATED] AMD Ryzen 5 1600X & 1500X Teased; Q2 Availability

It’s funny to see what dropped into our email just now – a press release regarding the AMD Ryzen! Not just the typical “Ryzen is here” that everyone has been posting, but regarding the AMD Ryzen 5. This is the processor series that I’m certain that most people are aiming for.
That’s because the Ryzen 7 series a compelling option for video editors and streamers – those who need the high core count. However, not everyone needs that intensive core count, and that’s where the AMD Ryzen 5 comes in.

The Ryzen 5 1600X seems like a compelling idea, actually. With a 3.6GHz base clock and being able to boost up to 4.0GHz, which is the same clock speeds as the Ryzen 7 1800X. The only difference here is the lower core count and threads of 6 cores and 12 threads on the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X. This pits it somewhere in between the Intel Core i7 and X99 chips in terms of core count.
The Ryzen 5 1500X is another compelling option, as the core count has dropped even further to 4 cores and 8 threads with a base clock of 3.5GHz and boosts up to 3.7GHz, while only rated at 65W TDP. The Ryzen 5 1500X is definitely the processor that is placed against the more budget-oriented Core i5 and Core i7.

Product Line

Model
Cores
Threads
Base Clock (GHz)
Boost Clock (GHz)
Included Cooler
TDP (Watts)
On Sale

Ryzen 7

1800X
8
16
3.6
4.0
N/A
95
Now

Ryzen 7

1700X
8
16
3.4
3.8
N/A
95
Now

Ryzen 7

1700
8
16
3.0
3.7
Wraith Spire
65
Now

Ryzen 5
1600X
6
12
3.6
4.0
N/A
95

April 11

Ryzen 5
1600
6
12
3.2
3.6
Wraith Spire

65

April 11

Ryzen 5
1500X
4
8
3.5
3.7
Wraith Spire
65

April 11

Ryzen 5
1400
4
8
3.2
3.4
Wraith Stealth
65

April 11

It seems that AMD will be including Wraith Spire cooler on all of their Ryzen 5 series of chips too. We’re not sure if these Ryzen 5 chips can be overclocked or not.

While AMD has been pretty silent about the details of Ryzen 5 chips, I’m surprised they just send out the information in the press release instead of having some sort of mini-event or announcements. Obviously, no exact price or availability is announced yet.
UPDATE: AMD has sent us more information regarding the price, specs, and included cooler.
Exciting times to be building a new rig – as all of the 4 different models of AMD Ryzen 5 will be available this April 11 worldwide. What about the price, you asked? Here’s all the information you need to know.

Product Line

Model

Cores

Threads
Base Clock (GHz)
Boost Clock (GHz)
Included Cooler
TDP (Watts)
Suggested Price, (RM)

AMD Ryzen 5

1600X
6
12
3.6
4.0
N/A
95
1199

AMD Ryzen 5

1600
6
12
3.2
3.6

Wraith Spire
65

1039

AMD Ryzen 5
1500X
4
8
3.5
3.7

Wraith Spire
65

899

AMD Ryzen 5
1400
4
8
3.2
3.4

Wraith Stealth
65

819

Prices are crazily low – and I can already smell Intel’s fear in my room now. Actually – wait, I just heard my i5-6400 crying… Oh well, I have no time for a crybaby processor. Ryzen will replace it soon.

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Review – Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro: The best battery life and the most advanced Wear OS smartwatch

Within Samsung’s latest announcement, we have the new Galaxy Watch5 Pro. It’s a rather different type of watch when compared to all of the other smartwatches that Samsung had offered in the past. I’ve been wearing this watch for more than a week now and I have quite a lot of things to share with you.

We’ll start off with the unboxing. The Galaxy Watch5 Pro comes in a standard smartwatch box and inside, we only care about two items – the Galaxy Watch5 Pro itself and also the wireless charger which we’ll talk about later.

Taking a look at the watch first, the general reaction toward this watch is rather controversial. For this generation of the Galaxy Watch, the rotating bezel is gone and this new design is meant to replace that. Of course, some people do not like this new design but some do – and I initially thought this thick bezel looks weird but I eventually grew to like its design.

If we look at it straight on, the bezel looks like it serves no purpose. But if we tilt the watch sideways, we can see that there is a curved slope from the screen going up to the rim of the watch chassis. Combined with the virtual rotating bezel feature, we can put our finger there and just swipe. That slope acts as a guide and this is the reason why I eventually grew to like this thicker bezel design.

And hey, since the chassis is higher than the display, it offers protection too. The watch chassis is made out of titanium and the screen glass is made out of sapphire – that means this watch is made to be durable.

Oh – the Galaxy Watch5 Pro that we have here is also in the Grey Titanium color. It is also available in the Black Titanium color too – and it comes with a matching watch strap color.

Speaking of the watch strap – introducing the new magnetic D-buckle sport band. How it works is actually quite interesting. You first have to slot the end of the silicone band into the belt thing and adjust how wide you want the strap to be. Then, lock the belt thing and the watch strap can be snapped into place.

To me, this strap is like a combination of designer watches with a metal clasp style of buckle but using silicone material and that belt thing to provide the best possible fit that you want.

This is a new type of watch strap that Samsung made exclusively for the Galaxy Watch5 Pro – though you can buy it a la carte from them and put it on your Galaxy Watch4 or Watch5 since all of them are using the same 20mm width watch straps.

But, a lot of people called this watch strap a “flawed” design because it doesn’t work with Samsung’s own Wireless Charger Duo or Trio accessory because the strap needs to be under the charging pad. Honestly, I agree. Though, it isn’t an issue for me since I was already using the Milanese loop on the Galaxy Watch4 for the past year and it had become a part of my muscle memory to loop the wireless charger in between the watch and the strap.

Anyway, should tell you a bit of a secret. On the specs sheet, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro is listed as a 45mm watch. But in truth, Samsung reused the same screen from the Galaxy Watch5 44mm for the Watch5 Pro. It’s also using a 1.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with 450×450 pixels in resolution – but that increase of 1mm is actually due to the bezels.

You know what? Samsung even reused the chipset too. It’s powered by the same Exynos W920 chipset – which still performs very well to this day, actually.
One big change that I can feel is the vibration motor. It has been upgraded to a tighter feeling vibration that I can feel throughout my arm, but I cannot hear the vibration with my ears. It’s fantastic.

In terms of the software, it looks, feels, and works the same as before but it does have an updated UI for a few things – particularly on how we view notifications and how we can reply to them.
For me, I also installed SmartThings and added a tile so that I can control my room lights directly from the watch.

All the other features are also the same, as shown in the Samsung Wearables app. We can do the exact same settings on the watch directly too – but I think using the Z Fold4’s larger screen to do these settings is much easier.
Notifications and how we reply to messages got an upgrade!
Secondly, we also have the Samsung Health app. Again, all the health tracking features are the same so I’m just going to speedrun through.
Two things worth highlighting is the body composition analysis that we can do via this watch – and it has advanced sleep tracking feature too so that it can tell us our sleep quality if we wear this watch to sleep.
The Galaxy Watch5 Pro also has a skin temperature sensor that doesn’t seem to do anything as of now.

There is a new “track back” feature that does what we expect it to do – backtracking via voice or vibration-guided turn-by-turn navigation. . This feature seems to only be available for both cycling and hiking. Go the distance, then use Track Back to return right back to where you started.

To use this feature, however, will require you to download something called the GPX data into your phone so that the phone knows what route you’re going to take and then it’ll make sure you’re following that route. You can actually generate your own route into GPX format with tools like this.
And then – since this watch is made for those hikers and bikers and rugged uses while looking stylish at the same time – you’ll need good battery life. This Galaxy Watch5 Pro comes with a 590mAh battery and to put things in perspective – I use this watch with every health tracking feature turned on, wore it to sleep as well, and turned Low Power Mode off.

I logged all of the battery usage and I’ll show you the entire chart here. I have to say – it consistently is able to last for about 2 and a half days – or more than 60 hours out of a single charge.

That is unheard of – and I even took the bet of wearing the watch out when it only said 24% battery left – and I returned home 6 hours later with 18% battery left. That is crazy good.
And mind you, I get heaps of notifications on weekdays so that will also drain the battery even more.

As for the charging speed – we’re going to talk about the charging cable yet again. This new cable takes in 5V and 2A, totalling up to 10W. I don’t know the power output – but it takes about 2 hours to charge from less than 10% to 100%.

You could also charge the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro by directly plugging the charging cable into the phone and convert the phone into a power bank for the watch.

Or, you can use Samsung’s own Wireless PowerShare feature to charge the watch but you’ll be repeating the same problem as the Wireless Charger Duo as the strap will need to go underneath the watch.
In fact, Wireless PowerShare doesn’t really work with the Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Galaxy S22 Ultra either.

Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro?
And so finally – at the price of RM1,899, I do think the price is very hefty but it is undefeatable in two ways – number 1, the superb battery life. For a true smartwatch, this is insanely good.

Number 2, this is still the most advanced Wear OS 3.5 smartwatch that money can buy. No other smartwatch can rival what the Galaxy Watch5 Pro has to offer.
If you’re wondering – should I upgrade to the Galaxy Watch5 Pro? Honestly, yes – especially if you’re wearing the Galaxy Watch4 or older. The Wear OS will unlock so much more new possibilities and the battery life is just insanely good.
Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

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Xiaomi Malaysia celebrates its stores’ 6th Anniversary with deals, gifts, and the new CyberDog

Xiaomi Malaysia has announced a series of attractive gifts and promotions to commemorate the 6th anniversary of its authorized stores. In conjunction with the celebration, the new CyberDog will be touring the country at selected participating stores.
Starting from 18th to 20th June, Xiaomi will be giving exclusive gifts to shoppers who purchase selected products at its authorized stores. On top of that, the shoppers will also be eligible to enter a lucky draw to win a Xiaomi TV P1 43-inch.

Here’s the list of the selected items and their corresponding freebies:

Product
Price
Free Gifts

Xiaomi 12 Pro (12GB+256GB)
RM 3,899

Xiaomi Smart Band 6
Touch ‘n Go RM50 Reload PIN
Xiaomi badge & sticker set

Xiaomi 12 (8GB+256GB)
RM 2,999

Xiaomi 11T Pro (12GB+256GB)
RM 2,199

Xiaomi Smart Band 6
Xiaomi badge & sticker set

Xiaomi 11T Pro (8GB+256GB)
RM 1,999

Xiaomi 11T (8GB+256GB)
RM 1,699

Xiaomi 11T (8GB+128GB)
RM 1,499

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (8GB+256GB)
RM 1,599

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (8GB+128GB)
RM 1,399

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
(8GB+128GB)
RM 1,299

Xiaomi Smart Band 6
Xiaomi notebook & sticker set

Redmi Note 11 Pro (8GB+128GB)
RM 1,149

Redmi Note 11S 5G (6GB+128GB)
RM 999

Redmi Note 11S (8GB+128GB)
RM 999

Redmi Note 11 (6GB+128GB)
RM 849

Redmi 10A (4GB+128GB)
RM 549

Redmi 10A (3GB+64GB)
RM 479

Redmi 10C (4GB+128GB)
RM 629

Redmi 10C (4GB+64GB)
RM 559

Xiaomi Watch S1
RM 899

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
RM 649

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro
RM 1,099

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4
RM 799

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite
RM 599

Mi Robot Vacuum Mop 2 Pro
RM 1,499

Mi Robot Vacuum Mop 2
RM 1,099

Mi Robot Vacuum Mop 2 Lite
RM 799

Mi TV P1 55
RM 1,799 (NP: RM2,499)

Xiaomi Smart Band 6
Xiaomi notebook & sticker set

Mi TV P1 43
RM 1,499 (NP: RM1,799)

Mi TV P1 32
RM 799 (NP: RM999)

RedmiBook 15 i3
RM 1,899 (NP: RM999)

Xiaomi Smart Band 6
Xiaomi badge & sticker set

RedmiBook 15 i5
RM 2,499 (NP: RM999)

Xiaomi CyberDog Tour Dates
The CyberDog is a quadruped robot that combines Xiaomi’s engineering expertise and cutting-edge technologies into a pet-like companion. Customers and fans can take this opportunity and visit a nearby participating Xiaomi store to interact with the CyberDog.
Take a look at the following video for more details on the CyberDog:

Refer to the following list for the CyberDog Tour time schedule:

Date
Time
Location

18th June, Saturday
12.00 PM
Pavilion Bukit Jalil

Paradigm Mall, Johor Bahru

4.00 PM
Aeon Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru

IPC Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya

19th June, Sunday
12.00 PM
DirectD Gadget Mega Store, Petaling Jaya

Batu Pahat Mall

4.00 PM
Kluang Mall

Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur

25th June, Saturday
12.00 PM
Queensbay Mall, Penang

Aeon Cheras Selatan

4.00 PM
Ipoh Parade

Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur

26th June, Sunday
12.00 PM
Aman Sentral, Alor Setar

IOI City Mall, Putrajaya

4.00 PM
Aeon Kinta City, Ipoh

Setia City Mall, Shah Alam

Kindly visit Xiaomi Malaysia’s official Facebook page for more information and further updates.

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Avanade appoints new Malaysia Country Manager

Being such a large company that Avanade is, taking command as the new country manager isn’t an easy task, and searching for the right person to step in is even more difficult.

That said, Avanade appointed Subra Suppiah as their new country manager in Malaysia. He has over 24 years of experience with information technology and communications sector, and held senior positions in many other companies before.
With such a seasoned experience, Avanade have just found their new heir to the throne.

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The OPPO Reno6 series 5G are now officially available in Malaysia from RM1,699

Today, OPPO Malaysia has launched the new Reno6 series 5G smartphone equipped with new and efficient hardware in Malaysia.
Aside from using MediaTek’s latest Dimensity SoC, OPPO also further elevated the photography experience by enhancing the post-processing AI algorithm to accurately capture all the scenery and subject you need. 2 devices in total are announced during this round which is the Reno6 Z 5G and Reno6 5G.

OPPO Reno6 Z 5G

6.4-inch AMOLED Display

Top Left Punch Hole Notch
Peak 800nits Brightness

MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G Chipset
8GB RAM with Virtual RAM Expansion
128GB Storage
Triple Rear Cameras

Main: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4

32MP Selfie Camera
4,310mAh

30W Fast Charge
Reverse Charge

Aurora, Stellar Black Colors

OPPO Reno6 5G

6.43-inch AMOLED Display

Top Left Punch Hole Notch
90Hz Refresh Rate
Peak 750nits Brightness

MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G Chipset
8GB RAM with Virtual RAM Expansion
128GB Storage
Triple Rear Cameras

Main: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4

32MP Selfie Camera
4,300mAh

65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Fast Charge

Aurora, Stellar Black Colors

We also had the chance to take to the Reno6 Z for a spin and tested out the device wholly, including some gaming benchmarks which some of you are always interested in.

Pricing and Bonus Gifts

OPPO Malaysia has officially priced the Reno6 Z at RM1,699 and the Reno6 at RM2,399. The preorders listed during this round are similar to the advanced preorder launched at the end of July. More info about that can be viewed here.

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Adorable Electricfying Pikachu 3DS XL

I love Pikachu. I love Pikachu more than my cat. Today, Nintendo announced that they will be releasing the Pikachu Edition Nintendo 3DS XL on March 24 in the USA. It comes with a 4GB SD card with a price tag of 200 USD (RM 622.40 excluding tax and shipping). The new Pokemon game will also be released on the same day;
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates To Infinity at USD $35(RM 108.92 excluding tax and shipping)

The Nintendo 3DS XL offers a screen that is 90 percent larger than the original version.
Did I tell you that I love Pikachu?
Here is some Pikachu cuteness overload! ^^

– Nintendo Press Release

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Epson continues the Platinum rating streak of sustainability from EcoVadis that makes up top 1% of participated companies

Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation has received the Platinum rating for sustainability from France-based EcoVadis for the 2nd time that is also the first consecutive streak for the printing solution giant.

Rated based on aspects of the environment, sustainable procurement, labor, human rights, and ethics, the Platinum rating essentially placed Epson at the top 1% of the companies in the industry that represents good industry practices towards the aforementioned factors. With more than 75,000 groups and organizations participating in the program by EcoVadis in order to get a rating to boost branding image, thousands of external sources such as NGOs, labor unions, international organizations, local governments, and auditing organizations are referenced in order to provide a final assessment and a tiered rating.
How did Epson achieve the crowning Platinum rank? It boils down to 4 materialities including “achieving sustainability in a circular economy” and “advancing the frontiers of industry” by committing to creating products and services that contribute to its goal of achieving sustainability and enriching communities on top of being Japan’s first manufacturer to switch to 100% renewable electricity source. Additionally, the ‘Be Cool’ campaign that involves Malaysia as well, helps the entire business that uses printers to adapt the Epson Heat-Free technology to eliminate heat generation that is deemed unnecessary.
The current leader of Epson is also honored and happy to receive this award as a sign of leading the company in the correct direction.
“We’ve put solving issues in society, and especially achieving sustainability, at the heart of Epson’s corporate vision and business strategy. It’s a tremendous honor to receive this Platinum rating for the second successive year. In addition to setting ambitious goals to achieve our Environmental Vision of becoming carbon negative and underground resource free by 2050, we are continuing to implement measures to ensure good governance and social responsibility across our supply chain, including acquiring RBA[2] certification at some of our key manufacturing plants. Most of all, however, I believe this Platinum rating communicates that to our customers Epson is a company that can be trusted, is determined to achieve sustainability and will fulfill its responsibility as a good corporate citizen.”
Yasunori Ogawa, Global President, EPSON

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Samsung introduces new PRO Plus and enhances the EVO Plus microSD lineup for even the most heavy duty tasks

Samsung Malaysia has unveiled a newcomer of the microSD lineup, the PRO Plus while refreshed the existing EVO Plus with greater enhancement along the line.

Made to alleviate the problems of growing demands for high-quality flash storage to store all the important data, the new PRO Plus and EVO Plus microSD cards are designed for heavy-duty tasks such as 4K photos and videos even in extreme conditions thanks to the 6-proof protection layer that is capable of withstanding against extreme temperature fluctuation, liquid, x-ray- wear out, drops and magnetic impacts.
Let’s talk about the PRO Plus cards as they are new members of the family. Basically, these are a tier higher than the EVO Plus models as discerning content creators need all the access speed they can get without caring about the price first and the PRO Plus did deliver those at around 160MBps reads and 120MB writes, compared to the EVO Plus’s current newly refreshed 130MBps.
Availability
The new Samsung PRO Plus and enhanced EVO Plus microSD cards will launch in Malaysia starting in early November with capacities starting from 64GB and all the way up to 512GB.

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Snag up to 50% discount on selected Samsung products by checking out your cart with Atome

Samsung Malaysia has sealed a deal with Atome where users of the payment platform can enjoy discounts of up to 50% through this promotion.

Thanks to the BNPL service Atome provides with zero interest and hidden fees, more people are now capable of fueling their planned (or impulse) purchases much earlier.
But anyway, by completing your purchase with Atome and using the code ATOMEHOTDEALS, the following items will have their prices slashed automatically:

Model

Recommended Retail Price (RRP)

Promo Price

58″ AU7000 4K UHD Smart TV (2021)

RM3,899

RM1,949

Top Mount Freezer with Twin Cooling Plus™, 580L

RM3,499

RM2,499

Galaxy Tab S8 (Wi-Fi)

RM3,499

RM2,799

Galaxy Watch5 Pro BT-Black Titanium

RM1,899

RM1,399

Galaxy Buds2 Pro

RM899

RM549

Jet 60 pet, up to 150W (Silver)

RM1,499

RM 1,159

27″ Essential Monitor S3 S31C

RM699

RM469

Smart Air Purifier,40m²

RM999

RM799

Solo Microwave Oven with Dual Dial, 23L

RM319

RM259

The promotion is currently live until July 19 and more information can be obtained here.

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Vivo Colour Earphone is now available for only RM49

Vivo Malaysia has announced the new budget-friendly Colour Earphone has arrived in Malaysia at RM49.

The earphone is made of flexible TPE wire material which is designed to handle temperature changes fairly well while being decently durable to provide you nice audio quality and good voice call sessions. Other than that, the color is easy to fit into many outfits and styles with the 4 available colors to choose from Black, Blue, White, and Red.
The Vivo Colour Earphone is now available in all Malaysia Vivo concept store and Vivo E-store as well as the Shopee Mall storefront.
I mean, pastel colors – that’s something that I’m seeing a lot in these few recent months. That’s good.

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Eco-conscious Acerpure Pro Vero air purifier delivers clean air while doing its job of sustaining the environment

Acer has revealed the latest member in the Acerpure sub-brand and that’s the new Pro Vero air purifier.

As one of the first Vero products integrated into the Acerpure branding, the Pro Vero utilizes post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials into its chassis while doing its job as an air purifier.
And they are going ham on this with 100% PCR materials containing 35% PCR plastics that result in 20% less CO2 emission during production. Carbon footprint is further reduced through the use of water-based inks and recyclable packaging.

Okay, now onto the air purifying part. It is equipped with a PM2.5 air quality sensor that detects small changes in the air quality and dynamically switches mode accordingly. The included 3-in-1 HEPA filter with activated carbon cotton is capable of isolating bacteria and 99.9% of suspended PM2.5 particles.
Tested by 3rd party labs, it is rated to remove 99% of formaldehyde and other harmful substances so that the air around you always stays fresh and clean.
Availability
Although Acer announced the Acerpure Pro Vero is currently available in selected markets with the rest of the country getting shipments in the coming days, local pricing is yet to be announced.

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Transcend Introduces DrivePro Body 60 Body Camera

Transcend introduces the DrivePro Body 60 body camera, a state-of-the-art POV (point of view) tethered camera is designed specifically for military and public safety professionals such as first responders and private security. The camera is fitted with a high-end Sony image sensor that captures clear, high-resolution imagery. Together with a built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver, videos and images are geotagged.
The DrivePro Body 60 is equipped with a high-capacity lithium battery, meets IP67 standards for dust and water resistance, and is shock and drop resistant. Used in tandem with the exclusive DrivePro Body App, the camera allows for device settings and images to be easily managed via mobile devices.

Tethered camera with Sony image sensor ensures the best resolution from any perspective
Transcend’s DrivePro Body 60 features a modular camera and attaches readily to helmets, caps, and uniform epaulettes. The camera features a large aperture and a wide field of view. Paired with a Sony image sensor, the camera captures critical details under all lighting conditions. Even in low light, images come out clear in full color at 1080p resolution.
Retrace your steps with built-in GPS
The DrivePro Body 60 features a built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver, allowing for metadata such as GPS coordinates, date, and time to be stamped onto the footage. With the exclusive DrivePro Body Toolbox, users can browse images, playback videos, and overlay their route on a map display – making it easy to establish when and where an event occurred.
A wealth of features in a tough, durable package
The DrivePro Body 60 features a buffering mode that reduces memory load. When an event occurs, a user simply presses the power button twice to activate recording mode. This action permanently captures video evidence of up to two minutes prior to when the event occurred. The camera features a large-capacity lithium battery and 64GB of eMMC internal memory, allowing law enforcement and other professionals to continuously record video for up to 10 hours. With the quick snapshot button, still images can be taken while recording video, allowing all visual evidence to be captured as an event unfolds.
Transcend’s DrivePro Body 60 features IP67-level sealing against dust and water, and meets US MIL-STD-810G 516.6 Transit Drop Test standards, taking toughness to a whole new level.
Bluetooth, WiFi connectivity and the DrivePro Body App
The DrivePro Body 60 features Bluetooth and 5GHz Wi-Fi 802.11ac wireless connectivity. The DrivePro Body App, a free download designed exclusively for DrivePro Body devices, allows for control over camera settings and recording modes via a mobile device through a Bluetooth connection.
Via Wi-Fi, users can live stream, download images and videos, and change settings from an iOS or Android device. To prevent video evidence from being tampered with, the DrivePro Body app allows users to embed every recording and snapshot with a user ID and timestamp.
Simultaneous data transfer and charging with the multifunctional docking station

Transcend’s DPD6N docking station is designed specifically for use with the DrivePro Body 60. Featuring six charging ports, one USB 3.0 port, and two Ethernet ports, the station is a complete charging, data upload, and device management solution. Users can change station settings via LAN, upload images and videos via WAN, and back files up to an external drive via USB. Simultaneous data transfer and device charging also saves users’ time.
DrivePro Body Toolbox
Transcend’s DrivePro Body Toolbox is software designed exclusively for DrivePro Body cameras. Its user-friendly interface allows for the secure management of recorded videos and images on Windows PCs. Also supported is the DrivePro Body 60’s geotagging function, by which displays a GPS route overlay during video playback. The DrivePro Body Toolbox features password protection to ensure police officers and security guards are able to prevent photo and video evidence from tampering.
Tailor-made accessories
The DBK2 accessory kit was designed for use with the DrivePro Body 60. This optional kit includes a magnetic mounting kit, a MOLLE mount, and a camera holder. The magnetic mounting kit features strong magnets that hold the DrivePro Body body camera firmly in place. The MOLLE mount is designed for use with tactical vests featuring a MOLLE attachment system. Both options ensure a secure, stable mount.
The DrivePro Body 60 body camera comes with a belt holster, a clip mount, and an adhesive mount, and is backed by Transcend’s Two-year Limited Warranty.

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This is probably why YouTube Vanced was taken down

Vanced suddenly said “hey, we’re closing down” last week and everyone speculated on why. Now, I think we have our probable answer to why. Better yet, we can watch and re-watch our favorite episodes without being at the mercy of the channel network’s timeslots.
Currently, the new YouTube movies and shows are available in the U.S. only. YouTube promises to add over 100 new titles and all of them are watchable on either the web browsers, mobile devices, and most connected TVs via the YouTube on TV app.

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The vivo V21 series smartphone is scheduled to be debuted on April 27 – What you need to know for now

vivo Malaysia has set the official date for the launching of the new vivo V21 series smartphone on April 27.

From what we know, 2 models will be showcased during the launch which are the V21 and V21e where both of them boasts impressive 64MP rear camera and 44MP front camera with OIS that guarantees great shots from both sides while 2 additional supportive functions namely the Dual Selfie Spotlight and Spotlight Selfie excel in capturing details with reduced noise even in dark places. The sample photo taken by local artist Mira Filzah together with her husband Wan Emir Astar proves its worth too.

According to the official website, it apparently is equipped with a “3GB Extended RAM” on top of the standard 8GB capacity to help elevate lagging problems, and in which we don’t know what is it at the moment. And yes, these are 5G models in case you are wondering. On the other hand for the colors, the V21 will be having Dusk Blue and Sunset Dazzle while the V21e gets the Roman Black and Diamond Flare variant.
As there is less than a week towards the launching of the device, we’ll be back with another round of announcements with pricing and purchase info about the vivo V21 series smartphones.

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Samsung Galaxy A70 is priced at RM1,649?

Since Samsung announced that there are new phones coming each month, the Galaxy A70 is the next in line that will be arriving to the Malaysian market. Continuing the Galaxy A series of mid-range smartphones, the new Galaxy A70 is larger than all of the other ones in the series, and packs even more serious hardware too.
Samsung has said that the new Galaxy A70 will feature all of Samsung’s latest and greatest features – including One UI, Bixby, Samsung Health, and even Samsung Pay. The last point here is important since we did not have Samsung Pay on the Galaxy A30 and A50.

The Galaxy A70 comes with this list of specs:

6.7-inch Super AMOLEd display with 2400×1080 pixels in resolution

Infinity-U notch

Octa-core processor with 2x 2.0GHz + 6x 1.7GHz cores
8GB RAM
128GB storage (expandable with microSD)
Triple rear-facing cameras

Main: 32MP f/1.7
Ultrawide: 8MP f/2.2
Depth sensor: 5MP f/2.2

32MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4,500mAh battery with Super Fast Charging
Android 9.0 Pie with Samsung One UI

Samsung is quite generous in terms of information here too. The Galaxy A70 will be the first smartphone to feature Samsung’s latest fast charging technology which they are calling it the Super Fast Charging. Clocking in at a total of 25W, it is 66.67% more power than what the Galaxy S and Note series are using. Of course, it will be using USB-C as well.
We will have to wait to get our hands on the Galaxy A70 to test out how fast the charging really is. Take note that this is a massive 4,500mAh battery with support of 25W charging.
The Galaxy A70 is also Samsung’s latest phablet – and no, that form factor is still well and alive. With such a humongous display, the Galaxy A70 comes with under-display fingerprint scanner and face scanning too – which is the same as what is featured on the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+.

In an interesting surprise, Samsung is breaking the limits of aspect ratio and go all the way to 20:9. This makes the 6.7-inch display really big and long. Please do not think of dirty thoughts and the Galaxy A70 is not IP-rated.
The Galaxy A70 will be available in 3 colors – blue, black, and white.
As for the colors and availability, we will update this page when we have more information about it. Stay tuned!

UPDATE: The price is RM1,999!
Samsung Malaysia Electronics has just announced that the official price of the Galaxy A70 is at RM1,999. Yes, that is a crazily high price tag considering that the Galaxy A70 is still a mid-ranged smartphone. Yet with this high price tag, it does not support Samsung Pay.
Another concern that I have is the Galaxy A80, which obviously will be priced above RM2k. That price might be too close to the Galaxy S10e for the sake of those rotating cameras.

UPDATE: You can buy it at RM1,649 now
The consumers have spoken – the price of RM1,649 is currently the price of the Galaxy A70 in the market now. Of course, Samsung themselves still retain that supremely high price.
You can buy it over at Shopee now.

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Samsung Prosperous Giving 2021 starts now; Snag deals on all sorts of appliances, TVs and soundbars

There goes 2020 and here’s 2021 but the pandemic season is still going around but they shouldn’t be the reason for you to stop the spirit of gifting and appreciating the people around here.

As per tradition, after Christmas ends, Chinese New Year events are sure to be followed closely. Here’s Samsung’s Prosperous Giving 2021 campaign that involves lots of deals for TVs, appliances, kitchen utilities, and more. The event starts now until the end of February.
Here is the whole list of eligible products alongside the free gift it is bundled with.

Product Category
RRP (RM)
Free Gift

85″ Q950TS QLED 8K Smart TV
64,999
Galaxy Z Fold2 5G worth RM 7,999
(Review here)

75″ Q950TS QLED 8K Smart TV
44,999
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G worth RM 5,199
(Review here)

65″ Q950TS QLED 8K Smart TV
29,999
Galaxy Note20 worth RM3,899
(Review here)

85″ Q60T QLED 4K Smart TV
16,999
Galaxy A51 worth RM1299
(Review here)

65″ The Frame QLED 4K Smart Lifestyle TV
10,999
Customizable Brown Frame worth up to RM 499

55″ The Frame QLED 4K Smart Lifestyle TV
6,499
Customizable Brown Frame worth up to RM 499

55” The Serif QLED 4K Lifestyle Smart TV

6,499
Galaxy A11 worth RM 529

43″ The Sero QLED 4K Smart Lifestyle TV

6,999
Sero Wheel worth RM 299

Side by Side with Family Hub, 660L

8,999
Tefal Home Chef Smart Multicooker worth RM 599

Front-Load Combo Washer (with AI Control, 21kg wash & 12kg Dry)

7,999
Grill Microwave Oven (MG30T5018CP/SM) worth RM749

Wind-Free Premium Plus, 2.0HP

3,699
Zwilling Sauce Pan 16cm worth RM 158

Smart Air Purifier, 60 ㎡

1,799
Tefal Steam Iron worth RM 199 & PWP: Filter  (CFX-D100) @ RM98

Jet 90 premium, up to 200W

3,599
Tefal Steam Iron worth RM 199 & PWP: Clean Station (VCA-SAE90B/ME) @ RM399

Grill Microwave Oven with Healthy Grill Fry Function, 30L
749
1L Eco Wheat Straw Food Container worth RM 39.90

Additionally, buy any one Samsung TV and enjoy PWP prices to the following soundbars.

Product

Model

PWP Price (RM)

HW-Q950T 9.1.4ch with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

HW-Q950T/XM

4,799

HW-Q900T 7.1.2ch with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

HW-Q900T/XM

3,699

HW-Q800T 3.1.2ch with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

HW-Q800T/XM

2,999

HW-Q70T 3.1.2ch with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

HW-Q70T/XM

2,699

HW-Q60T Samsung Acoustic Beam Technology

HW-Q60T/XM

1,899

More information about the promotions and the Prosperous Giving 2021 campaign itself can be found here.

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Microsoft bought Nokia Mobile division for $7.2bil; Newkia seeks revenge

As many of us were surprised, Microsoft’s silent deal with Nokia was sealed at $7.2 billion, and that’s a hefty sum of RM23.97 billion. The deal itself means Microsoft now owns all of Nokia’s mobile patents and also the entire mobile division.

Many of us – including me – were sad to know that Microsoft’s reign of chaos has befallen upon Nokia, partly due to a great controversy over who’s in charge of Nokia. Stephen Elop – the current CEO of Nokia, came from Microsoft and that most definitely made everything seem fishy (*cough* Trojan *cough*).
Elop says that he will retire as the CEO of Nokia and will become Executive Vice President until the acquisition is complete, which Elop will then be transferred back to Microsoft with the same post.

We all loved Nokia, and now it gave me in particular, more reasons to not love it anymore. As we all do have that Nokia-envy, one veteran from the old Nokia came out and said “I’m going to bring the old Nokia back!” by using the name Newkia. Focusing particularly on Android devices, the Nokia veteran Thomas Zilliacus is seeking to hire other Nokia veterans to make Android Nokia phones. That’s what we want, don’t we?
Via : Huffington Post, CNET Asia

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Realme’s latest X7 Pro comes with 120Hz AMOLED screen at RM1999

Realme Malaysia has welcomed a new member into the flagship lineup, the Realme X7 Pro that sports some of the high tier hardware out there into one glamorous device.
Thanks to technology mainstreaming, 90Hz is basically a must for mid-rangers while 120Hz is started to be accessible at standard pricing as well, which is what this phone matters. Let’s check out the rest of it to see what it offers.

6.55-inch AMOLED display

1080p resolution
Punch hole notch at the top left corner
120Hz refresh rate
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset
8GB RAM
256GB storage
Quadruple rear-facing cameras

Main: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultra-wide angle: 8MP f/2.3
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

32MP f/2.5 selfie camera
4,500mAh battery

65W SuperDart Charging

Skyline White, Iridescent colors

Pricing and First Sale Date
The Realme X7 Pro is priced at RM1999 and will go on sale for the first time which is online only at Shopee on February 2 when the midnight clock strikes. During this time, you’ll get RM50 off which is better than none, I guess. Click here to head towards the purchase page straight away.

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The OPPO Reno8 5G’s new Sunkissed Beige color and extra 4GB RAM lights up your holiday season with glossy gold

This post is sponsored by OPPO Malaysia
Back in July this year, the OPPO Reno8 5G series smartphones entered Malaysia with the Reno8 Pro 5G spearheading the performance graph for power users while the standard Reno8 5G sits in the sweet spot as one of the best premium mid-range device in the market thanks to the great balance in terms of design, power efficiency, and powerful camera setup.

To celebrate the year-end festivities this 2022, OPPO Malaysia has brought in the Reno8 5G with a different shine of color this time which is the Sunkissed Beige color.

Taking a quick look at the back of the device reveals the sophisticated craftsmanship applying a touch of light gold that represents elegance without going overboard while maintaining the classy feel through its consistent shine at all angles.
When paired with the signature rounded square camera bump of the Reno8 series smartphone, the color and design just go through the roof, not to mention that the bezels and frame of the device are also coated in the same Sunkissed Beige paint for the one true device of absolute fashion.

Known for the use of high-performance camera sensors, the Reno8 5G’s rear camera is powered by Sony’s IMX766 sensor coming in a size of 1/1.56” capable of capturing more light for a more powerful DOL-HDR adjustment in order to capture the best balance in terms of shadow and brightness.

Whereas the front camera which most brands will not pay much attention to, it is a Sony IMX709 sensor co-developed with OPPO that features an independent RGBW color array that can capture up to 60% more light compared to conventional offerings.

Perhaps you need a reason to convince you to get this particular model that is not part of the aesthetic aspect and actually there’s one. The RAM of the device is now at 12GB as the original release is only at 8GB so a 50% increase in memory capacity but at the same price – literally a freebie for you.

Let’s not forget OPPO’s iconic 80W SuperVOOC fast charging protocol that can juice up the Reno8 5G’s 4,500mAh battery to 50% in just 11 minutes and if you need to quickly finish up a match in your favorite mobile titles, hook it up for 5 minutes and enjoy 2 hours of gaming out of that.
Conclusion

In short, the OPPO Reno8 5G in Sunkissed Beige will help you become the center of attention this festive month thanks to its outstanding look and it makes every buck you paid for it worth more due to the RAM upgrade on top of the existing well-balanced components and great camera performance.

So what are you waiting for? There’s no need to wait as it is immediately purchasable at the price of just RM2,399 and for all orders placed before January 1, 2023, you’ll get an extra 1-Year Screen Protection Plan and Extended Warranty on the house on top of a super good PWP where you can snag the OPPO Enco Buds2 at just RM10!
Need to see the phone live before deciding? Here’s a quick unboxing video from us.

More information about the OPPO Reno8 5G Sunkissed Beige can be found here.
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New Products Lined Up For ASUS

Update: for a more in depth look at the specs and offerings, check out the official catalogue at the ASUS Malaysia website or at their Facebook page.

On Wednesday, ASUS’ Search of Incredible led us to their ‘WE TRANSFORM’ press event. Showcasing the latest and greatest in their fold, ASUS’ roadshow that’s happening right now in Mid Valley is a unique opportunity for the public to experience the new products lined up, as well as get a chance to win some awesome gadgetry.
According to Rex Lee, ASUS’ Southeast Asia Regional Director for System Business Group, the new lineup from ASUS is a continuous strive for better transformation of innovations that are not only simple to use, but also to help people realise their full potential.
So, what’s new from ASUS?
Firstly, there’s the ASUS Fonepad Note 6, a 2.0GHz Intel Atom dual core tablet with Full HD 1920 x 1080 Super IPS+ display. With a brightness rating of 450 nits, it’s a great device for your content even under direct sunlight. The tablet features 3G and dual microphones that let you stay productive on the go. Additionally, the ASUS SonicMaster technology and Maxx Audio Wizard makes this tablet a sweet deal.
Then there’s the VivoBook S551 Series, a refreshed ultra-thin touch notebooks with Windows 8. What’s great
with this lineup is the 4th Generation Haswell processor paired with NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M graphics processor, resulting in powerful devices that are built for productivity, multimedia and gaming. It all fits in a compact form factor and the bundled 6-hour battery life will let you focus on the important things for longer.
Third is the MeMo Pad HD 7, a 7 inch quad core tablet with 1280 x 800 resolution. Like other ASUS products, the MeMo Pad HD 7 features IPS display technology for vibrant colours and a wide 170 degrees viewing angles for premium and crystal clarity content. It spots a 1.2 MP front facing and 5MP back camera that’s fitting for staying connected on the move – and it does this well with a battery that lasts up to 10 hours.
ASUS is also bringing in their 3rd generation ASUS PadFone Infinity; now with LTE capabilities and Android 4.1. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad core processor, it boast up to 19 hours of 3G talk time, and docks into a 10.1 inch PadFone Infinity station for tablet mode.
Finally, ASUS also refreshed their N Series laptops with the N550 series that features the 4th generation Haswell processors as well as a first to pack a quad speaker system. Its metallic design made from actual aluminium is reminiscence of the previous design, but with innovative additions. Then, there’s the discreet NVIDIA GeForce graphics card that guarantees outstanding graphical performance for decadent visual pleasure.
You can head down to Mid Valley Megamall centre concourse for the roadshow, and if you are there by 18th August 2013, you could nab a Fonepad or MemoPad HD 7 just for dropping by. For more information on the giveaway, read this.

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