Review – ROG Phone 6D: How’s the Dimensity 9000+ chipset?

The ROG Phone 6D. Our review is finally here and it will be different from our usual phone review because the ROG Phone 6D phone needs a bit of introduction. We’ll also have a comparison with the ROG Phone 6 Pro – then we’ll go in-depth to find out the differences between these two phones. So, let’s begin.

Okay, so what is the ROG Phone 6D? Technically, the 6D is the same as the base version ROG Phone 6. Everything is the same – same design, same cooling system, same motherboard layout with the chipset at the center of the phone, same battery capacity, and supports all of the same accessories too.

The only difference is the chipset. The ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro uses the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and the ROG Phone 6D and the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate use the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset. The Dimensity 9000+ chipset – as far as I can find – is created exclusively for the ROG Phone 6D series. It’s pretty much a souped-up version of the base version Dimensity 9000.

This is not the only difference, though. The ROG Phone 6, 6 Pro, and 6D use the exact same cooling system. The ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has something called the AeroActive Portal that opens up when the AeroActive Cooler 6 is attached. However, since we only have the ROG Phone 6D with us, the only difference will only be the chipset and thus, we have a direct comparison between the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+.

If you want to know more about the ROG Phone 6D’s gaming performance, then watch our other video here.

If we compare the gaming performance between the ROG Phone 6 Pro and the ROG Phone 6D – remember the ROG Phone 6 Pro is identical to the base version ROG Phone 6 – just that it comes with this fancy screen – we can see that the ROG Phone 6 Pro isn’t particularly performing better than the 6D.
ROG Phone 6 Pro comes with a fancy screen… and that’s pretty much the main highlight.
Round 1 – Benchmarks
To draw a clearer line between the ROG Phone 6 Pro and the ROG Phone 6D, we have to look at benchmarks. We used a few but the one I want to focus here is 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test. It runs the Wild Life Extreme benchmark 20 times in a row.

Our testing methodology is simple. We make sure both phones are in X-Mode and in the same room at the same idle temperature before running the benchmark.

And the results are… we can see that the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 manages to sustain at 95.9% of its performance and only raised to 50°C at most while depleting only 12% battery over the course of the entire test.
For the Dimensity 9000+, the performance stability is only at 76.1% and the temperature raised all the way up to 55°C which is the thermal limit of the chipset. But, the battery depletion is also only 12%.

Funny enough, the starting temperature of the phone, despite being left on the table to reach thermal equilibrium, is actually different. The idle temperature of the Dimensity 9000+ is at 30°C whereby the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is at 28°C. Interesting.

I’ll also flash some other benchmark results on the screen real quick. Generally, the benchmark scores on the ROG Phone 6 Pro is higher than the ROG Phone 6D too. I do want to highlight that I added the Geekbench ML benchmark in here for fun but I discovered that the ROG Phone 6D is generally a lot slower on both CPU and GPU backends, except for the NNAPI because it took too long, the phone got too hot, and the app just crashed.
Round 2 – benchmarks with the AeroActive Cooler 6
Okay, time for round 2 then. Introducing, the AeroActive Cooler 6. Actually, if you need an introduction to this cooler then watch our other dedicated review of this cooler first.

The reason why I’m bringing up this cooler is that I want to see how both these phones will compare against each other if we mitigate the effects of heat from the phone. The testing methodology remains the same – but I have to connect the AeroActive Cooler 6 to the phone, then a charger to the cooler, then turn on the “Frozen” mode in the Armoury Crate. That will make the fan go full speed with the thermoelectric cooler turned on.

I gotta say, the sustained performance on the Dimensity 9000+ improved a lot – but still not as good as the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Based on the data we’ve gathered, the ROG Phone 6D is consistently hotter than the ROG Phone 6 Pro even with the cooler running at the maximum capacity.

The same sentiment applies to all other benchmarks – so I’ll just quickly flash them on the screen for your reference. Despite having a fan though, the ROG Phone 6D still cannot complete the Geekbench ML benchmark using the NNAPI backend. I presume that is because the algorithms are incompatible with the instruction set of the Dimensity 9000+ chipset.
There are more differences.
Let’s talk about game graphical quality. Technically, both these phones are using “flagship chipsets” but somehow the graphical qualities available are different. For example:

PUBG Mobile runs only at 60fps on both phones.

PUBG New State can run at 90fps on the ROG Phone 6 Pro but not on the ROG Phone 6D.

COD Mobile runs at 90fps on both phones so that’s good.

As for MLBB, both phones do not have 90fps option and I have no idea why.
And this discrepancy is caused by either the smartphone manufacturer’s software – in this case ROG, or the game developers have some sort of whitelist that dictates which phone can use which graphical setting. There is no reason why these two phones cannot run games like PUBG New State at 90fps.
That is the reason why we use Genshin Impact as the main game in our tests. It doesn’t discriminate so you can technically run the game at the highest graphical settings at 60fps on the lowest-end phone that you have.
Difference in efficiency
And now we’re done with the performance – let’s talk about efficiency. Both these phones are using the exact same screen with the same resolution and refresh rate. They both also have the same 6,000mAh battery. So, I set both these phones at 100 nits brightness and used the PCMark battery life test – and from our tests, the ROG Phone 6 Pro with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 lasts a lot longer than the 6D.

How about the charging speed then? They both are gonna be the same since they’re using the exact same dual 3,000mAh battery design and support the same maximum 65W charging anyway.

The cameras are going to produce different results. I took a few random photos during my trip to IKEA recently and since these two phones are using different chipsets, that means they’re using different ISPs – image signal processors – and that is why the image produced after post-processing look different.
To have a look at all the pictures taken, watch our video at the top of this video.
Which should you buy?
And that marks the end of our review of the ROG Phone 6D and comparison with the ROG Phone 6 Pro. As for the starting prices, I’m going to show them here:

ROG Phone 6 – RM3,599
ROG Phone 6D – RM3,499

Some might say that our comparison is unfair since the ROG Phone 6 Pro comes with 18GB RAM whereby the ROG Phone 6D only comes with 12GB RAM – and I disagree. The amount of RAM doesn’t matter here since it the RAM capacity is not the bottleneck – the RAM speed is the bottleneck. Watch our other video at the top right corner to get a proper explanation.

To those who said that I shouldn’t be using the ROG Phone 6 Pro in this comparison, unfortunately, I can’t do anything about it. I only got the 6D so we’re proceeding with that. And it shouldn’t matter too – since the cooling system should be exactly the same between the ROG Phone 6, 6 Pro, and 6D.
So all in all, I think despite being RM100 cheaper, the ROG Phone 6D is just not worth the price for 3 reasons:

Performance is just not that good. Even though you most probably wouldn’t be able to tell the difference, the performance gap is apparent
The temperature of the Dimensity 9000+ chipset is just too damn high. The temperatures are actually comparable to the Snapdragon 888 on the ROG Phone 5.
Game graphical setting options. I don’t know who controls this but the options are always available on phones with Snapdragon chipsets rather than MediaTek chipsets.

And this also proves that it doesn’t really matter who makes your chipset if the chipset’s architectural design is not good in the first place. Both the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and the Dimensity 9000+ chipset are made by TSMC’s 4nm process, yet the Snapdragon is clearly better.
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Nokia 7 Plus Wins Consumer Smartphone Of The Year For EISA Awards 2018

Nokia 7 Plus. It’s a beautiful smartphone that we got to review earlier, and we have to say  – for it to win the “consumer smartphone of the year” award for EISA Awards 2018 is not really that surprisingly. It’s a beautiful smartphone with powerful hardware, but albeit on a slightly more expensive side. That’s the price we pay for great quality.

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces that the Nokia 7 Plus has been selected as the Consumer Smartphone of the Year by the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). The EISA Awards are judged by the world’s largest independent panel comprising over 55 of the most respected specialist magazines and websites.
The Nokia 7 Plus was designed to deliver everything we stand for as a company, so we are absolutely thrilled to see that it resonates with industry experts. We strive to create smartphones with the perfect blend of power, photography features and stylish design across all price points. The Nokia 7 Plus is the embodiment of our mission to deliver devices that are as beautiful as they are powerful, all at an extraordinary price point. With the Nokia 7 Plus now recognized by such an esteemed association as EISA, we are proving that it is possible to deliver world-class style and substance in one powerful device.
– Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global

Personally, we loved the colors of the Nokia 7 Plus. We got to review the one covered in black with copper accents, but there’s another white colored Nokia 7 Plus with copper accent – that’s the more beautiful one. It’s really love at first sight for me – and that’s why there’s no surprise the Nokia 7 Plus won the consumer smartphone of the year award.
It is our utmost honor to have the Nokia 7 Plus win the EISA Awards 2018 for best consumer smartphone. Since the launch of Nokia 7 Plus earlier in April, the Malaysian market have been very receptive towards the smartphone’s features and built quality. Its incredible reliability and performance will continue to impress users of all kinds. This award has added value and credibility to the Nokia brand and I hope this news will elevate the brand to greater heights.
– Vijay Thangavelu, Country Manager (Malaysia and Myanmar), HMD Global

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Here’s some sneak peeks of the actual ASUS laptops announced during CES 2023

The CES 2023 products revealed by ASUS are a bunch of old and new stuff coming together to provide a whole new experience to the user base and we’ve got a chance to take a look at them live thanks to the media preview event that happened last week.

First on the list is the long-awaited ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED with the glass-free 3D special sauce that outputs a strange yet intriguing visual, at least with the sample video trailer played in the premise. It feels like an upgraded version of the Nintendo 3DS’s application but we have yet to see its full potential due to constraints.

The laptop can also be laid fully horizontally for some unorthodox viewing angles as well. The specs are also been kitted highly to include the aforementioned 120Hz 3D OLED screen, an up to Intel Core i9-13980HX, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU to cover different kinds of needs including 3D gaming!

On the other hand, the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED is also there to showcase its brand new design – the Supernova SoM layout that essentially integrates the RAM and CPU chips into a single module that reduces communication latency between them in addition to cutting the motherboard layout by a large chunk.
We have an extensive coverage of the Supernova SoM design here.
The Active Aerodynamic System Ultra (AAS Ultra) mechanism was also shown off there with that bumped-up keyboard instead of the Zenbook Duo’s screen so you’ll definitely need to adapt to the typing angle if you’re really into using this as your daily driver.
For this model, it comes with an up to Intel Core i9-13905H plus NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, and a 16-inch 16:10 120Hz OLED display slapped with all the certification stickers from DisplayHDR, PANTONE, and TUV Rheinland alike.

The most chill laptop of all in the event is none other than this Zenbook Pro 14 as gimmicks and innovation are not its highlights but instead a safe game of relatively powerful hardware under its hood which is an up to Intel Core i9-13900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, and a 2.8K 14-inch 120Hz OLED screen.
Ditching the ‘Pro’ and adding the ‘X’ gets you the Zenbook 14X OLED that cranks the style points to the maximum as the new Plasma Ceramization Coating (P.E.O) finish in Sandstone Beige color which is the unit right here, has quite a texture that is both reflective and durable as it is rated at the hardness scale of 8H while being fingerprint-resistant.
The silicon brain combo of this machine is a combination of both current and last gen stuff because it hosts an up to Intel Core i9-13900H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU. But at least the OLED screen is nice to go with the chassis.
Want something like the ProArt Studiobook 16X but prefer the Vivobook’s looks? Well, the Vivobook Pro 16X 3D OLED is here to serve that purpose as it is engineered almost the same as the former laptop and it is the first time for a Vivobook class machine to pack such a level of hardware including an up to Intel Core i9-13980HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU.

Lastly, the ExpertBook B9 OLED is the first OLED entry into the business world where the white-collar elites that have the actual bucks would definitely pay for something exquisite. Rocking the 16:10 QHD OLED panel for absolute color accuracy and vivid layers, the machine is equipped with an up to Intel Core i7-1365U vPro processor that is super efficient in terms of processing power while the vPro platform enables more security and protection across the board.
More information regarding these machines will come in a future date when they are ready for public purchase.

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realme Malaysia announces a collaboration with Lonely Planet and former GUCCI prints designer ‘Matteo Menotto’

realme Malaysia has just announced an official collab with Lonely Planet and Matteo Menotto, which aims to inspire users to freely capture and express their moments regardless of the limitation of devices.
Through this collaboration, realme and 5 experienced Lonely Planet photographers explore the city and they will also join the brand for a consumer-facing photography contest to share and inspire more creative photographs for realme users.

Also, former GUCCI prints designer Matteo Menotto and realme will combine their efforts to infuse the upcoming Number series smartphones with innovative design, drawing inspiration from the fashion culture of Milan, Italy.

Another reminder for you in case you’ve missed it, realme Malaysia will soon hold a City Exploration Exhibition where 8 experienced Malaysian photographers’ work will be introduced at 100 Year Heritage Stationery Shop. Check out this article we discussed previously for more details on the exhibition.

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Samsung Galaxy Note9 Render Leaks, Shows Off Yellow S Pen

It’s a bit ironic seeing something like a yellow S Pen, and here Samsung is showing it off. The Galaxy Note9 is also shown off in its full glory in this new render leaked by Evan Blass.

We pretty much know that the Samsung Galaxy Note9’s S Pen will be in yellow color since Samsung already has a teaser video of it.

What’s ironic here is the fact the in this leak is that the Galaxy Note9 is in Samsung’s iconic Coral Blue color that I love so much – but the S Pen is in yellow! The colors aren’t in sync – but I think Samsung has an explanation for it. We’ll have to wait for the launch on 9th August 2018 for that – but until then, we’re left with no clues.
Upon further analysis of the leaked render, physical changes on the Note9 seems to be moving the fingerprint scanner to under the camera – much like what happened to the S8 and the S9.
Speaking of the camera, it seems like Samsung is opting for the same camera configuration for the Note9 where the secondary camera functions as a zoom camera. We saw Samsung did this to the S9+.
However, Samsung might make the shift to go for a wide-angle camera instead. Remember that the Note8 was Samsung’s first phone to have dual-cameras.
Bezels on the leaked render of the Note9 seems to be of the same size as the Note8 that we reviewed and loved here, and the buttons seems to be of the same position too. The Bixby key makes a return once again at the left side, underneath the volume rocker. The power button remains alone on the right side.
We’ll have to wait until 9th August for the full details. Until then, we only have rumors and leaks to work with.

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Brand new HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i TWS available for preorder starting today at a special RM339 price

HUAWEI Malaysia has revealed the latest member in its FreeBuds family and it is the FreeBuds 5i.
For this generation, the Chinese brand is shrinking the overall form factor of the earbuds by around 7mm which makes them about 29mm long for a lighter and more weightless experience to go easy with everyone’s ears.

Its high-quality drivers and chipset support LDAC HD audio codec which is good for music and gaming while the dual ANC mic can block out all the unwanted noises where 3 different presets with variable ANC strengths can be chosen.

Striking a formidable use time of up to 28 hours, you can even use it for 4 hours with just 15 minutes of charging so it can definitely help you out in some urgent situations. Also, it has IP54 water and dust resistance for higher longevity in daily usage.
Availability and Price
Available in colors of Nebula Black, Isle Blue, and Ceramic White, the preorder for the HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i is available right now and you can grab one at RM339 (Original price RM399) during this period until February 3 so be sure to visit the brand’s official website, Shopee, and Lazada stores and secure a unit before the promo time ends.

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MSI Announces GS65 Stealth Thin, GE Raider RGB Edition & GT75 Titan With 8th Gen Intel Processors

MSI just announced their brand new lineup of gaming laptops with 8th Gen Intel processors – now with even more power! Featuring the new thin and light GS65 Stealth Thin (hence the name), the GE Raider RGB Edition, and also the wondrous GT75 Titan with the supremely powerful Core i9 processor.
GS65 Stealth Thin

The brand new MSI GS65 Stealth Thin. It’s parked in the “gaming ultrabook” category, and it features a 144Hz 7ms IPS display with 4.9mm-thin bezels too. It manages to achieve 82% screen-to-body ratio. Even with a thin bezel, MSI managed to cramp in the webcam above the screen, so that it wouldn’t show your double chin when you use it.
Everything is thin on the Stealth Thin
To power the 144Hz panel, the Stealth Thin is equipped with up to a GTX 1070 with NVIDIA Max-Q technology and the latest 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor. These two core components will kick off a lot of heat, and thus the MSI Cooler Boost Trinity cooling design in the GS65 will ensure the thermals are kept in check.
The brand new GS65 Stealth Thin comes with beautiful golden accent and trim to make the smallest details of the laptop glint. Weighing in at only 1.8KG, it manages to pack an 82Wh battery that can go up to 8+ hours of battery life into its slim chassis, providing real portability.
And it can do this!
The Stealth Thin also features a new per-key RGB keyboard designed by SteelSeries. Users can customize each key and receive real-time game status through keyboard lighting. MSI is also rolling out a massive update for Dragon Center 2.0 that comes with an exclusive gaming mode. The redesign brings a sleek new UI that promises intuitiveness while still offering advanced configurations for power users. The gaming mode now optimizes system performance and game-specific keyboard lighting for a list of supported new titles.
Specifications

GS65 Stealth Thin

CPU
Intel 8th Gen i7- 8700H Processor + HM370

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070 (Max-Q) GDDR5 8G
NVIDIA GeForce GTX1060 GDDR5 6G

Display
FHD 144Hz/7ms IPS-level Thin Bezel (72% NTSC)

Memory
DDR4-2400/2666(optional) SO-DIMM x2 (Max 32GB)

Storage

1st Slot: PCIe Gen3 x 4 SSD & SATA SSD (combo)
2nd Slot: PCIe Gen3 x 4 SSD

Audio
2W x2 Dynaudio (Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3)

Communication

Killer E2500/Killer1550+BT5 (GTX 1070)
Killer E2500/Intel 9560+BT5 (GTX 1060)

I/O

3 x USB 3.1 Type-A
1 x Thunderbolt (Type-C USB 3.1)
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x mDP 1.2
1 x Mic-in, Headphone-out

Power
82Whr Battery / 180W Slim Type Adapter

Dimension/Weight
357.7 x 247.7 x 17.7mm / 1.8Kg

Stealth Pro Processor Updates
In addition to the new GS65 Stealth Thin, MSI’s entire Stealth Pro line is also getting upgraded with the newest processors and also feature the new 102 keys of per-key RGB lighting, smaller fan blades, Dynaudio Certified speakers, upgraded Killer 1550 and Bluetooth v5, and Dragon Center 2.0.
GE Raider RGB Edition
The new GE63/73 Raider RGB Edition is inspired by sports cars and the PC Master Race’s love for RGB – because it’s really shiny and bling all the way through. There’s RGB on the lid itself, the keyboard, and even the USB ports. Its lid has 24 separate zones of RGB lighting with more than 16.8 million colors available.

The GE Raider RGB Edition is configurable with up to the latest 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics. Additionally, the Raider can be equipped with up to a 120Hz 3ms. This high performance is cooled by MSI Cooler Boost 5, a cooling design with dual fans and seven copper heats pipes offering the most stable experience on a laptop.

With Nahimic 3, Killer networking, Bluetooth 5.0, and much more, the GE Raider comes with many MSI-only features and the latest technology under the hood. If you’re a fan of RGB, then consider the new GE Raider RGB Edition – it’ll make sure your life is filled with colors.

Specifications

GE63 Raider RGB

Processor
Intel 8th Gen i7- 8700H Processor

Chipset
HM370

Panel
15.6” UHD (3840×1080), IPS-level
15.6” FHD (1920×1080), 120Hz, 3ms, Wide-View

GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 with 8GB GDDR5
GeForce GTX 1060 with 6GB GDDR5

Memory
DDR4-2400/2666(optional), 2 x SO-DIMM up to 32GB

Storage
1st M.2 slot: NVMe PCIe Gen3 / SATA3 M.2 SSD (combo)
2nd M.2 slot: NVMe PCIe Gen3 M.2 SSD 1 x 2.5” HDD SATA Gen3

Communication
Killer E2500 + Intel 9560/Killer 1550i (802.11 ac 2×2 /BT 5.0)

I/O

1 x USB Type-C USB 3.1
3 x USB Type-A USB 3.1
1 x HDMI ([email protected]) + 1 x Mini-DisplayPort
1 x RJ45 (Killer LAN)
1 x SD (XC/HC)
1 x Mic-in + 1x Headphone-out (HiFi / SPDIF)

Adapter
230W/180W (for GTX 1070/1060)

Dimensions
383x260x29.5 mm

Weight
2.49Kg

GT75 Titan with i9 Hexacore Processor
 The true monster of a laptop – the brand new GT75. It literally is a desktop replacement – because it is even more powerful than many of the desktops out there right now. It features an Intel Core i9 overclocked processor into a laptop.
In case you don’t need the i9 overclocked processor, you can opt for the Intel Core i7 instead.

It packs lots of power – and thus, high TDP too. It uses the MSI’s Cooler Boost Titan cooling design, the 6C/12T configuration results in up to a 70% performance leap over the previous Core i7. The extra cores are especially beneficial for gamers who stream their gameplay, or for advanced multitasking workloads like video editing or rendering. Pretty much handles everything beyond gaming.

I’ve personally done a typing test on the GT75 – and the keyboard is actually using tactile and clicky switches – like Cherry MX Blue. Just a brief test here reveals that the keyboard is surprisingly softer than typical MX Blue, and its click is at a softer volume.
Individually backlit mechanical keys
Specifications:

GT75 Titan

Processor
Up to 8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

Display

17.3” UHD (3840×2160), IPS-Level (GTX1080 & GTX1070 SLI)
17.3” FHD (1920×1080), 120Hz, 3ms, Wide-View (GTX 1070)

Keyboard
Rapid Mechanical RGB Keyboard by SteelSeries

Storage

2 x M.2 SSD Combo (NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 / SATA)
1 x M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4)
1 x 2.5” HDD
*supports Super RAID 4

I/O

1 x ThunderBolt 3
5 x Type-A USB 3.1
1 x HDMI
1 x mDP

Network
Killer DoubleShot Pro with 10Gbps Killer Ethernet and Killer Wireless-AC 1550

Pre-order bonus
All of the laptops mentioned above are already available for pre-orders today! All 3 laptops launched come with special pre-order bundle. Depending on which laptop, which configuration, and where you buy it from, you’ll get special bundles. Check out MSI’s official store at Lazada and 11street for more information.

In case you’re not keen to making this purchase online, check out the list of authorized stores at MSI’s website here.

Pre-order platform (online)

Model

Spec

Bundle

Price

11Street
MSI Official Store
GT75 Titan 8RF

Coffeelake i9-8950HK + CM246
Window 10 Home
GeForce GTX1070 SLI, 8GB DDR5
32GB DDR4 RAM (2666MHz)
17.3 UHD, 4k IPS, 100% RGB
512GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD (7200 RPM)

Steelseries Siberia V2 Gaming headset (MSI edition)
RM21,999

11Street
MSI Official Store
GT75 Titan 8RG

Coffeelake i7-8750H + CM246
Window 10 Home
GeForce GTX1080, 8 GB DDR5X
16GB DDR4 RAM (2666MHz)
17.3 UHD, 4k IPS, 100% RGB
256GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD (7200 RPM)

Steelseries Siberia V2 Gaming headset (MSI edition)
RM15,999

11Street
MSI Official Store
GT75 Titan 8RF

Coffeelake i7-8750H + CM246
Window 10 Home
GeForce GTX1070, 8GB DDR5
16GB DDR4 RAM (2666MHz)
17.3 FHD, 120HZ 3ms, 94% NTSC Wideview
256GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD (7200 RPM)

Steelseries Siberia V2 Gaming headset (MSI edition)
RM12,099

Lazada
MSI store
GE63 Raider 8RF RGB

Coffeelake i7-8750H + HM370
Window 10 Home
GeForce GTX1070, 8GB GDDR5
16GB DDR4 RAM
15.6 FHD, 120HZ 3ms, 94% NTSC Wideview
256GB SSD + 1TB HDD (7200 RPM)

Limited Lucky Dragon Doll

RM8,999

Lazada
MSI store
GE63 Raider 8RE RGB

Coffeelake i7-8750H + HM370
Window 10 Home
GeForce GTX1060, 6GB GDDR5
16GB DDR4 RAM
15.6 FHD, 120HZ 3ms, 94% NTSC Wideview
256GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD (7200 RPM)

Limited Lucky Dragon Doll

RM7,599

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Samsung announces another GALAXY Tab variant – the GALAXY Tab S

Day after day, it seems like Samsung just can’t keep their focus and start spewing devices at every smallest little segment of the market.
This time around with Samsung’s latest GALAXY Tab S, it’s aimed directly at the iPad (again) but with added accessories, it can be in the same market as Microsoft Surface tablet PCs.

Samsung is offering the GALAXY Tab S in two different sizes – 8.4-inch and also 10.5-inch variant, both with slightly different specs.
Right off the bat, you can see that the GALAXY Tab S 10.5-inch looks exactly the same as the GALAXY NotePRO which we reviewed earlier and that’s no surprise since it is a decent design.
The 8.4-inch version of the GALAXY Tab S however looks a little like the iPad mixed with the GALAXY S5 in a very Nexus 7-ish design. The gold coloured edges have to go, by the way.
Oh – before I forget, the capacitive and physical home keys really have to go away forever.
Let’s start with a simple technical spec sheet of both the models.

Samsung Exynos 5 Octa core or Qualcomm 800 2.3GHz  quad-core processor for both models
8.4-inch or 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560×1600 pixels
8MP rear-facing camera, 2.1MP front-facing camera
3GB RAM, 16GB or 32GB internal memory, microSD expandable up to 128GB
802.11ac WiFi support
Android 4.4 KitKat

Alternatively, Samsung did a very good job in this infographic for the 10.5-inch version.

For once, Samsung is attempting something different by not stripping off any of the good hardware when it comes to size reduction. The 10.5-inch version is an exact bloated up version of the 8.4-inch version with a larger battery – and that’s great for those who seek different sizes with no compromise in hardware.
Well, sure Samsung has a lot of magnificent stuff offered in the phone right? Maybe so, as they now have included the GALAXY S5’s user interface to all of their latest devices, as seen even on the GALAXY NotePRO.
Further “freebies” that Samsung touts is their GALAXY Gifts, with a bunch of free-for-few-months subscriptions and even with Marvel Unlimited now, providing you 3 months trial subscription of Marvel Unlimited digital comics.

The accessories? Samsung took an interesting turn this time. There’s a Book Cover (available for both sizes) that can offer 3 modes – viewing, touch, and typing.
There’s also a simple cover which offers nothing more but just a simple hard cover for the device, and it’s also available in both sizes.
The last and definitely not the least is the keyboard dock specifically for the 10.5-inch version and works a la the one on ASUS Transformer devices – and come to think of it, it looks exactly like the one used on the GALAXY NotePRO too.
 All I can say is that it’s classy as heck when it’s closed – except for that perforated back of the tablet.
Pricing and availability of the GALAXY Tab S is not yet available in Malaysia, but stay tuned as we’ll bring the news to you when it arrives.
Till next time.

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The Samsung Galaxy A04 with 50MP camera strikes for the low end market from RM479

The A series of the Samsung Galaxy smartphone family is getting yet another new budget device which is of the lower end – the Samsung Galaxy A04.

According to Samsung, this may be one of the most affordable devices in the market that comes with a 50MP main camera lens but don’t expect it to be super good because you still pay what you get. But anyhow, if you need a large battery to help you churn through loads of daily messaging and SNS scrolling, this might be the one for you.
And as a member of the A series lineup, it gets all the One UI functionality and works with all the existing premium tier accessories like the Galaxy Buds and Watch devices.
Here’s a quick summary of its specs.

6.5-inch IPS LCD Display

720p Resolution
Waterdrop Notch

MediaTek P35 Chipset
Up to 4GB RAM
Up to 64GB Storage
Dual Rear Camera

Main: 50MP f/1.8
Depth Sensor

5MP Selfie Camera
5,000mAh Battery
Black, Copper, Green Colors

Pricing and Availability
Although not really necessary, Samsung Malaysia is still doing the good guy here by offering 2 different configurations which are 3GB+32GB at RM479 and 4GB+64GB at RM559.
Purchases are currently open over at Samsung’s official website.

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Samsung officially launches the Galaxy S7 Edge

Ahhh… The all new Galaxy S7 Edge. All of the news have already been well-versed by now, so we’re not going to go along explaining what’s the Galaxy S7, but instead, we’ll focus on the launch event itself yesterday at KLCC’s very own Concourse area.
The event announcement itself started off with a very not-subtle video a few days prior to the event. What else could bring in the crowd more than an ambassador – someone that’s loved and adored by fans all over Malaysia? The real question was, who is the right ambassador?

From the homeland of Samsung – South Korea! Also, none other than Lee Kwang Soo, which apparently many Malaysians adore him (I didn’t know prior to today’s event) and hormones raged when this announcement was made.
Samsung Malaysia even uploaded a video of Kwang Soo filming himself, and talking about the event itself.  “I will see you at KLCC“, he said. Apparently, this statement made many people’s hormones raged.
Of course, Samsung Mobile Malaysia did their best to calm the people there as they’re getting way too excited before the launching of the Galaxy S7 Edge even started. The amount of people there were crazy!

The event hasn’t even started yet, by the way.
When Lee Kwang Soo finally came out, I’m pretty sure the entire Suria KLCC reverberated by all the loud screaming and internal noise pollution produced by everyone shouting at Kwang Soo. I managed to get through the crowd and snap a few shots myself.

Not too bad for an event I would say.

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ASUS ROG Brings ROG Collection T-Shirts & Backpacks

Yes, that’s right. ASUS ROG shirts and backpacks. We actually saw this coming a few months ago but we did not expect the backpacks to be on sale. There will be two T-shirt designs available for sale, and a total of 3 different backpacks available too.
ASUS ROG Collection
This time around, we have a total of two different T-shirt designs – one that ASUS is calling Lifestyle, and another one is Mechanic. These two T-shirt designs are obviously imprinted with the ROG graphics since that eye logo is pretty much an icon in the gaming scene now.

Mechanic design
From what we know, these T-shirts are made out of 100% cotton. There will be compression training shirts coming soon as well. This is the first wave of ROG Collection of products only, whereby we can expect more to come soon.
Lifestyle design
The ROG Collection of T-shirts are now available from authorized ASUS ROG dealers and the prices are as follow:

Category
Variant
SRP (RM) with VAT

ROG Collections (T-shirt)
Lifestyle (Black T-shirt)
RM109

Mechanic (White T-shirt)
RM109

Sorry that we can’t comment much on the shirts – it’s not our forte. 😂
ASUS ROG Ranger Backpack
As for the 3 ROG backpacks, we first have the ROG Ranger 2-in-1 backpack. This is a unique little backpack that actually splits into two parts. By opening a zip around the center, the larger, hard-ish shell part can be detached, leaving behind only a small part.
Yes, the 2-in-1 backpack is huge.
These two parts have their own backpack straps so you can choose to carry either parts individually. Fantastic for travels since you can leave one part behind in the hotel room and only take the necessary items along.
BP2500 looks 👌
Then comes the new ROG Ranger BP2500 that can carry up to 15.6-inch laptops with waterproof and scratch-resistant 1680D leatherette and a FIDLOCK design as well. It has a charge-cable zipper and also a built-in luggage strap to secure the backpack to other travel cases instantly.
BP1500 with a bold design and also 👌
Last but not least, it’s the ROG Ranger BP1500. It has a 16L capacity and can carry up to 15.6-inch laptops. It even has the Strix cyber-text pattern, military-grade triangular base-corner guards, and textured zippers.
The ROG Ranger backpacks are available now from all authorized ASUS ROG delaers too. The prices are as such:

Category
Variant
SRP (RM) with VAT

ROG Ranger Backpack
ROG Ranger 2-in-1 Backpack
RM499

ROG Ranger BP2500 Gaming Backpack
RM279

ROG Ranger BP1500 Gaming Backpack
RM159

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Neffos C5s Announced; Price & Availability TBA

Neffos – the smartphone brand by TP-Link, is a brand that focuses on budget smartphones. Now, Neffos introduces a brand new smartphone that’s in their C-series of smartphones – the Neffos C5s.

For the chipset, the Neffos C5s has a MediaTek MT6737M chipset with 4x Cortex-A53 quad-core processor with 1.1GHz, paired with ARM Mali-T720 MP1 graphics. It has 1GB of RAM with 8GB of storage.
In terms of battery, it has a 2,340mAh battery. Funny enough, it has a rear-facing speaker too. Didn’t see those for quite some time already.
The Neffos C5s is considerd an entry-level smartphone with these specs. As for the price, expect it to be even lower than the C7 that we reviewed here. Perhaps an even cheaper alternative of the recently-launched entry-level smartphone? If that’s the case, I do expect the Neffos C5s to be priced at around RM199 only.
However, we do not have the exact price or availability. We’ll surely update this space when we have more information.

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Review – ASUS ZenBook 14 UX425: Great ultrabook but with a twist

Now, we reviewed a lot of laptops in the past, particularly ultrabooks, and premium thin & light laptops. For me, this kind of laptop is fantastic as it complements my usual super-powerful desktop.
So, introducing the new ASUS ZenBook 14 UX425. It’s a rather traditional ultrathin and light design from ASUS but with a controversial design decision.

The I/O ports
Let’s start off with the controversial design decision – that I/O ports. ASUS advertises that this is the “world’s thinnest 14-inch laptop to feature a full set of I/O ports”.
So, on the left side, we have:

Full-sized HDMI port
2x Thunderbolt 3 ports with USB-PD charging
Charging status LED

While on the right side, we have:

Status indicator LED
A microSD card reader
USB 3.0 (5Gb/s)

And that’s all you get. Introducing – or in this case – outroducing, the lack of a headphone jack. Yes, this laptop does not have a headphone jack. I don’t know if it’s the first laptop that doesn’t have a headphone jack – it doesn’t matter. But damn, it’s a bummer.

ASUS included a little USB sound card – and why I said it’s a sound card because Windows already detects it as a new audio output device. Also, it doesn’t work with those USB-C audio passthrough dongles like smartphones do.
Either way, I think it’s a bummer since you need to carry a dongle around, and it robs you off a Thunderbolt 3 port with that dongle. One for charging, one for that dongle, and all your Thunderbolt 3 ports are gone.

And don’t get me started on Bluetooth connectivity with Windows 10 because that is a very messy thing to do if you want to switch your Bluetooth earphones or headphones between your phone and laptop – unless you get the Jabra Elite 75t which we have reviewed here.
Upgradability?
Out of curiosity, I opened up the laptop and see if ASUS truly does not have enough space for the 3.5mm audio jack and is forced to neglect it. But no – I see unused space that ASUS could slot in a 3.5mm audio jack.
I also double-checked that the 13-inch version does have that extra space too.

While we are inside here, we can see that ASUS soldered everything onto the motherboard except that M.2 SSD – which I appreciate since the M.2 SSD will degrade over time, depending on your workload.
And ASUS really doesn’t want anyone to get inside the laptop because – let’s be real here – there’s no reason to open it anyway. There are two screws behind the back rubber feet, lots of adhesive at the bottom front side of the laptop, and also a latch at the center of the back panel.
Design
Let’s then talk about the design. This laptop comes with the iconic ZenBook design with a full metal body, iconic concentric circle design on the lid, and overall thin body. It’s a solid laptop and this time around – it weighs in at just slightly over 1kg.

And by looking at this laptop, I thought it was a little too… rectangular. It’s a long boi – but that’s okay.
Screen
Opening up the lid, we were presented with a beautiful 14-inch matte screen with 1080p in resolution. It’s using an IPS LCD panel with the usual 16:9 aspect ratio and no touch screen.

While the bezels are very thin, I think that the closest competitor with the ASUS ZenBook 14 UX425 is the new XPS 13 9300 that we reviewed not long ago. That XPS 13 has magnificently thin bezels a 16:10 screen – making the bottom bezel virtually disappear.

And before I forget, the webcam is still at the top of the screen.
Keyboard
The keyboard is a pretty standard ASUS story. The layout is a little weird on the far right side. It has an extra column of keys and the arrow keys are shifted one column to the right. It definitely took me some time to get used to this layout.

Now, the keyboard is actually quite good. I had fun typing on this keyboard as it has a decent travel distance with a not so stiff keyboard. The keycaps are ever so slightly elongated – which means it’s not perfectly square. It’s definitely noticeable while typing – at least for me.
Notice the longer horizontal dimension?
And surprisingly, the power button at the top right corner there is much stiffer compared to any other keys on the keyboard so that it can potentially prevent you from accidentally making the laptop go to sleep. Potentially.

Trackpad
Nothing much to talk about here. It’s elongated for sure and there’s really nothing wrong with it, honestly. It uses Windows Precision Touchpad drivers and everything works well. Palm rejection is good and I don’t see it disco dancing on the screen when I’m doing my work.

There’s also the NumberPad feature here – which it’s there if you want to use it.
Performance
I don’t really have anything to say other than to draw comparisons other than the XPS 13. They both have very similar specs other than the screen size:

14-inch 1080p IPS LCD

16:9 aspect ratio

Intel Core i7-1065G7
8GB DDR4 @ 3200MHz (soldered)
Intel 660p 512GB SSD
67Wh battery

The overall performance is pretty much as expected from a laptop with this list of specs. Again, this is not a chip that is capable of even lightweight games like Overwatch.
Battery life
Of course, with the big 67Wh battery, this laptop can manage to get about 9 hours of battery life through our usual use of web browsing, some YouTube videos, and Spotify mixed in – no Photoshop this time.
Overall, I’m impressed by the battery life and I’m glad that ASUS continued using a 1080p screen and didn’t go for an insane 4K screen which is detrimental for battery life.

As for the charging speed, it takes about 2 hours to charge from 15% to 100% battery – pretty standard.
Should you buy the ASUS ZenBook 14 UX425?
I’d say yes. ASUS offers this laptop in two different sizes – either in 13-inches of 14-inches, but both of them are at the same price. My biggest complaint is this laptop not having an audio jack – but the importance of that varies depending on how you use your laptop.

For the price of RM4,699, this ZenBook 14 UX425 offers a similar experience to the cheaper XPS 13 9300 variant – particularly the RM6,998.99 variant. The XPS wins because it has a 16:10 aspect ratio screen, but with everything else taken into consideration, this new ZenBook 14 UX425 is really low-priced.
There’s also a cheaper Core i5-1035G1 which is priced at only RM3,999. The specs and price are the same between the 13-inch and 14-inch variants, so pick your choice.

ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325
ASUS ZenBook 13 UX425

Intel Core i5-1035G1
RM3,999
RM3,999

Intel Core i7-1065G7
RM4,699
RM4,699

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myMaker Exhibition happens August 27th To 29th

If you’re a fan of maker fairs or a maker yourself who is interested in Maker Faire, then this is the perfect news for you to look forward this August 27th to 29th!

Digital Lifestyle (DLM) & Society, MCMC is organizing the myMaker fair right here in KLCC! The fair will feature all sorts of creations done by lovely Malaysians, and definitely be surprised and enlightened by the brightest makers in Malaysia.
It’s quite apparent that the community of makers in Malaysia aren’t exactly large, but DLM seeks to gather maker all around Malaysia and them all – to share ideas and learn from each other to create the ultimate maker mind!
If you’re keen to join or in need of more information about the myMaker event, do contact them by sending an email over to DLMreg[at]cmc.gov.my – they’ll get back to you as quick as possible.
Do stay tuned for this section, as we’ll update as more information about the myMaker exhibition soon. Also follow them on Facebook @ Digital Lifestyle Malaysia!

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OPPO Find X2 5G series launched in Malaysia; starts at RM3,999

Introducing, OPPO’s latest flagship smartphone. These are the brand new OPPO Find X2 5G series of smartphones and it is available in the base Find X2 5G and also the higher-end Find X2 Pro 5G variant.
Getting through the specs, these two phones are pretty similar.

OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G
OPPO Find X2 5G

Color

Black (Ceramic)
Orange (Vegan Leather)

Black (Ceramic)
Ocean (Glass)

RAM
12GB LPDDR5
12GB LPDDR5

Storage

512GB, UFS 3.0
External Memory: not supported

256GB, UFS 3.0
External Memory: not supported

Display

120Hz
6.7-inches AMOLED
3168×1440 pixels
120Hz

120Hz
6.7-inches AMOLED
3168×1440 pixels
120Hz

Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Rear-facing cameras

Main

48MP Sony IMX689 sensor, with all pixel omni-directional PDAF, f/1.7 lens

Ultra-wide angle

48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, f/2.2

Telephoto camera

13MP f/3.0 aperture, 10x hybrid zoom and up to 60x digital zoom

Main

48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, f/1.7 aperture

Ultra-wide angle

12MP Sony IMX708 sensor, f/2.2 aperture

Telephoto camera

13MP f/2.4 aperture, 5x hybrid zoom and up to 20x digital zoom

Selfie camera

Front: 32MP Selfie Camera
32MP Sony IMX616 sensor, f/2.4 lens

Front: 32MP Selfie Camera
32MP Sony IMX616 sensor, f/2.4 lens

Battey
Double 2,130mAh in series, totaling to 4,260mAh
Double 2,100mAh batteries in series, totaling t 4,200mAh

Charger
SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge (65W)
SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge (65)

Operating System
ColorOS 7.1 based on Android 10.0
ColorOS 7.1 based on Android 10.0

The overall design language of the OPPO Find X2 series of smartphones is quite a big departure from what we’ve seen. The popup selfie camera is now gone and OPPO has opted for a punch hole display instead. At least OPPO parked the punch hole at the corner.
The SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash charge is an interesting technology as OPPO, the pioneer of fast charging smartphones, is now capable of supporting 65W of power on its latest Find X2 series of smartphones. Presumably, it is also using a GaN-based charger, which we’ve talked about it here.
The OPPO Find X2 is also capable of running 1440p resolution at 120Hz – which I am very concerned about when it comes to battery life. We’ve tested many phones that can’t even handle 1080p at 120Hz – and now there’s 1440p at 120Hz too?
The OPPO Find X2 will be available at these prices with these RAM and storage option:

OPPO Find X2 @ RM3,999

Colors

Black (ceramic)
Ocean (glass)

12GB RAM + 256GB storage

OPPO Find X2 Pro @ RM4,599

Colors

Black (ceramic)
Orange (PU leather)

12GB RAM + 512GB storage

The pre-order promotion is also ongoing now as you can get the VOOC Flash Charge power bank and an extended 1-year warranty with 3 months screen protection worth. The promotional gifts can be collected at any OPPO stores in Malaysia.

Also, there will be a roadshow with additional gifts available too. On 14 March 2020 for the Find X2 5G standard version and 21 March 2020 for the Find X2 Pro 5G version, the first 300 customers to pick up their phones will receive one set of Enco Free (review here) true wireless earphones for free for both dates.

For pre-order purchases outside of the Klang Valley, head over to the selected OPPO Experience Stores and collect them at the store to be able to redeem the free gifts.

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Assassin’s Creed IV leak?

A rumour picked up by Kotaku with a poster that might be Assassin’s Creed IV : Black Flag.
Name and poster suggests that it’s going to be all about pirates too. Long time fans of the Assassin’s Creed story had already been disappointed badly by AC3.

What’s your take?
Sources : Kotaku, A Redditor

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Highly-Customizable MasterMouse Pro L RGB Now Available; Priced at RM249

There was a time where mice like the Mad Catz R.A.T.5 were all the rage. They were highly-customizable, but its price and aesthetics were a turnoff to many. Those mice didn’t catch on to the mainstream market, by the way. Years after that, we see the emergence RGB in peripherals. Cooler Master saw an opportunity here and integrated the high-customizability of a mouse together with RGB LEDs – and that’s what the MasterMouse Pro L RGB is all about.

So what are the customizations available on the MasterMouse Pro L RGB? Firstly custom grips. It comes with two top panels of different lengths as well as two sets side panels with different grip textures out of the box. However, if you feel a little more adventurous or picky, then head on over to the MakerHub and find the 3D printing files for the side panels. You can literally make it uniquely yours.
          With one variant of the top panel.            With another variant of the top panel.            Bare bones!
There are also a total of 8 buttons on the mouse – with one of them being the Storm Tactix button that toggles the entire mouse into an entirely different set of functions. You can learn more about Storm Tactix here. Armed with a 512KB on-board memory, the MasterMouse Pro L RGB can save your user profiles in the mouse itself and can be brought to any other PCs without worrying about your settings.
At this day and age, of course the MasterMouse Pro L RGB has RGB LEDs.  With the help of Cooler Master’s easy to use software, the MasterMouse Pro L RGB is a pretty good choice for a mouse at RM 249.

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HP ENVY laptops now available in Malaysia; Starts at RM3,799

HP Malaysia has announced its latest ENVY lineups of laptops is coming to Malaysia and is fitted with the latest consumer technology for productivity without sacrificing portability.
HP ENVY 13

The HP ENVY 13 is for the lightweight users that seek features and longevity within an ultra-thin chassis as the laptop doesn’t come with a discreet GPU, it is more suitable for office works, conference calls, and light image editing. The HP Fast Charge will juice up the battery pack from 0% to 50% in just 30 minutes – which we’ll have to test if that’s true – and a full charge will last it up to 19 and a half hours so you won’t need the power brick every time you move around.
The speakers are reported to produce great quality audio as it is custom-tuned by experts at Bang & Olufsen. We’ll leave that to your discretion.
HP ENVY 15

On the other hand, the HP ENVY 15 will daily drive games, video editing, and general usage with responsiveness and snappiness thanks to the maximum of 32GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q and SSD with storage up to 2TB and is RAID-0 configurable. Need not to worry about thermal issues as the latest model is the first of the line to equip 2 12V fans and vapor chambers. Connectivity-wise it comes with Wi-Fi 6 and BlueTooth 5.0 for the fastest speeds and lowest latency experience possible.
HP ENVY x360 13

The 2-in-1 convertible also gets an upgrade this time in the form of packing an AMD Ryzen 4000 series APU as a secondary choice. The core looks and philosophy stays the same with the display that could be fitted with an OLED 4K panel for vivid colors and the HP Command Center for system monitoring and modification. The Fast Charge feature can charge the 17 and a half hour battery to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Pricing and Availablity
The HP ENVY 13 and ENVY 15 is available from now on starting at a price of RM4,399 and RM5,799 with the ENVY x360 13 reaching Malaysia starting September with a price tag of RM3,799 and here are the links for purchasing them.

HP Online Store
Lazada
Shopee

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Samsung Galaxy A01 Core introduced at RM329

Samsung is introducing another budget device into the Galaxy A series of smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core that delivers practicality and essential functions for daily needs such as emails, photoshoots, movie streaming, and task reminders.
No fancy knick-knocks on this one, let’s just jump straight into its specs:

5.3-inch PLS TFT screen

720p resolution

MediaTek MT6739 chipset
1GB RAM
16GB Storage
8MP f/2.2 rear camera
5MP f/2.4 selfie camera
3000mAh battery
Black, Blue, Red colors
RM329

Nothing particularly interesting for an entry-level market device but it could be a nice backup phone as you just simply shell out a few hundred ringgits in exchange for the most basic smartphone services.
More information about the latest member of the Galaxy A lineup can be found here.

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GoCar join hands with EV Connection to expand Charging Connectivity in Malaysia

GoCar Malaysia has announced that they have teamed up with EV Connection to increase accessibility to EV charging stations in Malaysia.
This collaboration will enable GoCar’s mobile app to be integrated with EV Connection’s JomCharge mobile platform, increasing GoCar users’ and the general public’s access to more EV charging stations and fast DC chargers. Users will be able to see charger locations, charger availability, and charger types within EV Connection’s network through the app, following the first phase of integration in Q3 2022.

GoCar also intends to expand service enhancements such as the capability to pre-book an EV charger, schedule a recharge, make payments, and track the vehicle charging progress through the app.
Beyond the integration exercise, both firms have plans to look at other ways to boost EV adoption in Malaysia. EV battery recycling, EV charger solutions, and data sharing are a few examples of potential collaborations.
Kindly visit GoCar Malaysia’s official website for more information.

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Meet the 1kg, 1cm laptop – ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED UX5304

ASUS just showed off their latest laptop – the Zenbook S 13 OLED with the codename UX5304. The “S” in the name denotes that it is a super slim and light laptop, earning the name “ultralight” laptop. While there are lots of laptops that are below 1kg in weight, this laptop is unique because of its OLED screen. There are no OLED laptops at this thinness before this.

This screen is a lot thinner than other laptops that I’ve used while still rigid enough to not flex even when I intentionally did so. This laptop is also using a 13.3-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a super-high resolution of 2880×1800 pixels. Since ASUS OLED screens are always super high in terms of color accuracy and color gamut coverage, they are rebranding and essentially creating a stamp of approval called the ASUS Lumina OLED. Every ASUS laptop that meets these high standards will have the ASUS Lumina OLED badge.

From what we were told, ASUS trimmed off tenths of millimeters away from each component to achieve this thinness. There is no new revolutionary breakthrough that allows this thinness – just their sheer dedication to make it slim. Interestingly enough, they still managed to make the laptop look and feel unique too.

Remember the plasma-ceramization technique done on the Zenbook 14 OLED UX3404 that we reviewed earlier? That process is present on this laptop too – but instead of having a sand color, they’re going with a color that they’re called Basalt Grey.
It is also available in another color called Ponder Blue which did not get the plasma ceramic treatment, but still looks good.

The specs of this laptop will also need to be up to snuff. It will be powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core U-series processor coupled with the Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM at 5200MHz, up to 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage. Now, the thinness of this laptop will definitely affect the cooling of the components – that is why ASUS included two fans to this laptop instead of just one. We’ll have to try this out in our review when we get our hands on it.
It also has all the ports that we need – double Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gb/s), and HDMI 2.1. All of them are full-sized ports, by the way. No need to carry any additional dongles.

This is also the most eco-friendly Zenbook ever produced. It uses recycled metals and plastics in its construction, FSC Mix-certified packaging, an elegant new eco-friendly plasma ceramic aluminum for the Basalt Gray model, and halogen-free electronics. Interstingly, even the entire packaging box of this laptop is made out of cardboard or paper and some parts of it are reusable as a laptop stand too.
The most eco-friendly Zenbook ever made, also the world’s slimmest OLED ultralight laptop – boasting lightweight design, sustainability, and performance to deliver more with less!
And from what we’re informed, this new ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED UX5304 will be available in mid-May locally in two variants:

Intel Core i5-1335U with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB storage @ RM4,999
Intel Core i7-1355U with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1TB storage @ RM5,999

Here is the full list of specs if you’re interested:

CPU
Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Core i5-1335U

Display
13.3-inch 16:10 2.8K (2880 x 1800) ASUS Lumina OLED slim-bezel NanoEdge display with 85% screen-to-body ratio, 550 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification

Operating system
Windows 11 Home

Graphics
Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics

Main memory
16 GB LPDDR5 5200 MHz RAM

Storage
Up to 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD

Connectivity
WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
Up to Bluetooth 5.2

Camera
FHD IR / 3DNR / ALS camera

I/O ports
2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1 x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS)
1 x Audio jack

Touchpad
129 x 81 mm ASUS ErgoSense Touchpad

Audio
Built-in speakers
Smart amplifier technology
Built-in microphone
Harman Kardon certified

Battery
63 Wh

AC adapter
65 W adapter
Adapter Output: 5V~20V, 65 W
Adapter Input: 100~240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz universal

Dimensions
296.2 x 216.3 x 10.9 mm

Weight
1 kg

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The ultimate display experience The Wall All-In-One and Odyssey Ark takes home entertainment to the next level

Samsung’s The Wall series is always about its name – becoming part of a wall that blends in seamlessly at comically large sizes that millionaires replace their projectors with. The latest member of the line has been launched today, the new The Wall All-In-One.

Available in sizes of 110-inch and 146-inch (And 49mm thick) with resolutions of 2K for the former and 2K/4K for the latter, the “Wall in One” features all the good stuff including Black Seal technology for increased black levels and depth alongside Ultra Chroma that shortens wavelengths to create RGB outputs 2x purer and more accurate. 20-bit processing guarantees a superior contrast ratio and smoother, more natural gradients, and don’t forget the in-house Micro AI Processor that enhances quality while removing noises on the fly.

Not only it operates in your standard 50Hz/60Hz TV standard, it actually supports up to 120Hz refresh rate together with HDMI 2.1 ports which means you can get the most out of your PS5 or Xbox Series X. There’s even an optional toggle to enable the interpolating feature that adds frames to any video source to make your YouTube videos from 60FPS to 120FPS!

It also eliminates the need for setting up any other bothersome things such as hubs and control boxes since it comes with all of those things in a single package. So just hook up any Samsung or compatible audio and video equipment and the TV will take care of the rest for you.
Additionally, similar to other models, the All-In-One can be installed by professionals within 2 hours to enable a quick and easy setup for your new home or office.

Although a last year product, Samsung finally gave a chance to let us demo the gigantic Odyssey Ark live, and just for a quick refresh, it is a beastly 55-inch 1000R curved gaming monitor with 165Hz refresh rate operating a Quantum Mini-LED backlight that can reach the standards of Quantum HDR2000 with ease.
The accompanying Ark Dial is what further pushes this monitor into another league. With it, you can adjust the window size of multiple video sources without touching anything within Windows, increase or decrease volume, navigate through OSD menus, and more. The strip on the upper part is a solar panel that will keep the remote up and going for as long as time goes on.

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Check out Yes’s Ramadan bazaar booth at TTDI and get exclusive promotions on new mobile / internet plan signups

Yes has set up its little roadshow booth over at TTDI starting today and it invites everyone to try out its 5G offerings and provides limited-time deals when you sign up there.

As one of the core sponsors of the #TechMeToBazaar Ramadan Bazaar, it is open for everyone to head over and try out their unlimited 4G + 5G mobile connections and if interested, sign up immediately since they have prepared physical SIMs on the spot to guide and activate them with their help.

As such, those who actually sign up there will be able to get an RM20 discount off the first 6 months when they port into any Yes 5G Infinite Postpaid Plan starting from RM38 for unlimited data, or those looking for internet upgrades can get the exclusive Raya Family Bundle Promo that provides the Yes Wireless Fibre 5G at RM74/month which is 50% off the usual rates and 2x Infinite Basic postpaid plans at RM58/month.
So if you happen to live around that area and want to go grab some quick grub to break the fast, why not stop by the Yes booth for a while?

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Handheld 3D Scanner

Let’s say you have access to a 3D printer and the one thing you want to do is to replicate an object so bad but you just can’t seem to do it successfully during the digital 3D design. Well, there are couple of 3D scanners out there but they are either expensive or bulky.

Now, Fuel3D enables anyone with the handheld 3D scanner to literally scan anything and convert it into a full, digital 3D model which can then be printed using the 3D printer. I would like to call this replication . The company is working on the prototype stage right now but a recent video shows that it does work. The next-generation model will certainly be more polished and easier to use.
The price starts at 990 USD (approximately RM 3,200) for the first batch which you can participate on Kickstarter. It is expected to ship somewhere in July 2014.

Via : Dvice

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Lenovo Combines Performance and Affordability with All-New A- and S-Series Smartphones

Lenovo announced its next generation of its popular A and S series smartphones. The new S860, S650, S660, A859, A680 and A526 smartphones combine sleek design elements with top-notch performance and new features which includes longer battery life for an overall impressive mobile experience. The new devices complement Lenovo’s existing portfolio of smartphones, offering consumers greater choices across multiple price points to fit most lifestyles and are valued at affordable prices.
The latest series of smart connected devices meet the demands of today’s mobile users, coming equipped with quad-core processors and Android™ 4.2 Jelly Bean. These smartphones boast powerful new features, including vibrant image capture functions and Lenovo’s range of DOit apps. The devices also come with dual active SIM capability as well as sharp-shooting rear cameras to snap and share amazing photos.
Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia
Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia said that:
We are driven by strong execution of the company’s global strategy, an innovative product portfolio and growth in PC Plus businesses. All six smartphones – the S860, S650, S660, A859, A680 and A526, gives the perfect balance of great user experience without sacrificing performance. Our global team has never stopped working tirelessly to enhance both the function and performance for our products. The S860’s high-capacity battery even allows users to charge their other devices on-the go by using the included micro USB cable.
Price: RM 1169
S650, A Compact and Stylish Workhorse
The 4.7-inch smartphone offers a powerful pocket-sized media device that is lined with a laser-etched fabric-feel rear cover. Dual SIM, front and rear cameras, quad core processor, and Lenovo Smart User Interface combine to make the Lenovo S650 an all-round smartphone delivering every app and function users need — without breaking the budget.
Price: RM 699
S660, High Performance Meets Affordable
The 4.7-inch smartphone offers a powerful pocket-sized media device that is lined with a laser-etched fabric-feel rear cover. Dual SIM, front and rear cameras, quad core processor, and Lenovo Smart User Interface combine to make the Lenovo S650 an all-round smartphone delivering every app and function users need — without breaking the budget.
Price: RM 749
A859, Five-Inch High Performance All-Rounder
Designed for great all-around performance, the A859 smartphone combines several in-demand features for a rewarding experience. Available in white or black, it measures 9.2mm thin with a 5-in high definition (1280×720) IPS screen with 178° wide angle viewing. Like the S Series, it has a dual SIM card, runs on a MediaTek 6582 processor and Android™ 4.2, has an 8MP rear camera, a front camera and 8GB of storage.
Price: RM 719
A680, Trendsetting Entertainment Experience
Whether gaming, messaging, watching videos or surfing the Web, the Lenovo A680 enables better multitasking with its quad core processing. The smartphone that allows users to do more for less has up to 24 hours of talk time and Dual-SIM configuration. It also has front and rear cameras for capturing and sharing life’s great moments.
Price: RM 499
A526, Back-to-Basics Companion
The Lenovo A526 is a stylish and very affordable 4.5” smartphone with quad core processing for users to get the best out of their favorite Android™ apps and games. Eliminating stutter when multitasking, the A526 also comes with front and rear cameras for photos and video, and space for two phone numbers.
Price: TBA
With the new Lenovo A and S series smartphones, now we can have more variety of choices with different specification and affordable prices range for different kind of people for different kind of uses. Try it out and you may get yourself a Lenovo smartphone.

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Run Dota 2 using OpenGL

If you’re a Dota 2 player and want to have a potentially better experience in your games, try out their OpenGL support! The library is available for download under the Dota 2’s DLC section for free. Do note however the results vary between users, with NVIDIA users typically yielding much better results than the Red Camp counterpart as NVIDIA has better OpenGL support. One redditor even claimed that OpenGL had 25-40 frames more than on DX11!!!

However if you really want a change in your gaming experience, it’s best to try it out for yourself. OpenGL works better than DirectX on some machines, and the other way around for others. Get an overall look and feel and tabulate the change of FPS, then decide which is better.

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New Acer Swift Edge laptop with premium 4K OLED display and Ryzen 6000 series mobile CPU launches in Malaysia from RM5,299

Acer is apparently venturing into the display game via its latest laptop release – the Acer Swift Edge and it is happening in Malaysia.

As the winner of the Red Dot 2022 Award and 2022 Good Design Award, the Swift Edge aims to look good in both its chassis and display. Starting with the body, 12.95mm tall and 1.17kg weight might make it seems frail and thin but it is otherwise due to the magnesium-aluminum alloy being the built material for high durability while staying lightweight.
Armed with an AMD Ryzen 6000 series mobile processor with up to 8 cores, the machine is relatively competent to do a lot of stuff like gaming and editing videos. On the other hand, the real focus of the machine – the display – is a stunning 4K OLED panel that can cover 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut in addition to certifications of VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 and TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe display certifications for an extended and comfortable viewing experience.
A generous range of I/O ports is there too with two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, a couple of USB-A, HDMI 2.1, and an audio jack. The webcam is also a nice FHD unit that runs Acer’s Temporal Noise Reduction technology to make sure you look clear in low-light environments as well.
Configuration and Price
The new Acer Swift Edge laptop will come in 2 different variants equipped with different memory capacities to make them really pop out in their own price range. Here they are.

RM6,299

AMD Ryzen 7 6800 U
16GB LPDDR5 RAM
1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD

RM5,299

AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
8GB LPDDR5 RAM
512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD

The first 25 units will see an extra Logitech MX Anywhere 3 mouse thrown in for free.
Both are pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 to save you the hassle of looking for a license key.
The laptop can be purchased starting today on Acer’s Lazada and Shopee stores.

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Logitech announces keyboard case for iPad Pro only

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the first ever product that Logitech has created in collaboration with Apple themselves, for one of Apple’s products – the iPad Pro.

This product right here is the brand new Logitech CREATE backlit keyboard case. As the name suggests, it has a backlit keyboard, and is also a flip case with a keyboard attached. What you don’t realize is that the keyboard in the case itself connects to the iPad Pro through Apple’s very own Smart Connector (just some pogo pins to be honest).

There are a few things that raised my eyebrows on this keyboard – it has special iOS keys to activate search and media controls with just a press of a button on the keyboard, and that is truly awesome. The keys themselves are 19mm keys with adjustable backlighting, albeit in a tenkeyless configuration.
I guess the keyboard case does give the iPad Pro some value, making it more like a laptop while the shortcut keys takes advantage of the multitasking abilities of the iPad Pro.
The CREATE Keyboard Case is available now for RM699, and comes in black, red, and blue colour.

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ASUS ZenPower now available in ASUS Online Store!

The critically acclaimed ZenPower is now available in the ASUS Online Store right now!

We’ve seen, we’ve played, and we’ve definitely held it in our hands a few months back – since while we’re at Jakarta for the ZenFone 2 regional launch. The ZenPower is ASUS’s answer to the exponential growth of power bank demand.
ASUS managed to keep it low-priced and high-capacity, making it a very worthy competitor with the Xiaomi’s latest 10,400mAh power bank. Even the size of these power banks match! The ZenPower comes with a output rating of 5.1V at 2.4A, so this will surely charge your iPads and ZenPads without any issue!
ZenPower is now on sale with a special bundle – buy 4 ZenPower and get 1 ZenPillow for free!
Go get one now!

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All you need to know – Samsung Galaxy S20 roadshow promotion

Starting with a quick recap, the Samsung Galaxy S20 series will have its roadshow promotion this 6th to 8th March 2020. Within this roadshow promo, a few insane deals are happening but we know, there is confusion surrounding the terms and conditions.
A set of gifts exclusively for the roadshow customers is the Wireless Charger Pad with another 128GB microSD card to go along with your brand new Galaxy S20 smartphone. For early birds, there’s a Samsung 50-inch 4K smart TV worth RM2,599 up for grabs!

Exclusive roadshow gift

Wireless Charger Pad with 128GB microSD card

Choose between these two

Early Bird Reward

Samsung 50-inch 4K smart TV worth RM2,599

Trade-in any camera

Get RM400 rebate off the Galaxy S20 series by trading in any camera

Region
Quantity
(50-inch 4K smart TV)
Quantity
(RM400 instant rebate)

Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur
220
220

Queensbay Mall, Penang
120
120

Mid Valley Southkey, Johor Bahru, Johor
80
80

IMAGO Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
50
50

East Coast Mall, Kuantan, Pahang
30
30

Up until now, everything seems clear – purchasing the Galaxy S20 smartphone during the roadshow at these locations and we can get the Wireless Charger Pad with a 128GB microSD card. Be one of the first to queue in line and get the free 50-inch 4K smart TV too.
However, throughout comments and messages that you’ve sent in, we realized a few other concerns that we want to address.
By the way, if you’re contemplating whether to buy the Galaxy S20 series of smartphones or not, then check out our full in-depth review of the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

We have also reviewed the Galaxy Buds+, which is linked down below.

How many gifts can I redeem?
If you’re one of the early birds, then you’re eligible for these two:

Tier 1

Promotion A: 50-inch 4K smart TV + 128GB microSD card + Wireless Charger Pad
Promotion B: RM400 beta with any camera + 128GB microSD card + Wireless Charger Pad

Once all the early bird gifts are gone, then it’ll be this:

Tier 2

128GB microSD card + Wireless Charger Pad

As usual, it’s while stocks last.
How many TVs can I redeem?
One. One per person, as stated in the terms and conditions.
Each Customer can only redeem one (1) unit of the 50″ Samsung 4K UHD Smart TV regardless of the number of units of Samsung Galaxy S20 series purchased.
However, there will only be a total of 50 units for immediate collection. The remaining units will be delivered after the roadshow. Remember to pass your contact details to the personnel at the roadshow.
Only fifty (50) units of complimentary gifts are available for immediate collection at the Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur roadshow. After the limited units have been fully redeemed, Customer will be required to give their contact details to arrange for the delivery of the complimentary gift after the
roadshow.
If you really want that TV on the spot, then make sure you’re within the first 50 people. Else, I think it’s more convenient for the TV to be delivered to your doorstep. I mean, carrying a TV through the mall isn’t exactly something I’ll call fun or convenient.
“Trade-in any camera” – even my old smartphone?
During the Galaxy S20 grand launching in Malaysia, Samsung showed this image which implies that we can take our old smartphones and qualify for that RM400 instant rebate.

From the terms and conditions, it states that we can use any device with a functioning camera to get the RM400 rebate.
The camera can be any electronic device with a camera function.
That means we can take any device with at least one camera and be eligible for the RM400 rebate. This means we can also take these items and qualify for the rebate:

DSLR
Smartphone
Dashcam

If the device has a camera and it still works, then you can get the RM400 rebate.
Can pre-order customers redeem the gifts too?
There were many different avenues to pre-order the Galaxy S20 smartphones but no one wants to miss out on that free 50-inch 4K smart TV.
Now, pre-order customers can redeem the Samsung 50-inch 4K smart TV too! Just present your pre-order confirmation email from Samsung, the iPay88 deposit payment receipt, and the Golden Ticket.
1. Pre-Order Customer who has chosen to collect their pre-ordered device at the roadshow are eligible to be one of the first in queue to redeem the Samsung 50” Smart TV, with the Pre-Order Confirmation email from Samsung and the iPay88 deposit payment receipt  as well as the Golden Ticket.
2. Pre-Order Customer who has already collected their device earlier is also eligible to be one of the first in queue to redeem the Samsung 50” Smart TV, with the pre-ordered device, proof of purchase with device IMEI stated, the Pre-Order Confirmation email from Samsung as well as the Golden Ticket.
3. The IMEI number of the physical device and on the purchase receipt must match for the Customer to be eligible. Each IMEI can only be used to redeem the complimentary gift(s) once.
4. Pre-Order Customer is also entitled to redeem the Samsung 128GB microSD memory card via Samsung Redemption Management System (RMS) URL link: www.samsung-redemption.com/my/login.
But what if you pre-ordered from other Samsung partners and you don’t have the pre-order confirmation email? We raised that concern with Samsung Malaysia and it says that any pre-order purchases which do not have a confirmation email – like from Lazada or Shopee – then just the receipt with the device’s IMEI number will suffice.
That means all pre-order customers can still redeem the TV if you don’t have the confirmation email. 😁
Please be cautious too
There will be a lot of people during the roadshow. Stay hygienic by cleaning your hands and also wear a mask. Bring a bottle of hand sanitizer to spray on your hands to keep clean.
You can never be too safe when it comes to health.

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Western Digital Acquires Upthere Inc.; A Cloud Services Company

Out of nowhere, Western Digital decides to acquire the entire asset of Upthere, Inc., a cloud services company that provides a better way to keep, find, and share what’s important.
We don’t know how much it’s acquired for, by the way.

Upthere provides an enhanced storage experience designed to be the single home for all of a user’s photos, videos, documents, and music. The Upthere app is platform agnostic and available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices, as well as macOS and Windows PCs. The addition of Upthere’s technology and team to Western Digital’s Client Solutions business unit will enhance the company’s consumer products portfolio with new cloud-based offerings.
“Upthere is delivering on its mission to transform the personal storage market, and we share their focus on providing consumers more rich and meaningful experiences with their data. I’m pleased to have Upthere CEO Chris Bourdon join the team as a strategic leader. His extensive software expertise will help accelerate our user experience and cloud services imperatives across all aspects of the Client Solutions business.” – Jim Welsh, senior vice president and general manager of Client Solutions at Western Digital
Chris Bourdon, the CEO of Upthere, Inc. also added a few words.
“The Upthere team is excited to join Western Digital, with whom we share a long-standing relationship and commitment to significantly advance the consumer experience through cloud-based solutions. It is clear that Western Digital recognizes the great technology and products we have developed and this transaction is a testament to our hard-working team. I am confident that, together, we will continue to innovate cloud-based services with the potential to revolutionize how consumers and businesses create, manage and keep their important data.”
I’m actually looking forward to what Western Digital will do with the technology and knowledge that Upthere has to offer. Using the WD DL2100 NAS for so long, I can only say that Western Digital needs an overhaul in their cloud segment. Seriously, even the WD Sync software is buggy as heck and can break sync for no reason. The only way to fix? Total reinstallation. Which didn’t work for me the last time, and I resorted to GoodSync.

Even the My Cloud website is confusing now. They’ve just revamped it a little recently, and now there are two different sign in buttons. TWO!!! And they both lead to two different types of logins. They’re not inter-connected too, but you can login with the same ID. You either login to My Cloud Home with the top button, or login to your My Cloud with the bottom button.
I have no idea why, but perhaps Upthere can help Western Digital in this. As a customer, I really do hope that Upthere will do something.

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Acer’s new antimicrobial products includes laptops, tablets, peripherals and a jacket

At the [email protected] October Livestream, Acer has announced that they expanding the “antigerm” portfolio by introducing a plethora of new offerings spanning across multiple categories of digital and non-digital goodies.

For modern and classy business laptops, the TravelMate Spin P4 is the latest offering that is part of the antimicrobial lineup. Offering superior performance thanks to the integration of up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro CPU and a maximum of 1TB NVMe storage means that business elites can store a large batch of files while having sufficient horsepower to help them power through the entire day partly due to the great power efficiency of the CPU, boasting up to 13.5 hours of battery life. I/O ports including multiple USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 surround the chassis while the Ethernet port, WiFi 6, and optional LTE handle the connectivity department.

Next up is the Enduro Urban N3 designed to accompany adventurers thanks to its MIL-STD 910H durability certification and IP53 resistance on top of Acer’s unique Aquafan system that can help the unit drain excess liquid after submersions. The antimicrobial aspects get amplified with not only the coating applied but also towards the screen with the Corning Gorilla Glass that keeps the screen clean and contamination level to a minimum. The entire machine can be fitted with up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, NVIDIA GeForce MX330, and 32GB of DDR RAM to power through all sorts of moderate tasks.

From the same Enduro family, the Urban T3 is perfect for those who need to stay connected while heading outdoors as the durable 10-inch tablet is IP53 rated and capable of surviving drops of up to 122cm while staying relatively thin and light at 0.39mm/595g. The chassis is hosting internal components comprising of a MediaTek SoC and 4GB of RAM.

For the display, the VE246Q isn’t something special aside from the antimicrobial coating as it is just a standard 23.6-inch VA panel running 1080p resolution but it does offer stuff like BlueLightShield and ComfyView in order to allow workers to use the display even under low light conditions.

The ‘Work with Chromebook’ accessories gets a couple of new items that include the KM501 Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard combo, and the B501 Bluetooth Mouse that gets the antimicrobial treatment through the silver-ion solution.

Rounding everything up digital isn’t something digital but a protective jacket made to be breathable, water-resistant, and includes a transparent PET hoodie to help wearers become comfortable while preventing aerosol droplets from coming in contact with the face. With 2 front large pockets and the inside made with silver fabric, Acer’s goal of getting into the apparel business is more about function and features rather than fashion.
Pricing and Availability
The new antimicrobial series of Acer products will be released accordingly starting from the end of 2021 for the following region and price:

TravelMate Spin P4: Starting from USD1,099.99
Enduro Urban N3: Starting from USD849.99
Enduro Urban T3: Starting from USD299.99
VE246Q Monitor: TBA
KM501 Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse: EUR59.90
B501 Bluetooth Mouse: EUR24.90
Eco-Shell Protective Jacket: USD169.99

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Celebrate 11street 3rd Anniversary With Deals, Prizes, & Giveaways!

11street is a very big online shopping platform here in Malaysia. I’m very sure many of you have heard about 11street if you’re always shopping online. It’s April 2018 now – and 11street is celebrating their 3rd anniversary! Come and join the 11street 3rd anniversary celebration with deals, prizes, and giveaways.
Launched in Malaysia in 2015, 11street is now a joint venture between Axiata Digital Services and South Korean e-commerce marketplace provider, SK Planet. 11street currently has more than 13 million product listings on its platform from over 40,000 sellers. Here are some highlights of what 11street has accomplished over the course of 3 years:

11street achieves over 300 percent growth in terms of its total gross merchandising volume from 2015 to 2017, with more than 13 million product listings from over 40,000 sellers.
11street celebrates three years and customers get incredible deals during its birthday party online with prizes and giveaways worth up to RM50,000 in total.

Here’s also an infographic condensing all of the information into one beautiful graphical piece. In short, here are some points:

More than 300 percent growth in total gross merchandising volume (GMV)
More than 500,000 food & beverage and service e-vouchers sold in 2017 alone
More than 200 percent increase in the total number of sellers registered on its platform
Top-selling categories are baby & kids products, skin and personal care products, and mobile & tablets
Fast-growing categories are automotives, smartwatches & wearables, home decor, and women jewellery & accessories
Top-performing products are car cameras, petrol vouchers, movie vouchers, and photobooks.
Top 3 countries with best-selling products that Malaysians order from are China, Korea, and USA.

Round of applause for 11street – and here’s how 11street is going to celebrate their 3rd anniversary. 11street will be sharing its success by offering us customers exciting deals, great contests, and a whole load of prizes and giveaways worth RM50,000 that are up for grabs.
From the 1st to the 13th of April, 11street is kicking off its Birthday Flash Sales that offers online shoppers products starting from RM3. To really add icing to the 11street 3rd anniversary celebration, an International Clearance Sale which offers express delivery within 7 days for all featured products from Korea.
Visit 11street and have a look at the promos here!
P/S: We got some pretty cupcakes from 11street.my. They look delicious – and they tell the story of their achievements through these 3 years.

 We got some deliciously informative cupcakes from @11streetmy! Thanks a bunch! 11street is having a bunch of giveaways, deals, and prizes in conjunction of their 3rd anniversary. Check them out at 11street.my #11streetTurns3
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Truly low-latency wireless audio! Feat. GuliKit Route+ Pro

This is episode two of our saga. When we first ventured into the quest to find the true wireless audio for gaming with low-latency, we clarified that we did not have the tools to test out aptX Low Latency, or aptX LL for short. We also mentioned that “low-latency” does not mean “no latency” and we stand by that statement.
In this episode of this quest, we finally got to test aptX LL. We have one new addition to our toolkit – and that’s the GuliKit Route+ Pro.

Here’s our full video explaining everything and also presenting the astonishing results. that we have to say about the GuliKit Route+ Pro. But there’s a catch – which we’ll explain in this video too.
Thanks a lot to GuliKit for making this possible! Check out their list of products here – the make a lot of other aptX LL audio transmitters too!

GuliKit Route+ Pro? What is that?
I am very confident that many of us here have not heard of the GuliKit Route+ Pro, or even heard of the brand name GuliKit before. Even I have not heard about it – because GuliKit is a company that makes products focused on the Nintendo Switch.

Yes – even the GuliKit Route+ Pro is made for the Nintendo Switch. But since the GuliKit Route+ Pro is a Bluetooth audio transmitter that uses USB Type-C, we can plug it into any devices using Type-C. Let’s proceed with the unboxing to know why.

Inside the box, we find this simple yet elegant packaging design. Opening the lid reveals:

A product brochure
The instructions sheet
The GuliKit Route+ Pro
A 3.5mm audio jack to microphone
USB Type-A male to USB Type-C female dongle
180° angler

The 180° angler here is used specifically for the Nintendo Switch, so you can park the GuliKit Route+ Pro behind the console itself. However, you can also use it with certain smartphones – like the Galaxy S10+.
          It works with the Skull & Co. GripCase.            It even works with the Samsung Galaxy S10+!
The GuliKit Route+ Pro is fairly easy to use too. There are only 3 steps in the instructions sheet. The Bluetooth pairing process is easy and straightforward.
This is the instruction sheet. Pretty simple and clean.
Also, the GuliKit Route+ Pro has a USB Type-C passthrough port. That means you can charge your device while using the Route+ Pro at the same time! This is perfect for those who want to listen to music and charge your phone at the same time.
Supports 5V/9V/12V/15V and up to 3A!
Let’s not forget – that USB Type-A male to USB Type-C female is meant for PCs or the Nintendo Switch in docked mode. It works like a USB sound card.

Our tools for Bluetooth audio delay test
In today’s experiment, we have some new tools to test the GuliKit Route+ Pro. We’re going to be using:

Tools

ASUS ROG Phone 2
Reecho Echoweek (SBC)
Edifier GM3 (aptX)
Ugreen Bluetooth adapter (aptX LL)

With these tools, we came up with 8 different permutations of tests. We’ll be testing:

Direct loudspeaker
Audio jack
Phone BT → SBC
Phone BT → aptX
Phone BT → Ugreen adapter
GuliKit Route+ Pro → SBC
GuliKit Route+ Pro → aptX
GuliKit Route+ Pro → Ugreen adapter

With these 8 permutations in mind, we reused the testing methodology from the previous test.
The result?
Honestly, they’re amazing. The ROG Phone 2 is a big boon here since it has 120Hz refresh rate, which further improves the accuracy in our tests.
Without further ado, here are our results from all of the 8 tests.

After analyzing the results, we can narrow down to only 4 important tests.

Firstly, I’m shocked by the ease of use. By pairing both the GuliKit Route+ Pro and the Ugreen Bluetooth audio receiver together, it automatically uses the aptX LL codec. No additional steps are needed.
Secondly, I’m shocked by the performance of aptX LL. It doesn’t introduce much delay at all! From our test, it only adds about 66.6667ms of delay. This is a huge improvement over other Bluetooth audio codecs.

However, that extra 67ms of delay is… noticeable. Well, depends on what you’re doing with it. For movies and videos, that extra 67ms of delay is unnoticeable.
For gaming, it truly depends on what games you’re playing. I tested Astral Chain and I didn’t notice any delay. Our resident rhythm gamer said that he noticed an audio delay right from the start.

And I have to agree with that. I also noticed audio delay while playing PUBG Mobile, when my adrenaline was pumping.
From here, we can deduce that the aptX LL with GuliKit Route+ Pro and Ugreen Bluetooth audio adapter is fine for other uses but not for time-critical uses.

What’s the big catch then?
From what we can find, the aptX LL does not support microphone input – at least based on our setup. It’s disappointing since we tried with 3 different earphones and none of their microphones work with the GuliKit Route+ Pro too. This isn’t GuliKit’s fault, but the limitation lies within aptX Low Latency protocol itself.
Digging into the aptX Low Latency website, I did find other wireless microphones using aptX LL codec – particularly the Antlion ModMic Wireless. And yet, that requires you to use that proprietary USB Type-A dongle and ultimately kills off the versatility of using it with other devices. 🤷♂

Remember that little microphone that is included in the box with the GuliKit Route+ Pro? That microphone is just straight up a microphone. It works independently from the GuliKit Route+ Pro itself, too.
This is the microphone.
What this means is simple – the GuliKit Route+ Pro is perfect for most single-player games, but ultimately loses its edge due to the lack of microphone support.
In conclusion?
After all of these tests, I can come up with a total of 3 key takeaway points:

aptX LL is amazing and lives up to its name. Seriously.
“Low latency” ≠ “no latency” (as per mentioned last time)
Our solution is not perfect since microphone over aptX LL is not working

Truth is, the aptX LL standard is suitable for most use cases already. For some time-critical or when your adrenaline is pumping, you can notice that additional 66.6667ms of audio delay.
Is this the end of the quest to find the true wireless audio for gaming? Definitely not.

Where to buy?
Glad you asked! The setup for aptX Low Latency that we have here is pretty affordable as it totals up to ~RM200 only.

Shopee

GuliKit Route+ Pro @ about RM129
Ugreen Bluetooth audio adapter @ RM58.89

Lazada

GuliKit Route+ Pro @ about RM139
Ugreen Bluetooth audio adapter @ RM58.89

Amazon

GuliKit Route+ Pro @ about USD $45.99
Ugreen Bluetooth audio adapter @ USD $23.99

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