Roborock launches new Dyad Pro next-gen cordless vacuum with superior suction and self cleaning feature at RM5,799

Roborock Malaysia has announced the availability of the new Dyad Pro cordless vacuum that aims to leverage the housecleaning experience to a new high.

Optimized for the toughest comprehensive sanitary jobs, it combines the usual wet and dry floor washer to tackle any smudges or sticky substances with ease while the dust absorber takes care of the debris, all powered by the powerful 17,000Pa suction motor for a deep yet flexible cleaning tool.
It is also smart enough to control the water flow and cleaning power according to what is currently wiped/mopped/sucked away so you get every drip of juice used efficiently. When docked, it can even clean itself automatically via bi-directional moving rollers to dry itself, reducing the risk of bacteria and odor buildup.
There’s also a companion app to connect your smartphone with the vacuum stick for some smart home control shenanigans if that’s your thing.
Price and Availability
The Roborock Dyad Pro cordless vacuum is currently open for preorders over at the brand’s Shopee and Lazada stores with a price tag of RM5,799.

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Elegantly made vivo V27 5G goes on sale tomorrow from RM1,799

vivo Malaysia has officially brought in the latest V series member, the vivo V27 5G.

The name of the game for V27 5G is the powerful camera producing high-quality images and videos especially the exclusive Aura Light Portrait System contained within a stylish design that is both thin and light that pairs well with a 3D curved screen making everything kind of roundish and easy to hold.

Backed by either an Emerald Glass or Fluorite AG Glass material, the entire back case shows off color-changing gradients or shimmering stars that shine more style and elegance from within.
The overall specs are also quite interesting given what sort of price they are going for.

6.78-inch AMOLED Display

1080p Resolution
Middle Punch Hole Notch
120Hz Refresh Rate
HDR10+ Support
3D Curved Glass

MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Chipset
Up to 12GB RAM (Up to 8GB Virtual RAM)
256GB Storage
Triple Rear Camera

Main: 50MP f/1.9 with PDAF, OIS
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4

50MP Selfie Camera with AF
4,600mAh Battery

66W Fast Charge

Emerald Glass, Flowing Gold, Shimmering Black Colors

Price and Availability
Two configurations are available for the vivo V27 5G which are 8GB+256GB at RM1,799 and 12GB+256GB at RM1,999 respectively.
Purchases made from April 1 to May 1 will entitle to several gifts that include the following:

1-Year Extended Warranty + Screen Protection
Exclusive Gift Box
Extra RM50 discount applied for students and teachers (Education / Work ID card required for proof)

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Moto G5S Plus & Moto X4 Announced; Priced At RM999 & RM1,899 Respectively

Ever since Moto has been acquired by Lenovo, they’ve been pretty quiet – but now they’re bringing the brand new Moto G5S Plus – a budget-oriented smartphone that has the looks and technology. Moto also announced the availability of the X4, a premium smartphone with gorgeous aesthetics.
Let’s start with the Moto G5S Plus first.

Moto G5S Plus
The Moto G5S Plus is a 5.5-inch smartphone with a full 1080p resolution with IPS LCD display and priced at only RM999. It’s smartphone that is focused to bring you long hours of usage thanks to its hardware. With a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset with an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz, 4GB RAM and 32GB of storage and all juiced up by a 3,000mAh battery, the Moto G5S Plus is actually quite similar to the ASUS ZenFone 3.

Of course, the main difference here is that the Moto G5 has dual-cameras. Now, you might be wondering – is it a hybrid or stereoscopic dual-camera system? Through the specs sheet, it seems like the Moto G5S Plus is using a stereoscopic dual-camera system since both of the rear-cameras has a 13MP with f/2.0 aperture lenses. And Moto is boasting a “depth editing software” with its dual-cameras at the rear. You can learn more about dual-camera systems here. As for selfies, there’s an 8MP wide-angle lens with f/2.0 aperture.

The Moto G5S Plus is available in both Lunar Gray and Blush Gold color options, and you can get it over at Lazada for RM999 now.
Moto X4
The new Moto X4 is a smartphone that has quite an eye-catching design. When I first saw it, my eyes were captivated by the dual-cameras at the rear. That ring. That ring reminds me of a watch face.

In terms of specs, the Moto X4 has a 5.2-inch 1080p display with LTPS IPS display and comes powered by a Snapdragon 630 chipset with 2.2GHz octa-core processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB of storage, and a powered by a 3,000mAh battery.
As for the dual-cameras at the rear, the Moto X4 has a 12MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture and another 8MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture. This is what I call the hybrid dual-camera system, which you can learn more here.

Then, there’s another 16MP sensor with f/2.0 lens for selfies. I still don’t understand why autofocusing selfie cameras are still rare even until today.
The Moto X4 is available in both Super black and Sterling Blue colors, and it’s priced at RM1,899. You can get one over at Lazada now!

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Smart up your automotive experience with ACO Tech’s ATLAS infotainment car companion service

ACO Tech has announced its next-gen product, the ACO Tech Local Automotive Services or ATLAS for short that fuses humanized smart lifestyle, control, and convenience into a whole infotainment OS.

As you might not know, ACO Tech is the joint venture company behind Proton Edar, Ecarx Hubei technology, and Altel communications that powers the Proton X70 and X50’s GKUI system and ATLAS’s main integration is going to start with these two automobiles first. For starters, users are able to access content such as tuning into Astro Radio and podcasts, music streaming through JOOX for entertainment, get updated with the latest traffic information, and navigation help through ATLAS Map either manually or automatically upon fulfilling certain conditions (eg. running low on fuel) and more. As the smart system is developed by Malaysians themselves, the internal voice recognition AI is trained to recognize our “Malaysian English” slang containing varying levels of tones, speed, and sometimes “rojak” languages effectively.
While the features listed above are introduced at the beginning, ACO Tech is also planning to add in more such as ATLAS Pay that can help drivers to pay for whatever things they may come across digitally and cashless, ATLAS Mall that lets you buy products or make reservations, ATLAS Discover powered by the community for recommendations and advice, and ATLAS Vehicle that essentially acts as the smart info dashboard for your car and allows remote access to several functions as well.
Availability
The ATLAS Auto is promised to become available in Q4 2021 but we are not sure when will it actually be available+compatible with the current onboard Android Auto system in the Proton X70 and X50 as they are still running Android 8 while ATLAS Auto is made to compatible with Android 9. Only time will tell I guess.

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Review – Innergie C6 Duo Dual-USB-C Ports Power Adapter (International Travel Plugs)

You might think that all chargers are the same – but they’re not. What we have here is the Innergie C6 Duo (Intl). This charger has a few special features – so let’s see what’s so special about it.

Firstly, Innergie is a brand of Delta, a well-known provider of consumer power products and power solutions.

And coming from a brand of such reputation, the Innergie C6 Duo (Intl) is a 63W charger and since it has the word “international” in the name, it also comes with a total of 3 different swappable plugs. One for the UK plug, another Australian plug, and one more for the European two-prong plug.

It just plugs in and rotates into place – and it’s ready to be used. There is a special little feature here, though. In case your power plug is weirdly shaped or don’t have sufficient space, then you can actually rotate the plug heads in whatever direction you want. Essentially, it makes space.
Inverted? No problem!
The key feature of Innergie C6 Duo is the PD dynamic power allocation for both ports. Usually, what happens with multi-port chargers is that we need to know which port is able to output how much power. For the case of the Innergie C6 Duo, both ports are treated equally.

The Innergie C6 Duo is so smart that it’ll automatically allocate power to quickly charge devices as quickly as possible. Here are two likely scenarios:

If one port is plugged in

Maximum of 60W can be supplied

If two ports are plugged in

Splits 30W + 30W
Splits 45W + 18W

Best of all, the charger doesn’t care which device is connected to which port. It can be 45W + 18W or 18W + 45W. They both work the same way.
This means it can charge your earbuds, headphones, laptops, and even Nintendo Switch. I’ve already charged the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode way too many times using the Innergie C6 Duo, honestly.

And of course, it supports USB PD standards and can charge a bunch of stuff with just one charger. It also comes with a bunch of circuit protections and also high efficiency to make sure the charger doesn’t waste that much power.
In the end, the Innergie C6 Duo also comes with a 3-year warranty. Usually, other chargers come with either no warranty or just a year of warranty. While chargers don’t usually break, having 3 years of warranty is just fantastic for peace of mind.

Oh, by the way, the accessories from other Innergie chargers are also compatible with the C6 Duo, so you don’t have to buy those accessories again. Even the travel adapters from the Innergie 60C that I have – still work flawlessly with the Innergie C6 Duo.
And the price for the unit of the Innergie C6 Duo that we have here – inclusive of all the travel plugs – is priced at RM289. But if you’re not going to travel, perhaps consider getting the UK 3-pin plug version only. That is at the lower price of RM249.
Either way, the Innergie C6 Duo is a much better charger compared to those single-port chargers as it can charge multiple devices at once.

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Lazada
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra & Galaxy Buds+ now available in one more color

Ayyyyy it’s finally here! Since the unveiling of the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the first thing that stood out to me was the lack of colors. It was only available in Cosmic Gray and Cosmic Black. And now – the Galaxy S20 Ultra is available in the new Cloud White – and it looks just so pristine!
Yeah, I gotta say – Samsung played it safe with the Galaxy S20 Ultra as it is only available in gray and black. Black is a color with universal appeal, so it makes sense to go towards the darker shade. And Samsung decided to bring in the Galaxy S20 Ultra in a brand new Cloud White color – and hey, it really looks fantastic with this new color.

The best part of it is, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra got a lot of updates since its release in March, and there were many improvements made to its capabilities. Check out our original review of the Galaxy S20 Ultra here.
Review – Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Taking flagships to a higher level

As for the Galaxy Buds+, we Malaysians got the black and white colors only – but now, we can also purchase it in the soothing light blue color.

Up until now, we still think that the Galaxy Buds+ is one of the most featureful yet comes at a low price when compared to its competitors. In terms of sound and battery, the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ still wins, especially with its magnificent app integration.
Check out our review of the Galaxy Buds+ here. It has also received numerous updates since our review, and it got a lot better since then.
Review – Samsung Galaxy Buds+: Fantastic battery life, affordable price

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HTC One delayed launch in the Netherlands

HTC being the second major manufacturer to announce its flagship phone this year is already facing a problem with its shortage of the UltraPixel camera that is already looming in the Netherlands, delaying its launch to the 2nd of April 2013.

On a side note, being delayed from March 15th to April 2nd is seriously a damaging process as the must not forget that the Samsung Unpacked 2013 event this March 14th.
However, being such a nice device by itself I highly doubt that the delay will affect its sales to loyal HTC fans – though the same can never be said to those who are just seeking a new high end phone as Samsung is taking over the mobile world.
Via : Android Authority

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OPPO R17 Pro Is Coming To Malaysia; Recruiting Night Photographers

Yes – OPPO Malaysia just confirmed that the OPPO R17 Pro is coming to Malaysia! Now it comes with a new crescent arc design and tri-colour gradient which is – again, a unique color choice from OPPO.
They’re also doing something different this time around. OPPO Malaysia is looking for night photographers to shoot around KL city at night with the new OPPO R17 Pro. Of course, these photographers will be the first few ones to use the OPPO R17 Pro in Malaysia.

To be one of them, participants are required to complete a set of questionnaire and upload on
ly 3 night view photos in this recruitment form. The chosen ones will be announced on 16th November 2018 and they’ll be getting a loaned unit of the OPPO R17 Pro to experience night view photography within KL City.
For the terms and condition of the OPPO Night Explorer Recruitment, click here.

The OPPO R17 Pro will have these specs, as we’ve already talked about it here:

6.4-inch display with 2340×1080 pixels in resolution with a waterdrop notch
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset

2x Kryo 360 Gold @ 2.2GHz + 6x Kryo 360 Silver @ 1.7GHz
Adreno 616 graphics

700MHz with 192ALUs

8GB RAM
128GB storage
Triple rear-facing cameras

12MP f/2.5-2.4
20MP f/2.6
Time-of-flight (TOF) 3D stereo camera

25MP f/2.0 selfie camera
ColorOS 5.2 with Android 8.1 Oreo
3,700mAh battery

The OPPO R17 Pro is looking to be quite a good smartphone but we’re looking to test the phone’s photography capabilities for ourselves. The TOF 3D camera is certainly something interesting.
And yes, the OPPO R17 Pro is beautiful as well. Have you seen the colors?

UPDATE: OPPO R17 Pro will be available in Emerald Green!
This just in – the all new OPPO R17 Pro will be available in Emerald Green color – but only for a limited amount of units. It’s quite fantastic how so many different smartphone companies are jumping into this “green” hype suddenly.

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Kickstart the holiday season with Samsung Black Friday Sales from November 27 to 30

Time to start the hype of the holiday season with your loved ones with Samsung’s sale on various devices. What’s more, due to the circumstances this year, you can complete the shopping experiences straight within the warmth of your house.

We are going to summarize the highlights in a short and easy to read format for popular smartphones, wearables, earbuds, monitors, and some of the free gifts you can get just from buying them.

Galaxy Tab S6 @ RM2399
Galaxy Tab S6 Book Cover Keyboard @ RM350
Galaxy Buds+ @ RM419
Galaxy Watch Active2 Aluminium 40mm @ RM749
28-inch UE590 UHD Monitor with FreeSync @ RM999
FREE Galaxy Tab A7 worth RM999 by buying any Mobile and Wearable product
FREE 34-inch Samsung TV worth RM829 by buying any TV or AV product

Click here for more information on the full list of products and freebies.

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Review – Samsung Galaxy M33 5G: Lots of differences

Introducing, Samsung’s new Galaxy M33 5G. This phone was meant to be exclusive to India only, but for some reason, it is available in Malaysia exclusively through Lazada only. We did another video regarding our shopping experience on Lazada – so check that out on at the top right corner. Honestly speaking, the shopping experience was quick and painless yet safe.
But this video is about the phone itself. What does the Galaxy M33 5G bring to the table? Well, let’s find out today.

Let’s go through all the 6 points of a smartphone while also mentioning the Galaxy A33 5G since there are quite a lot of differences.
Design
Okay, so the overall shape and size of the Galaxy M33 5G is pretty similar to the Galaxy A33 that we have reviewed previously, so we can’t reuse accessories on these two phones.

We got the green color of the Galaxy M33 5G and it looks very nice. It has a matte sheen behind and that makes this phone really nice to touch. The camera bump is also in this domino shape, which is reminiscent of some phones from the last generation of Galaxy A series.
Cameras
You see, the Galaxy M33 5G also has a total of 4 different cameras, but only 2 of them can be used to take pictures since I consider both the depth and macro cameras to be unusable. Furthermore, the M33’s main camera is using a 50MP sensor and a different lens entirely – and doesn’t have OIS.

I mean, for phones at this price point, it’s pretty normal to not have OIS. But, the Galaxy M33 can still take fantastic pictures. The main camera has the signature Samsung color saturation and vividness, so no complaints overall. It’s just sad that this camera doesn’t have OIS.
To have a look at all the pictures taken with the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G, watch our video at the top of this review.
Screen

The screen is also different as the Galaxy M33 comes with a bigger 6.6-inch screen with a resolution of 2408×1080, but it’s an IPS LCD screen, but it also goes up to 120Hz. I personally don’t care about the refresh rate, but I care about the color accuracy instead. I took out the colorimeter and tested it.

At 100 nits of brightness, it can reach nearly 100% sRGB and about 93.37% of DCI-P3 color gamuts while retaining a very low maximum Delta E too! I’m very impressed by the screen quality of the Galaxy M33, even though it is an IPS LCD screen.

What matters here, is that the Galaxy M33’s maximum brightness is actually quite high for an LED-backlit screen. It can nearly reach 450 nits of brightness and that means it is good enough to be used outdoors under some shade.

Also, the Galaxy M33 doesn’t use an under-display fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint scanner is integrated into the power button at the side – which I personally prefer. It’s faster and more reliable than under-display fingerprint scanners.

By the way, since this phone is using an IPS LCD screen, it doesn’t have AOD.
Performance
As for the core specs of the Galaxy M33, it’s exactly the same as the Galaxy A33 5G. For our units, they both use the same Exynos 1280 chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. I would assume that these two phones will perform the same as well – however, at the time of writing the review, the Galaxy M33 just got the “alternate game performance management” option.

Like what we’ve mentioned in our review of the Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A53, the Exynos 1280 is a work in progress. Either way, the Exynos 1280 performs well enough for day-to-day tasks, so I have no complaints overall.
Battery life
Combining the Exynos 1280 with a 5,000mAh battery, the battery life coming out of the Exynos 1280 is excellent on the Galaxy M33 – and we got about 12 hours and 48 minutes through our PCMark 10 battery life test when tested at 100 nits of brightness! I mean, we already know this since the Galaxy A33 already has excellent battery life.
Charging
Even the Galaxy M series is chargerless. Samsung is really committed in this.
For the charger situation though – it’s the same as the Galaxy A33. There is no charger in the box and thus, we used our Ugreen 100W GaN charger to charge it. We got from 15% to 100% in about 85 minutes – which is pretty standard for 25W chargers on a 5,000mAh battery.

Software
In terms of software, it’s also using Samsung’s One UI 4.1 on top of Android 12. However, I realized a few more differences.

Firstly, the Galaxy M33 doesn’t have Bixby Routines, which is a bummer since I really like the automation features it has, and the Galaxy M33 also has a different software update policy.

I’ve asked Samsung and the information I got was that the M33 is getting 2 generations of Android OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches. I’d say that this is a big difference when compared to the Galaxy A33’s 4 generations of Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches.

Misc differences
Speaking of the Galaxy A33, there are a lot more differences between these two phones. I created this handy chart for you to quickly glance at all the differences we found. I only want to highlight a few differences – particularly the IP rating, audio jack, and also the software update policy.

I believe these 3 differences will ultimately depend on what you value the most when it comes to a smartphone. For me, I’ll go for the Galaxy A33 5G because I don’t use audio jacks anyway, and I prefer IP68 and a long software update policy.
Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G? Or the Galaxy A33 5G?
Then, we need to highlight the final difference listed on the table – the price. Assuming that there is no discount, then I will obviously pick the Galaxy A33.

However, since promotions are so common in Lazada, then it becomes a difficult question to answer. If you don’t care about all the fancy features that the Galaxy A33 has, then the Galaxy M33 will save you a bit of money while providing the same level of performance.

And that’s it – that is all we have to share with you regarding the Galaxy M33. I personally think the phone needs to be at a lower price even when it is at a discount. Otherwise, the Galaxy A33 is the clear winner.
Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Lazada

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Realme Narzo 20 series arrives during 11.11 sale of the year on Lazada

Realme Malaysia has revealed a new family of smartphones – the Realme Narzo. It is claimed to be dedicated to users who have grown smarter and more style-seeking over the years especially the younger generations.
Peeling back to the once performance-driven product line when Realme just started off their smartphone journey, the Narzo family of phones aim to deliver the best bang-for-buck ratio.

Realme Narzo 20

6.5-inch IPS LCD display

1080p resolution
Punch hole notch at the top left corner

MediaTek Helio G85 chipset
6GB RAM
64GB storage
Triple rear-facing cameras

Main: 48MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultra-wide angle: 8MP f/2.3
Macro: 2MP f/2.4

8MP f/2.0 selfie camera
6000mAh battery

18W wired charger

Victory Blue, Glory Silver colors
RM699

Realme Narzo 20 Pro

6.5-inch IPS LCD display

1080p resolution
Punch hole notch at the top left corner
90Hz refresh rate

MediaTek Helio G95 chipset
8GB RAM
128GB storage
Quadruple rear-facing cameras

Main: 48MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultra-wide angle: 16MP f/2.3
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

16MP f/2.1 selfie camera
4,500mAh battery

65W SuperDart Charging

White Knight, Black Ninja colors
RM1,199

Introductory sale @ 11.11 Lazada Sales

The Realme Narzo 20 and 20 Pro will be having its first online sales during the big day of November 11 on Lazada where both devices will be getting a discount that makes the Narzo 20 at RM549 and the 20 Pro at RM899. If you’re looking out for the Narzo 20 Pro, the RM300 discount will be the last thing that convinces you to seal off the deal.
Still, that’s a huge initial sales discount.

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Snag up the OPPO A95 and A76 at lower price with free gifts during this April Flash Sale

OPPO Malaysia is hosting a 5-day flash deal that is happening from 6 April – 10 April 2022.

For the OPPO A95, the usual price of RM1,099 will get slashed to RM999.
As for the Oppo A76, it only cost RM849 right now! On top of that, if you purchase it from 7th to 9th April 2022, you will be entitled to an extra 32GB MicroSD card as a free reward if you buy from Lazada.
The deals are available through the links below:

OPPO Official Online Store
Shopee
Lazada

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‘Daisy’–the music streaming service by Beats

Beats Electronics, renowned for their audio devices, has received a million for investment to spin out as a standalone company. ‘Daisy’, being the internal codename of this music streaming service, is said to launch in “late 2013”, according to Beats.
Beats also acquired MOG, a competitor in the music streaming service alongside with Rdio, Spotify and Pandora, was also a part of the ‘Daisy’ project.

Don’t forget that HTC also now owns a part Beats audio. Will HTC be having exclusive offers when project ‘Daisy’ is released?
Source : TechCrunch

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How’s it like to use the Samsung The Sero TV with a phone?

Early this year during CES2020, Samsung announced The Sero. Then, we can also do TikTok dances while watching it on The Sero.

Now I’m fascinated by, is that during the announcement of The Sero in CES 2020, there’s another thing that was shown – Ballie. That Ballie – in other words – is Bixby in a ball format that can roll around. One interesting thing that Samsung showed was that the Ballie’s cameras can work in tandem with The Sero and detect workout postures and something along those lines.
But, that Ballie is still not available in the market right now. And The Sero doesn’t have any smartphone mounts or camera built-in. I think The Sero could do so much more and has untapped potential.

As of now, I really like what Samsung has done with The Sero, though I’d say it’s still in a very “first-gen” position right now. And… this 4K QLED TV is not cheap either. At RM6,999, this is definitely a premium experience.

Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

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Give The Gift of Storage with Transcend This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is coming soon – and for all I know, people are taking pictures as if it costs nothing. Financially, it doesn’t cost anything other than the initial cost of your smartphone, obviously. However, in terms of technicality, you do have to pay the price of your storage space. That 32GB or 64GB isn’t going to last for long. And that’s where Transcend wants to step in and help you out with the gift of storage with Transcend this Valentine’s Day.
Here are a few products that Transcend recommends for your Valentine’s Day gift this year. You can explore files on the memory card, perform backups and even encrypt your data too. Really handy.

DrivePro 520 Dual-Lens Dashcam for both
I’ve seen many people taking videos of themselves on the road while driving. That’s dangerous – and I understand that recording your journey is important these days, because there are many crazy drivers. Thus, I really do recommend you to get a dedicated dashcam for this purpose.

The main camera records 1080p videos at 30FPS with a large 130° wide viewing angle, and has a large f/1.8 aperture to ensure adequate lighting in dimly-lit conditions too. As for the secondary camera, it records 720p videos at 30FPS videos. To help with its brightness issues at night, there are four Infrared LEDs built-in. You can even rotate the secondary camera 180° too.
The DrivePro 520 is even equipped with a GPS receiver too, and it logs the coordinates, date, and time into the recorded video. You can then stream the recorded video onto your iOS or Android device via the DrivePro New App as a new incident in case of emergency.
For Lazada link, click here!
Here’s the link for Amazon US!

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Western Digital Ultrastar Hs14: 14TB Enterprise HDDs Announced; Great For Data Centers

Western Digital announced that it is providing cloud and hyperscale data centers the capacity required by big data applications with the world’s first 14TB enterprise-class hard drive featuring host-managed shingled magnetic recording (SMR) technology. Western Digital’s HGST-branded Ultrastar Hs14 delivers 40% more capacity and more than twice the sequential write performance of its SMR predecessor, enabling more economical and efficient capture of the growing volume and variety of data.
The future is built on the insights and predictive power of big data. As the amount of data grows exponentially, storing it all in an affordable and accessible manner is an ongoing challenge for enterprise and cloud service data center operators. With a focus on total cost of ownership (TCO), the factors of capacity per rack, power consumption, cooling, maintenance, and acquisition cost are all paramount. To combat the big data challenge, Ultrastar Hs14 drives deliver unprecedented capacity leadership and online watt/TB power efficiency for extremely low TCO by harnessing two core complimentary technologies – fourth generation HelioSeal technology, and second generation host-managed SMR – along with enterprise-class reliability. These mature, field-proven technologies provide the foundation for delivering efficient, quality and reliable performance required by cloud and hyperscale environments, perfect for ultra-dense scale-out storage systems running sequential write workloads. By utilizing SMR technology, Ultrastar Hs14 HDDs offer a 16 percent increase in capacity while keeping highly predictable, highly reliable performance.

“Over 70 percent of the exabytes Western Digital ships into the capacity enterprise segment are on helium-based high-capacity drives and continue to support customers with outstanding reliability, performance and value Quality of Service (QoS),” said Mark Grace, senior vice president of devices at Western Digital. “The TCO and reliability benefits of our HelioSeal platform are the foundation of our leadership in high-capacity enterprise storage.”
Ultrastar Hs14 14TB Enterprise Drive Features and Specifications:
HelioSeal Technology: Western Digital’s fourth-generation helium-filled drive technology brings the highest capacity hard drive to market much sooner than competing offerings.
Host-managed SMR Technology: Second-generation enterprise storage deployment of host-managed SMR  delivers 14TB with no compromise of performance predictability and consistency. Host-managed SMR hard drives are designed specifically for sequential write environments, and will not work as drop-in replacements for traditional capacity enterprise drives.
Reliability: Amongst the industry’s highest MTBF rating at 2.5M hours.
Availability
The Ultrastar Hs14 enterprise hard drive is currently sampling to select OEMs and comes with a 5-year limited warranty. For more information on the Ultrastar Hs14 14TB enterprise drive, visit http://www.hgst.com/products/hard-drives/ultrastar-hs14.

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SanDisk’s New Wireless Flash Drive

SanDisk has a new Flash Drive in town. The global leader in flash storage solution, today expand their wide range of storage to the wireless mobile flash storage, the SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Stick. This new device gives the ability to share instantly files from your PC to your mobile device and vice versa.
It uses WiFi connectivity, however it is possible to transfer the file via two devices through ad-hoc. The devices can stream video or audio up to 3 devices at a time and could last the stream for 4.5 hours on a single charge. Using the app for the device, you can automatically backup your files from your mobile device, seamlessly via the password-protected WiFi connectivity.

The SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Stick comes in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacity at MSRP of RM129, RM179, RM289 and RM499 respectively. Good news is that it come with two years warranty. It now available at selected store such as Machines, Switch, EpiCentre, Mac Studio, Mac City, Technocrats and the DiGi Store. For those who wanted the 200GB model, hold down your horses because it will be available later this year, price TBA.

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AVITA LIBER Laptops Launched; Officiates By Having RM688 Laptop Deal

I’m pretty sure there are many of us who are bored by the idea of laptops that are black in color only. Seriously, I would like some colors someday, too. That’s where AVITA laptops come in. Owned by a company called Nexstgo, AVITA laptops are aimed towards more lifestyle-oriented colors and designs. They even debuted their new LIBER lineup of laptops.

The AVITA LIBER series of laptops are designed with a few things in mind – they’re equipped with a lightweight, sleek casing with 5mm at its thinner point. The AVITA LIBER series of laptop comes in either 13.3-inch or 14-inch screen sizes, both with 1080p screens. With that said, AVITA claims that the LIBER series of laptops have a 10-hour battery life.

They’re also equipped with USB-C port that supports quick charge and display connectivity, and 2 more USB 3.0 ports for your usual peripherals. Other than that, there’s Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11ac WiFi chip equipped too.
Perhaps the most interesting selling point is the fact that AVITA LIBER laptops come in multiple different colors. It ranges from bold and vibrant shades such as purple, ruby, blue, orange, to the ever-classical metallic colors. More and more colors will come to the market in the coming months.

Another interesting feature about the AVITA LIBER series of laptops is the ability to customize your very own flavor of AVITA LIBER laptop. What if you want a certain color with a certain texture on it, and together with a specific list of hardware? You can actually do it with AVITA’s customization tool. According to Alex Chung, the Chief Executive Officer of Nexstgo Company Ltd., the customization tool is expected to launch some time in April. It is also expected that your order will take 2 weeks from the moment you complete the order until it arrives to your doorstep. Pretty quick, if you ask me.
AVITA LIBER retails from RM1,799 to RM4,399 and will be available exclusively at Notebook Pro in Digital Mall, Petaling Jaya, Selangor starting from 10 February 2018. The AVITA LIBER range will also be sold at the AVITA Pop-up Store in Low Yat Plaza, Kuala Lumpur on 10 and 11 February 2018. More store openings are expected in March 2018. Further news and updates can be found on AVITA’s official website and Facebook page.
There will also be a Crazy Sale launch promotion on 10th February 2018 at Low Yat Plaza and Digital Mall. First 50 customers can purchase AVITA 13.3-inch Pentium 4GB RAM 128GB SSD laptop at only RM688. Its original price is RM2,299.

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Samsung Malaysia has a RM8,484 worth of Galaxy devices for you to win this Raya Berama, Lagi Gembira campaign

We’re currently already in the holy month of Ramadhan and Samsung is here to celebrate the upcoming Hari Raya with a bang – by introducing the new campaign that they’re calling “Raya Bersama, Lagi Gembira”. Samsung has a total of RM332,400 worth of Galaxy devices to be won!
This entire campaign spans from 15th May until 16th June 2019, whereby any purchase of selected Samsung Galaxy devices will entitle you to win unimaginable amount of gifts – a whole bundle of Galaxy devices and peripherals too.

The biggest prize that you can win is the grand prize, which is the entire Galaxy Family Bundle – whereby you’ll this list of prizes that is worth RM8,484 in total. There will be a total of 10 winners that will be walking away with this Galaxy Family Bundle.

Galaxy S10+ with 512GB storage (review)
Galaxy Buds
Galaxy Watch Active
Wireless Charger Duo
10,000mAh power bank

That’s not all – every week, there will be a total of 100 Galaxy A series smartphones to be given away. Samsung has lined up the Galaxy A10, A20, and A30 for grabs for the weekly prizes.
For every entry into this campaign giveaway, you are entitled to win the weekly and grand prize as well.
So here’s how you can join and be in the running to win the ultimate bundle:

Purchase any Galaxy device from Samsung authorized retailers
Visit this link and fill in the form. Remember to upload your proof and purchase
Winners will be announced on Samsung’s website (updated weekly)

The grand prize will be announced on 29th June! So make sure to get your Samsung Galaxy device during the campaign.
You can click here to visit the website to learn more about this campaign.

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Edifier releases a mini version of Hecate GM4 earbuds alongside the GS01 & GS02 external sound cards

Edifier has announced a new smaller form factor of the highly sorted after Hecate GM4 gaming earbuds as the Hecate GM4 Mini 1 alongside 2 new external sound cards the GS01 and GS02 for high-quality gaming audio.
Hecate GM4 Mini 1

Coming in as the miniature version, it is 30% smaller than the original while retaining the signature Dual-Mode function that offers either low-latency Gaming Mode supported by the PixArt PAU150X chipset or Hi-Fi sound quality Music mode thanks to the 5.8mm micro-motion coil driver.

We have our doubts with the audio latency since we’ve tried a lot of different protocols and benchmarked them with a slow-motion camera before, and the audio delay is usually not suitable for games like PUBG Mobile.

The earbud is able to operate up to 4 hours per full charge with the case holding 22 hours worth of juice which can easily fulfill an entire day of on-the-go audio companion. It is priced exactly the same as the original at RM199 and the IPX5 waterproofing rating as well.
GS01 & GS02 External Sound Card

The Edifier GS01 and GS02 do what a sound card does: Provide an averagely better audio quality than the in-built audio chipset within motherboards not only for a great music experience but also enhances the gaming aspect across multiple platforms. At least it is what the 2 sound cards are trying to do.

Exclusively to the GS02, it can apply 1 of the 4 filters available which is Man, Woman, Cartoon, and Monster voice for a quick laugh among your teammates. The Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound system is also implemented to complement a better gaming experience. The external control unit has breathing RGB LEDs and it supports macOS and Unix systems as well. To allow users to hear the surrounding at all times, the Monitor mode is there to pick ambient sound to keep the user alerted.

On the other hand, the GS01 is more for a budget-centric target focused on pure sound card features as the voice filter, Virtual 7.1, and Monitor mode are not there and it is not compatible with macOS and Unix. However, both models support conventional Windows machines such as desktops, laptops, and also Playstation 4 while the 3.5mm port supports AUX, microphones, all sorts of headsets, earphones, and sound systems. The volume knob and microphone mute trigger are also present in both models for quick audio adjustments.
Pricing
The Edifier GS01 and GS02 are now available on their official sales channel of Lazada and Shopee being priced at RM39 and RM49.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Officially Launched In Malaysia!

By now, I’m sure all of us have heard and seen news and videos about the brand new Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. What many don’t know is that Samsung Malaysia just officially launched bot of the flagships here in Malaysia – that means it’s now locally available!
I’m sure that we all know how the Galaxy S8 and S8+ has a brand new curved display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio with an impressive resolution, 12MP f/1.7 rear-facing camera and an 8MP f/1.7 front-facing camera, Exynos 8895 chipset with 10nm manufacturing technology, 4GB RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. Instead of going through the specs and its display that we’ve all already heard and seen before, let’s talk about Malaysian-specific deals, accessories, and promotions that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ has.

Firstly, we’ll go on with Samsung’s iconic Gear VR. The new Gear VR will come with a Controller which is officially retailing for RM499. The new convenient one-handed control and navigation enables the controller to provide better motion interaction when accessing VR content. In a way, this is a clear step forward towards better VR experience through Samsung’s ecosystem. With improved lenses, ergonomics, and expanded compatibility, the new and improved Gear VR headset challenges the very concept of virtual reality, redefining the limits of what it is capable of.
Of course, how can one enjoy VR content if there are no VR content available in the first place? That’s where Samsung’s Gear 360 comes into play. Priced at RM999, the Gear 360 can easily create 360-degree videos in 4K resolution with a click of a button. Paired with the Gear VR, it’s like you’re at that place of recording itself. It clearly eliminates the “fear of missing out” that many of us are experiencing nowadays.
Samsung collaborated with Grab to prepare a special arrangement for thousands of pre-order customers by offering them complimentary rides to their preferred store to complement their exclusive early bird purchase.
And then there’s the Samsung DeX – a piece of accessory that we are all excited to know how it performs. Priced at RM459, the Samsung DeX is a new service that lets users use their Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ as they would a desktop by providing a seamless, secure mobile-to-PC transition. With Samsung DeX, users can conveniently access apps, browse the web, send messages and more directly from their phone on a larger display without having to carry multiple devices or transfer data.
Samsung DeX supports keyboard and mouse gestures, thus providing the effortless usability of a PC. Furthermore, with the ability to quickly shift between windows and adjust window size with ease, users can multitask more efficiently. It obviously helps to maximize productivity with intuitive applications such as Samsung Browser, MyFiles, Gallery and Samsung e-mail. Samsung DeX is also compatible with the Microsoft Office and Adobe mobile app suite, which allows complete desktop-like functionality previously unavailable from a mobile device.In addition, beginning in the first half of 2017, customers will be able to use VDI to remotely use Windows OS as they would on a desktop.
In addition, beginning in the first half of 2017, customers will be able to use VDI to remotely use Windows OS as they would on a desktop – which makes the Samsung DeX become a complimentary piece of accessory to your workflow.

Are you excited about the new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+? Did you order one? Or are you planning to get one NOW over at Lazada?
I’m actually quite excited about the Galaxy S8 and S8+ now, and realized that my original perception was  a little too harsh.

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Samsung Pay x Boost campaign is getting extended until July 19

2 months ago, we have reported that Samsung has announced its partnership with the eWallet platform Boost to enable Samsung Pay users to scan Boost QR codes and subsequently operate them within a single app.
As such, the campaign that celebrated the event involved users using the service and may become one of the lucky winners to win fabulous prizes got an extension announcement from Samsung until July 19 due to an overwhelming response.

To recap, all you need to do is to follow the steps below:

Install Samsung Pay and sign in to your Samsung Account
Register your fingerprint or iris and create a 4-digit PIN to secure your payment
Add Boost QR card by registering for a new account or link your existing Boost account
Add money with credit/debit cards or via online banking. Upgrade to Premium wallet for a higher limit.
Scan QR to launch your camera to scan QR code for payment
Show your QR code and authenticate with fingerprint or Boost PIN to pay or receive funds

And here are the list of prizes to be raffled:

Details

Prize

Qty

Grand Prize

Galaxy S20+, Galaxy Tab S6 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 SS 40mm

1

2nd  Prize

Galaxy S20 (128GB)

5

3rd Prize

Galaxy Tab S5e (64GB)

5

4th Prize

Galaxy A51 (128GB)

10

Special Prize

Galaxy Buds

20

Consolation Prize
(42nd – 2041st Prize)

500 Samsung Rewards Points
Expiry: Six (6) months from the date issued

2,000

Find out what is Samsung Pay here if you never used the service before.
By the way, the Samsung Pay feature is now available on the Galaxy A31 too. So if you just picked up a brand new Galaxy A31, then you can set up Samsung Pay with your Boost wallet and start getting all the rewards.

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Gigabyte announces new AERO creator-centric and AORUS gaming laptops

Gigabyte just introduced a slew of new laptops from both the AERO lineup and two more laptops from the AORUS lineup. These two lineups of laptops from Gigabyte are meant for different types of users, but they both promise high-quality hardware.
These new laptops are using the latest hardware from both Intel and NVIDIA. Featuring Intel’s latest 10th generation Intel Core CPUs and NVIDIA’s latest RTX SUPER series of GPUs, these laptops packs unprecedented performance.

New AERO laptops
Introducing, Gigabyte’s new laptops that are made for content creators. We now have 15-inch and 17-inch variants. There are different variants too – namely the OLED and HDR variants. Gigabyte is very focused on the display colors as that is the company’s strong selling point.

Gigabyte now promises Delta E<2, which is so accurate that its inaccuracies are considered to be inconceivable by humans. That’s because Gigabyte is working with X-rite Pantone to ensure that its color accuracy is achieved out of the box. Moreover, the new 4K AMOLED displays with HDR True Black contrast to provide the best colors possible to content creators.
If you don’t want an AMOLED screen, Gigabyte is also offering the AERO series of laptops with an IPS LCD display. These IPS LCD screens have 144Hz refresh rate so that you can still game with the laptop when you’re not working.

Since the AERO series of laptops are also getting the spec bump to the latest Intel and NVIDIA hardware, its cooling system also gets an upgrade. It is now using the improved WINDFORCE Infinity cooling system with a new fan and heatpipes placement.
Since the AERO series of laptops are focused on content creators, Gigabyte is pre-loading NVIDIA Studio drivers out of the box. The NVIDIA Studio drivers are optimized for over 40 content creation applications and are promised to be stable.
Gigabyte also packs in a multitude of ports – namely the Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0, and a full-sized UHS-II SD card reader. I know these are important for content creators because we always complain about these ports.
New AORUS laptops
Focused on gamers, the new AORUS laptops come packed with the latest 10th Gen Intel Core i9 and i7 H-series processors, and also NVIDIA’s latest RTX 20-series SUPER GPUs.

The new Gigabyte AORUS laptops are also focused on gaming by including a mechanical keyboard, 240Hz refresh rate displays, and enhance cooling systems. In other words, the new Gigabyte AORUS laptops are very suitable as professional gaming laptops.

There are a total of 3 new AORUS laptops launched today – the AORUS 17X, AORUS 17G, and AORUS 15G. All these three laptops are available in the overclockable 10th Gen Intel Core i9 or i7 CPUs, coupled with NVIDIA’s RTX 20-series (including the new SUPER variants) or GTX 16-series of GPUs.
We had the chance to play with the AORUS 15G and we have to say – it’s actually quite impressive. It’s solid yet beautiful. It’s a gaming laptop yet it’s a design that I can bring into meetings without my colleagues judging me.

There are also a few useful features like a physical cover for the webcam, SD card reader, and a whole lot of USB-A and USB-C ports.

Gigabyte is using Omron mechanical switches for its keyboard. It’s a tactile and clicky switch – like Cherry MX Blue. However, this Omron switch is not loud and the tactility is quite soft in comparison. We’ll have to try it out further when we have the AORUS 15G for review.
Price and availability
Malaysians will get to experience and purchase these laptops starting from 16th April onwards. As for the price, here they are – alongside with all the variants and the prices, including the brand of hardware that you’ll be getting.
For the AERO series.
For the AORUS series.
Where to buy?
There are a few dealers for Gigabyte laptops around Malaysia already. You can click here to check the list out.
If you have any other questions or concerns regarding the Gigabyte AORUS or AERO laptops, do send them a message directly at their Facebook page.

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[UPDATED] NVIDIA Turing Architecture – What’s New?

We’re here at Bangkok, Thailand to attend the NVIDIA briefing for the new RTX 20-series of graphic cards that are based on the Turing architecture. There are many insights shown here and we’re highlighting those that we find important and intriguing. The generational upgrade from the previous generation to RTX 20-series is not just purely in raw performance, but in other aspects as well.
If we want to compare what the new Turing architecture brings to the table, then it wouldn’t work. NVIDIA is including some Quadro features in consumer grade graphics cards – and literally no one else is doing this. There is no baseline to compare the RTX 20-series with – they are the pioneer.

For those who want to experience the entire 3-part briefing, you can watch the 3-part video that’s on our partner’s YouTube channel. Part 1 is about the Turing architecture, part 2 is the GeForce experience, and part 3 is demo with Q&A.

We also sat down with Tech Critter and take a look at mesh shading for ourselves. It’s magnificent, to say the least.

The Turing platform
Let’s first take a look at the RTX platform to know what aspects are NVIDIA focusing on in this generation of consumer graphic cards.

From the image above, we can see that the Turing platform will focus on a few new things this time around – firstly is the RT cores for ray-tracing, and AI which is handled by the Tensor cores. We still have the usual raster graphics pipeline and compute units with CUDA.

With a combination of all these features, NVIDIA’s new RTX 20-series of graphic cards is doing something that’s now referred to as “hybrid rendering”. It still has the traditional raster graphics, but mixed with real-time ray-tracing that’s done via 3D graphics and enhanced with DLSS.
Real-time ray-tracing
First off, ray-tracing isn’t new to in the world of computing. The reason why NVIDIA hyped ray-tracing so much until they rebranded from GTX to RTX is because real-time ray-tracing has never been done before. The keyword here is real-time.

The concept of ray-tracing is to trace where and what the rays of light interacted with (hence the name) and see where and how light reflects and refracts on the surfaces. NVIDIA’s example is by creating a room with different colored walls and with geometrical shapes with different types of surfaces.

So how exactly does NVIDIA ray-tracing in real-time? In concept, NVIDIA employed the method by backtracking the ray of light from the “camera” back to the source, and then render the traced ray’s interactions with the surfaces that the ray hit.

You may have heard big budget animated movies where they claim to take weeks and months to render the entire movie – and that’s true since each frame has many, many rays to be traced to create a photo-realistic image. Each ray will have multiple bounces as well.

NVIDIA’s magic sauce here is by picking and choosing the rays to trace with less bounces. With less rays to be traced within a single frame, it can do ray-tracing for a lot more frames within a second. Since they can maintain a relatively high frame rate with ray-tracing enabled, hence it’s technically “real-time”.
Picking and choosing with BVH – also known as the Bounding Volume Hierarchy.
However, as of the time of this publication there are still no games that support ray-tracing yet. It’s actually not NVIDIA or game developers’ fault for not having any games that has ray-tracing yet. DirectX does not have ray-tracing yet, and we’ll have to wait for the next Windows 10 update which will include DXR, or DirectX Ray-Tracing in it.
Deep Learning AI with Tensor cores
AI is a big umbrella term – and NVIDIA knows that. From self-driving cars to videos and photos, AI is implemented to help enable and enhance the experience.

Another part of NVIDIA’s architecture is the new NGX. It creates a “ground truth”, then put it in the framework to train the AI model, then to test the model. Rinse and repeat the training and testing process and you have yourself a working AI model.

Any games that has NGX API integrated into its game engine can take advantage of the trained AI model as well.
But, it’s not entirely limited to just trained AI models. There’s super resolution as well. It upscales an image from its original resolution but retains the clarity and details. The usual tradition methods will result in a rather blurry image – but through deep learning super resolution, the image that was shown to us is much sharper.

We also asked if something like Adobe Photoshop will implement NVIDIA’s method of super resolution in upscaling pictures taken – and there something similar will definitely come to the market soon.

We also saw a demo where segmentation is applied to a picture where it can cut out and replace people from an image and filled in the blanks with the background. Think of it as an advanced version of Photoshop’s content aware fill.
It’ll be slower than slow motion!
NVIDIA also showed us that a slow-motion video can be even slower by utilizing deep learning and interpolate more frames in between. Perhaps we can see interpolation from 30FPS to 60FPS videos too.
Maybe we can combine interpolation where we can convert a 360p @ 30FPS video to 4K @ 60FPS with deep learning.
Mesh Shading & Variable Rate Shading
In a game where the depth of each object is known, NVIDIA is manipulating the level of detail per object in the scene according to the distance from the “camera” and the object. NVIDIA is calling it mesh shading.

The implementation of segmentation in games is why perceiving depth of objects in a scene via segmentation, and then have its level of detail changed according to that distance. In real like, looking at a sandpaper at 10cm away, we can see the grains of sand. When we looked at the same sandpaper at 1m away, we can’t see the fine grains of sand anymore. Hence, the drop of perceived level of detail. NVIDIA is calling it mesh shading.

If we have two of the same sandpapers in the scene – one at 10cm and another at 1m, NVIDIA can perform segmentation and know the depth of each sandpaper and render them at different level of detail, hence enhancing your performance.

There’s another similar implementation called Variable Rate Shading as well, where an image is segmented and have different levels of detail rendered in a frame. Instead of using depth data, Variable Rate Shading picks parts of the frame to shade more where it is needed.
Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS)
DLSS is tightly integrated in NVIDIA’s ecosystem. To utilize DLSS, the game developers first have to take a part of the game and send it to NVIDIA. Then, similar to NGX, it will create a model to become the “ground truth”.

The “ground truth” is a super high quality image with 64 jittered sample rendering. Then, the super sampling “formula” is condensed into pure formulas and is sent to the users to utilize those formulas with the game. As of now, there are 15 more games confirmed to be supporting DLSS. Surprisingly, PUBG is one of them.

DLSS is claimed to provide a high-quality image that is comparable to TAA, while being much more efficient. Think of it as a new method to do anti-aliasing. NVIDIA also offered us an insight saying that DLSS can be implemented to any games that has TAA.

RTX Games That Are Coming Soon

Currently, we are seeing 28 games that will be categorized as RTX games. NVIDIA did clarify that any games that users part of the new RTX 20-series feature will be considered as an RTX game. Be it just ray-tracing or only DLSS, they are RTX games.

New GeForce Experience
Yes – the GeForce Experience will be getting an upgrade as well. And it’s coming to hundreds of games.

The biggest upgrade is Ansel RTX. As the name suggest, it’s part of Ansel’s feature and it can now take high resolution images with the AI up-res and have the image completely ray-traced.
More rays and more bounces means more time will be needed.
The Ansel RTX ray-tracing is different and looks even more realistic – solely because capturing a screenshot via Ansel isn’t real-time and ray-tracing can take its own sweet time.

By removing the time limits in ray-tracing, the RTX 20-series cards can perform ray-tracing for the entire scene with higher accuracy by tracing more rays and have more bounces.

There’s also a new set of filters and features to be played around in Ansel as well. There’s a greenscreen filter – which you can superimpose a greenscreen at select depth within the scene of a game, adding stickers to the scene to make it funny, or crop it in a letterbox aspect ratio. We honestly expect more memes with the new greenscreen filter.

Ansel itself will also work with over 200 titles as some features do not need the Ansel SDK to use be implemented in the game. It makes use of AI a lot in the super resolution and HUD removal algorithms for games without Ansel SDK.
Is that all?
No, definitely not. The things we talked about here today is merely touching the surface as NVIDIA’s new Turing architecture actually brought many features from the Quadro series into the consumer graphics cards. There are many things that we can do with deep learning – not just games or photos and videos. Perhaps in noise removal for audio as well. And remember – there’s ray-tracing for audio as well.
Deep learning has many more possibilities!
Speaking of ray-tracing, we do hope that the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of apps will utilize ray-tracing in a more newbie-friendly method as well. I have personally encountered problems with content aware fill, and ray-tracing can definitely help out – if I can map the photo in 3D space, that is.
Perhaps one day, deep learning can do that. By mapping an object in 3D space, then superimposing it on a photograph and ray-trace to fix the imperfections. The possibility is there, and still unexplored.

To enjoy the latest games with the greatest tech, you’ll need NVIDIA’s RTX 20-series of graphic cards. Here are the prices and links to buy them over at Lazada and Amazon:

RTX 2080 Ti: Lazada | Amazon
RTX 2080: Lazada | Amazon
RTX 2070 (coming in October)

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Review – ASUS ROG Phone 2

It’s been a year since the original announcement of the ASUS ROG Phone, and now we have its sequel that is aptly named the ASUS ROG Phone 2. What are the new changes that ASUS made to the critically-acclaimed gaming phone? Let’s find out in today’s review of the brand new anticipated ROG Phone 2.
But first, a video. We sat down with Tech Critter for this discussion video and focused on the ROG Phone 2 itself only, based on our experience and findings after using it for some time.

Unboxing
ASUS has stated that we Malaysians will be getting the ROG Phone 2 with a prism-shaped box, among other things that you can learn more here. Fancy box for a fancy unboxing experience.
It’s technically the same shape as last year’s box but with a completely different way of unboxing.

The usual accessories of the phones are spread out across 3 different “bigger” faces of the prism – the phone, accessories box, and also the new AeroActive Cooler 2.

Digging out everything, you get quite a lot of things:

Aero case
AeroActive Cooler 2
2x Footstand
2x Replacement side port plugs
30W charger
USB-C to USB-C cable

That’s… quite a lot of things. Yet we’re only going to use a few of them here. Make sure you keep all of the replacement parts too – perhaps keep the beautiful box as well, since it’s beautiful – at least in the eyes of the beholder.
Keep all of these somewhere safe.
Design
To my surprise, ASUS didn’t actually do much to change up the design. Referring to our last year’s look into the design history of the ROG Phone, ASUS is still using that tactical knife.

The whole design seems to have been cleaned up a little more. It also removed the fingerprint scanner from the back and moved it under the display. I personally prefer a physical fingerprint scanner at the back.
Other than that, the design is pretty much identical to the first generation of ROG Phone. It certainly works – so why not just use back that same design?

The ROG Phone 2 now also comes with a newly designed Aero case. Its name really does describe the design of the case since there are so many holes. These openings serve a purpose too – as you can now use the AeroActive Cooler 2 without removing the case. This is a massive improvement over last year.

Connectivity & Ports
Looking at the ports itself, ASUS did not change the ports since the last generation, but improved upon them. At the left side of the phone is where you’ll find that side port.

By itself, the side port isn’t useful. Only when the AeroActive Cooler 2 is installed, you get an audio jack. I can understand from an engineering perspective, but it’s annoying having to carry that cooler around. Let’s not forget the little rubber plug too. Honestly, I lost one of those plugs already.

Just like last generation, you can still plug in a USB-C cable to charge or transfer data on both ports. There are no differences in using either ports.
At the bottom of the phone is where you get the main USB-C port and also an audio jack.

One major improvement ASUS did to the ROG Phone 2 is the addition of multiple WiFi antennae, so the antennae aren’t blocked by however you want to hold the phone.
Also, there is a microphone beside the power button. That definitely helps when you’re playing games without headphones/earphones.
Also, ASUS didn’t bother to bring in AX-WiFi, or WiFi 6 as we now call it, into the ROG Phone 2. The WiGig Display Dock Plus is still using 802.11ad WiFi, which is surprising since ASUS themselves also released the ROG RAPTURE GT-AX11000 which is a WiFi 6 router.
Nice touch with the GLHF here.
Also, the ROG Phone 2 does not come with a microSD card slot. Again, an understandable decision since the internal storage is the super speedy UFS 3.0 NAND flash.
The ROG Phone 2 also comes with a squeeze function to activate/deactivate X Mode, which is also found on the original ROG Phone. AirTriggers have now also been improved with lower latency and also have the ability for your fingers to rest on the triggers without triggering an input. These two upgrades earned the name AirTriggers 2.

Also, thank you ASUS for maintaining front-facing stereo speakers. ✌
Display
The ASUS ROG Phone 2 is using a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 1ms GTG response time. This is currently the fastest display on a smartphone yet since many competitors are using 90Hz, whereas a majority is still on 60Hz. More on this in our gaming section side of things.
Camera flash made the display to be dim.
ASUS also said that the ROG Phone 2 will have great colors out of the box as it supports 111.8% DCI-P3, 107.4% NTSC, 151.7% sRGB color gamuts. To top all of that, ASUS claims that it has Delta E < 1. To our eyes, we have to say – the display does look great indeed.
Cameras
Honestly speaking, I don’t even really bother about the cameras on the ROG Phone 2. Still, this is a review so we have to go through the cameras.
The ASUS ROG Phone 2 comes with these cameras:

Dual rear-facing cameras

Main: 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.79; PDAF and laser AF
Ultrawide angle: 13MP with 125°

24MP f/2.0 selfie camera

And as for the image quality, have a look down below. You can also click here to head on to our Shutterfly album with all the EXIF data.
Software – Android 9.0 Pie with ROG UI
Essentially, the ASUS ROG UI is the same as previous generations of Zen UI or ROG UI that we’ve seen before. This time around, we have a few new additions – particularly the Armoury Crate software.
From its predecessor, the new ROG Phone 2’s Armoury Crate unifies game profile management into this app. I honestly do not like the new layout as it is clunky and yet does not have a list view of all the games. Currently, there is no way to change the layout view.
ASUS also disabled the home button when you’re in the Armoury Crate app. The only way out of the Armoury Crate is by tapping the power button at the top left corner of the screen.
By default, all games follow your system settings. The Armoury Crate lets you configure profiles per game with the options to tune the refresh rates and clock speed. Each game will have to follow those limitations imposed by the Armoury Crate software. Honestly, setting the profiles for the list of games for the first time is really annoying.

The other parts of the ROG UI and its software suite never changed much too. The configuration and setup process of AirTriggers 2 is the same as before.
Performance & Gaming
Let’s not waste time and talk about the specs of the ROG Phone 2 first.

6.59-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate at 2340×1080 pixels in resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
12GB RAM
512GB internal storage (UFS 3.0, no microSD)
6,000mAh battery

Let’s first compare the ROG Phone 2 with other phones. I found out that the benchmarking apps we used can scale up in score if we use a higher refresh rate. So, we used the ROG Phone 2 in 120Hz refresh rate with X Mode turned on. Here are the results.

A surprise to no one, the ROG Phone 2 did manage to get really high scores in benchmarks.
For the sake of our curiosity, we did the tests again at 60Hz refresh rate with X Mode turned off. We realized that raising the limit to 120fps causes the benchmark results to go even higher.

From here, toggling the two options seem to have an effect on performance, but not by much. Also, there is no clear winner whether having X Mode on + 120Hz is better than X Mode off + 60Hz.
Gaming
Alright, then comes gaming. ASUS actually sent us a big list of games that support beyond 120Hz refresh rate. There are 3 games that are in partnership with ASUS to celebrate the ROG Phone 2:

Shadowgun Legends with special content, Kunai Gamepad and TwinViewDock 2 support, runs at 120Hz
Rockman X Dive with special content, Kunai Gamepad support, runs at 120Hz
Asphalt 9 with special Porsche 911 “ROG branded car”, works with TwinView Dock 2, has “FPS increase”

I tested a handful of games with the ROG Phone 2. I wanted to test more, but we don’t have enough time. Some of the games have a hard limit and does not support anything higher than 60Hz.
Let us just run through quickly here:

PUBG Mobile: runs at 60fps maximum at HDR graphics
Asphalt 9: runs at 60fps maximum; only allows “default” visual quality at max
Free Fire: 60fps maximum at ultra graphics (curiously, it allowed 90fps last year)
Honkai Impact 3: 60fps maximum at highest graphical settings
Shadow Fight 2: 120fps
Temple Run 2: 120fps
Subway Surfer: 120fps
Real Racing 3: 120fps
CSR Racing 2: 60fps
Mario Kart Tour: 60fps
Call of Duty Mobile: 60fps
Shadowgun Legends: 120fps

And we have to say – the ROG Phone 2 is pretty toasty. When we played Shadowgun Legends, the phone can reach 50°C! That made the entire frame of the phone really hot, and the screen is uncomfortable to touch as it roasts my fingertips.
I then tried the game again with the AeroActive Cooler 2 cranked up to 100% fan speed. It managed to cool the phone down to 46°C. Better than before, but still – not enough.
It helps… but not much.
Yet the ROG Phone 2, despite having the latest and greatest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, can’t maintain 120Hz consistently in Shadowgun Legends. It dropped to about 100fps in combat.
Also, please disable the RGB lights. It’s annoying as heck and the AeroActive Cooler 2’s strip of RGB lights for the words “REPUBLIC OF GAMER” is just annoying.

Battery & Charger
Here’s something interesting – having a 6,000mAh battery means that the ROG Phone 2 can last for a very long time, right? That’s absolutely true! Take a look at the chart down below.

But then again, if you are using the phone at 120Hz with X Mode turned on, the battery life is essentially halved. Take a look at this comparison.

That’s why the Armoury Crate is essential. Manage your game profiles properly.
Do not simply turn on 120Hz refresh rate if you don’t need it. It’ll only drain your battery.
Charger

Just like last year, you get a 30W charger that uses a USB-C to USB-C cable. We also tested the Innergie 60C here to test if the ROG Phone 2 supports USB PD for the 30W fast charging. Take a look at the chart here.

From here, we found out that the ASUS ROG Phone 2 still uses a proprietary fast-charging standard as our Innergie 60C that is compatible with USB PD, does not match the speed of the ROG Phone 2’s 30W charger. Instead, the Innergie 60C seems to be charging the ROG Phone 2 in the 18W Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0 speed instead.

Battery level
Time taken (minutes)

ASUS ROG Phone 2 stock charger (30W)
Innergie 60C
Standard 5V 2A charger (10W)

50%
28
40
57

75%
50
70
101

Wrapping up the ASUS ROG Phone 2 review
Honestly speaking, the ROG Phone 2 is an iterative upgrade from its predecessor. It has a lot of minor quality of life improvements that further defines what a true gaming smartphone should be.
My main conclusion about the ROG Phone 2 is simple – if you like Android games and Android games alone – then this is definitely the smartphone for you. There aren’t many games that support all of the features and accessories of the ROG Phone 2 anyway. Essentially, you’re tied down to the Android smartphone game developers.

I also can’t help but compare the ROG Phone 2 with the Nintendo Switch. They’re both “handheld gaming devices” but offer completely different game titles. At this point, Nintendo Switch has too many great games – and there are Android smartphone games heading to the Switch as well.
The ROG Phone 2 comes with two different variants too:

ASUS ROG Phone 2 Elite version (512GB internal storage) @ RM3,499
ASUS ROG Phone 2 Ultimate version (1TB internal storage) @ RM3,999

That price really made my eyebrows raise. No doubt that price is high considering many other competitors are lower in price, but that’s the price to pay if you want to reach the highest echelon of smartphone gaming.

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Note 4 launching next Wednesday

Hey – guess what! The Galaxy Note 4 is finally launching on the 15th of October 2014!
We’ve been expecting the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to be launched as quick as possible to obviously try to be earlier than the Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus’s launch.

Well, now we know that it is launching earlier than the two new iPhones, albeit  the iPhones were sold in the blackmart for weeks already. Maybe this time we’ll be able to test the #GapGate on the Note 4 too.
There are currently no word on its pricing and availability yet, but we’re expecting these questions to be answered during the launch.
We’ll keep you updated on the Galaxy Note 4 launch, so stay tuned!

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Review – TP-Link AC3200 Router: Upgrading Your Wireless Lifestyle

It has been years since WiFi became the utmost important technology in our modern lifestyle. We’re always taking WiFi for granted – and complaining whenever the signal is poor. Here we review the TP-LINK AC3200 router that will not only improve your WiFi signal, but your local WiFi speeds too.
Let’s start off with a quick rundown of its features right here:

Supports AC WiFi
Tri-Band WiFi (one 2.4GHz and two 5GHz)
6 antennas
Beamforming technology
Dual-core 1.0GHz CPU with 3 co-processors

The box itself is rather big, and has that now-depreciated signature TP-Link packaging design beaming from the product itself. More info on their brand new packaging design and TP-Link’s philosophy here.

At the back of the packaging is where more details are listed. As you can see there, there are 6 antennas with 3 differen bands – that means you get 3 different SSIDs (WiFi networks) coming out of a single router. Why this is great? You can segregate your WiFi connection to specific devices. In other words, it’s a form of WiFi load balancing.

Opening up the box reveals a bunch of common stuff that comes along with routers. Power brick, power cable, router itself, some documentations, and a LAN cable. Pretty much all we need to get started

Let’s talk about the design of it real quick here – it’s a big. It looks like a piece of slab from afar, but it actually has a lot of small little triangular holes all over the top and bottom. There’s a great reason for this too – more on that later.

Overall, the TP-Link AC3200 itself is rather humongous compared to my other routers. That is to be expected however, as the AC3200 is pretty compact with all of the components and antennas packed together.

Once zoomed in, we can really see the triangular holes on the TP-Link AC3200 up close and personal. These holes act as a ventilation hole too, because for some reason, this router just heats up really quickly. So, do not block these ventilation holes – better yet, prop it up at an angle for better cooling.
Sneak peek on its internal guts!
I mean, TP-Link really takes its thermal performance seriously. Even around the sides have large slits for air flow. The front, back, and sides are openings.
My question here – is it necessary?
Well, yes actually. The router itself is uncomfortably hot to the touch after a few minutes of operation. So for those who put their routers at a corner or somewhere not well-ventilated, do take note about this. That’s why I mentioned about propping the TP-Link AC3200 at an angle to have better ventilation.
Performance
Setting it up was simple – there’s a quick start guide to get started with the simplest settings, such as your time zone, internet type, ISP connection details, WiFi SSIDs and passwords.
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However, as we Malaysians are currently stuck to either Unifi or Maxis when it comes to IPTV, the internet connection will not work after setting up using the router’s built in Quick Setup feature. You’ll have to head over to Advanced –> Network –> IPTV, and select the Mode to Malaysia-Unifi or Malaysia-Maxis, depending on which internet you’re using of course.

As for the most important one here – the WiFi. I have to admit, I don’t have the best equipment to benchmark the TP-Link AC3200, but I shall still present my findings here. Let me first give you a quick breakdown on the results as compared to my current ASUS RT-AC66U router.

2.4GHz is strong
Signals on both 5GHz are extremely strong
WiFi deadzone in my house (the kitchen on the other end of the house) can actually get decent signal on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Having 3 different SSIDs (one 2.4GHz and two 5GHz) really does help distribute the load

Helps out a lot since I have an average of about 12 devices connected to the network in a day

Doesn’t have WDS feature? Not a big deal for most users though

So far so good, and regarding the exact speed though, I don’t have any. So far though, I don’t see any major issues regarding WiFi speeds, and if you’re ever going to transfer few gigabytes from one computer to another, it’s always better to either use LAN or through some other storage media instead.
With such a powerful router though, it does come with quite a hefty price – and I don’t mean that phyiscally, since the TP-Link AC3200 is the highest end router in their roster. I meant the power consumption instead.

It uses a HuntKey power supply, and takes in 12V at 5A. That’s a full 60 watts – equivalent to many mid-range laptops in the market today. That’s quite an intensive amount of power for a router, to be honest. Since routers aren’t particularly meant to be powered off, it will translate to a heftier power bill overall.

Wrap up
All in all, is the TP-Link AC3200 a great router? I think yes. The collapsible antenna design will in a way make the entire TP-Link AC3200 sleeker, but have issues in terms of replacement parts. I really wish that there’s a mechanism to prop up the router for better ventilation, but sadly that’s excluded from the router.

The WiFi signals are fantastic even at WiFi deadzones. That said, I’m really impressed by how magnificently it performs with the near-complete set of features albeit at a price. Not only does the TP-Link AC3200 itself costs ~RM859 on Lazada, but that 60 watt power supply is quite painful to power-hungry to be honest.
Is it really worth the price of ~RM859? It really depends – do you really need an AC WiFi router? Does it improve your WiFi signal? Yes, definitely.
Is it necessary? Probably not, I suppose. Personally, I still don’t see the use for AC WiFi, even though I do have an AC WiFi router at home. However, the two independent 5GHz SSIDs are truly helpful in distributing the WiFi loads across its 3 separated networks.
You can find the deal for a decently-priced TP-Link AC3200 right here at Lazada!

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Honor Malaysia’s Brings Back #Fansgiving Campaign

Honor Malaysia is bringing you Honor Fans the #Fansgiving campaign once again to reward fans nationwide for the year-long support. What is the better way to show gratitude than to have giveaways, promotions, and have the limted-edition Honor Play – Player Edition (review here) up for grabs?
There are lots of activities that you can join and stand a chance to win exciting gifts as well. Check them all out below.

2018 has been an adventurous and exciting year for us.
Since the launch of the HONOR 9 Lite, up until the recent HONOR 8X, our fans have shown enormous amount of support towards us, and we cannot express our gratitude enough. We will carry this momentum into the new year and bring more exciting products into Malaysia, starting with a device that will that will keep you in-style 24 hours a day, very soon.
– George Zhao Zhiwei, Head of Honor Malaysia
What Are You Thankful For?
Honor Malaysia wants you to voice out what you are thankful for – whether it’s their loved ones, friends, families, or even your Honor smartphone. By using the hashtags #Honor #FansGiving and post them in the comments on the Facebook post here, Honor will help fans to broadcasts these messages on its social media sites.

XL Fansgiving Promotion
From 26th to 28th November, fans can purchase the Honor 10, Honor 9 Lite and Honor 7X at a lower price and get an additional HiHonor voucher too.

Model
Original RRP
Promotion Price and Deals

Honor 10
RM 1399
RM1269 + RM 50 HiHonor Voucher +
Free Honor 10 Flip Cover

Honor 9 Lite
RM 659
RM599 + RM30 HiHonor voucher

Honor 7X
RM 849
RM679 + RM30 HiHonor voucher

Spin and Win Contest
From 21st to 28th November, there will be a spin and win contest on Honor Malaysia’s official website here. Prizes include the brand new Honor Play – Player Edition (red version), the Honor 7S, Touch N’ Go credits worth up to RM30 and discounts vouchers on both the Honor 9 Lite and Honor 10!
The Brand New HONOR Play – Player Edition in Red x Audi Sports LMS
The highly anticipated red version of the HONOR Play – Player Edition IN RED is finally here in Malaysia! HONOR will be giving out a free unit of the HONOR Play – Player Edition in Red x Audi Sports LMS giftbox upon hitting the 700,000 fans mark on Facebook. The mechanics are very simple:

Like the Honor Malaysia Facebook page.
Share this post, tag three friends and use the hashtag #700KHONORFans.
HONOR Malaysia will randomly select a winner on 1st December 2018.

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2023 will see Malaysia taxing everything priced under RM500 sold online by a flat 10%

Needless to say, e-commerce has become the most prominent digital platform that facilitates day-to-day business with some categories solely relying on Internet-based transactions to keep their families fed and companies going forward

Capitalizing on the widespread mainstream of online sales in Malaysia, Dewan Rakyat has passed the new Sales Tax (Amendment) Bill 2022 that imposes a flat 10% sales tax for goods acquired online and/or delivered to Malaysia by any vendors that have registered with the finance ministry.
Therefore, starting next year, anything that is priced RM500 or lower, or technically referred to as the ‘Low-Value Goods’ (LVG), is getting the fat 10% stamp smothered over them.
And for those who thought of just buying over RM500 per transaction receipt, I don’t think that works as it was taxed directly on the items and not over a certain total amount so group buying fellas, you’re out of luck as well.
Well, time to sleep through the morning to skip breakfast all along I guess.

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New ASUS Fonepad 7 charges into Malaysia

While having mobile phone and tablet is too mainstream, ASUS Fonepad 7 combines the characteristic of both mobile phone and tablet. Yes, another phablet product from ASUS after the ASUS Fonepad that we reviewed last year.

This latest Fonepad 7 is 7-inch in size and a narrower width than its predecessor – 11cm which makes the phablet easy to grab and use with single hand. For sure, this is a plus for this new model. Not to be confused with other Fonepad models though – this is the latest, and it runs under the ASUS’s latest ZenUI interface.
Featuring an Intel Atom Z2520 (1.2GHz) Processor with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, the Fonepad 7 is given the ability to have high performance with great energy efficiency. So what does this mean? In short, you can be multitasking for 10 hours! That’s a great battery life in it. As for the operating system , the Fonepad 7 comes with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (upgradable to 4.4 KitKat).

Which tablet or phone does not have camera today? Fonepad 7 features a 2MP rear-facing camera and a 0.3MP front-facing camera for your video chat needs. There’s something you definitely shouldn’t miss in the camera software.
Guess what’s the latest trend with cameras? There’s a Selfie Mode in there that will automatic initiates a countdown and snap a shot when it detects a preset number of faces in the frame. There is another mode – Time Rewind that enables burst shots to be taken for you to choose your best shot.
This Fonepad 7 only weighs 290g with the dimension of 192 x 110 x 10.7 mm, and it’ll fit to small hands pretty nicely, especially lady’s. With its narrow bezel design, the available display area is improved without increasing the size of the device. The 1024 x 600 display has a fingerprint-proof surface.

The New ASUS ZenUI is implemented in this latest Fonepad 7, and hence the variant name. It uses a new visual design compared to the old version, and some changes has been made such as the modern ‘flat’ icons are being used while customizable colour theme, new ringtones and notification sounds are introduced in the New ASUS ZenUI. Compared to the old ASUS ZenUI, this new version adopts a clean layout that clearly present information.
Two new features are introduced in the New ASUS ZenUI – What’s Next and Do It Later. These new features are designed to save you from managing lots of information that you need to handle daily, making you to be more productive.
There’s two models available in Malaysia:

Fonepad 7 (4GB model)  RM 499 (RRP)
Fonepad 7 (8GB model)  RM 599 (RRP)
Available in black, red, white, and blue

Visit the stores and try it yourself!

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