[Review] Armaggeddon Alien IV G9X mouse and Tarasque mouse bungee

Update: Price update – G9X is RM 129, and the Tarasque is RM 99. For a limited time, Malaysians can purchase Alien IV G9X and get the Tarasque by topping up RM 1.
The parcel sent over by Armaggeddon got me pretty happy when I found out there’s a mouse inside since my Microsoft combo set mouse had an agonizing problem with the scroll wheel click what I’ve been living with for more than a year. I thought maybe this would be the replacement of my Microsoft mouse that has BlueTrack technology.

When Armaggeddon sent me their products, I have no idea how to review Tarasque at all. My main mouse is a wireless one by Microsoft, but since they want me to review then I’ll have to use their Alien IV G9X to test.
Since the Tarasque is a mouse bungee, I figured hey, why not combine both the products and do a 2-section review on that?
Let’s get on to it!
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Opening up the package you get a quite a lot of things included in the box itself – the manual, weights, a CD for the driver (you need this), extra adhesive teflon feet for the mouse, the weights for the mouse, and also the mouse itself.
You don’t actually get a lot extra things besides the teflon feet, as I think that the teflon feet won’t even be worn out anyway. I mean compared to a 8 year old optical mouse I got from Logitech, that mouse still runs fine and the teflon is still as good as ever.
Here comes my first complaint, and that’s about the round case that stores all the weights inside. By looking at it I was really praying hard for it to be a screw type lid, but sadly no. It uses the most horrible type of case, which damages the cap and the case itself when you’re trying to open or close it.

After carefully opening the case, there’s the 7 pieces of weights sitting in there on foam, with no spacing in between for ease of taking the weights out. Even slipping my finger inside is a problem.
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Well moving on, all I can say is that the mouse looks gorgeous with the blue and black colour design. It actually fits well with the blue LED on this particular colour configuration, though you can get it in pure black or in black and orange colour.
Having blue LED is nice, since it does cover all openings of the mouse including the gaps between parts of the mouse. There is light leaking out in between mouse click buttons, and the weight management door button. I can even see the LED inside the mouse itself from the gaps between the scroll wheel.

The mouse itself has quite a weird approach in ergonomics, as they have included an extra button at the resting spot for fingers – for me, that’s where my ring finger goes. I couldn’t get use to that because I lay my hand’s weight on that spot, yet I always accidentally trigger that click for no reason. Well, I’m not complaining since you can change the function or just disable it if you don’t want to use it. That’s entirely up to you, since this is a personal preference matter.

The material of the mouse is soemthing that I would praise, as it has the soft touch all over it. Somehow I wish they have some sort of rubber grips at the side – especially for the thumb, for some comfort in gripping. But no, Armaggeddon made some lines instead.
To say that this mouse has a clean design is somewhat misleading. If they’re trying to approach something cleaner, then maybe Armaggeddon will have to trim down on the amount of texts printed on the mouse itself. There are texts everywhere on the mouse itself – the side, the back, the front, everywhere!
Not to forget, there are many more unreadable micro texts beneath the mouse, and a super bright red LED, that left some burnt marks of my wooden desk!

Armaggeddon tried to do something that premium gaming mice does – that is the ability to add custom weights. I’ve tested a few gaming mice that has the custom weights, and truth to be told I found it to be quite pointless if the weights are not hefty enough.

There is a button that releases the latch and pops out the cover of the weight compartment.
[nextpage title=”Testing”]From that weight management thing comes my testing session with the mouse. The button to release the latch is something that I wouldn’t want to touch mostly as that is just way too difficult to press, and yet it’s angled.
Press the button and the door pops out, as in literally pop out for a good centimeter. Here we can find the 7 slots for the weights.
As I’ve said before, if the weights don’t have any heft in them, then there’s no point having this feature at all, and this is one of those cases. I don’t feel any difference with out without all 7 weights, neither in terms of the required strength to push the mouse nor the change in the Alien IV G9X’s center of gravity. Also, these weights are very difficult to be removed.
Now in terms of the clicking and navigation, it actually feels very good in the end after disabling the ring finger click button. The click buttons are put in a position that is suitable for both claw and palm grip, again depending on your personal preference.
Personally speaking, I got quite a large hand and I always opt for a claw grip since my fingers will be longer than the mouse buttons itself, and that’s very uncomfortable.
There’s also a button to switch the DPI on the fly, which they call it CPI (counts per inch) on this mouse, and an indicator to tell you which DPI you have selected is a nice addition. With the software installed, you can select two more hidden DPI levels, that is 4600 and 6400 DPI. They won’t show up on the mouse, but they’re there and you can feel it.
[nextpage title=”Software”]Remember when I told you that you’ll need the included CD driver at the beginning of this review? Obviously you have to use it now to get the driver up and running because the website does not have the driver available for download. I mean seriously guys, is it that difficult to upload a few megabytes to your site? You have the KAI-9 keyboard and many other products’ driver up online.
Firing up the driver you can see a very similarly designed main menu like the KAI-9, where there’s a falsely portrayed image of the product displayed. The part where I said falsely portrayed is because the DPI indicator light does not consist of red, yellow, or green light. It’s all blue.
Compared to the KAI-9’s software main menu, the Alien IV G9X doesn’t have any clickable buttons at all – not even the link to their main website. Oh wait – there’s one button that links you back, that’s the Support/Updates button at the top bar. Way to go, redundancy!
I have ruthlessly ranted about the KAI-9’s driver about it feeling like an alpha version, and has some very humiliating spelling errors on it. The Alien IV G9X however has a pretty solid driver. There are 5 profiles for you to chooses from, and each of them can have its own sensitivity settings. You can tweak the axis sensitivity, scroll wheel speed, the double click speed and also the acceleration.
After all your hard work, save all the settings somewhere safe so you won’t lose it when you reformat your computer. The catch is this – it doesn’t save my macros, light settings, or even my selected DPI, it only saves sensitivity.

The third menu is something interesting, as you can customize all of the 7 buttons – including the CPI button – to do whatever you want. Again you can customize the keys into 5 different profiles. My complaint about this is how there is no option to switch between profiles on the fly.
If I ever want to switch profiles, I’ll have to get into the driver menu to change it. That’s a hassle.

When I first installed the driver, this is where I headed first – that is to play around with the lights. By default, it’s set into breathing – or pulsing mode. I got into the menu and tweaked it to have a lower intensity as the light is just insanely bright.
So this is what I did – I clicked LOW intensity, selected pulsation to SLOW, then hit APPLY. Waited a good 5 seconds for the settings to be changed (yes, it takes some time) and yes, the pulsation did slow down but the intensity did not change a single bit. If it doesn’t change anything, why put it there in the first place? I expected the LOW intensity to be something like the KAI-9 keyboard,where the light is just dimly lit and comfortable enough to be looked directly when I turn off the lights in my room. The Alien IV G9X however had real “issues” differentiating between high and low intensity – and don’t get me started on MIDDLE intensity.
Put that aside however, there is also profile customization available for the lights, which I would say good! If I’m switching to games, I’d like my mouse to not be lit up at all – that’ll just distract me from gaming.
I really wish that I don’t have to install two separate drivers for the mouse and for the keyboard. If these two drivers are unified, I’d be so damn happy as these two separate drivers are taking two separate spaces on my system tray.
The other thing I wish is for them to expand the size of the driver menu window so that all settings can be shown in one page. If I am to configure my mouse, I’d like to set everything for one profile at one go, not tuning Profile 1’s sensitivity and save it, then go on to button settings and save again, then onward to lights and set again.
[nextpage title=”Tarasque”]The Armaggeddon Tarasque is a product which I can’t find any information about – even on their website. The product doesn’t seem to exist at their website at all. That doesn’t stop me from reviewing it of course.
Being a mouse bungee itself, the Tarasque is not without some lights. Armaggeddon claims that the Tarasque’s active illumination will enable “easy location of Tarasque in the dark”. Yes it does, but I wish that this thing has a physical switch to switch off the lights entirely. It’s not very bright, but it does distract me from my work sometimes since it only has cyclic breathing mode.

The Tarasque is powered by a mini USB cable, and has two USB ports on each side.

At the bottom there is a large piece of adhesive to stick the Tarasque permanently on the desk so that it doesn’t move. Also, there’s another large piece of adhesive included in the package should you need to replace them.
The bungee functions quite well, since the lift bungee is made out of a soft rubber material and is relatively flexible and can tolerate some strong mouse pulling before it jams there. The cable holding slot on the rubber bungee is very tight and once I got the Alien IV G9X’s cable in there, it do not move at all. Excellent!

Since the bungee is made out of soft rubber, the usual suspect that will make it go ugly is obviously dust. Fret not, Armaggeddon has designed the Tarasque to have the bungee removable so that you can wash it and keep it clean.
One thing that might actually be worth using other than the bungee itself is the 4-port USB 2.0 hub. I don’t expect some crazy speeds to come out of a passive USB hub, let alone a USB 2.0 one. However, the USB ports are actually very convenient to be used since I got my computer locked up in some very inconvenient place anyway. Two thumbs up for the USB hub.

The build quality of the Tarasque does have its flaw, and this one is just like any other of the Armaggeddon products that I’ve used – that is the backlight leakage.
Now don’t get me wrong. It’s good that there are lights coming out around the edge of the USB ports, but it’s just not  bright enough for me to really know where it is when the lights are off, which is why I’m categorizing it as light leakage rather than illumination.
[nextpage title=”Wrap up”]So here’s what I have to say – the Alien IV G9X is pretty good as a mouse. The weights doesn’t affect the way I use the mouse at all. The driver is much more solid that the KAI-9, but still needs improvement to the UI and some functions. Lights are great, but are too bright, and the driver is disappointing as it doesn’t change the light intensity one bit. The product does come with a 2-year warranty like the KAI-9 keyboard, but please upload the driver to the website.
As for the Tarasque, it does do what it does – light up the mouse’s cable. Armaggeddon didn’t stop there and included a 4-port USB hub on the bungee base itself. The bungee can hold cables securely, but I still rather turn the illumination lights off.
Rating for Alien IV G9X : 8/10
Rating for Tarasque : 9/10
For RM129, the Alien IV G9X is a decent mouse – but there are issues still with the driver, and some ergonomic issues. Weights don’t affect anything either, so I wonder why they’re there in the first place. But then again, these are my personal encounters with the mouse.
The Tarasque will cost quite a heavy RM99 for it, but it does what it claims to do, yet with very good performance. Sure, it’s not the cheapest mouse bungee around, but if you’re looking to get one with something more useful than a piece of thing to lift cables, this might be it. Be sure to get a right-angled mini USB cable for some neater cable management though.
For a limited time period, Malaysians can purchase the Alien IV G9X and add RM1 for the Tarasque. Now, that’s a bargain!

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TikTok and Conservation International says #SaveOurOceans

Our ocean. It makes up the majority of the earth that we are living in – and we definitely need to conserve it. Water is one of the most crucial substances for life sustenance and many of us are treating it as a dump. Hence, TikTok and Conservation International partnered up and say #SaveOurOceans.
TikTok is donating up to USD $100,000 (about RM400k) to help save a total of 3,000 square kilometers of the ocean. Of course, saving the ocean is not just about paying a bunch of money for a cause – but to actually doing something impactful. Hence the #SaveOurOceans movement.

This hashtag has been spearheaded by global celebrities such as Alvin Chong (@alvinchong123), Najwa Nazri (@hinata_hyuga88), and YY Tan (@yytan713) to highlight the critical role of the oceans in the world and why we have to protect them for our future generations.

Now, TikTok, being a platform for short videos, wants you to raise awareness to protect the oceans for a better future through videos.
From 26th August to 9th September, you can use the ocean effect that is available on TikTok. It allows you to virtually “clean plastic” out of the ocean. And you play a role in this too. For every video uploaded with the hashtag #SaveOurOceans, TikTok will donate USD $2 (RM8) to Conservation International to help save 3,000 square kilometers of the ocean.
#SaveOurOceans is a global campaign and users from countries and regions including: the US, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, India, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Turkey, MENA, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Chile can participate.
The UN estimated that plastic ingestion kills 1 million marine birds and 100,000 marine animals every year. With the current projection, it is predicted that the weight of ocean plastics will exceed the combined weight of all fishes in the seas by 2050. Source here.
Remember guys, #SaveOurOceans.

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ASUS ZenFone 5z Price & Specs Leaked; Coming To Malaysia Soon

We all know that the ASUS ZenFone 5 was in the market for quite some time already.

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Review – D-Link DWR-953 4G Router Modem

A huge majority of the population needs internet connection these days. Not just on a fixed time of the day, but right on your fingertips that touches our smartphones. But what if you live at an area that does not have any optical fiber internet connection? Then we opt for the next best thing – 4G LTE. To propagate the 4G LTE connection to multiple devices at once, we have the D-Link DWR-953 4G router modem for the task.
It’s not a conventional device that we will go and pick it off the shelves but it is an interesting device for what it can do.

Thanks a lot to D-Link Malaysia for sending us a unit of the D-Link DWR-953 together with a SIM card. Sorry that we drained all of the available data off the SIM card though! 🙏
Take a look at our live stream here where we list out our first impressions and how easy it is to set up the D-Link DWR-953.

Unboxing

The D-Link DWR-953 comes in a rather simple packaging. Just a few feature highlights here – particularly on the the ability to have a total of 1200Mb/s through WiFi and able to connect up to 32 different devices. It can also be a repeater to improve coverage. Interesting.

At the back, we can see that there are a total of 4 LAN ports and it is able to do 150Mb/s download and 50Mb/s upload for 4G LTE. Pretty decent, actually. Comes with dual-band WiFi as well – which is important. Learn more about the benefits of 5GHz WiFi here.

Opening up the box reveals the D-Link DWR-953 itself alongside with a power jack, an Ethernet cable, some documentations, and two antennas. Yes, that means you have to screw in the antennas yourself – which is good since that eliminates shipment damage.

The D-Link DWR-953 itself

The overall design of the D-Link DWR-953 is actually pretty simple for a router. It has a super glossy reflective front panel with a row of status indicator LEDs at the bottom. It shows you status of the power, internet activity, individual WiFi band status, 4G, 3G/2G, and also the LAN.

And yes, there are indicators for the signal strength as well. That is interesting.

At the back here we see lots of holes for ventilation and also the 4x Ethernet ports alongside with a WAN port. There are some unused space which is a shame since D-Link could include a couple of USB-A ports there and a few features through software to further enhance the experience.

At the right side we find the mini SIM card slot and also an on/off toggle switch.

At the left side is where the the WPS button is found alongside with a WLAN toggle switch, alongside with a factory reset port.
At the bottom is where we can find the sticker with the information of how to log in to the router’s menus and set things up alongside with the WiFi SSID and password. Or you can just use WPS since the button is placed so conveniently.
Looking at the D-Link DWR-953’s software

At first glance, I thought I was thrown back to the designs of yesteryear because of how the menu looks. It just gave the vibes of how websites look a decade ago.

Honestly, if you are using 4G LTE only, you do not even need to come to this menu. I plugged in a Hotlink SIM card at first and it connected automagically without any issues. Then when I found out the internet quota was depleted, I swapped out for my personal U Mobile SIM card – and it automagically connected as well.
The only thing you need to change – if you wish to do it – is the WiFi SSID and password. It’s really simple to do as well.

The options available on the software side of things is pretty good. A few things that stood out with the D-Link DWR-953 is the option to use the D-Link DWR-953 itself as a failover in case the main internet connection died, or working in tandem in load sharing mode. Not sure why I want to share loads between an optical fiber internet connection and 4G LTE, though.

You can even disable 2.4GHz or 5GHz independently. Once again, not sure why you want to disable 2.4GHz WiFi though.

In the systems tab, there is a menu for SMS service where you can read and write SMS, USSD where you can use your telco’s automated services, and also to ping a certain website to test if the internet is working.

After spending some time with the D-Link DWR-953, we realized that one biggest feature is missing – and that is the ability to monitor how much bandwidth was used over a course of time. On Android smartphones, we can see the cumulative amount of bandwidth used within a certain period of time.
Another thing is the lack of any sort of system to notify or warn me that my bandwidth usage is halfway through its monthly quota or is already completely depleted. When we depleted the Hotlink SIM card at first, we were baffled by its inability to load any websites – but we merely guessed that the internet quota was drained.
Testing the D-Link DWR-953
Obviously, the overall 4G speed of the D-Link DWR-953 is dependent on the SIM card that you are using. U Mobile around my area yields a fairly okay 4G LTE signal and here is our speed test result.

The WiFi range of the D-Link DWR-953 is fairly alright as well – but given that it is indeed connecting to the internet via 4G LTE, we suggest you to use an app on your smartphone called OpenSignal to locate the nearest cell tower and place your D-Link DWR-953 to a window.
Wrapping up the D-Link DWR-953 review
Honestly speaking though, the D-Link DWR-953 is indeed a unique product. It can function as a failover for your main modem router or as to share load.
I do realize that such a product – though its use case is obscure – is demanded in places with no optical fiber connection available just now. Maybe your new house is at a new neighborhood that does not have internet yet. Or maybe TM tells you that the ports are full and TIME is not available yet. In that case, your only choice is to use 4G LTE internet and that is where the D-Link DWR-953 stands out.

Sure, it is not cheap. At RM449, it is indeed a steep price to pay compared to those little handhled 4G modems that your DiGi, Maxis, Celcom, and U Mobile gives you for free upon signing up for their 4G LTE plan. Those, this D-Link DWR-953 is indeed much more powerful and offers a lot more function. Too bad it does not have a battery, though.
Where to buy?
Over here at Lazada for RM449.

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Scribblenauts Remix coming to Amazon App Store

Fans of Scribblenauts who also happens to be users of Android devices – rejoice! Scribblenauts announced at their Facebook page that the Scribblenauts Remix will be available on the Android’s Amazon App Store this April!

Scribblenauts Remix, the highly anticipated game, had been long released on the Apple’s iOS  and many other platforms, enables users to conjure things by typing in whatever you want with the magical notebook you have.
With simple gameplay comes simple graphics with simple concepts and easy to understand, it’s only soon before this game goes viral on Android too. I’m hoping for this game to be released on the Google Play Store actually, as Malaysia is locked out from Amazon’s US-only region lock.
Check out the trailer below!

So what’s in your mind that’s awaiting to be conjured?
Source : Scribblenauts (Facebook)

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Samsung Malaysia announces Galaxy Watch Active2

While we have a few more hours before the grand announcement of the Galaxy Note10 series of smartphones, Samsung Malaysia has announced the Galaxy Watch Active2 ahead of time – pun intended.
While the original Galaxy Watch Active was just launched together with the Galaxy S10 series of smartphones earlier this year, Samsung is quick to update it with the new Watch Active2 as it brings some radical changes like a bigger screen with smaller bezels.

The Galaxy Watch Active2 is available in two sizes – either in the usual 44mm or in the 40mm in diameter. It is also available in two different style – either lightweight aluminium with a fluoroelastomer (FKM) band, or a solid stainless steel with leather strap for that premium look and feel.

The biggest return in terms of feature is the rotating bezel. It has returned to the Galaxy Watch Active2 and it is really convenient to just rotate that bezel to navigate between menus. Also, Samsung is mentioning an upgraded One UI to offer a simpler, clearer, and more natural user experience in terms of navigation.
One new feature here is that you can customize your Galaxy Watch Active2 to match your outfit by using the My Style color extraction algorithm. Available only in the Galaxy Wearable app for Android devices, you can take a picture of your outfit and choose from 5 different patterns. Then, your watch face will change accordingly. You can have a different style every day, or save some of your favorite styles if you ever want to reuse them.

To further integrate with our ever-growing social media lifestyle, the Galaxy Watch Active2 can interact with your social media apps by liking or even watching a short video clip on your wrist itself! Not only that – the Galaxy Watch Active2 now supports real-time voice and text translation in over 16 languages.
And of course, my favorite feature is here as well – Samsung Pay. You can add your payment cards to your Galaxy Watch Active2 and pay for your meals with just your watch. Seamless and simple.
As for the specs of the Galaxy Watch Active2, here they are.

Category
Feature

Color

Aluminum: Cloud Silver, Aqua Black, Pink Gold with Fluoroelastomer (FKM)
Stainless Steel: Silver, Black, Gold with Leather strap

Dimensions & Weight

Aluminum case–44mm models: 44 x 44 x 10.9T, 30g
Aluminum case–40mm models: 40 x 40 x 10.9T, 26g
Stainless Steel case–44mm models: 44 x 44 x 10.9T, 42g
Stainless Steel case–40mm models: 40 x 40 x 10.9T, 37g

Display

44mm models: 1.4-inch (34mm) 360 x 360 Super AMOLED, full color Always On Display, Corning Gorilla Glass DX+
40mm models:1.2-inch (30mm) 360 x 360 Super AMOLED, full color Always On Display, Corning Gorilla Glass DX+

Strap

44mm models: 20mm interchangeable
40mm models: 20mm interchangeable

Battery
44mm models: 340mAh
40mm models: 247mAh

Chipset
Exynos 9110 Dual-core 1.15 GHz

OS
Tizen

Memory
768MB + 4GB

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi b/g/n
NFC
A-GPS/GLONASS/Beidou

Sensor

Heart Rate Monitoring (with 8 Photodiodes)
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Accelerometer (measure up to 32g of force)
Gyroscope
Barometer
Ambient Light

Charge
WPC-based wireless charging

Durability
5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810G

Compatibility

Android: Android 5.0 or higher, RAM 1.5GB or above
iOS: iPhone 5 and above, iOS 9.0 or above

There are still no pricing or availability of the Galaxy Watch Active2 in Malaysia just yet, but we’ll update it when we have the information.

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Noctua Announces NF-A12x25 120mm Fan, Redux NF-P12 Fan, 140mm Fan Adaptor

With Computex looming upon us, Noctua shared their excitement with us as they announced their new generation of fans – the NF-A12x25 which is the first of Noctua’s fan to use their Sterrox LCP material and integrated with their latest innovations and magnificent engineering to achieve unprecedented silence and performance. There’s also a new NF-P12 series of fans is now reissued to the affordable Redux lineup too. Last but definitely not the least, Noctua announces the NA-SFMA1 adaptor where it allows 120mm fans to be mounted on 140mm holes.
          The new Noctua NF-A12x25 showing off the bearing. Look at that tiny clearance between the blade and the fan chassis!            The Noctua NF-A12x25 with the glorious Noctua sticker          Up close and personal with the Noctua’s Sterrox material that is used to make the NF-A12x25..
“The NF-A12x25 is our most advanced fan today. We’ve spent more than 4.5 years developing it and it’s been easily the most thorny, intricate development project we’ve completed so far. In order to achieve our goal of surpassing our renowned NF-F12 and NF-S12A, we went for a completely different approach and had to use a tip clearance of only 0.5mm, which poses various new difficulties in manufacturing.”
– Lars Strömbäck, Noctua CTO
Sounds familiar? That’s because they were talking about it during last year’s Computex. The new NF-A12x25 follows the approach of Noctua’s A-series in being a true all-rounder that yields superb results in all types of usage, regardless of whether it’s in low-impedance, airflow-oriented applications such as case cooling, or high-impedance, pressure-demanding scenarios such as on heatsinks and watercooling radiators. In practice, the NF-A12x25 not only outperforms the renowned NF-F12 on 120mm based watercooling radiators, but combined with the new, optional NA-SFMA1 adaptor frames, it also offers better efficiency than many 140mm fans on 140mm based systems, according to Noctua.

One of the cornerstones of the NF-A12x25’s next-generation performance is its record tight tip clearance (distance between the blade tips and the inside of the frame) of only 0.5mm. This highly ambitious design helps the NF-A12x25 to work more efficiently against back pressure, such as on heatsinks or radiators, by reducing leak flows through the gap between impeller and frame. Manufacturing a fan with such a small tip clearance is extremely delicate and was only made possible by Noctua’s new Sterrox liquid-crystal polymer (LCP) material, which features extreme tensile strength, an exceptionally low thermal expansion coefficient and excellent dimensional stability.
“We have never put so much research and effort into a single fan so far, both on the level of fine-tuning the aerodynamic construction and on the level of materials and manufacturing. Many challenges had to be overcome, but now we’re proud with the end result and confident that the NF-A12x25 will become a new benchmark for premium-quality quiet 120mm fans.”
– Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO)
The NF-A12x25 will be available in a 4-pin PWM version for automatic speed control, 3-pin FLX version with Low-Noise Adaptors for three different speed settings as well as a near-silent 3-pin ULN (Ultra-Low-Noise) version. As the NF-A12x25 becomes the new flagship model in Noctua’s 120mm range, the classic NF-P12 moves to the streamlined, more affordable redux line. It will henceforth be available in 1700 and 1300rpm 4-pin PWM versions as well as 1300 and 900rpm 3-pin versions.
          The Noctua NF-P12 Redux
To learn more about the magnificence of NF-A12x25, head on over to the links below. Noctua is one of the companies that talks about the real technical aspects of their products.

Performance comparison to NF-F12 and NF-S12A: https://noctua.at/en/nf-a12x25-performance-comparison-to-nf-f12-and-nf-s12a
Technical backgrounds and manufacturing challenges: https://noctua.at/en/nf-a12x25-technical-backgrounds
Interview with Lars Strömbäck (Noctua CTO): https://noctua.at/en/nf-a12x25-interview-lars-stromback
Which 120mm fan is right for me?: https://noctua.at/en/which_fan_is_right_for_me?

Detailed specifications and photos:

NF-A12x25 PWM: https://noctua.at/en/nf-a12x25-pwm
NF-A12x25 FLX: https://noctua.at/en/nf-a12x25-flx
NF-A12x25 ULN: https://noctua.at/en/nf-a12x25-uln
NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM: https://noctua.at/en/nf-p12-redux-1700-pwm
NF-P12 redux-1300 PWM: https://noctua.at/en/nf-p12-redux-1300-pwm
NF-P12 redux-1300: https://noctua.at/en/nf-p12-redux-1300
NF-P12 redux-900: https://noctua.at/en/nf-p12-redux-900
NA-SFMA1: https://noctua.at/en/na-sfma1

All new models can already be purchased on Amazon and will be available via other retailers shortly:

Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/s/?field-keywords=noctua+nf-a12x25
Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/s/?field-keywords=noctua+nf-a12x25
Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?field-keywords=noctua+nf-a12x25
Amazon.de: https://www.amazon.de/s/?field-keywords=noctua+nf-a12x25
Amazon.es: https://www.amazon.es/s/?field-keywords=noctua+nf-a12x25
Amazon.fr: https://www.amazon.fr/s/?field-keywords=noctua+nf-a12x25
Amazon.it: https://www.amazon.it/s/?field-keywords=noctua+nf-a12x25

The suggested retail prices are as follows:

NF-A12x25 (all versions): EUR 29.90 / USD $29.90
NF-P12 redux (all versions): EUR 13.90 / USD $13.90
NA-SFMA1: EUR 11.90 / USD $11.90

One word’s for sure – the new NF-A12x25 is actually very cheap. Try comparing the price-performance ratio between Noctua’s fans and other brands with fancy RGB. And by the way, Noctua is the only brand that offers a 6-year manufacturer’s warranty for all their fans.
What Noctua includes in every NF-A12x25’s box. There’s a new all-round rubber lining mount too.

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Dell announces new Latitude Chromebook Enterprise devices

We’ve seen many laptops over the years – but currently, there is a surge in Chromebooks in the market. Dell is offering something unique here – the world’s first Chromebook that is made for enterprises. Honestly, I think that Dell is on to something great here as Chromebooks are very well suited for those who need something that is simple and quick on the go, while having great battery life.
Another cherry on top here is the integration with Dell Technologies Unified Workspace, so that IT admins in the organization can manage and automate software deployments, security, and support through Dell’s proprietary management software.

The new Latitude 5400 Chromebook Enterprise and Latitude 5300 2-in-1 Chromebook Enterprise will begin shipping next month. The prices vary depending on an organization’s needs. For more information, click here.

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HONOR’s long-awaited 90 series 5G smartphone is coming soon on 20th July

HONOR Malaysia has just revealed the official launch date of its 90 Series 5G, which is confirmed to be taking place at 8 pm Malaysia time on 20th July.
Featuring an outstanding 200MP Super Sensing Camera, the upcoming HONOR 90 5G provides users with the gear they need to flex their photography skills and is poised to be the top pick amongst mid-range smartphones.

It also adopts the brand’s cutting-edge 3840Hz Risk-Free PWM Dimming feature, which is specially designed to help users to tackle eye strains.
That being said, mark your calendar and set the alarm for 8 pm, 20th July, and stay tuned to HONOR Malaysia’s official Facebook page to find out more about its pricing and specs info.

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Why both the Samsung Galaxy A51 and A71 have awesome cameras

While I was scrolling on Twitter recently, I saw a video that was automatically playing on the timeline. It was mesmerizing and trippy, so I tapped on it. It’s the new ad for the Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 – and even the music is catchy. There are only 3 phrases in the lyrics – “awesome screen”, “awesome camera”, and “long-lasting battery life”.

So what does Samsung have to offer to claim the phrase “awesome camera”? Well, both the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 have a quad-camera setup at the rear, and they both have the same selfie cameras. Here’s a summary:

Samsung Galaxy A51

Samsung Galaxy A71

Quad rear-facing cameras
Main camera

48MP f/2.0 with PDAF

64MP f/1.8 with PDAF

Ultra wide angle camera

12MP f/2.2

Macro camera

5MP f/2.4

Depth sensor

5MP f/2.2

Selfie camera

32MP f/2.2

With that in mind, the biggest difference between the two cameras here is only the main camera. The Galaxy A71 has higher resolution and performs better in low-light because of its larger aperture.

What I’m surprised about here is the macro camera. Samsung upped the ante by including a 5MP macro camera – which is helpful in this case since we are big fans of texture photography. With the 5MP macro camera, we can take even clearer, more detailed pictures of textures.
These photos aren’t taken in a studio, by the way.
Take for example – fabric. The way fabric is weaved is just satisfying to look at. When it’s stretched, the lattice moved together. While it looks gapless, there is a gap between the threads so that threads can pass through when sewing. Fabric with higher thread counts results in smaller gaps and a completely different feel too.

For the most accurate digital recreation of any texture is by photographing it. Once the texture is photographed, it can be used as 3D model textures.

Macro photography can also be used for educational purposes – like learning how velcro straps work. It’s easy to explain with words – the fabrics formed “loops” which the bristles “hook” on the “loops”, thus the adhesion.

It’s difficult to visualize through words – so why not see it with our own eyes with the help of the Samsung Galaxy A51 or Galaxy A71’s 5MP macro camera?
Here’s another example. Looking at the world through a macro camera really does open up a whole new perspective on how we look at things. The tiny details do matter.

And yet the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 are very affordable too. We’ve talked about the specs here. For the price of RM1,299 and RM1,799 respectively, it’s a good deal. They are both available in the beautiful Prism Crush Blue color which I absolutely love. Both the new Galaxy A smartphones are also available in a total of 3 colors, as listed below.
The Galaxy A51 in Prism Crush Blue and the Galaxy A71 in Prism Crush White.
To learn more about the Samsung Galaxy A smartphones, click at these links below:

Galaxy A51

Prism Crush White
Prism Crush Blue
Prism Crush Black

Galaxy A71

Prism Crush Silver
Prism Crush Blue
Prism Crush Black

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TWS sales in the SEA region is rather interesting

Bet you never know that True Wireless Stereo (TWS) or true wireless earbuds, has outsold other smartphone peripherals during Q1 of 2020 for the South East Asian market.
According to a report by Canalys, Xiaomi has been slowly increasing its market share over recent years with the latest figures bolstering itself to the number 1 spot for the Philippines and Indonesia market. They are not bad in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand either, placing itself in 2nd or 3rd place.

That’s no surprise since our own review video of the Redmi AirDots (also known as the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic) goes to show that there are a lot of people searching for it. It offers amazing value for its price.

Then, Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds+ is also highly recommended by us because of the features it offers, alongside great battery life and fantastic software experience. Of course, there’s a price to pay for all these.

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic was also announced on July 15 so it is assumed that the company is really pushing their agenda for more affordable TWS in the future.
Read the full report in detail here.

Many companies have started to notice the surging demands of TWS earphones due to their easy-to-connect features and sound quality it provides without the hassle of cabling and some TWS case acts as a portable battery pack for the earbuds as well.
It is also good to see the TWS market getting products from all sorts of price ranges. We have reviewed many of them (and more to come soon), so it can be confusing while choosing the perfect pair of TWS for your needs.
If there’s something that bothers me a lot to the point that it discourages me to not use them, its the fact that it runs on 2.4GHz band which is the same as any WiFi connections. This will cause interference to both of them if you don’t connect to a 5GHz channel instead. What’s more, the Bluetooth module in some of the cheapest ones has a very weak signal blaster that will result in frequent disconnections as well – though it had gotten better over the years.
But if you are willing to look past the issues by considering some of the mid-high to premium tiers of TWS or just using the 5GHz Wi-Fi band then you’ll definitely have a lot of cordless and portable fun and music enjoyment on the go.
By the way, so far, there are still no true wireless earbuds that are truly “low-latency”. Check out our playlist of videos where we objectively and analytically test the audio latency of wireless audio.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite starts from RM1,199

All of a sudden, we have the brand new Mi 9 Lite that was launched out of nowhere. I didn’t even know the existence of this phone until now – and we’re going to talk a little about it here today.
In terms of specs, the Mi 9 Lite seems to be a mix between the recently-launched Redmi Note 8 and the Mi 9T.

6.39-inch AMOLED display with 1080p resolution

Waterdrop notch

Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset
6GB RAM
Up to 128GB of internal storage
Triple rear-facing cameras

Main: 48MP f/1.79
Ultrawide angle: 8MP f/2.2
Depth sensor

32MP selfie camera
4,030mAh battery

18W charger included

By looking at the specs itself, it seems like the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is made to slot in at a much lower price range. And with such a low price, the Mi 9 Lite is indeed a “lite” version of its flagship variant since there are many things missing.
Surprisingly, despite being a “lite” smartphone, it also comes with a 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, and also an IR blaster! The IR blaster is certainly something useful to have since I can control electronics around the house with my phone alone.
Also, the Mi 9 Lite does have a microSD card slot too. That is a very welcomed feature.

The Mi 9 Lite is also available in a few different colors – Pearl White, Aurora Blue, and Onyx Black. There is also another notification LED on its back cover, which is something that is quite rare in smartphones these days. The Mi 9 Lite also comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner, like many other smartphones in the market.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite will be available starting on 1st November 2019 with these configurations with these prices:

6GB RAM + 64GB storage @ RM1,199 (exclusively on Lazada and Shopee)
6GB RAM + 128GB storage @ RM1,299 (all Authorized Mi Stores, Lazada, and Shopee)

In conjunction with the arrival of the Mi 9 Lite, Xiaomi Malaysia is collaborating with Hermo MY to bring you a special promotion. On the 1st November 2019, every purchase of the Mi 9 Lite will be entitled for a free RM100 Hermo MY voucher (while stocks last). The voucher is valid for the following Authorized Mi Stores:

Mi Store Bukit Tinggi (Klang)
Mi Store One Utama (Klang Valley)
Mi Store Mid Valley (Klang Valley)
Mi Store KLCC (Klang Valley)
Mi Store Pavilion (Klang Valley)
Mi Store D’Pulze (Cyber Jaya)
Mi Store Aman Central (Kedah)
Mi Store Sunway Carnival (Seberang Perai, Penang)
Mi Store Queensbay Mall (Penang)
Mi Store Ipoh Parade (Ipoh)
Mi Store Suria Sabah (Sabah)
Mi Store The Spring (Bintulu)
Mi Store Mid Valley South Key (JB)
Mi Store KB Mall (Kelantan)
Mi Store Kuantan City Mall (Kuantan)

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Enjoy all day experience with the new Samsung Galaxy M22 at RM899

Samsung has released a new mid-range device, the Galaxy M22 below the RM1000 borderline to really give a sense of all-day usage on a budget.

Samsung is not neglecting everything in order to push the Galaxy M22 to this price range. It is still equipped with a decent screen, camera, and big battery to form a well-made user experience for those looking for a device that can fulfill the needs for casual use without the need to shell out extra cash for horsepower that they never use in the first place.
Anyways, we got a summarized spec sheet for you.

6.4-inch Super AMOLED Display

Middle Waterdrop Notch
90Hz Refresh Rate

MediaTek Helio G80 Chipset
6GB RAM
128GB Storage
Quadruple Rear Camera

Main: 48MP f/2.0 with PDAF, OIS
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

13MP Selfie Camera
5,000mAh Battery

25W Fast Charge

Black, White, Light Blue Colors

Pricing and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy M22 is currently live on Samsung Online Store at the price of RM899 or you may grab it before October 10 for a cheaper price of RM779.

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HTC is crumbling in an “utter freefall”

Much has happened to HTC in the past months – HTC’s CEO, Peter Chou, signed his resignation with the One being the First. Now, HTC’s future is quite gloomy already, but recently, a large number of employees are handing over their resignation letters.

As HTC’s Chief Product Officer, Koudi Kodera, had left last week. He is responsible for all the product strategy of HTC. Jason Gordon, who is the vice president of HTC for global communications had also handed his resignation. Even so, Rebecca Rowland, global retail marketing manager, and John Starkweather, director of digital marketing, and even Eric Lin, product strategy manager.
These are only the main employees who resigned that will show a large impact on HTC itself, as there are also other employees that resigned. Well, given such a number of turnovers, can HTC rise up again in such position?
Eric Lin also tweeted at his Twitter saying :

They are, however, in an “utter freefall”, as an unidentified source told The Verge that anyone who heard of HTC in Seattle is boycotting them entirely.
The HTC First Facebook phone also played a role in HTC’s freefall, as a source also said that the Facebook phone is “a disaster”. We’ are all well aware of how horrible the Facebook Home is, don’t you think?
The beautiful HTC One with precise engineering and design also faced a major thread as the Samsung Galaxy S IV summoned a big, dark cloud to rain over HTC’s parade as One was gloomed by supply shortages for its Ultrapixel camera sensor. It wasn’t the perfect time that HTC chose, but the shortages made the time even worse, day by day.
As HTC is now doomed, CEO Peter Chou is now in the peak of his stress level. How can HTC be saved now?
Via : The Verge

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Magic UI 3.0 reaching HONOR 20 Series and View20 users accordingly, arriving in May for Lite users

Today, HONOR has announced that the Magic UI 3.0 update will arrive accordingly in batches to HONOR 20 PRO, View20 and 9X users while HONOR 10 Lite and 20 Lite will receive the update in May.
The launcher update will introduce a refreshed interface design targeted towards younger user base design with several user-friendly features to make up a smart ecosystem within a single device. Through the wide-ranging smart products and services by HONOR, it is capable of thriving within tasks such as photography or smart offices through its performance, and securities.

HONOR Magic UI 3.0 Highlights

First off, the most requested feature for all the OLED maniacs out there is finally here, the Dark Mode. The effect of black backgrounds is better reflected within OLED displays as they consume draw less power by completely dimming out each individual pixel and reduce burn-ins as well. The color saturation will be finetuned to ensure greater consistency between the standard and Dark Mode.
Next up is the changes to visual elements such as smoother transition and animation that follows the input consistently. It is a key way of improving visual feedback by finetuning animation physics associated with swiping and touching. The overall navigation experience should feel snappier through this update.
For smart office optimizations and provide a better and seamless user experience across mobile devices and, HONOR devices will be able to pair with laptops through NFC or WiFi and setup using QR codes or Bluetooth interface and users will be able to transfer files or play music.
The cameraman will be in for a surprise as filters can be applied before taking a shot so no more post-processing or extra work when taking vintage or black and white photos are more convenient than ever.
Lastly, security performance will be elevated as well with their Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) OS certified with CC EAL5+ to perform data-sensitive operations such as payment and authentication.
As the update rolls out to all users over time, if you are too eager to wait out for the automatic notification, you can check whether it is available through these steps:

Open Settings.
Click on System.
Click on Software Update.
Click on Check For Updates.
Click on Download and install.

If you’re looking to purchase an HONOR View20 or the HONOR 20 series of smartphone, check out our reviews here. They’re currently at a discount too.

HONOR View20
HONOR 20 Pro
HONOR 20
HONOR 20 Lite
HONOR 9X

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CES 2019: ASUS ZenBook S13 has the World’s Slimmest Display Bezel

Freshly announced by ASUS over at CES 2019, The ASUS ZenBook S13 (UX392) sports a 13.9″ FHD NanoEdge display that has the world’s slimmest 2.5mm bezels. Surrounded at four sides, it means the laptop has a unprecedented 97% screen-to-body ratio.

ASUS ZenBook S13 (UX392)

Up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor
Up to 16GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce MX150
Up to 1TB PCIe x4 SSD

While the hardware specs may not be so enticing for any gamers out there, but this is a powerhouse for everyday mobile computing. It is for those who want to indulge in performance and style.

The chassis itself come at 12.9mm thick and is CNC-milled from a block of aluminium. So expect nothing less from this laptop as it is MIL-STD-810G certified for durability.

Pricing and availability are yet to be revealed for the Malaysian market, however, we will keep you guys posted if there’s any.

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Honor Launches The Honor 8, Surprised Us With Honor 5A

There comes a day when a smartphone’s launch is so anticipated, everyone just drops whatever they’re doing to at least spectate the launch itself. Honor clearly knows about this, and that’s why the Honor 8’s launch is so fantastic. We’ve talked about the Honor 8 before here, and Honor is even going to give out great swag to those who are pre-purchasing too!

Honor 8
Words can’t describe how beautiful the Honor 8 really is, and this one picture alone by Victor from Vtechgraphy really shows the beauty of it.

 | Beauty | Let our eyes appreciate the beauty. Hands feel the premium. The brand new Honor 8 Design really stand out in its class. No doubt. @honormalaysia #Honor #Honor8 #forthebrave #Beautiful #HonorMalaysia #Stylish #Vtechgraphy
A post shared by  Victor Ng (@belon1986) on Sep 6, 2016 at 2:41am PDT

As a quick recap, the Honor 8 feats a 5.2.-inch full-HD display with 96% high-coour gamut and has a lot of screen-enhancing technology built into it. Powered by the Kirin 950 processor with 16nm FinFET process which was explained here, the Honor 8 just doesn’t disappoint anyone at all. Oh, let’s not forget about the fast-charging feature for that 3,000mAh battery that it has. Get up to 47% of battery in just 30 minutes of charge with Honor’s Smart Power 4.0!
As for its availability, the Honor 8 comes in 4 colour variants because we can, and they’re too nice. It comes in Sapphire Blue, Sunrise Gold, Pearl White, and Midnight Black. There are some differences with the colours too, as the Pearl White and Midnight Black standard variants are come with 4GB and 32GB storage and priced at RM1,699, whereas the premium variant for both Sapphire Blue and Sunrise Gold comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage are priced at RM1,899.
It’ll be available in retail stores this 8th September (tomorrow!) and it’ll be for sale both online and offline. That means you can shop on Vmall Malaysia and Lazada if you’re an online person, or head on over to DirectD or SenHeng Malaysia to make your purchase!

Honor 5A
Here comes another announcement by Honor themselves. This time, Honor included a decently-sized 5.5-inch smartphone with 720p display, powered by a Kirin 620 chipset and coupled with 2GB RAM with 16GB internal storage. Of course, it does have a microSD card slot as well. It packs a massive 3,100mAh battery too, so you can take photos with its 13MP rear-facing camra and 8MP selfie camera all day while playing some Pokemon Go.

It’s available in black and white – yet it’s priced only at RM599, whereas the Gold colour variant costs a little more – at RM629.

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Dell Malaysia now offers 12th Gen Intel Core mobile CPU equipped Latitude and Precision laptops alongside a couple of new docks for productivity

With 2022 entering 2H just about 20 days in, Dell Malaysia has released a whole lot of items which in this post, we’ll be covering mostly the mobile side of things, particularly the brand’s renowned Latitude and Precision offerings alongside some new peripherals to make the working life better.

First, we have the cream of the crop Latitude 9430 which is nit-picked to offer the best-in-class ultrabook experience for executives. Running the 12th Gen Intel Core U-Series mobile processors, it is made to tackle all the needs of business elites from high-speed wireless connection and fast charging to industrial-grade security and a high-fidelity webcam augmented by AI noise-canceling microphones, the Latitude 9430 is ready to serve.
There are also multiple ‘30’ series Latitude entries for the 7000, 5000, and 3000 series that run the latest Alder Lake chip from Intel at various price points.

Additionally, there are 3 “new” offerings running a slightly older chip which are the 11th Gen Intel Core mobile processors, or the Tiger Lake silicon if chasing towards the latest is just not your style.

Had the ongoing problem of not being able to dock your stuff and charge your gadgets wireless at once? Well, Dell found out that sort of thing is a hindrance for a lot of people thus the Dual Charge Dock is here. Equipped with 4 USB-A and 1 USB-C for hooking up your peripherals, users can enjoy up to 2 4K monitors at once via DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 connection. Lastly, the Qi Charge-compliant pad can juice up your smartphones and smart accessories with ease.

Or if it is too convoluted for you and all you need is a normal dock, the Universal Dock should serve you just fine.

In the Precision family known for packing some of the most serious horsepowers for high volumes of data processing, a total of 3 new models are introduced which are Precision 5560 and 5470 covering the upper spectrum, and the new 3570 which seems to be more closely matched with the Latitude counterpart instead.
While the 5000 series are easy to understand since they are given the maxed-out specs of the vPro-supported Intel Core i9-12900H or Xeon W-11955M with NVIDIA RTX A1000 and whatnot, the 3000 series is a new take and identity refresh for the Precision portfolio as it is maintaining several key aspects like Intel vPro CPUs and a wider range of customization without overpaying for performance that one might not even utilize.
Starting Price and Availability
Dell Malaysia is happy to reveal that all items announced today are available for grabs starting right now with the following base price tag:

Latitude Series

Latitude 9430 @ RM 9,196.79
Latitude 7530 @ RM 6,290.34
Latitude 7330 @ RM 5,644.20
Latitude 5530 RM 4,319.00
Latitude 5430 RM 4,525.01
Latitude 5330 RM 4,564.01
Latitude 3330 RM 4,517.36

Latitude 20 Series

Latitude 9420 @ RM 8,288.70
Latitude 7320 Detachable @ RM 6,738.51
Latitude 3420 @ RM 3,372.51

Precision Series

Precision 5470 @ RM15,483.23
Precision 5560 Mobile Workstation @ RM 11,466.25
Precision 3570 Mobile Workstation @ RM 4,595.46

Peripherals

Dual Charge Dock @ RM1,129
Universal Dock @ RM1,549.01

Purchases are all done over at the official website.

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YES’s first 5G Experience Store over at Lot 10 hosts everything you need related to the mobile network tech

YES has launched the brand new 5G-powered Experience store over at Lot 10, Bukit Bintang to expand the accessibility and mainstreaming of the soon-to-be-available cellular network connection.

Providing reduced latency, reliable coverage, and of course, blazing-fast connection speed, 5G is basically what Malaysians are looking forward for the next big thing in the country, and with all the big mobile network operators signing up for the gig, customers may first gain access to them or at least know about them via the Yes 5G Experience Store.

Here, visitors can sign up for the 5G prepaid plans and Yes Infinite 5G postpaid plans or purchase the Yes Infinite Gateway 5G Wireless Broadband. The store goes far beyond a normal retail store as it has a 5G-enabled cafe and restaurant as well as Experience Center that can host private or corporate functions connected by 5G.

Tech-savvy people can also delve deep into things like 5G-powered robots and VR experience with HTC Viveflow VR glasses.
Although we haven’t had the time to visit the store ourselves, let us know your thoughts if you’re already gone there and tour around the shop.

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Review – Edifier W820BT Wireless Headset

A while ago, we reviewed the Edifier W800BT – a very lightweight yet portable wireless headset with some decent sound quality. After that, Edifier went back to the drawing board to improve that wildly hot-selling headset and came out with the new Edifier W820BT wireless headset.
With tweaks and improvements all over, just how good the Edifier W820BT really is? Check it out in this review.

Unboxing

Right off the bat, the box itself is seen to be rather… simplistic this time around. It’s obvious what Edifier is trying to do here. There’s really nothing at the front other than a Bluetooth logo (which is important) and also a very thin font that spells out “W820BT Bluetooth Stereo Headphones”. The front of the box shows a red colored headset, but you should pay attention to the back.

At the back we can see some of the features listed out in various languages and also a list of contents included in the box itself. It also states the color of the headset that you’re getting. At the bottom right side is where the color is stated. We got the black colored one here.

To open the box is fairly simple. It first came in a shrink wrap that we cut open, and the sleeve slides right off with ease, revealing the Edifier W820BT itself and a very small accessories compartment below it.

Digging out everything from the accessories compartment, we found a TRS audio jack with a right-angled connector, a micro USB charging cable, and also the user manual. Pretty standard Edifier accessories here, honestly.

Design
The overall design language here is pretty standard. The Edifier W820BT headset itself comes in a pretty standard overall design. The headset itself is foldable this time around, which makes it really easy to pack up and store in the bag.

Though, I worry that the PU leather earcups will rupture or have the PU leather accidentally pulled off of the earcups itself. Edifier did not include a hard shell case because of pricing issue, of course. And not everyone will use the hard shell case too – so that’s understandable.
The earcups are pretty thick as well. However, for someone with a big elf-like ear pinna like me, the Edifier W820BT feels like an on-ear headset than an over-ear headset.
There’s also a cushion for the headband which is once again, wrapped in PU leather. Very typical for headsets these days.

One thing I do like about the Edifier W820BT is the scored size adjustment for the headband. Since folding the Edifier W820BT will require the headband to be fully retracted, having a graduated headband means I can remember how large I need the headband to be each time I wear it.
Specifically for me though, I feel that the headband is indeed a little too small as I have to wear it at the largest size for a comfortable fit. The earcups themselves do rotate a little to provide a better fit as well.
It is very lightweight as well, thanks to the minimal amount of metal found on the Edifier W820BT. It’s mostly plastic – but feels much more solid than its predecessor.
Features
In terms of features, there aren’t much going on with the Edifier W820BT as compared to its other brethren. Most of the magic is found on the right earcup as the indicator LED, a power button, a volume rocker are located, the micro USB charging port, and a single microphone are located.

On the left earcup is where the 3.5mm audio jack is found. This is the port for the included audio jack that is in the accessories box. We mentioned that this is a TRS cable – which means the microphone does not work through the 3.5mm audio jack. You will need to connect the headset via Bluetooth for the microphone to work.
Using the Edifier W820BT
Which leads us nicely here. The single microphone found on the Edifier W820BT is placed far away from the mouth of the user. Since it only has a single microphone, it is not going to filter out any noise at all. I was told that the microphone sounds like I’m underwater while playing PUBG Mobile.
In terms of the audio quality though, the Edifier W820BT is actually quite okay for the price. I played PUBG Mobile extensively using this headset and I can hear quite a lot of things in the game. The soundstage on this headset is fantastic – but I suggest you to refrain to use it for gaming through Bluetooth since the audio delay is about half a second.

As for music, the Edifier W820BT is quite bass-oriented and the treble just did not sparkle as what we hope it would be. The vocals are a little drowned due to the bass too. The bass is alright. It packs a punch yet it does not distort, yet adequate enough for me to enjoy my electronic music.
When connected to my Samsung Galaxy S9, I realize a few things. While using Spotify, pressing the power button acts as a play/pause button while the long-pressing the volumes up and down functions as next and previous track respectively. These features are nice to have.
The overall comfort for the Edifier W820BT is quite okay. Elf-like ears like mine felt fine even after hours of using it, but bear in mind that any vigorous movement means that the headset will fall off. Also keep in mind that if you have a bigger-than-average head (no offence) means that the Edifier W820BT might not fit you.
Battery life
Here’s where the Edifier W820BT really shines – one single charge and I can use it for hours and hours non-stop. I at least used it for 10 hours and I still do not need to charge it. The battery life is just insane on this thing.
However, a huge battery in this headset means it will take quite a long time to charge – and that is exactly what we observed. However, we advise you to just plug it in for the night let it charge. In case of emergency and the battery ran out, use the included 3.5mm audio jack instead.
Wrapping up the Edifier W820BT review
Honestly speaking, it’s quite an okay headset. It’s more focused on bass, but it does not really pack a great punch. The vocal frequency range is muddled with the low frequencies. The highs do not really sparkle that much either. Also, the microphone is not that usable.
It is, however, comfortable to wear even for long hours and it is lightweight as well. Even has a supremely long battery life. And for the price of just RM199 over at Edifier’s official LazMall store in Lazada, it is quite a decent deal – just depends on what you are seeking for from a headset.
Where to buy?

Lazada
Amazon

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Review – realme 5s: With a few differences

A few months ago, the realme 5 was launched. Today, we have the new realme 5s. They’re both very closely related to each other as there are many similarities and have a few major differences. So, in today’s review, let’s look into what has changed with the realme 5s.
Since there are too many similarities between the realme 5 and realme 5s, we’re not going to speed everything through. We suggest you watch our realme 5 review video first.

In short, here’s a summary of what’s different between the realme 5s and the realme 5. To emphasize again, the only one biggest difference is the main camera. On the realme 5s, we now have a 48MP camera and also a new lens.

The picture quality – as shown in the video – has the same level of clarity and details when we put both phones side by side. Obviously, the resolution of the realme 5s is higher.

The new lens also comes with a larger field of view, which I think is better. It allows us, users, to frame the shot easily now in tighter space compared to the realme 5. However, the new camera also comes with a different white balance profile.
From the pictures we’ve captured and compared, we can see that the realme 5s captured images that have a bluish, greenish tint to it. It depends on what scenery of picture that we’re taking – and once again as shown in the video, the flower looks great with the realme 5s as it looks more alive than what was captured by the realme 5.

The second difference here is the base model between the two phones. The realme 5 comes with a minimum of 3GB RAM with an option to get 4GB, whereby the realme 5s starts at 4GB RAM. It’s not that big of a difference – just something worth highlighting.
As for the price, RM799 is logical. It’s literally the higher spec version of the realme 5. Is it a good phone? Well, depends on you. If you like a wider field of view on that 48MP camera plus a little more RAM, then get the realme 5s.

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Inspired by the Zephyrus G14, the new ROG x Stoned & Co. streetwear apparels are 👌

It’s not something that we see or talk about every day but ASUS ROG Malaysia announced that they’ve teamed up with Stoned & Co. to create a slew of monochromatic graphic streetwear to celebrate the arrival of the highly-anticipated ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop.
Inspired by the AniMe Matrix – which is an array of dot matrix on the Zephyrus G14 itself – these streetwear apparel stands out in terms of design and color. A total of four apparel will be available which consist of two T-shirts, a hoodie, and a bomber jacket.

I actually wore a ROG x Stoned & Co. hoodie and beanie while doing this in-depth look at how we can customize the Zephyrus G14’s AniMe Matrix.

Not gonna lie, I want to keep that hoodie for myself. It’s comfortable AF and that black & white design is certainly unique. It instantly caught my eyes as an “I need it” type of apparel.

For a quick rundown on the specs available alongside with the prices of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, check out this Facebook post instead.

Every purchase of the ROG Zephyrus G14 with AMD Ryzen 9 processor will be able to redeem a Stoned X ROG Zephyrus Bomber Jacket. For every purchase of ROG Zephyrus G14 with AMD Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 5 processor, you’ll stand a chance to Win a Stoned X ROG Zephyrus Bomber Jacket instead.
Click here to redeem your Stoned X ROG Zephyrus Bomber Jacket.
Either way, by August 2020, the collection will be available for purchase at Stoned & Co. retail and web store.
For more information on this collection, stay tuned to the official ROG Malaysia Facebook page and Stoned & Co.

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Transcend Wins Good Design Award 2017

Transcend announced that its M.2 SSD Enclosure kit CM42 has won the “Good Design Award 2017” for top-quality, groundbreaking design. The Good Design Award is one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions. Over 4,495 entries were submitted from all over the world this year. Transcend’s M.2 SSD enclosure features a lightweight aluminum construction, making it both portable and durable. To accommodate devices with different USB ports, the M.2 SSD enclosure is engineered to convert to a USB Type-C port, allowing it to be used across platforms with either USB Type-A or Type-C ports. The M.2 SSD enclosure also features the USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface with UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), which enables faster transfers.
With years of technical experience and expertise, Transcend has received many prestigious design awards, including Germany’s iF and Red Dot awards, and Taiwan’s Excellence award. Over the past three years, Transcend’s JetDrive Lite expansion cards, DrivePro 520, and DrivePro 50 dashcams were honored with a Good Design Award.

Personally speaking, the Good Design Award is definitely a big deal. It’s not only an award for aesthetics, but its product design overall – both practicality and beauty. Still, the simplest design without any fancy hoo-ha can still win, as it awes everyone with how simple life can be.

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Roborock introduces new S7 with Sonic Mopping and Auto-Lift for an elevated smart cleaning assistant experience

Roborock who is known for bringing in its smart little cleaning robots to Malaysia has announced a new addition to its main lineup, the well-equipped Roborock S7.

The mechanism is now updated to run one of the fastest sonic mops in the industry to achieve a maximum of 3000 scrubs per minute that ensures nothing is stuck to the floor whenever the little guy runs over. Also, with the increase in decorative stuff in houses these days especially carpets, the new VibraRise tech solves the issue of the robot bumping into them by automatically lifting up the mop when any carpet is detected which is practical and pretty cool.
Additionally, the dust and dirty smudge get cleaned up into the dock whenever the S7 returns to it after each round of cleaning so you can easily pack up the dirty stuff as well. The easily accessible Child Lock can also prevent accidental touches from your kids as well as pets from powering it up by any chance.
Pre-Launch Special Price

With an original price tag of RM4,599, to celebrate the launch of the Roborock S7 alongside the Shopee 4.4 Mega Electronic Sales, the robot vacuum can be obtained at just RM2,099 during April 4 only or if you are worried about not being fast enough, you can already place your preorder now at RM2199.

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Kingston welcomes its 35th anniversary with a set of FURY Beast DDR4 Special Edition RAM

The number is 35 for Kingston and they are celebrating it with specially made memory sticks – the FURY Beast DDR4 Special Edition.
Sporting a large white heat spreader on top of the signature black PCB, these special edition RAM kits made just for the occasion will definitely pop out from within your rig. Running at speeds of 3200 and 3600MT/s, these will perform exactly like the standard edition counterpart – such as blasting the RGB diffuser on top with 1 of the 16 preset lighting effects via Kingston FURY CTRL software and Intel XMP profiles for the one-click-OC.

Availability
The Kingston FURY Beast DDR4 RGB Special Edition can be acquired in single modules of 8GB and 16GB or as a pack of kits ranging from 16GB to 32GB. No official news on whether or when will Malaysia receive shipments of it though.

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HONOR Malaysia has Father’s Day bundle deals; HONOR Watch Magic included

Despite being caught in the crossfire between the U.S. and Huawei, HONOR Malaysia is still going strong as the community and country’s support for the companies is still strong. That said, HONOR Malaysia’s new Father’s Day bundles are interesting, to say the least. We have mid-range phones paired with their most interesting accessories too.
HONOR Malaysia has curated a total of 4 different Father’s Day bundles – each with their own unique gift. We all know how our dads are always picky when it comes to tech – hence a tricky maneuver to pick and choose the best gift. HONOR Malaysia’s bundles are surprisingly interesting, to say the least.

Bundles
Father’s Day Deal
Amount Saved

HONOR 9 Lite (review) and HONOR Band 4 Running
RM 520
RM 218

HONOR 7X and HONOR SoundStone Portable Bluetooth Speaker
RM 699
RM 299

HONOR 10 Lite (review) and HONOR Watch Magic
RM 1059
RM 219

HONOR Body Fat Scale and HONOR AM61 Bluetooth Earphone
RM 179
RM 129

The promotion is only available at http://hihonor.com/my beginning from June 12th – 20th.
The interesting bundles here are the HONOR 10 Lite + HONOR Watch Magic as this bundle is pretty surprising. The phone itself is decent enough while the Watch Magic is a supremely enticing smartwatch. While it is simpler and has fewer features than something like the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, it is still a beautifully functional smartwatch.
The HONOR Watch Magic while we were at Paris.
Then the other actually smart bundle is the HONOR 7X together with the SoundStone Bluetooth speaker. While I do admit the HONOR 7X is an old product at this point, having it bundled with a waterproof speaker is something that many people will like. Imagine going in the shower with a waterproof speaker – that’s something that I’d like too.

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Visual Arts Expo 2016 – Coming Up On 4&5 June

Visual Arts Expo(VAX) has conducted an expo last year which is their first year of running the event. This year, they are back again for their second year. Visual Arts Expo aims to be the one-stop expo or event where creative minds for both local and international scene gather. Each other, presenting ideas and portfolio to find opportunities within each other in the visual arts industry and break into a larger target outside of Malaysia.
VAX2016 strives to be the platform to further connect parties to build up new relationships or create new ones between the Malaysian creative industry players, with their peers
and potential colleagues from overseas. Successes from big local names such as Silver Ant Studios and lemon Sky studios proves that Malaysian talent are world class and as instrumental to big AAA studios as any other creatives anywhere in the world. Even the success of local productions such as Boboboi and Upin & Ipin shows that we have the right mix of content, vision and skill to put ourselves on the world stage.
Fazri Nuha, Project Director for VAX2016
For this year, Visual Arts Expo 2016 is again, bringing in names from the animation and content industry as part of the guest and exhibitor list for the upcoming event.

Visual Arts Expo main target audiences are school leavers, fresh graduates, young adults, and entrepreneurs. Contents of the event are but not limited to animation, comics, video games and music. VAX2016 will be a three-day event from 3 June to 5 June with the first day being an invite-only closed-door business-matching cum networking session between exhibitors, guests and lcoal creatives.  Seminars will be conducted by invited guests on the second and third days of VAX2016.
For more detailed and updated information on the event, visit VAX.asia

Main Guests
Itaru Hinoue (樋上 いたる)

One of the founders of visual novel brand Key. Key is one of Japanese biggest visual novel publisher which is also well known internationally. Some of her major well known work titles are Kanon, Little Busters!, Clannad and many more. She also works on original character designs for anime productions.
Mika Kobayashi(小林未郁)

Piano based singer-songwriter who has raised herself to be a prolific singer for various anime titles. Many would know her voice from insert songs “bios” from Guilty Crown or “Before My Body Is Dry” from Kill La Kill. She has also performed songs for the famous recent animes, Attack On Titan and Gundam Unicorn.
She writes, composes, and perform her original material; ; a sort of melancholic, thought-provoking pop, that isn’t pop, that has listeners gazing into their own thoughts and life experiences. She has worked with art photographers, dancers, and most often, sword fight / dance choreographer Tetsuro Shimaguchi to further engage her audience in the musical experience.
Yoshinori Asao (浅尾 芳宣)

President of Studio Fukushima GAINAX and has served as screenwriter and producer at Studio Gainax in Tokyo, Japan. He is considered to be the veteran of the animation industry. His notable works are Stella Women’s Academy and Magica Wars.
Apryl Peredo

Founder of Fuschia Connect. Fuschia Connect is a talent agency that supports music talents across multiple genres including J-Rock, Jazz, Metal, Hip-hop, including Anime and game theme music. Her role in the industry is mainly to bridge the gap between the music talents and pop culture events globally.
Event Details
Date:
3, 4 & 5 June 2016
Location:
Starxpo Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Location details can be obtained here. (http://www.vax.asia/getting-here/)
Theme:
Animation, comics, games, music and technology.
Ticketing:
Standard Tickets: RM 20 for one-day access(available during the venue at the ticketing booth)
Early Bird Promotion: RM 30 for two-days access(Closed)
Gold Pass Tickets: RM 120(Online purchase)(http://www.vax.asia/gold/)
Gold Pass Ticket includes:

Two-day Access to Visual Arts Expo on the 4th and 5th June 2016.
Event day 30-mins Early Access.
Priority Access to VAX2016 Closing Ceremony. Enclosed front stage standing area.
Mystery Gift.
ONE (1) FastPass to skip the queue during the Autograph Sessions.
ONE (1) EXCLUSIVE Meet & Greet Autograph session with Mika Kobayashi.
FREE use of the Luggage Storage service on the 4th and 5th June 2016.

Social Media Channels:
facebook.com/visualartsexpo
twitter.com/vax_my

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Facebook to rollout new look for News Feed

Facebook has a history with its users that whenever they change their UI, users will hate it at first, but will then grow to love it and the complains stops, then the UI changes again and well, the cycle keeps repeating even until today with its tiniest little changes.

With their big headline “Goodbye clutter. Hello bright, beautiful stories”, the new interface definitely looks a lot like Ubuntu’s Unity (the sidebar) and Google+’s sidebar had a baby together.

This does seem like a major UI overhaul for the web version, though there aren’t much changes on Android and iOS versions other than the extra calendar feeds and minor tweaks to picture stories but Facebook promises it’s a unified experience.
Check out the video by Facebook which ironically uploaded on YouTube.

You can also opt in to the waitlist (at the bottom of the page) to be the first among your friends to try it out!
Via : Facebook

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[VIDEO] Unboxing OPPO R9s & First Impression

The newly-launched OPPO R9s (full details here) have arrived on our hands! Here’s our unboxing and first impression on the device itself.
Overall, I really like the change in packaging. It’s my first time seeing a smartphone sitting on a custom-molded box which houses the accessories.  Obviously, this design cue had left a really great impression on me.

Do tell us what you think or would like to know more about the OPPO R9s – we’ll be glad to answer them!

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Black Shark 4 with China ROM will have software lock

The new Black Shark 4 series of gaming smartphones have been announced in China – and I have loved its predecessor to the point where I called it one of the best gaming phones of 2020.
I know that fans are eager to purchase and try out the new Black Shark 4 series of gaming smartphones for yourselves (me included), unfortunately – we’ll have to be patient and wait for the global version of the Black Shark 4 series of gaming smartphones.

From what I was told, there are a few things to take note of – particularly because the China ROM versions aren’t meant to be sold outside of the country.
That is because the new Black Shark 4 introduced a few new quirks. The Black Shark 4 with China ROM will have a new security lock system that bans 3rd party Google Mobile Service installers.

Even if someone managed to install the Google Mobile Services into the Black Shark 4 with China ROM, its functionality is affected. A few examples are:

Most games will face crashing issue
Can’t install the Google Play Store app
GPS doesn’t function properly
Apps are laggy

Also, I think it’s just not a good idea to buy imported versions since you won’t get after-sales service or claim warranty too. Especially with the Black Shark 4’s magnetic pop-up triggers, those buttons aren’t easy to fix. That is why the warranty is important for this unique gaming smartphone.
As of now, we still don’t have the official release date of the Black Shark 4 in Malaysia yet – but we know that it’s coming soon. Because Black Shark Malaysia sent us this.

I definitely can’t wait for the Black Shark 4 series since both the base model and also the Black Shark 4 Pro have the magnificent magnetic pop-up shoulder buttons. And one of the biggest upgrades this time is – of course – the inclusion of a massive 6.67-inch 144Hz OLED screen which makes it a great gaming experience.

And we will definitely review the Black Shark 4 gaming smartphone and maybe even another comparison between the ROG Phone 5 and the Black Shark 4 too.

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Acer announces the new Swift 5, Aspire 5 and 3, along with expansion of Vero series in Malaysia during the Acer Day 2022

Acer has recently unveiled several new laptops: the Swift 5, Aspire 5, and Aspire 3 for the Malaysian market during the Acer Day 2022 ‘Make Your Green Mark’. On top of that, they have also launched a range of new Vero devices, which includes the TravelMate Vero laptop, Veriton Vero Mini desktop, and Veriton Vero AIO desktop. Let’s browse through them one by one.
Swift 5
The new Swift 5 sports a classy look thanks to its unibody CNC-machined chassis that is made of Aerospace Grade Aluminium. Its backlit keyboard comes with an air inlet, which adds to the cooling system’s improved TwinAir dual-fan system with D6 heat pipes, enhancing airflow and thermal efficiency to support its powerful hardware. The laptop also has a built-in fingerprint reader on its power button for further security and convenience.

The Swift 5 specifications are as follows:

Model
SF514-56T-71Q8
SF514-56T-71RH
SF514-56T-50Q1

CPU
Intel Core i7-1260P
Intel Core i5-1240P

Memory
16GB onBoard LPDDR4X
8GB onBoard LPDDR4X

Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe SSD
512GB PCIe NVMe SSD

Display
14″ IPS display, WQXGA 2560×1600, 425 nits
14″ IPS display,WUXGA 1920×1200, 340 nits

Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit TFT LCD, supporting multi-touch and Antibacterial cover glass 16:10 aspect ratio, color gamut sRGB 100%

Graphic
Intel Iris X Graphics

Wireless & Networking
Intel Killer Wireless Wi-Fi 6E 1675i, Bluetooth 5.2

I/O Ports

1 x HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x DC-in port 65W
1 x Audio Jack combo

Webcam
Acer FHD webcam with 1080p resolution with Super High Dynamic Range imaging

Battery Life
Estimated up to 9.5 hours

Dimensions/Weight
310.5 (W) x 213.3 (D) x 14.95 (H) mm / 1.2 kg

OS
Windows 11 Home

Price
RM6,599
RM5,999
RM4,699

Aspire 5 and Aspire 3
Equipped with a 12th Gen Intel Core processor and additional slots for RAM and HDD upgrades, the Aspire 5 and Aspire 3 deliver even better performance and the latest technology to users. Aside from the hardware upgrades, they also feature an elevating hinge design that lifts the laptop and tilts the keyboard for more comfortable typing, enhanced sound projection, and better airflow.
Check out the two lists below for both of their specifications:

Aspire 5

Model
A515-57-52Y8
A515-57-54UD
A515-57-3488

CPU
Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel Core i3-1215U

Graphic
Intel Iris X Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics

Memory
8GB DDR4 (upgradable up to 32GB Dual Channel Memory, 3200Mhz)

Storage
512GB PCIe NVMe SSD

Display
15.6″ IPS display, FHD 1920×1080, Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio, 45%NTSC

Wireless & Networking
Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.1

I/O Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x Audio Jack combo

Webcam
UFC webcam 720p, Temporal Noise Reduction

Battery Life
Estimated up to 7.5 hours

Dimensions/Weight
362.9 (W) x 237.8 (D) x 17.9 (H) mm / 1.76 kg

OS
Windows 11 Home

Price
RM3,099
RM3,099
RM2,599

Aspire 3

Model
A315-59-786D
A315-59G-59DT
A315-59-593Z
A315-59-37T4

CPU
Intel Core i7-1255U
Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel Core i3-1215U

Graphic
Intel Iris X Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce MX550 2G
Intel Iris X Graphics

Memory
16GB DDR4
8GB DDR4

Storage
512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
256GB PCIe NVMe SSD

Display
15.6″ IPS display, FHD 1920×1080, Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio, 45%NTSC

Wireless & Networking
Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, Ethernet (RJ-45) port

I/O Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x Audio Jack combo

Webcam
Acer HD webcam 720p

Battery Life
Estimated up to 6.5 hours

Dimensions/Weight
362.9 (W) x 241.26 (D) x 19.9 (H) mm / 1.78 kg

OS
Windows 11 Home

Price
RM3,699
RM3,399
RM2,899
RM2,499

TravelMate Vero
Matching the Acer Day 2022 ‘Make Your Green Mark’ theme, the TravelMate Vero is an eco-friendly commercial laptop that includes a chassis made of 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and ships in 100% recyclable packaging. It is also built to MIL-STD-810G standards to endure heavy usage and shocks from accidental drops.

CPU
Intel Core i5-1155G7

Graphic
Intel Iris X Graphics

Memory
8GB DDR4 (4GB onboard + 4GB SoDIMM Memory)

Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe SSD

Display
15.6″ FHD IPS Display, Acer ComfyVIew LED-backlit TFT LCD

Wireless & Networking
Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.0, Ethernet (RJ-45) port

I/O Ports
1 x HDMI 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x USB Type-C
1 x Audio Jack combo

Webcam
Acer HD webcam 720p

Battery Life
Estimated up to 7 hours

Dimension/Weight
363.4 (W) x 238.5 (D) x 17.9 (H) mm / 1.8 kg

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Price
RM3,999

Veriton Vero Mini
The Veriton Vero Mini is a compact and customizable mini tower PC with a ventilated chassis built of 25% PCR plastic. While having a decent performance, its mini size and 1.3kg lightweight along with a VESA Mountable design allow users to pick the best placement for it, keeping the working table clean and tidy.

CPU
Intel Core i5-12400

Graphic
Intel UHD Graphics 730

Memory
8GB DDR4 (upgradable to 64GB Dual Channel DDR4)

Storage
256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

Expansion Slots
3 x M.2 Slot (Two for SSD, One for WLAN)

Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0, Ethernet (RJ-45) port

I/O Ports
1 x HDMI-in Port
1 x DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x Audio Jack
2 x USB 2.0

Security Features
HDD Password Protection, TPM 2.0, Acer ProShield TPM Drive, File & Folder Encryption, File Shredder, Acer One-Button Recovery for OS

Dimension/Weight
186.3 (W) x 186.3 (D) x 36.2 (H) mm / 1.3 kg

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Price
RM3,299

Veriton Vero All-in-One
Last but not least, the Veriton Vero AIO desktop is designed for eco-minded businesses looking for a sleek, stylish, and space-saving computing experience. It boasts an InfraRed scanner for facial recognition and integrated Tobii Aware smart technology, which automatically blurs when users step away from the device and lock the screen shortly thereafter.

CPU
Intel Core i5-12400

Graphic
Intel UHD Graphics 730

Memory
8GB DDR4 (upgradable to 64GB Dual Channel DDR4)

Storage
512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

Expansion Slots
3 x M.2 Slot (Two for SSD, One for WLAN)

Display
23.8″ Wide FHD LED 1920×1080, 16:9, 250 nits

Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0, Ethernet (RJ-45) port

I/O Ports
1 x HDMI-in Port
1 x DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
1 x USB Type-C
1 x USB 2.0

Security Features
HDD Password Protection, TPM 2.0, Acer ProShield TPM Drive, File & Folder Encryption, File Shredder, Acer One-Button Recovery for OS

Dimension/Weight
326.26 (W) x 46.5 (D) x 540.6 (H) mm (w/o stand) / 5.8 kg

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Price
RM4,599

Availability
Well, that’s quite a lot of information, but let me tell you that all of the Acer laptops mentioned in this post are available for purchase in Malaysia right now at the prices listed above via Acer eStore, as well as its official store on Shopee and Lazada.
Additionally, those who purchase the Swift 5 and TravelMate Vero between now and 30th September will be entitled to free gifts such as Acer Thin & Light USB Wireless Mouse, Urban Backpack, TnG eWallet credit, etc.
As for the Veriton Vero Mini and Veriton Vero AIO, customers can place their orders by sending an email to [email protected]. They will get a free Acer PCR-Built Keyboard & Mouse as well upon purchasing the product.

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Cooler Master MK730 TKL keyboard with Cherry MX switches now available for RM479

I am personally a fan of TKL mechanical keyboards. I thought the lack of a number pad will be a disadvantage – but I was wrong. And here it is. Our dream has come true.

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Neffos C7 Announced; Teases Upcoming Smartphones & Pantone Color

Who says smartphones with Pantone colors is only available for high-end premium brands? Neffos, the ever-affordable smartphone brand by TP-Link that just dropped all of their lineup of smartphones to below RM900 not long ago, is now announcing the Neffos C7 – a smartphone that is priced at just RM599. Then, Neffos also teased their future smartphones, and the color we call “ultraviolet” – Pantone’s 2018 color of the year.

Let’s start off with the Neffos C7. The specs of the Neffos C7 is actually quite decent for its price.

5.5-inch IPS 720p display
Octa-core processor (presumably with MediaTek chipset, obviously)
2GB RAM
16GB storage (expandable with microSD card)
8MP selfie camera
13MP f/2.0 rear-facing camera
3,060mAh battery

The Neffos C7 is now available on Lazada, and for the price of RM599, you get a TP-Link Smart WiFi Lightbulb worth RM149 for free, too! The Neffos C7 is available ion both Cloudy Gray and Sunrise Gold color.

As for the future smartphone colors, the last time we’ve seen anything about Pantone is Huawei’s Greenery on the P10 and P10+, but we didn’t really see them in Malaysia at all. As for which smartphone in particular will get the ultraviolet color, Neffos left us with this statement:
With the future in mind, this begs the question, “Will we see a Neffos Ultra Violet smartphone next?” Only time will tell!
Oh Neffos, you’re such a tease.
They did tease the upcoming Neffos N1 that’s coming to the market soon, but we have no exact date on when. Only time will tell, and we’ll surely update this space.
Stay tuned for more!

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