Review – OPPO Find N2 Flip: Actually flippin’ good

OPPO is bringing their flip phones to other parts of the world! Finally, the modern flip phone market is going to have some competition. I’m pretty bored looking at the Z Flip only, honestly.
Now, the OPPO Find N2 Flip is an interesting phone. It takes the modern flip phone design, enhances it, then add a few specialties of their own. Does OPPO have what it takes to dethrone the Galaxy Z Flip4? Let’s find out.

Unboxing
We’ll start off with the unboxing. One thing I do like is that OPPO also included a case inside the box. I’m not a fan of this case since it’s just a hard shell plastic that gets hairline scratches easily and also slides around the table – but hey, it’s better than nothing.

The box is also excessively big, by the way.
Design
Now, let’s talk about the phone itself. I really like the design. The textures are slightly rough and it adds grip when I’m holding it like this – and it just feels so nice to touch. Even the hinge cover of the phone has a wave texture on it too. The craftsmanship of this phone is certainly exquisite.

As you can see though, the top of the Find N2 Flip has two cameras, and beside them is the humongous cover display, taking half of the total available space.

Cover display
Let’s talk about the cover display then. It’s a 3.26 inches AMOLED screen with 382×720 pixels in resolution. It’s a rather weird aspect ratio but it does feel like a tiny phone screen on the cover display.

What we can do with this cover display though, is quite a lot but I also think they can further improve it in a software update. We can double tap the display and use face unlock to start using it, or just use the fingerprint scanner.

Then, we can swipe down to access the list of quick settings, or swipe up to see the notifications. From the notifications menu, we can reply by selecting a bunch of preset messages only. We can’t type our own messages but we can add our own custom preset messages.

Then, swiping to the side reveals the widgets available on the cover display. They don’t offer much utility, honestly. The weather and events widgets are handy but could’ve been integrated into the cover display’s home screen instead – and the camera widget does offer quick access to video or portrait modes – but I prefer to just use the shortcut to double-tap on the volume buttons instead.

One intriguing shortcut they have included is the earbuds control. If you have any OPPO or OnePlus earbuds, then the widget gives us quick access to control the ANC or transparency modes while looking at the earbuds’ battery life – but that’s about it.

The most baffling thing to me is that it doesn’t have a dedicated music widget or a Spotify widget. From what I know, the Spotify widget is coming, but it’ll take some time. So, we’ll have to use this mini popup at the bottom of the cover display’s home screen, but I think it’s not enough. Once any music app gets suspended in the background, then the popup disappears.

Main display
We’ll move on to the main display for now. There is nothing out of the ordinary here, so we have a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with 2520×1080 pixels in resolution, and 120Hz refresh rate.
Top and bottom half
This display is actually very good. I did the test twice – one for the top half and another for the bottom half. Both sides covers around the same percentage of sRGB and DCI-P3 color gamuts and have similar ΔE numbers too.

Then, the maximum manual brightness is at around 542 nits but when we turn on auto brightness and shine a light on it, it goes up to about 985 nits. That means you won’t have any issues if you want to use this phone outdoors.

And the crease – yes, it’s there – but just barely visible. I have to shine a light at certain angles to really highlight that crease and show it on camera too. I can also feel it when I swipe my finger across but the trough is definitely not as deep as Samsung’s.

The hinge is also smoother – but maybe it’s because the phone is still new.

Software
Now, I want to skip forward to talk about the software. The OPPO Find N2 Flip is using ColorOS 13 on top of Android 13 and there are definitely bloatware apps pre-installed. I mean, just look at this. At first, we only have the infamous Hot Apps and Hot Games, but via a firmware update, we now have Hot FreeGames too!

But today, I want to only talk about how ColorOS 13 makes use of this flip form factor. Honestly speaking, I don’t expect much. OPPO clearly didn’t bake in any extra features too as there is no FlexForm Mode as what we’ve seen on the Find N2 Fold, and only the camera app will split its interface into two. The gallery app remains the same as before – so nothing special there.

For flip phones, you unfold the display into a regular phone anyway. The cover display features are more important. There is a special menu item here that is called “foldable features” and all the customizations for the cover display are found here.

We can put our own wallpaper, customize which widget to show up and in which order, and finally – customize the aforementioned quick reply messages and also add your own if you want to. Honestly, I think there is a lot more potential to take advantage of this cover display. As we mentioned earlier – the weather and events widgets can be integrated into the cover display’s main page.

OPPO is also going to have 4 generations of “major updates” and 5 years of security patches.
Cameras
Moving on to the cameras – we have two of them, co-developed with Hasselblad and powered by their own MariSilicon X chip too. We have a main and another ultrawide angle camera – just like the Z Fold series. However, I must state it now – the Find N2 Flip does not have OIS.

How does that affect the pictures? Well, to have a look at all the pictures and videos taken with the OPPO Find N2 Flip, watch our video at the top of this review.
Performance
The performance – well, there’s nothing much to talk about. It’s using the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset and I will consider it as a “last-gen chipset” but the Find N2 Flip was announced at that time when the new chips were getting unveiled.

Anyway, this is not a gaming phone but you can use it to play games if you want to. Playing Genshin Impact at the highest graphical settings, we can get about 40-ish fps most of the time – which I think is pretty good. The temperature is good as well. Flip phones will have the chipset situation on one half of the phone, hence the surface area available to dissipate heat is very limited – but this phone managed to maintain below 44°C all the time. Good job.
One half of the phone is hotter than the other half.
Battery life
The battery life is something that I’m not really concerned about. With that 4,300mAh battery, the Find N2 Flip can last for about 11 hours in our PCMark test locked at 100 nits brightness. I think it can last you throughout the day without issues.

Charging speed
We also have a 67W charger inside the box – and it charges from 15% to completion in about an hour. This slower speed is because the phone is actually only taking in 44W maximum.

As you can see, the charging curve is… rather erratic because whenever the temperature rises above 40°C, the charging speed slows down. When it cools down, the charging ramps up again. I’m not sure if OPPO is using the pulse charging technique here, but it sure looks very similar.

Few more things to mention
Okay, a few more things to mention about the OPPO Find N2 Flip. This phone does not have wireless charging. Yep, no wireless charging. I know most people won’t care but I think it should be included just for the sake of completion at this point.
And of course, it’s still using a USB 2.0 port. Transferring files in and out is very slow. Obviously, no HDMI output too.

I also want to point out that the fingerprint scanner on this phone is just very unreliable. I ended up registering the same finger twice to get a better experience, but it’s still not 100% reliable. So, face unlock is my go-to unlocking method for this phone.

Is this a good deal?
So, should you buy the OPPO Find N2 Flip? Well, I do think that this phone is beautifully made and it feels really nice to the touch. That gapless hinge makes it even better since no dust or lint will get inside. The huge cover display I’ll say is a good thing, though OPPO can take advantage of it via a future software update. The battery life is also pretty good as well.

With all of that said, I’ll ask you to keep two things in mind. First, the lack of OIS on the main camera. This is a big problem for me – and I’m sure it is for many other people too. Second, the ultrawide angle camera. If you use it a lot, then the quality coming out of it might be an issue for you.

Other than these two things, the OPPO Find N2 Flip is a fine phone. I do like it but the lack of an OIS makes it a difficult choice for me.
At the price of RM3,999, I think that the OPPO Find N2 Flip is going to bring stiff competition to the market of flip phones.

The main competitor of the OPPO Find N2 Flip is obviously going to be the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. If you ask me to pick one of the two flip phones, I think it’s going to be a difficult choice. They both have its own strengths and problems – so it’s really up to your personal preference. One phone will suit you more than the other.
Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon
Lazada
Shopee

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 slated to launch in Malaysia at September 22

Long have we waited and yes they are coming in next week. Indeed, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3.

In case you’re not the early gang for preordering stuff, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 are getting ready to launch next week on September 22 at the starting price of RM6,699 for the Fold3 and RM3,999 for the Flip3. Not only that, Samsung Malaysia will be pairing each purchase order with an extra e-voucher for your next Samsung product purchase and 1 year of the Samsung Care+ service that protects and warrants your device against some of the most occurred accidents.

Additionally, by purchasing either one of the devices, you’ll get to enjoy 30% accessories and phone cases of the associated smartphone in addition to some of the more general items like the Wireless Charger Trio, S-Pen, and more.
If you need info about the devices themselves, you can find our review videos down below.

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Huawei Nova 2 Plus Touts 20MP Front Camera; HiFi Music

Here’s the Nova 2 Plus. The name of it is actually stylized officially as “HUAWEI nova 2 Plus”, but we’re going to stylize it as Huawei Nova 2 Plus instead.
So, one might wonder – what’s so special about the Huawei Nova 2 Plus? Well, let’s take a look at the spec list first.

5.5-inch LPTS 1080p display
Kirin 659 chipset with octa-core processor
4GB RAM
128GB internal storage (wow!)
Rear camera

12MP + 8MP dual-camera system (learn more about it here)

Selfie camera

20MP

3,340mAh battery
Supports aptX (learn more about it here)

Now, Huawei also touts that the Nova 2 Plus is made to have “theater-quality” HiFi music. Huawei backs this up by including the AK4376A Hi-Fi chip and HUAWEI Histen Audio Algorithm in the Nova 2 Plus, too.

Other than that, Huawei does boast its selfie camera on the Huawei Nova 2 Plus a lot. With a 20MP selfie camera that has 3D facial recognition and skin enhancement features, Huawei claims the camera ought to take great selfies.
The rear-camera takes on a hybrid dual-camera system, where both of the cameras use different lenses. The 12MP camera uses a wide angle lens, whereas the 8MP uses what sounds like a telephoto lens. This is actually different from what Huawei has implemented on their Leica-branded camera system on their flagship P-series. You can all about it here.
The HiFi audio can only be taken advantage if you already have the source file music at such high bitrate, and equipment to play them at high resolution. But then again, with that included 128GB of storage, Huawei expects you to load gigabytes of albums of songs into the phone and bring it out with you.
What else you need to invest is a good portable DAC and a magnificent pair of portable headphones. You know, those that are more portable-centric with foldable designs and a hard shell case like the Beyerdynamic CUSTOM STREET or the Beyerdynamic Byron BT that supports Qualcomm aptX.
For the price of RM1,999, I think that the Huawei Nova 2 Plus is somewhat justifiable. Order it now from Lazada and get another USB-C cable and a Bluetooth speaker for free!

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Eclimo introduces its latest Customized Electric Motorbike — the ES11

Eclimo has recently launched the ES11 e-motorbike, which functions as a mobile food truck to help local mobility food entrepreneurs in making simple sales.
The ES11 features an expanded design to include a customized carrier bag that can power a grill or stove placed inside, which is made possible thanks to the bike’s Nano-structured Battery Monitoring System (BMS).

Additionally, the BMS can also monitor the bike’s battery health and give alerts when the battery voltage drops, as well as include a tracking and geofencing system that can be operated via a mobile app.
Furthermore, the ES11 is fitted with a simple 3 pin plug socket, allowing vendors to plug and charge at any time and anywhere. A single full charge provides 100km travel distance, and with each 100km travelled, you’ll be saving up to 7kg of carbon dioxide emissions.
On top of that, it also doubles up as a power source for a generator if the owner decides to set up a roadside stand at a pasar malam, or even serve as a food vendor at events.
Currently, there are 25 units of these customized bikes available for rent, with daily rates ranging from RM20 to RM30. In addition, Eclimo intends to raise the number of the bikes to 100 units before the end of this year.
Kindly visit the following link to learn more about the ES11.
https://www.eclimo.com/electric-motorcycle

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Get slashed prices on 14 different Roborock vacuum products tomorrow exclusively on Shopee

Roborock Malaysia has announced they are joining the Shopee monthly sales for April and the list is finally longer than last year’s for some additional choices.

The cheapest selection here will be the cordless vacuum stick at just RM1,699 so if you prefer to do the cleaning on your own, your wallet won’t hurt as much. But if you just want to sit down and chill around, the smart little cleaner starts from just RM1,999 so give it a try if you haven’t owned one yet.
Here’s the full list of discounted items for tomorrow.

Model

Promo Price

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra

RM5,399

Roborock S8+

RM3,799

Roborock S8

RM2,499

Roborock Dyad Pro

RM2,199

Roborock Q7 Max+

RM2,699

Roborock Q7 Max

RM1,899

Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra

RM4,699

Roborock S7 MaxV

RM2,499

Roborock S7

RM2,099

Roborock S7+

RM3,599

Roborock Dyad

RM1,699

Roborock Ultra Dock

RM2,099

Roborock Onyx Dock

RM2,099

Roborock S6 MaxV

RM1,999

The sale campaign is available only on Roborock’s Shopee store.

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Lenovo brings the new Yoga 9i, Yoga 7i, and Yoga Slim 7i Pro laptops into Malaysia

Lenovo has recently announced that the new premium and stylish Yoga laptops: the Yoga 9i, Yoga 7i, and Yoga Slim 7i Pro, have been brought into the Malaysian market. So let’s briefly go through them and see what they have to offer.

Yoga 9i
The Yoga 9i is a fashionable yet versatile 2-in-1 interactive touchscreen laptop that is equipped with Windows 11 and up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1260P CPU paired with Intel Iris Xe graphics.
Boasting an enhanced Rotating Sound Bar with quad Bowers & Wilkins speakers, it also comes with up to 4K OLED IPS touchscreen with thin bezels and a VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black that is certified for 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy.
Yoga 7i
The second laptop is the Yoga 7i, which is made of sandblasted anodized metal and comes in classic Slate Grey or stylish Dark Moss. Similar to the Yoga 9i, it also features up to Intel Core i7-1260P CPU and Intel Iris Xe graphics, along with long-lasting battery life.
Additionally, users can switch the laptop between tablet and laptop modes with stability thanks to its 360-degree hinge.
Yoga Slim 7i Pro
Last but not least, the ultra-thin Yoga Slim 7i Pro is built with an aluminum design and is packed with 12th Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics to deliver essential performance while appearing sleek.
Designed for both work and play, the laptop boasts a 2.8K resolution on a 14-inch display that is 91% screen-to-body ratio and a taller 16:10 aspect ratio for an improved viewing experience.
Pricing and Availability
All of the mentioned Lenovo Yoga series laptops above are currently available at the following prices:

Yoga 9i — RM5,710
Yoga 7i — RM4,189
Yoga Slim 7i Pro — RM4,149

You can find out more information about these Lenovo Yoga series laptops by clicking on this link.

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Ehang 184 – The Quadcoper You Can Ride On

Credit: NBC News
Pretty sure some of us dreamed of flying on a personal helicopter in life. Imagine having a very small and compact one seater helicopter, going inside it and fly around with total freedom. A company, Ehang has recently unveiled their latest “184 Personal Flying Vehicle(PFV)” which brings that imagination closer to reality.
The quadcoper is capable of carrying a payload/human up to 117 kilogram and have 23 minutes of flight time which estimates at a distance of 16 kilometers. Do note that the vehicle in question is still a prototype and not a final product.

Credit: TechInsider
Passenger/pilot apparently has very minimum control of the quadcopter. In the cockpit, we could see there is only one seat with a single tablet interface infront of it. Could could issue commands such as ‘take off’, ‘pause’, and ‘land’. A route to the destination and the piloting will totally be calculated, decided and executed by the computer in the quadcopter.
Basic features are included such as air-conditioning, 4G connection(yes basic) and even a dual color reading light.

Payload
117KG

Range
16 Kilometers

Runtime
23 minutes

Maximum speed
99 KM/h

The quadcopter will be sold at around 300,000 USD(1,326,885 MYR) according the Ehang.
Source: Engadget

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WD Passes 10 Million Shipment For Helium-Filled HelioSeal HDDs

Who would’ve thought that the power of data still stands strongly?  It goes to show how much data is archived in the world today, with the 10th million helium-filled HDD shipped off from WD’s factory since its debut of the HelioSeal platform 4 years ago.
With extremely high capacity hard disk at the same form factor, the WD HelioSeal hard disk is a product that is bound to be replacing traditional hard disks – especially in data centers. Yet that is what we’re looking at today. We’re generating more and more data by the minute, and we all need to store these data somewhere.

“Extreme capacity hard drives are increasingly a key value enabler for enterprise applications and Western Digital continues to be a technology and time-to-market leader in terms of delivering capacity-optimized enterprise HDDs,” said John Chen, vice president, TRENDFOCUS. “As cloud and traditional enterprise customers continue to develop applications that make use of all of their accessible data, high density drives will be a crucial component that enables cost-effective storage of that data at scale. Western Digital’s HelioSeal platform has proven to be a key differentiator that addresses high capacity needs.”
With over 10 million of these HelioSeal-approved hard disks sold, it equates to approximately 76 exabytes of data. An exabyte is a million terabytes, so you can get an idea of the scale of things. These HelioSeal hard disks actually save over 1 million kilowatt-hour each day – about half of the power required for 8TB air-filled drives. That amount of power can power up a small town!
Western Digital offers the HelioSeal platform on its enterprise-class products (under its HGST product brand as Ultrastar® He10 andUltrastar He8, and under its WD product brand as WD Gold), and its NAS and surveillance offerings (WD Red, WD Red Pro and WD Purple) in volume today. For more information on the HelioSeal platform, please visit: https://www.hgst.com/sites/default/files/resources/HGST-Helium-Technology-BR03.pdf
Congratulations to WD for passing their 10 millionth shipment of HelioSeal HDD!

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Review – ASUS ProArt PA27AC monitor: Great value for content creators!

Content creators – these creator-centric monitors are tools of our trade as we require a monitor to show us the colors correctly so that we can edit videos or pictures to look natural. But, the ASUS ProArt PA27AC is more than just a great content creator monitor.
The ASUS ProArt PA27AC is of great value too, at only RM2,199, I can highly recommend it. Let’s go through the reasons.

This ASUS ProArt PA27AC is a 27-inch IPS LCD screen with 1440p in resolution that can go up to 75Hz. For some reason, the specs sheet says 60Hz is the maximum but for some reason – it ran at 75Hz without overclock.
For content creators
What’s crucial for content creators here is the color accuracy – and the ASUS ProArt PA27AC has it all. It supports 100% of sRGB, color accuracy ΔE < 2, all of that good stuff – pre-calibrated out of the factory. It also has HDR 10 support so we can edit HDR videos using this monitor too.

Speaking from personal experience – although it is definitely not advisable – I managed to eye-ball one video’s white balance. I didn’t see any issue with another monitor that I have, but this monitor showed me the difference.

But over the months, the monitor’s colors will drift and lose some of its accuracies and we’ll have to recalibrate it once again. But, ASUS also included something called the ASUS ProArt Calibration Technology and accompanying software. It is compatible with most color calibrators and also saves the calibrated color profile into the monitor itself.
But since we do not have a color calibrator ourselves, we can’t test it.
An immense amount of ports
Now, let’s talk about the ports. There are a lot of ports at the back of this monitor. We have:

Display

3x HDMI
1x DisplayPort
1x Thunderbolt 3 for input
Another Thunderbolt 3 for output

USB hub:

2x USB 3.0 Type-A
1x USB 3.0 Type-C for downstream

Others

1x Headphone passthrough
1x Service port

The service port is used for firmware updates – which I highly recommend you to do so since it improves things like Thunderbolt 3 support because when we first got the monitor, it was using firmware version 1 which did not work when I plugged in the Thunderbolt cable from the laptop to the monitor, but only worked when I updated the monitor to the latest version 5 firmware.
Yep, that USB port is the service port.
And since this monitor has Thunderbolt 3, you can plug in an ultrabook use the monitor while charging the laptop.
Thunderbolt 3 for input and output.
You can also get multiple of these ASUS ProArt PA27AC monitor and daisy-chain them with just a single Thunderbolt 3 cable.
This monitor also has 2x2W speakers built-in, by the way. It works fine but they’re…. facing backwards.
Monitor’s elegant design
Now, in terms of features. It’s a sleek-looking monitor that screams “elegance”. This monitor has tilt, swivel, and pivot for both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, and also the smoothest height adjustment slider that I’ve encountered so far.

I appreciate the fact that ASUS didn’t put any sort of branding on the screen itself. This means that if you ever want to use another monitor arm, then there’s literally no way to tell that this is actually an ASUS while looking from the front.
Tiny little power LED.
It has an equal black bezel around all sides with just a little power LED indicator at the bottom right. This can be disabled in the OSD as well.

Now speaking of the OSD, let’s briefly go through all options that are available here. I do want to highlight the multiple different color profiles built-in. There’s standard, sRGB, Rec.709 (which does have some slight difference in terms of yellowness). Other than that, the OSD features available on this monitor are pretty standard.

There are also PiP/PbP if you want to use that. I mean, since it has so many ports for display, might as well make use of them.
Should you buy the ASUS ProArt PA27AC
Now, as tools for trade – I think that the ASUS ProArt PA27AC at the price of RM2,199 (which you can get at a lower price elsewhere) is very good – given that the colors are already great out of the box, though you need to get your own color calibrator to maintain that accuracy.

Also, it has great I/O ports in terms of amount and selection – especially Thunderbolt 3. And lastly, the long-term support via firmware updates. We get improved compatibility and performance by just updating it – and we don’t usually get such privilege – especially on monitors.

Where to buy?

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

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Redmi Go priced at RM299 only

A few months ago we saw the Redmi Go appeared on SIRIM since February. From what we know, phones can already be sold in the market after obtaining SIRIM certification. Now, it is officially available in the market for just RM299 – and it runs on Android Go too.
Of course, the name moniker “Go” here indicates that the Redmi Go runs on Android Go. Since it does run on Android Go, the specs are catered towards the entry-level smartphones.

5-inch 720p display (16:9 aspect ratio) IPS LCD
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset (fabricated with 28nm process)

4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz
Adreno 308 GPU

8MP f/2.0 rear-facing camera
5MP f/2.2 selfie camera
1GB LPDDR3 RAM
Up to 16GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage
3,000mAh battery
Android 8.1 Go
Dedicated 2x nano SIM + single microSD card slots

For us here in Malaysia, the Redmi Go is only available in a single configuration. 1GB RAM + 8GB storage and in black colour only. The Redmi Go will be available at Mi Stores, Lazada, and Shopee at RM299 starting from 13th April 2019 onward.
The price of RM299 only definitely surprised us as we expected it to be priced higher.

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Jaben – The Little Headphones Store

Jaben, the audio specialty store, received a couple of new products ranging from specially designed listening instrument for kids to professional grade earphones. If you are a person who cares about product build  and superior sound quality, this is the store for you.
PSB Speakers – M4U 2

Headphones with read sound for real people. Designed in Canada. It comes with active noise cancelling feature which greatly reduces and isolate your song with the ambient sound. Let’s get into the detail on sound and constructions of this headphones.
The initial appearance was okay. Maybe I was expecting something more from a nearly RM 1K headphones but the real deal is the sound perfromance. The headphones comes with a removable cable which is super convenient and  I believe longer lasting because one of the major reasons headphones die is because of their cables that tend to break at the core. The removable cable can also be attached on the left or right side of the headphones. Having a removable cable is also an advantage in case you dig cables with higher quality and shielding instead of the stock one but for me, I think the stock cable is already great.
This product is adjustable and supported with high quality metal brackets which you do not need to worry about wear and breaking the adjustable mechanism which also acts as a fold able hinge. The paddings are soft and comfortable while being water proof, which makes things more hygienic; allows you to clean it with some wipes. The outer shell construction however is a bit concerning; the plastic they used feels and looks like an average plastic. However, the cuts on the plastic looks sharp but it is actually cut and polished properly. Overall look, I think it’s good that they focus on the vital components such as the metal brackets for adjustment and fold together with the output female jack.
Etymotic Research Line
They did let us try various models of the Etymotic Research products ranging from entry level to the best, studio quality earphone.
Their model system works my labelling each according to performance and device. Such as the MC2, where MC means their performance grade and the number tells if it’s a pure earphone or headset for Android or iOS products.
They have ER, MC, HF and EK too, while the number corresponds like so : 2 = Android, 3 = iOS and 5 = pure earphone.
ER 4 Micropro and ER 45
The best model would be the ER models where it was designed for studio and engineering use as well for being used in medical field for research and diagnostics. This is one of the first model to be commercialized using this technology.
These are top of the line earphones.
HF 2, 3 and 5

These would be the second best performance earphones just right below the ER line. They call it the most accurate noise-isolating earphones which is below RM 500.
MC 2, 3 and 5

The line of budget but still accurate and gives high performance in music and sound. It is priced around RM 239.
EK 5
We must never ignore the fact that kids nowdays also listen to a lot of music. We want them to listen to music safe. These pairs of earphones are made especially for them. It was designed to limit the volume which is fixed in it’s hardware so you won’t worry about your children damaging their ears from loud music especially when their ear drums are not fully matured.
Jaben Audio (M) Sdn. Bhd is located in
64A, Jalan SS15/8A,
SS15,
47500 Subang Jaya,
Selangor
There are also other branches in Pulau Pinang and Sarawak.
If you are an audiophile, this is the place you should visit. They have wide range of listening equipment ranging from entry level to the highest of high. Plus, they have a constant flow of imports.
Best of all, testing is free.

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Review – AIRROBO P10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Some say a robot vacuum is for those who are rich and lazy. I disagree with that, ever since we had our newborn, my wife and I are constantly occupied with the boy and obviously, we have less time to deal with household chores and work. That means every single task we can automate means more time to spend with family.
Sweeping or vacuuming the floor is one of the basic cleaning routines for our household. There are a couple of reasons, number 1 – my apartment is facing directly at the main road and dust is a common issue for us; number 2 – I’ve got 2 cats at home, that goes without saying, we need to deal with their shedding furs.

I do have two vacuum cleaners at home, one being the traditional corded unit and another battery-powered handheld vacuum cleaner. While the corded vacuum cleaner has a powerful suction capability, it is not the most convenient. That goes the other way round for the cordless one. It is convenient but the suction power is pathetic.
Check out my review of the AIRROBO P10 and see how it performs in my small apartment with 2 cats.

Pros:

Small and compact
Dual control method – Mobile App and Remote Control
The pre-programmed move set is more efficient than the random move set
Strong suction power (switchable between economy, standard and turbo)
Low noise (economy mode)
Easy maintenance
Affordable price ($149.99) – https://cutt.ly/5QzviaO

Cons:

No mapping and intelligent navigation functionality with the app
Smaller robot vacuum = smaller bin
The included cleaning tool is not that useful

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U Mobile has the most affordable plan yet

The only thing I can say when I saw this plan was #ConfirmSure – this plan is definitely the most affordable plan ever. Personally, I’ve been using the U50 plan for months, and Celcom came up with their FIRST 38 plan, which then started off an affordability war.
U Mobile’s latest plan is an upgrade to all those who are using U Mobile for its very low priced internet data plans on postpaid. Their famous ones were the U28 – where you only get 1GB of internet per month, and the U50, where you get 2GB.

Now, U Mobile got into a stiff competition and they whipped out a very strong comeback.

Their all new U28 plan still costs RM28 per month, but now has 3GB of quota instead of just 1GB. That’s three times the benefits! OMG!
However the extra free internet will only be available when you sign up before 31st August 2015. Check this plan out now! Or maybe you don’t have to – all existing customers are automatically upgraded!

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BTS editions of the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+ comes to Malaysia

Over the past few days, we’ve seen pictures of the BTS variants of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and also the Galaxy Buds+. They’re in this new purple color and Samsung did have a bit of fun with the design, too. Both the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition and the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition will be available in Malaysia too – which is quite surprising.
Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition
The Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition features a brand new design overall. It features a purple glass and metal exterior, and Samsung had a bit of fun too. They added a purple heart shape at the camera bump – which is just a nice touch. There’s also a BTS logo underneath the Samsung logo.

Samsung also made a custom BTS theme for the UI, so that it matches the overall purple aesthetics of the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition. It also comes with the fan community platform, Weverse, pre-installed. Because this is the ultimate smartphone that a BTS fan can buy.

To top it all off, Samsung is also including decorative stickers to allow fans to further personalize their devices, and photo cards featuring pictures of the band members for fans to keep.
We’ve reviewed both the Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy S20 Ultra – and the Galaxy S20+ is pretty much an in-between of those two devices. I have to say, the Galaxy S20+ is a very compelling offer – especially since it is available in this purple color.
The Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition will be available at the price of RM4,399.
Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition
Samsung also made the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition to complement the new phone too. And now, everything is purple. It seems to be in this darker matte purple color which I actually kinda like. And once again, Samsung added a purple heart shape on the charging case itself.

Samsung also included photo cards of the band in the box together with the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition as a keepsake for fans.
We’ve already reviewed the Galaxy Buds+ here and we only have this to say – it can be tuned to however we want it to be thanks to the easy-to-use app that Samsung made. There’s an EQ which lets us fully control how we want to listen to our music.
Better yet, the battery life is insanely great this time, too. Perhaps a few BTS albums on replay within a single charge?
Price and availability

From 19th June to 5th July, both the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition will be available for pre-order in Malaysia. In the usual Samsung Malaysia fashion, customers who pre-order any of the following devices during this period will receive exclusive rewards as below:

Product
RRP
Pre-order Rewards

Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition
RM4,399
Purchase the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition at only RM449.50 (RRP: RM899) when you pre-order the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition

Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition
RM899
Receive a complimentary Wireless Charger Pad BTS Edition (worth RM199) when you pre-order the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition

Pre-order starts 19th June 2020, Friday via the link.
https://galaxy-bts.mysamsungcampaign.com/

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Malaysia gets first taste of Xiaomi’s POP Run virtual jogging event starting this year

Xiaomi is calling all fitness enthusiasts in Malaysia as the Xiaomi POP Run 2021 event is finally joinable by fellow Malaysians for the first time.

The pandemic has basically canceled all sorts of outdoor mass gatherings that also include fitness-based events like run events. Through the magic of digital technology, people around the world get to do the same at their own pace, time, and place while still feeling involved within the community. Runners simply need to pair up a Xiaomi-branded smart wearable such as the Mi Smart Band 6 to start tracking the fitness and activities data while further analyze the statistics and performance of their run.
Xiaomi is also offering stuff like Mi 11, Mi Watch, Band 6, and more as a reward for participating in the event. The more steps you run, the higher the chance you’ll get to win one of these. To join this virtual run, head over to this page and hit the Join Challenge button at the very bottom, and sign in to your Mi account when prompted.
Additionally, Xiaomi is currently offering 3 of its smart wearable devices over at Lazada as a bonus sale in conjunction with this event.

Mi Smart Band 6 @ RM169
Mi Watch Lite @ RM219
Mi Watch @ RM429

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Run for a good cause with Garmin’s new virtual Solidarity Run 2021 event

Garmin Malaysia is hosting yet another run of online running activity but with a wholesome back story of donating to charity.

Created in partnership with BiiB, the Solidarity Run 2021 virtual running campaign is opened for up to 1,000 participants starting today until October 16 for a communal experience despite it being online. The run is set to be a distance of up to 21KM with a  joining fee of either RM30, RM50, RM100, RM200, or RM300 which will be collected and donated towards The Hope Branch Malaysia who is providing financial aid towards families in need. After the event, participants will receive an e-cert and a limited edition Garmin jersey in return. Additionally, participants will all automatically enter a lucky draw giveaway when they sync the running activities and stats with the Garmin Sports app.
Some things to take note of are participants must sync or submit the starting date+time, duration, distance, and route (Outdoor Only) within 72 hours after the end of each routine and for indoor running on treadmills, a photo of the treadmill dashboard must be submitted manually and only relevant distance are counted, not step-based.
You can register for yourself through this link here.

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Fastest Electric Vehicle On The Planet

From the makers of the legendary GT-R; Nissan has unleashed the power of battery powered vehicle. ZEOD or Zero Emission On Demand was built for speed and speed only. The ZEOD’s latest recorded top speed was 300Km/h thanks to it’s DeltaWing construction.

As of now, it is the fastest car running on batteries on Earth. Yes, running on pure electric. The machine will enter next year’s Le Mans 24 hour endurance race against various other conventional supercars.
According to Ben Bowlby of Nissan, this car will change people’s perception on electric cars. Well, I personally think Tesla did that already 😛 but this statement was made by the same person who designed the DeltaWing.

Via : Dvice

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Turn Your Smartphone Into 3D Scanner

The aim of 3D scanning is to capture the geometry of the 3D world. However, most existing solutions require a complicated setup with an expensive 3D scanner and often hard to use and might not always work outdoors.

Having this apps on our smartphone enables the acquisition of 3D scans on-the-fly. The approach works in a wide variety of settings, including low-light conditions such as inside a museum. After reviewing the model, a user can upload his 3D data to a cloud service to further refine the results. Besides that, the app is also able to determine the absolute size of the scanned object.

Although we had seen a lot of different 3D scanner, but this app could give us another convenient way of getting 3D models of everyday objects just by copy the real world objects and replicate them on a 3D printer. This is the app that I will buy if it is available on Google Store!
Via : Inhabitat

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HONOR Malaysia offers up to 60% off this Niu Year Sale

Seems like everyone is doing their own Chinese New Year sale and from 26th January until 14th February 2021, HONOR Malaysia is doing a big sale on HiHonor.
Customers will be able to purchase the HONOR 9X and HONOR 9X Lite at RM 100 off and HONOR is also offering Flash Deals with RM300 off the HONOR Magic Earbuds, as well as RM150 off the HONOR 9A. There is a special price of RM999 for the HONOR Watch GS Pro + HONOR Magic Earbuds.

There will also be RM150 vouchers to be used on the MagicBook 14 (16GB+512GB) and HONOR Watch GS Pro.

Product
RRP
Niu Year Sale

HONOR 9X Pro
RM 999
RM 799

HONOR 9X
RM 849
RM 749

HONOR 9X Lite
RM 699
RM 599

HONOR 9S
RM 359
RM 299

HONOR 8A
RM 469
RM 419

HONOR 8S
RM 369
RM 299

HONOR 8S 3GB+6GB
RM 429
RM 399

HONOR Sport Pro
RM 299
RM 199

HONOR Band 5i
RM 119
RM 99

Flash Deals
Flash Deals will be happening on every Tuesday and Friday from 12pm to 2pm during this Niu Year Sale campaign, and there are pretty massive discounts too. But, as for which day has which sale, you’ll have to check out HONOR Malaysia’s official Facebook page instead.

Product
RRP
Niu Year Flash Sale

HONOR 9A
RM 549
RM 399

HONOR Band 5
RM 129
RM 94.50

HONOR Scale 2
RM 99
RM 69

HONOR Magic Earbuds
RM 499
RM 199

HONOR Watch GS Bundle + HONOR Magic Earbuds
RM 1498
RM 999

Vouchers Worth Up to RM150 Up for Grabs Daily
On top of these incredible deals, HONOR is also offering customers a chance to claim vouchers worth up to RM150 daily during the campaign period. All you need to do is log in to the campaign page and check-in daily during the promotional period to see which vouchers are up for grabs!
Remember to visit http://hihonor.com/my to enjoy these deals and visit HONOR Malaysia’s Facebook Page for more information.

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[Infographic] Unleash the true quality of your music with the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Let’s be fair. Despite true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds providing a rich set of features and convenience to users by being extremely portable, they are often not appealing to some audiophiles because wireless signal is just not designed to handle that much data from the start.
But that is about to change as Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro touts to bridge the quality gap (At least die trying its best).

The core highlight of the 2nd gen Pro-tier TWS from Samsung is definitely the 24-bit Hi-Fi audio codec that will definitely uplift your music experience as a whole (assuming your audio source is as high quality). As for me, definitely looking forward to giving it a test drive as I often rely on the good ol’ FLACs rather than online streaming services.
You’ll also get a strong ANC to cancel off any ambient noises so you can vibe to the beats at peace and thanks to the up to 29 hours of total playtime, it will be sufficient to power you through a day’s work while having enough for relaxing time later on.
Although the reduction in size can be a bit too preferential, at least those with smaller ear canals can now wear them in comfort while the big guys will need to adapt to a new ear tip size. Perhaps.
We also had a chance to take a quick look at the Galaxy Buds2 Pro at an early hands-on event so go check it out.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro is now available for preorder on Samsung’s official website.

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Struggled to keep your hybrid workforces in check? Here’s how you should do it according to Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies has recently performed an investigation on hybrid workforces that defines organizations that employ people to work both from the comfort of their home and within the standard office environment.
Within the report, it highlights the role of organizations in creating and designing a hybrid working infrastructure while capturing actionable insights and through those findings, 4 experts across the Asia Pacific and Japan region gave their advice on how to solve these issues the correct way.

First of all, every expert has expressed that leaders must be the defining role to assemble the building blocks of hybrid-based work culture by developing a clear fundamental and innovative way to bring changes to the organization in order to move forward while demonstrating the empathy and compassion faced by fellow employees of all hierarchy such as lacking face-to-face communication and blurred boundaries between professional and personal lives without leaving anyone out of the consideration. Additionally, it is key to establish trust with fellow employees and colleagues using an outcome-driven mindset to avoid falling into the looping trap of micromanagement. One of the more practical pieces of advice offered is to redirect any budget saved from daily office expenses and redirect them into social engagement programs such as team lunches or interactive training sessions. This helps create more opportunities for an organic exchange of ideas as well as the chance to foster trust and stronger working relationships between team members.
There’s more of it collected and revealed within the full paper so head over to this link to start reading and regaining the potential of your hybrid workforce back to where it should be.

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Epson officially cuts the ribbon to its new SEA headquarters and solutions centre ACTIVATE in Singapore

Epson SEA has gathered at Alexandra TechnoPark, Singapore to celebrate the official launch of their new regional headquarters that features 2 new Solutions Centre.

Aimed to bring partners and customers from the SEA region to blend in and adapt Epson’s products and solutions, the regional headquarter will cover sustainable innovations in printing, visual imaging, and robotics as well as the Epson PaperLab that touted as the world’s 1st dry process office papermaking system.

What’s special about PaperLab is the utilization of Epson’s unique Dry Fiber tech that does not require water when recycling papers and essentially upcycle all kinds of documents including confidential ones securely due to the 3 processes involved which are defibrating, binding, and forming which destroys the ink within completely. Another nice feature is that you can even customize the output of the recycled paper in terms of thickness, size, and color.
Cool, Can I Get One?
Unfortunately, Malaysia won’t be the 1st country to get the first seat as fellow neighbor Singapore will be taking the spot. The rest of SEA including Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, and us Malaysia will get them subsequently. Way to go, Epson.

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Review – Huawei P30: For the zooms only

It’s been a crazy few months since the leaks of new P30 series that can perform some crazy zooms. Then now, we finally have one in our hands. I’ve been using it for a little over a week and here is our review of the Huawei P30.
Unfortunately we do not have the P30 Pro, but we only managed to get our hands on the P30.

Unboxing

The Huawei P30 comes in the usual Huawei P-series packaging. A pretty basic packaging design overall that is minimalist at the same time. The Leica logo is also shown at the front while highlighting the triple camera setup.

Opening and digging everything up reveals that the Huawei includes everything you need to get started with the P30. There’s a pre-installed film screen protector on the phone itself, an included transparent TPU case, an Apple EarPods lookalike earphones, and Huawei’s SuperCharge charger.
[nextpage title=”Design”]
Huawei did not actually did much in terms of design for the new P30. It still has the same flat glass sandwich design on both sides. In terms of geometry, Huawei still retains the same overall shape.

As for the back, this is where things get interesting. Gone are the days with their Twilight color scheme and comes the new “breathing crystal” and also the new “aurora” color. The P30 we have for review here is in the aurora color option.

Technically, it’s just different gradients of blue. It’s not entirely “aurora” per se, just that it has some colors of the aurora. From a teardown here, we can assume that the P30 is also using the same anodized frame that the P30 Pro has. Anodized metal means that colors will still remain even though the metal has been scratched. Definitely a nice touch.

Huawei’s camera bulge on the P30 is rather huge too – so I recommend you to use the included TPU case to at least provide a ring around the cameras. Still, laying down the phone with the camera facing down is risky.

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Huawei, as a telecommunication company, has once again packed the P30 with the best in terms of connectivity. It comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and also NFC. The latter here works best if you have a Huawei laptop as you can transfer files wirelessly through OneHop, their proprietary WiFi direct file transfer method between phone and laptop.

At the left is where we’ll find the card slot. Huawei has opted for a single nano SIM card slot and another hybrid slot. Instead of using the commonly-found microSD card, Huawei once again opted for the proprietary NM card just like the Huawei Mate 20 series.
Headphone jack!
The bottom of the phone is where we’ll find the 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port, speaker grill, and two antenna lines. The speaker sounds pretty hollow and I personally prefer speakers from their previous generation. Keep in mind that the Huawei P30 only has a single bottom-firing speaker. No stereo.

At the right side is where the power button and volume rocker is found. Once again, Huawei retained the distinct, indented red line for the power button. Nice visual and tactile feedback.

At the top of the phone we can see the secondary microphone port alongside with two distinctive black antenna lines. They’re just… incoherent with the overall aesthetic of the phone, in my opinion.

It also seems like Huawei is completely killing the physical fingerprint reader as they have moved it under the display. Yes, it works – but still prefer something physical.
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The Huawei P30 comes with a 6.1-inch display and with 2340×1080 pixels in resolution and with a waterdrop notch. Its display is not particularly large, and I absolutely like the size of it since I can use it one-handed easily.

Huawei did not mention who made their displays but just mentioned that it is an OLED display. It might be by BOE, a Chinese display manufacturer. However, the one that I am concerned with is the burn-in. Also, from what we know that from Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro’s green screen issue, BOE displays are fine – but the LG ones are problematic. We did our due diligence as well, and fortunately there is no more green screen on the P30.
The quality of the display is actually pretty good. Great contrast and brightness overall, but most importantly – the white balance is – at least to the my eyes – looked on point.
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Since the Mate 20 series of phones from late last year, Huawei has been at the forefront of triple rear-facing cameras on phones. The Huawei P30 series is no different. Here are the specs for the cameras:

Triple rear-facing cameras

Telephoto: 8MP f/2.4; 3x optical zoom with PDAF, laser AF, and OIS.
Main: 40MP f/1.8; 1x zoom with PDAF and laser AF
Ultrawide: 16MP f/2.2; 0.6x zoom with PDAF and laser AF

32MP f/2.0 selfie camera

Just like any phone camera reviews that we do, you can click here to visit our Shutterstock album to have a look at all the metadata of the pictures taken.
Rear camera pictures
The cameras on the P30 are pretty much similar to the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (review) that was released last year. Though the biggest update for the P30 series here, is obviously the zooming capability.
As a short summary before showing you all the pictures, the 30x zoom is okay for bright daylight usage, but totally unusable for indoors or outdoors – even with night mode enabled. Because of how zooming 30 times means your hand vibrations are amplified 30 times, the P30 can still stabilize the shot and I can see the OIS is hard at work.
However, 10x zoom is pretty good and I honestly have to give credit to Huawei here. However, when zoomed, the Huawei P30 cannot maintain a consistent white balance for the 3 cameras, hence the color inconsistency. Swapping cameras mean you’ll be swapping the picture colors as well – which is terrible. The Galaxy S10 (review) series of smartphones are very consistent.
Let’s take a look at a few different sets of pictures taken with the P30 here.
Set 1
We took this picture from our usual spot for camera tests.
Ultrawide angle camera.
Main camera.
3x zoom.
5x zoom.
10x zoom.
30x zoom.
Set 2
From our office, we can actually see Atria Mall’s signboard. So, we zoomed in.
Ultrawide angle camera.
Main camera.
3x zoom.
5x zoom.
30x zoom.
Set 3
Then, we went to another skyscraper and took a picture too. I actually just zoomed in to Atria without knowing. This is also the set of images that shows the color inconsistency between cameras.
Ultrawide angle camera.
Main camera.
3x zoom.
5x zoom.
30x zoom.
Set 4
We also took the phone to Penang for an event and from my hotel room, I can see this. Once again, the color inconsistency is just too drastic.
Ultrawide angle camera.
Main camera.
3x zoom.
5x zoom.
10x zoom.
30x zoom.
Set 5
As a bonus, we also shot this night scene with night mode. Huawei’s night mode is still the best out there with crisp images. We know there is a food stand but unfortunately, we still do not know what they are selling.
Ultrawide angle camera.
Main camera.
3x zoom.
10x zoom. The image is barely usable here.
30x zoom. Totally unusable image.
Selfie camera picture
Honestly, the selfie looks pretty good. The details of the picture taken within an arm’s range is surprisingly sharp, though viewing it at 100% size is quite obvious that there are lots of sharpening.

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At this point of time, it would be a broken record for me to re-explain what EMUI 9.1.0 really is, and how it performs. You can check out our review on the Huawei Mate 20 or the HONOR View20 (though it is called Magic UI, but it’s the same thing).
It is still a usable Android skin but it just feels dated and the lack of features make it feel like it’s a two-year old phone. I can only mention to you that with other advancements from Samsung with One UI, OPPO with ColorOS 6, and Xiaomi with MIUI 10 – Huawei has quite a lot of catching up to do in terms of its software side of things.

The launcher is outdated – and it does not even have the option to enable the app drawer. Currently, it still works just like an iPhone and have all the app icons on the home screen.
Shortcut buttons and gestures are also missing. One feature that I like from both Samsung and Xiaomi is the ability to enable double tapping the power button to launch camera. This shortcut works everywhere and has helped me take some time-critical shots. Huawei needs to have this shortcut.
The power management on EMUI 9 is also very aggressive. Apps were killed left and right and I have to manually disable this massacre to have my apps working properly. Also, they’ve made it excruciatingly difficult to manually manage the app holocaust. Just make it simpler to use.
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For the Malaysian variant of the Huawei P30, we only have one for sale and the specs are as follows:

6.1-inch 2340×1080 pixels in resolution

Waterdrop notch

HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset
8GB LPDDR4X RAM
128GB internal storage (expandable via NM card)
3,650mAh battery with 22.5W Huawei SuperCharge
Android 9.0 Pie with EMUI 9.6

Let’s take a look at the benchmarks here. We’ll be skipping the performance mode benchmarks because – once again – it is literally the same result as the Huawei Mate 20 Pro that we reviewed here.

In terms of its specs, the Kirin 980 is definitely the poorest among the latest flagships in benchmarks.
Gaming
Obviously, there is no issue here as well. We tried Honkai Impact 3 with the highest graphical setting with HD assets and it runs smoothly.
Same goes to Asphalt 9 too. Everything is smooth and there is some anti-aliasing, hence the relative smoothness of the car.
Then comes PUBG Mobile. Once again, smooth at the highest level of graphical settings with anti-aliasing and shadows enabled. Pretty good.
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It comes with a 3,650mAh battery and by today’s standard, I still consider it as somewhat adequate compared to other smartphones with these specs. Obviously it will be quite difficult to get through the day with a single charge, since the Kirin 980 is not particularly power efficient compared to its competition.

It lasts for nearly 12 hours in our battery life test. Just make sure to be a little conservative on how you are using the phone if you want to last through the day without using a power bank.
Charger

Instead of the super fast charger that comes with the Mate 20 Pro, we instead get a 5V 4.5A charger that sums up to just 22.5W. Sure, it is faster than Qualcomm’s QuickCharge standards but is nowhere near what OPPO can do with their SuperVOOC.

Charging up the P30 with its original SuperCharge charger, it takes about 18 minutes to reach 50% charge, and total of 33 minutes to reach 75% charge.
When charging with the ubiquitous 5V 2A charger, it takes a total of 34 minutes to reach 50% and a total of 58 minutes to reach 75% charge. Ouch.
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After using the Huawei P30 for some time, I find it offer nothing particularly unique or special other than what they have always been advertising – the zoom. Yes, it is impressive – though it is quite a niche feature. Great for a party trick, but not so much for day-to-day use. Also, the color inconsistency between the 3 cameras is annoying.

The EMUI software is definitely dated and needs to be updated not only in terms of design, but also its functionality. The aggressiveness in killing apps just to boost their battery life is annoying as I have lots of background apps. Sure, I can manually allow certain apps to run in the background, but that’s tedious.
Huawei is asking for the price of RM2,699 which I think is great – if you always use the zoom feature. Else, consider other smartphones in the market instead. We have the HONOR 20 series that’s dropping in soon, with similar specs. For a much better overall experience – including the best software – consider the Samsung Galaxy S10e that you can buy for RM2,299 now.

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CES2018: HP Announces OMEN Game Stream; Refreshes Spectre & ENVY

For some time now, HP is creating their own gaming brand, OMEN. However, they do have high-end laptop series by the Spectre and ENVY. HP is now specializing each of those series and CES2018 HP is the right time to do so.

Introducing, the brand new HP Spectre x360 15. It’s the “most powerful convertible PC”, as claimed by HP. It’s designed for creative enthusiasts. It’s packed with 8th Generation of Intel’s Core i7-7805G processor and Radeon RX Vega M graphics, and also has Fast Charge Technology. Just like any other smartphones with any sort of fast charging technology, HP claims that the Spectre x360 15 can have up 50% of battery in just 30 minutes of charging.
There’s another variant of the HP Spectre x360 15 which is equipped with a quad-core 8th Gen Intel processor with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 – a mobile counterpart of the GT1030 – and boasts a total of 90% battery charge in just 90 minutes. That’ll last for 13.5 hours of battery life, according to HP.

The brand new HP ENVY x2 is now touted as an always-connected PC, built for always-on and ever-ready usages. Opting for a Surface-like form factor, the ENVY x2 now has a 12.3-inch display with WUXGA+ resolution, Intel’s 7th Gen Y-series processors, 256GB PCIe SSD, and 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM.
It also touts up to 17 hours of battery life in total and has Inte’s XMM LTE modem that supports LTE-A standards. Perfect for enterprise uses, by the way.

Then there’s the OMEN Game Stream. The concept of it seems similar to NVIDIA’s Gaming-As-A-Service with their GeForce NOW infrastructure. With any Windows 10 PC, the OMEN Game Stream allows you to play the latest and greatest AAA titles with your PC – provided that you have a speedy internet.

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Review – realme 5i: The 4th member in the realme 5 family

Over the last few months, realme released the realme 5 family of smartphones. Last month, realme added the 5s into the family. And recently, realme added yet another entry into the family – the realme 5i. But what are the differences between the realme 5, realme 5s, and the realme 5i?
Let’s talk about it in today’s review. It’s pretty much going to be the same as before, actually. Please watch our video review to know all about the realme 5i in terms of:

Specs
Performance
Camera picture quality
Differences between realme 5 and realme 5i

Alright, just like what we did with the realme 5s which we’ve reviewed here, we’re going to do the same to the realme 5i review too – by speeding through most parts of the review since they’re very similar.

Let’s just talk about the differences here because it’s faster this year. The only main differences that we can point out are:

The selfie camera is now 8MP instead of on the realme 5i compared to 13MP on the realme 5 and realme 5s.
New wavy line texture with new colors for the realme 5i.

Other than that, the realme 5i is pretty much identical to the already-existent realme 5 and realme 5s. The display still has a 720p resolution and a waterdrop notch at the top, too.
I still like rear-facing fingerprint scanners.
Even the cameras on the realme 5i are the same as the realme 5. As shown in the video at the top of this review, we took the realme 5i to other places and took a few shots. I still think its cameras could be improved further – especially the details. The camera UI does need a bit of tweaking – and as stated in many of our other realme smartphone reviews, start by moving the ultrawide angle camera button into the zoom slider.
The realme 5i is still using the same 720p display.
Now, how does the realme 5i fit into the market right now? Well, if we do a quick search on Lazada, we’ll find the realme 5 (review) in 3GB RAM + 64GB storage or in 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, whereby the realme 5s (review) is only available in 4GB RAM + 128GB storage.
So, the realme 5i fits into that one slot – 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. That’s a very specific demand to fulfill with one new model of smartphone with trivial changes. When looked at it as a standalone phone though, the realme 5i is indeed still a solid phone.

UPDATE: The price!
The realme 5i will be available at only RM599. Offline sales starts 18th January 2020 whereby the online sales starts on 28th January 2020 exclusively at Lazada. You can get a free Chinese New Year gift box too.

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Review – Lenovo V14 Gen 2 (AMD): Get it at a low price thanks to GLOO and iTworld’s Education Store

If you’re considering getting a laptop to prepare your kids for the upcoming academic year, then here are some deals from GLOO and iTworld that might interest you. Big disclaimer – this entire video is not sponsored by them but they did send over this Lenovo V14 (AMD) laptop for us to have a look.
Since this is a laptop that is made with a different purpose in mind, we’ll have to readjust our perspective too. So, let’s begin. You can also watch our video directly.

Let’s start by talking about what this Lenovo V14 (AMD) has to offer. We have to adjust our expectations based on the price of RM1,449 or 4x payments of RM362.25 by using PayLater via Grab.

If you sign up at the Education Store (T&C apply) then you can even purchase this laptop at the discounted price of RM1,249 only or split the payment over 12 months with 0% installment. You can check it out here.

And back to the laptop – as the name suggests, it is an AMD-powered laptop – RyzenTM 3 5300U to be exact, with 4GB RAM and also 128GB storage with a 14-inch TN panel and 768p resolution screen.

As a whole package, I’ll still say that it is decent. The performance coming out of it is surprisingly good. That Ryzen 3 5300U is no joke.

There are a lot of other things to like about this laptop – the keyboard is the signature Lenovo style of AccuType keycaps. It’s not square as the bottom part of the keycap is curved?

I don’t know how to explain it to you but when you look at it and compare the keyboard with any other laptop, then you’ll realize the difference.

The keys themselves are a bit stiffer than what I’d like – but overall, it still feels amazing to use.

The trackpad is decent – so again, no complaints overall. It has decent enough palm rejection and the multitouch gestures work properly too.

What I am concerned though, is mostly the screen. I can accept the 768p resolution but TN panel though… yeah I just wish it was an IPS LCD screen. We do have an HDMI port on this laptop so we can plug it into an external display if we want to.

With that said, I also want to highlight that this laptop has many ports for us to use. However, the USB-C port can’t be used to charge the laptop.

There is also a built-in webcam with a sliding door to cover it up when it is not in use. You know, for privacy reasons.

Some might say that 4GB RAM is not enough – but for schoolwork and whatnot, I’d say it’s good enough. I can also use it for some Chrome web browsing smoothly with Spotify running in the background – so no complaints there.

What about upgrades?
Surprisingly, you can even upgrade the RAM in this laptop if you want to. There are no warranty stickers preventing you from opening the back panel and it uses a few Philips screws only.

Once opened, look for this thing that we’re showing here. You can use a flathead screwdriver tip and gently pry it out from the side. Then, pop off the metal shield and you’re presented with a SO-DIMM RAM slot. You can slot in another 8GB, making it a total of 12GB.

The SSD can also be upgraded. It comes with an M.2 2242 SSD but the entire screw slot is actually for an M.2 2280 SSD. So, you can swap it out if you want to.

As for the large void at the corner there, it is supposed to be made for an upgrade kit. You should be able to fit your own 2.5-inch HDD or SSD into that slot and use a cable to connect it to the motherboard – which I think is supposed to be this slot right here. Unfortunately, Lenovo didn’t provide that cable – so this void is entirely unused.

Battery life
Since we’re here, we can also directly know that this laptop has a 36.7Wh battery. Looking at the number alone, it might not look like much – but since this laptop is so low-powered with the AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, it can last for about 8 hours easily.

Oh – you can also add the Microsoft 365 Personal with 12 months validity as a purchase-with-purchase offer for only RM99 – which is heavily discounted over its original price of RM258.

Also, for whatever reason, this laptop comes with Windows 10 Pro. You can upgrade it to Windows 11 if you want to since it does come with TPM 2.0 as well. Or, you can explore and learn some other operating systems during your free time. You can try out any other Linux distributions or ChromeOS too.
Should you buy this laptop or others?
All of these come packaged in a rather lightweight plastic body and I think for its price – especially if you sign up at the Education Store – is actually very worth it. I do wish it is using an IPS LCD screen though – and that is where we need to know that this is not the only laptop they have for sale.

If we look at either GLOO or iTworld’s website (they have the same deals) then you’ll see a list of affordable laptops. Depending on what operating system you’re comfortable using, you can consider getting the HP Chromebook X360 11 G3 43N32PA that is using ChromeOS.

You can also get the ASUS BR1100FK-ABP0423R for extreme ruggedness. Actually, we reviewed this laptop previously – and I absolutely love this laptop.

You can also pick the JOI Classmate 30 which has a similar level of performance when compared to this Lenovo V14 AMD but at a slightly lower price.

However, if you can spend more on a laptop, then maybe consider getting the HP Laptop 245 G8 510H1PA 14 HD.

Conclusion
Those are just some of the deals that we have to share with you today. You can head into GLOO or iTworld’s website and look at more laptop deals too. Remember to sign up for the education pricing because it’s just a deal that you shouldn’t miss out.
I mean, you’re getting a massive discount, so why not?

GLOO Education Store
iTworld Education Store

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TP-Link Announces Archer C5400X; Claims To Be “World’s Most Powerful Wi-Fi Router”

Yes, the image up above is the TP-Link Archer C5400X. For some reason, I naturally took a step back when I saw the color scheme and aesthetics. That thing looks a little freaky.
As for the specs, TP-Link claims that it’s the world’s first 1.8GHz 64-bit quad-core router with AC5400 tri-band WiFi with speeds up to 1000Mbps on 2.4GHz band and 2167Mbps on each of the two 5GHz bands. It’s also balanced with a 4×4 MU-MIMO with NitroQAM. Even comes with RangeBoost technology to help with devices that are far away from the router.

The Archer C5400X comes with a total of 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 16GB of internal storage for a much more accessible and speedy storage too.
Other than that, it’s also the first TP-Link router to have Bluetooth connectivity to set it up too. Definitely interesting.
There are no price or availability for the freaky-looking Archer C5400X yet, but we’ll definitely update you when we do.

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Review – ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro : True Dual-SIM With Huge Battery

Back when we’re at the grand launch of the ASUS ZenFone 4 family of smartphones at Taipei, the Max series was a part of it. Within the Max series is the Max Pro. Sure, it’s a niche audience for the Max Pro but how does it fare out against other smartphones? Let’s take an in-depth dive into the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro and see what it offers.
Unboxing
The entire ZenFone 4 series of boxes have so far been good. I’m really liking the more colorful and cheerful vibe that ASUS has given the entire ZenFone 4 series of smartphones. Compared to the previous designs where it’s professionally black, the new design is certainly more friendly and inviting.

Opening up the box reveals the phone itself and a few other accessories. What I like here is the inclusion of a TPU case within the box itself.

Of course, there are also the usuals like the charger and USB cable. However, this time around, just like the ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro, the Max Pro has micro USB instead of USB-C. There’s also a pair of earphones and an OTG cable inside the box as well.
Pretty much in line with the tradition of the “ZenFone Max” series of smartphones.
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The entire design of the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro reminds me somewhat of the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom that we’ve reviewed here. It just… looks the same – but the feels different. It just doesn’t feel as solid as the Zoom.

All the buttons, however, are at around the same place as the Zoom. Tactility wise, the buttons are pretty similar too. Instead of having silver buttons on a blue-colored phone, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro comes with blue colored buttons too.

Geometrically, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro is a little thicker and rounder on the edge. If used without a case, I find the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro is a bit more friendly to my bony hands, but once a case is installed, the thickness is an issue.
I honestly find that the design of the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro is a little stale at this point. The previous generation had a little more character with its glass back and glass front, but this time around – it’s pretty boring. From the front, it looks like a typical smartphone straight out of the template that many other smartphones are based upon. Same goes to the Selfie Pro that we’ve reviewed here too, actually.

The ZenFone 4 Max Pro weighs in at 185 grams, by the way.
The TPU case does make the buttons more difficult to press, but hey – at least the case is free. And it’s thick too.

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In terms of connectivity, I’m surprised that ASUS finally took heed of what I’ve been complaining about on both the 5.2-inch and 5.5-inch variant of the ZenFone 3 Max. If the smartphone is about battery life, then I expect it to have a total of 3 dedicated slots. One for microSD, and two dedicated slots for SIM1 and SIM2 respectively.
Surprisingly, this is what ASUS did this time for the brand new ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro! Finally! The ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro now has two nano-SIM card slots and a single microSD card slot – all separated from each other. That’s what I want to see on a smartphone of this caliber!

With that out of the way, the WiFi situation on the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro is in a similar situation with the Zoom and Selfie Pro – there’s no 5GHz compatibility and that means it doesn’t support 802.11ac WiFi too. Seems to be a common trend among ASUS smartphones since the ZenFone 3 Zoom, so to speak.
Again, not having 5GHz WiFi connection is not a big issue – but certainly is something to take note of as your large file transfers over WiFi will be agonizingly slow. This time around I can forgive ASUS for not having 5GHz connectivity as the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro is meant to be something budget-friendly.

Speaking of the trends among ASUS smartphones, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro doesn’t have USB-C too. Once again ASUS has opted for the older microUSB connection. At least this time it’s quite justified, as the ZenFone Max series never once had USB-C to begin with.
And oh – the included OTG cable is indeed something that’s useful. You can charge other phones by using this little dongle or connect other USB devices like what we’ve shown here.
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Speaking of the screen, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro has a 5.5-inch 720p IPS LCD display that somehow looks a little blueish out of the box. I presume its color calibration is incorrect, and it’s a little washed out, too.
Now, I don’t expect the display to be gorgeous at this price point – but then again, it feels like an excuse to reuse this 720p display. It’s only a matter of time before ASUS jumps over to the FullView display bandwagon for that trendy 18:9 aspect ratio.

The chin of the phone is exactly the same as the ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro, as the fingerprint scanner is now moved to the front and placed in between the capacitive keys. This is definitely reminiscent of the older Samsung days where they have to have the home button at the front.
The debate between front or back fingerprint scanner will forever be ongoing and never will have a definite answer to which is better – it’s a matter of personal preference. For me, I really would prefer it to be at the back instead, and move to on-screen buttons. By doing this, at least the chin can be minimized a little.
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Oh right, the camera situation. For the entire ZenFone 4 series of smartphones, ASUS has been pretty much focused on the camera. More like cameras – with an “s” – as the emphasis is on the dual-cameras on all the smartphones within the new ZenFone 4 family.

That means the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro is no exception – as it has a dual-camera system at the back, and a single camera at the front. Here are the specs for the cameras.

Rear camera

Main camera: 16MP f/2.0 lens at 80° with Omnivision 16880 sensor; 25mm focal length
Wide-angle: 5MP f/2.2 lens at 120° with Omnivision 5675 sensor; 18mm focal length

Selfie camera

16MP f/2.0 lens at 80° with Omnivision 16880 sensor; 26mm focal length

Are the cameras something to be amazed about? Actually, yes. What ASUS has opted for here is a hybrid dual-camera system – the main camera with 16MP sensor and a f/2.0 lens with 80° angle, and the secondary camera that has a 5MP sensor and a f/2.2 lens with 120° angle. They both work independently and do not cross each other’s function.

Learn more about dual-camera systems here.

Rear camera
Like I’ve said before, the rear-camera is indeed a selling point of the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro. Unfortunately, these Omnivision sensors just aren’t that up to par when it comes to quality. The image it produces look extremely noisy in dimly lit locations.
The main 16MP camera takes okay shots outdoors, but the focusing speed is agonizingly slow. Compared to the original ZenFone 3 Max 5.5-inch version that we’ve reviewed here, ASUS has removed laser autofocus and removed dual-tone flash to a single LED.

That secondary wide-angle lens is indeed something worth noting – as it widens up the view by a whole lot. However, the wider angle lens means you’ll be using another sensor, and it can only taking 5MP pictures at most, which is quite a bummer.
For social media usage, I find the camera is quite adequate in outdoor conditions. Better yet, that 5MP wide-angle camera does perform admirably even in indoor conditions. Of course, framing the shot is important as the fisheye-like lens distortion is obvious when it comes to pictures with geometries.
In my opinion, the white balancing and exposure between both cameras are not that good. For one, the white balance tends to go a little more blue-ish than it should be, and the 16MP camera tends to be underexposed whereas the 5MP is slightly overexposed.
Here are some of the shots from the rear camera. Most pictures here are comparing between the 16MP main camera and the 5MP wide-angle camera.

Selfie camera
Let’s be honest – having a 16MP selfie camera is quite the norm these days. Using this camera doesn’t feel anything special from other smartphone’s selfie cameras.

Quality that comes out of it is okay – nothing spectacular as the Omnivision sensors just aren’t up to par with Sony’s sensors.
For all I can say, the live viewfinder is slow in indoor conditions and I think it needs a little more refinement in the software side of things. Other than that, it can take some nice selfies in bright conditions.
Again, I think smartphones these days should have an autofocusing selfie camera.
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For whatever reason, ASUS decided to not give the ZenFone 4 Max Pro its latest and greatest software just yet. It’s still using the previous version of ZenUI, just like the one we showed here for the ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 3 Zoom.
How did I know? because the App Twin feature isn’t there.

Here’s a quick rundown on what app twinning is all about. Essentially, enabling app twinning duplicates another copy of the supported app, so you can login one account to each copy of the app. That means if you enabled app twinning for WhatsApp, you can login to two different WhatsApp accounts in one phone. However, that feature is not available on the ZenFone 4 Max Pro – yet.
Honestly, I’m not sure what ASUS is thinking. I mean, you have two dedicated SIM card slots but don’t have the app twinning feature? What gives?
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Let’s talk about performance. The ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro is indeed aimed towards the lower end of the market with its selling points being the ultra-long battery life and dual-camera system. Let’s take a look at the list of specs on what the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro truly has.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset (28nm process, not FinFET)
1.4GHz Cortex-A53 octa-core
Adreno 505 graphics
3GB RAM
32GB eMMC storage
5,000mAh battery

In terms of its specs, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro is pretty basic. The Snapdragon 430 chipset pretty much set the stone in determining what type of performance does it give and what target audience is this phone aiming for.
Onward to some benchmark scores, shall we?

The chipset performed alright on Epic Citadel. Given that it’s pretty much an entry-level chipset, coupling it with a 720p display is actually a justified reason.

Vellamo test reveals that the Chrome browsing experience is acceptable for this price point. It’s never going to be as smooth and snappy as high-end smartphones, of course.
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I have to say, ASUS did take heed of my complaints regarding the previous generation’s ZenFone 3 Max 5.5-inch version having a small battery. This time around, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro has a massive 5,000mAh just like its sibling, the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom.
Nothing much can be said about its battery life other than a job well done, though again I wonder why ASUS would opt for such an old chipset and not opt for the Snapdragon 450 chipset instead. FinFET is important, and we’ve explained why.

With that said, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro performs admirably on our standard battery life test. What I’m most impressed is that PCMark for Android didn’t crash after about 11 hours. There’s always a first time for everything, I suppose.
What PCMark for Android tells us is that the battery life can definitely last for a day of intense usage – all thanks to that 5,000mAh battery.
Charging
This is the most agonizing part when it comes to the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro. It’s not the first time I’ve felt this agony as the ZenFone 3 Zoom has the same issue too. That massive 5,000mAh will take an excruciatingly long time to charge.
Perhaps the same charger as the ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 3 Zoom, too.
ASUS, for some reason, doesn’t like to enable QuickCharge on their smartphones even though the chipsets are compatible with it. Both ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 3 Zoom are compatible with QuickCharge 3.0. Even this ZenFone 4 Max Pro is compatible with QuickCharge 3.0. For some unknown reason, ASUS decides to say nope and just disables it outright.

Without any sort of fast charging technology in hand, the absolute maximum power that the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro to charge its battery is 5V at 2A – a total of 10 watts. That’s it. It’ll take a total of 5 hours to charge from about 5% to a 100%. Five freaking hours.
Again, this is not an issue because I expect everyone using a smartphone like the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro to just plug it in and go to sleep.
Yes, five hours.
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Let’s be honest here – in terms of the physical look and feel of the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro, it’s bland and generic. I don’t mind the fact that ASUS recycled the body of its previous phones, but come on – at least make improvements.

I have to say, I wouldn’t be surprised if ASUS just came up to me and say “hey, the ZenFone 4 Max Pro has the same body as the ZenFone 3 Zoom”, because technically, they’re the same. Though, I don’t really mind it since the ZenFone 4 Max Pro is indeed aimed towards the budget market who wants a humongous battery. Yet ASUS delivered it excellently, thanks to that two independent nano SIM card slot plus a single dedicated microSD card slot and coupled with a massive 5,000mAh battery.
At the price of RM1,099, the ZenFone 4 Max Pro is a pretty good deal.

Pros:

Dedicated dual-SIM slot + microSD card slot
Massive 5,000mAh battery
Wide-angle + main camera system
Great slew of accessories included
Good price point

Cons:

Screen color calibration is off
Very slow charging
Cameras need improvement
Using an older chipset that is not fabricated with FinFET tecnhology

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Check out vivo deals on Lazada only for today with up to RM780 discounts!

With less than 12 hours until the next day, vivo’s ongoing sales on Lazada’s 5.5 Raya Sales are filled with deals and discounts that go up to RM780!

While there are many things happening over at vivo’s Lazada official store, we’ll be highlighting some of them for you. Move fast as these special offers are only available for today.

Products

Price

Freebies

V21 (8GB+128GB)

RM1,599

1-Year Extended Warranty
1-Year Screen Crack Protection
Macaroon Earbuds OR Sport Wireless Earphone

V21e (8GB+128GB)

RM1,299

Y12s (4GB+128GB)

RM599 (Promo)

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Y20s G (6GB+128GB)

RM699 (Promo)

Y31 (8GB+128GB)

RM899 (Promo)

V19 (8GB+128GB)

RM919 (Promo)

Special Gifts for Early Bird Customers who spent RM599 and above

First 1,000: RM299 worth of Mystery Raya Gift
The next 1,000: RM59 worth of Mystery Raya Gift

Additional Discount Vouchers

RM10 voucher with minimum RM100 spent
RM30 voucher with minimum RM499 spent
RM50 voucher with minimum RM699 spent
RM70 voucher with minimum RM999 spent

Additionally, by purchasing a vivo smartphone that is priced RM500 and above, you’ll get to enter a special lucky draw to win one of the following prizes by submitting your personal details and invoices through the QR code in the image. The lucky draw will conclude on May 16.

Grand Prize

OSIM Family Bundle worth RM7,374

First Prize (10x)

Philips 40” Full HD LED Smart TV worth RM1,199

Second Prize (50x)

RM 200 Cash Prize

Third Prize (100x)

RM 100 Cash Prize

Fourth Prize (3000x)

RM 10 Cash Prize

For the entirety of this week, vivo will also be hosting a live stream event every day with different invited guests to talk about the latest V21 series smartphones. Just tune in and they are giving out vouchers by brands such as Khind, SILKYGIRL, My Dream Wedding, Skinz Sanctuary, Printcious Gift, and Vanilla Mille Crepe to random viewers. You can get to the live videos through vivo Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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ASUS ROG Swift PG348Q Now Available At RM5,999

It’s a perfect day for those who play games at 21:9 aspect ratios. Personally, I’m an avid fan of 21:9 single-monitor setups instead of having two separate 16:9 monitors. Just the appeal of it feels a lot different to me, I suppose. Just when I thought monitors can’t get any better, ASUS announces the ASUS ROG Swift PG348Q – a 31-inch 1440p 100Hz with G-Sync monitor with 21:9 resolution.

Anyway, here are a few takeaway points for the PG348Q:

34-inch Ultra-Wide QHD (3440 x 1440) curved G-SYNC monitor with a 21:9 aspect ratio for panoramic gaming
2016 CES Innovation Award-winning frameless monitor with the new Armor Titanium and Plasma Copper color scheme, and built-in LED effects
Swift PG348Q is the latest monitor in the ROG Swift line-up, with ASUS looking to strengthen its leading position in the gaming monitor market

It’s priced at RM5,999 with a 3-year local warranty, and it’s available now too. Looks absolutely stunning by the way.
Anyway, here’s the full spec list of the PG348Q.

Panel size (diagonal)
34-inch (86.72cm)
Ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio

Panel backlight / type
WLED / Curved display with IPS technology

Screen curvature
3800R

Color gamut
100% sRGB

True resolution
DisplayPort: 3440 x 1440 (up to 100Hz refresh rate)
HDMI: 3440 x 1440 (up to 50Hz)

Pixel pitch
0.2325mm (109PPI)

Max. brightness
300cd/m²

Contrast ratio
1000:1

Viewing Angle
(CR≧10)
178°(H) / 178°(V)

Display colors
1.07 billion (10-bit)

Response time
5ms (gray-to-gray)

Display technology
NVIDIA® G-SYNC™

ASUS-exclusive gaming features
5-way OSD navigation joystick
Turbo key (60-100Hz) hotkey
GamePlus (Crosshair, Timer, and FPS counter functions) hotkey
GameVisual (FPS / RTS / RPG / Racing / sRGB / Cinema / Standard modes)

Eye Care Technology
Low Blue Light (TÜV Rheinland-certified)
Flicker-Free (TÜV Rheinland-certified)

Stereo speaker
2 x 2-Watt speakers

Input/output
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x HDMI (v1.4)
4 x USB 3.0
Earphone jack

Ergonomic design
features
Tilt: +20° ~ -5°
Swivel: +50° ~ -50°
Height Adjustment: Yes (0~115 mm)
VESA compatible: 100 x 100 mm
Frameless design
Smart Cable Management

Colors
Plasma Copper and Armor Titanium

Dimensions
829 x 558 x 297mm (W x H x D)

Weight
11.1kg (est.)

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