NVMe SSD Thermal Throttling & Preventions

We’ve seen and heard NVMe SSDs thermal throttling. It’s something that we all worry about, and want to avoid when we’re getting our own NVMe SSD. I mean, these speedy storage devices aren’t cheap – and thermal throttling can diminish its speed. Well, here we’ll tell you how to prevent NVMe SSD thermal throttling.
The Plextor M8SeGN is used for our topic today.
I can’t stress this enough – if you’re using the M.2 NVMe SSD as a boot drive and for gaming/daily use – then don’t worry, it’s really difficult to make it thermal throttle unless it’s copying files in and out continuously. It’s really difficult to create such a scenario.

Key takeaway points
After presenting this much information, it can seem like it’s an overwhelming amount of information. For me as a consumer, if I’m ever going to get an M.2 NVMe SSD, here’s my list of priorities to go through.

Motherboard’s M.2 slot location. Not having heat trapped is a plus point.
Would I be using a liquid cooler or air cooler? Air coolers can circulate air within the case much better than how liquid coolers will.
Heatsinks to help radiate and spread the heat away. Still, needs proper air circulation
Try using PCIe to M.2 adapter to isolate the M.2 NVMe SSD away from other components in the case. It might help.

If you’re still not rocking an NVMe SSD, then I suggest to not worry – as manufacturers are currently looking into solving M.2 NVMe heat issues. Again, it’s really difficult to make it thermal throttle unless excessive workload is placed upon the M.2 NVMe SSD.
There’s really nothing to worry about when it comes to NVMe SSD thermal throttling – for now 😉
We’ll keep you updated when we find out more new information!
Without further ado, let’s talk about the few ways to potentially prevent overheating NVMe SSDs. Some of these are tested exclusive using my own hardware.
Choosing the right motherboard
Well – not in terms of having an M.2 slot that’s directly wired to the CPU or through the chipset. Believe it or not – I don’t mean the motherboard is causing NVMe SSD thermal throttling through electrical means – but because of its physical position.I’m talking about the M.2 slot placement. Many motherboards place the M.2 slot underneath the PCIe x16 slot – which means the M.2 slot is right beside the graphics card cooler or shroud.
I’m talking about the M.2 slot placement.Many motherboards place the M.2 slot underneath the PCIe x16 slot – which means the M.2 slot is right beside the graphics card cooler or shroud.
Many motherboards place the M.2 slot underneath the PCIe x16 slot – which means the M.2 slot is right beside the graphics card cooler or shroud. This is actually the most common position for the M.2 SSD to be located.
That by itself is already an issue as heat from the NVMe SSD will get trapped. Heat from the graphics card can radiate to the M.2 SSD, but the reverse is applicable too. So, if the graphics card is under fairly light load, the graphics card cooler can potentially cool back the M.2 SSD.
The more common position to place the M.2 SSD.
If you do choose a motherboard with the M.2 slot in between the CPU and the PCIe x16 slot, then you’re in for a treat. It’s pretty much exposed to all other components and the air is free to move around it without having other components blocking or trapping heat around it. For me, this is a bonus “feature” on the reasons why I chose the ASRock Fatal1ty X370 Gaming K4.
Better position for M.2 SSD, in my opinion
Having the M.2 slot placed at that specific region is beneficial. Its placement is so strategic, it can benefit off CPU air coolers too – maybe even get cooled by radiating heat to the Noctua NH-D15’s fin stack and get cooled by the NH-A15 fan since it’s in pretty close proximity with the M.2 SSD – which leads us nicely to the next point
Getting large CPU air coolers
I have two CPU coolers – the Noctua NH-U12S and also the Noctua NH-D15. I initially did the review with the Noctua NH-U12S because of clearance issues, then swapped out for the Noctua NH-D15  (sacrificing the second fan) because of curiosity on how much more silent and cooler the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 can go. I was shocked when I saw the temperatures of not the Ryzen 7 1700 CPU, but the Plextor M8SeGN on the ASRock Fatal1ty X370 Gaming K4.
I have no idea how CPU air coolers can affect NVMe SSD thermal throttling.
Quite a lot of clearance with the Nocuta NH-U12S
I first installed and tested with the Noctua NH-U12S, and I realized the temperatures were about 49°C idle and about 53°C under typical use case. When I swapped over to the Noctua NH-D15, the idle temperature instantly dropped to about 44°C with the typical workload floating at about 47°C only.
While these temperatures are far below the maximum operating temperature and thus have a lot of headroom before hitting the NVMe SSD thermal throttling limit, it’s
The Noctua NH-D15 pretty much covered the entire M.2 SSD.
With the M.2 placement in between the first graphics card slot and CPU, airflow from the large Noctua NH-D15 did carry away some heat from the M.2 SSD and cooled it down a little – even though there’s no direct contact or airflow on the M.2 SSD.
Yet that’s the NH-D15 with a single NH-A15 fan setup at ~1k RPM only. I expect the law of diminishing return to hit me if I install the second NH-A15 fan, but damn – it’s going to lower those temperatures even further.
With that said, I can improve even further by spending just a few bucks more. Here’s how.
Sticking some heatsinks on the M.2 NVMe SSD
Heatsinks. The most common solution for any thermal issues. Just buy some and stick them to the heaty components, and you’ll see better temperatures right away – most of the time, at least. Can it prevent NVMe SSDs from thermal throttling?
Surprisingly, there are many types of M.2 heatsinks available for sale, actually. There are entire copper blocks with thermal pads that you can adhere to the M.2 22110 or 2280 SSD. If the color of copper is not your style, then you can buy something like these – black-colored aluminium heatsinks. It’ll be difficult to find these generic aluminium heatsinks that fit the M.2 SSD in terms of both size and its contact points with the electronic components, but it’s not impossible.
General purpose heatsinks. Comes in all sorts of dimensions. 3M thermal pad included too.
Of course, make sure that the M.2 slot is not interfered by the graphics card cooler/shroud. These aluminium heatsinks are obviously going to raise more compatibility issues unless you have M.2 position like the ASRock X370 K4.
Then there are other M.2 SSD heatsinks like the “MSI M.2 Heat Shield” and the Alphacool HDX which don’t really have enough reviews or test case. I don’t suppose the M.2 SSDs that are interfaced through PCIe slot cards are as bad, but heat can still build up in a localized area if airflow is bad – and this is commonly referred to as a “heat trap”.

I hope this guide served its purpose by either showing you the benefit of using an air cooler for your CPU versus a custom loop or AiO (unless you loop in the M.2 NVMe SSDs too).
Did the choice of your motherboard got affected by the M.2 slot position? Let us know down in the comments section below or on our Facebook page – we’ll be reading all of your comments!

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Samsung’s 2022 Media Forum from April to May aims to provide more highlights and insights towards its product

The old Technical Seminars from Samsung is no more as they are bringing rebranded to Media Forum starting this year and the associated schedule has been revealed as well.

With a new facelift, the Media Forum will be geared and delivered in a more approaching manner where people from various industries can just simply attend and get briefed with enough information and context to understand the latest exclusive and detailed information about the brand’s displays like the Neo QLED 8K, MICRO LED, Gaming on the new Smart Hub, sound devices and the Lifestyle category which has spawned lots of innovative products over the years.
Spread across 5 main themes, here’s what Samsung will be presenting over at the online-based forum:

Neo QLED 8K – State of the art Neural Quantum Processor 8K plus Quantum Mini LEDs to deliver AI-powered smart upscaling with 14-bit contrast mapping, Smart Hub with reimagined UI to help discover content more easily, several smart features to make the TV as the center of home entertainment
Ultimate Gaming Experience – New Gaming Hub bridges hardware and software compatibility including HDMI 2.1, Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro 4K 144Hz gaming, Super Ultrawide GameView, and Game Bar
Lifestyle Portfolio – Award-winning TV products that focus on blending with the user’s daily lives as the best home digital companion through EyeComfort mode and smart Calibration
Sound Devices – The new Ultra Slim Soundbar, S series, and Sound Tower lineup provides everyone with a slew of options for premium sound experiences no matter they are indoors or outdoors
Sustainability at Its Core – While being innovative in technology, Samsung aims to systematically decrease its overall greenhouse gas emission and make it easier to recycle the products while minimizing impact during the production phase for a greener future. Realization of such goals through products includes SolarCell Remote that recharges itself through light and radio frequencies, etc

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Ethiopian kids hack Android without instructions

As a part of the One-Laptop-Per-Child (OLPC) program, students of Ethiopia – a poor country that has no schools – was given a Motorola Xoom tablet instead of a laptop, and they don’t even know how to read English at all. Though within 5 months, they learned how to navigate across the tablet and mess around within the OS.

They, however, are very bright-minded. By messing around within the OS, I mean by they had hacked Android OS. The camera on the Motorola Xoom given to them was disabled, but the kids at Ethiopia enabled it back – with zero instructions at all. What they did was merely just exploring around to learn the nature of the Android, then started messing with it.
As the founder of OPC Nicholas Negroponte said :
 “We left the boxes in the village. Closed. Taped shut. No instruction, no human being. I thought, the kids will play with the boxes! Within four minutes, one kid not only opened the box, but found the on/off switch. He’d never seen an on/off switch. He powered it up. Within five days, they were using 47 apps per child per day. Within two weeks, they were singing ABC songs [in English] in the village. And within five months, they had hacked Android. Some idiot in our organization or in the Media Lab had disabled the camera! And they figured out it had a camera, and they hacked Android.”

Amazing, aren’t they?
Via : Dvice

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OWC @ COMPUTEX 2023: Live a high speed storage life via Thunderbolt with OWC products

One of the booths we visited at COMPUTEX 2023 last week is OWC. We initially thought it is just another player in the storage device market but after seeing the lineup, that first impression immediately changed.

One of the key selling points of OWC products revolves around the use of the Thunderbolt protocol, particularly the most mainstream versions of Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4.
They even have smaller categories such as USB 4 and 10GbE adapters but the idea is clear here – high-speed data transfer is the king.
Taking the example of the Thunderbolt 3 10GbE adapter, it is made with a full metal enclosure for great durability and is compatible with a silicone bumper case protecting against drops and damage too.

Aside from docks offering additional USB-C ports, there’s this small and compact model rocking an SD card reader, USB-A, and HDMI 2.0 port.

Finding permanent extensions for more I/O for your desktop? This Thunderbolt 3 Dock right here has a total of 13 docks and has enough bandwidth to handle up to 5 Thunderbolt devices in one go.

Something that can win against the last one is by far the Thunderbolt Go Dock which offers the same number of ports while having the ability to connect to a wall socket, functioning as a power passthrough so you can charge your laptop via the 90W USB-C port!

If you need something to help move files from your camera to your workstation at a moment’s notice, then there’s a dock with a CFexpress reader at the front to let you plug and play.

For the storage department, the multi-drive RAID bay Thunderbay 4 can take in 4 3.5/2.5-inch drives while the ThunderBay 8 does it at eight. All you need to do is to set them up in RAID, establish a Thunderbolt connection, then voila!

Moving the tier up once from the ThunderBay 8 is the ThunderBay Flex 8 which portrays itself almost like a PC but it’s not a super new idea in the market. The interesting part is it supports U.2 and M.2 drives and stripes them in RAID as well in addition to the PCIe expansion slot for all types of add-ons.

Video editors like you and me would hugely benefit from all of these things for current tasks and also archiving older content. There’s also an extra DisplayPort and Thunderbolt port allowing linking to other devices which is a cool bonus.

Need to pack a GPU on the go but don’t fancy the “gaming” offerings? Well, take a look at this AkiTio Node Titan enclosure featuring a handle that comes out with a single press and carries it around without being labeled as a “gamer”.

Of course, if you need some NAS to offload some media, there’s the Jupiter Mini running TrueNAS Core OS and openZFS with 2x 10GbE ports, with another being the Jellyfish Mobile for the easier plug-and-play experience as it can double as both an ingest station and transcoding machine through the Jellyfish Media Engine which is then managed through the Jellyfish Manager application.

Moving onto External SSDs, the Envoy Express is pretty straightforward in terms of function but it is designed to be able to attach to the back of a laptop so there’s no dangling happening.
The Envoy Pro FX, on the other hand, champions durability against dust, drop, and water (IP rating TBC) with the entire enclosure made out of aluminum. The side fins make sure the unit receives ample cooling too.

SD cards and CFexpress cards from the brand offering varying speeds can be paired with OWC’s own Innergize software for the best operating condition.
The card reader duo offers a wide variety of selections when it comes to ports but the idea is the same here – integrated cable under the unit with optional USB-C connection support. Additionally, the physical write protection lock can prevent some sneaky takeovers as well.

Lastly, the OWC Accelsior expansion cards. Created for Macs, the short boy can fit 4x M.2 SSDs while the long guy can take in 8 of them with no problem. Of course, RAID is an optional choice here for more speeds.

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ASUS colorfully brings new VivoBook S14 S431 & VivoBook S15 S531 to the market

ASUS just launched the brand new laptops that were first shown back at Computex 2019! Focusing on the colors as these are inspired by color-blocking, the new VivoBook S14 and S15 comes in a variety of colors.
Both the VivoBook S15 S531 and VivoBook S14 S431 are similar in terms of name, but they are targeted towards two different audiences in the market.

Also, do remember to check out our review of the VivoBook S15 S531 here. We took a deep dive to look at the engineering behind this laptop. It took us by surprise!
Review – ASUS VivoBook S15 S531F

The ASUS VivoBook S15 S531 is more towards those who want an affordable all-rounder laptop that is suitable for a little bit of everything. With the specs of the VivoBook S15 S531, you can play some games on it – Overwatch for what we’ve tested – and it is able to perform just nice. Moreover, that beautiful display really makes it a bliss to use.
Two of the colors available. That Transparent Silver is filled with VivoBook stickers!
As for the VivoBook S14 S431, it is focused on those who want more CPU power and speed – perfect for those who work intensely with large Excel files.
Let’s not forget that although the VivoBook has slim bezels around all sides, they only took the proper compromises. The webcam is still located at the top and has Windows Hello too! That’s a great thing to have.

As for the specs of the new VivoBook machines, here they are.

VivoBook S15 S531FL
VivoBook S14 (S431FA)

Processor
Intel Core i5-8265U
Intel Core i7-8565U

Operating system
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Home

Display
15.6-inch LED‑backlit FHD (1920 x 1080) panel with 16:9 aspect ratio
NanoEdge display with 88% screen‑to‑body ratio
14-inch LED‑backlit FHD (1920 x 1080) panel with 16:9 aspect ratio
NanoEdge display with 86% screen‑to‑body ratio

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620

Memory
4GB DDR4-2400MHz on-board + 1 empty memory slot (Maximum up to 12GB)
8GB LPDDR3-2133MHz on-board

Storage
512GB PCIe SSD + 1 empty 2.5-inch storage disk slot
512GB PCIe SSD + Intel Optane

Wireless
802.11ac Intel Wi‑Fi 5
Bluetooth 4.2
802.11ax Intel Wi‑Fi 6 with Gig+ (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.0

Connectivity
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1
1 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
1 x HDMI
1 x Combo audio jack
1 x Micro SD card reader
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2
1 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1
1 x USB 2.0
1 x HDMI
1 x Combo audio jack
1 x SD card reader

Battery
Fast charge to 60% capacity in 49 min
42Wh 3-cell lithium-prismatic battery
90W power adapter
Fast charge to 60% capacity in 49 min
47Wh 2-cell lithium-polymer battery
45W power adapter

Colors
Moss Green / Punk Pink / Cobalt Blue / Transparent Silver / Gun Metal
Transparent Silver / Gun Metal

Size
180 x 357.2 x 230.3 mm
18.0 x 323.3 x 213.7 mm

Weight
1.8 kg
1.4 kg

Price
RM3,199
RM3,899

Personally, I think that the new VivoBook S15 S531 is great for students who want bold colors and able to perform the tasks thrown at it.
The VivoBook S14 S431, on the other hand, is a great companion laptop for those who already have a powerful desktop.

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My first time using Chrome OS – here’s what I learned

Chrome OS has been in the market for a decade now and yet this laptop marks my first time actually using Chrome OS. Throughout my weeks with this device, I have gone through such an eye-opening experience that I want to share with you by making this dedicated video about Chrome OS. So, let’s begin.

So Chrome OS is already more than 10 years old at this point in time. I’m surprised that Google is still keeping this product alive. And as the name suggests, Chrome OS revolves mainly around the Chrome browser.
My device for this experiment
However, I think that is because of how the operating system was designed with touchscreens in mind, the interface works really well here. The bar at the bottom – Chrome calls it the “shelf” – is essentially the same as Windows with the “start menu” button at the left corner, active or pinned apps at the center, and system stuff at the right corner.

But, the entire bar is interactable either via mouse or touch. The entire app drawer can be dragged upwards to reveal the entire app drawer and the search bar. That search bar can be used to search the web via Google search, system settings, or even apps. You can even press the “search” button and the “shelf” goes up halfway like this.
Left-sided taskbars are my absolute fav.
That entire shelf can also be moved to the left or right side – something that cannot be done on Windows 11 – but the drag gesture doesn’t work anymore. You can still tab on the “start” button though.

There is also some touch gestures too. Switching between Chrome tabs can be done by using 3-finger gesture going left and right, and there’s a highlight that moves from one tab to another. To switch between applications, it can be done by 3-finger gesture going up and down. You can even open multiple desktops!

But… keyboard shortcuts are funky. It doesn’t have the F1 to F12 keys, it doesn’t have any key between CTRL and ALT key, it doesn’t have caps lock too. But, in place of that caps lock button is where the supposed “search” key is.

That also means the keyboard shortcuts are totally different. Taking screenshot is by pressing CTRL + Shift + this whatever button is supposed to be F5. Chrome OS also has the clipboard manager feature built-in, which can be invoked by pressing search + V.
And oh – switching between tablet and laptop mode is quick, snappy, and much faster than Windows as well.

But if I gotta be honest with you, the entire Chrome OS experience is very different when compared to Android tablets with desktop mode – like Samsung DeX for example. Firstly, this is the full-fledged Chrome browser that we can find on Windows, Macs, or Linux operating systems. All Chrome extensions work – especially since some of the Chrome extensions I have are used for work too.
The file manager on Chrome OS is actually decent enough too. There’s a downloads folder for everything that we downloaded – obviously, and another dedicated Google Drive path for cloud storage.

Overall, I really like how Chrome OS works. Most of the time, I’m just writing scripts for reviews like this or replying to your comments in our videos – I’m pretty much living on the browser anyway, so Chrome OS is perfect for that use case.
Combined with how efficient and snappy Chrome OS is, I can get so much work done and the battery barely decreases. This is just an amazing operating system. I just wish it can be installed easily on more devices.
Installing Chrome OS is… tricky
You see, Chrome OS runs without any issues on a laptop like this that is only equipped with an Intel Celeron N4100 chip. Because of how lightweight Chrome OS is, such a low-specced laptop works amazingly well on this operating system. If I were to install Windows on this laptop, it’ll just not be a good time. Take the ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED for example.
ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED
My biggest complaint is not having dark mode. Seriously Google, it’s 2022. Gimme a system-wide dark mode.
So if Chrome OS is so great, can we just download it and install on any devices that we have? Well, not really. I thought that is how we install Chrome OS at first. Turned out, it’s not as simple as installing Windows or Linux distros.

I Googled around how to install Chrome OS to any PCs and I found out that it’s pretty much not particularly legal to do so.
Okay, so let’s step back a little. Chrome OS is based on Chromium OS. Chromium OS serves as the base, whereby it is free and open-source for everyone to use. Chrome OS on the other hand, is built on top of Chromium OS and includes some extras on top.
For example, you get the full-fledged Chrome browser in Chrome OS so that you can sign in to your Google account and sync all your data. You can even access the entire Google Play Store on Chrome OS!
And for the privilege of all of these Google services to be built-in into Chrome OS, we essentially have to pay for it. We essentially already paid the price in the Chromebook’s price tag.
This situation is the same with Chrome OS vs Chromium OS, and Android Open Source Project (AOSP) vs. the full-fledged Android with Google Mobile Services.
Are there other Chrome OS distros – like Linux?
Not particularly. Chrome OS isn’t exactly a “famous” OS. There is one special case called Neverware – a company that developed a Chromium distro called CloudReady. I think CloudReady is more like a service that converts all your PCs and Macs into Chromium OS and with Google services but without the Google Play Store.
Also as a fun fact, Google acquired Neverware too.
So the Neverware CloudReady seems like the best way to try out Chrome OS, right?

Depending on your use case, the Google Play Store may or may not be useful for you. For me, I do find the ability to install some random apps like X-plore file manager so I can transfer files via FTP with my other devices, or even the native Netflix app so I can download shows to watch offline.
Another alternative to install Chrome OS
There is only one other Chromium OS distro but it doesn’t have any Google-related services, and that is the Chinese-developed Fyde OS. But other than that, Neverware CloudReady is your best bet.
But at the end of our review of the ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED, we said that we’re going to install Chrome OS into it and try it out – why isn’t that device running CloudReady? That is because of driver issues. Both WiFi and Brightness control do not work yet – so we’ll have to put that project aside for now.
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McDelivery is now on Android and iOS

I believe that the toughest question in life is being asked over and over again on a daily basis.

Let’s face it – deciding what to eat for lunch while with friends is the toughest.
First this guy asks, then the other guy asks, then this hot chick asks. When suggestions are made, no one can seem to agree without compromise. One of the major factor is how to get there. Walk or drive?

“Why not have us to go to you instead?”, said McDonald’s. Then, McDelivery was born. Now, McDonald’s have expanded their McDelivery ordering from phone calls to online orders, and now to smartphone app!
The McDelivery app is simple, intuitive and quick. Just have a look at what you want and place orders.

They have the entire menu in there, so have a look at however long you want, and no one will say a word. Once you’re done, hit order and you’re set!

If you’re really hungry at 12pm and lunch hour is 1pm (like me), then you can order ahead of time too. Then, track your orders to your heart’s content.

It can all be done within the app itself!
Download the app here now!

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First Look: ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531

Yesterday, we have the news that the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531 was announced. It’s the world’s thinnest gaming laptop to date – even beating their own original Zephyrus from a year ago. There were some changes here and there to improve the overall performance as well. Let’s take a look at the ROG Zephyrus S GX531.

Firstly, take note that this laptop uses the GX prefix in the codename instead of the GM on the Zephyrus M. That’s because the ROG Zephyrus S GX531 follows the original Zephyrus’s design, where the trackpad is moved to the right side of the keyboard and a huge space is dedicated for cooling.

Speaking of cooling, the Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) makes a return as well. In concept, it is the same as the original Zephyrus where the bottom plate opens up for more fresh air to go in the fan directly and exhaust out through the side vents and the top. For even better cooling, the Zephyrus S GX531 now has vents on both the sides and at the back.

Also, note that there’s a bar at the hinge that doesn’t open up when the lid is open.

The Zephyrus S GX531 has its chassis milled out of a single sheet of aluminium. Interestingly, ASUS didn’t sacrifice the structural integrity of the lid and went for a meshed pattern for the ROG logo. This resulted in a unique look on the lid.

Let’s not forget that the Zephyrus S GX531 comes with Intel Core i7-8750H processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q GPU with 144Hz display. It’s not easy to be thin, durable, and yet powerful at the same time.

Another thing to note here is the keyboard. It will certainly take a bit of getting used to since the travel distance is short although the laptop’s body itself is rather comparable to a mechanical keyboard. It was not confirmed if the Zephyrus S GX531 will come with a wrist rest like the original Zephyrus.
The laptop itself is about half of its power brick’s thickness.
Just like its predecessor, the Zephyrus S GX531 comes with the trackpad on the far right side of the keyboard, and doubles as a touch-sensitive numberpad. When I first saw this design, it is surely something special and I actually appreciate that ASUS is thinking outside the box to work around this issue.

Of course, let’s not forget that there’s Aura Sync as well. The Zephyrus S has four independent zones illuminate the keyboard and additional LEDs create a subtle glow inside the AAS vent. It is also compatible with other Aura Sync compatible peripherals.

Overall, in terms of design alone, the Zephyrus S GX531 has improved upon the original Zephyrus. New cooling system that resulted in a thinner laptop, yet durable and elegant. We’ll have to get our hands on the Zephyrus S GX531 when we’re back at Malaysia to thoroughly test this new machine.

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Lazada joins forces with merchants to launch the LazEarth campaign for sustainable practices in eCommerce

With Earth Day landing this Friday, Lazada is expanding its effort in working towards a sustainable future by combining forces with its merchants.

Through the movement, an initial plastic waste reduction targeted toward products and packaging will be engaged first by working with LazMall brands partners to offer eco-friendly products that are accessible and identifiable. As such, around 70 brands and more than 5,000 items across fashion and FMCG products are guaranteed to be shipped with reduced or better plastics.
As for the buyers which is probably you and me, the special buying period for this campaign will be this Friday and Saturday and you can find participating sellers and brands by clicking this link who are complying with the rules and procedures given for this particular Earth Day specials.
Less packaging is always good for everyone as I don’t want to have a bunch of irrelevant packaging hogging my trash can any time of the day.

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Review – Samsung Galaxy Fit

Samsung has a focus on wearables this year around as they renewed the entire product range – including the fitness band. The Galaxy Fit was announced alongside the Galaxy Fit-e, and today we’re only focusing on the Galaxy Fit. Priced at a premium for such fitness bands, how does it compete with others?
Here, we have the Galaxy Fit with us. Being a user of multiple fitness bands in the past, here’s how we feel about the new Samsung Galaxy Fit.

Unboxing

For wearables, Samsung has switched to this brand new packaging design language, similar to the Galaxy Watch Active (review) and the Galaxy Buds (review). I’m liking this sleeker packaging design.

Opening up the box reveals the Galaxy Fit itself alongside a box of documentation on the lid side of things. Neat packaging design!

At the center of the band itself is the charger itself. Compact packaging design, honestly. And digging out everything reveals that you only get the Galaxy Fit and the charger itself – these are the only things that are important anyway.

The Galaxy Fit itself
It takes on a fairly simple design this time around compared to its… previous iteration of the Fit, I suppose. I honestly love the Gear Fit2 Pro (review) a lot when it comes to how the watch looks. It is now with a more conventional rectangular sharp with a slightly curved screen (from side to side) and that’s it.
Quite generic-looking…
The new Galaxy Fit comes with a 0.95-inch screen with an AMOLED screen that has 120×240 pixels in resolution. Groundbreaking? Not exactly – it’s the same as what the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 has.
The screen itself isn’t particularly bright either – but you can still read the screen under direct sunlight albeit a little difficult. We are using it on 50% brightness, after all.

Then comes the sensors on the Galaxy Fit. It has an accelerometer, a gyro sensor, and a heartrate sensor. Pretty similar to the Mi Band 4, too.

As for the bands of the Galaxy Fit itself, you can swap it off easily for another design or color altogether. Just pull the latch away from the watch body and the whole strap can slide downwards.
This is the first thing I checked because the default band is quite abysmal since it is of very high friction. How you wear the band is by slipping the band through the first hoop, then through the other hoop and underneath the band. Because of its high friction, taking the band off your hands is abysmal.
Through the first hoop, down the second hoop and under the strap. Really difficult to take the band off, honestly.
Unless you can somehow manage to slip your fingernail in and pull it out from the second hoop, then it’s probably stuck. What I did is to wiggle it out instead. The only other solution I can think of is to add more sweat and grime to have the band slide off when you want to take it off – and that means you can’t wash the band, too.
Luckily, you can find replacement bands for the Galaxy Fit pretty easily.

The features
Honestly speaking, the Galaxy Fit does come with more features this time around. Most widgets that were found on the Galaxy Watch Active are present on the Galaxy Fit as well – including the stress measurement. However, you can’t install any third-party widgets here.
Weather? Okay!
The biggest shortcoming of the Galaxy Fit is going to be the lack of customization of watch faces. There is only an array of presets that you can select from and that’s it. The colors and layout of the watch face are locked down.

This is just disappointing compared to the Mi Band 4 which does technically support custom watch faces, albeit a little tedious. This is the only set of presets you can select from.

There are a few exercise-specific trackings on the Galaxy Fit too. Since it is tightly integrated with Samsung Health, you can get a lot of integration with a nice dashboard that displays the summary of all the health reports. Neat.

By the way, the Galaxy Fit also has a stress measurement feature – just like the Galaxy Watch Active.
Other notifications-related settings on the Galaxy Fit. Quite decent.
I honestly do think the software could’ve been better here – especially the lack of customization of the watch faces. I think it is better than the Mi Band 4 since you have a few variations of colors and what to be displayed, but it’s only a bunch of presets. Please open it up so we users can customize the colors and what to be displayed on the main screen.
Battery life
The Galaxy Fit can last for around a week with 50% brightness and with some notifications going on. It’s somewhat similar to many other recent fitness bands with AMOLED screens.
Finally! A proper charger that I don’t have to take out the band itself from the strap!
As for the charger, I really like for Samsung made the charger snap to the back of the watch without needing to remove the watch itself from the band. Much better than the Mi Band 4 in this regard, actually.
Wrapping up the Samsung Galaxy Fit review
Looking at the Galaxy Fit itself, it’s a decent fitness band. However, because other very similar bands like the Mi Band 4 exists, the Galaxy Fit is placed at a difficult spot now – especially with its price of RM369.
I honestly do prefer that Samsung creates something similar like the Gear Fit2 Pro and make it this price instead. Then, the crowd will go wild.

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Transcend Wins 4 Taiwan Excellence Award For 2018

The year hasn’t even ended and Transcend has already scored a total of 4 awards for Taiwan Excellence Award 2018!
Unlike last year which Transcend won with their multitude of categories of products, Transcend’s awards for 2018’s Taiwan Excellence Award are focused based on only one category of product – external storage. Transcend scored big this time with their StoreJet 25M3E and StoreJet 25C3 external hard disks, alongside with the CM42 M.2 SSD enclosure kit and the ESD220C external SSD.

We actually reviewed 2 out of the 4 products that won the Taiwan Excellence Award 2018, which we’ll link down below.
First off, the StoreJet 25C3. It’s a sleek external hard disk with a slim aluminium body and chamfered edges. It’s sexy, to say the least. With its gunmetal grey color, all I can say is that it’s sexy and it’s lightweight. The design is subtle with Transcend’s logo tucked away at the top right corner. There’s also an LED indicator beside the USB port, which is placed subtly.
Though, this is the first time I’ve seen Transcend break off from their usual silicon-encased external storage devices. Furthermore, the StoreJet 25C3 does not have Transcend’s iconic One Touch Backup button, which I suppose is a sacrifice for the sake of aesthetics. The backup task can be automated through software, anyway.

Next up is the ESD220C. It’s an external SSD with feather-like weight. It weighs only 55 grams with the cable, so it’s pretty easy to place it in your backpack and not feel it as it’s just too lightweight. You can, however, get pretty good performance out of it since it’s an SSD after all.
It has very high IOPS compared to USB drives and external hard disks, much better transfer speeds, and most importantly – less prone to physical damage.

The StoreJet 25M3E is actually similar to the StoreJet 25MC that we reviewed here – just without the USB-C port and instead uses USB 3.0 micro-B connector. They both have Transcend’s latest iteration of their shock resistance built into the external hard disk enclosure, too.

The last but certainly one of the most useful tools to have is the Transcend CM42, and actually also the CM80. The CM80 is just a longer version of the CM42, which supports up to M.2 2280 form factors. It’s an external enclosure for M.2 SSDs where you can put in your own M.2 SSD inside it and convert it to become a USB drive.
I did a review on Tech Critter for the Transcend JetDrive 820 SSD for Mac and I have to tell you – If I had an upgrade kit like the Transcend CM42 for the MacBook Air’s proprietary SSD connector, it’ll be a bliss as I can perform the migration a lot faster. I used an external hard disk as my interim backup drive during the migration process, and it took me two days to complete the entire process.
Such external enclosures – also known as “upgrade kits” – are essential.
Congratulations once again to Transcend for scoring 4 awards for the Taiwan Excellence Award 2018! Hopefull, we’ll see more exciting new things in the storage industry in 2018, even though there’s a shortage in DRAM as of now. But hey – one can always hope.
The full list of winners for Taiwan Excellence Award 2018 can be found here.

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Samsung Galaxy A31 comes into market; awesome deals for the Galaxy A series

Samsung Malaysia has announced that the new Galaxy A31 is now officially available in the market. And to celebrate the arrival of the Galaxy A31, Samsung Malaysia is also sweetening the deal for the entire Galaxy A series.
There are quite a lot of things to like about the new Galaxy A31 – but first, let’s start with the specs first.

6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen

2400×1080 pixels in resolution
Infinity-U notch

MediaTek Helio P65 chipset
6GB RAM
128GB internal storage

Expandable via microSD

Quadruple rear-facing cameras

Main: 48MP f/1.20 with PDAF
Ultra-wide angle: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 5MP f/2.4
Depth sensor

5,000mAh battery

15W fast charging

While the specs don’t look that fantastic – but the software has a lot to offer. We’ve already reviewed the Galaxy A31 here. It’s a pretty straightforward phone but the Samsung One UI is one of the best available in this price range.
Also, the Galaxy A31 has Samsung Pay and Edge Panel – two features that I use all the time in the Galaxy S series of flagship smartphones.

The Galaxy A31 is available now, and it is priced at RM1,099. It is also available in a total of 3 different colors – Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, and Prism Crush Blue.
Awesome Deals, Awesome Rewards!
And to celebrate the arrival of the Galaxy A31, Samsung Malaysia is offering these deals for these following smartphones from 6th June 2020 to 30th June 2020.

Product
 RRP
Colour Availability
Rewards

Galaxy A31
RM1,099

Prism Crush Black
Prism Crush White
Prism Crush Blue

Complimentary Protection Plus worth RM119 redeemable via Samsung Redemption Portal
RM50 OFF recommended retail price at selected participating outlets

Galaxy A21s
RM939

Black
White
Blue

Complimentary Protection Plus worth RM119 redeemable via Samsung Redemption Portal
RM50 OFF recommended retail price at selected participating outlets

Galaxy A11
RM599

Black
White

Complimentary Protection Plus worth RM119 redeemable via Samsung Redemption Portal

Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM)
RM1,399

Prism Crush Black
Prism Crush White
Prism Crush Blue

RM100 OFF recommended retail price at selected participating outlets

And to learn more about all of these Awesome Deals Awesome Rewards, click here.

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Computex 2017: Cooler Master Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

First off, congratulations to Cooler Master for staying active in the scene for the past 25 years! More impressively, is that the constant improvement and reaching out to more fields of PCs over the years. As a celebration of their 25th Anniversary, Computex 2017 Cooler Master brings out some fantastic announcements with new products!
The legendary Cosmos II returns in the form of Cooler Master’s 25th Anniversary Edition!
Cooler Master now defines itself to cover the 4 “essentials” on what PC users look for – design, customizability, software, and functionality. As Cooler Master announces a slew of products every year, they’ve promised us that each of these highlighted products will be available in the market by the end of this year.

Cases
Firstly, let’s talk about cases – that’s what we truly know Cooler Master for. There will be a total of 3 different cases launched here – MasterCase H500P (a.k.a. the HAF series), Cosmos C700P, and the new Q-series of cases.

RGB is a must!

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These cases are a combination of legendary HAF and Cosmos series of cases – with a particular highlight to the new Cosmos C700P, because it’s truly beautiful. Now, we all know that the iconic Cosmos II just got a brand new 25th Anniversary Edition, but this is a true refresh and reimagining of the entire case.
It still has that iconic handlebar design and roomy interior – but this time, they’ve upgraded to a truly modular concept too, with removable motherboard tray for easy installation. This time around, they’ve even made it so that the entire motherboard tray can be inverted. That’s how to Make It Yours.

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Then there’s the H500P. Since this is a reimagining of the HAF series, it’s obviously going to have high airflow. I personally own an HAF932, and I’m pretty surprised by how close Cooler Master stuck to the original design language. The H500P should invoke images of large fans and sturdy cases, something Cooler Master has kept in the design. Different is the trimmer profile, polygonal frame for air flow, tempered glass and 200mm RGB fans – because hey, RGB is all the rage these days.
Then there’s a Q-series of cases. These are something special from Cooler Master – and they’re really pushing the conventional tower-style cases into something more like a piece of art or furniture that is functional yet serviceable.

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Of course, there’s a showcase for the MasterBox Lite 5 RGB and MasterBox Lite 3.1 too.
Coolers
What’s Cooler Master without coolers, am I right? Henceforth Cooler Master’s announcement on their upcoming CPU coolers is indeed something to look forward to – like their new MasterAir Maker 8 with a new 3D Liquid Vapor Chamber.

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Then there’s the new MasterAir Maker 3DLV Concept that looks absolutely baller like the Cooler Master V8 on steroids with its humongous size and shroud. Same goes to the new Hyper 212 Turbo RGB too – it looks really sleek with that shroud and RGB lights underneath, although it looks like the fans are integrated into the cooler shroud too.
Power Supply
I think no one likes extra cables showing in their case – especially with RGB. It’s something that we try to keep it to a minimum while looking colorful and beautiful – so we can color-coordinate it with our entire build. This is where Cooler Master brings in their new MasterWatt power supplies with pre-sleeved options in different colors. Each cable will be checked and certified by Cooler Master and sold on their own platform. If sleeving is not your thing, they are adding colors to their flat ribbon cables. Even the case itself is in the paint shop with an experimental red finish identical to the MasterCase Maker 5t, and recessed RGB LEDs trimming its new MWE series of more affordable PSUs.

One of the MasterWatt power supplies has gone fanless too! While power supplies being fanless are a fairly new thing, that doesn’t stop Cooler Master from doing something out of the ordinary to it. According to their engineers, the Titanium-grade PSU is a “true” fanless in the sense that it runs at normal load percentages up to 40°C instead of using larger wattage supplies and capping the rails at half load.

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Peripherals & Accessories
Cooler Master got into the peripheral line for quite some time, and they’re expanding their lineup of products too with 2 new mice, 2 new keyboards, and a headset.

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Floating keycaps on both the flagship MK750 keyboard and the MS120 “clicky” membrane keyboard give a visible boost to illumination levels. Settings can be made and saved on the keyboard internals without having to fuss with external software. The two mice have gone the way of right-handed orientations, contoured specifically for the two main gaming grip styles of palm and claw.

As for the accessories, Cooler Master just announced their new RGB controller hub for you to hook up all of your RGB LED strips if your motherboard header doesn’t have an RGB header. It will have a new controller software too, and Cooler Master claims that it works with Ryzen 7’s Wraith Max RGB already – which is a good sign!
More “Make It Yours” Products
Options for easily customizing products to your preferred look and functionality are extending beyond the MasterCase’s FreeForm Modular System and 25+ accessories. Most notably is Cooler Master’s first foray into a DIY liquid cooling kit since the days of the Aquagate. The MasterLiquid Maker 240 lowers the installation curve by providing everything in the box, including less hassle soft tubing, magenta red stock coolant, copper fittings and a beautifully finished water block.
Although the modular concept of the MasterCase’s FreeForm Modular System is still expanding to over 25 total accessories, there are new players in town with the MasterBox Q Series. The unique “cube” design of the Micro-ATX cases is playful: the frame can be rolled and reconfigured by swapping side panels, handlebars and the I/O. One of the models actually props the chassis up like a diamond, giving it an angular, crystal look gamers will appreciate.

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This is the most affordable tablet in the market now – Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

I’m not surprised that many people are still looking for tablets and laptops for online classes, meetings, and everything in between. Even we got a few comments and messages asking what’s the recommended tablet to buy right now.
Enter – the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. We got this a few days ago and today, let’s take a brief look at what we’re getting for only RM699. Yes, that’s the official price of the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite.

What we’re getting

The box of the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is surprisingly small, honestly. It’s only slightly bigger than the tablet itself, and the box overall is relatively thin too.

Opening up everything reveals the tablet itself, a few documentations including a quick start guide and warranty information, a charger, and also a cable for charging. Nothing crazy here.
The tablet itself
First off, I have to say that even though it has an 8.7-inch IPS LCD screen, it’s relatively compact overall. I can hold the tablet with just one hand – granted, I do have pretty big hands – but being able to hold this big device with one hand is a blessing.

The tablet also has a dual-speaker setup just like its more premium brethren which means it should provide a pretty good experience overall.

It is also packed with a 5,100mAh battery and coupled with the MediaTek Helio P22T chipset and 4GB RAM with 64GB of storage, this Samsung Galaxy A7 Lite is decent enough for day-to-day use.
We also have suggested this tablet to a few parents who are looking for something affordable for their kids to attend online classes and so far, it seems like this tablet is doing a good job at meeting those requirements.
                   Decent enough for ebooks too.
Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

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Check out Malaysia’s top creators, trends and more on TikTok for the year of 2020

TikTok has been a great service to the world especially this year of pandemic, economic instability, and hardships where people heavily rely on this platform to seek entertainment and connection to society.
But to the creators who contribute and made these videos, they are the big brains behind all the content we get to access and watch today. So let’s check out Malaysia’s side of things with the Top 10 creators in various categories, hashtags to the most listened songs, and followed celebrities.

Overall Creators

Sports

Education

@roshannnn1
@upinipin.official
@jeffyuman
@waivinci
@chinepaiyenofficial
@ruthbellpan
@angelloweee
@steven_ang
@khiu19_oe

10. @viewchin

@faizpaehh
@faiqfreestyle
@charlie_summuni
@foongyixin
@faizzariffin
@leetianjiang0102
@joyceline0301
@moreenwin91
@anasdz113
@weijie_0131

@drsylvialim
@carlsonchia_oe
@iqbalahyar
@duniamandarin
@ervi.j
@im_siowei
@myakrell
@irfan.khairi
@doctorgao
@sirsyahmi92

Fashion & Beauty

Songs

Celebrities

@sheilanannn
@zeemarwadriana
@tehafatehahenna
@hairevolution888
@my0925
@akaakhaty
@dewi.asyiquinn
@henna_kedah_sfqhmieykaa
@shivanie.y
@januaryjune0

Ricky Desktop – The Banjo Beat, Pt.
Jawsh 685 – Laxed Siren Beat
Nonna 3in1 – Kasih Slow
Melanie Martinez – Play Date
BLACKPINK – How You Like That
Rizky Ayuba – Kimi No Toriko
Doja Cat – Say So
BENEE- Supalonely (ft Gus Dapperton)
Tones and I – Dance Monkey

10. Charlie Puth – One Call Away

Baby Shima (@babyshimaofficial)
Alieff Irfan (@irfxn__)
Alvin Chong (@alvinchong123)
Aeril Zafrel (@aerilzafrel8)
Nora Danish (@noradanishhanif)
Achey Bocey (@achey66)
Mugen Rao (@themugenrao)
Azar Azmi (@azarazmi)
Afifie Laila (@mokepah)
Fasha Sandha (@nurfashasandha)

Trending Hashtags

#StayAtHome (27.6B Views)
#WipeItDown (10.4B Views)
#ItStartsOnTikTok (7.5B Views)
#TikTokGuru (1.9B Views)
#RamadanMubarak (1.4B Views)
#HeadDanceChallenge (1B Views)
#ThinkB4YouDo (602M Views)
#Raya2020 (344.5M Views)
#JingJitChallenge (184.7M Views)
#KesanaKesini (160.2M Views)

Aside from these, TikTok also pushed out several features in the app this year such as COVID-19 FAQs, Livestreams, Rewards program, and Family Pairing to continue evolving and becoming a more well-rounded one-has-all platform.
With 2020 ending in just around 20 days, let’s see what TikTok has for 2021 since they have done so much this year already.

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ASUS Nexus 7 wins the ever first Best Mobile Tablet Award at MWC Global Mobile

The Best Mobile Tablet Award is a new award that has just been introduced this year, given the boom of tablets in the market not undeniably huge.

As we’re all anticipating the winner of this award – the ASUS Nexus 7 wins this first ever award in the history of MWC Global Mobile, with the judges saying that this Google and ASUS tablet “…has brought credibility to the 7-inch category and taken it to the mass market, with the perfect combination of performance and portability. A great all-rounder.”

The price is certainly a great deal to be all Google’d up – as Google would say it, the playground is open – with a Nexus device but there is no rear camera for your food pictures to be published on Instagram with ease.
In any case, it truly is indeed a difficult award to win, especially it’s the first one ever in the new category, competing in a dense market.
Congratulations to ASUS!

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POCO welcomes the four as the F4 and X4 GT enters Malaysia with a starting price of RM1,499

POCO has globally launched the new F4 and X4 GT smartphone duo and for sure, Malaysia will be one of the receiving ends as well.

First on the list is the F4 designed from a general approach of a well-priced device packed with value. Although running a year-old SoC silicon, it is still plentiful enough for dealing with daily usage and light gaming. A decently usable back camera setup is given to it as well.

On the other hand, the X4 GT is taking a different direction as the panel is an IPS LCD instead of AMOLED but they are making it up as they promised to deliver 1 billion colors and top-tier DCI-P3 gamut coverage so there’s that
Additionally, the refresh rate is slightly bumped up to 144Hz so gaming peeps with gaming monitors will feel close to home alongside Dolby Vision support. The chipset is from MediaTek instead of Qualcomm so, in terms of computing parts, the X4 GT will be at an advantage here.
The cameras are the same while the battery is slightly larger so multi-day usage per full charge is definitely possible.
Here’s a quick rundown of both devices’ spec sheets.

POCO F4

POCO X4 GT

Display

6.67-inch AMOLED (1080p Resolution, Middle Punch Hole Notch, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 360Hz Sampling Rate, HDR10+ Support)

6.6-inch IPS LCD (1080p Resolution, Middle Punch Hole Notch, 144Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10 Support, Dolby Vision)

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G

MediaTek Dimensity 8100 5G

RAM

 Up to 8GB
 8GB

Storage

 Up to 256GB
Up to 256GB

Rear Cameras

Main: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF, OIS
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.3
Macro: 2MP f/2.4

Front Camera

20MP

Battery

4,500mAh (67W Fast Charge)

5,080mAh (67W Fast Charge)

Colors

Moonlight Silver, Night Black, Nebula Green

Black, Blue, Silver

Pricing, Configuration, and Early Bird Offers
There will be 2 sets of configurations entering Malaysia for both the POCO F4 and X4 GT so you can choose the best for you. Oh, both of them have different 1st sale dates as well.

POCO F4 (Starting June 27)

6GB+128GB @ RM1,599
8GB+256GB @ RM1,699

POCO X4 GT (Starting June 30)

8GB+128GB @ RM1,499
8GB+256GB @ RM1,599

Funnily enough, they are playing the platform exclusivity again so the F4 will go to Shopee while the X4 GT will go to Lazada and limited-time early-bird discounts are available too, essentially taking off RM100 for all 4 price tags stated above.
Be sure to bookmark the following links so you can check out within the shortest notice.

POCO F4 @ Shopee
POCO X4 GT @ Lazada

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These games deserved to be enjoyed with OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G’s flagship screen for the penultimate experience

This post is sponsored by OPPO Malaysia
High refresh rate panels are basically the bread and butter for smartphones these days and for any device that wants to provide a great gaming experience, a 120Hz screen is a must. With today’s highlight going to the OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G, we are here to talk about some of the games that you can enjoy with the smartphone’s decent performance.

Just a quick fact of the day, the OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G is actually called the Reno8 Pro Plus with the particular specs being the highest out of all variants.

In order to get a good gaming experience, visual-based feedback is the most important aspect and it can branch towards several detailed categories as well but generally, the refresh rate and touch sampling rate are the ones that affect gameplay the most. With the Reno8 Pro’s 120Hz Refresh Rate + 360Hz Touch Sampling Rate combo, you can get smooth and silky animations without choppy frames plus a highly responsive input to your favorite titles displayed on the large 6.7-inch AMOLED screen.

As a matter of fact, the “Chicken Dinner” multiplayer shooter PUBG Mobile’s Super 90Hz mode can finally be enabled within a Reno class device with, of course, the Reno8 Pro leading the head charge here to benefit future releases within the same family too!

Aside from that, there’s a special trick up the sleeves dedicated to PUBG Mobile and League of Legends: Wild Rift and that is cranking the Touch Sampling Rate to 1000Hz to ensure gamers can input commands faster than the opponent for a competitive advantage. Additionally, the X-Axis Linear Motor enhances the vibration and feedback of the device when games are played in horizontal mode.

While the more popular PUBG Mobile and League of Legends: Wild Rift are within the middle ground at 90Hz, that’s not the case for Brawl Stars though as it can take full advantage of the 120Hz screen to be played at the given frame rate which hops between the stable range of 116 to 119.
For a game like Brawl Stars that needs to dodge and attack consistently, the high FPS resulting in quick response against hazards really did provide a competitive headroom here.

To produce a high number of frames, you’ll need a powerful chipset within your smartphone to achieve. While previous offerings from Qualcomm include the notorious Snapdragon 888 that produces heat hot enough to scorch one’s fingers to an uncomfortable degree during gaming, the one within the Reno8 Pro – the Dimensity 8100-MAX – essentially capped that problem to an acceptable range.
The premium SoC from MediaTek is the same as the standard Dimensity 8100 but binned to allow higher frequency towards the CPU and GPU cores. Although on paper, the Snapdragon 888 beats it the Dimensity 8100-MAX still comes out ahead thanks to better reception within the mobile gaming community.

In PUBG Mobile, the temperature stays at a comfortable 32°C across most of the round with both the back and screen maintaining just a mild warm which is tolerable for bare fingers.

Even when playing superior taxing games like Genshin Impact it just spikes into about 40°C and even if the Pro Gamer Mode is toggled on to unlock the thermal limit. And it is also barely warm to the touch. Honestly speaking, I think there is still some thermal headroom if OPPO wants to push the performance further. This is much better than the literal toaster chip of the Snapdragon 888 that roasts the player’s hands.

Taking a small break every once in a while during gaming is healthy but most people would choose or be forced to do it because their battery is about to run out. Thankfully, the Reno8 Pro is equipped with 4500mAh battery capacity while staying relatively slim on top of the signature 80W SUPERVOOC fast charge technology that quickly juices up the device to 50% in 11 minutes and to full within 28 minutes.

The Safe Fast Charge System certified by Tüv Rheinland adds another layer of protection and safety guarantee for fellow users as well so that you don’t have to worry about dangerous accidents like overheating or swollen batteries that ultimately lead to explosions.
Conclusion

In short, the OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G provides a superior gaming experience that is capable of running most titles with smooth and silky animation together with ultra-responsive inputs to make sure that you’re always coming out ahead in multiplayer games all the while enjoying all the eye candies you deserve via the exquisite and large AMOLED display showing off vivid and accurate colors that makes your games pop out even more.
For more information on the OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G: https://rb.gy/kb3bi6

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Top 5 PC Trends in 2017 According to Lenovo

The millennials are gonna be all grown up now – and the lifestyle for what we regard as “youngsters” have been changing. Millennials are the ones who grow up with electronics and have deeply integrated with them since young. Here are top 5 PC trends in 2017; according to Lenovo.
Let us know down in the comments below, what do you think about the predictions?

AR/VR Gaming – The AR/VR gaming space is projected to explode as a trend in 2017. Many different headsets were displayed at CES 2017, and gaming systems are set to dominate the PC market. We can anticipate that these technologies will grow beyond the PC gaming world as new uses are discovered for the technologies. For example, schools are piloting “Virtual Reality Corners” to diversify the learning process, bringing headsets and AR-compatible devices into the classroom. Benefits of a world with AR/VR are limitless and in line with Gartner’s predictions, this immersive experience will evolve dramatically through 2021, as the technologies transform our interaction with one another and with software systems.[1]

Display Innovations – Thanks to growing consumer interest in AR/VR gaming, display innovations subsequently follow on the fast track to growing PC trends. Last year, Lenovo was one of the first to bring curved gaming monitors to market for more immersive gaming with the Lenovo Y27g Curved Gaming Monitor and continues to invest in this space to match display capabilities with AR/VR technology that calls for vibrant, snappy visuals. Outside of gaming displays, Lenovo also introduced the ThinkPad X1 Yoga with optional OLED display and Yoga 910 with up to 4K display, ushering these high-impact displays to become the standard.

IoT Integration – IoT will continue to leave an impression in 2017 as industry observers are already predicting “The Internet of Everything” to be a disruptive trend in technology for the year. Expect to see significant growth in both the consumer and B2B market where smart connectivity extends to virtually any endpoint in the home or workplace. Lenovo is on the path to innovate in this space with ambitious R&D plans in place to make PCs and other smart devices even more integrated and intuitive.

Versatility in Laptops and Tablets – In a recent report, IDC forecasts that detachables can be considered as a PC replacement in the commercial space, with the detachable category expected to account for 31 percent of the tablet market by 2020, an increase from its current market share of 16 percent. 2017 will undoubtedly see an abundance of convertible and detachable devices on the market as portability and versatility remain top of mind for PC users who are becoming more mobile at work and at home.
Extended PC Lifecycles –– In the commercial space, analysts forecast PC-as-a-Service (PCaaS) will help PC vendors transform transactional PC sales into longer-term and more profitable engagements by expanding their services portfolios bundled with PC sales. IDC also surveyed IT buyers across a range of company sizes about PCaaS, and found that almost half of respondents said they engaged in the past 12 months or are considering engaging in the next 12 months in PCaaS. This means IT decision makers are positioned to drive and grow the PC market with customized add-on services to maintain and extend the lifecycle of the device.

Few things are a given here – AR and VR gaming will be in the masses for sure. Throughout the years, we’ve seen the two biggest players, Oculus and HTC, growing their ecosystem in VR. However, only newer gaming PCs are capable of running VR smoothly, which in turn adds to more cost. This is the biggest drawback in VR, since the headsets themselves are already expensive. As for AR however, they are significantly more affordable – like the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro that was announced here. AR doesn’t really give the level of immersion as VR does, but it offers a good glimpse of what the future is. AR and VR are by far the biggest out of the top 5 PC trends in 2017.
Display innovations aren’t exactly something that I’d say will be a thing in the near future. Personally, curved displays are a bit of a hit and miss – they’re expensive, and most people don’t really see why pay extra for it. Same goes for pixel density. If I am to play games smoothly, I still think 1440p is the best balance for now. 4K resolution requires way too much raw computing power. However, I think that 21:9 aspect ratio monitors are going to be the next big thing (literally).
IoT. They’re a big hit and miss in the industry, with a lot more security issues to iron out. Also, IoT still lacks a common ecosystem where all IoT hardware can shake hands and talk to each other. Pretty much the repetition of what’s going on in previous years if no drastic actions are taken.
Detachable laptops and tablets are already a thing, and I can only see more and more people opting for these form factors. Definitely a continuous effort in the list of top 5 PC trends in 2017.
To extend a PC’s lifecycle is simple – get an SSD. That’s the first step. Secondly, make sure all software and hardware are cleaned periodically. However, if there are companies taking the responsibility and maintain their client’s computers for them, then I fully support this idea.

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Review – Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

I’ve been using this watch for more than 2 weeks now and I really do like this Xiaomi Watch S1 Active in a few aspects. So in today’s video, let’s take a look at what the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active has to offer.

Inside the box, we only get the essentials. The Watch S1 Active with the strap already pre-installed, and also a proprietary charging puck that only snaps on in one direction. There are a few more paper documents inside but we’re really not going to talk about it.

The watch’s overall design is actually fairly simple and clean which I personally prefer. It has a large 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display and this makes the entire watch looks just so elegant. I would personally prefer the entire bezel of the display to be perfectly circular instead of this gear-shaped bezel, though. Also, the texts “outdoor” and “active” are pointless as there are no buttons on that side.

There are, however, two buttons on the right side of the watch and they are labeled correctly. I mean, it’s literally doing what the labels say. The top button goes back to home immediately and the bottom button goes directly to the list of sports modes.
          Top button            Bottom button
There are “117 fitness modes and 19 professional modes” available for you to choose from – so have fun. This watch also has auto sports mode detection so it will still log your workout activity even if you forgot to select what workout you’re doing.

There are many more features available on the watch too. Swiping up from the home screen reveals the quick settings menu, and we can then head into the real settings menu.

There are a lot of features here – like Bluetooth connectivity with your headphones or earphones and WiFi connection too. I have no idea why they’re here since it’s not like we require to download massive files over WiFi to the watch directly and we cannot play music directly from the watch anyway.

Then we have sound because there are speakers on this watch so we can use it to answer calls – which is nice – and we have the brightness control. I think for the current firmware, the brightness detection and how it automatically changes from one brightness level to another is a bit too abrupt. I still left it on since auto-brightness is a very nice feature to have.

After that, we have the PIN setup which I will talk about it later – and that’s about it. Those are all the features available on the watch itself, and now we’ll have to jump into the Mi Fitness app instead.

The interface is fairly standard as it acts as a dashboard for all the health data collected by the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active, but what I want to highlight here is the “device” menu. We have a few more features that is not found on the watch – namely being Xiaomi Pay, formerly known as Mi Pay. I tried setting it up and it required me to configure a PIN for the watch – but there were no available banks that support this feature as of now. Quite a bummer, honestly.

Then we have one more item in the settings menu – that is the watch face. Xiaomi claims there are over 200+ watch faces available and yea there are a lot to choose from but not exactly customizable unless you use those under the “photos” category. There is also no option to download watch faces from apps like Facer or Timeflik (formerly known as Mr Time) because the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is not a smartwatch like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4.
Xiaomi didn’t even mention the word “smart watch” on the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active’s product page so I don’t know why many other reviewers are calling this a “smart watch”.

There are still some apps that we can install on the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active but there are only 3 apps available and they are all proprietary. So, no Google Play Store support.
But, since it doesn’t have those advanced smart features, the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active has extremely long battery life. I wore it for nearly 2 weeks – including when I sleep, and I still got about 20% battery left. I just don’t like the charger since it’s using a proprietary wired charger that connects via these pogo pins. I mean, come on – it’s time to go for a wireless charger.
Horrible choice for a charger
My other complaint about the watch is the super grippy watch strap. I find it very difficult to wear and take out because the strap is just difficult to work with. We can change the strap if we want to, but from my measurement – it seems to be using a 22mm strap? I can’t find the exact strap width on the product page so I can only rely on my own measurements.
          Had to measure the strap width because Xiaomi didn’t even bother listing that information on their website.
Should you buy the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active?
It’s a fairly featureful smartband but I really do want apps like Facer or Timeflik to be supported on the Xiaomi watch OS so we can download even more fancier watch faces. Currently, for the price of RM649 – I think it’s expensive for what it has to offer.
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vivo’s ZEISS-equipped X60 series coming in hot to Malaysia at March 22

vivo Malaysia has announced the official launch date for the upcoming prestigious X60 series which is March 22.

As the first flagship from vivo co-engineered with optoelectronics expert ZEISS, it reportedly will be the first 5G smartphone fitted with a gimbal camera system while still maintaining a standard form factor – no extra bumpy exteriors and what not. According to other sources, it will also run an Exynos SoC with a 120Hz AMOLED screen which is a necessity in today’s competition in the premium range market. However, RAM and storage configuration defers from region to region, so we’ll have a follow-up announcement once everything has been officially revealed.
To catch the live stream, you can find the stream link on vivo Malaysia’s Facebook, Instagram, and official website by Like, Follow, or Bookmarking them.
First LEICA, now ZEISS and Hasselblad. Guess everyone is really trying hard to blur the lines between smartphone and professional digital camera eh.

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Upcoming HUAWEI AppGallery Carnival has lucky draw prize pool worth RM2 million in total

Last year, Huawei launched the Huawei Y9 Prime during Huawei Carnival that actually gave out a Mercedes Benz GLA200 which took lucky draw standards to a whole new level. This year, they are doing it again, amping up the number of prizes and branding the event under Huawei AppGallery Carnival.

Will you look at that. 3 Proton X70s and 500 electric scooters up for grabs? I guess its time to spend your karma points and hope lady luck smiles upon you this time.

From now until June 19, claim vouchers worth RM160 on Huawei Store, Lazada, and Shopee and use them on the 1st day for the products below.

Product

Post Voucher Price (RM)

Free Gifts

Huawei P30 Pro

2,639

N/A

Huawei WATCH GT 2 Series

639

In-box random strap worth RM69

Huawei M5 Lite

1,139

N/A

Huawei Freebuds 3

519

Limited Edition Cover worth RM49.90

Next, when the clock strikes 12a.m on June 19, 5 items that run exclusively for only 1 hour are available on Huawei Store and Lazada.

Product Name

 Carnival Price (RM)

Free Gifts

Huawei M6

1,499

M-Pen RM299

Huawei nova 7i

869

 N/A

Huawei MatePad Pro

2,199

 N/A

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

2,999

 N/A

Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G

3,599

 N/A

Is the 1-hour time limit challenge too easy for you? Try your hand at the Flash Sales that only stay for 1 minute during 10.08 a.m of June 19 and grab the following items at incredibly low prices!

Product

 Carnival Price (RM)

Quantity

Huawei AM61 Sport Bluetooth Earphone

61.90

7 (Huawei Online Official Store)

Huawei Band 4

6.19

5 (Huawei Online Official Store)

Huawei T5

61.90

5 (Lazada Huawei Flagship Store)

Huawei X Gentle Monster Smart Eastmoon Eyewear

619

5 (Lazada Huawei Flagship Store)

Not the lucky chosen one to successfully checking out those super low priced items? Fear not as there are regular discounts for a long list of products as well and the prices are not too far away compared to prior exclusive deals.

Product

Carnival Price (RM)

 Free Gifts

Huawei MateBook D 15 (8G+256G)

2,199

Huawei Mouse RM249

Huawei Mate 30

1,999

 N/A

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

3,099

 N/A

Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G

3,699

 N/A

Huawei P30

1,599

 N/A

Huawei nova 7i

899

 N/A

Huawei Y6p

499

 N/A

Huawei M6

1,599

 M-Pen RM169

Huawei MatePad Pro

2,299

 N/A

Huawei MatePad Pro + Keyboard

2,798

 M-Pencil RM299

Huawei MatePad T

459

 N/A

Don’t miss out on these super deals so mark your calendars, set your alarm clocks and bookmark these store links for quick access and getting a head start during the event:

Huawei Store
Lazada
Shopee

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MMU Students Won In F-Secure IT Security Competition

Three students of Multimedia University (MMU) just won the F-Secure National Inter-Varsity IT Security Competition as team “Little Pwnies”, pwning team “CIA Triad” from Universiti Sains Malaysia in the final round. This competition is held as an initiative between F-Secure and Malaysia’s Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) in a quest to develop local IT security geniuses.

The competition started last month with 200 participants from 28 universities from around Malaysia. Chief judge was Chief Research Officer of F-Secure Corporation together with computer security expert, Mikka Hyppönen.
The “Little Pwnies” each won a powerful laptop worth RM 5000 and made their(and mine as well) university proud! 😀
-Via Lowyat.net

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Microsoft Surface Pro coming to Malaysia on 7th June, price announced [UPDATED]

It looks like Microsoft is going to “Go Pro!” on Malaysia with the Surface Pro tablet!

Microsoft Malaysia just announced that the Surface Pro tablet will reach Malaysian shores on the 7th of June on their Facebook page.
As of now, price and availability is still unannounced. Presumably though, Harvey Norman will have the Surface Pro on display and for sale on that day itself, as the Surface RT is on sale there too.
[UPDATE] : Microsoft Malaysia just announced the price of the Surface Pro on their Facebook page!

For a hefty price of RM2,749, the Surface Pro can be yours this Friday on the 7th of June! This is only the recommended retail price though.
Source : Microsoft Malaysia (Facebook) (1), (2)

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is here for RM799; pre-order now and get a free Wireless Charger

Announced together with the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, the Galaxy Buds Pro returns better than ever that contains more features. But, the charging case is the same as the Galaxy Buds Live, too.

Let’s get to the hardware specs first. Armed with 11mm woofers and 6.5mm tweeters, it still generates punchy bass and clear trebles across a variety of music categories.
There are also 3 microphones and a Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) cuts unwanted sounds and amplifies voice for clear voice calls. Also, to prevent strong airflows from ruining what you’re trying to say, the new Wind Shield tech provided by the specially designed chamber and mesh filter will cut out these ambient cues.
For battery, it can run up to 8 hours per full charge and the casing holds around 20 hours. Oh, don’t worry about getting sweat or liquids damaging the earbuds as it is IPX7 rated, the highest level achieved by a Galaxy Buds TWS as of now.

Speaking of ambient sounds, the ANC has been upgraded and now work with Ambient Sound mode in tandem to smartly adapt to your surroundings and situations. It can know when you are speaking and automatically switches between both modes to allow you to hear what other people are speaking and go back to music vibing in a flash.
Software-wise, it joins the Samsung ecosystem as seamless as possible as it can connect to multiple Samsung devices at once where enjoying Netflix on your Galaxy Tab then switching to your Galaxy S21 for a phone call without manually reconnecting is now possible. You can also get fantastic features such as 360 Audio with Dolby Head Tracking to stay center of the scene and Game Mode for reduced latency.
Price and Preorder Period

Available in Phantom Violet, Phantom Black and Phantom Silver, the Galaxy Buds Pro is priced at RM799 and you know what, you can place your preorder RIGHT NOW because the campaign ends on January 28 and a free Wireless Charger Pad will follow the Galaxy Buds Pro to your doorstep if you are quick enough!
Click here to place your order now.

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vivo offers Free Special Services during the Raya festive 2022

In conjunction with the Raya celebration, vivo Malaysia offers a wide range of free region-specific services during vivo Service Day which will be available in selected vivo Authorised Service Centres from 21st to 30th April 2022.

During the promotional period, users can enjoy the following value-added services and exclusive discounts:

Free Screen Protector Application (For selected models only)
Free Phone Protective Cover (For selected models only)
Free Phone Cleaning Service to keep the phone sanitized
Free Labour Charge; customers pay only for the cost of the replacement parts
Free Software Upgrade to ensure users’ phone operating system runs in the latest version
Free Delicate Gift (Limited stock available)
Special 10 – 20% discounts for phone accessories including charger, cable data, and earphones as well as screen and motherboard spare parts of selected phone model

Head over to any of the selected vivo Service Centers in the following list to enjoy these exclusive benefits and professional services during this Raya period:

West peninsular

East peninsular

Setiawalk, Puchong
KCLD, Kuching

Kuantan, Pahang
Pekan Sibu, Sarawak

Aman Sentral, Alor Setar
Centre One Avenue, Sandakan

Worldwide Business Park, Shah Alam
Centre 1 Arena, Tawau

Mentakab, Pahang
Aeropod, Kota Kinabalu

Pelangi Avenue, Klang

Kota Bharu

1st Avenue Mall, Penang

Era Square, Seremban

Taman Kota Syahbandar, Melaka

Butterworth

Komersil Southkey Mozek, Johor Bahru

Sitiawan, Perak

Ipoh, Perak

Taman Desa Botani, Batu Pahat

Click here to find out more about the vivo Service Day.

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The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G is coming in at November 11 at just RM2,699

Samsung Malaysia has confirmed the availability of the Galaxy S20 FE 4G starting November 11 at the price of only RM2,699!
On top of that, the smartphone will come in a selection of three vibrant colors – Cloud Lavender, Cloud Orange, and Cloud Red to suit all kinds of attitudes and styles.

Equipped with a 120Hz display, AI-powered camera, large-capacity battery, and bezel-less design, the Galaxy S20 FE offers a premium user experience that every consumer expects but also delighted for a device created based on user feedback.

Now, in most cases – the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G variant is very similar to the Samsung S20 FE 5G variant that we reviewed earlier this month. It comes with plenty amount of features, but here’s the catch – the Snapdragon 865 is only available in 5G variant. So, the Galaxy S20 FE 4G is equipped with the Exynos 990 chipset instead. Which is why the price is just so much lower compared to the Exynos 990.
We already highly recommended the original 5G version even though it is at RM3,399. Without the wide adaptation and availability of 5G networks in Malaysia, the 4G version is even more tempting at the price point of RM2,699. Seriously, if you are looking out for a sub RM3k phone with flagship components and software experience, say no more.

Stay tuned for further updates at https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s20/galaxy-s20-fe/

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Sony Xperia X is up for pre-orders!

This is the brand new re-imagined lineup of smartphones from Sony, and presumably a reboot of the series that is resulted from mistakes from the past, and actually appeal to the customers. Introducing the Xperia X.
The Xperia X is the name of the  smartphone, and also the name of the entire lineup of smartphones that Sony has in store for us. The Xperia X sports some interesting specs too, and pretty decent for that matter.

5-inch 1080p display with TRILUMINOS, X-Reality, Dynamic Contrast Enhancement (Sony exclusives)
23MP f/2.0 rear-facing camera with Exmor RS sensor, predictive hybrid autofocus
13MP f/2,0 front-facing camera for low-light selfies
Metal finish
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chipset with 64-bit hexa-core CPU, Adreno 510 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB or 64GB storage options
Measely 2620mAh battery
Available in Rose Gold, Lime Gold, Graphite Black, and White

The specs above, I’m thinking everything is more or less okay for a mid-range smartphone with a better camera to stand out in the crowd. Personally speaking, I’m willing to pay about a thousand and a half for this smartphone, with the Honor 7 as a baseline.

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Xiaomi introduces Mi Watch Lite at RM249; Grab it at RM199 during December 17 pre-order period

Just after a few months since the arrival of the Mi Watch, Xiaomi has announced a more budget edition, the Mi Watch Lite so that everyone can get accustomed to a smart lifestyle without hurting the wallet.

The Mi Watch Lite now sports a square 1.4-inch faceplate instead of a round one but is still built to assist you throughout the whole day. Coming in colors of 5: black, blue, green, white, and pink, the 230mAh battery will last up to 9 days off a 2-hour charging session.
It contains 11 different workout modes to choose from including outdoor running, treadmill, outdoor and indoor cycling, trekking, pool swimming, cricket, and more which can be tracked down and monitored through the new Xiaomi Wear app.
The more casual features such as heart rate monitor and sleep monitoring is pretty much a staple in every smartwatch nowadays.

To fully customize it according to your mood and style, it has 5 default watch faces available for pick from it with push notifications such as weather, clock, alarm be displayed within a few touches and hey, it can display emojis too.
Where and when to buy
While the Mi Watch Lite will start its global sales on Lazada, official resellers, and Mi Stores starting from December 20 at RM249, early birds that pre-order it on December 17 can get it at only RM199. Be noted that it is only a 1-day pre-order bonus so if you are feeling slightly compelled, just commit, click the check out button, and don’t turn back.
Meanwhile, you can find out the rest of its information by clicking here.

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Get RM300 off the new Roborock Q Revo robot vacuum with dock package this 7.7 sales on Shopee and Lazada

Roborock Malaysia has announced they are joining the monthly sale on the major e-commerce platform Shopee and Lazada to give back to its fans periodically.
One of the promotions is about the new Q Revo robot vacuum + dock package. This specific model uses the new dual-spinning mop system which is the first of its kind produced by Roborock.

It can also lift itself up to 7mm to get on top of carpets therefore it can clean floors and mats with ease. After finishing, it will return to the dock to get itself cleaned, water refilled, dust collected, and more.
You can get it at RM3,499 instead of the usual RM3,799 on Shopee and Lazada. The freebie you may receive (or buy, for whatever reason) is a kitchen stand mixer so if you want it free of charge then choose Lazada.

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Review – Samsung Galaxy S22: Your new best compact phone

When the Samsung Galaxy S22 was announced, many were cautious as its battery capacity was smaller. The overall specs are also rather complicated and detached from the Galaxy S22+ and the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
For me, I want to leave all of those specs and comparisons aside and only focus on the Galaxy S22 alone. I didn’t even get to test out the Galaxy S21 from last year – so I’m going in blind.

Throughout my week with the Galaxy S22, I found out a lot of interesting points about this phone.

Design
Let’s start off with the usual – design. It’s using the same design as the S21 and it’s still a very nice design. It has a matte finish with that iconic camera cutout too.

This Galaxy S22 is also available in a few different colors too. What I did realize though, is that the green color of the S22 is much darker than the S22 Ultra’s green.

This Galaxy S22 is tiny, but not in the ways that I expect. This phone is what I’ll describe as stubby since it is short and wide – but that is because I am using the Galaxy Z Fold3 for a long time. Either way, combined with its sharp edges, it does dig into my palm a little but that’s not really a big deal.

What is a big deal though, is the sharp camera bump – especially the points where the ends meet. Yeah… if you can this phone across a wooden table at a certain angle, it’ll definitely scratch the table.

Cameras
But the cameras themselves within the Galaxy S22 were also tweaked. We still have a total of 3 different cameras here and they all still take fantastic photos. Again, it is one of those phones that I can just start snapping pictures without worrying much about the end result. Of course, the Galaxy S22 doesn’t have laser autofocus so the focusing time isn’t the fastest or the most accurate – but it works most of the time.

To have a look at all the pictures taken with the Samsung Galaxy S22, watch our video at the top of this review instead.
As a bonus, Samsung also updated the Expert RAW app to support the Galaxy S22. That means we can take some fantastic-looking pictures with this compact phone here – but we’ll leave that topic for another time. I assure you, we’ll have some content about that soon.
Screen
As for the screen, this is also something interesting. This phone is using a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and has a resolution of 2400×1080.

Everything looks magnificent and my eyes are very happy with this. It has thin bezels all around and it comes with a flat screen so that I can buy tempered glass screen protectors for this phone.

Since my eyes couldn’t see anything wrong with it, I decided to use our colorimeter to test it out. What I found out was also interesting.

By default, the maximum manual brightness is about 460 nits. The whitepoint isn’t exactly the best but it’s good enough. Then, I headed into the settings menu and found out that even the Galaxy S22 has the option to turn on the “extra brightness” option.

And it reached beyond 750 nits too! Even the whitepoint was centered! This level of brightness is also similar to what we found out on the Galaxy S22 Ultra – click here for that review.

We also tested the color accuracy at 100 nits brightness and its absolute maximum brightness of 775 nits and the color gamut coverage results were very similar. However, the Delta E number changed quite a lot.
Performance
When it comes to the performance, this is something that I’m not going to focus on much. It’s still using the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, it performs well enough with my day-to-day task.

I’m not going to touch on gaming with the Galaxy S22 as I personally find that my hands will take up most of the screen, and the performance coming out of it is going to be very similar to the S22 Ultra as these two phones are also thermally throttled.
However, I have spent a lot of time with the S22 as my secondary phone in my pocket and I usually open a lot of apps at once – and its 8GB of RAM handled everything just fine.
Battery
And of course, the battery life is my biggest concern here. Just like what we did for the S22 Ultra, we calibrated it to 100 nits of brightness and ran the PCMark 10 battery life test and we got about 9 and a half hours.

That’s not a bad number for such a small phone, honestly. Remember – the Galaxy S22 had its battery capacity was shrunk down from the S21. To put things into perspective, it did manage to last just as long as the Galaxy Z Fold3.
I found out that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is indeed more efficient than the Snapdragon 888 in the Z Fold3. At least it didn’t heat up as much when I was browsing the web.
Charging time
The charging time for the Galaxy S22 though, remains at 25W max. I plugged it into our 100W Ugreen GaN charger and got about 95 minutes – which is about an hour and a half to charge from 15% to 100% battery.

It’s definitely not fast in terms of charging but I’m okay with it since I charge my devices overnight anyway.
Software
As for the software, it’s the same as the Galaxy S22 Ultra so I won’t touch on it that much. As a quick recap, it runs One UI 4.1 and comes with Android 12 out of the box, and this phone is also part of the new update policy too.

It is promised to have a total of 4 generations of Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches – which I think is fantastic.

Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy S22?
And so, for the starting price of RM3,499, I think this is still a fantastic compact phone. Remember, small phones come with the limitation of space – hence some tradeoffs need to be done. I’m definitely not happy with the shrunken battery when compared to the S21, but as an overall package, this is still a fantastic phone.

However, if are okay with a larger phone, then I suggest taking a look at the Galaxy S21 FE instead. Looking back, that phone comes at a lower price as it uses the previous generation chipset (which is the more efficient Exynos 2100 for us here in Malaysia) and it comes with a much larger battery too.
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ASUS TUF FX505 & FX705 announced; comes with up to Ryzen 7 + GTX 1660 Ti

We have some news alluding to this release since a few days ago since it was already leaked and posted from Tech Critter. This release confirms that the new TUF FX505 and FX705 have the same name, but with completely different hardware.
The leaks of the new TUF series having an AMD Ryzen CPU with an NVIDIA GPU is also confirmed, as listed in the specs down below.

The new FX505 and FX705 will have a few key highlight specs. The laptops also meet the MIL-STD-810G standards, which means it can withstand your everyday wear and tear without any issues.
The new FX505 and FX705 both will come up to a GTX 1660 Ti, which is supposedly the succesor of the existing GTX 1050 Ti which is currently the most popular GPU for budget gaming laptops. Coupled with up to a 120Hz IPS-level NanoEdge display, the GTX 1660 Ti will promise you smooth gaming experience in fast-paced games.
Just like before, the new FX505 and FX705 both supports an M.2 SSD alongside with another 2.5-inch spinning drive. You can also upgrade the RAM to a whopping 32GB!
The price and availability will be available in Q2 2019. We will have to wait for ASUS Malaysia for the official updates.
Since it was originally leaked that the GTX 1660 version to be priced at around RM3,099, we expect that the prices for the GTX 1050 to be even more affordable than before.
FX505

FX505DD
FX505DT
FX505DU

Processors
AMD  Ryzen™ 7 3750H with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx
AMD  Ryzen™ 5 3550H with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx

OS
WIN10 / WIN10 Professional

Memory
DDR4 2666 MHz up to 32GB

Display
15.6”  Non-glare  FHD(120Hz)   value IPS

15.6”  Non-glare  FHD(60Hz)   value IPS

Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 with 3G GDDR5 VRAM
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with 4G GDDR5 VRAM
NVIDIA GeFroce GTX 1660 Ti with 6G GDDR6 VRAM

Storage
1T 5400RPM

1T 7200RPM

1T Firecuda

128GB / 256GB/ 512GB PCIe SSD

Keyboard
Global Version: Gold Steel: RGB KB; Stealth Black: RGB KB
China Version: Stealth Black: White lighting KB; Red Matter: Red Lighting KB

Connectivity
802.11AC+BT 5.0

1*1, 2*2(wave 2)

Interface
2 x USB 3.0 Gen1 ; 1 x USB 2.0

1x HDMI 2.0

1x RJ-45 Jack

1x 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack

1x Kensington lock

Battery
3S1P, 48Whr

Camera / Microphone
Built-in HD(array mic)

Dimensions /  Weight
360.4(W) x 262(D) x 25.8~26.8 (H)  mm/ 2.2 kg

FX705

FX705DD
FX705DT
FX705DU

Processors
AMD  Ryzen™ 7 3750H with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx

OS
WIN10 / WIN10 Professional

Memory
DDR4 2666 MHz up to 32GB

Display
17.3”  Non-glare  FHD(60Hz)   value IPS

Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 with 3G GDDR5 VRAM
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with 4G GDDR5 VRAM
NVIDIA GeFroce GTX 1660 Ti with 6G GDDR6 VRAM

Storage
1T 5400RPM

1T Firecuda

128GB / 256GB/ 512GB PCIe SSD

Keyboard
Gold Steel: RGB KB; Stealth Black: RGB KB

Connectivity
802.11AC+BT 5.0

1*1, 2*2(wave 2)

Interface
2 x USB 3.0 Gen1 ; 1 x USB 2.0

1x HDMI 2.0

1x RJ-45 Jack

1x 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack

1x Kensington lock

Battery
3S1P, 48Whr

Camera / Microphone
Built-in HD(array mic)

Dimensions /  Weight
360.4 x 262 x 25.8 ~ 26.75 mm/ 2.7 kg

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Intel announces next-gen Thunderbolt

At NAB 2013, Intel announces the new Thunderbolt interface, boasting up to 20Gbps of data transfer in each channel, up from 10Gbps from the current Thunderbolt, in addition to 4k video file transfer and display simultaneously. It is backward compatible with current Thunderbolt cables and connectors. The new controller (codenamed Falcon Ridge) is expected to hit the market in 2014.

At the same time Intel also revealed that there are currently 200 licensees for Thunderbolt, and the next Core family of CPU will have the Thunderbolt controller integrated.
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