Review – Warlord Horsemen X: Comfy & Affordable

It’s been quite a while since we did any sort of gaming chair review – and the momentum in the market is really starting to pick up in the past few months. More and more brands start sprouting out and jumping into the gaming chair scene, and Warlord is one that caught my attention. Here we have the Warlord Horsemen X – the one that’s priced the lowest out of the 3 in their gaming chair lineup. The overall experience, however, brings an immense value.
So let’s start off by showing off a start-to-finish overview and review of the Warlord Horsemen X gaming chair.

Unboxing
The entire unboxing experience was rather funky. Warlord just told me that they have this brand new fancy box design that they wanted me to show off to all of you guys. To which I reply – okay, show me that you got.

Which they did – I was surprised by this box that has a rather good-looking design rather than just layers upon layers of cardboard wrapping the contents of the box. Just take a look at it here.

It’s not a superbly colorful type of box, but they’ve kept everything simple and easy yet looks great.
Even the inside is decorated!
In the box, you get the usual things that come along with a gaming chair – the lumbar support and headrest pillows, two side covers, an aluminium base, a control unit, a piston and cover, few screws, the backrest, the seat, and the wheels. What’s interesting here is the inclusion of a screwdriver.
This little tool does wonders!
Installation
I appreciate the fact that Warlord actually made the installation user manual colored and graphical. That really helps in getting everything clearly laid out – but then again, it might look as if the manual is overly simple. That’s not really the case – here’s why.

The first gaming chair that I’ve assembled had an issue where I was unsure where the control unit should face. I had to personally ask them again to clarify which side it should face, so I don’t have to go back and reassemble it after I finished getting everything together. The way that Warlord handled this potential issue on the Horsemen X, was simple – print an arrow and the word “FRONT” on the control unit instead.
Just make sure you keep these fillings somewhere safe. Or you can add your own material inside if you want to.
The only thing that I have to complain is the armrest – particularly on the left armrest. On paper, it does have 4-axis adjustments like height, angle, left/right and forward/backward adjustment. The right armrest did all of these flawlessly and solidly, but not for the left side. Warlord promised that you can get a replacement by request.
You can get warranty on that armrest
Those words were music to my ears and therapy to my worried mind.
Wrapping up the Warlord Horsemen X review
From what I can tell you, the Warlord Horsemen X is a fantastic chair for your value. It’s available a total of 4 different colors. Sure, the names are a little edgy, but you have options. I kid you not, these are the names for the few different colors of accents on the Warlord Horsemen X.

War’s Ruin – RED Edition
Death’s Despair – BLUE Edition
Femine’s Fear – GREEN Edition
Conquest’s Glory – BLACK Edition

Of course, the one that I have for review here is the Conquest’s Glory – the full blacked out color scheme. I have to say, it looks really sleek to the point where it can literally be a fully-featured office chair where you can sit comfortably, and even take a nap on it.

It’s officially priced at USD $199, or RM799 flat. That’s because all Malaysians will get free delivery!
There are other models of bucket-style chairs from Warlord too, and the most noticeable difference between each and every one of them is the size. So if you’re a larger size person, consider getting the Templar or Phantom.
Interested in getting a Warlord Horsemen X chair for yourself?
Click here to head on over to Warlord’s Facebook page and PM them for more details.
Yeah, my workstation is a mess.

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New HONOR MagicBook 14 with AMD 5000 series CPU is coming into Malaysia this Saturday from RM2,699

While we wait for the HONOR 50 smartphone to come, HONOR Malaysia has other early plans as they introduce the latest MagicBook 14 model that packs an AMD brain instead of Intel.

The machine’s look is pretty much the same as the standard 14-inch FullView Display FHD panel defines the device’s decent visual fidelity and the Low Blue Light mode helping to ease eye discomforts and more. Instead, the core changes are the CPU which is instead of being an Intel chip, HONOR is giving AMD some love by implementing a Ryzen 5500U which is a low power APU that is capable of providing some really nice power at a very efficient rate that can even let users do some light gaming on the go while still being sufficient for office tasks. Coupled with an aluminum body that is tough and light together with other modern upgrades like WiFi 6 and 65W USB-C fast-charge ports, what you get is a laptop that fits the shoes of being a daily companion that is lightweight and affordable.
Starting Price
As the launch day is set on October 1 which is this upcoming Saturday, the HONOR MagicBook 14 AMD edition starts from the price of RM2,699 that contains 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD while a higher capacity of 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD is tagged at RM2,999 with colors available in Mystic Silver and Space Grey. Buyers also get to enjoy freebies such as backpack and Bluetooth mouse.
You can place your order through one of the following online channels

HONOR Store
Lazada
Shopee

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Review – Edifier W295BT Plus

As major phone brands scramble to drop 3.5mm audio jack from their latest phones, that also means Bluetooth audio has to step up to cover different genres and uses of headphones. Today we will be taking a look at the Edifier’s latest Bluetooth wireless in-ear earphones that are designed for sports – Edifier W295BT Plus.
Edifier W295BT Plus Specifications

Driver Unit
6 mm NdFeB drivers

Bluetooth
Bluetooth v4.1

Profiles
HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP

Battery
2x 85 mAh; 12 hours

Frequency Response
20 – 20 000 Hz

Sound Pressure Level
100 dB

Nominal Impedance
24 Ohm

Weight
15.6 grams

What’s in the box

Edifier W295BT Plus
Aluminium carrying case
micro USB cable
Replacement earbuds
User manual & documentation

The inclusion of the aluminium case is a real surprise as it costs about RM30 if you were to purchase it separately.
The unit we received is the Red + Black colour option. The W295BT Plus also comes in:

Gold + Black
Gold + White
Blue + Black

User Experience

After releasing various types of earbuds and headphones, the W295BT Plus takes on the ear hook design and makes it a sport optimised pair of wireless earphones. Not to say that you can’t wear any other type earphones while you hit the gym, just that there is a couple of key design that will actually improve your music experience during the intense workout session. For one is the ear hook that will keep the earpiece in place. For two is the IPX7 rating for water-resistant. Those are pretty neat features which you can also find it on other more expensive sports earphones as well.

The sound quality is so remarkable for a pair of sports-centric Bluetooth earphones. The sound profile is leaning more towards the lower spectrum for that punchier bass. My best guess it is the better-suited music profile for high-adrenaline activities. The mids sound a little muted and dull, so if you emphasis a lot on the vocals, perhaps tuning the equaliser will help on that. However, upon comparing it with my other sports-oriented earphones, the SOL REPUBLIC Relays Sport Wireless, the Edifier W295BT Plus has more neutrality in the sound profile.

Personally, I’ve been using the W295BT Plus for my short runs and those over-the-ear hooks are the best feature that we actually needed on a pair of sports earphones. Compared to winged earbuds, this feels more secure and feels less “weighty”, even though they might be a little bit hassle to put on. On the other hand, my only complaint about the W295BT Plus is the lack of a cable tie to keep the excess cable from dangling at the back of your neck.
Battery Life
Edifier promises 10 hours of music playback over a single full charge. If you’re using the earphones like 1 hour or 2 hours per day, you can easily accumulate about 12 hours of total usage. That is roughly single charge per week or fortnight depending on your rate of use.

Charging is done through the micro USB port on the inline controller.
Final Words

All in all, the Edifier W295BT Plus is an excellent earphone for your daily gym routine or outdoor activities. The metal ear hook keeps the earphones in place without exerting extra pressure in your ear canal. While there are plenty of sports earphones opted for an extreme bass-heavy sound profile, Edifier held back and offer something that is more neutral. At the price of RM199, that is considerably more affordable than many other good quality sports earphones available out there.

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HONOR reveals its first foldable smartphone Magic V with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

Over in China, HONOR has officially revealed the HONOR Magic V, the first member of foldable smartphones for the brand that consolidates new designs and dynamic performance.

Utilizing a special advanced ultra slim floating waterdrop hinge, the Magic V can achieve a wider exterior display fitted with features and functionality unique to the device powered by Magic UI 6.0. Rocking a 6.45-inch curved OLED display at 44-degrees when folded, the aspect ratio expands to 21.3:9 while staying creaseless on top of the 100% DCIP-P3 color gamut, 120Hz refresh rate characteristics for an immersive experience rivaling tablets – the main point of foldable smartphones at current times.
Crafted with high-strength titanium alloy, zirconium liquid metals, and high-strength
carbon fibers, the device is super lightweight yet durable which earned itself the IMAX Enhanced certification. Needless to say, the Magic V is also packed with the strongest performing computing parts which are the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G SoC, 12GB RAM, and up to 512GB of storage with some of the new proprietary tech such as LINK Turbo X that boasts faster download speed and AI-controlled thermal management system.
For the camera department, the backside consists of a quad-camera array with a 50MP main and a 42MP front with 3 modes of Night, HDR, and Zoom powered by the HONOR Image Engine to deliver a great multi-camera computational photograph. As for the battery, it is a 4,750mAh brick with a 66W fast charge rating.

Debuting with the Magic UI 6.0 is the Magic Live backend processing algorithm with a rich feature set of context awareness, profile prediction, knowledge graph, and more in order to mold the Magic V into a personal assistant through machine learning so as time goes, the Magic Live will become more powerful and smart through future updates. On the other hand, the dual security system of HTEE and QTEE will be holding all the sensitive data securely with an extra independent chip storing things like passwords and biometrics.
Colors and Pricing
The HONOR Magic V is announced in 3 colors of Black, Space Silver, and Burnt Orange with a price tag of RMB9,999 (~RM6,589.18) for 12GB+256GB and RMB10,999 (~RM7,248.10) for 12+512GB.

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Memories, Relationship, Self Care – Put a smile on someone or yourself with Samsung Galaxy

Another few weeks and it is time to say goodbye to 2020. By how “unusual” this year has been, the holiday season and spirit aren’t going anywhere so let’s cherish the times being with the people you love and be loved with a Samsung Galaxy device.

Starting from December 4th to January 3rd 2021, two promotions are available to choose from Free Gifts or the Galaxy Life Bundle. We’ll keep it nice and simple to help you find out your desired deals.
Free Gift Section

Eligible Models
RRP (RM)
Free Gift

Galaxy Z Fold2 (review here)
7,999
Samsung Galaxy Fit2

Galaxy Note20
3,899

Galaxy Note20 5G (review here)
4,299

Galaxy Note20 Ultra (review here)
5,199

Galaxy S20 (review here)
3,599

Galaxy S20+
3,999

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (review here)
4,999

Galaxy A71 (review here)
1,699
Samsung Fast Car Charger

Galaxy A42 5G
1,599

Galaxy A51 (review here)
1,399

Galaxy A31
999

Galaxy A21s
899

Galaxy Watch3 Bluetooth (45mm) Black Titanium
2,499
Samsung Wireless Charger

Galaxy Watch3 Bluetooth (45mm) (review here)
1,799

Galaxy Watch3 Bluetooth (41mm)
1,699

Be sure to register your details into the Redemption Management System before January 3rd to receive your free gift within 45 working days of your specified address.
Galaxy Life Bundle with Free Gift

Eligible Models
Free Gift

Galaxy Tab S7+ (review here)
Galaxy Buds Live upon purchase at participating outlets

Galaxy Tab S7+ (review here)

Galaxy Watch3 Bluetooth (45mm) (review here)
 Galaxy Buds+ upon purchase at participating outlets

Galaxy Watch3 Bluetooth (41mm)

Galaxy Life Bundle with PWP

Eligible Models
Second Item
RRP (RM)
Promotional Price (RM)

Choose 1 of the following 4:

Galaxy Note20
Galaxy Note20 5G
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Galaxy S20 FE 5G

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (WiFi) (review here)
1,699
1,349

Galaxy Watch Active2 (44mm) Stainless Steel (review here)
1,399
899

Galaxy Watch Active2 (40mm) Stainless Steel (review here)
1,299
899

Galaxy Buds Live (review here)
699
499

Galaxy Buds+ (review here)
599
419

Check out the rest of the deals on the Make Their Year with Galaxy campaign page.

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ArmoryX Brings COMMANDOS Laptop

Here comes another laptop brand! This time it’s brought in by ArmoryX (formerly known as Tech Armory) makes its move into the gaming laptop market with the COMMANDOS GLOCK, the first out of five from their high-performance gaming laptop series. The COMMANDOS GLOCK is powerful yet affordable while offering spec customization to suit the different needs of gamers.

The diverse needs of gamers in Malaysia can vary and often new gamers tend to be intimidated by the large choices of gaming laptops and add-ons available out there.
– Stephen Wong, General Manager.

With the COMMANDOS GLOCK, ArmoryX intends to provide a reliable machine that can scale according to what users really need. A unique product feature of the GLOCK is that consumers will be able to choose their processor, ranging from Pentium G5400, i3-8100, i5-8400 or i7-8700. You can even upgrade it in the future without buying the entire laptop itself. Additionally, buyers will also be able to choose from a wide range of 15.6-inch screens to match their true gaming requirements.

ArmoryX is also committed to providing the best service for the customers by helping customers find out what they really need to power their passions and careers. With offline and online contact points with their service and sales teams all over Malaysia, ArmoryX stands by its assurance for a comfortable and transparent buying experience for their customers.
Too many times buyers experience pushy staff who want to upsell their products. Here at ArmoryX, we make sure our trained staff and trusted distributors are dedicated to really having a conversation with potential customers and really finding out how they want their machines to perform with their budgets.

The GLOCK being one of the many specialized machines under the Commandos gaming laptop series. Expect more customizable “weapons” being announced as ArmoryX will be slowly releasing the rest of its roster of gaming laptops are tailored for the different needs of the Malaysian consumer segment.
From what ArmoryX has told us, the option to upgrade existing 8th Gen Intel Core processor to 9th Gen Intel Core processor will be coming in Q3 2018.
As for now, take a look at the specs. You can customize the CPU, GPU, and the screen beside from the usual RAM and storage. For more details about the COMMANDOS GLOCK, check out this website (only available on 10th July 2018). Product price from RM2,990.

CPU

Intel Core i7-8700 processor (14nm, 3.2GHZ, DDR4-2666MHz, 12MB Smart Cache)
Intel Core i5-8400 processor (14nm, 2.8GHZ, DDR4-2666MHz, 9MB Smart Cache)
Intel Core i3-8100 processor (14nm, 3.6GHZ, DDR4-2400MHz, 6MB Smart Cache)
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 processor (14nm, 3.7GHZ, DDR4-2400MHz, 4MB Smart Cache)

OS

Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10
DOS

Display

15.6″ UHD 3840×2160 IPS
15.6″ Full HD 1920×1080
15.6“ Full HD 120hz 1920×1080 Wide view Angel

System Memory
8GB/16GB DDR4, 2 slots (From 8GB, Max 32GB)

Chipset
Intel  H370 Express Chipset

Video Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 630
NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050TI
Supports NVIDIA Optimus Technology

Storage

2.5-inch HDD* 1
2x M.2 SSD slots (Type 2280, supports NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 or SATA)

Keyboard Type
Single Backlit (White/Blue/Green/Orange/Red)

ODD
N/A

I/O Port overview

HDMI 2.0
mini DP
D-Sub
RJ45
USB 3.0 (Type-A) x2
USB 3.1 (Type C) x1
USB 2.0 x1
Earphone (SPDIF)
MIC in
SD Card Reader
DC jack

HDMI2.0 x HDCP2.2
Yes

USB3.1 with Type-C
*included in I/O port overview
Yes

Networks
LAN
10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet

Wireless LAN
Dual Band AC

Bluetooth
Yes. 4.2

WWAN (3.5G)
N/A

Webcam
HD Camera

Security
Kensington Lock

Adapter
120W

Battery
Li-Polymer, 11.1V, 47Wh

Dimensions
378mm(W) x 250mm(D) x 29.8mm(H)

Weight
From 2.35 kg, and 47Wh Battery Exclude other hardware

ArmoryX will also respond to your need and commit to resolving your problem in 72 business hours. If the product can’t be fixed in the promised time, we will provide a complimentary laptop for our customer to work or to play without any charges.

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After the Escobar Fold 2, we now have the Escobar Gold 11 Pro

I’m pretty sure some of you have already heard of the rebranded Galaxy Fold. No, it’s not a copycat device – it’s a straight-up repackage of the Samsung Galaxy Fold, and it was called the Escobar Fold 2.
You can scrape the “gold” off of the Escobar Fold 2 to reveal the Galaxy Fold inside, by the way. And Escobar isn’t hiding the fact that in its official unboxing video too. It has Bixby Vision in the camera app. Their marketing campaign also loudly touted the phrase “RIP Samsung” despite them selling a fully Samsung-made product.

According to Escobar’s website’s legal section, Samsung sued them, and Samsung won. Escobar also published and summarized the legal case on their website as if it’s a trophy. Escobar also removed the Escobar Fold 2 from their website – but all the marketing videos are still on their YouTube channel.

And now, Escobar is back again with yet another product. This time, it’s the Apple iPhone 11 Pro with 256GB of internal storage. Covered with 24K gold and priced at just USD $499! That’s a good deal, right? Well… there are lots of people who already said that Escobar is a scam.
And once again, Escobar got a bunch of ladies with minimal clothes and using exorbitant marketing phrases like “RIP Apple”.

And funnily enough – according to Escobar’s website’s legal section once again, Escobar is suing Apple this time around. I’m not sure about its legitimacy but I’m not sure what Escobar is trying to achieve.
Either way, just stay away and don’t buy any devices from Escobar.

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ROG Brightstar Announces Powered By ASUS PC Build Challenge

With efforts of bringing up the gamers up to speed with the custom PC community, Brightstar and ASUS will have a Powered By ASUS PC Build Challenge at their ROG Concept Store, which is located at Lowyat.
This isn’t a small challenge either, as there are multiple brands sponsoring this contest. Firstly, is, of course, Brightstar and ASUS for organizing this contest and for sponsoring ASUS-manufactured motherboard and graphics card, AMD, and Corsair. I’m not sure why AMD is part of the sponsor, maybe the grand prize system uses an AMD graphics card. I’m not sure if it’s going to be Ryzen-based, since the image is actually showing an X99-based motherboard. Corsair, however, might be in this for the RAM sticks and/or PCIe NVMe SSD.

The ROG Concept Store is a place to behold.
No details on what the Powered By ASUS PC Build Challenge grand prize system’s specs, but we’ll keep you updated when we have more information on this.
Now, what do you need to do in this grandiose challenge? Simple – there will be only one set of rig; each challenger will take a turn to assemble in the fastest time possible. The winner will be chosen according to the “fastest build time” and “other judging factors”, presumably functionality, cable management, and whatnot.
The Powered By ASUS PC Build Challenge is open to participants as young as 15 years old, and registration opens until the 15th June. First qualifier round to start on the 17th -18th June.
Here’s the schedule for all challenges that will take place. You can drop by to the ROG Concept Store at Lowyat to spectate this challenge, by the way.
Qualifier rounds:

Date
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5

17 June
11am – 12:15pm
12:30pm – 1:45pm
2:00pm – 3:15pm
3:30pm – 4:45pm
5:00pm – 6:15pm

18 June
11am – 12:15pm
12:30pm – 1:45pm
2:00pm – 3:15pm
3:30pm – 4:45pm
5:00pm – 6:15pm

24 June
11am – 12:15pm
12:30pm – 1:45pm
2:00pm – 3:15pm
3:30pm – 4:45pm
5:00pm – 6:15pm

Finals:

Date
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3

25 July
11am – 12:45pm
1pm – 2:45pm
3pm – 4:45pm

Prizes:

Grand Prize

Powered By ASUS Rig x1 set

2nd Prize

ASUS Orion Headset x1 set

3rd Prize

ASUS Gladius Mouse x1 set

How to enter the Powered By ASUS PC Build Challenge?
To enter and for more event details and updates, click here.
To sign up, please enter via Google Form here.

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New Acer Aspire Vero now available in Malaysia starting from RM3,399

Acer Malaysia has officially launched the new Aspire Vero laptop to be a part of the green manufacturing movement currently circulating around the globe.

To recap, the Vero subseries are basically a new variant of existing products that were made with environmental sustainability in mind by using recycled materials as part of the device’s chassis and/or associated accessories together with the packaging and whatnot. The first that arrives in Malaysia is the Acer Aspire Vero which can be configured to be fitted with up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU with Xe Graphics, a maximum of 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD with Wi-Fi 6 support, a combination of USB-A and USB-C ports. Each purchase will also include a copy of Microsoft Office 2021 with a lifetime license, too.
You can buy the device through the shops below.

Acer e-store Malaysia
Acer Flagship Store @ Shopee
NBP @ Shopee
Just IT @ Shopee
Viewnet @ Shopee
Clicknet @ Shopee
Brightstar @ Lazada
Aoneplus @ Lazada
Style Vision @ Lazada

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The new OnePlus Nord 2T 5G and CE 2 Lite 5G together with 2 sets of TWS revealed for Malaysia

OnePlus Malaysia has finally made the new mid-range devices, the Nord 2T 5G and CE 2 Lite 5G, available in the country alongside a couple of new TWS.

First up on the list is the Nord 2T 5G, the better ones in the release lineup in this post. The design language is pretty much very “OnePlus” style with the camera sensors on the back being the most eye-attracting thing. Well, sometimes you do want some simple things because you’re over the age of being flashy.

On the other hand, the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G takes on the stylish role thanks to, yes again, the back module applying a dual layer finish because the camera lenses are smaller. Good trade for some people, especially the ones looking to net an affordable OnePlus phone.
Anyway, the most important thing for OnePlus, the spec sheet, is here.

Model

Nord 2T 5G

Nord CE 2 Lite 5G

Display

6.43-inch AMOLED (1080p Resolution, Top Left Punch Hole Notch, 90Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+ Support)

6.59-inch IPS LCD (1080p Resolution, Top Left Punch Hole Notch, 120Hz Refresh Rate)

Chipset

MediaTek Dimensity 1300

Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G

RAM

Up to 12GB

8GB

Storage

Up to 256GB

128GB

Rear Cameras

Main: 50MP f/1.9 with PDAF, OIS
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Depth Sensor

Main: 64MP f/1.7 with PDAF
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

Front Cameras

32MP

16MP

Battery

4,500mAh (80W Fast Charge)

5,000mAh (33W Fast Charge)

Colors

Jade Fog, Gray Shadow

Blue Tide, Black Dusk

Aside from the two phones, OnePlus Malaysia also revealed the Buds Pro and Nord Buds TWS where the former is the pricier one that delivers ANC and high-quality sound with extended battery life and feature set while the latter focuses on being a Nord product: Affordable and great value for its price point thanks to the 12.4mm titanium dynamic drivers, Dolby Atmos support, and 30 hours of combined playback off a single charge.
Price and Availability
You may catch these new devices at the following price starting July 19 on OnePlus’s official website, Shopee, and Lazada stores.

Nord 2T 5G

8GB+128GB (Jade Fog) @ RM1,899
12GB+256GB (Gray Shadow) @ RM2,099

Nord CE 2 Lite 5G

8GB+128GB @ RM1,199

Buds Pro TWS @ RM799
Nord Buds TWS @ RM299

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UL Benchmarks delists MediaTek smartphones in PCMark benchmark chart

UL, the maker of many benchmarking tools, has stated that they have delisted MediaTek-powered smartphones from the benchmark charts.

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Review – Edifier W860NB Wireless Headset With ANC

Edifier has been on a roll these few months as they’re releasing audio products that are catered towards what the market wants – wireless audio. Not only that, Edifier is also bringing premium features more accessible. In the case of the new Edifier W860NB, they brought ANC – or active noise canceling – to this W860NB that is priced at an arguably affordable RM499 price tag.
Headsets with ANC usually cost a lot more – so how does the Edifier W860NB actually compete with the other headsets in the market?

Unboxing

Let’s begin with the box. The Edifier W860NB comes with a fairly simple box. At the front there is the graphic of the headphone itself printed. At the back, you can see the feature highlights and its specs.

Open it up and what you see is the hard shell case itself. Yes – it’s pretty similar to the W830BT that we reviewed here. Digging out all the contents in the box, we can see there’s another user manual inside and that’s it.

That’s not all – opening the hard shell case we find the Edifier W860NB itself alongside with the accessories. You get a micro USB cable to charge the battery, a 3.5mm audio jack if you wish to use it in wired mode, and another audio jack splitter for you to use in planes. Niche, but useful.

And oh – by the way, the microphone on the Edifier W860NB only works in Bluetooth mode. That’s because the 3.5mm audio jack that Edifier provided is only a 2-line jack, not 3-line which supports microphone.

Design
The entire Edifier W860NB itself is pretty similar to the W830BT, to be honest. There are a few minor changes here and there. Firstly, the left and right side labeling. There a big L and R on the respective side of earcups’ inside – which I appreciate.

The earcup this time around is thinner than the W830BT, but comes with higher quality PU leather. We’ll talk more about comfort later.
The headband remains the same. It’s thick and non-replaceable, so beware of the PU leather and try to prevent it from deterioration.

Speaking of which, the earcups on the Edifier W860NB can be rotated and folded as well. Again, very similar to the W830BT.

Overall, the Edifier W860NB is built with a mix of plastic and PU leather with an aluminium frame. Pretty lightweight and flexible too.
Features
This is where the Edifier W860NB actually got quite a big upgrade. The buttons are the first – and Edifier just threw all of it away. There’s only an on/off button with a dial to turn ANC on or off. Why? Because the right earcup is actually touch-sensitive.
There’s actually a sticker on the right earcup showing you how the gestures work.
Swipe left and right to go to the next or previous track. You can also swipe the up and down then hold to adjust the volume. Lastly, double tap on the earcup to play or pause the music. Pretty neat implementation.
On the right earcup, that’s where the power button and the ANC switch is found.

On the left side of the earcup, you can pair it easily via NFC. The micro USB charging port and the 3.5mm audio jack is at that area as well.

Using the Edifier W860NB
I paired it with the Galaxy S9 that I’ve reviewed here and loved ever since. I paired my phone with the Edifier W860NB using NFC, of course. It’s quick and simple – but takes a bit of fiddling to find where the NFC tag is.
For those who have ears that protrude outwards further like the gnomes (I have those ears, by the way), you’ll have some issue where your ear is in contact with the earcup itself. The padding just isn’t thick enough.

Clamping force is fine and able to isolate most of the noise. Upon turning on ANC whole the room is completely silent, there’s a high pitch whine that is noticeable. This whine is prominent in slower and quieter songs like Fortune’s Delight from Dead Rising 2’s OST and even Shy by Karnaboy.
The trackpad gesture on the right side of the earcup works pretty well – but not with all devices. When I tried it with the Galaxy S9, for some reason it has a lot of delay and the volume can shoot up to uncomfortably levels all of a sudden. And next/previous track gestures do not work. When I connected the Edifier W860NB to my desktop, it works extremely well.
And it supports Qualcomm aptX, by the way.
Listening test
Without ANC
How does it really sound? Actually, mostly on bass again. The Edifier W860NB is definitely made for those who enjoy bass – and it shows. They’re quite decent. I enjoy a lot of electronic music that doesn’t have any singing – and to be honest, Adventure Time by Rogue is quite enjoyable. So is Emoji by Pegboard Nerds. Not so much on Delayed Friend Request by 7 Minutes Dead that requires heavy bass, though.
Mids are muddled up with the lows most of the time. This is apparent in tracks like Venomade by Omniboi. Honestly, I just wouldn’t prefer listening to EDM with the Edifier W860NB
How about highs? They’re generally acceptable. It’s separated and definitely doesn’t get muddled up with the mids. Still, not exactly the best when it comes to highs.
With ANC
Once ANC is turned on, part of the low frequency gets cut off. That’s an inherent trait from all ANC headsets as background noise is typically in the low frequency spectrum.
Surprisingly, Adventure Time sounds a lot punchier than before and the bass notes are much more pronounced. Venomade experienced the same “enhancement” too. The mids are a little clearly separated from the lows.
The highs aren’t affected here and thus have no difference.
Battery Life
From our test, you can go for a really long time without charging the Edifier W860NB – even with ANC turned on. I wore the Edifier W860NB for about ~10 hours total with ANC turned off most of the time, and the battery shows no sign of drainage. Impresive.

However, don’t be an idiot like me and turn on ANC and leave it be. I initially drained all the battery from the Edifier W860NB because I didn’t realize that the ANC switch acts independently from the power switch. So, if you turned off the Edifier W860NB but left ANC turned on, ANC is still functioning. You’ll have to turn both ANC and the Edifier W860NB off to maximise battery life.
It’s not a design flaw and it happens to many ANC headphones out there. Just something to keep in mind.
Wrapping up the Edifier W860NB review
The Edifier W860NB is headset made for those who enjoy bass. ANC works well but the noticeable hiss – especially even on quieter or slower songs – is quite annoying. Battery life on the Edifier W860NB deserves all the praise it can get.

So in conclusion, it’s a bit of a mixed bag for me. Personally speaking, it’s a low-priced wireless headset out there that has ANC, and it sounds decent too.
If these are the features you want, then you’re in luck – Edifier is selling the W860NB for only RM499. And you can get it today. Right now. If these aren’t the features that you seek, perhaps take a look at the W830BT that we reviewed here. It’s similar but cheaper than the W860NB by nearly half the price – yet better in some aspects.
Where to buy?
Always with Lazada – but known as LazMall now!

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Samsung Galaxy Fold folding test video reveals no visible crease

Over the past few weeks when a video showing that the Galaxy Fold was out in the wilds, everyone was berating Samsung for having a clearly visible crease when unfolded. With the Galaxy Fold’s official release date slated to be on 26th April 2019, Samsung’s video of the Galaxy Fold folding torture test couldn’t be more well-timed.
In this video, we were shown that the Galaxy Fold(s) were folded and unfolded multiple times over multiple angles and none of them showed any visible crease. Samsung claims that the Galaxy Fold is extensively tested before releasing it to the market.

It is claimed that the Galaxy Fold can “outlast 200,000 folds and unfolds”, or about 5 years if folding/unfolding 100 times a day. This is a benchmark set by Samsung as it is claimed that this is a reasonable use case scenario. Though, if I am to use the Galaxy Fold as a fidget toy then it will surely be folding/unfolding more than 100 times a day.

As many of us, we are worried that there will be an obvious crease. This folding torture test is actually carefully filmed by Samsung, as it the filming angles are meticulously chosen to show reflections on the screen while folding. The reflections themselves will highlight the crease – if there are any. From the multiple different angles that are shown in the video, there is no visible crease.

Does this put our worry about the visible crease to rest? Pretty much. Still, we want to test and see it for ourselves when the Galaxy Fold arrives in Malaysia. It was teased during the Galaxy S10 series grand launch at Sky Avenue, Genting, last month.

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Celebrate Hari Raya with vivo’ Chup! Raya Dulu! sales campaign and win prizes

As Raya approaches, vivo Malaysia is inviting all Malaysians to participate in its Chup! Raya Dulu! sales campaign which runs from 23 April to 8 May 2022.

Customers who purchase any vivo smartphones priced from RM800 and above during the sales campaign are entitled to join in the lucky draw to win exciting and attractive gifts. After purchasing, customers are required to scan the QR code and fill in the details, including the smartphone’s IMEI number.

Lucky draw asides, customers can also enjoy special deals when purchasing the vivo Y76 5G and vivo V23e 5G at only RM1,199 and RM1,399 respectively. The selected smartphone models come with 1-year-extended warranty and 1-year screen protection plan.

Visit vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook page to learn more about the Chup! Raya Dulu! sales campaign.

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Stoned & Co. x ASUS ROG Special Capsule Collection is available

As time goes by, fashion and technology start to blend together – and today, we finally have the release of the new Stoned & Co x ASUS ROG Special Capture Collection available for sale.
We actually had the opportunity to try out the pre-production unit of 2-tone hoodie while we filmed the video demoing how the Zephyrus G14’s AniMe Matrix. Since then, we personally had been pestering ROG Malaysia to release these hoodies for us. And today is the day!

The special capsule collection is released to commemorate the newly launched ROG Zephyrus G14 and is inspired by the AniMe Matrix display while staying true to the core minimalistic yet bold designs of Stoned & Co. The set consists of T-shirts with 3 designs, a bomber jacket, a hooded jumper, and 2 headbands that come in both black and red that resembles ROG’s black/red palettes and the Zephyrus G14’s black/white hue.

Fancy the latest gamer fashion to show your passion? Head over to Stoned & Co.’s flagship stores at SS15 Subang Jaya, Mid Valley, and Lot 10 or browse them on their website first-hand. The items are priced between RM119 to RM335.
By the way, the hoodie I wore for this video is priced at RM289. That might seem like a hefty price – but I assure you, it’s really worth the price.

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Nokia’s Upcoming TA-1094 Smartphone Has 5 Cameras

Remember when the Huawei P20 Pro got announced? It has a total of 3 cameras for the rear – and people were laughing at it. Then when people started using it, we were awed by its image quality and what the cameras can do. With the usual P-series camera setup plus another zoom camera, the P20 Pro set a precedent for multi-camera smartphones. While we have yet to see another smartphone with triple cameras at the rear, Nokia wants to three-up that challenge. Introducing the newly leaked Nokia TA-1094 smartphone that has quintuple cameras – yes, that means 5 cameras.

First, let’s talk about the new Nokia TA-1094 that was leaked about 2 days ago at Slashleaks. The picture shows the entire back of the Nokia TA-1094 in a poster. While the image quality isn’t that clear, we can clearly read that it says “Android One” at the bottom of the phone.
We don’t really see the 5 cameras on the leaked image, but instead we see 2 cameras, a single white dot which we presume is the LED flash, and three black dots.

Looking at this newly leaked picture, I was dumbfounded. The 5-camera phone is real. Thinking back of the earlier leak, it’s stated Android One already. Perhaps the new Nokia TA-1094 is meant to be part of ARCore (previously known as Project Tango) as well? But ARCore already works with a single camera – and it works on the Nokia 6.1 as well.
Then it dawned on me – what if the new Nokia TA-1094 is the upcoming PureView smartphone? We’ve already seen countless news reports saying that HMD Global, the home of Nokia smartphones, has acquired the rights for PureView imaging trademark from Microsoft. Remember – Nokia was acquired by Microsoft few years ago, and Microsoft is still holding most of the rights and patents of what Nokia used to have.

Perhaps the 5 cameras placed strategically at the back of the phone is meant to stitch together the photo to create a single image. Maybe even more than 41MP this time around. Extrapolating the benefits of having dual-camera sensor that we explained here, having more cameras means it can focus even faster. Think of it like parallel processing. That’s not all – pictures can also be refocused later on, just like what the original HTC One M8 and Huawei/Honor phones can do.
If the new Nokia TA-1094 is indeed a PureView smartphone, maybe this is the time we’ll see a true successor of the 41MP beast of a smartphone camera that the Nokia Lumia 1020 has. This time, Nokia is going to do it right with Android One. Also, the leaked image of the Nokia TA-1094 does not have Android One branding behind the phone. We think that this is still in prototype stage.
Via: Vtechgraphy

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Transcend SSD230 With 3D NAND Flash Launched

Transcend is one of the leading manufacturers of storage media – especially when it comes to SSDs. Recently, the Transcend just announced their brand new SSD230, and it is built with 3D NAND flash.
A quick recap on what 3D NAND flash is – as SSDs are made out of memory chips, it suffers the same issues as any other memory devices. Larger memory will need more chips, but we all need our SSDs to be at a certain form factor. Thus, shrinking these 2D memory chip itself to accommodate more data cells is the way to go. Sometime in the future, these 2D memory chips can’t be shrunken further with respect to Moore’s law, and thus 3D memory chips exist. In this case, it’s 3D NAND flash chips, where data cells are stacked vertically in addition to its usual 2D array.

Take 2D NAND chips as bungalows and 3D NAND chips as apartments, and you’ll have a clearer picture. This saves up a lot of physical space, scales data cell density very well, and also speeds up the read and write speeds by having a shorter path for the data to too.

Anyway, the SSD230 is a SATA-based 2.5-inch SSD with 3D NAND flash technology plus SLC-caching technology, and Transcend claims that the SSD230 to have sequential transfer speeds up to 560MB/s read and 520MB/s write. As for the 4K random read and write speeds, it can achieve up to 340MB/s thanks to a DDR3 DRAM cache that it employs. Other than that, the SSD230 has a RAID engine and LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) coding and an ECC algorithm to keep data secure and intact.
Like any other Transcend SSDs, the user-friendly SSD Scope tool developed by Transcend is compatible with the SSD230. This tool is to keep your SSD’s health and efficiency at its top notch condition, while providing the SSD’s crucial information – S.M.A.R.T. status, diagnostic scan, and health indication. Other features that the SSD Scope includes is secure data erase, system clone, TRIM enabling, and, my favourite, firmware updates.
The Transcend SSD230 comes in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacity variants, and it’s backed by Transcend’s three-year limited warranty.

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40 million shipment milestone achieved by realme with more coming in as 9i launches officially in Malaysia

realme has revealed that its Number series has reached a total sales of 40 million shipments.

A report by Strategy Analytics shows that realme’s Number Series smartphones are among the fastest to reach 40 million shipments and now are standing on the podium in Malaysia. A bit surprised yet expected, realme paved the way into the smartphone market by introducing a number of affordable mid-range devices that took over Asia countries like a storm while slowly moving onto the premium section.

As a reminder, the realme 9i – the latest entry in the Number series -is coming out in Malaysia tomorrow and while the preorders are definitely closed, you may still get it when it is out starting at the price of RM869. Click here to get to know about its specs and quirks.

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Computex 2017: ASUS ROG Unveils Ryzen Laptops; Ultrathin With NVIDIA GTX 1080, & More

Here’s the deal – with ASUS’s announcement on Monday, you might think “hey, that’s all from ASUS, right?” I thought the same, but it’s not. But nope – here’s the Computex 2017 ASUS ROG announcements, which brings a lot of new brand new products.
Again, ASUS has a full summary of all the products that ASUS ROG has announced during their event. Attached below is the entire press release, with lots of additional information.

KEY POINTS

ROG reveals include Swift PG35V and Swift PG27U HDR gaming displays, plus latest Strix series monitors — Strix XG32VQ, Strix XG27VQ and Strix XG258Q
ROG X299 gaming motherboards also unveiled, including Rampage VI Extreme, Rampage VI Apex and Strix X299-E (check them, out here)
Get hands on with the latest ROG products at booth L0432 of Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center, Computex 2017 in Nangang Exhibition Center

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 30, 2017 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today welcomed visitors to its Computer 2017 showcase at Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center, revealing its vast line-up of gaming innovations — including some never-before-seen ROG Swift HDR gaming monitors and whole new ROG Strix gaming monitor lineup, all-new X299 gaming motherboards and the latest ROG Strix gaming laptops and desktops for eSports of all kinds.
ROG X299 gaming motherboards
For more information on other X299 motherboards, check them out here.
The next generation of high-end desktops debuted at Computex today, and ROG was there with three brand-new motherboards designed to help gamers and enthusiasts get the most out of their PCs. The new Intel  X299 platform and accompanying Intel Core X-series processor family raise the bar for CPU, cores, and threads, and memory performance with up to 18 cores and 128GB of quad-channel DDR4 memory. And they add bandwidth for an army of graphics cards and NVM Express SSDs with up to 44 PCIe lanes through the CPU and even more from the chipset. It’s a gloriously potent foundation that we’ve used to push the cutting edge for gaming PCs.
Rampage VI Extreme X299
We have three models expertly tailored for different priorities: Rampage VI Extreme lives up to its name for creating dream gaming machines with custom liquid-cooling and ultrafast networking; Rampage VI Apex unabashedly targets peak performance and record-breaking overclocking; and ROG Strix X299-E gives gamers the powerful tuning, cooling and personalization options they need to get the most from their rigs. For more information please click here.
ROG has always been actively involved in case modding, and we took the opportunity at the ROG booth to show off two of its newest projects — ROG Moto-Monster and Halo Master Chief. Both demonstrations come from well-known modders — China’s Wei Zheng, also known as Ai-Mask; and Australia’s Stephen Hoad, aka Oz Modz — who finished their builds at the ROG press event and leveraged various ROG gaming products in their creations. Ai-Mask’s ROG Moto-Mod is reminiscent of his dream Ducati motorcycle, with Strix Z270-E Gaming as its powerful engine; while Oz Modz’ Maximus IX Formula-based Halo Master Chief draws its inspiration from the lead character in the famous Microsoft game. ROG is very proud of both of these PC builds and excited to continue creating the best components to fuel future case modding projects.
ROG gaming monitors
ROG Swift PG35VQ is a 35-inch UWQHD (3440 x 1440) curved gaming monitor with High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology. It features an ultrafast 200Hz refresh rate for stunning and smooth gaming experiences, while the HDR technology delivers a peak luminance of up to 1000cd/m² for brighter images that allow gamers to see even the darkest darks. The LED backlight is dynamically controlled across 512 zones to further highlight the subtle differences between white and black hues. Quantum-dot technology provides a wider color space and supports the cinema-standard DCI-P3 color gamut. It also features G-SYNC™technology to eliminate screen tearing and to minimize display stutter.

ROG Swift PG35VQ has an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect-ratio curved display that provides an immersive panoramic gaming experience. It also takes gaming aesthetics to a new level, with ASUS Aura Sync lighting on the back cover to synchronize with in-game audio, or with Aura Sync-enabled PC components, keyboards and mice.
ROG Swift PG27UQ
ROG Swift PG27UQ, a 27-inch monitor and winner of a Computex 2017 Best Choice Golden Award, is the very first High Dynamic Range (HDR) gaming monitor to run 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) content at a 144Hz refresh rate to provide gamers with detailed ultra-high-definition visuals at super-smooth frame-rates, and is designed to take gaming visuals to a whole new level.
Swift PG27UQ features HDR technology to offer a higher range of luminance that is closer to what the human eye can experience than traditional monitors. The LED backlight is dynamically controlled across 384 zones, enabling very high contrast for richer, more natural dark scenes.

Quantum-dot technology supports the cinema-standard DCI-P3 color gamut — which has a 25 percent-wider color range than sRGB — resulting in more realistic colors. In-plane-switching (IPS) technology also gives Swift PG27UQ wide viewing angles so there is no color shift even when viewing the monitor from extreme angles. It also features G-SYNC technology to eliminate screen tearing and to minimize display stutter. ASUS Aura Sync lighting on the back cover allows light effects to be synchronized with in-game audio, or with Aura Sync-enabled PC components, keyboards and mice — providing limitless customization possibilities.
ROG Strix gaming monitors for the best of gamers
ROG Strix is an all-new gaming monitor series, designed for intermediate gamers — and with a great variety of screen sizes on offer.
ROG Strix XG32VQ is a 32-inch 2K WQHD curved monitor with a 21:9 aspect ratio for panoramic gaming and a 144HZ refresh rate for incredibly smooth gameplay. It features ASUS Aura Sync lighting on the back panel, and light effects can be synchronized with in-game audio, or with Aura Sync-enabled PC components, keyboards and mice — allowing for limitless customization possibilities.

The 27-inch ROG Strix XG27VQ gaming monitor also has a curved panel to provide an immersive and panoramic gaming. It features a wide-view panel with a super-narrow bezel, which makes it perfect for multi-display surround setups. The display’s curvature ensures every point is equidistant to the player’s eyes. Strix XG27VQ also has a 144Hz refresh rate to provide super-smooth gaming visuals and a gaming-inspired design that feature ASUS Aura RGB lighting on the back to add ambiance to any gaming setup.
ROG Strix XG258Q is a 24.5inch Full HD gaming monitor that has an incredibly fast 240Hz native refresh rate without overclocking, making it twice as fast as conventional 120Hz monitors. This results in amazingly-fluid gaming visuals with no frustrating lag or motion blur, giving gamers the upper hand in first-person shooters, racing, real-time strategy, and sports titles. ROG Strix XG Series gaming monitors feature ASUS-exclusive Extreme Low Motion Blur technology to make objects in motion look sharper, so gameplay is more fluid and responsive. This series also features Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync) technology, which eliminates screen tearing and choppy frame rates to give seamless visuals and smooth gameplay.
ROG is Beyond VR ready
After last year’s successful co-branded VR demo with Oculus, for 2017 we have enhanced our exhibition space to create an even-more-immersive experience inside the ROG VR zone — lavishly kitted out with the latest high-performance ROG gaming machines. These include the all-new ROG Zephyrus gaming laptop, and the ROG G20CI and ROG GR8 II gaming desktops. We’ve also installed a complete Powered by ASUS (PBA) system equipped with a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card. Through this setup, we demonstrate that ROG offers a complete gaming family that provides the best VR-gaming experiences in the market.
We also continue our cooperation with Oculus to demonstrate Dead & Buried, the company’s stunning online multiplayer game set in the Wild West. With the Oculus Rift headset and Touch controllers precisely tracking player movements and ROG’s powerful gaming hardware delivering unbeatable, stable performance, gamers are fully immersed and able to lock, load and indulge in some heart-pumping 2-on-2 shootouts.
ROG GR8 II 6G
The ASUS ROG GR8 II mini-gaming PC, the winner of a Computex 2017 d&i Award, delivers full desktop gaming power and is the smallest four-liter gaming PC built for VR. This compact PC is equipped with 7th Generation Intel Core™ i7 processor and will be updated with an ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB VRAM) graphics card to bring smoother game visuals and faster performance for intense games with high-quality texture modes or HD texture pack, including Full HD 1080p gaming.

GR8 II has a cleverly designed cooling system with dedicated cooling chambers for both the CPU and graphics card, giving it super-stable performance during intense gaming marathons. GR8 II comes with awesome SupremeFX audio technology that delivers the best recording quality and immersive audio. And with 12 ASUS Aura Sync modes to choose from, it takes RGB lighting to the next level.
ROG Strix gaming laptops and desktops for all kinds of eSports
The all-new ROG Strix Series gaming laptops and desktops are tailored specifically to serve the demands of the burgeoning ranks of eSports contenders, delivering the perfect combination of hardware and software to provide gamers with the tools they need to win. The esports-customized gear on show at the ROG booth is as follows.
ROG Strix GL503 and Strix GL703
ROG Strix GL503 and Strix GL703 are essential tools for excitement-seekers who covet mastery of the game and to be honored for their heroic achievements. Engineered with the newest Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series graphics, the 15.6-inch GL503 and 17.3-inch Strix GL703 equip gamers to control the competition — so they can gear up, stake their ground and get ready to win.
ROG Strix Hero Edition

ROG Strix Hero Edition is built from the ground up for fearless Multiplayer Online Battle Arena heroes – optimized to gain a competitive edge in MOBA games such as League of Legends, Dota 2 or SMITE. Strix Hero Edition allows gamers to lead the way armed with powerful Intel Core i7 processors and awesome NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series graphics. Strix Hero Edition is also kitted out with a 120Hz wide-view display with rich color fidelity and a desktop-style keyboard that’s made for victory. Born for the battlefield, Strix Hero Edition raises the game — so enabling players to score more wins and rise through the ranks.
ROG Strix SCAR Edition

ROG Strix SCAR Edition is built exclusively for the sharpest shooters in the meanest gunfights — optimized to gain a competitive edge in FPS games such as Counter-Strike®, Overwatch® or Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege. Powered by the latest Intel Core i7 processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series graphics with an ultra-fast 120Hz and 5ms display, styled with a unique focus, and with desktop-style keyboard layouts engineered for victory, Strix SCAR Edition keeps the gamer centered on the battlefield — so they’ll rank high, and kill with absolute precision.
ROG Strix GD30
ROG Strix GD30 is a powerful gaming desktop featuring a sleek black-and-white design, with interchangeable front panels that allow gamers to customize the system to suit their unique style. Equipped with up to the latest 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti graphics and a plug-and-play hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD module for eSports tournaments, Strix GD30 delivers unrivaled performance for incredible gaming and multimedia experiences. An advanced thermal system — featuring large air vents at the front and underside plus an isolated power supply chamber — provides improved airflow for better cooling and greater system efficiency. Exclusive ASUS Aegis III software enhances gaming experiences by allowing gamers to track CPU and memory usage, monitor networking status, and control fan speeds and ASUS Aura RGB lighting effects.

GD30 had a projection mapping area in the ROG booth, using visuals to communicate its unique design story involving its two separate white front panels, asymmetric lines and unique patterns inspired by the exploration of space in science fiction. To additionally celebrate ROG’s design spirit at Computex, the ASUS Design Center displayed a variety of different GD30 front panels that highlight different gaming sub-cultures and themes — including hardcore military, street culture, futuristic transcendence and sci-fi modifications. The gallery shows the breadth of creativity that can be applied to our GD30 design and inspires attendees to join our Facebook group to get designers from all around the world involved in creating their own creations. For more information, visit http://woobox.com/o5o7uq.
ROG laptops with the latest AMD Ryzen
ROG Strix GL702ZC
ROG Strix GL702ZC is the world’s first gaming laptop featuring the AMD® Ryzen™ 7 processor. Combining the sheer power of AMD’s revolutionary Ryzen platform with ROG’s gaming design legacy, Strix GL702ZC delivers amazing performance to satisfy the needs of hard-core gamers and users with demanding, multimedia-heavy workloads. With a 17-inch, wide-view panel for incredible visuals, an anti-ghosting backlit keyboard for fast, accurate control, and ROG Gaming Center with a wealth of gamer-oriented features, ROG Strix GL702ZC is a finely tuned weapon backed by eight-core power for gaming with a competitive edge.
ASUS G11DF
ASUS G11DF is the first ASUS gaming desktop with the AMD Ryzen processor. This gives G11DF the processing performance required to run the latest games smoothly at their highest visual settings and support 4K UHD video playback.
G11DF is also the first in the G11 range to feature ASUS Sonic Studio for immersive gaming audio and improved quality for internet calls, streaming and recording. In addition, the exclusive ASUS Aegis III gaming utility provides easy access to system features and XSplit Gamecaster gameplay recording and sharing.
ROG Strix GTX 1080 gaming laptop
ROG Strix GL702VI
ROG Strix GL702VI is the gaming laptop that packs everything gamers need to win, including NVIDIA GeForce 1080 GTX graphics, Windows 10 Pro, the latest 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, and a tremendous 120Hz G-SYNC panel. Loaded with premium components and styled for success, ROG Strix GL702 is the all-conquering companion for every gaming adventure.
ROG gaming graphics cards
The booth, of course, included a selection of ROG gaming graphics cards for all performance needs and budgets. The cards on show were as follows.
ROG Poseidon GTX 1080Ti Platinum
ROG Poseidon GTX 1080Ti Platinum features our next-generation DirectCU H2O cooler, combining liquid and air in a larger 2.5-slot design. The expanded heatsink boasts 40 percent more area than its predecessor, while the updated plumbing improves the liquid flow rate by 22 percent. Support for standard G1/4 fittings make it easy to add the card to custom loops, and dual FanConnect II headers let the card manage system fans for gaming-optimized cooling.

Poseidon GTX 1080Ti Platinum, of course, features ASUS Aura Sync lighting and adds a new twist with an ‘infinite-reflection’ badge giving the illusion of a lighting effect that extends to infinity. It’s also produced using Auto-Extreme technology, the industry’s first and only 100 percent-automated production process, for the very best quality and reliability.
ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti OC Edition
ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti OC Edition delivers 35 percent-faster performance than the GeForce GTX 1080, and has MaxContact technology that makes 2X more contact with the GPU for improved thermal transfer. The patented wing-blade fans enable maximum airflow and for better cooling, and offer IP5X-certified dust-resistance for extended lifespan.
Strix GTX 1080 Ti OC Edition also has FanConnect II, Aura Sync illumination, Auto-Extreme technology with Super Alloy Power II components, VR-friendly HDMI ports and GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster for intuitive performance tweaking and real-time streaming.
ROG Strix GTX 1080 OC 8GB 11Gbps
ROG Strix GTX 1080 OC 8GB 11Gbps Edition is a 2.5-slot-width card with MaxContact technology and for the coolest and quietest gaming performance, plus  The patented wing-blade fans enable maximum airflow and for better cooling, and offer IP5X-certified dust-resistance for an extended lifespan.

Strix GTX 1080 OC 8GB 11Gbps Edition also has FanConnect II, ASUS Aura Sync illumination, Auto-Extreme technology with Super Alloy Power II components, VR-friendly HDMI ports and GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster for intuitive performance tweaking and real-time streaming.
ROG Strix RX580 8G
ROG Strix RX580 8G is a gaming graphics card with MaxContact technology for the coolest and quietest gaming performance. The patented wing-blade fans enable maximum airflow and for better cooling, and offer IP5X-certified dust-resistance for an extended lifespan.
Strix RX580 8G also has FanConnect II, ASUS Aura Sync illumination, Auto-Extreme technology with Super Alloy Power II components, VR-friendly HDMI ports and GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster for intuitive performance tweaking and real-time streaming.
ROG SLI HB Bridge

The all-new ROG SLI HB (High-Bandwidth) Bridge doubles the available transfer bandwidth of the previous generation to deliver detailed graphics and silky smooth gameplay. It supports multiple 2-way configurations — both three-slot and four-slot — for maximum flexibility. ROG SLI HB Bridge features ASUS Aura RGB lighting and ASUS Aura Sync for perfectly synchronized lighting across an entire gaming setup. It also has the ASUS Aura RGB Touch-Sensitive Lighting Panel to easily configure the lighting effects to express your own style.
ROG networking
ROG Rapture GT-AC5300
ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 is the first ROG router designed specifically for gaming. It features ROG Gaming Center, which provides an instant overview of the gaming network, so players can see at a glance the current internet status, stability, and device connections.
Rapture GT-AC5300 offer users three levels of game acceleration. Two of the eight LAN ports are dedicated gaming ports that prioritize network traffic to devices connected to those specific ports. The router also has a Game Boost feature that works in conjunction with two dedicated gaming ports to prioritize gaming traffic for the best networking speeds, as well as individual speeds for each connected gaming device. Users also have the ability to set up a private gaming network, to accelerate the connection between the router and preferred game servers.
Rapture GT-AC5300’s Game Intrusion Prevention System (Game IPS) offers integrated security based on Trend Micro technology to provide robust front-line protection for gaming networks.
ROG gaming accessories
ROG Strix Fusion

ROG Strix Fusion is the world’s first gaming headset to have headset-to-headset RGB lighting synchronization. These lighting effects, known as ASUS Aura Sync, can be controlled via Bluetooth® to synchronize across multiple headsets at once via a dedicated mobile app for Android™ and iOS — eliminating the need for pausing during gameplay. Strix Fusion comes with virtual 7.1-channel surround sound on-board, which combines with our in-house-tuned Essence drivers to provide full, rich surround-sound experiences.
ROG Pugio

The ROG Pugio gaming mouse offers a truly ambidextrous design with configurable side buttons, so gamers no longer have to alter their natural grip style to avoid accidental clicks on unwanted side buttons. The optical gaming weapon also features an exclusive push-fit switch-socket design, allowing gamers to easily vary click resistance and extend the lifespan of the mouse by replacing the mouse switches. Pugio’s performance is topped off with aggressive aesthetics and dynamic ASUS Aura RGB lighting with Aura Sync support.
ROG Scabbard

ROG Scabbard is a massive, extended mouse pad that provides gamers with ample space for their mouse and gaming gear. Crafted from military-grade Cordura Lite fabric technology for superior splash-resistance and durability against scuffs and scrapes, it provides a consistent and responsive tracking surface that is easy to maintain. With glow-in-the-dark lettering, anti-fray stitched edges and a non-slip base, Scabbard is a gamer’s best ally.
ROG Strix Edge

ROG Strix Edge is a large, unconventional vertical mouse pad that offers flexible placement. It’s made with a smooth cloth surface that’s optimized for gaming, enabling accurate and responsive tracking, and has a thin, lightweight and flexible design for great portability. Strix Edge also has full-color anti-fray stitched edges for superb aesthetics and a durable non-slip rubber base.

All of these are still unconfirmed whether if it’s coming to Malaysia in the future or not, let alone their prices. Stay tuned for more on those updates!

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Windows Phone is on the rise

There are two recent statistical studies that showed what Windows Phone did to the world since its release. The first study here shows that the Windows Phone platform got a big success – clouding over sales of the long-existing  Apple iPhone in developing countries, where smartphones aren’t that common.

The countries where Windows Phone’s sales chart clouded over the Apple iPhone is :

Argentina!
India!
Poland!
Russia!
South Africa!
Ukraine!
A market IDC identifies as “the rest of Central and Eastern Europe,”

Other than that, there are also graphs of the sales of Windows Phone in the smartphone mobile market in developing countries – the States, Italy, Germany, just to name a few.

It’s amazing to see that Windows Phone – being a late player in the smartphone world – still has a chance not just to survive, but to make a dent in the entire market sales graph.
But what the seems to be the problem? The apps, as usual. There aren’t much choices available for the Windows Phone OS, but then again, a few useful, practical and beautiful app can fulfil the entire market of a few million apps combined.
Source : Huffington Post, PocketNow

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Samsung releases the One UI 5 Beta for its Galaxy S22 Series

Samsung has launched its One UI 5 open beta program, which will initially be available in the United States, Germany, and South Korea, with releases in other regions planned in the coming months on the Galaxy S22 Series, offering a variety of new customization, security, and accessibility features.
The One UI 5 update adds new methods for users to personalize their smartphone experience, including up to 16 preset color themes based on their wallpaper and 12 more color options for their home screens, icons, and quick panels for a customized look and feel that is suited to their style.

What’s more, users can stack widgets of the same size in a single area to save space for a more organized and cleaner appearance. Another cool feature is that preferred languages can now be easily chosen for each app under the Settings.
That’s not all, One UI 5 beta also brings other new features such as a new icon in Pro and Pro Video mode that offers helpful tips and tricks on how to use various lenses and functions, as well as the Magnifier feature which enables users to get an enhanced viewing and reading experience on their smartphones.
With that being said, it will probably take some time until it is available in Malaysia. So, are you guys hyped about it? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section!

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MWC2019: Huawei announces new MateBook 13 & MateBook 14

Last year, Huawei made an announcement during MWC2019 about their laptops as well. There’s also Clipboard Sharing feature so that your clipboard can be shared across all Huawei devices.

The Huawei MateBook 13 however, comes with an 8th generation Intel Core i7-8565U CPU with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 GPU, Huawei Shark Fin Fans 2.0, and also  a 3:2 FullView display with 10-point multi-touch option.
The Huawei MateBook 13 will be available in China as well as select countries and locations in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Middle Eastern and more from February 2019. The Huawei MateBook 14 will be sold in in China, as well as select countries and locations in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Middle Eastern and more from April 2019 onwards.

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Google Wants You To Name ‘Android N’

Google has launched a new webpage in order for you to help them name their new Android N.
Perhaps this time, Google might break from the desserts naming scheme.

Google announced N in March along with a bunch of developer reviews. The new Android will support split-screen multitasking, better battery life, new emojis, Vulkan support and around 250 other features and API.
Head over to Name Android N and suggest a name for Google!
Perhaps…. Ndroid McDroidface?

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Logitech launches new UE products in Malaysia

On the 10th of April 2013, Logitech launched their existing line of audio products dubbed Ultimate Ears, or UE for short, in Malaysia – featuring 8 new products ranging form speakers to headphones that is available for sale now except for two.

The new products and its prices are as listed below :

UE Boombox – RM849
UE Mobile Boombox – RM379
UE Smart Radio – RM699
UE 9000 Headphones – RM1,299
UE 6000 Headphones – RM699
UE 3600 Headphones Black/White – TBA (June 2013)
UE 4500 Headphones Black/White – TBA (June 2013)
UE 900 Noise-Isolating Earphones – RM1,299

Check out the gallery below of how each of the products look like!
          UE 4500 Headphones            UE 3600 Headphones White            UE 6000 Headphones              UE 9000 Headphones            UE boombox            UE Mobile Boombox              UE 900 Earphones            UE Smart Radio            UE 3600 Headphones Black
Do visit your nearest Logitech store to have a look and mess around with the audio products!

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You can listen to BTS’s latest track “ON” TikTok right now

Just close to 5 months after joining TikTok, BTS has released the title song of their upcoming “MAP OF THE SOUL 7” album which is “ON” exclusively on the platform 12 hours ahead of the official release.
There were other artists that published their work on TikTok either exclusively or as a timed exclusive, but BTS is surely the one making headlines here as they are one of the hottest bands.

Aren’t TikTok clips are only at most 15 seconds long?

The entire song won’t be there of course, but only 30 seconds of it since it was not only released for listening purpose but also letting users incorporate their next TikTok video of the day with it. Therefore, there won’t be any 5 minute long TikTok clips any time soon.
There are verified users on TikTok that can upload videos of up to 1 minute, like us. We’re verified on TikTok, by the way.
It is expected for the music industry to start realizing how fast, effective and easily TikTok can help them spread their latest announcement through exclusive deals. With BTS taking the first step, perhaps TikTok could start attracting more artists to join the fray as well. But I do hope meme clips continue to rule over the platform though.
Grab TikTok on iOS or Android and board the hype train now to satisfy your earbuds until the real deal comes out. Or maybe watch some memes.

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ASUS ZenFone 4 is now on sales in Malaysia!

After about a month since Asus’s launch the ZenFone in the Southeast Asia region, the budget-oriented ZenFone 4 has finally reach Malaysia with the affordable price of RM299. Unfortunately,  the availability of the ZenFone 5 & 6 are still not available until further notice. As a recap,  it will features the new ZenUI interface which developed around the concepts of freedom, expression and connection with over 1000 enhancements that will make the user experience  unique and its new PixelMaster camera technology which allow users to effortlessly capture photos and videos in any lighting condition. The ZenFone series utilize the iconic ASUS concentric circle finish to give it a timeless look and feel and feature a swappable back cover design for personalize styling.

The ZenFone features a high-performance and power-efficient Intel Atom processors and protected by the latest generation of Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3. Definitely an amazing feat for an RM299 phone for sure! It comes with 8GB of internal storage with lifetime 5GB Asus WebStorage and supports Micro SD cards up to 64GB for all your content goodness.
You can choose from 3 colours for now, with the other 2 more colours coming some time later.
Check out the detailed specs below:

Again, the ZenFone 5 and 6 are still nowhere to be found, but Asus said that they’re trying their best to bring both the models to Malaysian shores as soon as possible. Till then, hold your horses.

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Maxis Hotlink’s mobile plans now offer larger data quotas at affordable price point

Maxis has announced that Hotlink Prepaid users can now enjoy more internet quota at a lower price, and Postpaid users will have high-speed Internet access with no speed cap at affordable prices.
For Prepaid plan customers, Hotlink offers a new Prepaid Pantas pass with 30GB of uncapped data alongside unlimited calls at RM35/month, which is lower priced and has more data compared to the previous plan.

On top of that, customers are eligible to claim a total of 5 x 20GB extra high-speed data vouchers through the Hotlink app from now until 31st March 2023.
On the other hand, Postpaid plan customers will get an additional 10GB increase in data along with unlimited calls and SMS.
In addition, Postpaid 60 customers will also get price slashes on new smartphones such as Samsung Galaxy A04 and Honor X7A when subscribing to the plan.
Not only that, but through the Hotlink app, every subscriber will have free access to Premier League live matches, attractive deals on movie tickets, as well as exclusive partner promotions.
Kindly refer to Hotlink’s official website for more information on the revamped mobile plans.

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Review – Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019)

Tablets have seen better days during its earlier days. Though there are still people from all over the world that needs a tablet – and the new Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) is here to get you going. It’s priced at an affordable RM899 for the WiFi-only version and RM1,299 for the LTE version – but that’s on your own preference.
How’s the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) for everyday use? Well, here’s our video review of this tablet.

All in all, the 10.1-inch display is actually pretty good. Samsung opted for a 16:10 aspect ratio display, with 1920×1200 pixels in resolution. That means you can get more real estate out of it but there will be black bars for videos since most videos are in in 16:9 and some movies are in 21:9.

It comes with great colors and great viewing angles as well, and it supports Widevine L1 – hence you can watch Netflix in full HD.
I do appreciate the fact that Samsung made the bezels wide enough for me to hold on both sides, and they also axed the entire ambient light sensor. That means the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) only has manual brightness setting. To readjust the brightness, you’ll have to do it through the notification panel or in the settings menu.

For me personally, I do prefer to have manual brightness on a tablet since it is annoying if I am watching a video and the entire screen just goes dim because my finger’s shadow passed the sensor.
My main complaints about the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) are on three things – the performance, the internal storage capacity, and the loudspeakers.

The performance is rather okay for entry-level gaming, actually. It works well with PUBG Mobile on the absolute lowest graphical settings though it still lags while jumping down the plane. However, 2GB RAM is totally insufficient.
We have the LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019).
The internal storage capacity is only 32GB. Sure, you can get a microSD card but many apps – particularly games – don’t work well with external storage.
Then the loudspeakers. Yes, it has a stereo speaker but they are both pointing downwards. Why not just move one of the speaker to the other side instead? Though at least it comes with a 3.5mm audio jack.

All in all, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) is actually quite a decent tablet for its price. Display is sharp and great, comes with adequate enough performance for day-to-day use – though should have at least 4GB RAM for multitasking. And also have proper stereo speaker instead of stereo bottom-firing speakers.
Here are the places where you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019):

Lazada
Amazon (probably more RAM)

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Foodpanda renews CSR with panda purpose; Aims to equip riders with more skills through education and job transition

Foodpanda has announced they are leveling up its rider’s game through the introduction of a new CSR – panda purpose.

The skills required to work in the digital era aren’t just about pure hard work and dedication but also the necessary knowledge to adapt to the surroundings and how to use them. As such, Foodpanda is teaming up with various government agencies to nurture riders with foundation skills that not only work in the delivery ecosystem but also throughout the rest of their lives.
From a broader angle of viewing this initiative, part of the main goal is to help riders transit into Foodpanda’s affiliated outlets by giving them the appropriate training which in certain cases, given by franchisees or brand owners. Seeing most riders are the unsung heroes of Malaysia delivering all we need while risking their body and health, panda purpose is here to serve as another gateway and an additional choice for riders to go into so that their needs can be directly addressed through holistic welfare assistance.

In any case, proper career growth, guidance, and care for the bottom level of the organization hierarchy have always been underappreciated and it is nice to see Foodpanda taking a more serious and practical step in helping them to survive and sustain especially through the COVID-19 period. Last year we have seen Grab doing the same by enhancing its employee benefit and providing more education with GrabBenefit while Foodpanda is going for the job transition strategy. Nevertheless, thanks for all the abangs sending food whenever I’m in a tight schedule.

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Review – Reecho EchoWeek: Lots of plot twists

Early this year, we were approached by Reecho audio about their Indigogo project for the EchoWeek. This is a pair of true wireless earbuds that promises style points through its multitude of color choices. Best of all you’ll get both earbuds and the cradle in matching colors too!
That does sound great – and I immediately asked Reecho if they could send me the orange color one. They said okay and will be sending in a month or so.

The crowdfunding surprise
There general consensus about crowdfunding projects is the surprise plot twist that you’re going to get. It could be a project that never ships their product, promised a lot but ended up nowhere near what was shown, or ship the product as shown. Maybe add in a few shipment delays too.
The Reecho EchoWeek is something that shipped but ended up nowhere near what was shown, and had a very long delay.
Here’s what we mean by that. We were contacted somewhere in February, said it was going to be shipped a month later, but it never happened and I totally forgot about it. Fast forward to in July, I received a random parcel out of nowhere. I opened it and there it was – the Reecho EchoWeek.
Unboxing

I was excited. Reecho’s video that showed the EchoWeek looked really great with the orange color scheme. I’m a sucker for orange and turquoise colors, by the way. The front of the packaging is fairly basic, it just shows an image of the EchoWeek with the lid opened.
Look at the colors that they show off!
At the back of the box, we can still see the promised aesthetics of the Reecho EchoWeek. That got me amped up!

Once I got the sleeve slid off and opened the lid, the crowdfunding surprise hit me – is this even orange color? I mean it says orange on the box, but it’s literally gold in color!

The box is also unnecessarily big with a rather weird layout. Here we can see the golden-colored (claimed to be orange) cradle alongside with the earbuds themselves. The earbuds are nowhere near orange as they’re just completely blacked out. So much crowdfunding surprise in this one unboxing!
Why…
Reecho chose to print the instructions onto the sleeve that wraps around the EchoWeek’s cradle. I mean yeah, that works – but the text is tiny.
Under the first layer, we can see that Reecho is pretty considerate in terms of the eartip and hook sizes. We have two different types of eartips, one with a smaller diameter and another with a bigger one, and also two more different sizes of hooks. No complaints here.

We also found the micro USB charging cable here – which I think it’s okay considering the time of production of the Reecho EchoWeek.
Design
I honestly am very disappointed by why Reecho has promised and what was delivered. If you look at their Indiegogo campaign page, you can see the list of complaints regarding this outright lie from Reecho. They have consistently provided updates on the crowdfunding page, but never once they addressed the color issue until backers received the EchoWeek. Their statement was pretty horribly translated from Chinese, too.
Apologize to all backers & For better user experience
Dear backers,
Many inner shells of EchoWeek in the process of production has nonnegligible flaws, in order to ensure that the best user experience, we used black inner uniformly. To compensate all backers, we use better and more expensive materials and processes to produce our products. Apologize for your inconvenience and thank you for your long-term support and care.
Best,
REECHO Team
If Reecho claims to have “nonnegligible flaws” if the earbuds aren’t black in color, then they should’ve informed the backers earlier. Never lie to your customers. It could be that Reecho is doing this to save cost – which is logical since the product is fairly low-priced to begin with.
This… is definitely not the orange color I ordered.
The Reecho EchoWeek themselves are excellently built, though. Especially the cradle as it is made entirely out of metal with a rather large anti-slip pad at the bottom to prevent scratches. If you’ve played with hinged metal lids that produces a nice clink sound when closed, then the Reecho EchoWeek can do the same as well. Honestly, this was my fidget toy for quite some time.
The earbuds themselves are pretty alright. They’re made out of plastic and very round in shape. It uses standard eartips and it has hooks as well. These hooks enable the earbud to latch onto the ear and makes it difficult for it to fall off. I love this simple, minimalist approach to this issue.

What I don’t like is the gigantic button on the earbuds. Seriously, having buttons at the center of these true wireless earbuds is already annoying enough – but placing them at the side? That made me pinch the earbud instead when I want to press the button.
Features
The Reecho EchoWeek comes with some rather simple features. Though, I don’t really want to use these gestures at all since it literally requires me to pinch the earbud to press the button. Might as well whip out my phone to do these tasks.

Using the Reecho EchoWeek
All “crowdfunding surprise” aside, I really love the Reecho EchoWeek. I was using it as my daily driver for a few reasons – the good comfort fit, the hook that secures the earbud to my ear, and finally – the decent sound quality.
I like how the bass sounds clear and thumps, while both the vocals and highs are still maintain pretty well. It’s a joy to listen to.

However, there are a few things that I don’t like about the Reecho EchoWeek. As mentioned, the button position. That is just horrendous – but I have a habit of whipping out my phone to control music anyway, so that button is just a minor inconvenience for me.
Secondly, the microphone quality. The microphones themselves are okay – but the position is what makes the microphone sound terrible.
Battery life
They’re somewhat okay. From our test, it can go about 4 hours on rather loud volume. We wouldn’t even wear for 4 hours straight unless it’s a long flight with crying babies in the plane.
The cradle is able to charge it about 3 times, which is alright.
Wrapping up the Reecho EchoWeek review
Will I recommend you to pick up the Reecho EchoWeek? Honestly, yes. Putting aside the promised color problem, the Reecho EchoWeek is a very nice pair of earbuds. It catered for multiple different types of eartips and also has different sizes of hooks. Obviously, there are room for improvement – especially the position of the button.
I can see that this is Reecho’s first time dabbling into crowdfunding projects and maybe even the company’s first product. However, Reecho Audio as a company, seems to have faded out of existence after delivering the EchoWeek to the backers. Its Indiegogo account, Twitter, and Facebook Page have all gone dead silent. But, their website is still alive.

But what’s the price of the Reecho EchoWeek? It’s priced at ¥299 Yuan – about ~RM177. It’s not named as the EchoWeek anymore, but as the Reecho WH-189 and is available in black color only. You can buy it at their website, though it’s written entirely in Chinese. And it loads extremely slow.
Reecho Audio, if you’re reading this – know that communication is key, especially for a crowdfunded project. I can look past the color controversy, but that was your main highlight in your campaign. Obviously, the backers are going to be angry. But you made a good product – so I’m giving you a pass this time.

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Malaysian user can now access the Avatar feature on Facebook

Facebook has officially announced that Malaysian users are now able to access the Avatar feature to provide more ways for people to express their identity in a world that evolves more digitally every single day.
The feature will let you create a digital persona that represents you and only yourself through a range of emotions and expressions with fun experiences along the way.

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HUAWEI’s latest Band 8 smartwatch is now available for pre-order in Malaysia

HUAWEI has just announced the availability of its all-new Band 8 smartwatch in the Malaysian market. Let’s have a quick look at it.
Weighing just 14g and a slim thickness of 8.99mm, the HUAWEI Band 8 boasts a 1.47-inch AMOLED display and ultra-narrow bezels to offer a visually immersive and dynamic experience in a small form factor.

In terms of battery life, HUAWEI claims that the Band 8 is capable of delivering up to 9 days for normal use and up to 3 days for AOD mode while having fast charge support to enable users to quickly replenish the battery.
Another plus is that the smartwatch is enhanced with the latest HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0 and TruSleep 3.0 technology to help users effectively monitor and manage their health and fitness, while over 100 workout modes provide extensive support for mainstream and common sports.
Pricing and Availability
The new HUAWEI Band 8 is priced at RM219 normally, but Malaysians who pre-order it from 1st June until 5th June 2023 will receive an RM50 discount voucher on Huawei Flagship Store on Lazada, lowering the smartwatch’s price to RM169.

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The Samsung Good Lock app is now available in Malaysia as geo-blocking restriction softens

Samsung has made some questionable moves in the past and one of them is restricting geographical access to one of its utility tools is Good Lock that offers an unprecendented levels of customization and loved by many.
However, it seems that that closed-off wall is finally crumbling down (probably not all but a huge chunk of it) as users from many countries reported that the app is finally downloadable via Galaxy Store and that includes Malaysia as well.

And yeah, look at that, won’t you!
Designed to make each Galaxy device the most unique to their owner, the Good Lock hosts multiple downloadable features that can targets different categories of your phone which includes but not liimited to keyboards, home screens, lock screens, gesture navigation, and more.

The aesthetic perspective is not the only factor Samsung is focusing as they fully acknowledge there are people who are all about being productive, functional, and practical.
Therefore, the inclusion of stuff like One Hand Operation+ that expands the accessibility of said mode, NiceShot essentially providing quality-of-life improvements towards the screenshot and screen record functions, and Sound Assistant that helps you master the control of each audio output device connected to your phone by deciding which applications gets to transfer signal to a particular speaker.
If you haven’t already tried it before, click here to head over to the store page and download it for a brand new experience of deep personalization.
For me, I fully enjoy the function of hiding app labels so that only their icons show up in my home screen. On the other hand, the Sound Assistant saved me from the hassle of accidentally blasting Whatsapp messages through my Bluetooth speaker.

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ZenBook 13 UX325 and ZenBook 14 UX425 starts at RM3,999, but with a twist

ASUS just announced the brand new ZenBook series of laptops. The current generation of ultrabooks now has a few changes, and most notably it is now the thinnest ultrabook ever – at only 13.9mm. However, there is a catch.
We just published our review of the laptop too – which you can check it out here.

I honestly highly-recommend you watch the review video – and there are a few points that we went through. The most controversial feature here is obviously the missing audio jack. Honestly, I don’t want to deal with the way Windows handles Bluetooth devices. It’s annoying and just frustrating.

But the lack of an audio jack will impact everyone differently. For me personally, I don’t really mind the missing audio jack. Moreover, these ZenBook 13 UX325 and ZenBook 14 UX425 laptops come with USB-C sound card dongle too. It’s a high-quality one, too.

But then again, we’ll have to sacrifice both Thunderbolt 3 ports if we want to listen to music and charge at the same time.
What surprised me here is that the price. The new ZenBook 13 UX325 and ZenBook 14 UX425 laptops starts at RM3,999 whereby the higher variant is at RM4,699. Both 13-inch and 14-inch variants are at the same price, too.

ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325

ASUS ZenBook 14 UX425

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

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

Don’t get me wrong – both the ZenBook 13 UX325 and ZenBook 14 UX425 are still fantastic laptops – just that the lack of an audio jack may break your purchase decision entirely.

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Microsoft tells you the history of tiles

Tiles – being made famous among technological geeks by Microsoft through firstly the Windows Phone 7, then Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 is truly an amazing process – well at least for some. There are those who hated it and some who loved it. Personally, I loved it – but not entirely.

Scrap that for a moment and let’s watch Microsoft’s documentary about how the tiles were used as tablets (the ancient stone slab ones), and how it is being integrated into the technological world today.

Do you actually like the tiles concept done by Windows?
Source : Windows Phone UK (YouTube)

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LEAGOO Elite 5 is power-packed; 4,000 mAh battery

LEAGOO, pronounced as “lead go”, is a relatively new smartphone manufacturer and they’re now entering the market with their seriously power-packed mid-range Elite 5 with a 4,000 mAh battery and with some interesting components and design cues.
Take a look at the video for a brief idea about the Elite 5.

Which smartphone in this world gives you dual SIM capability with 4G LTE for both the SIM cards in dual 4G standby mode?

Bet you can’t find other smartphone with 4,000 mAh battery and has Flash Charge technology that gets you 45% of battery in just 30 minutes – that’s about 1,800 mAh – and a full charge at about 1.5 hours.

LEAGOO even jokingly (perhaps seriously) suggested that you can charge other phones with the Elite 5. Smartphone which acts as a power bank? Sign me up, please!

The LEAGOO Elite 5 a mid-range with 64-bit 1.0GHz quad-core processor coupled with 2GB RAM, running on LEAGOO OS v1.1 that is running on Android 5.1 Lollipop. Not even all of the flagship devices today have Android 5.1. Keeping the device relatively low-powered, the LEAGOO Elite 5 features a 5.5-inch display with 1280×720 resolution – extending the battery life even longer.

Featuring Sony’s renowned 13MP camera with f/2.2 aperture at the back and another Sony 8MP camera at the front, it’s no surprise that the LEAGOO Elite 5 is the phone for shooters who don’t need extensive computing power.

The Elite 5 might sound like an expensive product, but it costs only RM699 including GST! It even comes in a total of 3 jazzy colours – white, black, and bright yellow!
Before I forget – the Elite 5 also has a universal infrared remote control, and can control over 800 manufacturers’ products ranging from television, air-conditioner, fan, projector, and many more.

The LEAGOO Elite 5 is now available at authorized dealers nationwide. Learn more about it here and go get it now!

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