HUAWEI launches the WATCH FIT and FreeLace Pro alongside deals for MatePad and MatePad T 10

Huawei has announced the latest fitness wearables to improve fellow consumer’s lifestyles for smarter and healthier experiences which are the Huawei Watch Fit and FreeLace Pro with deals surrounding the MatePad and MatePad T 10 being available too.
Huawei Watch Fit

The Huawei Watch Fit is a fitness smartwatch that supports 96 forms of workout mode with data tracking such as jogging, cycling, swimming, and more. It also comes with a Quick-Workout Animation guide to give you a personal trainer assistant feel.
The display is an AMOLED HD panel and slim bezels with the watch face being user-customizable through up to 5 photos uploaded from their smartphone. Battery wise, a single charge will last it up to 10 days and it is available in Graphite Black and Sakura Pink.
Huawei FreeLace Pro

To pair up your fitness routine alongside the Watch Fit, the Huawei FreeLace Pro sports wireless earphone is here for the music job. Aside from the usual active noise cancellation and dual microphone setup for clear voice capture, the strength of this device is the power delivery pack. At 150mAh, the lithium-ion polymer battery is able to provide 5 hours of playback with just 5 minutes of charging while a full charge will give up to 24 hours of use with noise cancellation off. Other QoL features include Transparency mode to allow environmental sound to be bearable and dual device connection that can be switch by simply pressing the power button twice.
Seems pretty basic, honestly. Also, do you prefer a pair of true wireless earbuds like the Jabra Elite Active 75t or a neckband like this?
Pricing
The Huawei Watch Fit and Huawei FreeLace Pro will be available starting September 9 at RM499 and RM399 at Huawei Store, Huawei Experience Stores, and authorized dealers nationwide. Dual pack buyers for the WATCH FIT will enjoy an RM100 instant rebate off their purchase as a bonus.
By the way, Watch Fit buyers will stand a chance to win cash prizes worth RM10,000 and even get to play a friendly match with Malaysian badminton Olympic mixed doubles silver medalists, Goh Liu Ying and Chan Peng Soon. The company’s official Facebook page will announce the details for this lucky raffle soon.
Huawei MatePad and MatePad T 10

The Huawei MatePad actually has been around for quite some time for RM1,399 but starting September 9 those who bought it will receive a free keyboard, 3 months of Huawei Video, Huawei Book until the end of 2020, Member Center rewards, and 15GB cloud storage for 12 months.

On the other hand, the RM799 entry-level MatePad T 10 will go on sale for only RM499 just for September 9 only.
For the full spec list for both of these devices, check out this post.

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Samsung Malaysia launches multi-month campaign MyTV that gives out a free Smart TV every week

Samsung Malaysia is inviting every Malaysian to participate in its MyTV Campaign to win Smart TV every week, starting from 1st August 2022 until 1st January 2023.
By sharing what your TV means to you, whether it’s the latest functions that fascinate you or the design of the TV that adds the ideal finishing touch to your living area, you will be able to stand a chance to win prizes including:

The Freestyle
The Sero
The Frame
The Serif
Neo QLED 8K

To participate in this contest, simply follow these easy steps:

Follow @SamsungMalaysia on their official Facebook and Instagram page.
Film a video or take a photo of yourself and tell us ‘What is Your TV?’.
Set your Instagram profile to public and upload the video or photo on Instagram.
Tag @samsungmalaysia and use #ItsMyTV #WhatsMyTV #MyTV #SamsungTV hashtags in your post and tag three of your friends.

Stay tuned to Samsung Malaysia’s official website, Facebook page, and Instagram as the winners will be announced there every week, perhaps you might be one of them!
For more information on the Samsung MyTV campaign, click on this link.

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Transcend offers underfill and corner bond for embedded products

For nearly all of our products these days, it comes with at least one chip that is soldered onto a PCB. These rather large chips are usually storage chips which are soldered onto the board using the BGA method – or “ball grid array” since there is an array of balls to hold the chip. Transcend is here recommending underfill and corner bond to further secure the chip further.
That’s because if there’s only BGA, it’s not the most secure method since the chip can be ripped off the PCB, perhaps because of bad BGA soldering or perhaps just the solder was too warmed up and was softened. By combining another method to bond the components onto the PCB, its strength is beyond the sum of its two parts.

More information can be found on the Transcend Embedded Solution page at https://www.transcend-info.com/Embedded/

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Lazada’s LazMall Actually Has Next Day Delivery Option

Lazada Malaysia just launched LazMall not too long ago and from there, we saw a few interesting things. LazMall promises 100% authenticity and a 15-day return policy. However, while I was searching around LazMall on Google (again), I found out that LazMall should have an option for Next Day Delivery.
The page that I found was Lazada Malaysia’s seller center. It’s an FAQ about LazMall and it highlighted the next day delivery together with the two other LazMall conditions. That means LazMall actually has these 3 promises to the customers:

100% authenticity
15-day return policy
Next Day Delivery

As stated in the FAQ, the “next day delivery” is a brand new shipment service and is different from express premium shipping. It is also exclusive for LazMall items only. Also, to be eligible for Next Day Delivery, it seems like those items will need to be “Fulfilled by Lazada”. That’s what FBL means, I think.

Digging further in Lazada Malaysia’s website, I found out that they have already updated the T&C and LazMall has been added to the list as well. One of the clause is called Next Day Delivery – and this is where things get interesting.

LazMall may offer Next Day Delivery for selected LazMall Goods. However, the availability of depends on the time you place your order, the date that you place your order, payment method, the type of LazMall Product that you intend to purchase, the availability of LazMall Goods and your shipping address.
Products that are eligible for Next Day Delivery will be designated as such on the Product Description Page. Standard shipping fees may apply to eligible listings. We may also exclude certain LazMall products from Next Day Delivery and during certain periods, at our discretion. Please refer to the Next Day Delivery page for additional details.
The condition here makes it clear – you’ll have to order your item before some time of the day and presumably only from Mondays to Thursdays, pay via a certain method, and have your shipping address at a certain location to be eligible for this Next Day Delivery.
So far, there are is no specific “Next Day Delivery page” to refer for additional details. However, LazMall has already launched in other countries. With a quick search on Philippines’ LazMall, I found out that Next Day Delivery is already available there – but only for selected areas.
From Lazada Philippine’s official Xiaomi store.
Our wild assumption here is that the Next Day Delivery is only eligible for Klang Valley here in Malaysia, and perhaps have to order it before 12pm on Mondays to Thursdays. Logically, orders on Fridays will be shipped on Monday.
As for the payment method, our assumption is that you’ll have to pay via Lazada Wallet or credit/debit card as the system can instantly capture the payment.

When will LazMall’s Next Day Delivery option be available in Malaysia? That we cannot answer. Currently, it’s not officially announced but some details were leaked through their T&C and FAQs.
While the Malaysian e-commerce market is growing strong and more competitive than ever, Lazada is optimizing their logistics to provide even faster item delivery with guaranteed item authenticity.
We’re still awaiting for the official “launch” of LazMall, and perhaps by then, we’ll get to know more abut the Next Day Delivery.

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Transcend Offers New Storage Solutions For This Chinese New Year

We all know Chinese New Year is around the corner.
As for the price, the StoreJet 25MC is already available in Malaysia and priced at about RM309 at Lazada Malaysia. Click here to find the deal!

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The new Samsung Galaxy A24 is now available in the Malaysian market at an affordable price of RM999

Samsung Malaysia has just launched its highly anticipated Galaxy A24 which brings all the essential features at a very reasonable price.

Sporting a clean and stylish design, the Galaxy A24 is equipped 6.5″ Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and improved outdoor visibility as well as an eye care display.
Photography-wise, it boasts a triple-lens camera with a 50MP main camera with OIS and autofocus, a 5MP Ultra Wide camera, and a 2MP Macro camera, as well as a 13MP front camera for those who like selfies.
For battery life, the smartphone comes with a 5,000mAh battery which delivers video playback of up to 20 hours, alongside a 25W fast charging to quickly recharge the smartphone after a long day.
Pricing and Availability
Available in three color options: Dark Red, Light Green, and Black, Malaysians may now acquire the new Samsung Galaxy A24 with 16GB RAM + 128GB storage capacity at a price of RM999.
And for those who purchase it from now until 31st May, they will be entitled to an extended 1-year warranty as well as a Clear Case which would normally cost RM79.

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Neffos C5 Plus launched; TP-Link’s first Android Go smartphone

All of a sudden, TP-Link just made an announcement that Neffos, their smartphone brand, is releasing a brand new smartphone – the Neffos C5 Plus. This phone is unique as it runs on Android Go.
Continuing the popular Neffos C5A that was announced nearly a year ago, the Neffos C5 Plus is bringing in premium service with a super low price. Of course, for a smartphone that is running on the Android One program means that its specs are meant for the lower end of the market.

5.34-inch TN panel display with 960×480 pixels in resolution (16:9 aspect ratio)
MediaTek MTK6580M chipset

4x Cortex-A7 @ 1.3GHz
Mali-400 GPU

5MP rear-facing camera
2MP selfie camera
1GB RAM
8GB of internal storage
2,200mAh battery
Android Go version 8.1 Oreo

Once again, the Android go version of Android phones are meant for the lower end of the market. These phones which are created under the Android Go umbrella is certified by Google and they run on a separate lite version of Android apps – which are dubbed as “Go” here.

The Neffos C5 Plus – being a part of the Android Go program – means that updates and security patches come directly from Google themselves. It is obviously an improvement over its predecessor in terms of service, since it is running on Android Go. Safe to say, there are no bloatware too.

The Neffos C5 Plus is available now in stores for just RM249. If you buy it from Neffos’s official LazMall store in Lazada, you can get a microfiber tower, a glass bottle, an iRing, and a selfie stick – all for free.
The only smartphone that Neffos has to compete now is the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Go which just passed SIRIM certification.

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OPPO Find X Price Revealed; RM3,699

The OPPO Find X is finally here in Malaysia – and the price is out! For RM3,699, this is definitely the most expensive Android smartphone with Snapdragon 845 in the Malaysian market right now.
The OPPO Find X is actually a very solid phone with premium build quality and it is definitely sleek to hold. The camera pops out smoothly and the software does have some sort of Samsung Edge Lighting type of visual cue to tell you that the camera is popping out. Speaking of Samsung, the OPPO Find X’s curved glass does remind me of the Samsung Galaxy S and Note series of smartphones.

The OPPO Find X comes equipped with a few feature highlights – 6.4-inch 1080p OLED screen, 25MP selfie camera, 16MP+20MP dual rear-facing cameras (like many other smartphones), ColorOS 5.1, and obviously Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Everything is powered by a 3,700mAh battery.

The cameras are hidden in the pop-up compartment with OPPO is calling it as “stealth 3D cameras”.

One thing to note is that the Find X does not have a fingerprint sensor. It relies solely on the front-facing camera for face unlocking.
The OPPO Find X has top-notch flagship specs – and the variant that Malaysia is getting is the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. It’s available in two colors – blue and purple.

But wait – there’s more. What about the Lamborghini edition? There was a unit shown here with the carbon fiber back too. It’s black, it’s stealthy – and best of all, it has something called Super VOOC.

The new Super VOOC is currently only available for the OPPO Find X Lamborghini Edition – which is ironic since the Lamborghini Edition is not coming to Malaysia – at least not so soon. The new Super VOOC can output a total of 10V 5A, summing up to 50W of power to your phone.

OPPO claims that Super VOOC can charge your OPPO Find X from 0% to 100% within around 40 minutes. The usual VOOC takes about 90 minutes, whereas the usual 5V 2A charger takes around 130 minutes. From our own testing about smartphone chargers, we know that OPPO’s charging times for 5V 1A charger is way too exaggerated, but the 5V 2A charging time is pretty accurate.
Again as mentioned, we’re not sure if OPPO’s Super VOOC will come to other smartphones in the market. For now, it seems to be an exclusive technology for the Find X Lamborghini Edition.

As a side note, we saw a transparent-backed OPPO Find X as well. If OPPO is to sell a transparent OPPO Find X for RM3,699, I think it’ll be more interesting. We get to see how the camera moves as well.

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Malaysians can now utilize Google Wallet to store their banking cards, boarding pass, and more

The civil war between fellow Android users in Malaysia about digital wallets comes to an end as Google Malaysia officially launches the Google Wallet platform in the country.

As a result of COVID-19 accelerating digital transformation which includes Malaysian using contactless payment and digital finance platforms more than ever in the past 2 years, the arrival of Google Wallet consolidates everything a netizen needs into the Google ecosystem where the main benefit of using them in any supported Android device is prioritized by many users.
But anyhow, cardholders of the following bank will be able to add their payment cards to Google Wallet and make payments with their Android phones or Wear OS devices starting right now:

CIMB Bank (Mastercard Credit)
Hong Leong Bank (Visa Credit, Mastercard Credit)
Hong Leong Islamic Bank (Mastercard Debit)
Public Bank (Visa Credit, Visa Debit)

Visa / Mastercard credit cards from HSBC and HSBC Amanah will be added in the coming months.

As December is the holiday season and the subsequent January welcomes Chinese New Year, Google Wallet users can also add boarding passes that display all the necessary information such as departure time and boarding gate.
Any changes will be reflected and updated onto the digital pass so one would not need to reprint in case of physical copies.
As of the time of writing, it only supports AirAsia tickets but Malaysia Airlines is coming in the near future.
The app is now available for download on the Google Play Store if you device doesn’t come with it by default.

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Netflix EU reduces overall video quality as traffic skyrocket from lock downs due to COVID-19

Fellow Malaysians have multiple ways to solve boredom while staying indoors due to Movement Control Order, including binge-watching Netflix all day. In fact, people around the world are doing the same as well.
But Malaysians are getting what they paid for like true 4K resolution streaming for Premium plans – if our internet can maintain that bitrate, of course. However, that is not the case for the EU currently, as Netflix EU has announced that video quality degradation will happen over the course of 30 days.

Experience video quality from the last decade again

As Netflix is working with Internet Service Provider (ISP) across the EU to manage the surge of traffic and potentially bandwidth overloading, they are deploying 2 forms of countermeasures.
For movies that still have HD and Ultra HD options available, their bitrate (BR) will be reduced. While it doesn’t seem like a big deal, it will reduce the overall clarity and color accuracy due to carrying fewer data.
On the other hand, some movies will directly have its highest quality option greyed out for the moment, for example, 720p movies will get downgraded to 480p quality. That is some 2010 flashbacks right there.
Take a look at the official announcement by Netflix right here.
In Malaysia, it seems that we are still doing all right without any bandwidth overloading occurring recently. And hopefully, it stays the same until the end of March where the Movement Control Order will finally end (May or may not) and Jay Chou’s show just debuted recently, in case you missed it.

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My thoughts on the Galaxy Note10 “adapters” and why it doesn’t matter

Call it however you like – this has happened and is happening right now. We can’t change it but doesn’t stop us from taking a look at it and offering our two cents on this issue. So first of all, we’d like to highly and put out a disclaimer the unit of the Galaxy Note10+ in our unboxing video is not the local Malaysian unit.
We had two units on our hands – one review unit that is not from Malaysia, and another local unit that is from the local pre-order. We can confirm for ourselves that the Malaysian units are indeed missing some “adapters”, as per reported by Soya Cincau.

These are the only accessories you get with the Malaysian variant.
The “adapters” that are absent are:

USB-A to USB-C
Micro USB to USB-C

USB-A to USB-C on the left, micro USB to USB-C on the right.
But why the big fuss over these two adapters? Taking a step back and look at the situation, we think it doesn’t actually matter – at least to many of us. Here’s why.
The use of USB-A to USB-C adapter
Power users around the world – I think I can say that these adapters are crucial, especially the USB-A to USB-C adapter. Having the ability to transfer files to a USB flash drive using that adapter is just 👌 convenient. But then again, the included adapter doesn’t even support USB 3.0 – so it’s slow.
USB 3.0 flash drive vs USB 2.0 adapter
Yet with many different methods of transferring data – either through cloud storage or even Telegram messenger. As an added bonus, you get data redundancy by transferring via the internet. That’s a much safer option.
Not to forget – this is a physically fragile setup. And we just happen to have a Samsung flash drive lying around.
This adapter also enables phones to power up USB fans or USB LED lights. Impractical, but possible.
Not sure why, but yeah…
The use of micro USB to USB-C adapter
Now this one in particular – it’s useful for older power banks that still require micro USB cables for charging. This little adapter is useful in this case – and I bought a few extras a few years ago. Though nowadays, I don’t even use power banks as often since my phone(s) can last through the day easily.
Also, if you want to use Samsung’s Smart Switch feature, you have two options – either by using WiFi or using cables. For older phones that you want to transfer via cables but do not have USB-C, then yes – you will need this adapter if you want to use Samsung Smart Switch using cables. Very specific use case, if you ask me.
Transferring via USB-C to USB-C cable that is already included with the Galaxy Note10 series.
But for more modern smartphones with USB-C, then you don’t even have to worry about this. Why? Because the Galaxy Note10 series of smartphones come with a USB-C to USB-C cable outright. You don’t need any adapters to use Samsung Smart Switch – just plug them in. That’s what my sister did to her Galaxy Note10+ while transferring from her Galaxy Note8.
So… are these missing adapters a big issue?
No, not really. They’re nice to have but not a necessity. Many people are quick to jump in and vent out frustration towards Samsung Malaysia but taking a step back and look at the entire situation… it doesn’t seem to be that big of a deal anyway.
And I also don’t understand why there are two separate variants of accessories included in the box. Either way, most customers don’t even use them anyway. At this point in time, we are unsure if other regions of the world are getting the same set of accessories as Malaysians.
EDIT: Comparing the 256GB Galaxy Note10+ prices, the US price is $1,099 but Malaysian is only at RM4,199 (~$1,001.90). It’s cheaper to buy those adapters from Lazada or Shopee.
The real missing adapter – USB-C to 3.5mm audio jack
Yeah, I think not having this adapter is a problem. Samsung only included their AKG earphones with USB-C instead. I just can’t give up on audio jacks just yet.
Moreover, Samsung phones don’t work with any simple USB-C to 3.5mm audio jacks just yet. We tried asked around and tried on a few Samsung phones – and it has been confirmed that it only supports USB-C to 3.5mm audio jack dongles that has a built-in DAC.
At least we still get the AKG earphones in the box.

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Xbox One pre-orders break Blockbuster records

Xbox One just  broke all of the previous pre-order launch record in Blockbuster’s 24-years of history!!!

The retailer’s head of games, James Morton, said in a statement published on MCV :
We are delighted by the huge number of pre-orders that we have received so far for the new Microsoft console. At Blockbuster, we have a fantastic array of adrenaline-fuelled console games for sale or rental. Our expert staff know gaming and they know consoles and these pre-orders are testament to our customers’ trust in us as a leading gaming retailer.
With Sony releasing the PS4 in the near future, the next few months are going to be an exciting time for our staff and customers at Blockbuster and we can’t wait to hear more details from both Sony and Microsoft at the E3 Expo next month.
Will the early pre-order of Xbox One bring down the market of  the Sony PlayStation 4 that will released in the future or the pre-order of the PS4 going to break another new record in Blockbuster? The time will determine when it comes to the real unveiling of the Sony PlayStation 4 console itself.
Via : MCV UK

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Sony announces Xperia SP

Sony, who was the second to announce their flagship phone this year, just announced a new mid-range phone, the Xperia SP with a 4.6 inch 720p display that runs with BRAVIA Engine 2 and a dual-core Snapdragon Krait processor running at 1.7GHz.

With 8GB of internal memory (and expandable), it also has a 8MP rear-facing camera capable of recording 1080p video and front facing camera with VGA resolution. The phone itself has all the bells and whistles in terms of connectivity and even NFC, all under a 2370 mAh battery – that’s larger than a lot of phones these days!
Sony even created a playlist of three promotional videos on YouTube. Check it out below

Via : GSMArena

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Review – Samsung Galaxy A13 4G

This is one of Samsung’s entry-level smartphones right now. As depicted from the name of this phone, the A13 means that it is still within the Galaxy A series but is number “1” in terms of tier – remember we also have the Galaxy A73 which means it is the 7th tier, and the number “3” means that it is the third generation.

Design
I personally like the design of the Galaxy A13 more than any other phone that I’ve touched this year. You see, the back panel wraps around the side of the phone too – which invokes a sense of playfulness and to me, it feels like a piece of candy.

The glossy plastic material is something that I don’t prefer. I’d like matte plastic but hey, the color is beautiful.

Cameras
The camera bumps are simple – cutouts for the cameras and we’re done. There are 4 cameras here but to me, I’ll consider only two of them to be usable as the depth and macro cameras shouldn’t exist.

To have a look at all the pictures taken with the Samsung Galaxy A13, watch our video at the top of this review.
Screen
The screen is also very straightforward. It has a 6.6-inch PLS LCD screen with a resolution 2408×1080 pixels and at 60Hz refresh rate. Honestly speaking, the screen looks fine to me but the automatic brightness is an issue to me. It tends to adjust the brightness either too slowly or too dimly.

It’s a minor issue since a software update can fix this issue. Currently, it’s just a bit annoying. If you don’t use automatic brightness, then this won’t be an issue for you.
Performance
And this phone is also equipped with an Exynos 850 chipset. I never knew this chipset exists and it performs well enough for day-to-day tasks. Don’t expect this phone to be playing any higher-end games because this is still an entry-level phone.

I mean, Genshin Impact isn’t available for download on the Samsung Galaxy A13.

Battery life
The battery life is fairly decent on this phone. Its 5,000mAh battery can last for about 16 hours in our PCMark battery life test and I’ll have to say – this phone can last for two days with one single charge.

Charging speed
Since we were only sent the phone itself, we have to rely on our Ugreen charger to do this test. From what I know, this phone does accept 15W of fast charging and looking at the result of our battery charging test, yeah it is a 15W charger. That 5,000mAh battery takes about 2 hours to charge from 15% to 100%.

Software
As for the software, I’d say this is pretty basic. It comes with Android 12 with One UI 4.1 Core. The Core version here means a few of the more advanced features are not present – like Samsung Pay and Bixby Routines. However, we still have the Edge Panel – which is a feature that I use frequently.

I mean, if you used One UI before, then this is essentially the same experience – just missing a few features that you may or may not use.

I’m not sure about the software update policy of this phone – but knowing Samsung, I think it will get at least a year of updates? Maybe less frequently it at least we still get some updates.

Conclusion
Finally, for the price of RM799, this is a decent phone. It’s pretty standard in terms of what it can do and combined with some additional features from Samsung’s One UI Core, it’s a pretty good deal.
Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

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New ASUS routers are what you need

There are quite a number of reasons why routers are important – but nowadays, it’s all about WiFi. Probably you’re gonna have about at least 2 devices per person at home. Personally for me, I have typically about 12 devices connected at once on WiFi – that’s excluding my little LAN network in my room that’s connected through WDS.
So here’s the deal – my WiFi is really unreliable and slow. Whenever I’m at the kitchen, good luck getting WiFi signal. 5GHz is impossible to reach that area, and that’s only about 100 meters away from the router, though through a lot of concrete walls.

Enter the new ASUS routers – specifically the new RT-AC88U and the RT-AC5300. These two routers are special in specific.
ASUS RT-AC88U

First of all, look at the thing. It looks like an inverted half-crab as antennas! There’s a reason for it too – it has dual-band AC3100 class 4×4 router, and powered by Broadcom’s NitroQAM, it can reach up to 3167Mbit/s in total! To break it down, it’s 2167Mbit/s on 5GHz band and the remaining 1000Mbit/s is on the 2.4GHz! That’s already insane!

ASUS even fine-tuned the beamforming technology through their AiRadar algorithm and made use of their 4 external antennas for the one-of-a-kind multi-device performance and stability.

Also, let’s not forget that the RT-AC88U comes with WTFast GPN built into the router itself. Fantastic. Also, I’m really happy that ASUS slapped in a total of 8 Gigabit LAN ports. Yes, eight of them.
Let’s not forget – there’s a USB3.0 port hidden at the front too, inside the flap on the left side.
ASUS RT-AC5300

Enter the inverted octopus. I’m sorry but the way I looked at it at first, it looked like an octopus somehow. Again, there’s a reason for it. It uses tri-band design with the Broadcom NitroQAM again, but now with combined speeds up to 5334Mbit/s.
To brain this number, there’s something you have to know – the RT-AC5300 has two independent 5GHz frequency bands and a single 2.4GHz frequency band – that means a total of 3 SSIDs broadcasting from one router, two 5GHz, and a single 2.4GHz.

Yes, that’s a screenshot from my phone during their launch event too. Insane speeds? Yes, and I’m totally jealous!

Also, WTFast is included for free, built right into the router itself!

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The new iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard could be a better Microsoft Surface

Apple just announced the brand new iPad Pro – which to my surprise, is something that I personally would really like to use. It’s somewhat like a Microsoft Surface laptop, but more ergonomic thanks to the new Magic Keyboard.
The new iPad Pro is a combination of a few things. It has high-performance that Apple claims “most PC laptops can’t catch up”, pro cameras so that your “laptop” can take beautiful pictures as well, and a bunch of accessories that work in tandem with the new iPad Pro.

The upcoming Magic Keyboard accessory – which Apple says is coming in May – has a built-in trackpad. That gives us a more traditional user experience that we’ve been accustomed to. Also, this new Magic Keyboard is technically a cover case as well.
The iPad Pro snaps to the Magic Keyboard via magnets, and the iPad Pro itself “floats”. Thanks to the hinged design on the Magic Keyboard, the iPad Pro is not propped up by the case, which is in stark contrast with the Microsoft Surface. We can also adjust the iPad Pro to “float” at whichever angle we want.
You can adjust it to whichever angle you like.
I have to say, Apple’s approach is much more ergonomic than anything we have seen so far. There’s also another USB-C port at the hinge itself that charges the iPad Pro! Brilliant!
As for the pricing, there are no Malaysian prices as of now. the new iPad Pro starts at $799, whereby the Magic Keyboard comes in two different prices:

11-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard @ $299
12.9-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard @ $349

It’s a steep price, but I have to admit – Apple’s engineering for the Magic Keyboard is looking great here.

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Ugreen is having a big sale this 12.12

Ugreen, a Malaysian favorite when it comes to accessories, is having a mega sale this 12.12! They’ve shared with us some of their plans for this mega sale, and they’re including both Lazada and Shopee. Take a look at these deals down below.
Ugreen has a lot of different types of cables and accessories – so you can find some useful stuff that you don’t know that you need!

Lazada
Starting with Lazada’s promotions, you can visit Ugreen Malaysia’s Official Lazada store here to learn more about their product catalog. Then, click here to enter their grand year end sale giveaway too – they’re giving away some new products, including their new power bank and also the Ugreen True Wireless Earbuds.
Some promotions that Ugreen is having on Lazada are:

From Dec. 12th to Dec. 14th

10% off storewide

From 9th Dec to 11th Dec, 50% off voucher release at every 10 am

First 2 hours of 12th December: extra 10% off

Pre-order to save more than 12.12 promotions

Save RM53 for new product- PD power bank: http://bit.ly/380jXiq
Save RM20 for hot sale product- 65W PD charger: http://bit.ly/34MKqy7

12th to 13th December: crazy flash sale!

10,000 mAh Mini Power Bank @ RM35.99: http://bit.ly/387gD53
Type C cable, Micro USB Cable @ RM1.99: http://bit.ly/38eY7Ii / http://bit.ly/2Ym4CUV
7 Clips Cable Organizer @ RM2.99: http://bit.ly/368pGko

14th December sales:

Cable Tie 10 pcs @ RM1.99: http://bit.ly/2LsoVuR
Magnetic Car Phone Holder @ RM9.99: http://bit.ly/33ZNeXu
Car phone Holder @ RM15.99: http://bit.ly/2DRSTUM
Fast Charge Cable @ RM4.99: http://bit.ly/38eYPoW

New and hot-selling products with discounts

Live stream at 19:00-20:00, on 11th December, you can get free gifts, vouchers and know more about Ugreen 1212 Grand Year End Sale：https://s.lazada.com.my/s.ZHu0q

Shopee
Yes, Ugreen is also having promotions on Shopee this time. The deals are very different here, so you might want to take a look at Ugreen’s official Shopee store too.

First 2 hours of 12th December: 20% off storewide

Special voucher code for 1212：UGREPDWE, UGREPDER, UGREPD13

Share Ugreen’s Shopee store, get RM9 off voucher

Buy on 12.12 to stand a chance to win big prizes
UPDATE: There’s a change in prize as Ugreen couldn’t get the stock arrived in time.

Hot-selling Ugreen products on Shopee that cannot be missed:

18W PD charger： http://bit.ly/38bxPX9
Wireless charger：http://bit.ly/2rXGCeI
3A type C cable: http://bit.ly/33VHpdi
Quick Charge 3.0 Charger: http://bit.ly/38bxhRa

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PICO Malaysia is officially supporting FitXR in latest promo campaign

PICO Malaysia has announced the launch of the ‘WORKOUT PICO ON’ campaign thanks to the recent partnership with FitXR to help promote better health through the use of the latest technology.

Running from July 3 until the end of the month, users of the PICO 4 will only have time until July 1 to register via email and receive 1-month of FitXR subscription for free.
After that, the official party will email you a weekly workout plan with the best achievers receiving some prizes afterward. Scores are counted via every 1Kcal burned for 1 point.
The email will be delivered every Sunday to your personal email while also shared across PICO’s Facebook and Instagram platforms.
What participants are required to do is to set their PICO Fitness app (available for iOS and Android) information to Public so that all required parameters could be tracked and proven legit.
3 prizes will be given out for the podium standers:

1st prize: 12 months FitXR subscription + RM 300 Lazada voucher
2nd prize: 3 months FitXR subscription + RM 200 Lazada voucher
3rd prize: 3 months FitXR subscription + RM 100 Lazada voucher

For those who don’t know about FitXR, think of it kinda like Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure but for the PICO’s VR system.
Inside FitXR, there is a diverse range of workout routines from casual to challenging which can be selected according to your needs.

Even better, there will be virtual instructors to guide first-timers through so that they don’t do the wrong way and risk pulling some muscles here and there.

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LG Electronics Also Offers Free Repairs To Help Flood Victims

Remember about a week ago where Samsung announced their flood relief plan by offering free repairs to those who are affected? Well, LG Electronics is following suit too! Yes – another free repair plan from a household brand for electronics!
Again, there are terms and conditions. Unsurprisingly, they’re pretty similar to Samsung’s, as it is only applicable for Penang and Kedah customers.

This flood relief initiative will be held from 15th November 2017 – 31st December 2017. During this period, customers can get their damaged appliances repaired at selected service centers. This is applicable for Carry-In Products such as TVs under 30 inches, vacuum cleaner, air purifier, monitor, and audio home system excluding mobile phones.
But what if your LG products are fridges and larger TVs? Fraid not, as LG offers this free repair service for In-Home products too. You can request a session by contacting the LG careline at 1800-822-822. An authorized agent will contact the customer before scheduling an appointment for the free repair at their home.
So what are the procedures? LG Electronics provided us an entire list of procedures including the terms and condition. Without modifying a single word, we’ve attached the entire procedure down below.

LG Flood Relief Initiative Procedures*
In-Home (IH) Products

TV over 30”, Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Dryer and Air Conditioner
Customer is required to call in to LG care-line 1800-822-822 to record their service reportand LG will assign authorised service contractor to attend the repair.

Carry- In (CI) Products

TV under 30”, vacuum cleaner, air purifier, monitor, and audio home system. Exclude mobile phone)
Customer to send in the products to LG authorised service centres as listed below.

LG ELECTRONICS (M) SDN BHD

D’PLAZZA MALL, 70-1-17, JLN MAHSURI, BANDAR BAYAN BARU, 11990 PULAU PINANG
TEL: 04-646 1622

PL QUAH ENTERPRISE

NO 859, GROUND FLOOR, TAMAN PERKASA, PERMATANG TENGAH, 13000 BUTTERWORTH, PULAU PINANG
TEL: 04-3316886

NORTHERN TECH & SERVICES

42-01 & 02, JALAN RANGOON, 10400 GEORGETOWN, PULAU PINANG
TEL: 04-2189869

Support of Services on damaged LG Products in the Flood Affected Areas*
The Support being rendered by LG is subject to the following terms and conditions:-

Scope of warranty after repairs:
In Warranty Repair: the repaired LG products are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period. (Free labour & parts for end users only).
Out Of Warranty Repair: One month part & labour warranty from date of repair completion (IH) or from date of end user collection (CI). (Free labour and part discount at 50% except OLED/LED/LTV and Plasma modules discount at 30%).
This Campaign is only valid from 15th November 2017 until 31st December 2017.
There will not be any form of products exchange and/or refunds of cash for any damaged LG Products in the Flood Affected Areas.
This Campaign is applicable for end users only. This Campaign is not applicable to any dealers, resellers and/or distributors.
This Campaign only covers inspection of Products, repair services and cleaning on the damaged LG products (subject to the availability of authorized personnel) in the Flood Affected Areas defined below, which was purchased in Malaysia and distributed by LG authorised dealers or distributors only. Any LG Products purchased outside Malaysia are excluded from this Campaign.
Repairs of damaged LG Products are subject to parts availability and subject to the conditions of the products’ damages. The products must be repaired by LG authorized service centre.
This Campaign only applicable on LG products for which damages caused directly by flood, and LG Products of which are owned by residents at the Flood Affected Areas, defined below. This Campaign is not applicable for any other accidental physical damage due to mishandling, e.g. cracked screen and/or product damaged outside the Flood Affected Area.
This Campaign is only valid in the following areas affected by flood recently, i.e. Penang and Kedah:

Penang

George Town
Batu Ferringhi
Butterworth
Bukit Mertajam
Pulau Tikus
Bayan Lepas
Balik Pulau
Juru
Sungai Puyu

Kedah

Kampung Masjid

LG reserves the right to change and/or amend the terms and conditions without prior notice. In any event of dispute, LG reserves the right to make the final decision and no further correspondences shall be entertained.
LG reserves the right to reject and/or disqualify any repair request if in any event, LG has reasonable suspicion that there is any dishonest, fraudulent or unlawful conduct or behaviour and/or any non-compliance with the Terms and Conditions stated herein.
LG reserves the right to cancel this Campaign Terms and Conditions without incurring any liability.

This Terms and Conditions herein shall be governed by the laws of Malaysia and in any event of disputes arising thereof shall be referred to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts of Malaysia.

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Just be yourself on camera and stand a chance to win a Philips GoPure Car Purifier in vivo’s latest #InilahSayaRightNow short video contest

vivo Malaysia is inviting everyone to showcase themselves in any place, any time, any mood. Literally just “Anything is ok”.

Continuing the expression of Joy of Humanity which is vivo’s brand value, they hope to document the different aspects of the world, particularly human lives, and the amount of impact that technology has brought forward to make us enjoy life better than we used to be.
Therefore, the short video contest #InilahSayaRightNow wants to gather everyone’s submissions starting today until March 6 to fill up the documentary and you’ll stand a chance to either win a Philips GoPure Car Purifier or an RM100 Lazada gift card if your video does get shortlisted. And no worries, a total of 3 best submissions will be selected for the car purifier while the gift card has 8 possible winners.
Follow the steps below to get started!

Take a short video about you at anytime, anywhere with any mood
Write a caption starts with “Inilah Saya….” and fill up the rest with your creativity
Upload the post to your Facebook/Instagram with the hashtags #vivoV235G #InilahSayaRightNow
Set the post to public

More information about the contest can be acquired on Facebook or Instagram.

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realme 6i comes to Malaysia starting at RM699

realme Malaysia just announced that the company’s latest addition will not be the realme 6 Pro, but the realme 6i instead. The realme 6i is released only about 3 months after the realme 5i (which we have reviewed here), but it comes with a few notable changes.
Firstly, the realme 6i comes with a back that is designed by Naoto Fukasawa, and it comes in two distinct colors – White Milk and also Green Tea. Honestly, I do like the green tea color a lot, just not the briefcase shape.

As for the specs of the realme 6i, here they are:

6.5-inch IPS LCD screen

1600×720 pixels in resolution
Waterdrop notch

MediaTek Helio G80
Up to 4GB RAM
Up to 128GB RAM
Triple rear-facing cameras

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

16MP f/2.0 selfie camera
5,000mAh battery
Android 10 with realme UI

One thing to take note of is the lack of 5GHz WiFi, which proves to be an issue as 2.4GHz band is heavily congested and lacks the speed to take advantage of higher-speed internet.

The realme 6i is also the world’s first smartphone to be using the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset. It’s not realme‘s fault, but it’s only a matter of time before UL Benchmarks ban the relame 6i from its benchmark leaderboard. To learn more about it, click here. To learn more about MediaTek cheating in benchmarks, click here.
As for the availability of the realme 6i, it is available in a total of 2 different variants:

3GB RAM + 64GB storage @ RM699
4GB RAM + 128GB storage @ RM899

Version
Colour
Variant

realme 6i

Green Tea
White Milk

3GB RAM+64GB ROM (RP: RM699)

First online sale starts on 23rd April 2020 at 12AM
*Exclusive 24-hour promo RM100 off from 12AM to 11.59PM, 23 April 2020 only on Shopee

4GB RAM+128GB ROM (RP: RM899)

Available at all authorized dealers nationwide starting on 25th April 2020

Aren’t we all still stuck with the RMO on 25th April 2020? 🤔

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Review – ROG Phone 7 Ultimate: Winning by default

After about a month, this is our review of the ROG Phone 7. I delay this review for so long is because I finally got to know the local price, and I also want to spend more time with it to get a complete feel of it.
As usual, we’ll be going through our usual 8 points – but I’ll be adding one more to talk about the gaming experience with all those special features. Let’s begin.

I want to highlight the difference between the ROG Phone 7 and the Ultimate variants first. Truthfully speaking, there is no major difference. You’ll get the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with the same LPDDR5X RAM at 8533MHz frequency and UFS 4.0 storage. I’m not sure if you’ll only get 16GB on the Ultimate variant, but that truly doesn’t matter. Watch our video here to know why.

However, there are a few exclusives on the Ultimate – namely the ROG Vision at the back, AeroPortal, and obviously the design.

Design
Personally speaking, I do like the design of the ROG Phone 7 in white color more than the Ultimate. I mean, just look at the differences here. The base version in white just looks so clean and stylish as compared to the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.
I personally prefer the non-Ultimate in white color.
The ROG Vision – I really don’t care about it, honestly. Yeah, it’s cool that we have another display at the back here to show off custom animations and whatnot – but the novelty wears off really quickly. I still prefer the ROG Phone 7 in white color.

The size and shape of the ROG Phone 6 and 7 are also 100% identical. However, as shown in our other video – most of the accessories are not cross-compatible. Watch that video at the top right corner – that’s an important video. In short, most accessories won’t work because of this extra piece at the bottom of the camera bump.

Cameras
So, how’s the camera of the ROG Phone 7? In terms of hardware, I think they’re the same as the ROG Phone 6. However, there are some software processing differences here and there that make them both different. I’m just going to show you a bunch of pictures on the screen here and their comparisons so you can get a feel of how different they are.

Overall, I think the ROG Phone 7’s cameras are pretty okay. They’re good enough to use and nothing specifically great to shout about. I mean, it’s a gaming phone after all.
To have a look at all the pictures taken, watch our video at the top of this review.
Display
Now, the display is also pretty much the same as last year but there are a few things upgraded. We still have a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with 2448×1080 pixel resolution and 165Hz refresh rate maximum.

The bezels are still the same, and this is the only phone that has real stereo front-facing speakers. I absolutely love this speaker, honestly.

What’s new here is the maximum brightness. Under high brightness mode which is activated by having auto brightness and under bright lights – the phone can reach all the way to 1000 nits brightness. That is superbly amazing.

As for the color accuracy, we can get virtually 100% sRGB and 98% DCI-P3 – which is to be expected, honestly. I’m just really happy that the display is still gorgeous and at a super refresh rate even though most games will never take advantage of it.
Software
As for the software, again ROG didn’t really do anything here. That’s actually good, I think. I mean, the ROG Phones are always clean and very close to stock Android with a few ROG magic sprinkled on top.

If you want it to be even closer to stock Android, you can head into the settings menu, scroll down to System Preferences and change all of the UI elements to become stock Android.

Performance
For the performance, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 but the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate does indeed have 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage, including the AeroPortal. But, the AeroPortal will not activate unless the AeroActive Cooler 7 is attached.
Exclusive to the Ultimate only.
That too doesn’t matter. I played Genshin Impact at the highest graphical settings at 60fps with X Mode turned on and the ROG Phone 7 can already sustain the performance without any additional coolers. This phone is able to maintain 60fps for the entire duration and I’m just impressed, honestly.

If you’re wondering how much better it is compared to the ROG Phone 6, then here are some benchmark comparisons for you to see. I’d say overall, the ROG Phone 7 isn’t as hot and can maintain the frame rate consistently.
Gaming experience
But that’ll lead us to the gaming experience offered by this phone. Unfortunately, this is where ROG literally did nothing for a few generations already. The AirTriggers remain the same and you can do a few customizations like changing it to a press and hold to repeat, splitting it into two virtual buttons, and a few more options. Honestly, I still prefer the physical triggers on the Black Shark phones.

Now, you can attach the AeroActive Cooler 7 to get more buttons to press – and you can watch our other video where we review that cooler specifically. In short, the cooling aspect is pretty much unnecessary, but the AeroActive Cooler 7 does provide 4 more buttons and a subwoofer for better audio quality too.

We do have a full review of just the AeroActive Cooler 7 alone, so watch the video here to know more about it. I highly recommend you to do so if you’re interested to get the most out of the ROG Phone 7.

There are a few new software additions, though. We have something called background mode now with it, we can lock a game in the background and prevent it from getting suspended. We can only do that for one game at a time.

However, specifically for the ROG Phone 7, we execute macros while in background mode. We did a video about this so watch that for more details too. Mr. John is very excited about this feature actually, and we’ll talk more about this in the future – so subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Battery life
The battery life is a rather weird one. This phone is still using the same massive 6,000mAh as it had for the past few generations, but since this phone is using the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, we expect it to last a lot longer – and it does.

Clocking in at 20 hours, this is the absolute longest-lasting battery that I’ve seen in any phone so far. Remember, we’re running PCMark battery life test locked it to 100 nits brightness at 165Hz with X Mode disabled and it still managed to get 20 hours.
Charging time

The charging time is rather finicky. It does come with a 65W charger just like the previous generations too.

The logging app that we’re using gets constantly suspended which resulted in incomplete data. I did a total of 6 charging tests, but only 4 of them are actually usable data. But it generally takes about an hour to charge from 15% to completion using either the side port or the bottom port, with or without the cooler attached.
Of course, I tried with the Ugreen 100W GaN charger as well, and it took about the same time too.
Few more things to mention
A few more things to mention here. This phone still has two USB-C ports – one USB 3.0 at the side and another USB 2.0 at the bottom. If you want to transfer files at a high speed or use HDMI output over USB-C, then you’ll have to connect the side port.

However, if we attach the AeroActive Cooler 7, then that side port essentially gets downgraded and can be used for charging only. This is the same problem as the ROG Phone 6 with the AeroActive Cooler 6.
We do have an audio jack on the phone itself, or on the AeroActive Cooler 7.
More audio jacks because why not?
The phone itself also got an upgrade to IP54. Even with the AeroPortal, ROG managed to add ingress protection. Hmmm….

Conclusion
So, conclusion time then. Even at RM4,999 for the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, the entire ROG Phone 7 series is currently the best phone for gaming that we’re tried for this year. I mean, it kinda won by default since Black Shark seems to be in boiling hot water (1) (2) (3) for the past 6 months and I’m not sure if the Black Shark 6 will ever be produced. I don’t want to even think about buying it yet.
Maybe we’ll do a comparison with Red Magic if we can get our hands on it.

Back to the ROG Phone 7 then. You can buy the non-Ultimate version and you’ll have to purchase the AeroActive Cooler 7 separately if you want to use it – and the prices are as listed below. Again, I’m not sure if there’s any performance or temperature difference between the base and Ultimate versions since we don’t have the base version to test, but I don’t think there will be any significant difference.

The only bonuses you’ll be getting for the Ultimate version are the ROG Vision screen that I skipped entirely during the earlier parts because I just don’t bother about features like this.
You’ll also get the Aero Portal on the Ultimate – but it’s only usable if you attach the cooler to it. As shown in our gaming test, the phone can maintain about 40°C even without the cooler. I don’t think the Portal will do anything significant enough to impact the performance.

Overall, while I think the ROG Phone 7 series is currently the best gaming phone, I do think this is a very boring phone. There are only incremental upgrades here and there when compared to the ROG Phone 6. If you are upgrading from the ROG Phone 5 though, then that is a completely different story as you’re escaping the dreadful Snapdragon 888 chipset.
But other than the chipset, I’m disappointed by the AirTriggers. Seriously, It’s time to move away from them and start using physical triggers. Black Shark used magnetic popup triggers for years. They just feel so much better with its tactile feedback.
Black Shark’s magnetic popup triggers are still the best.
Also, I think I need to say this again – ROG, please stop doing things like adding a little piece at the camera cutout just to make the previous generation’s accessories incompatible with the new one. It felt like a betrayal towards your loyal customers.

And let’s not forget – there is no Kunai Gamepad for the ROG Phone 7 series. Yes, I think ROG discontinued it entirely and we don’t know why. Still, you can use the Kunai Gamepad 3 for the ROG Phone 6 but you’ll have to deal with the stupid case not fitting right thanks to that extra piece of camera hump.

Hah, I should stop ranting now. Okay, so the ROG Phone 7 is still the best gaming phone despite the minimal upgrades and the removal of the Kunai Gamepad.
Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon
Lazada
Shopee
AliExpress

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MWC2018: Huawei Brings MateBook X Pro & MediaPad M5; 5G

Building on its success in delivering beautifully-designed and powerful high-end mobile devices, Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) today unveiled the world’s first FullView Display notebook Huawei MateBook X Pro, the Huawei MediaPad M5 and the Huawei 5G customer-premises equipment (CPE), which is the world’s first commercial terminal device supporting the globally recognized 3GPP telecommunication standard for 5G.
“At Huawei, we’re guided by a vision of an all-connected world – and to achieve that goal, we invest significantly in research and development to understand the ways in which people interact and connect with technology. We’ve made it our mission to push the boundaries of what technology and innovation is capable of. With the introduction of the new HUAWEI MateBook X Pro, HUAWEI MediaPad M5 and the world’s first 3GPP 5G CPE, we are delivering on the promise of breakthrough devices that redefine every part of the computing experience.”
–  Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei CBG
Beginning in the spring of 2018, the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro and HUAWEI MediaPad M5 will be available in China, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Middle East.

Huawei MateBook X Pro
An ultra-slim yet full-featured 13.9-inch notebook with an all-new 3K touch-enabled Huawei FullView Display with 91% of screen-to-body ratio. Powered by an 8th Generation Intel Core™ i7 or i5 processor, it boasts a long-lasting 57.4Wh battery and a discrete NVIDIA GeForce MX150 (essentially the GT 1030 for laptops) with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM. The Huawei MateBook X Pro features Dolby Atmos Sound System.
Huawei MediaPad M5

Ergonomically designed with a 2.5D glass and 2K display, the sleek and powerful 8.4-inch or 10.8-inch tablets feature two or four stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon. Huawei Histen technology provides immersive 3D audio through the loudspeakers and fully supports Hi-Res audio enjoying exceptional quality sound. The 10.8-inch Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro comes with a Huawei M-Pen stylus, featuring 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity.
3GPP Standard 5G CPE
The Huawei 5G CPE supporting the globally recognized 3GPP telecommunication standard for 5G. Available in indoor and outdoor configurations, it provides super-fast downlink speeds of up to 2Gbps and can operate on both 4G and 5G networks. It adopts Huawei’s internally developed Balong 5G01 chipset – the world’s first commercial chipset supporting the 3GPP standard – which supports all 5G frequency bands including sub-6GHz and millimeter wave (MMW).

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New marketing campaign by UK’s telco “Three” will make you giggle

Three, stylized as the number ‘3’ alone, released the video for their new marketing campaign with the slogan “Keep on internetting”. The cool part? A Dancing pony!

I have no idea why ‘3’ did this, maybe it’s their answer to a viral video, which I think is quite effective too. 5 days and it’s already nearing 3 million viewers. Do you know what’s cooler than cool? Moonwalking ponies.

At the end of the video, there are links to generate your own dancing pony with a few tweaks!

Old school pony still got the moves to bedazzle your eyes. Here is the video that I generated while experimenting with it. I can’t link the video here, don’t know why.
Head on over to their YouTube site to generate your own dancing pony!
Sources : Three [YouTube]

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HONOR 9X Lite available at RM699; Magic Earbuds at RM399; Scale 2 at RM99

HONOR Malaysia today officially launched a new line of Intelligent Lifestyle products, featuring the HONOR 9X Lite, HONOR Magic Earbuds, and HONOR Scale 2 which will go on sale beginning 28 May 2020.
The 9X Lite is priced at RM699 while the Magic Earbuds is at RM399 and the Scale 2 will be at RM99.

Meanwhile, we have done our reviews on the 9X Lite and the Magic Earbuds (Insert). Take a look for our honest opinions on them before you buy them.
HONOR 9X Lite

Coming in as an entry-level smartphone, it comes with the following specs:

6.5-inch IPS LCD display

1080p resolution
Middle notch

Kirin 710F chipset
4GB RAM
128GB storage
Dual rear-facing cameras

Main: 48MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Depth lens

8MP f/2.0 selfie camera
3,750mAh battery

10W wired charger

Android 9 with EMUI 9.1
Emerald Green, Midnight Black colors

And the only reason why we’re calling it an entry-level smartphone is because of its price. The performance and capabilities of the HONOR 9X Lite is actually closer to a mid-range smartphone. It’s technically, a rebrand of a mid-range smartphone from yesteryear but priced as an entry-level smartphone.
We also just reviewed this phone and hey – it’s an interesting phone and I love it.

HONOR Magic Earbuds

As the latest addition to the HONOR’s audio product series, expect a rich audio experience to be delivered by the HONOR Magic Earbuds as it is equipped with Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Technology for unwanted ambient sounds filter of over 32 decibels with its feedforward-feedback dual microphones.
A 10mm-diameter dynamic driver with a composite diaphragm is paired with built-in triple microphone noise reduction making it suitable for both music and audio calls. Ergonomically designed for comfort, it comes with a compact charging case which is a must for TWS earbuds these days.
Review of this coming soon!
HONOR Scale 2

The HONOR Scale 2 is the successor to the HONOR Smart Scale as it offers users with a more accurate reading to measure 11 key body health various key body indicators using the HUAWEI TruFit technology.
Measuring at 260mm x 260mm x 21.5mm for easy storage, the compact design features a built-in LED display for clear readings and supports Bluetooth connection to automatically record data for a detailed analysis up to a maximum of 50 users. It also utilizes historical data to recognize and match each user with their respective corresponding data.
Freebies, freebies everywhere
To celebrate the release of these new products, purchases of any 3 products will net you some freebies that differ on which platform you’ve chosen and we have summarized them down in the table below.

Hihonor

Shopee

Lazada

HONOR Experience Store

SENHENG/senQ

HONOR 9X Lite

HONOR Powerbank + RM70 voucher

HONOR Powerbank

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HONOR Powerbank

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HONOR Magic Earbuds

HONOR Scale 2 + RM50 voucher

HONOR Scale 2

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HONOR Scale 2

HONOR Scale 2

HONOR Mug + RM10 voucher

HONOR Mug

HONOR Mug

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In short, to get the best value out of your purchase, buying them through Hihonor online store would be the go-to choice, especially if you plan to make your next purchase relatively soon.
For more information on HONOR Malaysia, visit HONOR’s official website or check out the official Facebook page for future updates.

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Transcend SSD+ Upgrade Kit – The Only SSD Upgrade Solution You Need

To be completely honest, I had a really tough time upgrading computers to an SSD, purely because it’s just a big hassle. Especially when it comes to laptops with just one SATA port. It’s infuriatingly complex to just transfer data from the existing hard disk to the new SSD. That’s where the Transcend’s SSD+ Upgrade Kit come in.

It’s an all-in-one kit to convert any 2.5-inch SATA drives – be it an SSD or HDD – to become an external hard disk with the help of their enclosure. Not just any enclosure – it’s the rugged military-grade enclosures which we reviewed here. It even has that One Touch Backup button too!

The SSD+ Upgrade Kit itself comes with all the necessary tools, including the screwdriver, a 7mm-to-9mm spacer, a SATA-to-USB adapter, USB cable, the enclosure itself (StoreJet 25CK3) and even screws alongside with screwdrivers. Sure, you can buy this kit to convert your existing  drive to an external one permanently, or just use it as a medium to transfer data. It can be reused, after all.

Currently, you can get the SSD+ Upgrade Kit for RM119, or find it here at Lazada for only RM89.55. Either way, it’s upgrade made real easy.

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SanDisk shipped two billionth microSD

Phew! Talk about achievement right here!
It took three years for CompactFlash cards to reach one million shipments. By contrast, over one million microSD cards were shipped in the first full quarter of availability.
On average, SanDisk has shipped 6.34 microSD cards every second since the formal unveiling of the specifications.
If you lined up SanDisk’s two billion microSD cards end-to-end, they would extend 18,451 miles or three-quarters of the way around the world.
In 2014, SanDisk announced 128GB SanDisk Ultra microSDX UHS-I memory card, a twist on the format that enabled the company to vertically stack up to 16 memory die in the same card and expand capacity without changing the footprint of the device. Each memory die in this microSDXC card is thinner than a strand of hair.
In 2015, SanDisk introduced the 200GB SanDisk Ultra microSDX UHS-I card, Premium Edition, a high capacity for the form factor, upping capacity by 56 percent in just one year.
SanDisk flash memory cards have held the number-one market share position worldwide for 13 straight years.
Hey – I’m using a SanDisk Extreme 45MB/s card myself. These cards are amazing!

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The new DJI Mavic 3 drone brings comprehensive improvement to be one of the world’s best for aerial footage recording

DJI Malaysia has announced the latest flagship drone, the Mavic 3 that amps up the iconic folding camera-equipped flying robot with lots of technological improvements to meet the ever-increasing needs of video production.

As DJI’s long term partner, of course, the Mavic 3 is going to utilize Hasselblad’s offering which is now a 4/3 CMOS sensor with 24mm prime lens that is capable of shooting 20MP 12-bit RAW images and 5.1K/50fps for stunning video quality or 4K/120fps for smooth and silky footages. Low light environments are also child’s play for the camera thanks to the 12.8 stops of native dynamic range to provide a greater sense of depth while the 2nd camera uses a 162mm f/4.4 telephoto lens with 28x hybrid zoom of digital plus optical enables a wide area shot at the start while slowly moving in towards closer target while maintaining clarity.
Carried over to the Mavic 3 from the Mavic 2 is the Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS) algorithm that captures up to 1 billion colors through a 10-bit D-Log color profile that can be then encoded into the Apple ProRes 422 HQ format for easier and faster post-production progress on Apple machines. To be noted, the encoding feature is exclusive to the Mavic 3 Cine model.

The improvements are not only about the lens and video recording-related stuff but also towards the rest of the hardware. For example, the battery life has been extended from the usual 30 minutes to the new 46 minutes to allow more footage to be taken in one go while the optimized propellers and motors together with reduced overall weight make the Mavic 3 produce 35% less drag to help the flying boy reach top speed earlier than previous models. It also carries modern techs from recent models such as the Return to Home system that helps the drone return to the starting point and enhanced signal range through DJI O3+ and Cellular Transmission Dongle to keep the connection stable.
Introduced with the core Mavic 3 drone is the range of accessories to support the user and drone for new ways of interactions or at the very least, smoothen the user experience and extend the capabilities of the device. Let’s go through them briefly.

RC Pro – Enhanced connectivity range of up to 15km, maximum 3 hours usage, quick 90 minutes charge
65W Portable Charger – Juice up not only the Mavic 3 but also other compatible devices that can be powered up through USB-C
Convertible Carrying Bag – Backpack plus shoulder bag design to allow carrying accessories, the drone itself plus some personal items
Mavic 3 Wide-Angle Lens – Up to 108° FOV angle shot for more immersive footage
Mavic 3 Storage Cover – Durable yet lightweight protection for the drone’s camera, gimbal, and propellers
ND Filters – Enable clear shots even in bright environments with a range of either ND4/8/16/32 or ND64/128/256/512
10Gbps Lightspeed Data Cable – Backup footages with blazing fast speed

Package Pricing and Availability
The DJI Mavic 3 is currently accessible for Malaysians through the brand’s official Lazada and Shopee page with 3 different sets of packages where interested buyers can obtain according to their needs and preference

Standard Version – RM9,799

Mavic 3 Drone, Intelligent Flight Battery, RC-N1 Remote Controller, 3x RC-N1 Cable, Battery Charger, Storage Cover, 3x Propellers, and other essential items

Fly More Combo Version – RM12,399

Mavic 3 Drone, Intelligent Flight Battery, RC-N1 Remote Controller, 3x RC-N1 Cable, Battery Charger, Storage Cover, 6x Propellers, ND Filters Set (ND4/8/16/32), Convertible Carry Bag, and other essential items

Cine Premium Combo Version – RM22,899

Built-in 1TB SSD with Apple ProRes 422 HQ recording support
Mavic 3 Cine Drone, 3x Intelligent Flight Battery, DJI RC Pro, Battery Charger, Battery Charging Hub, Storage Cover, 6x Propellers, ND Filters Set (ND4\8\16\32), ND Filters Set (ND64\128\256\512), Convertible Carrying Bag, DJI 10Gbps Lightspeed Data Cable, and other essential items.

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OnePlus 3 is now available in Malaysia

Yes, you saw that right. It’s about time for the OnePlus 3 to get into the market.
We here at Nasi Lemak Tech, we’ve always wanted the OnePlus 2 to be great. Sadly that never happened – mainly due to its price and the problems that came along with the Snapdragon 810 chipset. Let’s not forget that they’re playing hard to get too, with its invite system. However that’s all about to change, with the OnePlus 3.

Now, the OnePlus 3 comes back with 6GB of RAM with Snapdragon 820 chipset, and priced at an incredible value of USD $399 – which is approximately RM1600 at this point of time.
However, OnePlus 3 is now available in Malaysia with help of none other than DirectD! Obviously the price is jacked up  for now. Including the shipping and import fees, I think RM1999 is quite okay for now. Of course, given that you’re in a real rush to get it.
Check out the deal right here!

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Review – Black Shark 3 Pro: Those pop-up triggers are amazing!

When it comes to gaming phones, nothing much has changed since its inception. Then, Black Shark, a relatively new company in the gaming smartphone space, announced its 3rd iteration of gaming smartphones – the Black Shark 3 and the Black Shark 3 Pro.
When we reviewed the Black Shark 3, we told you to hold off your purchase first because the Pro is a much more exciting gaming smartphone – because of its popup triggers.

So, after spending a long time with the new Black Shark 3 Pro, here are all the things that we have to share about it.

Both the Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro are very similar
The entire shape of these two phones are exactly the same, but the Black Shark 3 Pro is obviously bigger. They’re both at 90Hz refresh rate, too.
They both share the same guts, actually. Both the Black Shark 3 and the Black Shark 3 Pro comes with the Snapdragon 865 chipset with 5G support and lots of RAM that is surely sufficient for whatever you’re going to do (even at 8GB).

The gaming smoothness is exactly the same, and all the games can run at 90Hz if the games allow it to do so. Even the ports and buttons locations of all the keys are the same, too.
The differences between the Pro and non-Pro
The larger Black Shark 3 Pro has a 7.1-inch screen with 1440p resolution, and still at 90Hz. The battery did get a little bump to 5,000mAh though.
Aesthetically, the back glass did change a little. I’m not sure if this is available on the base model Black Shark 3 in white, but the Black Shark 3 Pro’s white color has lines on it that can be felt by fingertips. It’s definitely much better-feeling compared.

And of course – the trigger buttons. They pop out, and you can then press them like you’re using a real, physical controller’s shoulder buttons.
The pop-up triggers are fantastic!
They feel absolutely amazing. I have hammered those buttons way too much to the point where I can’t go back to virtual trigger buttons. They might look tiny but they’re rounded and will not bite into my fingers when pressing on them.

These buttons do not have a long travel distance but they’re soft and clicky. They do feel very similar and comparable to the Xbox One’s controller’s shoulder buttons. Yeah – it’s that good.
We also played games on the Black Shark 3 Pro – and here’s a video of it.

Should you buy the Black Shark 3 Pro, though?
That’s a tough question to answer. While we did suggest you to hold off your purchase of the original Black Shark 3, the Pro variant comes in with a big price jump. It is available in two variants:

8GB RAM + 256GB storage @ RM3,999
12GB RAM + 256GB storage @ RM4,199

And honestly, 8GB RAM is more than enough – but that price is still too high. Let’s be straightforward here – the popup triggers are great but they’re only used in two games that I play – PUBG Mobile, and COD Mobile.
What other games are they made for, anyway?
But then again – do keep in mind that only the Black Shark 3 Pro is the only gaming smartphone that has physical triggers today.

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Microsoft Surface Book Sold Out In Microsoft Online Store

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Microsoft’s new PC hybrid that was announced earlier this month was sold out within only five days since orders are opened. The PC has been called as one of the expensive model on the market currently. It is impossible to obtain one in the US Microsoft Online Store currently as it was sold out completely.

The Microsoft Surface Book was announce and priced at USD 1499 for the lowest model variant. It is quite surprising that a product this expensive could sell out very quickly.
The Microsoft Surface Book serves as a laptop while it could be transformed into a tablet or rather, a slate(yes people used to call PC tables as slates before Apple calls everything a tabletcough).
The product comes in two different part which is the PC itself and the keyboard unit. The keyboard unit is detachable and provides extra ports and a touch pad while maintain the portability of the device in an overall perspective.
Check out this MUST WATCH Surface Pen in action. If you still want to get a Surface Book, don’t fret as the device is still available for pre-order on Amazon.
http://microsoft-news.com/surface-book-now-out-of-stock-at-the-microsoft-store-for-pre-orders/
Microsoft has taken another leap of huge evolution since the Windows operating system by manufacturing their own phones, PC, tablets and Windows OS. Everything, runs on the same system which is a very nice advantage for costumers.
Source: jp.techcrunch.com Surface Book、Microsoftオンラインストアで売切れ

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Acer welcomes new Swift Go series with OLED display while refreshes old models with new hardware

Acer has announced that a brand new sub-series of its Swift family of laptops are coming in near future and that’s the Swift Go lineup.

The debuting members of this new series are rightly named the Swift Go 16 and Swift Go 14 with their core highlight aspect being the exquisite OLED screen at 16-inch 3.2K 120Hz or 14-inch 2.8K 90Hz respectively. Both panels are certified with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 standard, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 500 nits peak brightness, and low blue light emission.
Judging from the performance scale, they are on the lighter spectrum despite running a 13th Gen Intel Core H series mobile CPU since it doesn’t have a discreet GPU to keep it thin and light. Memory configurations can go as far as 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD and 16GB LPDDR5 RAM.

Both devices are Intel Evo Platform certified which means it is fully prepped for white-collar use and they also include the new Intel Movidius VPU to drastically improve video-related workloads via AI while Intel Unison lets you seamlessly connect your iOS and Android devices with your Windows laptop.
For the ports, you can find Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and a microSD card reader as the main focus while interesting stuff includes the 1440p webcam with AI denoiser, microphone voice capture with smart noise reduction, and Automatic Framing – extremely useful for the people who need to attend online conferences frequently.

On the other hand, the 2023 edition of the Swift X 14 is the powerhouse representative of this category as the 13th Gen Intel Core H series mobile CPU + up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU with NVIDIA Studio verification makes it one of the most accessible professional-class mobile workstation of this year.
Running a 14-inch OLED display at 2.8K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, you can easily game and work with this machine with ease. The 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification is just the icing on the cake. The I/O ports are decent as well with USB-C, HDMI 2.1, and a microSD card reader to boot.

Lastly, the Swift 14 is going for the “nice to see and nice to hold” premium direction as the CNC aluminum chassis in Mist Green or Steam Blue will make the user pop out from the crowd. It is also geared towards the business elites at most as the 13th Gen Intel Core H series mobile CPU does the processing job on its own.
The special thing here is the display coming with it that is touch-enabled and one can opt for either 1920×1200 or 2560×1600. Adding a 1440p webcam with TNR technology and Windows Hello support, enhanced speakers with DTS Audio plus 2x Thunderbolt 4 and 1x HDMI 2.1 ports, you get a well-crafted and balanced laptop ready to be your daily driver starting this year.
Availability
The new Acer Swift Go series together with the refreshed Swift X 14 and Swift 14 will be made available at separate times and prices.

Swift Go 16 – From USD799.99 and launching in June
Swift Go 14 – From USD849.99 and launching in May
Swift X 14 – From USD1,099.99 and launching in April
Swift 14 – From USD1,399.99 and launching in March

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Crash iPhones using this message

Still thinking that Apple devices are much more secure and stable than Android devices? Time to think again. There’s a new flaw that crashes iPhones.

Recently there’s a post of Reddit where user that_c00l_kid found out this issue and became a widespread issue ever since. All you have to do is send this specific string of text to your friends.
effective.
Power
لُلُصّبُلُلصّبُررً ॣ ॣh ॣ ॣ
冗
This issue is caused due to mainly how iOS banner notifications – the little bar that appears when a new notification arrives – and how that banner processes Unicode texts, as pointed out by reddit user sickestdancer98.
Those two words – effective. Power – doom all iPhone users these days. Two simple words followed by a few other characters is required to screw up an iPhone user’s SMS function entirely.
Via : Redmond Pie

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