Review – GameSir G4s: Well-Built & Versatile Gamepad

GameSir is a manufacturer of gamepads gearing towards PC and Android gamers. So far, they offer 8 different gamepads, each with their own design, layout, and compatible platforms. The one I have here is the GameSir G4s – it’s their latest flagship gamepad with lots of features – and we’re going to talk about it from top to bottom.
The parcel was sent to me by Singapore over registered mail. To my surprise, the box came with decent protection – just a few layers of bubble wrap, and that’s it. The parcel came with zero damages at all.

It came with hard plastic case that has a transparent lid, and a dark brown base. I really like how GameSir opted to emboss its logo and name on the transparent lid. Nice touch.
On the base box itself  has some information printed on it. There is really nothing much to see here.

One thing I like is how reusable the box is. Maybe I can use to store some other things, like USB drives and hard disks.

Opening up the lip reveals of course, the gamepad itself that can be popped out of the plastic be spreading the white plastic at both its sides.
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Then, you can find the micro USB cable,the user manual (very important, do not neglect), and another rubberized plastic thing beneath the white plastic holder. So far so good.

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Coming on to the design, there are a lot of things I like about the GameSir G4s. Let’s start with the sides first and work our way around.

At both sides of the GameSir G4s, there are large pieces of grey coloured rubber pieces built right into the gamepad itself. I really like this design, as every other gamepads I’ve tried does not have any friction grips at all.

Then comes to the top. There’s a simple microUSB port for charging, and all the LB/LT/RB/RT buttons are extremely shiny.

At the back, there is nothing other than a small reset switch that requires something long and tiny to trigger, and some serial number printed at the center of it.
The front of the GameSir G4s is the part that I like the most. It comes with the Xbox controller layout which I feel is absolutely better than the Sony PlayStation one. It does feel much ergonomic and comfortable compared to other gamepads. There is a small battery life indicator strip at the left hand side, which is very well hidden but very bright. This is vastly different than other gamepads, as compared here with the Xiaomi Gamepad.

At the front of the GameSir G4s, there’s a huge “home” button – which is actually another illuminated button – but this time it has a few colours. Each of these colours do tell something what mode it is currently in. More on this later.

Fancy colours! #GameSir #G4s
A photo posted by Nasi Lemak Tech (@nasilemaktech) on Oct 15, 2016 at 2:14am PDT

Genius product designers over at GameSir did implement a phone clamp in the controller as well. This clamp does click to two levels of tilt satisfyingly, so it depends on which of the two angles you’re comfortable using.

Beneath the clamp however, are two more hidden buttons – TURBO and CLEAR. More about these two buttons later.

Also, the clamp hides the wireless receiver too. Everything is very nicely hidden in the controller itself.

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Remember when I said that the user manual is important? Yeah – this is where it comes in handy.
Of course, there’s nothing wrong if you don’t wish to have a piece of glossy paper that is the user manual lying around your gaming rig. “No, we wouldn’t want that – it breaks the tidiness and immersion”, you might say. GameSir does let you get a soft copy right here at their page, and I presume that they realize how important is their user manual after all.
Connection modes

Connection
Requirement
Button

Remark

Bluetooth
Bluetooth-enabled device
A + Home
“Home” button turns green and flashes.
Will continue flashing until paired.

USB dongle
*GameSir G4s will automatically connect using this method if available. Connection is instant.
Included USB receiver
A + Home
“Home” button turns green and flashes.
Will continue flashing until paired.

[UPDATE]: According to a fellow GamSir G4s user, he has stated that it can be connected to a Sony PlayStation 3 and worked flawlessly too. I didn’t have a PS3 to test it with, and I thank this person greatly for this bit of information.
Thanks!

Modifier keys
These settings are changed within the controller itself – so there are no software for it to interface with a computer. It reminds me of the Ducky’s range of keyboards that I’ve reviewed and am currently using, where all of its features are tweaked on the keyboard itself through a combination of keys.
To be honest, the user manual didn’t do a particularly good job at summarizing all of the buttons required to change its settings as compared to any of the Ducky keyboard’s user manual. So, let me summarize the GameSir G4s’s settings for you, then show you what they do.

Button

Function

Duration to hold

Remarks

Home
Power on
2 seconds
LEDs turn on

Power off
5 seconds
LEDs turn off

Check battery
Less than 2 seconds
LEDs at battery indicator that turn on:

1-4: Above 75% battery
1-3: 50%-75% battery
1-2: 25%-50% battery
Only LED 1: 10-25% battery
LED light flashes: Less than 10% battery

Off/Adjust LED brightness
L2 + R2 + R3 +
D-Pad Up/Down
Per press
Has a total of 5 different levels

Adjust vibration intensity
TURBO +
D-Pad Up/Down
Per press
Adjust till you’re happy with it

To explain these features even more, let’s start off with the buttons. They’re actually large acrylic (I suppose) buttons with LED backlight beneath those XYAB keys, and colour-differentiated too. Even comes with a total of 5 brightness levels (including off) so that it doesn’t distract you with those extremely bright lights.

To me, this is a really nice touch. You’ll really have to see it to believe how bright the GameSir G4s’s LEDs are in a dimly-lit room. The buttons light up slightly differently thanks to the hemispherical button. Also, I don’t recommend turning them off as they not only look amazing, but they do tell the status of the GameSir G4s. Those refractions certainly look great!
Input modes
Now, back to the user manual – this time on its connectivity. Remember, the GameSir G4s is very versatile when it comes to the multiple methods of connectivity and has a variety of input methods too. This is to ensure perfect compatibility between different platforms. GameSir even put in an extra input mode in the G4s, just because they can.

Input Modes

Buttons
Remark

Function

Enter/Exit mouse simulation
SELECT + X
Enter: “Home” LED turns white
Exit: “Home” LED turns green

Cursor: Left joystick
Left click: A button
Right click: B button

Android-only
B + Home
“Home” LED turns white
Full compatibility for Android devices

XBOX mode for PC
X + Home
“Home” LED turns blue
Simulates itself as an XBOX controller

There are still some other feature that can be done too, like switching the D-Pad and analogue stick if you prefer. I’m not going to dwell into that – so take a look at the user manual here.
I find it particularly interesting to have this many function on a single controller. Comparing the GameSir G4s with other controllers like the DualShock, XBOX, and even Xiaomi’s gamepad, it might just be a little overkill – but in a good way.
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There was an event over the weekend when I got the GameSir G4s – it was my baby nephews’ (they’re twins) birthday party. Being an antisocial as I am, I took the G4s with me along and copied some PSP games on the ASUS ZenFone 3.
I changed the settings on the GameSir G4s accordingly – have it on Bluetooth mode and Android-only mode, and launched the PSP simulator. It worked right away! It’s just flawless!

Then I clamped down my phone, and started playing some games right away. Mind you – this is the first time I’m using the GameSir G4s, and it has already impressed me. The G4s itself weighs in at 245 grams – which does make the entire rig a little tiring after some time.

With the two levels of angle to choose from, I was happy with the bigger angle – just because of how I hold the controller itself. Then, I played some Ratchet & Clank, which can’t be simulated just yet, and moved on to Dissidia 012: Duodecim.
If you don’t know about Dissidia series of games, it’s a famous franchise of fighting action-RPG game with Final Fantasy characters for the Sony PSP. This game is a real button smasher, and I played about a good hour with the GameSir G4s. Overall, I’m really impressed by how tactile and responsive the buttons are.

After the event, I got home and plugged in the GameSir G4s USB receiver onto my PC. I launched Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst, and turned the GameSir G4s to PC mode. Impressively, everything picks up instantly and seamlessly. There were zero intervention needed to ensure the connection is working fine.
I played another good hour (at least) before finally checking on the battery LEDs again. All of its battery LEDs are still turned on – which means there’s more than 75% battery left! Such long-lasting battery compared to the Xiaomi Gamepad!
Direct comparison to the Xiaomi Gamepad.
Al of the buttons – and especially the shoulder buttons – bounces up pretty quickly. Speaking of the shoulder buttons, I found out that the LB and RB buttons have their pivot points at one side of the button. That means the key rotates inwards to the switch instead of pressing it down. I needed some time to adapt, given that most gamepads have the LB and RB button pressed downwards instead of rotating inwards. Once I got used to it, it actually felt okay.
One other thing I realize is that the GamSir G4s is slightly smaller than the Xiaomi Gamepad. They both might look the same, but once held, the difference is felt.
This mechanism is vastly superior compared to the traditional mechanism though. Xiaomi’s Gamepad had a lot of quality issues regarding the LB and RB buttons, as they start to squeak and get itself caught within the plastic chassis itself. These issues are nonexistent on the GameSir G4s!

Also, I had to go through a lot of reconfiguration on the Xiaomi Gamepad with x360ce, but since the GameSir G4s is directly detected as an Xbox controller, everything worked perfectly – and I’ve tested this in Mirror’s Edge Catalyst and Rise of the Tomb Raider. I’m really impressed by how GameSir implemented its features on this controller!
Battery life? It  actually lasts for hours upon hours of gaming. I tried to use about 10 hours and it barely drop 30% of battery. Even if it does drop, just switch to wired connection mode.
Wrap up
When it comes to PC gamers, I feel that we are gifted with the multiple types of controllers to choose from. We have the usual keyboard and mouse, trackpads (LOL), touchscreens, joystick controllers, driving wheels, flight controllers, and gamepads. The GameSir G4s fills in the gamepad category for not only PCs, but also for Android devices.

With that many choices of “game controllers” to choose from, I think the GameSir G4s manages to score for both Android and Windows in the gamepad category. Things worked perfectly out of the box, and I’m thoroughly impressed by this. They even included a little extension for the smartphone holder, so that and weirdly-shaped Android phone will be compatible with the GameSir G4s!
Slides in snugly right on to the holder itself, and can be carried with a lanyard.
Great job, GameSir!
However, there is a caveat – and that is the price. Officially, it’s listed at $69.99 USD on their product page. While that’s an insane amount of money for a gamepad, you can actually find cheaper deals at other online places – just need to know where to look (click here).

To learn more about the GameSir G4s, check out the link at http://gamesir.hk/?p=1&a=view&r=10.
If you’re interested in getting one of the GameSir G4s for yourself, you can it out over here at eBay or at their official Aliexpress page.
To see other gamepads that GameSir offers, check out this link at https://goo.gl/AeEN3G.

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Review – Razer Hammerhead True Wireless: The AirPods clone for “gaming”

Razer is a renowned brand when it comes to the world of gaming. Razer has a bunch of gaming peripherals over the years – and some of them are exceptionally well, as reviewed on our partner site, Tech Critter. Now, Razer sets foot into the world of wireless audio – specifically gaming-centric true wireless audio. Hence, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless was born.
When I saw Razer’s product page for the Hammerhead True Wireless, I was skeptical. It said “ultra-low latency” and I can’t help but to be curious – just how “ultra-low” is the latency?

We’re known as the “audio delay guys” here since we’re the ones who take extra steps out of our review process to test audio delay and come up with tangible data.
While we’re at it, here’s our review of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless too.

Design
Firstly, I think it’s quite a shame that Razer just used the Apple AirPods design for the “pods” themselves. Come on now – there are so many other designs that can be done. Also, I’m not calling it an “earbud” because the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless doesn’t create a seal around the ear canal. It sits on my ear, like the Apple EarPods/AirPods, hence I’m calling the Hammerhead Wireless as “pods” instead.

Upon opening the cradle of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless, I am immediately stunned by Razer’s decision to swap the left and right sides of the pods’ positions. The left pod rests in the right slot, and vice versa.
That means if I want to take the pods out of the cradle, I’ll have to wear it in a cross pattern. And yet the pods are positioned so awkwardly in the cradle, I cannot take out both pods together at in one swift swoop. That’s a bummer.
Our Apple AirPods clone vs the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless.
The pods themselves are made out of some pretty okay material. It is shorter in length compared to the Apple AirPods, but the general design is still very similar. I do appreciate Razer’s addition of their logo has an indicator of where to touch.
Features
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless does have a companion – which I think is underutilized. It just provides firmware updates to the Hammerhead True Wireless, and that’s the only purpose that it is most useful for. There are EQ preset selection – but no custom EQ.

Also, pairing to the companion app doesn’t help you pair the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless to your phone. Since we had two phones, we managed to pair the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless to one phone, while the app (on another phone) is connected to it as well.
Audio on the Samsung Galaxy S10+, companion app on the Xiaomi Mi 9. Both at the same time.
And yes, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has touch panels on both sides of the pods. The gestures are pretty simple too:

And the last one is what makes it the most interesting. It has two modes – normal, and “gaming” mode. There aren’t any details regarding what the “gaming” mode does – but from our guess, it does something similar to aptX Adaptive, which is to lower the audio bitrate to lower the audio delay.
Razer also mentioned “ultra-low latency” a few times if you buy this product. 3 times on the box, once more inside the box.

Audio delay benchmark
We think that the “gaming mode” on the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is pretty simple – it sacrifices audio quality for lower latency in gaming mode.
Since we’re the “audio delay guys”, we whipped out our scientific-ish methods to test the audio delay of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless. And here are the results that we got.

From the results, we can deduce a few things about the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless:

In “normal mode”, it has audio delay compared to other true wireless earbuds using SBC codec
“Gaming mode” does lower the audio delay by 28%, resulting in 406.67ms of audio delay.
406.67ms of audio delay is too long for most time-critical usages (like PUBG Mobile and COD Mobile)

So… does Razer’s claim of the Hammerhead True Wireless being “ultra-low latency” hold up? Yes and no.
It’s a yes because while in “gaming mode”, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless does indeed have less delay compared to other true wireless earphones using SBC codec.
It’s a no because even with “gaming mode” turned on, the audio delay is still too much.

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless does have microphones working – which is better than what we’ve tested on the aptX LL solution that we featured here. However, like any other true wireless earbuds (except the Sudio Fem that we reviewed here) has horrendous audio quality since the microphone is pointing outwards perpendicular to our head.
Sound quality
Here’s what I think. For anything that’s using the AirPods style of dangling on the ear instead of creating a seal on the ear canal, it’s not going to sound great especially when it’s in a noisy environment. Noise isolation is nonexistent.

However, I think the mids and vocals that come out of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is great. I had an enjoyable time listening to the soundtrack from Transistor, which focuses a lot on the vocals. Thanks to Darren Korb and Ashley Barrett for this beautiful soundtrack, by the way.
However, when it comes to bass, it has thumps and vibrations – but you’ll have to position it accurately because the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless lacks the seal around the ear canal. The treble is also lacking – but that is to be expected.
Included silicone sleeve for the pods.
You can improve the audio quality somewhat by equipping the pods with the included silicon sleeve. However, it still is not comparable to any earbuds with silicone eartips. I do find it uncomfortable when wearing the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless with the sleeves installed since it is bulkier. Your mileage will vary since this is heavily dependent on your ear size.
As mentioned earlier, there are two more EQ presets in the app – bass boost and treble boost. Honestly, they don’t improve either the bass or treble. When we used bass boost EQ, it sounds more like it’s dragging down everything to seem like it’s “bass-boosted”, but the bass itself never really improved.

But despite all of that… I actually like this AirPods style of earphones because I can hear the environment while listening to my music at the same time. I don’t like having a seal around my ear because it makes my ears pain after some time. And for some reason, I usually get headaches after wearing earbuds for a few hours.
Battery life
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless can only last for about 3.5 hours on a single charge at a comfortable listening volume. The “comfortable listening volume” here is at about 75% because we need to compensate for the sound leakage – which is an inherent characteristic of such “pods” style earphones.
USB-C for charging. Great!
With that said, the pods themselves don’t have particularly great battery life in comparison – but for those who wear earphones for a majority of the day, then yes – this can be a dealbreaker.
The cradle does charge both the pods for about 3 more times – which is pretty typical. It does use USB-C for charging, and that’s great.
The only RGB light here is the cradle’s battery indicator.
But I realized one major flaw with the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless. If the cradle runs out of battery while the pods are inside, they’re turned on by itself and have its battery slowly drained away. For someone like me who doesn’t turn off Bluetooth because of my smartwatch – my phone was connected to the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and was playing music without me realizing it.
Wrapping up the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless review
Then the conclusion becomes – is the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless recommended? It’s RM459 on Razer’s official Lazada store. I think it’s a bit expensive given that it is indeed an Apple AirPods clone but lacks features like auto play when wearing the pods. Let’s not forget that the companion app practically does nothing useful, too.

Moreover, Razer’s claim of the Hammerhead True Wireless being “ultra-low latency” falls flat according to our scientific-ish test. As expected, the Hammerhead True Wireless is worse than our universal aptX LL solution by more than double the delay. And yet – our solution is priced less than double of the Razer Hammerhead True wireless too.
In terms of sound quality, I think the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is quite okay but then again – could’ve just forgone this pod-style of earphones for an earbud with silicon eartips. That way, the bass would be so much better.

Where to buy?
Razer’s official Lazada store here.

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Hello to the New Starbucks Malaysia App…

Coffee lovers rejoice!

There’s a new app in town that’s tickle your tastebuds!
Starbucks Malaysia just released a new Starbucks app for Android and iOS that synchronises with their current Starbucks card programme.
If you own a Starbucks Malaysia card, then you’ll be able to extend the app even further.
Here are some of the cool things you can do on the app.

Reload and manage your Starbucks cards.
Check the current rewards available to you.
Browse the menu, or even the latest promotions.
Get map location to your nearest Starbucks.

Your first drink using the Starbucks Android app starts here.
(Android)
P.S. We can’t seem to connect to the app on the Apple iOS store, and are unable to provide you a link to it at the moment.

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ASUS Launches ZenFone Max Pro (M2); Sale Starts Today!

We’re here at Jakarta to witness the grand launching of the brand new ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) – the successor of the wildly famous ZenFone Max Pro (M1) that we reviewed here. So what’s new with the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2)? Let’s find out here.
Of course, we’ve already reviewed the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) here, so you can head over there to learn everything about the phone. Here, we’ll summarize and talk about the main highlights.

During the grand launch, ASUS pointed out a few main differences from its predecessor. Let’s start from the full specs list of the ZenFone Max Pro (M2).

Notched 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with 2280×1080 pixels in resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE chipset

4x Kryo 260 LP @ 1.8GHz + 4x Kryo 260 HP @ 1.95GHz

4GB or 6GB LPDDR4X RAM
64GB eMMC 5.1 internal storage
Dual rear-facing cameras

12MP Sony IMX486 sensor with f/1.8 aperture 6-elements lens
5MP depth sensor

Selfie camera

13MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture; fixed focus

5,000mAh battery
Pure Android 8.1.0 Oreo

Compared to its predecessor, the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) now has a higher powered chipset. From our reviews with other phones with Snapdragon 660 chipset, we know that it is indeed with higher power in both CPU and GPU – however, the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) has lower clock speed for the Kryo 260 HP quad-cores. But then again, the GPU remains as powerful as ever.
Then comes the brand new display. The display now resembles the ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5z with the notch at the top, and with a more vibrant, richer screen. The screen just looks better overall – no doubt.

Another upgrade was the camera – not only the hardware, but software too. With an upgraded sensor lens, it can already take better pictures compared to its predecessor – but the software was also improved for the camera app itself.

Speaking of which, ASUS also told everyone that the update for Android 9.0 Pie will come in January 2019 for the ZenFone Max Pro (M2).
It can now take pictures in manual mode with manual ISO and shutter speed settings as well – which creates flexibility in photography. Also, the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) has improved video capabilities whereby it can now record 4K at 30FPS or at 1080p at 30FPS with 3-axis EIS enabled. Check out our video sample here.

You can check out our full review on the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) here for more information.
There will be two variants of the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) in Malaysia – the 4GB RAM version and also the 6GB RAM version. The mani difference between these two variants is solely on the amount of RAM itself – which is much more streamlined compared to its predecessor.
The 4GB RAM version will be available for pre-order starting today until 17th December 2018 on Lazada at the price of just RM859.

The 6GB RAM version however, will be available for pre-order starting today until 17th December 2018 at Shopee for RM999.

ASUS has told us that for pre-orders made within this week, you will get the phone before Christmas. This will be a fantastic birthday gift for many mobile gamers out there.
ASUS also launched the ZenFone Max (M2), the non-Pro version, in Indonesia. It is one of the first smartphone in the market to use Snapdragon 632 chipset. However, the ZenFone Max (M2) is not coming to Malaysia – yet. As of now, we think that it might come some time early next year.

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Review – Noctua NH-L12: More Than Meets The Eye

CPU coolers come in all shapes and sizes. There exists the iconic copper Zalman cooler and also the humongous Cooler Master V10. Today, we take a look at something more conventional-looking low-profile cooler. It’s Noctua’s NH-L12 – a low-profile C-type CPU cooler that is meant for HTPCs and small form factors.
Unboxing
I absolutely love the box style of Noctua’s coolers. They never cheap out on the packaging and they all have the same style of design on the box too.

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Now to open up the top reveals a box. Opening up the box… reveals another box. This time it’s a white box which houses all of the included accessories and user manuals.

Lift it up and it reveals the Noctua NH-L12 that’s resting underneath it. Nicely packed together with some dampening materials too – yet these dampening materials are actually just folded cardboard. Smart and economical yet effective.
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Digging out all of the content reveals the Noctua NH-L12 with a 92mm fan and another 120mm fan included, mounting kits for both AMD (up until AM3+ chipset, you’ll have to get the free AM4 mounting kit here) and Intel, installation guides, a screwdriver, and a bag of “common parts”. We’ve seen this bag of common parts before in our Noctua NH-D15 review, and they’re pretty identical here too. You’ll get the metal Noctua badge, two low-noise adapters, a 4-pin Y-splitter, NT-H1 thermal paste, and surprisingly, two sets of mounting screws. One of the set is the basic metal mounting screws, whereas the other one is anti-vibration mounting screws.

It’s nice to see these types of accessories included together in the box itself., as you can actually change the fans to whatever you want. Of course, Noctua’s original fans are already good enough, right? More on this later 😉
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This time around, the entire packaging is less convoluted and complex as the NH-D15. It’s still something special overall, as Noctua included little pieces of support around the cooler itself to truly diminish the possibilities of shipping damage and manhandling. Trust me – lightly-doped aluminium isn’t that tough.

Design
Surprisingly, the Noctua NH-L12 has a rather interesting design. There is a total of 4 heat pipes coming out from the CPU base into the stack of aluminium fins that is sandwiched between the two fans. Now, accommodating two fans on a single CPU cooler is definitely not something that is seen every day.

These two fans are already included and pre-installed on the NH-L12 already, and they vary in sizes too, if you didn’t already know. The top fan is Noctua’s renowned 120mm NF-F12 fan, whereas the bottom fan is a 92mm NF-B9 fan. Both of these fans are PWM, too.

To achieve a balance between thickness and silence,  Noctua opted for some rather interesting design choices to help cope with vibrations. Firstly, the bottom 92mm fan doesn’t have rubber pads on the corners, but instead, Noctua stuck two strips of squishy material perpendicular to the fins. It does reduce noise and vibration reduction fairly well too – but it did pose a little tiny issue during installation.

While Noctua included two fans with t he NH-L12, you can actually repurpose the NF-F12 fan at the top for some other uses. Maybe replace your rear exhaust fan. If you do use only the 92mm fan, the NH-L12 will still look sleek and clean, but there will be two little holes exposed. These two holes are used to screw in the cooler itself. Which leads us pretty nicely into the next section – the installation.

Installation
It’s fairly simple to install Noctua CPU coolers – and I’m sure anyone who is familiar with Noctua will definitely know this. Firstly take out the user manual. Secondly, prepare the screws needed. Thirdly, there’s a piece of rubber on the backplate itself – at least for the Intel mounting kit. Depending on your chipset, you might need to remove that piece of rubber prior to installing the backplate onto the motherboard. Best to pre-emptively counter these issues first instead of fumbling around during installation. Also, refer to the user manual and determine what’s the final orientation you want the Noctua NH-L12 to point to.

For me, I want to get a feel of how and where I should position the Noctua NH-L12 before proceeding with any sort of installation. I chose the heat pipes to point to the rear I/O area since that area is empty. I can’t point those heat pipes towards my RAM slots, as it does slightly interfere with them – and by slightly, I mean that it did push my Corsair LPX RAM slightly.

With all those pre-planning done, it’s time to get the cooler inside. I installed the backplate, then placed the Noctua NH-L12 as per how I planned. Then I realized something.

By the looks of it, the fins are in the way of the screws. Noctua thought about this obviously and etched out two little square holes to poke the included screwdriver through and screw the base in. Very clean and elegant solution to an otherwise cumbersome process. Thanks a lot for this workaround!

Now, you’ll have to be extra careful with those two holes. Part of the vibration dampener for the 92mm fan is actually exposed might get snagged when poking the screwdriver through, and potentially damaging it. Just be extra careful while dealing with this part.

Once the Noctua NH-L12 is seated, aligned, and screwed in place, the fans are ready to be secured to the heat sink itself. Since I’m a lazy guy and assembled the entire cooler with the motherboard installed in the case, it did require quite a lot of fumbling to get the 92mm aligned and secured. This is exponentially more difficult if there isn’t much space between the top of your case and the cooler, so I really suggest you have the whole cooler set up before installing the motherboard into your casing.
After getting the 92mm fan secured, the 120mm fan can be clipped on pretty easily – and you’re done!
Performance
The Noctua NH-L12 is a low-profile cooler with two configurations – with or without the 120mm fan. Noctua also provided a very handy TDP table so you can have an idea of what type of configuration you need to have. Surprisingly though, this small little cooler has a lot of cooling potential – but it’s highly recommended to use both the fans together to achieve its full potential.
Again with the beautiful machining by Noctua!
I’ll be using my main rig. Specs down below, but this time it’s back in the Sharkoon BW-9000W that we reviewed here, and replaced the super-bright blue LED fan at the rear with a Noctua NF-F12. Thanks for sending me an extra fan too!

Testing hardware configuration

CPU
Intel i5-6400 @ 4.0GHz

Motherboard
ASRock Z170 Pro4

GPU
MSI GEFORCE GTX 1060 3GT OC

Memory
Corsair Vengeance LPX 4GBx4

Power supply
FSP Hexa+ 550W

For me, I tested the Noctua NH-L12 with both the included fans installed. One 92mm Noctua NF-B9, and another 120mm NF-F12. Temperatures were actually rather fantastic! I compared it with their flagship NH-D15 and found out some interesting data.

NH-D15 (℃)
NH-L12 (℃)

CPU
GPU
CPU
GPU

Idle
35
30
36
28

CPU Only
45
31
52
34

GPU Only
52
72
55
72

CPU + GPU
51
74
56
72

It can be said that the temperatures are obviously affected by the GPU, since that’s the characteristic of such cooler type. To me, I think that with the reduction of so much mass and into this tinier cooler, the temperatures are actually pretty good. Obviously, this type of cooler is more susceptible to the internal case’s airflow as it takes in all the air around it and blows them towards the CPU base itself.

There’s an obvious difference here is the overall temperature difference when load is applied. However,  I would like to point your attention to the CPU-only tests. This is a heatsink with relatively mass of metal (less than half of the NH-D15, actually), and it’ll be heavily reliant on the fans for cooling. Imagine if I am to take away the 120mm fan – the temperatures won’t be nice. From what I can see here, the temperatures are actually pretty good overall.
Also, on a very positive sidenote here. Due to the orientation that I’ve installed the Noctua NH-L12 in, it does cool the RAM modules a little. I’m not sure by how much, but sure enough, the 120mm fan does cover those RAMs as well.

Wrapping up the Noctua NH-L12 review
Ths cooler is something special. It’s not really expensive too, as it only costs about RM285 over at Lazada, or about USD $59.95 at Amazon. The Noctua NH-L12 is a small cooler with great cooling potential while having some leeway on how you want to fit it in your tinier-than-usual computer.

While Noctua’s iconic color scheme is prominent to rigs with a side panel since its orientation is as such, you can swap the 120mm fan for something more flashy – like an RGB if you desire. Keep in mind though, you might not get the cooling performance that the NF-F12 offers 😉

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Be the FIRST to own the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge in Malaysia!

Samsung Malaysia is opening pre-order for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and is limited to first 1000 units with special bundled deal on March 7 2016.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge was a hot topic during Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona and has become one of the most anticipated mobile phone in the smartphone market. To celebrate the arrival of Samsung Galaxy S7 in Malaysia, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is extending a special promotion to the first 1000 customers who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S7.

Starting from 12:00am on March 7th until March 11th, the pre-order will allow members of the public to secure pre-orders of the much-awaited Galaxy S7 edge to enjoy an exclusive discount of 20% off the original price (inclusive of 6% GST). As a part of an initiative by Samsung to reward their loyal Galaxy fans, Samsung has added a complimentary 128GB microSD card into the bundle along with an extended warranty on every pre-order unit.
To secure a unit for pre-order, you would just need to visit their official Samsung Malaysia pre-order webpage and deposit a downpayment of RM 300 via their available payment options. Upon the order confirmation, customers can then collect their Galaxy S7 edge on March 17, which is just one day before their official launching.
To find out more, please visit http://www.samsung.com/my/s7preorder. Limited to only 1000 units.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 PREORDER
Ordering: http://www.samsung.com/my/s7preorder
Product limit: 1000 units
Deposit: RM 300
Including: 1-year extended warranty and 128GB microSD card
Date: 12:00am on March 7th until March 11th
Discount: 20% off inclusive of GST

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Review – LG TONE Free HBS-FN6: It’s actually very good!

It’s been a few weeks since we last did the first impressions video on the LG TONE Free HBS-FN6. Throughout these few weeks, I realized a few things about this pair of truly wireless earbuds – so let’s talk about it here.
By the way, there has been another firmware update between our first impressions video and the publication of this review.

Okay, so we’ve talked about the unboxing experience and what’s inside the box. But I want to start off by talking about the eartips a little first. As mentioned before, there are a total of 3 different eartip sizes – S and L, and the M size is pre-installed on the earbuds already.
Small and large sizes are in the bag, medium size is pre-installed.
I eventually changed it to the small size eartips because I had quite a small ear canal. Then I realized the small-sized eartips were too small, so I changed back to the medium-sized one, but that was a little too big for me. Nonetheless, I just stuffed the medium-sized eartips harder into my ear canal and it stayed on pretty well since the silicone used for the eartips is softer than most other brands.

And then comes comfort. I actually eventually didn’t realize I was wearing LG TONE Free HBS-FN6 because it’s just too lightweight.
So now, the listening test. LG really boasts its partnership with Meridian to pursuit the best sound possible on a pair of TWS earbuds. By default, the LG TONE Free HBS-FN6 sounds very meh, which is why there’s an accompanying app that gives us the option to fine-tune how we want our music to sound.

In the first video, I settled in for Treble Boost. Eventually, I realized that the preset is not “dynamic” enough for my weird and diverse taste in music. So, I created my own custom equalizer since the app has that functionality.
The custom EQ tuning is just amazing, and I can dial in the exact settings I want so that the sound produced is exactly how I want it to be – and the driver can handle it without issues. Excellent flexibility here by both LG and Meridian.

Both the left and right side of the earbud is also touch-sensitive and it supports the standard gestures – and you can also customize them to however you want. The thing is, I always accidentally trigger the touch panel but I can also disable the touchpad entirely to prevent any accidental presses from happening.

But there’s no way to disable the proximity sensor, so it will automatically play/pause music on both left and right side when I take out either earbuds out from my ear.
One of the touch gesture that cannot be customized is to long-press to toggle ambient sound – which is to say that the wearer of the LG TONE Free HBS-FN6 can hear the surrounding without taking out the earbud. Honestly, it makes everything sounds weird.

And while we’re here, I also want to talk about the microphone quality of the LG TONE Free HBS-FN6. They’re pointed downwards to where the mouth is, and to know how it actually sounds – watch our video at the top of this review.

And now, the charging case. I’m still amazed by the fact that LG made the TONE Free HBS-FN6 to have such a tiny little charging case with the UVnano technology built-in. Problem is, I have no idea if the eartips have been sanitized or not. I mean yes – it kills 99.99% of the bacteria on the speaker mesh in minutes but I do wish there’s some chime or notification to tell me when it’s done sanitizing.
That’s the UV LED, but no way to tell if it’s actually working or not.
BTW, the UVnano sanitation only works when it’s plugged in – and that leads us to the battery life. Within a single charge, the earbuds last for about 6 hours at a comfortable listening volume and the ambient sound mode turned off. Pretty average, I’ll say.
It supports wireless charging too!
The case provides about 2 more times of charge, so it lasts for about 18 hours in total.
Wrapping up the LG TONE Free HBS-FN6 review
So, for the price of RM599 right now – I think it’s actually a very good competitor against some of the big boys in the market right now – especially since the stem has a microphone at the bottom, pointing downwards toward the mouth instead of perpendicularly away from the mouth. like most earbuds.

With a pretty featureful app that provides lots of features, I think it’s actually pretty worth the price of RM599.

Where to buy?

LG’s official Lazada store
LG’s official Shopee store

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Transcend Offers Better Video Surveillance With DrivePro Body Series

Did you know Transcend didn’t only make SSDs, RAMs, and external storage devices? They also offer an entire lineup of body cams within the Transcend DrivePro Body series. They have a full range of body camera models designed to improve evidence collection and enhance the accountability of military personnel, law enforcement officers and public security professionals. They also have dash cams for cars – but that’s a story for another day.

Available in five variants to suit different surveillance applications, the DrivePro Body cameras are an essential piece of equipment for security and emergency situations that deliver clear, high-resolution images in varying lighting conditions, as well as a myriad of features in a rugged, durable and weather-resistant enclosure.
Each of the variation of DrivePro Body cameras have its own perks – so be sure to look at this table to know the differences between each model.

Feature-Packed Body Cameras
The DrivePro Body series features video recording in 1080p Full HD, live-streaming to iOS and Android devices through built-in Wi-Fi, basic controls and mode switching over Bluetooth, up to 160° field of view and f/2.0 aperture lens, Sony’s high-sensitivity image sensor and tempered glass with oleophobic coating, as well as built-in Li-Polymer battery for up to 12 hours of recording on a single charge.

Additional features, such as built-in GPS receiver, pre-event buffering, automatic infrared illumination and six-axis image stabilization are also available in selected models to capture critical details in the heat of the moment. The DrivePro Body 60 and DrivePro Body 52, on the other hand, comprised a main unit and a separate camera unit that can be securely mounted on uniforms, jackets or helmets.
Rugged and Resistant
Built to withstand harsh environmental conditions, the DrivePro Body cameras are ideal for outdoor recording. The DrivePro Body 60 and DrivePro Body 30, in particular, are IP67 rated by an independent laboratory to offer full protection against dust and immersion in water, and passed rigorous U.S. military drop-test standards for shock resistance.
Mobile and Desktop App
The DrivePro Body app allows users to adjust camera settings, access recorded footage and snapshots, and embed every recording and snapshot with a clearly visible user ID and timestamp on iOS and Android devices. The DrivePro Body Toolbox, on the other hand, is an exclusive software with a user-friendly interface for users to securely manage recorded videos and snapshots on Windows PCs. In addition, users can adjust settings for both the Toolbox and the DrivePro Body camera, format the internal storage, and upgrade the body camera’s firmware via the Toolbox.
Multifunctional Accessories
Uniforms come in different forms and functions to suit their purposes. In addition to the body camera, Transcend also provides a wide range of bundled and optional accessories in the form of a 360° rotatable clip and a Velcro holder, a magnetic mount, a MOLLE mount, and a six-port docking station for simultaneous data transfer and charging.
Warranty
The DrivePro Body series of body cameras are backed by Transcend’s Two-year Limited Warranty.

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Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980 Launched; Coming To Mate 20 This October

It’s IFA 2018 now and Huawei just announced the new Kirin 980 chipset. It’s actually in line with the launch dates of previous year – which means Huawei has not broken the yearly schedule yet. One interesting thing is that the Mate 20 was leaked a few days ago – and we’re expecting that phone to use the new chipset too. This is Huawei’s yearly tradition after all, where the Mate series will use the latest chipset. We’re hinted that the Huawei Mate 20 will arrive in October.
We’ve done a piece about why chipset matters and how it works. Click here to learn more.

In his IFA 2018 keynote titled “The Ultimate Power of Mobile AI”, Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Mr. Richard Yu introduced the HiSilicon Kirin 980. As the world’s first commercial SoC manufactured with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturer Company’s (TSMC) 7nm process, Huawei boasts that the Kirin 980 can deliver best-in-class performance, efficiency, connectivity features, and Dual NPU AI processing power.
Last year, we showed the world the potential of On-Device AI with the Kirin 970, and this year, we’ve designed an all-round powerhouse that not only features outstanding AI capabilities, but also brings cutting-edge raw performance to consumers. Equipped with all-new CPU, GPU and Dual NPU, the Kirin 980 is the ultimate engine to power next-generation productivity and entertainment applications.
– Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Mr. Richard Yu
TSMC’s 7nm fabrication process technology enables Kirin 980 to be packed with 6.9 billion transistors within a 1cm2 die size, which is 1.6 times more from the previous generation. Huawei claims that the new process technology delivers 20% improved SoC performance and 40% improved SoC efficiency.
The Kirin 980 is also the first SoC to embed ARM Cortex-A76 cores, which are 75% more powerful and 58% more efficient compared to their previous generation.
The Kirin 980 is uses an octa-core configuration, which is comprised of:

2x high-performance Cortex-A76 cores @ 2.6GHz
2x high-efficiency Cortex-A76 cores @ 1.92GHz
4x extreme efficiency Cortex-A55 cores @ 1.8GHz

Huawei has also developed a Kirin CPU subsystem with Flex-Scheduling technology that flexibly allocates the right cores to the right tasks. This solution designates the large high-performance cores to handle immediate, intensive workloads; whereas high-efficiency cores to provide sustained performance; and ultra-efficiency cores to tackle everyday, light and background tasks to conserve battery.

Huawei has integrated the Mali-G76 GPU into the Kirin 980 and claims to deliver 46% greater graphics processing power at 178% improved power efficiency over the previous generation. Mali-G76 also features clock boosting technology that utilizes AI to intelligently identify gaming workloads and adjust resource allocation for optimal gaming performance.
Huawei has also developed Dual NPU on the Kirin 980 to further improve the On-Device AI technology. Just like having a dual-core CPU, the Dual NPU on the Kirin 980 claims to be able to recognize up to 4,600 images per minute, up 120% compared to Kirin 970. The new Kirin 980 also supports common AI frameworks such as Caffee, Tensorflow and Tensorflow Lite, and also providing SDK for development.
When we reviewed the Huawei P20 here, the camera is indeed fantastic. Now, Huawei has improved their proprietary ISP (image signal processing) chip that is integrated into the Kirin 980 chipset. Huawei claims 46% increase in data throughput compared to its predecessor. The new ISP also provides better support for multi-camera configurations, as well as an all-new HDR color reproduction technology that can manipulate picture contrast to highlight objects on various parts of an image.
In addition, Kirin 980 utilizes the multi-pass noise reduction solution that removes artifacts without losing image details. Another new feature of the ISP is improved motion tracking, claiming 97.4% accuracy while tracking a moving person.
Kirin 980 has also adopted a new pipeline dedicated to processing video captures, allowing the camera module to shoot videos with 33% shorter delay.
To deliver the best connectivity to users of Kirin 980-powered devices, Huawei integrated the world’s first modem supporting LTE Cat.21 with a peak download speed of 1.4Gbps. Additionally, the Kirin 980 supports carrier aggregation, even across frequency bands.

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Preorder for the new Samsung Galaxy Z series foldables, Buds2 Pro, and Watch5 series wearables are now live and packed with freebies

Samsung Malaysia has officially launched the preorder phase of the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 5G, Z Fold4 5G, Buds2 Pro, and Watch5 series offerings.
The listing of this post only talks about the preorder info detailing all the freebies and a brief price check so be sure to check our previous post with the full price list and available colors right here.

So here they are.

Galaxy Z Flip4 5G – From RM4,099

1-Year Extended Samsung Care+ Warranty
3-Times Protective Film Replacement
RM450 Samsung Voucher
Flap Leather Cover

Galaxy Z Fold4 5G – From RM6,799

1-Year Extended Samsung Care+ Warranty
3-Times Protective Film Replacement
Standing Cover with Pen

Galaxy Watch5 – From RM1,099

Hybrid Leather Band
PWP 20% discount on selected Galaxy Buds (Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds2 Pro)

Galaxy Watch5 Pro – From RM1,899

Galaxy Buds Live
PWP 20% discount on selected Galaxy Buds (Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds2 Pro)

Galaxy Buds2 Pro – RM899

Galaxy Buds Cover

You can enjoy all of these by placing your preorder at any Samsung Experience Stores, authorized partners, and Samsung Malaysia online store.
The preorder period lasts until September 1.

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Samsung shows how they make sure every piece of the bendable glass on the Galaxy Z series devices are durable and up to standards

Samsung’s Galaxy Z series devices featuring the Fold and Flip are one of the technological wonders in recent years because who would have thought that “bendable glass” can be materialized in this age and time.
But all the answers can be found in Samsung’s latest published video featuring the Ultra Thin Glass, a proprietary material proved to be folded hundreds of thousands of times with little impact on its durability and strength.

While the first two generations of the Z series smartphones are kinda hit or miss in the accuracy and perfection of the screen, starting from the 3rd and now the 4th, the cuts, shape, and overall polishness have been drastically improved. This is achieved by using an ultra-fine polish machine to make the surface really sleek.

Since little scratches here and there actually increase stress on the glass when bent so it is important that Samsung makes them as durable as possible. This is achieved after passing the polished glass into thermal and chemical chambers to toughen up the molecular structure.

Lastly, every piece of glass will undergo stringent quality tests that include bending them to extreme curvatures up to 200,000 times and sampling them to a demo device to make sure they work as intended.
It is nice to see Samsung is showing some of the inside news that how their QC and QA process runs in their factories and it will be more interesting to see how the technology will move forward, particularly with the recent “Slidable Display” created in partnership with Intel.
For more information or if you would like to watch the glass in action, watch the video below.

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ASUS updates ZenBook series with ScreenPad

We here love the ZenBook series of laptops. They are thin, light, and has a long-lasting battery. Yet it looks sleek and has an excitingly premium look to it. Last year during Computex 2018, we saw the first ever ZenBook Pro – the first ever laptop in the world that has a screen on the trackpad, aptly named as the ScreenPad. Fast forward a year and we’re here at Computex 2019, and ASUS is showing off their brand new ZenBook series of laptops with ScreenPad 2.0.
Personally, I am glad that ASUS continued the ScreenPad even though its first generation was full of bugs and was rather wonky sometimes. With a clearer vision and sharp focus, ASUS strides along the path and creates ScreenPad 2.0 with the new ZenBook series. The new series here comes in 3 different sizes – the ZenBook 13 (UX334), ZenBook 14 (UX434) and ZenBook 15 (UX534).

The new ScreenPad 2.0 is larger than before and comes with enhanced productivity usage and upgraded user experience. This screenpad is available on all new ZenBook models, adding a whole new dimension on how a laptop is used, like what we’ve said here in the past.
The new ScreenPad 2.0 is now 5.65-inch in size and comes with ScreenXpert software. It has a slew of shortcuts baked into the ScreenPad now, ranging from a Quick Key that enables one-tap automation of complex keyboard sequences (essentially a macro), handwriting for natural text input, and Number Key for data entry. The smartphone-like UI has also revamped and opened to third party developers to tap into the ASUS API for more magical apps to work on the ScreenPad.
The new ScreenPad also boasts better power efficiency, allowing 2.5x longer battery life when compared to the original ScreenPad on the ZenBook Pro.

The new ZenBook also has a new version of NanoEdge slim bezels. All 4 bezels around the screen is now thin, which creates this amazing 95% screen-to-body ratio for an immersive user experience.
Even though it is still a thin and light laptop, ASUS packs in the latest 8th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU with NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, 16GB RAM, and NVMe SSD.
With such powerful hardware, ASUS is boasting insane battery lives. ASUS touts that both the ZenBook 13 and ZenBook 14 will last up to 14 hours, while the ZenBook 15 will last up to 17 hours.

As of now, we do not know the local Malaysian availability and price yet. Stay tuned as we will update you when we have more information.

Specifications

ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX334)
ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434)
ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534)

CPU
Intel Core i7-8565U

Intel Core i5-8265U

Display
13.3-inch 1920×1080 NanoEdge display
14-inch 1920×1080 NanoEdge display, optional touchscreen

15.6-inch 4K NanoEdge display
15.6-inch 1920×1080 NanoEdge display

178° wide-view technology

Up to 95% screen-to-body ratio
Up to 92% screen-to-body ratio

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, either 2GB or 4GB GDDR5 VRAM

Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620

Memory
Soldered 8GB or 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3
Soldered 8GB or 16GB 2400MHz DDR4

Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD or 512GB/256GB PCIe 3.0 x2 SSD

Cameras
3D IR HD camera

Interfaces
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (display support)

USB Gen 2 Type-A (Up to 10Gbps)

USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (up to 5Gbps)

HDMI

Micro SD reader
SD card readers

Audio combo jack

Touchpad
ScreenPad

5.65” FHD+ (2160 x 1080) Super IPS display

178˚ wide-view technology

Glass-covered for fingerprint and smudge resistance

Precision touchpad (PTP) technology supports up to four-finger smart gestures

Battery
50Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery
71Wh 8-cell lithium-polymer battery

Up to 14 hours battery life
Up to 17 hours battery life

AC Adapter
65W power adapter
120W power adapter

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MWC2019: HONOR introduces Gaming+ for extra graphic

We all know MWC2019 was last week – but HONOR does have another news regarding their latest development in smartphone. Introducing Gaming+, it is a technology that improves your gameplay by having better graphics with higher definition. As of now, this feature is only for the HONOR View20.
Gaming+ comes with optimizations done for GPU efficiency in terms of power and load. HONOR claims that the Kirin 980 chipset’s AI loading prediction can also squeeze a bit more performance out. Hence, the chipset can bump up the rendered resolution and downscale it back to 1080p, creating a sharper and clearer image.

In terms of numbers, the Gaming+ firmware improvement improves the overall SoC power efficiency by 20.34% in Vulkan test by reducing duplicate instructions and reduces unused rendered frames while improving bandwidth between CPU, GPU, and memory.
HONOR also claims that there is more than 30% improvement in terms of load prediction accuracy compared to the conventional method. With this GPU optimization comes better image quality and reduced power consumption – which is a win-win situation.

As for why HONOR is so proud on the Vulkan GPU score, that is because of Fortnite. We know that Fortnite for Android will run at 60FPS on the HONOR View20 already, and the Vulkan version of Fortnite for Android is coming soon as well. Other titles like QQ Speed and Arena of Valor are already Gaming+ certified to provide the high definition gaming.
You can check out our full in-depth review of the HONOR View20 here too. Not only that it is a great performer, it can also take great pictures with the 48MP rear-facing camera. The 48MP AI Ultra Clarity feature can also take great pictures as well. We went to Paris and took pictures by using only the HONOR View20 and we are very pleased with the results.

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Review – Edifier XM6BT Speakers: Great Budget Speakers!

There comes a time where desktop speakers are on everyone’s computer desks. That was an absolute necessity during those years – but things have changed since then. Edifier, a renowned brand for great speakers, came up with the Edifier XM6BT – a speaker that aesthetically reminisce the old days, but packed with modern needs and features.
Let’s start with the unboxing – just like any other products we’ve reviewed.

It comes in the standard white/maroon colour scheme that Edifier has adopted since they ditched the colour scheme. The box itself has images of the speaker itself and what comes in the box.

Nothing too fancy there. It’s subtle yet informative.
Opening up reveals quite a nice piece of foam holding everything inside the box. Nothing much to see here other than the speaker itself, the remote control, and an aux cable.

Also, it comes with a warranty guide.
[nextpage title=”Design & Features”]
Aesthetics
The Edifier XM6BT comes in pretty standard design for a 2.1 speaker – two satellites and one subwoofer. The amp and all of the other magical features are integrated into the woofer itself.

The first thing that caught my eyes are the two screw holes on the satellites. These holes tell me two things – the satellite enclosure is made out of really thick wood, and it can be mounted on the wall. It’s good to have mounting options!

Anyway, I digress. The two satellites look more like a typical speaker system rather than going all out and try to look fancy. The satellite does have a subtly special design to it though, which I think is great. Again, nothing too fancy.

One thing to note though – the cloth mesh on both these satellites are removable – but they’re extremely difficult to do so. Not that I recommend you to do so, as exposed speaker cones tend to get punctured easily for obvious reasons.

The subwoofer’s mesh is removable – and very simple to do it too. Much more conventional design for this mesh, I’d say.
Look at that cone!
Then onward to the subwoofer. It has a 6.5-inch driver with a side air intake on the left side, and everything else is on the right side. There’s absolutely nothing at the back.

I’m not sure how I feel about the I/O panel though. On one hand I think it’s great for cable management since the subwoofer can stick to the wall. On another hand, I wish Edifier would separate the panel into two parts – one at the back for all the cables, and everything else at front side closer to the front.
It’s definitely up for debate when it comes to which side you prefer – but I think Edifier tried to kill two birds with one stone by putting all of them together at one place. In my opinion, Sonic Gear positioned the buttons and ports a lot better on the Titan 11 BTMI that we’ve reviewed here.
Features
We’ve mentioned about the ports earlier – and this is where things get a little interesting. Though the Edifier XM6BT looks very desktop speaker-ish, it packs with all the modern features. The aforementioned I/O panel does indeed have a SD card slot, a USB-A port, aux audio jack, and a lot of other buttons. Toggling between input modes will change it to Bluetooth mode.
Though there’s one thing to note – the Bluetooth here can’t be unpaired by the speaker itself. You’ll have to unpair it on the device that was already connected – like the SonicGear Titan 11 BTMI that we’ve reviewed here.

As I find the I/O panel is weirdly positioned, my nitpick was instantly diminished in significance when I found out the remote control works when pointed on the subwoofer’s front panel.
While we’re talking about the remote control, let’s talk about how tiny it is. Great for space saving, but I’m not sure if it increases the probability of someone losing it though. This little remote can do pretty much everything that you need to.

[nextpage title=”Using the Edifier XM6BT”]
This. This is where the Edifier XM6BT is judged. I’ve used and reviewed quite a number of speakers in the past, and my daily driver is a 2.1 speaker with a dedicated amp with an 8-inch subwoofer – so my main comparison will be based upon that.
Listening test
So listening test starts off as usual – Adventure Time by Rouge. Instantly I realize that the bass on this speaker is way better than any speakers of this price range. The bass is strong, its thumps are tight. Every single punch of bass sounds fantastic here. For this particular song, its mids and highs actually sound good.
Peakaboo!
Moving on to other songs – like The Very Thought of You by the BBC Big Band, it does sound like I’m in a closed room with the orchestra – because of the lack of a proper soundstage. These little speakers sound great – the brass and percussion sounds clear and its woodwind instruments sound good, albeit on the bassier side.

Vocal-based songs like Gangsterlove by Alice Francis sounds great. The mids are clear and has no distortion, and it is not overwhelmed by lows or highs. However, I do find the mids to be a little on the bassy side again.
Overall, I think the sound produced by the Edifier XM6BT is exceptional for its price. Vocals are a little bassy, but that might suit your taste. There is no distortion even at higher volumes.
Bass knob
There is a knob at the I/O panel where you can tune your bass level. I find this knob quite a basic knob actually, but the knob offers a substantial difference. I prefer the bass knob to be turned somewhere ~60% through, and of course you can tune it according to your liking.

You can obviously tune it to have a lot more bass, so songs like Alone by Marshmello can be turned from enjoyable to a rave party instantly.
With Edifier taking the screen-less approach, knobs make sense – and they don’t have to include an internal battery to store the settings whenever the Edifier XM6BT is turned off. Thumbs up for this approach, since I most probably won’t even change the bass level again after I’ve found my sweet spot – much like the Cooler Master’s MasterPulse IEMs that we reviewed here.
Multiple audio input channels
As I’ve mentioned in the earlier sections, the Edifier XM6BT supports 4 different types of audio input – SD card, USB stick, aux audio jack, and Bluetooth.

Sure I can go about and say how weird the buttons and cables are positioned – but those are the things where people wants a constant playlist of music to be played. Those playlists where people don’t usually change. I find this scenario most applicable to cafes or roadshows and along those sort of applications. If I had my speakers set up, I will rarely touch the control panel anyway.
Side note here – the volume control on the Edifier XM6BT is independent of its connected device. So if the Edifier XM6BT is connected via Bluetooth, the volume is different from other audio input streams.
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I can’t deny that the Edifier XM6BT is a very good sounding speaker. The only issue here is the USB port and SD card placement. In a way, it’s good to lock others out from disrupting your rave session during a party, but it might cause some intense questioning around the living room.

Alright – enough nitpicking. Is the Edifier XM6BT really worth its price of RM 239? I will say yes – it sounds a lot better than the SonicGear Titan 11 BTMI. Even has a lot fewer bugs and issues overall. While the placement of ports on the Edifier XM6BT is a little weird, I don’t think anyone will bother hot-swapping them frequently since there’s Bluetooth available anyway.

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Get up to RM300 discounts with HONOR’s Marchvelous Sales of smartphones, wearables and peripherals

For the month of March, HONOR is here to offer you another round of promotions running exclusively on hihonor store with discounts available across multiple categories of items such as smartphones, peripherals, and smart wearables. The sales start from March 8 until 14.
Here’s what you can find in the Marchvelous Sales event.

Product

Promotion Price

HONOR 9X

RM 749

HONOR 9X Lite

RM 639

HONOR 9S

RM 299

HONOR 8A

RM 419

HONOR 8S 3GB+64GB

RM 399

HONOR Sport Pro

RM 199

HONOR Band 5i

RM 77

HONOR Magic Earbuds

RM 199

HONOR Scale 2

RM 69

Aside from these nice deals, everyone also stands a chance to get RM100 vouchers on a daily basis during the campaign period. Just log in to the campaign page and claim! What’s more, you can stack 3 at once for the HONOR 9X or 9X Lite, effectively getting RM300 off the price tag. Lucky draws are also available for any customers who have made a purchase with prizes such as the Band 5 Sport, Band 5i and Band 4 included. Additionally, daily Flash Sales from 12p.m to 2p.m will net you even more discount but you gotta go fast for these!
While you’re at it, why not check out this post from HONOR Malaysia. Just follow the instruction and stand a chance to win a free selfie stick!

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OPPO showcases its very first foldable smartphone – the OPPO Find N with Flexion Hinge and Ultra Thin Glass

While Samsung has won the last foldable war against HUAWEI, a new challenger appears as OPPO showcases the brand new OPPO Find N during the 2nd day of its annual OPPO INNO DAY event where lots of exciting products of conceptual and manifested are revealed to the world.

Placing the same expectation of foldable smart devices as the next generation ubiquitous companion, let’s start off with the main highlight: The foldable screen. For once and for the first time in history, it is running a landscape ratio of 8.4:9 comprising of a 7.1-inch inner and 5.49-inch outer display combo to make the unfolding experience much more seamless because as soon as the user unpacks and goes for the inner screen, the landscape ratio is already there to serve things like videos, games, and E-books without the need for extra steps. Meanwhile, the outer 18:9 long screen still provides a traditional candy bar experience just like any other smartphone out there.

Connecting the dots of the foldable screen is the Flexion Hinge comprised of 136 components that can handle angles of up to 120° and as little movement as 0.01mm thanks to the unique water-drop design that solves one of the foldable’s prominent issues by creating a buffer zone when the display folds that results in minimum crease and 80% less noticeable for a more integrated look and additional protection towards the inner display from scratches.

On the other hand, the 12-layer Serene Display provides superior durability and protection through 0.03mm Flexion Ultra-Thin Glass for easy bending and absolute toughness with more than 200,000 total folding times with little to no crease, verified by TUV. All of these efforts in creating a foldable device are given to software optimizations as well by naturally transiting apps between folded and unfolded mode, support for Side-By-Side multitasking, and more to take productivity levels towards the roof.
Here’s a clean set of spec sheet provided to us.

7.1-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED Inward Display

120Hz Refresh Rate
Top Left Punch Hole Notch
HDR10+ Support
1000 nits Peak Brightness
5.49-inch AMOLED Cover Display

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Chipset
Up to 12GB RAM
Up to 512GB UFS 3.1 Storage
Triple Rear Camera

Main (Wide): 50MP f/1.8 with OIS, Omnidirectional PDAF
Telephoto: 13MP f/2.4 with 2x Optical Zoom, PDAF
Ultra-Wide: 16MP f/2.2

32MP Selfie Camera (Inward and Cover)
4,500mAh Battery

33W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge
15W AIRVOOC Wireless Charging (Qi Charge Compatible)
10W Reverse Charging

Black, White, Purple Colors

Price
Ah yes, the most important topic of all: What is the official price for the OPPO Find N? Well, the Chinese release has seen it getting tagged with an RMB7,699 figure which is around RM5,116.04, and oh boy that’s like a thousand cheaper than the current hottest foldable in the market – the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. But we’ll be the judge of that as soon as we can get our hands on one of the review units so stay tuned!

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The Mi 11 smartphone will be the official filming device for the 15th edition of BMW Shorties

Xiaomi has announced that the 15th edition of BMW Shorties will be filmed and captured through the brand’s latest Mi 11 smartphone.

A long-standing competition to discover talent and one of the most prestigious events for rising content creators to join, the latest installment will see BMW Shorties alumni Dick Chua, Ananth Subramaniam, and Tan Ce Ding present their latest short films shot entirely with the Mi 11 – no additional cameras required. The initiative also launched a brand new category for the competition as well which is the ‘Mobile Filmmaking Award’ that requires participants to record footage purely using mobile devices, if it wasn’t obvious enough.
With brands starting to utilize high power lenses and powerful algorithms to boost the quality of images and photos captured by mobile devices, more colorful and distinctive marketing projects have been launched such as vivo’s ZEISS-filmed short story ‘The Incident’. Xiaomi’s strategy wasn’t that unique but at least it is taking a different way of expressing things around.
The alumni’s end products will be presented once they are ready which will be published on Xiaomi Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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Xiaomi announces the Redmi Note 10 series that starts from RM799

Today, Xiaomi has welcomed the latest addition to the mid-range smartphone family to Malaysia, the Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro.
Pertaining to Xiaomi’s core ideology of great smartphones at great prices, the Note 10 series is also the official smartphone for PUBG Mobile Esports 2021 which is starting to take off in Malaysia and Singapore. More sponsorships coming through I suppose?

Anyway, let’s get back to the main topic. Let’s run through their specs first.
Redmi Note 10

6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 (Note 10) chipset
Up to 6GB RAM
128GB storage
Quad rear-facing cameras

Main: 48MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

Selfie camera: 13MP f/2.5
5,000mAh battery

USB Type-C 33W Wired Charging

Headphone Jack
Onyx Gray, Pebble White, Lake Green Color

Alongside the Note 10 is the Note 10 Pro that is more superior in almost all the hardware spec, except the storage.
Redmi Note 10 Pro

6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay

120Hz Refresh Rate
HDR10 support

Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset
Up to 8GB RAM
128GB storage
Quad rear-facing cameras

Main: 108MP f/1.9 with PDAF
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 5MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

Selfie camera: 16MP f/2.5
5,020mAh battery

USB Type-C 33W Wired Charging

Headphone Jack
Onyx Gray, Glacier Blue, Gradient Bronze Color

There’s also seems to be the Note 10 S and Note 10 5G but currently not announced for Malaysia so it might be a foreign region exclusive for now but who knows, they might come in the future.
Pricing and Availability
The Redmi Note 10 has only 1 set of configuration while the Note 10 Pro has 2 but all of them are available for purchase on Xiaomi’s Lazada store at the following price and launch dates.

Redmi Note 10 (March 8)

6GB + 128GB : RM799

Redmi Note 10 Pro (March 15)

6GB + 128GB : RM999
8GB + 128GB : RM1,099

Kinda interesting for a phone around the RM1k mark to host a 108-megapixel main lens as not a lot of phones can do so at this price point. Let us know if you would like us to review them for additional opinions.

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Roadshow For Samsung Galaxy Note9 Happening This Weekend

For those who are looking to get a taste of the brand new Samsung Galaxy Note9, then clear up your calendar because the roadshow for the Galaxy Note9 is happening from today until Sunday! You can go around and have fun with the Note9, and perhaps do all the crazy things that we did during our in-depth review of the Galaxy Note9.

This is the first time that the S Pen is functioning not only as a writing instrument, but as a remote control as well. Thanks to the implementation of Bluetooth Low-Energy (Bluetooth LE), the new Galaxy Note9 is more utilitarian than before – and Samsung even made changes to DeX so that it is more accessible than before. We also covered that in our in-depth review.
Review – Samsung Galaxy Note9: Innovating Forward

The S Pen can function as a remote shutter by simply launching the camera app and pressing the button on the S Pen to take a picture. With Bluetooth LE, you can go up to 10 meters away from your phone and take the shot – which means you’ll get lots of flexibility.

Let’s not forget that the S Pen can also control your PowerPoint presentation slides as a remote clicker. Combined with the Samsung DeX which now works via a simple USB-C to HDMI dongle, you can literally ditch your laptop and take the phone along with you for your presentation – and do it professionally.

The S Pen can also control your music app. You can play music and pause on apps such as Samsung Music, YouTube, Google Play Music, and Spotify. With double clicks, you can move on to the next track in your playlist – which is convenient.
The brand new Galaxy Note9 also features a 4,000mAh which can last you for a full day. Combined with its magnificent camera, the Galaxy Note9 is the perfect phone for traveling. Check out our unbiased editorial of the Galaxy Note9’s user experience while traveling at Taipei here.
Taken with the Galaxy S9.
In celebration of the Note9’s arrival to Malaysia, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is thrilled to kick off the Galaxy Note9 road show happening from 24th till 26th August 2018 (27th August for Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur) at the locations below:

Region
Location

Central
Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur (24th to 27th August, 10am – 10pm)

Southern
AEON Tebrau, Johor Bahru (24th to 26th August, 10am – 11pm)

Northern
Queensbay Mall, Penang (24th to 26th August, 10am – 10pm)

East Coast
East Coast Mall, Kuantan (24th to 26th August, 10am – 10pm)

East Malaysia
Surian Sabah, Kota Kinabalu (24th to 26th August, 10am – 10pm)

The Samsung Galaxy Note9 is available at a recommended retail price of RM3,699 and RM4,599 for the 128GB and 512GB models respectively. The device will be offered in Midnight Black and Metallic Copper with matching S Pen colours, and Ocean Blue with a Yellow S Pen.
Taken with the Galaxy S9.
The first 1,000 customers who purchase a brand-new Galaxy Note9 at the roadshow will be entitled to FREE exclusive gifts including Samsung Screen Protection Plan, Wireless Charger Pad and exclusive Selfie stick worth a total of RM515. You can also choose to purchase a second Galaxy Note9 and receive an instant cash rebate of RM999!
Mark your calendars this weekend to attend the Galaxy Note9 roadshow! A lot of exciting challenges and interactive activities await you at the Suria KLCC Kuala Lumpur roadshow including meet and greet sessions with local celebrities:

24th August 2018, 4pm – 6pm with Aiman Hakim & Farah Nabilah
25th August 2018, 2pm – 4pm with Elizabeth Tan
25th August 2018, 4pm – 6pm with Ismail Izzani
26th August 2018, 2pm – 4pm with Miss Astro Chinese International pageant 2018 finalists

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Samsung posted even more teasers for the upcoming Unpacked event

The last time we covered these teasers, there were only a few of them. But, dissecting the interest registration page and what Samsung is teasing, we have an idea of what’s coming up.
And now, we have even more teasers – which I think is a part of the Unpacked event, but unrelated to the phone. Most of these are rather… elusive, so to speak.

Firstly, there’s this GPS map pin which I have no idea what’s going on. Perhaps it’s the Galaxy Watch Active3 with built-in GPS? But even the original Galaxy Watch Active (which I am still wearing daily) already has GPS.
From what we can gather, Samsung is also releasing something called SmartTags. Maybe this GPS thing is pointing to that? Honestly, I’m interested in these products since it help us keep track of things.

Moving on, we have this teaser. It’s a bunch of soundwaves. Perhaps it’s the rumored Galaxy Buds Pro?

Then again, it’s only a few more days until Samsung unveils the Galaxy S21 alongside all of the other new products to the world.
Remember to register your interest for the upcoming Galaxy S21 here.

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Razer Acquires THX; Expect More Audio Technology

Yeah, you saw that headline right. Razer acquires THX – the entire company itself.
If you didn’t know, THX is an american audio company that is founded more than 30 years ago by none other than George Lucas himself. The technology was debuted first at 1983 to accurately reproduce the soundtrack of Star Wars : Return of the Jedi, and was owned by Creative in year 2002 till 2012, then gone independent until today.

As of now, there are no transaction details that are disclosed. Also,  the deal has been closed earlier this month. While Razer acquires THX, Razer has agreed to keep THX as its own entity to do its own thing, while spinning it off as a new start up. All employees are retained, but with a “renewed focus on best-in-class audio-visual certification, optimization of audio experiences and development of core audio and visual IP”.
Out of all the companies that would acquire an audio company, I personally didn’t think Razer would do it. I really think the term “gaming audio” should be redefined, and I guess Razer is the one to do it now. I think with Razer spearheading a part of the VR revolution, THX can pimp out the audio quality too.

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Intel: The Great Flood

Some of you may have noticed that the market has been filled with these thin and sleek laptops that looked very much like the MacBook Air. They term those notebooks as Ultrabooks; new generation Notebook PCs that have no CD-Rom, measuring less than an inch thick while still maintain a 14 inch screen.
HP’s Ultrabook
Intel has mandated guidelines to these ‘new generation’ of gadget. It’s a bane and also a boon. For one, it’s finally phasing out all those bulky, ugly, square and outdated looking machines that literally weights as much as a brick; replace them with more precise engineering with no nonsense features like WiDi, instant awake and low energy consumption.

But this guideline from Intel also sets all the machines across all makes homogeneously. From east to the west back to the east, Lenovo, HP, Dell, Fujitsu, Acer, ASUS you name it and they all have Ultrabooks. And this gets boring.

Where all are competing on the same ground, innovation and creativity will determine who comes out top. Adding salt to the wound, they are all using the same operating system – Windows. How are they going to differentiate themselves?
The true beneficiary here is only Intel, where everyone will be using their processor; alienating AMD, Qualcomm and the rest. Intel will not be Noah, bringing salvation to those who board his Arc but rather the flood bringer, submerging its competition.

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Speed Of Light Data Transfer

Looks like folks at University of  Southampton, UK are enjoying their light speed data transfer with their new hollow fiber optic cable. It is capable of achieving 99.

The problem with hollow fiber optic cables are data losses when they are cornering the cables. The University has succeeded to reduce the data loss to 3.5dB per Km.
-Via Dvice, Engadget

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HTC’s HTChange brings Humongous Tinfoil Catamaran

First off, HTC is really off to making something big – a big change! They changed the abbreviation of the HTC from High Tech Corporation to Here’s To Change for its new marketing campaign that costs $1 billion (yes, a whole billion!), featuring the superstar Robert Downey Jr., also known as the Iron Man.

HTC just confirmed that they signed a two-year deal with Mr Iron Man, it’s even confirmed that the #HTChange campaign will last for an entire 24 to 36 months. Engadget got a good summary of the ad campaign, which will be split into three phases :
As part of the first phase, come Thursday a whacky two-minute TV ad will begin to air in key markets, featuring Downey and his fellow actors blurting out what “HTC” could stand for — “Humongous Tinfoil Catamaran,” “Hipster Troll Carwash,” “Hold This Cat” and more — in order “to invoke interest and talkability amongst consumers.”
Pretty smart with a play on words to get a hold on their HTC name here. HTC is indeed trying to drill in the name to become a brand that everyone knows in mind. Also, here’s another video – presumably a sequel – to the video that was uploaded a few days ago.

Maybe now HTC can stand for Halt That Car, that’ll be useful in those typical American car chase scenes.

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Computex 2018: Razer Expands Its Mechanical Switches To Other Manufacturers

For those who likes Razer mechanical keyboard switches, then you’ll love this news! Razer is now partnering with other keyboard manufacturers to bring Razer switches to many more brands in the industry. The one that we saw here is the Ducky Shine 7 with Razer Green switches.

From what we know, there are a few other undisclosed brands which will start selling keyboards with Razer switches. They will have Razer Green, Orange, and Yellow switches too. We’ve heard rumors that ThermalTake will have some keyboards with Razer switches soon.
DIY and homebrew keyboard enthusiasts can also look forward to standalone sales of Razer switches later this year too.

Of course, we also saw the gigantic Razer keyboard there as well. Yes, those keys actually work and they can be pressed. They’re clicky switches and gives off a deeper sound in its clicks thanks to its bigger size. A true novel item – as it uses NovelKeys Big Switch.

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