Review – ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2): Upgrades Where It Matters Most

It’s the grand launch of the brand new ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) right here at Jakarta today, and we have the golden opportunity to witness it for ourselves – courtesy of ASUS Malaysia. The ZenFone Max Pro (M2) is the successor of the original ZenFone Max Pro (M1) that we reviewed here.
Speaking of which, ASUS broke off the ZenFone Max series from its ZenFone (number) series so that both series can refresh at different rates – which is great since the mid-range section of smartphones changes so rapidly.

The big question is this – how much has changed and improved over the course of 6 months? Let’s find out in this in-depth review of the new ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2).
Unboxing

Yes, we know we teased all of you with the box only – because we have an embargo with ASUS. But with the embargo lifted, we can now show you everything.

ASUS opted for a very different box design this time around. It has this ⚡ lookalike at the front with a few simple texts that makes out “ZenFone Max Pro (M2)”.

At the back we can see the list of specs alongside with the color shown at the bottom right corner. Keep in mind that the unit we have here is from Indonesia, not the Malaysian unit.

Sliding off the sleeve reveals an even more brightly-colored accessories box. In my opinion, it seems al ittle out of touch since most of the box is in black and white with some color accents.

Under the accessories box we can find the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) itself.

Digging out all of the contents in the box, we found an included TPU case, a micro USB cable, a charger, and the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) itself. From what I was told, the Malaysian unit will have earphones included as well.
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The overall shape and geometry of the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) remains very similar to its predecessor – and that’s alright since the M1’s shape is fairly simple and comfortable enough for day-to-day use.

As for the design, ASUS has decided to switch it up a little for the ZenFone Max Pro (M2). Instead of using the commonly-found metal back like its predecessor, ASUS opted for a glossy one.

I’m going to be straightforward here – the glossy material here looks fancy and reflects light differently when light shines on it at different angles a la the Honor 8. It looks nice, but remember the ZenFone Max Pro (M2)’s back is not glass – it is acrylic.
Tiny camera bump too.
Acrylic comes with a few issues of its own. It is a dust and fingerprint magnet, and gets scratched easily. However, ASUS also included a fairly decent TPU case in the box itself – hence you can protect your ZenFone Max Pro (M2) the moment you unbox it.

Swapping for an acrylic back also helps in lowering the weight of the phone as the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) is now only 175 grams – which is lighter than its predecessor. When I held the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) and compared it to the M1, I can instantly feel the weight difference.

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In terms of ports, we’ve come to expect pretty much the same as before since it is not ASUS’s main focus anyway. It is quite disappointing when we first discovered the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) at SIRIM’s database and it does not have AC WiFi – which means you cannot experience anything beyond 200Mb/s.
But then again, the new ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) now comes with Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm’s aptX (which you can learn more here) and it can indeed improve your Bluetooth experience if your other hardware supports it.

Opening up the card tray reveals that once again, ASUS has opted for the triple card slot like its predessor. This is – once again – a big advantage for ASUS since the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) still has the massive battery like its predecessor.
I’m so glad that they have a speaker grill.
At the bottom of the phone is where we can find the 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, the micro USB port, and speaker grill. The loudspeaker here still uses the NXP9874 smart amp with 5-magnet speaker like its predecessor – which is a lot better than average.

At the right side here we can see the volume rocker and the power button. It’s about the same as its predecessor.

At the top is where we can find another microphone.
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In terms of the display here, ASUS has opted for a notched 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with 2280×1080 pixels in resolution. From the front, the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) actually looks very similar to the ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5z.

When we reviewed the original M1, we said that the display was a tad washed out for our liking – and ASUS took heed of that and improved the display on the ZenFone Max Pro (M2). When compared to the M1 side-by-side, I can see that the colors are much more richer on the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) because it now covers 94% NTSC color gamut.

With a nicer display comes the notch – and we know that many people do not particularly like the notch. As for the ZenFone Max Pro (M2), there are zero settings to change anything about the notch. However, honestly speaking, the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) handled the notch pretty well by itself – so there is no need to change anything.

Notifications still appear beside the notch but the important notifications like battery is always on the right side, whereas and network status (showing you either it’s connected via WiFi, 4G, 3G, etc.) is always shown on the left side. Literally zero obstruction. Same goes to games as well – which we will talk about it later.

With a 90% screen-to-body ratio, the display is fairly flat throughout the entire screen – which is good for those who want to install a tempered glass screen protector. Though, ASUS made it really clear to us that they are indeed using Corning Gorilla Glass 6 for the ZenFone Max Pro (M2). This is the first ever mid-range smartphone to have such a premium material.
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I think ASUS heard our complaints about the original M1, whereby we said the camera is just… disappointing. Now, ASUS made drastic changes for the ZenFone Max Pro (M2)’s cameras. The hardware are as such:

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

In a way, I like how ASUS streamlined the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) to only have one camera. Remember that its predecessor has different RAM capacity to go along with different camera megapixels as well – and we compared them here. That was a big headache.

During our media briefing for the ZenFone Max Pro (M2), we were shown a few camera samples which looks fantastic – but we here at Nasi Lemak Tech always try things for ourselves.
You can head on over to Shutterfly to view our full album and take a look at each and every picture shown here alongside with its unaltered metadata.
Rear-facing camera
Obviously, this is what matters the most to me. I took the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) with me on a trip to KL and here are some pictures I took in broad daylight.

Immediately I realized that the dynamic range of the camera isn’t particularly good in broad daylight. I had to manually turn on HDR mode to capture the image – which turned out to be way better than what I expected.

However, the HDR mode works by pulling down the exposure of the entire image produced. That made indoor pictures with streaks of sunlight look a little like this.

Not the most ideal but it’s okay. If I turned off HDR however, this is how it looks.

Not doing so well with HDR disabled. Perhaps more fine-tuning on the software side of things is needed.
In complete indoors environment, the shutter speed is noticeably slow and had delays. Taking this picture required great amount of patience and convincing for the little doggo to stay still.

As for night shots however, don’t expect taking any good-looking pictures in auto mode. It’s noisy to the point where the night sky turned purple, and the smooth while walls around the two buildings at the side turned grainy as well.

Selfie camera
The selfie camera performed quite well, though it also suffered from a slow shutter speed. Still, not a fan of selfies.

Camera UI
When we first launched the camera app, we realized a few things has changed – buttons were moved around and certain settings were changed as well. It is now much more accessible, to be honest.

However, its base is still the same. It is build upon the Snapdragon camera app engine that was found in the M1, but with some tweaks.
To change between modes, you’ll have to press the button at the bottom left side and change between auto, manual mode (aka pro mode), HDR, sports, and night mode. I do wish the HDR mode is moved out of this nested menu and have a toggle button of its own.
The manual mode is indeed better than the M1 that can only be unlocked via the debug mode. There is no need to do that on the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) but the manual mode range for both ISO and shutter speeds are not exactly that flexible.
I cannot capture anything longer than 1/4 seconds of shutter speed – which is insufficient for any night shots. The lowest ISO that it can go is 100, which in this case, is sufficient.
The Max Pro (M2) can record videos in 4K at 30FPS or 1080p at 30FPS with the 3-axis EIS enabled.

You can also select the video codec for video recording. I prefer H.264 since the general video editing computers work best with H.264 anyway. Also, H.265 requires a lot of CPU power to process at this time of writing.

Surprisingly, under video settings, there is a the option to enable higher frame rate. However, I have no idea how to make it work as the settings I’ve tried resulted in an error instead.

Video?
Here’s another part that ASUS touts quite a lot. The new ZenFone Max Pro (M2) can now record 4K video and has 3-axis EIS as well. I recorded this video at 1080p at 30FPS with EIS enabled as a short demonstration by using only the new ZenFone Max Pro (M2).

Honestly, I’m surprised by the audio quality as my voice is really clear even though wind is blowing very strongly at that time. The video is a little darker than I would like, but the overall video quality is surprisingly decent.
Also, the EIS worked fantastically well while I was walking.
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Once again ASUS has opted for pure Android instead of having ZenUI on the Max Pro series of smartphones. At this point of time, I personally will say that having a skin or not is pretty much up to your personal preference. I find that after using the M1’s pure Android experience and ZenFone 5 with ZenUI 5.0, I like having ZenUI 5.0.

The reasons are simple – ZenUI 5.0 does not affect performance yet it offers a pretty good set of extra functionality that is actually useful. The file manager app on ZenUI is heaps better than stock Android for sure. Same goes to the camera app, which we have mentioned earlier.

Though, the biggest concern for ZenUI 5.0 is the bigger system file size. For the M1, I understand that the 32GB variant is not going to be sufficient for ZenUI plus some apps – but since the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) comes with 64GB in its base model, then why not have ZenUI 5.0 has an option too?
I know it does cost ASUS extra time, labor, and money – but perhaps ASUS can consider having a separate flashable zip file to install ZenUI 5.0 in the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) too?
Keep in mind that the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) uses pure Android only – not Android One. Thus, software support and updates still come from ASUS themselves and not from Google.
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ASUS touts that the Max series is now the perfect smartphone for budget smartphone gamers out there – and the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) got a hardware upgrade compared to the original M1. Here are the list of hardware found in the ZenFone Max Pro (M2):

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

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

4GB LPDDR4X RAM
64GB eMMC 5.1 internal storage
5,000mAh battery
Pure Android 8.1.0 Oreo

Let’s take a look at the benchmarks and see if the new ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2)’s performance matches the other Snapdragon 660 smartphones in the market.

Yes – what you seei s indeed correct. Even though the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) is using a Snapdragon 660, the high-powered quad-cores has a lower clock speed. The usual Snapdragon 660 SoC runs at 2.20GHz max, whereas the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) runs at 1.95GHz only.
Comparing to other Snapdragon 660 smartphones – particularly the Xiaomi Mi A2, the Nokia 7 Plus the recently reviewed Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite, the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) scored particularly lower in benchmarks that requires CPU horsepower like Geekbench.
Gaming
Once again, we used our 3 usual games as our gaming benchmark – Honkai Impact 3, Asphalt 9, and also PUBG Mobile.
Playing Honkai Impact 3 on the highest possible graphics seem to have a major discrepancy in performance compared to the Mi 8 Lite that we reviewed earlier here. The new character, Herrscher of the Void (don’t worry if you do not know who it is), has a lot of fast-paced flashy graphics which cause the frame rate to dip below 20FPS with noticeable stutters. This is especially true while casting the character’s ultimate.
We’re not sure if the game received a graphical update or hindered by the lower CPU clock speed.

Asphalt 9 runs fine at highest graphical settings, but there is zero anti-aliasing and everything just looks jagged. Not the most pleasant to look at, but at least the gaming experience is smooth.

Then comes PUBG Mobile. It still runs as good as any other Snapdragon 660 smartphones in the market, and was assigned medium graphical settings at launch.
Like what we’ve discovered in our ROG Phone review, many games on Android does not use the CPU as intensively as we expected. That means the Snapdragon 660 in the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) – even though at a lower clock speed – still manages to perform like any other Snapdragon 660 smartphones when it comes to PUBG Mobile.
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With a massive 5,000mAh battery once again, you can expect more than full day of use without any problems. I expected the Snapdragon 660 to chew through that 5,000mAh easily – but I was wrong.
Take a look at our battery life benchmark here.

Between day-to-day work tasks, the Snapdragon 660 in the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) is not that far off compared to the much lower powered Snapdragon 636 found in the ZenFone Max Pro (M1).
Lasting nearly 15 hours in our test, it is indeed a very long-lasting phone.
Charger
Here’s a trade-off that we have to make. With a massive 5,000mAh battery comes safety concerns. ASUS knows about this safety concern and hence only allows a maximum charging wattage at 10W, or 5V 2A.

With a large battery like this, it is no surprise that ASUS wants it to be slow and steady. It is a fair trade off since I do not need to charge that often even though a single charge takes a longer time. Many other smartphones come with very fast charging but their tiny battery capacity needs to be charged constantly.

It takes the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) 47 minutes to reach 50% and a total of 86 minutes to reach 75% charge with its 5V 2A charger. To reach 100%, it needs a total of 157 minutes.
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After spending my time with the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2), I find it that ASUS improved things where it really matters. Firstly, the display has been improved drastically. Secondly, the camera has been improved as well. Thirdly, the upgrade to Snapdragon 660 chipset is a big boost in performance – particularly in gaming. Then, the base model now starts with 64GB of internal storage.

I realized that ASUS trimmed down the number of variations compared to the original Max Pro (M1). Now, we do not have the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage version. The new ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) starts at 4GB RAM + 64GB storage – and priced at RM859 only.
Guess what – the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) at 4GB RAM + 64GB storage is only RM10 more than the M1 with the same amount of RAM and same storage capacity.
Once again, ASUS offers fantastic value for money with the ZenFone Max Pro (M2).

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Spotify Free Users Get More Features Soon

For those who have been using Spotify Free for a while now, then here are some big news for you. Don’t worry – it’s all beneficial for you. Spotify is actually upgrading the amount of features you’ll get for Spotify free accounts! For Spotify Premium users, this isn’t news to you.
Spotify is bringing in a brand new ad-supported model where they now bring more features that were only only available to premium users before this, to free users. The new Free on Spotify model as they call it, brings a number of new features to enhance your listening experience – even when you don’t have to fork out a single cent.

The ad-supported Free on Spotify model focuses on one thing – customization and personalization of a your very own playlists.

Spotify now brings on-demand playlists to free users as well. Fifteen new on-demand playlists offer the ability to pick and play any track within our curated lists—without skipping tracks or waiting on shuffle to bring up the music you love. These on-demand playlists will be unique to you, based on your musical tastes, and may include Spotify-curated playlists ranging from RapCaviar and K-Pop Daebak to Ultimate Indie and Alternative R&B as well as personalized playlists like Discover Weekly, Release Radar, and Daily Mix.
When Spotify has enough data to roughly guesstimate your listening taste, it’ll suggest music that it thinks you’ll like. Everyday you’ll have one curated playlist just for you – called the Daily Mix. When you sign up, we’ll ask you about the artists you love, and we’ll deliver curated playlists that match your musical taste. These new playlists are easily accessible on the new Home screen, which is always being updated based on your listening activity.
To help Spotify understand and know more about what type of song and artist you like or dislike, there are now LIKE and HIDE buttons as you listen.
There’s also another new feature called the Data Saver, where it will “optimize the listening experience to use less mobile data while listening to music.” This can be done by toggling a switch, but we’re not sure how much it’ll impact the sound quality.
The new free experience will be available on iOS and Android in the coming weeks.

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The latest findings from Dell Technologies emphasizes better infrastructure and employee care to achieve greater digital tranformation

Digital transformation has been forcefully accelerated thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and 64% of IT leaders say that they now know what it takes to digitally transform a workforce yet the people inside of the many teams within a business, are struggling to keep up.
With 68% of Malaysian respondents believing it is the people that are resisting digital transformation as the core problem, the potential to make the shift into a fully computerized workflow could be high as the time to recharge, reflect, and refine just isn’t there.

Therefore, the latest round of surveys performed by Dell Technologies aims to find out how things are right now across the globe, including Malaysia.
Results
The breakthrough benchmark comprises 4 different aspects of Sprint (Chasing innovation and trailblaze technological changes), Steady (Adopts technological changes selected by others), Slow (Inclined to hold back applying technological change), and Still (Tend to resist strongly technology innovations based on perceived risks).
The following data shows how Malaysia fares against the APJ region and the rest of the world.

Sprint – Malaysia @ 8%, APJ @ 7%, Global @ 10%
Steady – Malaysia @ 50%, APJ @ 41%, Global @ 43%
Slow – Malaysia @ 40%, APJ @ 46%, Global @ 42%
Still – Malaysia @ 4%, APJ @ 6%, Global @ 5%

Additionally, 3 frontiers are identified that define breakthroughs at intersections of people and technology.
1. Connectivity

Although digital transformation has been greatly accelerated thanks to the pandemic that made organizations put in more effort to connect, collaborate, and conduct businesses online, it is still not enough.
76% of Malaysian respondents stated that they need their employer’s support in providing the necessary tools and infrastructure to work anywhere because they are worried about getting left behind due to the inability to perform their tasks at any time, anywhere.
Even more, 82% of them would like their organization to do any of the following to improve the situation:

Clearly define their ongoing commitment to flexible work arrangements and the practicalities of making it work – Malaysia: 54% (APJ: 46%; Global: 40%)
Equip leaders to effectively and equitably manage remote teams – Malaysia: 41% (APJ: 42%; Global: 42%)
Empower employees to choose their preferred working pattern and provide the necessary tools/infrastructure – Malaysia: 49% (APJ: 47%; Global: 44%)

2. Productivity
A high productivity rate means that employees are working at their best efficiency with high quality/quantity of deliverables in a relatively short time. Tackling the issue of repetitive tasks, technology can help alleviate the problem.
At the current state of things, only 19% of Malaysian respondents say their work stimulating and not repetitive while 81% of them are looking forward to learning new important skills that will propel them into higher positions including soft skills like leadership qualities or specializations such as machine learning.
Unfortunately, there are businesses with limited budgets that will be unable to nurture the given set of employees the help they need.
3. Empathy

For any business, the leaders must be a group of empathetic people that can build a similar culture that treats their people as their greatest source of creativity and value.
The research shows there is still work to do and empathy has to inform decision-making ranging from simplifying technology (stated by 51% of Malaysian respondents) to tailoring change programs to individuals’ skills (noted by 51% of Malaysian respondents).
The full report can be accessed here.

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ASUS Expertbook B7 Flip Overview: Modern silicon power meets classic privacy protection powerhouse

Last week, we got a chance to go meet up with a familiar friend and it is none other than the ASUS Expertbook B7 Flip, 2022 edition. Although we’ve dealt with multiple models of the renowned family of products tailored toward professional use, we’ll take a look at what makes this year’s offering special, especially this big guy over here.

Looking from the front, the signature Star Black finish is still here in its full glory of being both low key sleek, and stylish. However, if you shine a bit of light onto the surface, tinges of red and green will appear with very tiny shining particles in between to really bring out the theme of the blinky stars.
And you can see the ASUS active stylus magnetically snapped to the side for ease of placement and access. Featuring 4096 pressure sensitivity which is the baseline for a decent stylus alongside MPP 2.0, the digital pen will come in handy for those need to work with tasks that better rely on hand movements rather than a mouse.
Moving to the back, the 360-degree ErgoLift Hinge used by most of the recent Flip devices is what allows the device to be rotated, flipped, and placed at any angle desired thanks to the rigorously tested hinge made durable to endure some of the most strained daily uses.
Despite being this big, the weight is actually quite light at just 1.47kg so that your shoulders or arms won’t be crying as much when u slip it into a briefcase or backpack. Work anywhere without carrying something as heavy as your tiring work life.

Similar to the last-gen machine, the unit we have here is using the FHD+ panel in order to fit in the ASUS Private View filter that can keep unwanted eyes and gazes away from the screen by cutting down the amount of light that can be reflected off at certain angles, making the job of snitching confidential info much harder.
With this, workers that often deal with sensitive data can now work safely and with less worry in public spaces as they don’t need to go paranoid just to find a corner seat with no mirrors around.
With all the nice points we initially discover during the hands-on, let’s share a bit about its specs.

CPU

Intel Core i7-1270P

GPU

Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Display

 14-inch 16:10 FHD+ (1920×1200) Touchscreen with Anti Glare, 100% sRGB, 500-nit Brightness, Private View

RAM

32GB

Storage

2TB PCIe 4.0

I/O

2x Thunderbolt 4
2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
1x HDMI 2.0
1x mini DisplayPort
1x Smart Card Reader
1x Nano SIM Card Reader
1x micro HDMI to Ethernet
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

Wireless

Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.2

Webcam

720p HD Camera

Battery

63Whr

Management

ASUS Control Center
ASUS Business Manager
MyASUS
Wake-on-LAN

Security

TPM 2.0
Fingerprint Reader
Webcam Shield

The Expertbook B7 Flip will be having an RM8,499 price tag in Malaysia and for that price to own an astounding laptop with rich features and made solely to serve the executive class of workers, this is the one device to show that you’re really into the business.
Of course, you can also choose what configuration of specs that you want so that it can suit your company’s nature better.
Additionally, ASUS Malaysia has prepared a multi-layer guarantee and protection for all Expertbook B7 Flip owners by providing a 3-Year global warranty with local on-site warranty, a 3-Year battery warranty, and 1-Year local damage protection. Therefore, enjoy the best productivity out of the device with no worries through the trio of confidence.
For more information regarding the ExpertBook B7 Flip and how it fits to your business, click here.

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Brand new ASUS ExpertBook laptops with 11th Gen Intel Core CPU now available in Malaysia from RM3,599

ASUS Malaysia has cut the ribbons of the ASUS ExpertBook’s grand launch by introducing 4 new models for business use.

While the ExpertBook B1 may be the cheapest out of all, the ports and compatibility charts are way above the others as the vast I/O make sure this machine is always ready to connect to peripherals that can go as old as the VGA (really man) and as new as the Thunderbolt 4. Then the ExpertBook B5 Flip (Or B5 that doesn’t have touch) could be your next daily companion as it is the only model out of the 4 with touch capabilities and it also has high-performance variants to choose from if you need that little bit more horsepower to get things done quicker. The extra Thunderbolt 4 and inclusion of HDMI 2.0b is also a welcomed add-on over the B1 as well.

Last on the list is the powerful ExpertBook B9 that offers balanced I/O alongside the highest tier of performance in terms of CPU, RAM, and storage config. It also has something the other models don’t have such as Windows Hello (Or AdaptiveLock for that matter) by making use of the IR sensor for quick and secure login.
Catch a glimpse of the spec sheet to know what you can get out of the 4 models, depending on the use cases.

Model

ExpertBook B1

ExpertBook B5 Flip

ExpertBook B5

ExpertBook B9

CPU

Intel Core i5-1135G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7

Intel Core i7-1165G7

GPU

Intel Xe Graphics

Display

14-inch FHD
15.6-inch FHD

13.3-inch FHD with Touch and Flip

13.3-inch FHD

14-inch FHD

RAM

8GB

16GB

Storage

Up to 512GB

512GB

Up to 512GB

1TB

I/O

1x Thunderbolt 4
2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
1x USB-A 2.0
1x HDMI
1x VGA
1x Ethernet
1x microSD
Audio Combo Jack

2x Thunderbolt 4
1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
1x HDMI 2.0b
1x Ethernet
Audio Combo Jack

2x Thunderbolt 4
1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
1x HDMI
Ethernet
Audio Combo Jack

Battery

TBA

33Whr

66Whr

Price (RM)

3,599 (Core i5, 256GB SSD, 14-inch FHD)
3,759 (Core i5, 512GB SSD, 14-inch FHD) / (Core i7, 512GB SSD, 15.6-inch FHD)
4,399 (Core i7, 512GB SSD, 14-inch FHD)

4,999 (Core i5)
5,599 (Core i7)

4,299 (Core i5, 256GB SSD)
5,199 (Core i7, 512GB SSD)

7,989

Availability
All the new ASUS ExpertBook laptops are stocked and ready for sale in Malaysia right now through authorized dealers and resellers.

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Review – Huawei P40 Pro: Lots of improvement

Let’s take a look at the brand new Huawei P40 Pro. This is the company’s latest flagship smartphone which is equipped with the latest hardware, updated design, and an upgraded camera system. So, let’s see what’s new.
The Huawei P40 Pro did go through an online launch, so you might want to check out our initial coverage to know more about it.

Unboxing
The Huawei P40 Pro comes in rather simple packaging. Huawei also made sure to highlight that it’s Huawei the company’s own Huawei App Gallery instead of Google’s. For more info about that, click here.

Digging out all of the contents, we have:

The Huawei P40 Pro itself
USB-A to USB-C cable
Huawei SuperCharge charger (40W max)
USB-C earphones
Clear TPU case

Design
In terms of the overall looks, Huawei didn’t change much in terms of the design language. It’s pretty much still the same as before, though the Deep Sea Blue color that we have here looks magnificent. I’m a sucker for colors like cyan, turquoise, and emerald.

Once I told the phone on my hands, I immediately realized how solid this phone is. The Huawei P40 Pro feels dense, causing the phone to feel extra premium with fantastic build quality, thanks to the heft.
This new Huawei P40 Pro design also comes with a new camera bump design. It’s larger than before but they manage to integrate the retro camera’s two-tone color in that bump. A nice touch.

Connectivity & ports
It’s the usual with the flagships of 2020. We have the usual ports and the lack of a 3.5mm audio jack.

Like any flagship Huawei phones, there is no microSD card slot. Huawei is fully in favor of its proprietary NM card, which only Huawei themselves produce and sell. Of course, it’s only needed if you want more storage.

The new Huawei P40 Pro also has full 5G capability and eSIM support, just like the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
When I was caressing the phone, I realized that the screen’s curvature at the top is unobstructed – then I realized that the Huawei P40 Pro is using an under-display earpiece like the Mate 30 Pro. It sounds rather soft in volume and even the back of the phone vibrates. This will take some time to get used to it, honestly.
Display
I have to say, what Huawei did with the screen feels magnificent. It wraps from the front and into the frame. It creates a nice, natural-looking curve from the front to the back although it is not seamless.
Underneath the front glass is a 6.58-inch OLED display, 2640×1200 pixels in resolution with HDR10 support and also 90Hz refresh rate. It’s a nice display and I truly enjoyed my time using it… if I can find and watch or stream HDR content, that is.

This time around, the Huawei P40 Pro has a rather huge notch at the top left corner. This is a rather large notch… and I fully recommend using Dark Mode all the time just to conceal as much as possible.
Cameras
Huawei’s P-series of smartphones have always focused on photography – and the new P40 series is not different. Particularly for the Pro variant, we have these:

Rear-facing cameras

Main: 50MP f/1.9 with OIS; omnidirectional PDAF
Ultra-wide angle: 40MP f/1.8; PDAF
Periscope: 12MP f/3.4 with OIS; PDAF; 5x optical zoom
3D TOF camera
White balance sensor

Selfie camera

32MP f/2.2 with autofocus
3D TOF camera

Huawei made heavy emphasis on the cameras of the P40 Pro. Specs alone can’t describe the full camera prowess of the P40 Pro – and the movement control order prohibits us from going out and taking pictures with the P40 Pro. So, we make do with what we have.
To see all the pictures taken with the Huawei P40 Pro, pelase watch the video at the top of this review.
Software – Android 10 with EMUI 10.1
As the orange man banned Huawei from using Google services, Huawei set out to create their own set of mobile services. So far, the Huawei App Gallery has a growing list of apps. Some apps are not particularly easy to find, and we’ll constantly have to rely on 3rd party app stores.
But, Huawei is moving in another direction now – integration with its ecosystem of products. If you have a tablet or laptop from either Huawei or HONOR, you can use the feature called “multi-screen collaboration”. It takes the phone and “mirror” it to your desktop or tablet wirelessly.

We have both the Huawei MatePad Pro and the HONOR MagicBook with us – and the P40 Pro seamlessly connects with either devices with just one tap.
That way, you can control two devices with the same keyboard and mouse. Once again, I highly suggest you watch our video at the top of this review to have a clearer picture of how it works.
Performance & gaming
The Huawei P40 Pro is a flagship smartphone and there’s no surprise that its performance will top benchmark charts. Here is the spec list for the Huawei P40 Pro:

6.58-inch OLED display

2640×1080 pixels in resolution
90Hz refresh rate

HiSilicon Kirin 990 chipset
8GB LPDDR4X RAM
256GB UFS 3.0 storage

Expandable via NM card

4,200mAh battery

Supports Huawei SuperCharge 40W charging

Like usual, the Kirin 990 chipset isn’t the best among the likes of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon or Samsung’s Exynos, but the differences will only be visible in benchmark charts. Throughout day-to-day usage, all flagship chipsets are going to provide the smoothest experience that we can have today.

We redid all of the benchmarks again with 90Hz and performance mode turned on.

Particularly with VRMark’s average frame rate, it did not scale according to the system frame rate. So we tried out some games and confirmed that the Huawei P40 Pro can have games running at 90Hz – if supported.

Battery & charger
The new Huawei P40 series, in general, is pretty disappointing when it comes to the battery life. The P40 Pro only comes with a 4,200mAh battery – which is fine considering that the efficiency is pretty good. Take a look at the battery life here.

Once we turned it up to 90Hz, the battery life takes quite a big hit.

Charger
The Huawei’s SuperCharge is going to charge the P40 Pro to 100% in about an hour. Nothing spectacular in terms of its charging time, but good to see that many flagships these days can charge to 100% in about an hour.

Still, I’m not really liking the proprietary fast charging standard that Huawei is using – especially that proprietary cable.
Wrapping up the Huawei P40 Pro review
Here’s the thing – the Huawei P40 Pro is a good phone. The color looks amazing, the main camera is superb, and the build quality is also mindblowingly good.
I can only recommend the Huawei P40 Pro only if you know exactly what you’re getting into. For me personally, there are many apps that I am using on a daily basis which is not available on Huawei App Gallery. And I use my phone to do a lot of work – so I need those apps.
So, if the apps you use are available on Huawei App Gallery, then congratulations – you can go and get the Huawei P40 Pro.

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ASUS ROG Swift PG248Q Monitor Pre-Order Starts Now

High-end gaming monitors. Who doesn’t want them? ASUS is giving everyone the chance to pre-order their own ROG Switch PG248Q monitor – a 24-inch 1080p monitor  with super fast 1ms response time and overclockable to 180Hz refresh rate. Coupled with G-SYNC, even the mouse cursor feels buttery smooth.
The ROG Swift PG248Q will be available from January 2017 onwards, and pre-order price starts from RM 2,619.

To pre-order, you’ll have to head over to ASUS ROG Malaysia’s Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/asusrogmalaysia/app/195943780760528/
To fuel everyone’s geek inside, here’s the full specs sheet.

Panel size (diagonal)
24-inch (61.0cm); widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio

Panel backlight / type
WLED / TN

True resolution
DisplayPort: 1920 x 1080 (overclockable to 180Hz refresh rate)
HDMI: 1920 x 1080 (up to 60Hz refresh rate)

Pixel pitch
0.276mm

Max. brightness
350cd/m²

Contrast ratio
1000:1

Viewing angle
(CR≧10)
170°(H) / 160°(V)

Display colors
16.7 million (8-bit)

Gamma adjustment
Supports Gamma 1.8 / 2.2 / 2.5

Response time
1ms (gray-to-gray)

Display technologies
NVIDIA® G-SYNC™
NVIDIA® Ultra Low Motion Blur
NVIDIA® 3D Vision®
NDVIDA 3D LightBoost™

ASUS-exclusive  features
5-way OSD navigation joystick
ASUS GamePlus hotkey (Crosshair, Timer, FPS counter, and Display Alignment overlay)
ASUS GameVisual hotkey (First Person Shooter / RTS / RPG / Racing / sRGB / Cinema / Standard modes)

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

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

Digital signal
frequency
HDMI: 30~90KHz(H)/ 24~60Hz(V)
DisplayPort (Normal): 67~166KHz(H)/ 30~144Hz(V)
DisplayPort (Overclocked): 67~212KHz(H)/ 30~180Hz(V)

Ergonomic design
features
Tilt: +20° ~ -5°
Swivel: +60° ~ -60°
Height Adjustment: Yes (0~120mm)
Pivot: 90° (clockwise)
VESA compatible: 100 x 100mm
Super narrow bezel design
Smart cable management

Size
561.6 x (418.2 ~ 538.2) x 237.9mm (W x H x D)

Weight
6.6kg (est.)

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ROG Phone 2 Launched in Malaysia

The long-awaited ROG Phone 2 has finally been launched in Malaysia. The launch event took place at the Battle Arena Malaysia saw the unveil of the device specifications as well as the pricing for the phone & accessories.
ROG Phone 2
Camera flash made the display to be dim.
As the world’s first gaming phone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ clocked at 2.96GHz and Qualcomm Adreno 640 GPU, this phone has all it takes for you to experience high-end mobile gaming. The brand-new 6.59-inch AMOLED display is now running at a whopping 120Hz with 1 ms response time, setting a new benchmark for the gaming smartphone industry. Besides, the display is also capable of supporting 10-bit HDR with Delta-E<1 colour accuracy. Powering all those amazing hardware is the built-in 6000 mAh battery which is more than enough to keep the charger away for two days.

To learn more about the ROG Phone 2, check out our review of the phone and let us know what you think.
Pricing & Availability

The ROG Phone is officially priced at:
RM3,499 – 512GB
RM4,499 – 1TB (available November 2019)
The accessories, on the other hand, are priced as follows:
RM199 – Lighting Armor Case
RM499 – ROG Kunai GamePad
RM599 – Mobile Desktop Dock
RM899 – TwinView Dock II
Authorized Dealer Stores: http://my.rog.gg/ROGPhoneIIWTB
Lazada Official Store: http://my.rog.gg/ROGPhoneIILaz
Shopee Official Store: http://my.rog.gg/ROGPhoneIIShopee

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The ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ function in Fave is now available for all Android devices in Malaysia and Singapore

Fave has officially started the ‘FavePay Later’ service to all Android users across Malaysia and Singapore.

If you have not known or used the app before, FavePay Later is basically a postpaid-based digital wallet that lets you buy stuff first and pay them later on a monthly basis, similar to most credit cards out there. The service is geared towards those that are capable and love to spend on stuff on a whim and probably on a large amount so that all those offers and promotions are not missed out.
To celebrate the expansion of the service towards the most popular smartphone platform in the world, Fave is currently providing several promo codes that you can use during checkouts that consist of cashback and rebates of various degrees. Be sure to use them if you plan to frequent the service.

9PLATER (Until September 12) [New User ONLY]

RM9.90 Cashback on 1st FavePay Later transaction
Minimum RM90 spent

BELANJA8 (Until September 30)

8% Cashback on any FavePay Later transaction
Minimum RM5 spent

PLATER6 (Until September 30) [New User ONLY]

2% Cashback on purchasing the Redmi Note 10S

PONLINE6 (Until September 30)

RM6 Cashback on purchasing items at Lazo Diamonds

You can download the app through the Google Play Store and enjoy FavePay Later immediately.

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Wiko releases the WiSHAKE Extra TWS at RM199 exclusively on Lazada

Wiko has announced the latest TWS from its lineup, the Bluetooth 5.0 powered WiSHAKE Extra coming in at RM199 exclusively on Lazada.

Adapting the easy to carry and conceal curved design for the carry case, the backside has a clip that allows it to be clipped to a piece of fabric typically the pocket of your shirt, and apparently it also charges the earbud up to 3 full charges for a 15 hour playback time.
Carrying smart touch functions that enables voice assistant with a press, it has a sensor to automatically pause your music when you need to take them off for a quick chat. Surprisingly, aside from being compatible with Android devices, iOS users can use them as well in the case if they feel like the AirPods isn’t worth going for.
All purchases come with a 1-year warranty that guarantees a 1-to-1 replacement which you can start ordering through here or check out the intro video down below.

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vivo launches its very 1st wireless sport-centric earphone at RM299

Vivo Malaysia has announced its very first wireless sport earphone crafted not only for sports enthusiasts but also usable in daily scenarios.

Featuring a neckband design made from aluminum alloy and PC+ABS materials, it can withstand water and sweat with ease thanks to the IP55 dust and waterproof certification. For the audio, it is packed with LDAC codec that pumps out high-quality voice calls and good sound quality with call noise reduction and one-click flash-link. Connectivity-wise, it supports BlueTooth 5.0 and a USB Type C port. The fast charge capability will be able to provide up to 4 hours of playtime within 5 minutes of charging.
The vivo Wireless Sport Earphone priced at RM299 which is available on the following platforms.

Vivo E-store
Lazada
Shopee

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Review – Comica VS09 TC microphone: High quality audio on the go

Flagship smartphone cameras are excellent for vlogging days. The Galaxy S21 Ultra captures high-quality video at 4K 60fps via its selfie camera. While the built-in microphones are good, it’s still not that satisfactory.
That is why we have products like the Comica VS09. The one we have here is the Comica VS09 TC, whereby the TC stands for “Type-C”. There’s another MI version that has a Lightning port instead. They’ll both work the same – just the connection is different.

In this review, I can only ask you to watch the video as it is impossible for a written review to do this microphone any justice.

Unboxing the Comica VS09 reveals a few simple stuff. We have the usual documentation, the Comica VS09 microphone itself, a foam filter, and also a little leatherette pouch to store the microphone.

The Comica VS09 itself has a few features too – like a built-in indicator LED, a physical mute button, and also a 3.5mm audio jack for audio monitoring. It works really well!

But, my one complaint here is the rubber clamp thing surrounding the Type-C port. I mean, those clamps are useful as it securely holds the microphone in place – but it also means I have to remove my phone case to use the microphone. I do wish there’s a method to remove the rubber clamps so I can just plug it into my phone directly.

Also, the Comica VS09 microphone can be pointed to the front or the back. It has a hinge that allows us to just turn it around by 180°.

All in all, if you’re looking for a small, tiny microphone to be used for vlogging with your smartphone – then the Comica VS09 is literally made for you.
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Lazada
Shopee

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vivo launches new Helio G80-equipped Y20s G at RM699 for a limited time

vivo Malaysia has announced its latest offering in the form of the Y20s G today.

The device is marketed as one of the more budget centric smartphones that can at least game decently thanks to the selected SoC while using a 720p screen instead of a 1080p one to reduce overall performance penalty and with a big battery to keep gamers going for a couple of hours while still having enough to last through the entire day, if you are not taking photos frequently, this may spell the correct formula for you.

6.51-inch IPS LCD Display

720p Resolution
Waterdrop Notch

MediaTek Helio G80 Chipset
6GB RAM
128GB Storage
Triple Rear Cameras

Main: 13MP f/2.2 with PDAF
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

8MP Selfie Camera
5,000mAh Battery

18W Fast Charge

Obsidian Black, Purist Blue Colors

The standard price tag for the vivo Y20s G is RM799 and for your information, it is only available online through the vivo E-Store, Shopee, and Lazada. However, a special promo is currently happening until May 16 where not only it is slightly cut down to RM699, a pair of wireless sports earphone will be given out with each purchase while an entry to the ‘Hati Rapat, Raya Berkat’ campaign will be provided to allow customers to stand a chance to win fabulous prizes from the grand total pool of RM68,888.

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Review – ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED UX5304: Incredibly thin and light

1 kilogram at 1 centimeter – that’s the main highlight of this laptop – the Zenbook S 13 OLED UX5304. ASUS told us that they did a lot of trimming to achieve this – but this indeed affected a lot of different aspects as well. After using this laptop for about 2 weeks, I’ll share everything that I’ve discovered about this laptop with you in this video.
Alright, so let’s get one thing clear – this laptop isn’t exactly 1 kilogram in weight or 1 centimeter in thickness. We weighed and measured the laptop – and the truth is – it’s actually around 1045 grams and 11.27mm around the midpoint of the laptop.

I mean, the reason why I don’t sound surprised is that ASUS already clarified this to us, so I appreciate their honesty in that regard. Just that it looks nicer in the marketing material to round off the numbers.

To achieve this weight and thinness, ASUS didn’t magically found a way to drastically make the laptop thin. They had to re-engineer a lot of the existing parts and shave millimeters off to achieve this cumulative estimated 1-centimeter thickness without any compromises.

For example, the entire lid – including the display – is now thinner than before. But, ASUS still manages to pack in a magnificent 13.3-inch OLED screen with 2880×1800 pixel resolution at 16:10 aspect ratio and 60Hz refresh rate.

The color accuracy of it is astonishingly high. Our colorimeter reports about 100% across all 3 color gamuts and with the maximum ΔE of only around 2.27 – and that’s super impressive.

The maximum brightness is a bit low, as our colorimeter only reports around 370 nits. This could be an issue if you want to use the laptop outdoors.

ASUS managed to fit in Windows Hello facial recognition too. And, this laptop does have a custom boot animation that I’ve not seen in any other ASUS laptop so far.

Then, the keyboard also got trimmed and this is where I worried the most about this laptop. If the keyboard is thinner than usual, that means the travel distance – and the overall typing satisfaction – will be affected too. We already know that having minimal travel distance is a bad thing. Need I remind you of the MacBook’s atrocious butterfly switches?

Thankfully, while the keyboard on the ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED reminded us of that butterfly switch, this is so much better. Sure, the travel distance is definitely affected but I can still type while feeling the springiness and tactility of each keystroke.
                   I mean, I can still casually get 119 words per minute.
The trackpad is, as usual, good. It tracks well and the palm rejection is indeed good. I would’ve wished for a touchscreen for a laptop like this but that would be impossible since that will add a lot of thickness to the screen.

There is one more big effect of being this thin – and that is the cooling system. If it is too thin, then the laptop will not have enough space to fit in proper heatpipes and heatsink – but ASUS did have some tricks up their sleeves.

So, the specs of this laptop. This is an interesting one. The variant we have here is running the Intel Core i5-1335U, Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics, 16GB of DDR5 RAM at 5200MHz, and comes with 512GB of SSD too.

I’ll just show you the entire gaming performance here. I tried Genshin Impact at the lowest graphical quality and it can’t really go beyond 30fps. That is to be expected since we’re going to strain the Iris Xe quite hard here with its 2880×1800 pixel resolution.

And let’s not forget, the lowest graphical setting preset is already at 0.8x render resolution. We can lower it down further to 0.6x and it definitely performed better and we’re getting around high 40 and low 50 fps, but it’ll definitely look more pixelated.

Since we are testing the laptop at the performance power profile, the fan noise is at full speed – and it’s also rather loud.
But, that is not all. I don’t know how to proceed because you need to know a few things at the same time to understand the product.
Let’s continue with the power draw then. One big marketing point is that this laptop can go up to 20W of sustained power. But can it actually sustain 20W of power? Well, not quite. From Genshin Impact, we can see the temperature can easily hit 90°C and that’s already thermally throttling.

The maximum sustained power draw is at around 17W, which is still 2W higher than the nominal 15W.

With that said, we’ll now talk about the cooling system. Since this laptop is so thin, they stuffed two fans into the laptop. Yes, one on each side – but they’re asymetrical. That is why when I play games and the laptop start to heat out, only right side of the keyboard is warm to the touch. Our thermal camera also showed the temperature between the two sides.
A tad bit toasty
Honestly, I do think this double fan design is the right thing to do – but that’s not all. This laptop also has the ErgoLift hinge – and this laptop lifts up by a lot which helps with the air intake for those fans.
Helps with air intake for the fans.
Hey, I should also mention that the laptop also has a very smooth hinge and can be opened with a single finger. Neat, I guess.

Since we already have the laptop opened, we can see that nothing is upgradable or swappable except for the M.2 SSD. I truly appreciate ASUS for not soldering it to the motherboard, honestly.
Now, the battery is also affected by its thinness. This laptop has a 4-cell battery laid flat and wired to give out a total of 63Wh. It can last about 7 hours for my usage when I set it to silent power profile, streaming music through Spotify, browsing the web while typing the script and also doing some research and fact-checking. Pretty good, honestly.

What the thinness didn’t affect is the ports. We have double Thunderbolt 4 ports, a single USB-A 10Gb/s port, HDMI 2.1 TMDS (which is not the real HDMI 2.1, you need HDMI 2.1 FRL to be able to output 8K 60Hz) and also an audio jack.

You’ll have to charge the laptop using one of the Thunderbolt 4 ports. Now, ASUS did include a 65W charger in the box but I end up never using it since the Ugreen 140W GaN charger is able to handle this laptop plus a few more devices with no issues at all. I tried gaming on both the included 65W charger and the Ugreen charger, and the performance is the same – that’s good. I can just put stock charger in my bag and use it as an emergency backup.

All of these is packed within a beautiful laptop chassis. We have it in the Basalt Grey color that is created by going through the special “plasma ceramic aluminium” process. Whatever the heck that means, I just think that this laptop feels absolutely fantastic to look at and very nice to touch. The new ASUS logo also broke up the monotonous color and that looks very tasteful.

The laptop is also available in the Ponder Blue color but that won’t have the “plasma ceramic aluminium” infusion.

ASUS also said that this laptop is made with sustainability in mind. Even the box of the laptop is made out of cardboard – including the handle. Inside the box, we also have two of these angled pieces and you can use it as a laptop stand if you want to. Since ASUS gave you two, you can put one at home or another one in the office, I guess?

Should you buy the ASUS Zenbook 13 S OLED UX5304?
So, finally – for the price of RM4,999, I think it’s a niche laptop. If you absolutely want a thin and light laptop, then consider getting this one. Its beautiful screen and actually good performance make it fantastic for those who travel a lot.

It also has another variant – RM5,999 with an upgraded processor to the Intel Core i7-1355U with double the storage at 1TB. I’m not sure how the cooling system is able to keep up with it but looking at the Intel ARK webpage, the Core i7-1355U does have a few more megahertz for the CPU and more execution units for the Iris Xe graphics.
I’d say the Core i5 version is already good enough – and that’s all we have to share with you about this laptop. I love it, it’s unique, and ASUS is very daring to actually make these unusual laptops that we can actually buy and use.
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Lazada
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Lenovo Yoga Book & Phab 2 Launched

Last week, Lenovo launched two of their most innovative product to date – the Lenovo Yoga Book, and the Lenovo Phab 2. The Yoga Book is the first ever 2-in-1 device with an arguably much more innovative keyboard than what Apple’s latest MacBook Pro has to offer, and Phab 2 Plus is the world’s first ever Tango smartphone in the market.
Let’s take a look at both of these devices!

Lenovo Yoga Book
The Yoga Book re-examines how a tablet should look and act, with never-before-seen features such as an instant Halo Keyboard and a dual-use stylus that can write on both paper and the tablet.

Its thin and light design, 15-hour battery life, and 360-degree watchband hinge gives on-the-go tablet users the freedom to write and draw anywhere, matching the mobility of a smartphone without having to carry a laptop or a detachable. The availability of WiFi (for Windows) or LTE (for Android versions) will ensure connectivity at all times, whether for work or play.

The Halo Keyboard weaves software and hardware into one interface. With the touch of a button, the keyboard appears and disappears allowing the user to switch from typing to sketching with ease. Users can also experience haptic feedback as they are typing and select the option of predictive typing for an improved typing experience that surpasses conventional tablets and matches that of physical keyboards.
Drawing inspiration from the elegance and simplicity of notebooks, the Yoga Book’s Real Pen accessory, which comes bundled with the product, allows users to write and draw with pen and paper while instantly digitising their notes and sketches.
The Yoga Book in Windows or Android, which is bundled with the Yoga Book sleeve, Real Pen and Book Pad, will be available from end December onwards at all Lenovo Exclusive Stores. The Yoga Book will be priced from RM 2,599 and upwards, inclusive of GST for either the Windows or Android version.

Lenovo Phab 2 series
Rather than just launching one single phone, Lenovo took the honor to update their entire catalogue of smartphones. This is the brand new Lenovo Phab 2 series of smartphones.
Phab 2 Pro
The Phab 2 Pro is the world’s first phablet powered by Google’s Tango technology – a set of sensors and software that detects and maps its surroundings to enable cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) experiences.
With Tango, the Phab 2 Pro is able to detect physical motion and space. The combined technology of Tango in the device allows for motion tracking, depth perception, and area learning. As a result, it has the power to change how users can interact with their surroundings. The Phab 2 Pro allow users to download various Tango apps to measure their furniture, envision an added sofa in their living room, or watch dinosaurs roam the streets again.

Besides its unique Tango feature, the Phab 2 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, 4G LTE connectivity, and cutting-edge time-stamping and camera and sensor processing capabilities.
The Phab 2 Pro features Dolby Audio Capture 5.1 with Dolby Atmos playback capabilities to help capture life’s moments on video with great quality audio. With Dolby Audio Capture 5.1, you can use crystal-clear 5.1-channel surround sound to record and share the full panorama of your life, adding amazing richness, clarity and depth to your special moments. Making this possible are three microphones, spatial capture with noise reduction, along with a 16MP camera that supports crisp video recording.
The Phab 2 Pro will be priced from RM1, 899, inclusive of GST. Seriously, the world’s first ever smartphone with Google Tango technology costs half of what the iPhone 7 asks for, yet the Phab 2 Pro has at least twice the innovation!

Phab 2 Plus
The Phab 2 Plus comes with dual 13MP rear cameras that have instant focus, fast F2.0 lenses and the same professional-grade Fujitsu Milbeaut image signal processor that powers the Leica camera. Casual photographers can capture amazing pictures with crisp low-light shots, high contrast while retaining lifelike colours, high detail in the shadow areas and a captivating background blur. Meanwhile, the camera software incorporates a manual mode as well as other special effects.
The Phab 2 Plus will be priced from RM1, 299, inclusive of GST.
Phab 2
The Phab 2 is an affordable AR smartphone with many of the attractive features found in higher-end models. The Phab 2’s AR mode, for instance, allows you to create more unique photos and videos by superimposing effects such as virtual backgrounds or cartoons onto your pictures – perfect for sharing on social media.
Other highlights include a huge 6.4-inch HD display, complete with a fast-focusing 13MP camera and 32GB on-board storage expandable via a microSD slot.
The Phab 2 will be priced from RM899, inclusive of GST.

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The New ASUS ZenBook 13, 14 & 15 Arrives Malaysia

ASUS Malaysia today debuted the all-new ZenBook series with 3 models of different screen sizes. 13.3″ ZenBook 13 UX333, 14″ ZenBook 14 UX433 and 15.6″ ZenBook 15 UX533.
The New ZenBook Series

The new ZenBook has a compact chassis that is both durable and light weight. The ZenBook 13 is even smaller than a piece of A4 paper. The key highlight of the laptop is no other than the display itself. The NanoEdge ultra narrow bezel allows this laptop to achieve 95% screen-to-body ratio.
As for performance, the ZenBook 13 and 14 comes with either Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, 8GB RAM, 512GB PCIex2 NVMe SSD and NVIDIA GeForce MX150. The ZenBook 15 comes with Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIex2 NVMe SSD and NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050 MaxQ.

UPDATED: The ZenBook 13 is now available in Burgundy Red too
For those who are already looking forward to get a ZenBook 13, then you might want to take a look at the new Burgundy Red color option. They have the same specs as well, but the color has been updated.

This is not the first ZenBook from ASUS that is available from the luscious Burgundy Red color, and I sure hope that this is not the last either. This is a beautiful color, honestly.
The prices are as such:

8th Gen Core i5 processor : RM4,499
8th Gen Core i7 processor : RM4,999

Pricing & Availability
The new ZenBooks will be available from 10th January 2019 at your nearest ASUS authorised dealers.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo for only RM850

This surely is a great news to end Monday blue. Samsung Malaysia Electronics is going to have a promotion for Galaxy Note 3 Neo starts from Tuesday, 20 May! Yes, it’s tomorrow. This promotion only lasts for three days, from tomorrow to Thursday, 22 May.

There are limited units available. Only 1,240 units are there to grab, with the low price of RM850 each (RRP is RM1,699).
So what’s the amazing part of the Note 3 Neo? Well, if you’re looking for those Note-like features but don’t care about the performance or the screen at all, this might be the phone for you.
You do get LTE, the S-Pen, a great 3100mAh battery alongside with the 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display, but with downgraded processor, graphics, RAM, screen resolution, and even the camera. You don’t even get USB 3.0 port. Yet, they look exactly the same.
The promotion is valid while stock lasts. You have to move fast if you want to get your hand on the Galaxy Note 3 Neo! This promotion will be held together in 62 participating Samsung Mobile Brand Stores nationwide. Wonder is there any Samsung store near your area? Check the full list of partners here and here!

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[UPDATED] OPPO F5 Launching 2nd Oct, Fattah Amin & Yoga Lin To Appear

OPPO’s “selfie expert” series of smartphones is making a comeback with the all-new OPPO F5 that will debut in Malaysia soon. Like really, really soon. It’s now equipped with the latest selfie technology and 2:1 aspect ratio screen, too.
Knowing OPPO, the specs will remain the same worldwide – but the specs are still rumored as we know now. With recent leaks from Yugatech and with the launching date closing in, I can say with quite a high level of confidence that this is indeed the final specs list.

6-inch IPS LCD display, 2160×1080 resolution
MediaTek Helio P23 chipset with 2.5GHz MT6763T octa-core processor
1/2.8-inch 20MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture lens selfie camera
16MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture rear-facing camera
4GB RAM
32GB storage
3,200mAh battery

In summary, we only know that the OPPO F5 is indeed real, and it’s coming to Malaysia soon. We’re not able to confirm the specs, but from the timeline trend and pieces of information we can gather, it seems to be the real thing.

As of now, this is the only image we have that OPPO Malaysia sent to us tech media. We’re not able to confirm the launch date of it in Malaysia too, but we’re looking at somewhere either the beginning or mid of November, as the earliest launch date for the OPPO F5 is 2nd November in India.
We’ll definitely keep this page updated when we have more information regarding the OPPO F5. Stay tuned!

[UPDATE]: It’s launching this 2nd November!
We’ve just received a few emails from OPPO regarding the F5 that’s coming to the market soon enough. Firstly, we know that were will be a total of 3 new Chinese celebrities into the OPPO team – a product ambassador and two selfie icons.

Just who are they, exactly? Well, if you know who they are, they head on over to OPPO’s Facebook page where you can stand a chance to win some prizes!
And yes – the OPPO F5 will be launching in Malaysia this 2nd November 2017 at 3pm. We’ll be there for sure – and we’ll update you when we have more information on the OPPO F5!

[UPDATE]: Ambassadors revealed!
Guess what just dropped in our email? The list of ambassadors, of course! Right here we have the full list – including recurring ambassadors since the R9s that we’ve reviewed here.
OPPO actually provided us a table of ambassadors (yes, a table!) with all of their details! Check it out below.

OPPO F5 Celebrity Team

Description

Name: Dilraba Dilmurat迪麗熱巴。
迪力木拉提(Better known as Dilireba)
Category: Actress
Famous Works:

Drama: Diamond Lover 克拉戀人(2015)，Eternal Love 三生三世十里桃花The King’s Woman秦時麗人明月心(2017)
Variety Show: Keep Running 奔跑吧！

Name: Yoga Lin林宥嘉
Category: Singer, songwriterFamous Works:

Competition: 2007- Winner of One Million Star (Season 1)
Song: 說謊，浪費，天真有邪
Award: 28th Golden Melody Awards – Best Male Vocalist – Mandarin (2017)

Name: Min-Chen Lin林明禎
Nickname: 明禎，隊長，大馬郭雪芙，全民隊長，真人版娜美
Category: Singer/Actress
Famous Works:

Song: 冒險愉快, 不是不愛
MV: 薛之謙-剛剛好 （2016）
Movie: Vampire Cleanup Department 救殭清道夫（2017）

Name: Eric Chou Xing Zhe 周興哲
Category: Singer, songwriter
Famous Works:

Song:

你，好不好
以後別做朋友
永不失聯的愛

Name: Ayda Jebat (Nur Suhada Jebat)
Category: Singer, Actress, Commercial Model
Famous Works:

TV Show: Akademi Fantasia Siri 9
Song:

Siapa Diriku,
Pencuri Hati,
Nakal, Nakal, Nakal,
Mata

Drama: Rindu Awak 200%
Movie: Pinjamkan Hati ku

Name: Fattah Amin (Abdul Fattah Bin Mohd Amin)
Category: Actor, Singer and Model
Famous Works:

Television:

Playboy Itu Suami Aku
Hello, Mr. Perfect
Manisnya Bulan Madu
Bercinta
Suri Hati Mr.Pilot (with Neelofa)
Hero Seorang Cinderella

Name: Neelofa or Lofa (Noor Neelofa Binti Mohd Noor)
Category: Actress, TV presenter and Commercial model
Famous Works:

Competition: Winner of Dewi Remaja 2009/10
TV Show: MeleTOP
Television:

Suri Hati Mr.Pilot (with Fattah Amin)
Red Velvet (on air)

UPDATE: Sorry for those who want Diliraba to appear – only Fattah Amin and Yoga Lin will be there for the launch event!
As days go by, more and more details about the OPPO F5 appears. A few days ago we know the full roster of celebrities that will be endorsing the OPPO F5 – and now we know that there will be even 2 celebrities appearing for the launch event!
Right here we have Fattah Amin and Yoga Lin – both that will be appearing for the OPPO F5 launch event next Thursday!
You can watch the entire OPPO F5 launch live on Facebook too!

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Taylor’s University launches its VORTEX XR Lab that houses a variety of XR facilities

Taylor’s University has opened its VORTEX XR Lab, which features augmented, virtual, and extended reality software and hardware, in order to foster university-wide adoption of XR and immersive technologies in education sectors.
To help students to further engage and experience their learning in a 360⁰ immersive manner and provide them the exposure needed to meet the demands of the XR job market, Taylor’s VORTEX XR Lab is equipped with facilities such as:

Green Screen Studio
XR applications
LED stage powered by Zero Density
Mixed Reality Immersive rooms
VR Head Mounted Displays powered by Meta Quest and HTC
HoloLens 2 station

Aside from creating immersive educational content, the lab will also serve as an XR Incubation Centre, with these three components:

XR Services, which provides technical support and training for academics
XR Action, which facilitates XR projects and also seeks funding for XR products, as well as commercialization
XR Advocacy and Research, which conducts research and raises awareness about XR technologies.

Furthermore, the lab also employs the Zero Density’s Reality ecosystem to offer a seamless 3D real-time rendering of virtual environments incorporating AR and MR interactions for teaching, presentations, conferences, events, etc.
To learn more about Taylor’s VORTEX XR Lab, kindly refer to this link.

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Xiaomi’s bunny mascot is getting a new design from the Malaysian community

Xiaomi’s new contest isn’t about the usual take a picture or submit a video clip and instead, they are “hiring” a new designer to propose a design for its bunny mascot.

The Xiaomi Bunny has been around for quite some time and the community has recognized it well enough throughout the years. Therefore, the brand is currently accepting applications for a new design from the community starting today until July 4.
If you would like to join, simply submit your creation to the forum post. A total of 3 submissions will be shortlisted from all of them with judges from Xiaomi Global HQ and Xiaomi Malaysia making the final decision for the grand winning design. The winner will be walking away with exclusive Xiaomi products, a special title of “Official Xiaomi Bunny Designer in Malaysia” and a potential physical production of the Bunny wearing the new design.

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LEAGOO launches the Alfa 2

Here’s LEAGOO’s brand new take on a very specific price range of smartphone – and they’re doing it really effectively this time with their brand new Alfa 2 smartphone. Check out the officiel website for the Alfa 2 here!
After checking their website, get one here today!

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Enjoy deals and rewards with the new Maxis Hotlink App during this Raya

Maxis has recently launched the all-new Hotlink App, which provides all of the services that both Hotlink Prepaid and Postpaid need in a consolidated platform.

Hotlink users who downloaded the new app and log in every day during the festivities until 7 May will be able to enjoy the Raya deals.
Users can also stand a chance to win exclusive rewards and attractive prizes including:

Samsung 65” Ultra HD 4K Smart TV
Apple iPad Pro 12.9” Wi‑Fi + Cellular 256GB
Cash vouchers from Grab, Petronas, Shopee, and Zalora

Hotlink Prepaid users simply have to ‘Spend and Win’ by purchasing Hotlink Rewards e-Vouchers through the new Hotlink app to win attractive prizes. Additionally, users will also receive free 30GB worth of data with every HotlinkMU purchase.
Meanwhile, Hotlink Postpaid users only have to log in every day, select the ‘Rewards’ tab and click on ‘Win Prizes’ to claim the prize they desire for the chance to win it.
Click here to learn more about the Hotlink App deals.

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Acer ChromeBook Tab 10 Unveiled; First Chrome OS Tablet For Education

Let’s first talk about the main point. The Acer ChromeBook Tab 10 (codenamed D651N) is for education purposes. It’s running Chrome OS designed for education as it promotes engagement and collaboration between students and teachers. It’s even using the Chrome Education license which are easily managed.
Since students and teachers are expected to stare at the Acer ChromeBook Tab 10 for an extended period of time, the Acer ChromeBook Tab 10 are equipped with 9.7-inch 2048×1536 resolution IPS touchscreens. These are very high PPI displays and texts will definitely look crisp.

Acer also knows that to ensure students get to learn the most natural way, the pen is still the way to go. That’s why the Acer ChromeBook Tab 10 is equipped with the Wacom EMR stylus for pen input. The pen can be docked inside the tablet itself and stored safely too. This pen is resistant to accidental drops and does not require a battery to function.
As the Acer ChromeBook Tab 10 is indeed using Chrome OS, Google Play is supported as well. The whole range of educational apps on Android are available for the students to browse and download. Acer has also planned to add support for the Google Expeditions AR for more immersive learning experiences.
Students will want to capture videos and images, then share them with either the teacher or with their friends too. The Acer ChromeBook Tab 10 comes with a 2MP HD webcam with dual speakers and microphone for Google Hangouts. There’s also a 5MP rear-facing camera.

Acer also boasts a 9-hour long battery life on the Acer ChromeBook Tab 10, which is more than enough for a day’s worth of classes at school. This battery is powering up an OP1 Processor that integrates dual-core Cortex-A72 and quad-core Cortex-A53 processors. Also, it includes 4GB of RAM and 32GB of on-board storage. Students can stay connected with the 2×2 MIMO 802.11ac WiFi connectivity and can connect to displays and other devices via Bluetooth 4.1.
The new Acer Chromebook Tab 10 includes a USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 port that can used to charge, transfer data, and also connect to an HD display. It also has a combo headphone/speaker jack and a MicroSD card reader.
The Acer Chromebook Tab 10 will support augmented reality in the future to allow students to experience new ways of learning with Expeditions AR. Expeditions AR is Google’s AR technology that maps the classroom and places 3D objects in it for students to study, making subjects such as biology, geography and astronomy easier to comprehend.
The new Acer Chromebook Tab 10 (D651N) will be available to education and commercial customers in North America in April with prices starting at US$329 and in EMEA in May with prices starting at €329 (including VAT).
As for the exact specifications, price, and availability here in Malaysia, we’ll have to wait further. We’ll update this space when Acer Malaysia has provided us with more information. Stay tuned!

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Attention Malaysians: Mi Fan Festival 2020 starts April 7th

I’m pretty sure many of us are looking forward to the upcoming Mi Fan Festival, or MFF for short. This year, Xiaomi’s theme is “Live smart, buy smart” as the company is encouraging its users to be smart consumers. For us Malaysians, MFF2020 is happening from 7th April to 9th April 2020. Within this 3-day campaign, there are deals ranging from smartphones to smart hardware.
This is a big year for Xiaomi too – it’s the company’s 10th year anniversary. And the company was founded on 6th April 2010. Happy birthday, Xiaomi! Just last year, Xiaomi achieved a total RMB200 billion, with a 17.7% YoY increment.

MFF2020 deals in Malaysia
We Malaysians are definitely spoiled for choice. We have deals on both Lazada and Shopee. Unfortunately, there are no Mi Store deals this time around because of the whole COVID-19 situation.

Lazada deals
This time around, Xiaomi’s official Lazada store has a price drop of up to 35%. Here are the deals.

Product Name
RRP (RM)
Promo Price (RM)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (4GB + 64GB)
799
699

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (6GB + 128GB)
899
899

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB + 64GB)
899
769

Xiaomi Redmi 8 (3GB + 32GB)
499
379

Xiaomi Redmi 8A (2GB + 32GB)
459
299

Redmi 20000mAh 18W Fast Charge Power Bank
99
79

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4
149
119

Mi True Wireless Earphones
329
239

Shopee deals
For Shopee, we’ll have to shop at the official Xiaomi Global store. Don’t worry, it’s legit as we’ve pointed here.

Product Name
RRP (RM)
Promo Price (RM)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (6GB + 128GB)
899
899

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (4GB + 64GB)
799
699

Xiaomi Redmi 8 (3GB + 32GB)
499
379

Xiaomi Redmi 8A (2GB + 32GB)
459
299

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4
149
110

Mi True Wireless Earphones
329
229

Xiaomi 10000mAh Redmi Power Bank
59
49

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum
1199
929

Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2S
658
499

Xiaomi Mi Casual Daypack Lightweight Backpack
39
10

And hey – remember there’s a Redmi Note 9S MFF 2020 Limited Edition? For us Malaysians, we can get it exclusively on Shopee. There are only 2020 units worldwide, and it only has the Mi Fan Festival 2020 logo engraved on the back of the phone and comes in a special Limited Edition Grey color.

The Redmi Note 9S MFF 2020 Limited Edition is available only in the higher-end variant of 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. In addition, every purchase of the Redmi Note 9S MFF 2020 Limited Edition comes with a complimentary Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4.

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Fragile Switch Stem Issue Looms Gigabyte AORUS K9 Optical Keyboard

Browsing around Facebook, we saw one a post regarding the Gigabyte AORUS K9 optical keyboard. As the user said, there is a problem regarding the keyboard switch. It’s fragile the stem breaks whenever the keycap is pulled out. This happened to a few of the keys on the keyboard.
A little background information here. If you are interested in spectating that post on the Malaysia Mechanical Keyboard group, click here. Else, stay tuned at NasiLemakTech.com. Also, visit our Facebook page!

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Malaysian Variant Of ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501 Specs Leaked; ETA September 2017

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus is actually a laptop that we’re looking forward to getting our hands on ever since the reveal during Computex 2017. Now, we have the full spec list of the Malaysian variant in our hands and things are looking pretty good.

Model Name
GX501V-IGZ036T

LCD Cover Color & Decoration
Black-Metal

Top Case Color & Decoration
Black-Metal

On board processor
Intel® Core™ i7-7700HQ Processor 2.8 GHz (6M Cache, up to 3.8 GHz)

Operating System
Windows 10 (64bit)

Display
15.6’//Ultra Slim 300nits//FHD 1920×1080 16:9//Anti-Glare//NTSC:72%//sRGB:100%//Wide View 170 degrees//IPS//G-Sync

Chipset
Mobile Intel® HM175 Express Chipsets

Total System Memory
24GB

Storage
PCIEG3x4 NVME 1TB M.2 SSD

Video Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX1080

Graphics Feature
G-sync

Video Camera
HD web camera

Wireless(Module)
802.11ac+Bluetooth 4.1 (Dual band) 2*2

USB Port
4x USB 3.0

Interface
1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack
1x HDMI
1 x Thunderbolt

Weight (Kg)
2.24 KG

Dimension (cm)
37.9(W) x 26.2(D) x 1.69 ~ 1.78 (H) cm

AC Adapter
230W AC Adapter
Output : 19.5V DC, 11.8A, 230W
Input : 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

Battery
50WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

Keyboard type
AuraSync RGB

Supplied Accessories
Gaming Mouse
USB3.0 to RJ45 cable + Palmrest + Screw Driver

Local Availability (MY)
ETA Sept 2017

From here we can see that the ROG Zephyrus GX501 does indeed pack a heavy punch. Equipped with the top-of-the-line Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor and a NVIDIA GTX 1080 with Max-Q design. Encased together in an ultra-thin body with a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS display that is G-Sync enabled, the ROG Zephyrus GX501 is defined as a “high-end gaming ultrabook”. This is indeed starkly different than the GL701 that we reviewed here.
According to the specs, it weighs in at just 2.24kg and has a pretty tiny body too. And of course, let’s not forget about the Aura Sync keyboard. In the year of 2017 – everything must be RGB.
Of course,  there’s still no pricing or anything else as of yet. We’re expecting it to be in the 5-figure range, but it can only be confirmed in time. September 2017 – that’s when we’re looking forward to.

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Samsung GALAXY Note 5 & S6 Edge+ are here

Remember the deal for the first 100 Note 5 purchases? Today is the day, and go get it right now!
The Note 5 is announced right there at Sunway Pyramid’s Orange Concourse, with multiple guests, including the national pride, Dato Lee Chong Wei.

Today however, will be the day where the long queue starts to happen.
Specs
Surprisingly, both the Note 5 and S6 Edge+ shares a lot of similarity when it comes to the hardware segment.

Android 5.1 Lollipop
Exynos 7420 chipset with double quad-core (2.1GHz + 1.5GHz)
4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 32GB storage
5.7-inch QHD (2560×1440 resolution) Super AMOLED display
16MP; f/1.9 rear-facing camera with OIS, 5MP; f/1.9 front-facing camera
3,000mAh battery with Fast Charging on wired and wireless charging (works on Qi, WPC, PMA)
Both Note 5 and S6 Edge+ has dual SIM capability

Galaxy Note 5

Everyone knows about the highly anticipated Note series of devices, and Samsung officially launched the Note 5 in Malaysia, and has the full list of specs, which will be compared to the S6 Edge+ later. The price for the Note 5, as you’ve already know, is RM2,599.
Same exact camera as the S6 Edge+.
And hey – in case you forgot, the Note 5 has double edge at the back instead of the screen itself. This certainly improves the grip!
Galaxy S6 Edge+

This phone I think didn’t get its well-deserved recognition. It’s effectively a larger version of the original S6 Edge, but with an extra gig of RAM, making it 4GB, and bumped up its Bluetooth version to v4.2. Oh – let’s not forget about the upgraded battery size too!
The price for the Galaxy S6 Edge+ is RM3,099.
Same exact camera as the Note 5.
Still thin and curve as the S6 Edge.
Metal unibody design with 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom. Like this placement!

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What to know about the iPhone 5C, 5S, and 64-bit processor

Apple caused a very disappointing commotion yesterday when they announced the two new iPhones. Yes, two. This is the first time ever that Apple announced two iPhones at the same time.

Basically, there’s one called the iPhone 5C and another called the iPhone 5S.
Skipping all the introduction, let’s get on with it.
iPhone 5C
Practically, this is the budget iPhone for everyone. Why? Because it is now officially a blown up version of the latest generation of iPod Touches with calling capabilities.

So, Apple’s strategy to make it cheaper (hence the C) is by stripping off all the metal on the iPhone 5 and replace them with coloured polycarbonate (essentially plastic), update the front-facing camera a little to a FaceTime HD camera and adds a larger battery.
Voila! The new iPhone 5C! You have 5 colours to choose from – green, blue, yellow, pink and white, which just lacks one main colour – black. How can they not have black??

The only difference between the colour options available for the iPhone 5C and the iPod Touch is only the black colour. Heh, Apple can save cost by making the same coloured polycarbonate and share it between the iPod Touch and the iPhone 5C too!
And oh – the cases look absolutely horrible. Have you ever seen such disgusting colours on a phone before? Not to mention the matrix of dusts after some time of usage without taking off the case to clean.

Seriously. Call the fashion police.
I think that the iPhone 5C is a very good marketing strategy, with its price though only $100 cheaper (approximately RM326) than the iPhone 5, it will affect the choice of many people while purchasing their device. Will it be my choice? Definitely no.
And oh – the iPhone 5 is discontinued because of a minor updated version yet much more “hip” looking.
iPhone 5S
This is where everyone says that the iPhone 5S is a total game changer. I’d like to say the same, but there are major flaws that can be pinpointed.
It comes with 3 colours, black, gold and white. Simple, yet classy.

Yes, it retains the metal from the iPhone 5, has a much better camera sensor and larger aperture. a new home screen button that is also a fingerprint reader, all ran by a new 64-bit A7 processor. It also has the aforementioned FaceTime HD front-facing camera too.
All that aside, there are major problems that goes on with the new iPhone 5S.
Firstly, the fingerprint reader will be a problematic one if it only saves the fingerprint of one finger. Imagine those who switch the phone usage between left and right hand. Many of us like to sometimes unlock with thumbs and sometimes switched to our forefinger. If the fingerprint reader can’t switch, then it’s totally useless.
Secondly is the A7 chip. First ever smartphone to have a 64-bit architecture processor. Let’s get to a little basic of computers and compare the main difference between 32 and 64 bit processors.
You have RAM. If you whip out your calculator or just type it into Google, you will find out that 2³² is equal to 4GB, which means it’s 4x1024x1024x1024 or 4×1024³ of bytes of RAM. The number of bits of your processor defines the total physical RAM that it can access. So the major difference here is when you bump up your processor to run 64 bits, it can access a total of 2⁶⁴ which is equals to 16x1024x1024x1024x1024x1024x1024 which also equals to 16×1024⁶, and it means 16 exabytes of RAM –  and one exabyte a billion gigabytes!
I should also mention that every thousandth of a computer byte is 1024 because since computers are all in binaries, meaning it’s either 1’s or 0’s, the nearest multiple of 2 that is closest to a thousand is 1024, that is 2¹⁰.

From the simple math above, you can see one of the major difference between 32-bit and 64-bit processors – the number of addressable RAM. Since 32-bit is limited to a maximum usable RAM of 4GB, there is obviously a limitation that we are all going to face in the mobile world, and we actually faced this in our world of desktops and laptops.
To go beyond 4GB, we need a 64-bit processor. Here comes the twist – did Apple really went beyond 4GB RAM on the iPhone 5S? If no, then it is partially useless. 64-bit doesn’t mean extra RAM, alone, it also means some performance boost, as Apple said that the 64-bit processor doubled its CPU and GPU performance since the A6 chip.
The price? It’s $100 (RM326) higher than the iPhone 5. That sets a small gap of $200 (RM652) between the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S! Significant? Definitely.
What do we think
So what is our conclusion here? The iPhone 5S definitely have all the magic under the hood rather than the iPhone 5C, where everything happened on the outside instead. The iPhone 5C will definitely pose no threat to the mobile world as if the price of the 16GB version is converted straight from Singaporean Apple store, it costs SGD $848, and it’s approximately RM2180. The 16GB version iPhone 5S however will be out of almost everyone’s league, as it converts from a hefty SGD $988 to approximately RM2540.
Wow at the price.
Will it be a game changer however? Yes, but not to Apple. As far as we can foresee, the 64-bit processor will inevitably be implemented on the next generation Samsung Galaxy S or Note series, as they’re already running on 3GB of RAM.
Did I mention that the iPhone 5C’s case is ugly?

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OPPO Brings F1s & F1 Plus to Senheng And senQ Nationwide

OPPO is really serious in expanding their sales here in Malaysia – and they’re trying their best to become a household name. I really do commend OPPO though, as I’ve heard the word “OPPO” being thrown around quite often these past months since the release of the OPPO F1s that we’ve reviewed here. Then, they surpassed the 100k sales mark.
Now, they have another good news – both the OPPO F1s and F1 Plus are available in Senheng and senQ stores in Malaysia! Better yet, there’s a promotion running now, and there’s also a trade-in program too. Attached below is the entire statement from OPPO Malaysia, so have a read!

However, if you’re not feeling like heading to your nearest Senheng or senQ store, you can get it online through Lazada right here, right now, at RM 1,198.

Kuala Lumpur, 16th November 2016— OPPO F1s and F1 Plus are now available in nationwide Senheng Stores and senQ Digital Stations, leading electrical retail chain in Malaysia. Customers can now enjoy special benefits such as 0% Interest up to 24 months, Extra 1 Year PlusOne Warranty and Trade-up program.
During the promotional period, from 17th November 2016 till 31st January 2017, customers who purchased F1 Plus and F1s by using AEON Easy Payment or Hong Leong Credit Card will be entitled for complimentary gifts worth RM128. On top of this, a 4-days promotion (from 17th November 2016 till 20th November 2016) will be available only in senQ Digital Stations. Customers who purchased OPPO F1s and F1 Plus will be eligible for additional complimentary, OPPO Care which worth RM98.

“This is one big leap for OPPO Malaysia to venture into retail chain for the first time in order to allow our loyal consumers who prefer to make purchase phone by instalment. To develop a better shopping experience for the consumers, OPPO Malaysia is entering into a long-term relationship with Senheng and senQ. So, consumers can look forward to having more OPPO products in all Senheng stores and senQ Digital Station nationwide”, says Chief-Executive-Officer of OPPO Malaysia William Fang.
Visit the nearest Senheng stores and senQ digital stations now to not miss the chance to enjoy these exclusive deals.

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Samsung officially delays the Galaxy Fold

Over the past few days, I’m sure many of us here have seen numerous reports of the Galaxy Fold malfunctioning – especially the screen as it was broken a day after usage. There was also an instance where substances found inside the device affected the display performance.
We will take measures to strengthen the display protection. We will also enhance the guidance on care and use of the display including the protective layer so that our customers get the most out of their Galaxy Fold.

We value the trust our customers place in us and they are always our top priority. Samsung is committed to working closely with customers and partners to move the industry forward. We want to thank them for their patience and understanding.
Thank you.
We do understand the difficulty of creating the world’s first foldable smartphone and releasing it to be market. It’s a feat like no other, and as stated, multiple new technologies and materials are used to create the Galaxy Fold. One particular difference is the use of a plastic screen instead glass since plastic can be bent.

The release date delay will give Samsung time to further test and improve on the design of the Galaxy Fold.
It seems like the unveiling of the Galaxy Fold on 3rd May in Malaysia is bound to be delayed until further notice as well.

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No, the phone didn’t cause the steel wool to catch fire 🔥

It’s frustrating to see that we’re living in the year 2020, and people are still thinking that wireless technology that is approved for public use is harmful to us humans. If that’s true, then many of us would’ve been dead by now. True wireless earbuds would technically be a wireless microwave machine then, wouldn’t it?
Today’s frustration comes in the form of a simple hoax. Steel wool was looped on itself, creating a circle and an iPhone was placed at the center. When a call comes in, the loop of steel wool “caught fire”. Oh no! Fire!

Cellphone companies;"5G is perfectly safe"
Scientists;We should really test that before rolling out world wide microwaves
Government;"Crickets…"
Meanwhile consumer brains; pic.twitter.com/U3xAbHe8ms
— The Punisher (@ItsNotRevenge) January 14, 2020

When I first saw this, I just laughed. I know the wattage of these wireless transmissions isn’t powerful enough to even create any sort of spark to start a fire. Hence, there’s no fire while using our smartphones in petrol stations. Else, we would see fire everywhere by now.
Moreover, they’re using an iPhone in the video while the caption says “5G”. There are no 5G iPhones in the market as of now – so what are they claiming here? 🤔

I scrolled down the comments section and haha, some people actually believed it. There are a few ways to see how they faked this video. This tweet clarifies how the effect was created.

Q: Will fine steel wool ignite from an incoming iPhone call?A: ❌ FalseOur story: https://t.co/6QCZ0pbzF6 pic.twitter.com/tLQzLqGlb5
— snopes.com (@snopes) January 10, 2020

This is what you call lazy editing. I did expect this to be quite weird because there is just too much smoke in when the flame started to appear.
So no, this is a complete hoax.

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MasterKeys Pro L RGB Crystal Is Maximum Bling; Priced At RM629

Alright – this might be the best Valentine’s Day gift for anyone – ever. No matter if you’re a guy or a gal, a shiny mechanical keyboard is what everyone wants. Cooler Master thought – let’s take it up a few notches and go full bling – that’s where the MasterKeys Pro L RGB Crystal comes in.

Yes, the name is a mouthful. I’ve actually reviewed the non-crystal version too, which you can check it out right here. In its core, it’s still the same as its non-Crystal brethren. So what makes the Crystal version so special?
Cooler Master thought it’ll be cool that they can change things up by swapping the black opaque case and keycaps for a frosted transparent case and keycaps for maximum RGB brilliance. Thus, creating the MasterKeys Pro L RGB Crystal.
I’m not a fan of blings on my setup, but I’m surprised by how beautiful it looks!

Firstly,  you’ll get both form and function – so there’s no argument from me there. Maximum bling with authentic Cherry MX switches too, which you can choose to have either Brown or Blue switches. Secondly, it’s a limited edition keyboard. You can never get anything as special this.

So you might wonder – RM629 for a limited edition max out bling RGB keyboard? Where can I get one?
Well, Store Uni has already got them in stores.
Click here to head on over there to make a purchase now!
Remember – they’re only available in limited units!

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CES 2022: Acer refreshes Swift X and Aspire C series offerings together with an exclusive Aspire Vero National Geographic Edition laptop

At CES 2022, Acer has revealed a bunch of stuff but we’ll be talking about the new members in the Swift X family which is the 2022 models of the Swift X 14 and Swift X 16 and among other things.
Not getting too much of a refresh aesthetically, at least the internals are fitted with all the new stuff of 2022 as the laptop hosts a 12th Gen Intel Core CPU (Max 12 Cores) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Intel Arc for Swift X 16) all within a 17.9mm thin aluminum chassis with the display being 2240×1400 IPS panel with 100% sRGB color gamut coverage.

On the other hand, the memory can be configured to go up to 16GB of LPDDR5 and 2TB of PCIe storage with plenty of I/O ports including 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, and an HDMI 2.0 for connecting to the latest gadgets. It is also running an FHD webcam and I’m so happy to see that OEMs finally starting to ditch the old 720p lens and despite without an Ethernet port, the Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E module will provide even higher maximum bandwidth and what do you know, all of these requirements fit the certification for Intel Evo – a verification process that certifies laptops to be business-ready and guaranteed high levels of responsiveness and smooth user experience.

The Swift X family aren’t the only ones getting a refresh as the Aspire C24 and C27 also get the same treatment through an upgrade routine of full Windows 11 support powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce MX 550 GPU with memory options capable of going up to a maximum of 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and 2TB HDD. As the premium selection of Acer’s All-In-One desktops, it must meet the needs of remote working as well so Acer fitted it with a 5MP webcam, Wi-Fi 6E module, Bluetooth 5.2, and Thunderbolt 4 to keep the video conferencing, wireless and wired connection hassle down to the minimum.

Acer has also made another effort in the sustainability game by announcing a special Aspire Vero National Geographic Edition laptop where if you are not familiar with, Vero models of existing laptops and peripherals are partially made with recyclable materials and more environmental-friendly packaging to cut down the carbon footprint as much as possible. Combining with the collaboration of one of the most popular names related to Mother Nature, I would agree that this is a good PR move for Acer.
Pricing
Everything aside from the Aspire Vero National Geographic Edition is not fully announced just yet but all we know is the collab laptop is tagged at EUR899 (~RM4,268.61).

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