Review : Asus Fonepad

My friend bought the Asus Fonepad two days ago and I asked him if I could do a review on it and I’ve been using it for two days and so far, the device is up to satisfaction (surprise!). So, without further delay, let’s jump right in on what’s good and what’s not on the new Asus Fonepad which was launched earlier this month in Malaysia. It’s RRP is RM849, but was on sale from RM 750 if you know where to look.
Hardware

The Fonepad feels great in hand with its nicely curved edges which is quite similar to the Nexus 7’s body. This time though, they slapped in a metal back making it feel rugged and nice to hold. As slim as you can hold it in landscape on one hand , it is not light enough to hold it single-handedly for a long period of time like a regular phone since the dimension extends that the center of gravity is further from your wrist (in physics, torque is what’s happening). In portrait more however, it is light and comfortable. The dimension just fit into your palm without having to worry that it might slip out of your hand.

The metal back has a matte finish which makes it less vulnerable to scratches for those who do not like to put on a protector case. The space between the screen and your palm (bezel) is wide enough to prevent you from accidentally input touch using your palm.
Internals
The device has two microphones which are used to cancel noise while calling. The earphones jack and the mini USB port is located at the bottom of the device which I personally love! Power/sleep button is located at the left top side along with a single volume rocker below it. SD card and Micro SIM card slot is located at the top of the device, nicely concealed with a removable panel that maybe only you know where it’s located. The panel doubles as an antenna similar to the HTC Legend.

In-depth
The device uses an Intel Atom processor[Z2420 1.2 GHz Single-core] with PowerVR SGX540 GPU and we’ve already talked about what this processor can and will do.
It is equipped 3 MegaPixel rear camera with 1.2 MegaPixel front camera. The justification of using a 3 MegaPixel camera is mainly because of the price. Who needs an Ultrapixel camera if you’re going to add filters to it when you upload it to Instagram?

Even with a single core processor, this thing runs blazing fast. Asus and Intel has done perfectly in optimizing a processor’s performance to the max while conserving energy with it’s generous 4270mAh battery which can last for the whole day. Hey, it’s normal that you should charge a tablet or a modern phone every night. This fonepad will not die on you during the day.
The experience was butter smooth and lightning fast with it’s Android 4.1 JellyBean OS. As you can see here, it performs far better than the dual core, Tegra 2.

Everything was superb but it has only one hiccup; the stock browser. It was a bit choppy but hey, there are plenty of browsers out there that gives smoother performance such as Dolphin or Chrome. Overall experience, it’s butter smooth. I never have to wait for a reaction. When I tap, it reacts instantly.
The 216 PPI 1280×800 7 inch IPS display is crisp and bright. It has an outdoor mode which boost the brightness making it easy to use under the sunlight.

Software
The device is running on Android 4.1.2 [JellyBean] out of the box. Now, let’s go inside the device and see what Asus has more to impress us.
There are a couple of  Asus apps pre installed:
Call block list : Obviously, this app keeps a list of blocked numbers and contacts. It allows you to block certain number from contacting you again.

Splendid : I was impressed with this one. Asus actually gives you the power to adjust and calibrate the screen’s colour and brightness. I guess this one is deeply intergrated into the stock ROM so there might be no chance of making it work on another ROM other than the stock, unless developers make their own version ground-up. If you are seeing kind of yellowish tint, you could just open up this app and adjust to your eye’s desire.

AudioWizard : With it’s Sonic Master and MaxxAudio 3, Asus has given us the convenience of adjusting the sound to suit our needs by selecting a specific audio mode such as gaming or movie mode on the fly. The audio on this device is loud and clear. I think it’s one of the best in the market.

Asus Story : This is kind of a digital scrapbook maker. You can easilly load up a couple of pictures and videos and it’ll arrange into a single, beautiful scrapbook that is nice to browse through.

Super Note Lite : The handwriting is smooth and precise. I think I can do better with a stylus. Very useful if you are taking a quick note without wanting to tap on those keyboards.

Asus Studio : Your photo browsing experience never be the same with this new kind of photo manager by Asus which beautifully align and re size so it’s easy to browse through.

Power Saver : This one is integrated into the settings which allows you to select certain strategies to conserve battery or to squeeze everything out for that extra muscle. It is smart that it will adjust according to what you are doing such as reading emails, watching videos and browsing websites.

Specs Summary

Intel Atom Z2420 Processor with PowerVR SGX540 GPU
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (Update to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean confirmed)
7 inch LED 1280×800 IPS display (~170 ppi)
1GB RAM
8GB internal memory (expandable up to 32GB with microSD)
1.2MP front-facing camera, 3MP autofocus rear-facing camera, 720p video recording capable
has GPS, Glonass, G-sensor, E-compass, proximity and ambient light sensor
dimensions of 196.4×120.1×10.4mm
340 grams
Support up to HSPA+ (No LTE)

Is it worth it?
100% YES! With the price tag of around RM 750, this Fonepad is a beast for it’s price. It is super smooth, high quality and fun to use. Go to your nearest Asus distributor and try it out for yourself. It’s just amazing and cheap!
Final thoughts?

Pros :

Low price
Great performance
Great form factor
Nice screen

Cons :

Camera quality
Bad stock browser optimization

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Xiaomi Malaysia is looking for 100 Mi Note 10 Pro experiencers

The world’s first-ever smartphone to be using the 108MP camera sensor is arriving to Malaysia on the 3rd of December 2019 and most of us already know that. However, did you know that Xiaomi Malaysia is also looking for 100 experiencers? Yeah, “experiencers” isn’t a real word but you know what we mean by that.
From now until 29th November 2019, Xiaomi Malaysia is accepting submissions from enthusiasts from all over the country – and there are some terms and conditions, as always.

You can click here to sign up as a Mi Experiencer for the Mi Note 10 Pro. Remember – Xiaomi Malaysia is looking for a total of 100 Mi Experiencers and are chosen on a random basis. You are given 2 weeks time to fully experience and review the 108MP camera smartphone.

The T&C are pretty standard too, as the Mi Experiencer is required to pay up a refundable RM500 as deposit as any damages to the smartphone is under the Mi Experiencer’s liability. As the saying goes – “once broken, considered sold” – but we still do not know the official price of the Mi Note 10 Pro as of now.
The Mi Note 10 Pro will be launching alongside the Mi Note 10 on 3rd December 2019. Both of these smartphones have 108MP camera sensors by Samsung as well. So far, pictures that were shown is looking amazing – and we can’t wait to test it out for ourselves.

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Review – Honor 8: Sequel With A Twist

It’s no surprise that Honor will continue its line of flagship smartphones ever since its debut of the Honor 6. A year ago, I reviewed the Honor 7, and I really loved that phone. I can honestly say that the Honor 7 set a brand new standard of inexpensive smartphones with high-end specs, design, and features. A while ago, Honor announced their brand new Honor 8 – their sequel to their flagship smartphones. It took a rather huge change from its predecessor.

First difference – its box. The packaging on the Honor 8 is extremely different from any other smartphones in the market. It slides out from the bottom, and it reveals the Honor 8 standing on its side. Interesting.

There’s a small tab to lift up the entire “container” thing up, and it reveals two compartments slotted in the container itself. These two compartments hold the charger and USB-C cable in one of them, and documentations on the other. Very neat design overall.

Here are all the things that come along with the Honor 8. There are missing paperworks in our unit, and we apologize for that.

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Obviously the most interesting aspect of the Honor 8. Firstly, it has a magnificent 15-layer back glass which gives off a fantastic look, yet Honor managed to pull off this gorgeous look. The reflections look absolutely miraculous – and there’s nothing similar available in the market at all.
I absolutely adore this reflective glass deisgn. It did give off a similar vibe when compared to the ASUS ZenFone 3 (which we reviewed here) and also the very old LG Nexus 4.

Here’s also a gallery of its beautiful glass reflection off the Honor 8 for your admiration.
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Looking around the phone, it’s quite minimalist. It has 2 pieces of curved-edge glass sandiwching a metal rimmed body, and that’s pretty much it.
On the left side, there’s a SIM 1 + SIM 2/microSD card combo slot, and on the right side is the volume rocker and power button.
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At the back however is a rounded fingerprint scanner with Smart Key integrated into it. Not really sure how I feel about this.

Around the top left corner is where the magic happens. Dual camera with laser autofocus and a two-tone flash.
Let’s not the two vertical sides, as the top has a microphone with an IR blaster – which I have not seen in smartphones for years!

The bottom are where the USB-C port and a mono speaker, and the 3.5mm audio jack are found. Thank you for putting the audio jack at the bottom!

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As mentioned earlier, the Honor 8 comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and I think that relieves many of us here. Together with that IR blaster, it’s one of the most fully-featured smartphone of today in terms of connectivity.
However, I do think that it’s sad knowing that Honor took the combo SIM2/microSD slot instead of having a dedicated one. This approach had been taken by many other smartphones, and it still hurts to see such a thing exists. I want both SIM2 and microSD to be separated. It might be difficult to do on a 5.2-inch screen device such as the Honor 8 though.
Moving on, it’s great to see the absence of physical navigation keys. Just maintains that super sleek look and functionality. Also, moving these navigation keys to be virtual does make it versatile too. More on this later.

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The Honor 8 comes with a rather tinier footprint compared to other flagships in the market today. With its 5.2-inch LTPS 1080p screen, it’s not bad. I mean it’s decent, but not the best. I realized that when brightness goes up high, the colours tend of fade away. Gets a little washed out.

Well, it’s nothing serious per se, and a tad more calibration on the screen colours would solve the issue. They even provided a colour temperature selector for you in the settings menu. Not sure if they realized that their “default” calibration is a bit off from perfect.
The sharpness itself however is very on-point. Going in at about 423 pixels per inch, it’s seriously something to drool about. Why don’t other manufacturers make 5.2-inch devices anymore?
With those on-screen buttons, there’s a sacrifice of 180 pixels – which means only 1800×1080 is usable. Personally speaking, I prefer to sacrifice those pixels for versatility. Makes the phone a lot more usable when rotated, and also while playing games on full screen. Zero accidental touches with those buttons getting itself out of the way!

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Many of you might know about the Huawei P9’s dual rear-camera setup. The Honor 8 is no different – it has two cameras at the back too, but with quite a number of differences compared to the P9.

Honor 8

Huawei P9

CAMERA
Primary
Dual 12 MP,
f/2.2, 35mm,
laser autofocus,
dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Dual 12 MP,
f/2.2, 27 mm,
Leica optics,
phase detection autofocus,
dual-LED (dual tone) flash

Features
1/2.9″ sensor size,
1.25 µm pixel size,
geo-tagging,
touch focus,
face detection,
HDR,
panorama
1.25 µm pixel size,
geo-tagging,
touch focus,
face/smile detection,
HDR,
panorama

Video
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Secondary
8 MP
f/2.4,
1.4 µm pixel size
8 MP,
f/2.4,
1080p

From GSM Arena
As you can see, the only visible difference between each other is that the Honor 8 does not have Leica optics. Other than that, it’s the same – at least on paper.
Many of us do think that both smartphones’ cameras should work the same, given that they do have the same hardware after all. According to ZD Net  here, the monochrome picture performance on the Honor 8 isn’t as good as the Huawei P9. Why? That’s because the P9 uses one camera to capture colours, whereas the other to capture monochrome picture only. Then, these two images are merged together to form the final product.

So, if you want to take a monochrome picture, then just disable the RGB camera, isn’t that right? Yeah, and that’s what happens to the Huawei P9.
Honor 8 however does not have this option enabled yet. The monochrome effect is not from the hardware, but through software. A usual coloured picture is taken first, then applied a monochrome filter on it. Tedious, but that’s how it is – for now.
Picture samples
Enough babbling though, let’s take a look at the camera samples on our Flickr album. If you want the full details, be sure to check out the image over at Flickr to see all the settings we used.

In terms of picture quality, I think that the Honor  8 performs pretty well in all scenes. Its rear-facing camera got its white balance correct, and manages to get a lot of details in the picture. Colours are adequately vivid and satisfying too – which is to say that it isn’t too fake, and certainly not washed-out.
The feature I really like the most here is its “wide aperture” mode. It takes what it seems to be two images at first, and the picture’s focus point and aperture are able to be fine-tuned later on. For me, it’s not always easy to focus and take pictures accurately with such a teeny tiny screen – even on a 5.5-inch screen.

I manage to get away with accurately focused images with the Honor 8 – all thanks to the “wide aperture” mode. I am constantly using this mode, because I can now take pictures without worrying about the focus. Capture the moment now, deal with its focus later. Also, the “wide aperture” mode photos are saved pretty quickly too.
I’ve never really been a fan of filters, but there is a hot topic regarding Honor 8’s monochrome pictures. It seems that there are users who discovered the Honor 8’s monochrome picture is just a filter rather than capturing a pure grayscale image with one of its camera.
#Nofilter!
Of course, this can be fixed by a software update, which also leads us to the next segment.
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Currently, the Huawei and Honor devices are running on the latest Emotion UI 4.1, or EMUI 4.1 for short. In case you didn’t already know, EMUI resembles a lot like iPhone’s home screen – that is to say, all  installed apps are laid on the home screen itself. As far as I know, there are many Android users who prefer this way – and there’s nothing wrong with it.
EMUI 4.1 is reliable and decent.
EMUI 4.1 for me is still alright. I still commend Huawei/Honor for not including a bunch of bloatware in the system itself, yet giving us the option to remove some of the Huawei-made apps in EMUI 4.1.
EMUI 4.1 isn’t the most bug-free flavour of Android that I’ve used too, with some hiccups here and there. I can say that it’s reliable overall.
Features
Knuckle gesture
Okay, so here’s a little confession. I got the Honor not knowing what extra features it has. There’s an IR blaster which I programmed almost instant, and there’s knuckle gesture. You know, those fancy things you can do with knocks and movements of your knuckle?
I cannot describe how happy I am when I discovered that Honor actually build features and values around the knuckle gesture. For me, it’s not a niche, gimmicky feature – but it’s one that made me realize how much time is saved when I take cropped screenshots with the Honor 8.

One of the “rolling screenshots” I took using the Honor 8’s knuckle gesture. Hit the screen with my kunckle and drew an “S”, then voilà!
Knock the phone twice, take a screenshot. Knock the phone once and draw a square, a box will appear. Adjust it and you take a cropped screenshot. There are some other  features which I don’t really use, like knocking the phone once and draw some alphabets to launch certain apps of your choice. EMUI 4.1 offers up to 4 different alphabets by the way.
Fingerprint reader
Oh right – the fingerprint scanner. It is actually a trackpad and the Smart Key from Honor 7 too. EMUI 4.1 gives the option to scroll through pictures from left to right or pull the notifications menu from the top. Its fingerprint sensing is very quick and I have had no failures so far. The trackpad part is pretty on point too, with all of my gestures detected with no errors. However, there are improvements to be made.

When I pull down the notifications menu with the trackpad on the fingerprint sensor, I expect it to scroll from left to right, so I can access the shortcuts menu. But no, for some reason that doesn’t work, although you can scroll between pictures left and right without issues.

Other than that, I think EMUI 4.1 is an alright system for smartphones. There are a few bugs here and there, and they’ll get fixed with a software update.
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Speaking of its performance, the Honor 8 is the supposedly one of the last – if not the final device, to use their in-house HiSilicon Kirin 950 chipset. We did explain about what the Kirin 950 is about right here too.
The Honor 8 in particular has an octa-core, which consists of a 2.3GHz Cortex A72 quad-core, and another 1.8GHz Cortex A53 quad-core working together. Coupled with Mali-T880 MP4 graphics and 4GB of RAM, this device packs a serious punch!
And by serious punch I mean a really impressive FPS in Epic Citadel! It consistently scored ~51FPS throughout my repeated Epic citadel test in loops. The first test did show 56FPS though, but I guess thermal throttling did occur albeit in a rather small scale.

Again, after repeating Epic Citadel benchmarks, I switch over to CPU-Z and have a look at the thermals. To be honest, it’s pretty good – sitting at about ~50℃ consistently. Decently cool, I must say.
On Vellamo tests, I was able to obtain some really insanely high scores. I did no optimizations – just opened Vellamo and hit benchmark for each and every tests. Just crazy high numbers.

These numbers didn’t lie too, as I was able to use the Honor 8 smoothly overall other than a few hiccups here and there due to software issues. Of course, these issues can be fixed with a simple patch. Till now, I did receive two software updates already.
Speaking of software updates and patches, Honor formed a partnership with XDA Developers to create Honor Hub – a community incentive program for developers. Every month, they award prizes for their most active members in the Honor Hub, which is indeed a really nice incentive.
A partnership with XDA Developers means a partnership with custom ROMs too!
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Battery life
Let’s talk about its 3,000mAh battery. Even for my intense usage throughout the day, the Honor 8 can survive soldier through the day without any significant issue. There was just one odd day where I unplugged and went about my day. I managed to get it down to a mere 15% left after 20 hours unplugged. That’s actually very good!
However, although it has the same capacity as the ZenFone 3, I can quite confirm that the Honor 8’s battery life isn’t as long-lasting as the ZenFone 3 (which we reviewed here).
The reason might be:

Kirin 950’s 16nm process vs. Snapdragon 625’s 14nm process
Software optimization
Operating voltage (talked about it here)

It might be one of the above or the combination of any. I don’t really mind, since the battery life on the ZenFone 3 is already good enough to last a day for me – and I regard myself as quite a heavy phone user.
Charger
Huawei’s little charger adopts the familiar collapsible third prong to make it flat and compact. This is for one obvious reason – packaging. It saves them a lot of space in logistics. But I digress.

The charger here has the usual 5V 2A output or it can be adapted to a much higher 9V 2A output. With that 9V 2A output, it means that the Honor 8 supports quick charging, correct?

And the answer is yes – yes it does. I was able to charge the entire Honor 8 from about 30% to 98% within an hour. As described earlier, the battery is quite difficult to drain – so you can essentially get many hours of battery life out of an hour of charging.
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The Honor 8. There aren’t much negativity surrounding this thing of beauty. I guess I can start by nitpicking on the bottom-facing mono speaker, but the speaker actually sounds acceptable. It’s a speaker on a smartphone that I can consider using to listen to music instead of using a Bluetooth speaker.

The other thing to nitpick about is the lack of a silicon case in the box. Maybe another pre-installed screen protector. No matter how cheap the case and screen protector is, I think it’s good to just include it in the box – much like what OPPO did for the F1s.
But then again, for all of these well-integrated hardware and software in a beautiful industrial design, its price starts at only RM 1,699. Damn, the price is way too good to be true.

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Review – OPPO R17 Pro

It’s been quite a while since we last have an OPPO smartphone in the labs – and today, we have their latest R-series smartphone in our hands – the OPPO R17 Pro. It came out guns blazing with a few key highlights – fantastic night shots, SuperVOOC charger, and the 3D TOF camera.
Is the OPPO R17 Pro worthy of your attention? Let’s take a look in this in-depth review here.

Unboxing

The OPPO R17 Pro comes in a very fancy box as OPPO is clearly showing everyone that the this phone in particular, has a fancy blue and purple color. The words “R17 PRO” are embossed on the packaging and has fancy reflections too.

At the back we see a simple sticker highlighting the variant of the OPPO R17 Pro – as the one we have here is equipped with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

The box slides open sideways, revealing the OPPO R17 Pro at the top. Do pay attention to the graphic printed on the smartphone’s plastic wrap as it shows how the nano SIM 1 and SIM 2 cards are positioned.

Under the phone’s cradle (which doubles as the accessory box) is where we can find the SuperVOOC charger, the USB-C earphones, and also the USB-C cable.

Digging out everything, we have a blue colored TPU case too. Not sure why they want to include a blue colored one, though.
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The OPPO R17 Pro is obviously focusing more on the design first and everything else comes second. It does give the OPPO R17 Pro a very dazzling look while still maintaining a good shape geometrically.

Let’s first look at the front. The OPPO R17 Pro comes with a waterdrop notch like the OPPO F9 that came before it – and with an under-display fingerprint scanner too. More on that later.

Looking at the back here, we can see that the OPPO R17 Pro is indeed beautiful with its blue and purple gradient that goes from right to left, while a curved line in the middle separates them. It’s certainly a very eye-catching color.
The color gradient actually fills up all the way to the edges of the phone and it can be seen through the sides as well. However, the beautiful colors can somewhat degraded by protective cases – even the included TPU case that OPPO included.

For whatever reason, OPPO thought including a blue colored TPU case would be a good idea. Sure, a blue TPU case might not turn yellow so quickly, but the beautiful colors of the OPPO R17 Pro is hindered for sure.

That said, the included TPU case does provide enough protection for day to day use. Still would’ve preferred a transparent case, though.
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Taking a look at the connectivity that the OPPO R17 Pro offers, it comes with 5GHz AC WiFi as well, which means you can make use of the Unifi Turbo speeds through WiFi. It does come with NFC too, magically.
Remember the plastic wrap on the phone that shows how the dual nano SIM cards are to be slotted inside the OPPO R17 Pro? Well, here we can have a better look at how it actually works.

Its dual nano SIM cars slots face each other back to back and slides in the phone – which is exactly how the Huawei Mate 20 series’s dual SIM card slot works. However, since the OPPO R17 Pro does not support NM cards, that means the OPPO R17 Pro does not have any option for expandable storage memory.

Also, the OPPO R17 Pro comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner – which I obviously do not prefer. However, it only reaffirms my standpoint that under-display fingerprint scanners are still inferior as it is still slow and unreliable. OPPO does compensate by offering a speedy face unlock, though.

At the top of the phone we can find the two antenna lines and a microphone port. Funny enough, OPPO made the top indent inwards.

At the left side we can find the volume rockers. On the right side is where we can find the lonesome power button.

At the bottom however, is where we can find the speaker port, a microphone, the USB-C port, and the dual nano SIM card slot.
Unfortunately for us users, the OPPO R17 Pro lacks a 3.5mm jack and it does not come with a USB-C to 3.5mm jack dongle as well. That is a problem for a large majority of users from the get-go – especially for mobile gamers who rely on audio like PUBG Mobile.
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The OPPO R17 Pro comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display2340x1080 pixels in resolution and has a waterdrop notch like the OPPO F9. With an under-screen fingerprint scanner, that means the there is actually a “see through” cutout around the under-display fingerprint scanner. And yes, only AMOLED screens can have an under-display fingerprint scanner.

Also since it is using an AMOLED display, the colors are obviously much more saturated compared to IPS LCD displays and has complete darkness when showing black colors too.
Since the Mate 20 Pro green screen AMOLED debacle, I personally have been quite paranoid about quality of AMOLED displays – and I’m happy to say that the OPPO R17 Pro comes with a good AMOLED panel as there is no “green” or fringing grey colors from our test.
The waterdrop notch does indeed get in the way of certain elements – like Instagram’s lux button. Still, I wish that OPPO’s software is smart enough to move everything downwards and out of the way of that pesky notch. Doesn’t seem like OPPO’s software is ready for the notch even after a full year.
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Alright, let’s talk about the cameras. OPPO has been a very photography-centric smartphone brand over the years and the OPPO R17 Pro does have quite a decent main camera – even for night shots. Take a look at specs first.

Rear-facing cameras

Main camera: 12MP f/1.5-2.4 dual-pixel PDAF + OIS
Secondary camera: 20MP f/2.6
3D TOF camera: 5MP

Selfie camera

25MP f/2.0 fixed focus

As you can see from the specs, the OPPO R17 Pro has variable aperture for its main camera lens. This is a unique feature that is – thus far – only found in the Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ and also the Galaxy Note9.

However, OPPO did not disclose what is the purpose of the 20MP f/2.6 camera. From what we can find out, that secondary 20MP camera is only used as a depth sensor as we discovered by using a finger to block that camera while in portrait mode.

As for the 3D TOF camera, it’s a piece of decoration as of now. It does not work and there are zero apps or features that uses the 3D TOF camera found on the OPPO R17 Pro right now. OPPO has told us that they are still preparing for a software update that brings all of the features to all customers, but it’s been months since the release of the OPPO R17 Pro. Where is that update?
Anyway – back to the photography part. You can check out the full size of all images shown here alongside with all metadata at our Shutterfly album here.
Rear-facing camera
Looking at the pictures taken by the OPPO R17 Pro, I can say that for daylight shots, it does perform pretty well. There is a lot of artificial sharpening happening in the picture as the trees on the far side of the picture shows. The white balance is also a little off as everything appears slightly bluish.

Turning on HDR however, makes all the colors vivid and the blue tint is even more apparent here. Also, it tends to overexpose the image, making it way too bright.

It’s safe to say that the OPPO R17 Pro does do quite a good job – just try to avoid HDR mode.

Then comes the night shots. The OPPO R17 Pro has a dual aperture lens – which means it can open up and allow more light to enter the sensor in low light conditions. The night shots look surprisingly decent, albeit still noisy.

We also tried using the long exposure night mode feature that the OPPO R17 Pro has. It works similarly to the night mode introduced in the Huawei P20, but the stabilization on the OPPO R17 Pro is not as good. All night mode pictures I took while holding the phone with my hand resulted in a shaky image.
Selfie camera
While the OPPO is indeed a brand that is focused on selfies, the R17 Pro still does not have autofocus for its selfie camera. While it boasts a 25MP sensor, images produced by the selfie camera looks fuzzy and noisy.

Camera UI
It’s quite a basic camera UI, to be honest. It’s clunky and spread out, yet there are no ways to rearrange the modes in the camera app to better suit your own use cases. Also, remember when we said the OPPO R17 Pro can take some fantastic night shots? That is because the main camera actually has dual aperture like the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy Note9.

However, the OPPO R17 Pro’s manual mode does not allow manual configuration of the aperture, unlike Samsung’s flagships. I have no idea why OPPO implemented a variable aperture lens into the main camera but did not implement the software to control it manually.

While on the subject of manual mode, the OPPO R17 Pro does provide the option to change the shutter speed from 1/8000 to 16 seconds.
By the way, that 2x zoom button is actually digital zoom. There is no optical zoom for the OPPO R17 Pro. Just don’t bother using that button if you want the pictures to look good.
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After a few years, ColorOS has gone through a lot of iterations of improvements. Now, the OPPO R17 Pro comes with the latest ColorOS 5.2 which still runs on Android 8.1.0 Oreo. Most smartphones released in this time range already has an update schedule published for the Android 9.0 Pie update. Not for OPPO, unfortunately.

ColorOS 5.2 comes with a few bloatware – namely Opera browser, iReader, Lazada, and also WPS Office. In terms of bloatware, OPPO’s ColorOS 5.2 on the OPPO R17 Pro is surprisingly clean.

Focusing on the app called Game Space, it functions as a helper to block notifications, enable “performance mode” and also to lock brightness. These are all very helpful tweaks for games like PUBG Mobile but fails to block Facebook Messenger chat heads. Samsung’s Game Tools utility does the same things and blocks every notification – including chat heads.

There’s also something called “quick tools” whereby you can bring it up by swiping the little piece of semitransparent card at the edge of the screen, just like Samsung’s Edge Panel on the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. This menu is customizable in terms of positioning.
However, it felt like the this utility is poorly implemented. Tapping on “screenshot” will take a screenshot immediately as opposed to letting you select which part of the screen to take the screenshot.

Another feature is by holding the power button for 0.5 seconds to bring up Google Assistant. I question the existence of this feature as there is nothing wrong by holding the on-screen home button to bring up Google Assistant.
The overall look and feel of ColorOS 5.2 still feels like a custom icon pack with a flat home screen baked into the system itself. It does not offer much useful value in terms of extra features or utilities compared to its competitors.
[nextpage title=”Performance & Gaming”]
The OPPO R17 Pro is one of the first smartphones to be equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 chipset. It’s positioned above the Snapdragon 660 (obviously) – but how much does it actually matter?
First, let us take a look at the list of specs on the OPPO R17 Pro.

6.4-inch AMOLED display with 2340×1080 pixels in resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset

2x Kryo 360 Gold @ 2.2GHz + 6x Kryo 360 Silver @ 1.7GHz
Adreno 616 GPU with 750MHz and 128 ALUs

8GB LPDDR4X RAM
128GB UFS 2.0 storage (no microSD)
3,700mAh battery
Android 8.1.0 Oreo with ColorOS5.2

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at the benchmarks.

For both the CPU and GPU performance, the Snapdragon 710 is not that much better than the Snapdragon 660. It is still far behind the Snapdragon 845, which was unexpected to us.
Gaming
Here is the most interesting thing about the Snapdragon 710. In terms of GPU performance, the Snapdragon 845 has double the amount of higher ALUs but 40MHz lower per GPU core clock compared to the Snapdragon 710. However, the Snapdragon 710 is still a mighty fine performer when it comes to mobile gaming too – just not as good as the Snapdragon 845, logically.
First off with Honkai Impact 3. We changed all of the graphical settings to its highest and at 60FPS for the OPPO R17 Pro. As we mentioned in many of our recent smartphone reviews, the new “God Kiana” character is flashy as heck and will cause many smartphones to stutter and lag. The OPPO R17 Pro also lags when casting the God Kiana’s skill.
Then comes Asphalt 9. Surprisingly, it’s smooth as butter at the highest graphical settings here.

On PUBG Mobile however, I can run it on high graphical settings with the highest frame rate settings with the “colorful” filter. There are occasional frame rate dips but overall, it’s still a pleasant experience. Other than the notch for blocking the screen, of course.
[nextpage title=”Battery & Charger”]
Looking at the composition of 6+2 cores on the Snapdragon 710, it is expected that the OPPO R17 Pro will last for quite a long time in our battery life test – and we are right. Take a look at the chart below.

It lasts for 13.65 hours which is decent. The 3,700mAh battery is indeed small but thanks to the chipset’s efficiency, it can last for a long time.
To put things in perspective, I played PUBG Mobile with this phone when I charged it to 100% for 2 hours. When I checked back after 2 hours, I still have 67% battery left. Fantastic!
But then again, how fast does the OPPO R17 Pro takes to charge?
Charger
One thing that OPPO prides themselves over is the SuperVOOC technology. They are the pioneers of the magnificently super fast charging technology since many years ago and SuperVOOC is considered their second generation of this technology.

The charging brick looks like a typical smartphone charger, but the included cable is a lot more thicker compared to other cables that we have used. The SuperVOOC charger is listed to output an insane maximum of 10V at 5A.
As for the charging speed, take a look at the graph below.

Obviously this is the fastest smartphone charger we have seen to date. It took 9 minutes to charge to 50% and a total of 17 minutes to reach 76% battery charge. In just a total of 32 minutes, the OPPO R17 Pro already reached 100% battery charge. Wow!

In comparison with a conventional 5V 2A charger, it took nearly 3 times longer to reach 100% charge compared to OPPO’s SuperVOOC charger.
[nextpage title=”Wrapping up the OPPO R17 Pro review”]
We have to admit – the OPPO R17 Pro is a pretty good smartphone. It has fantastic performance with a surprisingly decent main camera and great battery life as well. The phone itself is especially beautiful too – though that depends on your personal preference. However, that’s about all the good things to say about the OPPO R17 Pro.
Through our discover, the 20MP camera’s function seems like a glorified depth sensor. The 3D TOF camera does not serve any function as of now. And there is no microSD card slot. The 3.5mm audio jack and the dongle is missing too – yet the battery size is only 3,700mAh. At least the Mate 20 Pro’s lack of 3.5mm jack is justifiable with the 4,200mAh battery.

Furthermore, the OPPO R17 Pro is priced at a whopping RM2,699. With this insanely high price, I think that it is just not justified. You’re better off buying the Samsung Galaxy Note9 which also happens to be our phone of the year. Or buy two Pocophone F1.

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Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

One of my favorite devices of last year is the Galaxy Z Fold3. It made foldable devices mainstream and because of its IPX8-rating, I absolutely fell in love with what the device can do. And now, we have the Galaxy Z Fold4. With it comes a lot of upgrades.
If you want to watch instead of reading an article about everything new regarding the Galaxy Z Fold4, good news – we have a video about it too.

And now we’ll start on with some even better news!
The absolute best news
I’m going to start off by sharing a piece of fantastic news with everyone who is interested to get the Galaxy Z Flip4 and the Galaxy Z Fold4. We recently had a roundtable with Samsung Malaysia and we all highlighted one particular issue – the warranty policy. So, when Samsung Malaysia took heed and improved upon it.
For all Galaxy Z Flip4 and the Galaxy Z Fold4 customers, we will all be getting:

2 years of warranty in total
3x screen protector exchange

The latter is especially crucial for the Galaxy Z Fold series of devices as I saw way more Galaxy Z Fold3 (even in the wild) with the screen protective film bubbled or partially lifted off the screen. I’m sure it’s an annoying distraction but also a dilemma. Should you pull it out and leave the display exposed or leave it on there?
The clear answer now is to get the film replaced. Samsung covers 3x replacements – and that means we have 4 screen protectors to go through. The first one is from the factory, and 3 more from the Samsung service center.
Price
Again, as of the time of this publication – we do not have the local pricing yet. We do know that Samsung will have up to 55% savings when getting either the Galaxy Z Flip4 or the Galaxy Z Fold4 with the trade-up program.

Samsung accepts trade-ins of devices from their own portfolio and also from other brands – including those of older generations. Samsung also accepts up to 5 different devices (smartphones, smartwatches, tablets) to rebate for a single device.
Samsung Malaysia is also looking to introduce an “any condition” trade-in. Even if it’s cracked or unable to turn on, it should still be able to rake in the minimum amount when trading in.
Galaxy Z Fold4
Onward with the Galaxy Z Fold4! It is now powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and it is available in a total of 3 different colors:

Phantom Black (same as before)
Grey Green (my new favorite)
Beige

Since the phone is now available in a total of 3 different colors, the S Pen Fold Edition is also available in matching colors too.

Better yet, Samsung made a drastically improved version of the S Pen case. It is also in matching colors – and it has a snapping mechanism so that we can choose to either have the S Pen holder or the kickstand. We can change between both of them easily – just yank out and snap the other piece in. I’m loving this idea and it’s much better than last year’s flip case.

The Galaxy Z Fold4 will also have a silicone strap case which I think will make the Galaxy Z Fold4 more ergonomic to hold.

There is also a new kickstand case – which I, unfortunately, cannot find any images of.
The Galaxy Z Fold4 also got a size change. In addition to the smaller frame and smaller bezels of the phone, the aspect ratio of the cover display has also changed to 23.1:9.\

While this is a tiny change in terms of the number, it will make a huge difference in terms of app compatibility and how the display works.
The Galaxy Z Fold4 is also lighter, weighing in at only 263 grams now.

As for the unfolded display, it still has the same 7.6-inch measurement. Since the aspect ratio of the cover display changed, the entire dimension of the phone also changed – hence resulting in a change in the unfolded display’s resolution.

One surprising upgrade is that the new Galaxy Z Fold4’s unfolded display has a higher pixel density around the under-display camera area. Our camera also had a difficult time trying to capture it in camera – and also managed to get a glimpse of it.
You can barely make out the under-display camera cutout
The battery on the Galaxy Z Fold4 is still identical as before – 4,400mAh and it still supports the same 25W fast charging. Honestly speaking, I really would’ve liked a bigger battery. The 4,400mAh is not really sufficient for unfolded device usage since the display is so large.

Of course, the Galaxy Z Fold4 is still IPX8-rated.

The biggest improvement on the Galaxy Z Fold4 is going to be the new software interface. You see, any apps placed at the bottom bar of the home screen will now “become” the taskbar when any apps are opened. This is a very small change but I think it makes a humongous difference in terms of user experience and how we multitask with the Galaxy Z Fold4.

Also, we have the ability to swipe apps from the top to the side of the display to use side-by-side multitasking – like how iPads work.

The cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold4 are pretty much identical to the previous generation except for the new 50MP main camera sensor.

By the way, the Galaxy Z Fold4 will also be available in a 1TB variant. That means we can literally use the device as a phone, tablet, or even laptop for that matter.

Specs
Most aspects of the Galaxy Z Fold4 are identical to the previous generation, but it does have a few notable highlights – like the new resolution of the unfolded display has also changed.

Galaxy Z Fold4

Display
Main Screen
7.6-inch QXGA+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Infinity Flex Display (2176 x 1812, 21.6:18)
120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)

Cover Screen
6.2-inch HD+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display(2316 x 904, 23.1:9)
120Hz adaptive refresh rate (48~120Hz)

Dimension & Weight
Folded
67.1 x 155.1 x 15.8mm(Hinge) ~ 14.2mm(Sagging)

Unfolded
130.1 x 155.1 x 6.3mm

Weight
263g

Camera
Cover Camera
10MP Selfie Camera
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 85˚

Under display camera
4MP Under Display Camera
F1.8, Pixel size: 2.0μm, FOV: 80˚

Rear Triple Camera
12MP Ultra Wide Camera
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚50MP Wide-angle Camera
Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚10MP Telephoto Camera
PDAF, F2.4, OIS, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 36˚

Chipset
Snapdragon 8+ Chip 1

Memory
12GB RAM with 1TB internal storage
12GB RAM with 512GB internal storage
12GB RAM with 256GB internal storage*Availability may vary by market or channel. Actual storage space may vary by market, model, file size, and format.

Battery
4,400mAh (typical) dual battery

Charging
25W wired fast charging

Water Resistance
IPX8

OS
Android 12L
One UI 4.1.1

Colors
Gray-green, Phantom Black, Beige
[Samsung.com Exclusive] Burgundy*Availability may vary by market.

Wrapping up
I also agree that the Galaxy Z Fold4 seems like an incremental upgrade over the Galaxy Z Fold4. However, the new official S Pen case is a huge improvement. The software also got a big boost and I can say that the Galaxy Z Fold4 is going to be one of the best foldable for multitasking. Samsung fixed a lot of our grips about the Galaxy Z Fold3.

Price
If you’re curious about the prices, here they are!

Product
Model
RRP
Colour Availability

Galaxy Z Flip4
Galaxy Z Flip4 (128GB)
RM4,099
· Bora Purple
· Blue
· Pink Gold
· Graphite
· Bespoke Edition

Galaxy Z Flip4 (256GB)
RM4,399

Galaxy Z Flip4 (512GB)
RM4,899

Galaxy Z Flip4 Bespoke Edition (256GB)
RM4,599

Galaxy Z Fold4
Galaxy Z Fold4 (256GB)
RM6,799
· Gray-green
· Beige
· Phantom Black
· Burgundy

Galaxy Z Fold4 (512GB)
RM7,299

Galaxy Z Fold4
(1TB)
RM8,299

Galaxy Watch5 40mm
(Bluetooth)
   –
Starts from RM1,099
· Graphite
· Pink Gold
· Silver

Galaxy Watch5 44mm
(Bluetooth)
   –
· Graphite
· Sapphire
· Silver

Galaxy Watch5 Pro
(Bluetooth)
   –
Starts from RM1,899
· Black Titanium
· Gray Titanium

Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Galaxy Buds2 Pro
RM899
· Bora Purple
· Graphite
· White

More to come
Of course, we’ll have the full information regarding its price, the pre-order bonuses, and everything in between coming soon – so stay tuned to our social media for that information.
Our full review of the Galaxy Z Fold4 will also come ASAP – just waiting for the unit now.

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ZOWIE Launches EC-B Series Mice & G-SR SE Mousepad For eSports

ZOWIE, the brand by BenQ, has just announced their new series of mice and mousepads which are made specifically for eSports. Introducing the brand new EC-B series of mice, and also the G-SR SE mousepad.
Starting off with the ZOWIE EC-B series of mice. Just like other ZOWIE mice in the past, they have size variants within the same series. This time, it’s the ZOWIE EC1-B and the EC2-B. As the number goes up, the size goes down. That means the EC1-B is the largest, and the EC2-B is the smallest.

The EC-B series of mice is made specifically for right-handed users only, and it has an ergonomic curve that bulges around the base of the forefinger.
As ZOWIE is an eSports-centric brand, their mice does not have unnecessary features like RGB, and it’s meant for pure performance only. There’s a DPI switch at the back that cycles through a total of 4 different DPI levels – 400, 800, 1600, and 3200 – denoted by an LED at the bottom of the mouse. That means you can change the DPI on the fly without installing any software.
There’s also another button at the bottom of the mouse where you can toggle the USB report rate. It can be toggled between 125Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz. It uses a Pixart 3360 sensor, by the way.

BenQ is also announcing a special edition CS:GO version of the ZOWIE EC-B series of mice as a homage to eSports, CS:GO, and ZOWIE fans. It will be released soon.
The ZOWIE G-SR SE mousepad is measured at 480x400x35mm with a combination of both cloth and rubber. It promises consistent smooth glide at the top whereas the 100% rubber base will ensure stability and friction.

The latest ZOWIE EC1-B and EC2-B mouse are priced at RM419 and the new ZOWIE G-SR SE mousepad is priced at RM189. They’re available in Malaysia at all authorized dealers nationwide and at the BenQ Brand Store on Lazada here.

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Huawei Celebrates #WeiTo Malaysia Day With Great Deals

Huawei is bringing in some dank deals from today till 2nd of October through #WeiTo Malaysia Day. These deals are especially for those who purchase select Huawei devices only, but you’re surely going to get something during this promotional period.

This promotion, dubbed the #WeiTo Malaysia Day, is obviously in conjunction with the Malaysian national day. It’s great to see companies like Huawei host such a grand promotion for a wondrous occasion.
Without further ado, these are the deals.

Model
Price
Premium Gift (while stocks lasts)

Huawei P9
RM2,099
Huawei P9 Gift Box worth RM259

Huawei P9 Plus
RM2,599
Huawei P9 Gift Box worth RM259

Huawei P9 Lite
RM1,099
Huawei Monopod worth RM79

Huawei Mate 8 Standard &
Premium Variant
RM1,999 &
RM2,399
Laptop Bag worth RM109

Huawei G8
RM1,299
Colourful Vacuum Mug worth RM49

Huawei T2 Pro
RM1,099
16GB SD Card worth RM49

After claiming your prize, you’ll also be qualified for a lucky draw! Customers will have to get these forms and submit them at selected Huawei retail stores only though. Also, remember to bring your receipt as proof of purchase.

Prize
Lucky Draw Prizes
Quantity

Grand Prize
7D5N trip to Switzerland x 2 pax
1

1st Prize
5D4N trip to Maldives x 2 pax
2

2nd Prize
5D4N trip to Hokkaido x 2 pax
3

3rd Prize
3D2N Avilion Port Dickson x 2 pax
10

Consolation Prize
Samsonite travel bag
100

All of the lucky draw winners will be announced in November on Huawei Malaysia’s Facebook page. So be on the lookout for that!
Again, this promotion lasts from 5th August 2016 until 2nd October 2016. So if you’re looking for a new smartphone, get an eligible Huawei device and get the freebies. Then, get the grand prize in the lucky draw too. Just remember to share us the pictures though.
Till them, I wish all of you good luck in this lucky draw.
P/S: Do invite me to your trips, okay? 😀

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Pre-Order For Samsung Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+ Starts Soon

For those of you who are already drooling for a new Samsung Galaxy S9 or the S9+ like me, then there’s no need to be anxious anymore! Samsung Malaysia just announced the pre-order details, and they’re glorious. Samsung just published their pre-order program for the S9 and S9+ here!

First of all, the pre-order starts 1st of March until the 4th of March, and you can pre-order with just RM300 deposit. Then, you’ll get to enjoy exclusive rewards and savings!
The one exclusive reward that Samsung has confirmed now is that you’ll be getting a Harman Kardon Onyx Mini worth RM699 for free! Knowing Samsung, be on the lookout for more exclusive rewards when the pre-order date draws near.
As for the prices, Samsung has provided us the information too.

Samsung Galaxy S9

64GB – RM3,299

Samsung Galaxy S9+

64GB – RM3,799
128GB – RM3,999
256GB – RM4,399

What about colors? Samsung will be bringing in a total of 3 colors – the all-new Lilac Purple, Midnight Black, and Coral Blue.

The first thing that came into my mind when I saw the prices is that Samsung Malaysia has maintained the prices! Compared to the prices of the Galaxy S8/S8+ during its launch, the 64GB variants are only increased by RM100.
For the full list of specs of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, check out the announcement post.
You can pre-order the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ from these Samsung partners during the pre-order time period too:

Celcom
Digi
Maxis
U Mobile
YES
Harvey Norman
Senheng
SenQ
11street
Lazada
Shopee

Better yet, Samsung is having a trade-in program soon. There are no details regarding the trade-in program yet, but we’ll update this space when we have more information.

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Samsung says ‘Raya Bermakna, Meriah Bersama’ for this year’s Hari Raya sales of TVs, appliances and more!

While the month of Ramadhan has just started for a week, Samsung’s sales campaign for this year’s Hari Raya celebration is just getting started with more attractive deals on various categories of items alongside extra freebies to spice up the holiday.
We’ll cut it short here and let the price list do the talking as we made it clear to search out what deal is in store for some of the items that you might have been eyeing out for.

Buy TVs, Get Soundbars with PWP Price (April 15 – June 30)

Product

Price (RM)

85″ QN900A Neo QLED 8K Smart TV

49,999

75″ QN90A Neo QLED 4K Smart TV

19,999

65″ AU9000 Crystal UHD Smart TV

4,999

27″ M5 Smart Monitor

1,158 (Promo)

32″ M5 Smart Monitor

1,259 (Promo)

32″ M7 Smart Monitor

1,899 (Promo)

Product

PWP Price (RM)

Q950A Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

4,799

Q900A Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

3,699

Q800A Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

2,999

Buying selected TVs also nets you a chance to get up to RM1,000 Touch ‘n Go e-Wallet credits

Free Gift with Any Purchase (April 15 – May 30)

Product

Price (RM)

Free Gift/PWP Offer

Side by Side with Family Hub, 660L

8,999

FREE: Tefal Home Chef Smart Multicooker worth RM 599

Front Load Washer with AI Ecobubble, 13KG

4,399

FREE: BREEZE LID ANTI BAC & COLOUR PROTECT 1.5KG

WindFree Premium Plus , 2.0HP

3,699

FREE: Tefal Cookware So Chef Deep Frypan 28cm worth RM 199

Smart Air Purifier, 60 ㎡

1,799

PWP: Filter (CFX-D100) @ RM98

Jet 90 premium, up to 200W

3,599

PWP: Clean Station (VCA-SAE90B/ME) @ RM399 and Battery (VCA-SBT90) @ RM259

Convection Microwave Oven with HOT BLAST, 35L

1,699

FREE: Tefal Cookware Cook Healthy Frypan 28cm @ RM139

Freebies for Purchase of Galaxy Items (April 16 – May 31)

Free Car Charger with Fast Charge

Smartphones: A02s, A12
TWS: Buds Pro, Buds Live
Tablets: Tab A7, Tab A8.0
Watches: Watch Active2 44mm (Aluminum+LTE, Aluminum+Bluetooth, Stainless Steel+Bluetooth), Watch Active2 40mm (Aluminum+Bluetooth, Stainless Steel+Bluetooth)

Free Galaxy SmartTag (Pack of 2)

Smartphones: A72, A52, A42 5G, A32 (4G+5G)
Tablets: Tab S6 Lite
Watches: Watch 3 45mm (Stainless Steel+LTE, Stainless Steel+Bluetooth), Watch 3 41mm (Stainless Steel+Bluetooth, Stainless Steel+LTE)

Free Galaxy Buds+ and Galaxy SmartTag (Pack of 2)

Smartphones: S21+ 5G, S21 5G, Note20 (4G+5G), S20 FE (4G+5G), Z Flip
Tablets: Tab S7
Watches: Watch 3 45mm (Titanium+Bluetooth)

Free Wireless Charger Duo and Galaxy Buds+ and Galaxy SmartTag (Pack of 2)

Smartphones: Z Fold2 5G, S21 Ultra 5G, Note20 Ultra 5G
Tablets: Tab S7+

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Participate in the ‘Capturing Magnificent Malaysia’ photo contest and stand a chance to win the Xiaomi 12T Pro

In partnership with Tourism Malaysia, Xiaomi Malaysia is hosting a new photo contest called ‘Capturing Magnificient Malaysia’ and calls all Malaysian to provide them with beautiful shots of our country.
Open to all Xiaomi smartphone users, the contest wants to gather all sorts of beautiful sights, landscapes, and architectures within Malaysia in order to promote the tourism industry and attract both local and foreign travelers to witness all of these wonderful moments.

To join in the fun, follow the steps below:

Capture your best interpretation of ‘Magnificient Malaysia’ with a Xiaomi smartphone
Post the shot on either Facebook or Instagram and set the post to Public
Tag Xiaomi Malaysia’s account and include the hashtags #MagnificentMalaysia #CutiCutiMalaysia #Xiaomi12TSeries

The top 8 photos will be featured on Tourism Malaysia’s website while the best picture of all will see the photographer take home a brand new Xiaomi 12T Pro. Worry not, there are other prizes included as well such as the Xiaomi 12T, Redmi Pad, Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro, and Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro so don’t be discouraged!
The photo contest starts now and ends on November 28 with the winners announced on Xiaomi Malaysia’s Facebook page shortly after the deadline concludes.

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Project CShox releases timepiece-based NFT with actual functions rather than just boring PNG files

Are you tired of seeing opportunistic people do nothing but trade million-dollar NFTs that literally have zero function? Project CShox from Malaysia is about to turn that stereotype around.
Created by Echelon Cipher whose founders are Khor Ren Jin and Dindran Kumar, the project of the art of time will see a total of 3,690 Genesis NFTs released for whitelist and subsequently public sales with all of them carrying a different design that is unique to them. You might run into two very similar watch pieces, but they are TECHNICALLY unique products as long as a single bit of characteristic data is different.

And these timepieces are given the ability to display real-world time and date while owners can upload their own design by using Echelon Cipher’s in-house provided tool to overlap the existing Genesis NFT if they want to do so. Additionally, the integration with MetaMask means that the CShox token can be called and browsed on platforms like OpenSea, LooksRare, and Rarible.
Value and Availability
As Project CShox prepares to launch in the coming days before the month of May ends, each unique NFT is placed at 0.08ETH which is around RM700. If you’re interested in acquiring one of them for your collection, be sure to check out the official website for more info.

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[UPDATED] OPPO R9s Black Edition Are Selling Like Hotcakes!

When it comes to smartphones these days, I have to say – color options are actually quite important. That’s why the OPPO R9s Black Edition exists.
Now, the most common question is this – what’s the classiest and sleekest color out there that can match any device or accessory that you carry around every day? It’s black. Ever heard of the phrase “insert blank here is the new black?” That’s because black can go well on anything.

The OPPO R9s Black Edition is presumably still the same OPPO R9s that we’ve reviewed here, but got a completely different color finish. We can’t exactly tell what finish it has, but by the looks of it, matte might be the answer. OPPO claims that their logo is looking super fine now with its silver OPPO logo inlay now, and the six-string antenna is really looking fantastic here. It’s literally black on black – can’t get any more subtle than that!
Guess we’ll have to wait until 3rd May 2017 for more information regarding the OPPO R9s Black Edition. Stay tuned as we’ll update you with more information here!

[UPDATE]: New ambassador & pre-order details!
First off, the OPPO R9s is already quite crazy with their team of celebrity ambassadors. Yeah – it’s a team of them, consisting of Fattah Amin, Ayda Jebat, and Min Chen. Now, there’s another ambassador joining the team. However, we have no idea who she is, as we only have a silhouette image of her.

The OPPO R9s Black Edition will be available for pre-order starting this 3rd May 2017 till 9th May 2017 on OPPO Official Online Store, or OPPO Concept Stores nationwide.
We still don’t have the price, though. We’ll surely update you when we have it!

[UPDATE 2]: Here’s the new OPPO R9s Black Edition ambassador!
It’s Neelofa!
The OPPO R9s Black Edition will be officially announced later – so keep an eye out for our latest update!

[UPDATE 3]: The OPPO R9s Black Edition is open for pre-orders now, priced at RM 1,828
Also comes with an exclusive gift too! If you pre-order now, you’ll get the OPPO Now 2 Smart Band that’s worth RM199! The OPPO R9s Black Edition will officially go on sale nationwide starting on the 10th of May 2017. You can head over to OPPO’s Online Store to make your pre-orders now!

For more information regarding this beautifully sleek smartphone, check out this link below. If you’d like to know what we think of the OPPO R9s, check out our full review here.

[UPDATE 4]: O-Fans are lining up before opening hours to get the OPPO R9s Black Edition!
It’s crazy – I know! People are literally queueing up outside of the OPPO Concept Stores and dealer stores to collect the OPPO R9s Black Edition that they’ve pre-ordered earlier.

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The story behind the OPPO R9s Black Edition in the Malaysian market is certainly a thank you message from OPPO to all O-fans too. GFK reports that the OPPO R9s has taken up 32.8% market share in the price range of between RM1500-RM2000in the 1st quarter of 2017, and that’s a huge number considering there are literally thousands of other smartphones in the market today.

In response to such a great reception in the market, OPPO brings in another colour option of the OPPO R9s – Black Edition. Here are more ways to get the brand new OPPO R9s Black Edition through telco partners.

Celcom

FIRST™ Platinum (30GB Free Weekend Internet + 30GB Weekday Internet): RM399 (Device Price)
FIRST™ Gold Plus (20GB Free Weekend Internet + 20GB Weekday Internet): RM899 (Device Price)

Maxis

MaxisONE plan 188 (25GB All-Day + 25GB 4G Weekend Data): RM899 (Upfront Payment)
MaxisONE plan 158 (20GB All- Day + 20GB 4G Weekend Data): RM1,031 (Upfront Payment)
MaxisONE plan 128 (15GB All-Day + 15GB 4G Weekend Data): RM1,311 (Upfront Payment)

Digi

Digi Postpaid 138 (12GB Internet + Free 12GB Weekend Internet): RM559 (Device Price)
Digi Postpaid 108 (9GB Internet + Free 9GB Weekend Internet): RM839 (Device Price)
Digi Postpaid 78 (6GB Internet + Free 6GB Weekend Internet): RM1,119 (Device Price)

I’m seriously still in love with the antenna lines – they’re very well hidden on this black body!

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Tomb Raider – Lara Croft Mechanics

The game everybody is talking about. One of the most anticipated game of 2013 was released on 5th of March this year. Now I am going to explore and show how the game has evolved since the early Tomb Raider that my father used to play back then.
1. Jumping and Catching

Moving while hanging.

Jumping and catching.
The mechanics for jumping and grasping brings back memories from the early days of Tomb Raider. The usual stuff, left right up down and plus the leaping. I’m glad that they preserve the old stuff here. The only difference is that it is more fluid and realistic(of course).
2. Walking On Edge

Gusty winds won’t stop this tough girl.

I would have super sweaty hands during this moment.

Balancing before jumping.
The developers really nailed it for preserving and bringing the original Tomb Raider experience while giving us more realistic experience. The maneuver is as always, seems impossible in real life.
3. Rock Wall Climbing

Climbing using the Improvised Pick Axe.

Almost reaching the top.

She got some serious virtual muscles.
This time it’s a bit different. The usual Lara will be free climbing without using any tool but her hands and feet. Well of course, they want this to be as realistic as possible. Lara can only climb or hack into walls that is white and rough as in the pictures.
4. Ropes and Guts

At least she would fall into the water.

Making the rope bridge by shooting arrows attached to a rope.

That’s a long way down to a rocky fall. The river could cushion the fall perhaps?
This is a new one. Usually in the previous games, she could just use her grappling technique as Ada Wong from Resident Evil always uses almost every time but this time Lara uses her bow and arrow to attach a rope on the other end and tie the other on a pole or some harness. After making the rope bridge, she would then do the Monkey Crawl to get across.

If gravity is on her side, she would just proceed with style.
5. Killing
This is a major change in the game mechanics. Usually she would auto aim.

My personal favorite, the bow.

Get extra exp when executing headshots.

She can use heavy weapons too.
There are 4 types of weapon that you can get in the game.
Bow, Handgun, Machine gun and a shotgun. Throughout the game you will find various upgrade to each weapon. No spoilers here so I won’t discuss the details.

I must say, this babe is made of dragon skin. Her hands would grip no matter now hard she jumps and no matter how rough she lands, her skin is beautiful as always.

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Fitbit Sense and Inspire 2 is now available in Malaysia; Versa 3 arriving in November

Fitbit has announced the availability of the new Fitbit Sense, Inspire 2, and Versa 3. Packed with new updates towards the health and fitness feature to provide even more convenience, take control of your physical and mental well-being during these trying times is more important than ever.
Fitbit Sense

Coming in as the brand’s most advanced healthy smartwatch, it brings innovative sensors and software with the world’s first electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor that helps the user to manage their stress powered by an impressive 6+ days of battery life. Bundled with it is a free 6-month trial of Fitbit Premium, it is priced at RM1,498. Colors available in carbon/graphite stainless steel and lunar white/soft gold stainless steel while accessories include REPREVE recycled woven bands and regular sports band, starting at RM168.
Fitbit Inspire 2

For the Fitbit Inspire 2, it is one of the most accessible trackings bands among other lineups. It has more advanced features such as Active Zone Minutes with an enhanced design to portray the stylish and bright feeling. Paired with a vibrant screen with the longest battery life of any Fitbit device at 10 days, it is priced at RM498 with a 1-year free trial of Fitbit Premium.
It is available in colors of black, lunar white and desert rose with accessories including premium Horween leather bands, mesh bands, printed silicon band, and clip band in various designs, materials, and colors, starting at RM78.
Fitbit Versa 3

The Fitbit Versa 3 is more of a jack-of-all-trades without going too overboard on its prices. It has a GPS function for pinpoint location tracking that accompany you to where you go while streaming your favorite song through its built-in audio capabilities. Other fitness tracking parameters include heart and sleeping patterns. Pricing is not yet announced at the moment.
Fitbit Health Metric Dashboard

Fitbit has also launched a new Health Metric dashboard for fellow Fitbit Premium users. It tracks the user’s breathing rate, resting heart rate and variability, skin temperature variation which is then displayed through a compatible device such as the Fitbit Sense. Additionally, they can find out new insights like night average SpO2 levels which is about the amount of oxygen within the bloodstream.
To learn more about the Fitbit Health Metric Dashboard, click here.
Pricing and Availability
The Fitbit Sense and Inspire 2 are available now at Fitbit’s website as well as the following notable retail stores while the versa 3 will arrive in November.

All IT
Best Denki
Foto Flash
Harvey Normal
Lazada
Shopee
Timekeeper
Thunder Match Technology

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Samsung’s 12.12 deals feature things from smartphones to washing machines

Samsung Malaysia’s 12.12 listing for 2022 has been announced and it’s a little bit of everything.

We don’t know the reason behind the different listings on Lazada and Shopee but hey, you gotta do what you got to do in order to get your favorite items at a lower price! Just gotta take note of what’s on what site though.
Lazada

Product name

 Promo Price (RM)

Galaxy S22 Ultra

RM5,239

Galaxy A23 5G

RM1,099

Galaxy A53 5G

RM1,629

55″ 4K UHD AU7000

RM1,949

Front Load Washer with Hygiene Steam, 9.5KG

RM1,599

Top Mount Freezer with Twin Cooling Plus™, 580L

RM2,199

Shopee

Product

 Promo Price (RM)

Galaxy Z Flip4

RM4,199

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022)

RM1,239

Galaxy A73 5G

RM1,949

65″ 4K UHD AU7000

RM2,799

32″ Smart HD T4202

RM879

32″ Odyssey – G3

RM1,199

By spending at least RM500, Samsung Members can obtain an RM120 voucher usable on December 12 while the code LZD12PR and SPP12PR smack yet another RM100 to the checkout discount but only 50 redeems are available for each code!

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Vivo V5 Launched; Has 20MP Selfie Camera

Another day, another selfie-centric smartphone. Just a few months ago we saw and reviewed the OPPO F1s, which has a 16MP selfie camera. However, the Vivo V5 offers a much more significant improvement over the OPPO F1s. The biggest selling point here is its 20MP front-facing camera.
Let’s first talk about the camera. It’s a 5MP front-facing camera with a Sony IMX376, a 20MP image sensor with the size of 1/2.78 inches. As for the lens, it’s a 5P lens with an aperture of f/2.0. Not bad considering that the Vivo V5’s selfie camera is flushed instead of having a big bulge like the ASUS ZenFone Selfie. On paper, the Vivo V5’s selfie camera is much more superior than any other selfie-centric smartphones we’ve seen before.

Here’s the full list of specs of the Vivo V5.

Operating System
Funtouch OS 2.6 (based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow)

Screen
5.5”HD（1280*720）

Camera
Front 20MP with softlight / Rear 13MP with LED Flash Support

Processor
MediaTek MT6750 SoC Octa-Core 1.5GHz 64bit Processor

Dimensions
153.8 mm x 75.5mm x 7.55mm

Weight
154g

Battery
3000mAh

Hi-Fi Chipset
AK4376

Storage
4GB RAM + 32GB ROM, supports microSD card (up to 128GB)

Audio Playback
AAC, AAC+, AMR, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3

Video Playback
MP4, 3GP, AVI, MKV, WEBM, WMV, ASF

Video Recording
MP4

Connectivity
USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, OTG

Location
GPS, GLONASS

Sensors
Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ecompass

Network
GSM：   Band 2/3/5/8
WCDMA：Band 1/5/8
FDD-LTE：Band 1/3/5/7/8
TDD-LTE：Band 40

Now, the Vivo V5 does have other fundamental differences other than the selfie camera. For example, it has a 720p display with a MediaTek MT6750 chipset with an octa-core processor, a massive 4GB RAM, and a generous 32GB storage. Also, there’s a microSD card slot too.
As for the other list of features, the Vivo V5 has a 0.2 second unlock fingerprint sensor and an iconic vivo AK4376 HiFi music chip. They didn’t forget about productivity too, with Smart Split 2.0 to multi-task two apps together and Eye Protection Mode to filter out blue light.
The event during their launch was fun too, and the the guest of honor, Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza, the embassador of the Vivo V5, was there to give a speech and to take pictures with us all.
Yes, it’s a great moment!
Check out our gallery of pictures taken during the event.
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The Vivo V5 is available for pre-order now for RM1,299 at any Vivo Concept Store until 25th November 2016, and it comes with a complimentary gift box (while stocks last, of course). The Vivo V5 will be available in retail stores starting 26th November too!
I really do wish they do online pre-orders and sales though. Makes things easier for you and me.

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Review – Acer Swift 3 SF314-59

The Acer Swift series laptops are designed for lightweight, compact and portable use and today we’re looking at the newly refreshed Acer Swift 3 that comes with the Intel Tiger Lake 11th Gen Core Processor. The one we have here is the highest-end model SF314-59 with the Core i7-1165G7.
Let’s take a look at what Acer has to offer with the refresh.

Video Review

Specs & SKUs

Let’s get the specs out of the way. In Malaysia, we’re getting 2 configurations, Core i5 and Core i7 variants.

Technically speaking, if you wanted the 16GB RAM option, you will have to get the Core i7 model. Apart from that, only the Core i5 model gets the blue, pink and silver colour options while the Core i7 only comes in silver.
Build

Since the new Swift 3 is receiving a hardware refresh, aesthetically, it is 100% identical to its predecessor. The use of magnesium aluminium alloy does make this laptop feel sturdy and lightweight. I wouldn’t say this is the lightest laptop I’ve seen, but since this is the entry-level Swift model, Acer does strike a reasonable balance between the weight and rigidity.
In terms of the ports:

Left:

Barrel charging port
Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)
HDMI
USB 3.2 Type-A

Right:

3.5mm audio combo jack
USB 2.0

Honestly, I don’t understand why laptop manufacturers still continue to offer USB 2.0 in the year 2021. I know it comes as standard in the motherboard chipset but how expensive it is to offer USB 3.0 (5Gbps)?

The white backlit keyboard is very nice to type on as it doesn’t sacrifice the travel distance for the slim build. I do have a minor complaint on the power button as it needs to be stiffer to prevent accidental press or just put it elsewhere.

The touchpad is surprisingly good with finger and gesture tracking even though this is not one of those premium glass type touchpads. While Microsoft has done a great job on the Precision Touchpad driver, the palm rejection still requires a lot of work to offer a better user experience.
Display

The 14-inch 1080p IPS display panel is made by Chi Mei and it is a decent choice for a laptop of this price range. It has great colour gamut coverage, about 97% sRGB and it offers a pretty wide brightness range – somewhere around 20-280 nits for different usage occasions.

Even though Acer markets this laptop to have narrow bezel design but let’s face it, we have seen better and modern bezels on other laptops. I don’t hate it just that I think it is an okay-ish bezel.
You do get a 720p webcam but it doesn’t support Windows Hello authentication but you do get a fingerprint scanner that is supported.
Performance

Our review sample is the top-spec configuration with Intel Tiger Lake Core i7-1165G7, 16GB LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB PCIe x4 SSD storage. The RAM is soldered so you will have to make your decision whether to get the 8GB or 16GB when purchasing the Swift 3. The SSD can be upgraded without much issue.
In terms of the performance, you won’t be disappointed by the new Swift 3. It flies through your daily tasks and even handles demanding loads such as gaming without much of an issue. Of course, you can’t expect it to run triple-A titles at high graphical settings but thanks to the Intel Iris Xe iGPU you can now game on an ultra-portable machine.
When you set the Windows power mode to Best Performance, you will experience the full potential of the i7-1165G7. Our Cinebench R23 test shows the chip stabilises at around 28W TDP while the temperature hovers at the range of 85 degrees Celcius, sometimes spiking up to 92 degrees Celcius.
Overall, Acer has done an excellent job at harvesting the chip’s performance as well as cooling it. Throughout our regular usage and testing period, I could hardly tell if the fan is actually spinning or not. The fan noise is only noticeable during benchmark sessions.
Battery Life

Another important factor for a lightweight portable machine is battery life. 48Wh is pretty decent for entry-level portable laptops. In our actual real-life usage test which involves setting the power profile to Better Battery Mode, 50% screen brightness and browsing the web and YouTube on Microsoft Edge. We manage to get somewhere around 7 hours of battery life.
Charging is done through the conventional barrel charging port. Not a big fan of these but you do have the option to use PD compatible chargers or power banks through the USB-C port.
Conclusion

All in all, I am very impressed with the new Acer Swift 3 SF314-59. The laptop is very well designed for portable use and competitively priced. The Core i5 model comes at RM3,299 while the Core i7 model at RM4,199.
The closest competition I can come up with is probably the ASUS VivoBook K413 for the i5 model and the MSI Modern 14 for the i7 model. They are slightly more expensive presumably because of the included dedicated GPU. Worth mentioning is that the Swift 3 and the VivoBook K413 will come included with Microsoft Office Home and Student license so that should bring up the value of them.
In a nutshell, if you’re in the market looking for a laptop for everyday use such as web conference calls, entertainment and everything else. I believe the Intel Core i5 model Acer Swift 3 is an excellent choice given that it is a whopping RM900 ringgit cheaper and you won’t be losing out too much when it comes to the performance.

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Sony releases two new highly portable wireless speakers — the SRS-XV800 and SRS-XB100

Sony Malaysia has unveiled two new speakers: the SRS-XV800 and SRS-XB100, both of which adopt wireless connectivity and deliver clear, powerful sound to elevate users’ audio experience.
SRS-XV800
To begin with, the SRS-XV800 is a powerful speaker that features Omni-directional Party Sound technology along with dual X-Balanced Speaker Units to deliver impactful bass and clear sound to both the front and rear of the speaker.

Equipped with an inbuilt battery which offers up to 25 hours of listening time, it also has quick charging, a convenient carry handle, and indirect illumination that creates a relaxing atmosphere.
Having IPX4 rating water resistance, the speaker also support Sony | Music Center and Fiestable apps to enable users to select playlists as well as chaanging lighting patterns and sound modes.

SRS-XB100
Similarly, the SRS-XB100 is a wireless speaker but comes in a compact form factor that is fitted with a passive radiator for strong sound. It also offers crisps sound even at higher volumes thanks to the off-centre diaphragm.
Feaaturing up to 16 hours of battery life, it has an IP67 water- and dust-proof rating alongside a durable exterior and multi-way strap to allow users to carry it around easily.
Availability
While there’s no word from Sony Malaysia about the speakers’ pricing yet, the new SRS-XV800 and SRS-XB100 will be arriving in the local market sometime soon in May 2023.

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ASUS showcases custom editions of the Vivobook 13 Slated OLED laptops by Philip Colbert And Steven Harrington alongside refreshed models

Aside from the plethora amount of new Zenbook laptops, ASUS also revealed several Vivobook machines for 2022 and there is a couple of surprises this time around.

We’re gonna start with the normal stuff first which is the Vivobook Pro series consisting of the 14X OLED, 15X OLED, 15 OLED, 16X OLED, and 16 OLED variants. Coming in different sizes to accommodate the needs or tastes of a wide range of customers, these creator-focused laptops are all about the top-notch performance because you can go for either Team Blue’s up to Intel Core i9-12900H or Team Red’s AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX CPU and pair it with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti while the memory options can go as far as 32GB DDR5 RAM and 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
For the screens, the 16-inch rocks a glamorous 3.2K OLED panel while the 15.6-inch is at 2.8K and both of them run at 120Hz of refresh rate whereas there’s a choice of 15.6-inch 4K 60Hz OLED NanoEdge 600-nit options too! In any case, they are certified with VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 600, PANTONE Validated, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut.
Ports-wise, ASUS is being pretty generous too as they are given a Thunderbolt 4 (Intel)/ USB 4.0 (AMD), HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, microSD reader, and a 2.5GbE LAN port. Other notable feature set includes a nice FHD webcam and ASUS DialPad virtual rotary control.

On the other hand, the Vivobook S series of thin and light has 4 refreshed models too which are the 14X OLED, 14 OLED, 15 OLED, and 16X OLED. Aimed to deliver performance efficiently rather than brute-forcing, the choice of computing parts is in the max range of the Intel Core i7-12700H/AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and 1TB PCIe SSD.
The premium OLED display treatment also counts the S boys in the form of 14.5/15.6-inch 2.8K 120Hz or 4K 60Hz with all the industrial certifications as above. You get the deal.

At last here are the special ones. The Vivobook 13 Slate OLED Artist Edition comes in 2 uniquely tailored designs by Philip Colbert and Steven Harrington. Applied towards the popular 2-in-1 versatile and portable design, the entire package features all the gears with respective visuals made by the artists themselves.

Here’s what can be found within the special bundle.

Cover Stand
Smart Cover
Sleeve
Stylus Holder
Marshmallow Mouse (Optional)

Local availability
Similar to the ASUS Zenbook, the 2022 ASUS Vivobook laptops are still within finalization for a global release so refer to your local news for more information. As for the Malaysia part, refer to us!

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[UPDATED] YouTube hack proves 2FA useless

There has been a lot of hacks going on these days – especially on the subject of YouTube hack. I personally witnessed LeafyIsHere got hacked in real time. All of his video titles got changed to “HACKED BY POODLECORP”. No one knew what’s going on, but now we have a clue on what’s going on.
Pretty sure everyone knows what Anonymous group is, and some might know Lizard Squad. Here, we introduce you to the latest “hacking” group – PoodleCorp. Wait, what? Poodles? Everyone was afraid as no one knew how PoodleCorp bypassed 2FA, as it needs the authorized phone number to authenticate the login. Allegedly, they’re  the ones who tried to hack h3h3Productions too. They got busted however, and now we know how they did it.

Of all people, h3h3Productions is the one who came out with a complete story of how they nearly got hacked, and how this YouTube hack might come to an end. They blamed the entire fiasco on T-Mobile, because they’re the one who gave out SIM cards and don’t give a shit at all. PoodleCorp ended up tweeting this, potentially mocking at h3h3Productions. It doesn’t mean much at all, but that side – h3h3Productions never mentioned specifically that it’s PoodleCorp tried to hack them. But based on what he said, it sounds like they are referring to PoodleCorp.

LOL https://t.co/muWCLnY5dk
— PoodleCorp (@PoodleCorp) July 8, 2016

Inb4 Malaysian telcos, please don’t give out information like this. 2FA is supposed to be secure. Ethan from h3h3Productions tweeted saying “ANYONE THAT CARES ABOUT THEIR SECURITY BUY A USB PASSKEY RIGHT NOW”.
You can learn more about USB passkeys right here. Technically speaking, they take 2FA from your phone onto your USB device. There are lots of guides on how to create your own USB passkeys, given that USB flash drives are everywhere these days. Check it out one of the guide here by MakeUseOf.Be sure not to lose that USB though.
Yeah, that might be your best bet for now. Nothing is 100% secure and unbreakable. Real tough lucky trying to constantly catch up on how to secure anything online these days. God damn, how they hack isn’t even clean at all. It’s just sloppy.
UPDATE: John Legere, the CEO of T-Mobile USA responded to Ethan on Twitter, saying this. Good for you – but that doesn’t solve anything yet.

@h3h3productions Not OK. We are investigating. I will change any process that needs to change to make sure this doesn’t happen again.
— John Legere (@JohnLegere) July 8, 2016

UPDATE: Aw shit, h3h3Productions’s websites are getting hacked! It started off with this:

knock knock @h3h3productions
— PoodleCorp (@PoodleCorp) July 9, 2016

Then, things get a little ugly with this series of tweets.

https://t.co/jUNdOmLbi5 #offline @h3h3productions
— PoodleCorp (@PoodleCorp) July 9, 2016

https://t.co/heU4RGV2MX #offline @h3h3productions
— PoodleCorp (@PoodleCorp) July 9, 2016

And finally, I think this will give Ethan and Hila both a heart attack when they see this.

hey @h3h3productions we hope u like your new password on your tmobile account
— PoodleCorp (@PoodleCorp) July 9, 2016

UPDATE: Linus Tech Tips came out and described everything. Seems like PoodleCorp is a fucking identity thief instead of bring a hacker.

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Stay fit indoors during the lockdown period with Garmin’s FMCO promotion

Staying indoors is the most crucial thing to maintain while COVID-19 is still out there spreading like no tomorrow. To promote staying fit and healthy while camping indoors, Garmin is offering up some of its fitness watches with appreciable discounts.

As simple as it is, the fitness-focused and all-rounder Forerunner series will be including 3 models which the prices have been reduced to RM859 for the Forerunner 45, RM1,299 for the Forerunner 245, and lastly, RM1,499 for the Forerunner 245M while the solo model Instinct series made with durability and ruggedness in mind is down at RM999, barely scraping by the 4 figure mark.
You can enjoy the offer directly on Garmin’s website, Lazada, Shopee, or its affiliated AECO Store.

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SNS Network rolls out student-exclusive IT deals to ease transition into digital learning environment

Local ICT systems distributor and solutions provider SNS Network is launching a new program dedicated to fellow students who are in search of a brand new 3C item yet with a constrained budget.

As hybrid classrooms become more prominent and officially supported by the government, it is crucial to lowering the entry barrier of digital learning through the collaboration between the Education Ministry and fellow private operators which SNS Network is doing with this new program.
Touching on the subject of how much one could save, HP devices will start from as low as RM599 with savings of up to RM400 while Lenovo’s begin at RM1,249 with savings of RM200. For JOI products, they are going for the RM599 bottom range too.
Other models from brands like AVITA, HUAWEI, Microsoft, and Apple are also available if they are seeking them specifically.
For more information about what they are offering for fellow students, visit this link for the online list or you may search out one of the iTworld or Gloo stores to visit and experience the device yourself on the spot.

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ROG Malaysia has gaming laptops up to RM600 off during this year end promotion

ASUS ROG has announced a promotion for its STRIX and STRIX SCAR laptops as one of the Year-End Promotion. And we have promotions of up to RM600 off too, depending on which laptop you’re getting, that is.

Various models of the ROG STRIX and STRIX SCAR laptops are currently on sale with various degrees of promotions which you can find down below.

Model
Specifications
Promotion Price

STRIX SCAR 15 (G532L-WSHF083T)

Intel Core i7-10875H
8GB*2 DDR4 RAM
512GB*2 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD RAID 0
RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB
15.6” FHD IPS 300Hz 3ms 100% sRGB

RM8,499
(RM500 off)

STRIX SCAR 17 (G732L-WEV054T)

Intel Core i7-10875H
8GB*2 DDR4 RAM
1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
RTX 2070 8GB
17.3” FHD IPS 144Hz 3ms 100% sRGB

RM7,999
(RM300 off)

STRIX SCAR 15 (G532L-VAZ069T)

Intel Core i7-10875H
8GB*2 DDR4 RAM
1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
RTX 2060 6GB
15.6” FHD IPS 240Hz 3ms 100% sRGB

RM6,899
(RM600 off)

STRIX SCAR 17 (G732L-VEV048T)

Intel Core i7-10875H
8GB*2 DDR4 RAM
1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
RTX 2060 6GB
17.3” FHD IPS 144Hz 3ms 100% sRGB

RM6,899
(RM600 off)

STRIX G17 (G712L-VEV067T)

Intel Core i7-10750H
8GB*2 DDR4 RAM
1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
RTX 2060 6GB
15.6” FHD IPS 144Hz

RM6,499
(RM200 off)

STRIX G15 (G512L-VHN146T)

Intel Core i7-10750H
8GB*2 DDR4 RAM
1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
RTX 2060 6GB
17.3” FHD IPS 144Hz

RM6,499
(RM200 off)

You can find out all the participating stores here and other information about the laptops down below.

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BenQ 4K Projectors Continue Leadership In APAC, Middle-East, Africa

BenQ is no stranger in making great displays – and for those who work in offices and perhaps paid attention in lecture halls, then you might find that the projectors is actually made by BenQ. They even make 4K projectors too – and currently, they’re in the leading position in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa with a 35.4% market share.
BenQ continues being the No.1 DLP Projector brand with massive growth in 4K projector sales in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region. In 2018 Q2 sales results of BenQ 4K projectors, company saw an impressive market share of 35.4%.

BenQ showed their gratitude by giving credit to their unique Cinematic Color technology that offer long-lasting accurate colours for movie lovers. The new TK800 4K sports projector brings immersive match viewing akin to being in a real stadium. These latest numbers ensure that BenQ remains the top brand in the 4K projector segment, and reflects boosted customer preference for the brand.
Also, the BenQ W1700 4K home cinema projector has won an award in the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA): EISA Best Buy Projector 2018-2019 award.
We are delighted that the BenQ W1700 projector has received recognition from EISA as this positions it as one of the most high-valued home cinema projectors out there. BenQ will continue to embrace innovative technologies to release an entire lineup to revolutionize and popularize 4K home projectors as an integral part of everyone’s home cinema viewing experience.
– Mr. Brian Lee, General Manager of BenQ Malaysia
The EISA panel officially states that “The W1700 from BenQ brings UHD HDR qualities to big screen projection in the home, at a price which previously only delivered Full HD. BenQ’s optical system leverages a DLP Digital Micromirror Device, in which the pixels of a Full HD array are shifted to four positions per frame, giving a UHD experience with crisp, bright and brilliant images. Colours are impressively accurate straight out of the box, and 3D playback is offered for that extra level of cinematic immersion. The compact cabinet makes the W1700 easy to install, while its onscreen menus are packed with tools and adjustments. As a way to upgrade to UHD projection, the W1700’s combination of quality and value are irresistible.”

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Ads will soon be a part of history for Samsung’s stock apps

Samsung’s representative has confirmed that ads will soon disappear from the brand’s Android stock apps.

As reported by SamMobile, Samsung has introduced advertisements into its line of stock apps such as Samsung Pay, Samsung Music, and Samsung Weather about a year ago in which the move has received negative responses from both consumers and prosumers because of how intrusive these ads can be and people just don’t want to see them especially if they paying thousands of dollars for one of the top tier devices.
But a recent online meeting has shed good news regarding the matter as Samsung Electronics’s President and Head of Mobile Communications Business TM Roh has stated that ads will be banished in future builds of the stock apps after an employee questioned the move last year. He also added that the removal of ads will be delivered through one UI software update but in regards to which update and when it is still unconfirmed.
Samsung definitely learned its lesson after pulling off a stunt that is used by the majority of Chinese brands such as Xiaomi because world-class, multination companies don’t really need to do that in my opinion. Their own line of products, after-sale services, software updates, etc is what defines its good brand image, recognition, and experience.
Sources: SamMobile

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Samsung Mobile Unpacked 2013

It’s finally here! The invitation cards have been sent and it has been confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S IV will be revealed on March 14th at New York Unpacked event.
The name of the device has more or less been confirmed with the teaser title being “Ready 4 the Show? The Next GALAXY Coming Up!” and it definitely hints the name of the next Galaxy flagship is the Samsung Galaxy S IV or S4.

Are you excited for what is about to come? What do you expect? Will you get one?
All those, will be answered on the March 14th. It’s just a dreadful 3 more weeks to go!

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