Review – ASUS ZenBook 13 UX333F: This is how 95% screen-to-body ratio look like

The new ZenBook family which consists of the 13.3″ UX333, 14″ UX433 and 15.6″ UX533 is probably one of my most anticipated laptop series to review in 2018/2019. What makes them so special is the near bezel-less display that boasts 95% screen-to-body ratio.
The unit we received from ASUS is the 13.3″ ZenBook 13 UX333F with Intel Core i5-8265U processor.

Unboxing

What’s in the box:

ASUS ZenBook 13 UX333F
65W charging adapter
USB-A to RJ45 Ethernet adapter
Laptop sleeve
Micro fibre cloth
Documentation

Elegant & Solid Build Quality

What we see here is the ZenBook signature Dark Blue and Gold accent colour scheme which was first introduce with ZenBook 3 back in 2017. I know this is a rather subjective matter, but I have to say it still looks amazing.
Pairing the sexy colour scheme is a robust aluminium chassis. Holding the rigid laptop in the hands give you a sense of confidence, you’ll know it is very well made once laying your hands on it. ASUS even had the laptop’s durability certified for MIL-STD-810G standards.

The timid size, measuring at (302mm * 189mm * 16.9mm), makes it looks like the netbook I used to own many years ago. It looks great and small in size. The weakness – the chassis is a fingerprint magnet. That’s why ASUS has included a micro fibre wiping cloth together with this laptop.
ErgoLift

Part of the ZenBook series redesign is the new ErgoLift display hinge. Now, we know this is not new but the decision to employ this mechanism apart from enhancing the thermal performance, it also cleverly hides the bottom bezel to make the laptop look even sleeker.
The downside of using this type of hinge is losing the ability to lay the display 180-degrees flat on a surface. At most the lid can be opened to a maximum of ~145-degrees. Besides, the lid is considerably thicker because the use of glass panel.
Screen

The ultra small device footprint is made possible with the 4-side near-bezel-less display. The choice of full glass panel is part of the design to further streamline the visual effect of a full screen display. No, it does not support touch capabilities.
ASUS mentioned that there is a matte display option available for those who dislike glossy displays, however it is highly unlikely ASUS Malaysia will make it available locally.
The display looks fantastic with amazing contrast as well as accurate colours. Diving deeper into the technical part, the panel itself is AUO5C2D made by AU Optronics. It has 100% sRGB coverage however the maximum brightness at ~250nits is a bit tad low for outdoor usage.

Something that’s noteworthy is the inclusion of both webcam and IR Camera for Windows Hello at the top bezel. There were loads of other laptop manufacturers decided to place the webcam camera at weird place with the reason – “oh, we can’t put the camera at the top bezel, it is too narrow”. Which I don’t think so in this case.
Keyboard

I was kind of worried about the typing comfort on the keyboard at first, given that smaller laptops usually have to sacrifice the key size to fit in the keyboard. No doubt the island style chiclet keys has smaller surface area, It is about 1~2mm vertically shorter than standard keys. Sensitive typist will immediately notice the difference. Nonetheless, after typing half of this review on the ZenBook 13, turns out I don’t have to worry at all.
I really appreciate the decision to keep the full-size arrow keys instead of butchering them into some sort of half-key abomination. Well, users who rely on Right Shift might want to complain about the 1x size Shift key though.
My real complain about this keyboard is no other than its placement of the power button. By default, Windows 10 will enable single press on the button to Sleep the device.
Trackpad

The glass touchpad supports Windows Precision Driver. It is a small touchpad and I believe some of the users out there will not get used to it even though the user experience is rather pleasant on it. Besides, Windows users tend to rely more on physical mouse instead of touchpads, so… yeah. Physical click has a solid and satisfying feedback, just that the click is more consistent at the lower half of the trackpad.
Here’s a feature which some of you might either find useful or gimmicky. Behold – the “Numberpad“. Since you’re not using the trackpad, why not use it as a numberpad instead, right? By holding down the icon at the top right of the trackpad will enable the numpad overlay which you can use for numeric input or calculations. By the way, you still can use the trackpad to control the cursor even with the overlay enabled. ASUS has did a good job at differentiating between number input or cursor control. It would be great if they further improve the palm rejection algorithm though.
Ports & Connectivity

Right:

3.5mm audio combo jack
USB-A 2.0
Spring-loaded microSD card reader

Left:

Charging port
HDMI
USB-A 3.1 Gen2
USB-C 3.1 Gen2

Judging from above, we can say the ZenBook series are still a good choice for business users. Port selection is pretty good for a laptop of this size, especially the inclusion of full size HDMI port, 2x USB-A ports and a USB-C port. Just that we felt the USB 2.0 is way out of date for a laptop that falls in this price range. Besides, the USB-C doesn’t support Thunderbolt 3 nor Power Delivery.

By the way, remember to connect the included USB to RJ45 Ethernet adapter to the USB 3.1 Gen2 port at the left side for maximum performance.
In terms of wireless connectivity, we’re getting an Intel 9560 WLAN module and the laptop supports Bluetooth 5.0.

The speakers are placed at the sides and they sound really loud for a laptop of that size.
Performance
Spec as reviewed:

Intel Core i5-8265U
NVIDIA GeForce MX150
8GB LPDDR3
512GB M.2 PCIe x2 NVMe SSD

The ZenBook 13 has 2 variants available for you to choose from – one with Intel Core i7 and another one with Intel Core i5. The one we got from ASUS is the latter one.
The new Intel 8th generation Whiskey Lake-U is yet another confusing addition to Intel’s very own mess of mobile CPU line up. To make things easier for you to digest, Whiskey Lake U chips uses the same 14nm++ process architecture from Coffee Lake, just that these U-series chips has lower TDP at 15W instead of 45W or 28W.

The quad core CPU has Hyper Threading technology which enables 8 threads of executions. The performance is about 10%~15% better than the previous generation Intel Core i5-8250U (Kaby Lake-R), depending on which benchmark software and how many iterations you run. Honestly speaking, it is a fairly reasonably upgrade if you want to factor in the hardware mitigation against meltdown.
RAM, however, ZenBook 13 users are stucked with soldered 8GB LPDDR3 because that is what ASUS Malaysia has to offer for the Malaysian market.
          Intel UHD Graphics 620            NVIDIA GeForce MX150
ASUS includes a discrete GPU – NVIDIA GeForce MX150 alongside with Intel’s IGP – UHD Graphics 620. It allows the laptop to switch between the two GPU depending on the workload. Intel for maximum battery life while NVIDIA for maximum performance. Yes it will definitely run casual games at low-mid settings. Just don’t expect amazing graphics out of it.

The internal storage is a respectful 512GB PCIe x2 NVMe SSD. While it is a shame that ASUS has to reserve the PCIe x4 NVMe SSD for the the higher end ZenBook models, but at least this is still a lot better than SATA based SSDs.
Maintenance & Upgradability

The bottom chassis is secured by nine T5 Torx screws with two additional Philips screws hidden underneath the rear rubber feet.

Once you get into the system, there isn’t much you can do except upgrading the SSD. The RAM and even the Wireless module is soldered to the board.
Cooling

As for the thermals, the ASUS ZenBook 13 performs really well in terms of heat and fan noise. Throughout my review period I hardly heard the fan noise. While occasionally the fan would spin up during heavy load such as photo editing, most of the time the fan would just stay quiet.
Battery Life
So far I have been really satisfied with the laptop. However there is a point that I find it lacking – battery life. I expected a longer battery life due to the use of power efficient chips, NVIDIA Optimus and smaller display. In actual real life usage, a single charge would just last for around 5 hours. My use case was based on Chrome web browsing, 40% screen brightness & WiFi. If only if the battery life could have reached somewhere around 6~7 hours, it would be good.
Wrapping up the ASUS ZenBook 13 UX333F Review

As seen from the table above, the ZenBook 13 (UX333F) we have just reviewed is officially priced at RM4,499. I personally think that ASUS itself is the main competitor with the same series ZenBook 14 (UX433). The ZenBook 13 is RM100 more expensive than the ZenBook 14. They have the same specs and they weighs the same. What really sets them apart is the screen size and actual volumetric – ZenBook 13 (964.6cm³) vs ZenBook 14 (1009.3cm³). On top of that, if you need the Core i7 chip but don’t want the bulky 15.6″ laptop, you have no choice but to go with ZenBook 13.

Our only complain about the ZenBook 13 would be the less-satisfying battery life & mostly soldered components. All in all, the ASUS ZenBook 13 is a great choice if you want an absolutely good looking laptop that is lightweight and performs exceptionally well.

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Samsung Galaxy M20 found on SIRIM

While everyone is anticipating the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10, the Galaxy S10+, and also the Galaxy S10e – there’s another smartphone that slipped past SIRIM certification. That is the Samsung Galaxy M20, their new series of smartphone that is aimed to compete with ASUS, HONOR, Realme, and also Xiaomi.
The Samsung Galaxy M20 has the codename of SM-M205G. A quick Google search reveals that this smartphone has already launched in India.

The Galaxy M20 has this list of specs:

6.3-inch PLS TFT (similar to IPS) V-shaped notch display with 2340×1080 pixels in resolution
Exynos 7904 Octa chipset

2x Cortex-A73 @ 1.8GHz + 6x Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz
Mali-G71 MP2 with 2 GPU cores

Dual rear-facing cameras

13MP f/1.9 with PDAF
5MP f/2.2 wide-angle lens

8MP f/2.0 selfie camera
Up to 6GB LPDDR4X RAM
Up to 64GB internal storage
5,000mAh battery

The Galaxy M20 also has another great selling point – USB-C and fast charging with that humongous 5,000mAh battery. This phone comes with bundled with a 15W Type-C fast charger which drastically reduces the time needed to charge that large battery.
In terms of real competition, Samsung has to go through the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) and the Realme 2 Pro. The other competition that Samsung will want to keep an eye on is the HONOR 10 Lite, which is priced at RM749.

From the specs alone, the Samsung Galaxy M20 already seems like a great competitor against some of the other smartphones in that price range. Both the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) and the Realme 2 Pro have similar specs but their price is way higher than what Samsung is expected to be asking for.
The Samsung Galaxy M20 is priced at  Rs. 10,990 (~RM623.14) for 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant and Rs. 12,990 (~RM742.62) for 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. At this price range, both Realme and ASUS better have something up their sleeves.

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OPPO F7 x Neelofa Edition Announced; Comes With Prosperous Gift Box

Are you aiming for a brand new OPPO F7? Then perhaps get the OPPO F7 x Neelofa Edition here where it comes with a lot more special edition accessories for this Hari Raya.
We first talked about the OPPO F7 here. Comes with a decent list of specs and the price is at RM1,399 originally. Now, in conjunction of Hari Raya, the OPPO F7 x Neelofa Edition comes with an exclusive gift box where she designed it herself.

It comes with a Raya Edition Neelofa’s singature scarf, Raya Edition phone case, Neelofa’s wishing card, and a Bluetooth headset. It also comes with 4 of Neelofa’s exclusive selfies, Neelofa’s wallpaper, and her personalized ringtone.

I am committed to send my wishes full of love, peace and prosperity on this Hari Raya Aidilfitri not just to my fans but inclusively to all the needy people out there. This collaboration meant so much to me as both of us have same goals in keeping very close relationship with our loyal fans hence OPPO F7 x Neelofa Edition delivers my blessings to everyone out there at the mean time this collaboration taught me to appreciate and value everything I have right now because they are hard to come by.
– Neelofa
OPPO F7 x Neelofa Edition is exclusive for only online pre-order, which is available only at OPPO Official Website or at e-commerce partners’ flagship stores such as Lazada, Shopee or 11Street Malaysia. Customers may also choose to collect their device at any OPPO Concept Store if they purchase at the OPPO Official Website just by following a few steps.

Register as a member on OPPO Official Website
Purchase OPPO F7 x Neelofa Edition
Choose “collect at OPPO Concept Store” before payment
Make payment and collect your phone at the store you’ve chosen on 9th June 2018.

Alternatively, customers may choose to have the product delivered right to your door step as well.
Since GST is getting scrapped, we expect more smartphones in the market to be in the RM1.2k range as well. As for those Neelofa-related stuff, it seems a bit excessive even for a die-hard fan. I mean, exclusive selfies? If there are thousands of OPPO F7 x Neelofa Edition sold, then those selfies aren’t exactly exclusive now, is it?

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Review – MasterMouse S by Cooler Master

Cooler Master’s brand new Master-something series of products are coming along really nicely. This is the MasterMouse series by Cooler Master – specifically, the MasterMouse S. It’s a smaller-sized gaming-oriented mouse, and it has an ambidextrous design. Just how good is the MasterMouse S compared others in the sea of gaming mice?
Let’s find out. But first off – special thanks to Cooler Master for this unit of the MasterMouse S for us to review! 😉

Unboxing

The MasterMouse S comes in a rather simple packaging. No fancy design or whatever – just some highlights on its features. Pretty standard design, just like the MasterKeys Pro L RGB that we’ve reviewed here.

Actually, I’d greatly appreciate if all mouse with similar packaging design to do it like how ASUS ROG Buzzard mouse did. So far, that’s the only mouse I’ve seen that has a cutout to really test the shape of the mouse before making a purchase. Anyway, moving on.

The mouse itself is secured by the plastic cover, and underneath it is the cable and the user manual.

That’s it – you get the mouse its a user manual. Everything else you need can be downloaded online.

Design
The MasterMouse S is by far one of the simplest in terms of mouse design. It has a simple rough matte plastic finish all around its body, and has a non-detachable USB cable. Pretty standard layout for a mouse, I should say.

Then comes the scroll wheel. It’s a translucent wheel wrapped with a strip of textured rubbery material for a very satisfying feel. Personally, I like it quite a lot.

Then comes the little translucent strip at the base here. It’s meant for the RGB light to shine through, and I have to say that it’s really bright. Though there are some issues regarding its RGB lighting effects.

See the Cooler Master logo on it? It’s etched on the plastic body of the MasterMouse S only – and in no way does it light up or have the slightest or faintest hint of RGB light shining through it. Not sure how you perceive this, but to me personally, I think it’s okay.

The cable itself has some interesting texture to it. It’s not the typical cable wrapping, but it’s casted in this very rubbering material that has fine lines parallel to the cable’s entire length. These lines might have reinforced the cable’s resistance to bending, too. However, all I can say is, that this cable is extremely springy and grippy.
Using the MasterMouse S
You might have realized by now that the MasterMouse S is indeed a very simple mouse. However, I do appreciate the fact that Cooler Master did not skimp out on the hardware for the MasterMouse S.

Firstly, the sensor itself. It uses a gaming-grade PixArt PMW3330 Optical sensor with up to 7,200 DPI, has a 512KB on-board memory (very important), and another 32-bit ARM processor inside the mouse itself. Also, it uses Omron switches!

Secondly, by using the Cooler Master Portal software, you can manually remap the buttons on the mouse. As there’s a total of 6 buttons, and you can have a total of 9 different functions from those buttons thanks to Storm Tactix.
Standard 6-button mouse. Left/right click, forward/backward side buttons, scroll wheel clicker, and another additional button.
Another small thing to highlight – the side buttons feel hollow when pressed. It’s tactile and clicky, and it even has two different click sounds too.  The forward button has a higher pitch compared to the back button. I’m not sure if this is intentional or only on my unit, but I sure as heck am liking this.

Thirdly, the mouse has a pretty sweet spot in terms of size for my palm. Its ambidextrous shape is magnificent, and the grip on its matte plastic material feels great. Though it’s not as grippy as rubber or silicon, it has a certain level of grip on it. Speaking of friction grips, there are none at the side.
Geometrically, I personally have no problems with the MasterMouse S on fingertip grip for gaming and claw grip for general usage. However, my hand is just too big for palm grip on this mouse.
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Overall, the MasterMouse S is very pleasant to use. How about that software, though?
Software
Before I proceed, I should mention that the MasterMouse S does indeed have RGB lighting.
Still using the same Cooler Master Portal like its MasterKeys counterpart, and they work together in harmony too. Take the MasterKeys Pro L RGB that we’ve reviewed here for example. I paired them together on the CM Portal software, and the RGB synced up instantly – but there is a caveat.
Certain lighting effects aren’t compatible with either of the devices, and were thus disabled. If it works independent of other peripherals, the customization on the MasterMouse S is pretty great. There are two lighting zones to control – the scroll wheel and the little strip at the base. They’re really bright, by the way.

The menu for the MasterMouse S is… overwhelming at first, to say the least. There are few main tabs up top and another sub-list below it. There are lots of granular settings that can be done via the software, but I like its default settings already.

At the bottom is where things get a little more interesting. You can click on any of the 5 profiles to change which profile to customize but right above the profile number, it says “CLICK”. Once you clicked on it, you can actually upload an image onto the software. Not sure if anyone is going to use that, but the options is there.
Wrapping the MasterMouse S review
The MasterMouse S is a tinier gaming mouse with ambidextrous design. There are quite a lot of features on this mouse, and Storm Tactix can bring a total of 9 functions out of the 6 physical buttons. It has great hardware in it, but lacks any sort of rubber grip on the sides. However, the roughly-textured plastic body of the MasterMouse S can compensate that to a certain degree.

Its RGB lighting isn’t that flashy either. There’s only two zones – the scroll wheel, and the little strip at the base. They are, however, really bright.
Then comes the price. At RM 139, you do get a pretty neat mouse. Cooler Master opted for a no-frills, fully build-quality focused gaming mouse with solid features.

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New Black Shark Magnetic Cooler let you cool off portable devices effectively at just RM219

Black Shark has introduced a new magnetic cooler that is capable of taking heat off your devices for more performance, technically.

Some mobile chipsets from the past and even today contain design flaws or in another context, the design of the entire device runs into thermal problems due to either budget or aesthetic constraints. Therefore, Black Shark’s Magnetic Cooler aims to tackle that problem through an easy-to-use magnetic snap-on mechanism that requires no complicated wiring setup and they are being a good guy by not selling it as a proprietary item that only works on Black Shark devices. Androids, iPhones, tablets, even the Switch – snap it, leave it there and enjoy better thermal performance and longevity.
For charging, a USB-C cable is included within the package so you can fully charge it before going into full gaming mode or just keep it plugged in case you have a docked setup with an extra USB port or something. An additional heat conducting sticker is also included to further facilitate the heat dissipation process.
Pricing and Availability
The Black Shark Magnetic Cooler is available for purchase at RM219 directly from the brand’s official store on both Lazada and Shopee.

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ASUS Launches New TUF Gaming & ROG Laptops With 8th Gen Intel Processor

We’ve just covered the recent unveiling of the new slew of laptops from ASUS and ROG. In case you haven’t realized, both ASUS and ROG are technically under two different major brands but still owned by ASUS themselves. Here, we can see the brand new Zephyrus M (GM501) and the new ASUS series of gaming laptops – the TUF Gaming laptops.
Thanks to the lovely folks over at ASUS Malaysia, we have the entire list of specs with all the variants and prices alongside with availability in one single handy table.

We’ve already seen the slew of gaming laptops before, but today is where we get to witness it for the first time. Just a quick refresh, all of the existing laptops are getting refreshed with the brand new Intel 8th Gen processors and also with a few more upgrades.

Firstly, the new G703. The beastly laptop has been updated with the latest and greatest 8th Gen Intel Core processor with i9-8950HK processor. Obviously, this laptop is not meant to be portable – but good enough for those who want a supremely powerful laptop for lag-free video editing yet is portable.
The new Zephyrus M
The new ROG Zephyrus M laptop has the usual laptop design with the trackpad on the wrist area compared to the original ROG Zephyrus that we came to know of. It’s also a tad little bit thicker than the original ROG Zephyrus. However, the ROG Zephyrus M is indeed placed below the original ROG Zephyrus design.
The ROG Zephyrus still looks the same as ever – but packs better hardware.
Speaking of that, the original ROG Zephyrus laptop got an update to the 8th Gen Intel processor too. In terms of its design, it’s still the similar design. With the same thin and light design and a flap that opens at the back to have a direct air intake.

Both the ROG Scar and Hero edition have been updated to the latest 8th Gen Intel Core processors. The new Scar and Hero edition now comes with higher refresh rate to 144Hz with 3ms response time – depending on the specs you get, of course.

Last but not least, the brand new ASUS FX504 TUF Gaming laptop series. It’s meant to replace the existing nameless FX503 series and give it an identity. Of course, the ASUS FX503 TUF Gaming laptops are actually much more wallet-friendly compared to other series out there. The cheapest variant comes with a TN panel though, but we highly recommend you to get the IPS one instead. Ironically, the TUF Gaming logo is nowhere to be found on the laptop’s lid.
Ironically, the TUF Gaming logo is not on the lid itself.
The entire specs sheet with all the variants and comparisons is provided from our lovely folks over at ASUS. Thanks to them, we have an easy comparison of the entire series of laptops.

Category

Model Series
Model Name
Local Product Spec (Malaysia)
Panel Tech
SRP (RM)

Product Availability ETA

ROG

G703
G703G-IE5095T
i9-8950HK/16G*2/2T(54)+256G*2/GTX1080 8G/Win10/FHD 144Hz
IPS
RM19,999.00
May-18

Zephyrus
GX501G-IEI017T
i7-8750H/16+8G/1T PCIE SSD/GTX1080 8G/WIN10/FHD WV 300nits 144Hz
IPS
RM15,999.00
End of April 2018

Zephyrus-M
GM501G-SEI006T
i7-8750H/16G/1T SSHD + 256G PCIE SSD/GTX1070 8G/WIN10/FHD WV 300nits 144Hz
IPS
RM9,299.00
End of April 2018

Strix Scar Edition
GL703G-SE5026T
i7-8750H/16G/1T SSHD + 256G PCIE SSD/GTX1070 8G/WIN10/FHD WV 300nits 144Hz
IPS
RM8,799.00
Stock available now

Zephyrus-M
GM501G-MEI011T
i7-8750H/16G/1T SSHD + 256G PCIE SSD/GTX1060 6G/WIN10/FHD WV 300nits 144Hz
IPS
RM7,999.00
End of April 2018

Strix Scar Edition
GL703G-ME5029T
i7-8750H/8G/1T SSHD + 256G PCIE SSD/GTX1060 6G/WIN10/FHD WV 300nits 144Hz
IPS
RM6,999.00
Stock available now

Strix Scar Edition
GL703G-EEE035T
i7-8750H/8G/1T SSHD + 128G PCIE SSD/GTX1050Ti 4G/WIN10/FHD WV 300nits 120Hz
TN
RM5,299.00
Stock available now

Strix Hero Edition
GL503G-EEN057T
i7-8750H/8G/1T SSHD + 128G PCIE SSD/GTX1050Ti 4G/WIN10/FHD WV 300nits 120Hz
TN
RM4,899.00
Stock available now

ASUS TUF Gaming

ASUS TUF
FX504G-EE4071T
i7-8750H/4G/1T SSHD + 128G PCIE SSD/GTX1050Ti 4G/WIN10/FHD IPS WV 250nits 60Hz
IPS
RM4,399.00
Stock available now

ASUS TUF
FX504G-DE4096T
i7-8750H/4G/1T SSHD + 128G PCIE SSD/GTX1050 4G/WIN10/FHD IPS WV 250nits 60Hz
IPS
RM4,199.00
Stock available now

ASUS TUF
FX504G-DE4092T
i7-8750H/4G/1T SSHD/GTX1050 4G/WIN10/FHD IPS WV 250nits 60Hz
IPS
RM3,899.00
Stock available now

ASUS TUF
FX504G-DDM091T
i5-8300H/4G/1T SSHD/GTX1050 4G/WIN10/FHD TN 200nits 60Hz
TN
RM3,299.00
Stock available now

SSHD: solid-state hybrid drive
WV: Wide View
The prices are actually pretty attractive. Starts from RM3,299 for the ASUS TUF Gaming laptop, it does pack quite an admirable slew of hardware – but the 4GB of RAM is definitely something to be upgraded from. Perhaps get another SSD in the mean time?

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The ROG Phone 5’s preorder page surfaces on Shopee that starts on March 19 with only 400 units of FREE Kunai 3 Gamepad for preorders

With last week’s announcement of the latest ROG Phone 5, pretty sure lots of people have already placed their preorders at Lazada the moment it is available. In order to let more people enjoy the preorder freebie, ASUS Malaysia is offering the same package over at Shopee.

The preorder campaign commences on March 19  and ends on April 2and be noted that the free Kunai 3 Gamepad is only available for the first 400 orders a.k.a 400 units, first come first serve. All can I say that these 400 will run out pretty quick so better place your order as soon as the clock strikes March 19.
And to be clear, the offer is only for the base model at the moment and only 200 pieces of Kunai 3 Gamepad are allocated to the 2 available configurations each: 8+128 and 16+256. So if you missed the chance on Lazada last week, try your hand again on Shopee by clicking here.
Meanwhile, check out how does it fair against the hardware demanding games of current times through our review!

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Hunting For The M82 Supernova

My classmate, SonOfTerra92, has been showing off his YouTube channel [channel here] in class where he make video blogs about science and technology. He is mostly interested in astronomy as he once said in class. A few weeks ago, he asked if I could help him out on a video project; the most significant event in human existence that is the event of Messier 82 supernova, 12 million light-years away.
Messier 82 is the closest supernova ever witnessed in the last 150 years and it was first discovered by the students and staff of University of College London. What makes this supernova even so interesting is that it is visible easily with amateur telescopes given there’s minimal light pollution and good weather.

As for the visibility of the supernova in our location, we tried to locate the supernova but it is not visible mostly due to light position emitted by the nearby highway. We located the Messier 82 by looking at  the bowl of the Big Dipper. We further confirmed and pinpointed the exact location by using Google Sky.

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ASUS launches the most complete 11th Gen Intel Core processor laptops

With the newly-announced Intel 11th Gen Core processor for laptops. It’s powered by the Tiger Lake architecture and offers a lot of performance increment over its predecessor – particularly with the new Iris Xe graphics.
ASUS refreshed its entire lineup of laptops, ranging from the premium ZenBook all the way to the super-affordable VivoBook laptops. Actually, there are even more Tiger Lake laptops from ASUS, but we Malaysians are only getting these laptops for now. For now.

Series
Models
Colors
Malaysian specs
Price

ZenBook Classic
ZenBook 14 (UX425)

Lilac Mist
Pine grey

i5-1135 / 8GB / 512GB SSD / Share / 14” Full HD / Number Pad
i7-1165 / 8GB / 512GB SSD / Share / 13” Full HD / Number Pad
RM 3999 (i5)
RM 4699 (i7)

ZenBook 13 (UX325)
RM 3999 (i5)
RM 4699 (i7)

VivoBook S
VivoBook S15 (S533)

Green
Black
Red
White

i5-1135 / 8GB / 512GB SSD / Share / 15” Full HD / Fingerprint
RM 3399

VivoBook 14 / 15
VivoBook 14 (K413)

Gold
Silver
Black

i5-1135 / 8GB / 512GB SSD / Share / 14” Full HD / Fingerprint
RM 3099

VivoBook 15 (K513)
i5-1135 / 8GB / 512GB SSD / NVIDIA MX 350 / 15” Full HD / Fingerprint
RM 3299

i5-1135 / 8GB / 512GB SSD / Share / 15” Full HD / Fingerprint
RM 3099

But you might be wondering – how powerful is the new Tiger Lake chips, anyway? Well… we did review two Tiger Lake laptops by ASUS not too long ago. The newly-announced VivoBook S15 S533EA is just really powerful since it can run the Tiger Lake chip at its fullest potential – at 28W.
But, the unit that we reviewed isn’t the same specs available here in Malaysia, though.

The ZenBook Flip S UX371 is not available in Malaysia – but seriously, I absolutely love the user experience offered by this laptop.

If you want a more in-depth review talking about the Tiger Lake chipset, then check out this video instead. We did a lot of synthetic and gaming tests and we have to say – we can finally play GTA V on an ultrabook. It’s just amazing.

Also, ASUS is doing an exclusive launch sale on Shopee this 20th November 2020 at 8pm. So, if you’re looking to get a laptop – wait until then. I honestly think that the new ASUS VivoBook K413 and K513 are looking pretty good!

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ASUS teasing something square

ASUS started teasing something new will be released tomorrow. as they said on Google+.
Awkwardly shaped with an unorthodox aspect ratio, it somewhat reminds of the Google Chromebook Pixel. Given the good reviews even for the hipster-tastic Chromebook Pixel’s form factor but expensive price, it’s only obvious that Google had partners to work with to make other premium laptops for their very own Chromebook OS.

Well, this device might be another high-end Android or even Windows tablet though unlikely, given the spiraling brushed aluminum texture on the lid.
It however, will still be a mystery until it is released to the world. Stay tuned!
Source : ASUS (Google+)

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Grab enhances GrabBenefits program with financial class and insurances to drivers and delivery partners

Grab Malaysia has announced a new program called GrabBenefits to vastly improve the financial resilience of more than 120,000 workers – drivers and delivery partners included.
Driver PayLater program – Partners that met a set of pre-requisite criteria can have their monthly bills and necessities partially subsidized by Grab
GrabFinance education articles and tips – Informational articles and reminds to help employees and colleagues on how to manage their finances and develop healthy saving habits for their future
GrabInsure Personal Accident / Grab Daily Insurance – Protects both drivers and passengers while regularly save or contribute to plans such as SOCSO and Zakat without compromise
Protect on-the-road savings – Fuel rebates, vehicle maintenance, pit stops all within reach for drivers and partners while accessing involved services and products from brands such as Petronas, Liqui Moly, Shell, Celcom, GrabFood, GrabPay, GrabInsure, and GrabRewards.
If you happened to be interested in becoming a driver or partner for Grab, perhaps it is best to check out the full set of offerings provided by GrabBenefits, simply click here to do so.

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HONOR 20 camera specs leaked. Also adds another ambassador

With the highly-anticipated HONOR 20 series of smartphones launching soon, there are a lot of things going on with HONOR globally. First, there is a few leaks that seems to be legit, and HONOR Malaysia also adds a new ambassador to the family.
Seemingly out of nowhere, there is a brand new leak that says the new HONOR 20 series will come two variants – vanilla and Pro version. Slashleaks user sandy published 3 different screenshots of what seems to be HONOR’s marketing material. From here, we know what cameras the HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 Pro has, and also what features that it has.

HONOR 20 camera.
HONOR 20 has the usual triple camera setup with another 2MP depth sensor. What’s surprising is that instead of having a zoom camera that we’ve all been expecting, we’re getting a macro camera instead.
HONOR 20 Pro cameras.
HONOR 20 Pro cameras part 2.
The new HONOR 20 Pro here, we have more details regarding its cameras. It comes with quadruple cameras. Instead of having a depth sensor, the HONOR 20 Pro comes with a 3x zoom telephoto camera instead.
A few more things to note here is that both HONOR 20 and Pro variants come with the Sony IMX586 sensor. This is a 48MP camera that combined with HONOR’s software, it was able to take some fantastic pictures as we’ve seen here. Combined with the HONOR 20 Pro comes with a f/1.4 lens for that 48MP camera. Wow. That will surely take a lot of beautiful night shots.
We also know that the Pro variant comes with 4-axis OIS for both the main and telephoto cameras.
HONOR 20 Pro camera highlights
We also have confirmation from Digital Trends that both the HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 Pro will have a display just like the HONOR View20 – a punchout selfie camera on the top left corner.

Then, HONOR Malaysia also adds a new ambassador that goes by the name of Mira Filzah. She’s the HONOR 20 Series Wonder Girl and has a TVC dropping soon.
She is no stranger to the local entertainment scene as she was starred at many TV dramas and talk shows in less than four years.

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Unifi is working hard to provide you the best online experience as possible

A few days ago, users across Malaysia has suffered unstable, slow, or high ping connections, particularly accessing western country based services. Complaints and inquiries flew in and TM managed to identify the fault being damage towards self-owned APCN2 submarine cable. It has been fixed since then.
Unifi is also actively working towards network optimization while expanding the overall capacity to accommodate the ever-increasing network usage to avoid possible congestion during peak time that could cause slowdown yet again. In fact, it has been mitigated beforehand as a preventive measure. Unifi Mobile postpaid customers will continue to enjoy the 999GB FREE LTE hotspot pass while #BEBAS prepaid customers will continue to receive FREE 7-day unlimited data pass.

Meanwhile, Unifi TV subscribers can stay entertained with FREE access to all channels on including premium channels and PlayTV features with a 20% discount for all Video-on-Demand (VOD) titles within the HyppFlicks Plus category.
Unifi Business also gets benefited from the continuation of FREE Unifi Mobile Biz LTE hotspot pass and Digital Marketing Solutions (DMS) platform and 20% discount on productivity tools, as well as special financing support from Unifi banking partners.
We have previously listed some tips if your home network speed is taking a hit due to issues reside within your premise and can be solved easily by yourself as well. Be sure to learn them well and link them to your friends and families to benefit more households. If you wish to implement a mesh network, click here to find out what we think about it.

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The Pinterest Algorithm: Tips and Strategies for Increasing Your Organic Reach

The complexity and advancement of modern technology have birthed the rise of several platforms that allow individuals and businesses alike to connect, share ideas, and thrive in the digital sphere. One such platform is Pinterest.
With over 478 million active users as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Pinterest is an ideal platform for content creators, influencers, and businesses looking to tap into a broad demographic.

At the heart of Pinterest’s popularity lies a complex yet fascinating feature – The Pinterest Algorithm. A comprehensive understanding of this algorithm is key to enhancing organic reach on the platform. This article will illuminate the Pinterest algorithm and provide robust strategies to maximize organic reach.
Understanding the Pinterest Algorithm
At its core, the Pinterest algorithm is a set of computational rules that determine the visibility and ranking of your pins. Its highly sophisticated system curates a user’s feed based on their previous interactions, searches, and preferences. Pinterest’s algorithm primarily works in three steps:
Collecting information
Pinterest gathers data from multiple sources, including users’ actions such as likes, shares, follows, and pins, as well as content details like descriptions, hashtags, and links.
Assigning Weight
This data is then used to assign weights to different pins based on their relevance to the user. These weights, combined with additional factors such as the quality of the pin and the source, determine the overall ranking of the pins.
Personalizing Content
Pinterest personalizes the user’s feed by showcasing pins that align with their interests and activity. Remember, the algorithm prioritizes fresh, high-quality, and Pinterest-relevant content, creating an engaging user experience.
Strategies for Increasing Your Organic Reach on Pinterest
Having understood the Pinterest algorithm, let’s dive into some actionable tips and strategies to help you increase your organic reach on the platform.
Create Fresh, High-Quality Content
Freshness is an essential factor in the Pinterest algorithm. Aim to post new and original pins regularly. These could include new images, graphics, or infographics related to your brand or area of interest. High-resolution images that are visually appealing tend to perform well on Pinterest.
Optimize Your Pins
Use relevant keywords in your pin titles and descriptions to increase their visibility. This includes using hashtags as well. As with SEO, using relevant, high-traffic keywords can make your content more discoverable.
Engage With Your Audience
Engagement signals like comments, shares, and saves tell Pinterest that your content is valuable, enhancing its visibility. Engage with your audience by responding to comments and creating content encouraging interaction.
Leverage Pinterest Trends
Stay in tune with trending topics related to your niche and create content around them. Pinterest provides a ‘Trends’ tool that helps you identify what’s currently popular on the platform.
Use Rich Pins
Rich pins provide more context about an idea because they show extra information directly on the pin. There are four types of rich pins: app, product, recipe, and article. Using them can help increase engagement and provide a richer experience for users.
Understand Your Analytics
Pinterest provides detailed analytics that can help you understand what’s working and what’s not. Regularly reviewing your performance can help refine your strategy and increase your organic reach.
Remember that success on Pinterest, like any other platform, requires consistency, creativity, and commitment. Experiment with different strategies, keep track of your progress and continually refine your approach to build an engaging and expansive presence on Pinterest.
Building a Pinterest Profile That Shines
Even as you work to understand the ins and outs of the Pinterest algorithm, your efforts will be in vain without a solid Pinterest profile. Therefore, optimizing your profile is the first step in maximizing your organic reach.
Choose a username that represents your brand accurately and is easy to recognize. Your profile photo should be high-quality and appealing. Ideally, use a logo if you’re a brand or a professional headshot if you’re an individual.
A well-crafted bio is equally critical – it should succinctly tell visitors who you are, what you do, and what value they can expect from your pins.
Ensure to claim your website on Pinterest. It will increase your profile’s credibility and contribute to your overall visibility. It will also give you access to Pinterest analytics for more insight into your performance.
Create and Optimize Pinterest Boards
Think of your Pinterest Boards as categories or sections of your brand or blog. Each board should represent a specific category, and pins related to it should be added.
When creating boards, use descriptive names packed with relevant keywords. A well-described board will provide an excellent user experience and make your board and pins easier to find. Remember, the Pinterest algorithm favors content that matches a user’s interests, and keywords play a significant role in this.
Pin Consistently
The Pinterest algorithm is designed to prioritize active users. Pinning regularly signals to the algorithm that you are an active pinner, increasing your chances of appearing in your followers’ feeds and search results.
But what does ‘regularly’ mean? It can be as often as several times daily, depending on your available content and audience activity times. Use scheduling tools to ensure consistency in your pinning.
Collaborate
Collaboration is another excellent strategy to boost your organic reach. Joining or creating group boards allows you to reach a broader audience beyond your followers. Additionally, when others repin your content, it increases your visibility and credibility, contributing to a higher organic reach.
Wrapping Up
The Pinterest algorithm is a dynamic and evolving entity. As the platform grows and adapts, so does the algorithm. The good news is that updating on changes and trends can help you continually refine your strategy and achieve your Pinterest goals.
The key lies in strategic planning, constant experimentation, and agility. Remember, success does not happen overnight. It takes time, effort, and commitment.
But with the right approach and understanding of the Pinterest algorithm, your organic reach on Pinterest can scale to new heights. So, embrace the power of Pinterest today and let your brand or blog shine in the pins world!

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Nintendo Switch runs Android; runs Overwatch via NVIDIA GameStream

In a series of events, it puts the Nintendo Switch in an interesting position right now. Over the past week or so, there were many interesting developments in regards to the Nintendo Switch and its hackability. It is as though the stars aligned and now, there are a number of ridiculous things that you can do with the Switch.
Nintendo in itself is never about beautiful graphics in games but always about its gameplay and interactivity with the player. Since the Nintendo Switch introduces the world to a hybrid gaming console, hackers from around the world shone their spotlight on its hardware.

The Switch uses the NVIDIA Tegra X1 chipset which is the same as the NVIDIA Shield tablet. That means the Nintendo switch can run whatever the Shield tablet runs, yes? Yeah, that’s exactly what one of the developer, ByLaws, showed the world. XDA also did a test to answer the question of what works and what doesn’t.
Netflix works, but not in 1080p.
For whatever reason, XDA opened up a new section for the Nintendo Switch’s Android development. developers to discuss and create guides on how to install Android on the Switch. Since this port is still in its early days, don’t expect easy installation just yet.
NVIDIA Shield tablets also have a software called the GameStream. Essentially, it streams games from your PC to be played on your NVIDIA Shield tablet. It’s something similar like Steam Link. But now, you can use GameStream on the Switch since it shares the same hardware as the NVIDIA Shield.

Why wait for console ports? 😏 pic.twitter.com/efNeCJ0EAj
— switchroot (@switchroot_org) June 16, 2019

The game that was streamed to a Switch via NVIDIA GameStream here is Overwatch. By the looks of it, the delay is quite minimal as well. Interesting, to say the least.
At the moment, it is said that Android on the Nintendo Switch can also be used via handheld as a tablet and then be docked and output to a larger, external display. External keyboard and mouse is supported, but USB storage drives are not.
Of course, I don’t see a reason to run Android on a Switch other than to use NVIDIA’s GameStream. Since the Switch does not have a camera or SIM card tray, a lot of functionalities that we use on our smartphones lacking. Still, it’s cool to see that developers are doing these hacks to explore and push the limits of the hardware.

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The EZVIZ C6N smart security camera gets new 4MP variant for up to 4x digital zoom capability and 2K resolution

EZVIZ has launched a new subvariant of its popular C6N home security camera running a 4MP sensor that provides even better clarity and capabilities.265 video compression algorithm encoding video files in high quality while staying relatively small-sized.
Purchase Link
You can grab the EZVIZ C6N (4MP) through distributors across shopping malls within Malaysia or just directly buy them through EZVIZ’s official Shopee and Lazada page at the price of RM189.

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SEGA Genesis Mini comes to Malaysia at RM359 on 19th September

For E3 2019, I was a spectator for that’s new – because I am a gamer myself and I am also excited to see what’s new. As games kept re-releasing as ports, remasters, and even remakes, there are also companies that are re-releasing consoles that we’ve grown up with. The upcoming retro console rerelease is the SEGA Genesis Mini, which Epicsoft Asia Pte. Ltd. will be bringing in and selling it at the same time as the rest of the world, on 19th of September 2019.
This is a retro mini console that will be priced at USD $79.90. As for other countries, here are the prices:

Singapore – 119.90 SGD
Malaysia – 359.00 MYR
Thailand – 3,390 THB
Indonesia – 1,499,000 IDR
Philippines – 4,590 PHP

The main highlights of the SEGA Genesis Mini are:

55% smaller in size compared to its original, alongside with replica ports and a sliding volume control
2x USB controllers with 3-button layout as per the original SEGA Genesis

Of course, the main purpose of these retro console rereleases is about the games. The new SEGA Genesis Mini comes pre-loaded with 42 classic games that we’ve grown up with, including:

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Alisia Dragoon
Altered Beast
Beyond Oasis
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Castlevania: Bloodlines
Columns
Comix Zone
Contra: Hard Corps
Darius
Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
Dynamite Headdy
Earthworm Jim
Ecco the Dolphin
Eternal Champions
Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
Golden Axe
Gunstar Heroes
Kid Chameleon
Landstalker
Light Crusader
Mega Man: The Wily Wars
Monster World 4
Phantasy Star 4: The End of the Millennium
Road Rash 2
Shining Force
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Sonic The Hedgehog
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball
Space Harrier 2
Street Fighter 2: Special Champion Edition
Streets of Rage 2
Strider
Super Fantasy Zone
Tetris
Thunder Force 3
ToeJam & Earl
Vectorman
Virtua Fighter 2
Wonder Boy in Monster World
World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck

By looking at this list itself, I felt the nostalgia kicking in. Icons like Sonic The Hedgehog (the way Sonic is supposed to look like), Castlevania, Earthworm Jim, and Tetris are all pre-loaded into the SEGA Genesis Mini. For more information about the SEGA Genesis Mini, click here.

It’s time to relive the simpler days by gaming. Pre-orders for the SEGA Genesis Mini have already started at all retail partner outlets in the Southeast Asia region, while online pre-orders will be made available closer to the date of the launch. We will update this space when we have the pre-order details.

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15 Minute Charger

Voltissimo, the new rapid charging power bank by Buffalo. They claim that their product is able to fully charge an iPhone in just 15 minutes. So far, there is no technical explanation behind this magical product. Not even a single idea on how it will affect your battery or phone in the long run.

It is going to be available in two capacities; 8000 mAH and 4000 mAH for USD 235 and USD 190(RM 731.44 and RM 591; not including tax). The device will have two USB ports and comes in black and white.

Looks like we have to wait for them to release more information about this product before we can conclude if this is going to be good or bad for your device. Fully charging a phone in 15 minutes is (maybe?) a dream come true indeed!
Via : Gizmodo

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HyperX & Allied Esports Announce HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas

HyperX has been focusing a lot in the market these days as they just recently announced that Post Malone will be a part of the HyperX family as an ambassador. But that’s not all – they’re having an entirely new esports arena in Las Vegas, aptly named HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas.
HyperX, together with Allied Esports – a global esports entertainment company – announced an exclusive naming rights partnership and multiyear agreement under which Allied Esports’ global flagship property, located at the Luxor Hotel & Casino, to be named as HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas, the first dedicated esports venue on the Las Vegas Strip.

Earlier this year, HyperX became the Official Peripheral and Arena Partner of the Las Vegas arena, equipping gamers with HyperX headsets, keyboards, mice and mouse pads for esports tournaments, special events and daily play. The new HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas has opened in March 2018 and quickly become a global destination for esports fans, players, streamers, and teams. The venue has staged some of the most popular esports entertainment events and productions of the year across a variety of game genres and titles.
HyperX’s commitment and dedication to all things esports has helped to propel the brand to become a favorite for professional and casual gamers, and attaining the naming rights for HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas allows us a great opportunity to grow our audience. Allied Esports is a respected esports partner for us and we look forward to announcing more successes with them.
– HyperX

As part of the partnership, HyperX will be sponsoring events at HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas. From 9th-12th January 2019 – which is during CES 2019, HyperX is planning a variety of social and marketing activities that will include the newly announced HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas. More information on the CES activities and other HyperX-sponsored events currently in the planning stages will be available closer to the event dates.

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Review – realme 6 (8GB RAM): What you’re getting for RM1,199

While we’re still waiting for the release of the realme 6 Pro, this review will look and sound weird. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we can only publish the review of the realme 6 first. We have prepared the reviews with the sequence of realme 6 Pro first, then realme 6. Since the sequence is swapped, there will be a lot of discontinuity in this review.
For the full story, we’ll have to wait until the realme 6 Pro review is published.

Unboxing
It’s the same as the realme 6 Pro.

The realme 6 itself
TPU case
Documentation
30W fast charger
USB-A to USB-C cable

Design
It’s a bit different here. The realme 6 has this design that looks like the universe just came formed from the Big Bang. In this case, it starts from the USB-C part all the way to the top. Not really my type of design, but hey – it’s something sleeker than the thunderbolt design on the realme 6 Pro.

However, just like the realme 6 Pro, the realme 6 comes with a smoked TPU case. Kind of defeats the purpose of having a nice, flashy back – especially since it’s white in color. Maybe include a transparent TPU case in the future instead?
Once again, the fingerprint scanner is also located at the side now.

Connectivity & Ports
Also the same as the realme 6 Pro that we’ve reviewed here. The one notable highlight is the triple card slot, which I think is kind of unnecessary now since we do have the more versatile eSIM technology.
Display
Honestly, this part is the same as the realme 6 Pro as well. However, there are a few minor changes here.
The realme 6 has a slightly smaller 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with 2400×1080 pixels in resolution, alongside a circular cutout at the top left corner. This punch hole is humongous when compared to any other smartphones that we’ve used, by the way.

Like the realme 6 Pro, there’s a noticeable black glow around the punch hole. This is an inherent issue of IPS LCD screens as it is made out of multiple layers, creating a gap that results in the black glow.
Once again, I find the 90Hz on the realme 6 to be only for scrolling system apps, Facebook, and Chrome smoothly. It can’t run any games at 90Hz.
Cameras
The realme 6 has fewer cameras than the realme 6 Pro. There are a total of 5 cameras, but only 4 of them are usable. Here are the specs for all the cameras on the realme 6.

Quadruple rear-facing cameras

Wide: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultra-wide: 8MP f/2.3
Macro: 2MP f/2.4 fixed focus
Depth sensor

16MP f/2.0 selfie camera

The depth sensor isn’t exactly a camera, so you’ll only have a total of 3 usable cameras at the back.
To see the pictures taken by the realme 6, please do watch our video at the top of this review.
Main camera
The images look a bit different here. It seems a lot more yellowish but the overall picture quality looks okay in terms of saturation and clarity. However, once we start to view picture in its full size, the same flaws start to appear again. All of the details just disappear.
However, I don’t know why realme included the 2x and 5x zoom slider in the camera UI for the realme 6 because this phone does not have a telephoto camera.
Ultra-wide angle camera
For this camera, the images appear cooler in tone. However, the picture quality remains to be good overall but it still has chromatic aberration.
Macro camera
Same as the realme 6 Pro review. This macro camera is pretty much unusable. The images are very noisy. Just don’t use this macro camera.
Software – Android 10 with realme UI 1.0
It’s exactly the same as the realme 6 Pro, which we have reviewed here.
I still hate the new app scanner that appears every single time when a new app is installed. It has an ad and this scanner cannot be disabled.

Once again, it’s annoying and distasteful.
Performance & Gaming
Let’s get a bit of context. Here is the list of specs for the realme 6:

6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with 2400×1080 pixels in resolution

90Hz refresh rate
Circular punch-hole display

MediaTek Helio G90T
8GB RAM
128GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD)
4,300mAh battery
Android 10 with realme UI 1.0

Remember when I said it’s better to buy the realme 6? Let me show you the benchmarks and compare both the realme 6 and realme 6 Pro.

Particularly in VRMark, the realme 6 can maintain at 39FPS whereas the realme 6 Pro can only maintain at 29FPS. We’ve also rerun the test in high-performance mode but there is no change to the result.

Gaming
Everything that’s happening on the realme 6 Pro that we’ve mentioned here applies to the realme 6 as well. While the realme 6 can maintain a higher consistent frame rate games, it still is way below 60FPS.
Once again, we’ve tried multiple different games that support 90Hz, like Subway Surfers, Shadow Fight 3, and Temple Run 2. Everything is locked at 60Hz maximum except for a few selected apps. Click here to learn more.
Testing 90Hz on realme 6 and realme 6 Pro

Battery & Charger
Here’s a funny part. The new realme 6 comes with a 4,300mAh battery which is the same as the realme 6 Pro. Its battery life is worse than the realme 6 Pro – which is expected since the efficiency of the Mediatek G90T is not as good as the Snapdragon counterparts.

However, when we turned it up to 90Hz, the battery life doesn’t seem to be affected much.

Charger
It uses the same 30W charger as the realme 6 Pro and has the same battery capacity as well. Of course, the battery charging speed is the same.

Wrapping up the realme 6 review
I do think that the realme 6 is a much better buy than the realme 6 Pro. There’s no telephoto camera on the realme 6 – but its performance is much better. However, the performance isn’t going to blow your socks off but it’s still better.
The general consensus is still the same here – that 90Hz display is only useful for scrolling menus, Facebook, Chrome, and a few more other apps.

So… is the realme 6 the “gaming” phone that realme is claiming to be? Not really. All games are locked down to 60Hz only, as shown here. Even if the 90Hz option is unlocked, the chipset is not powerful enough to sustain 90FPS in games with more demanding graphics.
Moreover, I will never use the macro camera. 2MP is not enough, and it’s better to take a picture in 64MP and crop.
Currently, the realme 6 is available in two variants:

4GB RAM + 128GB storage @ RM999
8GB RAM + 128GB storage @ RM1,199 (the one we review here)

It’s rather steep in terms of price. By looking at the price now, I wonder how much the realme 6 Pro will be? 🤔

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ASUS hints Zenvolution in August

Remember Computex 2016 that happened about 2 weeks ago? Yeah that event where ASUS launched the new ZenBook, Transformer 3, ZenFone 3, and the brand new Zenbo – all those products are coming to Malaysia in August.
Of course it’s still unconfirmed, but ASUS is hinting to us that it is probably going to happen in August.

Zenbo

ZenBook 3

Transformer 3 Pro

Transformer 3

ZenFone 3

ZenFone 3 Deluxe

ZenFone 3 Ultra

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Review – Jabra Elite Active 75t: “Sweat” is the word

A while back, we reviewed the Jabra Elite 75t. I loved that thing to bits. It has a good build quality, fantastic software experience, great sound quality, and great battery life. And now we have its cousin, the Jabra Elite Active 75t.
The naming scheme is pretty simple to grasp. With the new “Active” in its name means that it is made for “active” purposes. So if you’re looking for a pair of true wireless earbuds for your fitness routine, this should be it, right?

The glaring differences
Luckily, we have both the Jabra Elite 75t and also the Jabra Elite Active 75t with us. So, let’s have a look at the differences between these two pairs of true wireless earbuds because there are quite a few highlights.
Firstly, the color. The Jabra Elite Active 75t is available in Copper Black and also Navy that we have here. As for the Jabra Elite 75t – the non-active version – is only available in Titanium Black only? Where did the beige color option go?

Anyway, the new Elite Active 75t has a soft-touch coating on top rather than just pure plastic. Some might like this and some might not – but our question is in its longevity. From what we experience so far, soft-touch material will tend to become sticky after some time.

The similarities
Opening up the case reveals that… everything is the same. I even swapped the earbuds from the Elite 75t to the Elite Active 75t and they both charge without any issues.

That also means that the earbuds are the exact same in terms of shape and probably have the same internals too, right?

And yes – you’re right. They both have the exact same set of features, the same software options in the app, the battery life is also the same – at about 7 hours in one charge while the case provides about 3.5 times more additional charges.
The same sound quality is very similar too. Being a Jabra product, it has an obvious emphasis on vocals but the bass and treble are still amazing. But when I realized that the sound quality is so similar, I was actually surprised.

What does “active” truly mean?
One more key difference between the Jabra Elite 75t and the Elite Active 75t is their IP-rating. The Jabra Elite 75t is rated at IP55 whereby the Jabra Elite Active 75t is rated at IP57. I’m impressed that Jabra is able up the ingress protection and maintain sound quality.

But of course, IP57 isn’t the full story. Jabra is also touting waterproof and sweatproof capabilities on the Elite Active 75t – which is no small feat. I have talked with another TWS brand rep and what he told me was that – to be sweatproof also means a little acid-proof. This is true, since our sweat can be acidic but it varies due to many other factors.
Jabra is truly confident in their “sweatproofness”
That TWS brand rep also told me that there are other TWS that having an IP57 rating does not mean sweatproof – yet it’s not instant death. The sweat takes time to creep in and damage the components – which, unfortunately, we are unable to arrive at a conclusive test.
Watch the review video at the top of this article to witness me take a shower with the Jabra Elite Active 75t instead.

Either way, the Jabra is so confident in the Elite Active 75t that they’re providing a 2-year warranty against dust and sweat. Wow.
As for the non-active version, Jabra is also offering that 2-year warranty against dust and water instead.
By the way, the charging case is not IP-rated. Only the earbuds are IP-rated.
But at what price?
I think we can just say that Jabra re-engineered the Elite 75t to create the Elite Active 75t. The biggest major highlight here is obviously the IP-rating and also being sweatproof and protected by a 2-year warranty.
While that RM999 price tag might look expensive, Jabra’s stuff tends to have discounts rather frequently. During the 7.7 sales on Shopee, the non-active Jabra Elite 75t went down to from RM799 to about RM600 something – which is a fantastic price point.
So, if you want Jabra’s sweatproof pair of true wireless earbuds with a fantastic app and sound quality, then the Jabra Elite Active 75t is made for you.

Where to buy?

Lazada

Jabra Elite 75t
Jabra Elite Active 75t

Shopee

Jabra Elite 75t
Jabra Elite Active 75t

Amazon

Jabra Elite 75t
Jabra Elite Active 75t

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Treat your old man with a brand new realme smartphone and some other goodies in the Father’s Day 2023 promo

As Father’s Day 2023 approaches, realme Malaysia is preparing some great deals for you to reward the man that is not only your father but also your dad.

Although there are no direct price reductions for all the 5 items listed, at least freebies are included. Also, realme devices are not really super expensive from the get-go (I get it we all want discounts whenever possible).
So here’s what you can get by buying one of these.

Buy This

Get These For Free

realme 10 (8GB+256GB)

realme Care + 10,000mAh Power Bank

realme 10 Pro (8GB+256GB)

realme Care + Gift Box + M1 Toothbrush

realme 10 Pro+ (12GB+256GB)

realme Care + Gift Box + realme Buds T100

realme GT2 Pro (12GB+256GB)

realme Care + 10,000mAh Power Bank

realme GT Neo 3 (8GB+256GB)

realme Care + 10,000mAh Power Bank

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Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD review

Alcatel. I’m surely many of you have heard of this name before – especially Malaysians who have been familiarized with mobile phones back in 1990’s and 2000’s. Before the fall of Alcatel, they were the main competitors of the famous Ericsson and Nokia. Years gone by as Alcatel had gone to a hiatus, and it seems like now is the time that Alcatel decided to do something to come back to the consumer market with its slew of new smartphones.
And that’s where the Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD came by, which we appropriately got our hands on. The phone’s name definitely isn’t short at all, in fact, it’s one of the longest I’ve seen. Let’s jump right to it after a quick rundown of the specs of this phone!

Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean (as per review)
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
8MP rear-facing camera, 1MP front-facing camera
5-inch IPS LCD display, 720×1280 pixel (about 294 ppi)
Stereo FM radio
4GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB
1GB RAM
Asahi Dragon Trail Glass
Dual-SIM compatible
42MB/s HSDPA modem

My apologies for the pictures looking yellowish, I’m using a lamp to light up the table and I’m only using my LG Nexus 4 to take the picture.ha
Box and contents

When we first got the phone, the packaging looks extremely basic, no fancy colours, material or design, just a plain white box that holds and covers everything inside. It does what a packaging box should do, of course.

Opening the box we can see the phone itself, and with a flap we can reveal everything below it. From left to right, you get an earphone, a charger, a USB to micro USB cable, a capacitive stylus, a magnetic flip case, and the phone itself. It’s sad that they’ don’t give an extra USB cable, though it’s the standard nowadays to have a USB port for your charger. Another thing I find annoying is the design of the wall charger, as it has a 90-degree angle to it which really does make some of the cable managements a little unsatisfying.
Design

The phone’s design isn’t something you’ll normally see, though the first impression does deceive. A very basic-looking phone that definitely doesn’t feel cheap as it is not made out of plastic. Being one of the first few phones to actually use the Asahi Dragon Trail glass, it feels absolutely same as Gorilla Glass, though the durability is reportedly different.

With a soft touch material at the back, it provides enough grip but is definitely prone to grease.  Came with a slim and light composition, the 5-inch screen doesn’t really feel heavy at all. The biased loudspeaker placement really does help a lot as the sound isn’t blocked by the hands while holding in such a manner.

For someone like me, I always put the phone with the back facing the table, but with this phone, it is advised to never, ever do that. The camera protrusion is a little too extreme and it will definitely make a scratch on the lens. Though fear not, Alcatel actually included a magnetic flip case for the phone, as seen in the pictures above.

This magnetic flip case is by far the best thing I’ve seen in all smartphones and tablets. On the left side of the phone, there’s a strong magnet to hold the flip case’s position. Then at the far side of the the strong magnet, there’s a weaker magnet embedded into the flip case itself that holds the open and close position of the flip case.

Amazing, isn’t it? The positions are held by magnets at the side of the phone truly really does help keep a low profile on annoyance. This magnetic flip casing is definitely a plus for this phone.
Ports

The phone itself comes with the standard ports found in each and every smartphone out there in the world. Power button is at the top, biased to the right and the audio jack is the top, biased to the left side. At the right side of the phone is where the volume rocker is found biased way at the top of the phone, which might take some getting used to, and a microSD slot right below it. At the left side of the phone, you’ll find the dual micro SIM slot biased to the top and a micro USB port at the middle. For the grand finale, there’s only a microphone at the bottom.
What really baffles me is the position of the micro USB. The magnetic flip case blocks the micro USB when it is closed. Completely blocked.  You however have the benefit of just simply pulling the magnetic flip case apart from the phone – that’s easy, but bare in mind that you won’t have any protection for the screen.
The buttons give a great tactile feedback to really know that the buttons are pressed and the commands are received.
Hardware
Speaking of the hardware, it has a touch screen possible to detecting up to 5 points, very responsive and definitely have just the correct sensitivity to make sure everything works fine.
Running on a quad-core 1.2GHz processor, the phone is as snappy as it can be,  browsing performance is top-notch on Chrome and On some games however, the performance only runs fine on some of them – by some I strictly mean some. Though the processor is an amazing yet unknown piece of magnificent hardware, the graphic performance is rather disappointing.
With benchmark from Epic Citadel, the app that runs on Unreal Engine, was set to maximum possible resolution and maximum quality . The results that we obtained was that the phone can run up to 24.6 FPS on ultra-high quality, and runs at a steady 53.9 FPS on high quality. Comparing with the LG Nexus 4 which can run 60 FPS even on ultra-high quality, the Scribe HD definitely lost when it comes to graphics.

When it comes to the phone’s battery, a 2500mAh battery is built in to this phone. The back cover is not removable, so the battery isn’t interchangeable too, though I see no reason at all about why you’d want to change the battery. I used the phone outdoors on 3G with auto brightness, surfed the net and Facebook/WhatsApp a lot yet this is the battery life for that day. Don’t question the time I sleep though.

I tried finishing the battery by using Google My Tracks to track my entire journey back to Ipoh while constantly using WhatsApp and also Facebook and its messenger while surfing the net. With all these tasks juggled together for about 3 and a half hours, squeezing out 50% of the battery is extremely difficult.
As for heat, the Scribe HD cannot get as hot as the Nexus 4 can, though warmth can be felt throughout the phone, unlike the Nexus 4 where all the heat is centered around the earpiece area.
Also, there are no hardware or capacitive keys, all are softkeys on screen, just like the Nexus 4.
Screen

The Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD came with a 5-inch IPS LCD screen with a 720×1280 resolution which really does bring out the beauty of the images through vivid colours and wide viewing angles. Though the phone screen is also bright, I found out that the auto brightness sometimes fluctuates between a very low and a very high brightness level under direct sunlight.
Audio
The phone has a pretty large area for the loudspeakers at the back of the phone which surely doesn’t disappoint, and the position is also excellent so that the speaker is not blocked while holding the phone. The speakers are also loud, crisp and by default having a speaker quality much better than the Nexus 4 can offer.
By using the earphones that came with the phone, sound quality is also amazing, with high pitch and low bass being produced very decently, though comes with only one fixed earbud size. Going into audio settings, there is an option called BesAudEnh, which I think meant Bass Audio Enhance, works as an audio enhancer for auxiliary output, but actually reduces the sound quality of the stock earphones.
Call quality on the phone is as excellent as ever, so for those who actually still use their phones to call other people, fear not!
The problem I had with the audio however, is that the volume will sometimes spike up to the maximum volume for a few seconds, and then drop back to the level that it was in before. This happens to everything that dealt with audio, even SwiftKey’s keyboard strokes. The other problem is the haptic feedback sound that it makes. That sound it makes doesn’t match any of the volume of the phone – be it system, notification, call, or media. It’s actually playing at maximum volume each time, which I find it absolutely annoying for something so crucial.
Camera

The camera, also known as The Great Protrusion, has a barely acceptable quality on both audio and video. An 8MP camera with a bright LED flight directly below it, the camera performs horribly on room-lit conditions. The viewfinder is laggy with the sudden and drastic drop of FPS but pictures are taken in an acceptable level, with an adequate amount of noise.

Even so, the camera has HDR feature and Beauty Shot, both playing the game of exposure. HDR evens out the lighting of the entire picture, whereas Beauty Shot takes picture of faces in a higher exposure, making the picture brighter.

On video however, it records a weird 1920×1088 pixel, with the entire video being darkened and saved only in 3GP format. Wasn’t that format more than 10 years ago? Quality is horrible but it has continuous focus on video mode, with the touch-to-take-photo feature along with it too.
Nothing much disappoints or impresses when it comes to the camera of this phone, yet another thing to point out is that the camera can take close-ups rather decently.
Software
Then here comes the software. The Scribe HD comes along with Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean, so you can expect all the Jelly-Beany goodness that comes along with it. Google Now, the two-finger notification swipe to get the quick settings panel, the expandable notifications are all included in the Scribe HD, even with custom quick settings panel too.

This certainly is not a Nexus device, but it is kept as close to the Nexus experience as possible with the home launcher entirely the same as vanilla Android, but only with custom icons for apps and also custom skins for widgets along. Google Now is included, but however it keeps on crashing when upgraded to the latest version, rendering it unusable unless you revert back to the factory version.

Since this is a dual-SIM phone, there is also a SIM-manager app that allows user to control the SIM card usages, like which SIM card to have its mobile data used and such.

As smart as Alcatel is, they even included a bunch of utilities and shortcuts in the phone right on the app drawer for instant navigation, such as :

Torch light with variable brightness
File Manager
FM radio
WiFi
Wireless keyboard (Bluetooth)
Wireless Display
System Updates
Tethering
To-Do
Weather

One thing I’m quite confused is that they renamed Clock app to Time – it took me some time to find it out before I can set my alarm on this phone. The Time app does support multiple clocks, with a custom clock widget called World Clock. It also has a custom music player app that has a shake-to-skip-song feature.
Of course no phone non-Google phones are complete without some extra apps from the manufacturer itself, and Alcatel is no exception. Given a slew of custom apps by Alcatel, it is amazingly not implemented to the ROM itself, they can be uninstalled without any trouble at all! This is great since the Scribe HD only gives 4GB of internal memory.
Of some of the custom apps given and what they do are :

Cloud Backup – backs up entire phone, including non-synced apps & data, bookmarks, calendars, call log, photos captured and downloaded, system settings and videos. Can be scheduled, and backed up to Box.net, Dropbox or the internal memory.
Cell Broadcast – I never got to try this one out, but it looks like a distress caller
Media Share – send things over WiFi
One Touch Radio – built-in online radio app
Scribe Calculator – a what-you-see-is-what-you-get interactive calculator
Scribe Note – note-taking app, good word recognition

Other features included in the phone is audio profiles found in the old Nokia feature phones, mainly General, Silent, Vibrate and Meeting. You can customize each and every profile to have a different ringtone, just like old times. There is also a power on/off scheduler for the phone which turns the phone on and off according to the time you want.
Check out the gallery of screenshots of the custom apps and added features below!

Hackability
This is one thing that I will stress on, particularly to get the most out of your money through custom firmware with multiple tweaks to gets the most bells and whistles. As of today though, there are currently no custom ROMs or rooting options, so you only get what you pay for, nothing more.
Price
What review is complete without mentioning the details of the price of the device? As the device is currently not available in the market yet, the recommended retail price from Alcatel One Touch themselves is tagged at RM 1,399 only. For this low price, you get a quad-core processor for that! Price is not so much of a winning factor when you compare this with the LG Nexus 4, since the Nexus 4’s goes for a recommended retail price of RM 1,650 only, yet it performs a lot better and gets update directly from Google.
Conclusion
This phone is certainly a decent phone. I can’t say it’s amazing, it surely has its downfalls in the most basic functionality. There is also another problem where I found out that the WiFi disconnects frequently and the phone can’t connect to a slower WiFi (I tried on Unifi and StreamyX 1MB/s), but the phone battery is amazing!

The pros and cons of the phone are as listed below :

Advantages

Bright, saturated IPS LCD screen
Haptic and tactile feedbacks are great
Audio quality is decent
Has FM radio
Scribe Calculator ensures speediness
Battery life is superior
Great price
Snappy non-graphic-intensive performance

Disadvantages

Volume fluctuation
Selective WiFi connection
Latest version of Google Now doesn’t work
Micro USB port is blocked by the magnetic flip case
Camera protrusion is too extreme

All in all, I would give this phone a 8/10.
A phone with an okay design, a low price with great battery. Though with its troubles, Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD is promised to have a Android 4.2.2 update that I hope will fix all the software problems encountered as per this review. The shortcuts and utilities are redundant but useful when you start to get a hang of it. Custom tiles at the quick settings panel surely is useful with the 3G toggle, audio profiles and also data usage there.
For only a price of RM1,399, I actually think that this phone is worth the price. A 8/10 for the Scribe HD, this phone is definitely recommended for anyone who’s looking for a budget mid-end Android smartphone.
Hold your horses though – the phone isn’t available until beginning of June!

Thanks Alcatel One Touch Malaysia for giving us this chance!

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Realme joins Lazada Super Mobile Campaign; phone price starts at RM399

Yes – you read that right. Realme Malaysia is joining Lazada’s upcoming Super Mobile Campaign and they are bringing the price down low. It starts from an unbelievable RM399 for the Realme C1 and goes all the way up to RM899 for the Realme 2 Pro.
This is a one-day only event which will be happening on 27th April 2019. The Realme smartphones which will be a part of this campaign are the Realme C1, the Realme 2 Pro which we loved, and also the recently-reviewed Realme 3. The Realme earbuds are also a part of the campaign.

Realme is once again bringing in unbeatable prices. Take a look at the table down below with all the prices and the specs of each smartphone offered.

Product
Regular Retail Price
Lazada Mobile Super Campaign Price

Realme C1 (Black)
2GB RAM + 16GB storage
RM449
RM399

Realme C1 (Blue)
2GB RAM + 16GB storage
RM 449
RM399

Realme C1 (Black)
2GB RAM + 32GB storage
RM499
RM429

Realme C1 (Blue)
2GB RAM + 32GB storage
RM499
RM429

Realme 3 (Classic Black)
3GB RAM + 32GB storage
RM599
RM549

Realme 3 (Radiant Blue)
3GB RAM + 32GB storage
RM599
RM549

Realme 3 (Dynamic Black)
3GB RAM + 32GB storage
RM599
RM549

Realme 2 Pro (Black)
8GB RAM + 128GB storage
RM1,099
RM799 (first 50 units)
RM899 (from 51 units onward)

Realme earbuds
RM39
RM39

Once again, this deal is only available on 27th April 2019. Click here to visit Realme Malaysia’s LazMall store. Make sure to follow the store too if you wish to get the latest deals as quick as possible.

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Doogee launches a beautifully affordable Y300 smartphone

This is the Doogee Y300. Surprisingly, it looks a lot like the Lumia smartphones with the 2.5D screen with rounded corners engulfed by the aluminium round-edge rim of the phone itself. I’m not criticizing its design – just wanted to point out the similarity, and personally, I like the design a lot.
Let’s not forget the back of the phone too. It has another piece of 2.5D glass at the back too. Actually, both front and back of the Doogee Y300 has 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass, has a dimension of 138 x 70.6 x 6.7 mm dimension, yet weighs at only 145 grams. Beyond that, it has a 5-inch IPS display with 720p resolution too.

Underneath that screen is a 64-bit MediaTek MTK6735 chip with 1.3GHz quad-core processor with Mali-T720 GPU and 2GB of RAM.  All of these power are complemented with 32GB of internal storage for all of the apps, pictures, and videos you need to store. Let’s not forget that the Doogee Y300 has another microSD card slot too!

The Doogee Y300 has a 13MP camera, powered by the Sony IMX219 sensor, and another 5MP for the selfie camera too.
Other details of the Doogee Y300 is the 2,200mAh battery, and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Doogee’s very own skin which they claim will run smoothly without any stuttering issues.
The Doogee Y300 is available now and retailing at only RM599, and is available in black, white, and gold.
For more information, visit Doogee Malaysia’s website or look out for Doogee Malaysia over at Facebook!

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Dimension Data Listed Among top 10 Fastest-Growing Consulting Service Providers

In case you’re like me  and doesn’t know what the heck Dimension Data is really doing, let me clear things up for you. It’s a company that provides ICT solutions and provides services for you in the same time. Fair enough. Dimension Data offers you a digital infrastructure, hybrid cloud, and cybersecurity. The only thing that needs much more explanation is the platforms that it can work with. Since smartphones are an essential part of life nowadays, why not make it a workspace too? That’s what Dimension Data offers.
Dimension Data, the $7.5 billion global ICT solutions and services provider, announced that Gartner, Inc., a leading IT research and advisory firm, has ranked Dimension Data among the top 10 fastest-growing consulting service providers, 2014-2015 in the new report, “Market Share Analysis: Consulting Services, Worldwide, 2015.” Authored by Jacqueline Heng, Dean Blackmore and Julie Short, the report was published in May 2016.

The list ranked consulting providers worldwide according to “annual revenue growth rates for 2014 and 2015 (with a cutoff at $20 million consulting service revenue; the cutoff serves to keep the table relevant).”
Key report findings include:

Consultancies advising on digital business must help clients clearly articulate their service purchases to the overall business growth of a company.
Providers will grow market share with consulting services that include risk management, security, privacy, digital and Internet of Things services.

“Dimension Data has made a significant investment in its consulting business both in terms of organic and inorganic growth,” said Bill Padfield, Group Executive, Services – Dimension Data. “Being recognized as one of the top 10 fastest-growing consulting providers in this report indicates to us that our strategy is indeed working.”

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DDPAI’s latest collaboration with Huawei and HONOR is a Car Smart Screen and Wireless Fast Charging Car Holder

DDPAI has announced 2 new products developed in conjunction with Huawei and HONOR to give a smarter and seamless experience in travel experience when paired with a HUAWEI or HONOR smartphone.

First off, the Huawei Car Smart Screen allows users to utilize smartphone functions without the hassle of manually connecting and launching everything through fast and minimal connection. Through this thing, you get to enjoy smooth video calls, full interface control through voice, and other neat features as well. No words for the availability of this little screen thing as of now though.

The other highly practical product is the DDPAI Wireless Fast Charging Car Holder. As straightforward as it is, it is a combination between a smartphone clamp for cars plus a wireless charging pad to let you charge your device while navigating through maps and notifications while you are driving. The wireless charging power is at 15W and it is super useful for someone like a Grab driver to eliminate cables, power banks, or car chargers for that matter and it will become available in Malaysia starting January 2021.
Lazada 12.12 Sales

As per tradition, DDPAI is joining Lazada’s 12.12 sales to offer free gifts and shipping to all purchases made through their official store. If you are a fast finger that could make into the first 50 orders beginning 12 a.m December 12, you can stand a chance to grab your entire order COMPLETELY FREE! Not a fast one? Then chill back and enjoy RM200 off any purchase over RM200 from 12 a.m to 2 a.m on the same day.
By the way, we also reviewed the DDPAI Mola N3 before and it’s safe to say that this dashcam still serves me very well until today, and I can highly recommend it!

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Facebook Messenger gets update; enables photo spamming

Facebook Messenger just got an update to version 5.0.0.16.1 and it’s not just a number bump – it’s quite a big overhaul to how the app is used.

First off there’s an entirely new way to send photo through Facebook Messenger. The overview is as below.

First, tap the Camera icon and you’ll enter the Camera mode, with the viewfinder shown below as the “keyboard”. There’s a button to change between the front and rear camera, and then there’s a large send button. When you hit the send button once, you’ll send the photo instantly. Hit it twice, and you send two photos. That’s amazing!
The camera starts very quickly, and snaps photos at unbelievable speed. A great plus.
The not so great? Focusing a a big problem. Since the entire viewfinder has been cramped up to the size of a keyboard, you can still touch to focus – but on such a small area only. The focusing seems to be extremely slow and definitely not as good as launching the full camera app, but then again it does still work, just that the photos are not so pretty.
Exploring some other features – not so much changes on each of them except for the button where it shows “Aa”. That’ll make the entire keyboard show up.

The bad thing about this is where the text box had been moved an entire row up, with the Location button replacing the position of the send button that was on the previous versions. The Stickers button had been moved down alongside with the other buttons, and the position of the old Stickers button had been replaced with Emoji button. Pretty messy.
Have you gotten your update for the Facebook Messenger yet?
Get it here now!
Google Play link
Apple App Store link

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Blind pre-order for ROG Phone 2 starts 14th October on Shopee; get Kunai gamepad for free

More details of the ASUS ROG Phone 2 is now out! Shopee just posted this – an exclusive blind pre-order for the ROG Phone 2 and you also get the Kunai gamepads for free. Of course, you also get 25% Shopee Coins cashback!
There aren’t any other details regarding the ROG Phone 2 other than the blind pre-order itself. The pre-order will go live on 14th and 15th October 2019, and the ROG Phone 2 will be officially launched in Malaysia on the 16th of October 2019.

The steps to pre-order the ROG Phone 2 is pretty simple, as shown here.

We’re calling this a blind pre-order. The official price of the ROG Phone 2 is still not announced, and yet all pre-order customers are required to deposit a non-refundable RM999 first. We are against blind pre-orders like this since your expectations may differ from the official pricing. For the ROG Phone 2, we suggest all customers to set aside a total of RM4,000, just to be safe.
You must also know that all pre-order customers will receive a notification with a RM999 discount code. You must use the discount code to offset the RM999 from official full price. This is clearly stated in the terms and conditions of this blind pre-order.

The official price is expected to be announced on 16th October at 4pm. The pre-ordered units will be shipped out on 17th October.
The Kunai gamepad however, will be shipped separately on the 11th November 2019.
ASUS is also having promotions for other products too. Previous generation smartphones ranging as far as the ZenFone 4 Selfie is going for RM379, whereby the beloved ZenFone 5z is at RM1,099.
ROG gaming laptops are also having a discount as a part of the grand launching of the ROG Phone 2.
Click here to check out all of the T&C for this blind pre-order alongside all of the other promotions for ASUS smartphones and ROG gaming laptops.

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Black Shark 4 vs ROG Phone 5: How different are they?

Last year, we made a comparison between the Black Shark 3 Pro and the ROG Phone 3. So, this year, doing it again with the new Black Shark 4 and the ROG Phone 5. It’s interesting this year since many things have changed, and they’re both very similar to each other.
As of the time of this recording, the Black Shark 4 Pro is still unavailable outside of China – so we’re sticking with the Black Shark 4.

Let’s talk about the screen first. They’re both AMOLED screens, both at 2400×1080 pixels in resolution, both at 144Hz refresh rate, and they both have DC dimming options. Technically, the Black Shark 4’s screen got downgraded from the Black Shark 3 Pro, whereby the ROG Phone 5 got a slight upgrade from 120Hz to 144Hz refresh rate.

They both look great, but the screen is slightly bigger on the ROG Phone 5 for sure. But, that’s about it.
And the bezels for the Black Shark 4 is smaller too – but that’s because it uses side-firing stereo speakers. I keep covering up the speakers while playing COD Mobile, which I find it to be really annoying. The ROG Phone 5 continues to use front-facing stereo speakers which sounds much better and also doesn’t have the speaker blocking issue like the Black Shark 4. I honestly think that for the speaker side of things, the ROG Phone 5 is clearly better.
The Black Shark 4’s trigger do feel slightly different compared to the Black Shark 3 Pro, maybe because of the shorter travel distance but they both still feel fine.

In terms of performance, we have the Snapdragon 888 on the ROG Phone 5 and Snapdragon 870 on the Black Shark 4. Between these two, I personally prefer the Snapdragon 870 – for a couple of reasons.

Both these phones cannot run high-end mobile games like Genshin Impact at the highest graphical settings.
The Snapdragon 888 heats up way too much and way too quickly, making the phone really uncomfortably to hold

The Snapdragon 870 on the other hand, is essentially an overclocked Snapdragon 865 – and the heat is manageable since the Black Shark 4 is made to handle this chip properly, unlike the POCO F3.
The ROG Phone 5 is just hot AF.
A few more quick things to mention here – both the Black Shark 4 and ROG Phone 5 have audio jacks – thank you ROG for listening to our complaints.
Both of these phones also has HDMI output via USB-C, which means you can use the phone to stream games on OBS if you want to – we have a guide at the top right corner for you.
          ROG Phone 5            Black Shark 4
If you want RGB though, the ROG Phone 5 has it but Black Shark removed all RGB from their phone.
No more RGB on the Black Shark 4.
But the price. The Black Shark 4 now starts at only RM1,999 whereby the ROG Phone 5 starts at RM2,999 – but if you want the ROG Phone 5 to actually be good for gaming, I suggest you get the AeroActive Cooler 5 as well – which is officially at RM149 but it’s difficult to find so it’s now entering scalper prices of more than RM300.
But which one should you get? Even though they’re both very similar to each other, I think that the conclusion is the same when we did the comparison last year. If you want to use other accessories like an Xbox controller or anything similar like that, then the ROG Phone 5 is definitely for you.
Tough choice.
Another point worth highlighting is software support. Both of these companies aren’t particularly stellar in terms of its software support history, but I’m more worried about Black Shark in this case because the Black Shark 3 Pro – a phone that’s barely a year old – only got like 2-3 updates. The last update – as the time of this recording – is on the 2nd February 2021.
Which one should you buy?
The conclusion for this comparison is still going to be the same as our comparison from last year. If you want to play games with accessories to further elevate the experience, then the ROG Phone 5 will be the one for you. ROG Phone 5’s software support for 3rd party software is still the best.
For those who want to play games on the phone only, without any accessories – then the Black Shark 4 is still the best. Those popup triggers offer an experience that can’t be obtained anywhere else.
Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

ROG Phone 5

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

Black Shark 4

Lazada
Shopee

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LG G4 officially launched in Malaysia

The words “LG smartphones” are definitely music to my ears – I love and adore the two Nexus phones by LG, and still keeping the Nexus 4 till this day.

Albeit a silent launch by LG Malaysia, the LG G4 is finally available in the market. It’s coming in batches, and ohhhhhhhhhhhhh this phone is beautiful!

Seems like Malaysia is getting the leather backs, and will be available in 3 colours – red, black, and brown.
But of course, the price. At a staggering RM2,499 is what the LG G4 is currently retailing at.
Source : LG Mobile Malaysia

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