Review – ASUS Chromebook Flip C434T

When ASUS Malaysia passed us the new VivoBook S15 S531F as well as the Chromebook Flip C434T, certainly the new Vivobook S15 is interesting in its own way but the Chromebook Flip is ASUS’s unique attempt to bring premium Chrome OS device to the local market.
Without further ado, let us go through the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434T which I have been using it daily since I got my hands on it 2 weeks ago. I’m sure many are curious what ASUS has to offer for the price of RM2399.

ASUS Chromebook Flip C434T

As the name, “Flip”, suggests, this is a convertible laptop where the hinge is capable of 360-degree rotation. Which means you can use the Chromebook in four different setups – standard laptop mode, theatre mode, tent mode and tablet mode.
Personally, I think the touch experience is very dependent on the content you’re interacting. For instance, it works really well with Android apps but not to say the same with desktop optimised websites.

The Chromebook Flip has an exceptional build quality. The all-aluminium chassis provides a sturdy usage experience while looking remarkably sexy. The edges are chamfered and the sand-blasted finishing on the surface makes the Chromebook Flip a joy to handle. It weighs at just 1.45KG and 16mm thin, making it a wonderful laptop for travellers.
Display & Keyboard

The NanoEdge slim bezels allow the laptop to appear smaller than any other 14-inch laptops out there in the market. The 14-inch IPS panel has a full HD 1080p resolution and it supports capacitive touch. For multimedia consumption, the wide viewing angle and 100% sRGB colour space are not going to disappoint unless you’re hoping for an ultra-high-end panel for content creation which might prove to be a challenge on limited OS functionalities and hardware capabilities on this Chromebook.

Moving towards the keyboard section, the layout is obviously different from your regular keyboard because it is designed for Chrome OS in mind. The lack of a left Windows key allows both CTRL and ALT keys to stretch out. The caps lock key has been replaced by the Search key which works as bringing up the App panel. On the other hand, the function row is pretty much replaced by the shortcut keys.

The keyboard has while LED-backlit, unfortunately, you can’t disable or adjust the brightness. Nonetheless, it is not blindingly bright and I have no qualms over it. As for the typing experience, it feels just as nice as many other laptops out there. The standard scissors switch with membrane contact under the well-sized keycaps provides a good travel distance and feedback.

As for the trackpad, I’m rather surprised by the accuracy of the finger tracking as well as the gestures’ response. It is honestly as good as the Windows Precision Driver. The physical left/right-click buttons are found underneath the trackpad. The click mechanism is less sophisticated than what I’m expecting from a premium Chromebook. Don’t get me wrong, the trackpad buttons work fine, just that I was looking forward to a refined experience.
IO
Smaller laptops usually sacrifice connectivity for a slimmer chassis. Sometimes, manufacturers set to lose more than what we should in order to attain that few millimetres of thickness reduction. We’re glad the Chromebook Flip C434T did not go down the same route as MacBooks with its IO ports.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps)
3.5mm audio combo jack
volume rocker
power button

microSD card reader
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps)

Chromebook User Experience

When I first got my hands on the Chromebook Flip, the first question that comes to my mind was how should I review this laptop without being obsessed with numbers and benchmarks like what we usually did with other laptops. Chromebooks have a whole different way of interpreting mobile computing especially how it specifically tackles our modern Internet lifestyle.
In order to test out the laptop’s capabilities, I have brought the Chromebook Flip as my primary computer during my trip to Singapore for the Acronis #CyberFit & Formula 1 Racing Week. It was a 6-days trip and to be completely honest with you, deciding to bring a non-Windows or non-MacOS laptop on a solo work trip is making me nervous. What if I can’t get my article done? What if I needed that Photoshop template? All these questions kept popping up in my mind.
Turns out, as long as I have Internet connectivity, I can get my work done. Throughout the week, all my articles were churned out using the Chromebook Flip while on-the-go. I just turn on my mobile hotspot and get on to work on WordPress just like how I’ve done with any other laptops in the past.
Photo editing is either done through my phone’s Google Photo app or the Adobe Lightroom Android app.
The default apps that come pre-installed with the Chromebook are mostly web-apps, for example, when you click on the Google Docs icon, it will bring you to Google Chrome’s new tab loading docs.google.com. So if you want to have offline alternatives, thankfully, the Chrome OS supports Android application and through the Google Play Store, you can get whichever app that could work while offline. In this case, I have Microsoft Word as my alternative text editor.
Battery Life
The battery life on the ASUS Chromebook Flip is exceptional. It is probably one of the rare laptops where it actually meets the manufacturer’s claim – 10 hours. A single full charge could last you a single full workday use. Even with heavy YouTube streaming, I would still get 8 hours of battery life.
Charging is done through the USB-C port on either side.
Wrapping Up
The Chromebook has been around in Malaysia for quite some time now, despite so, we’re not seeing it picking up the pace. We can’t really blame on the manufacturer’s lack of promotion, just that we kind of understand their lack of confidence in Malaysian’s willingness to change. Not to mention Chromebook as been mostly marketed in the schools for educational purposes.
With that being said, this time, the launch of ASUS Chromebook Flip has definitely caught me off-guard. Not just because it has those premium Ultrabook build quality (at a premium price, of course), the overall user experience is actually very well defined and in line with our current Internet savvy lifestyle.
The display has great colour reproduction and wide viewing angle for multimedia content consumption. Besides, the convertible nature allows the laptop to be used in various modes either when you’re working or watching videos.
At the end of the day, if your work mostly requires an Internet browser, however you don’t want to spend a premium on an Ultrabook solely for the build and battery life, the ASUS Chromebook Flip will definitely match your requirement in this case. Otherwise, I see this as a niche product for those customers who know what they want and appreciate a well-built Chromebook.

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Tagram gathers popular #hashtags in a place

If you’re cool like me and just like to snap a picture to show it off to your friends, you rock. Copying the relevant “#”, and adding them to your Instagram pictures either to win, gain or impress a crowd. Need I say more? Okay, that’s a lot of “#” in one paragraph so I will stop now.

As a final word of advice, please don’t put too much “#” into one picture. It literally gets annoying after awhile.  I have no qualms about advertising yourself through your own pictures, but camwhoring to the ends of the world will probably get you more haters in a day compared to a following in a week.
This works just like how Twitter is able to get the trending tweets and hashtags within Twitter itself (I don’t say!), but this is the first time I’m seeing this function for Instagramers.
Until next time, #tag yourself away.
Via : WP Central

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Olike Malaysia Launches Hey 3S & XH3 Smartwatches

In case you don’t already know, Olike is a division by OPPO that specializes in accessories. They’ve recently brought in an attractive-looking power bank that is in a striking shade of blue color all throughout. They also teased two new smartwatches – namely the Hey 3S and the XH3. These two smartwatches are sports-centric and have a heart rate monitor built-in.
The Hey 3S and XH3 both don the tagline “Being with Heart”, as it is indeed a smartwatch focused on fitness. With fitness, Olike believes that it starts with the heart. That said, Olike believes that both Hey 3S and XH3 can provide vital information such as heart rate, calculate distance, steps, and much more.

Olike touts that both these smartwatches have supremely long-lasting battery lives too. The Hey 3S is said to have up to 30 days of usage, while the XH3 can last up to 40 days – with only 2 hours of charge. Now that’s a bold claim.
They even come with built-in GPS to track your location too!

As these two smartwatches are indeed focused in fitness, sweat and rain is bound to drench the device. Hence, both the Olike Hey 3S and XH3 are water resistant with up to 5 atmospheres underwater. You can do swimming, diving, and even snorkeling on it. 5 ATM is of great pressure, my friends.
As for the price, the XH3 is priced at RM399 whereas the Hey 3S is priced at RM499. The main difference between the Hey 3S and XH3 is that the Hey 3S comes with a stainless steel with ceramic rings, whereas the XH3 comes with a matte black color.
To learn more about the Olike XH3 and Hey 3S, visit Olike Malaysia’s Facebook page here!
Personally speaking, I’m not much of a watch type of guy. I used to be someone who wears a wristwatch whenever I get out of the house. Perhaps with these two new smartwatches, I’ll start wearing them again since they are more than just watches after all?

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Samsung Galaxy S IV : DiGi’s pre-order starts 20th April 2013

Looking forward to having the latest and greatest by Samsung? DiGi is opening up its pre-order for the Galaxy S IV available this 20th April.

There are no official pricing or any other details revealed – we just know that DiGi is having plans for it.
Are you looking forward to get one for yourself?
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Update : It seems like DiGi’s preorder got pushed back from 1.00am to 8.00am due to technical issues. Don’t be depressed though, it’ll still be on the 20th of April 2013.
Source : DiGi

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Acer Malaysia brings in new Acerpure water and air purifier to sterilize all the bad stuff away from your life

Acer Malaysia has launched a couple of new Acerpure products to enhance your household living quality which are a water purifier and air purifier duo.

First up is the Aqua WP1 that comes in a full white design for a clean and minimalistic look.
The internal 8.7-liter water tank removes the need to install prior complicated pipings and instead, give you easy access to clean water to any place you desired. The machine is also good for places like offices or public facilities too.

Need precise measurement? Fear not. The Aqua WP1 can do exact volume and temperatures according to your requirements with preset volumes of 150ml/300ml/500ml alongside 50ml increments situated between 40°C and 95°C.
The 3-step RO filtration system also guarantee some of the cleanest liquids that anyone can consume. The easy maintenance design comes in the form easy status monitoring of the PCF, RO and GAC filters and replace them when needed.
This also means that you’ll be replacing the filters by yourself so no need to waste money and hire technicians.

As for the Pro P2 Classic air purifier, it is very straightforward with a 3-in-1 + HEPA filter that can deal with 99% formaldehyde and removes 99.9% PM2.5 particles for a clean and smooth air around you.
With real time air quality monitoring and dynamic fan control, one can power on and forget about it and just enjoy some air without allergies triggering.
Price and Availability
The Acerpure Aqua WP1 is priced at RM3,599 while the Pro 2 Classic is at RM899, now available on Shopee, Lazada, and Acer eStore portals.
To sweeten the pot, all purchases of the Aqua WP1 before August 14 will be rewarded with an extended 5-year warranty, a Cool C1 air purifier, and Acerpure premium.
On the other hand, the Pro 2 Classic bought before June 21 will come at a special price of RM599, bundles a filter for free and Acerpure premium.

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Review – Jabra Elite 75t: I love them quite a lot, but…

For me, Jabra is known for its reputation in call center equipment. Then, I was approached and asked if I want to review the Jabra Elite 75t. I said yes – and a few days after that, the restricted movement order kicked in.
So, I spent nearly a month with the Jabra Elite 75t – and I love them. Not only because of how different it sounds – but in terms of functionality too.

Unboxing
The entire unboxing experience is a treat. Jabra’s packaging really makes the product feel unique and welcoming at the same time. The Jabra Elite 75t is a pair of true wireless earbuds with a lot of features – and they made sure to not unleash the flood gates at the get-go.

Taking out everything, we have:

A quick start guide
The case
The pair of Jabra Elite 75t earbuds itself
Two more sets of eartip sizes
USB-A to USB-C cable
User manual

Design
I got the Jabra Elite 75t in beige color. It’s not a common color when it comes to tech products, and I think it’s a nice color.
The first impression I had is this – I didn’t expect matching colored eartips or matching colored USB cable. With any other true wireless earbuds I tried, the eartips are usually translucent or black, while the cable is either black or white. Jabra went a step further and made them in matching colors! 🤯

The case itself is rather simple. The entire case is made out of matte plastic and has a Jabra logo at the front.

At the back of this case, there is a USB-C charging port and an indicator LED. This indicator LED is very important as it tells more than just the charging level.

The hinge of the case is very nice as well. It swivels easily and it opens really wide so that we can take out the earbuds without any issues.
The earbuds themselves are rather interesting too. Once again with the matching colors. The shape is much more refined and sleek compared to its predecessor, and it now has a large, physical button on each earbud.

The button on either side of the Jabra Elite 75t is rather soft. They’re big and easy to press but won’t be triggered easily. Jabra struck a good balance here.
Each bud also has a proximity sensor so it will auto play or pause the music when you wear or take them out of your ear.
Features
In terms of features, the Jabra Elite 75t is pretty weird and takes time to get used to them. It only has some basic features and done differently – like only pressing the right side to play or pause your music.
Take a look at the gestures and what they do.

Mind you – these gestures aren’t customizable in any way. I think Jabra should make these gestures customizable so I can change them to whatever.
One of the best features that the Jabra Elite 75t has is the ability to connect up to two devices at once. When one device starts playing music, the other device cannot take over the connection by playing music. The current device needs to pause the music before the second device can start playing.
Take my use case as an example. I paired the Jabra Elite 75t with my Galaxy S10+ and my laptop. During my commute, I can use my phone to listen on the Jabra Elite 75t, then seamlessly transition to listen to music on my laptop when I reached the office. Of course, you can pair the Jabra Elite 75t with another smartphone too, if you want.
The Jabra Sound+ app
I highly recommend – no, I mandate you to download the Jabra Sound+ app from the Google Play Store. It’s a nicely made app with a simple interface and it does what it is supposed to.
From here, you can enable HearThrough – which is a different name for ambient mode. There is a simplified equalizer for you to customize the frequency response, and another set of preset EQs too.

The Soundscape feature artificially fills your eyes with different types of noise. Some might prefer waterfall noise, some might prefer crowds. Both sounds are available here, too.
Then comes the headset itself. From here, you can change what voice assistant you want to use – either the phone’s default or Amazon Alexa. You can also change the voice guidance language according to what you want.
The app also allows you to update the firmware whenever a new one is available. I highly suggest you update its firmware for better connectivity, better battery life, and potentially better sound quality too.
Using the Jabra Elite 75t
The shape of the new Jabra Elite 75t is rather comfortable. It can sit inside the ear and create a proper seal to prevent sound leakage, but the fit isn’t as snug as the Samsung Galaxy Buds+. I do hope that Jabra adds a wingtip to each earbud to mitigate the chance of these earbuds falling off.

As for the sound quality, I immediately realize two things – it sounds like the bass is lacking but the bass is still very punchy. Everything that I hear remains clear – especially vocals – but when the bass drops, it really thumps. The bass is tight.
Where Jabra’s sound signature shine the most is its vocals and highs. Since they’re been focused on headsets for call centers, vocals need to be as clear as possible. And they did a very good job here.
If you want more bass vibration and less emphasis on vocals, then remember – the Jabra Sound+ app has EQs for you to further tune the frequency response too.
Battery life
From what we’ve tested, the Jabra Elite 75t can last for slightly more than 7 hours in one charge. That’s actually quite good considering, and the case provides about 3.5 times more additional charges.
The indicator LED beside the USB-C charging port at the back tells the battery level of the case in multiple colors. Plus, the battery life of both the earbuds and the case is always displayed on the Jabra Sound+ app, too.
Wrapping up the Jabra Elite 75t
Now, I have to say – the price tag is definitely up there. The official price is at RM949. It’s expensive. Depending on where you’re looking, the Jabra Elite 75t might be available for lower than the official price.
The Jabra Elite 75t does have features that no other true wireless earbuds have – like the simultaneously connect to two devices at once. The Jabra Sound+ app is also well-made, though there is certainly room for improvement as I find it quite cluttered.

The button gestures aren’t something I would prefer, so I do hope Jabra will implement customizable gestures in the next iteration of the Jabra Elite series of true wireless earbuds.
As of now, I can’t say for sure if the Jabra Elite 75t is worth your money or not. Jabra made a good product here with good, important features to match – but they do have room for improvement. It’s a tough recommendation for sure – but if you need that dual-device feature then the Jabra Elite 75t is the one to get.

Where to buy?

Jabra Malaysia retailers like:

All IT Hypermarket
Harvey Norman
Foto Shangri-La
Jabra’s official store in Lazada

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Anti-Hydrogen Particles Harvested At CERN

Just a few years ago scientists have successfully obtained ‘anti-matter’ using the Large Hadron Collider. An anti-matter is basically the opposite of matter where as explained various times in the Star Trek series; a matter combining with anti-matter would result in an explosion of pure energy. While they were able to generate this anti-matter back then, they did not have the expertise and technology to contain them long enough for further study. The longest recorded time of containment was 15 minutes.

An anti-hydrogen could be another breakthrough in particle physics as they are now able to contain the volatile particles. Hydrogen has become the likely candidate for anti-matter study because of their simple construction as they only have one proton and one electron. The way they contain the anti-hydrogen is by using magnetic fields, again as the ones they use in Star Trek called the “Anti Matter Containment Field” because these matters react to magnetic field. The problem with using a magnetic field is that it makes the subject hard to study using a spectroscope. Yes, ideal for containment, not so much for studies. However, brilliant scientists has devised a way to actually study them without the magnetic interference. CERN’s technique was to pull these matters out of their containment and then trap them into a constant beam which makes it possible to study outside the containment.
I myself was very excited when it comes to anti-matter and particle physics as it could mean the salvation to humanity in terms of exploration, poverty and prosperity. CERN was hoping to further improve their containment system that will allow them to further study the particle in great detail.
Via – Dvice.com, CERN

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Samsung is ready push its new HBM-PIM memory tech into a wider range of application

At the Hot Cips 33 conference where major microprocessor industry players and new IC innovations gather, Samsung has reported that they have finally successfully integrated its PIM-enabled High Bandwith Memory (HBM) into industry application.

In February, the company has introduced the industry’s 1st HBM-PIM module AquaBolt-XL into the Xilinx Virtex Ultrascale+(Alveo) AI accelerator that provides high-speed data processing with more than 2.5 times more performance while cutting down at most 60% power consumption. For a slight recap, the Acceleration DIMM (AXDIMM) which is the AquaBolt-XL’s official categorization name, integrates native processing onto the memory IC itself so that data movement can be minimized through earlier data processing performed by an AI engine found within the module itself.
Aside from immensely powering up the capabilities of industrial applications, Samsung will also be introducing the new LPDDR5-PIM mobile memory technology with similar performance gain tested within applications such as voice recognition, translation and chatbox services. By having another AI-based function available outside of, let say, a traditional CPU, SoC, or acceleration card, mobile applications can be built into a smaller scale while carrying the same or better performance through this tech. Perhaps this form of AI integration can be found in something else in the future?
The new LPDDR5-PIM is slated for production and standardization starting 1H next year.

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Samsung’s One UI 4 Beta Program goes live and here’s what to expect

Samsung has officially introduced the One UI 4 Beta Program based on the Android 12 OS with the inclusion of many new and improvised aspects and optimizations.
Launched exclusively for the Galaxy S21 series first including the S21 5G, S21+ 5G, and S21 Ultra 5G, the new One UI 4 will reportedly be more intuitive in bringing users a unique experience by customizing the needs and preferences based on an individual basis and thanks to Google’s effort in putting privacy and data control more serious in Android 12, Samsung is taking the steps further by making sure these functions and features can be easily accessed with ample transparency.

To begin, the overall UI graphics will be more simplified and streamlined to be more in line with Google’s Material You design language in addition to a ton of theme options to adjust the feel, look and functionality such as home screen, icons, wallpapers, notifications and more with more in-house made widgets to give an even better experience than the current styling. For the fun side of things, emojis including flat-faced 2D ones to 3D-based AR avatars will be all hosted within a single place so you can always find what you need directly while enjoying a richer communication experience.

Other than the visual updates, the new One UI 4 also adheres to Google’s focus on the transparency of privacy and access control by letting users fully understand exactly when, why, and how their data is being used through a series of indicators alert which app is having permissions to access features like microphone and cameras which users can immediately revoke if found to be mischievous. A log-like function is also being added to record a list of permission changes from the last 7 days instead of the current 24 hours for a better management and control experience.
Cool, Can I join the Beta too?
As it is still within the Beta phase, Samsung wants participants to report bugs and submit feedback in order to make the One UI 4 more mature and ready for the global market. To join, you’ll need to register through the Samsung Members app with an eligible device within a selected few markets where the Beta program is available.

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CES2018: ASUS Showcases Laptops; Bezel-Free Kit; Routers; Smart Assistants; SFF PC

CES2018 ASUS just showcased a slew of their products! It ranges from AiOs PCs, consumer laptops, ultrabooks, gaming laptops, routers, smart home assistants, routers, Chromebooks, mini PCs, and even an IoT kit. Without further ado, let’s take a look at what CES2018 ASUS has to show.
Consumer laptops & AiO PCs
          ASUS ZenBook 13            ASUS ZenBook 13

ZenBook 13 (UX331UAL): Comes with a super lightweight 985 gram chassis that is all metal, and has a battery life that can last up to 15 hours. Despite its compact design, the ZenBook 13 sports an 8th Gen Intel i7 processor with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of PCIe SSD.

          ASUS X507            ASUS X507

ASUS X507: Another compact and lightweight laptop, weighing only 1.68kg. Packed with Intel’s 7th Generation Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce MX110 graphics, and NanoEdge full HD display.

ASUS Vivo AiO V272

Vivo AiO V272: A 27-inch multi-touch display with 100% sRGB color gamut and 178˚ wide-view technology, SonicMaster for better audio, and comes with 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics.

          ASUS Vivo AiO V222            ASUS Vivo AiO V222

Vivo AiO V222: A frameless 22-inch FHD display with 87% screen-to-body ratio, SonicMaster audio system and exclusive ASUS Splendid and Tru2Life Video technologies. It also comes with ASUS ZenAnywhere, where the Vivo AiO V222 can be accessed remotely and turned into a personal cloud storage center.

ASUS ROG Gaming Lineup
ROG Strix GL503_SKT T1 Hero Edition

ROG Strix SKT T1 Hero Edition comes with an Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-series graphics card and 120Hz IPS-level display with 100% sRGB color gamut.

ROG GL12

ROG Strix GL12 desktop comes with factory overclocked 8th Generation Intel Core processor (up to 4.8GHz hexa-core) with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card.

ROG Strix Flare

ROG Strix Flare RGB mechanical keyboard that touts premier performance, ergonomic comfort, and new level of customizable style with individually backlit Cherry MX RGB switches.

          ROG Spotlight            ROG Aura Terminal

ROG Aura Terminal & ROG Spotlight accessories to sync up with all other Aura Sync devices to create a stunning system effect with unified look.
Aura SDK is expanding to allow integration by hardware and software partner into other products like AIDA64, Tobii, and Cooler Master.

ASUS Bezel-free Kit

Bezel-free Kit that goes in between and on top of the bezels of two monitors, creating a seamless flow of screen footprint.

Routers, Always-On NovaGo Laptop, & ZenFone Max Plus (M1) smartphone
Lyra Voice

ASUS showcases the Lyra Voice, a two-in-one 802.11ac mesh WiFi system with voice assistant and stereo speakers. It has integrated microphone and Amazon Alexa voice control. Doubling as a mesh WiFi system, it can extend your home’s WiFi vccoverage at the same time with its AC2200 tri-band.

ASUS Lyra Trio

Lyra Trio is similar to the Lyra Voice – a mesh WiFi system. It has the same core functionality but without the voice assistant and speakers. IT has a 3×3 MIMO technology with dual-band WiFi.

RT-AX88U

The ASUS RT-AX88U is a dual-band router with next-generation 802.11ax standards. Comes with 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports and MU-MIMO.

ASUS NovaGo

ASUS NovaGo is a Gigabit LTE-capable laptop that is built to be always-on. Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile PC chipset, the Gigabit Snapdragon X26 LTE modem can deliver speeds of up to 1Gbps. It promises up to 22 hours of battery life too. The ASUS NovaGo runs on Windows 10 S.

ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1). Review coming soon!

ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1) is also showcased at CES 2018, whereby it touts its new FullView display together with a great battery life together with a low price. Full review is coming soon to Nasi Lemak Tech, by the way.

Small form factor PCs
ASUS PB40

ASUS PB40 mini PC comes with 6x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C ports with VGA/DP/COM/HDMI support. It also houses an 8th Gen Intel Pentium Silver processor. As it is running on a Celeron processor, the PB40 is fanless.

ASUS PN40

ASUS PN40 mini PC comes with Intel’s 8th Generation Intel Pentium Silver and Celeron processors, has a small footprint of 114x114x49mm dimension and weighs only 700 grams. Perfect for HTPC.

ASUS Chromebox 3

The ASUS Chromebox 3 is part of the Chromebox family, and now comes with an 8th Generation Intel Core processor. Comes with USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, DisplayPort, and supports Google Play.

ASUS Tinker Board S

The Tinker Board S is ASUS’s next generation of the Tinker Board for IoT purposes, and it now features 2GB of RAM with 16GB of eMMC storage.

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The First Keeogo Robotic Training Center in ASEAN official launches in Malaysia

B-Temia Asia, powered by Wistron Medical Technology Corporation and in partnership with Rehabotics Medtech, has officially launched ASEAN’s first Keeogo Robotic Training Center (RTC) in Malaysia.
Today’s technology actively contributes to increased survival rates from neurological disorders. With a goal to make rehabilitative technology more accessible to stroke and neurologically injured patients, the trio has teamed up to build RTCs across Malaysia, with the first one located at PJ Midtown Petaling Jaya.

Let’s check out the robotic rehabilitation technology and medical devices they have to offer.
Starting with the wearable hand exoskeleton Mirror Hand, it is designed to cure patients suffering from neuromuscular disorders and diseases that could potentially lead to permanent loss of hand functions.
This will eventually train users to interact with real objects by combining passive continuous motion (CPM) with bilateral training techniques.
On the other hand, these lightweight and flexible smart motorized orthoses are capable of delivering task-oriented and intensive training. Patients with impaired lower limb mobility are able to rehabilitate with them to regain the ability to move and walk even after undergoing life-altering complications.
To conclude, the companies aim to establish more centers and affiliated branches across Malaysia in the near future to assist more patients locally. Kindly refer to the following link for more information on the Keeogo RTCs.
https://keeogo-malaysia.com/

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New flagship F4 GT smartphone, Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition, and smartwatch announced at POCO’s latest livestream

POCO Malaysia has pushed out not only the long-awaited 2022 flagship smartphone F4 GT but also a couple of digital companions where both of which have their own unique meaning and position in the market.
The highlight of the event is none other than the F4 GT running the iconic colors and design as well as its incredible price-performance ratio that the brand is always known for. With how relevant mobile gaming is nowadays, no matter whether the games are 2D or 3D, more processing power is always welcomed and POCO delivered just that. Coupled with a high refresh rate display, large memory capacity, and blazing fast charging speed, it is reasonable to say that it is created for gamers at absolute value.

It also carried a bit of the BlackShark spirit by incorporating magnetic triggers that is responsive and feedback-full thanks to the unique vibrating motor setup.
Here’s the powerful spec sheet of the POCO F4 GT.

6.67-inch AMOLED Display

1080p Resolution
Middle Punch Hole Notch
120Hz Refresh Rate
HDR10+ Support
1 Billion Colors (10-bit Color)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G Chipset
Up to 12GB RAM
Up to 256GB Storage
Triple Rear Camera

Main: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4

20MP Selfie Camera
4,700mAh Battery

120W HyperCharge Technology

Stealth Black, Knight Silver, Cyber Yellow Colors

Travelers that have smashed countless Primogems and Intertwining Wishes will definitely seek out this POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition TWS created as part of the collaboration between Mihoyo and POCO. The entire thing from hardware to software is made with the bomb-throwing loli Klee in mind where the iconic Gold and Red color displays across the entire unit and you can even hear her voice when you turn on the TWS, receiving notifications, and more.
The 9mm dynamic driver will make sure the audio you get is loud and clear and without disturbance thanks to the ANC mode which you can turn on whenever you want. The IPX4 rating will protect the earbuds and case from mild liquid damage and you can get a total of 28 hours of playtime per full charge including the case.
Best of all is that you can connect up to 2 devices at once and you can swap between them seamlessly like between your smartphone and your laptop, allowing you to get back to work when the slacking is done.
Lastly, POCO’s very first smartwatch comes in the form of the, uhm, POCO Watch. Housing a 1.6-inch AMOLED display with a super slim bezel, get all the fitness tracking things like heart rate, SpO2, sleep monitoring, and more in addition to more than 100 training modes of exercise regimes. Users can also get up to 14 days of usage per full charge and with more than 100+ watch faces for customization.
Pricing and Availability
Can’t wait to drop the dollars and snag these new POCO items? Then you’ll be pleased to hear that all 3 of them will be acquirable starting April 28 at the following price. Bracketed prices are the early bird specials to honor the quick ones.

POCO F4 GT

8GB+128GB @ RM2,299 (RM1,999)
12GB+256GB @ RM2,499 (RM2,199)

POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition @ RM299 (RM259)
POCO Watch @ RM299 (RM249)

All of them can be purchased on POCO’s official Lazada and Shopee page as usual.

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[UPDATED] ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 Launches In Indonesia Soon; Render Leaked

About a half year gap since the original launch of the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) that we reviewed here, we honestly loved what the value that it brings. Even for the 4GB and 6GB variants, the price is still below RM1k. We asked why ASUS split the ZenFone Max Pro into its own series, we were told that it is because ASUS can refresh the Max Pro series to have more competitive edge in the market. And we’re getting the Max Pro M2 soon.
Just a little bit earlier, we saw that the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) will be launched in Indonesia this 11th December 2018. That’s less than a month from now – and we think that ASUS Indonesia is going to do a massive sale for this 12.12 sales too.

From what we know through leaks, ASUS will be launching two new models for the Max M2 family – and that’s the ASUS ZenFone Max M2, and also the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2. The difference here is the “Pro”.
The popular tipster, Roland Quandt, tweeted this out. From here, he also said that the RAM, CPU, and camera counts are “pretty much 100%”.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL = 6in FHD+, 13MP, 4GB RAM, 64/128GB. Snapdragon 660 (SDM660), Triple CamASUS ZenFone Max M2 ZB633KL = 6in FHD+, 13MP, 4GB RAM, 32/64GB. Snapdragon 636 (MSM8953), Dual CamZB632KL (non-Pro), ZB634KL (Pro) are likely India specific variants
— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) November 14, 2018

The ZenFone Max M2 is said to have model number ZB633KL with a 6-inch FHD+ screen, 13MP rear-facing camera with a depth sensor, 4GB RAM, and comes with up to 64GB of storage. It uses the Snapdragon 636 chipset once more – which through our eyes, seems like a refresh of the original ZenFone Max Pro M1.
Then comes the Max Pro M2 – which comes packed with a higher-powered Snapdragon 660 chipset with what seems to be a triple rear-facing camera alongside with a 6-inch FHD+ screen with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage.
XDA found a low-resolution render leak as well, which shows the Max Pro M2’s screen to have a notch.

UPDATE: The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 is launching in Malaysia on the 11th December as well!
Wait, what? ASUS Malaysia just shared this image out. On the 11th of December 2018, us Malaysians are getting the device too!
What’s interesting here is that ASUS here is literally roasting Xiaomi as the 米 here is Xiaomi’s “mi” in Chinese. And what’s with #ZennyCookRice? Seems like they’re literally roasting Xiaomi there, isn’t it?

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Xiaomi Malaysia ports in first laptop for Malaysia, the RedmiBook 15 from RM1,899

Xiaomi Malaysia is going to expand its portfolio by introducing the very first laptop under the Redmi branding. Welcome, the RedmiBook 15.

Redmi devices are always about the affordable pricing and the value they bring to the table and the RedmiBook 15 is no exception. So you might have expected that these are facing the direction of the ultrabooks but just a relatively cheap ultrabook at that, you’d be right.
Featuring 2 variants of running either the Intel Core i3-1115G4 with UHD Graphics or i5-11300H with Iris Xe Graphics, they are more than enough to tackle daily light tasks like Internet browsing, documentation, and simple entertainment like gaming and video watching. Both of them will have 8GB of DDR4 RAM while the storage numbers are fixed at 256GB for the i3 and 512GB for the i5 (An NVMe drive at that).

The screen is pretty decent as it is a 15.6-inch 1080p panel with anti-glare which is super useful for outdoors and utilizes DC dimming tech to remain flicker-free even at low brightness levels. Despite the 46Whr battery which is relatively small for something like a gaming laptop, the superior efficiency brought by Intel’s chip will make sure the device can run up to 10 hours.
Focusing on the I/O, it is considered as basic and standard as there are multiple USB-A 3.0s and an HDMI 1.4 while wireless connectivity includes dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. On the top, there’s the 720p camera with 2W stereo speakers situated below the chassis to get you to hop into video calls right away.
Pricing and Availability
The RedmiBook 15 will become available starting next Monday which is June 6 at the standard price of RM2,399 for the Core i3 model and RM2,799 for the Core i5 variant. To entice everyone to purchase early and enjoy the benefit, the price cuts will happen on launch until the end of this month which drops the numbers from RM2,399 to RM1,899 and RM2,799 to RM2,499.
Ah, there’s a free backpack to be claimed if you make your purchase at Xiaomi Authorized Stores. Easy as that.
Just wanna shop online? That’s fine. The links are down below.

Lazada
Shopee

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Xiaomi’s new Mi 360° Home Security Camera 2K Pro comes in at just RM219

Xiaomi is bringing you yet another bang for the buck home security device, the Mi 360° Home Security Camera 2K Pro to secure and buffing up your premise surveillance game.

Sporting a 6-parts lens with an aperture of f/1.4, this little thing is able to capture images at 2304 x 1296 resolution through its 3MP camera module tuned to capture decent colors and images even in low-light conditions, making it usable in both indoors and outdoors during nighttime. Through the incorporated AI human detection algorithm, users will stay notified about who moved through specific boundaries and when via automated messages. The dual mic and ANC tech will make sure all recorded audio cues are as clean and crisp as they should be.

Need some alone time and want no eyes to stare at you? Just launch the Mi Home app and take control of the camera and swivel it inwards to temporarily suspend it. It also supports control via Google Assistant if you’re more into the voice-assisted smart home thing.
Pricing
The Mi 360° Home Security Camera 2K Pro can be yours now at RM219 where you can buy it right now on Xiaomi’s Lazada and Shopee online store as well as all Authorised Mi Stores and other official retailers.

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Samsung rumoured to have "smartglasses" soon

Just when we thought Samsung is creating some amazing product, here comes word that Samsung is creating a piece of Google Glass-like device. The picture above is the rumoured Samsung wearable heads-up patent.

Surely at first sight it looks like the next revision of Google Glass – as it does need look like it, except for the earpiece and the hook. However, the unnamed tipper told Business Korea that Samsung does indeed have a wearable smartglass coming up, and is claimed to be unveiled at the IFA in Berlin later in September.
Also, it seems like Samsung is calling this new piece of device the Gear Glass – supposing to be a part of the family of auxiliary devices that goes along with their Samsung phones, namely the Gear 2, Gear Fit, and the Gear Neo. Not only that, the source said that it’ll even be using the next-gen Tizen operating system instead.
Of course, this is still just a tipped rumour and no one knows if Samsung really does have something up their sleeves during the IFA. Then again, Google might release another variant of Android for smartglasses – just like that what did with smartwatches and Android Wear. All I can say now though is that the device doesn’t look anywhere near comfortable as there’s a large hood and requires that my right ear to be plugged in with an earpiece all the time.
Source : Business Korea
Via : Android Community

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Review – Edifier TWS6: Great sound with no frills

The Edifier TWS6. Believe it or not, I’ve had it for about 3 months now. I’m someone who’s spoiled for choice as I have a slew of true wireless earbuds on my table. I can simply take one and instantly listen to music on my phone. The Edifier TWS6 remains to be my go-to pair of true wireless earbuds if I want to enjoy music without fiddling with any apps.
The Edifier TWS6 boasts a lot of impressive specs on the packaging itself. With such big shoes to fill, is the Edifier TWS6 worth it – even months after its release? Spoiler alert: yes.

Unboxing

Edifier made the box very special this time around. It is a premium-designed box that unfolds and reveals itself. From here, we get a lot of things:

The Edifier TWS6 earbuds
The charging case itself
Two sets of different silicone eartips
Two sets of earfoam tips
Additional wingtips
User manual

Design
When I first saw the Edifier TWS6, I questioned the charging case’s size. It’s tall and slim, and the lid opens up way at the top. The case is made out of glossy black plastic which I am totally not a fan of since it gets scratched up easily.

Edifier did a great job on the hinge as it effortlessly opens and locks into an open position. But closing the lid is another different story as the earbuds themselves get snagged on the lid. Sometimes, because the buds got snagged by the lid, the earbuds go out of alignment and the charging pins don’t connect.

Speaking of the earbuds, they’re fairly simple in terms of design. Edifier included wingtips which is something that I truly appreciate as I have been complaining that wingtip is the key component to keep the earbuds from falling out so easily.

Edifier has a total of 3 different sizes of wingtips – which is extremely difficult to put on or remove. So try to put on the correct wingtip size on the first try.
Foam tips are also a great addition though you should change it after a few short months of use to prevent infection. It’s a hygiene thing that silicone eartips don’t have to deal with.
Features
As the title says, it’s a no-frills pair of true wireless earbuds. There is no additional app to connect with the TWS6.
The only “features” available on the Edifier TWS6 are these:

Double-tap the left side for voice assistant
Double-tap on the right side to play/pause music

And yet the sensitivity of the touch panel on the Edifier TWS6 isn’t exactly that good either. I much prefer to take out my phone and control my music from there instead.
Using the Edifier TWS6
The Edifier TWS6 has a clear vision of what it wanted to be. Its main purpose is to sound good. Everything else is unimportant.
The Edifier TWS6 boasts that it’s using Knowles Balanced Armatures and hey – it truly shows. The clarity of the Edifier TWS6 is just amazing.

From what I have tested, the Edifier TWS6 is skewed towards bass. The vibrations sound great and the bass punches firmly too. Vocals are also decent on the TWS6. It’s obviously dragged into the lower frequencies a little but still, it sounds enjoyable. Treble isn’t as bright, but they’re comfortable to listen to.
Battery life?
I got about 6 hours on a single charge. It’s fairly decent in terms of battery life but I truly don’t like how wonky is the charging since closing the lid will cause the pins to disconnect.
To charge the Edifier TWS6, there are two ways – either connecting the USB-C port at the bottom or through wireless charging. Yes – the Edifier TWS6 does support Qi wireless charging too, which is handy if I ever wanted to charge the earbuds with my phone.

I should mention that the Edifier TWS6 smells like burned electronics whenever I open the case. According to Edifier, it is because of the wireless charging coil shielding that gets heated up and produces this foul stench. I was reassured multiple times that there is nothing wrong with the Edifier TWS6 despite having this foul stench.
Wrapping up the Edifier TWS6 review
Yes, I like the Edifier TWS6 because of how it sounds and how simple it is. Zero frills, just pair it and start enjoying music. There are a few things to fix – like the charging pins on the and its lid, the burned smell, and the touch gestures.

The Edifier TWS6 is priced at RM435.53 right now. It’s not the most affordable TWS in the market but it is great sounding right out of the box. Is the Edifier TWS6 recommended? Yeah. It sounds great.
Where to buy?

Lazada
Shopee

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Pioneer APS-SL2 & APS-SM1 SSDs Announced

When I first read this news, I was stunned. Pioneer – isn’t this the household brand name for audio-visual products? Yeah – that Pioneer with the bold, red, italicized font. They’re actually expanding into IT and consumer products, starting with their Pioneer APS-SL2 and APS-SM1 SSDs.
These two are internal SSDs with TLC NAND flash memory chips and SLC cache technology to achieve sequential read/write speeds of up to 500MB/s and 400MB/s respectively. They’re available in both 120GB and 240GB capacity variants.

As for the difference between these 2 SSDs, the Pioneer APS-SL2 is a 2.5-inch internal SSD with a 7mm thickness, so you can slot it into whatever laptop you have that supports a 2.5-inch internal drive SSD. Remember, some laptops can only support 7mm internal disks.
The Pioneer APS-SM1, on the other hand, is a M.2 2280 SATA SSD. It doesn’t have any heatsink, so it will fit into any laptops or motherboards that support M.2 2280 form factor SATA III SSDs without a hitch.

Model Name
APS-SL2
APS SM1

Form Factor
2.5-inch
M.2 2280

Interface
SATA 6Gb/s
SATA 6Gb/s

Capacity
120GB / 240GB
120GB / 240GB

Max. SequentialRead Speed
Up to 500MB/s
Up to 500MB/s

Max. SequentialWrite Speed
Up to 400MB/s
Up to 400MB/s

OperatingTemperature
0°C – 70°C
0°C – 70°C

Dimensions
100 x 70 x 7 mm
80 x 22 x 2 mm

Weight
35g
9g

Both models are designed for high reliability and low power consumption, along with anti-shock and anti-vibration protection, as well as support for S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) feature, garbage collection, and advanced LDPC error-correction capability to ensure data security and stability.
Pioneer’s Internal SSD Series products are backed by three-year limited warranty.
And apparently, Jayacom is already selling them. RM419 for the 240GB Pioneer APS-SL2, and RM409 for the 240GB Pioneer APS-SM1.

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Samsung Galaxy Note8 Launched; Song Ji-Hyo As Guest Star

Now, we all know that the Samsung Galaxy Note8 is coming – but the appearance of guest start Song Ji-Hyo is definitely a surprise.
With queue extending out to the main entrance of Pavillion KL, it’s definitely a sight to behold as fans literally stood there just to get to see Song Ji-Hyo – and the Galaxy Note8, of course.

Now, we all know what the latest and greatest Note has and what it can do – and through Samsung’s roadshow that’s happening in Pavillion right now, you get a chance to try it out for yourselves too!

Personally, I think that the Samsung Galaxy Note8 is the most anticipated smartphone for this year as Samsung has gone on hiatus for an entire year. After a year and after seeing what the Galaxy S8 can do, everyone is wondering what’s the new Galaxy Note8 going to bring to the table – and so far, I’m not disappointed. Because I have this.

Review of both will come soon, of course.
Speaking of that, Samsung also launched the Gear Fit2 Pro, too. It is equipped with GPS, enhanced water-resistance, and is able to track your activity accurately too. It even has a new swim and heart rate monitoring to monitor your activities. With that 1.5-inch curved AMOLED display, the real-time updates and notifications are much easier to read.
The Galaxy Note8 is now available for sale and it’s priced at RM3,999 – available in Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, and Maple Gold. I mean hey – it’s cheaper than the iPhone X. No price for the Gear Fit2 Pro,
Also – if you’re using Samsung Pay, then you’re in for a treat! In conjunction with the Galaxy Note8 launch in Malaysia, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is rewarding Galaxy Note8 users with 450 welcome points!
For more information regarding the Samsung Galaxy Note8 and its promotions here in Malaysia, visit this website.

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ROG launches new slew of gaming laptops, topped with 300Hz 3ms refresh rate screens

Introducing, a bunch of new gaming laptops from ROG. It’s mostly refreshes and design updates with a few tweaks here and there. We also saw most of the pre-production units earlier this year before MCO started – but that’s not the main point.
There are a few things to highlight here. ROG is adamant in using liquid metal thermal interface for all of its Intel-powered laptops for the year 2020 – which is what we get here. From what we can see, the CPU temperatures are amazing – and I love it. There is also a rubber gasket around the CPU silicon die to prevent the liquid metal from seeping out.

There are two families of gaming laptops, so we’ll start off with the Zephyrus lineup.
Zephyrus lineup

Zephyrus S17
Zephyrus S17
Zephyrus S15
Zephyrus M15

Model Name
GX701L-XSHG043T
GX701L-WSHG043T
GX502L-XSHF042T
GU502L-UAZ087T

Price
RM16,999
RM13,999
RM15,499
RM6,999

Design
Metal Black
Metal Black
Metal Black
Metal Black

Processor
Intel Core i7-10875H
Intel Core i7-10875H
Intel Core i7-10875H
Intel Core i7-10750H

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti GDDR6 6GB

Memory
DDR4 3200 16G*2
DDR4 3200 16G*2
DDR4 3200 16G*2
DDR4 3200 8G*2

Total memory slot
1 soldered +1 slot
1 soldered +1 slot
1 soldered +1 slot
1 soldered +1 slot

Storage
M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 1TB SSD
M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 1TB SSD
M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 512GB + 512GB SSD with RAID 0 support
M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 1TB SSD

Total M.2 slot
2
2
2
2

Display
17.3-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS-level panel, 300Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, Pantone Validated, G-SYNC
17.3-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS-level panel, 300Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, Pantone Validated, G-SYNC
15.6-inch Non-glare Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS-level panel, 300Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, Pantone Validated, G-SYNC
15.6-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS-level panel, 240Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, Pantone Validated

Refresh Rate
300Hz
300Hz
300Hz
240Hz

Response Time
3ms
3ms
3ms
3ms

Keyboard
Per-key RGB, backlit chiclet keyboard, N-Key rollover
Per-key RGB, backlit chiclet keyboard, N-Key rollover
Per-key RGB, backlit chiclet keyboard, N-Key rollover
Per-key RGB, backlit chiclet keyboard, N-Key rollover

Aura Sync
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Thermal Module
Liquid Metal Cooling & Active Aerodynamic System
Liquid Metal Cooling & Active Aerodynamic System
Liquid Metal Cooling & Active Aerodynamic System
Liquid Metal Cooling & Intelligent Cooling

Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.0
Intel Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.0
Intel Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.0
Intel Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.0

Power
240W Power Adaptor
Support Type-C PD 3.0 up to 65W
240W Power Adaptor
Support Type-C PD 3.0 up to 65W
240W Power Adaptor
Support Type-C PD 3.0 up to 65W
230W power adaptor
Support Type-C PD 3.0 up to 65W

Weight
2.6kg
2.6kg
2.0kg
1.9kg

Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty

(1st year with Perfect Warranty)
(1st year with Perfect Warranty)
(1st year with Perfect Warranty)
(1st year with Perfect Warranty)

Bundle
ROG Backpack, ROG Delta Headset, ROG Gladius II Mouse + 65W PD adapter
ROG Backpack, ROG Delta Headset, ROG Gladius II Mouse + 65W PD adapter
ROG Backpack, ROG Impact Mouse + 65W PD adapter
ROG Backpack + 65W PD adapter

Also, all Zephyrus lineup of the gaming laptops now come with an additional 65W USB-C charger. This is because all of the new ROG laptops come with a USB-C port with USB-PD support – so you can charge via the USB-C port. It’s definitely handy to have another power brick that’s smaller in size and still charges the laptop, but locked the performance behind a thermal limit.
STRIX lineup

STRIX SCAR 15
STRIX SCAR 15
STRIX G17
STRIX G17
STRIX G15

Model Name
G532L-WAZ085T
G532L-VAZ069T
G712L-VEV067T
G712L-UH7082T
G512L-VHN146T

Price
RM7,999
RM7,499
RM6,699
RM6,199
RM6,699

Design
Metal Black
Metal Black
Plastic Black
Plastic Black
Plastic Black

Processor
Intel Core i7-10875H
Intel Core i7-10875H
Intel Core i7-10750H
Intel Core i7-10750H
Intel Core i7-10750H

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2070 GDDR6 8GB
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2060 GDDR6 6GB
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2060 GDDR6 6GB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti GDDR6 6GB
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2060 GDDR6 6GB

Memory
DDR4 3200Mhz 8G*2
DDR4 3200Mhz 8G*2
DDR4 3200Mhz 8G*2
DDR4 3200Mhz 8G*2
DDR4 3200Mhz 8G*2

Total memory slot
2x slot
2x slot
2x slot
2x slot
2x slot

Storage
M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB SSD
M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB SSD
M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB SSD
M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB SSD
M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB SSD

HDD
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Total M.2 slot
3
3
3
3
3

Display
15.6-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS-level panel, 240Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB
15.6-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS-level panel, 240Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB
17.3-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS-level panel 144Hz, 3ms 100% RGB
17.3-inch Full HD (1920×1080) vIPS-level panel 120Hz
15.6-inch Full HD (1920×1080) vIPS-level panel 144Hz

Refresh Rate
240Hz
240Hz
144Hz
120Hz
144Hz

Response Time
3ms
3ms
3ms
16ms
25ms

sRGB
100%
100%
100%
67%
67%

Keyboard
Per-key RGB,  backlit chiclet keyboard, N-Key rollover
Per-key RGB,  backlit chiclet keyboard, N-Key rollover
4-zone RGB,  backlit chiclet keyboard, N-Key rollover
4-zone RGB,  backlit chiclet keyboard, N-Key rollover
4-zone RGB,  backlit chiclet keyboard, N-Key rollover

Aura Sync
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Thermal Module
Liquid Metal Cooling & Intelligent Cooling
Liquid Metal Cooling & Intelligent Cooling
Liquid Metal Cooling & Intelligent Cooling
Liquid Metal Cooling & Intelligent Cooling
Liquid Metal Cooling & Intelligent Cooling

Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) with Rangeboost technology + Bluetooth 5.0
Intel Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) with Rangeboost technology + Bluetooth 5.0
Intel Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) with Rangeboost technology + Bluetooth 5.0
Intel Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) with Rangeboost technology + Bluetooth 5.0
Intel Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) with Rangeboost technology + Bluetooth 5.0

Power
230W power adaptor
230W power adaptor
230W power adaptor
230W power adaptor
230W power adaptor

Weight
2.57kg
2.57kg
2.85kg
2.85kg
2.30kg

Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty

(1st year with Perfect Warranty)
(1st year with Perfect Warranty)
(1st year with Perfect Warranty)
(1st year with Perfect Warranty)
(1st year with Perfect Warranty)

Bundle
ROG Backpack + ROG Impact Mouse
ROG Backpack + ROG Impact Mouse
ROG Backpack
ROG Backpack
ROG Backpack

As we can see here, the STRIX is aimed at a lower price point while still offering some of the premium gaming features like a high refresh rate screen and the best possible performance.
ROG Zephyrus Duo?
Still trying to lay my hands on it, actually.

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Win Ox-tra angpaos when you buy an eligible Samsung Galaxy smartphone right now! Up to RM388 each week for lucky winners!

2 more weeks to go until Chinese New Year and Samsung wants to cheer you up a bit for making it through a tough 2020 by rewarding you a chance to score free Touch ‘n Go credits when you buy a Galaxy smartphone! Users simply need to login to the Samsung Members app and fill in the entry form with associated info, submit then just wait for an email to pop up in your inbox. The winners will be announced weekly so be sure to thoroughly check through your notification to not miss it out!
The steps to participate are simple:

Purchase any eligible products
Log in Samsung Members App and fill in the entry form
Get notified via email if you are the winner!

For more information on the campaign and applicable terms and conditions of the campaign, click here.

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Score some great deals on HUAWEI products starting today exclusively on Shopee

HUAWEI Malaysia’s super sales of the month for October start today and a lot of things are getting their prices cut.

Have some extra money to spend? Then don’t miss out on the chance to grab something that you may need now because selected items are getting bundled with free gifts on top of the mentioned price promotion.
The campaign starts today and only lasts for 1 day on Shopee but if you go for the official HUAWEI website or Lazada, it will stay up until October 12 so your choice to pick the desired platform.
Here are all the items enlisted for the sale.
Laptops, Tablets

Product

Promo Price (RM)

Free Gifts

HUAWEI MateBook 14 2021 Intel i5 11th 8+512GB

2,999

Backpack

HUAWEI MateBook D 14 2021 Intel i3 11th 8+256GB

2,299

Backpack

HUAWEI MateBook D 15 R5 8+512

2,599

Mouse

HUAWEI MateView

1,699

–

HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 2020 LTE 4GB+64GB with keyboard

999

–

HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 2020 LTE 4GB+64GB

849

–

HUAWEI MatePad 11 WIFI 6GB+128GB

1,799

Keyboard & M-Pencil

HUAWEI MatePad 11 WIFI 6GB+256GB

2,199

Keyboard & M-Pencil

HUAWEI MatePad T 10 2020 WIFI 2GB+32GB

499

City Travel Gift Package 1 (Umbrella + Canvas Bag Blue + Multi-Purpose Spray + Wipe +Package)

HUAWEI MatePad T 10 2020 WIFI 4GB+64GB

549

Laptop Bag

HUAWEI MatePad T 10s 2G+32G LTE

649

Entertainment Gift Package 3 (Bluetooth Speaker +Phone Stand + Retractable USB Carry+Package)

HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 WIFI 8GB+256GB

2,599

Keyboard

HUAWEI M-Pen 2 Black

99

–

Smart Bands, Smart Watches

Product

Promo Price (RM)

Free Gifts

HUAWEI Band 4

69

–

HUAWEI Band 6

129

Mystery Gift 2

HUAWEI Band 7

169

–

HUAWEI WATCH 3 46mm Fluoroelastomer

1,399

–

HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro 46mm Leather

1,799

–

HUAWEI WATCH FIT

249

–

HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner Silicone Gray

699

–

HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 46mm Fluoroelastomer Matte Black

419

–

HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 46mm Leather

499

–

HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e 46mm Graphite Black

369

–

HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e 46mm Mint Green

369

–

HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro 46mm Fluoroelastomer

699

–

HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 42mm Fluoroelastomer Night Black

699

–

HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 42mm Leather

799

–

Smartphones

Product

Promo Price (RM)

Free Gifts

HUAWEI nova 8

1,099

Umbrella

HUAWEI nova 8i

799

HUAWEI nova Gift Box (Twilight Bottle + Type C Data Cable) or Work Efficiency Gift Package (Storage Bag + Phone Stand + Retractable USB Carry Case)

TWS

Product

Promo Price (RM)

HUAWEI FreeBuds 3

99

HUAWEI FreeBuds 4

369

HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i

189

HUAWEI FreeBuds SE

169

HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro

399

Weight Scale, TVs, Wi-Fi Routers

Product

Promo Price (RM)

HUAWEI Scale 3

89

HUAWEI Vision S 55

2,199

HUAWEI WiFi WS5200 NEW

69

HUAWEI WiFi AX3 Quad

199

Smartphone Cases, Smart Watch Straps

Product

Promo Price (RM)

HUAWEI P50 Pro Silicon Case (Black)

9.90

HUAWEI C-Jade-Silicone case- P50 Pro Silicon Case (Blue)

9.90

HUAWEI C-Jade-flip case- P50 Pro Smart Flip Cover (White)

9.90

HUAWEI C-Jade-flip case- P50 Pocket Smart Flip Cover (White)

9.90

HUAWEI EasyFit 2 Strap Gray White & Cyan 46mm Strap

49

HUAWEI EasyFit 2 Strap (Gray Blue, Nylon Strap)

79

HUAWEI EasyFit 2 46mm Leather Matte Black Strap

99

HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Diana Fluoroelastomer Strap

9

HUAWEI Watch GT2 Latona Fluoroelastomer Strap

9

Miscellaneous

Product

Promo Price (RM)

HUAWEI CM20 USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter

10

HUAWEI AP09S 10000mAh  Super Charge Powerbank (Black)

99

HUAWEI Wearable Normalized Wireless Charging Cradle

9

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Get new recommended shows on Netflix directly with new Downloads For You for movies on-the-go

Pretty sure Netflix’s Smart Downloads have benefited you in some way or another by finding the next episode of your favorite shows automatically. Today, another similar function comes into play by the name of Downloads For You.

With this, recommended shows and movies are automatically downloaded to your phone and let you discover new stuff that potentially opens up another field of interest of yours. And since it is already stored inside your phone, take them on during a long car ride or being stuck in places with no internet. Time to put all the extra storage in your phone to use by enabling the feature through the following steps. The more space you allow, the more recommendations Netflix will download for you.

Android users will be able to take advantage of this function right now while the iPhone gang is going to wait for a bit. Fellow Android gang, take a test run and let us know what interesting stuff has been recommended to you.

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Samsung announces mid and entry-level smartphones Galaxy A21s and Galaxy A11; Starts at RM939 and RM599

Following the release of the Galaxy A31 a few days ago, its younger brothers – the Galaxy A21s and Galaxy A11 – are now in Malaysia too.
Both The Galaxy A21s and Galaxy A11 can be seen as the more budget-friendly options within the Galaxy A series of smartphones. The naming scheme of the Galaxy A series of smartphones is pretty smart. The first number dictates its general level of performance and price, then the second number is the generation of hardware.

Samsung smartphones still have the best user experience when it comes to software experiences on Android devices. You can also enjoy the Samsung ecosystem and perform daily tasks without spending too time jumping between apps.
The bad news is since they are entry-level devices, Samsung Pay is not compatible with them which is kind of a bummer.
Here are the specs of both the Galaxy A21s and Galaxy A11.

Galaxy A21s
Galaxy A11

Display

6.5″ HD+ (720 x 1600) TFT
Infinity-O Display

6.4″ HD+ (720 x 1560) TFT
Infinity-O Display

Processor

Exynos 850

1.8Ghz Octa-core

Memory

6GB RAM

3GB RAM

64GB Internal Storage

32GB Internal Storage

Micro SD slot (up to 512GB)

Micro SD slot (up to 512GB)

Rear Camera

Main:48MP (F2.0)
Ultra-Wide: 8MP (F2.2)
Depth: 2MP (F2.4)
Macro: 2MP (F2.4)

Main: 13MP (F1.8)
Ultra-Wide: 5MP (F2.2)
Depth: 2MP (F2.4)

Front Camera

Selfie: 13MP (F2.2)

Selfie: 8MP (F2.0)

Battery Capacity

5,000mAh, 15W Fast Charging

4,000mAh, 15W Fast Charging

Dimension (mm) / Weight

75.3 x 163.7 x 8.9mm / 192g

161.4 x 76.3 x 8.0mm / 177g

Biometric Authentication

Rear Fingerprint Scanner

Rear Fingerprint Scanner

Colour

Black, White, Blue

Black, White

In case you didn’t know, the entire Galaxy A series lineup has a campaign running where free gifts or services are given for purchases made before June 30 2020 so head over here and take a look at what freebies you could get your hands on.
By the way, you’ll also get YouTube Premium for free. More details here.
Need reviews on the A31? We’ve done it too!

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5G Digital Airport will soon be a thing in Malaysia thanks to Maxis

Maxis has just signed a strategic partnership with Malaysia Airports to take digital transformation to the next level. CEO of both Malaysia Airports and Maxis are confident that they are able to create new business and economic opportunities through this collaboration by strengthening the technology foundation to serve a smarter and more convenient experience for its visitors and employees.
On the other hand, airport retailers will be able to tap into the resources such as data and traffic analytics to tackle customer behavior for a greater marketing and sales effectiveness lift. Therefore, Maxis and Malaysia Airports will be jointly developing the Smart Retail and Smart Travel And Tourism solutions that include things like “Tourist Hub” for centralized travel guides, promotions, offers, and more to push the tourism experience in Malaysia that was so well known to a higher standard.

Good things and all but please, at least a super-wide coverage and decent speed so anyone can at least Youtube at essentially any spot within the airport.

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Paranoid Android 3.50 adds floating notification

An update that was released by Paranoid Android just a while ago implemented a new button to make notifications float around, much like the Facebook Chathead.
Stay tuned for further update on latest the Paranoid Android features!

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ASUS Malaysia brings in the new Vivobook 16X and it’ll cost you RM2,999

ASUS Malaysia is bringing in yet another new member into the Vivobook family and that’s the Vivobook 16X.
This Vivobook 16X champions itself as having an expansive 16:10 IPS LCD display that enables a greater amount of content to be shown at once while offering a well-rounded experience in almost everything. Running an AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPU with Vega 7 graphics, the laptop is decently enough for all sorts of tasks including gaming and editing albeit at a relatively light scale.

Although it is not a full-on “Flip” series product that offers a 360° rotatable screen, at least it can do 180° which is fully flat on a surface. Other than that, the keyboard and touchpad have an antibacterial guard coating to prevent bacteria growth for a “near sterile” condition when working at any time of the day.
Here’s the overall spec sheet of the Vivobook 16X.

CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 5600H

iGPU

AMD Radeon Vega Graphics

Display

16-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) IPS LCD

RAM

8GB DDR4

Storage

512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD

I/O

2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
1x micro-HDMI 1.4
1x Audio Combo Jack

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6 Dual Band 2*2
Bluetooth 5.2

Battery

50WHr

Webcam

720p HD Camera with Privacy Shutter

Miscellaneous

Windows 11 Home
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021 Pre-Installed

Price and Purchase Link
Available in colors of Quiet Blue and Transparent Silver, the price tag for the ASUS Vivobook 16X is RM2,999 and can be purchased from the official ASUS website as well as retailer shops.

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Logitech’s M171 is familiarly special

Does this mouse look familiar? Probably, I have one that looks awfully similar at home actually. By the looks of it, it’s similar, but sports a few difference.
Firstly, it’s the colour options available, and also the Logitech logo that’s found on the mouse. Then there’s the shape of it that got a quite a major update, with the new curvature on the sides and a much more rounded and oblong clicker.

The new design is even more colourful than ever too – too bad that there’s still no side buttons for quick forward/backward clicks. Not too bad though – Logitech clearly aimed for an ambidextrous design here, but there’s no excuse to neglect those two buttons. The Microsoft Desktop 3000 Wireless’s mouse implemented those buttons without issues at all while maintaining it’s ambidextrous design.

Nonetheless, at least I’m happy that Logitech is offering the M171 in quite a lot colours, including grey, and red. All of them has this very modern look to it, albeit that the entire mouse looks fairly familiar.
In whichever case though, at least the M171 doesn’t need to be purchased alongside with a keyboard – and that said, the M171 only costs RM49 – and that’s inclusive of GST! Available now too!

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Transcend announces JetDrive Go OTG drives for iOS devices

It’s no surprise that iOS devices are horrifyingly obnoxious for their lack of storage capacity since its inception nearly a decade ago. With that obscenity still looming around the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus today, Trascend seeks to  solve this issue with their JetDrive Go USB drives.

This is the JetDrive Go 500. These little drives are stunningly beautiful drives too, with a stylish, unibody design made with high-quality alloy construction which even features dual connectors too – one side Apple’s Lightning port, and another being USB 3.1. You can technically copy all of your media elsewhere really quick with the JetDrive Go 500.
The JetDrive Go 500 is available in 32GB and 64GB, priced at RM309 and RM439 respectively. It’s also available  in either beige or silver colour too.

Then comes the other JetDrive Go 300.
The JetDrive Go 300 is available in both black and white, which comes in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB,  which are priced at RM269, RM379, and RM579 respectively.

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Antichamber review

Antichamber, a long awaited game that does not even resemble any other puzzle games by a single bit – truly original. We play the game and finally, here’s the review!

I personally am a big fan of puzzle games, as I’ve played the Portal series, Q.U.B.E. and Quantum Conundrum too. Funny to see how all these games, including Antichamber, resembles Portal’s test chamber design, with a dominant white and minimal colour.

Unlike any puzzle games, the creator, Alexander Bruce, said that this game does not follow the conventional gameplay of any other puzzle games where you learn new concepts and apply them, but you need to actually unlearn and think illogically to solve the puzzles.

You do however, get to go various chambers in the game and almost every time, get stuck, then return to the map and go to another destination.
Throughout the entire journey in the game, as you can see in the screenshots above, you do get a gun with a total of 3 upgrades.
Another interesting point about this game – there are a lot of interactive black pictographic plates on the wall which when clicked, shows you how you just solved the puzzle.

Colours definitely do play a large role as they are the only differential element in the game and everything holds the same shape.

Playing along further, there are some other interesting non-Euclidean geometries in the game, which makes it look like an art gallery.
It’s a game with a soothing ambiance tune and with marvelous sound effects – almost hauntingly realistic. The graphic quality in the game is nothing out of the ordinary but it definite works a for a minimalistic game like this.
The brain teasing in this game is just intense and it definitely did drive me crazy when I first played it. In no cases that you can repeat what you just did – all the puzzles are different. A case that I suffered in every puzzle game is that some puzzles are beyond its hints and logic – but in this game it’s inlogic – opposite of logic. However, you don’t die in this game.

This game, just like how I solved puzzles in Portal, makes me rethink on how I solved the puzzle and also if I did it correctly, or if I exploited a certain part of the game. You’ll never know, since there are different routes to the same destination.

This is the game that definitely is a must play. A game that will make you involuntary yell WTF!? as you progress into an unknown puzzle. A game that make you grin and applause when you discover that there are certain doable things in the game.
The game is yes, illogical – but a very well-made, clean and with minimal glitches (I discovered a few) and definitely no hiccups. Very rarely that you find a game that educates you and fills you with fun.
Verdict?
Rating for Antichamber : 10/10
Stop wasting your time reading this review. Go get a copy of this game right now on Steam. For the time being, it’s only available for Windows.
Also, the game itself is less than a gigabyte! Go get it now!

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Oracle's latest BI solution improves procurement and talent management

Oracle Corporation has been a long time leader in the world’s ICT industry and today they are releasing yet another completely new applications suite in the hope of helping organization to improve Procure-to-Pay processes and talent management which is know as the Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) Applications.

As every organization shares the common goal to have the minimum operating cost while having the highest possible income, Oracle’s latest BI Applications will help organizations to pinpoint saving opportunities and maximize performance through the best practice analytics.
The new application suite also come with  out-of-box integration between some of Oracle’s software such as Oracle Procurement & Spend Analytics and Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne applications suite which is a plus for existing Oracle’s customer base.
As the vice president of product management of Oracle, Paul Rodwick says “Oracle BI Applications provide a critical platform for unlocking and analyzing enterprise-level and business-level insights, with the latest updates reducing the time and complexity to achieve a competitive advantage through data.”
In addition to releasing a completely new application suite, Oracle also release a talent management add-on – Oracle Talent Profile Analytics, which is a new module for the existing Oracle Human Resources Analytics in hope of helping HR and managers assess workers with critical skills and talent strengths in order to get the right people with the right skills into the right jobs, shaping the organization’s competencies and helping develop potential leaders needed to meet the organizations business goals.

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[UPDATED] Samsung Pay – A glimpse of the future?

Let’s talk about money. No, you don’t owe me anything. What I want to talk about is cash. Those paper notes and coins with numbers on them. While money is important, I do think that we’re in the transition of going cashless while we go shopping. We have multiple instant cashless payment systems these days, and Samsung Pay is one of them.
Samsung’s newly-launched Galaxy A (2017) series smartphones do support Samsung Pay, and they’re the ones who get flagship features without flagship price tags. And it’s really easy to get started with Samsung Pay too.

So how do we go about in using Samsung Pay? It’s rather simple – firstly, just swipe up from your home screen or lock screen, select the card you wish to use, then authenticate with your fingerprint or password. After that, tap your phone onto the terminal and you’ve paid for your purchase!
We can all relate to that fact we all have more than one piece of plastic card in our wallets. Be it a reward card, membership card, or credit card. This adds unnecessary bulk and hassle to one’s wallet, and from my personal experience, I have multiple wallets permanently damaged by the thickness of multiple plastic cards in it. There’s one way to fix this issue, and that’s Samsung Pay.
Simplicity is what I like the most!
Now, with Samsung Pay, you can add up to 10 cards. 10 cards. I’m not sure how many credit cards you have, but I’m sure most of us don’t have more than 2. That means you can add membership cards in your Samsung Pay account – AEON and Tesco cards especially. Since I share it with my family, I don’t have to constantly keep tabs on who’s having the card. Really convenient!
Here’s what you can add to Samsung Pay on your phone:

Credit & debit cards (and sometimes even prepaid cards depending on your bank!)
Gift cards (huge plus, since I always lose them before spending it)
Membership and rewards cards (not always used, thus saving it virtually is the best)

Let’s not forget there are deals which are displayed in the Samsung Pay app too, which is a pretty big deal. Coupled with Samsung Rewards, it’s like a dream come true. I get more convenient by not having to bring cash, and still get rewarded? Where else can you find such a thing?

Samsung Pay is debuting at KLCC Centre Court over the weekend, and they’re rewarding early adopters with grandeous gifts daily! The other rewards are pretty great too. As of now, you can purchase one Caffe Bene Coffee and get another one for free. This is only the beginning of Samsung Pay – who knows what other rewards Samsung has in stores for Samsung Pay users.

UPDATED: Samsung just revealed more exclusive deals for their grand launching of the Samsung Pay!
Partnered banks and certain merchant are having their own exclusive deals during the event period.
Check them out at this link right here!

I think that Samsung Pay solves the little things that make people go mad while dealing with cash. I’ve entered a convenience store before and wanted to get a piece of candy that costs RM2. I only have a single RM50 note with me that time, and that cashier refused to sell me the candy, telling me that they don’t have enough small change. If I had a Galaxy A7 (2017) and was using Samsung Pay that time, I would’ve beeped and walk out without getting into an argument with the cashier.
Some places are already on the Samsung Pay bandwagon!
Another huge issue with cash is the constant ATM machine withdrawals. These machines are oftentimes crowded with an insane amount of people – especially during weekends. It’s never ideal for a bank to put more ATM machines only to cater for the peak periods, and then to sit there and collect dust. Back to the original point – why bring cash in the first place? Debit cards are now coupled with ATM cards anyway, so add that into your Samsung Pay account – and boom! No need to queue for ATM machines!
Then comes one of the scariest aspects when it comes to money – security. Just how secure is Samsung Pay? In my own mind, it’s always difficult to balance between convenience and security.
There’s a saying amongst security experts. Words will only make it difficult to explain, so here’s a graph that briefly explains the problem.
Image from this source.
If you ever want better security, it’s never going to be convenient. Take 2-factor authentication for example. It’s never simple, but it’s the only sure-fire way for better security – right? Not really.
Here’s where Samsung comes in. They made things simple, while your money is still secure. Samsung has employed fraud protection from your bank, requires user authentication via fingerprint or pin number for every transaction, tokenization for each transaction, and everything is protected with Samsung Knox – their own technology that monitors and ensures all information are kept safe. All card information is encrypted and stored in a separate and secure data vault too.
If you do lose your Samsung smartphone, there’s always the option to remotely lock or erase your Samsung Pay account. Remember – without user authentication, they can’t use it either.
For someone who experienced losing his wallet before, Samsung offers an interesting solution here. I don’t have to cancel and re-issue each and every single card that I lost – but instead, just lock my Samsung smartphone and erase all data as my last resort.
What an interesting technology to be implemented on smartphones indeed! You can learn more about Samsung Pay at Samsung Malaysia’s website too.

There is no doubt that the brand new Samsung Galaxy A (2017) series smartphones are the first ever to support Samsung Pay, and still cost less than RM 2,000. The Galaxy A7 (2017) is priced at RM 1,899, whereas the Galaxy A5 (2017) is priced at RM 1,699. Both of these devices have fantastic hardware specifications too
Take a look at our full review of the Galaxy A7 (2017) here too – it’s a smartphone that I genuinely had a lot of fun with 😀 However, here’s a quick recap on the hardware found in the Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017).
Both of them have a 1920×1080 pixel resolution Super AMOLED display, and it’s powered by Samsung’s Exynos 7880 chipset with a 1.9GHz octa-core processor. No one likes a laggy phone for cashless payment, especially when everyone is in line to pay for their items at the cashier. Also, not to worry about water damages, as both the Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) are dust- and water-resistant with IP68 rating!
Let’s not forget its water resistance!
They both also have the same cameras too – 16MP PDAF camera with f/1.9 aperture for the rear-facing camera and another 16MP fixed-focus camera with f/1.9 aperture for taking selfies. Expect only great images to come out from this camera.
The only difference between the two are the screen size and battery capacity – as the Galaxy A5 (2017) has a 5.2-inch display with 3,000 mAh battery, and the Galaxy A7 (2017) has a 5.7-inch display and 3,600 mAh battery.
Haven’t gotten your brand new Galaxy A (2017) smartphone yet? Available in Black Sky, Gold Sand, together with the two newly-added colors – Blue Mist and Peach Cloud.

Funky colors! Did I mention that both the new Galaxy A7 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) are water-resistant too?

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Review – Armaggeddon MKA-9C Psychraptor: fireworks with great value

We’ve known Armaggeddon for quite some time now – and yes, they currently hold the status for one of the best budget mechanical keyboard with RGB lighting out there – the MKA-11R, which we also reviewed it here. Personally I loved that keyboard way more than I should. That keyboard has aged, and it is now replaced by the brand new MKA-9C Psychraptor mechanical keyboard. How does it fare compared to that keyboard?
First and foremost – the packaging as usual. You can check out our triple-treat unboxing right here for that.

A quick rundown on what’s written on the box itself:

Kailh switches rated at 50 million keystrokes
6 different backlight colours
5 customizable light setting
Adjustable backlight effects on key button
Multimedia keys with built-in programming
Aluminium backplate
1.8 meters braided cable

Inside the box there isn’t much to see at all. There is some nice foam around the keyboard itself for protection, Other than that, there aren’t any sort of paperwork except for one small piece of paper explaining on how to customize the backlight effects.
For the unit that I’ll be reviewing though is the Kailh Blue switch.
[nextpage title=”Design”]Firstly, I have to say that the MKA-9C Psychraptor opted for a rather nice black and grey look all around the keyboard. Silvery chassis with black accents and keycaps, including a black hard-plastic wrist rest. I have to say that the design itself is pretty streamlined all around.

The entire keyboard is very solidly built, thanks to its hard metal plate right at the front. Side note here, the hard plate is very strong and that means the MKA-9C Psychraptor itself is not that light. Maybe a good kilogram or more. Definitely not the lightest, but at least the footprint itself is on the small side compared to something like the ASUS GK2000.
That said, the braided USB cable comes off right in the middle of the body, with no angling or any sort. I really hope that even though they opt not to have a removable cable, at least have drains for the USB cable to go left or right like the Ducky One series of keyboard we reviewed here and here.
[nextpage title=”Typing experience”]We’ll start off with the switch itself as usual. As stated on the box itself, MKA-9C Psychraptor is built with Kailh switches in its core. Not just any Kailh switches though – the RGB variants of the Kailh Blue switch. As far as I know, the MKA-9C Psychraptor is available in Kailh Black, Brown, Red, and Blue switches, depending on your preference.
In terms of the keycaps themselves though, the MKA-9C Psychraptor comes with smooth ABS plastic keycaps with a very smooth surface. The thickness of these keycaps however are a little on the thin side, so do take note as bottoming out makes a higher-pitched and louder clack sound.
All around typing experience was great and as expected from any plate-mounted keyboard. It’s sturdy and doesn’t move around, has great tactility with the well-known Blue switch click sounds. After using a keyboard with Cherry stabilizers for so long, I found myself delighted with surprise when I found out that the MKA-9C Psychraptor uses a Costar stabilizer instead. Might not come as a surprise to some though, but yeah – Costar stabilizers do feel a lot better than Cherry stabilizers, although it’s purely based on your own preference.

I generally found that this RGB variant of Kailh switch takes a noticeable higher actuation force than its non-RGB variant of the exact same coloured switch.
However, the MKA-9C Psychraptor’s wrist rest doesn’t help much in terms of ergonomics. That is because even though the entire metal plate is recessed a little compared to the wrist rest, it is still not enough. Disparity of height between the wrist rest and the top of the space bar keycaps for example is too much, even though I can see Armaggeddon recessed the wrist rest a little. This made me type with my fingers hovering above the keyboard instead of resting on the wrist rest.

That said, Armaggeddon has to consider this – plate-mounted keyboard is physically more durable and almost has no flex. However if the entire plate is part of the enclosure itself, the key switches will be taller than usual.
[nextpage title=”Features”]I guess this is where the MKA-9C Psychraptor really shines (literally, pun intended) – it requires absolutely no software to reprogram anything on this keyboard, which as its down side as well.
It’s really easy to modify how the backlight works too. Let me list it down for you.

FN + F1
Backlight customization 1
Configure which key to light up using backlight customization mode
FN + F12

FN + F2
Backlight customization 2

FN + F3
Backlight customization 3

FN + F4
Backlight customization 4

FN + F5
Backlight customization 5

FN + F6
Wave mode/circular mode
Toggle between two modes with this button

FN + F7
Ribbon mode
Goes up and down from the middle out

FN + F8
Ripple mode
Hit one key and a ripple of light comes out

FN + F9
Run laps mode
Technically snake mode

FN + F10
Single-lighting mode
Only lights up whichever key you hit

FN + F11
Pulsating mode
Also known as “breathing mode”

FN + F12
Enter backlight customization mode
Enter this mode and press any keys from F1 to F5, depending on which profile you want to save

FN + PgDn
Decrease backlight speed
–

FN + PgUp
Increase backlight speed

FN + ←
Change backlight direction to the left
Only applicable to Wave mode

FN + →
Change backlight direction to the right

FN + “-”
Decrease brightness
Has a total of 5 brightness level, including “off”

FN + “+”

Increase brightness

The lighting mode on this keyboard is quite nice to being with. Although it is not RGB, it has different colours per row of on the keyboard. I find this a little different than the other backlit keyboards, which are either has one colour across the board, or RGB LED per key. Personally speaking, I don’t really care what colour these keyboards are. Most of the time I’ll turn it off, but since my room’s main light source is busted, I’ve been paying more attention to backlit keyboard.
Whenever the keyboard is trying to tell you something, like you’re at the maximum or minimum brightness, or in customization mode, the Scroll Lock indicator key at the top right corner will begin flashing. That’s a definitely nice and absurdly useful feature by Armaggeddon!

The only mild annoyance I have it according to my personal taste, is the different colour on each row. I prefer the ripple mode when I type faster. Although it’s actually waves, it actually looks like the entire keyboard is flickering really quick. Definitely looks cool!
That said, the backlighting on the MKA-9C Psychraptor is pretty bright and nicely distributed within the key. However I do find it funny – although for some reason my camera can’t pick up the key clearly in picture, the MKA-9C Psychraptor is lit up by surface-mounted LEDs. However, the Kailh switches does have hole for LED bulb to poke throw and soldered onto the PCB. Since these surface-mounted LEDs are much more closer to the base of the switch, it gives them a lot more space to disperse light across the entire key switch.
[nextpage title=”Wrap up”]The Armaggeddon MKA-9C Psychraptor is a seriously budget-friendly Kailh-powered mechanical keyboard. Although it doesn’t have the full RGB lighting like its brother, the MKA-11R, it does come with a much lower price tag – at just RM289. It’s nearly half the price tag of its colourful brother! Sure, the MKA-9C Psychraptor has its own problem when it comes to ergonomics, but that’s easily solvable if some getting used to. Don’t forget that you can lower the feet too though!
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Seems like Samsung Galaxy S20 series specs have completely leaked

As we know now, the Galaxy S20 series will be officially unveiled on 11th February, as Samsung has already announced the dates. Given that there’s only less than a month from the announcement day, the Galaxy S20 series of smartphones are already in the production stage – and hence, all of the hardware and software have already been determined.
And now this is prime time for leaks as Max Weinbach of XDA Developers have shown us a working engineering sample already. We had a Galaxy S20 rumor roundup before this – and you can click here to know about that.

Then, a new revelation was unveiled as the Galaxy S20 specs was reportedly leaked in its entirety. Well, not the entire lineup – but only the 5G variant of the Galaxy S20 series of smartphones.
According to MySmartPrice who claimed to have “an exclusive report”, was able to get the full list of specs of all the 3 different models of the Galaxy S20 series of smartphones.
From MySmartPrice
It is with this “exclusive report” that we got the confirmation of a few key specs – like the 108MP sensor being available only on the Galaxy S20 Ultra. The current leaks of having a total of 3 cameras up to 8K video recording holds water thus far. The ToF camera is present on both the Galaxy S20 Ultra and also the Galaxy S20 Plus. Ice Universe also tweeted about this:

The war between "Telescopes" in 2020S20 Ultra：48MP IMX586 5XPixel cropping 12MP 10X100X Zoom
P40 Pro：8MP IMX520 10X？
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) January 17, 2020

I truly wonder if this is real. It will be amazing to see 100x zoom on a smartphone. I’m interested to see if Samsung’s new Super Steady stabilization (as shown on the Galaxy S10 Lite) works with 100x zoom.
What’s new here is the 40MP selfie camera. So far, no leaks or rumors talked about this.

It also seems like the Galaxy S20 Ultra is going to be humongous as it uses a 6.9-inch display. It can be quite unwieldy to use with one hand. Also, the microSD card slot seems to be present as well.
Samsung is also upping the ante here as the Galaxy S20 series will be packed with up to 5,000mAh battery – which is definitely great to have. It is definitely not the heaviest smartphone, but definitely up there.
As of now, all of these are allegedly “exclusive reports” claiming to be the real deal. We know MySmartPrice, Ice Universe, and Max Weinbach have good track records when it comes to leaks – but we still have to wait for the official announcement from Samsung.
Stay tuned for the announcement of the Galaxy S20 series this February 11th.

UPDATE: Max Weinbach of XDA Developers tweeted this out
It seems like Samsung has done a lot of optimization to the image signal processor (ISP) so that it is able t otake the picture at 108MP natively with minimal lag.
Max Weinback, who has been a very reliable source on leaks, tweeted this out.

Under the aspect ratio tab on the S20 Ultra, you'll be able to select a 4:3 108MP mode. There is no lag in taking the picture. pic.twitter.com/bwSf9alRmP
— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) January 28, 2020

It raises more questions that answers, actually. We’re not sure if the Galaxy S20 Ultra in question is using the Exynos or Snapdragon chipset, as they both have different ISPs. Maybe Samsung created an external custom ISP so that both Exynos and Snapdragon chipsets have same camera speed for 108MP?

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