CES2017: Sony Unveils its Latest Products

Sony’s announcements in CES2017 focuses on a few things – its home entertainment and sound which is mainly on TVs, imaging products and solutions which showcases its projectors and cameras, game and networks which focuses on the PS4, and Life Space UX – a brand new concept model that showcases Sony’s products in a living space.
There are many highlights which are condensed into two separate posts:

http://bit.ly/SonyCES2017
https://blog.sony.com/ces/

Attached below is the full press release from Sony.

Sony’s booth this year will showcase the company’s latest offerings and initiatives, centering primarily on products that, with HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology, significantly raise the bar on picture quality. Attendees to the booth will be able to go hands-on with Sony’s wide range of products, from home entertainment offerings like 4K HDR TVs and audio equipment that produces detailed, three-dimensional acoustics, to cameras, projectors, and gaming consoles, all of which are designed to expand the ways people can enjoy the entertainment content they care about, and be moved emotionally.
At the Sony press conference held on Wednesday, January 4 (local time), Sony Corporation President and CEO Kazuo Hirai took the stage and introduced the audience to the ever expanding world of HDR-enabled products and content, beginning with the unveiling of the A1E series, Sony’s first ever line of 4K BRAVIA® OLED TVs. He then touched on Sony’s wide array of products that enrich customers’ everyday lives and inspire and fulfill their curiosity, as well as the company’s initiatives aimed at expanding the possibilities of the consumer electronics realm.
A video of the press conference can be streamed at the following URL: www.sony.com/ces
Main Products and Prototypes Showcased
Home Entertainment and Sound
Sony has been a driving force in the popularization of HDR, incorporating the technology into its visual and audio products, as well as its content, in order to provide customers with more true to life viewing experiences.

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BRAVIA A1E Series
The new A1E series of BRAVIA OLED brings together the best of Sony’s unique picture quality technology, including the 4K HDR processor X1™ Extreme featured in Sony’s flagship Z9D series. X1 Extreme, which accentuates the visual appeal of 4K HDR content, is capable of drawing out the full potential of self-emitting OLED panels, producing deep blacks and brights that more faithfully capture real world visuals. The A1E series is also equipped with Sony’s unique Acoustic Surface™ technology that vibrates the display and enables sound to be output directly from the TV screen. By eliminating the speakers ordinarily placed around the periphery of the screen, this series achieves a speaker-less and stand-less form factor. Because sound is emitted from the screen, the picture and sound become as one, heightening the reality of the visuals before you. Moreover, you can enjoy an ideal viewing experience from anywhere in your living room, thanks to the combination of the OLED panel, with its wide viewing angle, and the Acoustic Surface technology which fuses together image and sound.
The BRAVIA X93E series of 4K HDR TV is equipped with Sony’s unique and advanced Slim Backlight Drive+ technology, taking brightness and contrast to even greater heights. Moreover, the 4K HDR processor X1™ Extreme features HDR remaster for upscaling standard dynamic range (SDR) content to near 4K HDR quality, as well as a host of other technologies for boosting picture quality for a wide range of content. With X1 Extreme, the X93E series realizes 4K HDR levels of visual expression with high picture clarity, high contrast, and a wide color. This new BRAVIA TV, when hung against a wall, virtually disappears into it thanks to its stylish form factor, leaving behind nothing but the picture itself.
The Sony booth at CES will feature a display corner highlighting the spread of devices capable of 4K HDR playback. At this corner, visitors can catch a glimpse of visuals from “Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End”, “Gran Turismo Sport”, and “Horizon Zero Dawn” 4K HDR compatible PlayStation®4 (PS4™) games, played on BRAVIA. The corner will also showcase Sony’s new UBP-X800 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray™ player and its immersive, high-quality 4K HDR visuals. The player supports Hi-Resolution Audio technology and is capable of playing detailed, nuanced audio that is true to the originally recorded sound.
In the realm of audio equipment, Sony announced a range of new products equipped with cutting-edge technology to enable you to more fully enjoy the impact of 4K HDR. Among these is Sony’s new flagship soundbar, the HT-ST5000. This sound bar supports not only Hi-Resolution Audio, but also the Dolby Atmos® next-generation 3D surround sound format that takes immersion to the next level. It also features the unique wave-front control technology of Sony’s S-Force PRO Front Surround, which channels sound waves in just the right direction to realize powerful room-filling audio. Additionally, sound professionals at Sony Pictures Entertainment lent their expertise to the HT-ST5000, helping to calibrate audio quality and optimize it for the playback of movies. The new STR-DN1080 multi-channel integrated amplifier is compatible with DTS:X™, in addition to Hi-Resolution Audio and Dolby Atmos®, generating sound that moves about freely in three dimensions. The amplifier is equipped with other technologies as well for creating a uniquely Sony acoustic space, including Speaker Relocation, which realizes an optimal acoustic environment even in the limited installation conditions of the home, and Phantom Sound Back, which generates rich surround sound that spreads to every corner of the room.
In addition to the above, Sony will show off the pairing of its Wi-Fi compatible audio products[1] and Android TV-powered Sony 4K HDR TVs that are compatible with Google Home powered by the Google Assistant. With a simple voice command, you can easily stream music through connected audio devices across multiple rooms, or access YouTube™ and music services on your TV. This voice control functionality will be on full display at the Sony booth. Finally, Sony will be exhibiting two types of noise canceling wireless headphone prototypes in development which aim to provide you with more freedom in listening to music at high audio quality: one with a cable-free design featuring separate left and right units, and one with a neckband-style design.
Imaging Products and Solutions
In the imaging realm, Sony has been working to provide the entire range of technologies and solutions end-to-end, from the light source, lens, and image sensor to image processing, IP transmission, and display. The booth this year will primarily showcase Sony’s consumer imaging products.
The new VPL-VZ1000ES[2] Ultra-Short Throw laser light projector announced at CES 2017 boasts a space-saving design that can comfortably fit into a living room, making it easy to enjoy immersive 4K HDR picture on a big screen. Featuring an ultra₋short throw lens, the VPL-VZ1000ES can project from as close as six inches[3] away from the screen surface, so you don’t have to worry about any obstructing silhouettes.
Sony will also display its latest imaging products that place a premium on speed. These include its α6500 flagship APS-C sensor mirrorless camera capable of continuous shooting at up to 11 fps and equipped with 5-axis optical image stabilization and touchscreen AF control, as well as its RX100 V premium compact camera capable of continuous shooting at up to 24 fps and super slow motion recording. In the field of broadcasting equipment used for 4K content creation, including live sports broadcasts, Sony will exhibit products which propose new uniquely Sony video experiences, including the HDC-4800 live camera system capable of 4K / 8x super slow motion video and the PVM-X550 55” 4K OLED professional monitor.
Finally, in the field of large-scale display systems, Sony will exhibit its scalable display system constructed from display units made with the unique CLEDIS™ high picture quality display technology that uses ultrafine LEDs as the light source. This system will be exhibited as an approximately 32” (horizontal) x 9” (vertical) large scale display, reproducing rich color tones as well as smooth moving and still images, delivering visuals the likes of which are not possible with existing displays.
Game and Networks
PlayStation®VR is a virtual reality (VR) system that takes PS4™ to the next level of immersion and enriches the gaming experience. Visitors to the Sony booth will be able to enjoy a real driving simulator in VR with “Gran Turismo Sport” using PlayStation®VR, as well as a VR space adventure with “Farpoint,” utilizing the PlayStation®VR Aim Controller to take down enemies.
Life Space UX
The Life Space UX concept is defined by delivering unique experiences and facilitating new ways to transform your living space. In this category, Sony will display for the first time a concept model called “New 4K Projector –It’s all here–”, which proposes new encounters with various content such as books, films, and music. Naturally, you can use it as a conventional projector, creating a big screen in your home by projecting images onto an adjacent wall, in order to view content. But the concept behind “–It’s all here–” is all about the joy of discovering new content. For instance, you could use it to project a vast amount of book covers onto the wall, pick one that piques your interest, and turn the pages to leaf through it. Additionally, the already released 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector, LED Bulb Speaker, Portable Ultra Short Throw Projector, and Glass Sound Speaker will be exhibited at the booth. Through Life Space UX, Sony will propose new value and new experiences made possible in your living space.

Finally, the Sony booth will showcase the various initiatives Sony is undertaking to expand the possibilities of the consumer electronics realm. Among these are “N” and “T,” concept prototypes from the Future Lab Program™ research and development initiative which aims to co-create future lifestyles with users; the diverse products born out of the start-up projects from Sony’s internal new business incubation initiative, the Seed Acceleration Program; Xperia™ Smart Products, which propose new ways of communicating; and the autonomous drones and cloud-based data processing services for measurement and inspection that are offered by the Sony Group affiliate company Aerosense Inc.
[1] Wireless speakers, home theater systems, and multi-channel integrated amplifiers with built-in Chromecast support.
[2] Model to be sold in the US market. Model name differs by region sold.
[3] Distance from the edge of the projector body to the screen surface, assuming a 100” (16:9) screen.

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Unboxing and first look of the new Asus Padfone Mini

Recently, the Padfone Mini was announced here in Malaysia. However, after launching for that many months, no one ever got their hands on one. That has changed – as we got our hands on one.

Here’s our unboxing and overview of the all-new Asus Padfone Mini!

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OPPO’s Find X3 Pro with superior colors, cameras and build quality announced at €1,149

OPPO has globally announced the latest flagship of the company, the Find X3 Pro yesterday.
Featuring a 10-bit panel with adaptive refresh rate, the Find X3 Pro is promising a vivid 10 billion color range paired with 525PPI density and HDR support for absolute color accuracy and experience. Combining with the 2 large, 1 medium, and 1 small lens for a quad rear camera combo, it is aimed to become the best-in-class for general use in the premium market.

Let’s find out the rest of the specs, shall we.

6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display

1440p resolution
Punch hole notch at top left corner
120Hz refresh rate
HDR10+ certified
1300nits peak brightness

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset
Up to 12GB RAM
256GB UFS 3.1 storage
Quad rear-facing cameras

Main: 50MP f/1.8 with omnidirectional PDAF, OIS
Telephoto: 13MP f/2.4 with PDAF
Ultra-wide angle: 50MP f/2.2 with omnidirectional PDAF
Macro: 3MP f/3.0

32MP f/2.4 selfie camera
4,500mAh battery

65W wired charger
30W wireless charging
10W reverse wireless charging

Gloss Black, Blue, White

Converted Pricing
While local pricing has not been announced and is expected to come in the following months, the reference pricing is €1,149, or approximately RM5,645. Expect to be a bit lower when it reaches Malaysia shores alongside other possible bundles as well. Click here to get yourself informed with the rest of the information.

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OPPO’s #PlayWithHeart campaign goes live starting today; Get RM100 off the Find X3 Pro by joining the #PlayWithHeart challenge

OPPO has officially cut the opening ribbon for its #PlayWithHeart campaign in Malaysia.

As a long-term sponsor of the tennis sport and various athletes, OPPO is also involved in the Wimbledon tournament in the hopes of reigniting fans while inviting new ones to join the world of ball smashing. So to commemorate this, a special interactive Instagram AR Game has been launched on Instagram that is available right now up until July 15 and the 1st 100 people who participate in the challenge will get an RM100 discount voucher for the Find X3 Pro – the current top tier flagship of the brand. Follow the steps below to get started.

Access the OPPO #PlayWithHeart Filter here
Play With Heart and record your attempt at playing the AR Game
Take a screenshot of your score
Submit the screenshot of your score here

Not fast enough? There are also some extra gifts for those who are willing to dedicate a bit of time to the mini-game which are a bundle of OPPO Enco Buds, Wimbledon Limited Edition Championship Towel, and Grass Scent Candle for the top 3 scorers alongside 10 units of Wimbledon Telescopic Umbrella for a total of 10 lucky winners whose are being selected at random.
Winners will be announced on July 22.
Meanwhile, you can head over and play a little game to win some Wimbledon merchandise by simply counting the number of tennis balls in this video and posting your answers down in the comment section with the hashtag #GuessWithHeart & tagging 3 of your friends.

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Facebook’s free phone call actually works in Malaysia

If you did keep up with the news churning around Facebook with first its announcement of the new design for the entire page, Android and iOS app, then came along the Facebook Home and its new Messenger app with the chat heads. Not long after that, there are actually stickers included with the current version of Messenger on Android.

Eventually news came out that Facebook is testing free phone calling services over the Internet (VoIP) just like Skype, Viber, LINE or whatever it is that you use in the U.S.. Little did we know… it’s actually available in Malaysia too.

How did I find out though? Well, here’s the entire list of instructions how did I actually called someone using Facebook Messenger.

Download Facebook Messenger

Google Play Store
Apple iOS

Log in to your Facebook Account
Tap on the contact you want to call
Tap the “i” button at the top-right corner
Tap the Free Call button!

NOTE : It only works if your recipient has the latest version of Messenger on Android or iOS (I never get to try with other platforms). If your recipient doesn’t have a compatible version, the Free Call button will be greyed out.

Great isn’t it?! Finally you can start to trim down on apps – again. The phone calls actually show enlarges your entire profile picture to be shown as the background instead of having a small picture with an empty background. As for compatibility, I tested with an LG Nexus 4, a Samsung Galaxy Nexus & Note II, HTC Butterfly and also an Apple iPhone 4.The call quality is superb, and I can bet that you will come back to use this feature again. It might take a while before it starts ringing, and just like normal phone call, it will automatically drop after 30 seconds. One special thing about this Facebook Free Call though, is that the volume is exceptionally crisp and loud when I tested with an LG Nexus 4 and a Samsung Galaxy Note II.
Check out a gallery of the call feature below!

What are you waiting for? Try the feature for yourself now!

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ASUS WE TRANSFORM Roadshow at Mid Valley Megamall

ASUS is having a roadshow from 14th to 18th August 2013! ASUS is giving away many freebies, and having many contests alongside with promotions that surely will knock your socks off.

All the information you need to know is in the image below, but let me just briefly tell you what’s the main attraction here.
From Friday till Sunday, there’s a ASUS-Android pillow which is limited to 600 pieces only, one design per day. They do look attractive! Join their “Experience & Be the Lucky Winner!” event to win one!
On Saturday at 3pm to 5pm, the first 100 participants to line up will be in the running to be the lucky one to walk away with either the ASUS MeMO Pad HD 7 or the ASUS VivoBook at only RM1.00!
With each purchase of the any ASUS notebook or tablet, get an exclusive ASUS VivoBook designed-notebook (for writing) for free!

Also, ASUS got many more pictures and much more detailed mechanisms of the events that are going to be hold over the weekend over at their Facebook page! Check them out, and don’t forget to participate at their events!
Maybe you’ll fall in love with some of their products, or maybe even with their lovely showgirls!

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ASUS Zenfone 5 Unboxing and First Impressions

Last weekend, we had the chance to unbox a brand new ASUS Zenfone 5. It’s definitely one of the more exciting devices of 2014 and we’ll quickly dig in as to what the whole phone means for the market.
Unfortunately we discovered during the unboxing that the device didn’t have enough power – as a result, we couldn’t boot it for the camera. Nevertheless, we’ll provide you what we can, with a full review coming in a week’s time.

The contents should not surprise you. You’re only getting 7 things in the box:
What’s in the box?

Wall Charger
MicroUSB cable
Manual
Warranty booklet
Earphone
Earphone buds
How does the phone fare?

When we picked up the phone, it was really light. It had the kind of lightness that fits into pockets and naturally fit in your hands. Plus, there’s a slight grip and curve to the back cover that formed some semblance of balance in your palms. In its own way, it’s quite assuring that this phone won’t be slippery in your hands.
While the phone’s price is tag is an absolutely reasonable RM599, it certainly feels like something much more luxurious. There’s even some parts of the phone made with (what we suspect) to be brushed aluminium. Although we don’t recommend a deliberate drop test, this is one phone that certainly inspires confidence in this area.
There was ONLY 1 concern that we have. The back camera lens was settled right in the middle of the curve on the back of the phone cover – and this is worrying as accidental scratches on the lens might occur. As a result, we have to recommend getting a case for the phone – at this point, we are unsure how scratch resistant that camera glass is.
The phone’s power and volume buttons are embedded on the side of the case, and does require a firmer press – which is something that will require some getting used to. This is a good thing, as it would mean no accidental button presses – especially if you keep have an active lifestyle and have your phone constantly on you.
We could only find fault with the location of the camera lens. Apart from this, we found the ASUS Zenfone 5 scored well on first impressions and built quality. We at NasiLemakTech are impressed with the way ASUS has been pushing these affordable devices, and we expect the Zenfone 5 to outperform other brands in the same price category.
Do check our site regularly for a follow up review on the ASUS Zenfone 5, where we will cover the Zen UI, camera performance, battery life and usability tests.
ASUS Zenfone 5 specifications

Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Charcoal Black/Pearl White/Cherry Red/Twilight Purple/Champagne Gold
2X2: Intel® Atom™ Multi-Core Z2560 Processor 1.6GHz with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
2 GB RAM
5inches, HD 1280×720, IPS with Capacitive Multi touch panel
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, Supports GloveTouch input
8GB eMMC Flash
MicroSD card (up to 64 GB)
8 Mega-Pixel, Auto Focus, LED Flash, F2.0 Aperture, PixelMaster (1080p @30fps, 720p @ 60fps)
2 Mega-Pixel, F2.4 Aperture
G-Sensor/E-Compass/Proximity/Light Sensor/Hall Sensor
INTEL XMM6360
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth V4.0+EDR +A2DP
Dual Micro SIM card
HSPA+ UL:5.76 Mbps/DL:42 Mbps
DC-HSPA+ UL:5.76 Mbps/DL:42 Mbps
GPS, GLONASS & AGPS
2110 mAh Lithium
148.2 x 72.8 x 10.34 mm (LxWxH)
145 g

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New ROG Phone 6 models served with MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC revealed as the 6D and 6D Ultimate

The ASUS ROG Phone 6 series products are wonderful phones especially for gamers, no doubt. However, the extensive use of the most powerful chipset from Qualcomm to date is kinda the bread and butter of most premium gaming smartphones these days. But that’s about to change as MediaTek joins the fray today.
The new ones are getting the names ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate with the “D” prefix probably means “Dimensity” in this case (I hope so) because the main point is that instead of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC will be taking over as the main processor.

Provided by the pre-overclocked parameters compared to the Dimensity 9000, ASUS ROG states that around 10% extra performance is achieved for that little FPS boost because competitive gaming is all about the FPS and nothing else.
The AeroActive Portal, which is the smartphone’s thermal solution design in terms of airflow chamber, has been further optimized for the 6D Ultimate that enables 20% better heat dissipation rate when working in tandem with the AeroActive Cooler 6. On the other hand, the vapor chamber is now 30% larger and the graphite sheet is 85% bigger – all for the sake of a non-toasty smartphone gaming experience.
Aside from the mentioned points, other things stay roughly the same like the high refresh rate and sampling rate AMOLED screen, RAM and storage options, cameras, battery capacity, gaming-related features, and more. So put it simply, it is just an extra purchase option for those who just don’t like Qualcomm chips in general.

On the other hand, those who are looking for limited edition items should not miss out on the ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition rocking a special finish that envelops a cloudy night sky penetrated by a searchlight taken further by the special Aura RGB illuminated logo forming the iconic Bat emblem.
In terms of software, a Batman-themed custom Android skin is definitely within the question including lots of customized icons, sound effects, and animations. For the hardware, ASUS is generous enough to provide both the Qualcomm and MediaTek option to satisfy each and every gamer out there.
Can’t call it a day if there are no unique accessories to go with the special package. For one, there’s a USB-C-powered Bat-Signal searchlight mini-projector that shines the Bag-Signal in one of two versions. Also included within is the Batman Aero Case printed with a uniquely-patterned finish and a hidden easter egg image, and a hard-shell travel case case capable of safekeeping both the device and accessories at the same time.
Availability
The availability of the ROG Phone 6D, 6D Ultimate, and 6 Batman Edition is to be announced at a later date.

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The new Garmin Lily smartwatch helps pregnant women monitor their little ones

Garmin has announced a new smartwatch with a hint of twist that focuses on maternal parameters which is the Garmin Lily.

Coming in flavors of Classic and Sport, it features a 34mm watch case, T-bar lug style, subtly patterned lens with elegant colors that really pushes the fashion level and modern feel of a women’s taste. The Classic features an Italian leather band and stainless steel bezel while the Sport version comes with a silicone band and aluminum bezel.
Both of these excels at tracking women bio-schedules such as menstrual cycle and it can even track pregnancy-related parameters pregnancy-related symptoms, track baby movement, blood glucose levels, create customizable reminders, receive exercise and nutrition tips, and more. Conventional properties such as heart rate alerts can also be fine-tuned to suit every women’s body condition.
Casting aside the pregnancy stuff, here’s what it could do as a standard smartwatch.

Monitoring of oxygen level, hydration, sleeping pattern, heart rate, energy level, stress, step count, calories
Preset profiles of sports activities such as yoga, Pilates, cardio and more
Notifications, Calender, Emergency Positioning functions
Garmin Connect app synchronization

Pricing and Where to get it
The Garmin Lily is priced differently for the 2 models: RM1,190 for the Classic and RM920 for the Sports edition and interested buyers can seek the following links for more information as well as placing an order.

Lazada
Shopee
Aeco

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Lightest Solid Material; Graphene Aerogel

You thought that the lightest material is the aerogel, or Frozen Smoke that was developed in 1931 as a result of two scientist taking a bet on who can create the lightest material on earth. Well, here something lighter than that – the graphene aerogel

Last year, Aerographite took over the aerogel’s place as the lightest material by being six times lighter than air! The density is only 0.2 milligram per cubic centimeter. With this behavior  they could aid in oil spill and other kind of cleaning up work!
-Via Dvice

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realme’s upcoming 200MP 4X zoom capable 11 Pro 5G smartphone confirmed to launch on July 20

realme Malaysia has finally given us a date for the upcoming 11 Pro 5G – July 20.

The next generation flagship from realme is going to host the superior 200MP camera capable of doing 4x optical zoom that captures details without blurring.
Combining a set of powerful processor, superb screen, large batteries, and memory capacities, the final question would be “What would be its price?” from this moment onwards.
If you’re interested in getting yourself one, only 10 days left for you to get your funds ready and dive head in first on that big launch day.

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Garmin Malaysia introduces new indoor cycling contest TACX Competition

Garmin Malaysia has announced the latest indoor cycling contest that matches sportsmanship with the competitive nature of physical fitness.

Initiated last week, the TACX Competition is held at MY Veloaworks that consists of qualifying rounds that go from December 9-11, 16-18, 23th and 30th with the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and grand finals all slated for February 26 and 27 next year at IOI City Mall. During that time, Celebrity, Artist, and Garmin Ambassador, Alif Satar and the Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) will make a special appearance. To promote the greatness of cycling alongside bringing the community closer, everyone is allowed to join with no restrictions on age, gender, race to experience the 8km hill ride done virtually indoors.

Not only that, there’s no entrance fee and the finalists with the fastest record will stand a chance to win the following prize:

1st Prize: Garmin TACX Neo 2T
2nd Prize: Garmin TACX Flux S
3rd Prize: Garmin Edge 530

To join the contest, just head over to VeloArena and find the associated booth and get your record submitted using one of their bikes!

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Philips welcomes 8500 series 4K UHD smart TV into Malaysia starting from RM2,999

Philips Malaysia has brought in the latest 8500 series of 4K UHD LED smart TV that will expand your home entertainment experience while doing it at quite a competitive position.
Starting from a sweet spot size of 55-inches and all the way up to 75, the PUT8516 is powered by the brand’s Perfect Picture Engine to churn out crisp and color vibrant 4K resolution augmented by Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for that punchy, dynamic, and crystal clear audio. When detecting a video source coming from a game console, the TV will smartly switch to a low latency preset that runs at a higher response rate alongside Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) that eliminates tears and smoothes the entire gaming experience.

Not playing any games? Then get all the major streaming services within your fingertips that include the likes of Apple TV+, Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, and Disney+. You may also get some mileage out of that Apple support by gaining access to your library of movies and TVs show you brought from them. Speaking of streaming, the built-in DTS Play-Fi function let you control all your products running the associated technology via Wi-Fi to stream music simultaneously and if you are wondering whether the TV can hold some of those music files locally, yes, they can as Philips has set up a 4GB space just for that while the other 32GB is for apps, files, and software.
Pricing and Availability
The Philips 8500 series 4K UHD LED Android TV is currently available for purchase at the following promo price for a limited time.

50-inch: RM2,999 (Original RRP RM3,299)
55-inch: RM3,599
75-inch: RM6,599 (Original RRP RM7,199)

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Kingston’s Server Premier DDR5 4800MT/s registered DIMMs gets the official stamp for 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor platform

Kingston has announced that its line of Server Premier registered DIMMs has passed the validation test of the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor platform.
Available in capacities of 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB, the Server Premier DDR5 4800MT/s Registered DIMMs are created for large-scale local servers and data centers that meet the requirements of leading motherboard and system integrators.

Featuring a locked Bill of Materials (BOM) for consistent brand and revisions, everything is fully tested to provide unbeatable quality and stability backed by a lifetime warranty.
The following modules are available now:

KSM48R40BD4TMM-64HMR
64GB DDR5-4800 ECC Registered DIMM x80 CL40 2Rx4 1.1V

KSM48R40BS4TMM-32HMR
32GB DDR5-4800 ECC Registered DIMM x80 CL40 1Rx4 1.1V

KSM48R40BD8KMM-32HMR
32GB DDR5-4800 ECC Registered DIMM x80 CL40 2Rx8 1.1V

KSM48R40BS8KMM-16HMR
16GB DDR5-4800 ECC Registered DIMM x80 CL40 1Rx8 1.1V

Each module is capable of reaching a peak bandwidth of 38.4GBps for super high data transfers and thanks to the DDR5 standards including on-die ECC and power management circuit, Kingston also included additional sensors, decision feedback equalization (DFE), and dual independent 32-bit subchannels (40-bit for ECC) too.
More information regarding the Kingston Server Premier class products can be found here.

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Review – SonicGear Aquarius (2017) Speaker: it didn’t get me wet

This is the SonicGear Aquarius (2017) version. It’s a really flashy for a Bluetooth speaker – and there’s even a musical fountain feature too. Seriously – a musical mountain. but does its flashiness justify its price?
We should find out about it here.

Unboxing
The box is rather… colorful, in my opinion. Everything on the box itself is depicting its fountain instead of speakers. I mean, even the specs of the SonicGear Aquarius (2017)’s speakers are tiny.

Opening up the box reveals a piece of styrofoam where everything is seated on.

By everything I mean the user manual, a rubber stopper, an eyedropper, a USB cable, an aux cable, and the SonicGear Aquarius (2017) itself.
Of course… more on all of these accessories later.

As I’ve mentioned earlier, the specs are placed at a tiny part of the box itself. Nothing too outstanding here, actually.
Design
The entire speaker itself is made out of different types of plastics. At the top, it’s made out of a transparent cone-like “aquarium” with LEDs at the bottom. Somewhere between these LEDs are little slits – presumably for water to get back into the reservoir before getting pumped out through the power of music.

To have the fountain work as expected, you’ll have to fill in at about the same level as the reservoir slits.
The rest of the speaker is rather simple. That big white chunk houses the speaker drivers, whereas the colored part houses all of the buttons and ports.
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You can find some of the common buttons, switches, and ports here – but they’re just way too tiny and too low. I do appreciate the fact that they’re angled to be a little more ergonomic, but it’s still quite fidgety.
Alright, back to the colors now – the main highlight.
Features
I mean – this is the most interesting part, no? A speaker with a water fountain – as stated on their product page. So how does it actually work?

It’s simple – when music is playing, the water fountain reacts accordingly. As far as my observations can tell, the water fountain only “listens” to a particular frequency of music – somewhere around the mids.
Once the fountain water pumps are “triggered”, the how high up these water go depend on the volume of the music that it’s playing.

I mean, that’s the only feature that I can highlight on this product. The speakers are… well… colorful, so to speak. And the water fountain feature is just implemented too well. Those bright LED spots? They’re the water jets. It is seen as though that water is coming out from within the LED itself!
The only downside here is that you cannot turn off the LEDs or water jets separately. You’ll have to turn off the speaker entirely.
Using the SonicGear Aquarius (2017)
Of course, the SonicGear Aquarius (2017) is a speaker after all. A wireless one, to be precise. Due to the nature of what feature it has, I don’t really see how one can bring this speaker out and about on their daily commute or travels. The part that makes sound is tiny, but most of its space is occupied by the water fountain part itself.
Those black things are the speakers, by the way.
I don’t agree with the idea of carrying this speaker in a bag too, as there will be water slushing around.
The speaker sounds teeny and with minimal bass. At higher volumes – where the water jets start to get more intense – the sound produced is annoying. And by annoying, I mean that it sounds high-pitched and it hurts my ears. At very low volumes, yeah – it sounds acceptable, but definitely rated as “horrible sound quality” in my book.
Wrapping up the SonicGear Aquarius (2017) review
Here’s the deal – a good speaker will make the listener excited. Or as my friends state it – sexcited. Music has that effect on people – I’m not joking. While there are many different types of speakers in this world, it will take some time to find speakers with a sound signature that fits your ears.

For the price of ~RM80 over at Lazada here, I recommend you to NOT buy this speaker. Get something else instead. The SonicGear Aquarius (2017) is a speaker that just sounds way too horrible, and they’re selling the distracting aesthetics that everyone will get tired of in a matter of minutes, instead of proper sound quality.
I need to emphasize this again – do not buy if you’re expecting decent sound quality.

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Lenovo Malaysia Launches Official Store On Lazada

Lazada is seriously taking over the entire Malaysia – and tech companies know this, and they’re leveraging on it pretty nicely. Take a note on what Lenovo Malaysia is doing now – they’re launching the official store on Lazada!
Lenovo will be offering a Lenovo IdeaPad 120S that is exclusively available through their Official Online Store on Lazada from today onwards. In conjunction with this partnership, Lenovo is also featuring an RM100 discount for the first 100 purchases of their IdeaPad 320!

To visit Lenovo Malaysia’s Official Store, click here!
Again, both the IdeaPad 120S (RM999) and IdeaPad 320 (RM2,699) will only be available for purchase exclusively on Lenovo Malaysia’s Official Online Store on Lazada Malaysia!
Khoo Hung Chuan, General Manager of Lenovo Malaysia and Singapore.
Having an official store on Lazada can mean a lot of things – you’re directly dealing with Lenovo Malaysia through Lazada and that really cuts off a lot of communication channels from the customer and Lenovo themselves. Is this a good move? Definitely – and we customers don’t have to worry about authenticity issues and finding the cheapest deals in the market too.
Just head on over to Lenovo Malaysia’s official Lazada store, and shop there!

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Here is our experience creating content on the ROG Zephyrus Duo – Content creation with the new tilted ScreenPad Plus

Last year, we have the ASUS ZenBook Duo. It has a secondary strip of display that is called the ScreenPad Plus, and it brought an entirely new design as it makes use of the extra space on the laptop – but it has some issues. And today, we have the ROG Zephyrus Duo. It’s a next-generation upgrade of that design but branded within the Zephyrus lineup instead. With good reason, actually.
We’re approaching the Zephyrus Duo in two different perspectives – one as a content creator, and another as a gamer/streamer. We’ll only be focusing the content creator part in this part. If you want to know about how the Zephyrus Duo performs as a gamer/streamer machine, click here to check out that video from Tech Critter instead.

Some specs
Let’s start off with some specs first because I don’t want to dwell on this any longer. The Zephyrus Duo is packed with the highest-end specs available so it doesn’t really matter that much.

Intel Core i9-10980HK
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
32GB 3200MHz RAM
2x 1TB NVMe SSDs in RAID 0

As for the display, the Zephyrus Duo comes in two different flavors – which is where the inspiration for separating this laptop review into two parts come from.

15.6-inch 4K 60Hz with 100% Adobe RGB; Pantone validated; G-Sync compatible
15.6-inch 1080p 300Hz 3ms response time with 100% sRGB; Pantone validated; G-Sync compatible

As for the secondary strip of display – which is also called the ScreenPad Plus, is at 3840×1100 resolution only. It is touch-sensitive, though.
Portability
This is a weird thing since the Zephyrus Duo is relatively lightweight for its size as it is made entirely out of magnesium alloy. It’s sturdy and lightweight for all the hardware that it packs inside. However, it’s a rather thick laptop – and also rather wide.

For a laptop with a 15.6-inch screen, it cannot fit into my laptop that I usually fit all laptops in.
Ergonomics
In terms of ergonomics, the keyboard and trackpad is pretty much the same case as last year’s ZenBook Duo series. The keyboard is shifted down and the trackpad is moved all the way to the right side.

What’s new here is that the ScreenPad Plus now tilts upwards. Technically, it’s the reverse of the Zephyrus lineup’s iconic Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) that pops down instead.

This new design solves two issues that the ZenBook Duo series has – the first one being thermals as the ZenBook Duo series had the ScreenPad Plus stuck onto the main body, and blocked off the largest surface area for cooling.
Secondly, it made the ScreenPad Plus tilt, solving some of my complaints about its ergonomics. I don’t have to move my body to look at the screen that much, but still – I wish it’s user-tiltable instead of being at a fixed angle.
It’s a nice step forward to improved ergonomics.
I know it’s not an easy task but I do wish that the engineers at ASUS will take on this challenge to make the Zephyrus Duo as perfect as possible. The ScreenPad Plus is a feasible idea, but definitely not perfect as of now.
Video editing experience
I find myself editing quite a number of videos using the Zephyrus Duo. I move the Premiere Pro timeline to the secondary display whereby the main display is used as the live preview. Needless to say, I had a great time.

But, there are a few problems. Firstly, the performance profiles. In the Armoury Crate software, we can select Silent, Performance, and Turbo mode. I tried Silent first since I edit videos using speakers anyway, and the fans were dead silent – but the performance is atrocious as well. Premiere Pro was chugging along and stuttering all over the place.

So, I turned on Performance mode and it worked out well. Turbo mode gives us the best possible performance, but the fan is pretty much at a high speed all of the time.
Editing videos on the included 65W charger?
The Zephyrus Duo does come with another 65W USB-C charger since it supports USB-PD charging too, just like the Zephyrus G14. Given that this is a relatively thin and light laptop, I guess some people will take it out for traveling and editing video on the go – when the borders are open again, of course.
Switch between Optimus and G-Sync mode in the Armoury Crate software. Requires a full reboot, though.
First of all, don’t use G-Sync. It’ll drain the battery quicker than that 65W charger can juice up the laptop. Switching to Optimus mode is much better – but the battery still gradually goes down ever so slightly. It’s time-limited but takes virtually forever to drain.
Is it suitable for on-the-go laptop for creators?
Well… kind of. More like it’s a powerful machine that you can bring with you and plop down somewhere, but takes some setup time as you’ll have to set up your “station”. It’s not exactly a device I’ll use while on battery, but definitely great to bring around like a portable desktop.

While I do like the overall selection of the ports, my final complaint is simple – please move one of the USB Type-A ports from the right side to the left, and also move the power jack to the back of the laptop. Those ports at the back are not going to be disconnected unless we want to move elsewhere.
Is the ROG Zephyrus Duo for you?
For the price of RM19,999 (yes that’s right), I’d say it depends on your use case. As a content creator who lives within the realms of the Adobe Creative Suite of software, I’d say it’s powerful enough to handle everything I throw at it while being sleek and portable at the same time.

Sure, my workflow needs to be adjusted a little but I find myself enjoy using the Zephyrus Duo a lot more than the ZenBook Duo from last year. It’s just a lot more viable now.

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Infinix’s latest phone has the longest name ever of “Note 12 2023 ANTI LAG-LAG CLUB”

Infinix Malaysia has officially announced the latest smartphone for the Note family and it has the name Note 12 2023 ANTI LAG-LAG CLUB. Oh lordy.

Here, I’m just gonna call it the Note 12 2023. Fans that appreciate the performance-per-buck offered by Infinix will be glad to know that Malaysia is the first country within the Asia region to launch the device where a lot of goodies are offered at an affordable price.
Compared to the standard Note 12, the SoC is getting an upgrade from the Helio G96 to the now G99 which offers just a bit extra power for the smoothest gaming experience. Coupled with Infinix’s signature Monster Gaming Kit comprising of adjustable thermal limits, 4D vibration motor system, and Hi-Res and DTS supported audio solution, there’s a lot to be enjoyed within the Note 12 2023.
Here’s the spec sheet for a quick check.

6.7-inch True Color AMOLED Display

1080p Resolution
Waterdrop Notch

MediaTek Helio G99 Chipset
8GB RAM (+5GB Virtual RAM)
128GB Storage
Triple Rear Cameras

Main: 50MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

16MP Selfie Camera
5,000mAh Battery

33W Fast Charge

Tuscany Blue, Alpine White, Volcanic Grey Colors

Price and Availability
Officially priced at RM799, the Infinix Note 12 2023 will become available starting October 7, and just for that day only, there will be an RM100 instant rebate that drops it down to RM699.
The deal is exclusively on the Infinix AIoT Shopee store.

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) & A8+ (2018): First Samsung Dual Selfie Phone Arrives Malaysia

Samsung Electronics Malaysia has announced its all-new Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) is now available in Malaysia. The new selfie-centric smartphone has IP68 water & dust resistant and dual front camera to capture every moment brilliantly.
Samsung Galaxy A8 & A8+ (2018)

To showcase its selfie capabilities and IP68-rated water & dust resistance, the media launch event took place at the Skybar of the Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur. For those who have been to the place, there is a pool right in the middle of the bar.

That goes without saying, it is a pool party filled with splashes and selfies. The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) & A8+ (2018) features Samsung’s first ever phone with the dual front-facing camera. The 16MP + 8MP f/1.9 camera combination comes with 2 different lens configuration, standard angle and ultra-wide angle for both selfie and wefie.

Both come with the new 18:9 aspect ratio display at Full HD+ (1080×2220) resolution. The Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) are powered by 3000mAh / 3500mAh batteries respectively. Under the hood is a Samsung Exynos 7885 with 4GB / 6GB RAM and 32GB / 64GB for Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018).

The new Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018) is now available at the price of RM1,799 and RM2,499. Head over Samsung Malaysia for more info.

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LG G Flex amazes the world with nanotechnology

Now, I’m pretty sure everyone has heard of the LG G2 – you know, the phone that had its button placement redesigned and placed at the back of the phone, right below the camera. The Oppo N1 has the same feat, which instead of placing the buttons there, Oppo has placed a trackpad there on the N1.
However this isn’t about how LG and Oppo fared out. It’s about how LG fares out with Samsung in the battle of flexible display.

Well, sure flexible display isn’t particularly new, and the G Flex isn’t the first in the market with flexible display. I’d point out though, that the Samsung’s Galaxy Round is curved at the sides, whereas the LG G Flex is curved from top to bottom, just like the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is. Also, this is not only a battle on how flexible the screens are, but it’s about how the entire phones will take advantage of the new technology.
Let’s take a look on how LG tells their story of the G Flex.

So you can see that given the flexible display, the phone can be flattened completely and the phone chassis is indeed accommodating to its technology very well.
Of course that’s nothing as amazing as how the self-healing back is. The video is shown where they tested scratching the entire phone’s back with copper brushes at a controlled condition. Obviously the world isn’t that ideal, so someone took the G Flex to test it out on their own.

It’s nothing short of amazing, I’d say. The back’s self-healing technology is indeed working very well – covering if not healing from scratches, whereas on other competition devices, the scratches would have been permanent and heartbreaking (not to mention eyesore too).
The G Flex has this special self-recovery technology that is essentially what engineers will know it as nanotechnology, has an ability of “fix” itself over some time. This is not the first time we’ve seen materials that can fix itself, but this is the first time that it’s ever implemented on a phone’s back cover. Previously, ZAGG – a mobile device accessory designer – made the invisibleSHIELD, which uses nanotechnology in their screen protectors.

So let’s move on to what nanotechnology has to do with the display. In concept – at least for Samsung’s Youm display – it has graphene, which is essentially a 2D layer of hexagonal formations of carbon atoms, to hold the entire screen’s structure together, and also provide the flexibility alongside with the strength altogether. Graphene has been dubbed the “wonder material” for many years now, and it continues to live up to that legend.
Nanotechnology of course still has a long way to go in improving what it can do as it is still a pretty new field of technology. Nokia too had a vision, and I mentioned it a few times before, though there aren’t any news about it even until today, yet the video is already 5 years old.

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Microsoft opens store in Sunway Pyramid

Nearly two weeks ago, Microsoft launched its first ever authorized reseller store at KLCC – first ever in Malaysia. Now, Microsoft is launching their second authorized reseller store – this time at Sunway Pyramid.

Rejoice, as there will be a lot of promotions on their launch day, which is this Saturday (23rd May 2015). Oh wait – what’s this I see? All of Microsoft’s product will be available in the store, just like the one in KLCC. Also some third party accessories, and Windows 10 preview for all of us to get a gist of what the future holds. That’s neat.
But wait – there’s more! On this 23rd May 2015, there will be a tonne of promotions and activities at Microsoft store in Sunway Pyramid. Full details are as below.

The first 30 customers to purchase any Lumia or Surface device will walk away with a pair of Monster Headphones.
With every purchase of a Lumia or Surface, customers will be able to participate in the Live Tiles of Fortune game, where they stand to win shopping vouchers worth RM50.
Customers who purchase a Lumia or Surface on the opening day will also receive a lucky draw ticket to take part in the lucky draw session to be held at 6pm on the same day. The grand prize winner of the lucky draw will win free return flight tickets for two (2) to Bali, Indonesia.
With every purchase of a Surface Pro 3, customers will also get a free Surface Pro 3 type cover.
Customers who purchase a Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL will receive a free flip cover and Office 365 Personal package for 1 year.
In collaboration with AirAsia, any purchase of a Lumia 532 and Lumia 535 will enable customers to win 5,000 worth of AirAsia Big points, which can be redeemed for a return flight to selected destinations. For more information on this promotion, do visit http://www.airasiabig.com/promos/lumia/
Customers can also get their free caricature done on a Surface Pro 3 by artists when they visit the Microsoft Store.
Every three hours starting from 11:00am, visitors to the store can compete with others in Zombie Tsunami. The top three scorers of each game will win a Seagate Wireless Plus HDD, Microsoft Treasure Tag and Coloud Boom Headset respectively.
Customer training sessions on Surface, Office 365 and Lumia devices will also be carried out throughout the day of the launch:

11:30am – 12:15pm – Surface and Office 365 training
2:30pm – 3:15pm – Lumia devices training
4:30pm – 5:15pm – Surface and Office 365 training
7:00pm – 7:45pm – Lumia devices training

Surely this is something to look forward to this Saturday!

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[UPDATED] OPPO F9 X Shiseido Collaboration Brings Limited Edition Starry Purple Gift Box

We all know that the OPPO F9 Starry Purple is coming. We’ve covered the news here. There’s another launch event for the upcoming color – and both Hebe Tien and Ayda Jebat will be there as well. That’s not all – OPPO will also showcase the collaboration with Shiseido, an internationally known cosmetic company which covered skin care, hair care, cosmetics and fragrance products. This partnership will bring the OPPO F9 x Shiseido Starry Purple limited edition gift box.

Customers who purchase the special edition gift box will receive a glittery F9 Starry Purple, a Shiseido Lipstick and more surprises that are inspired by the OPPO F9 Starry Purple shade. The F9 Starry Purple uses a gradient colour of purple with gradient spraying technology.

Currently, there aren’t much details regarding the OPPO F9 X Shiseido Starry Purple Limited Edition Gift Box. We’ll be updating this page and our Facebook Page with more information as OPPO Malaysia reveals them. Remember – the OPPO F9 Starry Purple launches on 2nd October 2018!

[UPDATE]: The Starry Purple Gift Box is only available on Lazada!
So you wanna get the Starry Purple Limited Edition Gift Box? Then you better head over to Lazada. OPPO has announced that the limited edition gift box will only be exclusively available at Lazada.
Click here to order it now!
Ayda Jebat also has a few things to say about the Starry Purple. Take a look at it here.

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Dual-Camera Smartphones – What You Need To Know

I shall start by saying this – dual-camera smartphones are all the rage these days. I’ve seen many people looking for a new smartphone, and one of their criteria is “must have dual-camera“. While it is arguably one of the newest feature offered at the hardware level, there are major misconceptions about these dual-camera smartphones.
Lucky for you, we’ve gone deep into this subject and summarized everything that you need to know. Let’s break it all down and have a look with the utmost detail, so we won’t fall into more marketing buzzwords and confusions.

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Introduction
Dual-camera smartphones aren’t exactly a new idea after all. HTC One M8 was announced back in March of 2014, and it’s the first dual-camera smartphone ever. That smartphone was the first one ever that brought this idea to the mainstream consumer market.
Fast forward a few years to 2016, and the re-emergence of dual-camera smartphones started popping up again. It took about a year before it caught on the hype train, and things are starting to get really out of hand right now. I’ve heard people saying that “dual-camera smartphones always means more superior image quality“, and to the point where it is a must when choosing their brand new smartphone. That’s NOT the case! :O
Not all dual-camera smartphones are the same
They might look the same – but in fact, they’re very different.
There are two different types of dual-camera smartphones. For the lack of a proper name, I just call the first type as “stereoscopic dual-camera system” and the other one as “hybrid lens dual-camera system“. The main difference here is the lens only. The megapixel count can be different between the two cameras on a single smartphone. Let me explain one by one.
Stereoscopic dual-camera system
This kind of system has both the cameras work together to get more visual details, specifically depth information. One camera gets the image, whereas the other camera gets depth information. When both these cameras work together, you’ll get additional features like what we’ve shown here with the with the Huawei P10.
Stereoscopic dual-camera system is like having two eyes – just like us humans
Huawei is the one who made the stereoscopic dual-camera system famous, actually. They’re the ones who employed this camera system since the P9 and it’s conceptually the same as the one used on the HTC One M8. In layman’s terms, this camera system is like having two eyes – just like us humans. Though, one camera can be smaller than the other. Usually the secondary camera is smaller than the primary one.
As a bonus, it tends to have faster focusing speeds and the ability to refocus pictures, too.
Take a look at the Huawei P10’s dual-camera lenses here. One for monochrome and another for RGB, but they’re both identical lenses.

For some smartphones, it has two cameras but only one of them can be used to take the picture. The other camera is used for depth data and for faster focusing. Even the original HTC One M8 has dual-cameras that function in this way.

Phones like the new ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) also has a secondary 5MP that cannot be used to take pictures. That 5MP secondary camera assists the main 13MP camera for data collection only.
5MP on the left, 13MP on the right
Is using a primary + secondary camera faster than ASUS’s Tri-Tech Autofocus that we’ve seen during the days of ZenFone 3? That is a question for another time.
Hybrid dual-camera system
The other dual-camera system found in smartphones don’t work together, but each of the cameras has their own specialty instead. So how do they work?
Quite simple, actually. Both camera lenses differ from each other – as one lens will have a shorter focal length (wide angle lens) and the other lens will have a longer focal length (oftentimes regarded as “telephoto” lens). You essentially get the best of both worlds when it comes to this type of dual-camera system. One simple tap of a button is all it takes to swap between the two lenses. That means you can frame your shots more flexibility and get a wide angle shot when you’re at a very tight spot.
Hybrid lens dual-camera system setup is like someone wearing a monocle, opening only one eye at a time
The ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom that we’ve reviewed here has exactly that – instead of having the same lens on both cameras, it has a 25mm lens on one camera and a 59mm lens on another. Like I’ve said before on our ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom review, its dual-camera system setup is like someone wearing a monocle. So, you can see things through
Take a look at the image here and the lens diameter can actually be seen.

Also, this type of dual-camera system is found more commonly on smartphones. Take the iPhone 7 Plus and LG G5 and LG G5/G6 for example. The two cameras that they have are not using the same lens.
There seem to have many smartphones that opt for a wide-angle lens instead. Remember the fish-eye lens craze from a few years ago? The wide-angle lens is the same as other fish-eye lens – just built right into the smartphone itself.
A dual-camera system that can do both?
Yes, there is one particular smartphone that has the features of both dual-camera systems mentioned above. It can have the focusing speed and the ability to refocus pictures like a stereoscopic dual-camera system, while still have the ability to change between the two different prime lenses behind the phone like a hybrid dual-camera system. That smartphone is the Samsung Galaxy Note8 and we reviewed it in-depth here.
This can be done through software magic – and it’s not simple to have both the cameras working in tandem either.

The cameras on the Galaxy Note8 is special – it has a hybrid dual-camera system. But then again, it can do things that are found on a stereoscopic dual-camera system. Just how? First, the two prime lenses have two different focal lengths.

12MP sensor with 26mm f/1.7 lens; has PDAF, OIS
12MP sensor with 52mm f/2.4 lens; has AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom

The camera sensors will have to do some intense mathematics to match the distance of objects that are in focus for both cameras. It works magnificently as Samsung’s ISP (image signal processor) is strong enough. You’ll have have the best of both worlds!

Of course, this is still a Samsung-exclusive technology for now. We’ve yet to see any other smartphones with such versatile dual-camera system.
Huawei’s latest P20 Pro has a similar function but it also has triple cameras at the back. Samsung did it with two cameras only.
Finding out what type of dual-camera system is on a particular smartphone
So here’s how we can determine which dual-camera system your particular smartphone is using.

Physically measure the diameter of the lens of both the lenses. If there is a difference, then it’s probably using the hybrid zoom dual-camera system.
See the camera UI if there’s any “switch to secondary camera” button. Try covering one lens and see what shows up on the camera.

The former method is definitely much simpler – but I must highlight one more point. Many spec sheets do not state the focal length, so it’s not such a surefire method after all. The latter is quite difficult to determine without any sort of proper equipment. For me, I took a picture and then did pixel-by-pixel comparison of both the lenses’ diameters.
Let me show you what I mean – that’ll get the message across a lot better than worded descriptions.
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See the difference? Only the Huawei P10 has same diameters. That’s generally how I find out the difference between the two dual-camera systems. Of course, it’s not a surefire way to know what camera system it uses.
Are dual-camera systems better than single-camera systems?
To answer that question, we have three flagship smartphones with three different type of camera systems. The Samsung Galaxy S8+ with a single-camera system, the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom with a hybrid dual-camera system, and the Huawei P10 with a stereoscopic dual-camera system.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are highly regarded in mobile photography now.
I’ve taken all 3 flagships with me on a short little lunch trip and took a few shots with them. Let’s see how they all perform – and remember, we’re trying to disprove that dual-camera smartphones are always more superior than a single-camera smartphone in terms of image quality.
Here are 5 sets of images taken by the 3 different flagship smartphones. The first image is taken with the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom, then the Huawei P10, and then the Samsung Galaxy S8+. All image sets follow this order. You be the judge of which has a more superior quality, and vote your favourite down below.

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Of course, everyone has a personal preference when it comes to which of the images they like the most. So  – which is better?
Conclusion
The one biggest conclusion I can draw out is that having more cameras on a single smartphone doesn’t mean producing more superior quality pictures. Having more cameras does offer more features to play with, but if those features aren’t utilized fully, then it’s actually rather pointless. Might as well save some money for another smartphone that offers better value in other aspects, like battery life.
What do you think of our breakdown and analysis on this hype train?
Tell us down in the comments section below or on our Facebook page – we are interested to know what you think and appreciate your feedback!

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GoCar Malaysia’s GoEV car sharing program clocks over 500,000km in 1st anniversary

GoCar Malaysia has happily announced that its electric vehicle (EV) car-sharing program, GoEV has just reached its first-year anniversary and has recorded more than 500,000km in total distance traveled.
Since its launch in December 2021, over 1,000 users have taken advantage of the GoEV Share option to experience clean, quiet city driving, and out of those users, 90% of them are first-timers on a fully-electric vehicle!

According to the company’s ongoing expansion plan, it expects to bring more than 30 units of Nissan Leaf across 20 zones in the Klang Valley, further elevating the total number of its overall GoEV fleet to over 50 units for both sharing and subscription options.
And to commemorate the first anniversary of GoEV, GoCar is offering up to 70% off (capped at RM80) on GoEV car-sharing bookings with the promo code ‘1STGOEV‘ from 12th to 15th December, and users will have until 31st January 2023 to redeem their bookings based on their travel plans.
On top of that, GoCar is also giving away 100,000 GoPocket Points to ten lucky users, so make sure to download the GoCar mobile app via this link.

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UAE Operates Largest Solar Power Station On The Planet

Shams 1 by The Shams Power Company is now fully operational, harnessing massive solar power in the famous Abu Dhabi. It can generate up to 100 Megawatt (that’s a hundred million!) which translates to 200,000 homes! :O This is getting more and more exciting! I wonder why did they not build these earlier though.

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Immerse yourself in the Diwali festival with vivo’s Diwali Everywhere photography contest and special deal for the V21e

vivo is celebrating this year’s Diwali with fellow Malaysians through a seasonal photography contest and mini sale event.

For the photography contest, it is nothing too professional but instead, invites everyone to submit a photo entry that showcases the spirit of the festival together with the wholesomeness and virtue brought together by everyone involved. First, take a photo that you think conveys Diwali that includes elements such as food, snacks, decoration, or literally any frame about it. Next, upload your photo under the comment sections of this Facebook post while including a description followed by the hashtag pair of #vivodiwalieverywhere and #vivodealsmari.
Lucky winners will be able to win Joyoung products including a vacuum flask, toaster, and juice machine and also, Top 3 winners only so try to take the best picture! The campaign will end on November 7 so you’ll have around 5 days to do it.

On the other hand, the vivo V21e is currently going on sale for the same period of time priced at RM1,199 with 2 colors available of Diamond Flare and Roman Black. You may get access to this deal via vivo’s official web store, Lazada or Shopee.

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Super Fast Battery Charging May Revolutionize Electric Vehicle Market

TOSA project, a mass transit system that hopes to revolutionize the electric vehicle market in the near future is now focusing on buses as a start. Together with public transport authority in Geneva (hehe), they are designing bus that will run on batteries together with flash chargers! This will mean that the buses will never have to dock for hours of recharge.

The schedule will be almost as the same as a normal bus system because of this flash charger technology because you only take minutes spent charging these batteries instead of hours. Just last Sunday, TOSA bus prototype are rolling on the local streets for the first time.
Soon enough, maybe we could see every petrol station is equipped with flash chargers and people could spend just as much time as they would to fill up a normal petrol cars. Electricity is far cheaper obviously and could reduce harmful emissions dramatically! Even better, imagine that every station’ roof have a solar panel installed! 😀 PROFIT!
I can see a future where we can use the sun, wind and various renewable energy source that won’t cause pollution. This could mean that we are getting closer into establishing a relationship with mother nature. Humans are doing things what nature always did, such as plants using photosynthesis; cars using solar power 🙂

Via : Dvice

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Xiaomi Celebrates IPO Milestone With Promotions For Mi Fans

After 8 years of hard work, Xiaomi has really created a name for themselves in the industry. Xiaomi has products ranging from the home appliances, household, laptops, and most prominently – smartphones. Now, they’re celebrating Xiaomi’s IPO milestone by introducing fantastic promotions for Mi Fans!
Xiaomi first started off as a custom ROM called MIUI in the scene and eventually evolved to Xiaomi who creates their own smartphones. From thereon, Xiaomi smartphones with success coming from their viral marketing. Social media were still in its early days back then, and literally everyone was talking about them. Yes, their viral marketing was top notch.

After that, Xiaomi has expanded to smart hardware that are connected via IoT, and eventually expanding to become a “triathlon” business model, encompassing hardware, new retail, and internet services.
Xiaomi has an interesting business model as well. They pledged that starting in 2018, Xiaomi’s hardware business will not have a profit margin exceeding 5% per year. If they do, the excess will be returned back to the users – like us.
To celebrate the company’s recent listing on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX), Xiaomi will be having a special promotion involving Redmi Note 5 that was launched recently here in Malaysia.
From 9th July to 31st July:

With every purchase of Redmi Note 5 (64GB), customers are entitled to a free Mi Powerbank 2 (Worth RM69)
With every purchase of Redmi Note 5 (32GB), customers are entitled to a Purchase-With-Purchase (PWP) of a Mi Powerbank 2 at 50% (RM34.50). Mi Band 2 promotion price : RM88 (RRP: RM119)

Mi Photographer Contest
In addition to the special Redmi Note 5 promotion, Xiaomi will also organize a smartphone photography contest judged by Mars Khor. Interested participants may join this competition here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MiPhotographer/
From 13th to 31st July:

Contestants will have a chance to win exciting prizes from Xiaomi including Mi Band 2 and Powerbank 2
8 winners with the most creative photos using hashtag, #ShotOnRedmiNote5 and #XiaomiMY will be announced on 1st August.

For additional information about Xiaomi, visit:  http://blog.mi.com/en/

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Nokia 8 Launched; Flagship Specs At RM2,299

We’ve been hearing the rumor of a brand new Nokia coming soon to the market – and that day has arrived. This is the Nokia 8 – the first generation of high-end flagship smartphone since Nokia’s return. And this time, they’ve brought back ZEISS optics too.
We did a full live stream of the entire event – so check it out right here.

Here’s the thing with the Nokia 8 – it’s priced very competitively at just RM2,299, but its specs are among the highest end that you can find right now on the market. In a way, Nokia’s return will shake up the market quite a bit.

Though, the Malaysian market will get this specific model only, as of now:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset
Adreno 540 graphics
5.3-inch 1440p (2560×1440 pixel) IPS LCD display
4GB RAM LPPDDR4X
64GB storage
Rear-camera

13MP (color+OIS) + 13MP (mono) f/2.0 lens with PDAF, IR range finder

Selfie camera

13MP f/2.0 with PDAF

IP54 splashproof, milled out of a block of 6000 series aluminium
3,090mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Here’s what I can say about the Nokia 8 – it’s sexy. It has the geometry of Nokia Lumia 1020 era, but due to its material difference, the feel of it is totally different. The whole Nokia 8 weighs in at just 160g, by the way.
There are a few other highlights in terms of features when it comes to the Nokia 8 too – like the Bothie feature. This is where Nokia 8’s camera touts its strength, as it has a 13MP sensor and similar lenses for all the 3 cameras.

With that said, Nokia 8 is also the first ever smartphone to take videos using both front and back camera at once – and you can even go on Facebook Live with it – which was what we did.
Thanks for the hot air balloon ride, by the way 😉

Also, Nokia 8 has this feature dubbed as Nokia OZO Audio. As the Nokia 8 has a total of 3 microphones, combined with “exclusive acoustic algorithms”, it can capture immersive 360° spatial surround audio.
The Nokia 8 will come in a total of 4 different colors – Steel, Tempered Blue, Polished Blue and Polished Copper. They will all be priced at the same, unbelievable price of RM2,299 – and they’re all available today, except for Polished Copper which will come sometime later in limited quantities.
So tell us – are you excited for the return of Nokia? It seems like this comeback of theirs will shake things up quite a bit. Let us know down in the comment section below!

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Moto Z & Moto Mods Launched in Malaysia

I never thought this day would come – both the Moto Z and Moto Z Play are now official in Malaysia! This potentially big comeback from Motorola is mostly catalysed by the Moto Mods – a bunch of different modules for both devices.

Moto Z
Amazingly, this is a 5.5-inch quad-HD resolution Super AMOLED display with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 chipset powering the entire phone. Coupled with 4GB of RAM, the Moto Z’s performance is definitely up in the charts.

At the back, it has a 13MP f/1.8 camera with OIS and laser autofocus, whereas the front has a 5MP wide-angle lens with extra flash. Additionally, there’s also a fingerprint reader at the front.
It is Razr (pun intended) thin – at just 5.2mm. Now, this thinness is without its additional Moto Mods, and it packs a 2,600mAh battery. It’s already good enough actually, since it does use FinFET (learn more here). Additionally, you can get a Moto Mod to give your Moto Z massive amounts of extra juice.
Oh right – the it’s is also splash resistant. It’s priced at RM 2,699.

Moto Z Play
The Moto Z Play looks very similar to its other brother, but its guts are very different. Firstly, the Moto Z Play comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset (which also uses FinFET, same as the ASUS ZenFone 3), 3GB RAM, 5.5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display. All of these are powered by a humongous 3,510 mAh battery!

Then there’s the camera. For some reason, the Moto Z Play has a 16MP camera with laser autofocus and PDAF, whilst maintaining the front-facing wide-angle camera with LED flash.
Also according to Motorola themselves:
Availability and Price

Moto Z and Moto Z Play will be available for pre-order on 11street and Lazada starting 4 November.
The first 50 pre-order customers on each etailer will receive a JBL® SoundBoost Speaker Mod for free with purchase of the Moto Z or Moto Z Play.
Moto Z, Moto Z Play and Moto Mods will be available from end November.

I’m drooling by just thinking of it!

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Review – Vivo X60 Pro: It comes with ZEISS optics

Okay, so the Vivo X60 Pro. This phone was officially announced recently and it comes with iterative upgrades over its predecessor, the Vivo X50 Pro that we reviewed last year. In today’s review, let’s go through them and see what’s new.

And finally – the price. At RM3,299 – the Vivo X60 Pro does seem to be pricy at the time being. As it stands now, the Vivo X60 Pro doesn’t seem like a worthy upgrade over the X50 Pro from last year as I think that there is still a lot of room for improvement on the X60 Pro.

Perhaps after those improvements are done via software updates, then the price of RM3,299 will be more worth its price.

Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Lazada
Shopee

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OPPO F1s Steals KL Photography Festival Limelight

OPPO partnered with the Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, or KLPF, to showcase their OPPO F1s’s rear-facing camera. They had an exhibition themed “The Nature of Beauty World”, featuring exquisite photographs captured by renowned professional photographers and young photography enthusiasts from different universities using the OPPO F1s.
The 2m x 1.2m size photograph being taken with F1s will be available at KLPF’s exbition at Kenanga Wholesale City from 7th October 2016 until 9th October 2016.
Held on the 10th of October 2016 at the 15th floor of Kenanga Wholesale City (KWC), a total of 40 photographs taken with the OPPO F1s were showcased. The photographs were taken by renowned photographers like Kim Teoh, Jessica Chan, Wong Kim Kiat, Camel King (Kong Yuk Loong) and Ashraf Saharudin; Malaysian personalities, Nora Danish, and Ayda Jebat. They also showcased photographs taken by university students.

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Earlier in September, OPPO has selected 10 top students from 4 universities (UCSI University, INTI International University, Dasein Academy of Art and The One Academy) to participate in the exclusive camera phone workshop and 1-day outdoor shooting in Malacca with renowned professional photographers. Photographs being taken by students using OPPO F1s during the trip have been submitted for the contest. The winner of the contest, Joseph Chong Jin Darb from UCSI University attended the opening of the exhibition and has been awarded with an OPPO F1s and cash award to further his journey in photography.
The OPPO University Photography Contest Winner, Joseph Chong from UCSI University was being awarded a unit of F1s and cash reward by OPPO Brand Director, Chen Lu.
We have also reviewed the OPPO F1s right here, and we think that it is beyond photography. It can also perform everyday tasks as expected and has a decent battery life. The price of the OPPO F1s is only at RM1,198.
If you order with the link here, you can find an OPPO F1s below RM1,198 too.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Trade Up program extends until 31st May 2020

If you’re still contemplating whether to upgrade to the Galaxy S20 series or not, then here’s your chance! Samsung Malaysia is extending the Trade Up program until 31st May 2020, which means you can trade-in your older Samsung Galaxy devices and get a heavy discount off your brand new Galaxy S20 smartphone.
Samsung Malaysia has stated that they will always prioritize loyal customers first – which is why this Trade Up program is exclusively made for existing Samsung Galaxy S and Note users. Take it as the company’s love letter to express gratitude for existing customer’s support over the years.

Here is all the value you can get when you take your Galaxy S or Note devices for the Trade Up program.

No
Brand
Model
Total Amount (RM)

1
Samsung
Galaxy Note8 64GB
1,010

2
Samsung
Galaxy Note9 128GB
1,395

3
Samsung
Galaxy Note9 512GB
1,530

4
Samsung
Galaxy Note10 256GB
1,945

5
Samsung
Galaxy Note10+ 256GB
2,255

6
Samsung
Galaxy Note10+ 512GB
2,565

7
Samsung
Galaxy S8 64GB
865

8
Samsung
Galaxy S8+ 64GB
920

9
Samsung
Galaxy S9 64GB
970

10
Samsung
Galaxy S9+ 64GB
1,100

11
Samsung
Galaxy S9+ 128GB
1,120

12
Samsung
Galaxy S9+ 256GB
1,145

13
Samsung
Galaxy S10e 128GB
1,345

14
Samsung
Galaxy S10 128GB
1,615

15
Samsung
Galaxy S10+ 128GB
1,695

To learn more about the Galaxy S20 Trade Up program, click here. Remember, the Trade Up program is now extended until 31st May 2020.
You can check out our review of the Galaxy S20 Ultra right here too. It’s a great phone for those who want to enjoy the cutting edge smartphone technologies that are available today.

We also have the Galaxy S20 with us which we are still in the process of reviewing. Overall, the Galaxy S20 is a great upgrade for those with older Samsung smartphones. Stay tuned for the full review of that!

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U Mobile GX prepaid plans are getting a free upgrade that bumps speed and quotas

U Mobile has announced their Giler Unlimited (GX) prepaid plans are getting an upgrade aimed at supporting customers in the new normal of everything being home-based. The free update will be arriving in users starting 12 June 2020.
In short, GX30 users will have their data speed and hotspot quota doubled while GX38 prepaid customers will now enjoy unlimited local calls to all networks, on top of the doubled hotspot data to 6GB and unlimited data at 6Mbps.

All new and existing GX prepaid customers are eligible for this upgrade at no additional charge with the new offerings updated automatically in their next renewal cycle.
For customers who need high-speed data boost, they can add on Data Booster 5 which will give them 10GB high-speed data for 14 days at just RM5. Hotspot Booster that will provide additional 3GB hotspot data for 3 days at just RM3 is also available for those who need extra hotspot data.
As a side note, in light of the current climate, all eligible prepaid and postpaid U Mobile customers who are Malaysians or Permanent Residents will also receive GoInsure 3 for free. GoInsure 3 is a Personal Accident (PA) insurance product that also provides additional coverage for COVID-19.
For more info on all the offerings, please visit www.u.com.my.

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Review – Tronsmart PB20 20,000mAh power bank

Power banks. It used to be an essential accessory for everyone. Today, power banks are still useful for many use cases – especially these power banks can output high power. This Tronsmart PB20 is a 20,000mAh power bank that comes with an interesting twist.
I dub the Tronsmart PB20 the best power bank for this transitional period – and here’s why.

Unboxing

It’s a pretty simple packaging. There are a few feature highlights at the front and that’s it.

At the back, we can see more details regarding its selection of ports and its respective voltage/current for each port.

Opening up the box reveals the basic accessories that come with power banks. We have a pretty short, flat micro USB cable.
Design
Remember when we posted this? We raged on the multiple different USB cables that we need to have so that we can charge our gadgets.

But then comes the Tronsmart PB20. This power bank comes with a total of 3 ports, and here are its functions:

USB-A: For output only, 5V/3A max
Micro USB: For input only, 5V/2A max
USB-C: For both input and output. 5V/3A max

And that USB-C port is the most important here. This power bank covers both generations of devices – older devices that are using micro USB and also newer devices that use USB-C. This is going to be the most inclusive power bank that I’ve used – ever.

One thing to take note is that the USB-C port is at the side. Honestly, I don’t like where it is located. So, I need to buy a right-angled USB-C to USB-C cable so the cable doesn’t protrude at an awkward angle.

The power bank itself is not exactly the smallest since it is packing up 20,000mAh capacity anyway. There is also a display to show the battery capacity in percentage. For me personally, I prefer some LEDs to indicate the battery instead of this 7-segment display. There’s also a button on the side to check the battery level.

The textures on the Tronsmart PB20 is a rather weird one. On the top, it’s made out of this soft-touch material, but at the bottom, it has a texture that feels like a piece of fabric with low thread count. Not a big deal though.
Charging performance
Alright, let’s get down to the charging speed. The Tronsmart PB20 can output a maximum of 5V 3A, which tops off at 15W. However, this is not compliant with Qualcomm’s QuickCharge 3.0 or later.
So, in our test, we used the Xiaomi Mi 9 (review) and a total of 3 different chargers – the Tronsmart PB20, the Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0 stock charger, and also a standard 5V 2A charger that we use for all charger tests that we use.

The result is quite unexpected. This is where we can tangibly proof that there are multiple ways to achieve the same wattage. Balancing between voltage and current important – and higher wattage doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the fastest. Still, it is faster than the standard 5V 2A.
For those who want to charge the Nintendo Switch (like me), then the Tronsmart PB20 is suitable as well. With 5V 3A, the Switch can be charged slowly while playing – which is good enough.
Wrapping up the Tronsmart PB20
Overall, I think the Tronsmart PB20 is still a great power bank. Packed with 20,000mAh in capacity and can output 5V 3A but it doesn’t provide the fastest charging speed since it is not in compliant with Qualcomm’s QuickCharge standards. However, you can charge the Nintendo Switch pretty well in handheld mode.
Also, I still say that the Tronsmart PB20 is the best power bank for this transitional period to go full USB-C. It can be charged with both USB-C and micro USB, so yeah – it’s perfect.
The price though, it’s RM159. It’s quite good for the capacity and the capacity of it – and most importantly, the selection of ports.

Where to buy?
From Tronsmart Malaysia’s official store.

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