Review – Sudio TRE: Listen To Both Music & The Surrounding

Sudio is always known to make stylish audio products. We’ve first looked at the Sudio Vasa Bla early this year – and damn that thing looks beautiful. Now, we’re collaborating with Sudio again to bring you the review of the Sudio TRE – yet another pair of wireless earphones, but this time it’s targeting a very niche market.
Before we begin, we have to tell you something. We collaborated with Sudio Sweden to bring you guys an exclusive deal for this Christmas!

SUDIO Sweden is having a 2017 Christmas and Year End promotion now and they’re giving away free gift box for every purchase and free delivery to Malaysia. Do not forget to put the hashtag #sudio, #sudiosweden, and #sudiomoments too.
Also, use discount code NasiLemakTech at checkout to get 15% off of all products from Sudio Sweden!

Let’s take a deep dive into what the Sudio TRE is all about. But first, take a look at our video review of the Sudio TRE to get a better idea of what the Sudio TRE is all about!
Arrival
As a part the collaboration, Sudio sent us a total of 2 pairs of Sudio TRE with our color choices. I chose the Classic Blue and White colors, just because. They also sent us the gift box like last year’s collaboration on the Sudio Vasa Bla. Thanks, Sudio!

Delivery was really quick as it was shipped to me via DHL. It was first picked up by DHL on 14th November 2017, and it arrived on my doorstep on the 16th of November. Sudio Sweden actually told me that “shipping time is estimated to be around 5 days”. Maybe when it’s near Christmas, so better order your pair of Sudio audio earphones or headphones quick!

When the package arrived, all I have to say is this – Sudio is really classy when it comes to their packaging presentation.
The gift box can actually fit in the entire box of the Sudio TRE with some extra space on both sides and a little more at the top. It’s technically the same tight fit as the Sudio Vasa Bla that we reviewed early this year.
Opening up the gift box reveals a little to-and-from tag with the Sudio logo printed on the other side. Tie this up onto your gift box before gifting it to your loved ones for that extra effort to show that you care. 🙂
Unboxing

Behind the box of the Sudio TRE describes all of the features and accessories that you’ll be getting inside the box itself.

Opening up the box reveals that they’ve finally revamped the entire packaging design. The Vasa Bla had a pretty underwhelming unboxing experience once the outermost shell was opened.

This time around, it has a hard plastic window that opens and reveals the Sudio TRE on the top side, and all the other accessories in a box right below it. It’s a simple yet clean packaging design.

Digging everything out reveals that the Sudio TRE comes with a user manual, a warranty card, 2 extra pairs of wingtip sizes, a leather pouch, and a clothes clip. Of course, the pair of earphones themselves too.
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The Sudio TRE takes on a very simple and sleek design, yet stylishly classy. Sudio definitely knows what they’re doing as their design language is always like this – whatever color variant you choose, there must be some chromed bits on their products. The Sudio TRE has chromed gold accents near both the eartips, whereas the white color version has chromed rose gold near both the eartips.

The Sudio TRE takes one a similar weight distribution system to the Vasa Bla too, as there are a total of two different “blocks”. Presumably, one is for the battery and the other one is for the controls. Either way, it’s a brilliant design as every gram of a pair of wireless earphones is noticeable.
          The underside of the right side’s “box”.            The other “box” on the left side. This one is blank.
Speaking of the weight, the Sudio TRE weighs in at old 16 grams. Pretty lightweight, actually. Though, for me, I didn’t feel anything while I wore it for hours while I was cleaning the Nasi Lemak Tech lab. Why? Well, it’s thanks to the wingtip design that the Sudio TRE has.

The wingtip design is ironically simple – it’s a hook design that latches onto the natural shape of the ear pinna’s bones. It’s quite similar to how Jaybird’s earphones will latch onto the ears.

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When it comes to features of the Sudio TRE, it gets the basics covered. It has 3 in-line buttons accented in gold and has concentrated circle texture like the ASUS ZenBook’s lid. Again, rather stylish.
The in-line buttons on the right side’s “box”
These 3 buttons are not labelled, but you can pretty much tell what button performs what function by the feel of it. Pressing the top-most button (nearest to the right earbud) pumps up the volume, while holding it will seek to the next track. The bottom-most button does the exact opposite – where it lowers down the volume and goes to the previous track when held.
The buttons are sunken in a little deeper than I’d like into the enclosure, but they’re very tactile. That means the buttons though a little difficult to press, they can be easily felt instead. Also, the charging port is at the side of the right side’s “box”. Hidden very well, actually.
The micro USB charging port. It’s also located on the right side’s “box”.
Also, take a look at the box itself – the Sudio TRE supports Qualcomm’s aptX too. It’s starting to appear in more and more audio devices these days, and for all I can say – it’s a good thing to have. Though, you need to have a compatible device that supports aptX to pair with the Sudio TRE to take advantage this feature.

Read more about Qualcomm aptX here.

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room – the wingtips. This design is meant to slot into and hook onto the ear pinna’s natural shape. The Sudio TRE comes with a total of 3 sizes – S, M (preinstalled), and L. Swapping them out is pretty simple, as shown in our review video.

After that, we’re off to our usual tests for earphones!
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Turning it on is simple – just hold the center in-line button and the LED lights up. Controls are the same as any other wireless earphones that we’ve played with thus far, so it’s natural for us to dive in without consulting the user manual.
Once the Sudio TRE is paired with the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom that we’ve reviewed here, the Qualcomm aptX logo appears – because the ZenFone 3 Zoom and the Sudio TRE supports this feature. Again, you can learn more about Qualcomm aptX here.

The in-line buttons work instantaneously, and music played when I pressed the middle button.
My complaint about the Vasa Bla was simple – the cables were a little too rigid, and the LED light is way too bright. Sudio fixed both of these issues! The cable is now a little more flexible, and the LED is way more subtle than before.

The Sudio TRE is… indeed a pair of earphones that is not meant for those who purely enjoy music. Because of the wingtip design that the Sudio TRE uses and how the silicon housing is shaped, it’ll never get a good seal around the ear canal. With that said, it’s not actually a bad thing – as I actually love my personal pair of Apple Earpods just because it doesn’t have a seal around my ear canal.
Hear me out here – I can’t wear in-ear monitors for long. It causes me to get a headache over some time, even when I don’t listen to any music. However, with the Apple Earpods, I can wear it for hours and still feel perfectly fine. That’s the beauty of these categories of earphones – they don’t create a seal around your ear canal. That means you can hear the surrounding, too.
Just don’t bother using the leather pouch. It’s difficult to stuff the Sudio TRE inside and to close the clasp. There’s no width on the pouch, so there’s not much leeway to accommodate the thickness of the Sudio TRE.

Listening test
Which points me to my next point – the Sudio TRE is a pair of earphones that do not create a seal around the ear canal, and yet can hang on the ears without falling thanks to the wingtips. They latch onto the natural shape of the ear pinna, and 16 grams of weight feels like it’s nothing. The Sudio TRE also enables me to listen to everything that’s happening around me while listening to music, too. Which means I can literally walk around the sweets and listen to everything that’s happening around me.

That brings me to the next point – the audio quality. The Sudio TRE sounds okay when it comes to mids and highs, but vocals are a little muffled and sway towards the bassy part. As for the bass, since the Sudio TRE can’t create a seal around the ear canals, the bass is just… unable to be recreated.
I actually like how the Sudio TRE works, actually. I for one would like to listen to the environment when I wear earphones. It’s dangerous if you can’t hear the surrounding while enjoying some tunes in the middle of a busy street.
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Like I’ve mentioned earlier in this review – the Sudio TRE is definitely stylish. It’s beautiful. It’s elegant. In terms of features, it gets all of the basics done properly. When it comes to the sound quality, the Sudio TRE is aimed towards a very specific type of user – those who want to wear a pair of earphones and enjoy music, but still able to listen to the surrounding.
In terms of sound quality, the Sudio TRE does well when it comes to mids and highs – especially orchestral music, but falls short when it comes to vocals. If you’re buying the Sudio TRE and expect great bassy music, then you’ll be disappointed. We here at Nasi Lemak Tech would recommend you to go for the Sudio Vasa Bla that we’ve reviewed here, or the more expensive Beyerdynamic Byron BT.

For RM409, the Sudio TRE is definitely not meant for everyone. Make sure you know what you’re getting into before purchasing it.
Also, we shall remind you that SUDIO Sweden is having a 2017 Christmas and Year End promotion now and they’re giving away free gift box for every purchase and free delivery to Malaysia. Do not forget to put the hashtag #sudio, #sudiosweden, and #sudiomoments too.
Use discount code NasiLemakTech at checkout to get 15% off of all products from Sudio Sweeden!

Pros

Able to listen to the surrounding
Long-lasting battery life
Comfortable wingtip design
Supports Qualcomm aptX
Comes in multiple colors

Cons

Not meant for everyone
Such design inherently lacks bass

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GrabCar Now Available In More States

The time has come – as Grab is now expanding to even more states of Malaysia, and also making a breakthrough to East Malaysia now.

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Lenovo Y710 Cube Launched, Partners with Garena, Intel & ESL One Genting

There’s two part to this story – first, Lenovo’s launch of their brand new desktop in the Y-series lineup. Secondly, it’s their partnership with Garena, Intel to bring you a League of Legends championship called “League of Champions”. The second part to the second story is Lenovo’s partnership with Microsoft to be platinum sponsors of ESL One Genting, a Dota 2 tournament organized by largest video game event company in the world.
Let’s get started with the Lenovo Y710 Cube first.

Lenovo Y710 Cube
The Lenovo Y710 Cube is lenovo’s answer to a portable VR-ready desktop. It’s made to be carried around while having great performance, and I can see that the Lenovo Y710 Cube is clearly aimed towards LAN parties.

The specs on the Lenovo Y710 Cube isn’t something to be dismissed either. They got pretty much everything right, except for the lack of an SSD – at list in the list of specifications they provided us. Of course, it can be upgraded in the future, since it’s a desktop anyway.
No, you don’t need such muscular hands to carry the Lenovo Y710 Cube.

Processor
Intel® Core i7-6700 Processor

OS
Windows 10 Home

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB

Memory
8GB DDR4 RAM

Storage
2TB HDD

Sound
Integrated Dolby Audio™

Optical Drive
None

Connection
Killer™ DoubleShot™ Pro Wi-Fi

Dimensions
393.3mm x 252.3mm x 314.5mm

Weight
Starting at 16.3 lbs (7.4 kg)

Colour
Black

Price
Starting price from RM6,099 with 3 year onsite warranty

If you really want to get yourself a Lenovo Y710 Cube, click here check out these deals over at Lazada.
They’re on sale for a fantastic RM 5,649 only, and you can even get a free Logitech Z313 speaker too!

Partnerships
In the words of  Bruce Howe, General Manager, Consumer Channel Group, Microsoft Malaysia, he said that “the global gaming market is worth US$99.6 billion, in which APAC contributes 47%”. It’s an intense amount of money, and everyone wants a cut of it. So, Lenovo is jumping in the bandwagon with a few partnerships.
Firstly is their partnership with Garena and Intel to bring the League of Champions, a tournament for League of Legends. Gamers around the region are encouraged to participate and play against the best in the region to compete for the finals in Bangkok on 13-15 January 2017.
Registration has already begun and can be made online. Follow Lenovo Malaysia on Facebook for more updates of League of Champions.
Secondly, is their partnership with Microsoft to be platinum sponsors for ESL One Genting, a Dota 2 tournament. Lenovo will be hosting two competitions to bring fans of Dota 2 to the ESL One Genting Tournament. Two lucky winners will receive a Lenovo Gaming mouse and a Gaming headset, and stand a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the ESL Genting One finals when they purchase selected IdeaPads.
The ESL One Genting Tournament will be taking place on Friday, 6 January to Sunday, 8 January 2017 at the Arena of Stars, Resort World, Genting, Malaysia.

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Review – Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

Let’s start from the beginning. Here we have the brand new Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite that was launched not too long ago. The Mi 8 Lite is – of course – within the Mi 8 family of smartphones – but aimed towards the mid-range market with a price to match.
The question here is this – is the Mi 8 Lite worth the price? What does the Mi 8 Lite has that separates itself from the sea of mid-range smartphones that are currently in the market now?

Let’s find out in this in-depth review of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite. We had to delay this review because while we’re finalizing the review, an update came and upgraded the Mi 8 Lite to MIUI 10. Hence, we’re redoing the entire review.
We’ll be comparing the Mi 8 Lite with the Xiaomi Mi A2 that we reviewed here since both of these phones are very similar in specs and price.
Unboxing
Upon first look, the Mi 8 Lite’s box is certainly eye-catching. This gradient color actually reflects the color of the Mi 8 Lite’s back – which we’ll get into later.

At the back of the box is where the list of specs is found. Nothing particularly special here.

Opening the lid reveals the accessories box first. We have seen a few smartphones that come in such a packaging hierarchy. The phone itself is underneath the accessories box.

Digging out everything, we get a standard charger, a USB-C cable, a TPU case for the Mi 8 Lite, and the Mi 8 Lite itself alongside with some documentation. Also, we’re getting a USB-C to 3.5mm dongle here since the Mi 8 Lite does not have a headphone jack.

In terms of contents of the packaging itself, it’s quite similar to the Mi A2.
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This is where the Mi 8 Lite actually stands out from other smartphones in the market. It’s not entirely flashy or out of the ordinary in terms of design. However, the back is immediately eye-catching as it has this gradient effect.
From blue to purple.
We’ve been seeing more and more smartphones with this gradient color effect for the past few months – and I think we’re only going to see more of it since more smartphones have gradient colors too.
The Mi 8 Lite we have here is in the Aurora Blue color, which has a color gradient that is dark blue at the top, and shifts to purple at the bottom. It is quite a subtle gradient, but noticeable for sure since it’s highly reflective.

The geometry of the Mi 8 Lite is rather boxy, to be honest. Even though it does have a little roundness at the frame, the phone feels like the it’s using a rather big phone to be its foundation instead.
The Mi 8 Lite isn’t particularly nice to hold due to its boxy design – especially when using the phone one-handed with the included TPU case installed.
Speaking of the included TPU case, it’s actually quite decent in terms of quality. It is rather thick and yet flexible, provides enough protection for the overall phone and has the little dots inside the case as well.

The only two concerns I have is the lack of a lip around the camera at the back and the case sits flat with the screen. These two issues make the rear-facing cameras and the screen to be scratched easily.
Even though the TPU case is a rather basic one, I recommend all users of the Mi 8 Lite to use case since the highly reflective back will give everyone an eyesore with fingerprints and potential scratches.
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The Mi 8 Lite is pretty standard in this aspect as well. However, there are a lot of unnecessary compromises done here.

Firstly, as you might have already realized, the Mi 8 Lite does not have a 3.5mm audio jack – and that’s why Xiaomi included a dongle in the box. It does, however, use a USB-C port at the bottom. There’s a microphone grill and a loudspeaker grill at the bottom – which is something that I appreciate after seeing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro removing these grills.

It comes with a standard SIM 1 + hybrid card slot and that’s the one big difference between the Mi 8 Lite and the Mi A2. Remember – the Mi A2 does not have a microSD card slot but you at least have the option here with the Mi 8 Lite.

At the top of the phone we can see another microphone.

At the right side of the phone is where we can find the power button and the volume rocker.
Nothing out of the ordinary, to be honest. It does support AC WiFi, which we talked about its benefits here. There’s no NFC, though.
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The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite comes with a 6.26-inch 2280×1080 pixel IPS LCD screen with a medium-sized notch. I would love it if Xiaomi can trim it down and perhaps opt for the waterdrop notch style, though.

This is also another difference between the Mi 8 Lite and the Mi A2. The Mi A2, although with a lower screen-to-body ratio, does not have a notch.

Upon booting up the Mi 8 Lite for the first time and using the apps that I usually use, I realize one glaring issue with the screen quality – and that’s the color it produces. For some reason the colors just look washed out and a little faded compared to other screens. And yes – it’s still not as good even after the MIUI 10 update.
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Another thing that differs drastically between the Mi 8 Lite and the Mi A2 is the cameras. The Mi 8 Lite has these specs for the cameras:

Dual rear-facing cameras

12MP f/1.9 dual-pixel PDAF
5MP f/2.0 depth sensor

Selfie camera

24MP

Let’s take a look at the pictures that I’ve taken with the Mi 8 Lite. You can have a look at the full metadata at our full album at ShutterFly. We’re no longer using Flickr since they changed their terms of service.
Rear-facing cameras
Honestly, the camera is actually quite decent. The depth sensor here separated the subject in focus with the background very nicely, though it does mean you’ll need to be in a brightly lit condition.

Even with a simple point and shoot, the picture turned out to be quite good. White balance is good, color saturation looks quite good as well. The dynamic range is a little wonky as the trees shown here are a little too dark.

Taking pictures indoors prove to be a little difficult as well. The Mi 8 Lite tends to favor long shutter speeds which makes the pictures very susceptible to blur because of an unsteady hand. But if you do get to balance your hands and take a picture, it actually looks good.

Then comes the night shots. There’s no better way to say this but to describe the picture as just noisy, though still very usable for social media.

The AI mode and HDR mode are still mutually exclusive, which means you can manually turn on or off for each modes. We did give it a try and did not realize much of a difference in most modes. The obvious difference here is color saturation when it comes to food. Take a look at my McD fries.

Selfie camera
I have to say, the selfie camera on this phone is just mediocre. There is no autofocus here and the selfie camera is slow even if the place is bright. Once again, it favors long shutter speeds which can cause a lot of blur in pictures.

Camera UI
Still the same as Mi A2 here. Nothing has changed. The Mi 8 Lite does have a proper manual mode here as it has the options to change ISO and shutter speed. It’s quite diverse too, as the ISO ranges from 100 to 3200, and the shutter speed ranges from 1/1000s to 32s. Though, the Mi 8 Lite does not take RAW images in format.

It’s a camera UI that works – and great for point and shoots. My favorite feature, straighten, is still here too.
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Yes – that is correct. The Mi 8 Lite was originally shipped with MIUI 9. When we’re finalizing the review, we got an update on the Mi 8 Lite. That update brought MIUI 10 – which is why we have delayed this review so long.

New MIUI 10 brings a long a refreshing redesigned UI system-wide – with the most notable change being the notifications bar. The overall look and feel is of MIUI 10 is flatter and definitely more fluid while laced with smooth animations all over.

Even the recent apps menu got a redesigned as well. Older apps will be pushed down further, and newer apps will stack at the top. To close an app, swipe it either left or right.

But what about the performance of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite running on MIUI 10? Let’s take a look at the next section.
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We first did the benchmarks for the Mi 8 Lite in MIUI 9, but we also redid the entire test since MIUI 10 was released. With that aside, let’s first take a look at the specs of the Mi 8 Lite.

6.26-inch IPS LCD screen with 2280×1080 pixels in resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset

4×2.2GHz Kryo 260 + 4×1.8GHz Kryo 260
Adreno 512 graphics

6GB RAM
128GB storage
3,350mAh battery
Android 8.1.0 Oreo with MIUI 10

Once again, the specs are very close to the Mi A2. But what does the benchmarks have to say? Let’s take a look at the graphs below.

From what we can see here, the Mi 8 Lite’s performance is about the same with other Snapdragon 660 smartphones in the market even with MIUI 10 update. Nothing spectacular or out of the ordinary here.
Gaming
Whne it comes to gaming, the Snapdragon 660 is quite a powerful chip. It’s meant to be a slightly higher end mid-range chipset that can run quite a number of games smoothly. Let’s not forget that 6GB of RAM actually helps a lot too.
We played our usual games – Honkai Impact 3, Asphalt 9, and also PUBG Mobile.
Honkai Impact 3 once again proved to be the least taxing as the Mi 8 Lite manages to run the game with zero issues at all. Everything is smooth and the game runs well on the Mi 8 Lite at the highest settings.
Why is everything so jaggy even with the highest settings?
Then comes Asphalt 9. Upon launching the game first, I saw the texts in game is somehow with jaggy edges. Then I played a race and realized there is no anti-aliasing at all. Everything has jaggy edges – even the cars. Without anti-aliasing, the game will obviously run smoothly even at the highest graphic quality settings.

Then comes PUBG Mobile. It can run smoothly at balanced settings – which is what we have came to know with Snapdragon 660 chipsets.
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When we first reviewed the Mi A2, we highlighted that the 3,000mAh battery in that phone just isn’t enough for the power hungry Snapdragon 660. Xiaomi listened and improved, but not by much. The Mi 8 Lite only has a 3,350mAh battery – still bigger than the Mi A2’s battery, but not really sufficient.
Take a look at our battery benchmark to know what we mean.

3,350mAh is more in the “meh” territory when it comes to battery life. Should’ve gone for something like 3,700mAh at least.
Charger
The Mi 8 Lite comes with a standard 5V 2A charger which is the bare minimum when it comes to bundled smartphone chargers these days. Here is the charging curve of the Mi 8 Lite.

Takes around half an hour to reach 50% battery, and a total of 52 minutes to reach 75% battery. This is the limitation of 5V 2A chargers – they’re actually quite slow in today’s standard.
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Honestly, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite feels like a clone of the Mi A2 with a few tweaks – particularly the software side of things since Mi A2 uses Android One whereas the Mi 8 Lite uses MIUI 10. The upgraded battery isn’t enough to make a significant difference and still mostly require a power bank for day-to-day use.

In terms of design – yeah it’s much more eye-catching than the Mi A2 but it is also less comfortable to hold, in my opinion. However, the Mi 8 Lite does have a microSD card slot.
As for the prices, the Mi 8 Lite is actually priced at RM999 right now for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version, and RM1,299 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version.
As a standalone phone though, the Mi 8 Lite is actually quite good. Comparing to the recent price readjustment of the Mi A2 however, Xiaomi is making the choice between Mi 8 Lite and Mi A2 very difficult.
They both have their own pros and cons – but honestly, it ultimately comes down to two things – which UI you like the most – Android One or MIUI 10? Do you need a microSD card slot? If you answer yes to both questions, then get the Mi 8 Lite.
Or perhaps look into a competitor’s smartphone – the Honor 8X.
Where to buy?
Lazada

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Review – Vivo X50 Pro: The better X50 Pro to purchase

What we have today is the Vivo X50 Pro. It’s been in the market for about a month now but we only got to do our review now because I really want to gather my thoughts on this phone. This phone is a perfect example of how smartphones can be more than just specs and numbers to see who has the highest benchmark.
I have to say, the Vivo X50 Pro is one of the most unique mid-range smartphone that I’ve ever used.

Cameras
The ads that we saw on Facebook and everywhere else is always the same, where it portrays the Vivo X50 Pro as the “smartphone with a gimbal built-in” or somewhere along those lines.
And that is what caught my interest in the Vivo X50 Pro. So, I spent most of my time exploring how this “built-in gimbal” works.

But before we begin, the Vivo X50 Pro comes with this list of cameras:

Main: 48MP f/1.6 with PDAF; gimbal OIS
Periscope telephoto: 8MP f/2.4 with 5x optical zoom; PDAF; OIS
Portrait: 13MP f/2.5 with 2x optical zoom; PDAF
Ultra-wide angle: 8MP f/2.2

I’m not even going to explain how the cameras work in words. Watch the video at the top of this video instead. How can we describe a gimbal using words? It can only be shown in video anyway.
Design
A few words -it’s fairly simple for a smartphone. It has a matte finish and only available in one color – Alpha Grey.

The overall size of the Vivo X50 Pro is magnificent – and the curvature at the side of the side makes it feel amazing to hold in the hands.

Screen
As for the screen, it has a 6.56-inch AMOLED screen with 2376×1080 pixels in resolution, It also comes with 90Hz refresh rate, but from what we’ve tested – it cannot run any games in 90Hz.

Other than that, the display is pretty good and there is nothing wrong with it or anything out of the ordinary about it.
Performance
Like I mentioned at the beginning of this review, the specs and benchmark scores aren’t the main focus of this phone. Let’s face it – any phone that is using the Snapdragon 765G will perform well in benchmarks and it can run your games without a hitch – albeit not at the highest graphical settings.

6.56-inch AMOLED screen

1080p resolution
90Hz refresh rate (unsupported by games)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8GB RAM
256GB storage
4,315mAh battery

Still, we’re here to provide benchmark scores just for the sake of completionism. It’s still going to play games if you want it to – but that’s really not the focus of this phone.

Software – Android 10 with Funtouch OS 10.5
Compared to the other Vivo phone I looked at last year, the new Vivo X50 Pro comes with the new Funtouch OS 10.5.
It’s less Apple-like now, which I think is good – and generally, it works like many other Android skins. It’s more familiar and more welcoming if you’re already an Android phone user. Navigation is alright, though the settings menu is… quite messy.

Other than that, it’s actually quite fine. The camera app is actually quite good too, as we can change the arrangements of the camera modes so we don’t have to scroll through a list before reaching to the “more” segment – just like what Samsung already did many years ago.
Battery life
The battery life is quite okay overall. It comes with a 4,315mAh and it can last for about 13 hours in our battery life test – which is very typical.

The Vivo X50 Pro does support up to 33W and it took about 70 minutes to charge from 15% to 100% charge.

Should you buy the Vivo X50 Pro?
This is a question that I think I have to rephrase and ask you again from a different perspective. Do you take a lot of videos using your phone? Do you actually want to take some smooth, epic B-rolls using your phone? Then buy the Vivo X50 Pro.
Vivo made it clear from the beginning until the end about what the X50 Pro is supposed to be and what it is supposed to do – a phone with gimbal-like stabilization.

For the price of RM3,199 – yea I think it’s a bit steep. I mean, I can get the Zhiyun Smooth 4 and use my existing phone to take some epic B-rolls too. But that’s where the biggest distinction comes in – size and portability. Using the Vivo X50 Pro, I don’t have to carry and charge yet another device, and I can still access the USB-C port on the phone while using the gimbal-like stabilization.
Vivo’s amazing engineering and smart software delivers on their promise of a gimbal-like camera – and I’m amazed. There are lots of potential on what this system can do, and I’m looking forward to where Vivo heads next.
Where to buy?

Shopee
Lazada
Vivo Malaysia’s own website

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Cooler Master’s MasterBox 5 MSI Dragon Edition Looks As Cool As It Sounds

So if you don’t already know, the Cooler Master’s lineup of computer cases has this new streamlined design. The HDD bays (supporting 3.5” two drives) are removable from the motherboard tray too, offering a cleaner look while making space for DIY liquid cooling setups and multiple graphics cards.
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Surprisingly, Cooler Master priced the MasterBox 5 MSI Dragon Edition at RM 399, and it’s available now too. As for what I can see from Pokde, the non-MSI Dragon Edition is already priced at RM 399.
At the end, it comes down to your choice – do you want a cool MSI Dragon case to cool your PC?
By the way, you can actually buy this case from Lazada right here.

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Sony Playstation 3 from RM 79

I was hanging out in /k/ and suddenly

Yes, the screenshot is legit. Sony Malaysia was showing that their PlayStation 3 bundle from RM79. Not sure if this is some random error or something else.
I’ve ordered two of these at RM 99 and RM 79 Cross fingers.
-Source LYN forum user UJil

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The OnePlus 10T 5G’s price in Malaysia has been confirmed at RM3,199

OnePlus Malaysia has come to bear the news of the latest flagship device OnePlus 10T 5G’s price in Malaysia and it will be a staggering but not so staggering RM3,199.

One may argue that paying that price for a top-of-the-line smartphone purely for heavy tasks like gaming is already considered “cheap” and that might be true to most OnePlus fans of ancient times.
But after nuking the iconic slider, is it still a OnePlus device? Or will it actually attract people if it doesn’t carry the OnePlus logo and instead as a newcomer in the smartphone scene? Only time can tell.
But if it is a generic and powerful smartphone that you’re seeking, perhaps it is for you.
While waiting for our overall review video, why not check out how it fares in our gaming test?

And here’s a quick refresh of the specs it is carrying.

6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED Display

1080p Resolution
Middle Punch Hole Notch
120Hz Refresh Rate
HDR10+ Support
1 Billion Colors

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Chipset
16GB RAM
256GB Storage
Triple Rear Cameras

Main: 50MP f/1.8 with PDAF, OIS
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4

16MP Selfie Camera
4800mAh Battery

150W Fast Charge

Jade Green Color

Preorder Links
With the one and only Jade Green available, OnePlus Malaysia’s official Shopee and Lazada pages for the OnePlus 10T 5G is now up and running. The preorder will be ending on August 31.
All preorders will be getting an extra 1-year Screen Protection + Extended Warranty + Accidental Damage Protection to give the device a top to toe worry-free coverage and if you’re fast enough, the first 25 customers will get an additional Mystery Box filled with vouchers and OnePlus products.
And for the final lucky guy, he’ll get spooked with an extra OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G thrown into the mix. Be sure to tell us if you’re that guy that bought 1 device but instead got 2.

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TikTok educates the community to save more by being a #ZeroWaster

Continuing the list of CSR that TikTok is doing is the new campaign that centers around wastage. This campaign is named #ZeroWaster, though it is not possible to have absolutely zero waste. It is possible to still mitigate the amount of waste if we know what to do with it.

The #ZeroWaster challenge encourages participants to produce zero waste over the course of one to three days, then share those experiences on TikTok. Thining about it, it’s actually quite difficult. Hence, creators also published educational TikTok videos to show the community how to live the life of #ZeroWaster.
Global Initiatives also partnered with TikTok to mobilize a global network of students from universities around the world to join this campaign, using their creative ideas to engage followers on TikTok and activate support for a sustainable future.
Increasingly we are seeing the youth step up and take charge to address the most urgent environmental issues like eliminating waste and addressing climate change. The sustainability movement is gaining traction and young people are an important force behind this.
– Kim Stengert, Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF)’s Chief of Strategic Communications
The top ten #zerowaster submissions will be featured at the Responsible Business Forum (RBF) on Sustainable Development, with an audience of over 300 businesses and sustainability leaders from around the world. The Responsible Business Forum is organized by Global Initiatives, in partnership with global organizations such as the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), and will be held on 18th to 19th November in Singapore.
With so many people heading first into moving the world towards a sustainable future with #TeamTrees and TikTok’s continuous list of CSRs, it is great to see that the world is indeed moving towards a more environment-conscious world.

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Review – WD Black Series (2TB 3.5″ HDD): Unprecedented HDD Performance

By now, most of you have already known that hard disks are notoriously slow compared to SSDs. We’re no strangers to those sluggish speeds either, as SSDs are really pricey. No matter how affordable SSDs are these days though, the price/gigabyte can never match what a hard disk can offer. Maybe there exists a compromise between all of these factors. That’s where WD Black comes in.
In this review we’ll only be focusing at WD Black’s 3.5-inch internal hard disks.

WD Black promises great HDD speeds with a low price/gigabyte ratio – and to that, I’m really surprised by WD’s bold claims. They’re not easy to  suddenly pump up the speed of a hard disk, and definitely not simple to maintain the price/gigabyte ratio either. However, it seems like WD managed to do that without any issues.
There’s an entire family of WD Black HDDs with variety of capacities. There’s an option from 500GB and all the way up to a massive 6TB.

The one that I have here for review is the WD2003FZEX, a 2TB 3.5-inch HDD with SATA III 6Gb/s interface. Runs on 7200RPM and 64MB cache.
Also one side note here, the FAEX variant of the WD Black HDDs are getting decommissioned, as they’re using the “older” technology.
The new ones are the FZEX and FZWX, which are using the latest technology. The difference between EX and WX variants is the cache size. EZ denotes 64MB cache, whereas WX denotes 128MB cache – which is insanely massive, by the way.
The packaging of any internal hard disk is nothing out of the ordinary at all. Open the plastic wrapper and you’re done.

Actually there’s still another packet of silica gel within the package to prevent moisture to get into the hard disk, but there’s really nothing on that packet anyway.
I installed it in my testing computer and I had to do some steps to get the hard disk running in the first place, else it’ll not show up at all. Firstly, open Disk Management tool in Windows (or other disk utility app on your OS) and initialize the WD Black. Use GPT instead of MBR, as MBR doesn’t support any storage device more than 2TB.
Once it’s initialized on GPT partition table, format the hard disk using NTFS partition table for Windows-specific usage, or use exFAT format for non-OS specific usages. Yes, this is a small tip for you guys.

Performance
Anyway, WD Black’s performance is top notch right here. According to the spec sheet uploaded by WD themselves, the WD Black 2TB variant runs at 164MB/s to and fro. During our test however, we found out that it runs 20MB/s more than its specs across the board. I didn’t believe my eyes at first, but after running the benchmark a few more times, the numbers just don’t lie. It’s really running at 180MB/s. No lies.

Presumably, you’ll get even better speeds for those variants with 128MB of cache. As a general rule of thumb, higher cache means better speeds, but it comes at a heftier price tag of course. However, even the 2TB WD Black with 64MB cache performs really well here. Shot through my expectations, actually.
Considering the lowest price I can find the 2TB version on Lazada is either RM579 or RM580, the price/gigabyte ratio sits at RM0.2895/gigabyte only. For other capacities, check out this table we prepared for you.

Capacity (GB)
Price (RM)
Price/Gigabyte

500
303
0.606

1000
347
0.347

2000
579
0.2895

3000
749
0.24966

4000
949
0.23725

6000
1280
0.21333

What about warranty though? There’s a 5-year limited warranty by WD themselves. You can check for its warranty status online too, right at WD’s own website. That way you won’t get cheated or scammed in any shape or form. Just make sure you’re getting that 5-year limited warranty.
So of course you’re wondering where you can get your hands on a WD Black now. Here’s the deal – I mentioned that it costs RM579 on Lazada, and I’m absolutely not lying. Click here to find out the deal.
Personally, I highly recommend the WD Black to those who seeks 3 things – price, capacity, and performance. It struck a great balance on these 3 factors.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 is available now

By the power of 5, Samsung’s latest Galaxy products are now available in the market!
As promised, Samsung’s latest Galaxy S5 smartphone alongside with the two new Gear smarwatches – Gear 2 and Gear Fit – is now available for RM2,399, RM899 and RM599 respectively.

Samsung is also rewarding 55 lucky fans who make their way to the selected 5 venues listed below. You do have to purchase a Galaxy S5 if you ever want to redeem it though.

Celcom Blue Cube at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall (Oasis Boulevard)
DiGi Concept Store at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall (Lower Ground 2)
Maxis Centre at Suria KLCC (Ground Floor – Menara Maxis)
Samsung Experience Store at The Gardens Mall (Level 3)
Samsung Experience Store at Gurney Paragon Mall Penang (Level 6)

So go out there now and try your luck! Maybe give the Galaxy S5 or either of the smartwatches a try – you might fall in love with one of it! Don’t wait till your lunch hour, it’ll be too late.
*Pssst! – the Gear Fit is much nicer!*

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[UPDATED] Overwatch servers down – 1st August 2016

I tried to play Overwatch just now, and this happened.

On Battle.net, Blizzard redirects all of its users to check out their official Twitter page instead, which was what I did. The Twitter handle is @BlizzardCS by the way.
Through a quick glimpse through their Twitter feed, it seems like everyone is having troubles with Overwatch too.

We’re currently investigating an issue affecting our authentication servers, which may result in failed or slow login attempts. #BlizzCS
— BlizzardCS (@BlizzardCS) August 1, 2016

When inquired for an ETA on when the server is coming back up, even Blizzard themselves can’t provide an answer.

We don’t have an ETA as to when servers will be back up. Our techs are working on it. https://t.co/PZSvAoAWXf
— BlizzardCS (@BlizzardCS) August 1, 2016

I even tried to go on their website to see what’s up, but the outage affected their website as well. @BlizzardCS confirms this.

The outage is also impacting our websites as well. https://t.co/tXz3f0KX7P
— BlizzardCS (@BlizzardCS) August 1, 2016

Who would make the Overwatch servers down?
UPDATE: Well folks, it seems like Overwatch servers are back up!

The website & our game services appear to be recovering, folks! We’re continuing to keep an eye on things. Thanks for the reports!
— BlizzardCS (@BlizzardCS) August 1, 2016

Go Whole Hog on some enemy Reinhardts now!

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Computex 2018: ASUS Project Precog – The AI Laptop

ASUS is developing a new laptop device designed to provide an optimized AI experience. Project “Precog” refers to an AI PC that will feature a convertible dual-screen form factor for flexibility, expandability, and increased productivity. This new PC will include a full set of AI features, including AI Touch for automatically adjusting the C-part interface by recognizing the input device being used, and AI Charging that will extend battery life and smartly charge the device to 100%, based on your schedule. That AI charging – we’ve actually seen it in the ZenFone 5, actually.

Project Precog will provide a smooth and intuitive experience for industry-leading AI technologies. With support for the Windows Cortana and Amazon Alexa virtual assistants, the dual-screen design will allow users to keep main tasks in full view while virtual assistants process other lower-priority tasks on the second screen. Yes – dual screen. Anyone remembers the original Taichi from like 5 years or so ago? That was back in the days before convertible laptops were even possible. Now, ASUS is bringing back dual-screen laptops again, but with the powers of AI.

The extra screen space is also perfect for apps processing large amounts of data and information, such as the AI-powered Microsoft Office 365. It supports the Intel Movidius Vision Processor Unit (VPU), and ASUS will encourage developers worldwide to create engaging AI-powered experiences.

“Precog” is a shortened version of “precognitive”, and it refers to individuals who possess the psychic ability to see events in the future. We use this term because we believe this device provides a glimpse of where some AI-based technology is heading in the future.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are already changing the industry by providing new frameworks that will evolve user experiences. ASUS is striving to be the first to show just how incredible these new user experiences will be. That’s why we have created the first convertible dual-screen laptop that’s fully enriched with AI features. Project Precog represents only the beginning for ASUS innovation in the AI PC segment. You can expect the continued evolution of ASUS AI PCs, with even better features on offer in the near future.

As of now, the Project Precog laptop is still in development – but we got a glimpse of its aesthetics – and it’s just beautiful. We’ll have to wait for future updates for more information about the Precog. We speculate it’ll be available somewhere in the year 2019. Let’s hope that’s true.

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Nokia 6.1 & Nokia 8110 4G Are Now In Malaysia Market

These two phones. We’ve been waiting for them to arrive to the market for quite a long time already. Back since MWC2018 that happened in February this year, Nokia launched and showed off the Nokia 6 abd the Nokia 8110 already. And finally today is the day that the Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 8110 will be sold nationwide starting today.
Nokia 6.1
Building on the success of its predecessor, the Nokia 6.1 packs even more powerful performance and new features into a more compact, durable body. It is now powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630. Also, now offering enhanced Dual-Sight, ZEISS optics, USB-C fast-charging, Nokia spatial audio and pure, and using Android Oreo since it is in the Android One family of devices.

The Nokia 6.1 combines a unibody made from a solid block of 6000 series aluminium with an 11-hour two-tone anodizing and polishing process together with a 2.5D display made from Corning Gorilla Glass. That way, the Nokia 6.1 can be beautiful and durable at the same time.
The Nokia 6.1 is a compact smartphone with a 5.5-inch 1080p IPS display, and priced at only for RM1,100. It is available in the 4GB RAM/64GB storage and blue-gold color only.
Nokia 8110 (banana phone)

Reloading the legendary Nokia 8110, this 4G feature phone comes complete with the elegantly curved slider design. Giving you the chance to switch off, have fun and relax with the knowledge that all your smartphone essentials are there when you need them.
With a familiar and easy to use interface, the Nokia 8110 features intuitive tactile mechanics, with slide to answer and end calls, as well as an addictive helicopter-style spin on its axis.
The Nokia 8110 delivers crystal-clear VoLTE calling – hence the 4G.
It runs on KaiOS, which has an app store so you can enjoy apps like Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Search, Facebook and Twitter. For more work-related stuff, it also has Outlook and Gmail. Also, it comes with a revamped Snake game.
To power the Nokia 8110, it has a Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform. With its Wi-Fi connection you can turn your Nokia 8110 into a portable hotspot to share your internet connection with other devices, friends and family. The Nokia 8110’s portable hotspot is capable of supporting up to 10 devices/users simultaneously. Not bad for a banana phone.
The Nokia 8110 is available in both Traditional Black and Banana Yellow. Hitting local stores beginning 6 July, the Nokia 8110 is available at a recommended retail price of RM285.

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Microsoft Surface 3 In Stores Today!

Microsoft has officially launched their Surface 3 in Malaysia on 5th May this year. The Surface 3 aims to be the sibling to Surface 3 Pro that has the perfect balance of performance and value with its premium build quality yet still pack a punch with its processing power. It was meant to be your laptop replacement since it is offering the mobility of a tablet while having the processing power of a laptop that will appeal to many group in the market.

“We challenged ourselves with an ambitious goal: to build a perfect product, a tablet that can replace your laptop.”
-Rukmani Subramanian, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer of Microsoft Malaysia

Price:
RM 1989 for 64GB; 2GB RAM
RM 2389 for 128GB; 4GB RAM
Retail Release Date:
9 May 2015
Availability:
Aone Plus Supplies & Services
Harvey Norman
All IT Hypermarket
PC Image Sdn Bhd
Senheng Electric & senQ Digital Station
SNS Network
Thunder Match Technology
Viewnet Computer System
Hello Station at Suria KLCC
Style Vision
For more information on participating outlets, visit http://www.surface.com/en-my/buy.

Specs:
OS
Windows 8.1 [Upgradable to Windows 10 once available]
Firepower/Processor
Quad-core Intel Atom x7 Processor[85% as powerful as Surface Pro 3]
Physical
267 x 187 x 8.7 mm
622 grams
Magnesium chasis
Storage capacity
64GB or 128GB
Display
10.8 Inch ClearType Full HD Plus Display
1920×1280 resolution
3:2 Aspect Ratio
10 point multi-touch screen
Input
Surface Pen [sold separately][Aavailable in silver, black, blue and red colour]

Connectivity
WiFi up to 802.11 AC
Bluetooth 4.0 low energy
Battery
10-hours of video playback
Camera and AV
3.5 MP 1080p front camera
8.0 MP 1080p rear camera
Microphone
Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio-enhanced sound
Ports
Fullsized USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
microSD card reader
MicroUSB charging port[with data]
Headset jack
All Surface 3 is preloaded with:
One-year subscription to Office 365 Personal, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote4
OneDrive cloud storage5

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Rakuten Kobo brings its eReader product line to Malaysia; starting from RM499

Rakuten Kobo has announced that four of its eReaders: Nia, Libra 2, Sage, as well as the latest Clara 2E which we will be covering today, are now purchasable in Malaysia.
The new Clara 2E boasts a 6-inch 1072 x 1448 resolution E Ink Carta 1200 glare-free display that comes with Dark Mode and ComfortLight PRO features for a better late-night reading experience. Featuring WiFi 5 and Bluetooth connectivity, it also has a storage capacity of 16GB and a 1,500mAh battery for weeks of battery life.

On top of that, the Clara 2E is Kobo’s first-ever 6-inch eReader that has a water resistance rating of IPX8, meaning that it could survive up to 60 minutes under 2 meters of water.
Additionally, Rakuten Kobo has launched a localized bookstore on its official website, offering readers wide options of eBooks and audiobooks in Chinese, Malay, and Tamil language, so make sure to check out if you like reading a lot!
Pricing and Availability
The Rakuten Kobo eReaders are currently available at the following prices via authorized distributors, including Mono Digital, All IT Hypermarket, Flash Gadgets, Quantum Gadgets, Popular Malaysia, and SMB + Enterprise.

Kobo Clara 2E — RM699
Kobo Nia — RM499
Kobo Libra 2 — RM929
Kobo Sage — RM1,299

For more information on the other three Kobo eReaders, you can also refer to this link.

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OnePlus 2 price leaks!

It is said that OnePlus – or rather Maxis, will send out their invites for the OnePlus 2 in a first-come-first-serve basis.  Some said that it’s supposed to happen on 5th September 2015, but it didn’t seem to happen. Now, we’re awaiting 6th September 2015 – which is today – for Maxis to surprise us.

On another news, the price leaked! And it’s from Maxis themselves! Credits to pals over at Mdroid for this information!

Let’s talk about the most obvious detail in this image – the price tiself. It’s RM1,687. Weird number, I know, but given the current exchange rate, it’s not much different from the price that we all know – USD $389. However, RM1,687 is assuming that it’s the 64GB version with 4GB RAM.
Side note here – my summary of the OnePlus 2 launch was published before the currency became shitty, and it was RM1478.71 in direct conversion. Such sadness.
Another news is that OnePlus 2 is set to be officially launched by Maxis on 22nd September 2015. Guess we’ll have to wait till the time comes!

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Enjoy extra daily vouchers during the month of March on Lazada with new Lazada Bonus

As part of its 9th anniversary, Lazada is happily announcing the Lazada Bonus feature that offers even more deals and discounts to let shoppers enjoy more savings during the month of March.

To keep it simple, Lazada Bonus is a function that provides each individual user a personalized voucher given out daily that offers up to RM40 discounts in a single checkout that is stackable on top of other discount deals. You’ll need to pick them up on a daily basis starting on the 1st and 2nd of March to be used on the 3rd for the first round and 20th – 26th for pickup and 27th for checking out.
Get ready and take a tour to spot some products first hand by heading to the main website or let us what items you’re looking out for purchase this campaign.

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New vivo Y22s arrives in Malaysia with a price tag of just RM999

vivo Malaysia announced another new member in the sub RM1k range of smartphones which is the vivo Y22s.
Coming in a sleek form factor that represents class and a well-designed look, the Y22s provides a great balance of performance, camera capabilities, and a large battery and you can grab it without spending 4 figures which is its main highlight of value.

It also comes with an extended RAM function that can add up to 8GB of virtual RAM in case you need more of them temporarily to host all the active apps at once.
Here’s its spec sheet to look at.

6.55-inch IPS LCD Display

720p Resolution
Waterdrop Notch

Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Chipset
8GB RAM (With 8GB Extended RAM)
128GB Storage
Dual Rear Cameras

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

8MP Selfie Camera
5,000mAh Battery

18W Fast Charge

Starlit Blue, Summer Cyan Colors

Price and Availability
You can buy the vivo Y22s at the price of RM999 from various authorized resellers as well as vivo’s Lazada and Shopee stores.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro gets price cut; RM2,999 now

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro that was highly anticipated late last year just got a price cut. In just 4 months after its debut, the Mate 20 Pro will receive a permanent price cut. The new price will start from RM2,999 starting on 1st March 2019 – which is in a few hours.
The Mate 20 Pro which we reviewed here has the latest Kirin 980 chipset with great performance to offer. Also ,the Mate 20 Pro has triple cameras at the back – and the ultrawide angle camera has autofocus as well. That in itself is a plus point as the competitors do not have it.

Then comes the battery and the charger. As we mentioned before, the Mate 20 Pro has the largest battery that supports really fast and speedy charging. It has a 4,200mAh battery with a 45W charger which can charge the phone to 100% within an hour’s time. Now that is impressive.

However, the Mate 20 Pro’s use of NM cards (discussion here) and the lack of a 3.5mm jack does leave us to desire more from the Mate 20 Pro.
Though with the new massive price cut – the Mate 20 Pro’s original price is at RM3,599 and it just received a permanent RM600 price cut, making it at RM2,999 now. That is a humongous price cut – and better yet, the price cut will be in effect in starting 1st March.

Of course, the RM2,999 is for the base model of the Mate 20 Pro only. The base model has 6GB of RAM and also 128GB of storage. We asked Huawei if there will be any price cuts for the higher-tiered Mate 20 Pro, but we did not receive a “yes” or ETA on when that will happen. That just means the price gap has widened even more now.
All things aside, the Mate 20 Pro for RM2,999 seems like a more reasonable price now. Let’s just hope that Huawei has solved the Mate 20 Pro’s green screen issue.

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Test drive & the Redmi Note 9 Pro for free with Mi Explorer 2020 program

If you have a set of skills that you want to show off and need a brand new smartphone, then take a look at the new Mi Explorer 2020 program. It’s not the first time Xiaomi Malaysia is doing such a program, and this time it’s for the newly-announced Redmi Note 9 Pro.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro was announced just 2 days ago – and it has an improved main camera and faster charging compared to the highly-recommended Redmi Note 9S that we’ve reviewed recently.

As for the Mi Explorer 2020 program, Xiaomi Malaysia is looking for 5 talented Mi Fans to participate. There are a few things that Xiaomi requires the participants to fulfill, of course.

If you think you have the portfolio to fulfill all of those criteria, then you can get the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Mi Explorer care package for free, which includes a limited-edition T-shirt, sunproof jacket, bag, and stickers.
So, if you’re interested to join the Mi Explorer 2020 program, then click here below to learn more. The program is open for registration from now until 8th May 2020.

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Make a quick and easy purchase during travels with the new Minit Mart by ATLAS Vending

With Hari Raya just around the corner, ATLAS Vending is launching its new Minit Mart sub-brand, offering consumers a time-saving and hassle-free solution during peak travel periods.

ATLAS Vending’s unique concept of fully automated self-service retail, Minit Mart, provides consumers access to a 24-hour convenience shop. The vending machine outlets provide food and drink products such as comprising snacks, soft drinks, and coffee, alongside other handy supplies for travelers.
Travelers can use the machine payment systems to make quick, convenient, and safe transactions without having to queue at the cashier counter or mingle with crowds at R&R stops and transit stations, or while the cashier is off duty.

Following the launch of the Minit Mart concept, ATLAS Vending is seeking to expand the stores to more locations with high foot traffic round the clock.
Ever tried using one of these vending machines? Share your experience with us in the comment section!

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Review – Jabra Evolve2 30: Headset for calls and meetings

For SMEs or corporations that are looking for a headset for their employees to do meetings or calls, then you’ll need headsets. Lots of them. The Jabra Evolve2 30 might be perfect for that situation too. It is highly customizable to whatever requirements you need.
We have a unit with us and we reviewed it here.

This headset is sufficient for call centers that need a big amount of headsets to get the operation going. The microphone is good enough for calls and most importantly – it’s also catering towards what your requirements are.

The Jabra Evolve2 series of headsets have a button at the side that acts as a shortcut to whatever voice call platform that you use. The Jabra Evolve2 30 can be customized to have the button to be either Microsoft Teams or Unified Communications platform.
It can also be customized to use either be a mono headset or a stereo headset, and to have a USB-A or USB-C cable.

There is also the Jabra Direct app for Windows PC to further customize the headphone so that the sound suits you the most. You can also update the firmware of the Jabra Evolve2 30 – it’s a nice feature to have.
Since the Jabra Evolve2 30 is a headset made for call centers, customizable, and usually ordered in bulk – we don’t have the price for you. If you are interested to get this headset, then you’ll have to contact Jabra’s sales team instead.

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Grab Jabra’s TWS earbuds at lower price during its Father’s Day promotion campaign

DonJabra Malaysia is offering exciting Father’s Day deals to keep dad on cloud nine, starting from 23 May to 30 June 2022.
With Father’s Day just around the corner, there’s no better time than now to show appreciation for your father or husband.

As research has found that listening to music helps reduce anxiety and blood pressure while also improving mental alertness and memory, a pair of the Jabra TWS earbuds would be an excellent gift for fathers.

Here are the featured models that will be getting discounts during the promotional period:

The Jabra Elite 4 Active at RM449. Available in Navy, Mint, and Black.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro at RM699. Available in Titanium Black, Black, and Gold Beige.

The Jabra Elite 7 Active at RM629. Available in Navy, Mint, and Black.

The Jabra Talk 15 SE at RM149. Available in Black.

These attractive deals will be available at selected retailers nationwide and through Jabra’s official store on Lazada and Shopee.

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Super Budget-Friendly Neffos X1 Lite Launched; RM499 Only

It’s no surprise that some of us need a budget phone. Now, this budget phone doesn’t need to be super high-end. Some of us just need a phone that we bring to travels and whatnot, because of the extra SIM card slots and for WiFi hotspots and whatever else. Here comes the Neffos X1 Lite at RM499 – a ridiculously low-priced smartphone.
The Neffos X1 Lite is made with a specific market segment in mind – and I think they delivered it really well.

As for the camera, it has a 13MP rear-facing camera with PDAF, and a 5MP selfie camera. Pretty basic, but it gets the job done.
First off, the Neffos X1 Lite has an enticing price tag of RM499. It’s powered by a MediaTek MT6750 with two quad-cores – a Cortex-A53 quad-core at 1.5GHz and another Cortex-A53 quad-core with 1.0GHz, ARM Mali-T860MP2 graphics, and paired up with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. Oh, let’s not forget the 2,550mAh battery too.

Here’s where things get interesting. The Neffos X1 Lite comes with dual-SIM. Both of them are nano SIM card slots and operate in Dual SIM Dual Standby mode. At its maximum speed, the Neffos X1 Lite operates in 4G LTE with up 10 150Mbps download and 50Mbps upload speeds. However, when both SIM1 and SIM2 are used, SIM1 will still operate in 4G whereas SIM2 operates in 3G with up to 21Mbps downloads and 5.76Mbps uploads.
The reason I keep saying it’s a smartphone perfect for travel? It says that the Neffos X1 Lite has support for all network bands across the globe!

Available in both Sunrise Gold and Cloudy Grey, the Neffos X1 Lite is up for promotion starting today until 31st July 2017 and exclusively on Lazada for RM499. From now until the 31st July 2017, every purchase is entitled to receive an exclusive limited merchandise of your choice – a Neffos Premium Gift Box or a Fazbulous Warrior T-Shirt signed by Fazura!

Interested in getting one for yourself? Click here to head over to Lazada now!

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Review – Black Shark 4 Pro: Still plenty of power with innovative features

It’s been nearly a year since the debut of the Black Shark 4 Pro, and it was only officially available in other regions of the world about a month ago. Mind you – this is not even the Black Shark Pro 4S that uses the Snapdragon 888+. This is the base version of the Black Shark 4 Pro with the Snapdragon 888.
Since smartphone hardware improvements are marching on at a very fast pace, is the Black Shark 4 Pro with the Snapdragon 888 worth getting, even after a year later? Let’s talk about that.

So, the Black Shark 4 Pro is very similar to the Black Shark 4 in many parts. The screen is identical – 6.67-inch of Super AMOLED at 144Hz with 1080p resolution, same phone shape, same size, but with a different aesthetic.

The back of the Black Shark 4 Pro comes with some sort of emblem that lights up with the RGB lighting. And the color variant that we have here has a very edge name of Shadow Black. I mean, it looks nice since it has a frosted layer on top of the holographic X pattern, but the edges around the back are sharp. Not sure if this is only happening on my unit – but it’s definitely not flush with the frame.

When it comes to gaming, the Black Shark 4 Pro comes with the infamous Snapdragon 888 chipset that is known to overheat easily. The main point of this review is to fully explore if the Snapdragon 888 has improved via software over the course of a year.
Spoiler alert: it did, but not by much. You see, when we did our Genshin Impact test of the Black Shark 4 Pro, we manage to get about 45fps most of the time – which is actually more or less the same average fps as the latest Xiaomi 12 Pro with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, but less efficient. Check out our full gaming test here.

While both phones manage to achieve about the same average frame rate, the Black Shark 4 Pro with the Snapdragon 888 was definitely hotter – as it went up to about 48°C on the screen, which makes it very painful to touch the screen and to play the game. Even the back of the phone can go up to that high of a temperature, and the frame of the phone was also painful to touch.
          Front of the Black Shark 4 Pro            Back of the Black Shark 4 Pro
Of course, Black Shark did provide a phone case in the box so that you won’t directly touch the phone’s metal frame – but that means you’re trapping heat inside the phone. You’ll have to balance out between the comfort of gaming versus graphical fidelity.
At least the included case looks good though.
However, I enjoyed playing COD Mobile the most while testing the Black Shark 4 Pro. This phone comes with a few more extra input methods compared to its predecessor. It now has the magnetic popup triggers which I really like, then it has the pressure-sensitive screen so that we can press on the screen to trigger an input, and also motion control. I personally only use the pressure-sensitive screen and magnetic popups because I don’t want to shake the phone when I’m playing a game.
          The usual trigger inputs            The pressure sensitive screen input              Motion-sensing inputs
In terms of the trigger feeling, it’s the same as the Black Shark 4 – so check out our review to know more. In short, it has a shorter travel distance compared to the Black Shark 3 Pro, but it’s very tactile now.

Moreover, since the triggers can be popped out whenever you like, there are some other features integrated into the system – like using the trigger as a makeshift shutter button or a shortcut key to do things like taking a screenshot or turning on the flashlight. It’s handy, but limited at the same time since we can only do a few tasks with these triggers.

We also did a battery life test too but I think it’s mostly irrelevant. Yeah, that 4,500mAh battery can last about 7 and a half hours in our battery life test and I think that’s quite bad, but the reason why I say it doesn’t matter is because of the included proprietary 120W charger inside the box. Since the Black Shark 4 Pro uses a dual-cell battery, it can charge from just 14% to 100% in slightly more than 15 minutes. That’s impressive!

And let’s not forget about the cameras – this phone can be used to take some pictures but that isn’t the main highlight of this phone after all.

As a few more quick mentions – the Black Shark 4 Pro still has a 3.5mm audio jack, no microSD card slot, but has high-speed USB 3 and HDMI output over Type-C too.

The dual speakers on the Black Shark 4 Pro aren’t exactly front-firing since it’s only the one speaker facing the front and the other speaker is pointing downwards. This design can shrink the bezel size but I honestly prefer true front-facing stereo speakers like the Black Shark 3 Pro.
Should you buy the Black Shark 4 Pro – specifically at this time?
So, at the end of the day, the Black Shark 4 Pro. Is it worth buying even after a year since its debut? There are two variants that you can choose from:

8GB RAM + 128GB storage @ RM2,599
12GB RAM + 256GB storage @ RM2,999

At either price, I’d say it’s still quite worth the price given its triggers and the performance that it offers.
However, I do advise you to wait for the upcoming Black Shark 5 to be released first since it should be announced soon. After that, maybe the price of the Black Shark 4 Pro will drop to about RM2.5k or lower?

Anyway, that’s all I have for you today – the Black Shark 4 Pro is still a very powerful phone given that you have some way to protect your hands roasted by the phone.
Where to buy? (Affiliate links)

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

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OSVR Now On Steam

It’s a big news for the tech world – especially in the VR scene. OSVR, or the Open Source Virtual Reality, just announced that their contents will be on Steam too! That means all of your VR needs can be found on Steam alone.
“This is a great milestone for VR, giving users access to more hardware and content and driving Valve’s and OSVR’s shared vision of totally open VR content to everyone,” says Christopher Mitchell, OSVR Lead, Razer.

With the arrival of OSVR, there will be an update for Steam too. Now, all the games that supports OSVR will have a brand new icon as shown below.
OSVR logo on Steam. It signifies the compatibility.
lso, that means OSVR will be bringing their entire catalogue of apps over to Steam. There are a total of 32 titles, and nearly all of them are already available.

Limb

Developer: Interdiction Studios
URL:https://www.patreon.com/InterdictionStudios

Abduction Prologue: The Jonathan Blake Story (Demo)

Developer: Red Iron Labs
URL:http://www.redironlabs.com/Abduction

Abduction Episode 1: Her Name Was Sarah

Developer: Red Iron Labs
URL:http://www.redironlabs.com/Abduction

PolyRunner

Developer: Lucid Sight
URL:lucidsight.com

RC Soccer VR

Developer: Beatshapers

StarDrone VR

Developer: Beatshapers

Theme Park Studio

Developer: Pantera Game Studio
URL:ThemeParkStudio.com

Alice VR

Developer: Carbon Studios
URL: http://alice-vr.com/

Infinite

Developer: Project: Gateway VR Studios GmbH
URL:http://project-gateway.de/infinite/

The Hum: Abductions

Developer: Totwise Studios
URL:http://thehumuniverse.com/the-hum-abductions/

Redout

Developer: 34BigThings
URL:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OLVNDQfmCo

The Brookhaven Experiment

Developer: Phosphor Games
URL:http://phosphorgames.com/blog/games/the-brookhaven-experiment/

A-10

Developer: Futuretown
URL:http://futuretown.io/portfolio/a-10-vr/

Descent: Underground

Developer: Descendent Studios
URL:descentunderground.com

Radial-G : Racing Revolved

Developer: Tammeka Games
URL:http://www.radial-g.com

CDF Starfighter

Developer: Mad About Games Studios Ltd.
URL:http://www.cdfstarfighter.com

Bloxiq VR

Developer: Blot Interactive
URL:http://blotinteractive.com/

Blind

Developer: Tiny Bull Studios/Surprise Attack Games
URL:http://www.blindvrgame.com/

Chamber19

Developer: Deepak M, Grant B
URL:http://store.steampowered.com/app/477170/

Leave The Nest

Developer: Kaio Interactive
URL:http://www.ki-games.com/

Marble Mountain

Developer: Lightning Rock
URL:http://store.steampowered.com/app/409390/

Domain Defense: VR

Developer: Inclusion Studios
URL:http://www.inclusionstudios.com/

The Assembly

Developer: nDreams
URL:http://www.ndreams.com/titles/theassembly/

4089

Developer: Phr00t’s Software
URL:http://store.steampowered.com/app/329770/

5089: The Action RPG

Developer: Phr00t’s Software
URL: :http://store.steampowered.com/app/414510/

Frantic Freighter

Developer: Phr00t’s Software
URL:http://store.steampowered.com/app/503150/

Spermination

Developer: Phr00t’s Software
URL:http://store.steampowered.com/app/363460/

MazerQuest|Revisited

Developer: RealityCheckVR Developments
URL:http://www.mazerquest.com

Toy Coliseum

Developer: Reality Check VR Developments
URL:http://www.toycoliseum.com

Drift Into Eternity

Developer: We Are Bots
URL:http://store.steampowered.com/app/431830/

FIVE: Champions of Canaan

Developer: Kingdom Games
URL:http://store.steampowered.com/app/492870/

Mervils: A VR Adventure

Developer: VitruviusVR
URL:http://store.steampowered.com/app/497460/

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How to block Windows 10 installation

It’s been nearly a year since Microsoft first started to push out their “free” upgrades for Windows 10 to all Windows 7 and 8/8.1 users. Everything was fine and dandy when the upgrade was a choice, until Microsoft decided to change it to be a “security update”. Later on, it became a forced update that Microsoft starts shoving up everyone’s throat – but you can spew it out within the first 30 days, and we’ve even covered it here.
Jerry from Barnacules made it clear enough on the entire documentation of what Microsoft is heading with Windows 10 and its updates.

Obviously it’s gonna take a freakishly long time to just let the force upgrade to finish its thing, then select the option to let it downgrade back. However, there’s a better option – not letting it update to begin with. Introducing Never10.
You can find Never10 right here, and it’s developed by Steve Gibson. This tool is really simple to use – just pop it open and follow the instructions on screen.
Seriously speaking though, I do like Windows 10 – just now the telemetry and data mining they’re doing. Especially since such crapware till tax on your hardware, yet Microsoft is making all the profit. Also, after July 29th, you’ll have to pay Microsoft for Windows 10, so that they can gather all of your data to sell.
Just my 2 cents here – and Microsoft might change their one-year free upgrade term too.

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Phicomm EX780L pwns OnePlus X with same specs, lower price

It’s amazing to see that the the one who pioneered smartphones with highest-end specs with the lowest price last year just got owned a year after. Here comes the brand new Phicomm EX780L that costs only RM799, which features very similar specs to the original OnePlus One and the OnePlus X.

The Phicomm EX780L comes with a 5.5-inch IPS display with 1080p resolution, with the entire phone powered by the exact same chipset as the OnePlus devices – Snapdragon 801 chipset with a quad-core processor and Adreno 330 graphics. Also, it has 13MP rear-facing camera and a 5MP front-facing camera too, with dual-SIM capability.

The other thing that comes as a bonus to the Phicomm EX780L compared to any of the OnePlus devices is the Fast Charge technology and Phicomm EX780L also has an extra fingerprint sensor for lolz.
The Phicomm EX780L is juiced up a 2,900 mAh battery too. Not the largest, but can definitely last through the working hours. Hey – it even comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage.
Wanna get the Phicomm EX780L right now? Click here to find out more!

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ASUS ROG gets a BMW treatment

ASUS Republic of Gamers, better known as ROG, is partnering up with Designworks, a company under BMW group (yes that automobile company) to launch ROG Face Off. The whole point of this is to design futuristic concepts of the future of gaming laptops under the ROG lineup.
This ROG Face Off is aimed to strike the balance between aesthetics and also dynamic and immersive gaming experience. To fuel the ROG Face Off, Designworks is working together with gaming professionals to get the idea on how things should work.

It also incorporates the fact that gamers are humans too, and we all have different personalities yet we all work and play hard.
The ROG Face Off concept is a laptop that radically changes everything. It utilizes projection and tracking technology to augment reality with virtual elements that are motioned by gesture commands.
While the ROG Face Off is still a concept and far from a finished product, ROG is collaborating with Designworks on other projects as well – particularly the new ROG Strix G-series gaming laptops. It has raised ridges that race across the chassis and provide additional ventilation to improve airflow at the back. The offset cut-out under their displays leaves more room for airflow while also applying an asymmetrical accent reminiscent of another concept design explored during the project.

On the subject of the new ROG Strix series, the new SCAR III and HERO III will incorporate something called the ROG Keystone, a physical device that docks with the laptop to reinforce a physical connection with the user, and can trigger changes to lighting and system settings that match their personal preferences. Its development was driven by the same motivations that produced the concept’s spring-loaded switch and mode-specific lighting effects.
Currently, the earliest products that we can all buy and use will be the upcoming ROG Strix HERO III and SCAR III. There are no availability dates or any details about them yet – but we know they are both coming soon.

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Logitech CREATE Backlit Keyboard Case Comes With Apple Smart Connector

It’s amazing to see that there are peripherals these days that compliments its host device nicely. Like the Galaxy Note series and its S Pen – they’re great together. Logitech shows off a single product that does just this – the Logitech CREATE backlit keyboard case with Smart Connector for the iPad Pro 9.7-inch.
In case you didn’t know yet, Apple has something called the Smart Connector, which is essentially pogo pins for device interfacing. It doesn’t require Bluetooth or any sort of cables to connect the Logitech CREATE to the iPad Pro 9.7-inch – just lalign the pins together and connect them together. It’ll work instantly.

It’s a full-featured keyboard, and actually looks eerily similar to Apple’s physical keyboard design and layout too.
It even features an Apple Pencil holder too – so you can put the Pencil somewhere while you’re typing. Other than that, remember that the Logitech CREATE itself is a keyboard case – so it does provide protection of the entire iPad Pro.
The Logitech CREATE is priced at RM599, and is only compatible with the iPad Pro 9.7-inch. Also comes with a 1-year limited hardware warranty too.

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Pokemon GO compatibility breaks hearts of many

Let’s be honest here. Pokemon GO is a game that many of us had been waiting for. We’ve waited for the release of Pokemon GO, but many were disappointed. There’s only one explanation though.
We’ve been hit with quite a few compatibility issues, given that Niantic Lab’s Pokemon GO is a game that solely depends on AR. AR if you don’t know, is augmented reality. It takes image from the camera and overlay them with computer graphics, or information. AR is neat – but it does take a hell lot of processing power. Also, there are certain instruction sets needed to be hardwired into the chipset for Pokemon GO to work. We did explain on how these instruction sets work here.

Niantic Labs themselves published the entire compatibility list on their website, and broke our hearts.
Android

Android 4.4 to Android 6.0.1
(Android N will not supported until the official Android release)
Preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (Not optimized for tablet)
Strong internet connection (Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G)
GPS and Location Services
Intel CPUs are not supported

iOS

iPhone 5+
iOS 8+
Strong internet connection (Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G)
GPS and Location Services
Jailbroken devices are not supported

Damn, that jab. I think the most insanely hurtful fact is the last point on both Android and iOS checklist. Intel CPUs are not supported. ASUS ZenFone 2 and the ZenFone Zoom is definitely out of the list already, so don’t ask me anymore about this. Jailbroken iOS devices are not supported outright. No idea why though, but they  just struck the banhammer on jailbroken devices.
Ouch, indeed. Painful!

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Let’s Encrypt Launches Open Beta

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Let’s Encrypt just launched their program into open beta stage recently, and their goal is to enable more websites and servers to implement SSL/TLS encryption for security and privacy. They want to see HTTPS as the default encryption. Most of the non-critical sites on the internet does not implement any kind of encryption such as news portals and websites that does not have an account system.
[alert type=warning]Heavy use of tech jargons ahead! However, it is really insightful for those who want to secure their servers![/alert]
However, most would not realize that for the website admins, they would have turn their heads over to HTTPS at some point access their admin part of their website such as CPanel or phpMyAdmin. Example would be a website running on a WordPress system, where the admins had to go into their WordPress admin control panel and key in their login details. If your server was not configured and does not have an SSL/TLS certificate, the login session is not encrypted completely and insecure. This exposes the admins themselves to phishing, data interception, traffic sniffing or even DNS poisoning.
By having a valid SSL/TLS certificate, you can be sure that traffic between the client and the server is encrypted, and that you are really talking to the intended server. The probability of exploiting this is quite low since an attacker would need direct write access into your hard drive to alter the certificate authority’s certificates. This not only ensures privacy, but also the integrity and security of the server.
The most basic SSL/TLS certificate costs a lot annually. There are only a few certificate authority that provides free SSL/TLS certificate. These certificates are usually limited to around 60 or 90 days before the certificate expire, whereas the renewal usually means we would have to pay an annual fee otherwise we would have to do the certificate application all over again – adding time consumption and it’s also really troublesome.
For Nasi Lemak Tech, previously we were using Comodo Free SSL Certificate. However it was quite troublesome to apply for once it has expired. Just a few days ago we decided to switch to Let’s Encrypt since they have launched their open beta program coincidentally just nearing our certificate expiry date. Let’s Encrypt is not offering any wildcard SSL/TLS Certificate, but for now you could request as many certificate you need – hassle free!
Let’s Encrypt has made the process of obtaining and installing certificates automatic for servers running on Apache.
Instructions for getting a certificate with the Let’s Encrypt client can be found here.
Source: Let’s Encrypt

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Samsung Launches Galaxy A7 (2018) & Galaxy A9 (2018)

It’s a big event that Samsung hosted here at Malaysia! It’s the first time that Samsung is having a global event right here in Malaysia, and there are over 1,000 people in the event hall itself. This is where Samsung unveils the brand new Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and also the Galaxy A9 (2018).

Galaxy A7 (2018)
This smartphone was actually announced a few weeks ago. If you’re curious about the specs – let’s take a look at it once more:

6-inch Super AMOLED display with 2220×1080 resolution
8x 2.2GHz octa-core processor
Rear-facing cameras

24MP f/1.7 main camera
5MP f/2.2 depth sensor
8MP f/2.4 ultra-wide camera with 120º

4GB RAM
128GB internal storage
3,300mAh battery
Android 8.1.0 Oreo
Supports NFC and Samsung Pay

This time around, the main highlight of the Galaxy A7 (2018) is the triple rear-facing cameras – one main camera, one depth sensor, and another ultra-wide 8MP camera. This ultra-wide camera is obviously used to take wide-angle shots. It’s not the first time we’ve seen such a camera setup but Samsung’s implementation on the software side is brilliant.

By having buttons on screen, you can swap between the main and ultrawide camera with a single tap. Speaking of buttons, the power button on the right side of the phone also doubles as the fingerprint sensor.

Another interesting thing about the Galaxy A7 (2018) is the amazing colors. We were shown a total of 4 colors – blue, black, gold, and also pink. The pink color is brand new, as it was not mentioned or shown before.

The Galaxy A7 (2018) is priced at RM1,299.
Galaxy A9 (2018)

This brand new A-series smartphone from Samsung is world’s first smartphone to have a quadruple rear-facing camera setup – hence the “4x fun” that Samsung has been telling everyone.

This quad-camera setup actually has its own reason. Let’s take a look at the full specs list first.

6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with 2220×1080 resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset
Rear-facing cameras (from top to bottom)

8MP f/2.4 ultra-wide camera with 120º
10MP f/2.4 telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom
24MP f/1.7 main camera
5MP f/2.2 depth sensor

6GB RAM
128GB internal storage
3,800mAh battery
Android 8.1.0 Oreo
Supports NFC and Samsung Pay

Hello!
The world’s first quad rear-facing camera setup combines a total of 3 different types of photography into one phone. The Galaxy A9 (2018) can do Live Focus (also known as bokeh or “portrait mode”) with the help of the depth sensor, take close-in shots with the 2x optical zoom camera, and also ultrawide shots by changing to the 8MP camera.

Throughout my quick hands-on with the Galaxy A9 (2018), I realized that Samsung’s implementation in terms of software is a very good one. Instead of having just two buttons like on the Galaxy A7 (2018), the Galaxy A9 (2018) has a total of 3 buttons where you can toggle between the the ultra-wide camera, the telephoto camera, and also the main camera. Very neat.

As for the depth sensor camera, it’s to help with collecting depth data (hence the name) and to create the background blurring effect that many people likes.

There are a total of 4 beautiful colors of the Galaxy A9 (2018) – Lemonade Blue, Cavier Black, and Bubblegum Pink. All of the colors – except for Cavier Black – has a gradient which changes its saturation from pale at the top to saturated at the bottom.

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) will be available in November, and we do not have the price as of now. We’re not sure what colors will be coming to the Malaysian market as well.

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Counterpoint: OPPO Highest Demand In Q3 2017 For Asian Smartphone Market

First of all – congratulations to OPPO for being the number 1 smartphone brand in Asian market! All of these stats are reported by Counterpoint, a global industry analysis firm.
According to OPPO, there’s only one reason why OPPO smartphones can sell so well in the Asian market – and that’s because Asian customers are showing higher demand for OPPO selfie and camera phones at affordable prices in Q3 of 2017.

OPPO ranked the first in Asia Region Market Share, according to Counterpoint Report (Q3 2017)
Counterpoint’s chart shows that OPPO took up 15% of the market share in total shipment for Asia region, and OPPO is at the top, with Vivo, Xiaomi, Samsung, and Huawei trailing behind.

It’s actually funny to see how well Samsung is doing in other regions, though. Samsung showed clear dominance in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East regions.
OPPO stands proud as their marketing strategy has clearly worked. With their further association with local influential artists and key opinion leaders, the OPPO brand awareness is raised even further. As that’s happening, OPPO maintained its position as #4 smartphone brand globally by market share, also according to the same report by Counterpoint.

If you’re looking to get an OPPO smartphone yourself, then you can check out our latest review of the OPPO F5. It’s a clear upgrade from the OPPO F1s from last year, while improving the hardware and also the selfie capabilities that it already has.
I mean, even OPPO has AI facial recognition – and you don’t have to pay extra for whatever fancy processing unit for AI recognition. Also, the 18:9 display is indeed a boon to have.
With that said, OPPO does have a few things to improve – like the software experience. Though, OPPO got the hardware right, so the software is pretty much malleable as it can be changed with a software update.
Review: OPPO F5 – Upgrade From The F1s?

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Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 9S vs Redmi Note 9 Pro: What’s the difference?

The Redmi Note 9 series of smartphones have been already released for about a month or so. But then again, a lot of people are contemplating whether to get the Redmi Note 9S or the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Some commenters also said that the Redmi Note 9 Pro has a smoother gaming experience just because it has the word “Pro” in its name.
To clear the confusion between the Redmi Note 9 series of smartphones, here’s a quick and handy chart that highlights the differences between the 3 phones.

Redmi Note 9

Redmi Note 9S

Redmi Note 9 Pro

Display

6.53-inch

6.67-inch

Resolution

1080p

Chipset

MediaTek Helio G85

Snapdragon 720G

Cameras

Main: 48MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultra-wide angle: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4 with AF
Depth sensor

Main: 48MP f/1.79 with PDAF
Ultra-wide angle: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 5MP with AF
Depth sensor

Main: 64MP f/1.9 with PDAF
Ultra-wide angle: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 5MP f/2.4 with AF
Depth sensor

Battery?
5,020mAh
5,020mAh
5,020mAh

Fast wired charging?
18W
18W
30W

RAM + storage

3GB RAM + 64GB storage
4GB RAM + 128GB storage

4GB RAM + 64GB storage
6GB RAM + 128GB storage

6GB RAM + 128GB storage

Price

RM649
RM749

RM799
RM899

RM1,099

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Other parts of these 3 phones are essentially the same. They’re all running on Xiaomi’s MIUI 11 that is based on Android 10 and the software experience will be similar. However, it is expected that the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset inside the Redmi Note 9 will drain its 5,020mAh battery quicker than its Snapdragon counterparts. Still, it’ll be plentiful to last throughout the day.
We’ve also reviewed the Redmi Note 9S here and gave it our gold medal. For that price, the Redmi Note 9S disrupts the market yet again. It’s just too good to pass.

Oh – by the way, all 3 phones within the Redmi Note 9 series looks really similar between one another. One cosmetic difference is the rim around its rear cameras.

Either way, I still highly recommend the Redmi Note 9S with 6GB RAM It’s a steal at RM899. If you need faster charging for its massive 5,020mAh for whatever reason, then the Redmi Note 9 Pro is your choice. Either way, the Redmi Note 9 is still a very capable, 1080p screen, and decent performance to match.

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Realme 2Pro To Be Exclusively Available At Shopee

There’s going to be a new smartphone brand in town this month – and that brand is called Realme. They’re originally from OPPO, and now a standalone brand. They first made headlines stating that they’re coming to the Southeast Asian market. Shopee, one of the main e-commerce platforms here in Malaysia, signed an official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with Realme to have exclusive rights for the Realme 2Pro.
In hopes to recreate the speedy sales at India where 200,000 units were sold in 5 minutes, Realme selected Shopee as its exclusive partner to launch their flagship phone the Realme 2 Pro during the Shopee 11.11 Big Sale.

We are thrilled that an exciting brand such as Realme has decided to work with us for their debut into the Malaysian market. Without a doubt, the brand is young, stylish and delivers strong performance at an affordable price. Moreover, both of us share a similar commitment to deliver the best quality and service to our customers. It is truly through partnerships like this do we solidify our position as the leading e-commerce platform in Malaysia, as without the support of our loyal partners, we would not be where we are today.
– Calvin Teng, Category Manager of Shopee Malaysia

Realme’s flagship for youth, the Realme 2Pro, will be sold exclusively on Shopee 11.11 Big Sale. We first did a quick analysis on it, stating that it looks similar to the OPPO F9 but has a Snapdragon 660 chipset with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. Pricing and further details will be revealed at the launch on 7 November, as that is the official launch date of Realme in Malaysia.
Our partnership with Shopee rings true to the core value of Realme. We are a young company and we are proud to be young. Shopee has only been in the e-commerce business for 3 years but in this time has grown to be one of the leading e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia and Taiwan; surpassing benchmarks and expectations of everyone. We are confident that our exclusive Realme 2 Pro partnership with Shopee will fulfill and exceed its potential.
– Tiffany Teh, Brand Manager of Realme Malaysia

Visit https://shopee.com.my/realme.os to find out more information. From the looks of it, only black and blue colors will be available.

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