Review: OPPO F5 – Upgrade From The F1s?

Over the past few months, OPPO has been pretty silent with their smartphone releases. For some reason, the OPPO R11 was not brought to the Malaysian market – and never will be. Then, I looked at the RM1.2k market segment of smartphones and realized – last year, there was the OPPO F1s that we’ve reviewed here. It’s a decent phone at that price. A little more than a year later, the new OPPO F5 was announced. Just how well does the brand new OPPO F5 perform, and is it worth your price?
Let’s dive into our in-depth review and find out.

Unboxing

When it comes to the box design, the OPPO F5 is no different from the F1s or the R9s that we reviewed here. It has a sleeve with graphics of the OPPO F5 printed on it, and can the slid out easily to reveal the box.

Once the lid is opened, the OPPO F5 can be seen. Nothing out of the ordinary when it comes to packaging design.

Underneath the smartphone itself is the accessories box. As usual, OPPO included a hard shell case for the OPPO F5 too.

Let’s not forget that OPPO told us that the OPPO F5 comes with a pre-installed sheet of tempered glass. You can have your device protected when you get it out of the box!

Digging out all of the accessories reveal that the OPPO F5 does indeed have all the basics covered. Though, the earphones that they give is still the crappy old school ones from back in the 00’s – just like what they had in the OPPO F1s. Come on OPPO, it’s been a year. At least give us a basic pair of in-ear monitors.
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When it comes to the design of the OPPO F5, it’s quite different from the original F1s. Generally, materials used to make these two smartphones are similar, if not the same.

In many ways, OPPO reused the same chassis too. The position for all the buttons are still the same – even the SIM/microSD card tray location is the same too.

At the bottom of the OPPO F5, it’s a little different from the F1s and more similar to the R9s, though still using micro USB at this point in time.

One thing to note is the camera bump at the back is seriously huge. The hard shell casing that’s included with the OPPO F5 does help to flatten out the bump, but that’ll increase the chunkiness of the phone.

Near the camera is where the slightly oval shaped fingerprint scanner is found. The antenna lines accentuate the geometrical curves of the OPPO F5.

Speaking of the hard shell case, it has a very rough texture on both the inside and outside of the case. So rough that I can lose my fingerprints if I brush them enough times. This does provide even more grip for the user and minimize scratches from dust or salt that gets in between the phone’s back and the case.
It’s also very lightweight, actually. Weighing in at just 153 grams overall without the case.

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In terms of connectivity, I was surprised that the OPPO F5 actually supports 5GHz network and have the same SIM/microSD card tray as the F1s!

Now, having the same SIM/microSD card tray as the F1s is good – because I praise the F1s for its dedicated SIM1/SIM2/microSD slots. All of them are independent of each other, and there is no SIM/microSD combo slot like what we’ve seen on many other smartphones out there.
Still using microUSB…
I want to highlight a little on how OTG works on the OPPO F5. Particularly on how OPPO’s new firmware, ColorOS 3.2, handles OTG and developer mode. OTG now works on a timeout system, where you’ll have to manually enable OTG before plugging in anything into the micro USB port. If OTG is left enabled but unused for 10 minutes, it’ll automatically disable OTG. There’s no way to overwrite this “security” feature as of the time of writing this review.
Not sure why OPPO did this.
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When it comes to the display, 2017 has been a crazy year for those “FullView displays” where they have a rectangular 18:9 display (empirically it’s 2:1). To be honest, this little change to the screen definitely changes the entire user experience – if done right.
          18:9 full screen view using YouTube.            16:9 view on YouTube.
For some reason, the screen feels a little underwhelming when it comes to vividness. It’s a tad washed out, but nothing too drastic. I do wish that OPPO would include color profile tuner in the settings menu so that this can be an easy fix – but alas, they did not.

One thing worth mentioning here is that there is a tempered glass pre-installed on the OPPO F5, according to OPPO themselves.
The overall 18:9 experience is quite similar to what we had with the Galaxy S8+ and Note8 that we’ve reviewed here, though without the vividness of a Super AMOLED screen. With that said, the 6-inch LTPS TFT screen with 2160×1080 resolution gets the job done.
One thing to note here is that the touch screen does feel a little sluggish at times, and with the entire OPPO F5’s ColorOS 3.2 being gesture-based, it’s frustrating to use sometimes.
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Oh, the camera. As the OPPO F5 is meant to be the successor of the F1s from yesteryear, it’s selfie-focused too. OPPO also tout that the brand new F5 has this AI Beauty Selfie Camera, which is essentially enhanced beauty mode. OPPO says that it can now do facial detection with more than 200 positioning spots, so it can accurately draw out your face and beautify it through algorithms more accurately.

Here are the specs for the OPPO F5’s cameras.

Rear-facing camera

16MP with f/1.8; PDAF

Selfie camera

20MP with f/2.0

Seems pretty simple, no? It’s quite unusual to not see dual-camera smartphones these days, actually. Let’s take a few shots and see how it really performs.
Rear-facing camera

The overall quality of the rear-camera is actually not bad. In terms of colors, they’re vivid enough outdoors but is a little washed out indoors. Just a tad, but noticeable. As for sharpness however, this is where OPPO could improve a little.
Selfie camera

Here comes the selfie camera – what OPPO has been touting for the F5. I’d say that there’s actually a “sweet spot” when it comes to how sharp the selfie will look. That’s unfortunate, since the OPPO F5 uses a fixed focus lens for selfie.
Quality-wise, it looks good, actually. Just that the beautification is a little intense and can indeed make the whole picture look washed out.
Camera UI
Another thing here is the camera UI. For some reason, OPPO thought it’s ideal to copy their interface as well. That leads to unfamiliarity towards Android users. The lack of options here will definitely make Android users question where are all the options.

Also, there’s time-lapse selfie??? I don’t see a point right here, but mostly for convenience, I guess. It’s either you take time-lapse with the rear-facing camera or the selfie camera. Of course, there’s a variation in quality, too.
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Like we’ve mentioned earlier, the OPPO F5’s brand new software, the ColorOS 3.2, is just not something that I like to use personally. It’s a blatant copy of iPhone’s user experience!
It’s entirely gesture-based, where the quick settings menu is now swiped up from below, revealing the iOS-like user interface. For some reason, OPPO thinks it’s a great idea to remove the quick settings menu from the notifications bar.
Just… why?
Another thing is that the responsiveness of these gestures. They aren’t particularly enjoyable to be used, per se. You can technically customize the quick settings menu to suit what you want, but can’t change the position of it. Most of all, thanks to Android’s convoluted ecosystem and openness, customizing the iOS-like menus make things a little offsetting for many Android users.
The entire settings menu is iOS-like as well. The nested menus here didn’t help to declutter the options that are scattered throughout. I do think that the search option within the settings menu here is useful – if you know what you’re looking for.
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When it comes to performance, the OPPO F5 is nothing spectacular. It’s pretty much around the expected performance when it comes to this price point.
Let’s take a look at the full list of specs.

6-inch IPS LCD display, 2160×1080 resolution
MediaTek Helio P23 chipset with 2.5GHz MT6763T octa-core processor
4GB RAM
32GB storage
3,200mAh battery

For Epic Citadel, I’d say that the performance is quite terrible. At 37.3 FPS, it can’t really run many of the more demanding games smoothly or consistently.

As for the Vellamo test, the scores it obtained is nearby to what the OPPO R9s with its Snapdragon 625 has gotten, but the F5 feels slower than the R9s. The overall software optimization does play a big role here too, which is why benchmark scores aren’t the setting stone of how a phone performs.
Also, the OPPO F5 uses an eMMC 5.1 storage chip – which is common for phones of this price.
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The OPPO F5 had a tiny when it comes to battery. It now has a 3,200mAh battery, which is supposed to last you about a day’s use – if used cautiously.

In our battery benchmark, it has quite a significant increase in terms of longevity despite the extra pixels that it has to juice up. For all I can say, it’s either the chipset or the CPU governor here that’s doing the magic.

Charger
However, when it comes to the charger, the OPPO F5 comes with a basic charger only. Though the body is smaller than its predecessor’s, the power rating is still the same. Rated at 5V 2A, it’s a standard charger in today’s smartphone world.
I’m not sure why OPPO didn’t include their signature VOOC into the OPPO F5.
It took about 2 hours to fully charge the OPPO F5 – which isn’t that bad, since it’s a basic 5V 2A charger after all.
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Purely comparing with its predecessor alone, the OPPO F5 is indeed a worthy successor. However, when compared with other smartphones in the market, then it’s a different story. The OPPO F5 comes neck and neck with the Huawei Nova 2i’s specs and price. It’s a tough market to win.

Priced at RM1,298 RM1,099 now the OPPO F5 tries to re-enter the market that was once dominated by the F1s. Unfortunately, it’s now crowded with many other selfie-centric smartphones in the market, too. With the upcoming OPPO F5 6GB RAM variant this 6th December, will OPPO reclaim a part of its former glory?

Pros

18:9 display
Battery is surprisingly good
Independent SIM1/SIM2/microSD card slots
Price is good

Cons

Screen quality is sub-par
Software is a blatant copy of iPhone
Camera UI is not intuitive

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Upcoming Samsung flagship might have 90Hz display

There are a bunch of rumors going on around that said the next-generation of Samsung flagship smartphones will have 90Hz refresh rate displays. The company is already selling 90Hz to other smartphone manufacturers, it makes sense for Samsung themselves to use their 90Hz on their own upcoming flagship smartphone.
Since “gaming smartphones” like the ROG Phone 2 (review) has 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rate to be changed via the system settings or in the game manager.

During our review of the Galaxy Fold, we realized a new setting in the Game Launcher. With the newly revamped Game Launcher app – the one that has Discord integration, it has a new option to change how the game runs.

To enter the new game performance menu, you can follow these steps:

This feature is pretty similar to the ASUS ROG Phone 2’s Armoury Crate, which is their version of a games manager. In the Armoury crate found in the ROG Phone 2, you can change what level of performance you want for each game, and is able to force a different frame rate for each game individually.

Samsung’s new Game Launcher app now has the ability to do something similar albeit much more simplistic. It also has the option to lower the resolution of the game so that a higher frame rate can be achieved and maintained.
And the new maximum FPS slider piqued our interest. This slider is also found on the Armoury Crate on the ROG Phone 2. For Samsung to implement this feature on the Galaxy Fold, it does hint at the next Samsung flagship smartphone to have a 90Hz or even 120Hz refresh rate display.

Currently, the Game Launcher on the Galaxy S10 series and presumably the Note10 series also has this frame rate slider, but doesn’t really offer much value here since all of Samsung’s smartphones – as of the time of publishing – only has 60Hz refresh rate at most.
Prominent leaker Ice Universe has stated that the appearance and configuration (presumably specs) of the Galaxy S11 is already determined. With this in mind, we can see leaks and the Galaxy S11 rumor mill will start churning.

The appearance and configuration of the Galaxy S11 has been basically determined, and the leak will begin.
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) October 27, 2019

Personally speaking, the higher refresh rate on a smartphone is something nice to have, but definitely not a must-have. The battery life and performance cost for the extra frame rate is too pricey – and yet many apps and games can’t go beyond 60FPS too.
Though, developers are picking up the pace but it will still take time to fully support higher frame rates.

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HONOR View20 Roadshow Starts 26th January 2019; Other Devices

HONOR is going hard and strong early in 2019 as they have just announced that the Malaysian roadshow for the brand new HONOR View20 is happening this 26th January 2019 at 1 Utama shopping center.
This is indeed a very speedy launch by HONOR Malaysia as the global launch is slated at 22nd January 2019 at Paris. At 26th January 2019 at 9.30am at 1 Utama Shopping Center, the HONOR View20 will be available for sale at their roadshow which is located at 1 Utama Shopping Center.

The HONOR View20 roadshow spans for 5 full days the the Ground Floor of Highstreet @ 1 Utama Shopping Centre. There will be two variants of the HONOR View20 available – the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version that comes in an exclusive Phantom Blue color at RM2,499, and the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version in Midnight Black and stylish Sapphire Blue color at RM1,999.

Since it is HONOR we are talking about, of course there will be a lot of free gifts for purchasing the HONOR View20 during the roadshow.
Early birds will receive premium FREE gifts worth over RM 700 for purchases made during the roadshow on the 26th to the 27th of January:

Model
Free gifts for:
Free gifts (for every purchase)

HONOR View20 (Both 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage)
First 200 Customers
One (1) unit of HONOR Watch Magic and one (1) unit of HONOR Backpack

Next 800 Customers
One (1) unit of HONOR Band 4 and one (1) unit of HONOR Backpack

The gifts are in a first-come-first-serve basis, so be sure to make your way there and queue up early in the morning!

From the list of free gifts, we can see that there is indeed another product that we have not seen before – the HONOR Watch Magic. And here’s the gist of it. It’s a smartwatch with a 1.2-inch 390×390 pixels in resolution AMOLED display, very slim, and touts a week-long battery life.

The HONOR Watch Magic will be making its debut in Malaysia alongside the HONOR View20 – and Malaysia is one of the first countries to have both products after its official launch in Paris this 22nd January 2019.

The HONOR View20 is also available via a two-year contract with MAXIS, where you can get the HONOR View20 for just RM1 (only avaialble at Maxis Center at New Wing, 1 Utama) and receive free gifts as well! The plan with be RM158 per month.
HONOR View20 was born to disrupt the global flagship smartphone market with its many innovations – the world’s first high-definition 48MP camera with advanced rear 3D camera, in-screen camera design, and high-performance 7nm Kirin 980 chipset with dual NPU. Its uncompromised performance and innovative capability once again demonstrate HONOR’s commitment to offer superior experiences to our users.
– Zhao Zhiwei, Head of HONOR Malaysia

The HONOR 10 Lite that we reviewed recently is also getting two new colors here in Malaysia – Shiny Red and Sapphire Blue, and will also be available in 3GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, and priced at RM799.

This new variant of the HONOR 10 Lite will be available at the roadshow too, and the first 1,000 customers to make purchases will receive gifts worth RM 188 – one free unit of the HONOR Band 4 Running, one free limited-edition HONOR Water Bottle and a free air purifier.

For those who are cannot make it to 1 Utama on the 26th January, you can still make your purchase via HONOR Experience stores nationwide as HONOR is giving out the HONOR Band 4 for the first 10 purchases of the HONOR View20, and Band 4 Running for the first 10 purchases of the HONOR 10 Lite 3GB RAM + 64GB storage edition.

There will be also fun activities and games with Michiyo Ho, a chance to win a limited-edition HONOR X Moschino Teddy Bear perfume, a wide range of personalized merchandises from the HONOR 10 Lite Youth Ambassador, Theo Zhu, and many more.
In light of the upcoming festivities, customers could also get their hands on other stylish HONOR devices with amazing deals and FREE gifts, in conjunction with HONOR’S Chinese New Year promotion. Promotions on the HONOR View10, HONOR Play, HONOR 8X and other devices will see customers walking away with an exclusive HONOR Business Backpack and more upon each purchase.

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Dell shows off 3 new concepts to enhance the way we work

Everyone pretty much needs computers to function properly nowadays. For many of us, we move around a lot and we might require special hardware like KVM hubs to switch between devices, or maybe a completely separate device for things like drawing or illustrating.
So, Dell Technologies shared a few different concepts with us that they’ve been working on.

Concept Flow
I am someone who worked at IBM before and that office floor plan was… technically a hot desk-style working environment. We all got a dedicated space to work, but since that office is a 24-hour office, we had to clear our desks every day when we leave so that the employees from other shifts can utilize the space.

Such is a life of a hot desk work environment. It’s annoying. So, Dell has this Concept Flow idea that we can literally log in to any PC on those hot desks and immediately get all of our personalized settings, files, apps, and everything else.

In this way, our personal settings like screen brightness or the files we’ve saved will be usable on any PC within the organization, wherever we are.

By utilizing various technologies like wireless charging technology, intelligent software applications, and Wi-Fi 6E docking technology, the Concept Flow is bringing the idea of “seamless connectivity when you are nearby” into reality. It’s difficult to explain in words – so it’s best you watch this video to get the idea.

Concept Pari
The easiest way to describe this is – a wireless webcam. In the world where we all need to use the internet to do conferences and meetings nowadays, having a webcam is a necessity. But sometimes, it’s better to have a high-definition wireless webcam so that we can show physical objects and reframe the shot easily.

That’s where the Concept Pari comes in handy. Imagine having the webcam on top of the monitor and you can take it out and put it on a little tripod to continue showing your latest prototype design or artwork. It’s just convenient.

Currently, Dell’s current iteration is at about 30 grams of weight and has a microphone, and can deliver 1080p video over Wi-Fi. It has useful built-in features like a power indicator, vertical indicator light to help with perfect alignment and great angles every time, plus an integrated USB-C dock for wireless charging. The dock can even cradle and charge a reversed camera for extra peace of mind when it comes to privacy.
Concept Stanza
To me, this concept feels a little weird. It’s technically a companion tablet for your PC but made specifically for note-taking or illustrating. The Concept Stanza is a 11-inch, portless companion device and it’s just that. A screen and a stylus for you to draw whatever you want.

Of course, this Concept Stanza can also be used as a secondary screen and has a few software features – like transferring content to and fro the tablet and your PC. The Concept Stanza tablet’s stylus also has a microphone too – so it can be used to transcribe notes. I can see this feature being useful for journalists on the go, honestly.

They’re still concepts, though
Like any other concepts that we’ve seen before, the final product is most likely vastly different compared to what is shown to us here. Concepts are meant to implant an idea but realizing that idea is a different challenge in itself.
Still, according to what Dell presented here, the Concept Pari could be near its final stages of prototyping. I am interested in testing out the Concept Stanza too, as it could serve as a companion device to any Windows PC user. I mean, I personally don’t like to transfer my files across multiple different devices – that’s why I use a foldable device now as it merges both tablet and phone into a single device. Perhaps Concept Stanza can bring this idea to the laptop-tablet users.
I really do hope Concept Flow to be a reality, though I think that’s quite difficult given that it is heavily reliant on the network’s internal infrastructure.

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Samsung's "NX mini Express Yourself" contest ongoing

Good news to all the shutterbugs! Here’s a perfect chance for you to show off your awesome photography skills! Samsung Malaysia Electronics is currently running its “NX mini Express Yourself” contest from now till Thursday, 31 July 2014! The theme of this contest is “Colours of Malaysia” which means photographers are required to capture the scenes and sights that best describe the beauty of our homeland, Malaysia.
So where should I send those photos to?

It’s simple. You just have to submit your entries via Samsung’s “NX mini Express Yourself” contest, which link through here! All photos hashtagged to #myNXMini will be collected and featured on the Samsung Malaysia Facebook app.
Any limitations or conditions to the entries?
The number of entries is UNLIMITED! Send as many entries as you wish – well, with one condition that is you must stick to the theme – “Colours of Malaysia”.
Regarding to the theme, you have to capture photos that best define Malaysia. It can be a historical building, a festive celebration or even the best local food that you found in Malaysia. Hence, take a look around you, Malaysia is a beautiful places. Maybe take a selfie with your besties and submit too! Surely you can find a nice spot to snap some entries!
After a tough search for entries, what would I get?
Well, the prize of this contest is the NX Mini SMART Camera (worth RM 1,399), which Samsung claims to be its slimmest and lightest interchangeable-lens camera in its history. Make sure to check the Samsung Malaysia Facebook on every Thursday! One weekly winner will be announced on that day for 12 consecutive weeks. Yes, there will be 12 winners in this contest. Will you be one of them? At the end of this contest, a prize-giving ceremony will be held to award all 12 winners.
Well, let’s take a look at the prize.

    The features of NX Mini SMART Camera:-

3-inch flip-up touch LCD screen
Light weight
Small and portable
NFC & WiFi capabilities for quick photo sharing
Capable of taking RAW format photos
Two NX mini lenses will be soon available in the market: NX-M 9mm F3.5 ED ( to capture landscapes and portraits) and NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 ED OIS (a zoom lens)

Are you interested in getting your hand on this sweet little camera? Join the contest today! Best luck to you!Samsung NX Mini can be found in all Samsung Experience Stores and of course the Samsung authorized dealers. The two new lenses will be available from 1 June 2014 :

NX-M 9mm F3.5 ED wide-angle lens for RM 659
NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 ED OIS zoom lens for RM 929

So head on over to this link and join the contest!

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ASUS releases bootloader unlock tool for ZenFone 2

Being a die hard fan of custom ROMs myself, I’ve been exploring on the possibilities of unlocking the bootloader on the ZenFone 2 for many months already. There already is a method available for ZenFone 2 users, albeit a little unofficial to begin with (find it at XDA Forums).

After much feedback and eventually begging (even from us) to them to unlock the bootloader, they delivered! The caveat being that you have to update your software to v2.20.40.59 or latest version 2.
The usual terms and conditions apply, as this will void your warranty and done at your own risk!
Good luck, have fun, and enjoy!
Download the bootloader unlock utility right here!
Source : Android Central

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Kingston launches the world’s 1st FURY Gaming Lab over at Taiwan branch

Kingston, being the most dominant player in the silicon memory business, has announced that they have opened up the world’s very first Kingston FURY Gaming Lab over at Hsinchu Science Park of Taiwan.

Striking for world-class quality in everything they do, Kingston has held nothing back in terms of giving the very best to the FURY Gaming Lab as is the interior is covered in colors of Fiery Red and Jet Black and filled with vibrant RGB lights powered by LEDs everywhere to make sure it fits the title of the glamorous gaming lab.
The entire lab consists of 3 regions: Zone A where a DRAM-shaped pillar where visitors can participate in an interactive game to find out what sort of product solutions are best for them, Zone B houses 3 PC builds created by top PC DIY modders around the world running a plethora of Kingston products like DDR5 RAM, Renegade PCIe 4.0 SSD, Impact DDR5 SODIMMs and more, and Zone C that explains the engineering process and strategic alliance with partners to ensure seamless platform compatibility and performance
Here we’ll be showing those 3 exquisite PC builds of Racing Spacecraft, Jet Pack, and Memory Nexus.

The future of the Kingston FURY DDR5 memory will have its RGB game elevated via a set of brand new presets of 16 patterns from countdown and fireworks to flames and rhythm, all controlled by the Kingston FURY CTRL software.
Folks that live in Taiwan should definitely pay a visit to this magnificent space, especially the RGB gamers.

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Transcend Announces JetDrive 855 & 850 PCIe NVMe SSD Upgrade Kit for Macs

Are you a Mac user? Did you skimp out on paying extra for the larger storage option and regret it now? Or perhaps got a second-hand MacBook that has only 128GB of storage? Well, the latter one is me – and Transcend now has an upgrade path for your Mac computer’s storage. Introducing the new JetDrive 855 and JetDrive 850.

This isn’t Transcend’s first Mac-only SSD, actually. Our partner reviewed the JetDrive 820 last December. Keep in mind these SSDs have a proprietary connector and is not compatible with other M.2 SSDs.
So you might be wondering – what’s the difference between JetDrive 855 and JetDrive 850? What’s the difference between the older JetDrive 820 and JetDrive 825? Transcend has prepared a handy little table for us.

JetDrive 855
JetDrive 850
JetDrive 825
JetDrive 820

Interface standard
NVMe
AHCI

PCIe version
Gen3 x4
Gen3 x2

Maximum performance
Read 1,600MB/s
Write 1,300MB/s
Read 950MB/s
Write 950MB/s

System requirements
macOS 10.13 or later
macOS 10.10 or later

Note
With enclosure
SSD only
With enclosure
SSD only

Transcend touts the new JetDrive 855 and JetDrive 850 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe SSDs to have read and write speeds of up to 1,600MB/s and 1,300MB/s, featuring the latest 3D NAND flash technology.
The JetDrive 855 includes an aluminum Thunderbolt enclosure for you to reuse your existing SSD in your Mac computer as an external storage. Else, your existing SSD now will be collecting dust – like mine, since I didn’t get an enclosure for it.

Transcend’s JetDrive 855 features as its storage media the JetDrive 850 PCIeNVMe SSD. Utilizing a 10Gb/s Thunderbolt interface, the drive boasts blazing-fast transfers. The JetDrive 855 is housed in a sleek, aluminum alloy enclosure designed to tastefully complement the Mac’s simple, clean design. In addition, the SSD inside can be removed, making it even more adaptable to user preferences.
Transcend also has its own software called the JetDrive Toolbox – which is free to download from Transcend’s website – that helps users to maintain their SSD’s health and keep it up to date. The Toolbox includes Drive Information, Health Indicator, and Firmware Update functions. Remember to turn on TRIM using the Toolbox upon installation of your new JetDrive! And backup everything on a separate drive before updating your firmware.

Transcend’s JetDrive 855 and JetDrive 850 come in 240GB and 480GB capacities, and are backed by Transcend’s five-year limited warranty.
For the list of Mac computers that are compatible with the JetDrive 855 and JetDrive 850, click here.

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You are invited to Samsung’s latest TikTok challenge and stand a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy A32

Samsung Malaysia is hosting a new TikTok challenge to celebrate the arrival of Hari Raya as the main day moves closer every passing day.

The #AwesomeDollaRaya challenge calls out all participating Malaysians to take a video clip that dances along with DOLLA’s new Raya song at a specific mural art located at Jalan Tun HS Lee (Digital version of the mural art as a static background is accepted if you can’t make it there due to any reason). The contest also surrounds the theme of the Galaxy A32’s good points with the 6.4-inch theme currently taking place while the next one is about its 90Hz refresh rate.
The steps of successfully submitting your video clips are too very simple and straightforward for a TikTok-based event.

Own a verified TikTok account and post your submission video
Set profile to Public and include hashtags #AwesomeDollaRaya, #GalaxyA for your video post and tag @SamsungMalaysia
Include a creative caption on why the current theme of the Galaxy A32 attracts you

The contest runs until May 15 and the full set of Terms and Conditions can be read here.

Not lucky enough to win one? Then maybe considering buying one because for the rest of the month, purchasing the Galaxy A32 (4G or 5G) will also include benefits such as a free Galaxy SmartTag and 1-Year Samsung Care+ coverage plan when bought through the Samsung e-Store, authorized resellers, and telco partners.

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Nokia 2 Announced At RM429; Claims Two-Day Battery Life

Nokia 2 is now official in the Malaysian market! It promises a long-lasting 2-day battery life on a single charge – yet it is priced at only RM429.
Nokia says the 2-day battery life is made possible with the Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and a 5-inch LTPS LCD display, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, and even dual-SIM, combined with Android’s pure and up-to-date experience. Yes, Nokia does have a great update schedule.

Nokia’s ture hallmark is the build quality. Even for a RM429 phone like the Nokia 2, you get a frame that’s machined out of a single block of aluminum like all their other smartphones (e.g. the Nokia 8 that we reviewed here), Corning Gorilla Glass for your screen, and also a sculpted polycarbonate back.

To achieve that 2-day battery life, Nokia cramped in a 4,100mAh battery to reassure that you don’t need to charge your phone everyday. It also has an 8MP rear-facing camera and another 5MP for selfies.

The Nokia 2 will be available in Pewter/Black, Pewter/White and Copper/Black for a price of RM429.
Knowing Google’s history in smartphones, the Nokia 2 seems to be getting the same treatment like their high-end smartphones, too. Timely updates, great build quality, and also zero bloatware. That’s where the value is.

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Get ready for Shopee’s 3.3 Electronics Big Sales, especially you really want to get a PS5

Shopee’s monthly big sales have come once again and for March it is going to be themed digitally and for luck sackers out there wishing to get their hands on a PS5, you may do so tomorrow.

While the entire sales event goes off starting from 12 a.m, the PS5 will only appear at 12 a.m on Shopee Mall’s Sony Brand Store with Disc Edition priced at RM2,299 and Digital Edition at RM1,869. Want to beat other people at the checkout line? Use ShopeePay for 1-click-payment which is useful when every second count.
For the non-gamers, deals for TVs, vacuums, ovens, headphones, and more with brands like Apple, Samsung, GoPro, and 70Mai joining the sales game will surely make you consider twice about spending that CNY bonus you got back then.
Here is the list that you can find when the 12 a.m clock strikes on March 3, ranging from PC parts, mobile accessories to home-use items. Take your pick.

Category

Product

Promo Price (RM)

Home Appliances

Khind Cordless Vacuum Cleaner VC9691

246.90

Samsung 50″ QLED 4K Smart TV Q60T (2020) QA50Q60TAKXXM

3,095

Sharp Electric Oven (38L) EO387RT BK EO-387RTBK

299

Riino EVolution V8+ Super Cyclone Vacuum With Motorized Brush 5M Handheld Bagless Vacuum Cleaner (17000 Pa) RO-585J

179

Russell Taylors Stand Mixer Cake Kitchen Blender

199.99

Samsung Soundbar with Wired Subwoofer

459

Mobile & Accessories

Apple iPhone 11 64GB

2,879

Xiaomi Redmi 9A (2GB+32GB)
(Package A)

329

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ R175 Wireless In-Ear Headphone

299

Sony WF-XB700 Truly Wireless Headphones with EXTRA BASS

379

Edifier R1700BT Bookshelf Speaker with Bluetooth Function

359

Cameras & Drones

GoPro Hero9
(V3)

1,959

EZVIZ C6N Home Security IP Camera Wifi (C6N 1080P + No memory card)

107.00

70mai A800 4K Dash Cam Global Version with no memory card

389

YI Home Camera 3 with no memory card

88

Insta360 ONE R Twin Edition 4K + 360 Lens Action Camera

1,749

Fujifilm Instax Mini Film Twin Pack (20’s)

37.90

Computer & Accessories

HP PRO BOOK 440 G8 NOTEBOOK

3,188

HP X24C Curved Gaming Monitor

615

SanDisk Extreme External USB 3.1 External Drive Portable SSD E60 – 500GB

359

Seagate Backup Plus Slim USB 3.0 Portable Drive External Hard Drive HDD (1TB with soft pouch)
(Also available in 2TB, 4TB and 5TB)

188

ADATA SSD SU630 480GB

196

Check out the link below for more information about Shopee’s 3.3 Electronic Big Sales, or find them directly through your smartphone app.
https://shopee.com.my/m/3-3-best-of-electronics

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Huawei Mate 9 Pre-Order Starts 15th November 2016

And here I thought the Huawei Mate 9 will take forever to reach Malaysia! Apparently not – as the Huawei Mate 9 pre-order starts 15th November 2016, and the shipment  starts 22nd November 2016. That’s only a week away!
So how do you become one of the first to to own a brand new Huawei Mate 9? Head on over to this page right here or click the image below!

Both Champagne Gold and Mocha Brown colour are available for pre-order, and both are priced at RM 2,699. It’s way cheaper than I expected it to be! Also, the first 10 customers who make the pre-order purchae will receive a free foldable Bluetooth Keyboard worth RM 499!
So what are you waiting for – click here on this link to pre-order now!

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[UPDATED] Samsung phones getting Android 10 + One UI 2.0 update in January

Over the past few months, Samsung has been testing the One UI 2.0 through its beta program. Following Samsung’s trend in releasing updates, the One UI 2.0 is due to be released soon. And now, there is a full list of phones that will be getting Android 10 update alongside One UI 2.0.
From what we can find out now, this list seems to have leaked from Samsung Israel as this list only appeared on that country’s Samsung Members app. Unfortunately, we can’t read Hebrew.

Click to expand. Courtesy of Sam Mobile.
But we do know that both the Galaxy S10 and Note10 series will be getting the Android 10 + One UI 2.0 update in January. This is a month earlier compared to last year whereby the Galaxy S9 got the Android 9 + One UI update in February instead. Still, this is progress.

This alleged leaked roadmap also smells fishy as the Galaxy Note9 is slated to have the Android 10 + One UI 2.- update in January, whereby the Galaxy S9 is scheduled to be in April. We’re not sure why this is the case, but we guess that this alleged leaked roadmap is not finalized. We’ll have to wait for the official schedule to be published in the Samsung Members app.
That is most likely the case because phones that are eligible for the update are mostly released in 2018 and later, yet the Galaxy A50s (review) and even the Galaxy Fold (review) are not on the list.

We’ll be updating this page when we have more details regarding the Android 10 + One UI 2.0 update rollout schedule.

UPDATE: Just as expected, the list above that is in Hebrew is not finalized. Max Weinbach of XDA shared yet another update roadmap for the Samsung smartphones but did not show where the source is from.
Here is the list and its update schedule.

Device
ETA

Galaxy S10
January 2020

Galaxy S10+ (review)

Galaxy S10 5G

Galaxy S10e

Galaxy Note10

Galaxy Note10+ (review)

Galaxy Note10+ 5G

Galaxy S9 (review)

Galaxy S9+

Galaxy Note9 (review)

Galaxy A80
March 2020

Galaxy A6
April 2020

Galaxy A7 (2018) (review)

Galaxy A9 (2018) (review)

Galaxy A40

Galaxy A90 5G

Galaxy Fold (review)

Galaxy Tab S6

Galaxy A10
May 2020

Galaxy A20e

Galaxy A50

Galaxy Xcover4s

Galaxy A6

Galaxy J6

Galaxy J6+
July 2020

Galaxy Tab S4 10.5

Galaxy Tab S5e

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) (review)
August 2020

Galaxy Tab A 10.5
September 2020

Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (review)

Our prediction is that Samsung’s update schedule has two major deciding factors – is it a flagship and how many users are there. With that, it makes sense that the Galaxy Fold will be getting the update in April instead of January since there isn’t many Fold compared to the Galaxy S and Note series.
However, we still can’t say that this is the confirmed update roadmap since the Galaxy A50s is missing.
But hey, according to SamMobile, users in Germany are already getting the Android 10 + One UI 2.0 update. This is actually in a similar pattern to last year’s update schedule where Samsung says it’ll be arriving to the Galaxy S9 in February, but we got it in January instead. Also, Samsung rolls out the update in stages by per-country. Malaysia will be getting it a little later.

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Texas Instruments to expand operations in Malaysia via new assembly and test factories in KL and Melaka

Texas Instruments (TI), perhaps best known for their calculators and associated electronic gadgets, has announced they are taking a step in expanding Malaysia-based operations via new factories.

Located in KL and Melaka, the facilities are focusing on assembling and testing products with KL’s side directly expanding from the existing premise since TI acquired the buildings sitting next to it.
For Melaka, they are building them fresh from the ground up which will make up to 6 floors of vertical height.
The expected new job vacancies, or opportunities if you may, will be approximately 1,800 positions from KL’s 1300 and Melaka’s 500.

All of these are done to drive Malaysia’s position in the semiconductor industry to a higher level by investing and solidifying processing capabilities. thus attracting more clients in the long run.
TI themselves also benefit from the cause as they projected a 90% internally controlled assembly and test operations by 2030.
Aside from business-related factors, the brand will continue to strive for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold award which is only given to factories and facilities that have achieved highly efficient and environmental-friendly production.

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Maxis now offers internet security bundles on the cheap to make online surfing safer for everyone

Maxis Malaysia has introduced the new Internet Security bundle in the country for a safe and sound digital environment.

Aimed to deliver extra steps in safeguarding loved and young ones against malicious content and actors, the Maxis Internet Security comes with Kaspersky Safe Kids and Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection subscriptions where for the first year, it’ll only cost RM15 while for a limited time which is before the end of November 2021, the first free is completely free. After that, the Kaspersky Safe Kids will cost a measly RM3 monthly and RM9 for the Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection.
Through both services, parents will be able to monitor their children’s screen time and manage access to social media while blocking harmful stuff while the VPN Secure Connection covers up all data traffic which is especially useful when connected to public WiFi networks.
To start enjoying Maxis Internet Security or just get a brief idea, head over to this link!

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The ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition specialty officially drops in Malaysia for RM4,999

Announced about a month ago, the ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition is finally launching in Malaysia, curated for fans of arguably the most controversial game of Blizzard Activision in 2022.

For a quick recap, the Diablo Immortal special collaboration device is harnessing the power of demonic monsters daunted with accents of red and black covering the back portion of the ROG Phone 6 and a piece of special Aura RGB illuminated logo of the mobile entertainment.
Additional elements such as skins, sound effects, animations, icon packs, and wallpapers are included as part of the virtual package while the physical novelties include a hield Blessing Aero Case and a map of Sanctuary alongside an Immortality Ejector Pin.
The specs of the phone stay the same so the main quirk of it is fully on the game itself.

On the other hand, the highly demanded AeroActive Cooler 6 originally designed for the ROG Phone 6 is backtracking to support ROG Phone 5 (And 5s as well) with its highly effective cooling capabilities to keep the device’s temperature well-controlled and without running into thermal throttling. Smart players can also utilize the 4 buttons on the cooler for some sick moves!
Price
The ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition is priced at RM4,999 with the first 50 purchases getting several free gifts worth up to RM100 and is heavily limited in terms of stocks while the AeroActive Cooler 6 for ROG Phone 5 is at RM349.
Both products are available for purchase starting today on Lazada and Shopee alongside other authorized retailers.

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[UPDATED] Intel Chips With “Vega Inside” Coming Soon?

There’s apparently an image floating around that there is an Intel chip with Vega graphics inside.

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[UPDATED] MIUI’s Themes app flagged as “harmful” by Google Play Protect

Thanks to one of you for highlighting this to us, we were notified earlier today about the issue whereby the MIUI’s Themes app is now flagged as “harmful” by Google Play Protect. No one knows why as of the time of this publication.
We’ve asked a few friends to verify if this is happening to their device – and sure enough, it is. From what we know now, all Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices are having this issue.

Happened on the Redmi 10S.
Weirdly enough though, the Black Shark 5 Pro does not. Maybe it’s because Black Shark devices do not have the latest updates, hence having an older version of the Themes app even though the Black Shark’s Joy UI is based on MIUI.

If you can want to verify if this is happening on your device, head into the Google Play Store, tap on your profile, and click on Play Protect. Then, click “scan now”.
By the way, do not click “disable” just yet. If you do, then you cannot change your wallpaper.
Should you be worried?
Probably not. There is a possibility that this could be a false positive on Google Play Protect’s end. It’s not the first time that this has happened, and someone even documented that Google Play Protect’s malware detection capability isn’t that good either.
We have reached out to Xiaomi regarding this issue. However, since it is a Saturday night as of publishing this, we’ll mostly get an answer on Monday. We will update this page when we have more information.
In the meantime, if you are having the same issue on your smartphone, do tell us on our Facebook page by clicking here.
UPDATED – The solution is rather simple
Turns out that all you have to do is just reset your app preference. This dude got a good guide on how to do just that. It’s simple and we also tested that this solution actually works.
How to Fix Xiaomi Themes APP got blocked by Google Play Protect

UPDATE 2: Official statement from Xiaomi
It’s finally Monday morning, and Xiaomi made an official statement about this issue. Turned out, they haven o idea why this is happening too. They’re investigating with Google to learn more – but that’s all we know for now.
Here is the official statement from Xiaomi.
We are aware of the alert that has come up for our Themes app. This alert is no longer issued and we are working together with Google to identify the cause of this issue.
If you can still see this alert, but have not yet disabled the Themes app, here’s what you can do:
Open Google Play Store and tap your profile photo in the upper right corner of the screen. Select “Play Protect” and open “Settings”. Turn off “Scan apps with Play Protect”. Go back to Play Protect and turn the switch back on. The alert shouldn’t show up after a new scan.
If you have already disabled the Themes app, try the following to restore access:
Tap the menu button in the upper right corner of your screen in Settings > Apps > Manage apps. Select the option that allows you to reset app preferences. Some apps might ask you for permissions after that.
If you aren’t using App drawer, you’ll see the app on your Home screen. Otherwise, it will show up in App drawer.

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Review – ASUS ZenFone 5z: Affordable Smartphone With Snapdragon 845

Earlier this year when ASUS first made an appearance at MWC2018 and announced the ZenFone 5 family of devices, we got a glimpse of what the ZenFone 5z will have – and we have the opportunity to test it in our lab too. The ASUS ZenFone 5z is the one smartphone from ASUS this time around that will have the most powerful specs that the market has to offer – other than the upcoming ROG Phone, that is.
We will skip many parts of the ZenFone 5z review since it is mostly identical to the ZenFone 5 that we reviewed here. We’ll also briefly go through the similarities between the Zenfone 5 and 5z.

Unboxing
The ASUS ZenFone 5z comes with the same packaging design – dark blue box with the ZenFone 5z logo debossed at the front. Instead of having reflective light blue debossing like the ZenFone 5, the ZenFone 5z has reflective golden debossing instead. Adds a little premium feel to it, honestly.

The golden debossing can be seen throughout the entire packaging design. Let’s take a look through all the layers in the unboxing process.

Opening up the box reveals the same contents and packaging style too. You get an accessory box that has the included TPU case and user manual, the ZenFone 5z itself, a charger, USB-C cable, and the earphones.

Things do look the same. The case is exactly the same, and the color of the ZenFone 5z that we have for review is the same as the ZenFone 5 that we have. Words can’t describe the amount of times I picked up the wrong phone, thinking it was the ZenFone 5z.
The charger is a different for the ZenFone 5z, though it looks the same. More on that later.
What’s the same with the ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5z?
Well, many things, actually. Let’s talk about them rapid fire style.
Design
Identical. Like I said, I can’t count how many times I picked up the ZenFone 5 and thought it’s the ZenFone 5z.

The TPU case is the same as well. It has the little bumps inside, which prevents direct contact of the case and the phone itself. This can prevent scratches if any debris got in between.
Connectivity & ports
Identical as well. It has NFC, 5GHz WiFi support, and most important of all, a 3.5mm audio jack. I think it’s worth mentioning again that the earpiece also works as a speaker together with the bottom-facing speakers, although it doesn’t sound particularly good like the Galaxy S9.
The ZenFone 5z also has the same SIM1 + combo SIM2/microSD slot. It still has NFC like the ZenFone 5 that we reviewed here. Nothing special here – except when you look at other smartphones with Snapdragon 845 in the market.
The OnePlus 6 and Mi Mix 2S both have specs similar to the ZenFone 5z. However, only the ZenFone 5z has a microSD card slot – even though it already comes with 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. More on that later.

Another thing to highlight is that the ZenFone 5z has triple microphones – just like the ZenFone 5.
Screen
The same as well. The ZenFone 5z is using the same, beautiful IPS LCD screen found on the ZenFone 5. It’s a 6.2-inch screen with 2246×1080 pixels and has a top-notch, like many other smartphones of this year.
Honestly, I love the colors produced by this screen.

One more point to add regarding the ZenFone 5 and 5z’s screen – the rounded edges’ radius is a little too big. This caused a few elements in games to be cropped a little.
Camera
Ah, the biggest question from everyone. How is the ZenFone 5z’s camera? Is it any good?
ASUS is using the exact same cameras from the ZenFone 5 on the ZenFone 5z. We’ve already reviewed the ZenFone 5’s camera in-depth here. We’re going to show you some pictures taken with the ZenFone 5z too.
As usual, you can visit out Flickr album here for the full resolution of all the pictures shown.

I do realize that with the ZenFone 5z’s faster processor and storage, loading gallery and editing the pictures are a lot faster as well. Taking and processing HDR pictures are instantaneous as well.
Software
It’s the same too. All the AI features found in the ZenFone 5 are in the ZenFone 5z as well. They’re both using the latest ZenUI 5.0 which you can learn more about it here.
Minimal bloat but the settings menu with all of ZenUI’s features are getting more cluttered. Still, it’s good for everyday use.
What are the differences between the ZenFone 5z and ZenFone 5?
There are quite a few differences, actually. Firstly, the ZenFone 5z comes with upgraded core specs. It’s a true flagship smartphone with flagship specs.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Adreno 630 GPU
6GB LPDDR4X RAM
128GB of speedy UFS 2.1 storage

It’s not only the SoC that is upgraded – but also the storage chip. The ZenFone 5z is without any compromises when it comes to the hardware technology.
Performance
Of course, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is the big highlight here. Speaking of the differences isn’t going to do it justice. Take a look at these benchmarks.

As you can see, the ZenFone 5z is powerful. However, the downside here is obviously the immense heat and high battery consumption – which the phone can get uncomfortably hot with or without the included TPU case.
While ASUS did promote the “AI Boost” function that is also found in ZenUI 5.0 and literally nags you to turn it on to get better benchmark scores, I found out that there is no impact. The difference is minuscule and within the margin of error of our benchmarks. I really wonder what it does. This is also true in our review of the ZenFone 5 from nearly two months ago.

Let’s not forget that the ZenFone 5z also uses UFS 2.1 storage instead of slower eMCP storage chip. The difference is quite immense and it definitely makes a difference while working with videos and loading large sized games. ASUS is really transparent about this too. Props to them.
The ASUS ZenFone 5z’s storage chip speed is comparable to Samsung Galaxy S9 and Huawei P20.
Gaming
So what about gaming? Just like any other smartphones with the highest end specs, the ASUS ZenFone 5z can run the latest and greatest games without any issue at all. That includes games like Darkness Rises and Honkai Impact 3 in the highest graphical settings.
Battery life
With upgraded hardware, the battery remained the same as the ZenFone 5 at 3,300mAh only. The Snapdragon 845 is going to chew through without an issue within a few hours. That said, the PCMark battery life test is only telling you how’s the battery life on continuous variable workloads – not gaming non-stop. Hence, the result we have is more or less the same as the ZenFone 5.

Charger
When it comes to the charger, the ZenFone 5z’s charger looks similar to what we have seen before. It’s the same white brick – but upon closer inspection, it’s actually longer.

The ZenFone 5z’s charger can output a maximum of 9V 2A. That means it supports fast charging. What’s a smartphone with flagship specs without fast charging, right? Either way, the charging speed of the ZenFone 5z is as below. We use 15% battery as our starting point.

Using the 9V 2A charger, it can reach 50% of battery around 20 minutes and reaches 75% battery at around 40 minutes before the charging speed starts plateauing. Learn why it plateaus here.
For the slower 5V 2A charger, the ZenFone 5z reaches 50% battery at about 29 minutes and reaches 75% of battery at about 50 minutes.
Wrapping up the ASUS ZenFone 5z review
While most of the parts of the ASUS ZenFone 5z is identical with the ZenFone 5, I think it’s a rather great alternative to other flagship smartphones in the market. This smartphone right here is the cheapest phone with Snapdragon 845 and you get zero compromises in terms of hardware.

For those who are already going to fork out money to get other phones with Snapdragon 845, take a look at this instead. There are going to be two variants in the market, and the pricing is as follow:

6GB RAM + 128GB storage : RM1,899
8GB RAM + 256GB storage : RM2,299

I have to say, the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage that we have for review here is already sufficient enough for day to day use. If you’re a trigger-happy person when it comes to taking pictures and lazy to clear out your internal storage, then you can get the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant as well.
By the way – let’s not forget that the OnePlus 6 and Mi Mix 2S doesn’t have microSD card slot – but the ZenFone 5z does.
It’s honestly the most affordably flagship smartphone in the market right now. OnePlus can’t even match the ASUS ZenFone 5z.

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Safe parking with Hollywood 3D Magic

We’re pretty familiar with special effects used on movies and TV series, even outright making the most skeptical person to believe that what they see on TV or cinema is real.

Take the leaked X-men Origins : Wolverine for example. I had fun watching the leaked footage by the way.

Then again, there are people who want these movie magic to be applicable for everyday use. That said, Bosch actually made electronic assistants for parking safety. This is an all-in-one automatic parking solution offered for cars that need help with tight parking spots.
Bosch utilizes acoustic signals before but there are even tighter spaces where every centimeter matters. Therefore they used a multi-camera system to make this work – and that’s where the Hollywood blockbuster magic comes in.

It uses 3D visualization technology through stereoscopic vision for depth – just like how our very own pair of eyes work – but Bosch integrated 4 near-range cameras. With these cameras, the electronics can process all the magic that the cameras and then automagically steer the car and park it!
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Facebook Marketplace Now Available In Malaysia; Competes With Mudah.my & Carousell

For years, we Malaysians have grown to know a few platforms for buying and selling second-hand items. That’s direct competition with many other buy-sell marketplaces in Malaysia today.

To start selling, you’ll just need to take a photo, describe the item, and set your price. You can even post it to Marketplace or specific buy and sell groups at the same time. Once there’s an interested buyer, they can message you through Facebook itself.

With the addition of Malaysia and Indonesia, Marketplace is now available in 70 countries worldwide.
You can learn more about the Facebook Marketplace here. There’s also a desktop version of the Facebook Marketplace, but for some reason, I am unable to access it though there’s Marketplace on my Facebook app on my phone. Weird.

Do you have Facebook Marketplace already? Can you access using the desktop version here? Let us know down in the comment section below.

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The new DJI Mini 2 SE is now available for purchase in Malaysia; starting from RM1,599

DJI Malaysia has recently launched its new Mini 2 Se, an ultra-lightweight, palm-sized camera drone; let’s check out what it has to offer.
Weighing about 249g, the new Mini 2 SE features a 1/2.3-inch CMOS camera sensor that films video at 2.7k and takes photos at 12MP. With a maximum flying period of 31 minutes and support for up to 10km of HD video transmission, it offers users the capability to fly farther and see more clearly.

In addition, the camera enables 4X digital zoom which allows users to transition between shots of varying distance and composition when shooting high-resolution videos.
What’s more, the Mini 2 SE is packed with intelligent features such as QuickShots and Panorama, giving users more options for capturing creative shots. Another cherry on top is that it can still hover steadily and keep images stable at a wind speed of 10.7m/s.
Pricing and Availability
Malaysians can now buy the Mini 2 SE at a starting price of RM1,599 via DJI Malaysia’s official store on Shopee, Lazada, as well as its authorized stores.

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This 9.9 sale was kinda amazing

Alright, let’s take a look at what happened at the most recent 9.9 sales. For some reason, e-commerce platforms thought of why not propagating the 11.11 sales to a few more months of the year? That’s how we get the 9.9 sales – and it most certainly has become a tradition now. The 9.9 2019 sales was quite fantastic because the stats we have was kinda mindblowing.
EDIT: Some clarification here. Shopee’s data is mostly regional while Lazada’s data is Malaysia-only.

Shopee started to promotion with a bang as we have attended the Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day grand launching and we were presented with something rather interesting – Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest ambassador of Shopee and he is ready to tell us about the Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day! 👏

We also went to Shopee to do a live stream for the MiFans Global Store – which you can learn more about it here. We talked about the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (review) in this live stream, which you can watch here. It was a fun time – and I learned about Xiaomi’s vacuum cleaners as well.
Then comes the SS-Day, the Super Shopping day. Shopee smashed its record and tripled the number of sales when compared to 2018! It had over 113 million deals on that day alone. Damn.
At its peak, there were 187,606 items sold in a minute. Wow. Shopee also shared their stats with us – which was the most popular category, brand, item, and keyword.

Most Popular Brands: Mr DIY, Mydin, Nestle, Vivo, Vinda, Maybelline, Carlo Rino
Top Categories: Home & Living, Health & Beauty, Mobile & Accessories
Best-selling Items: Wireless earphones, sneakers, smartphones, pressure cooker, electric oven, bedding and towels, motor vehicle oil filter, MILO
Hottest Keywords: Blouse, burger, Playstation 4, MILO, iPhone

Of course, we also have Lazada jumping into the bandwagon since Shopee is hyping up the day already. Though knowing Lazada’s inability to deliver an item to me past their own estimated time that they’ve provided to me, I hope these items can reach its buyers as soon as possible.
Lazada also claims that they beat last year’s 9.9 sale within just 2 hours of the day. That means when the clock hit 2am on 9.9, Lazada’s sale record for 2018 was already broken.
At its peak, Lazada had 4,600 purchases per minute and there was nearly 340% uplift of sales compared to last year. These categories got a big growth compared to last year too:

Home appliances >3x
Fashion >3x
Groceries  >7x
Mobile top-ups – >8x

Lazada was also crazy enough to ship out items before 12.30am. The first order that was confirmed at 12.01am was shipped to the customer at 8.46am on the same day. That’s insane.
One of the big success story here comes from Realme Malaysia, who became the number 1 best-selling smartphone brand for 9.9 on Lazada. The device that topped the charts was… the Realme 3 Pro (4GB RAM + 64GB storage) which was exclusively sold at Lazada for just RM699!

It’s no surprise that the Realme 3 Pro topped charts as we said that the phone is fantastic as its performance and features were great, yet comes with a very competitive price. Since Realme lowered the price for 9.9, I would be surprised if the Realme 3 Pro is not the best-selling smartphone.
The Realme C2 (2GB RAM + 16GB storage) was also sold at an affordable price of RM299 – which marks it the most affordable entry-level smartphone for the Lazada 9.9 sale.
But hey – it seems like Realme has a lot more fantastic deals coming your way in the near future. We’ll definitely update you on this 😉

What did you buy during the 9.9 sale?
I bought a bunch of USB-A to USB-C cables from UGREEN as they were only RM1.99 each, a metal bracket for cameras since it’s only RM9 and I can get free shipping, and also a vacuum cleaner since it’s only RM150.

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11street Opens Pre-Orders For iPhone Xs & iPhone Xs Max

I’m sure there are many people who want to throw money at their screens once Tim Cook announced the new iPhone(s). There’s the iPhone Xs, the iPhone Xs Max, and also the iPhone Xr. Not sure what’s up with the naming scheme this time around.

While we’re waiting for the official announcement from Apple for the availability in Malaysia, 11street just announced pre-orders for the new iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max.
Surprisingly, the seller actually has the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max in all 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB with all 3 color options for pre-ordering. The price for the iPhone Xs starts from RM4,999 whereas the iPhone Xs Max starts from RM5,499. Ouch.
Pre-order is available on a first come, first served basis, beginning 14 September 2018 whereas delivery will begin from 23 September 2018 onwards. Zero percent (0%) installment up to 12 months is also available.
To pre-order them right now, visit this website here: https://www.11street.my/benefit/promotionDetail.do?planDisplayNumber=616980.

As for what I can tell, stocks are moving fast and most of it are already gone. There are only a few units left so make sure you get them as quick as possible.
As of now, we’re  still awaiting  for the announcement for iPhone Xr, as that is known to be the “iPhone for everyone” with its USD $750 price tag.

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Kingston Brings IronKey D300S Encrypted USB; Adds New Security Feature

Kingston won multiple awards from the recent Cyber Defense 2018 Global Awards with the IronKey D300 encrypted USB Flash drive that improves device management and security. A new serialized version (D300S) with two new features that brings data safeguard to a higher level.
IronKey D300S will have a unique serial number and bar code on the drive itself, allowing network administrators to simply read or scan the code instead of plugging in the drive to identify which drive is it.

This will streamline the inventory management as every IronKey D300S will have its own unique barcode. The second feature, a virtual keyboard, enables users to enter a password with clicks of the mouse instead of using a physical keyboard. It’s a fairly simple mechanism to bypass keyloggers, but effective.
The new serialized drives will also be available as a Managed model (D300SM) that requires IronKey EMS or SafeConsole by DataLocker allowing central management of drive access and usage across thousands of drives. This will be the first IronKey drive that will now be supported on SafeConsole, allowing it to be used by customers who already have it installed. IronKey D300SM will be available Q1 2019.

“We’re not content on standing pat with any of our products, no matter how good they are. These two enhancements in the D300 series add to its industry-leading data-protection capabilities. With Kingston’s 30-plus years of expertise in quality technology solutions behind it, along with the latest NAND Flash memory and controller technology, users of any D300 drive can rest assured that their confidential data and information are well protected from the risks and threats associated with loss, theft, or stolen digital devices.
– Kingston

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Lenovo Introduces the Latest Multimodes: Limitless Possibilities

Lenovo finally had announced its latest range of premium machines during the press conference in KL few day ago. These new Levono PCs and devices are the latest innovations that are built on the brand’s legacy of performance, reliability, durability and manageability.
The line-up consists of the Yoga, Flex and Smartphone series among many others that were showcased. In the Yoga series, the highly anticipated Yoga Tablet, Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro and ThinkPad Yoga were introduced.  The laptops from the Flex series introduced were the Lenovo Flex 14 and 20. In the smartphone category, a new and improved K900 was announced along with several new additions in the A and P series.
Here’s a quick recap of every product that was showcased on that day.
Lenovo Yoga Tablet
A better way is here. The Yoga Tablet 8 shatters the mold in tablet design to create a device that’s more versatile and comfortable to use than anything that has- come before — all with epic 18 hours battery life.
Price: from RM999.00 and RM1,299.00 respectively.
Lenovo Flex 14 and Flex 15
The Lenovo Flex 14 and 15 are a unique, thin and light, dual-mode laptop that flips 300 degrees from laptop to stand mode. It’s a perfect way to enjoy movies on the go or make the most of touchscreen applications.
Price: from RM2,299.00 and RM2,699.00 respectively.
Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro
Introducing the ultimate multimode Ultrabook, the Intel-inspired Yoga 2 Pro is a PC, a tablet, and more. The machine’s super-high resolution QHD+ multitouch display flips back 360 degrees to offer four different usage modes: Laptop, Tablet, Stand, and Tent.
Price: from RM4,199.00
Lenovo Miix 10”
A 10.1″ Windows 8 tablet with a PC processor, the Lenovo Miix can be attached to a “quick flip” keyboard case that instantly converts it to a full-function laptop PC, perfect for on-the-go entertainment or productivity.
Price: from RM1,499.00
 Lenovo Flex 20
The Flex 20 is a sleek all-in-one desktop that transitions into the interactive, multi-user table mode. The two different modes — Stand mode and Table mode — allow you to touch, type, create, and share, while its portable design gives you the flexibility to move it from room to room.
Price: from RM2,999.00
 Lenovo AIO A730
Award-winning design meets cutting-edge performance in the AIO A730 desktop. The 27″ all-in-one boasts a 10-point multitouch display, a fully adjustable screen angle (-5 to 90 degrees), and the latest processor and graphics technology.
Price: from RM5,099.00
 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga
The ThinkPad Yoga delivers flexibility for business as its 12.5″ display rotates 360 degrees to offer four different usage modes: Laptop, Tablet, Tent, and Stand. Boasting legendary ThinkPad reliability and a range of business and security features, it’s the ultimate multimode business Ultrabook.
Price: RM4,639.00
 Lenovo ThinkCentre M93p Tiny
Powered for productivity, the space-saving ThinkCentre M93p Tiny is a great choice for large organizations that need the utmost in reliability, power, and data security. The M93p boasts Intel vPro technology for efficient enterprise-level manageability.
Price: from RM2,100.00
 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
The 12.5″ ThinkPad X240 Ultrabook is thin, light, built to last, and ready for business. Power Bridge technology lets you go ten or more hours without plugging in, Intel vPro gives you the ultimate in manageability, and plenty of other features let you take your business on the road.
Price: from RM4,129.00
 Lenovo ThinkPad T440
The ThinkPad T440 is equipped with the latest Ultrabook features, including 4th generation Intel Core processors, with the durability and reliability that have defined the ThinkPad through decades past. With up to ultralong battery life and an HD+ IPS display, this tough but mobile laptop is the machine to keep your business moving forward.
Price: from RM4,139.00
 Lenovo ThinkPad T440p
Performance, efficiency and durability make the T440p the corporate laptop workhorse that sets the benchmark. With its award winning keyboard, Full HD display and ultralong battery life the T440p will be with you every step of the way, wherever your business takes you.
Price: from RM4,000.00
 Lenovo K900 (Black with Intel Atom processor) – 32GB edition
Powered by Intel, the Lenovo K900 is the complete Android smartphone. Ultraslim at only 6.9 mm with a svelte and durable brushed metal casing, this new mobile phone features a 13- camera technology, and a full HD 1080p 5.5″ display so that users can enjoy the latest apps, photos, videos, and games at their purest.
Price: from RM1,499.00
 Lenovo A850
Whether it’ll be videos, games or Skype, bigger is better, and the Lenovo A850 smartphone comes with an extra-large 5.5” wide-angle display. A powerful quad-core processor and Android 4.2 enable fast and smooth performance, while dual cameras, dual SIM capability, and long battery life, complete a super-sized, but affordable, smartphone experience.
Price: from RM729.00
 Lenovo A516
The remarkably slim and light Lenovo A516 is a stylish and affordable 4.5” smartphone that delivers all the apps and features you need. Enjoy a wide-view display to see and share content with your friends, front and rear cameras for photos and video, and space for two phone numbers.
Price: from RM469.00
 Lenovo A369i
Users are always on the move with the Lenovo A369i smartphone, an amazing value platform for all their favorite apps and games. It comes with a 1.3GHz dual core processor to give users a smooth performance, the popular Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system, and dual SIM capability, to enable two numbers for maximum convenience.
Price: from RM289.00
 Lenovo P780
Go further with the Lenovo P780 smartphone’s record-breaking battery, 5″ IPS display, quad core processing, and professional features like USB-OTG. Get work done, watch HD videos, play the latest games—and still have battery life to spare.
Price: from RM939.00
Lenovo S920
The S-series is designed for young, active networkers, social media mavens and gamers. The S920’s rear-mounted “super camera” shoots at 8-Megapixel for clearer images, and allows for up to 100 consecutive shots in burst mode. The S920 looks and feels great. The phone weighs only 159g and has a depth of merely 7.9mm, with a unique “hourglass” design that gives it an even slimmer feel and helps it stand out from the crowd.
Price: from RM999.00
Lenovo S820
A powerful quad core processor for an ultra-smooth Android experience, The S820’s high-res 12-Megapixel camera captures amazing details and ultra-fine images, and comes with the SuperCamera software.
Price: from RM899.00
Lenovo A706
Packed with advanced features and leveraging a 1.0GHz, quad-core processor and 1GB RAM, the Lenovo A706 smartphone defies the conventional logic that consumers seeking a value-for-money smartphone must sacrifice performance.
Price: from RM619.00
All the Lenovo gadget is now available in all the local IT store. The prices maybe different for tablet or PC with different specifications.
I hope I can have at least a few of this Lenovo gadget for myself though. Seriously, they all have very decent price-to-performance ratio. Why not go and test one out today?

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OPPO Malaysia HaVOOC Concert Celebrates Arrival Of OPPO F9 With O-Fans

OPPO Malaysia organized Konsert HaVOOC to celebrate the arrival of its OPPO F9 on 26th August 2018, 10pm at Plaza Alam Sentral. This time, OPPO was dedicated to amplify the OPPO F9’s VOOC Technology and unique gradient colours design through the young and energetic local artists that attended the concert and bring joy to Malaysian through a live stream on YouTube and TV3 broadcast Channel.
From top left: Ernie Zakri, Mark Adam, Kaka Azraf, Zahirah MacWilson, Nabila Razali and Ayda Jebat; From below left: Khai Bahar, Issey, Elfira Loy, Shaharul Ridzwan, Aiman Tino, and Achey Bocey
There were 10 artists in total and they were split into two groups of which are Team Color and Team VOOC while they had competition and presentation on stage. Team Color was led by Zahirah MacWilson, together with team members Khai Bahar, Mark Adam, Ernie Zakri, and Kaka Azraf; Team VOOC was led by another rising star, Shaharul Ridzwan, together with his team members Ayda Jebat, Achey Bocey, Aiman Tino and Nabila Razali.

This was not just a concert to emphasize the F9’s features but also a grand fan meeting session for all the young Malaysian artists’ fans. OPPO understands youngsters’ desires and hopes, hence had these rising stars together in the same scene to have fun together with OPPO F9.
Additionally, many OPPO limited edition merchandises were also handed out to the audiences during the concert and there were four lucky audience that brought home the OPPO F9 that was part of a giveaway during the different segment of the concert.
Smartphone technologies nowadays have shifted their focus to include the essence of culture and lifestyle. During the concert, all artists had great chemistry with the OPPO F9 by completing many games with their creativity and style. For example, during the game where both teams will have to use their body language to present the logo of “F9” within 10 seconds. When the term was given out, artists used their body to present the logo instantly without much thought. This reflects their fast reaction and creativity that these artists possessed. Just like the OPPO F9 which has 6GB RAM + 64 ROM, it can react instantly to provide great performance according to user’s dynamic usage.
Team Color was showing off their “F9” by using body language
As to the OPPO F9’s configuration, the F9 has a unified body of gradient colours and being the first F-series to pair with a dual rear camera and Waterdrop screen design. Housed with 6.3 inches FHD+ AMOLED screen, the F9 has a 90.8% screen-to-body ratio and supported with custom-made Helio P60 processor, the powerful specs OPPO F9 has run with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage and supported with SD card memory expansion up to 256GB.

Ever since the tagline “5-minute charge, 2-hour talk” has clearly brought out the key feature of OPPO’s exclusive VOOC Flash Charge technology, the application of the tagline to the F9 portrayed the main focus towards its battery capacity. Supported with 5V/4A charging capacity, the OPPO F9 not only has greater camera ability, but also has the safest and fastest charging solution applies. Not to mention that it’s run based on Android 8.1 Oreo, ColorOS 5.2.

For its colour options, the OPPO F9 currently available with Sunrise Red and Twilight Blue, both gradient colours specially mixed by the maestro of colour, Karim Rashid. Another colour option, Starry Purple, will be available in Malaysia soon. Priced at RM1,399, the OPPO F9 now having its pre-order activity until 29th August 2018. Pre-order customers will be receiving a gift box worth RM299 and also stand a chance to win lucky draw of 117 sets of RM999 cash reward during the first sales period on 30th August 2018 till 1st September 2018.

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CES 2018 – Samsung CJ791 Unveiled First Thunderbolt 3 QLED Curved Monitor

Display technology has been moving pretty slowly these days, but Samsung is pushing every bit of it to the max. That’s why they’re announcing the brand new CJ791 – the first ever curved monitor with Intel’s Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. It’s a 24-inch monitor and has all the bells and whistles that you’ve come to expect with a Thunderbolt 3 monitor.

Yes, you can dock your laptop to the monitor with a single Thunderbolt 3 cable connected to the monitor itself. With up to 40Gb/s, you can connect all of your peripherals including storage drives and external graphic cards. You can even charge your laptop with this one single cable as the Samsung CJ791 can provide up to 85W of power back to your laptop.

The CJ791 is a 21:9 1440p display – which means it has a resolution of 3440×1440, and a 1,500R radius curvature. Its QLED panel makes its color reproduction to be rated 125% sRGB spectrum and has a 178-degree viewing angle. The bezels are really thin, too.

Wit that said, the Samsung CJ791 is also aimed towards gamers, as it has a 4ms response time. We do not know what’s the refresh rate as of now. Do stay tuned for more, as the Samsung CJ791 will be showing up at CES 2018 anyway.

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Space Cannon Deployed In Orbit

Yes, you read the title right. “CubeSat Cannon” has been deployed on the ISS. Don’t worry, this particular cannon does not fire deadly projectile or death rays.

CubeSat Cannon is actually used to deploy small satellites into orbit. The cannon is spring loaded which can make jobs for astronauts easier to deploy small cubes of sattlelites into orbit without having to perform very dangerous spacewalks every time. The cube’s dimension is only 10 cm cube which is designed to be cheap and effective for various platforms and to professionals and also students on the ground.

The device was originally named J-SSOD or JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer developed by the Japanese space agency. The satellites can be deployed from the Japanese Experiment Module Kibo.
Via : Dvice.com

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Xiaomi’s new range of AIoT products including a TWS, a smartwatch, and multiple household appliances are available starting today

Xiaomi Malaysia’s latest announcement before the month of March ends is not about its smartphones but rather its other successful department – the AIoT sector – as a plethora of different new products announced last month during the Xiaomi 13 event is made available today.

Let’s talk about the TWS Buds 4 Pro. Coming in colors of shiny Gold or the usual Black, this little guy is equipped with Sony’s LDAC technology to deliver music of up to 990kbps and bit depths of up to 32-bit and is Hi-Res certified. Coupled with strong active noise cancellation (ANC) and spatial positioning tuned to your ear canal, enjoy a personalized music experience for you and you only.
It also has an impressive 9 hours of playback time per full charge and a total of 38 if you count the case together. You may connect it with 2 host devices at one time for seamless swapping between them and you can ditch the power cable since it has wireless charging support as well.
In conjunction with the launch of this TWS, the Xiaomi Earbuds app is getting an update that allows in-app sound settings adjustment that provides detailed tuning towards things like ANC, transparency, and more.

On the other hand, the Watch S1 Pro morphs the classic watch with modern smartwatch technology to make something that is both classy and high-tech. Packing a 1.47-inch AMOLED display to show off the time, the unified UI design and optimized synchronization make notification pops out as fast as the smartphone.
It is also nice to wear during physical activities since it can track over 100 kinds of sports with various focus training-related routines for the dedicated ones. The usual health trackings functions such as sleep monitoring, SpO2 measurement, heart rate, and the such, are to be expected in this smartwatch.
Battery life wise, it is rated for up to 14 days of use with 10 minutes of charge providing about 2 days long and taking it from 0% to 100% requires about 85 minutes under wireless charging mode.
It is available in colorways of Silver Case + Brown Leather Strap and Black Case + Black Fluororuber Strap.

Now to the kitchen, Xiaomi’s latest invention is the new Smart Cooking Robot and basically, it is just a tech-equipped thermomix that helps you cook more efficiently and with guidance thanks to the accompanying screen on the right that shows you what and how to prepare ingredients and cook them.
The efficiency game comes in the form of stackable layers of apparatus that can help you cook different kinds of things at once such as boiling some soup at the bottom and steaming something else on top of it.
With a motor rotating between the range of 4,000 to 12,000 RPM, it can do all the frying, grinding, chopping, stirring, and more, on your behalf while you graze through 200+ professionally crafted recipes ready at launch and with more to come via updates.

Last on the list is the new “10” series smart robot vacuums containing the X10+, X10, S10+, S10, and E10 from the largest and most powerful to the smallest and most compact. But in general, all of them are equipped with 4,000Pa of suction power to clean your house multiple times and is smart enough to be a decent robot vacuum but we’ll summarize the unique points for each of them:

X10 – 5,200mAh battery for 3 hours of cleaning, advanced LDS navigation, rated for 60 full cleans before dumping the contents
S10+ – Dual pad pressure mopping, 5,200mAh battery for 2 hours of cleaning, LDS laser navigation
S10 – Custom zigzag and Y-shape cleaning routes, smart water tank, raised LDS sensor with a 360-degree detection range
E10 – multi-directional assisted cleaning, intelligent path cleaning

Price and Availability
You can grab all of the announced items in this post except the Smart Robot Vacuum X10 (Stock issue presumably) starting today at the following price on Xiaomi’s Lazada and Shopee page alongside physical retailers.

Products

Availability

Normal Price

Special Deals

Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro

Now

RM369

–

Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro

Now

RM1,399

–

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+

Now

RM3,799

RM3,599

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10

Stay tuned

RM2,199

–

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10+

Now

RM2,099

RM1,799

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10

Now

RM1,299

RM1,099

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10

Now

RM899

–

Xiaomi Smart Cooking Robot

Now

 RM4,599

–

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Hit it up with Hitman Bundle, Dead Space 2 on Steam

Steam has announced a 75% discount on the Hitman series. This includes Codename 47, Blood Money, Silent Assassin and the latest instalment – Hitman: Absolution. You can also get the Absolution DLC which contains some Agency guns and some additional disguises.
However, if you’re the silent killer that Agent 47 is, you’ll probably skip the DLC to ramp up on the difficulty. Hitman: Absolution Professional Edition is also available.

Apart from that, Dead Space 2 is also at 75% off, and would be a great idea if you recently bought the Origins bundle on Humble Bundle.
Check out the official Steam website for more info. Offer should last until Thursday, 26th September.

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Another Reason to <3 Hearthstone

When Hearthstone was in beta, it produced much ‘hearth-ache’. That all changed when Blizzard moved Hearthstone to open beta in January 2014.

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is a free-to-play digital collectible card game (CCG) featuring character’s from Blizzard’s popular MMO World of Warcraft. Players start by building a deck of 30 basic cards, and play a 1v1 battle against AI or other players. Players acquire more cards from digital ‘booster’ packs or from crafting specific cards from arcane dust; an in-game resource from destroying ‘unwanted’ and extra cards.
Now on the iPad too!
Previously, Hearthstone was only available on desktops and laptops, but Blizzard has released an iPad app for the game. The best part is that your account is synced on multiple devices, so any cards you’ve collected so far is available to you on the iPad.
What are you waiting for?
Get the app now: http://bit.ly/1r0Ouiw
Learn more about Hearthstone: http://us.battle.net/en/int?r=hearthstone
Watch a glimpse of the iPad gameplay below:

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Dell announces new Precision 5550 & Latitude 9510

Dell Malaysia just announced the arrival of two new laptops – the Precision 5550 and also the Latitude 9510. These two laptops are tailor-made as business laptops – but this year’s design is surprisingly amazing.
Dell is also putting an emphasis on Dell Optimizer, which is their version of an automated AI-based optimization technology that learns your usage behavior and makes sure the laptop is ready before you are. The Dell Optimizer is available across the Latitude, Precision, and OptiPlex devices.

Dell Precision 5550
Last year, I had a completely different perspective of the Precision series. I thought – if you need that performance, why not get a desktop? Then when the quarantine happened, there are a lot of people seeking high-performance laptops since we can’t go back to the office to use our desktops. The Dell Precision 5550 is one of those high-performance laptops – yet is very portable.
Yes, that’s a full-sized SD card reader.
The Dell Precision lineup of laptops are always known as the “mobile workstation” and the new Precision 5550 is no exception either. When it comes to specs, it has:

10th Gen Intel Core processor

Up to Xeon and Core i9

Up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM at 2933MHz (ECC or non-ECC)
Up to NVIDIA Quadro T2000
15.6-inch IPS LCD screen with 16:10 aspect ratio

3840×2400 pixels
60Hz
Touch-capable
100% Adobe RGB

Support for double M.2 SSDs in RAID

And yet this list of hardware is packed in a laptop with the shape and size of the new XPS 15 9500, which got a lot of praise. The new Precision 5550 is definitely a highly portable yet supremely powerful laptop.

Dell also touts the option to include a 97Wh battery inside this laptop, which is also compatible with Dell’s new technology called ExpressCharge. More on that in the Dell Optimizer part.
The Malaysian version of the Dell Precision 5550 will be available at RM9,419.
Latitude 9510

Dell’s new Latitude 9510 features quite a lot of changes and upgrades. which can be seen in the specs:

Up to Intel Core i7 vPro
Up to 16GB LPDDR3 at 2133MHz (soldered)
15.6-inch screen with 1920×1080 pixels

Available in either 2-in-1 or standard laptop form factor

Up to 1TB of M.2 2230 SSD

The big upgrade here is in the build quality and form factor itself. It seems like the new Dell Latitude 9510 is using the XPS 15 9575’s chassis (which we have reviewed here) and hence, it is a convertible laptop.
For Malaysia, the Latitude 9510 will be available at RM7,926.
Dell Optimizer
Since Dell gave so much emphasis on this new feature, we might as well go through a few key highlights about Dell Optimizer here.
Let us just summarize it real quick. Most of these features here are learning from your usage behavior and how you interact with the laptop, which the Dell Optimizer then adapts accordingly.

ExpressResponse – Uses built-in AI and Intel Adaptix Technology to learn your favorite/frequent apps. Serves you those content more responsively.
ExpressCharge – With a compatible battery, it can either use ExpressCharge Boost to gain 35% battery in 20 minutes or use ExpressCharge to get 80% battery in an hour.
ExpressSign-in – Uses proximity sensor to automatically wake up your device or automatically sleep when you’re away.
Intelligent Audio – Pretty much similar to RTX Voice but doesn’t need an NVIDIA GPU.

To learn more about the Dell Optimizer, click here.

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Lazada partnered up with Islamic Relief Malaysia to fundraise this Ramadan and Raya

Ramadan is going on and the Raya festivity is not far off, so Lazada Malaysia is supporting Islamic Relief Malaysia’s fundraising to make this Raya celebration a meaningful one.

Looking back at the past years, many of us know how tough this pandemic is, and the flood that hits us at the end of 2021, leaving a considerable lot of us in a mishap state.
Therefore, Lazada Malaysia joins hand with Islamic Relief Malaysia’s fundraising efforts to raise RM2.3 million through their digital giving platform, LazadaForGood. With a few clicks, Malaysians can contribute to the beneficiaries through the platform, and help them to enjoy a brighter Ramadan and Raya celebration.
The funds collected by them will be channeled into Rezeki Ramadan food packs consisting basic food supplies and day-to-day essential items which will be distributed to more than 40,000 beneficiaries.
Stand up Malaysians, friends & families, help out our fellow Malaysians by shopping through LazadaForGood.

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Celebrate Merdeka with Xiaomi deals and lucky draws; Total RM388,888 worth of items to grace lucky winners

Xiaomi Malaysia is here to celebrate the “63rd Merdeka with Mi” campaign with you in conjunction with Malaysia’s Independence Day and Malaysia Day celebration. Aside from special deals on popular Xiaomi ecosystem products, attractive prizes worth up to RM 388,888 will be graced to lucky winners who purchased selected smartphones.
Both online stores, authorized offline retailers, as well as Mi Stores around Malaysia, will be participating in the event which goes from August 22 to September 16 so if you want, you don’t need to step out of your house to enjoy these deals.

The ecosystem products within the discount catalog are of huge range from wearables and TWS to air purifiers and auto vacuum robots.

Product
Price
Special deal

Mi Smart Band 5
RM 169
RM 159

Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop
RM 999
RM 949

Mi Home Security Camera 360 1080P
RM 159
RM 129

Mi Air Purifier 3H
RM 688
RM 629

Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic
RM 99
RM 85

Mi Smart Band 4
RM 149
RM 109

10,000mAh Mi 18W Fast Charge Power Bank 3
RM 79
RM 69

10,000mAh Redmi Power Bank
RM 59
RM 49

20,000mAh Redmi 18W Fast Charge Power Bank
RM 99
RM 79

Committed to getting one of the Xiaomi smartphones during the campaign? Then time to test your luck with the lucky draw entry for a chance to win amazing prizes. The grand prizes will be announced Live on Xiaomi Malaysia Facebook Page, whereas, other winners will be announced through a video, making a total of 4 announcements on a weekly basis.

Product
Price
Special deal

Redmi Note 9 (4GB+128GB)
RM 749
One entry per purchase to stand a chance to win one of the following prizes:

HP Laptop
Sony Soundbar
Tefal Air Fryer
Netflix Gift Card
RM200 Touch ‘n’ Go cards

Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB+128GB)
RM 1099

POCO F2 Pro (8GB+256GB)
RM 2299

Mi Note 10 Lite (8GB+128GB)
RM 1599

Mi 10 (8GB+128GB)
RM 2799

Mi 10 (8GB+256GB)
RM 2999

Mi 10 Pro (8GB+256GB)
RM 3899

Redmi 9A (2GB+32GB)
RM 359
One entry per purchase to stand a chance to win one of the following prizes:

Tefal Air Fryer
Netflix Gift Card
RM200 Touch ’n’ Go cards

Redmi 9C (2GB+33GB)
RM 429

Redmi Note 9S (6GB+128GB)
RM 899

Redmi 9 (4GB+64GB)
RM 599

For more information on the campaign and on how to win, it will be on Xiaomi Malaysia’s Facebook Page.
We have also reviewed a number of products that are part of this Merdeka promotion too. Check them all below.

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