Review – Redmi Note 7: The new all-rounder mid-ranger

Xiaomi has been teasing the Redmi Note 7 for months, and finally – we had the grand announcement of its availability here in the Malaysian market not too long ago. On paper, the Redmi Note 7 brings with it a tremendous value for money – but how well does it hold up in our as a consumer?
Let’s find out in this in-depth review of the brand new Redmi Note 7.

Unboxing
At the front of the packaging we can see that the Redmi series has once again opted for a simple design. I do miss the completely red box that was found on the Redmi 5, though.

At the back of the packaging we can see a few product highlights here. There is also a list of contents in the package, if you look closely.

Digging everything out of the box, we can see that the Redmi Note 7 comes with a USB-C cable, a charger, some documentation, and also a TPU case. Pretty standard for mid-range smartphones, in my opinion.

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The geometry of the phone feels a little boxy. What I mean by “boxy” here is the aggressive angles at the edges of the phone. There are no rounded edges and it feels a little uncomfortable to hold.

It is a bit plain too, as the back of phone is just a single color and so happens to be very reflective. Although, there are other color options of the Redmi Note 7 which I truly love – particularly the Nebula Red. It also comes with Neptune Blue color option.

One thing that many people complained is the humongous chin at the bottom of the phone and it is asymmetrical with the thickness of the bezel above the display – or the forehead, as I call it. I actually don’t find it an issue since the chin is where the notification LED is found. Yes, the Redmi Note 7 has a notification LED as well.

The other thing we have to point out is that the phone’s camera bump is way too huge. You can see it from the picture down below.

The included TPU case that comes with the box is of somewhat decent quality, though could be better. With the TPU case installed, the camera bump is still taller than the case itself. Users of the Redmi Note 7 will need to take note of this.
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I find it quite amazing that Xiaomi – I mean Redmi – managed to up the ante with the connectivity here. For a mid-range device, it actually comes with 5GHz WiFi and hence, it supports AC WiFi to ensure that you get the most out of your Unifi Turbo.

Then comes the ports of the phone. The Redmi Note 7 has made the shift to USB-C too. I honestly appreciate the shift to USB-C since most of my phones and peripherals have already made the switch. With it, comes with QuickCharge 4.0 support as well – but the phone only comes with a usual 5V 2A charger.

Though, at the left of the Redmi Note 7 we can see that it comes with only one dedicated nano SIM card slot and another hybrid slot.

At the top, there is a microphone, the 3.5mm audio jack, and also an IR blaster. It’s fantastic to see that the Redmi Note 7 comes with an IR blaster since I do find it useful no matter how obscure it is.

All of the buttons have been moved to the right side as the power and volume rockers are placed here. They’re ergonomically placed and has a pleasant clicky feel to it.
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Honestly speaking, the Redmi Note 7 actually has quite a good display. It comes with a decent display with a 6.3-inch screen and 2340×1080 pixels in resolution. Comes with a waterdrop notch at the top as well – which in contrast with many other phones, it is considerably tiny.

Though, the chin is considerably big – but that is good since the buttons are not way at the bottom of the screen, making them easier to be pressed.
The default display settings seem a little too blue for me, so I had to go into the settings menu and tune it. By default, it is in automatic contrast mode. Changing it to “warm” seems a little purplish but changing to standard contrast fixes my predicament.

The overall display is actually rather flat with curve at the very edge of the screen only. Combined with the rather thick bezels of the phone itself, tempered glass screen protectors actually fit in much nicer compared to fancy thin bezels and curved displays. I can’t believe that I’m actually saying this, but it’s true – though it is a personal preference.
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When it comes to the cameras, well – it is their first ever smartphone that has a 48MP sensor from Samsung – namely the GM1. Though, by default, all images from the Redmi Note 7 are in 12MP only but you need to turn to pro mode (manual mode) and enable 48MP from there.
Anyway, as for the camera specs of the Redmi Note 7, here they are:

Dual rear-facing cameras

Main: 48MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Depth sensor: 5MP f/2.4

13MP f/2.2 selfie camera

As always, you can click here to view our full album of all images taken with the Redmi Note 7 here. You can visit out Shutterfly album to have a look at all the pictures taken alongside the metadata.
Rear-facing camera
Using the Redmi Note 7, I am actually quite pleased with the result. The Redmi Note 7 can take pretty great photos – even at night. It was a gloomy evening when I took these pictures, and it turned out quite well.

Without AI.
With AI.

We took the Redmi Note 7 to our recent trip to Taipei as well and we took a few photos around and we realized that its software algorithms actually got quite a good balance in digital sharpening. The best example here is the picture of the Red House at Ximending as the sharpening is not obvious to the point where the lines start to appear artificial.

The amount of details are retained pretty nicely as well, though some might complain that the Redmi Note 7 can only take pictures in 12MP – and that is not true. The Redmi Note 7 can take 48MP images though only available in manual mode. I actually think this is okay since 48MP images do take up a lot of space – and 64GB of internal storage can get chewed up quite fast.
Selfie camera
Selfies are alright with the Redmi Note 7. The white balance is surprisingly accurate. Could use a bit more contrast and vibrancy, but that is just my personal preference.

Camera UI
The camera UI itself is still the same one that we’ve come to know over the years with Xiaomi’s smartphones. There is one big difference found on the Redmi Note 7 – and that is the manual mode.

This is the only place where you can change and take 48MP pictures – but it does take quite a long time to process the image. This is a good design choice as well since many of us will only want the highest resolution image for the most treasured shots – and those shots are taken with a tripod. Hence, manual mode.
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It is still having the same quirks and issues as any other device that is powered by MIUI 10. There is nothing wrong with MIUI in general, but it definitely is not perfect.

I still do have complaints with the overly convoluted settings menu with everything scattered around everywhere. Once again – setting the time taken before my screen turns off by itself is in the lock screen menu. To use fully on-screen gesture navigation, I have to go into “full screen display” under the settings menu.

These are some of the “why?” moments I have while using the Redmi Note 7. It should be noted that these settings are only messed with once and never touched again. Overall, I am still very happy with MIUI 10 in a day to day use case scenario. Maybe dial down the animations a little and have a system-wide dark mode.
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Let’s cut it short – its core specs is something that we’ve seen in many other phones in the market. The Redmi Note 7 comes in a few different configurations of RAM and storage, and the one we have here is this:

6.3-inch IPS LCD display with 2340×1080 pixels in resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

4x Kryo 260 LP @ 1.8GHz + 4x Kryo 260 HP @ 2.2GHz

4GB RAM
64GB storage
4,000mAh battery
Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI 10.2

Now looking at the benchmarks, we aren’t expecting anything magnificent since it is still using a Snapdragon 660 chipset after all. Even for gaming, honestly – since the Redmi Note 7 is using the same chipset as the Mi 8 Lite.

Gaming
When it comes to gaming, we once again tried with our 3 go-to titles – Honkai Impact 3, Asphalt 9, and PUBG Mobile. The Snapdragon 660 is still quite a powerful chip, even today. It is regarded as the go-to chip for a great mid-range smartphone although there are other alternatives out there in the market.
Starting off with Honkai Impact 3. Of course, the game runs buttery smooth at the highest possible settings most of the time until God Kiana comes out and play. It is only until God Kiana’s ultimate skill that causes some frame rate drops. Other than that, it is fine.

In Asphalt 9, I realized that the anti-aliasing is much better compared to the Mi 8 Lite that we reviewed here – perhaps with a graphical fix from Gameloft themselves. Overall, the Redmi Note 7 can handle the game at its highest graphical settings with no issues.
Then comes PUBG Mobile. Like any other smartphones with Snapdragon 660 chipset, it can run smoothly at balanced settings. You can bump it up to HD graphics and play at around 40-ish FPS, too.
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Coming in with a 4,000mAh battery with a Snapdragon 660 chipset, we expect the battery life to last around one day’s worth of use. Running our usual battery test reveals that the Redmi Note 7 can last for nearly 13 hours – which is actually pretty good.

Charger
Now here’s the weird part about the charging. The Redmi Note 7 comes with a 5V 2A charger as shown below, but the phone itself does support Qualcomm QuickCharge 4.0.
USB-C is much appreciated.
However, we do not have any QuickCharge 4.0 here yet, so we only used the 5V 2A charger – which is what most people will use.

It takes 38 minutes to reach 50% battery life and a total of 80 minutes to reach 75% battery life.
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Like any other Redmi series of smartphones, the price is what matters the most. Xiaomi Malaysia has always said that they only opt for “honest pricing” and even roasted some of their competitors with that. The Redmi Note 7 has 3 different variants with these prices:

3GB RAM + 32GB storage: RM679
4GB RAM + 64GB storage: RM799
4GB RAM + 128GB storage: RM949

Are they worth it? Honestly, definitely worth the price. It is a great all-rounder smartphone for photos, gaming, and also just general media consumption. It strikes a great balance between all aspects of a phone, and most important – keeping the price down low.

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ASUS Announces Partnership with Gal Gadot

ASUS today announces the company is working with Gal Gadot to promote its latest product series of laptops and All-in-One PC. Sharing a joint passion for creativity and inspiring others to find theirs, Gal embodies ASUS’ core values to unleash the creative power within.

The partnership comes as ASUS reveals the latest in its flagship laptop series, the ZenBook Series new ZenBook Pro, as well as the refreshed range of VivoBook and all-in-one PC. The new ZenBook Pro, being demoed at Computex, is the first ASUS device to showcase its new innovative ScreenPad feature, turning the touch pad into a fully functioning display with adaptive design, and giving users a smarter way to interact with their laptop to offer the ultimate performance.

Working with Gadot, ASUS hopes to inspire people across the globe to showcase that everyone can use technology to create. With the ErgoLift design making for better typing experience, the fine craftsmanship and adaptive design of the ScreenPad, ASUS provides a range of innovation enabling users to create what they know they are able to achieve. The high-performance processor equipped inside also supports people’s full creativity. In addition, the VivoBook, an exciting creation itself for young creators, features bold color-blocking designs, with five vibrant color options and several textured finishes.
People used to think you had to be super techy or geeky to get the most out of technology, but the truth is everyone can use technology to create. ASUS’ new ZenBook Pro with ScreenPad empowers boundless creativity, so I’m thrilled to be working with a brand that helps unleash the creativity I know is within us all.
– Gal Gadot
Eric Chen, Corporate Vice President from ASUS comments: “Gal is a role model for people around the world – staying true to herself as she achieves international success. Like Gal, we believe everyone can pursue their own incredible. It just takes the right technology to unleash one’s creative power. With that in mind, we can think of no better person to work with on our own search for incredible.”
 ASUS is our long-time partner committed to reimagining the PC and driving innovation in a way that allows people to tap into their most creative and productive selves. ZenBook Pro with ScreenPad, powered by Intel, is the embodiment of this spirit of innovation.
– Chris Walker, Vice President, Client Computing Group, Intel Corp.
See ASUS and Gadot’s joint vision on how to unleash creativity to bring your vision to life here: www.facebook.com/asusmalaysia/videos/10156408589649116/
The concept behind the video is to showcase the path of creators today. From the days where creators just had a paintbrush to create art to now when they have technology at their disposal to create the incredible. See the video to check out how Gadot uses the ScreenPad to show what technology can help create.

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Enjoy discount of up to RM1,300 during My OPPO Members’ 3rd Anniversary Celebration

To commemorate the My OPPO Members’ 3rd Anniversary, OPPO has happily announced that it will be offering a bunch of price slashes and exclusive promotions for its loyal customers from 30th September to 30th October 2022.

For starters, customers will get to enjoy lower prices when buying the selected smartphones shown in the above image, but it is limited to every weekend during the promotional period.
On the other hand, the discounts on Reno8 5G series smartphones will be available throughout the entire promotional period.
On top of that, those who purchased any OPPO device can also grab one unit of Enco Air2 for RM159 or one unit of Watch Free for RM299 along the way, which are normally priced at RM249 and RM449 respectively.

What’s more, all newly signed up members will receive a bunch of My OPPO App Exclusive Rewards as well, which includes free Personal Domino’s Pizza, RM2 Baskin Robbins single junior scoop ice cream voucher, Celebrity Fitness 14-day free trial, and more.
For more information on My OPPO Members’ 3rd Anniversary Celebration month, kindly refer to this link.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G revealed for Malaysia at RM999 during March 27 launch day; Normally at RM1,199

OnePlus Malaysia has announced the addition of another “entry-level” smartphone, the Nord N10 5G to make the brand more accessible to the mass public.
Literally going against everything its flagship model provides and went to the other side, I think they took the emphasis of “software experience” a bit too serious and thought it can be as refined without hardware and most importantly, the pricing to be paired with.

Here are the specs for the device in case you are wondering.

6.49-inch IPS LCD Display

1080p resolution
Punch hole notch at top left
90Hz refresh rate

Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G chipset
6GB RAM
128GB storage, expandable up to 1TB
Quad rear-facing cameras

Main: 64MP f/1.8 with PDAF
Ultra-wide: 8MP f/2.3
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

16MP f/2.1 selfie camera
4,300mAh battery

USB-C 30W Fast Charge

Midnight Ice color

Pricing and Early Bird Discount
Priced at a standard rate of RM1,199, the Nord N10 5G will go on sale for the first time on Lazada starting March 27 alongside a 1-day only RM200 discount that effectively cuts it down to RM999 for only 24 hours.
Additionally, Citibank credit cardholders will be able to enjoy an additional RM150 voucher with minimum spending of RM1000 on the OnePlus Lazada Flagship Store by applying the code CITI1PLUS and purchased using Lazada Citibank credit card.

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First Impression – ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1)

Here’s the brand new ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1). From what we know, it’s going to be officially announced on 31st of May 2018, and sales will presumably start on 1st of June. Because you know, Malaysia is changing GST to 0% effective 1st June.
Of course, that doesn’t stop us from getting our hands on the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1). We had an exclusive first look at the device first alongside with some fine folks over from ASUS HQ to answer our questions on the spot.

At first glance, I’m going to draw one comparison first – the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) looks awfully alike the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 that was announced about a month ago. Even the core specs are quite identical. The main difference here are the software, camera, battery, and also the SIM/microSD card slot.
As of now, we know the core specs but ASUS has told us that there will be at least two variants coming into the Malaysian market:

6-inch 18:9 screen with 2160×1080 resolution
Snapdragon 636 chipset

Octa-core with 8x 1.8GHz Kryo 260

5,000mAh battery with 5V2A charger
Triple slots for dual nano SIM + microSD card slot
5 magnet speaker and NXP smart amplifier
Pure Android Oreo 8.1 experience
Cameras

Selfie camera:

6GB RAM variant: 16MP with LED flash
Other variants: 8MP with LED flash

Rear-camera

6GB RAM/64GB storage variant: 16MP main camera + 5MP depth sensor
3GB RAM/32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage variants: 13MP main camera + 5MP depth sensor

A few major points to highlight here during our first impression with the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1). Firstly, the dual-camera setup is nothing out of the ordinary. We’ve seen it before, and at this point of time, any phone that doesn’t have dual-cameras will seem outdated. Since the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) has a secondary camera as a depth sensor, it’s using a stereoscopic dual-camera system. Learn more about it here.
Then we have the pure Android experience. Oh yes – this is a big deal. We know for a fact that ASUS isn’t the quickest when it comes to software updates. To address this issue, ASUS opted to go for the pure Android experience. Zero bloatware, and updates will arrive even faster.

Thirdly, the triple slots that the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) has. We first saw this triple slot tray on the ZenFone 4 Max Pro, and ASUS has been continuing the trend until today. Glad to know that our complaints are being taken seriously.
One nice addition here is that the loudspeaker on the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) is a beefy one. It has a total of 5 magnets and has a smart amplifier to make sure your sound quality is optimal while preventing distortion or overpowering and potentially damaging the speakers.
ASUS has also informed us that it’ll be available in two different colors – silver and dark blue a la the ZenFone 3 Zoom that I’ve personally accustomed to. As for the price, we’ve been told that it’ll be starting from RM799 onwards. We don’t have a solid pricing for it yet, but we kinda expect ASUS to be priced competitively against the Redmi Note 5. We’ll have to wait until 31st May for the official launch.
We’ll be getting our hands dirty with the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) soon, so stay tuned for the full review.

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Edifier launches the budget-centric TWS earbud Hecate GM4 at only RM199

Edifier has announced the latest TWS earbuds with the Edifier Hecate GM4 that boast a dual-mode set up to help users leverage their gaming or music experience without compromise. The IPX5 rated peripheral is available at RM199 on Edifier’s Lazada and Shopee online store.
Before we get into the nitty-gritty, Hecate is Edifier’s gaming-centric sub-brand. It focuses on gaming, which is quite different from what other Edifier stands for.

The unique Dual Mode of the earbuds can be toggled with a single press through the touch interface. In Gaming Mode, the device is said to capture elements such as enemy footsteps more accurately by applying a custom EQ and presumably some sort of virtual surround sound system.

Meanwhile, in Hi-Fi Mode, the 5.8mm micro-motion coil driver is tuned by Edifier’s senior
acoustic engineer to operate within a range of 20Hz to 20KHz response frequency which is pretty decent for a TWS in this price range. Furthermore, it also comes with CVC8 noise reduction technology to reduce ambient noise during calls so that your recipients can actually hear what you said.
You can get the full specification of the Hecate GM4 here.

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World’s First 64-layer 3D NAND Technology ARRIVES!

It’s no surprise that there are a lot of development on NAND flash these few years. SSDs are taking over the world, and we know it. WD knows it. Maybe that’s why WD acquired SanDisk? WD struck the market with their brand new announcement of their brand new 3D NAND technology. They dub it as BiCS3, and has 64 layers of vertical storage capability.
It features 3-bits-per-cell technology, so it can pack way more capacitiy into a smaller area, which means higher density. BiSC3 is a joint development between Toshiba and Western Digital. They have 256Gb (bits, not bytes) at first, and will expand up to half a terabit in the future. All of these are of course in a single chip.

It’s entering the market way sooner than we thought too. Expected to be in the market later this year and to be in commercial volumes in the first half of 2017.

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Mircosoft’s Surface Pro Launch in Japan With 256GB Option

Mircosoft will finally lauch their tablet computer, Surface Pro in Japan with a new option of 256GB model with Windows 8 Pro and Office 2013 bundled.  This new model will be launch in Japan on 7th June.

According to the Microsoft Japan’s official spec sheet, a 256GB  variant that features up to 208GB of usable storage. As for the 128GB variant, there’s only 89GB of usable storage. The point is, both variants take up a hefty sum of storage space is for the OS and built-in applications.
According to CNET, the 128GB Surface Pro will be selling for 99800 yen ($975 US dollar, approximately RM3,000) and the 256GB surface Pro for 119800 yen ($1171 US dollar, approximately RM3,600).
A 256GB option will not just give us an advantage on having more space of saving more songs, videos, files etc. but also give Microsoft another way to compete with other device like iPad, Samsung Galaxy tablets and other Android devices which consumers may also consider. With that, I believe consumers have a lot to think about when this new model launches all over the world.
Via : Engadget

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Xiaomi appreciation sale scheduled to go live on August 16 thanks to massive long term support

You might have heard the news of Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun rewarding the very first buyers of the original Mi 1 smartphone with whopping RMB1,999 cash and prizes for appreciating the very first supportive move towards the brand. Malaysia’s turn is coming next Monday, although it is us who are spurring the cash back to the company, although lesser at face value.

The sale is exclusively hosted on Lazada in conjunction with the LazMall Super Brand Day event so be sure to only buy through this link and not the other way around!
Smartphones

Product

Promo Price

Redmi Note 10 (4GB+64GB)

RM599

Redmi 9C (2GB+32GB)

RM339

POCO X3 GT (8GB+256GB)

RM1,399

POCO X3 GT (6GB+128GB)

RM1,299

POCO F3 (8GB+256GB)

RM1,499

POCO F3 (6GB+128GB)

RM1,299

POCO X3 Pro (8GB+256GB)

RM999

POCO X3 Pro (6GB+128GB)

RM899

POCO M3 Pro (6GB+128GB)

RM699

POCO M3 Pro (4GB+64GB)

RM599

Little Bit of Everything

Products

Promo Price

Mi TV P1 (55-inch)

RM2,449

Mi TV P1 (43-inch)

RM1,549

Mi TV P1 (32-inch)

RM899

Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop Pro

RM1,099

Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop

RM799

Mi Robot Vacuum Essential

RM499

Mi Air Purifier Pro H

RM999

Mi Air Purifier Pro

RM799

Mi Air Purifier 3H

RM549

Mi Watch

RM429

Mi Watch Lite

RM219

Mi Smart Band 6

RM169

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Travelwalla is the first ever Subscription-Based Online Travel Partner in Malaysia

Travelwalla has just been launched and it is Malaysia’s first online travel partner, offering a customized travel solution of total autonomy and empowerment for both industry partners and consumers.
Travelwalla is the front runner of a new travel trend in which travel industry partners are empowered rather than over-reliant on third-party commission-driven sites while providing a scalable travel experience for consumers.

The company is expected to have an inventory of over 60,000 properties available to users who book their travel through its website after integrating with leading travel technology platforms like RateGain and its DHISCO Switch platform. This integration will enable Travelwalla to establish direct push connectivity to major and enterprise hotel chains throughout the globe.

Furthermore, the company has integrated with Texas-based Sabre Corporation, one of the world’s leading GDS providers for airlines, as well as creating a strategic agreement with Mayflower Holidays to assure the best pricing and itineraries for its airline inventory.
In conjunction with the launch, Travelwalla welcomes Malaysians with a passion for the travel industry to join its team.
And if you’re interested in it, don’t be shy to acquire more details at [email protected].

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Asus launches the Fonepad

UPDATE: ASUS Malaysia contacted us and mentioned that there are NO PLANS to make the ASUS Fonepad available on DiGi. Instead, consumers can pop by PC Fair from 12th April to 14th April and check out their new promotion with CELCOM instead. We might be heading down there and getting more information on this promotion.

ASUS just had an event to launch the new Asus Fonepad ME371MG in Malaysia on 9th April 2013, Tuesday. The first ever Intel-based phablet to be in the market – truly a magnificence since the microprocessor giant is making its move to the smartphone world.
The Fonepad itself has specs as listed :

Intel Atom Z2420 Processor with PowerVR SGX540 GPU
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (Update to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean is confirmed)
7 inch LED 1280×800 IPS display (~170 ppi)
1GB RAM
8GB internal memory (expandable up to 32GB with microSD)
1.2MP front-facing camera, 3MP autofocus rear-facing camera, 720p video recording capable
has GPS, Glonass, G-sensor, E-compass, proximity and ambient light sensor
dimensions of 196.4×120.1×10.4mm
340 grams
Support up to HSPA+ (No LTE)

Focusing on the combination of phone and tablet together (hence, a phablet), Asus’s approach is by making a tablet to be a phone instead of a phone to be a tablet. Claiming that the 7 inch form factor is the perfect size to fit the best of both worlds, and is “built for users who have a need for speed”, typically in internet speed and processing.

As said by the product manager of Asus, Tony Liao, the world of tablets, phones and PC are converging together, blurring the lines between each other, and it’s only smart to come up with a device that has the capabilities and perks of the three.

Comparing it to its biggest rival – the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, it does show which is better.

Note that processors are not what you think they are – more cores doesn’t mean more performance, it’s all about the optimization. So as described above, even though that the Samsung is running on a dual-core, 1GHz TI OMAP 4430, it doesn’t mean that it will run as good as the Intel Atom does if it is not properly utilized. As the optimization gets better, there will be less battery juice wasted – as claimed by Asus, the Fonepad can run for up to an amazing 9 hours of use, 75.1 hours in standby and 32.5 hours talk time, all on 3G with its generous 4270mAh battery. I think that Intel really did great job in making the Atom processor optimized for mobile devices.
Of course the Asus Fonepad is not without its specialty as it also has a bunch of Asus-exclusive bells and whistles bundled along with the Fonepad. Let’s have a quick look at what are they about.

Asus Studio – edit your pictures by adding filters, cropping and whatnot
Asus Story – make a diary off the photos you have, like a photo journal
Asus Splendid – take control of your Fonepad’s screen settings
Audio Wizard – change the sound of the speakers though a list of pre-set equalizers
Sonic Master with MaxxAudio 3 – greater audio driver to deliver more base and less distortion on a higher volume
Floating app – have an app widget floating around the app you’re on, it even supports 3rd party widgets
Supernote Lite + Webstorage – basically something like Google Drive, supports Microsoft Office files and offers a lifetime capacity of 5GB storage for free

What about the price of this great phablet you might ask? Well, for a device with such specs, its recommended retail price is at a low RM849 only.
The design of this thing is spectacular and well-built, feels extremely light and is very suitable for everyday use – especially to replace both your smartphone and tablet at the same time. With its seamless hiding of the microSD and SIM card slot under the removable plastic antenna cover, the anodized aluminium body really feels a lot better than and more beautiful its competitors. As said, this is a phablet so it also has dual-microphones like smartphones nowadays have to keep up with the phone call quality. A large 178 degree viewing angle on the 10-point multitouch 7 inch is made possible by the IPS display, which is also claimed to be unaffected if used outdoors, though only a 1280×800 resolution.
Of course, what’s the point if there are no colour schemes? This phablet is available in two colours, Titanium Silver and also Champagne Gold, shown in the slides below.

, Then again, it’s all thanks to this little magic, but more on that later.

Check out the video and the entire slide of the Asus Fonepad below!

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Franz is the only desktop messenger client you ever need

Let’s begin with this – the newly-announced WhatsApp desktop client is a piece of shit. It’s just a web wrapper, and that means it’s a simple “browser” that you install, and it only opens up WhatsApp Web. Franz on the other hand, brings all of your chat messenger services in one single place.
It’s really easy to setup too – download Franz right here, install, and BOOM you’re done! Start adding the services that you use – in my case, Facebook’s Messenger, WhatsApp, and Telegram. I added Steam Chat just for the lolz.

Franz now supports a total of 14 different services – and according to Franz, they’re going to add more services in as times goes by. Oh let’s not forget – Franz still in beta, and they’re whooping everyone’s ass with this amazing app. If there are any problems that you encountered, notify them over at their help desk, and they actually reply very promptly and guided me on how you can get the self-generated error log and  send it back to them, so they can  solve your issue.

Franz even support shortcut keys as you’d expect from a browser – so you can change between all the services by cycling them clockwise with CTRL + Tab, zooming by hitting CTRL + =, or any other browser-specific keyboard shortcut that you know of. Except for the one that changes URL of course.
Obviously Franz is a web wrapper too, but since they’re independent from any of the chat services, they can develop this sort of bringing-all-together type of software without getting into trouble with their higher-ups. Yet Franz manages to do a much better job than WhatsApp – the one owned by Facebook.
What amazes me about Franz, is the ability to add multiple accounts of the same service into one single window. I tried Facebook Messenger with two different accounts – mine and my mom’s, and it works perfectly as intended. You can rename or rearrange the order of the services you added to your liking too.

Try Franz now – I’m sure you will come back and thank us – and you’re welcome!

[UPDATE]: They’ve added a lot more services since this little review! Click here to check them out!

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OPPO launches the affordable A17 with 50MP Camera and 5,000mAh Battery in Malaysia

OPPO Malaysia has released the newest addition to its A-series smartphones: the A17, which sports a 50MP camera and a 5000mAh battery at a very low price point.
Weighing at about 189g, the A17 features OPPO’s Ultra-Slim Retro Design that has a flat-edged middle frame and smoothed edges to deliver a premium and trendy look. Its inner texture is embossed with light leather grain, while the exterior layer is covered with a UV coating, making the phone not only comfortable to hold but also dust-resistant and durable.

In terms of photography, the smartphone includes a 50MP main camera and a 5MP front camera, along with some impressive imaging capabilities such as 360° Fill Light, Portrait Retouching, HDR, etc.

What’s more, the A17 also boasts a massive 5,000mAh battery that OPPO claims can provide 20 hours of phone calls or YouTube viewing time on a full charge, making it an excellent option for folks who use their phone for extended periods of time but have no way to charge it throughout the day.
Pricing and Availability
The OPPO A17 is now available at an RRP of RM599 with 4GB + 64GB in Lake Blue and Midnight Black color options via OPPO’s official store on Shopee and Lazada, as well as any My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Stores, OPPO Official Online Store, and authorized dealers.
For more information about the new A17, kindly refer to this link.

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Huawei announces the Mate X2; acknowledges that folding inwards is better than outwards

In the most recent news about foldable devices, Huawei has announced the new Mate X2 which is a huge departure – at a fundamental level – from the previous two generations of foldable devices from the company.
Huawei has essentially acknowledged that having the screens protected while folded instead of having them exposed is the better way to make a foldable smartphone. So, for the Huawei Mate X2, they did just that. It’s now folding like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.

As for the specs, we have:

Folded

6.45-inch OLED display
2700×1160 pixels in resolution
Up to 90Hz refresh rate

Unfolded:

8-inch OLED screen
2480×2200 pixels in resolution
60Hz refresh rate(unconfirmed as the official specs did not state anything)

Kirin 9000 chipset
Quad rear-facing cameras

Main: 50MP f/1.9; OIS
Ultrawide angle: 16MP f/2.2
Telephoto 1: 12MP f/2.4 with 3x optical zoom; OIS
Telephoto 2: 8MP f/4.4 with 10x optical zoom; OIS

16MP f/2.2 selfie camera
256GB or 512GB storage
No idea what’s the RAM, not mentioned
4,500mAh battery

Supports 55W of Huawei’s proprietary Super Charge

Looking at some of the images, the Huawei Mate X2 uses a hinge that bends the screen in a similar manner when compared to the Motorola Razr. Which means it’s going to have a triple-creased screen too?

The price of the Huawei Mate X2 is RMB 17,999 for the 256GB models and RMB 18,999 for the 512GB models.
Doing a quick conversion – even while knowing that it doesn’t work this way – means that it’s going to be at about RM 10,636.02 for the 256GB model and RM 11,265. Of course, Samsung has GMS and also a much-matured hinge design, and apps exclusively designed for that foldable phone.

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Review – Nokia 6.1: Prettiest Mid-Ranger Ever With Outdated Hardware

A while back ,we attended a rather unique event at HMD Global’s Malaysia HQ. We played ping pong with the brand new Nokia 6.1. What can I say – we’re just having fun. After we played ping pong, I got a unit of the Nokia 6.1, the premium mid-ranger smartphone – back at our labs for testing.
What did Nokia to do their latest mid-range smartphone to make it compelling to customers? Does it have the latest and greatest feature that customers are looking for? We’ll take a deep dive into the Nokia 6.1 and see what’s up with it.

Unboxing

The Nokia 6.1 comes in their usual packaging design. It’s flatter, wider, and square. It’s quite a feat for Nokia to actually follow this packaging design philosophy since the Nokia 8 that we reviewed here.

At the back of the packaging shows an image of the Nokia 6.1 and a quick rundown of its specs. Pretty clean in terms of packaging, honestly.

The box sides out from the bottom and reveals the phone right away. The unboxing experience is rather straightforward after that. There’s a bundle of documentation under the phone and the SIM ejector tool is buried under the adhesive. On the left side of the packaging is where the accessories are found.

Digging out everything, we can find the Nokia 6.1 itself, a charger, an earphone, a USB-C cable, and the aforementioned documentation. I think Nokia could have included another TPU case to protect the beautiful Nokia 6.1.

By the way, the included earphone is just… well, I do appreciate the effort Nokia took to include one, but I’m not going to use it – ever.

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By reading the title of this review, I’m sure you already know what I’m going to say. Yes – the Nokia 6.1 is obviously the most beautiful smartphone in the market – period. Nokia has opted for a deeper blue with gold accents – which is surprisingly similar to what ASUS has been doing with the ZenBooks since the ZenBook 3 series – particularly the ZenBook 3 Deluxe. It’s a color scheme that takes some time to grow on you – but once it does, you’ll fall in love with it.

For whatever reason, Nokia thinks it’ll be a great idea for a mid-range smartphone to have milled aluminium unibody with a beautiful blue color with golden accent.

In a world where time is money and milling aluminium takes a long time, there’s no surprise why the Nokia 6.1 has such a high price tag.

The entire phone is heavy, feels really solid, and definitely is one of the most well-built smartphone in the market right now. Though, it seems like the process of the Nokia 6.1 started off by insisting a beautiful metal body first, and everything else comes second. We’ll get more into that later.

There is one WTF moment with the design too. The location of the fingerprint scanner was moved down because Nokia decided to make the camera strip to be longer than it needs to be.

This design choice made the fingerprint scanner way too low to be used, and I have no idea how many times I accidentally activated the fingerprint gesture when I’m using the phone.
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In terms of connectivity, it’s surprising that Nokia made sure this mid-range smartphone is able to handle most of the standards today. The Nokia 6.1 can support up to the 5GHz 802.11ac WiFi, has NFC, and also Bluetooth 5.0.
The only thing missing from the Nokia 6.1 is the support for 4G+. I took my SIM card out of my Galaxy S9 that was connected via 4G+ on Celcom network and inserted it into the Nokia 6.1 – no luck in getting 4G+. It’s not a deal-breaker since Malaysian mobile internet is “very fast”.

Then we have the sports. We have nothing particularly special here other than the Nokia 6.1 being one of the few rare mid-range phones that actually uses USB-C port and supports Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0.
At the bottom you can see the speaker grill which is moved to the left side, the USB-C port, and a microphone.

At the top is where the 3.5mm audio jack is found. The second microphone is actually placed above the camera strip.

The card tray is on the left side. It uses the typically-found Nano SIM1 + hybrid slot like many other smartphones in the market.

On the right side of the phone is where the surprisingly shallow yet tactile power and volume rocker are found. Yes, those buttons have golden accents as well. The attention to detail that Nokia put into a mid-range smartphone is just amazing.
Nokia could have made the Nokia 6.1 to have stereo front-facing speakers too, since those bezels are thick.
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While we’re at the era of long displays with high screen-to-body ratio, the Nokia 6.1 adopts a traditional 16:9 display with on-screen navigation buttons and a huge bezel around all the sides.

The Nokia 6.1 comes with a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with 1080p resolution. Nothing much to shout about other than having great white balance and great colors, albeit slightly less saturated than what I’d like.

Also, take a look at the bezels around the display. Instead of having either a 2.5D glass that wraps into the phone’s aluminium body at the edge, Nokia decided to plop the display into a much larger frame, then fill in the gaps. This created a really thick and weird-looking bezel on all 4 sides of the screen.
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Like what I’ve said earlier – the Nokia 6.1’s camera strip itself is long for no apparent reason, pushing the fingerprint sensor down into an unnatural position. Yet the Nokia 6.1 only has a single camera.

Honestly, I can see Nokia wants to cover the basic necessities with the best quality they can offer. Even for a mid-range smartphone, the Nokia 6.1 actually uses ZEISS optics as well, and has these specs:

Rear-facing camera

16MP 1.0µm sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 27mm

Selfie camera

8MP 1.12µm sensor, f/2.0

Moving away from the specs, how does the Nokia 6.1’s camera actually perform? Take a look at them below.
As usual, our pictures are available for viewing in resolution alongside with all EXIF data at our Flickr album here.
Rear-facing camera
I took quite a few pictures with the Nokia 6.1 – and I only found a handful of them to be acceptable to be shown here. In broad daylight of buildings, it looks quite okay. When zoomed in, the pictures look a bit too noisy and many finer details are definitely lost. Even the patch of grass is a little blurry and noisy. Remember – this is in broad daylight. For night shots, it’s definitely noisy and just too dark.
While the colors are surprisingly good, focusing is extremely slow. Even the shutter takes a good second. Definitely not a camera I’d use on the daily.
Have a look for yourself.

Without HDR

With HDR

Selfie camera
Not a fan of selfies but the selfie camera on the Nokia 6.1 is actually quite okay.

Camera UI
Nothing new or reiterate from what we’ve seen on the Nokia 7.1, to be honest.
Have a look at our full review on the Nokia 7.1’s camera UI instead.
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Since early this year, Nokia moved their entire slew of devices to the Android One and Android Go ecosystem. The Nokia 6.1 has Android One, and it is one of the first devices to get the latest Android updates from Google. That includes major updates like Android 9.0 Pie.

Currently, as of the time of this review, the Nokia 6.1 is equipped with the August security patch too. Though, some people might find Pure Android to be a little too plain – and that’s a valid point as well.
For more extra features like rolling screenshot, the Nokia 6.1 does not have it. We’ll have to wait for either Google to implement these extra features that into Android itself, or pray for some 3rd party app to be able to do it.
Once again, check out our review of the Nokia 7.1 for full in-depth look.
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This is where things get a little disappointing again. For such a beautiful smartphone, it’s a big letdown that the specs are dated. And I mean they’re dated with one generation of hardware apart. These are the specs of the Nokia 6.1:

5.5-inch IPS LCD with 1080p resolution at 16:9 aspect ratio
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630

8x Cortex-A53 @ 2.2GHz
Adreno 508 graphics @ 850MHz with 96 ALUs

4GB RAM
64GB storage
3,000mAh battery
Android 8.1.0 with Android One

For a phone that is released in 2018, I expected the Snapdragon 630 chipset to be obsolete – and here it is used in the Nokia 6.1. It’s with sub-par performance and definitely sub-par efficiency. I honestly would be happier if Nokia stuck with the Snapdragon 625 or upgraded or something like the more power efficient Snapdragon 636 or the more powerful Snapdragon 660.
Still, here are the benchmarks for the Nokia 6.1.

The Snapdragon 630 chipset is definitely not the best choice for a smartphone released in 2018. The Snapdragon 660 – which is also found in the Nokia 7.1 and Mi A2 – is more powerful albeit will definitely raise the price a bit more.
So why didn’t Nokia choose the Snapdragon 636 instead? That creates a clear separation between the Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7.1 smartphones, right? The Snapdragon 636 is much more efficient too – hence prolonging its 3,000mAh battery to last for a much longer time.
Speaking of the battery life, let’s move to the next section.
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The Nokia 6.1 comes with a 3,000mAh battery – which I’d say is the minimum requirement of any smartphones these days. The Nokia 6.1 can last for nearly 10 hours with our battery life test – which is typical for a smartphone of this caliber.
Still, don’t expect a full day’s worth of usage if you’re not conservative enough.

Charger

Surprisingly, the Nokia 6.1 comes with a charger that can output 9V 2A and it is compatible with Qualcomm’s QuickCharge 3.0. It’s quite rare to see a mid-range smartphone to have any sort of fast charging. Here’s the charging curve for the Nokia 6.1.

From our baseline of 15% battery, it takes around 32 minutes to get the Nokia 6.1 up to 50% battery and around 55 minutes to reach the 75% battery mark on the quick charger.
As for the slower 5V 2A chargers, it took the Nokia 6.1 about 45 minutes to reach 50% battery and 67 minutes in total to reach 75% battery. Nothing spectacular here, I’d say.
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The Nokia 6.1 was actually first official early this year. It took HMD Global (or perhaps HMD Malaysia?) quite a long time to bring it into the Malaysian market. Within that time frame, many things happened. The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) happened. Then, the ZenFone 5z. Not long after that, we had the Honor Play and Pocophone F1.

All of those phones offered much modern hardware that offers greater performance, efficiency, and also a higher screen-to-body ratio with their larger displays. Some of those phones even have better cameras for quick a slightly higher price tag compared to the Nokia 6.1.
The Nokia 6.1 is priced at RM1,169 (after SST) which is alarmingly expensive for what it offers. Yes, the Nokia 6.1 is indeed the most well-built and prettiest smartphone for around that price point – but for the specs and hardware inside the milled aluminium unibody chassis, it’s difficult to justify.
Where to buy?

Lazada
Amazon

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realme launches the Paper Green GT 2 Pro in Malaysia

Following the successful debut of the GT 2 Pro back on 24 March 2022 in Malaysia, realme has now brought in the Paper Green GT 2 Pro.

The GT 2 Pro features an industry-first bio-based polymer exterior Paper Tech Master Design developed by the world-renowned Japanese designer Naoto Fukusawa. It offers a high-quality paper texture feel while staying environmental-friendly.
In case you had forgotten about the specification of the GT 2 Pro, check out this post over here.
Pricing and Availability
The realme Paper Green GT 2 Pro is now available via realme Brand Stores and all authorized stores in Malaysia, priced at RM2,999.

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One Day Android Workshop At MMU Cyberjaya

Last Saturday, there was an android programming workshop conducted by Mr. Yap Wen Jiun in my university campus, MMU Cyberjaya. The workshop was organized by MMU’s Cybertron Club with charges of RM 12 for members and RM 17 for non-members. That is way reasonable if you ask me!

The workshop taught us the basics and how to get started on programming your first Android application. Since it is a one-day class, I have to say that everything was going quite fast as we have to cover quite a lot for a programming class. I myself have no problem following though, since I am quite familiar with Visual Studio (Windows 8 app C# XAML, and yes, I am boasting :D).
I have with me my Android device, that is the Transformer TF 101 to use during the app creation instead of using a laggy emulator to test the app we’ve just created.
Before the workshop though, we are all required to install the required software ourselves. One of the required softwares is the Oracle Java SDK 6 since will be programming the android app using Java. The main software was the Android SDK/ADT bundle. This is the package that will help us provide a GUI to program, connect and interface with our Android device as well as emulating an Android device.
          “Hello World” – Classic : )
I came a bit late but my friend told me that before I came, it was all about helping people to set up their softwares, connecting their Android devices to the SDK, installing drivers and on how to start the emulator. Since I have done all of that earlier, I came just right in time. Fired up my laptop and I’m ready to go!
          Starting from scratch
The layout is just simple drag and drop just like Visual Basic or Visual Studio. One thing it lacks or Mr. Yap did not tell us is how to view these layouts in tablet form. Since I am using a tablet, I can see the tablet form from the uploaded test run but not during the designing process. Maybe it’s because we don’t have enough time but I bet anyone who is really interested in developing apps should be able to figure it out sooner or later.
          On tablet            The final product

Then, it was just all about connecting the dots using lines of programming. For this workshop, we are told to on how to change a string based on an input by clicking the submit button. Might not seem like much but there are lots of ‘behind the scenes’ codes running on just to do that. The important thing is that we should understand how it works instead of making in work!
          Codes and codes
I’m sure there are plenty of tutorial videos out there on YouTube but learning in a classroom is different. If you have problems, you could ask on the spot. One thing though, you can’t rewind over and over otherwise everybody will rage. Hahaha!
          Mr. Yap showing us some demo app
It was a good weekend activity I must say instead of doing nothing or even worse, doing something illegal(ahem*) like some did every weekend in KL causing havoc. This class really did put me on the launch pad in Android app development and I hope MMU will continue to make more of these beneficial weekend classes. The next workshop I’m interested in it is the 3D printing workshop organized by MMU Cybertron club which will be on Wednesday this week. Expect more coming soon!

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Dell launches Innovation Lab at Multimedia University Cyberjaya

It’s a time of opportunities for students of Multimedia University as Dell just officially launched its Innovation Lab at the Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FCI) in its Cyberjaya campus. The sole purpose of the joint initiative between MMU’s FCI and Dell Malaysia is to equip young Malaysians with the tools to thrive in the field of big data and analytics.
MMU’s President, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Muhamad Rasat Muhamad, expressed his gratitude towards Dell for their strong partnership with MMU, striving to contribute to ICT research and development. He said,

I am excited to launch the Dell Innovation Lab which will be part of MMU’s Faculty of Computing and informatics. Dell’s sponsorship of the Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell Precision workstations will be very useful for our MMU researchers and students who require high performance computing.
Paul Walsh, the chief information officer of Dell, said that this collaboration will “foster the next generation of data scientists who will be able to find the patterns in the data”, as big data and analytics plays an important role in the world of internet, particularly in the emerging market of Internet of Things.

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HTC One Max teased and leaked ahead

Surely the name of the phone isn’t a bad pun on its sibling, the HTC One, but really a much larger version of it. HTC has something up their sleeves and leaks tells us so.

The HTC One Max is rumoured to be a 5.9 inch device with a quad-core 2.3GHz Krait processor running under the Snapdragon 800 chipset, Adreno 330 graphics and everything else are rumoured to be more or less same as its smaller sibling. 1080p (1920×1020 pixels) resolution display as well as the UltraPixel camera are expected to be present on the One Max.

Compared to a Motorola XT882 (a 4-inch device) this HTC One Max definitely is a gigantic beast! Based on the photos above, we can see that the micro USB port is biased to the bottom right corner and the screen’s bezel is really thin.
Since the device had already leaked ahead, HTC gave us a 7-second teaser and also a 16-second version of the trailer, giving us nearly no hints at all on what to expect, except for Robert Downey Jr.

Building the hype with their #HTChange hashtag and also a new slogan with the HTC acronym as here’s to change, HTC is definitely looking forward to shoot down the Samsung Galaxy Note III with the One Max.
Via : GSM Arena (1), (2)

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Synology adds new BC500 and TC500 security cameras to its line of smart surveillance offerings

With every other Synology announcement being their NAS products, today’s reveal is going to be a bit different as their latest rope-cutting ceremony is about the new BC500 and TC500 security cameras.

The main difference between the BC500 and TC500 is just the shape and design where the former is an elongated square head suitable for walls while the latter is for ceiling mount like the usual ones.
But anyway, both of them are built and operate exactly the same, featuring a 5MP sensor that can record 2880×1620 resolution at 30FPS while having a 110° horizontal viewing angle. They also can take a beating against harsh weather thanks to the IP67 rating.
Night-time surveillance is also an easy job for them as their night vision range can extend up to 30 meters and has multi-exposure HDR capability to monitor everything from indoor to outdoor capturing everything from corridors and hallways to warehouses and garages.

The hardware is only half of the story for the BC500 and TC500 duo as they also runs Synology’s powerful AI detection algorithm that can provide timely and accurate alerts by notifying its owners what sort of object has come into range such as people or vehicle and even analyze their position to see whether they are just passing or really trying to intrude your lawn.
And as part of their in-house surveillance camera products, they do not require separate purchase of Surveillance Station device licenses so you can streamline the setup process within hours or even minutes.
Availability
The Synology BC500 is available in select regions starting today while moving slowly to other parts of the world as well. On the other hand, the TC500 will launch next month.

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The 2021 Apple MacBook Pro jacks performance, battery life and max price to an all-new high

Apple has once again decided to show its R&D skills in SoC development through the debut of the 2021 MacBook Pro carrying the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips.

First things first, you’ll definitely notice the significant lift in visual fidelity for the display because it is now running the Liquid Retina XDR miniLED-based panel with high-class HDR capabilities thanks to its high peak brightness, wide DCI-P3 color gamut coverage and 120Hz refresh rate with ProMotion and creative designers will surely appreciate this superior upgrade. But a notch has been added because it needs to house a 1080p FaceTime HD webcam?? You sure it wasn’t because of some “dead pixel” that you are forced to make a cutout??

Taking the big spotlight other than the “shitty” notch is definitely the debut of the new M1 Pro and M1 Max SoCs that are definitely the most cherry-picked silicon cutouts of all. All models share the distinction of having 10 CPU cores as a standard while the GPU core count can go up to 16 for the M1 Pro and double that for the M1 Max on top of 16-core Neutral Engine for all the AI-based workloads. According to Apple, XCode compilation can be 3.7x faster compared to last-gen offerings while 4K video rendering takes that figure and makes it 13.4x. Holy mama. Additionally, video and audio editing software Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro have also been updated to harness the beastly computing performance by increasing the limit of aspects such as plugin count and QoL refreshes.

The newly supported MagSafe 3 connector can make your power cord tripping experience less terrifying as it safely protects the charging port by only disconnecting the magnetic portion of the cable. But you still can charge the device through USB-C. Thanks for the generosity this time around Apple.
The following are the starting specs for both machines and take note. These are STARTING SPECS and you can crank most configurations higher and watch the price tag heading to the moon.

MacBook Pro 14

MacBook Pro 16

Processor

M1 Pro with 8-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU

M1 Pro with 10-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU

Display

14.2-inch 3024×1964 Liquid Retina XDR Display, 120Hz, TrueTone, 1600 nits Peak Brightness

16.2-inch 3456×2234 Liquid Retina XDR Display, 120Hz, TrueTone, 1600 nits Peak Brightness

RAM

16GB

Storage

512GB

I/O

3x Thunderbolt 4
3x USB-C
1x HDMI
SDXC Slot
Audio Jack

Connectivity

WiFi 6
Bluetooth 5.0

Battery

70WHr

100WHr

Pricing
Ah yes, the ultimate question everyone is looking for. According to Apple Malaysia‘s website, the 14-inch MacBook Pro 2021 will start from RM8,799 while 16-inch will begin at RM10,799 and that’s not all. Max out everything u can click on then the 14-inch and 16-inch top out at RM24,399 and RM25,199 respectively. Time to blow all the IT budget on behalf of your company, I guess.
These machines will soon be available for purchase.

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Samsung previews the new projector-speaker-ambient light The Freestyle at CES 2022

Samsung is going to launch a brand new projector named The Freestyle this year that does more than a standard projector.

Created to serve primarily the Gen Z and Millennials, The FreeStyle is made to fill in the shoes of not only a projector but also a smart speaker and an ambient lighting device, all packed into a small and lightweight form factor that comes in just 830 grams. The versatile cradle allows rotation angles of up to 180-degrees to get the video projected onto practically anywhere – tables, floors, walls, ceilings (?), you name it. Also, the little device also comes with a full-auto keystone and leveling function to automatically adapt to any surface at any angle and you don’t need to worry about adjusting lens focus as The Freestyle does it for you on the fly too.
As for how it functions as a smart speaker, it smartly analyzes the music or content that is currently playing and sets up the ambient mood for you and the dual passive radiator setup pushes out crisp audio with deep bass without distortion, and thanks to the 360-degree output, what you hear is what you hear no matter which direction you’re sitting at. Touching back to the ambient light source topic, it does the job through the translucent lens cap were when the device is not functioning as a projector, it simply lights up things, and for powering the device, anything that supports USB-PD with 50W/20V above can be used as the juice to drive The Freestyle.
And get this, you can directly fix The Freestyle into a standard E26 light socket without any additional wiring as it takes electricity directly from the power line to both power the entire unit – projector, smart speaker, ambient lighting, all in one.
As for when will this innovative thing come to Malaysia? Only time will tell and yeah, told by Samsung when it’s time.

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Here are the pre-order gifts for Galaxy Note20 series & Galaxy Watch3

Samsung held their recent Unpacked event via live stream, and we were greeted with the newly-announced Samsung Galaxy Note20 series alongside with 4 different products – the Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Watch3, the Galaxy Tab S7 & Tab S7+, and also the elusive Galaxy Z Fold2 that is coming soon.
We also had a hands-on experiential session with all of the products – and we also have prepared two videos talking about all of the products that were announced during the Unpacked event.

I’m really liking the new Mystic Bronze color scheme that spans across all of the products that Samsung announced during the Unpacked event. You can get everything in the same color so that it matches your OOTD.
Galaxy Note20
Just a quick highlight, the Galaxy Note20 series comes with a lot of new improvements across the board – particularly when it comes to productivity tasks. Coupled with the Note20 Ultra’s 120Hz refresh rate, the S Pen has gotten a significant upgrade whereby it now has a latency as low as 9ms which is really close to what pen and paper feel like.

To further increase productivity, the new S Pen has Advanced Air Actions too – which means it now supports five Air Actions in total. We can customize what each action does, too.
The new Samsung Notes app also got a big upgrade. I am most impressed by the new Audio Bookmark feature which records both audio and writing in synchronization. After the recording has stopped, you can rewind and see what was said and written at the same time, so that you get the full context of what’s going on. Perfect for lectures and meetings!
And to further increase productivity, Samsung DeX now works via screen mirroring too! You can just mirror your phone to a TV and DeX will immediately run on the big screen. Moreover, you can still continue using your phone as is while DeX is running on the TV!

Samsung also improved the cameras this time by including the fastest laser autofocus system into the Galaxy Note20 Ultra so that you can take a super high-resolution 108MP picture without missing a beat.
The Pro Video mode also got an upgrade by allowing you to choose which microphone you want to use. Omnidirectional, front, back, or even USB or Bluetooth microphones – all of them are at your disposal.
Galaxy Watch3
I did spend some time with the Galaxy Watch3 already since I am wearing one right now. The new Galaxy Watch3 puts emphasis on health features while still looking like a classic luxury timepiece.

Samsung has added SpO2 monitoring, which tracks your blood’s oxygen level. The blood oxygen level will be affected if the user has respiratory problems like bronchitis, asthma, collapsed lung, or pneumonia. This SpO2 monitor can inform you if your blood oxygen level is too low (below 90%), so that you can take preventive measures against hypoxia.

One more important feature is the addition of potential fall detection. Once you have the feature configured, the watch will automatically send your location to your selected contacts when the user (or the Watch3 wearer) falls down.
The new Samsung Health has also been updated to provide more than 120 different home training programs, which is particularly useful for the current pandemic situation where we’re all advised to stay indoors as much as possible.
Pre-order bonuses
Now, following Samsung Malaysia Electronics’ tradition, there are pre-order gifts too. This time, Samsung has special gifts for pre-orders of both the Galaxy Note20 series of smartphones and also the new Galaxy Watch3:

Product
Model
RRP
Colour Availability
Pre-Order Reward(s) at Samsung Experience Store (SES) and Samsung Authorised Partners
Pre-Order Reward(s) at Samsung Online Store

Galaxy Note20
Galaxy Note20 Ultra
RM5,199

Mystic Bronze
Mystic Black
Mystic White

Receive a unit of Galaxy Buds Live worth RM699
Receive an e-voucher worth RM650 to claim a unit of Galaxy Buds Live without any top-up

Galaxy Note20 5G
RM4,299

Mystic Bronze
Mystic Green
Mystic Grey

Receive a unit of Galaxy Buds+ worth RM599
Receive an e-voucher worth RM450 to claim a unit of Galaxy Buds+ without any top-up

Galaxy Note20
RM3,899

Mystic Bronze
Mystic Grey

Galaxy Watch3
Galaxy Watch3 45mm
RM1,799

Mystic Black
Mystic Silver

Complimentary wireless charger pad worth RM239

Galaxy Watch3 41mm
RM1,699

Mystic Bronze
Mystic Silver

But – those are not the only bonuses that you’ll get. Samsung Malaysia added more additional gifts when you pre-order either the Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 5G, or the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G:

Additional UV Sterilizer worth RM299
Wireless Charger worth RM209

Pre-orders for the Galaxy Note20 series of smartphones and the Galaxy Watch3 are available from now until 20th August 2020.
Click at the link here to check out the full details.

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LG Nexus 4 – the deals

The LG Nexus 4 is reaching to us soon and as we know DiGi is offering a plan for it!

One issue that concerned me the most is the price point of this device. Rather too extensive unless you’re on the go and you need internet a lot. That said, 8GB is quite hard to be used up completely.
Of course we’re here to tell you a simple plan to make your Nexus 4 much more cheaper that is to buy the LG Nexus 4 without contract, and then get the mobile data plan by U Mobile.

For only RM28 you get all those. The quota might be a little too low but for casual mobile users like my mom who just goes on Facebook, it’s a no-brainer deal.

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How to use MeeTime & feature showcase

One new feature that Huawei touted a lot these days is the new MeeTime feature. It’s technically a feature that’s similar to Google Hangouts but of course. So, today we’ll show you a step-by-step guide on how to start using MeeTime and call your friends. Then, we’ll also show you what features are available on MeeTime that I really like.
I recommend you watch this video as we show everything that we are talking about in this video.

To find the MeeTime option, it’s in the Contacts app. Just launch your Contacts app and you can see “MeeTime” at the bottom right corner of the menu. By tapping on that, it shows the menu asking you to set it up.
Just give all the permissions that it’s asking for – and login via your Huawei ID if you haven’t already done so. Then, wait for a moment and a list of contacts that can be called via MeeTime will show up. Just press on that “call” button and your friend’s device will ring.

MeeTime is surprisingly easy to use and it does come with all of the basic features that I’ve come to expect from these video chat services – like switching between the selfie and rear camera.
There is also a beautification feature built into the MeeTime so you can make yourself looking unnaturally “beautiful” while video calling your friends. Seriously though, if you can’t show your true self to your friends – then are you even friends in the first place?

MeeTime manages to surprise me by including yet another feature – screen sharing. So imagine this – you’re video chatting with your friend and you just want to get their opinion on a bag. You took your Huawei MatePad Pro (review here) called them up via MeeTime, opened up screen sharing, took the M-Pencil, and started doodling on the screen to ask your friend the questions.
I’d say MeeTime is nicely integrated into Huawei’s EMUI. However, MeeTime should also have a separate icon app on the home screen itself, not just hiding in the Contacts app like it is now.
And that’s how you use MeeTime!

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Xiaomi Mi Watch lands in Malaysia at RM469

Xiaomi Malaysia has announced the arrival of the Mi Watch, the best all-in-round wearable smartwatch tailored to empower all forms of lifestyles.

Sporting a 1.39-inch AMOLED display and long-lasting 16 days battery life, the Mi Watch provides a full 117 exercise presets through the dedicated sports button on the site. Tracking the user’s biology performance such as heart rate and blood oxygen level as well as ambient parameters like air pressure and humidity is a piece of cake for this feature-packed wearable. For customization and personalization, there are over 100 watch faces to choose from and various standard functions such as remote camera, emojis, voice controls, and more.
We’ll also be doing a review of the watch soon, after this CES 2021 craze. So far, it’s pretty similar to the Mi Watch Lite but in a different form factor.
Price and Availability
You buy the Mi Watch at RM469 right now on Xiaomi’s official Lazada and Shopee store or offline at Mi stores and authorized retailers in Malaysia.

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Facebook’s new phone – HTC Myst

After a not-so-successful Facebook phone by (also) HTC, the upcoming successor of the HTC ChaCha will be released this 4th of April, named HTC Myst. As most of you have already predicted, the Facebook phone is just a phone with Facebook being its home screen – thus the “check out our new home on Android” on their invitation.

Android Police got an exclusive dump of the ROM, so let’s take a look at what we’re dealing with.

Surprisingly, the HTC Myst might not even have buttons – be it capacitive or hard ones – since it has the complete Nexus-like soft keys on the screen itself. Since they do have the dump file, the specs of the phone is fully revealed without further questions!

Manufacturer: HTC

Model: MYSTUL (Myst_UL)

Carrier: AT&T

Platform: MSM8960 (Dual Core)

Ram: 1GB

Display: 4.3 inch @ 720p resolution

Android Version: 4.1.2

Sense Version: 4.5

Rear Camera = 5M

Front Camera = 1.6M

No SD Card

Bluetooth 4.0

Wi-Fi a/b/g/n

Basically it’s nothing major, not something to even fret slightly about. A Facebook phone – sure, the approach is great since you can see HTC and Sony skinning their own custom interface with their own custom social media widget to make everything easy. Well, even BlackBerry Z10 has it! And when I make such comparison, I do mean that Facebook Home is also a reskin of the Android interface, though no idea on what videos will be available though.
Surprisingly, they found the search button image is with the Google writing – not Bing, which is a real puzzle since Facebook’s search is powered by Bing.
Check out the full coverage of the leaked Facebook Home at the source!
Source : Android Police

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New budget smartphone Redmi 10 slated for launch on August 20 starting from RM649

The Redmi family in Malaysia is officially getting a new member which is the Redmi 10 thanks to Xiaomi Malaysia bringing in this Friday.

A simple phone with a simple mission, the Redmi 10 isn’t exactly the flashiest one that catches all the spotlight and instead, it is a device that shines the brightest when you want absolute bang-for-the-buck for how much you’re willing to spend. Depending on the use case, the overall experience can be more satisfying than you think, be it gaming or photo shooting. At this price point, it is kinda hard to complain from a performance standpoint and if you are able to overlook some of its rather “funky” design choices, it is a smartphone that can earn a lot of thumbs up.

6.5-inch FHD+ DotDisplay

Middle Punch Hole Notch
90Hz Refresh Rate

MediaTek Helio G88 Chipset
Up to 6GB RAM
Up to 128GB Storage
Quadruple Rear Camera

Main: 50MP f/1.8
Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
Macro: 2MP f/2.4
Depth Sensor

8MP Selfie Camera
5,000mAh Battery

18W Fast Charge

Carbon Grey, Pebble White, Sea Blue Colors

And thanks to Xiaomi for providing an early unit to us for testing, we already have our review up and running for your viewing pleasure. Take a look!

Pricing and Availability
Available in 2 configurations of either 4GB+64GB at RM649 and 6GB+128GB at RM749, the Redmi 10 will be launched officially on both Lazada and Shopee as well as obtainable through authorized resellers and dealers starting this Friday, August 20.

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Here are the next set of challenges on TikTok for this April

TikTok has announced the following challenges for the month of April which is a total of 5 in one go. Let’s take a look and see which one can better show off your skills or talent.

Calling all skilled home cookers, chefs, or just a simple yet loving mother, everyone is invited to the #TikTokChef to show off the cooking skills from March 22 to April 4 and stand a chance to win a share of the RM5,000 worth of prize pool! Besides sharing some culinary knowledge, this is also a good chance to flex on all of us in 1 go with at least 6 video submissions and give participants a shot at the grand prize.

We got to admit sometimes we did speak some utterly broken English with messed up grammar or unclarified meanings. If you got some helpful tips to share with us, we can all appreciate the daily fun and free #EnglishCheck clips to polish up the international language skillset.

While the #EarthHour lights out moment has ended last Saturday, there’s still a Virtual Run for Nature that you can join anywhere anytime from March 28 to April 15 to keep the environmental awareness high and your waistline in check. Also, you’ll get a free e-certification for participation. Join it through the link here.
Also, the Ramadan month is just around the corner with fellow Muslim once again initiating the pre-Hari Raya commitment of the month. TikTok is also inviting all to share your plans for Hari Raya through the #PersiapanRaya such as decoration hacks, photography tips, and more. And above all else, gotta make sure we stay as healthy as possible during all occasions to make sure can we can actually join the celebration, remember the #HealthCheck to get reminders on things that we may miss out on our physical body, running from April 5 to 11.

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Google Now’s new cards

Google I/O ended about a week ago and they didn’t announce anything new to Android, but only everything around Android. Well, it isn’t a bad thing, since Google finally gave some time for others to catch up to the latest version of Android, yet also offering those who are running on the older versions of Android to get the best service from Google via the universal Android apps.

Google Now, an app that can be ran on any Android devices running Android 4.1 and above, got quite a major upgrade from Google, as announced during Google I/O. For me personally, it’s not as good as the new iterative of Android, but then again, Google Now did indeed showed me how it can improve life drastically, not once, not twice, but quite a lot of times.
Google Now has a few new cards, particularly I like that the cards about research.
I searched about some cameras the other day, and this is what I got – cards about research!
Google actually knows what particular field you’re researching about, and then a card appears to show you what are the commonly searched terms of that particular topic.

Dwelling further into exploring more, there are tonnes of related topics, including reviews, occasionally lenses, flash and also some other accessories. Scrolling down… you can see even more related topics.

Hey, Google even remembers what topic you’re researching in the past, so you can always keep up with the latest information on the previously researched topics.

Then you might ask : “Hey, why do I care?”
You should care, because given such relations of researched topics, you can only expand the knowledge more and more through relations. As the topics get larger and larger (though related), you can finally bring everything into one place and compile all the knowledge together.
The Internet is all about free knowledge, and Google is doing it right by bringing it all right in front of you.

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Gmail now lets you send money and invites

Who would have though that Google would be taking this step? It certainly is something that caught us by surprise, since Google’s tight integration with Google Wallet has enabled users to send money through Wallet’s authentication on an email composed on Gmail itself.

Sadly though this service is only available in the United States (as usual) and I’m really hoping for more countries to have this feature. Imagine paying money without the need of logging in to your online bank account just to wire some money through some tedious steps. Online shopping would be so much direct by just attaching your payment to the email and hit send – BOOM! It’s paid!
No more TAC codes, no more waiting for SMS, no more worries of the scheduled downtime or anything that is a nuisance anymore!

As for the invitations, I think it’s pretty straight forward. Everything is laid out for you – just enter what it is about, when is the event, who to invite, where is the venue and some added descriptions about the event. Hit “Insert Invitation” and hit send – again, BOOM! They’re invited!
Google’s integration of their Calendar and Wallet really just keep surprising us day by day. Sooner or later, who knows what other crazy things Google might bring?

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New HUAWEI nova Y90 now available in Malaysia for less than RM1000

Huawei Malaysia has officially launched the latest edition of the best-value nova Y series: nova Y90. Let’s find out what it has to offer.
The all-new nova Y90 boasts a 6.7-inch display with a 90Hz Refresh Rate, which enables users to enjoy a wider seamless cinematic screen view as well as a smoother gameplay experience. The smartphone is equipped with a 5000mAh battery and 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge.

Furthermore, the nova Y90 also offers a super sleek modern design with a texture that is comfortable to the touch thanks to refined craftsmanship and excellent coating.
Not only that, the pre-installed AppGallery allows users to access a diverse selection of applications while also offering a plethora of giveaways, promotions, and HUAWEI Points from time to time.
Specifications

Display

6.7″ IPS LCD Display 90Hz, Hole punch notch

Chipset

Snapdragon 680

RAM

8GB

Storage

128GB

Rear Camera

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

Front Camera

8MP f/2.0

Battery

5,000mAh Battery (Fast Charging 40W)

Colors

Crystal Blue, Pearl White, Emerald Green, Midnight Black

Pricing and Availability
The nova Y90 is currently available for only RM999 via Huawei’s official store on Lazada and Shopee, as well as its Experience Stores.
Additionally, shoppers who purchased the smartphone starting from now until 26th July 2022 can enjoy a free 6-month Viu subscription, an extra 50GB storage on HUAWEI Cloud, and a HUAWEI Gift box.

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vivo’s Lazada 7.7 lineup has special timed, exclusive, and multi-day sales for you

Aside from Shopee, vivo Malaysia is also selling on Lazada tomorrow with several “1-day-only-promo” slated for huge discounts.
As I know that you’re not here for chit-chat, so let’s just dive into the promotions.

Be noted that all promo prices are the theoretical lowest and only achievable when u collect all applicable vouchers and apply them.
1 Day Exclusive Deal (7.7)

Product

Promo Price

T1x (8GB+128GB)

RM699

Y15A (4GB+64GB)

RM449

iQOO Specials (7.7 – 9.7)

Product

Promo Price

11 5G

From RM3,041

Z7 5G (12GB+256GB)

From RM1,239

Z7 5G (8GB+128GB)

From RM1,057

Z7x 5G (8GB+256GB)

From RM875

Store Vouchers

Spend RM498, get RM15
Spend RM998, get RM25
Spend RM1,298, get RM100

7.7 Super Slash Specials

X80 5G from RM2,520
T1 5G from RM716
Y77 5G from RM874

Y36 5G Buy and Get Freebies

i7s TWS
RM10 Touch n’ Go voucher
1-year extended warranty
Buy, review, and stand a chance to win an Edifier MP85 Mini Speaker

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Review – Ugreen HiTune X5 TWS Earbuds

Introducing Ugreen’s new pair of TWS earbuds – the HiTune X5. For the price of just RM199, what makes this pair of TWS earbuds special? Let’s find out.

Okay, so let’s take a look at the box first. At the front, there’s really nothing much – but we’ll need the back part of the box because that’s where the gestures are listed out.
Thank you Ugreen for doing this, so I don’t have to refer to the user manual for the gestures.

We’ll come back to the gestures later – but let’s proceed first.
Opening up reveals the aforementioned user manual which I am not going to touch – and then we have the HiTune X5 itself and also an accessories box.

Let’s dive straight into the HiTune X5 here. It’s in this relatively small glossy plastic case which I personally don’t prefer since it gets fingerprints and hairline scratches easily. The USB-C port is at the bottom and means it can’t stand on its own while charging. At the back of this case is the pairing button – fairly standard for TWS earbuds nowadays.

Opening the case though, is a different story. The hinge of this case is magnificent as it the lid flings open and snaps into place. I mean, that snapping is a bit aggressive – but it works very well. The lid doesn’t fall no matter how hard I wiggle the case.

As for the earbuds themselves though, they’re having this fairly standard design. Wearing them feels comfortable enough – and Ugreen has a total of 4 different sizes for the eartips for you to choose from.
4 different sets of eartips in total – S, M, L, and XL sizes.
And this part is the touch control panel. It’s relatively big and I can execute those gestures easily. I do wish that there is a dimple or some sort so that I can feel to know where I’m touching, though.

And speaking of gestures, we’ll have to refer to the back of the box again. We can do a slew of basic controls on the TWS earbuds like play/pause, next/previous, and even volumes up and down. But, the volume controls are not independent and rely on your connected device instead.

There is also a gaming mode on the HiTune X5 too. Activating it really does trim down the latency – but by how much? Quite a lot. From a quick test in PUBG Mobile with the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip, there is an obvious delay when we’re using normal mode.
But when we switch over to gaming mode, the audio delay is barely noticeable. This is a huge improvement!

But with that said, how does the Ugreen HiTune X5 actually sound? Well, it actually sounds quite good! Pretty well-balanced overall in terms of the bass, mids, and highs. My big band jazz and electronic music sound good on the Ugreen HiTune X5. The bass isn’t overwhelming – which is also good.

One issue I realized is that when the earbuds are turned on but nothing is playing, there’s a very loud hiss. Not sure where the hiss comes from, though. After some time of not playing anything, the hiss goes away.
I should also highlight that the HiTune X5 does not have an app to control the gestures or EQ, so what you see is what you get.

The microphones on the Ugreen HiTune X5 are pointed downwards toward the user’s mouth, which is good. The microphone does sound pretty good.
As for the battery life, not bad. I can get about 4-5 hours out of a single charge while listening to music at a comfortable volume.
Should you buy the Ugreen HiTune X5?
All in all, for the price of RM209, the Ugreen HiTune X5 is pretty decent. It surely is not perfect since it has a mildly noticeable hissing noise when nothing is playing, a glossy finish for its case which is prone to get scratches easily, and also a weird position for its charging port.
Other than that though, the Ugreen HiTune X5 has very decent sound quality, comfortable fit, decent battery life overall, and I think it’s justifiable for the price. Just keep in mind that there’s a very noticeable hissing sound when nothing is playing.

Where to buy?

Amazon US
Lazada
Shopee

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ASUS & Lazada 9.9 Sales Cuts Prices For ZenFone 5z & Max Pro (M1) 6GB RAM

As many of you have already know, 9.9 is a big day for e-commerce as many other platforms are having sales as well. Lazada is having their own 9.9 sales too – and ASUS is collaborating with them to bring you insane price cuts!
So you’re thinking of getting an ASUS ZenFone 5z or the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1)? Then now is the time – as the ZenFone 5z is now at RM1,699 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. It comes with an extra 1 year warranty and 1 year accidental damage cover as well.

For the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage is available for RM899!

But that’s not all – if you’re quick enough, you can get RM50 OFF voucher. Use it immediately for spending above RM800! Limited quantity & grab it fast! Just enter the voucher Code ➡ ASUS99RM50 at checkout and get another RM50 off!
Bookmark this link as you’ll need to move quick to get these deals:

ASUS ZenFone 5z
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1)

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HUAWEI launches new WATCH GT 3 and GT Runner smartwatch pair alongside the FreeBuds Lipstick in Malaysia

HUAWEI Malaysia has officially revealed the new smartwatch duo WATCH GT 3 and GT Runner together with the fashionable FreeBuds Lipstick TWS for the country.

Firstly, the WATCH GT 3 is more into the role of a smart fitness companion while being stylish and modern. Thanks to more than 100 workout modes that work in either Periodic Training Plan or Intelligent Dynamic Adjustment Plan, the smart wearer can adjust the training intensity and volume based on the wearer’s performance and body feedback with wide compatibility across several 3rd party health and fitness apps to allow consumers decide where to store their workout data. For daily health monitoring, it could track the usual things including heart rate, oxygen concentration, and sleeping performance on top of providing long usage with the 42mm model pushing for the 7-day period while the 46mm delivers double of that.

On the other hand, the WATCH GT Runner is for the active ones that double up the role of personal coach during training. Utilizing the TruSport and Running Ability Index it is able to accurately assess the wearer’s performance through measurement of heart rate, distance in addition to other parameters. The coaching feature comes in with real-time voice reminders of current training goals to keep the user reminded to further improve training efficiency.

Combining the terms luxury, aesthetic, and technology then you’ll get the FreeBuds Lipstick perfect for all the modern ladies out there. Packed with Adaptive Ear Matching and Active Noise Cancelling 2.0, it automatically adjusts the way how external audio cue is blocked according to the user’s ear canal shape. The earbuds and case are capable of holding charges enough for 14 hours of music playback.
Preorder Info and Freebies
All 3 items are currently open for preorders up until December 3 with the GT Runner being the sole exception which is longer until December 12 on HUAWEI’s official website, Lazada, and Shopee.

WATCH GT 3 46mm (Free HUAWEI FreeLace)

Black Strap – RM999
Leather Strap – RM1099

WATCH GT 3 42mm (RM100 Instant Rebate)

Black Strap – RM999
Leather Strap – RM1099

WATCH GT Runner (Free HUAWEI FreeBuds 3i and Scale 3) – RM1,399
FreeBuds Lipstick – RM999

Aside from these, as Christmas is creeping closer there’s a WATCH GT 3 (42mm) and FreeBuds Lipstick bundle priced at only RM1,698 for the perfect His and Hers gift.

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Here’s how to pick a robust network management system according to HwaCom

One of the positive effects (If any) brought by COVID-19 is the awareness of digital transformations resulting in the fast adoption of technology across every sector possible from education to entertainment and daily business.
Thus, the rise in internet traffic and network connection across different facilities skyrocketed and when the volume of a given subject is large enough, the risk of having its vulnerabilities exposed becomes much more obvious and that’s why cyberattacks have also seen a huge surge in recent years.

However, it seems like digital terrorism isn’t the biggest offender of network fault according to a survey from HwaCom as misconfiguration and overloaded bandwidth takes the top 2 spots while other issues like wireless connection failure, hardware breakdown, and VLAN settings make up the chart here and there.
Then how can a company or organization integrate a network solution into their business? HwaCom suggests using the 5M (FCAPS) scope to evaluate the following 5 aspects:

Fault Management – Ability to detect faults within the system and report to the IT administrator
Configuration Management – Capable of backing up or restoring older configurations in case of misbehaving settings
Accounting Management – Generating reports of flow in particular channels, devices, groups, or areas and providing monitoring options
Performance Management – Analyze and adjust the network bandwidth of each user accordingly
Security Management – Monitor all inbound and outbound traffic from unverified connections and block potential attacks

Here’s where HwaCom’s Cyber Monitor network management system comes in that packs the aforementioned 5M (FCAPS) into a single bundle. By having wide compatibility across different hardware and software like network devices, browsers, and even hypervisors, it can achieve a large coverage of a safe and monitored environment for all sorts of infrastructure.
With the rise of AIOps modules that help discover and eliminate potential risks, Cyber Monitor is currently in the early steps of supporting them which in their words – is an ongoing process now. Regardless, its basics are well established enough to be used by different organizations involving telecommunications, transportation, manufacturing, and more.

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