Gran Turismo Franchise Surpasses Major Milestone – Still Going Strong After 20 Years

20 years since the first game in the series was released, the Gran Turismo franchise has now surpassed a major sales milestone. It appears the series is still going strong and will continue to do so for a while more.
Gran Turismo Franchise Surpasses Major Milestone

The folks over at Sony Interactive Entertainment has shared an interesting piece of information. The Gran Turismo franchise have officially surpassed 80.4 million units in sales.

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For those of you who aren’t aware, the series has been around for 20 years now, first releasing on the PlayStation 1 with a game simply known as Gran Turismo.
Kazunori Yamauchi, creator of the Gran Turismo franchise and President of Polyphony Digital Inc., had this to say about the milestone:
It’s hard to imagine that 80.4 million copies of Gran Turismo have been played during the 20-year history of the franchise. It makes me really happy to think of the immense amount of time that has been poured into playing our games!
I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the community, as well as our close friends and supporters within the automotive industry. We would like to continue our efforts in achieving the best possible expression and creation of cars and scenery, as well as bringing the highest level of excitement and fun through racing in the years to come.

The latest entry into the series, Gran Turismo Sport which is available exclusively for the PlayStation 4, is currently hosting the FIA Gran Turismo Championships 2018 in partnership with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile. The tournament will see competitors race in a series of races to be the ultimate winner of the championships.
It has also been mentioned that details of the upcoming “Online Season” will be announced sometime in the future but no particular date has been specified at the time of this writing.
Pokdepinion: Congratulations, Kazunori Yamauchi, for one hell of a milestone. Now to take the game series to even greater heights.
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Wiko Upulse Review – Oh là là!

Introduction

Before hand, we’ve reviewed the Wiko Ufeel Prime, Ufeel Go, and the Ufeel Fab. Next up in line is the French company’s smartphone, the Wiko Upulse. So let’s get started shall we?
Unboxing

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I’ve got to say, when i first saw the box, it looked rather refreshing. It’s not one of your typical phone boxes. They want to make it obvious that it was designed in France with the sticker on the top right of it.

As soon the top is taken out, you can see the Upulse, wrapped in a plastic wrapper. There’s also a sticker covering the display of the phone, highlighting at some of the features of the smartphone.

So unloading everything in the box, here’s what you’ll get. There’s that documentation for those who prefers reading about what they bought before using it. Included also are a soft case and a screen protector. Thankfully they’ve also included earphones, just in case you don’t own one. Lastly, a USB power adapter and a micro USB cable is also included with the phone.
Appearance

Compared to the previous Wiko phones that we’ve reviewed, the Upulse does not have a home button like the others. Without the home button, the front is clean without any physical buttons. The front facing camera and LED flash is placed at the top. Edges of the phone are smooth and the back is curved.

At the bottom of the phone,  you’ve got a microphone hole on the left and the microUSB port down the middle. All the way on the right, there’s a straight-lined hole for taking out the back cover of the phone.

Heading over to the top section, there’s only the 3.5mm jack noticeable there (which we are grateful for!).

Over to the right edge, you’ve got your standard volume rocker and power button.

Lastly over to the back, you’ve got the rear camera and the LED flash. In terms of difference in looks between the previous Wiko phones, the fingerprint sensor is situated behind. It sits just underneath of the LED flash. Way at the bottom, there’s the mono loudspeakers located at.
Specifications

CPU:
MediaTek MT6737 (4 x A53 @ 1.3 GHz)

RAM:
3GB

GPU:
Mali-T720

Display:
5.5″ HD (720p) IPS

Storage:
32GB + MicroSD up to 128GB

Camera:
Main Camera
13MP f/2.2, single LED flash
Front Camera
8MP f/2.2, single LED flash

OS:
Android 7.0 Nougat

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP
LTE Cat 4

SIM:
Dual-SIM (micro SIM)

Battery:
3,000 mAh non-removable

Performance

For those of you who don’t know, Antutu tests out the overall performance of the smartphone, which focuses on the GPU performance. As you can see, the Honor 6X performance more than twice the score of the Upulse. It did however perform slightly better than Ufeel Fab and Ufeel Go, with our previous Ufeel Prime review the only Wiko device outperforming the Upulse.

In terms of performance for the 3D Mark test, it wasn’t surprising that the results were not that much of a difference with the Ufeel Fab and Ufeel Go.

Next on the Geekbench test, we can see that the MTK6737 has a slight advantage over the MTK6735 used on the Ufeel Go and Ufeel Fab
This test examines the device’s capability in performing for work-related tasks. This includes opening PDFs, video and photo editing as well. The Upulse does an average performance here, but clearly trails behind devices with more cores like the Ufeel Prime which features an octa-core CPU.
Next is the battery test. Out of all the Wiko devices we’ve reviewed, it scored the lowest. Not shocking that Wiko Ufeel Fab and Ufeel Go scored higher with their 4000mAh capacity but Upulse did score lower against the Ufeel Prime by a small amount. If judged individually, the performance of the uPulse is average.
As far as my own personal experience with the battery life goes, I can say that it can last me a day with my average usage. This includes heavy usage of Whatsapp and Facebook, while some occasions of playing videos on Youtube. By night time, I would have around 40% left of battery from a full charge.
User Experience
Similar to the previous Wiko devices we’ve reviewed, it also supports true dual-sim (microSim) slots, with a removable rear cover. It’s quite rare when the ‘in-thing’ nowdays is those hybrid SIM/micro SD combination that most phones nowadays offer.
The Wiko Upulse felt comfortable and fits perfectly in my hand when i first got it. I liked the all-black design and with the fingerprint sensor behind, it got my thumbs up. I prefer them behind (just a personal preference). The only thing i would complain about the design is that the rear cover attracts fingerprints easily. Luckily for me, i got the black edition so it wasn’t too obvious.

Back to the fingerprint sensor though, it reacts fast. The issue I had with it is that it was a bit of a hassle. When you assign a fingerprint to the device, at each unlock you’ll be prompted to enter your pin/pattern/password to unlock your phone. I know it’s for security purposes but to me, I felt that it was too much.

The phone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, it comes with a refreshing design and has it’s own apps. Despite that, I feel that some of the apps were unnecessary or they just have no use for me. For instance FM Radio? Now I’m sure there are people out there who still listens to radio on their smartphones, but how big of a percentage is that? I liked the Phone Assist and One Clean app though, where it conveniently clears up your background apps and clears cache with the push of a button.
About the display, it’s a shame that they are still using a 720p display in 2017. Luckily for us, the price isn’t farfetched. Like other Wiko devices, it comes with MiraVision, a software enhancement for the display. There are three main modes; Standard, Vivid, and User. Personally, i like the Vivid mode. The User mode allows you to fine tune the display to your liking.
Turning to audio and music, the speaker’s performance is rather somewhat disappointing with very little bass and low clarity. That being said, speakers on a smartphone is used to alert and notify you, so no problems there. Need to listen to music? Grab a headphone or earphone and plug it in. The device’s music player is basic, with just the ability to change equalizer presets and reverb settings on hand.

Heading over to the camera’s department. An issue that I’ve noticed is at the rear camera. Even if you move slightly when you’re capturing, it certainly will affect your photo result and be blurry. Now this isn’t something new but the time that you need to stand still for a clear picture is quite long, I would say 2 seconds. So if you’re planning on taking photos that’s not going to move or won’t be long there, expect the expected. If you manage to be stable, I’ve got to say the pictures looks presentable.The camera has HDR settings, 9 filters to choose from, and 7 camera modes available. Video recordings are 720p in quality as mentioned before. Not high, but still acceptable for your daily social media usage.
Conclusion
While it works well enough in most conditions, it does feel a bit lackluster. Improvement is certainly needed. Despite that, it still is considered quite ‘okay’ just because of it price tag of RM799 which i consider to be still reasonable. If you are an average user, where you don’t look to do so much with your phone, then this is still a good option for you. It still has all the capabilities for all your social media needs. There’s not much innovation here, but it gets the job done.

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HUAWEI Malaysia To Offer Discounts Up To 75% This 9.9

9.9 us coming soon and to celebrate, the folks at HUAWEI Malaysia will be hosting their HUAWEI 9.9 Sale exclusively on their official stores on Lazada and Shopee.
HUAWEI 9.9 Sale

Starting from today, you can browse through both Lazada and Shopee to get your hands on HUAWEI products and click checkout on 9 September.

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There’s the HUAWEI Watch GT 2 Pro at RM999, HUAWEI Watch GT 2 42mm at RM559 and the HUAWEI Watch GT 2e at only RM399 for you to get during the sale.
Of course, that’s not all that they are offering. You can expect deals on products such as the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4, HUAWEI MatePad Pro, HUAWEI MatePad 11, HUAWEI Vision S 55″, HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro, and a whole lot more of products.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: With plentiful of products on offer, this might be the time to get them should you be aiming for one of their products.
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PS5 May Have Trouble Running Open World Games According to Game Dev

We’ve known for a while that the Xbox Series X has the stronger CPU and GPU over the PS5. Now, it appears that the lack of power in both those areas may prove to be damaging to Sony, at least according to one game developer.
According to ex-Sony game designer Chris Grannell, who has worked on games like Killzone and Wipeout, he mentioned that the difference in compute units between the PS5 and the Xbox Series X is to be “pretty huge”. He added on by saying that it might struggle with 3rd party open world games and commented on ray-tracing capabilities.

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Chris Grannell on the PS5 Potentially Struggling with 3rd Party Open World Games
Chris Grannell
The big [difference] really is the amount of CUs (compute units) that’s pretty… that’s pretty huge when you start to look at real time ray tracing and things like that. Where PS5 is potentially going to struggle is some of those big third party games like open world [games]. There’s only one next-gen console that will be able to do real time ray tracing. That’s a bit of a controversial statemet, but Cerny skipped over it and didn’t talk about it. It comes down to CUs, consistency, what’s on the hardware.
This opinion led to quite a bit of discussions on the internet. Grannell went to clarify his opinion on the matter stating that it’s not impossible for the PS5 to run 3rd party open world games. It’s simply that the developers may have to make some compromises to get it running ideally compared to the Xbox Series X.
It’s worth noting that while Chris Grannell has more experience in this matter, what is said here should be taken with a grain of salt. We still do not know how each next-gen console will perform yet, especially with games that can run on both platforms. We’ll just have to wait and see.
The PlayStation 5 is expected to launch sometime in Holiday 2020.
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Pokdepinion: I do wonder how big of a difference the CPU and GPU power will make. Sure, the extra power is always good to have but how bad would it be in the weaker console? That’s what I want to know.
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Sony To Launch New Playstation 4 Hits Bundle Pack; Filled With Adventure And 3 Months PS Plus Subcription!

Beforehand the previous Playstation 4 Hits Bundle was launched with games such DRIVECLUB, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ratchet & Clank. A new hits bundle will be coming out, arguably the most action-filled bundle so far!
PlayStation 4 HITS Bundle Pack

The news was made by Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong Limited Singapore (SIES) and the new Playstation 4 Hits Bundle will be having a release of 10 November 2017. The bundle includes some of the Playstation 4’s best selling games which includes God of War 3 Remastered, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, and Horizon Zero Dawn.

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The bundle promises an action-packed gaming experience where you get to play as Nathan Drake as he ventures through a world filled with enemies and solve puzzles to mysteries. Furthermore, follow the adventures of Alloy in Horizon Zero Dawn, a huntress in a world full of ancient relics and mechanical beasts. Last but not least, you get to play the one and only Kratos in God Of War 3 Remastered where he battles his way to Mt. Olympus and get his revenge from the gods.
The full package of the bundle includes;

Horizon Zero Dawn (Disc)
God of War 3 Remastered (Digital Version)
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (Disc)
Playstation 4 500GB (Jet Black)
HDMI cable
Power cable
Dualshock 4 controller
USB cable
Earpiece
3 months Playstation Plus subscription

For those of you who don’t know of the benefits of Playstation Plus, here it is;

Online multiplayer
Free games every month (as long as your subscription is still active)
Exclusive discounts, and eligibility for double discounts during certain sales period.
Online game saves
Priority access to special event
Auto Download/Update

The new Playstation 4 Hits Bundle will be priced at RM1349 and will be officially be available for purchase on the 15th of November 2017.
Pokdepinion: This deal really looks like a must have for those who’ve been aiming to buy the PS4. You’ll get three of the most best selling PS4 exclusive games and get a hands-on of some of the best gaming experience that a PS4 can give you. (this coming from an avid PS4 gamer myself).
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Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle DLC Pack Launched; The Ultra Challenge Pack DLC

The promised solo challenges and co-op maps arrived as part of the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Ultra Challenge Pack DLC. Here’s the full details of the DLC pack.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle DLC Pack Launched

Prior the release of the crossover game Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle in August, Ubisoft Milan revealed that the game would be getting a USD $19.99 Season Pass. At launch, the game included the promised 8 steampunk weapons. Today, the promised solo challenges and co-op maps arrived as part of the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Ultra Challenge Pack DLC.

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If you want to purchase the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Ultra Challenge Pack on its own, it will cost you USD $6.99, though it is automatically obtained for those who bought the Season Pass.
The DLC pack allows players to test their skills in eight new Ultra Hard Challenges; these are contained within the Secret Chapter of each world. On the co-op side of things, a new co-op campaign has been added that boast five exclusive co-op maps that heavily feature Chain Chomps, Tornadoes, Boos, and Pyroclasts.
The arrival of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Ultra Challenge pack leaves the “new unexpected story content” as the only thing left to be delivered from the Season Pass. According to the initial announcement, that part won’t be arriving until some time in 2018.
A new trailer was released and it highlights all the new content that’s in the Ultra Challenge Pack DLC. You can check the video out at the top of this post.. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is currently available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.

Pokdepinion: I am personally more excited to see the unexpected story content for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. But, this isn’t a bad addition to the game. If you know that you’re going to play this game for a while, you might as well get the Season Pass. It’s going to be worth it.
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Nokia 2.4 Is Available Today Onwards At RM499

HMD Malaysia has today announced the availability of the Nokia 2.4 in the country which will be made available multiple channels to which you can get it from.
Nokia 2.4 now available

You may recall of our previous coverage, where HMD Global announced their latest Nokia smartphones and the Nokia 2.4 was one of them. Sporting a 6.5-inch HD+ display, the Nokia 2.4 runs on a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset.
The Malaysian unit that we will be getting offers 2GB RAM that’s paired with 32GB of internal storage. As is the case with Nokia smartphones, you will receive three years of monthly security updates, as well as two years of OS updates. This means that it will be getting both the Android 11 and Android 12 updates, when they are out.

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Under the hood is a 4500mAh battery and at the back it sports a dual camera setup that offers a 13MP main camera with AF and a 2MP depth sensor. As for the front, it has a 5MP shooter for your selfies. Not to forget, you’ve got a traditional fingerprint scanner just below the cameras at the back.
Aside from that, the phone has 3D Nano-textured cover and comes with Nordic-inspired color. The Nokia 2.4 is available from today onwards for the price of RM499, where you can purchase it from their authorized dealers, RedONE, Macpie, as well as Shopee. Both Macpie and Shopee store will offer you a freebie, while stocks last.
Pokdepinion: I’m quite curious on what exactly is preventing them to bring in their higher-end devices to the country? I’m pretty sure fans of the brand will be thinking the same thing.
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Liga Malaysia Matches Now Streamable With unifi

Are you a big fan of the local football scene? Well for the first time, you can access all Liga Malaysia matches through unifi TV’s Ultimate Pack as well as through unifi playTV app that lets you stream through smartphones, tablets, and Android boxes.
Liga Malaysia on unifi

Should you want to catch all the action live, which includes the CIMB Piala Sumbangsih, CIMB Liga Super, Shopee Piala FA, and TM Piala Malaysia, you can do so by subscribing to the Ultimate Pack which gives you five unifi Sports channels.
Not a unifi customer? Well they’ve got something for you too. You can check the table below:

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Liga Malaysia uniti TV Viewing PassPriceIndividual Match PassRM3Monthly PassRM15Liga Super / Piala FA Season PassRM100Piala Malaysia Season passRM50VVIP Team MalaysiaRM120
All of the All-access passes are available for purchase through the unifi Play TV app, which is available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Pokdepinion: You can now catch all the action of our local leagues, no matter where you are. Fan of the local football scene? Well what are you waiting for?
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Android 11 Developer Preview Gives Insights Of What’s Coming

Before each Android version comes out to consumers, Google will release their Developer Preview of their upcoming OS, which in this case would be Android 11. It’s not intended for the public, but it does a glimpse of what Google will introduce soon.
5G Connectivity Improvements
Though 5G is already supported by current Android 10 smartphones now, Google wants to improve on that end where the new version will bring upgraded connectivity APIs, giving developers the chance to utilize the speed and latency that 5G gives.
Added Display Support
Nowadays we’ve got multiple screen types such as punch hole and waterfall displays. By using those types of displays, it means that companies would have to do extra work of adding support themselves. With Android 11, it could mean that your apps will run smoothly and as intended without caring what type of display you’re using.

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Notifications
It appears that Google looks to introduce a dedicated conversation section in the notification shade, specially for ongoing chats. Bubbles will be there should you want to keep the message in view and accessible, similar to Facebook Messenger’s concept.
Privacy and Permissions
Over to the privacy side of things, it seems that apps will send a new one-time permission requests, where they will ask for your mic and camera usage. This means that apps will have access (the permissions you’ve granted) until you leave the app. They will then need to ask you again the next time you open them.
Adding to that, should you Deny twice for any permission, Google will acknowledge that you mean “don’t ask again”, taking away the repetitiveness for you. Should you want to grant permissions again, you will simply need to go to your Settings and do it manually.
Dark Theme/Dark Mode and Screen Recording Improvements
Google will be bringing back screen recording. Where else the dark theme will automatically turn on and off, based on the current time of the day. You could simply turn it on all the time, should you want to.
It’s worth noting that although these are some of the things that Google are working on, some of them might not even come out to the public in the final build of Android 11. They may come up with more features too. It is however exciting to see the progress with Android’s OS with 5G connectivity coming soon.
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Pokdepinion: It may not look that much, but I really hope they get that permissions feature done. We all know how big of an issue privacy is these days..
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Flight Unlimited 2K16 Is Free Right Now ; Only For A Limited Time!

Avid fans of simulators are in luck as Microsoft is giving away Flight Unlimited 2K16 for free for a limited time. For those of you who haven’t gotten the game, now it’s a good time to do so as you can claim it at the Microsoft Windows Store.
Flight Unlimited 2K16 Free For Limited Time

Beforehand, the game was priced at RM58 but now you can get it free-of-charge at the Windows Store. Despite that, you might want to hurry up to get it as it is only available until the 29th of November 2017. Get the chance to fly over the skies of Switzerland, San Francisco, and even Las Vegas. Compared to its predecessor, Flight Unlimited 2K16 covers HD scenery 10 times more larger with more details.
There are 14 aircrafts to choose from, with each modeled with accurate flight physics and new aircraft released on a weekly basis. It supports a campaign mode which offers GTA-like missions and it features 4K HD cockpits for each aircraft modeled from the ground up. Weathers effects include sun, fog, rain, and storms.

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There are plenty of famous landmarks to come across in the game, notably Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, AT&T Park, Las Vegas hotels and more.
As for system requirements go, it isn’t that much. As a matter of fact, it only specify Windows 10 as a requirement. Storage wise, it’s not big as well as it requires space as little as 3.44GB.
Pokdepinion: Yes we all know that most of us probably won’t play the game after we’ve redeem it, but might as well claim it since it’s free anyways right? Better in having something rather than nothing, am I right? :P
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New Razer Basilisk V3 Comes With 11 Programmable Buttons And Smart Scroll

Razer has officially released the new Razer Basilisk V3 wired gaming mouse, which comes with a slew of sophisticated customizability capabilities. With 10+1 customizable buttons, an intelligent scroll wheel for switching modes, and a strong dose of Razer Chroma RGB, the Razer Chroma RGB is sure to please.
Razer Basilisk V3

Underneath the mouse, the Razer Basilisk V3 has ten easy-access buttons and one programmable profile switch button. Each mouse button may be reprogrammed with rapid essential operations including push-to-talk, ping, macros, and additional functions. With up to five onboard memory profiles, profiles can be saved and exchanged effortlessly between programmes.

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For an unrivalled scrolling experience, the Basilisk V3 has the newly developed, smart Razer HyperScroll Tilt Wheel. Users can set it to switch between modes automatically or choose from three additional modes: Tactile Scrolling, Smart-Reel, and Free-Spin Scrolling.

Virtual Acceleration is another function of the Basilisk V3 scroll wheel, which enhances the mouse’s scroll speed as it is spun faster, allowing for faster navigation through lengthy documents and articles. Virtual Acceleration can be turned on and off via Razer Synapse, offering the user yet more way to personalise the Basilisk V3.

11 Razer Chroma lighting zones and an underglow that sweeps around the shape bathe the mouse in a beautiful Chroma RGB glow with over 16.8 million colours and endless lighting effects. Its illumination will intelligently sync and interact with in-game events, with over 150 Chroma-integrated games now available.
The Razer Basilisk V3 also comes with a Razer Focus+ 26K DPI Optical Sensor with clever features like Asymmetric Cut-Off, which allows users to modify their lift-off and landing distance based on their preferences. Razer Optical Mouse Switches Gen-2 with a 0.2ms actuation speed is also included with the mouse.
The Razer Basilisk V3 is available now for a retail price of RM319. You can purchase the mouse at all participating retail stores, official Razer stores on Shopee and Lazada as well as the Razer website.
Pokdepinion: I can see this mouse being a popular choice for both gamers and creators. I might just get this for myself actually.
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Acer Malaysia Launches New Predator Helios Laptops and Refreshed Aspire 7 for Elevated Gaming Experience

Acer Malaysia has announced its latest gaming laptops, the Predator Helios 16 and Helios 18, powered by 13th Gen Intel Core i9 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs. The laptops feature a sleek matte black chassis with narrow bezels and streamlined edges, and have 16-inch and 18-inch displays, respectively, with 16:10 aspect ratio and WQXGA (2560×1600) resolution with up to 240 Hz refresh rate.
The laptops boast enhanced thermal solutions with dual custom-engineered 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D metal fans and vector heat pipes to prevent overheating. PredatorSense 4 comes with Scenario Manager feature to optimize system settings and monitoring. Additionally, Acer Aspire 7 is now equipped with 12th Gen Intel Core i5 H-series processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 graphics card, and a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display with 144Hz refresh rate for smoother gaming experience.
Acer Malaysia Launches A Number of New Laptops

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Acer’s gaming laptops provide an immersive gaming experience with the latest and most powerful technologies available in the market. With the Predator Helios 16 and Helios 18, gamers can enjoy ultra-efficient multitasking capability, unhindered immersion while gaming, and AI-powered graphics capabilities.
Both laptops come with a WQXGA (2560×1600) resolution with up to 240 Hz refresh rate and 100% coverage of DCI-P3 wide colour gamut, ensuring every single detail of an image is reproduced with stunning clarity and lifelike colours. These laptops are also equipped with enhanced thermal solutions to prevent overheating even during intensive gaming sessions. The detachable thermal deco set at the vents allows gamers to personalize their own unique design.

The PredatorSense 4 comes with a Scenario Manager feature that enables the creation of personal profiles for different gaming setups, allowing users to optimize system settings and monitoring. Additionally, the NVIDIA Advance Optimus enables longer battery life by dynamically switching between the integrated and discrete graphics.

The Acer Aspire 7 is also an excellent choice for those who are looking for enhanced performance, versatile powerhouse for everyday tasks, and gaming and entertainment. The laptop is now equipped with 12th Gen Intel Core i5 H-series processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 graphics card, making it a performance-based and gaming-ready device. The laptop features a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display with 144Hz refresh rate to enable a smoother gaming experience.
Availability and Pricing
The Predator Helios 16 and Helios 18 are available for pre-order from May 2023 onwards at Acer eStore and Acer official stores on Shopee and Lazada. The laptops retail from RM8,999. The Acer Aspire 7 on the other hand is priced at RM3,199 and is available for purchase at Acer eStore and Acer official stores on Shopee and Lazada by end April 2023.
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Pokdepinion: I suddenly feel like buying a new laptop. Would be an interesting machine to try out as I’m curious to see how strong the performance truly is, especially with the cooling system on it.
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ASRock have the world’s first Mini-STX (5×5) PC for business and education

ASRock has teamed up with Intel to release the ASRock H110M-STX, the world’s first building block 5×5 mini-STX motherboard and the world’s first mini-STX building block PC the ASRock H110M-STX MINI PC.

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The mini-STX or known as 5×5 board is a new standard by Intel which have even smaller size than the mini-ITX motherboards. With an Intel H110 chipset it support latest Intel Skylake processor up to 65W TDP meant for less power consuming than average desktop configuration meanwhile stay flexible and powerful than NUCs.

User is not only limited to installing Intel desktop processor on the ASRock H110M-STX MINI PC but also have enough headspace to squeeze in an Intel Skylake stock cooler. The ASROCK mini-STX is support on-board Intel HD Graphics with a full set of VGA, HDMI and Display port and yet still have a room for 2.5inch storage.
Pokdepinion: A new and smaller form factor which obviously wouldn’t hit to consumer market for a few years but it might strive on business, OEM and education segment.
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You Can Get the Razer Phone 2 at RM1,000 Off This April 2019

If you’re looking to get yourself a gaming phone, perhaps this is the kind of news that you’re looking forward to. The folks over at Gamers Hideout are running a special promo for the Razer Phone 2. Instead of the usual retail price of RM3,449, you can get it for about RM1,000 off, effectively pricing it at RM2,429.
From what we know thus far, there is no particular requirement for you to be able to take advantage of this deal. You just have to purchase the Razer Phone 2 anytime from now until 30th April 2019 at Gamers Hideout. What we can safely assume however is that this will applicable while stocks last.
If you’re wondering whether this gaming phone is worth it or not, check out the specifications right below here:

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Razer Phone 2 Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (4 x Kryo 385 Gold @ 2.8 GHz + 4 x Kryo 385 Silver @ 1.8 GHz), 10nm FinFET

GPU:
Adreno 630 @ 710 MHz

RAM:
8GB LPDDR4X

Display:
5.72″ IGZO IPS LCD (1440 x 2560), 120Hz, Wide Colour Gamut, UltraMotion Technology, Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Audio:
Dual Front-Facing Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos, 24-bit USB-C DAC

Storage:
64GB UFS (expandable via microSD card)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
Primary: 12MP f/1.75, OIS, wide-angle
Secondary: 12MP f/2.6 telephoto
Dual LED flash, Dual PDAF, Dual tone, up to 4K video recording
Front Camera
8MP f/2.0
Up to Full HD video recording

OS:
Android 8.1 Oreo

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), supports WiFi 2×2 MIMO
Bluetooth 5.0 (AAC, aptX, aptX-HD, LDAC support)
4G LTE

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM (second nanoSIM slot shared with microSD slot)

Power:
Li-ion 4000 mAh (non-removable)
Qualcomm QuickCharge 4.0+
Wireless Charging

Dimensions:
158.5 x 78.99 x 8.5 mm

Weight:
220 g (approximately)

Pokdepinion: RM2,000+ for a Snapdragon 845-powered gaming phone with 120Hz display? Sure, sounds like a pretty good deal. I’m actually pretty keen of the RGB logo.
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HUAWEI’s Very Own PC Powered By 7nm Kunpeng 920 CPU Tested

You might recall back in 2019 that HUAWEI was working on a CPU called Kunpeng 920. Well that chipset seems to have seen the light of day with it being tested on their very own PC.
HUAWEI PC with Kunpeng 920

It appears that the 7nm ARM v8-based Kunpeng chipset can support up to 64 cores. A Chinese YouTuber uploaded a video where she’s tested a HUAWEI desktop PC that features the company’s 8 core 8 thread processor and HUAWEI’s D920S10 motherboard.
In the video, she found that the system is limited to only run China’s 64-bit UOS. She finds that that the build supports a 4K resolution at 60Hz while utilizing Yeston RX550 graphics.

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Despite that, it seems that the system found a tough time in playing local 4K videos due to poor encoding performance.
Other than that, the desktop comes with 16GB of Kingston DDR4 RAM that’s spread across two DIMMs. In terms of storage, it offers a 256GB SSD, 200W PSU, and a Gigabit ethernet port.
It’s reported that the desktop is priced at 7500 yuan, which is roughly RM4550.
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Pokdepinion: While I have yet to test it, I guess it’s safe to say that it’s not really meant for heavy workload by the looks of it.
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NVIDIA trained an AI to remove noise and watermarks from photos

If you thought Lightroom is doing a pretty good job of removing noise from your images, well then you are in for a treat. Researchers from NVIDIA, Aalto University and MIT developed a system to remove noise grain and even watermarks from images with AI. But while the concept of using AI to perform noise reduction isn’t new, this system has a rather unique starting point.
Unlike most existing systems which require to be trained by being shown example pairs of noisy and clean images, the AI here doesn’t need that. All this neural network needs are two noisy images and it will be able to remove artifacts, noise, grain and even automatically enhance your images.

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The research paper goes on to claim that this AI performs on par with methods which require clean examples to work. The neural network was trained on 50 000 images in the ImageNet validation set, and runs on NVIDIA Tesla P100 GPUs with the cuDNN-accelerated TensorFlow deep learning framework.

Interestingly, the researchers presents use cases for the neural network which include enhancing MRI images, astronomical imaging and also physically-based rendering. While I believe enhancing MRI images with AI might result in false positives, denoising physically-based rendering is already happening with NVIDIA’s Turing-based GPUs. Would this technology further improve on what NVIDIA is already capable of?
Pokdepinion: Kinda interested if Adobe or any photo-editing software will harness this technology. I mean, we do have the AI chops in our PCs now with NVIDIA’s Turing GPUs bringing Tensor cores.
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[E3 2017] Metroid Prime 4 Teased at Nintendo Spotlight; All Aboard the Hype Train!

It’s Finally Happening, Metroid Prime 4 is actual real. Seems like we might need to wait for a while before the game is out but at least it’s coming.
Remember when many people thought Nintendo had too many kiddy games, especially on the Nintendo Gamecube? I mean, it’s still happening today but that perception is slowly being phased out. Then Metroid Prime came and it had a more serious aura compared to other games in the system. If you loved the Metroid Prime series, then we have good news for you.

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[E3 2017] Metroid Prime 4 Teased at Nintendo Spotlight
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It’s a great time to be a gamer. We finally get our first mention of Metroid Prime 4… albeit it was done in just a small splash announcement at Nintendo Spotlight E3 2017.
Right after announcing that a few games that would be coming to the Nintendo Switch, space images and the ominous music akin to the characteristics of Metroid was displayed over the screen. Then, in big words, Metroid Prime 4.
That is all we know so far. Beyond this teaser, we don’t have a date or an official confirmation that Retro is the one working on it. However, they did note it was in active development for Nintendo Switch.
Metroid Prime 4 has been on the shortlist for many gamers. Many of whom were massively disappointed with the latest edition, Metroid Prime: Federation Force. While we don’t have much information to go on, check out the announcement trailer and hop on aboard to the hype train!

Pokdepinion: Just when I thought it would never happen, we actually get a brief teaser about it. Metroid Prime 4, assuming it doesn’t get cancelled in mid-development, is actually coming. Would have loved to see some gameplay footage and what not but that’s alright. All in due time. I’m sure when they have materials to show off, it’s going to be explosive.
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11th Gen Intel Core “Rocket Lake” desktop CPUs to sport big IPC gains with Cypress Cove cores

Intel’s has revealed more about their 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processors, codenamed Rocket Lake. While they did try to beat AMD to the punch by announcing the Rocket Lake processors that will be in markets in Q1 2021, details were sparse about it. Well now they have decided so share more about Rocket Lake.
One of the most interesting things was that it will sport the Cypress Cove core architecture. Previously we assumed Intel will be using their latest and greatest core architecture, Willow Cove, but instead we will be seeing Cypress Cove. It’s worth mentioning that this isn’t a new architecture per se, but instead a backported version of Sunny Cove, which is found in the 10th Gen “Ice Lake” mobile processors. As those were manufactured on 10nm, Cypress Cove sees the architecture backported to 14nm.
Intel claims that we will be seeing double-digit IPC improvements, which does seem pretty enticing for anyone upgrading from older architectures. What’s probably even more exciting is that there will “new overclocking features and capabilities” for enthusiasts. Considering that Ice Lake was mainly held back by its limited core counts and low clock speeds due to the limitations of Intel’s 10nm node, Rocket Lake might prove to be an absolute killer on the very mature 14nm node. As it is a backported Sunny Cove core, we will also be seeing Intel’s Deep Learning Boost technologies make its way to the desktop scene for the first time.

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A slight bummer might be its lower core counts as compared to the current Comet Lake desktop processors. The 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processors will top out at 8 cores and 16 threads, although with the IPC improvements, you might be able to enjoy better performance even with two fewer cores. Rocket Lake will also sport a TDP of 125W and a short boost power limit or PL2 of 250W. Pretty much what we saw on the Core i9-10900K.
The Rocket Lake processors will also come with 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes. They will be configured in a pretty similar arrangement to what we are seeing on current-gen mainstream desktop platforms, which is 16 dedicated for a graphics card, and the remaining 4 goes to a PCIe SSD. The iGPU has also been beefed up, with Intel debuting the Intel Xe graphics architecture in the desktop space with Rocket Lake. Official memory support has also been bumped up to DDR4-3200, so even the locked SKUs might be able to enjoy significantly better graphics performance, assuming Intel doesn’t lock the lower-end SKUs to lower memory speeds.

There will be a new Intel 500 series motherboards too, although certain board vendors have baked in PCIe 4.0 capabilities into their Intel Z490 boards. You might or might not need a new board to use all the features available on the Intel Rocket Lake desktop processors. Well stay tuned as we do expect to see more details of these CPUs trickle out very soon as we get closer to launch.
Pokdepinion: Might be quite interesting to see how powerful Sunny Cove at around 5GHz!
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The People Behind League of Legends Is Working On Their Very Own Fighting Game

Riot Games, the company behind the popular MOBA game, League of Legends, is confirmed to be working on a new fighting game. The news was revealed by one of their employee and EVO founder, Tom Cannon.

Breaking: EVO founder and Riot employee Tom Cannon has confirmed the worst kept secret in gaming – Riot is officially working on a fighting game, the first game outside of League of Legends for Riot pic.twitter.com/P3BGaVs4u4
— Rod Breslau (@Slasher) August 2, 2019

According to him, he has confirmed on what has been the “worst kept secret in the universe” that the company (Riot Games) is indeed working on their very own fighting game that’s set to be involved in the League of Legends universe.
Previously in an interview with IGN, a representative from Riot Games has said “We’re working hard to create a game truly worthy of the vibrant fighting game community and are making progress, but still have a long way to go before we’re ready to share more details”.

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Pokdepinion: I for one, can’t imagine how a League of Legends fighting game would look like. Teemo’s attack will poison and cause damage over time? What about his mushrooms? Guess we’ll need to wait to find out more.
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Cyanogen Calls It a Day with OnePlus

“Without Cyanogen, OnePlus would have sold like one device in international markets,” … “Essentially they built their brand on the back of Cyanogen.” – Kirt McMaster

I think this statement is as direct as it gets as Cyanogen and OnePlus will be going down separate paths. With the issue where Cyanogen inked an exclusive agreement which caused OnePlus to be banned entering the Indian market some time back, it’s not surprising to see it come down to this.
“OnePlus shipped reasonable volume, but nothing compared to what some of these other partners can ship,” … “we are working with partners that can scale much quicker.”
I wonder how will OnePlus respond to these statements. I myself was attracted to the OnePlus One because of it coming stock with Cyanogen, besides its awesome pricing, of course. OnePlus already have their in-house OxygenOS so I guess they wouldn’t be affected much, but it still remains to be seen whether OxygenOS will be updated as promptly as Cyanogen’s OS.

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[Computex 2019] AMD’s 3rd Generation Ryzen processor pricing leaked — AMD Ryzen 9 3900X with 12 cores, 24 threads priced from $499

AMD’s latest processors are due to be revealed later today during AMD’s CEO Keynote at Computex Taipei 2019, but it seems like Tweaktown managed to spot a leak on the livestream of the event, revealing that the latest processors will be priced from as low as $329 (~RM1376).
For now, there aren’t much details, although they did catch a mention of “for third-gen Ryzen a big focus has been high frame rate and light threaded games” which should hint at higher clocks than ever seen on a Ryzen processor. With more cores and higher clock speeds, it would seem like the new Intel Core i9 9900KS may just be a bit too late.
Here are the prices and configurations:

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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X – 12C/24T – $499 (~RM2087)
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X – 8C/16T – $399 (~RM1669)
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8C/16T – $329 (~RM1376)

What differences would the Ryzen 9 3800X and Ryzen 7 3700X bring? We have no idea, but we will soon find out. Stay tuned!
Pokdepinion: Great for gaming AND productivity? AMD take my moneh!
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MDEC Launching Malaysia Tech Month 2020 – Showcases Malaysia’s Readiness as a Global Investment Destination in Tech

MDEC will be kicking off the Malaysia Tech Month 2020 campaign next week. The month-long campaign is a purpose-built initiative that showcases the nation’s robust and versatile digital and technology ecosystems. Malaysia Tech Month 2020 aims to reinforce Malaysia’s position as a first-mover for the digital economy by capitalising on demands and opportunities in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

MDEC’s Malaysia Tech Month 2020 coming next week
The event is set to attract start-ups; entrepreneurs; corporate organisations; government stakeholders; small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); and both local and foreign tech sector leadership. Key events among the figurehead-led programmes from business, investment and regulatory communities are:

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Data ecosystem focused DataKITA.Pulse conference
Digital Investment Summit
MyDroneTech Festival
TechFest LIVE! Road to WCIT Malaysia

The Malaysia Tech Month 2020 campaign will also showcase Malaysia’s current efforts to produce a future-ready workforce, develop world-first innovations and establish alliances that are fully committed to advancing the digital economy.
The Department of Statistics has shown that Malaysia’s digital economy is expected to contribute 20% to the economy by 2020 with the e-commerce sector expecting to exceed RM110 billion in revenue by 2020. This is equivalent to 40% of the country’s digital economy.
With 4IR powered technologies and innovations, like AI, robotics and IoT, proliferating and catalysing shifts in consumption; daily activities and lifestyles; and workspace operations, there is a heightened need to ensure that all segments of society can effectively participate and reap the benefits of digitalisation.
As the capstone event, Malaysia Tech Month 2020 will further reinforce MDEC’s efforts to drive forward its three core pillars:

Foster digitally-skilled talent and improve their readiness
Forge digitally-powered businesses en-route to being global tech champions
Further empower a digital-sector investor-friendly environment

The latter is considered the most critical as it quickly and seamlessly facilitates foreign investments and, at the same time, is highly supportive of multi-national expansion efforts into the ASEAN economic zone.
Registration and details on Malaysia Tech Month 2020 can be found at MDEC’s official website here.
Pokdepinion: Malaysia Tech Month 2020 looks pretty interesting. Can’t wait to see how it fares.
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realme Offering Smartphones As Low As RM399 This Lazada Mobile Super Campaign

realme Malaysia has revealed that they will be joining in on Lazada’s Mobile Super Campaign, which takes place on 27th of April where they will offer exclusive products and offers.
With the promo event, realme will be offering the realme C1, realme 2 Pro, and realme 3 smartphones as well as realme earbuds at lowered prices.
Here’s the list of deals that you’ll be able to enjoy at their Mobile Super Campaign:

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Regular Price
Lazada Mobile Super Campaign Price

realme C1 2GB+16GB (Black,Blue)
RM449
RM399

realme C1 2GB+32GB (Black,Blue)
RM499
RM429

realme 3 3GB+32GB (Classic Black, Radiant Blue, Dynamic Black)
RM599
RM549

realme 2 Pro 8GB+128GB (Dynamic Black)
RM1099
RM799 (for first 50 units), RM899 from 51 units onwards

realme earbuds
RM39
RM39

For more information, you can check out realme Malaysia’s official store on Lazada here.
Pokdepinion: Wow, RM799 only for the realme 2 Pro sounds quite a deal.
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Sony A7S III German press release leaked — reveals an eye-watering ~RM20 919 price tag

The Sony A7S III is probably one of the most hotly anticipated cameras. While Sony has refreshed pretty much their entire lineup, the Sony A7S II didn’t receive a successor, despite plenty of rumors. Well, it is launching later today, and a leaked press release revealed the price tag as well, along with the entire feature set.
As you might expect, the Sony A7S III has a focus on video capabilities and ridiculously high sensitivity. To that end, Sony will equip it with a 12MP BSI sensor that’s capable of ISO 409 600. This sensor allows it record at 4K at 120FPS, or a full-pixel readout at up to 4K60. The recording limit is one hour without fear of overheating.
FHD video recording will top out at 240FPS. The Sony A7S III can record 4:2:2 10-bit videos internally, with a data rate of up to 500Mbps. With an external recorder, you can record 16-bit 4K60 video. The S-Log 2/3 profile will allow for over 15-stops of dynamic range, which should allow content creators plenty of room to work with their footage.

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The 12MP sensor of the Sony A7S III will have 759 PDAF points and 425 CDAF points, covering a whopping 92% of the image sensor. The autofocus will work even at EV -6, which is quite impressive. Another feature that Sony will be adding to the camera is a 360° swiveling display that should allow content creators more freedom than ever on a Sony A7 camera.
Sony A7S III Pricing
To support the high bit-rate recording, the Sony A7S III will require the new CFexpress Type A cards. Sony will be releasing two CFexpress Type A cards in September, with prices starting from €230 (~RM1146) for the 80GB capacity, along with a 160GB one for €440 (~RM2192). The Sony A7S III itself will be available in September for around €4200 (~RM20 919), which is a pretty huge pill to swallow. But I am sure those who can take full advantage of its capabilities will have no problem footing the bill.
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Pokdepinion: So it seems that the Quad Bayer full-frame sensor wasn’t going to be featured in the Sony A7S III.
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LG’s “About Life And All It’s Perfection” – TV At It’s Best?

LG recently held a roadshow at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur which showcased their latest award winning technologies, where the new LG SIGNATURE OLED TV W7 taking the big spotlight of the event.
LG SIGNATURE OLED TV W7

The LG SIGNATURE OLED TV W7 which has a ‘wallpaper’ design is sleekly built with only a ultra thin panel of only 3.5mm thin on the 65-inch model. With the way that it is built, users can seamlessly mount it at their walls. It just uses four magnetic brackets for support. The end result is a TV that clearly styles up your room.

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LG takes pride in offering the best innovations to achieve world-renowned recognitions. With that, LG showcases its understanding in creating technologies that provide consumers beyond convenience and comfort – products with improved innovations suited for next generation digital lifestyle. David Oh, Managing Director of LG Electronics (M) Sdn. Bhd

More features on the TV includes the support of Dolby Atmos, which is renown for usage in cinemas and production studios. It also supports a wide range of HDR formats, including the highly premium HDR by Dolby Vision.With OLED already being in the name of the product, LG’s OLED display technology gives users perfect coloration with the perfect black. It’s self lighting pixels can switch on and off easily to give a pitch black background for an enhanced display colored images.
The roadshow itself is still going on from the 1st of August to the 8th of August 2017. So if you want to check out LG’s latest products, you can head down to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on those dates. For more information on LG products, you can click here to check out their official website.
Pokdepinion: I couldn’t believe the thin-ness of the LG SIGNATURE OLED TV W7 when I first saw it. The display and sound quality is really good too.
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Upcoming Games to Look Out for in August 2017; Prepare Yer Wallets!

We’re two-thirds into 2017 and gaming has continued to be a strong force in Malaysia and virtually everywhere else in the world. August is expected to be a solid month as there are a number of major titles expected to be released. Are you planning out your game purchases already? Let us help you with our picks of the upcoming games to look out for in August 2017.

 Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

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Taking place several months after the events of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy focuses on a team-up of convenience between Chloe Frazer, who’s basically a more self-centric Nathan Drake, and Nadine Ross, the opportunistic ex-leader of Shoreline, the private military corporation introduced in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.
They join forces to track down the Tusk of Ganesha, a fictional artifact from Indian history that dates back to the Hoysala Empire. Of course, it’s never as simple as grabbing the artifact and leaving as they are racing against the antagonist, an Indian warlord named Asav, who’s also en route to pick up the Tusk of Ganesha.  The tusk is said to be capable of putting a stop to the civil war Asav is currently fighting in.

Fun fact, Chloe is apparently half Indian in this game. Considering the fact that the Uncharted series has never mentioned her heritage, it appears that the character has been retconned to fit the plot of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, especially with her vast knowledge of Hindu mythology.
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 on August 22nd 2017.

 Life is Strange: Before the Storm

The new installment of Square Enix’s infamous narrative-heavy episodic game Life is Strange is coming but it’s not a sequel. It’s a prequel set 3 years before the events of the first game, and players take control of Chloe Price instead of Max Caulfield.
Chloe forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber, a beautiful and popular girl destined for success. When Rachel learns a secret about her family that threatens to destroy her world, it is her newfound friendship with Chloe that gives her the strength to carry on. No longer alone, the girls must confront each other’s demons and together, find a way to overcome them.

Fun fact and a slight spoiler alert, there has been a lot of mystery surrounding Rachel Amber from the first game and while players have seen her in it, it is only in flashbacks. There has been no direct interactions with Rachel Amber, and this game will serve as an explanation as to what happened to Chloe after she left Arcadia Bay for Seattle.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC on August 31st 2017.

 Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle

The unlikely crossover game that people never expected but are excited for anyways, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is a turn-based tactical role-playing game featuring Nintendo’s Mario and Ubisoft’s Raving Rabbids franchise.
While traveling to Princess Peach’s castle, Mario discovers a giant vortex floating above him. Soon after this discovery, Rabbids begin flying out of it. To restore the Mushroom Kingdom, which has been destroyed by the mischievous Rabbids, Mario teams up with Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, and four heroic Rabbids that are dressed up as Mario and his friends to defeat their enemies while armed with various weapons.

Fun fact, rumours surfaced on Nintendo Life that a Mario and Rabbids crossover game was in development for the Nintendo Switch but thought it was just fake news flying around the internet. The official title of the game was leaked on May of this year, which led to people taking the information more seriously. Finally, it was unveiled at Nintendo’s Treehouse presentation at E3 2017.
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle will be coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch on August 29th 2017.

 Lawbreakers

What is often described as Overwatch on a sugar overload, Lawbreakers is a shooter-based multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game featuring 9 distinct roles represented by 18 playable characters. Two teams of 5 players must work together to complete the objective of the match, with one side playing as “Law” and the other side playing as the “Breakers.”
Though teams may not play as characters from the opposite side, the chosen Roles have the same equipment and play-style regardless of team. The game will have 4 different modes; Overcharge, a capture the flag-style mode, Uplink, which revolves around capturing and defending a satellite dish, Turf War, which is essentially capture or defend the control point, and Blitzball, which is the shooter’s version of football.

Initially, Lawbreakers was known as BlueStreak, and it was supposed to be a free-to-play game. It was then changed to a pay-to-play format, with the game costing USD$29.99 (RM128.42) and USD$39.99 (RM171.24) for the standard and deluxe edition respectively.
Lawbreakers will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Windows PC on August 8th 2017.

 Warriors: All-Stars

The spin-off game of Dynasty Warriors, Warriors: All-Stars feature characters from 13 different videogame series owned by Koei Tecmo. In a foreign world, a kingdom is reliant on a magical spring to sustain themselves. When the king has passed away, the rest of the royal family must find a way to restore the spring’s power.
In order to do that, they summon otherworld heroes using the last of the spring’s magic but something bad happens during the summoning. All the heroes are scattered throughout the land and each of the remaining royal family members proceed to recruit the summoned heroes to their cause in order to restore the fountain and claim the throne for themselves.

Fun fact, Warriors: All-Stars was initially penned to be a new entry to the Warriors Orochi series, another spin-off game featuring games from multiple games owned by Koei Tecmo. However, the developers felt the need to make something different. Thus, they opted for a game with lesser characters so they can focus on a more enthralling storyline that will link each character together.
Warriors: All-Stars will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Windows PC on August 29th 2017.

Pokdepinion: August 2017 is shaping up to be a solid month for new games for a variety of gamers that will surely keep our gaming machines away from collecting dust. Join us again next month as we unveil our next lineup of new games to look out for.
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Fake USB Drives

Now I think all of us know the existence of fake USB drives with real capacities way smaller than the claimed specification (no, a 8GB pendrive with 7.8GB capacity is not fake). And I think most of us know about the nifty little app H2testw which writes on your entire USB drive to test the actual capacity. But what I just found recently is a whole different level of cheating altogether.

Looks just like any other Kingston flash drive doesn’t it? Aside from the rather amazing stated capacity, it looks pretty normal to me. But wait. It wasn’t detected when I plugged it into my laptop. I wonder what’s wrong.

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Upon taking it apart I was shocked to find NO MEMORY CHIP at all. As in it’s just plain PCB with some capacitors soldered on.
Just sharing this to remind our readers out there to be aware that if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Always buy your gadget and memory from reputable resellers and shops to avoid being cheated, especially if you need it for work purposes. Imagine if you copied a presentation into a fake USB drive and when you were about to present it the next day, you can’t find it.

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AverMedia Launches New Live Streamer MIC 133 for PC and Smartphone

If you’re a livestreamer or someone who makes gaming content, then there’s a good chance you’ve heard of AVerMedia. With their range of capture cards, headphones, and other goodies, they certainly cater to this growing passion. Today, they’ve launched something new that is aimed towards versatility.
Introducing the new AVerMedia Live Streamer MIC 133, a microphone that is designed to be compatible with smartphones, cameras, tablets, laptops, and computers. This is made possible by having the microphone connected to your device of choice through a 3.5mm headphone jack. It appears to be targeted more towards IRL streamers but it also highlights those who need an external microphone while streaming games in a simpler way.
The AVerMedia Live Streamer MIC 133 is an AM133 unidirectional cardioid condenser microphone which can capture audio with a frequency response of 20Hz – 16KHz quality. It’s possible to mount onto a camera via the shoe mount and weighs just over an ounce. Due to it being unidirectional, any sound coming in from the sides and rear of the microphone are rejected, ensuring that the streamers voice is the focus of the speaker.

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It comes with a carrying bag, shock mount, a metal stand for tabletop use, furry windscreen for wind reduction, a 3.5mm audio cable, and a 4-pole to 3-pole 3.5mm audio adapter cable which allows the mic and analog headphones to both be connected to a smartphone.
For the specifications of the microphone, check it out right below here.
AVerMedia Live Streamer MIC 133 Specifications

Type: Condenser microphone
Directivity: Unidirectional
Output: 3.5 mm jack
Impedance: 1.5 KΩ
Sensitivity: -37 dB ±3 dB at 1 kHz (0 dB = 1V/P)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz — 16 kHz
S/N Ratio: 60 dB
Maximum SPL: 110 dB
Dimensions with Stand (W x D x H): 70 x 83.3 x 132.25 mm (2.75 x 3.28 x 5.2 in)
Weight: 80 g (2.82 oz) with stand | 30 g (1.06 oz) without stand
System Requirements: Compatible with smartphones, camera, and computer devices with a 3.5mm audio-in jack

This microphone is part of the Live Streamer product line, making it part of other products such as AVerMedia’s 4K webcam, 4K capture card, and more.
The AVerMedia Live Streamer MIC 133 is currently available at Amazon and Best Buy, retailing for USD $69.99. No word yet on a Malaysian or international release.
Pokdepinion: This seems like not only a smart idea for gaming streamers but also vloggers who are constantly on-the-go. Would definitely love to see how this baby performs.
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Twitter Flags Donald Trump’s Tweet On Being “Immune” To COVID-19

You might have known that Twitter takes misleading information seriously on their platform and it seems that Donald Trump’s tweet has prompted the social media platform to act.
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This hasn’t been the first time that the president to have issues with Twitter where Trump has even looked to shut down Twitter itself.
The latest tweet sees Trump saying “A total and complete sign off from White House Doctors yesterday. That means I can’t get it (immune) and can’t give it. Very nice to know!!”.

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Twitter has then took action and disabled some of the sharing options of the tweet, where they’ve also flagged the tweet for violating the platform’s rule with spreading misleading coronavirus information.
It seems that the tweet is still to be quote-tweeted. Here’s what Twitter has said about the matter:
We try to prevent a Tweet like this that otherwise breaks the Twitter Rules from reaching more people.Twitter
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Pokdepinion: I’m pretty sure that you can definitely get COVID-19 again .. I don’t know what he was thinking about when he tweeted that.
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New HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i Is Launching In Malaysia Very Soon

HUAWEI Malaysia has just revealed that their new HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i TWS earphones will be coming very soon to Malaysia. HUAWEI’s new TWS comes with features that include Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Awareness Mode, superior battery life and sound quality. Malaysia is also one of the few countries to see the earphones go on sale after the global launch earlier this month.

Turn the music up with the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i
The FreeBuds 4i has been tuned for pop music with a 10mm dynamic driver that has a well-balanced performance for high, mid, and low frequencies. The ANC works by utilising two microphones that can pick up and minimise the interference of ambient noise.

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The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i features an Awareness Mode which allows the user to listen to the outside noise and reconnect with their surroundings. Furthermore, the earphones have an anti-wind design that also helps to improve wind noise cancellation. HUAWEI also claims that the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i can deliver a crystal-clear and high-quality calling experience through AI technology.
The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i earphones now feature better battery life when compared to the previous generation. They can now go for up to 7.5 hours of continuous playback with the ANC feature turned on an upgrade from the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3i’s 3.5 hours of battery life.
When turned off, it can play music for up to 10 hours continuously, and with the charging case, it can last up to 22 hours of uninterrupted playback or 14 hours of voice call. Not only that, but the FreeBuds 4i also feature support for fast charging. The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i will provide four hours of audio from just a ten-minute charge.
Other features found on the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i include an advanced low latency algorithm to minimise lag between audio and video, as well as a built-in capacitive touch sensor on both sides. The earphones also support Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity.
You can check out our quick unboxing of the FreeBuds 4i down below.

For more information on the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i, head over to the official HUAWEI Store right here.
Pokdepinion: I’m a huge fan of Active Noise Cancelling as it helps block out some of the outside noise for a more immersive music experience. However, not all ANC features are up to snuff and I’m kinda wondering if the ANC here is any good. I guess we’ll just have to wait for a review now, won’t we?
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YouTube Drops Overlay Ads On Desktop Site Starting April 6

Say bye-bye to the banner ads that occupies the bottom section of the videos.
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Starting April 6, YouTube will no longer show “Overlay ads” on videos for desktop and browser, which are banner-style pop-up ads that often block or interrupt the currently playing content. The removal of this ad format was confirmed by the video platform in a Help Forum post, stating that it is a “disruptive” legacy ad format for viewers. On the mobile platform, Overlay ads have long been replaced by pre-, mid-, and post-roll ad formats.
YouTube has assured that the removal of Overlay ads will have a “limited impact” on creators, and the company will shift to “other ad formats,” although it did not provide any specifics. Since Overlay ads are only shown on desktop platforms, it is likely to constitute a smaller proportion of ads shown on monetized content.

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YouTube Studio will no longer allow the activation or addition of Overlay ads from April 6, 2023. It is unclear what the replacement will be, but it could include the recent “Product Tagging” feature, which allows creators to tag products featured or used in their videos.
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Pokdepinion: I mean, given their push on the full-screen (and sometimes unskippable) ads, I can see this format rendered largely redundant for a long time by now.
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HUAWEI FreeLace Pro Review — The Perfect Earphones For Workouts?

In this HUAWEI FreeLace Pro review, we take a look at HUAWEI’s latest offering in the neckband headphones segment, where it offers such features like Dual-mic Active Noise Cancellation as well as 24 hours of music playback. Is it worth your money? Let’s put it to the test.
Unboxing
HUAWEI FreeLace Pro Review – Unboxing
The box for the HUAWEI FreeLace Pro in this review comes in a slightly different packaging but the contents are the same. From it, you can expect the following items:

Neckband itself
Documentation
Extra ear tips
USB C cable

Appearance
HUAWEI FreeLace Pro Review – Earphones
The earphones for the HUAWEI FreeLace Pro is quite compact even though they sport a sizable 14.2mm bass drivers. You can switch modes through the left piece via touch control. As you can see, they directly go into your ears and there are wingtips for a better fit.

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HUAWEI FreeLace Pro Review – Neckband
The neckband itself comes in a nearly all-black finish where only the controller module is made out of metal and is silver in colour.
HUAWEI FreeLace Pro Review – Charging port
If you’re wondering on where you can charge the HUAWEI FreeLace Pro, you can simply pull the connector on the right side where the physical control buttons are.
HUAWEI FreeLace Pro Specifications

Drivers:
14.2mm dynamic drivers

Frequency Response:
N/A

Sensitivity:
N/A

Impedance:
N/A

Headphone Type:
Wireless neckband, in-ear

Connection:
Type-C
Bluetooth 5.0
HUAWEI HiPair

Wireless Range:
10m

Noise-cancelling
Dual ANC

Battery:
Up to 24 hours

Weight:
34g

Colour:
Black

User Experience
HUAWEI FreeLace Pro Review – User experience
Personally I feel that the cable is a bit too long but after awhile, I’ve gotten used to them. With a weight of just 34g, they definitely do not pose any weight issues, even after long periods of use. The right earphone is where you control the ANC modes which includes ANC On, Awareness, and ANC Off. In Awareness mode, ambient noise is amplified and passed through the mic, which allows you to easily hear your surroundings without taking the FreeLace Pro off. I appreciate this feature, especially when you’ve got your hands busy.
HUAWEI has stated that the HUAWEI FreeLace Pro can last up to 24 hours with ANC off and up to 16 hours with ANC turned on. From my own personal use, I find that it’s achievable to get those numbers. I got up to 17 hours of intermittent use from them. Of course, the battery life depends on your volume and whether ANC is turned on or not. Regardless, the battery life is more than enough.
HUAWEI FreeLace Pro Review – Magnet
As you’d find in neckbands these days, the HUAWEI FreeLace Pro comes with a magnetized back on both earpieces. Unfortunately, there’s no wear detection available but when you take them off and attach them together, it will automatically stop. You can however resume your music once you detach them again.
When you’re not using them, you can simply hang them around your neck without worries. As neckband headphones are usually used for runners, the fact that the HUAWEI FreeLace Pro comes with IP55 water resistance rating will surely be a sign of relief for you to sweat and perform your exercises. I would however have preferred for them to offer additional wingtips of varying sizes.
HUAWEI FreeLace Pro Review – Audio
To be frank, I was not expecting much from the audio of the neckband at first. I was proven wrong however as it provided a rather decent sound quality from the get-go.
It’s not the best audio quality that I’ve heard but it should be more than enough for the average listener where it provided natural audio with clear tones. The bass is certainly lacking so if you’re a fan of EDM or similar genres, it might not be the best for it. The ANC mode really does a good job and I’d say that it’s definitely better than their HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 that I’ve tested previously.
Conclusion
HUAWEI FreeLace Pro Review – Verdict
All in all, the HUAWEI FreeLace Pro gets the nod for me. While I personally am not a big fan of neckband headphones, this is a good option for the price of RM369. I wished that they had offered more color variants for it for that added bit of personalization.
There’s nothing major that I’d complain about it. They’ve got the essentials done properly. Offering a lasting battery life, decent ANC, and IP65 resistant rating, the HUAWEI FreeLace Pro seems like a good companion for your workouts. For that, I give the HUAWEI FreeLace Pro our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

A big thanks to HUAWEI Malaysia for providing the HUAWEI FreeLace Pro that was used in this review.
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The Wolf Among Us 2: A Telltale Series Official Trailer Released Virtually

When The Wolf Among Us 2 was first announced in December 2019 at The Game Awards, there was no news of when the game would be released. Fans had no way of knowing any information until today. Telltale, the studio and publisher known for its leading narrative games, has recently showcased The Wolf Among Us 2: A Telltale Series in a virtual premiere across Twitch, Youtube and other social channels in collaboration with The Game Awards and select media.
The Wolf Among Us 2: A Telltale Series First Official Trailer

The premiere of the first official trailer of the game was a full fledged moment as it showed the game fully in display. After that, a series of interviews were led by Geoff Keighley inside one of the game’s green screened set called Godmother’s Bar that is powered by in-game mechanics and the Unreal Engine.
The interviews by Keighley involved Jamie Ottilie, CEO of the new Telltale, and Nick Herman, AdHoc Studio co-founder and director for The Wolf Among Us 2 and revealed a lengthy discussion about returning characters in the sequel, the use of a new Unreal-based engine and how different the development process for the new season is compared to the first game.

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Surrounded by a rich and distinct in-game world the Telltale studio worked so hard to achieve, it was easy to see why they wanted to do the interview like that so as to invite a way for viewers to look in on the game fans have been anticipating to see.
Keighley also engaged with the voices behind the game’s lead characters “Bigby” (the Big Bad Wolf) and “Snow” (Snow White) to discuss what it feels like to revisit the game and its lore after so many years. Ottilie and Herman has also stated that The Wolf Among Us 2 is expected to release sometime in 2023.
What to Expect in Season 2 of The Wolf Among Us

Some of the fine points revealed during the event talks about the introduction of classic favourites The Scarecrow and Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz and a new “Mundy” (human) character by the name of Faye Leung who is a New York detective who features heavily in the new season. The season also showcased Bigby attending anger management therapy after being suspended from his sheriff duties, amongst many internal struggles he will face as the leading man.

The studio also recently revealed that Season 2 takes place merely six months after the first season and that all five episodes are being developed all at once. The game episodes will likely be released as closely timed as possible as compared to past Telltale games.
The Wolf Among Us 2: A Telltale Series is expected to release on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

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Pokdepinion: While The Wolf Among Us has an accolade of awards under its belt, the Season 2 trailer gives fans a lot to looking forward to.
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Intel prepares 10th Generation Intel Core processors — still 14nm, but possibly with more cores!

Intel is apparently going to release yet another generation of Intel Core processors based on the 14nm process. Now probably with more cores! Intel is reportedly working on a 10-core processor to hit AMD where it hurts.
Intel’s 10-core processor should be clocked slower than the recent Intel Core i9 9900K, which consumed a busload of power and output a truckload of heat. So no 5 GHz speeds, and most probably improved solder between the IHS and die to improve heat dissipation.

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With Intel’s 10nm process still not ready for prime time, the new 10th Generation, which is allegedly going to be codenamed Comet Lake, will have to do. The new processor is purportedly Intel’s answer to AMD’s rumored 10-core Ryzen processor, which was expected to appear earlier when the 9th Generation Intel Core processors were launched.
The new processors will be a part of the LGA115x mainstream platform, rather than Intel’s HEDT platform. This will also be the most cores Intel has crammed into their mainstream processors. Speaking of which, how many cores do you think the 10nm 11th Generation Intel Core processors will feature?
Pokdepinion: I think the Intel Core i9 9900K is already more than enough for most users. Intel should focus on democratizing the HEDT platform to entice more users there. They already have 10C/20T CPUs on the X299 platform.
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JOI Book 80 Review — featherweight

Introduction

We have seen JOI’s pretty cool JOI Book Touch 300, and we also have taken a look at their JOI 11 Pro. Their lineup isn’t foreign to us anymore, although we must say that we have taken a look at a pretty small subset of their products, as they offer devices from the ultra-affordable price range all the way up to enterprise solutions. Today we will be looking at the JOI Book 80, one of their most affordable notebooks yet.
Unboxing

The JOI Book 80 comes in a simple cardboard box, with some highlights of the key features of the laptop.

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There are only the essentials in the box. You get the power adapter and the laptop, and that’s it.

Unlike the JOI Book Touch 300’s unrefined power adapter, the JOI Book 80 comes with a much more conventional-looking power brick, although it just outputs 36W. At this point, it would probably make more sense for JOI to offer a USB-C charger, but oh well.
Appearance

The appearance of the JOI Book is quite pleasing. It would look right at home in a coffee shop, with a clean sandblasted finish which would be all too familiar to the coffee shop-attending crowd. *cough* Apple *cough* The JOI logo is placed right in the center of the lid, just so you don’t mistake it for anything else.

Opening up the laptop, we see that we have a glossy cover over the display. It give the JOI Book 80 a more premium vibe, and the slim bezels also help keep the footprint small. The black keyboard stands out distinctly from the rose gold chassis, but unlike the JOI Book Touch 300, the trackpad here sports the same color as the rest of the JOI Book 80.

The chassis is made from aluminium, which aside from amping up the premium feel, also would be helpful to dissipate heat. Speaking of which, the JOI Book 80 relies entirely on passive cooling, with no holes or vents for speakers. The speakers are located in the hinge, probably to minimize the number of perforations affecting the clean design of the JOI Book 80.

Under the laptop here are four rubber feet, with a small door to upgrade your storage with M.2 SATA SSDs. The JOI Book 80 supports drives up to 512GB, which is plenty considering the capabilities we have on show here.
JOI Book 80 Specs

CPU
Intel Celeron N3350, 2C/2T @ up to 2.4 GHz, 14nm

RAM
4GB LPDDR3 (single-channel)

GPU
Intel UHD Graphics 500 @ up to 500 MHz

Storage
64GB eMMC
Support M.2 SATA SSD up to 512GB (M.2 2280)

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home

Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
2 x USB 3.0
1 x microSD slot

Display
12.5″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display
1 x micro HDMI

Audio
Stereo speakers
1 x 3.5mm combo jack

Power
30.4 WHr Li-po battery
24W power adapter

Dimensions
289 x 198 x 12 mm

Weight
1.063 kg

Performance

The storage performance here is typical of an eMMC drive. It’s definitely not the most comforting sights. But it will suffice.

As you might have expected, the Intel Celeron N3350 is no beast when it comes to raw horsepower. For a 2019 laptop, it’s really unimpressive, but it is somewhat expected once you consider the price range of this thing. However if used lightly with web apps like Google Docs, you should find that the JOI Book 80 offers sufficient performance.
While writing this review, I managed to squeeze out about 3 hours of battery life with Google Docs and YouTube on Chrome. The battery life is pretty reasonable for a device of this caliber.
User Experience
As far as laptops go, you should consider the JOI Book 80 a laptop Lite. The laptop can handle web apps, but that’s about as much mileage as you will get out of the JOI Book 80. The low power processor limits the laptop to handle only light applications, so forget about doing any media production workloads on this laptop.

Now for word processing, the JOI Book 80 is really quite an enjoyable laptop to use. The springiness and tactility of the laptop is quite different, and it was somewhat enjoyable to type on. The touchpad is also pretty precise, with its placement being just right for me to use my thumb to navigate my way around Windows. To be honest, I was quite pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed using the JOI Book 80 to type out this review.
Speaking of enjoyment, the JOI Book 80 doesn’t really heat up at all. The palm rests remained cool throughout the time I was writing out this article, and it was kinda jarring to not be able to warm up my fingers with the heat that an average laptop would produce. With so much surface area to dissipate the heat, the JOI Book 80’s 6W Intel Celeron processor is in good hands. Mine. /jk

When it comes to IO ports, the JOI Book 80 doles out just the essentials. On the right you get one USB Type-A port, a microSD card slot, the 3.5mm combo jack and the power port.

Over on the other side, there’s a micro HDMI port and the second USB Type-A port. You don’t really get a lot of room to add peripherals, but then again, the JOI Book 80 is not meant to replace your workstation in any way.
If you want to enjoy tunes or a movie on the JOI Book 80, you would have to headphones. The speakers here are quite disappointing, with barely any dynamic range to speak of.
Conclusion
The JOI Book 80 is definitely one of the most affordable laptops you can find on the market. Priced from RM999, it offers a very portable form factor with a decent keyboard. I do see myself using it solely for using web apps in cafes and other places on the go, with my desktop handling the more intensive applications like photo editing and so on.
In a time where we are using the cloud for everything bit by bit, the JOI Book 80 is a great portal to access all of that. It doesn’t have the grunt to handle much, but if you use cloud-based applications, the performance of the system becomes a lot less relevant. Nonetheless, we strongly suggest anyone considering this to also get an M.2 SATA SSD to upgrade the storage as it would greatly improve the usability of the system.
We would like to thank JOI Malaysia for sending us the JOI Book 80 for review.
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realme 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A30s — by the numbers

We pitted the realme 5 against the vivo Y12, due to their similarity in pricing and battery capacity. But we were comparing the 64GB variant, which was priced at RM599. What about the 128GB variant, which is priced at RM799? Well, let’s pit the realme 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A30s, which was just recently launched at RM899.
Performance
Right off the bat, the realme 5 scores a big victory with the Snapdragon 665. The Exynos 7904 has already been featured in the Galaxy A30, and the performance offered by the Galaxy A30 clearly does not hold a candle against the realme 5. The Galaxy A30s does share most of its hardware with the Galaxy A30, so you can expect similar benchmark scores from both devices. Here are some benchmark charts comparing the two:
3DMarkAntutuGeekbench
There isn’t a single area where the Exynos 7904 comes out victorious, with the Snapdragon 665 having a very comfortable lead be it CPU or GPU horsepower.

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Battery
The realme 5 comes up on top once again with a larger 5000 mAh battery, while the Galaxy A30s brings a 4000 mAh to the fight. It is probably worth noting while the Galaxy A30 came with a FHD+ (1080p) display, the newer Galaxy A30s only touts a HD+ (720p), probably to deliver slightly battery life. Regardless, with both the realme 5 and Galaxy A30s offering a similar 720p resolution for efficiency’s sake, you can expect the one with the larger power pack to deliver longer battery life.
Camera
Based on specs alone, the Galaxy A30s touts the better primary camera, with a 25MP f/1.7 shooter versus the realme 5’s 12MP f/1.8 main camera. But it’s worth noting that while the latest 48MP sensors use pixel binning to get impressive shots, the Galaxy A30s does none of that. A higher resolution usually mean smaller pixels, and that is not something you want when it comes to low light photos. Which coincidentally is an area that the realme 5 absolutely trumps the Galaxy A30s.
A good smartphone camera needs more than just a high megapixel count.
realme has equipped the realme 5 with Nightscape which uses multiple exposures to deliver excellent photos in poor lighting conditions. This feature also extends to the 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, giving it the upper hand even when compared against pricier devices. The Galaxy A30s does not have a dedicated Night mode.
Value
For the realme 5, you will be paying RM799, while for the Galaxy A30s, it will be RM899. The difference goes deeper than that though. The realme 5 comes with 128GB of storage, while the Galaxy A30s comes with just 64GB. If you wanted a realme 5 with just 64GB of built-in storage, you only need to spend RM599.
Now, that’s value.
This is an exclusive article for realme Malaysia.
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PC System Requirements for Marvel’s Avengers Officially Revealed

If you’re wondering whether you need to upgrade your PC or not for the upcoming Marvel’s Avengers game, then wonder no more. We now have the official system requirements for the game. Can your PC handle it? Let’s find out.
Marvel’s Avengers PC System Requirements

Developer Crystal Dynamics have revealed the Marvel’s Avengers PC system requirements. It’s not exactly resource-intensive but you do need a bit of firepower for the recommended requirements. It’s also worth noting that it’s best if you have 110GB of storage space in your SSD..

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The reason for the disparity of 75GB and 110GB for minimum and recommended storage requirements is due to the high-resolution texture pack. If you don’t need it, you can basically save about 35GBs of space. Without further ado, let’s jump right into the system requirements:
Minimum Requirements

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: i3-4160 or AMD equivalent
RAM: 8GB
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 950 / AMD 270 (minimum 2GB video ram)
DirectX Version: 12
Storage: 75GB HDD

Recommended System Requirements

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K, 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 3.2 GHz
RAM: 16GB
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 8GB.
DirectX Version: 12
Storage: 110GB SSD

Marvel’s Avengers will have an unlimited framerate feature, support multi-monitor setups and ultra-wide resolutions. You can play the game using mouse and keyboard or a gamepad, with full customization options. The game will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 4th September 2020. For those who pre-ordered the PC version, you can join the Beta as it will be taking place on 14th August, while the open beta will be taking place from 21st August to 23rd August 2020.
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Pokdepinion: It’s gonna take up quite a bit of space. Gonna need to have my internet speed upgraded so the download won’t feel so painfully slow.
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