Acer Predator Triton 500 Gaming Laptop Review – Almost Perfect

Acer Predator Triton 500 Gaming Laptop Review
Unboxing

What you’re expected to see inside the box of the Acer Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop are two more boxes. Inside those two boxes, this is what you’ll be getting:

Quick Start Guide
Setup Guide
Charging Brick
Power Cable
The laptop itself

Appearance

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The Acer Predator Triton 500 can look like an attractive gaming laptop to you if the design language appeals to you. It doesn’t do the whole over-the-top gamer design like they did with the Helios 300, and the biggest thing about the design, ironically, is the size. Looking at the lid, you have a dark aluminum body with the Predator logo taking centre stage. Of course, it glows blue so it’s cool like that. It can be a fingerprint magnet but it’s a lot better compared to other laptops with similar builds.

Alternating triangular design.
Lift the hood up and you’ll be greeted with a 15.6-inch Full HD 144Hz IPS display, a 3-Zone RGB chiclet keyboard, and your usual trackpad below the keyboard. I wouldn’t fault you for thinking that it isn’t an RGB keyboard as it only glows blue but upon customizations via the PredatorSense software, you’re in for a small surprise. Above the F1 and F2 keys is a Turbo button, so you can instantly increase your fan speeds. Above that, you have the speakers in an alternating triangular design.

On the left side, you have a headphone jack, a mic jack, a HDMI port, a USB 3.1 Type A port, an RJ45 LAN port, a proprietary charging port, and an air vent. On the right side, you have a Thunderbolt 3 port, a miniDisplay Port, two USB 3.1 Type-A ports, an air vent, and a Kensington Lock. It’s interesting that this has both an HDMI port and a DisplayPort.

There’s nothing much on the bottom here aside from some rubber stands, stickers, extra air vents, and speaker holes. On the back the laptop, you’ll see two grilles here. This is also for the purpose of air ventilation. Just put your hand on the back here and you can feel the wind being pushed out of the machine.
Overall, I really do like the look of the Acer Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop. It has a solid build quality, not that susceptible to fingerprints, is surprisingly thin for what it’s packing, doesn’t get too in-your-face with the gamer aesthetics, and it’s light. While I do feel like the keyboard layout could have been further optimized on, it might end up coming at the expense of comfort so I’m pretty much okay with this.
Acer Predator Triton 500 Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-9750H (6C / 12T @ up to 4.5 GHz), 12M Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm

RAM
16GB Dual-channel DDR4

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6

Storage
512GB NVMe SSD

Display
15.6″ FHD (1920 X 1080) 144Hz IPS Acer ComfyView display (3ms response, 100% sRGB)

Keyboard
Desktop-style 3-Zone RGB keyboard

Connectivity
Wireless:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi (Dual Band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
Killer DoubleShot Pro Wireless-AC 1550 / 1550i
2 x 2 MU-MIMO
Bluetooth 5.0
I/O:
3 x USB 3.1 Gen2
1 x Thunderbolt 3
1 x RJ45 LAN
1 x HDMI 2.0 with HDCP support
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x Kensington Lock
1 x Proprietary Charging Port

Audio
2 x Speakers with Waves MaxxAudio featuring MaxxBass, MaxxVolume, MaxxDialog, and Waves Nx
1 x Headphone Jack
1 x Mic Jack
Array Microphones

Power
84 Wh / 5400 mAh 4-cell Li-Polymer Battery

Dimensions
358.5 x 255 x 17.9 mm (W x D x H)

Weight
2 kg

Performance

Now, we were told that the Acer Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop comes with 512GB NVMe SSD when it first launched. It turns out, at least for the unit that we received, that it’s actually two 256GB NVMe SSDs in RAID 0. This is why you’re seeing amazing speeds like what we got from our CrystalDiskMark benchmark test.

In Cinebench R15, the OpenGL test initially scored close to 100 FPS but that was when I realized that there were still some pending updates for both Windows 10 and NVIDIA. Afterwards, it shot up close to 120 FPS. As for CPU, you can see that the 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H did pretty well for both single and multi-core tests.

Then in Unigine Heaven Benchmark 4.0 (Extreme Preset), it did pretty well. There were obvious frame drops from time to time but generally, it ran pretty smoothly. Personally, would’ve liked to spend more time to figure out what’s up with the odd frame drops but we didn’t have the luxury of time on our side.

In Unigine SuperPosition benchmark in 4K Optimized, it did well enough. For the sake of comparison, the Zephyrus S GX701 (i7-8750H + RTX 2080 Max-Q) scored 6,687. I personally wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a much more noticeably boost in score with the RTX 2070 Max-Q variant of the Acer Predator Triton 500.

For 3DMark Time Spy, it did as well as we thought it would with the specifications. It basically shows that you should easily be able to run plenty of the latest games at an acceptable quality with no problems whatsoever. In Port Royal, which tests out the ray tracing capabilities, it did decently enough. Realistically, you most likely won’t be running ray tracing on this machine unless it gets some heavy optimizations in the future, maybe with DLSS.

From our experience running Assassin’s Creed Odyssey on the Acer Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop, it did quite well. On the highest settings, I’m genuinely surprised it managed to reach a fairly high average FPS. This pretty much guarantees a smooth gaming experience if you dial down the setting just a little bit, which is pretty amazing. While the GPU did fine, there was thermal throttling for the CPU, but it’s not as bad as we expected it to be as it wasn’t happening throughout our testing session.

In Far Cry New Dawn, it did a lot better on the maximum settings. An average of 78 FPS means that you’re guaranteed to get really smooth gameplay experience regardless of the settings you choose. Just like in the previous game, thermal throttling does occur for CPU but it doesn’t happen throughout the testing session. GPU works just fine here.

In Final Fantasy XV, it managed an average of 65 FPS and usually, we notice the biggest of frame drops occurring at night (in-game). Even then, it’s still pretty smooth overall and you’ll definitely enjoy playing it on the Acer Predator Triton 500. CPU temperature is a wee bit high with thermal throttling present as well, while the GPU functions perfectly fine.

In Battlefield V, we have to run the test twice as we needed to see how it performs with and without ray tracing. For this, we used the Ultra preset rather than the Max Fidelity preset as the latter pretty much sets everything on Medium. To my surprise, it performed better than I expected. Without ray tracing, it had an average of 59.4 FPS but once enabled, that drops to 45.7. Dialing down the settings will not only ensure a smoother gaming experience, it will also allow you to enjoy the high refresh rate of the display (144Hz), which you’ll really take advantage of in shooters.
For the battery life, it’s actually not bad. In regular use with web browsing, watching videos, and office work, I could go about 4 hours easily. If I’m lucky, I will get really close to 5 hours but it has never exceeded that. Most gaming laptops usually only go around the 3 hour mark. Of course, the battery life will be much worse if you do game on it or do anything resource-intensive with it on battery. It’s not much, but it is still a surprise nonetheless.
User Experience

The Acer Predator Triton 500 is a powerhouse of a gaming laptop with a thin chassis. Initially launched with the 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs, it has since been refreshed with the 9th Gen equivalents instead. This one in particular has the Intel Core i7-9750H. Combine that with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 and 16GBs of DDR4 RAM and I’m sure you already have a rough idea how powerful it is.

It uses a Full HD 144Hz display, which you can easily crank up game settings to enjoy higher framerates which will be beneficial thanks to the high refresh rate of the display. In terms of storage, it was said to come with 512GB NVMe SSD but as it turns out, it’s actually two 256GB NVMe SSDs in RAID 0 configuration. Theoretically, this will boost transfer and loading speeds by almost double but simply put, expect blazing fast speeds.
Turbo mode
For running temperatures, the GPU ran perfectly fine regardless of the game or task that was running but the CPU did get kinda hot. Keep in mind that when running games, Turbo mode is activated automatically so the fan speed increases. This is something I don’t mind but the fan noise is rather loud on Turbo so it can be kinda annoying depending on where you’re going to use it. Thermal throttling for the CPU isn’t too bad, and I’m honestly quite surprised given the slim chassis.
The 15.6-inch IPS display of the Acer Predator Triton 500 has given nothing but a pleasant experience to me. Viewing angles are great, colours and well-defined and not overly-saturated, and the high refresh rate makes fast-paced gaming more enjoyable. Given it’s Full HD, the hardware should be more than enough to handle it, so anything higher like 1440p or 4K would’ve been kinda bad. One thing that amazed me is that you can actually open the display all the way until it’s flat (180 degrees). This gives me added versatility when using it, especially if I need to place it on my lap.

The Acer Predator Triton 500 has a decent array of ports. you have three USB 3.1 Type-A ports, a Thunderbolt port, an RJ45 LAN port, an HDMI port, a Mini DisplayPort, and separate jacks for headphone and microphone. I personally wished they would add just one more USB Type-A port just in case I need to plug-in an extra peripheral but I am impressed that it has both a mini DisplayPort and an HDMI port. This makes a tri-monitor display setup possible without much headaches.
Just in case anyone is wondering, you cannot charge this laptop via the USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 port. We’ve tried that with the Nintendo Switch charger as well as a PD powerbank which worked in other laptops compatible with USB-C PD charging.

The Acer Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop uses a 3-Zone RGB chiclet keyboard. This one also doesn’t have the Numpad so it’s more akin to a TKL keyboard. For the most part, I can actually this keyboard pretty comfortably without any issues, with my typing speed being very close to what I usually get on my usual desktop mechanical keyboard. However, I wished there was a bit more space below the keyboard as at some point, it feels like my wrist is hanging a bit and can feel awkward after long hours of use. The trackpad itself works fine and there’s nothing to boast about.

As we mentioned earlier, there is a Turbo button above the F2 key, which will instantly boost the fan speed. It is a rather convenient thing to have but if you want more options, you should open up the PredatorSense software instead. You can do so by opening the software manually on Windows 10 or by pressing the Predator button which is right below the power button and beside the backspace key.
Acer PredatorSense software
You can use the PredatorSense software for simple overclocking for both CPU and GPU, adjust cooling, customize hotkeys, and more. It’s very useful for fine-tuning and customizability. Everything is straightforward here and I personally like the look of the software as the colour scheme is very pleasing to the eyes. I doubt anyone would have issues using the software.

On the sound department, the speakers on the Acer Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop is not too bad. It’s louder than I expected and it has a fair amount of depth for built-in speakers. Personally, I still wouldn’t rely on it and would always opt for a decent pair of earphones / headphones / headset for an overall better audio experience. I do like the fact that the headphone and microphone jacks are separate as opposed to having those combo jacks, especially since most of my gaming headsets have separate connectors for audio and mic.
Overall, the Acer Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop is a pretty good gaming laptop. My biggest complaint would be the fan noise as it can be quite loud on Turbo. If they can improve CPU temperatures in future models, even better but regardless, it’s still hard to beat this offering.
Acer Predator Triton 500 Verdict

The Acer Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop is a solid offering for gamers especially for those who might not be home for most parts of the day. It’s light, it’s powerful, and battery life is surprisingly decent for a gaming laptop. In regular use, fan noise is barely audible but the moment Turbo mode is on (during gaming sessions for instance), it can get very loud, which we wish would be improved in future models.
There’s really nothing much to complain to be honest, and even my point about the awkward wrist feeling, I’m aware that most other people don’t experience it. I have relatively long arms so that might be why for me. For RM7.599, it’s a very attractive offer especially compared to competitors in the market. You can also get the 9th Gen i5 + RTX 2060 variant for slightly cheaper at RM6999.
Had the battery life managed to rival the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RF or the fan noise in Turbo wasn’t so loud, we would have given it a Gold easily. For now, we will award the Acer Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop with our Silver Pokdeward.

If you wanna learn more about the different specifications of the laptop, click right here. If you want to learn about the 8th gen models and their respective prices, click here instead.
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Xiaomi Malaysia To Host 30-seconds Grab All You Can Challenge

Xiaomi Malaysia has a special challenge waiting for you, where fans and customers will get to meet local celebrities while having the chance to take home a bag full of Xiaomi products.
Xiaomi Malaysia 30-seconds Grab All You Can
Xiaomi has partnered with Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian for the event, which starts on the 20th of November 2021 where you can participate in Xiaomi’s 30 Seconds Grab-all-you-can Challenge.
The challenge will happen every weekend where the top spenders of the day will be given 30 seconds to grab as many items as they can to hit the given total amount number. The person with the products totaling closest to the amount given will go home with everything they grabbed.

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In case you want to participate, the Xiaomi stores that’s included for the challenge is in Mid Valley Megamall on the 20th November where you get to meet Scha Alyahya at 4.30pm. On the following week on 27th November, the challenge will be at Pavilion at 4.30pm as well.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I’d say the most important thing here is knowing the prices of the Xiaomi products in the challenge. It shouldn’t be too hard if you followed our previous articles. *wink
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Grab has today launch their brand new GrabPay mobile wallet. where users can now access a convenient way to pay for services in stores, restaurants, besides ride-sharing.
Grab Launches GrabPay Credits
With the all-new GrabPay, which previously only accepted debit or credit cards, users now have the option of topping-up their mobile wallet and spend money or GrabPay Credits from the Grab app itself. You can use your Grab app to pay for Grab services such as rides, GrabFood, as well as merchants and partners of the company with the GrabPay QR code.
In addition to that, you can also transfer money directly to each other through the app with a few simple steps. This comes at a convenience if you would want to transfer money to friends and family.

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Starting from today, Grabpay is now accepted in more than 500 food and beverage merchants which spans 8 major cities nationwide which includes Klang Valley, Penang, Johor Bahru, Ipoh, Melaka, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, and Kuantan.
So if you’re wondering on how to utilize the app (QR), here are the simple steps;

How to use GrabPay

Tap the GrabPay icon on the top right corner on the top right corner of your booking screen
Choose the Pay option
Your camera will be activated and then you’d need to scan the merchant’s QR code
After pairing, the merchant’s information will be display. Make sure that the information matches the merchant you’re paying and enter the amount.
Upon successful transaction, you will see an e-receipt.

Unfortunately, GrabPay (for QR) isn’t available for you to link with your debit card just yet. In the meantime, you would need to to top-up your wallet to utilize it.
Pokdepinion: It sure does bring a convenience to users everywhere since Grab is used by a majority of people here. Too bad that you can’t link your debit card through it. It would be easier.
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With the trademarks filed, it seems like HUAWEI won’t be waiting on the US, and will instead push ahead with their back up plan. At least, when fecal matter hits the fan, they will be ready for it with Hongmeng OS. HUAWEI has reportedly claimed that Hongmeng OS is almost ready for prime time, so we will see if they will be offering it as an optional upgrade for current users of HUAWEI smartphones soon.
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Pokdepinion: I am quite divided about this Hongmeng OS business. It’s interesting to see something different from Android, but after seeing the fate of the previous mobile OSes after Android…
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In the official PlayStation Magazine, there was an additional statement on the PlayStation 5 that was given by a spokesperson from Sony. It may be brief but it is no less exciting to read:
An ultra-high-speed SSD is the key to our next generation. Our vision is to make loading screens a thing of the past, enabling creators to build new and unique gameplay experiences.
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Such a huge boost in loading speed would make it more attractive not only for hardcore gamers but also casual gamers who may not have the patience to wait for the grueling load times. Not only that, it will allow developers to further expand on certain elements in the game that would have been bogged down by HDD. The easiest example would be open world games, which would definitely see huge improvements.
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Pokdepinion: One of my biggest headaches will be a thing of the past in the next-generation of gaming consoles. Can’t wait for it.
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Acer Predator Triton 500 And Acer Nitro 5 Now Available With 10th Gen Intel Core Processors

Acer Malaysia has announced that you can now get the Acer Predator Triton 500 and Acer Nitro 5 laptops packed with the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors.
Predator 500 and Nitro 5 now with 10th Gen Intel Core CPU
Acer Predator Triton 500 10th Gen launch promo
To celebrate the launch of the new variants, Acer has prepped up a special promotion for both of them. With the Predator Triton 500, you can get freebies worth up to RM2,719 where it includes Predator Cap, Jersey, Gaming Urban Backpack, Predator Gaming Chair, as well as the Predator Bomber Jacket.
Acer Nitro 5 10th Gen launch promo
As for the Acer Nitro 5, you’ve got freebies worth up to RM827 that includes the Predator Galea 350 gaming headset, Predator Gaming Backpack and Predator Cestus 310/ Redmi Airdots wireless earbuds. Both the promotion for the Predator Triton 500 and Nitro 5 starts from the 15th to 19th of June 2020.

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The Predator Triton 500 is powered by a 10th Gen Core i7 processor with the option of Max-Q designed NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or RTX 2070 SUPER graphics. Weighing in at 2.1kg, it sports a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display with 300Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time with NVIDIA G-SYNC capability.
You can get it from RM7999 and from Predator authorized resellers in the country starting from 20th of June 2020.
On the other hand, the Acer Nitro 5 comes equipped with up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor mated with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti is priced at RM4,899. Should you get the Intel Core i5 and GTX 1650Ti variant instead, it’s at a more affordable price tag of RM3,799.
We’ve previously reviewed the Acer Predator Triton 500 (9th Gen), do check that out here.
Pokdepinion: Well seeing how impressed we were with the previous variant of the Predator Triton 500, it’ll be interesting to see if the newer model offers a substantial upgrade.
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Would you be looking forward to the Redmi K20?
Pokdepinion: Redmi’s first flagship… This seems interesting.
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Based on a new Geekbench benchmark which tested its CUDA cores, it managed to score a whopping 417,713 points. In comparison to the RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 3090, its approximate 60% and 75% faster than the two respective cards, but this is purely in terms of CUDA performance. The test bench used an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi Carrara, and 32GB DDR5 6000MHz RAM.
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Pokdepinion: I’m quite happy with the setup that I have but if I were to go for this, I would also need to hunt for a new power supply. I doubt the current one I’m using can provide enough power.
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The new data center, which will be located in Zurich, will be established by the end of 2019. This facility will oversee and process all information for users in Europe, North America, Singapore, Australia, Japan, and South Korea, with more to follow suit.
Moving to Zurich is also Kaspersky’s ‘software build conveyer’, which are programming tools that is used to assemble ready-to-use software out of source code.
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Pokdepinion: Personally, I will not judge on who is right or wrong. Even though the USA has said that Kaspersky has been doing nasty things, you’ve got to remember that the it is ruled by he who shall not be named. I say, get legit proof first then you can start the topic. Anyways, the move to Zurich is an interesting one, let’s just hope it is as transparent as they say it is.
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Overview

The LG 65” HDR Smart UHD TV, as the name suggests, is a smart TV that delivers 4K high dynamic range visuals. The TV has such a low profile presents that it resembles a hanging art piece without a frame. The bezel is so slim that during my experience with it, it felt more like shadows around the content rather than an actual frame.

When it comes to visual quality, it felt like LG had made a TV filled with everything they had. The TV comes with technologies such as HDR, Dolby Vision, HLG, Dynamic Tone Mapping, Motion Blur, and many others, honestly when looking at the spec sheet, it felt like my math exam again, full of words I don’t understand.

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Visual
With that being said, how is the visual experience of the TV? Long story short, it felt like I step into an IMAX cinema. The visual experience is splendid! It was an experience to behold almost life-like motion thanks to the Motion Pro technology, with incredible sharpness spot-on color accuracy.
Audio
As thin as it may be, the TV does come with built-in speakers, the total of 4 speakers arrange in a 2:2 array, which delivers a balanced sound for great vocal and bass. In a nutshell, the audio experience is great, especially considering it has built-in speakers. LG baked in a number of technologies including Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, and Ai Sound, just to name a few.
Ai
LG equipped this TV with Ai features enabled by the second generation α9 Intelligent Processor, which enable deep learning AI algorithm to bring the best viewing experience. There are 5 main Ai functions:
Ai Picture:

Optimizes clarity, sharpness, details, and brightness by analyzing content and ambient light to accomplish crystal clear images. While doing that, it also optimizes noise level and detail improvement.
Ai Brightness:

Detect ambient light and adjust the brightness in the images to display a good balance visual light.
Ai Sound

Create a virtual surround sound system from its stereo channel speaker.
Ai Acoustic Tuning:

Detect the viewer’s sitting position and tune the sound stage accordingly to present the optimal listening experience for the user.
Conclusion
Our experience with the LG 65” HDR OLED Smart UHD Tv is an amazing one, the design of the TV is pleasant, and the visuals are stunning too. Given the asking price of RM22 999, or the price of a small car, we expected nothing less from the TV, and we are pleased that it gave us an experience that justified the price. To dream of owning this TV and coming home to it every day is definitely something you will do once you have experienced it first hand.
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Some Nintendo Games Might Launch on PC

Nintendo is known to be very protective of their IP, keeping their first party games exclusively to their platforms forever for the most part. Now, new details have surfaced that some of them might be popping up on PC soon. Here’s what you need to know.
Some Nintendo Games Might Launch on PC

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A recent NVIDIA GeForce datamine leak has revealed two Nintendo games that could be coming to PC in a “Multiplatform project” initiative. Those two games are New Super Mario Bros Wii and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.
With that being said however, there is a chance that these two games are simply there for testing purposes and will not actually be launched. When you take into account that are console exclusives are making its way to PC, like Days Gone, God of War, and Kingdom Hearts, this feels more possible now than ever.
While the games listed in the datamined leak might not necessarily be accurate, the reason why people have any reason to believe it in the first place is that some of the games listed ended up becoming true, most notable the GTA Trilogy remaster and God of War.
For now, do take this information with a grain of salt. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.

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Pokdepinion: I personally feel it’s unlikely but I also felt that way about other games and I ended up being wrong. I hope this ends up being real so more people can enjoy more games with ease and convenience.
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The folks over at Telekom Malaysia (TM) and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has cancelled their collaboration for the Nationwide Fiberisation Plan (NFP).
TM and TNB Cancels Nationwide Fiberisation Plan Collaboration

It appears that both Telekom Malaysia (TM) and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has decided to drop out of their plans on helping with the Nationwide Fiberisation Plan (NFP).

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For those of you who aren’t aware, the Nationwide Fiberisation Plan (NFP) was created to  expand the availability and improve the affordability of broadband services in all parts of Malaysia. With the world now being more and more dependent on the internet, this move is seen as a step forward and a way to empower the masses with today’s technology.
Both TM and TNB actually signed a Memorandum of Agreement for this on 16th January 2018 after rumours have surfaced on their interest in the NFP. However, it appears that it is no longer the case as the move was “mutually agreed” by both parties. The initial plan was for both companies to capitalize on their combined strength in terms of reach, infrastructure, as well as expertise.
TNB played a major part in the Nationwide Fiberisation Plan, especially since the government had an interest in tapping into company’s extensive fiber network. With the NFP collaboration now off, we are currently left in the dark as to the current state of the plan since it was suppose to take place between 2017 and 2019.
Any points as to why this happened would be merely speculation at the moment as there is no concrete information on that. If there is, we will be updating this article as soon as information becomes available. For now, we just have to hope for the best.
Source: New Straits Times / Bursa Malaysia
Pokdepinion: Well, the Nationwide Fiberisation Plan was something many people looked forward to as it not only let more people in Malaysia enjoy high speed internet, but also bring down the prices. Let’s hope the plan will still continue, even if it means seeing a delay.
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Cooler Master Freshens Up Masterbox Lite Series – RGB Edition And New Tempered Glass!

Cooler Master has freshen things up with their Masterbox Lite series, namely the Masterbox Lite 5 and Masterbox Lite 3.1 TG, which will have an RGB edition as well as a new tempered glass side panel.
Fresh Masterbox Lite Series
The affordable Masterbox Lite 5 is now available in RGB edition. Despite the diminutive scale of the Masterbox Lite 5 and Masterbox Lite 3.1 TG, don’t let that fool you.  They both can easily fit DIY liquid cooling loops and GPUs in their stride. You can fit air coolers up to 158mm tall for the 3.1 TG and up to 160mm for the Lite 5 RGB. In addition, the Lite 3.1 TG can host up to three 120mm fans and four for the latter.
With the tempered glass side panels on both cases, you can show off your build and hardware (well, thats what they are for right?). Whether its a minimal Micro-ATX build with the 3.1 TG or even an ATX motherboard with the Masterbox Lite 5 RGB, you can definitely flaunt them off. The DarkMirror front panels on both cases offers you a translucent look, making it sleek-looking. With the Lite 5 RGB, it even comes with three 120mm RGB fans behind the front panel for that extra ‘bling’.

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The RGB fans that are included are certified to work with ASUS, Gigabyte, ASRock, and MSI motherboards for an extensive RGB effects customization. Also included alongside the RGB fans is a RGB connector splitter cable.
Besides that, you can customize both cases with three included trims; Red, White, and Black. As Cooler Master says it, make it yours.
Masterbox Lite 5 RGB and Masterbox Lite 3.1 TG is now available at RM299 and RM199 respectively.
Pokdepinion: Well, if you wanted to purchase the cases before, might as well opt for the ‘bling’ edition and flaunt your build :P
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Pokde Laptop Recommendation Guide 2016 v1

I would like to start 2016 with a new Pokde laptop recommendation guide as I frequently see people asking for help in choosing a laptop for themselves or family members on Facebook. I read ton of replies from the community and sometimes I just don’t agree at all with some suggestions. Actually the main consideration when getting a laptop is what you want to do with it, and also your budget.
Laptop is a pretty complex machine, far more complex if compared against a custom built desktop. The most common question we get with laptops is regarding its reliability. Specification also rank high when choosing the right laptop, as you must determine the hardware requirements of whatever you plan on doing with your laptop, and also make the best compromises based on your budget. A laptop that will be used for gaming will of course require more powerful hardware than a laptop used for office work, also meaning they will be in a different price range altogether.
Which laptop processor is the best?
I do agree with some people said you don’t need to get the latest processors if you are just going to do office work, but after some consideration and study I found that the latest processor will offer you more power efficiency thus better battery life and lower operating temperatures which theoretically should result in a longer lifespan for your laptop. I mainly picked laptops powered by the latest Intel Skylake processors. I wouldn’t recommend you to get any laptop powered by a processor lower than the Intel Core i3 as I have experienced unacceptably sluggish user experience with them. I also picked some AMD-based laptop; you might think that it not an ideal choice but I did some Google search and found that several members of the latest AMD FX APU series are generally better in terms of performance than the ever popular Intel Core i5-6200U. Given the affordable prices of laptops packing the AMD FX APUs, its hard to not do a double take at AMD’s mobile efforts.

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Which graphic is the best?
While AMD’s mobile CPUs may be able to hold themselves against Intel’s lower end parts, AMD’s mobile dGPUs are quite far behind NVIDIA’s dGPUs. Currently the best mobile graphics processors we can get are the NVIDIA Maxwell parts. They offers a reasonable boost in performance and power efficiency over their predecessors and competition, all while performing at levels close to their own mainstream Maxwell desktop graphics cards, especially in the case of the NVIDIA GTX 970M and GTX 980M graphics. The performance level brought by NVIDIA Maxwell mobile GPUs are unprecedented.
Which screen size is sufficient?
Laptop comes in varying screen sizes, ranging from 11 inch to whooping 18 inch. It is difficult to say which size is ideal, as each user has different requirements. Having a big screen will give you more viewing space when working or gaming but it’s really not recommended if you have to move from one place to another frequently. Usually a bigger screen size will also mean a heavier weight; personally for me weight is not a problem, but then I don’t use laptops on the go.
How much storage is needed?
A terabyte of storage on a laptop used to be a rare sight back then. Today a terabyte of HDD storage is commonly found in most laptops. For normal usage, 500GB should be sufficient and a 1TB HDD is good enough for gamers with a reasonable game library. A SSD in a laptop will boost your laptop’s responsiveness immensely, so if you’re looking for faster boot and game load times then you might consider upgrading your conventional HDD to a SSD. In fact most recent laptops are held back by their storage instead of a weak processor. If you plan on upgrading to a SSD later after purchasing your laptop, you might want to take into consideration whether the laptop supports multiple storage solutions or you will have to outright replace the HDD with a SSD. If your laptop has an integrated optical drive, you should have the option of swapping out your installed HDD for a SSD, and using a caddy to fit the old HDD in the optical drive bay.
How much memory is needed?
The most common part that consumers will upgrade after getting their new laptops to make it run “faster”. More RAM will not making your laptop faster but it allows you to run more programs at the same time and also make the system becoming more responsive. For smooth daily usage and typing, 4GB of RAM is sufficient, but you should consider getting 8GB or more if you are going to use your laptop for gaming and demanding software like Adobe Premiere. If the laptop comes with 2GB of RAM, I strongly suggest that you add a stick of 4GB RAM for smoother usage.
How about warranty and customer service?
Having long manufacturer warranty is a blessing, most mainstream laptops come only with 1 year warranty while mid-range and high-end laptops tend to have up to 5 years warranty. But having a long warranty doesn’t mean a thing if the brand offers terrible after-sales service. Some laptops might be pricier than other laptops with similar specifications, with the promise of better customer service. So you decide whether you want to pay a premium for better after-sales service.
How I’m going to recommend?
I categorized the laptops into four categories and each category is further split into two sub-categories, “Superior” and “Alternative”. Laptops recommended in the Superior category offer good aesthetics value, a richer feature set or great customer support compared to the competition, albeit with a bigger price tag, of course. Essentially its what we think is the best-in-class. Meanwhile “Alternative” is our best suggestion after taking into consideration tighter budgets, but without skimping specifications-wise.
If you’re looking for a mobile workstation for video editing or 3D render, the High-end Gaming and Mid-range Gaming suggestions should be suitable for your usage.

High End Gaming
The crème de la crème of laptops, these laptops pack some of the most powerful hardware out there for the best gaming performance, while still maintaining a certain level of portability. Expect smooth framerates in almost every game out there.
Superior
MSI GT72

Model
MSI GT72 6QE

Processor
Intel Core i7 6820HQ

Graphics
NVIDIA GTX980M

RAM
16GB DDR4

SSD
256GB

HDD
1TB

Screen size
17.3 inch IPS, 1920x1080p/3840x2160p

Price
MYR 12499

ASUS G752VY

Model
ASUS G752VY GC192T

Processor
Intel Core i7 6700HQ

Graphics
NVIDIA GTX980M

RAM
16GB DDR4

SSD
128GB

HDD
1TB

Screen size
17.3 inch IPS, 1920x1080p

Price
MYR 8999

Alternative
ACER Predator 17 G9

Model
ACER Predator 17 G9-591-70LU

Processor
Intel Core i7 6700HQ

Graphics
NVIDIA GTX980M

RAM
16GB DDR4

SSD
256GB

HDD
1TB

Screen size
17.3 inch IPS, 1920x1080p

Price
MYR 7999

ACER Predator 15 G9

Model
ACER Predator 15 G9-791-771C

Processor
Intel Core i7 6700HQ

Graphics
NVIDIA GTX970M

RAM
16GB DDR4

SSD
128GB

HDD
1TB

Screen size
15.6 inch IPS, 1920x1080p

Price
MYR 6999

Midrange Gaming
These laptops are a step down from the high end gaming laptops, but will still offer a satisfactory gaming experience, albeit with certain settings toned down a notch or two.
Superior
ALIENWARE A15FHD

Model
ALIENWARE A15FHD-70813G-W1

Processor
Intel Core i7 6700HQ

Graphics
NVIDIA GTX970M

RAM
8GB DDR4

SSD

HDD
1TB

Screen size
15.6 inch IPS, 1920x1080p

Price
MYR 6999

MSI GE62 Apache Pro 6QF

Model
MSI GE62 Apache Pro 6QF

Processor
Intel Core i7 6700HQ

Graphics
NVIDIA GTX970M

RAM
8GB DDR4

SSD

HDD
1TB

Screen size
15.6 inch IPS, 1920x1080p

Price
MYR 5999

Alternative
Acer Nitro VN7

Model
Acer Nitro VN7-592G-7226

Processor
Intel Core i7 6700HQ

Graphics
NVIDIA GTX960M

RAM
8GB DDR4

SSD
128GB

HDD
1TB

Screen size
15.6 inch IPS, 1920x1080p

Price
MYR 4699

ASUS GL552VW

Model
ASUS GL552VW-DM136T

Processor
Intel Core i7 6700HQ

Graphics
NVIDIA GTX960M

RAM
4GB DDR4

SSD
128GB

HDD
1TB

Screen size
15.6 inch IPS, 1920x1080p

Price
MYR 4399

Entry Gaming
These laptops are for the gamers on a budget. Gamers who play games like DotA 2, CS:GO will be served well by these recommended laptops. More intensive titles will be playable at reduced graphics settings.
Superior
DELL Pandora 7559

Model
DELL Pandora 7559-30414G-W10-FHD

Processor
Intel Core i5 6300HQ

Graphics
NVIDIA GTX960M

RAM
4GB DDR4

SSD

HDD
1TB

Screen size
15.6 inch 1920x1080p

Price
MYR 3699

HP Pavilion Gaming Notebook 15

Model
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ak031tx

Processor
Intel Core i5 6300HQ

Graphics
NVIDIA GTX950M 4GB

RAM
4GB DDR4

SSD

HDD
1TB

Screen size
15.6 inch 1920x1080p

Price
MYR 3499

Alternative
Acer Nitro VN7-572G

Model
Acer Nitro VN7-572G-57N0

Processor
Intel Core i5 6200U

Graphics
NVIDIA GTX950M 4GB

RAM
4GB DDR4

SSD

HDD
1TB

Screen size
15.6 inch IPS, 1920x1080p

Price
MYR 3499

HP Pavilion – 14

Model
HP Pavilion – 14-AB111TX

Processor
Intel Core i5 6200U

Graphics
NVIDIA GT940M 4GB

RAM
4GB DDR4

SSD

HDD
1TB

Screen size
14 inch 1366x768p

Price
MYR 3499

Office & Multimedia
Not recommended for gamers, these laptops are meant for work on the go and students who need a laptop to actually do work. These are really mainstream laptops that are best suited for office work.
Superior
Acer E5-552G

Model
Acer E5-552G-F4DA

Processor
AMD FX-8800P

Graphics
AMD R7 365DX 2GB

RAM
4GB DDR4

SSD
128GB

HDD

Screen size
15.6 inch 1366x768p

Price
MYR 2499

ASUS X550ZE

Model
ASUS X550ZE-XX066H

Processor
AMD FX-7600P

Graphics
AMD R5 230 2GB

RAM
4GB DDR4

SSD

HDD
500GB

Screen size
15.6 inch 1920x1080p

Price
MYR 2199

Alternative
Acer E5 574G

Model
Acer E5 574G-52UX/54DV

Processor
Intel Core i5-6200U

Graphics
NVIDIA GT920M

RAM
4GB DDR3

SSD

HDD
1TB

Screen size
15.6 inch 1366x768p

Price
MYR 2199

HP Pavilion 15

Model
HP Pavilion 15-AF005AX

Processor
AMD A8-7410

Graphics
AMD R5 M330

RAM
2GB DDR3

SSD

HDD
500GB

Screen size
15.6 inch 1366×768

Price
MYR 1499

We do not dare to consider this guide to be the definitive laptop buying guide. You may find an Alternative category laptop more appealing even when you have the budget for a laptop recommended in the Superior category. Do tell us in the comments section below if you think there are any laptops that offer similar performance but at an even lower price tag than the ones we listed here. We are always happy to receive feedback!
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Gear up for hybrid learning with a RM150 cashback on the ASUS BR1100 series

As kids are going back to school and with hybrid classrooms are becoming increasingly prevalent, you might be looking for a laptop that you can safely entrust to your child. Getting a new laptop might be quite a financial burden, but ASUS is here to help take some weight off your shoulders with their Back to School promo that’s running from now until 3rd April.
RM150 cashback for the ASUS BR1100 series in the ASUS Back to School promo

You have the option of two ruggedized laptops that are ideal for students. There’s the ASUS BR1100F, a 2-in-1 convertible that enables more unique usage scenarios, or the more conventional BR1100C that comes in a standard clamshell form factor.

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Both of these laptops offer MIL-STD 810H durability, all-round rubber bumpers to protect against minor drops, and there’s also a rubber grip, to prevent the drops from ever happening in the first place. A spill-resistant keyboard ensures that minor accidents involving liquids can be shrugged off by the ASUS BR1100 series laptops.

To enable high quality interactions during online classes with less distractions, ASUS baked in an AI noise-cancelation and a noise-reducing camera. And to protect your child’s privacy, the webcam touts a physical privacy shield to block off the webcam when it’s not needed. With up to 10 hours of battery life, your child can learn anywhere they please, without having to be tethered to a wall socket.

After the RM150 cashback, the ASUS BR1100F will be available at just RM1549, while the ASUS BR1100C will be yours for just RM1299. You can check it out via this link.
Pokdepinion: Those are discounts of more than 10%… Quite a good deal if you are in the market for a laptop for your kid.
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VPN: Why Every Internet User Should Consider Using It?

The internet is an essential part of our daily lives. It has revolutionized the way we work, communicate, and entertain ourselves. However, as we increasingly rely on the internet, we also expose ourselves to various risks, including hacking, identity theft, and invasion of privacy. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is an effective tool that can help protect you from these threats. Here are some reasons why the average person should use a VPN:
Save Money on Online Shopping

Many online retailers show different prices to customers based on their location. This means that you may be paying more for the same product or service than someone in a different country. With a VPN, you can connect to a server in a different location and access better deals and discounts. On a related note, I’m sure you’d rather not spend money if saving money is your driving force for using it. There are free VPN options around the internet so you don’t have to be a paying member in order to use it.

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Privacy and Security

One of the primary reasons to use a VPN is for security. When you connect to a VPN, it encrypts your data, making it much harder for anyone to intercept it. This means that your online activities, including your web browsing, online banking, and other sensitive transactions, are kept safe from hackers and cybercriminals.
It can also help to protect your online privacy by hiding your IP address and location from websites and online services. This prevents them from tracking your online activities and collecting data about you. This is especially important if you are concerned about online tracking and targeted advertising.
Access Blocked Content

A VPN can help you bypass internet censorship and access content that may be blocked in your country. For example, if you travel to a country where certain websites are blocked, you can use it to connect to a server in a different country and access the content you need. We don’t judge you for what you consume online, but all we ask for is to do it safely.
Public Wi-Fi Security

Public Wi-Fi networks, such as those in coffee shops, airports, and hotels, are often unsecured, which means that anyone on the network can potentially intercept your data. When you connect to a public Wi-Fi network with a VPN, your data is encrypted, and your online activities are kept safe from prying eyes.
In conclusion, a VPN is an essential tool that can help protect your online security, privacy, and freedom. It provides an extra layer of protection against online threats and allows you to access blocked content and save money on online shopping. With the increasing importance of the internet in our daily lives, using a VPN is becoming more important than ever before.
For more useful tips and tricks, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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[EXCLUSIVE] ROG ZEPHYRUS GX501 specifications for Malaysia revealed; a featherweight monster that punches like a heavyweight

The ROG Zephyrus GX501 was one of the most anticipated ROG gaming laptops since they were announced back at Computex 2017. Featuring NVIDIA Max-Q technology which allows OEMs to squeeze the most performance out of the NVIDIA Pascal GPUs in their flagships. ASUS, as usual, went the extra step and designed the advanced Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) allowing the laptop to breathe better through the intakes under the laptop. This, coupled with new liquid-crystal polymer AeroAccelerator fans ensure that ASUS is able to make this the thinnest AND most powerful ROG laptop ever made at just 17.9mm thin.

The cooling is top notch, but what will it be cooling when it comes to our Malaysian shores? The Malaysian variant is the GX501V-IGZ036T and there will be an Intel Core i7-7700HQ Kaby Lake CPU with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 optimized with the aforementioned NVIDIA Max-Q technology under the hood. In all reality, the GeForce GTX 1080 is so powerful that even with the i7 7700HQ being one of the most powerful mobile CPUs around, it is still bound to bottleneck it. However, there’s no solution to this problem currently, unless you opt for a desktop CPU in your laptop, which will then make it nigh impossible to cool properly. A necessary compromise was made to ensure that the hardware in the ROG Zephyrus can coexist in the 17.9mm thin black metal body.

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Besides the Intel CPU and NVIDIA GPU doing the old one-two, a whopping 24GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB of PCIe NVMe SSD makes for fluid multitasking and blazing fast load times. Connectivity wise, the ROG Zephyrus does not leave anything out despite its petite dimensions. You get four USB 3.0 ports, a HDMI 2.0 output capable of 4K visuals at 60 Hz, a 3.5mm combo audio jack and a Type-C port supporting the Thunderbolt standard for up to 40 Gbps transfer speeds to compatible devices. The numerous USB 3.0 ports allow you to take advantage of VR applications by hooking up an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive. If you prefer a more conventional way of experiencing your game, a 15.6″ FHD 1080p 120 Hz IPS display with 72% NTSC color gamut and G-Sync technology will deliver some stunning visuals. With NVIDIA G-Sync technology, so stutter and tearing will be a thing of the past when gaming on the ROG Zephyrus.

The ROG Zephyrus will feature an AuraSync RGB keyboard integrated into its svelte body, and ASUS Malaysia will bundle a gaming mouse with the laptop as well, so you are set to game as soon as you buy the laptop. Dual -band 2*2 802.11ac WiFi comes standard, but if you prefer the stability of a wired LAN connection, a USB 3.0 to RJ45 adapter is provided.
Weighing just 2.24 kg, this is a portable beast. A 500 WHrs battery will keep it running when you are away from a wall socket, but don’t expect to any gaming when out and about. The ROG Zephyrus will be fed by a 230W AC Adapter, providing ample power for all the powerful hardware in it to work their magic.
When can you get your hands on one of these beasts? It is expected to arrive sometime in September 2017, and we will update this post with the pricing as soon as we know it.
Pokdepinion: The ROG Zephyrus is a real beast and I can’t wait to see it in action. The price tag might be prohibitively expensive though considering ASUS is packing so much firepower in it.
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ASUS Vivobook Pro OLED series arrives as an option for casual creators

ASUS Vivobooks are well known for offering excellent value for money for those who want an ultraportable, but don’t find the ASUS Zenbooks to be worth their while. Now we have the ASUS Vivobook Pro OLED series, featuring the Vivobook Pro 14X OLED, Pro 16X OLED, 14 OLED and 15 OLED, packing high performance innards and stunning displays.
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED, Meteor White and 0˚ Black
All the ASUS Vivobook Pro OLED laptops come in a sleek aluminum chassis. There are a variety of colors for the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED and Pro 14X OLED, depending on whether you want the Intel or AMD-powered version. There’s Cool Silver and Comet Grey for the Intel option, and Meteor White and 0˚ Black for the AMD variant. The Comet Grey and Meteor White finishes come with the world’s first weave coating that softens the feel of the metal. It has a suede-like appearance thanks to a special textured coating. Meanwhile the 0˚ Black and Cool Silver options are plain anodized metal, for a sleeker aesthetic. Meanwhile for tte ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED and Pro 15 OLED, you get two color options, Quiet Blue and Cool Silver, regardless if you prefer AMD or Intel.

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As with prior ASUS Vivobooks, the ASUS Vivobook Pro series also touts color-blocking on its keyboard, with the Esc key dipped in bright Warning Orange, and a warning-striped Enter key. If you get the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X and Pro 14X OLED in Meteor White, the keyboard is a nice white and gray, while the 0˚ Black option pairs dark gray modifiers with black keys. If you prefer a subtler look, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED and Pro 14 OLED do not feature the same two-tone finish on its keyboard.
World’s first laptops with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certification

The Vivobook Pro series joins ASUS’ ever-growing lineup of OLED laptops, and offers some really amazing displays. There’s the 16″ 16:10 4K OLED HDR display in the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED, 14″ 2.8K OLED HDR 600-nit display in the Vivobook Pro 14X OLED. These are the world first laptops with the VESA DisplayHDR True Black certification!

The Vivobook Pro 14 get a more modest 14″ NanoEdge 2.8K OLED panel that goes up to 400-nits,and the Vivobook Pro 15 gets a 15.6″ FHD OLED display. While I say “more modest”, all of these panels achieve 100% DCI-P3, and are Pantone Validated and are also TUV Rheinland-certified for low-blue light emissions. Content creators can rest assured that both the color accuracy of their content and their eye health are well taken care of with the ASUS Vivobook Pro series of laptops.
11th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 5000H options!

Instead of limiting content creators to one CPU series or another, you get to choose between the AMD Ryzen 5000H series processors, or the 11th Gen Intel Core H35 processors. I am not exactly sure why ASUS didn’t instead offer the choice of the 45W 11th Gen Intel Core processors instead, since the AMD options are rated for up to 45W anyway.

For GPUs, you get a choice of up to the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, available with the AMD-powered Vivobook Pro 14X OLED and Vivobook Pro 16X OLED. Cooling is handled by the dual-fan system and dual-heatpipe system, which ASUS dubs the IceCool Plus system. Upgrade options appear limited, although the ASUS Vivobook Pro series come in configurations with up to 32GB RAM and 1TB M.2 PCIe SSDs.
Virtual ASUS Dial – ASUS DialPad

If you checked out our previous coverage on the latest ASUS ProArt Studiobook or ProArt PA148CTV portable monitor, you might have seen the ASUS Dial. While the ASUS Vivobook Pro series do not offer the physical dial, ASUS allows you to emulate the ASUS Dial on the trackpad, a feature which ASUS aptly calls ASUS DialPad. The ASUS DialPad works with the Adobe creative suite seamless, just like you would expect the physical ASUS Dial to.
ASUS Vivobook Pro OLED Series Specs

ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400)
ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401)
ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (K3500)
ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (M3500)
ASUS Vivobook Pro 14X OLED (N7400)
ASUS Vivobook Pro 14X OLED (M7400)
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (N7600)
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600)

Processor
Intel Core i7-11300H, 4C/8T @ up to 4.4GHz, 10nm SuperFin
or
Intel Core i7-11370H, 4C/8T @ up to 4.8GHz, 10nm SuperFin
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, 6C/12T @ up to 4.2GHz, 7nm
or
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, 8C/16T @ up to 4.4GHz, 7nm
or
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 8C/16T @ up to 4.6GHz, 7nm
Intel Core i7-11300H, 4C/8T @ up to 4.4GHz, 10nm SuperFin
or
Intel Core i7-11370H, 4C/8T @ up to 4.8GHz, 10nm SuperFin
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, 6C/12T @ up to 4.2GHz, 7nm
or
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, 8C/16T @ up to 4.4GHz, 7nm
or
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 8C/16T @ up to 4.6GHz, 7nm
Intel Core i7-11300H, 4C/8T @ up to 4.4GHz, 10nm SuperFin
or
Intel Core i7-11370H, 4C/8T @ up to 4.8GHz, 10nm SuperFin
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, 6C/12T @ up to 4.2GHz, 7nm
or
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, 8C/16T @ up to 4.4GHz, 7nm
or
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 8C/16T @ up to 4.6GHz, 7nm
Intel Core i7-11300H, 4C/8T @ up to 4.4GHz, 10nm SuperFin
or
Intel Core i7-11370H, 4C/8T @ up to 4.8GHz, 10nm SuperFin
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, 6C/12T @ up to 4.2GHz, 7nm
or
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, 8C/16T @ up to 4.4GHz, 7nm
or
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 8C/16T @ up to 4.6GHz, 7nm

Memory
Up to 16GB DDR4 on-board
Up to 16GB DDR4 on-board
Up to 16GB DDR4 on-board
Up to 16GB DDR4 on-board
Up to 16GB DDR4 on-board
Up to 32GB DDR4 on-board
Up to 16GB DDR4 on-board
Up to 32GB DDR4 on-board

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 (optional)
AMD Radeon Vega 7 Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6, 35W TGP (50W with Dynamic Boost) (optional)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1650 Max-Q 4GB GDDR6
or
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6, 35W TGP (50W with Dynamic Boost)
AMD Radeon Vega 7 Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6, 35W TGP (50W with Dynamic Boost)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6, 35W TGP (50W with Dynamic Boost) (optional)
AMD Radeon Vega 7 Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6, 35W TGP (50W with Dynamic Boost)
or
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6, 35W TGP (50W with Dynamic Boost)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6, 35W TGP (50W with Dynamic Boost)
AMD Radeon Vega 7 Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6, 35W TGP (50W with Dynamic Boost)
or
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6, 35W TGP (50W with Dynamic Boost)

Storage
Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
or
512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD with 32GB Intel Optane Memory
Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
or
Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD with 32GB Intel Optane Memory
Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
or
Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD with 32GB Intel Optane Memory
Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
or
512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD with 32GB Intel Optane Memory
Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD

Connectivity
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
1 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
microSD card reader
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C)
1 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
microSD card reader
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
1 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
microSD card reader
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C)
1 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
microSD card reader
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
1 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
microSD card reader
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C)
1 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
microSD card reader
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-C
1 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
microSD card reader
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C)
1 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
microSD card reader

Display
14″ WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) 16:10 OLED display
400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C
14″ WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) 16:10 OLED display
400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C
15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 OLED display
400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C
15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 OLED display
400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C
14″ WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) 16:10 OLED display
400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C
14″ WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) 16:10 OLED display
400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C
16″ WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) 16:10 OLED display
400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C
16″ WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) 16:10 OLED display
400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C

Power
63WHrs 3-cell Li-ion
120W power adapter
or
65W power adapter
63WHrs 3-cell Li-ion
120W power adapter
or
90W power adapter
63WHrs 3-cell Li-ion
120W power adapter
or
65W power adapter
63WHrs 3-cell Li-ion
120W power adapter
or
90W power adapter
63WHrs 3-cell Li-ion
120W power adapter
or
65W power adapter
63WHrs 3-cell Li-ion
120W power adapter
or
90W power adapter
96WHrs 6-cell Li-ion
120W power adapter
96WHrs 6-cell Li-ion
120W power adapter

Dimensions
317.4 x 228.5 x 19.3 mm
317.4 x 228.5 x 19.3 mm
359.8 x 235.3 x 19.9 mm
359.8 x 235.3 x 19.9 mm
317.4 x 228.5 x 17.9 mm
17.4 x 228.5 x 17.9 mm
360.5 x 259.0 x 18.9 mm
360.5 x 259.0 x 18.9 mm

Weight
1.4kg
1.4kg
1.65kg
1.65kg
1.45kg
1.45kg
1.95kg
1.95kg

We don’t know when ASUS will be bringing in the ASUS Vivobook series into Malaysia, but I do look forward to see how will they be priced, considering the ASUS Vivobook’s series focus on bang for buck in their previous iterations.
Pokdepinion: I look forward to the ASUS Vivobook Pro OLED 14X. Not sure how well will the measly two heatpipes handle the heat of the Ryzen 9 5900HX though.
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Jim Ryan Desires More PlayStation Games To Be Available To A Wider Crowd

In a recent interview, Jim Ryan, the boss of PlayStation has said that he hopes the platform’s game titles can reach “hundreds of millions of people”.
PlayStation games to reach a wider audience?

The interview was done by Gl.biz and Jim Ryan mentioned that a game is a huge success when it can reach 10 or 20 million people, but he wants more than that and here’s what he had to say:

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I would also like to see a world where the games that we make at PlayStation can be enjoyed by many tens of millions of people. Perhaps hundreds of millions of people. Right now success with the current console model, a really great PlayStation hit you’re talking 10 or 20 million people being able to play that game.
Jim Ryan, PlayStation
He aims to have the their platform to be as big as the music and music industry which are “almost limitless” according to him.
Despite that, he didn’t mention on how exactly they plan to achieve that. One might think that they plan to port more of their games to PC. They’ve recently acquired Nixxes Software, a company that ports games to PC, who are working to make PlayStation’s iconic Uncharted franchise to the other side.
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Pokdepinion: Can’t say that I’m upset with their direction. I don’t have any favoritism when it comes to gaming platform. It’s always nice to see games to be on multiple platforms but that doesn’t mean that their console would lose their user base. Consoles are still good for couch gaming.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review – Good Sound, Even Better Value

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review – Box

Inside the box of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, you’re expected to get the following items:
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review – Box content
USB-C cableSpare silicone ear tipsSpare earphone coversThe Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus themselves
Appearance
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus is the successor to the original Galaxy Buds which sees a number of improvements. It’s very small in size so when you put it in your ears, it can be a bit hard to see unless someone is directly staring at your ears. It doesn’t have the branding present on the earbuds themselves, making this white colour option look very clean.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review
This rounded triangular pattern is the touchpad, which allows you to activate certain functions such an answer calls and controlling music. There is a small hole here, which is the microphone. This is for ambient sound and also to improve voice quality for calls.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review
Moving towards the center, you’ll see what appears to be a protruding design. This is a silicone earphone cover, which can be replaced as there are four included in the box.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review
On the front, you have the ear tips, which is a removable silicone type, two charging contacts for use with the charging case, a touch-sensitive sensor, and another microphone hole. You will also see either “L” or “R” in grey text to denote the left and right side. As you might be able to tell by now, this is the in-ear type as opposed to the Airpods-style buds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review – Charging case
As for the charging case, it’s white with a clean, glossy look. You can see the Samsung logo on top of the shell with the text “Sound by AKG” written below it. Moving down with the charging case still closed, you have the charging case indicator light.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review
On the bottom of the charging case, you have some of the product description such as the power rating and exact model number. In our case, there is a sticker over it, but that’s just our review unit.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review – USB-C port
In case you’re wondering, the charging port is on the rear. It uses USB Type-C, which is great as MicroUSB feels too old to be used.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review
Open up the charging case and you’ll see two holes with charging contacts in them. There is also the earbuds battery indicator light in between the holes. Each hole is for a specific side’s buds, so you can’t simply put whichever you feel. If the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus is charging, then you have it in the right position. Alternatively, Samsung did denote which side is for which as there is “L” and “R” in rubberized text.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus is a clean, classy-looking pair of wireless earbuds. The charging case is small so it’s easy to bring around, and the earbuds themselves are also small, so it’s easier to wear. I’m thankful that it uses USB-C instead of MicroUSB for added convenience.
Specifications
DriversDual Dynamic DriversFrequency Response20Hz – 20,000Hz Headphone TypeClosed, dynamicCodecSBC, AAC, Scalable Samsung codecConnectorWiredUSB-CWirelessBluetooth 5.0, Qi wireless chargingMicrophones2 outer, 1 innerNoise-cancellingNoBatteryEarphonesUp to 11 HoursWith Charging CaseUp to 22 HoursWeight Earbuds17.5 x 22.5 x 19.2 mm, 5.6gCharging Case70 x 38.8 x 26.5 mm, 39.6gColourBlack and WhiteIngress ProtectionIPX2
User Experience
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review – Connecting
Pairing the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus is generally a smooth experience. You just have to activate your Bluetooth, remove the earbuds from the charging case, select the device, and it will connect. Subsequent connections will just require you to have Bluetooth on and it will automatically pair.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review – Connecting to Bluetooth on Acer Predator Helios 700
This is the case with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, ASUS ROG Phone 2, and Redmi Note 8 Pro. In the case of the S20 Ultra, it will prompt you if you want to connect to it even if Bluetooth was disabled, which is really handy. You can also connect it to PC if you have Bluetooth on it, as I’ve personally tested it with my Acer Predator Helios 700, but re-pairing may require manual input at times. This is most likely a Windows issue.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review
When I wore it for the first time, I was wondering why it was designed in such a way that my ears blocked the touchpad. While I did put the earbuds on the right side, it turns out that I had it upside down. After a quick turn, the touchpad is within easy access. I just wanted to point this out in case you run into similar issues as I thought my ears were too big initially.
As far as comfort goes, it feels very light and hardly noticeable. I can wear this for hours with no issues. Moreover, the combination of size and the suction means I don’t feel anything when I turn my head and it won’t suddenly come loose. The latter is highly dependent on wearing the right ear tip size so keep that in mind.
It’s worth noting that the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus does have IPX2 water resistance. This means that it can withstand some water drops when the device is tilted up to 15°. It might not be ideal for workouts or if you sweat a lot in general, but at least it does have some protective measures. If you were to use it in the gym, just keep the potential risk in mind.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review – Touchpad
As for sound quality, I personally enjoyed it. It’s a little heavy on the bass but nothing extreme so it doesn’t really drown out the mids and highs. The sound coming from the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus feel pretty much balanced and no discernible latency issues. There is a Game Mode feature you can use to reduce latency, which may be more apparent in mobile games. I am uncertain what the tuning by AKG did, but from my own experience, it’s pretty good. Bass-heads on the other hand may find this a bit lacking.
In case you were wondering, it doesn’t have support for aptX or aptX HD. It does however have support for SBC, AAC, and the Samsung Scalable codecs. Just needed to point that out in case you were very particular about the codec support.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus does not have noise cancellation. However, the noise isolation is pretty good. Some of you may experience it differently, in which case, all you have to do is swap out the ear tips and earphone covers for the one that fits your ears best. This will give you a much better overall experience.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review – Enable / disable ambient sound
When it comes to calls, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus worked like a charm. I can hear voices very clearly, and the person on the other end said my voice is clearer than usual, indicating that it’s better than calling without using it. It does seem to be a bit sensitive as it picked up some environmental sounds but nothing that would cause issues unless you’re in a particularly noisy area, like the club or a music festival.
It’s worth noting that during calls, it has ambient sound activated, so you can hear yourself talk. It makes me feel more self-aware, thinking the other person would hear exactly what I hear but as it turns out, not every sound that I hear is picked up on the other end. This is more so for safety in case you’re walking around while talking with it. You can disable it if you wish.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review – Galaxy Wearable UI
The best experience you can get with the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus is when used with a smartphone. This is because you need the Galaxy Wearable app to personalize your settings. It’s generally easy to use and you can change the ambient sound settings, toy around with the equalizer, configure the touchpad actions, and more. It’s hard to see anyone having trouble using the app given how user-friendly it is.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review – Charging case
Moving to the charging case, I like how small it is. It’s so easy to bring around and it barely take up space and weight in my pocket. The fact that it uses USB-C makes it convenient as I don’t need to have a separate cable just to charge it. I just need to use the same one that I use for my smartphone. Alternatively, this does support Qi Wireless charging for an added bit of convenience.
As for battery life, true wireless earbuds in general don’t fare well, and this one performs well enough. The earbuds themselves last me about 10 hours per full charge, and the charging case can hold one full charge on its own. Honestly, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus themselves have a good battery life, but I just wished the charging case could hold at least two full charges worth. Perhaps something we can look forward to with its successor.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus is a great pair of true wireless earbuds. I personally believe that it’s priced just right at RM599, and I’m certain many people will be happy to use this, especially if they’re already using a Samsung smartphone.
They’re not perfect by any means as the charging case itself could use more battery life, the ingress protection could be better, and it lacks some high-end audio codecs. But what you get is a comfortable, convenient pair of true wireless earbuds that offer a solid value-for-money proposition.
With that, I award the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Samsung Malaysia for letting use this for the purpose of this review.
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DirectX 12 Ultimate Will Unify PC and Xbox Gaming Graphics

We’ve recently learned more about the DirectX 12 Ultimate API and the new features that come with it. However, there’s more to it than meets the eye as it’s expected to make a big change next-gen console and PC gaming, specifically for Windows PC and Xbox Series X.
For starters, both PC and Xbox Series X are guaranteed to support all next-gen graphics features. This includes DXR 1.1, Variable Rate Shading, Mesh Shaders, and Sampler Feedback. This will ensure better futureproofing on Microsoft’s end so you don’t have to worry about the hardware becoming outdated rather quickly.

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However, there were talks of taking it a step further by unifying the Xbox and PC ecosystems. According to Microsoft, DirectX 12 Ultimate will give developers the tools needed to develop great visual experiences for both the Xbox Series X and PC in a much simpler way. All of the API’s upcoming features will come together in “one common bundle” for a more seamless cross-platform content creation.
In simpler terms, graphical advancements on the Xbox Series X will make its way to PC gaming in a short span of time, and the same is true the other way around. This is what Microsoft had to say:
Microsoft on Unifying Xbox Series X and PC Gaming with DirectX 12 Ultimate
By unifying the graphics platform across PC and Xbox Series X, DX12 Ultimate serves as a force multiplier for the entire gaming ecosystem. No longer do the cycles operate independently! Instead, they now combine synergistically: when Xbox Series X releases, there will already be many millions of DX12 Ultimate PC graphics cards in the world with the same feature set, catalyzing a rapid adoption of new features, and when Xbox Series X brings a wave of new console gamers, PC will likewise benefit from this vast surge of new DX12 Ultimate capable hardware.
The result? An adrenaline shot to new feature adoption, groundbreaking graphics in the hands of gamers more quickly than ever before.
It’s likely that high-end gaming PCs will still have the advantage over consoles when it comes to graphics. However, it does allow for in-game graphics to evolve on both console and PC in a better manner. Now, we just need to wait and see for it to be in action.
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Pokdepinion: It’s a step forward in the right direction. I’m sure some elitists may disagree but it’s definitely for the greater good.
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GoPro Launches Three New HERO11 Black Models

GoPro’s latest offerings, HERO11 Black launches in Malaysia with three models: HERO11 Black, HERO11 Black Creator Edition and HERO11 Black Mini.

The HERO11 Black feature a 1/1.9″ sensor with 10-bit color video at up to 5.3K 60FPS, as well as 27-megapixel photos. Compared to standard 8-bit color which captures 16.7 million colors, 10-bit color is capable of capturing over 1 billion colors, enhancing image quality over previous GoPro models.

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This new sensor also enables 8:7 aspect ratio for the largest vertical field-of-view ever on a GoPro – providing users with more scene captured vertically and the ability to crop for different aspect ratios in the GoPro Quik app – ideal for 9:16 vertical video, or 16:9 cinematic shots depending on your platform of choice.
HyperView provides the widest 16:9 field-of-view ever to a HERO camera, suitable for first-person-view of various activities; HyperSmooth 5.0 keeps your footage steady even in a full 360° camera rotation. Three new Night Effect Time Lapse presets allows users to capture star trails, light painting and vehicle light trails easily. TimeWarp 3.0 now captures in full 5.3K resolution; Easy and Pro mode lets users of different skill level capture the footage with the best settings or enabling maximum creative control. Enduro Battery now extends recording times up to 38% in HERO11 Black models under cold temperatures, which comes in-box with HERO11 Black and HERO11 Black Creator Edition or as a built-in battery for HERO11 Black Mini.

HERO11 Black Creator Edition also offers users with all the gear needed for content creation – it includes a battery grip with built-in buttons for one-handed camera control and over 4 hours of 4K recording per charge. Also included are optional directional microphone, external mic input, HDMI port for external display output, a high-power LED light and two cold shoe mounts for additional camera accessories. HERO11 Black Mini, on the other hand, offers the smaller, one-button design which provides maximum simplicity without sacrificing quality or performance.
HERO11 Black is available now nationwide for RM2,399 with Creator Edition priced RM3,399. HERO11 Black Mini will be available starting 25 October 2022 for RM1,979. Head to GoPro.com for more details.
Pokdepinion: A solid iterative upgrade over the previous generation – if you’re looking for an upgrade, this is a solid choice.
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