According to an official PSA by Nintendo, the Nintendo Switch servers are expected to overload this Christmas weekend. If you plan on gifting the system to a loved one, here’s what you can do.
Nintendo Switch Servers Expected to Overload This Christmas Weekend

今週末は #ニンテンドーアカウント のサーバーにアクセスが集中し、ニンテンドーアカウントがすぐに作成できないなどの影響が予想されます。
はじめてNintendo Switchファミリーを利用される予定の方は、事前に作成しておくことをおすすめします。
— 任天堂サポート (@nintendo_cs) December 20, 2021

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Over on the official Japanese Nintendo customer service account on Twitter, they have warned gamers on a potential Nintendo Switch server overload during Christmas weekend. This is said to be a forecast of a massive number of new accounts expected to be created with more new adopters of the game system.
This weekend, access will be concentrated on the Nintendo Account server, and it is expected that Nintendo Account will not be created immediately. If you are planning to use the Nintendo Switch family for the first time, we recommend that you create it in advance
Nintendo Support
To avoid potential issues, Nintendo is advising gamers to create an account ahead of time, even if it is temporary, so the new Nintendo Switch owner can play games on the system without any limitations. This is going to be tough if you plan on giving it as a surprise Christmas present.
With that being said however, Nintendo is only forecasting the inability to create new accounts with the potential server overload, but a lot more things can happen. We would suggest downloading a couple of games ahead of time as well in case there may be issues with downloads during Christmas weekend.
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Pokdepinion: I would also suggest to get the system updated to the latest firmware as well, just in case. Either way, Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and have a good time gaming.
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AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT arrives with 2X performance of RX 5700 XT and more for $649

AMD definitely dropped an amazing trio of graphics cards with the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series. The new cards are the AMD Radeon RX 6800, RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT, all based on the latest RDNA 2 architecture.
RDNA 2 – huge architectural gains

RDNA 2 is a significantly more efficient architecture than RDNA was. But of course, AMD took all that efficiency gains to deliver higher clocks and more performance at the 300W TBP that the Radeon RX 6900 XT and RX 6800 XT is rated at. So while you aren’t seeing much lower power consumption than previous generations, you are getting a lot more performance.

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Most of these gains are brought about via architectural improvements, as AMD is still using the same TSMC 7nm process node they made the Radeon RX 5000 series GPUs on. Part of that can be attributed to the new Infinity Cache that’s a 128MB of cache situated on the GPU itself to reduce the power consumed during memory access operations, while also increasing bandwidth.

AMD claims we will be seeing 2.17X the bandwidth and 0.9X the power consumption with a 256-bit memory bus coupled with Infinity Cache, versus a regular ol’ 384-bit memory bus. To put it into numbers, you will be seeing up to 1664GB/s of bandwidth with the memory configuration in the Radeon RX 6000 series cards.

On top of that, AMD will also be offering AMD Smart Access Memory when you pair a Radeon RX 6000 series GPU with an AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors. The CPU will now see the full 16GB memory on the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards, which is a pretty huge increase over the 256MB that CPUs in platforms without AMD Smart Access Memory is able to access, allowing for up to 13% performance improvement, in combination with Rage Mode, an automatic overclocking feature. However AMD Smart Access Memory seems like it will only work with Ryzen 5000 processors, which leaves Zen 2 processors out in the cold, even though the I/O die from the Zen 2 has been directly carried over to Zen 3.

RDNA2 is developed with DirectX 12 Ultimate in mind, so you get the hardware-accelerated raytracing, with what AMD is calling Ray Accelerators. There will be one Ray Accelerator per CU, so you will be looking at up to 80 Ray Accelerators in the chart-topping Radeon RX 6900 XT. There will also be support for variable rate shading, Direct I/O, mesh shaders and sampler feedback to fully utilize the feature set brought by DirectX 12 Ultimate.
GeForce RTX 30 series killers?

The result? AMD is claiming that the Radeon RX 6800 significantly outperforms the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, and by extension, possibly the GeForce RTX 3070, at $579. The fact that you need AMD Smart Access Memory to deliver those results is also quite interesting, and we would love to see if performance would be significantly affected without it.

Meanwhile the middle child is the Radeon RX 6800 XT, which is slated to offer a strong 4K experience. AMD pits this against the GeForce RTX 3080, although as we can see, they don’t win in all games. But the gap is pretty small, and AMD is pricing it at $50 less than what NVIDIA asks for the GeForce RTX 3080, so I think it will really depend on what games you play to help you decide which card to get.

Once we get to the Radeon RX 6900 XT, we see even more performance, and AMD targets NVIDIA’s top dog with this. Combining AMD’s automatic overclock Rage Mode and AMD Smart Access Memory, the Radeon RX 6900 XT appears to outperform the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 in most of the games tested, even in titles like Wolfenstein: Young Blood. This card is a good $500 less than the GeForce RTX 3090, which does definitely lend a lot of credence to the existence of a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, doesn’t it?
One thing that AMD didn’t really share was performance with raytracing. Unlike NVIDIA which talked about the Turing architecture’s performance relative to Pascal in terms of raytracing, AMD decided not to do that with RDNA 2. The performance comparisons above also do not take into account the raytracing capabilities of the games that support it, so we aren’t exactly sure if AMD’s raytracing capabilities will be up to snuff. With that said, it just means that there’s more to find out when we can get our hands on one, and that’s always fun.
AMD Radeon RX 6000 series Specs

AMD Radeon RX 6800
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT

CUs
60
72
80

Cores
3840 Stream Processors
60 Ray Accelerations
4608 Stream Processors
72 Ray Accelerators
5120 Stream Processors
80 Ray Accelerators

Game Clock (MHz)
1815
2015
2015

Boost Clock (MHz)
2105
2250
2250

Memory
16GB GDDR6, 16Gbps
16GB GDDR6, 16Gbps
16GB GDDR6, 16Gbps

Infinity Cache
128MB
128MB
128MB

Memory bus width
256-bit
256-bit
256-bit

TBP
250W
300W
300W

Price
$579 (~RM2407)
$649 (~RM2698)
$999 (~RM4152)

Launch date
18th Nov 2020
18th Nov 2020
8th December 2020

Pokdepinion: I am really interested to see the raytracing performance on the RDNA2 GPUs. If AMD pulls off a win in that area, they would have really put NVIDIA to shame, given that Ampere is NVIDIA’s second go at hardware-accelerated raytracing.
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PUBG MOBILE PRO LEAGUE MY/SG SEASON 4 Starts Today

After announcing the group results last week, PUBG MOBILE PRO LEAGUE MY/SG SEASON 4 officially starts today and will end this 26 September. The tournament will see 20 professional teams battle it out against each other via the PUBG MOBILE Malaysia Official Facebook page and YouTube channel, as well as on WeTV and Esports Fight Club.

PUBG MOBILE PRO LEAGUE MY/SG SEASON 4 kicks off now
The new season of PUBG MOBILE PRO LEAGUE MY/SG SEASON 4 attracted 11 outstanding casting talents to ensure that every match will be fascinating to watch. Qontra, Sir Cloud, Emi, Onthego, Top Cast, Soultan, Jhunter, and Kyrul, as well as newcomers Sis Jenny, Keith Lee, and Tashbunny, are all returning to this season’s event.

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PUBG MOBILE PRO LEAGUE MY/SG SEASON 4 will include a number of entertaining activities to add to the tournament’s excitement. PMPL Star Player On Air is one of the activities, in which players will be invited to play mini-games with the casters, which will be broadcast live on the internet. PUBG MOBILE Esports has also set up unique online interview sessions with the teams’ coaches and analysts to provide their perspectives on the teams’ performances throughout the season.

Fans can expect to see heated clashes between 20 influencers and 20 professional players, in which two influencers will team up with two professional players in four special show match rounds, adding to the excitement. The first show match will be the Variety Esports Show on August 29, followed by the Ladies Battle Tournament on September 4 and 5. The final show battle, Death Match, will take place on September 12 during the final Super Weekend.

The PUBG MOBILE PRO LEAGUE MY/SG SEASON 4 returns this season with a new tournament format and a large prize pool of USD150,000 (RM634,275). The 20 teams competing were seeded into five groups and will play each other in Weekday matches on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On each day, each team will play five matches on two maps: Erangel and Miramar.

The top 16 teams from the Weekday standings will advance to the Super Weekend, which will take place every Friday through Sunday and feature matches on Erangel, Miramar, and Sanhok. To qualify for the PUBG MOBILE PRO LEAGUE MY/SG SEASON 4 Country Finals, the teams will need to provide their best effort in every match to stay in the Super Weekend Top 16 leaderboard.

RSG Malaysia, the PUBG MOBILE PRO LEAGUE MY/SG SEASON 3 Champions, and elite teams from the previous season such as Geek Fam, Anti Circle, Wulf Arov, and EVOS ViP are among the teams competing in the fourth edition of the PUBG MOBILE PRO LEAGUE MY/SG. Team Secret, Team Bosskurr, HomeBois, and Team SMG, among others, have joined the powerhouse lineup.
All 20 teams are ready to put on a show and compete for the PUBG MOBILE PRO LEAGUE MY/SG SEASON 4 championship and a spot in the PUBG MOBILE Pro League Southeast Asia Championship Season 4. Only the League Champion of each Country League and the top three teams from the Country Finals are eligible for a slot.
For more information, head over to the official website here.
Pokdepinion: My body is ready!
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U Mobile Introduces New 5G Prepaid Plans With U25 And U35

With 5G commercial availability heading to Malaysia in whole, U Mobile has announced of two new 5G-ready offerings with the U25 and U35 5G prepaid plans.
U Mobile releases 5G Prepaid plans

The new plans offers unlimited data and calls and features daily 1-hour high-speed boost. Should you want to activate it, you can redeem it through the MyUMobile app, allowing you to enjoy the fastest speeds that’s available to you, be it 4G or 5G when it’s accessible.

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In conjunction with the launch, you can get the U25 plan at a promotional price of RM20 per month which offers unlimited data at 3Mbps. As for the U35 plan, it is priced at RM35 each month which gives unlimited data at 6Mbps and 3GB free hotspot. They are both valid for 30 days, of course.
Aside from that, users may also enjoy 1 low flat rate for IDD calls to Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, China, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
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Pokdepinion: Now this is something interesting. As we all know, 5G can be super fast but I think the problem with U Mobile has always been with their coverage. How will the new plans fare in terms of experience?
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CM Storm Swift-RX review

CM Storm is the gaming subsidiary brand of Cooler Master, and has lots of quality gaming peripherals under the label. Among them is the CM Storm MECH keyboard, CM Storm Supressor keyboard and many others. Today we have their latest mousepad, the CM Storm Swift-RX in three sizes, S, M and XL. It’s a slick and sleek fabric mousepad, so it won’t be for those looking for Control edition mousepads or hard mousepads. For those who are still reading, the prices are very reasonable at RM39 for S size, RM59 for M size, RM79 for L variants. The XL’s pricing is still yet to be announced. However you still can’t get them in your friendly neighborhood PC hardware stores just yet, as it is expected to appear on shelves sometime around August or September. Oh well, without further delay, let’s get started.

Appearance
The mousepads come rolled up nicely and packed into sturdy boxes. Nothing else is in the box besides the mousepad. I was hoping for some nice stickers like what Steelseries bundled their QcK mousepads with. Nonetheless, the boxes are well designed and tastefully sprinkled with enough information to get you interested. There is also a small “Try me” patch of the mousepad for you to touch and decide whether you like the surface texture.

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Swift-RX packagingSwift-RX introduction Swift-RX size comparisonSwift-RX thickness
And the actual mousepads. Man that XL one is really huge compared to the other sizes. The surface is a smooth, low friction synthetic fibre optimized for gaming and also for optimal comfort. The fine mesh is suitable for both laser and optical mice, but I only have the optical Logitech G502 with me, so I can’t vouch for the compatibility with laser mice. I really dig the plain black surface with the contrasting white logo standing out in the corner. Much better than certain green mousepads. The non-slip 100% natural base is 3mm thick and holds on to the table like a barnacle to a ship’s hull. Rounding the mousepads off are stitched edges which prevents fraying to improve the durability of the mousepad.

Specifications

250mm x 210mm x 3mm (S)
320mm x 270mm x 3mm (M)
450mm x 360mm x 3mm (L)
900mm x 360mm x 3mm (XL)
Synthetic fibre surface
100% natural rubber base

User Experience

The mousepads are a dream to use. As you can see from the close-up of the surface, the texture is really fine and is really smooth for swift mouse movements with minimal effort I really enjoyed using it for everything that involves mouse movements, and the thickness of the pad offers excellent wrist support, allowing comfortable usage over long hours. The edge stitching ensures better durability by preventing the edges from fraying. The only downside I see is the logo at the top right corner that hindered me from fully utilizing the surface area. However it’s due to the fact that I used the smallest version that I ever reach the logo anyway. If you pick the medium or extra large versions you will most probably not encounter this problem. Do note I am really nitpicking here as this mousepad is otherwise absolutely flawless.
I got a mousepad on a mousepad on a mousepad, for that 100% improvement in accuracy #truestory
The experience using the small and medium sizes are pretty similar, except that the medium size offers a lot more real estate for you to run amok with your mouse. The XL version however is a whole different story. It covers my table from one end to the other, with a little of it having to be tucked under my laptop. The XL mousepad extends the excellent wrist support to your keyboard hand, which is appreciated. It also has more than enough space for me to put my phone and other trinkets on it.

Conclusion
The experience using these mousepads are really great. The low profile business-only look is really nice to me. Those looking for more visually striking mousepads may have to look elsewhere, but the CM Storm Swift-RX mousepads are possibly among the best fabric mousepads out there right now. The surface allows for fast and consistent tracking, it’s comfortable to rest my hand on, and the prices are reasonable. I am actually tempted to go out there and buy one for myself right now actually. With that, I award it the Pokde.net Gold Award, which means it comes highly recommended by me.

Our thanks to Cooler Master Malaysia for providing the review samples for us to test.
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Google Is Focusing On Solution For Suspicious Websites That Blocks You From Going Back

It seems that the folks at Google are currently working on an update for Chrome that will block suspicious websites from hijacking your browser’s history and the ‘Back’ button.
The issue has been around for quite some time where they are employed by many malicious websites. If you were to accidentally click or tap on an add, you would be then be taken to a new page. Now that would seem normal but once you’ve opened it up, you would then be stuck at the page, even if you decide to go back to the previous page, it will instead reload the ad.
Another malicious tactic is that even when the websites didn’t hijack you, they will sometimes insert ad pages into your browser history. When you try to go back to a previous page, you would land on an ad page instead, without ever having visited that particular site.

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Google has reportedly said that they are “treading lightly with this new feature” as the reason being that they don’t want it to misfire and flag legitimate browser from your browser history and remove them.
As it is, this update is still in the works, but it is said to be coming to Chrome soon in Q1 of 2019.
Pokdepinion: Let’s just hope that Google can finally solve this issue once and for all.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Now Comes With New Die, 15W Less Power

The entry level RTX GPU gets a mid-cycle refresh – specs remain the same, with less TDP.
MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X OC. Source: MSI
The original RTX 3050 GPU comes with cut-down GA106 die, unlike its laptop counterpart which receives a physically smaller GA107 die. The GA106 variant used in RTX 3050s contains 2560 cores from the 3840 contained in a fully-binned die. NVIDIA has since released an OEM versions of 3050s for prebuilts, which uses a slightly further cut-down GA107 die accounting for 2304 cores.
Ventus 2X “OCV1” vs “OC” specs. Image credit: Videocardz / MSI
Now, a third variant is seen which is functionally identical to its laptop counterpart – GA107, 2560 cores and 115W TDP (the original GA106 variant consumes 130W). MSI is seen first with this die featured with its RTX 3050 Ventus 2X “OCV1” model and with all its specs identical to the original “OC” model, the only difference is the reduced power consumption and subsequently requiring only a single PCIe 6-pin instead of 8-pin connector.

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Source: Videocardz | MSI
Pokdepinion: That’s quite some power savings just from using a different die.
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POCO M3 Pro 5G launching in Malaysia this 1st June

The POCO M3 Pro 5G which was launched globally a week back is confirmed to arrive in Malaysia this 1st June. It will probably make its mark as one of the most affordable 5G smartphones in Malaysia, powered by the Dimensity 700 5G chipset.

The storage and memory configurations appear to be capped at 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, which should be sufficient for a decent user experience. However I wouldn’t be too surprised to see higher capacity options offered here in Malaysia. You can check out the specifications of the previously launched global variant below:

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POCO M3 Pro 5G Specs

Dimensity 700, octa-core up to 2.2GHz, 7nm
Up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM
Up to 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable via microSD)
6.5″ FHD+ 90Hz LCD display, Dynamic Switch
48MP f/1.79 + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
8MP f/2.0 selfie camera
5000mAh battery, 22.5W fast charging
4GB + 64GB: €179 (~RM902)
6GB + 128GB: €199 (~RM1002)

The POCO M3 Pro 5G will be going up against a number of Dimensity 700-based devices that’s available in the Malaysian market currently, including its own brother-from-another-mother, the Redmi Note 10 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, as well as the upcoming realme 8 5G, which will arrive on our shores this 27th May.
For reference, the Redmi Note 10 5G was launched in Malaysia at RM799, the Galaxy A32 5G is available in Malaysia for RM1099, while the realme 8 5G entered the Indian market at INR13 999 (~RM798).

It will be interesting to see how POCO Malaysia will be pricing the POCO M3 Pro 5G to compete against the aforementioned devices. The European pricing starts from €179 (~RM902), but obviously Europeans pay more taxes on their devices than we do, so we should see it well below the RM900 mark.
Pokdepinion: I think I need a yellow POCO M3 Pro 5G, just because it is yellow.
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12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900K is 39% faster than Ryzen 9 5950X in AotS

While you still can’t buy a 12th Gen Intel Core processor yet, the Alder Lake processors are popping up in leaked benchmarks ever more frequently nowadays. The latest one sees it being tested in Ashes of the Singularity (AotS), a game that I have never heard anyone play, but is always featured in benchmarks. In any case, it appears that the Intel Core i9-12900K is going to be significantly faster than the Ryzen 9 5950X, at least in this title.
The 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900K outperformed the Ryzen 9 5950X to the tune of 39%, which is a pretty significant leap. Of course, this is comparing a next-gen processor against a current-gen one. AMD might have massive performance gains in their next-gen processors as well, although we haven’t seen any leak of those just yet.

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If these AotS benchmarks are any indication, the Intel Core i9-12900K might help Intel regain the throne of being the fastest gaming processors once again. What is most interesting is that while the Core i9-12900K touts a hybrid architecture combining 8 performance and 8 efficiency cores, it manages to outperform the Ryzen 9 5950X, which is essentially made up of 16 performance cores.
With that said, AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology on their Ryzen 9 5900X was able to see up to 25% better gaming performance, so the gap between the next-gen Ryzen processors and Alder Lake might be pretty miniscule. In any case, take this leak with a pinch of salt, as we don’t know what are the clocks of the Core i9-12900K in the leaked benchmark.
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Pokdepinion: The Alder Lake architecture is probably going to be Intel’s most interesting one after years of Skylake iterations.
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Alleged PlayStation 5 Dev Kit Seemingly Leaked Online

If you’re one of many gamers who are excited about the next-gen video game consoles, especially the PlayStation 5, then this will certainly excite you. An alleged PS5 dev kit has apparently leaked online and it has quite an interesting design.
When it first surfaced, it was still uncertain as to whether it is a PS5 dev kit or not. However, Matthew Stott, a senior artist at Codemasters confirmed it is a dev kit in a tweet saying “we have some in the office.” Codemasters is the developer of the F1 series and upcoming racing game GRID. As of today, Stott has his account set to private.

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This past April, lead system architect Mark Cerny spoke with Wired about the expectations and hardware of Sony’s next-generation console. Cerny also confirmed that the console will include a solid state drive and be backwards compatible. Rumours have surfaced over a potential “PlayStation Meeting” taking place in February 2020. If the rumours are true, then this could be when Sony unveils the console.
It seems that Sony has a good vision of how they want the PS5 to perform. That being said, it isn’t too surprising that developers already have dev kits. Assuming that it will launch by the end of 2020 like Project Scarlett, developers need the kits as soon as they can to get their games out once the system launches.
Of course, Sony isn’t the only one working on next-gen consoles. Microsoft is also gearing up for their own one in the form of the Xbox Project Scarlett. It would be interesting how the next-gen console wars will be like, especially with the rise of cloud gaming with the likes of Google Stadia.
Source: LetsGoDigital
Pokdepinion: I personally wouldn’t mind that design as the final look of the PS5. What do you guys think?

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Beware of Fake i-Sinar Apps, Warns EPF

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) has recently posted a warning on their Facebook page regarding fake i-Sinar apps found on the Internet. Some of the apps listed by them are My Fund and three different i-Sinar Online apps. Three of the fake apps have been removed from the Play Store with only the MyFund app remaining for some reason.
No official i-Sinar apps from EPF

They explained in the post that they (EPF) have never approached any third party entities to represent them in performing any of your withdrawals. At the moment they do not have any apps that requires a person’s details in regards to their i-Sinar application.

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They further added that any enquiries or transactions pertaining your EPF account should be done through the EPF’s official app, i-Akaun, which is available on both Play Store and the App Store.
The i-Sinar programme allows EPF members to apply to withdraw up to RM60,000 from Account 1 which is usually only accessible to members over the age of 55. The amount will be disbursed over a period of 6 months. The programme will prove beneficial to over 2 million eligible Malaysians with a total estimated value of RM14 billion.
Pokdepinion: Honestly, people who involve themselves in scams like this just makes my blood boil. Preying on unsuspecting victims just for a quick buck is extremely low and needs to be curbed ASAP.
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7-Eleven Offers Cash Vouchers When You Purchase PlayStation Gift Cards

Do you usually top up your PlayStation wallet from 7-Eleven? Well here’s some great news for you. 7-Eleven is rewarding customers who purchase PlayStation Store gift cards with cash vouchers.
7-Eleven cash vouchers

The offer is available from now till the 31st of October 2021 where a 7-Eleven cash voucher worth RM10 will be awarded with any purchase of PlayStation Store RM100 gift card. A RM25 cash voucher will instead be given with any purchase of the RM250 gift card.

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You will see the cash vouchers to be generated and printed at the bottom of the receipt upon purchase of the eligible PlayStation Store gift cards.
With the vouchers, you can spend all items at 7-Eleven stores across the country. You can head to the link right here to find out more.
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Pokdepinion: Doesn’t sound like a bad deal at all. I guess the only drawback is that you’d need to go out to the physical store to grab the offer.
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Keep an eye on these dates to snag the best CNY Deals from Lazada!

As with any online shopping platform, festivals are always a good time to throw some sales. Heck, any time is a good time for a sale. But hey, for today and tomorrow, you will want to check out these promos.
Today, Lazada will be running CNY In-Style Flash Sales. If you are looking for a good deal on clothes, you better go check out Lazada’s flash deals today. Like the Flash, they will be gone pretty quickly, so keep your eyes peeled.
Meanwhile on 15th January, Lazada will be running their CNY All In sales. Since they are going all-in, I am pretty sure you don’t wanna miss out on any deals tomorrow?

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Also happening tomorrow is Lazada’s CNY livestream session featuring feng shui master Dato’ Joey Yap. Participants can engage with the renowned sifu via the livestream. A consultation with him will usually set you back around RM300 000, so you are saving quite a lot here.
Speaking of savings, Lazada is also running their Lowest Price Guaranteed campaign, where you can get paid 200% the price difference if you find the same item offered for less on another online store. Keep an eye out for the Free Shipping logo as well, as those items will enjoy free delivery.
If you want to try your luck at winning some angpau, you can try by spending RM1 from your Lazada Wallet. There will be 1 111 winners, and tomorrow will be the last draw. With RM2888 up for grabs, you won’t want to miss out on this. Regardless if you win or do not win, you will get your RM1 back, so there literally is nothing to lose.
Pokdepinion: I am too broke for sales right now… Have mercy…
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Shinra HQ Will Be Expanded and Have New Important Scene

We’ve heard about Midgar being expanded but it turns out there are more areas being expanded in Final Fantasy 7 Remake. It appears that the Shinra HQ will also see an expansion, which includes a new, important scene taking place in the new area.
In an interview with game producer Yoshinori Kitase and co-director Naoki Hamaguchi, it was revealed that the Shinra HQ building will include a new upper floor that isn’t present in the original game. Red XIII is said to play a prominent role in this new area.

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Hamaguchi-san mentioned that he’s aware of a number of gamers being disappointed that Red XIII isn’t playable in the game. As such, Red XIII’s gameplay was designed in a special way to offset him not being playable in battle. After meeting the character, you are expected to stumble upon a new upper floor in Shinra HQ. You will need to rely on Red XIII’s unique physical abilities to navigate through this floor.
Likely Scenario at the New Shinra HQ Upper Floor in Final Fantasy 7 Remake
This would suggest that you will be using Red XIII to navigate in ways that human characters aren’t able to. There’s no word on whether every single floor in Shinra HQ would be explorable. While that would provide a lot of content if it becomes real, it would also pose a problem in development as there would be way too many floors to work on.
For now, we will just have to wait and see how the final game is actually like. Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 on 10th April 2020.
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Pokdepinion: I’m getting more and more excited for the game. Kinda wished it would be released earlier because of the pandemic and most of us being stuck at home for now.
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Intel® Evo™ laptops are designed to satiate all your modern computing needs!

Do you remember the Intel® Ultrabooks? They were designed to be satisfy the trendsetters and jetsetters with long battery life, quicker resume and also better security. Of course that was several years back, and consumers nowadays expect even more out of their laptops. Enter Intel® Evo™, the evolution of Intel®’s branding for laptops engineered to meet the needs of fast-paced lifestyles.
Performance for all your real-world needs

Intel® Evo™ Platform Devices are premium, stylish laptops that are verified to meet real-world performance targets set by Intel®. All of the Intel® Evo™ laptops are powered by the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors with Iris® Xe graphics for high performance and responsiveness in all your tasks, from daily productivity to content creation. However the Intel® Evo™ Platform is more than just about performance, but also about the entire user experience.
The Intel® Evo™ laptops are designed to deliver instant-wake, with the laptops coming out of sleep in less than a second. This lets you work on your laptop, close the lid to put it to sleep when you are taking a break, and get right back to where you were in less than a second. This not only lets you save some power, you also don’t need to waste your precious time waiting for the laptop to come out of sleep mode to continue working.

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You can literally do this all day, with Intel® Evo™ Platform laptops required to deliver more than 9 hours of battery life with FHD displays. And when you are running low on juice, fast charging will give you another 4 hours of use with just 30 minutes of charging.

Of course, in our ever-connected world, you also need your premium laptop to support all the latest connectivity standards. All of the Intel® Evo™ Platform Devices will come with Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) and Thunderbolt 4, giving you the best wired and wireless connectivity that the industry has to offer now. Thunderbolt 4 lets you connect to external GPUs and additional monitors, all via one convenient USB-C cable.
On the same note, the Intel® Evo™ Platform laptops offer high-quality audio and video with HD camera, AI noise cancellation and quality speakers and microphones. This lets you enjoy a top-notch video conferencing experience even in noisy environment, perfect for a laptop that’s designed to be always on the go.

If all the features above are what you want from your laptop, you should definitely check out the following laptops. Prices range from RM3999 to RM6999, giving you premium Intel® Evo™-certified options at various price points. You can check them out below:
Intel® Evo™ Platform Devices
Acer
We will be going over two Intel® Evo™-certified laptops Acer, namely the Acer Swift 3 and Acer Spin 5.

The former offers you the snappy performance and premium experience of Intel® Evo™ in a familiar 14″ 16:9 form factor. You can choose between the Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 with 8GB RAM or the higher-end Core™ i7-1165G7 with 16GB RAM options for the Acer Swift 3, depending on your needs. With a magnesium-aluminum chassis, the Acer Swift 3 laptops weigh as little as 1.19kg while still being sturdy enough to withstand daily abuse.

The Acer Spin 5, on the other hand, adopts a less conventional design. It boasts of a 13.5″ 3:2 touch display, with a 360° hinge, letting you fold the keyboard behind the display to use it like you would a tablet, or prop it up on a table for a more immersive viewing experience. There’s also an included stylus, giving you another way to unleash your creativity.
          Acer Swift 3            Acer Swift 3            Acer Spin 5
You can check out the Acer Swift 3 and Acer Spin 5 via the following links:
Acer Swift 3 (Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 + 8GB LPDDR4X RAM): RM3499
Acer Swift 3 (Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 + 16GB LPDDR4X RAM): RM4119
Acer Spin 5 (Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 + 16GB LPDDR4X RAM): RM5369
Lenovo
From Lenovo, we will be highlighting the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon and the Yoga 9i. The Lenovo Yoga brand is probably well-known, but if you are new to them, the Yoga line consists of Lenovo’s premium ultraportables.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon laptops start from as low as 966g, thanks to the use of carbon fiber in its construction. To meet the needs of users who want to bring their laptops around with them, the laptops are also MIL-STD 810G-rated, meeting the US military’s durability standards. On top of that, you also get a 13.3″ 16:10 WQXGA display that offers not only a sharper viewing experience than most conventional laptops, but also more viewing area. You can get the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i with an Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 or Core™ i7-1165G7.

If you find yourself needing even more performance for whatever reason, there’s the Lenovo Yoga 9i, powered by the Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7. This processor runs at up to 4.8GHz, giving you plenty of performance for you to tackle your daily computing needs. While it doesn’t boast of the fancy 16:10 aspect ratio or higher-than-normal resolution, the 14″ FHD display in the Lenovo Yoga 9i delivers the full sRGB gamut.

The display also supports stylus input, with Lenovo including one with a built-in stowage bay so you always have it ready when inspiration strikes. The Lenovo Yoga 9i also stands out with its Rotating Sound Bar in its hinge, giving you great sound regardless of how you want to use the Lenovo Yoga 9i. Last but not least, you get a full-aluminum frame for strength, with genuine leather wrapping the lid. This will make sure no one will mistake your laptop for something less premium.
          Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon            Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon            Lenovo Yoga 9i
You can check out the Lenovo Slim 7i Carbon and Yoga 9 via the following links:
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 + 8GB LPDDR4X RAM): RM3999
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 + 16GB LPDDR4X RAM): RM4999
Lenovo Yoga 9i (Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7 + 16GB LPDDR4X RAM): RM6079
HP
From HP we have the HP Spectre x360 13 and HP Spectre x360 14.

The HP Spectre x360 laptops are HP’s uber-premium offerings, with an absolutely stunning beveled design featuring gold trim. It doesn’t only look good on the outside, but also on the inside, with two choices of displays. You can opt for either the Spectre x360 14 with its 13.5″ 3:2 display, or the Spectre x360 13, which comes with a more conventional 13.3″ 16:9 screen. Aside from offering up to 1000 nits of brightness and 72% NTSC gamut coverage, these displays also tout the HP Sure View integrated privacy screen, that can protect your data from unauthorized eyes trying to peek the contents of your display.
          HP Spectre x360 13            HP Spectre x360 14
You can check out the HP Spectre x360 laptops and HP Envy Laptop 14 via the following links:
HP Spectre x360 13 (Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 + 8GB LPDDR4X RAM): RM5549
HP Spectre x360 14 (Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 + 16GB LPDDR4X RAM): RM6999
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Here’s why gaming smartphones will drive the industry forward

Gaming smartphones are something which we once looked at and wondered what’s their point. Smartphone games aren’t that intensive, and most of them aren’t even that intuitive to play. Add on the fact that your game time on a smartphone is limited by the battery, and you find that gaming on smartphones just doesn’t really cut it. But I believe that gaming smartphones will be the drive we need to push the technology in smartphones further.
A reason to upgrade

As I have previously discussed, mid-range smartphones are closing the gap with flagship smartphones. Cameras on mid-range devices can sometimes best the flagships. Screens are pretty similar, with almost everyone using OLED panels nowadays. The only differences are probably a few flagship-tier features here and there, and of course, the powerful chipsets which power flagships. But we don’t really need them for day-to-day tasks. There aren’t that many applications that can make use of the beefy processors we now have in our smartphones. Gaming, however, needs the performance we have in our smartphones.

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The demand for processing grunt is set to skyrocket too. High refresh rate displays are now hitting smartphones. 60 fps gaming used to be the gold standard, even for PC gaming. But as PC gamers are moving beyond 144 Hz, so are smartphone gamers. 120 Hz displays are quick becoming a requirement for gaming smartphones, a movement kickstarted by the Razer Phone, and now improved upon by the ROG Phone II’s 120 Hz AMOLED panel. Once you experience high refresh rate, you can’t go back to mere 60 Hz displays.
The drive for higher refresh rates and smoother performance will go hand in hand to drive innovation from everyone. Chipmakers, display panel manufacturers and smartphone brands will have to work together to concoct the next best gaming smartphone, and that’s where the fun is at.
Leave nothing behind

Do you remember a time when smartphones were this exciting? Never in our wildest dreams would we have imagined that a smartphone would have ultrasonic sensors, or a built-in fan. A few years back, upgrading your smartphone actually meant an improvement in usability. Now, switching between Android flagships has gotten pretty boring. A better camera here instead of a better screen there… It has all boiled down to sacrifices — what are you willing to live with? No headphone jack? A smaller battery? A notch?
USB 3.1 Gen2! Something which even many laptops lack!
Meanwhile, look at the ROG Phone II. Instead of sacrificing stuff, you get the flagship-class 48MP Sony IMX586 camera on the back, as well as an ultra-wide angle 13MP shooter, as well as a whole lot of stuff you might never use, like a USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gbps) USB-C port. The goodies don’t stop there, with the phone having TWO freaking USB-C ports, just because. And that sweet 6000 mAh battery. Or the Nubia Red Magic 3‘s built in fan to improve cooling, simply because they can.

That’s what we want to see, not some stupid reason like how they had to remove the headphone jack to make space for a bigger battery, and yet install a smaller battery than its predecessor which had the 3.5mm port.
Gamers are willing to experiment
Gamers are an adventurous lot. It’s probably in the DNA of a gamer to want to try new stuff. Professionals who rely on smartphones to do their daily tasks are much more willing to stay put and continue using what they know, rather than upgrade and have to relearn a whole new ecosystem. That’s why you have them swearing by their Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy smartphones. It’s not that they don’t want to try something new, but they just don’t feel the need to do so. And they would rather spend their time on more productive activities. Gamers? Well, their time is often spent on improving themselves in the game, and if something like a smartphone can help them do better, they would definitely be all for it.

Gaming smartphone makers definitely understand this, at least the self-respecting ones. ASUS has implemented AirTrigger ultrasonic sensors on their ROG Phone and the new ROG Phone II, while  the more recent Black Shark 2’s pressure sensitive display is also worthy of mention. Then there’s the quickened touch response rates that almost every gaming smartphone touts nowadays. Quicker touch response means a more responsive user experience, and the maturation of the technology would only bode well for anyone using capacitive touchscreens. Of course, that would be until the next breakthrough in touchscreen technology.
Conclusion: Buy gaming phones
Smartphones are limited by their compact dimensions, but that’s what makes them interesting. How much more can you cram in that space is the game. A larger battery? More control options? A freaking fan? Or even cool accessories that make your device even more amazing. Whatever it is, the gaming phone market is the one to watch. The smartphone industry is a mature one, almost all the smartphones offer the same feature set, everyone has one now, and that’s why you can see smartphone shipments are actually declining globally. A better camera, a marginally better screen, just isn’t enough to entice people to upgrade anymore. Gaming smartphones should make things exciting again, and entice us upon a journey of annual upgrades, once again.
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[E3 2019] Beat Saber to Get Imagine Dragons DLC Music Pack

Are you a fan of Imagine Dragons? Have you been enjoying yourself with some Beat Saber? Well, this is going to be something that will brighten up your day. Later today, the Imagine Dragons DLC Music Pack containing a total of 10 tracks will be available for the game.
It will not be restricted to a specific platform, and will be available on major VR platforms that Beat Saber is available on. This includes HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, and the PS VR. It will not be free however, as it will be priced for USD $12.99 but you can purchase individual songs for USD $1.99 each.
Imagine Dragons DLC Music Pack is packed full of hits that include:

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Bad Liar
Believer
Digital
It’s Time
Machine
Natural
Radioactive
Thunder
Warriors
Whatever It Takes

As well as the Imagine Dragons DLC Music Pack, Beat Games also revealed a new 360-degree level in their new trailer which allows the user to look in all directions of their simulated environment as they would in real life. The new level is set to be released at some stage this summer so keep an eye out for that.
The pack, which goes on sale today at 9:15 AM PT / 12:15 AM the following day for Malaysia (GMT+8) and will be available on all major VR platforms. Check out the trailer at the top of this post.
Pokdepinion: I would definitely buy this, and it’s not particularly pricey either.
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RAM prices have increased 20% and might just skyrocket soon

Planning a Ryzen 3000 build? Better get the RAM quick. It seems like in addition to storage price increasing, the RAM prices are increasing too. However the increased price of RAM and storage would affect more than just PCs, as most of our consumer devices are packing more RAM and storage than ever, and more expensive RAM and NAND flash would translate to pricier gadgets as well.
The price of 8Gb DDR4 DRAM closed at $3.74 on Friday, 23% higher than 5th July, and 14.6% higher than the week before. The price of 8Gb DDR4 DRAM is used as a benchmark of DRAM pricing as a whole, and the price spike is not a good sign.
Analysts have claimed that this price hike was not due to the Japan-Korea trade spat, but because of the Toshiba manufacturing facility blackout last month. With  that said, if SK Hynix and Samsung’s RAM production is affected, DRAM prices would skyrocket. More likely than not, that will happen.

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Pokdepinion: Oh well, time to buy some RAM, just in case.
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[Computex 2019] Cooler Master collaborates with GTR Simulator to bring the GTA-F Cooler Master Edition

Cooler Master has announced the GTA-F Cooler Master Edition, a racing simulator developed in collaboration with GTR Simulator. The GTA-F Cooler Master Edition is designed to be the ultimate gaming rig, with 14-points of adjustability to allow users to go from work to play in a matter of seconds.

The entire build is made of premium alloy steel, capable of supporting up to three curved or flat monitors ranging from 30″ to 36″, or a single monitor up to 50″. It’s plenty to provide ultimate immersion into your racing simulator of choice. Or if you wish to immerse yourself in work, you can too.

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While most racing simulators will be quite limited if you wish to do work, the GTA-F Cooler Master Edition comes with two quick-release work and play decks that users can quickly swap between. The keyboard and mouse tray enable PC gamers to enjoy conventional keyboard-mouse gaming or partake in some boring work, all from the comforts of their racing simulator’s seat.
Cooler Master plans to release co-branded steering wheel and pedals with GTR Simulator in early 2020, completing the racing sim setup.
Pokdepinion: Boss, please #TerbeliAFew because we need to “work” in comfort.
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How Malaysians Make Their Next Smartphone Purchase According to Google

With how far technology has advanced, it’s no surprise that smartphones have become an important component in our everyday lives. With so many choices out there, it can be difficult to pick one especially if you know that you’ll be using it for a while. We have some interesting details on how Malaysians make their next smartphone purchase.
According to a study conducted by Google and market research company Ipsos, they have a few interesting findings on how Malaysians make their next smartphone purchase:
Malaysians are avid researchers who are very deliberate about their smartphone of choice.Smartphone factors like battery life, operating system and key specifications trump price.Rural Malaysians are empowered by e-commerce; many now research and buy online.
Aside from that, it was stated that while a majority of Malaysians use a smartphone for more than 2 years, 1 in 2 Malaysians do want to change to a new device in less than 2 years. Furthermore, 1 out of 5 Malaysians are brand loyalists who are unlikely to sway from their current choice.

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Not only that, 1 out of 10 Malaysians decide on their purchase at the store itself. Interestingly, 4 out of 5 Malaysians are influenced by details that they can find online, including search engines, brand sites, and ecommerce platforms.

Malaysians are becoming increasingly conscious and deliberate about their smartphone choices given innovation in the smartphone industry and higher access to information. Online research is arguably the most important part of the purchase journey and where Malaysian consumers spend the most time on; but once all the factors are weighted and considered there’s still room for retail sales to play a part said. Su Ann Lim, Industry Head for Tech and Telco at Google Malaysia
Information found online has become the dominant source prior to making a decision. There’s an average of 8.3 activities made during research before Malaysians can make the final decision for their next smartphone purchase. This includes online reviews in text and video, visiting brand sites, and comparing devices in terms of specifications and price.
As for the factors that Malaysians prioritize on for their next smartphone purchase, these are top 3 prevailing ones:
Battery lifeOperating System — Android, iOS or otherInternal Specs — RAM, processor, durability
Other notable factors include affordability, camera quality, brand reputation, trusted reviews, promotions / discounts, and device availability. All of these factors are said to have a lower priority compared to the top 3 factors, that’s for sure.
With the growth of ecommerce platforms, there has been a huge shift on how Malaysians make their next smartphone purchase. Roughly 1 in 4 smartphones purchased in the country are made online.
Pokdepinion: We’re gonna be making a piece on how you should make smartphone purchases in the future so stay tuned for that.
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MasterBox MB510L Now Available – Comes With Carbon Front Panel And Intakes On Both Sides

Cooler Master has released a number of cases lately, and now they have introduced to the market of their new MasterBox MB510L. It features a carbon-textured front panel with distinctive ventilation intakes.
MasterBox MB510L

With the MasterBox MB510L, it gives high performance and also the benefit of the looks without the need of you coughing out that extra dough from your wallet. It’s front panel ventilation offers efficient thermal performance and is also available in different color themes. You know what they say, a small change can make all of the difference. For its carbon texture, it was inspired by racing and motorsports.

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It comes with large intakes on each side of the front panel, so you can rest assured that it does give out performance. As for thermal options, it can support up to 6x120mm fans and front and rear water cooling support, so that you don’t have to compromise on performance.
As for graphics card options, it can supports cards up to 400mm, so you wouldn’t need to every worry about what graphics that can into your rig. Show off your build with the MB510L’s edge-to-edge transparent side panel, because you know, side panels all about showing off.
The MasterBox MA510L is now available in the country and retails at RM189.
Pokdepinion: The MB510L looks simple, but sometimes it’s better by being that way (well at least for me though). So if you’re looking for a case, go on and have a look at the MA510L in stores now.

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ASUS ROG Partnering with Yoodo for MLBB Amateur League 2022 – RM12,000 Prize Pool

ASUS ROG Partnering with Yoodo for MLBB Amateur League 2022

ASUS ROG is partnering up with Yoodo for the MLBB Amateur League 2022, where over 64 teams from all over Malaysia will be competing for their shot at the prize pool of RM12,000 and 20,000 MLBB Diamonds.
It was mentioned that Yoodo has been wanting to enter the mobile gaming market for a while, so this will mark their entry alongside ASUS ROG for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

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Registration for the ROG x Yoodo MLBB Amateur League 2022 will be open from 19th to 27th May 2022, and the grand finals is set for 2nd July 2022. If you’re interested to register or learn more, click right here.
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Pokdepinion: I partly wished the digits for the money and Diamonds would swap for the prize pool but hey, it’s a decent amount. Good luck to all of you who plan on joining.
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Razer Launches Ornata V3 Low-Profile with Mecha-Membrane Tech

Razer recently launched the Ornata V3, their new entry-level low-profile gaming keyboard with Razer Mecha-membrane Switches. It is a full-size gaming keyboard that meets modern gamers’ needs and is also affordable.
Rapid-fire clicks and comfortable gaming has never felt better with Ornata V3. Combining both mechanical and membrane switch technology, the keyboard is equipped to provide a soft touch for long gameplay.

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For increased durability, the keycaps of the Ornata V3 are UV coated. The gaming keyboard also has 10 customizable lighting zones and an ergonomic wrist rest which will make it more comfortable to type on for long periods of time.

The Ornata V3 X variant offers a compact design, durable keycaps, and a spill-resistant design. The keyboard offers silent membrane switches and Chroma RGB with 1-zone lighting and a detachable wrist rest.
The Razer Ornata V3 is available online at their official website, in-store locations, and at selected retailers, priced at 69.99USD whereas the Ornata V3 X variant is priced at 39.99USD and available in-store or at selected retailers only.
To learn more about the Ornata V3, feel free to visit their official website.
Pokdepinion: Affordable Razer keyboard for those who are looking to get one. The switches look really comfortable to use and to type on.
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Garmin Malaysia Announces Trade-in Program For fenix 6 Series Smartwatch

The folks at Garmin Malaysia has announced of a trade-in promotion for their latest fēnix series, fēnix 6. You’ll be able to enjoy the offer from now till the 31st of March 2021, allowing you to enjoy rebates.
Garmin Malaysia fenix 6 trade-in

The offer can get you rebates worth RM300 and RM610 when you trade-in any fenix 3 and fenix 5 series smartwatches. If you are interested in the offer, you would have to follow the following prerequisites:

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Good condition and wearable original watch band
Ability to switch on and off
All five buttons are functionable (Start & Stop button, Up, Middle & Down button)
Heart-rate sensor is functionable (HR number with light)
Screen is free of cracks but scratches on the watch bezel are accepted
Accompanied with a usable charging cable

The latest fenix 6 series includes the fenix 6, fenix 6 Pro Solar, fenix 6S, fenix 6S Pro Solar, fenix 6X and finally the fenix 6X Pro Solar. You can find the trade-in program to be available at all garmin outlets and selected authorized dealers.
You can check out the Garmin fenix 6 collection by heading to the link right here. For more of the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Seems like a fair deal if you want to upgrade to the latest Garmin fenix 6 series. That’s a decent amount of cash rebate there.
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Many gamers are still waiting for the new Among Us Airship map that’s due for release sometime in early 2021. While we still do not have an official release date for it, here’s what we know so far on it based on updates from the InnerSloth team.
The Latest Update on the Among Us Airship Map

☀ THE AIRSHIP – A new map coming early 2021 ☀
Prepare yourselves, crewmates. This upcoming (free!) map will include:
🔹 all new tasks
🔹 your choice of what room to start in
🔹 ladders?!
🔹 and more?
But don’t forget about those Impostors lurking around… pic.twitter.com/IU2HJGuyEY
— Among Us 💫 weekend!!! i sleep!!! (less responses) (@AmongUsGame) December 11, 2020

As we learned earlier, the Among Us Airship map will be coming sometime in early 2021. As February 2021 is about to end and we still have no idea when it will be coming, gamers start to grow anxious over it. With that being said however, InnerSloth is reassuring everyone that the development is still on track and it will not be delayed.

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The reason for it taking so long is because there is plenty of new content being packed into the new map. This includes brand new tasks, movement mechanisms like ladders, new cosmetics, and the ability to choose which room to start in. One thing’s for sure, the Among Us Airship map and the included updates will be free for everyone to enjoy.

we know you’re excited for the update and we’re *DYING* to get it to you, but there’s lots planned and we don’t want to compromise on quality for speed.
thanks for learning and growing with us!!! it’s still so weird this is real lol
— Among Us 💫 weekend!!! i sleep!!! (less responses) (@AmongUsGame) February 16, 2021

Given that the release window is set for early 2021, many assumed it to mean January but clearly that’s not the case. As it was mentioned that development is still on track, we expect it to be launch sometime in the next month or two, so latest would be April 2021. With that being said, this is merely speculation based on existing information, so we will still need to wait for an official announcement to be sure of this.
Interestingly, there was a mention of a potential Among Us 2 at one point, but InnerSloth has since retracted the statement. They then mentioned that they are focusing development on the original game and that they plan on building on it for quite some time.
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Pokdepinion: Hopefully this drops soon, I really want to try new things in the game with friends.
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Razer Kraken X Review – Affordable and Practical for Console Gaming

Unboxing the Razer Kraken X
Razer Kraken X Review – Box

Let’s kick off the Razer Kraken X Review with the unboxing. Inside the box of the Razer Kraken X, you are expected to find the following items:
Razer Kraken X Review – Box content

User guide
3.5mm audio cable extension
7.1 surround sound activation code
The Razer Kraken X gaming headset itself

Appearance
Razer Kraken X Review
When you think of Razer gaming headsets, chances are that you’re thinking of their signature black and green color scheme. In the case of this Razer Kraken X, they follow the PlayStation color scheme of white and blue instead. It has a rather plush headband which can also be used to adjust the fit accordingly with your head.
Razer Kraken X Review – Blue logo
Looking at the earcups themselves, they have a matte finish with a blue Razer triple-headed snake logo on both sides. The left earcup will have a mute button, volume rocker, non-detachable cable, and non-detachable microphone. There are no buttons to worry about on the right side.

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Razer Kraken X Review – Ear cushions
The earcups have a slight oval shape, with the plush ear cushions being black while the inner part has that PlayStation blue going for it. For the most part, it looks like your standard Razer Kraken headset, but with a new color scheme and some minute differences here and there.
Razer Kraken X Review – Top of the headband
It’s worth pointing out the Razer wording on the top part of the headband.
Overall, the Razer Kraken X looks pretty much the same as the previous headsets in the series. To my surprise, a simple change in color made it look a lot more refreshing than I expected. In fact, it’s one of the better looking gaming headsets around just because of it. I do hope there will be more of this color scheme coming in the future, especially wireless ones.
Looking for a better gaming headset? Check out our review of the Razer BlackShark V2 by clicking right here.
Specifications

Connectivity
3.5mm Wired

Frequency Response
12Hz to 28kHz

Sensitivity
109dB (1kHz)

Drivers
40mm Custom Tuned Drivers

Microphone
Bendable cardioid mic
Unidirectional ECM boom
-45 ± 3 dB sensitivity
100Hz to 10kHz

Impedance
32 Ohm (1kHz)

Earcup
Oval Ear Cushions
Leatherette / Foam

Other Features
Volume control on ear earcup
Cross-platform

Cable Length
1.3m

Weight
250g

User Experience
Connecting to Devices

Razer Kraken X Review

The Razer Kraken X gaming headset can be connected to devices in just one single way; 3.5mm headphone jack. It’s a wired gaming headset and requires the use of the analog connector. This means it’s compatible with a wide variety of devices, including the PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, and smartphones. If your smartphone doesn’t have a headphone jack, you can use a dongle for it, but for the consoles, connect it to the controller.
Sound
Razer Kraken X Review – Adjust headband
When you first use the Razer Kraken X, the most notable thing is the bass. It’s not overwhelmingly strong but it certainly packs a punch. Vocals are also very clear, which makes it easy for users to distinguish voices and dialogues. Its downfall lies in high-pitched sounds, which will either sound rather artificial or gets overpowered by a different sound.
As for the 7.1 channel surround sound, it actually works surprisingly well. It’s quite easy to discern the location of enemies and other things through sound alone. The sound profile clearly is geared towards letting you hear noises like explosions, gunfire, and footsteps, which is definitely needed as it’s a gaming headset. Just keep in mind that this is limited to PC running on Windows 10 x64.
Comfort
Razer Kraken X Review – Wearing the headset
The Razer Kraken X is a lightweight gaming headset. Coupled together with good cushions and you get yourself a pretty comfortable gaming headset that you can wear for hours on end. It doesn’t feel like there’s anything pressuring my skull so I have no worries of headaches. The only annoyance here is that the earcups can’t rotate, nor can it be folded, which affects its portability quite a bit.
While it certainly is comfortable, I personally would have preferred for them to use a more breathable fabric / cushion so I can wear it for longer with ease. The longest I wore this in a single run is 3 hours, and it does get rather warm inside. It’s definitely far from terrible, but it could be further optimized. If you live in a colder country, this would not be an issue.
Razer Kraken X Review – Cushion thickness
Speaking of cushions, the noise isolation on this Razer Kraken X is pretty decent. Don’t expect it to silence all external noises but anything that’s on the softer side of the volume spectrum should be inaudible for you, allowing you to focus on your games, movies, and music.
Microphone

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This is the area that I find a little bit odd with the Razer Kraken X. On PC, it sounds good enough for online communications such as video conference calls, Discord, and similar activities. It’s certainly not meant for high-quality audio recordings, such as for singing and content creation. Given the budget nature of this, it’s forgivable as we’ve had pricier headsets sounding the same, if not worse.
However, when I tested this with a friend on the PlayStation 5, I apparently sound noticeably worse than on PC. This may be due to me connecting it to the DualSense controller, which is wireless and would affect the quality somewhat. Basically, your experience may differ depending on the platform you’re using it on.

Razer Kraken X Verdict
Razer Kraken X Review
The Razer Kraken X gaming headset is a great gaming headset under a budget. It’s compatible with a wide variety of devices, the 7.1 surround sound works well, punchy yet not overwhelming bass, looks great, has onboard controls, comfortable to use, and is affordable.
However, it would have been better with breathable fabric for the ear cushions, 7.1 surround sound is limited to PC, microphone performance is inconsistent across platforms, and the ear cups can’t fold so it’s not so portable. Given its affordable price of RM229, the drawbacks are certainly forgivable.
At the end of our Razer Kraken X review, I would like to award it with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Razer APAC for sending us this headset for the purpose of this review. If you’re interested in purchasing it, it will be available at the following retailers in Malaysia:

Gamers Hideout Sdn Bhd
Impulse Internet Café & Bistro Sdn Bhd
HG Time Entreprise
Heavy Arm U Garage Store

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New HP Spectre x360 14 with 11th Gen Intel Core arrives in Malaysia, priced from RM6099

The latest HP Spectre x360 14 are now here in Malaysia, featuring the latest 11th Gen Intel Core “Tiger Lake” processors. HP’s redesigned the HP Spectre x360 14 to offer more screen area in the 14″ form factor by going with a taller 3:2 aspect ratio for the display in the HP Spectre x360 14.
This allows for approximately 20% more vertical viewing space than a regular 16:9 ratio, perfect for browsing through webpages and documents. The screen is also calibrated to offer Delta E <2 for excellent color accuracy to accommodate content creators. Making the HP Spectre x360 14’s screen even more enticing is its 90.33% screen-to-body ratio and support for the HP MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen stylus for easier expression of your creativity.

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HP worked with Intel to meet the Intel Evo platform’s stringent requirements, which promises next-gen responsiveness, battery life and instant wake, among other things. The HP Spectre x360 14 also takes advantage of Intel GNA 2.0 to power its AI Noise Removal feature, allowing you to silence background noise with intelligent adaptive noise cancellation.
The HP Spectre x360 14 promises up to 17 hours of battery life out of its 66WHr battery, and can regain 50% of its battery in just 45 minutes with its 65W USB-C power adapter. Speaking of USB, the HP Spectre x360 14 comes with two Thunderbolt 4 ports and one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A port.

All of those features are packed into the HP Spectre series’ signature chiseled design, with Pale Brass accents sprinkled generously all over the Poseidon Blue finish of the laptop. To make you want to bring it everywhere and show off your new HP Spectre x360 14, it is made to be ultraportable, weighing in at just 1.34kg.
HP Spectre x360 14 Specs

Processor
Up to Intel Core i7-1165G7, 4C/8T up to 4.7GHz, 10nm SuperFin

RAM
Up to 16GB LPDDR4x-4266 on-bard

GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Storage
1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
(2 x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slots)

Connectivity
Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 802.11ax
Bluetooth 5.2
Wired
2 x Thunderbolt 4 with USB4 (USB-PD, DisplayPort 1.4)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) Type-A

Display
13.5″ 3:2 FHD (1920 x 1280) OLED display
DisplayPort 1.4 over Type-C

Audio
4 x speaker, Audio by Bang & Olufsen, HP Audio Boost
1 x 3.5mm combo jack

Power
66WHr, 4-cell Li-ion battery
65W USB-C power adapter

Dimensions
298.3 x 220.1 x 16.9 mm

Weight
1.34kg

Price
i5-1135G7 + 8GB: RM6099
i7-1165G7 + 16GB: RM7099

For those who prefer a smaller laptop, the HP Spectre x360 13 is also available from RM5699 with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe Graphics.
Pokdepinion: 14″ 3:2 displays definitely seem like the next upgrade path for those who are unsatisfied by regular 14″ 16:9 screens, but unwilling to make the step up to 15″ or larger machines.
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OPPO Find X5 Series Launching This 24 February — Features Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 And MariSilicon X NPU

OPPO will soon launch their high-end flagship series, the OPPO Find X5 series soon, where it will be unveiled tomorrow on the 24th of February 2022.
OPPO Find X5 Series launch

They’ve said that the series will offer “breathtaking high-end design with best-in-class technology and camera innovation”. If you recall from the OPPO INNO Day 2021, the company has introduced MariSilicon X, the dedicated imaging Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and it’s set to feature on the new series.

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The company has said that the new series will be able to do real-time RAW processing, and up to 20x faster 4K AI performance.
It will also be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Other than that, it will come with a ceramic back that has a surface texture that reduces fingerprint stains.
The global online launch will happen tomorrow at 7pm (Malaysian time). We should learn more on the series by then. Stay tuned to Pokde.net for more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: Let’s see what they can conjure up this time. Their flagships in recent time has been impressive, at least when it comes to the features,
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HUAWEI Black Friday Sale Sees Y9 Series Start From RM799

HUAWEI Malaysia has joined in on the Black Friday sales by offering their HUAWEI Y9 series, where prices starts from RM799.
HUAWEI Y9 Prime 2019
The sale sees the HUAWEI Y9 Prime 2019 gets a RM100 price cut from RM899 to RM799.
HUAWEI Y9s
Today also marks the launch of the HUAWEI Y9s that retails at RM999 and comes with a complimentary HUAWEI Band 4 that’s worth RM139.

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Both the HUAWEI Y9s and Y9 Prime 2019 comes with Ultra FullView display, measuring at 6.59″.
The HUAWEI Y9s comes a 48MP triple rear camera setup while the Y9 Prime 2019 comes with a 16MP triple lens configuration at the back.
Under the hood, they both pack a 4000mAh battery as well as the Kirin 710 SoC.
In terms of memory, the Y9s packs 6GB RAM couple with 128GB internal storage while the Y9 Prime 2019 comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage.
Pokdepinion: Any price cut is definitely welcomed :P Want to find out more on the HUAWEI Y9s? Stay tuned as we’re reviewing the device.
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Cooler Master Introduces Notepal L2 – Simple Yet Performs!

Ever have that feeling that your laptop heats up badly? Need to find a laptop cooler? Look no further as Cooler Master has released their new and affordable lightweight laptop cooler, the Notepal L2. The ‘L’ stands for lightweight, just in case if you were wondering.
The Notepal L2
The design is slim and lightweight, making it suitable and convenient wherever you may go. It’s entire build assembly weighs only 0.65kg and can cool laptops as big as 17-inches. The laptop cooler has a full metal mesh design, where it allows cool air to seep through across the laptop base. It keeps laptop cool with its 160mm fan in the middle and also lights up with blue LED, which acts as an indicator when powered on. The use of a larger fan is also fitting as it can generate plenty of airflow without making too much noise. The fan operates at 29dBA max but has an operating range of up to 1400 RPM.

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Having an 8 degrees viewing angle and user-friendly design makes it comfortable when using laptops for long periods, giving users reprieve from typing-strained wrists. It also serves up an extra USB port, right beside the micro-USB port on top.
For many years, Cooler Master has been focusing on innovation in Thermal solutions and now we are proud to play an important role in bridging design and technology Richard Chen, Thermal Solutions Manager at Cooler Master Technology inc.
The Notepal L2 is available in the market now and retails at RM79. It also comes with a two year warranty upon purchase.
Pokdepinion: It comes with a decent price and seems portable enough, wouldn’t mind getting one for my laptop.

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YouTube Premium Raises Prices for Family Plan in Malaysia

YouTube has now joined the many companies worldwide that are increasing the prices of their products and services amidst a global inflation crisis. For the first time since YouTube Premium was introduced in Malaysia back in 2019, it has implemented a significant price hike, at least for one of its tiers.
YouTube Premium Raises Prices for Family Plan

Specifically, the company is increasing the price of the Family plan of YouTube Premium by 26%, from RM26.90 per month to RM33.90. This RM7 difference seems to come with no upgrades or changes, so effectively, users are getting less bang for their buck. The individual YouTube Premium plan as well as the student rates seem to remain unchanged for now, costing RM17.90 and RM10.90 per month respectively.

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Through the family plan, up to five family members can enjoy the perks of YouTube Premium, including an ad-free experience, background play on mobile devices, downloads for offline viewing, and even access to YouTube Music, its music streaming service. Among some of the newer features is “1080p premium,” which is a 1080p resolution for videos but with a higher bitrate, providing higher quality. 4K streaming is still available to all users on the platform after a brief experiment of paywalling the resolution only to Premium users.
The move isn’t much of a surprise given how almost every company is bumping up their prices to keep up with rising costs. However, there are still some companies that are going against the tide, such as Netflix, which recently significantly reduced the cost of its basic plan in Malaysia, or Crunchyroll, which localized prices last year and cut the rate of its subscription by over two-thirds here.
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Pokdepinion: Consider the value of the features offered and stay updated on the evolving landscape of streaming services and pricing strategies. Make informed decisions to enhance your streaming experience. Keep an eye on the industry as companies navigate rising costs and adjust their pricing structures.
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The Evil Within 2; Set For Friday The 13th October 2017 Release!

Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch (SIES) announced today that The Evil Within 2 will be made available on Friday the 13th 2017 for the Playstation 4.
The Evil Within 2
Released in 2014, the original Evil Within was a horror game that was praised for its uniqueness. Developed by the team at Tango Gameworks and mastermind Shinji Mikami, the sequel takes the acclaimed franchise to a whole new level with its blend of psychological thrills and true survival horror.
You’ll be playing as Detective Sebastian Castellanos and you’re at your lowest point. An opportunity arises when you have a chance to save your daughter but you must enter a world filled with nightmares and discover the dark truth of a town to save her. Horrifying threats arises emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around you.

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You have the decision of getting by with your arsenal and traps or opt to stick with the shadows to survive. The only way out is by going in. Choose wisely.
The Evil Within 2 includes initial bonus of The Last Chance Pack. These items will help you survive a little while longer in the unforgiving world of Union. The Last Chance Pack contains;

The Burst Handgun – This exclusive weapon is only available from the pack and uses bullets that can be found or crafted,
Crafting Supplies – Upgrade weapons, craft additional ammo, or craft traps to be better equipped to survive
Medical Supplies – Needs no explanation. You need all the help you can get to save your daughter.

The Evil Within 2 will be retailing at a suggested price of RM229 (disc version).
Here’s the trailer, just in case some of you haven’t watched it just yet!

Pokdepinion: It would be interesting to see what features have they added to the sequel. It’s sure to give you chills just like the first game though!

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Soleus App walkthrough

The Soleus Thrive which I am using daily, really needs the Soleus app app. Without the app, you can’t even set the time, something I regrettably realized after I forgot to charge it. Back then, the Android version of the Soleus app was not out yet, but the iOS version was, so I had to borrow my friend’s iPhone to reset my watch. Luckily I don’t have to worry about that anymore, as Soleus has finally released the Android version of the Soleus app. This walkthrough is about the app itself and what it offers.

After pairing my Thrive with my ASUS Padfone S with just a single tap of the Link Device button (make sure you have turned on Bluetooth on both the Thrive and smartphone or it will take more than a single tap), you will be brought to the rather plainly designed home, with a heavy bias on graphs and numbers.

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You can easily keep track of the number of steps, distance walked, exercise duration, calories burnt and sleep time, which is broken down into deep sleep and light sleep. Tap the three bar settings button or swipe in from the left, and you will be looking at the app menu. You can see your daily, weekly or monthly history, broken down into three segments, activity, sleep and exercise.

At this point I realised an issue with the app. I am unable to use the back button to go to the previous screen. To go to another screen, you have to tap the menu key, and select another option. Pressing back throws you right back out into the launcher.

There are quite a lot of settings available, most of it fitness related. You can choose whether you want to see your stats in metric or imperial, key in your details and a lot of other fitness related settings. I left most of the fitness related settings at default because I am really not into fitness or exercise. As you can see from the settings, the Thrive can also vibrate for notifications. In fact it will display part of the SMS by scrolling the text on the OLED screen. To me it seems unnecessary to display the text message, but I can’t seem to disable it.
Basically the app adds a lot more functions, and also allows you to access your records to plan your exercise better. The only grouse I have with it is that the back button takes me back to the launcher and not the previous screen. Everything else works as advertised. I rate it 5/7 for the simple interface and functional features.

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Leica Reportedly Looking To Partner Xiaomi And HONOR

Leica has been partnering HUAWEI in developing the brand’s smartphone lens for quite some time now. It appears that the HUAWEI P50 series will be the last devices to be featuring the branding, at least according to ‘inside sources’.
Leica to partner with HONOR and Xiaomi?

The same leakster has said that the company is opening up possibilities of partnering up with a new smartphone OEM as well as Xiaomi. It is said that both HONOR and Sharp are up on that list. We could also see Leica lens’ on all of the brands as well, as seen with ZEISS previously.

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There’s no details on the reason to why they are looking for other options but it is possible that the trade ban sanctioned against HUAWEI to be one of the reasons.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: Leica has featured in a lot of good camera smartphones and it would be a shame if it won’t be featuring in new HUAWEI flagships. On the other hand, it’s understandable to see them venture into other brands.
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Get Two HONOR 10 Lite Smartphones And Two HONOR Band 4 Running For Just RM1437!

HONOR Malaysia is cooking up something special for this Valentine’s Day, where they are offering an exclusive bundle package where it includes a pair of HONOR 10 Lite in Shiny Red and Sky Blue, as well as a pair of HONOR Band 4 Running (Red and Green) for a total combined price of only RM1,437.
So if you are looking for something special for your special someone, why not get the bundle where you can enjoy the benefit as well right? You can get the HONOR Valentine’s Day Bundle exclusively on hihonor from the 4th to 14th of February 2019. If you’d like to learn more on the HONOR 10 Lite, you can check our very own review here.
Aside from the bundle, HONOR is also offering promotions and free gifts for their other smartphones. The promo includes;

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Model
Price
Free Gifts

HONOR 8X Red Edition
RM949
HONOR Band 3 worth RM119

HONOR 8X (Black)
RM949
HONOR AM61 BT Earphone worth RM159

HONOR 10 Lite 3+32GB (Midnight Black/Sky Blue)
RM699
RM50 off

HONOR View20 6GB_128GB (Sapphire Blue/Midnight Black)
RM1999
HONOR Band 3 worth RM119

HONOR View20 8GB+256GB (Phantom Blue Co-designed with Moschino)
RM2499
HONOR Band 3 worth RM119

HONOR Band 4
RM149
RM20 hihonor voucher

HONOR Band 4 Running (Red/Green)
RM79
RM20 hihonor voucher

There’ll also be mini-games that HONOR will host on hihonor, where you stand a chance to win hihonor vouchers, Touch ‘n Go vouchers and more.
Pokdepinion: I’m not kidding, that’s an insane deal. two smartphones and two smartbands for just RM1,437. What more could you ask for? :O
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Celcom Initiates The Country’s First Voice-Over 5G New Radio Trial Call

The folks at Celcom has today announced that they’ve achieved a significant milestone in advancing 5G services by initiating Malaysia’s first Voice-over 5G New Radio (VoNR) trial call.
Celcom establishes first Voice-over 5G New Radio trial call

The call was made between the telco’s 5G trial sites at Kuah and Taman Berlian, Langkawi. In a cloud native 5G SA network, VoNR calls are established directly within a 5G network without relying on LTE technology. VoNR users will be able to enjoy seamless and high-definition voice calls while their smartphone maintains an ongoing 5G high-speed data connection for uninterrupted media downloads.

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Thanks to the achievement, it marks a big step to realizing the full potential of 5G for consumers and enterprises, providing the foundation for services and application for things such as video conferencing and 5G interactions through augmented or virtual reality technologies.
Celcom’s CEO, Idham Nawawi has said that as Malaysia prepares for 5G launch by this year, successful trial demonstrates their commitment to 5G innovation and readiness providing high-quality 5G services.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: It’s always exciting to know that we’re heading closer and closer for 5G to finally take place in the country. Let’s just hope we see it sooner rather than later.
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Geek Fam scores Acer Predator sponsorship — set to conquer new worlds together

Today is the day Acer Malaysia signed on as Geek Fam’s hardware sponsor. Geek Fam is one of Malaysia’s most successful teams which started off in the Dota 2 scene. The team has now expanded into the LoL scene as well, and is rapidly rising through the ranks in Malaysia.
Lim “Sheep” Keat Kuang, co-founder of Geek Fam, said:
We hope to see our partnership with Predator being mutually beneficial, and together, accomplishing our individual goals by being each other’s support pillars. We are thrilled that Predator is onboard with Geek Fam!
Geek Fam was founded in November 2016 by Lim Keat Kuang (Keat) and Joseph Yeoh. Geek Fam recently emerged Champion of the inaugural Asia Pacific Predator League 2018, leaving home ground favorites BOOM.ID to be content with just second place.
Johnson Seet, Acer Malaysia Director of Products and Sales, said of this partnership:
This sponsorship with Geek Fam is another manifestation of our commitment to gamers. We are excited at the prospects of conquering new worlds together with such a successful team.

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Geek Fam will be provided with the complete range of Predator devices, from gaming desktops, monitors to laptops. The team can look forward to using top grade gaming products which exceed gamers’ expectations, as they move forward in the gaming scene. All the best, Geek Fam and Predator!
Pokdepinion: Scoring sponsorships are not easy, so congratulations to Geek Fam for impressing Acer Malaysia and landing the sponsorship.
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Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Highlights Playable Characters

Ladies and Bandicoots, introducing the Terror on Four Tires🏎. The Wumpa Wild One🏆. It’s Crash Bandicoot! pic.twitter.com/bdRScAGkNV
— Crash Bandicoot (@CrashBandicoot) February 8, 2019

We’ve seen a number of remakes and remasters as of late, including our beloved mascot of the past, Crash Bandicoot. With the remake of his games out, word started to spread of a potential Crash Team Racing remake as well. Turns out, that was real and it’s called Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled.
Now, we have more details to share about the game as the official Crash Bandicoot Twitter account has started tweeting some character trailers for the game. In the first character trailer, we got a glimpse at the titular character himself.

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Here comes the Ponytailed Powerhouse. The Lossless Lady 🥇. It’s Coco Bandicoot! pic.twitter.com/A9FsaQ1SXG
— Crash Bandicoot (@CrashBandicoot) February 16, 2019

He is more fur-ocious than he looks. He’ll melt your icy heart away💖. It’s Polar! pic.twitter.com/62FMavHuLp
— Crash Bandicoot (@CrashBandicoot) March 1, 2019

Then we also have other character trailers for Coco Bandicoot and Polar.
We’re expecting to see more character trailers as the release date draws near. While the original cast is set to return, who knows. We might even see some new characters when the game is released. I’m still wondering if they’re gonna do some weird stuff for Penta Penguin since he was under-developed when he popped up in the game.
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled will be releasing 21st June 2019, for the PlayStation4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Pokdepinion: Not gonna lie, had a huge nerdy crush on Coco Bandicoot when I was growing up so I often found myself picking her back then. I’m still looking forward to playing the game.
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Cooler Master Joins The Custom Keyboard Game With CK720 65% Mechanical Keyboard

The company’s first enthusiast-level keyboard allows for hot-swappable switches, and comes pre-lubed and padded.

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As the custom keyboard community grows in recent years, Cooler Master has released a customizable version of their CK721 keyboard, named CK720, with the same 65% keyboard layout as the former. This model is aimed towards keyboard enthusiasts that prefers to build keyboards based on their look, typing feel and sounds.
“The CK720 is our answer to a niche segment of the hobby that we’ve seen explode in recent years,” says Dennis Liu, Peripheral General Manager of Cooler Master. “Although gaming keyboards remain an essential offering of our company, we couldn’t ignore the outpouring of feedback from our fans who wanted our signature quality in a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard.”

The keyboard features various design features that allows for easy customization. The top cover, made of sandblasted aluminum, is removable; doubleshot PBT keycaps come standard, with ergonomic keycaps spanning the 65% layout. By default, the CK720 coems with Kailh Box V2 switch, a pre-lubed 5-pin switch which is rated for 80 million keystrokes. Alternatively, the model comes with extra set of MX Green for those who prefer heavy clicky feel.
In the sound department, the stabilizers are in-house, comes pre-lubed and is padded with silicone across the entire bottom plate that absorbs high-pitch ‘pings’ and produces a deep ‘thock’ sound. More creature comforts comes in the form of 3-way dial, customizable through MasterPlus+ software; direct backlight controls and macro recording through Fn keys; and macOS support.

The model is available today with the price set at RM299.
Pokdepinion: Looks like the custom keyboard game is finally getting big manufacturers’ attention.
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