Samsung announces Rose Pink Galaxy S8+ – It’s beautiful, but we will have to wait for its availability

Samsung Electronics has officially released its sixth color edition of the Galaxy S8+ 64GB model, the Rose Pink edition; and it’s beautiful!
Come June 30th, 2017, the Rose Pink will be available only in selected markets that include South Korea and Taiwan. Specific availability details will be announced by each market’s providers and regional Samsung offices, which means, we will have to wait for it until SME announces it.
Basically, the Rose Pink is inspired by nature, the new hue covers the device for a sense of unity and fluidity between the glass and metal of the phone’s body. Rose Pink color itself is simultaneously sophisticated and modern, adding to the overall aesthetics of the device, intensifying the depth of its design.

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Features wise, the device is pretty much the same as its conventional siblings. Infinity Display, unified UX, dual pixel camera and Bixby, all the likes.
This will be addition to their existing color family: Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Coral Blue, Arctic Silver and Maple Gold.
At the moment, the announcement is only for the Samsung S8+ so whether the S8 will get it, is not confirmed.
Pokdepinion: I am sure this color option will be popular with the ladies, and might jolly well attract some men who prefer a more unique color for their Samsung Galaxy S8.
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Touch N’ Go Opens Up Second Batch For RFID Pilot Registration

If you’ve missed out on the first RFID pilot test from Touch ‘n Go, well they have now opened up the second batch for registration.
Touch N’ Go RFID Registration
For those of you who don’t know, RFID is the new technology that allows you to drive through a toll without the need of stopping at RFID-enabled lanes.
The company is aiming to increase the number of RFID uptakes into the system as well as fine tune user and customer experience from the time of pre-registration up until tag activation.

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Limited space is available for registration, so if you are interested, you can head down to the link right here and submit your interest.
To learn more about RFID, you can read on our previous article that explains what’s it all about with the system.
Pokdepinion: For those who would like to get an experience of the system, you might want to register quickly. Who knows how many slots they’ve prepared this time around.

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Microsoft Surface 4 specifications has surfaced

There is a good chance that Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 4 tablet will surface sometime next month. Beside the confirmed fact that it will be preloaded with the latest Windows 10 operating system, the Surface Pro 4 will reportedly land with two different versions which we will see one with a 12 inch display and the other with a 14 inch display. Microsoft still remain with intention of the Surface Pro 4 is a laptop replacement tablet since it will not feature Intel Core M processor.

Inside the next-gen Surface Pro 4 will be Intel’s latest member of the Core i series codenamed Skylake U, with low 15W thermal power design (TDP) and more powerful integrated graphic processing unit (iGPU). A faster processor must be paired with a good amount of RAM, and the Surface Pro 4 does not disappoint as it is rumored to fit about 16GB dual channel of LPDDR3. Storage wise it will rely on solid-state storage with varying capacities ranging from 125GB, 1256GB, 512GB and all the way up to 1TB of storage. Specifications wise, the Surface Pro 4 will surely surpass its predecessor greatly in term of processing speed, graphics and storage write and read performance.

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Connectivity on the Surface Pro 4 is also most likely revamped to a better standard. Microsoft will be using an USB 3.1 with Type-C connector which offer speeds of up to 10Gbs. For wireless connectivity the Surface Pro 4  is said to be equipped an integrated 802.11ac/802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 adapter. Battery life figures still remain unknown for the Surface Pro 4 but hopefully the 15W TDP Skylake U processor will sip power slowly enough for long-lasting autonomy.

Pokdepinion : Actually it’s rare to see any Malaysian using the Microsoft Surface tablet, even I have only seen the RT version once a long time ago.  Specification wise, Microsoft Surface Pro 4 really will be a kick-ass tablet. But as we know the tablet itself is not something that most people can afford.
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Acer Malaysia Will Be Giving Special Freebies for Acer Spin 3 Pre-Orders

The folks over at Acer Malaysia have announced today that the convertible Acer Spin 3 powered by the 10th Gen Intel Core CPU will finally be arriving in Malaysia. They will be opening pre-orders for the laptops, and there will be special freebies for all pre-orders.
What Are the Freebies with Every Acer Spin 3 Pre-Order?
For the first 50 customers of each Acer Spin 3 variant, they will receive gifts worth up to RM1,000. This includes the Acer Supercare 2 extended warranty which offers 3-years onsite warranty, accidental damage protection, and theft protection worth RM339.

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The first 50 customers for each variant of the Acer Spin 3 will receive gifts worth up to RM1,000. The pre- order gift includes the Acer Supercare 2 extended warranty that offers 3 years onsite warranty as well as protection against accidental damage and theft among other goodies. As for the other freebies, that will differ based on your chosen variant.

For the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 variant, you will also be getting the following items:

Acer Wireless Slim Mouse
Acer USB 2.0 Portable DVD Writer Silver Slim
Urbanista Sydney Bluetooth Speaker
Acer Entry Backpack
Predator Cap

For the 10th Gen Intel Core i3 variant, you will get the following items instead:

Redmi Airdots
Urbanista Sydney Bluetooth Speaker
Acer Entry Backpack

Furthermore, there is a special Hari Raya season bonus as Acer Malaysia will be adding RM120 voucher on Shopee which will be applicable for selected products. There will also be free shipping, as part of Raya Bersama Shopee, with a minimum spend of RM19.
What’s Up with the Acer Spin 3?

For those of you who aren’t aware, the Acer Spin 3 is 16.9mm thin, weighs a mere 1.5kg, and is powered by the 10th Gen Intel Core CPU. It also has a speedy PCIe NVMe SSD RAM with up to 512GB of storage. Given the convertible nature of the series, it still retains the 360° hinge for added versatility.
It utilizes a 14-inch Full HD touchscreen display with 7.82mm thin bezels, effectively giving it a 78% screen-to-body ratio. As for network connectivity, it uses a dual-band Wi-Fi 6, letting you take advantage of a more consistent and reliable 802.11ax Wi-Fi connection.
Interestingly, drawing and pen interactions have become more precise and realistic when used with the Acer Active Stylus, powered by the Wacom Active Electrostatic (AES) technology. It’s capable of replicating ink and paper with 4,096 pressure levels. The stylus itself has fast charging, with 15 seconds of charge resulting in up to 90 minutes of use.
The Acer Spin 3 will be retailing for RM3,299 for the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 variant with 8GB RAM, and RM2,799 for the 10th Gen Intel Core i3 variant with 4GB RAM. Both laptops will be available at the Acer Official Online Store as well as official / certified stored on Shopee starting today onwards.
If you’d like to read what we reported about the Acer Spin 3 earlier this year, check it out right here.
Pokdepinion: No one’s gonna say no to freebies. It’s a pretty attractive package too.
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HONOR X9a 5G Teased for Malaysian Crowd

HONOR Malaysia has dropped a teaser for its upcoming HONOR X9a 5G, touting best-in-class display durability, and the launch is happening soon.
HONOR X9a 5G Teaser
Touting best-in-class OLED curved display, HONOR is preparing to launch the X9a 5G soon – succeeding the X9 5G.
HONOR X9a 5G Teaser.
The smartphone maker has also claimed to be getting on top of palm rejection issues – the “AI anti-mistouch algorithm” is said to prevent accidental touches common on curved OLED displays. Durability is the headlining feature, with a 0.65mm-thick Super Reinforced glass on display for better drop resistance – the company has claimed it passed 33 different drop tests ranging from simulated marble surface to concrete floor drops.

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HONOR Malaysia has confirmed that the HONOR X9a 5G will be launching on 4th January 2023, and it will be happening at exactly 7PM Malaysia time (GMT+8) on their official Facebook page. We are expected to learn everything about the new smartphone, as well as prices so stay tuned for further updates.
Pokdepinion: Guess we shall wait… anyone dare to try its durability capabilities?
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Leagoo Elite 4 Review

There is a new-comer in the market but this is not something new. Practically, it’s happening all the time now – new brands from China emerging with super-low price tags with not-so-powerful specs. These devices have a very wide market considering they are cheap and they get things done albeit not the most perfect. You would be thinking that these gadgets are only donning the palms of those who couldn’t afford expensive smartphones, but that is where you are wrong. In fact, I have met a huge number of users who used to carry some of the top most expensive phones years ago, and now settling with these cheaper alternatives. Don’t blame them, it’s a “smart”phone for “smart” people and what could be smarter than finding something that fits not only your front pocket, but your rear pocket as well? If you get what I mean.
Introducing the Leagoo Elite 4!
Introducing Leagoo Elite 4, a low-end smartphone that packs enough punches to fight in this wide arena. Let’s see how it performs in the arena.
Unboxing
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You’re surprised? I was shocked! The packaging feels premium and not for a second you would guess that this is a China smartphone! Leagoo definitely has put a lot of effort into their package. The box itself has circles on it’s surface that are UV spotted. Opening it up, reveals the phone that gives you the same feeling like purchasing an expensive wallet. Under this device, you will immediately notice a screen protector. SCREEN PROTECTOR! Never have I seen any high-end device offering something as simple as a screen protector which is the FIRST next thing you would purchase after getting a smartphone. Leagoo actually offered this together inside the box!

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Look at this and tell me this doesn’t look premium?!
Next you would notice the battery, data + charging cable and the charging adapter on the side nicely arranged. Uncer the battery, you will see a pair of earphone and wait…! An OTG cable! OTG CABLE?! Are you serious?! What else do we have here? Lift the screen protector and the manual package, you will see yet another box for the replaceable earbuds! GOSH! All this for RM499!
Dual-SIM with Dual-4G, microSD and removable battery. Perfect! Just Perfect!
We at Pokde.net are known for our honest and straightforward reviews with no manufacturers ass kissing involved. With that, I sincerely want to applaud for Leagoo for this wonderful packaging effort that they have put into the Elite 4. For the price tag, the experience that this has bought is marvellous!
Appearance
Dazzling WhiteLeagoo Elite 4 comes in 4 different colours.Sweet PinkLeagoo Elite 4 comes in 4 different colours.  Champagne GoldLeagoo Elite 4 comes in 4 different colours.Midnight BlackLeagoo Elite 4 comes in 4 different colours.
The second shocker that we got was when we actually touched the device itself. At 141.4mm (L) x 71.8mm (W) x 7.9mm (H), with a super slim bezel, the device feels very elegant in the palms. The front glass finishing is beautiful, the textured back is premium, and the silver lining around the device gives it an appeal of it’s own. The buttons are perfectly fitted on the sides and the build is really solid.
On the front panel, you can see the earpiece next to the ambience sensor and to it’s right is the front facing camera. Softkeys are hardware built rather than OS controlled. Simple and neat facade – just what a smartphone needs. At the back you could see the camera and it’s flash crowning at the top of the device while beautifully notched speaker holes at the bottom.
Specifications

CPU:
64-bit MediaTek MT6735 quad-core 1.0GHz processor

Display:
5.0″, qHD (540 x 960) IPS LCD

RAM:
1GB

Storage:
16GB Internal Storage with SDCard support

Camera:
Front: 5 MPx
Rear: 2 MPx

SIM:
dual-SIM (micro)

OS:
Android 5.1 Lollipop based Leagoo OS 1.1

Battery:
2400mAh Removable

Performance
The device uses a 1.0GHz Quad Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6735 processor coupled with 1GB of RAM and while the specs are average, the output that it churns is really forgiving!
AnTuTu Benchmark21K is really not a bad score!AnTuTu BenchmarkJust below the Xiaomi Mi2
Look at that score! 21203 on 64-bit means Leagoo has indeed done some optimization on this hardware to be able to push such a score. And while it delivers, the battery life is pretty decent too. I managed to pull off well over one day on normal day usage and didn’t notice any unexpected overheating issues. This phone does carry some surprises!
User Experience
I’ve been longing to share this part with you guys. You see, at first, I had my doubts when I got this device especially in it’s user experience portion. But just like how it has been surprising all this while, the user experience is really not a downer either. The phone feels very sleek in the palms and gosh, that 137g weight makes it feel feather-lite!
Let’s move to the part that amazes me the most. The speaker! This phone has a very loud speaker, louder than most high-end phones that I have tested before! The laser cut holes at the back does look similar to some of the famous gadgets around nowadays, but that underlying speaker actually made me remove the case and find out what is unique about it!
For the price that you are paying, you actually get a pretty decent camera. It has a Live mode ala HTC Zoe and it’s HDR is actually not bad. It captures pretty good details and works well under low light conditions. If you look at the close-up image of the car-model paper-weight below, you can see how it managed to capture some fine details. The hairline scratches and blemishes are visible. And look at the detail of the front rim vs the rear rim. The depth of field captured is pretty good too. This phone has yet to fail on me in it’s category!
HDR mode in low-light and close-up. Not bad eh?
And just because it’s an entry-level phone, doesn’t mean Leagoo didn’t put effort into it’s interface. Slide the launcher to the left most and you get the music player, slide it to the other end and you get the gallery. Both of these are denoted by little icons in the navigation icons at the bottom. The music player was my favorite here. You actually have to slide the transducer rod onto the disk for it to start playing. This is really retroishly elegant!
This is the music player. You actually have to slide the transducer onto the disk to play!
The gallery is not bad either. Grouping by date captured, navigating around it is pretty easy. Although the functionalities are a tad limited, but I’d say this is how Leagoo wanted you to experience it their way. It’s a little awkward to break the normal practices, but it settles in well after some time. Then you realize it’s interesting on it’s own!
Not bad, eh?
The display is a 5.0″ IPS QHD with 220 ppi. I’m not sure if the specs were actually accurate because I was a little let down with it especially due to the fact that they claimed it to be IPS and I’m a sucker when it comes to IPS! I had some bleeding edges and the colors were a little worn out. Weirdly enough, the screenshots and the raw images output tells a totally different story, so I guess the display is the culprit here. IPS is really not a joke to fit in. Even larger brands have been struggling to get IPS right, so I don’t entirely blame Leagoo on this. It was worth a try, but it didn’t satisfy me enough. At least it does have multi-touch though.
The IPS didn’t live up to what IPS is supposed to be, but nice try Leagoo!
The connectivity has a league of it’s own. It’s dual-SIM with dual-4G capability. WHAT?! Yes, you heard it right. In case you have spent all your money on telco buying dual data plans and have not enough money left for a phone, you can try this one because it will actually run BOTH of your 4G sims. It uses the FDD-LTE standard supporting bandfreqs of 800/900/1800/2100/2600. Other standard sensors are Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi.
So, there you go guys, the Leagoo Elite 4. Super affordable priced gadget that will not fail to surprise you. If the Elite 4 managed to pull this well, I’m actually looking forward to Leagoo’s other products soon. Watch this space, we will definitely be reviewing them again!
Conclusion
The Leagoo Elite 4 has really managed to surprise me beyond what I had expected! The price is perfect, the device delivers, and it seems like Leagoo is serious about their presence in the arena. I’d say watch out to larger China brands dominating the current market. This one is about to bring a big bang!

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Bitfenix Alchemy 2.0 — forget double sided tape, magnets rule

Alchemy 2.0 LED strips now make it easier than ever to illuminate your system thanks to powerful magnets embedded directly into the LED strip substrate – It only takes a minute to open your case, connect the alchemy strip to your PSU and attach it to your case!

Whether you want to simply illuminate your components with natural looking white light or give your system a cool color theme with either red, blue, green or purple alchemy strips, or illuminate the bottom of your case to give it a cool bottom glow, theres no faster and easier way to make your system look like a lean mean gaming machine.

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Alchemy 2.0 magnetic LED strips are based on the same TriBright 5050 SMD LED modules used in our original alchemy LED strip lineup, but feature a number of improvements:

based on popular demand we fine tuned the wave-length of the green LED strips to match the NEON yellow-green on High-End VGAs
based on popular demand we added PURPLE as an all new color option
For the easiest cable routing the 4pin component power cable features a pass through connector and is daisy-chainable, the LED strips themselves are daisy-chainable and we increased the length of the power cable to a generous 50cm
On top of this, we embedded a small powerful magnet in the power plug itself so it doesnt pull down the LED strip, making cable management easier than ever.Thanks to the flexible PCB carrier Alchemy 2.0 magnetic LED strips attach to uneven or round steel parts and can be installed around 90 degree angles reaching from the front of the case, to the bottom and then rear.

TriBright LEDs offer far better color tones, glow brighter, last longer, and scatter light more evenly than conventional LED strips, and as a result cast very soft diffused shadows instead of hard shadows cast by narrow angle single LED modules.

Tiny but powerful magnets embedded into the high transparency Polygurethane substrate allow you to attach Alchemy 2.0 magnetic LED strips to any steel part of your case, radiator shrouds, power supply cover and more.

Pokdepinion : LED strips have already become a must-have accessory for rig builders. Even I was using LED strips myself in my rig until I got an arrow to the knee. Bitfenix Alchemy 2.0 might be welcome in Malaysian market because I believe their fan base is quite strong here. Just wait until it reaches our shores with official pricing.
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Don’t forget your Celcom Passport when travelling!

 Today, staying connected is no longer an option for most of us, and yet roaming plans are still rather expensive while offering very limited quotas. That changes with Celcom Passport though, which is just as important as your other passport when you travel. Why do we say that?

When travelling, one of the most important things to do is to update your Instagram page and Facebook so your friends and family can go green with envy. But as you might expect, that can be quite difficult on limited roaming quotas. If you run out of quota, you also risk racking up insane bills because of roaming charges. With Celcom Passport, you don’t have to worry about that because when your roaming quota runs out, you can start using your Malaysia plan’s main Internet quota. The features can be used in 12 countries in South East Asia including Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei, Philippines, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia!

Speaking of savings, Celcom Passport is available in 1-day, 3-day and 7-day passes, starting from less than RM20/day if you subscribe to 7-day pass. That’s quite a lot of savings as you will be able to enjoy a lot more roaming data via Celcom Passport than you would otherwise with conventional roaming data packages. If you are travelling soon, don’t forget to add Celcom Passport onto your checklist as well!

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Find out more about Celcom Passport via the link below:
Get your Celcom Passport NOW!

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HONOR Malaysia Partners With Perfect World — Offering Giveaways To Celebrate The Occassion

HONOR Malaysia has revealed today that they’ve partnered up with mobile game Perfect World Mobile today, which they are rolling out their Malaysian and Singapore servers with giveaways to both fans and gamers out there.
HONOR has been known to work with mobile games such as Mobile Legends, PUBG, and most recently, Fortnite. What they are offering to the public? Well it includes gift codes for in-game items worth $10 that includes 30,000 silver coins, 3 Fairy Stones, as well as 3 Lvl.1 Soul Crystal Packs.
Interested in getting them? Well here’s how to get them:

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Like and share the announcement post on HONOR Malaysia’s official Facebook page
Flash the shared post at any of their HONOR Experience Stores
Receive the code and it’s all yours

In addition to that, you can also get RM30 worth of hihonor vouchers to use on all smartphones from HONOR. All you need to do is simply login to your hihonor account and key in the code “ANHONORPERFECTWORLD1” when you check out.
Pokdepinion: What’s there to lose? The steps are simple, so get going!
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Government to drive local tourism with RM100 digital vouchers and RM50 eWallet credits

A 2020 Economic Stimulus Package has just been announced by YAB Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, with a focus on overcoming the economic setbacks of COVID-19. Among them is to give out RM100 digital vouchers for domestic flights, train rides and hotel accommodations.
The government is allocating RM500 million for these vouchers, which means 5 million of these digital vouchers will be given out. There has been no mention of how you will be able to claim the vouchers yet, but do expect to see more news about this soon.
In addition to these vouchers, Malaysians can also claim up to RM1000 personal tax relief for spending related to local tourism. Meanwhile, Malaysians who are eligible to receive the Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) will see the RM200 aid issued earlier in March instead of May. They will also be getting the remaining RM100 credited to their banks in May, with an additional RM50 to be issued via eTunai Rakyat.

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Doctors and medical staffs will receive a special allowance of RM400, while immigration and other government staff involved in the fight against COVID-19 will will receive RM200 of allowance. The additional allowance will be provided from February 2020 until the end of the outbreak.
The EPF contribution rate will also be reduced from 11% to 7% from 1st April until 31st December. This is expected to free up RM10 billion for Malaysians to spend to improve the local economy. There will also be tax adjustments for tourism-related business, with hotels being exempted from the 6% service tax starting March until August 2020.
Would you be travelling soon with the RM100 digital voucher? Let us know in the comments!

Pokdepinion: RM100 for travelling… Sounds like a good time to check out local tourist destinations!
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OnePlus 7 Pro may be priced at nearly RM3500 according to leaks

If you have been waiting for the OnePlus 7 Pro, you better prepare your wallet. While we have been expecting OnePlus to price it well above what we are accustomed to from OnePlus. Then again, they have been doing it over the years, right?

The OnePlus 7 Pro going to feature one of the best high refresh rate display in a smartphone ever and of course several other flagship-tier specifications. Proper liquid resistance, for one, is expected to make it to the OnePlus 7 series after years of them promising ingress protection but keeping mum when it comes to an official IP rating.

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Here are the rumored specifications of the OnePlus 7 Pro:
OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications *rumored*

Snapdragon 855, octa-core up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Up to 12GB RAM
Up to 256GB storage
6.7″ WQHD+ (1440p) AMOLED, 90 Hz refresh rate
40MP + 8MP + 16MP rear camera
4000 mAh battery, 30W Warp Charge
Up to INR 57 999 (~RM3473)

Exclusive: Here’s the #OnePlus7Pro India Pricing:
6GB+128GB: ₹ 49,999
8GB+256GB: ₹ 52,999
12GB+256GB: ₹ 57,999
Disclaimer- Prices MAY change before launch under some circumstances and I can’t be 100% sure about such leaks.#OnePlus7 Pro #OnePlus7Series #OnePlusIndia pic.twitter.com/Rgo2oD8kpA
— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) May 4, 2019

At this price point, the OnePlus 7 Pro will make its mark as one of the more expensive flagships this year. As even Samsung themselves have transitioned to target the sub-RM3000 market with the Samsung Galaxy S10e, it would be interesting to see how will OnePlus fare this year.
Would you get a OnePlus 7 Pro?
Pokdepinion: If the OnePlus 7 Pro comes with shoulder buttons, I might consider it.
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Sony World Photography Awards Search For Malaysia’s Best Photographer Begins – Win A Trip To Award Ceremony In London!

One of the world’s prestigious photography award, the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards is now available for entry. They are looking for the best Malaysian photographer.
2018 Sony World Photography
The Malaysia National Award is open to photographers no matter what their level is, whether it’s just from beginner level or to professional. To enter, they need to submit one image to the Open Competition, where they can enter from these ten categories;

Architecture
Culture
Enhanced
Motion
Landscape and Nature
Portraiture
Still Life
Street Photography
Travel
Wildlife

From these categories, the judges will then select the best single image by a Malaysian photographer. The winner of this competition will be announced on March 2018. Prizes for the winners include;

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1st Prize – a7R II, SEL2470Z and trip to Award Ceremony in London
2nd Prize – A6500 and SEL1670Z
3rd Prize – RX100 V
The winning image will be displayed in the annual Sony World Photography Awards’ winners book

Besides that, the winner will have their image displayed digitally alongside winning and shortlisted photographers from around the world as part of the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition held in London and also have their work published online.
Established by the World Photography Organisation, the Sony World Photography Awards celebrates the finest contemporary photography and gives exposure and opportunity to photographers on an annual basis.
The competition consists of four categories; Professional, Open, Youth, and Student Focus. Interested participants must have their images be taken between 1 January and 31 December 2017 and the Open Competition (National Awards) will close on 4 January 2018. Submission for entry is free and you can do so by going here.
To see full details on the categories and descriptions, you can do so by clicking here.
Pokdepinion: Well, submission is free. Why not try your luck and have a go at it? Who knows, you might end up flying on a plane heading towards London!

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SOCAR Expands Coverage In Penang Plus Johor Bahru

SOCAR Malaysia has revealed that they’ve expanded their services to Penang as well as Johor Bahru in their latest expansion.
SOCAR expands coverage in Penang and Johor Bahru
SOCAR Malaysia expands
The expansion means that SOCAR is now available in selected locations in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and the two mentioned states. Previously, SOCAR-2-YOU was only available in Bayan Lepas for Penang and Johor Bahru City Centre for Johor Bahru.
Specifically, the service will now be available in Butterworth, Bukit Mertajam, Johor Jaya, and Nusajaya in their respected states.

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You can enjoy their latest promotion where you can enjoy a drive from RM40 a day when you book a SOCAR from 5pm to 9pm on Mondays to Thursdays and return the next morning before 9am. This deal runs until the 31st of July 2020.
Not to forget, you can book your drive and enjoy 30% off (capped at RM100) to enjoy the freedom of driving wherever and whenever. With the package, you can get more than 240km of free mileage. This offer is available until 30th September 2020.
For more details on the expansion in Penang and Johor Bahru, you can check the website here.
Pokdepinion: It’s definitely a welcoming news that they’ve expanded, especially if you don’t feel like driving your own car to Penang and Johor!
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WhatsApp now shows bigger images and videos in your chat

I am pretty sure all of us have been trolled by some of our friends who think they are funny, sending long images that reveal something else when they are opened. I guess they won’t get to play with that much after this, as WhatsApp’s latest update will show a larger view of the image or video sent to you.

Photos and videos in WhatsApp are now even bigger, so no one will be left out of the picture! That’s the perfect reason to smile 😄 pic.twitter.com/2lzG5jLTKz
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Previously, WhatsApp proffers a cropped image preview to keep things cleaner in your chat, which does have its advantages to keep the chat neater, but I guess seeing the full picture was more important to people. After this, users won’t have to tap on the images in their chats to see the full picture, which makes it easier to quickly respond to images.
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Pokdepinion: Telegram already has this. 😜
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NVIDIA to revive GeForce RTX 2070 to counter the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

NVIDIA has discontinued the GeForce RTX 2070 when they launched the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. With the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER coming so close to the GeForce RTX 2070, there’s no reason for it to continue existing anyway. But it seems it will be brought back from the dead.
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER which was destined to go head-to-head against the Radeon RX 5700 XT, is allegedly being outsold by the AMD card substantially enough that NVIDIA will have to re-release the GeForce RTX 2070.
More powerful Radeon Navi cards around the corner?
This information was apparently shared with GamersNexus from NVIDIA’s AIB partners. The partners have also reportedly been able to order a new supply of GeForce RTX 2070 chips to slap onto their cards.

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It might have something to do with the Radeon RX 5700 XT outperforming the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER while coming in at the same price point. Then there’s the fact that AMD’s card touts a bigger number. In the world of tech, we know that bigger = better.

The GeForce RTX 2070 will have to come in at a price point that will make the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER redundant, because otherwise there’s no way it will be competitive against the Radeon RX 5700 XT which is priced on par with the RTX 2060 SUPER. Will the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER be rendered irrelevant just four months after its introduction?
Pokdepinion: Well, they could have just dropped the GeForce RTX 2070 to GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER prices in the very beginning…
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Total War Medieval II Coming To Mobile Devices This Spring

A fan of the Total War franchise? Well the folks at Feral Interactive has recently announced of Total War Medieval II, which is set to be released for both Android and iOS devices.
Total War Medieval II

As you might recall, the original title was released back in 2006 on PC. The RTS game now heads to mobile devices where they’ve stated that it will be available in spring of this year.
It seems that there will be agents to oversee state affairs as well as the usual real-time battles and turn-based strategy.

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Since it will be on mobile, you can expect a touch control mechanism in the game, which first debuted in Rome: Total War.
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Pokdepinion: I’m a big fan of the Total War franchise but honestly never tried on mobile. Hopefully the controls are good and the gameplay is smooth. I doubt I can expect a similar experience compared to PC of course. Might give the game a go when it releases.
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Sony’s New WF-SP800N Noise-cancelling Sports Earbuds Now Available In Malaysia

The folks at Sony Malaysia has recently announced the launch of their new Sony WF-SP800N sport earbuds, which is their latest wireless noise cancelling model.
Sony WF-SP800N

Coming in with 4 color variants, the Sony WF-SP800N offers an IP55 rating that’s water and dust resistant. They claim that the case offers 18 hours of music playback with noise cancelling activated and 26 hours with it turned off.
Sony has said that the earbuds come with EXTRA BASS technology to deliver powerful, punchy, low-end sound, setting the mood when you do your workouts.

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They also have said that 360 Reality Audio can be enjoyed on the device when combined with an Android smartphone or even iPhone that has compatible streaming app installed. With it, it offers a custom immersive musical field that’s optimized when utilizing the Sony Headphones Connect app.
With the app also, you can adjust the Ambient Sound Mode to get the perfect noise cancelling of your preference.
Aside from that, there’s wear detection as well as voice assistant support on the buds. The price? Well you can purchase it now at a recommended retail price of RM849.
Pokdepinion: It is a bit higher than I would expect in terms of the price.. I wonder how they’d perform like. Will you be purchasing one?
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ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) 6GB RAM variant — is it worth the extra money?

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) we previously reviewed came with 3GB RAM, and we gushed about how great value for money it was. Now that we have a 6GB variant in our office, does it offer the same value for money?
First off, there isn’t much difference between the two. The ZenFone Max Pro (M1) 6GB has the exact same outlook, but we got the Deepsea Black variant to test, instead of the Meteor Silver ZenFone Max Pro (M1) 3GB we reviewed.
Specifications

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) 3GB
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) 6GB

CPU:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

GPU:
Adreno 509

RAM:
3GB LPDDR4X
6GB LPDDR4X

Display:
6.0″, FHD+ (2160×1080) 18:9 Full View IPS display, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 85% NTSC color gamut, 450 nits, 404ppi, 10-points multi-touch

Storage:
32GB eMCP 5.1 (expandable via microSD up to 2TB) + 100GB Google Drive storage upgrade for 1 year
64GB eMC 5.1 (expandable via microSD up to 2TB) + 100GB Google Drive storage upgrade for 1 year

Camera:
13MP f/2.2 + 5MP f/2.4 rear camera
Single LED flash, 4K video
8MP f/2.2 front camera
16MP f/2.0 + 5MP f/2.4 rear camera
Single LED flash, 4K video
16MP f/2.0 front camera

OS:
Android 8.1 Oreo (Pure Android)

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) with Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0 with HID
GSM, WCDMA, FDD-LTE (Bands 1/3/5/7/8/20), TD-LTE (Band 40), VoLTE

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM + Dedicated MicroSD slot

Battery:
5000 mAh (non-removable)

Weight:
180 g

So here’s the difference in specifications. The first thing you will notice is the larger RAM and storage capacity of the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) 6GB. The cameras have also been upgraded, with 16MP f/2.0 cameras for both the front and rear. The rest of the specifications are shared between the two variants.

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Performance
We will be running our usual suite of benchmarks. Antutu, Geekbench, 3DMark and PCMark to determine if the extra RAM yields a tangible performance boost in benchmarks.

And the short answer is NO. There is no appreciable difference between the benchmark scores. In fact, the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) 6GB actually scores less than the 3GB variant in certain benchmarks.
User Experience

Now, both devices feature the same chipset, so I won’t go all out and tell you that the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) 6GB performs a whole lot better. But what I can say is that it is a fair bit smoother in daily use. My daily use involves a lot switching between social media apps and the Chrome browser, thus the 3GB RAM was definitely a limitation for me, with noticeable stuttering when switching apps on the go. With double the RAM at 6GB, I definitely enjoyed a more fluid experience.

Now the camera app is still retained, but the 16MP shooter definitely yields much better quality. The previous 13MP f/2.2 shooter does very poorly in dimmer environments. The new 16MP f/2.0 doesn’t entirely solve that, but at least noise is a lot better controlled here.

We didn’t bring the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) 3GB to Taiwan, so here are some shots taken with the 6GB variant. Shutter speed is still very slow, and I found that I had to really practice my breathing techniques to get usable shots. We spent some time to use Snapseed on the images, and the images turned out a lot better. You can take a look at the full-sized edited shots on Flickr. The originals look a lot duller, and you check out the untouched samples here.  This shows that the processing is the main issue here, not the camera hardware. ASUS should definitely dump the Snapdragon Camera app and go back to the tried and tested PixelMaster app.
Conclusion
Is the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) 6GB as good a buy as the 3GB variant? I find it quite hard to recommend, to be honest. The camera is slightly better yes, and the extra RAM and storage does come handy. But, ASUS also offers the more affordable 4GB variant for RM849, with the same upgraded 16MP f/2.0 cameras on the front and back. The additional 2GB of RAM is not really going to get you anywhere, and at this price range, I am more interested in saving money. RM999 is actually pretty pricey for what this device here offers.
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Digi Rolls Out altHR Time Tracking Feature For Companies

You may remember previously about the altHR app that Digi introduced. Well they’ve now added a new feature called Time Tracking for better management.
Digi’s altHR Time Tracking

With the new altHR Time Tracking feature, employees can clock in and out from work, manage work schedules, as well as track productive hours.
To use it, all you need to do is open the altHR mobile app and select “Time Tracking” and follow that with “Clock In” button to indicate the start of work or shift.

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This means that employers can do away with the traditional time-tracking systems such as punch cards or time clocks, reducing the time wasted in tracking these information.
Employers have the ability to require teams to be physically located at the job location through geofencing for altHR Time Tracking or have their employees to connect to the office Wi-Fi network in order to clock-in or clock-out.
Admins or managers can also create records and timesheets online from the admin dashboard, which gathers detailed and accurate data of their employees productivity.
For more details on the feature or to even sign up for it, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Definitely a useful feature to keep track of your employees. Thankfully my boss doesn’t need to keep a track of me….
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 to be launched at CES 2019 — design of the Founders Edition revealed!

The four Turing cards out in the market is about to be joined by a new member. The new GeForce RTX card(s?) slots in below the GeForce RTX 2070, and has been touted as an equivalent of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, except it now comes with Tensor cores and RT cores. More details have since leaked out as we are nearing the launch.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is reportedly going be launched on 7th January at CES 2019, with a pretty affordable price tag of $349 (~RM1443). Of course we probably won’t be seeing it come in below RM1500, especially after NVIDIA’s AIB partners slap on their third-party coolers and what not. Aside from the launch date and pricing, VideoCardz got their hands on what seems to be the entire press deck for the new GeForce RTX 2060.

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The GeForce RTX 2060 is based on the same Turing TU106 GPU as the GeForce RTX 2070, but receives a slightly cut down version of it. Below is the table comparing the two graphics cards based on the TU106 GPU:

GeForce RTX 2070
GeForce RTX 2060

GPU
TU106-400
TU106-300

CUDA Cores
2304
1920

RT Cores
36
30

Tensor Cores
288
240

Base Clock
1410 MHz
1365 MHz

Boost Clock
1710 MHz
1680 MHz

Memory
8GB GDDR6
6GB GDDR6

Memory clocks
14 000 MHz
14 000 MHz

Memory interface
256-bit
192-bit

Power connector
1 x 8-pin
1 x 8-pin

Design wise, it appears to reuse the GeForce RTX 2070 Founders Edition. That means a slightly shorter cooler and a 8-pin power connector located at the far end of the card.
What do you think of the GeForce RTX 2060? Would you pick one up? If it comes in below RM2000, I bet many would be quite tempted to make the jump to the latest NVIDIA Turing architecture, even if raytracing performance would be somewhat limited.
Pokdepinion: Well the pricing is what really matters. If local pricing is good, this would be a great mid-range card and be the final nail in the coffin for AMD’s Radeon RX 590.
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Celebrate Raya with Your Loved Ones with 50% Off Your 1st Celcom Home Wireless Bill

With Malaysia now in its Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) phase due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year might be a touch more sombre. However, the folks over at Celcom have something special for you to ensure everyone can stay connected with friends, family, and their loved ones during these uncertain times.
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There is a special offer going on with Celcom Home Wireless, where you can get 50% off your first bill if you sign up before 30th June 2020. The plan itself is quite affordable, starting at RM70 per month, and it will get you instant home internet with up to 1000GB internet quota. It’s also very easy to setup as it’s simply plug and play with no renovations or wall hacking required. Moreover, it comes with a free router that can connect up to 64 devices simultaneously.

Essentially, you can connect with your friends, family, and loved ones in a hassle-free manner this Hari Raya Aidilfitri virtually through Google Meet, Facebook Messenger Rooms, Zoom calls, and more with just a low price of RM70 per month. With no rigorous installation process necessary, it’s just a matter of getting yourself connected whenever you want.

Even if you can’t be with people in person, CMCO will not stop you from celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri. It may have a different feel this year but with how far technology has advanced, we can stay connected to the people that matter to us most. It can still be fun thanks to Celcom Home Wireless, and we just have to make the best with what we have.
If you’re interested to sign up for the Celcom Home Wireless plan, click right here. Just keep in mind that the 50% off deal is only for the first bill, and is applicable for new customers who sign up before 30th June 2020.
Pokdepinion: The easy setup will definitely be a lifesaver during CMCO. Now everyone can enjoy high-speed internet, and just in time for Hari Raya celebrations as well.
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Here’s How You Can Win Prizes Up To RM23,000 From 7-Eleven

7-Eleven Malaysia has recently organised the Google Play Free Fire contest with prizes up for grabs and here’s how you can win for yourself.
7-Eleven Google Play Free Fire contest

The contest runs from now till the 15th of March 2022. All you need to do is purchase any Google Play gift card in a denomination of RM50 or RM100 at 7-Eleven, snap a clear picture of the receipt and then scan the QR code in the image above to stand a chance in winning RM23,000 worth of prizes.

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Every purchase of RM50 Google Play gift card entitles you to one (1) entry, and every purchase of the RM100 Google Play gift card entitles you to three entries.
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Pokdepinion: Seems like a worthy contest to take part in if you get your funds from them. Who knows, you might win some of the prizes.
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Some PS4 Gamers Received Astro Bot for Free From Sony

 [Image] Just a friendly reminder to check your email,this was in mine this morning. from PS4

It appears that some PS4 gamers are on a lucky streak of sorts. They’ve received something special in their email inbox in the form of a free game.
Sony has been sending out free copies of Astro Bot Rescue Mission, one of the best VR games out there right now for PS4 gamers. It isn’t clear if this code is geared toward only PSVR owners. Still, it might be smart to go through your inbox to see if you received a free copy.
Shared by u/XarmtheinsaneX over on Reddit, you can see the email sent out by Sony. Hopefully one of you readers out there were lucky enough to receive a free copy of the game. The best part here is that there’s apparently absolutely no catch whatsoever. No subscriptions or registrations necessary if you received the email. If you didn’t receive it, then unfortunately, it’s highly doubtful you’ll be getting at a later date.

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Astro Bot Rescue Mission is currently available for the PlayStation 4, to be used together with the PlayStation VR.
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Pokdepinion: Personally, was never really behind VR games. Sure, it can be fun at first because it’s something new but it gets stale pretty fast. Astro Bot Rescue Mission is surprisingly a lot more fun than I expected. To me, it gave a glimpse of what we can expect with the technology when it comes to gaming. If you got it for free, then congratulations and I hope you have some fun with it.
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Payday 3 Steam Page Has Gone Live With New Teaser Trailer

A good new year’s surprise for gamers has revealed itself as the Payday 3 Steam page has gone live, and it even includes a teaser trailer.
Payday 3 Launch Happening in 2023?

This is the year of PAYDAY 3!
Wishlist now on Steam: https://t.co/Ck3LVFecqS
Coming to PC and Consoles 2023 pic.twitter.com/UNy8mjaAKE
— PAYDAY (@PAYDAYGame) December 31, 2022

Overkill Software and Starbreeze Studios have released a new teaser trailer for Payday 3 on the game’s official Twitter account to celebrate the start of the new year.

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The trailer, which features four masked men standing on the shoreline in New York City as fireworks explode in the distance, does not include any gameplay footage. However, it does include a link to the Payday 3 Steam page where players can add the game to their wishlists. While the teaser has generated excitement among fans of the series, some may be disappointed that it does not include any gameplay footage.
The new Payday 3 teaser trailer includes a confirmation that the game will be released in 2023 for PC and consoles. However, at this time, the game only has a store page on the Steam platform. The trailer does not provide any new details about the game, such as its system requirements.
Payday 3 has had a long development history. The original game was released in 2011 and the sequel, Payday 2, was released in 2013. While the PC version of Payday 2 was well-received, the console versions were plagued by bugs and glitches and received limited support from the developer.
Payday 3 was announced in 2016 with Koch Media (now known as Plaion) as the publisher. There have been few updates about the game’s development since then, but with a targeted release date of 2023, more information is expected to be released in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: A pleasant surprise to start the new year for me. Some friends were kind of itching to play Payday 2 so I guess this would be a good way to remove the rust before the game is out.
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AMD Radeon 780M iGPU May Be As Fast As GTX 1650 Max-Q, Faster Than GTX 980 Ti

The onboard graphics sitting inside the upcoming Ryzen 7040HS series CPUs may pack some serious graphics horsepower – all without the need of discrete graphics.

The leaks of the upcoming Ryzen 7040HS series has been surfacing lately – though the most anticipated part of it isn’t necessarily the CPU. Rather, it’s the onboard GPU – which is a 12 CU RDNA3-powered Radeon 780M. Recent benchmarks has seen its performance approaching entry-level discrete gaming GPUs and even surpassing some high end GPUs in the past.

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The most recent leak comes from OpenCL benchmark courtesy of Geekbench 5, with 36757 points achieved. That places it in between Max-Q variants of GTX 1650 and GTX 1650 Ti, which are paired into some entry-level gaming laptops in the past. Videocardz has published a list of OpenCL scores in which the former flagship card, the GTX 980 Ti, can be seen trailing behind the Radeon iGPU:
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3DMark scores of Radeon 780M from Ryzen 9 7940HS. Image: Golden Pig Upgrade Package (金猪升级包)
To further hit home with that claim, another benchmark earlier courtesy of 3DMark Time Spy has shown similar results. The score of 3325 points has placed it right behind GTX 1650 Ti, which is the performance bracket that most gamers game on (Steam Hardware Survey listed GTX 1650 as the most popular GPU earlier on, recently unseating the GTX 1060). The Ryzen 7040HS series should arrive in the next month or two, and expect laptops coming with this chips to make their announcements in due course.
Source: Videocardz (1, 2)
Pokdepinion: Crazy to think onboard graphics has enough compute power to rival an entry-level gaming systems these days.
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55″ LG OLED evo C3 Review – The Next Evolutionary Standard

Unboxing the LG OLED evo C3
55″ LG OLED evo C3 Review – Box

Starting off the LG OLED evo C3 review with the unboxing, the packaging is certainly larger than your average display with the same size, noticeably thicker to be precise. This shouldn’t be a surprise as the stand is already built into the display due to its mechanical design. While it looks like your standard cardboard box, it is made with recyclable, eco-friendly materials as part of LG’s initiative to reduce carbon emissions for a greener tomorrow. Inside the box, you can find the following items:
55″ LG OLED evo C3 Review – Box content

IR Blaster cable
Magic Remote
2 x AA batteries
Stand
Screws
Cable clips
Plastic piece for rear cable management
The LG OLED evo C3 TV itself

The power cable is non-detachable and it’s already attached to the rear of the TV.
Specifications

Processor
Quad-core α9 Gen6 AI Processor 4K

Panel Size
Wide Screen 54.6″, 16:9, 95.8% screen-t0-body ratio

Panel Type
OLED evo

True Resolution
3840 x 2160

Display Surface
Anti-reflective coating, glossy finish

Colour Support
1.07B

Curvature
None

Pixel Pitch
0.315 mm

Brightness
270 cd/m2
800 cd/m2 (HDR)

Contrast
Infinite

Viewing Angle (CR≧10)
178°(H) / 178°(V)

Response Time
0.1 to 10ms

HDR Support
HLG, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10 Pro

Refresh Rate
120Hz

Low Blue Light
Yes

HDCP Support
Yes

Viewing Modes
Vivid, Standard, Eco, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker, (ISF) Expert (Bright Room), (ISF) Expert (Dark Room)

Adaptive Refresh Rate
Yes, FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible

Signal Input
4 x HDMI 2.1
3 x USB 2.0
1 x RJ45
1 x Satellite In
1 x Antenna (RF)
1 x S/PDIF
1 x IR Out
1 x CI+ 2.0

Audio
2 x 10W
AI Sound Pro, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, LG Sound Sync, WiSA Ready

Built-in OS
Yes, webOS Smart TV

Power
0.5W (standby)
81W (average)
143W (max)

Mechanical Design
Metal stand (detachable, separate)

Dimensions
1222 x 757 x 231 mm, 16 kg

Performance
As part of the LG OLED evo C3 review process, we measured the brightness at 100% using the Standard picture mode and found the figure to be 272.8cd/m2. It’s certainly on the dimmer side but thanks to the anti-reflective coating, you don’t have to be sitting in a dark room to make full use of it. If you’re using the TV in a room that very bright, you might want to consider the LG’s G3 TVs instead, which are essentially the same but with a brighter panel.

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55″ LG OLED evo C3 Review – Screen uniformity test
Running the display uniformity test with a 3×3 grid, the LG OLED evo C3 showed excellent performance, likely the most even we’ve seen among all the displays we’ve reviewed thus far. The majority passed with recommended tolerance, with only three squares in the upper region passing with nominal tolerance. In simple terms, this means that whatever you view with the TV, it will be evenly lit.
Colour Accuracy

Standard
Gaming
Vivid
Standard mode, calibration with DisplayCAL

Whitepoint
11400K
10600K
13000K
11500K

Average ΔE*00
2.97
1.47
3.85
0.41

Maximum ΔE*00
7.66
4.86
7.37
1.53

Arguably the most important part of the LG OLED evo C3 review process, colour accuracy. By default, the colour accuracy abysmal across the three different Picture Modes used, though I’m surprised that the Gaming mode had noticeably better results in comparison. This is likely due to much lesser picture processing happening in this mode. After calibrating it using SpyderX and DisplayCAL, we see significant improvements in average and maximum Delta-E figures. This means that it can show colours accurately, just that it’s likely not doing so from default to show visuals in a more pleasant way given its nature as a TV.
Gamut

Gamut
Standard
Gaming
Vivid
Standard mode, calibration with DisplayCAL

sRGB
Coverage
95.6%
93.1%
95.8%
96.5%

Volume
127.1%
120%
127.3%
128.5%

Adobe RGB
Coverage
75.6%
72.8%
75.9%
77.4%

Volume
87.6%
85.8%
87.8%
89.9%

DCI-P3
Coverage
87.8%
87.5%
88%
88.6%

Volume
90%
89.8%
90.1%
90.7%

For the gamut coverage and volume, there were slight improvements after calibration. Overall with 96% sRGB, 77% Adobe RGB, and 88% DCI-P3, you do get a wide range of colours but it’s not as wide compared to most other TVs today so some nuances might be lacking. With that being said however, you will not feel like you’re missing out on anything given its intended use; home entertainment.

The Good
55″ LG OLED evo C3 Review – Powered by webOS
There are a good number of reasons to consider getting the LG OLED evo C3. For starters, the stand is built like a tank, and it’s centered, making it easier put in households even if you opt for the bigger sizes as you don’t need a table that’s just as wide as the TV. It’s also easy to install, which is always a plus. However, we do have on complaint about it but we will leave it for the next section.
Next up, the visuals look amazing on the TV. You can get some really vivid, punchy colours with good dynamic range, and the HDR support further adds to its value. If you’re looking to watch movies and play games on it, it’s capable of giving you an excellent cinematic experience throughout, especially if it’s playing in 4K resolution. Upscaling from Full HD is still pretty amazing, though you may notice some small artifacts / pixelation in high speed movement but that doesn’t happen often.
55″ LG OLED evo C3 Review – Gaming
As for speed, the LG OLED evo C3 is by far the best TV in terms of response time / input lag, especially when you have ALLM (automatic low latency mode) enabled and set the Picture Mode to Game Optimiser (though this mode will make the colours look noticeably bland). To me, it feels like it responds faster than the LG OLED Flex, and it is definitely class-leading when it comes to TVs but if this is what’s most important to you in a display, you would be better off with a gaming-focused monitor instead as it’s still slower, albeit slightly, compared to your standard 120Hz / 144Hz monitors.
55″ LG OLED evo C3 Review – Magic Remote
The Magic Remote is, and has been for a while, the best TV remote you can ever get. With just two AA batteries, you can navigate through the TV’s UI using the directional buttons, the scroll wheel in the center, or motion like a magic wand. The latter might just sound like a gimmick but once you’re used to the sensitivity of the movement, it’s so easy to use as you can just point to specific parts of UI and go directly there. You can expand its functionality with the included IR Blaster cable, which lets you use it as a universal remote to control certain devices connected via HDMI, like TV set top boxes. However, its functions may be limited depending on the connected device. In the future, I hope they have a variant of this that is rechargeable via USB-C.
55″ LG OLED evo C3 Review – Game-specific UI
Speaking of the UI, you have your standard UI, which is visually different from the one found in the LG OLED Flex but still the same functionally. When you enable Game Optimiser, there is a specific gaming-focused UI that activates instead. This will give you a rundown of the settings you have enabled so if you needed to change something, you’ll know what to look for. It may seem small but it was useful enough to help me confirm my suspicions as to why Overwatch 2 was running rather choppy at first as it immediately lets me know that it’s stuck on 60Hz refresh rate.
55″ LG OLED evo C3 Review – Ports
Lastly, you get a good array of ports with the LG OLED evo C3. You have a total of four HDMI 2.1 ports, three USB 2.0 ports, an Ethernet port, an Antenna In port, and RS232 as well if you still use this. For audio, you have S/PDIF, 3.5mm audio out, and ARC / eARC support via the second HDMI port. Furthermore, you can wireless connect to it as well so you can effortless stream from music, movies and games from your smartphones even, with no issues on Apple products since it has AirPlay 2 support. This means you can connect it to a wide variety of devices with ease, which is a major plus in this heavily digital lifestyle era.
The Bad
55″ LG OLED evo C3 Review
As good as the LG OLED evo C3 is, it does have its fair share of drawbacks. For starters, the built-in speakers are not good. It sounds hollow, tinny, and lacking any semblance of depth with a narrow soundstage. The only good thing it has going for it is volume, so if you want a truly immersive cinematic / gaming experience, you will need to invest in either a speaker system, soundbar, or a good pair of headphones. I would treat it as a backup option, to only use when I really have no other choice.
55″ LG OLED evo C3 Review – Stand
Secondly, while the installation of the stand is easy, the included guide for it makes it seem very confusing. Essentially, you just need to insert a metal plate in the center of the stand, screw it to the back of the TV and you’re good to go but the guide looks like it will be an arduous process. This isn’t really an issue in this day and age as you can easily look up YouTube for a much clearer idea as even LG has an official video dedicated to it.
Lastly, and this is where you really need to consider your needs in a display, is the price. At RM10,999, it can be pretty hard to swallow, especially considering you can get the older C2 for lesser, and spending a bit more will get you the LG OLED Flex. If you’re coming from an old TV, or no TV at worst, this is definitely worth the jump if you enjoy movies and plan on playing current generation games either on PC or consoles like the PS5 / Xbox Series X. If you’re already using the C2, I would recommend waiting for a newer version to launch unless you need something similar but brighter, like LG’s G3 OLED TVs.
LG OLED evo C3 Verdict
55″ LG OLED evo C3 Review
The LG OLED evo C3 is a great addition to any home entertainment setup, whether it’s for the living room or your own bedroom. It might be a bit overkill if you don’t plan on playing games on it given its gaming-centric features but if you do, you’ll be happy with this for several years at least. Personally, I believe this will be the standard bearer for TVs moving forward, especially with current gen consoles pushing for 120Hz refresh rate already, and I doubt we’d see a significant bump up so soon.
At the end of our 55″ LG OLED evo C3 review, we award this TV with our Gold Pokdeward.

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Acer Predator CG437K S Review – HDMI 2.1 Upgrade

Unboxing the Acer Predator CG437K S

Acer Predator CG437K S Review – Box

Let’s kick off the Acer Predator CG437K S review with the unboxing. Inside the large black box, you are expected to find the following items:

DisplayPort cable
USB-C cable
USB-B cable
RGB strips
RGB header
Remote control
Power cable
User guide
Warranty card
The Acer Predator CG437K S gaming monitor itself

Specifications

Panel Size
Wide Screen 43″ (109.22 cm)

Panel Type
VA

True Resolution
3840 x 2160

Display Viewing Area (HxV)
529.42 x 941.12 mm

Display Surface
Anti-Glare / Matte

Pixel Pitch
0.245 mm

Brightness
750 cd/m2

Contrast Ratio
4000:1

Viewing Angle (CR≧10)
178°(H) / 178°(V)

Response Time
4ms GTG / 1ms VRB

Display Colours
1073741824 colours, 30 bits

HDR Support
Yes, VESA DisplayHDR1000

Refresh Rate
144Hz (overclockable to 165Hz)

Low Blue Light
Yes

HDCP Support
No

Viewing Modes
Action, Racing, Sports, User, Standard, ECO, Graphic, HDR

Adaptive Refresh Rate
Yes, G-SYNC

Signal Input
1 x USB Type-C (supports DisplayPort 1.4, 30W) 2 x USB 2.0 (downstream) 2 x USB 3.0 (downstream) 1 x USB 3.0 Type-B (upstream) 3 x HDMI 2.1 2 x DisplayPort 1.4b

Audio
2 x 10W speakers

Power Consumption
51.7W, brightness @ 200 nits

Chassis Colours
Black

Tilt
No

VESA Wall Mounting
Yes, 200 x 100 mm

Weight
18.7 kg

Performance
The brightness of the display when measured at 100% brightness in Standard mode was 259.44cd/m2, and it seems that the monitor was running at 80% brightness by default, which measures in at 212.7cd/m2.
Acer Predator CG437K S Review – Screen uniformity test
We ran the screen uniformity test in a 3×3 grid format since it’s the standard 16:9 aspect ratio. 4 out of 9 areas here passed the nominal tolerance whereas the remaining exceeded it. Interestingly, the ones that exceeded are all four corners, which are noticeably dimmer than everywhere else. The center area isn’t counted as that is the area used for reference. For gaming, it should still look great and most people wouldn’t be able to tell the difference.

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Colour Accuracy

Standard
Standard mode, calibration with DisplayCAL

Whitepoint
6493K
6487K

Average ΔE*00
0.39
0.31

Maximum ΔE*00
1.03
1.25

By default, the Acer Predator CG437K S has good colour accuracy. After calibrating it using SpyderX and DisplayCAL, the improvements were minor, but at least it’s there. The maximum delta-E figure did see an increase but it did lower the average from a good score to an even better one. This would be great if you want to see visuals as they are meant to be but it’s a bit hard to recommend this for creative work due to the uneven brightness from the previous section.
Gamut

Gamut
Standard
Standard mode, calibration with DisplayCAL

sRGB
Coverage
99.9%
99.9%

Volume
138.8%
139%

Adobe RGB
Coverage
85.7%
85.8%

Volume
95.6%
95.7%

DCI-P3
Coverage
94.5%
94.5%

Volume
98.3%
98.4%

For the gamut coverage and volume, it doesn’t seem to differ much before and after calibration either. Overall with 99% sRGB, 86% Adobe RGB, and 94% DCI-P3, it does offer a relatively wide gamut coverage and should be suitable enough for most content creators out there unless you have a specific need for higher Adobe RGB or DCI-P3.
If you want to compare it to its predecessor, click right here for the our review of the Acer Predator CG437K P gaming monitor.
The Good
Acer Predator CG437K S Review – The monitor itself
For the most part, the Acer Predator CG437K S is essentially the same as its predecessor, the CG437K P. The biggest difference is the upgrade to HDMI 2.1, which is great for both PC and console gaming as it allows you to enjoy up to 4K 144Hz, or even the full 4K 120Hz experience with HDR on the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
The next thing I like about this is the sheer size. It’s basically a TV but you don’t miss out on typical features found on gaming monitors. Sure, there are TVs out there that can support 120Hz refresh rate but this one has faster response time, G-SYNC support, a USB hub built-in, and more. You’d be hard-pressed to find a TV that can do these things at this price.
Speaking of the USB hub, it deserves a mention of its own. After all, you have a number of upstream and downstream ports along with a USB-C with 30W charging and DisplayPort capabilities. This is especially useful for a cleaner setup or if you’re transitioning between a laptop and a desktop while using the monitor as you don’t have to change to another keyboard / mouse.
Acer Predator CG437K S Review – RGB LED strips
As the design is unchanged from its predecessor, it retains one important design element; the stand has a platform for you to place your gamepads on. Unsurprisingly, the monitor takes up a lot of space given its sheer size but you don’t have to sacrifice all that space. This smart design element along with the headroom between the monitor and the surface its placed on gives you plenty of room to place your things. Fair warning, you won’t be able to fit your PS5 or Xbox Series X console here.
Lastly is the inclusion of the remote control. Since it’s a TV replacement, no one is going to use it in close proximity. This means accessing the OSD and navigation buttons will be difficult. The remote control, which is the same as its predecessor, will let you access all the settings with ease.
The Bad
Acer Predator CG437K S Review
As the design remains unchanged from its predecessor, a couple of drawbacks have made its way back here. The first is the lack of a tilt, swivel, or height adjustment. The latter is still forgivable as the sheer size of it would make it pointless but having the ability to tilt or swivel, even slightly, would be great. It’s likely hard to achieve due to the weight of the monitor.
The second is the RGB lighting implementation as it’s not built-in. It basically comes with RGB light strips which you are to use to stick to the rear of the monitor. Of course, you have the choice of placing it elsewhere instead but either way, it results in a rather messy, confusing implementation of RGB lighting.
While I did praise the connectivity options available here, particularly the USB hub, it would have been great if the power increased from 30W to 90W or at least 65W. That way, the more power-efficient laptops can be used with it without the need for a charger. 30W is only usable to charge your smartphones, some tablets, and other smaller gadgets.
Acer Predator CG437K S Verdict
Acer Predator CG437K S Review
The Acer Predator CG437K S is a formidable gaming monitor for those looking at larger options. The move towards HDMI 2.1 makes it suitable for next gen gaming consoles currently in the market, namely the PS5 and Xbox Series X. If you don’t have the need to game at anything higher than 4K 60Hz, you might be better off getting the predecessor as it’s likely more affordable now.
At the end of our Acer Predator CG437K S review, I award this gaming monitor with our Silver Pokdeward.

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New OPPO A95 Is Landing In Malaysia Very Soon

OPPO Malaysia has just announced that the upcoming OPPO A95 will be making its way very soon! OPPO says that the A95 marries both functionality and style that they say will ‘excite consumers’.
OPPO A95 incoming

The OPPO A95 comes with OPPO Glow, a patented design and manufacturing technology used to create OPPO smartphones’ signature back cover. The exclusive design approach of OPPO Glow is inspired by the Reno Glow technique. To begin, the technical team handpicks a crystal glass piece with the highest clarity and tactile quality to build the mould. The glass is then treated and reinforced multiple times before being engraved in a 99.9% vacuum environment.

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The OPPO A95 will come in two colours: Glowing Starry Black and Glowing Rainbow Silver. Unfortunately, OPPO Malaysia has yet to officially reveal the specifications of the A95 but according to rumours, OPPO’s new device will come with some kind of Octa-Core Qualcomm SoC, 8GB RAM and 5,000mAh battery. We also teased a mystery OPPO phone last month which we can now confirm to be the A95. Check it out below.

Until we know more about the A95, stay tuned to us here at Pokde.net. You can register your interest in the smartphone here.
Pokdepinion: Curious to see what kind of specs this phone will be carrying. I wonder if we’re getting a chance to review the phone in the future?
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Streamlabs Caught Plagiarizing Another Streaming Software

The team at @streamlabs should be ashamed. Not satisfied enough to ride @OBSProject’s hard work. Now to copy ours down to the layout and every word on our marketing site and our UX in this product. https://t.co/Lot2KPh72y
— STU 🎮🎥🎙 (@StuV2) November 16, 2021

If you thought Streamlab OBS and OBS Studio share similarities in the name of the software due to some partnership or agreement, no one would blame you. Unfortunately, that’s not the case and worse yet, they were also caught plagiarizing another streaming software as well. Here’s what went down.
Streamlabs OBS, OBS Studio, and Lightstream Drama

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The official Lightstream Twitter account recently posted a meme-like picture and capture, essentially poking fun at Streamlabs for plagiarizing nearly the entire webpage. Looking at it side-by-side, it looks near-identical, which certainly raises some eyebrows online.
This was then followed up with the CEO of Lightstream, Stu Grubbs, adding more to the story by stating that “The team at @streamlabs should be ashamed. Not satisfied enough to ride @OBSProject’s hard work. Now to copy ours down to the layout and every word on our marketing site and our UX in this product.”

Near the launch of SLOBS, @streamlabs reached out to us about using the OBS name. We kindly asked them not to. They did so anyway and followed up by filing a trademark
We’ve tried to sort this out in private and they have been uncooperative at every turnhttps://t.co/r1eXr3VxcJ
— OBS (@OBSProject) November 17, 2021

You might be confused as to why OBS Project is being dragged into this mess but there’s a good reason behind it. The official OBS Project Twitter account retweeted Stu’s tweet on the matter and shed some light on the matter. According to them, Streamlabs reached out to them about using the OBS them, which they were told not to, but they still did so anyway.
This may sound like a small matter but they emphasized that it caused confusion for a lot of people. Apparently, they had trouble with companies who were under the impression that both Streamlabs OBS and OBS Studio are the same thing. To make matter worse, OBS Project has tried to resolve this matter in private but they claimed that Streamlabs have been “uncooperative at every turn”.

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— Streamlabs (@streamlabs) November 17, 2021

Unsurprisingly, this issue caused a rather huge backlash towards Streamlabs and their practices. They have responded to the matter by simply stating that they will be removing the OBS name, emphasized on the open source nature of their software, and that they will take responsibility for the matter. As for how they plan on doing so apart from the name removal, that is still unknown for now.
It’s interesting to see that they used the usual apology message that many businesses usually do when they are called out for doing something wrong, the stereotypical text on a black background approach that only somewhat touched on the issue but also vague enough that it could mean a lot of things.
Whether you decide to continue using their software or opt for an alternative, that is up to you. We do not intend to incite any hatred towards any companies. If there are more updates on the issue, we will report it here so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Not gonna lie, this left quite a bad taste in my mouth. Admittedly, I did stop using their software and moved completely to OBS Studio, but that’s only because I found it to be more efficient and less of a resource hog. It’s certainly convenient with all the built-in tools but no point in having them if I’m not gonna make use of most of them anyway.
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COLOP e-mark is a color printer that fits in the palm of your hands

The COLOP e-mark is a pretty impressive little portable printer that lets you create digital labels and imprints simply by gliding it over an absorbent surface. With a single cartridge, you can create up to 5000 imprints wirelessly.
All you need to do is to download the app on your iOS, Android or Windows device, and you can already start making your own imprints. The imprints can then be sent over to the COLOP e-mark over WiFi, and you can print them immediately. The COLOP e-mark can save up to four customized designs, which allow you to easily switch between them when needed.

The app is also capable of generating barcodes and QR codes for easy labeling. Depending on your needs, you can print up to three lines per label, with varying sizes. This allows the COLOP e-mark to be easily customizable to satisfy your specific needs.

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It weighs just 224.5g and can fit in most bags to be brought everywhere. The rechargeable battery promises up to five hours of battery life. The COLOP e-mark is priced at RM1399 and comes bundled with one ink cartridge. Sold separately, the color cartridge is priced at RM169. You can get the COLOP e-mark in black and white.

From now until 30th September, you can get a free protective hard case worth RM83 for every purchase of the COLOP e-mark as well.
Pokdepinion: Seems to be quite an interesting device… Although I must admit I don’t have a practical use for it.
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Xiaomi Mi 6S Spotted Online — Runs On Android 9

Apparently Xiaomi’s unannounced Mi 6S device was spotted on the Geekbench benchmarks, where it seems to be an upgraded version of previous MI 6 that came out last year.
Xiaomi Mi 6S Spotted On Geekbench

In the benchmark, it revealed that the Mi 6S will be running on the same chipset as the former Mi 6 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. TO add to that, it will also pack the same 6GB RAM that was offered by it’s brethren. A major update is that instead of running on Android Oreo, the device will be running on Android 9 Pie straight out of the box.

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The phone should pack a dual rear camera and could come in a 4GB RAM variant. Other specifications remain in the dark though.
With the Xiaomi 6S, it joins a wide arrange of devices that are yet to come out which includes the Mi Mix 3 and Mi LEX, if it does indeed turns out to be true.
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Pokdepinion: If they really are coming out with the Mi 6S, I guess they are offering more affordable devices, at least in the top-tier range with the likes of the Pocophone that packs a flagship Snapdragon 845.
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MSI is bundling Far Cry 6 with selected gaming monitors!

MSI is working with Ubisoft on Far Cry 6. The partnership goes deeper than just bundling their monitors with a free copy of Far Cry 6, with their collaboration enabling a more immersive experience in Far Cry 6 on the latest MSI Optix and MSI ARTYMIS gaming monitors, thanks to the integration of MSI Ambient Link in the game.

Aside from the stunning visuals that you will get to enjoy on the display itself, MSI Ambient Link harnesses the MSI Mystic Light elements in MSI’s components, including their monitors, keyboards and motherboards, to provide some peripheral lighting. The per-key RGB lighting on keyboards can also provide real-time in-game details and highlight useful hotkeys to help you along the way.

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All of these is to help you immerse yourself further in Far Cry 6’s fictional world of Yara, a tropical paradise ruled with an iron fist by Gus Moff Gideon Antón Castillo. So, what monitors come with a bundled copy of Far Cry 6?
MSI Far Cry 6 Monitor Bundle!

Size
Resolution
Refresh Rate
VRR Technology
Price

MSI MPG ARTYMIS 343CQR
34″, 1000R curved
3440 x 1440p (21:9, UWQHD)
165Hz
FreeSync
RM3999

MSI Optix MAG322C QR
32″, 1500R curved
1440p (16:9, WQHD)
165Hz
FreeSync
RM2249

MSI Optix G32CQ4
32″, 1800R curved
1440p (16:9, WQHD)
165Hz
FreeSync
RM2038

MSI Optix MAG272C QR
27″, 1500R curved
1440p (16:9, WQHD)
165Hz
FreeSync
RM1999

MSI Optix MAG274Q RF-QD
27″, Flat
1440p (16:9, WQHD)
165Hz
G-SYNC Compatible
RM2349

MSI Optix G27CQ4
27″, 1500R curved
1440p (16:9, WQHD)
165Hz
FreeSync
RM1599

MSI Optix G273QF
27″, Flat
1440p (16:9, WQHD)
165Hz
G-SYNC Compatible
RM1699

This promotion is valid from now until 31st October, and the usual while stocks last disclaimer applies. If you are considering getting a new gaming monitor, why not get one that gets you a free game? Head on over to this landing page to find out more!
Pokdepinion: Too bad I don’t have any MSI hardware to experience Far Cry 6 on… Can’t wait to see how intense Giancarlo Esposito will get in this role!
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Razer Edge 5G Android Gaming Handheld Unveiled at RazerCon 2022

The long-rumoured Android handheld gaming device is finally here as the Razer Edge was officially revealed at RazerCon 2022. Here’s what we know thus far.
Razer Edge 5G Android Gaming Handheld

The Razer Edge is an Android gaming handheld that can play both mobile games and PC games. The reason for this is because it will come pre-installed with a number of game launchers, namely Epic Games, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and NVIDIA GeForce Now. You could even access your games library on Steam, Link, Moonlight, and Parsec.

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As for its specifications, the Razer Edge will be powered by the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1, and chip that is focused on gaming with a 3GHz octa-core Kryo CPU and Adreno GPU. Apart from that, it uses a 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate. All of this is expected to be juiced up by a healthy 5,000mAh battery.
To make gaming more enjoyable, it will come with the Razer Kishi V2 Pro, which is essentially the customizability of the Kishi V2 with Razer HyperSense haptic feedback and a 3.5mm audio jack. There will be a Wi-Fi version as well as a 5G version of the device.
The Razer Edge Wi-Fi edition will be retailing for USD $399.99, with pre-orders now open with a USD $5 deposit. The price and availability of the 5G version is unknown at the moment but we expect it to be announced sooner rather than later.
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Pokdepinion: Not sure if I would go for this over a standard smartphone but if the performance is really that strong, it might just be worth considering if you’re often out and about.
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Ubisoft’s New Monopoly Madness Puts Its Own Spin On The Classic Board Game

Ubisoft has just announced a new game based on the popular board game called Monopoly Madness. The game features a new spin on the Monopoly formula and plays like a mad dash of sorts around the board where players have no boundaries when it comes to buying and upgrading properties.
Monopoly Madness presents a new take on the classic board game

While Mr Monopoly is gone on his well-deserved vacation, players in Monopoly Madness battle to buy and upgrade properties in Monopoly City. They’ll compete against up to 5 other players in shorter games that involve a frenzied, real-time sprint across Monopoly City’s anarchic streets without the constraints of the board. To buy and upgrade their properties, players will need to collect money and other materials from throughout the area. Players will gain more points as they acquire additional properties, bringing them closer to the finish line in the race to riches!

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Along the journey, players can collect power-ups such as bulldozers, jackhammers, and other items from Community Chests and use them against opponents to get an advantage and win. Players must, however, keep an eye out for unpredictable events that can occur at any time, further complicating their quest to become the wealthiest of them all.
The renowned City and its Night Life, Beach Town, and Cozy Falls are among the 20 new playable characters inspired by the traditional Monopoly game tokens that may be played on four different landscapes, each with its own ambience and architecture. Each location has multiple levels and layouts, totalling 20 different arenas to play in.

Monopoly Madness is set to launch this 9th December on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, as well as PC through the Ubisoft Store. You can check out the official website here for more information on Monopoly Madness.
Pokdepinion: This looks pretty interesting to play. I like the chaotic aspect the game seems to lean on which reminds me of something like the Overcooked! series.
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US PS Plus March 2017 Free Games Lineup Confirmed; Tearaway Unfolded and More!

The line-up of free games for US PS Plus March 2017 is officially out!
It seems like we had to wait longer and longer as a new month approaches to know what’s coming for PS Plus subscribers. Previously, we’d usually know about it a good few days before the new month hits but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore.
Utilizing this, some clickbait sites are promoting a fake line-up but don’t you worry. This is the official lineup from Sony Interactive Entertainment themselves. Without further ado, let’s check out the line-up of free games for the US PS Plus March 2017.

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US PS Plus March 2017 Free Games Lineup

First up we have Disc Jam, which is an insanely addicting cross between air hockey and tennis. Players scramble to retrieve and throw a glowing disc while unleashing powerful abilities and defending their end zone. This game is just launching on PlayStation Store but is available to all PlayStation Plus members as part of the PS Plus membership.
They’ve also lined up the gorgeous Tearaway Unfolded for the PlayStation 4. Tearaway Unfolded is the expanded retelling of the BAFTA award-winning PlayStation Vita game Tearaway, where you are placed in a magical papery world and tasked with delivering a top-secret message while collecting papercraft models.
Of course, that’s not all. For the full line-up of games for PS Plus March 2017, check it out just below here.
Full Lineup for PS Plus March 2017

Disc Jam, PS4
Tearaway Unfolded, PS4
Under Night: In-Birth, PS3
Earth Defense Force 2025, PS3
Lumo, PS Vita (crossbuy on PS4)
Severed, PS Vita

If you’re in the PS Plus Asia region, this is not for you. This lineup is only for the US PS Plus March 2017 as well as the EU region. The lineup for PS Plus Asia March 2017 should be coming out very soon so stay tuned for that. There could be minor difference in it after all.

Pokdepinion: The US PS Plus March 2017 free games lineup looks pretty fun. Personally, I would think that Tearaway Unfolded alone is making it worth it, not too sure about Disc Jam. Either way, if any of these games entice you, you should go subscribe to PS Plus. You’re guaranteed to get a number of free games every month as long as your membership is active.
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Cooler Master MasterCase SL600M Now Available — As Sleek As Sleek Can Get

Cooler Master has recently launch their brand new MasterCase SL600M, marking the start of the “Sleek” SL series. It combine both professional design and gaming performance, closing the gap between work and play.
Cooler Master MasterCase SL600M

The case is clad in sand-blasted aluminum. You can easily put it at your workplace or even acts as a gaming setup of your own. Usually, gaming cases look out of place when you place them in professional environment, with the SL600M, it just fits perfectly. It keeps both professionalism and performance intact while also taking on noise reduction and airflow.

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With its 200mm fans that take in air from the bottom, hot air rises out of the case and exits out of the top in a natural direction for efficient thermal performance.

On the noise reduction part, the design of the panels inhibits noise escaping. The 2x200mm fans move comparatively larger volumes of air, than smaller fans in lower RPM and can operate even more quieter by manually controlling the fan speed slider on the I/O panel.
The case also comes with a rotatable PCI mounting window where you can rotate it by 90-degrees. This allows you the ability to mount your graphics card vertically with more space from the glass side panel.
For storage, you can mount an SSD, HDD, and even a water pump for your liquid cooling. These brackets can be placed in multiple position inside the case, including behind the front panel and on the bottom radiator bracket.

Aside from that, it offers a proximity sensor that triggers the USB lighting for easy access in the dark. The panel will stay temporarily lit before turning off automatically. The I/O panel has a USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Typpe C port, four additional USB port, a PWM fan speed slider, a headphone jack port, and a dedicated microphone jack.
Its vertical layout, the 200mm fans, and the front and rear panels all acts to support the convection of heat. Airflow is unobstructed with the PSU placed out of the way while the panels have minimal holes to prevent the recirculation of heat as they guide the flow of hot air through the chassis and out of the top.
With the 200mm fans, they were chosen in place of smaller fans because of the comparatively lower RPM required to move large volumes of air. Fans will operate even quieter by manually controlling the RPM with the slider found on the I/O panel.
The MasterCase SL600M is priced at RM869 and is now available for purchase.
Pokdepinion: It looks simple but somehow it does a good job in giving a sleek look to it.
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