There Will Be A Limited PS5 Supply for First Year of Release

It’s no surprise that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on various industries globally, including the videogame industry. Many have wondered how this will affect next-gen consoles and now, it appears that there will be limited PS5 supply for the first year of its release.
According to a report on Bloomberg, Sony Interactive Entertainment will not likely be postponed but instead, there will be a limited PS5 supply when it launches. The reason for it is because they “expect the [console’s] ambitious specs to weigh on demand.”

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It’s also said that the price for the upcoming PlayStation 5 console will play a big role in production and early adoption. While the PS4 sold roughly 7.5 million units in its first two quarters, the PS5 is expected to sell between 5 to 6 million before the fiscal year ends on March 2021.
Limited PS5 Supply and Launch Game Lineup Issues

This isn’t a big difference in numbers but at that point, it was still relatively easy to find a PlayStation 4 console to purchase. The PlayStation 5 on the other hand is expected to be harder to find so some gamers may have a tough time finding one to enjoy during the holiday season.
The report also mentioned that the PS5 could be priced anywhere from USD $499 to USD $549. The PS4 was launched at USD $399, which helped win over the crowd due to its more affordable price compared to the Xbox One.
It’s worth noting that the pandemic is also affecting developers, which may cause issues with launch game lineups. Some games may be forced to delay, which will inevitably make launch lineups rather small. Backwards compatibility could still play a big role in help moving sales of the console but with limited PS5 supply and price in mind, the situation can be rather unpredictable.
The PlayStation 5 is expected to launch sometime in Holiday 2020. If you want to get one, your best bet might be to pre-order it.
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Pokdepinion: Now there’s a bit more incentive to pre-order, but I’m not sure I’m comfortable getting the first batch of consoles out of fear for potential manufacturing defects.
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Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL to launch next week — expected to come in three colors

There probably is no doubt that the Pixel 3 is going to come really soon. But apparently Google is now sending out promotional emails about the Pixel 3. One of the most important things revealed in the email was the launch date, which is 9th October.

The email goes on to reveal that the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be available in three colors, and the device will be available for pre-order on the day itself. The colors that were shown were white, black and mint, which were already offered for the Pixel 2. However there are rumors floating around pointing to a new rosier color called Sand.

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The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are expected to feature a Snapdragon 845, at least 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. They are reportedly also going to feature a notch, a move which will probably not sit well with Android purists. The 3.5mm jack is also not going to be around, with a pair of Type-C earphones in the box. Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but we can expect to see more details before the official  livestream on 9th October.
Stay tuned for more news about the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL! What do you expect to see in the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL duo?
Source: TechRadar
Pokdepinion: October seems like a very interesting month, with lots of new stuff coming out. The Intel Z390 motherboards, Intel Core i9 9900K, HUAWEI Mate 20, and the ROG Phone are all coming this month. And we can’t have enough kidneys…
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ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – Stunning, Reliable, and Portable

Unboxing the ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – Box

Inside the box of the ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F laptop, we found the following items:
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – Box content
Quick start guideUser guideLimited Edition VivoBook stickers65W power adapterPower cableThe ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F laptop itself
According to ASUS Malaysia, an ASUS backpack will be included as a bundle in the box with the laptop, so you should get that as well with retail purchase.
Appearance
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – Gaia Green lid
For our review unit, we got the Gaia Green colour variant of the ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F laptop. It actually looks pretty good as it stands out more compared to other productivity laptops, but not enough that it will look weird. While the design is clearly catered to younger consumers, this will easily fit in classroom and work environments.

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Looking at the lid, you can see the ASUS VivoBook wording towards the right. It has an ultra-smooth surface thanks to the 3D nano-printing technology, and you can get a good feel of its aluminum alloy body here. To my surprise, it’s not a fingerprint magnet. It looks simple with a clean, elegant finish. The name Gaia Green is a tribute to the Greek goddess of earth, representing an embrace of nature.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – Open up
Open up the lid, which requires two hands, and you get a clear view of its 15.6-inch Full HD IPS NanoEdge display, a chiclet keyboard with backlight, a trackpad, product stickers, and Harman Kardon logo. It’s not a bezel-less display, with the sides being thinner than the top and bottom, but it’s definitely practical as the webcam sits on the top bezel. You can also see the ASUS VivoBook wording on the bottom bezel.
It’s worth pointing out that the arrow keys are rather small, and the Enter key has a yellowish-green outline as if it’s being highlighted. While the keyboard does have a Numpad, you definitely need to get used to the positioning and size of the number 0 and the Enter key here. The power button is located right above the Num Lock key.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – Sides
On the left side, you have the proprietary charging port, an HDMI port, a USB-A port, a USB-C port, and a combo audio jack. As for the right side, you have two LED indicators, a MicroSD card reader, and two USB-A ports. There’s nothing on the rear except for a clear view of the hinge, which is pretty lengthy.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – Bottom
Moving to the bottom, you have four rounded feet, product stickers, two speaker grilles, and some air vents. It’s worth noting that the two feet at the top is more spherical compared to the two feet at the bottom, which is more flat. There are about 10 screws exposed here, and doesn’t seem to have any hidden screws.
Overall, the ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F is a laptop that looks and feels good. The design is simple but it’s interesting how a splash of colour could make it stand out so much. Furthermore, the solid build quality boosts makes it even more appealing. It may be designed more towards the younger crowd but I feel that this would attract more than just that group of people.
Specifications
CPUIntel Core i5-10210U @ 1.6 GHz (up to 4.2 GHz Boost), 4C/8T, 6M cache, 15W TDP, 14nmRAM8GB 2666MHz DDR4, dual-channelGPUIntel UHD GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce MX250 2GB GDDR5StorageIntel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage32GB Optane + 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDSoftwareMicrosoft Windows 10 HomeASUS Audio WizardMyASUSMcAfee Personal SecurityConnectivityWirelessIntel WiFi 6 AX201 (2×2 WiFi 6 up to 2.4 Gbps) Bluetooth 5.0 Wired1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C2 x USB 2.01 x HDMI 1.41 x MicroSD card readerKeyboardBacklit chiclet keyboardDisplay15.6″ LED-backlit Full HD (1920 x 1080) 16:9Frameless three-sided NanoEdge display with 86% screen-to-body ratio, 178° wide-view technology, anti-glare IPS displayAudio1 x Combo audio jackArray microphone with Cortana voice-recognition supportSpeakers certified by Harman KardonPower50 Whr 3-cell li-polymer battery65W power adapter60% in 49 minutes fast-chargingColoursDreamy Silver, Indie Black, Gaia Green, Resolute RedDimensions359.8 x 233.8 x 16.1 mmWeight1.8 kg
Performance
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – CrystalDiskMark
Starting off with CrystalDiskMark, you can see that it has some pretty good speeds. I’m sure most people would be happy with this as you’re guaranteed fast boot-ups, loading speeds, and data transfer rate. Keep in mind that it’s 512GB in capacity, which is also plenty.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – Cinebench R15
In Cinebench R15, the Intel Core i5-10210U performed well enough. The single core score is essentially in line with the i7 CPUs but lags behind in multi-core, which is to be expected. The performance is still pretty reliable.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – Cinebench R20
The story differs a bit in Cinebench R20 as we can see that the performance gap between this and the i7 CPUs is a lot closer. This may be due to the fact that it’s more optimized with it’s dual-channel RAM configuration. No complaints here since it’s looking more solid now.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – Unigine SuperPosition
In Unigine SuperPosition’s 4K Optimized benchmark, we didn’t expect it to do well. While it does have a discrete GPU, it’s only a GeForce MX250. It would be tough to run anything in 4K with that. Even if it came with the 10th Gen Intel Core i7, it wouldn’t make much of a difference as this is more GPU-heavy.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – 3DMark Time Spy
A similar pattern can be seen in 3DMark’s Time Spy benchmark, albeit not as bad. You can see that laptops running similar GPU will have a similar score but the moment it jumps to something stronger like a GTX 1650, it makes a huge difference. It doesn’t mean that the MX250 is bad however, it’s a matter of what you want to use it for.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – PCMark
In PCMark, the ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F performs pretty well in all areas. It’s definitely a productivity laptop first but thanks to the GeForce MX250, you can get a decent experience when it comes to content creation. Usually if you want something better in that area, you’d have to sacrifice the portability, so it’s a matter of figuring out what are your priorities in buying a laptop.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – PCMark Modern Office endurance test
The battery life is one area that we have high expectations from the get-go for the ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F laptop, and we weren’t disappointed. After calibrating the display to 200 nits, it managed to last 512 minutes (8 hours and 32 minutes) in PCMark’s Modern Office endurance test. In the Gaming endurance test, it only lasted 74 minutes, which isn’t surprising given how intensive it is.
If you want a more enterprise-oriented laptop that’s more portable than this, check out our review of the ASUS ExpertBook by clicking right here.
User Experience
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review
The ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F is an ultraportable productivity laptop targeted towards younger consumers. It’s not meant to just look good but also to have reliable performance. It’s powered by the Intel Core i5-10210U CPU with NVIDIA GeForce MX250 GPU. It has an 8GB dual-channel DDR4 RAM with 512GB NVMe SSD paired with Intel Optane memory acting as cache for even better speeds. 8GB RAM is fine in 2020, especially since it’s dual-channel but if you do a lot of multi-tasking, you should look at upgrading to 16GB RAM.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – Display
It uses a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with 60Hz refresh rate. The viewing angle is good but the colours are just decent. If you do a lot of creative work that require colour accuracy, this might not be the one for you. It’s worth noting that you can open up the lid up to about 130°. The display itself doesn’t seem to wobble or flex even when I type a little hard, which is great. I just kinda wished it had touchscreen support for better productivity potential.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review
The ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F laptop has a decent array of ports. You get 3 USB-A ports, a USB-C port, an HDMI port, a combo audio jack, and a MicroSD card reader. I feel like they should have went for a full-sized SD card reader instead. The lack of an RJ45 LAN port might steer some folks away but you can always get a USB-C hub if you really need it. That way, you get access to more ports but it does mean you will have to spend a bit more.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – Keyboard
As for the keyboard, I personally like it. It’s well-built, doesn’t feel loose, decent tactility, a Numpad, and a 1.4mm travel distance. You may need a bit of time to get used to the small arrow keys and the positioning of the Numpad but it’s nothing extreme. The trackpad is there and it works fine but there’s nothing much to shout out about.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review – MyASUS software
On the software side of things, you have MyASUS, which you can consider as a command centre of sorts. Here, you can check driver updates, change fan settings, pick your preferred charging mode, system diagnosis, and more. You can even adjust your display settings such as colour mode and blue light intensity here via ASUS Splendid and enable Tru2Life for video enhancement. The Wi-Fi SmartConnect feature here will automatically connect to router with the best signal in the area when enabled. It’s a very useful software suite that you should take the time to familiarize with.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review- ASUS AudioWizard
As for the speakers themselves, it’s surprisingly good. It can produce pretty good sound directed towards you for a more wholesome experience. It’s very clear, with bass still lacking but that’s understandable given that it’s built-in speakers. It would be nicer if the volume could be a bit louder but for most people, it’s definitely enough. You can further your listening experience using the ASUS AudioWizard software with presets or creating your own audio profiles.
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Verdict
ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review
The ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F is a pretty solid productivity laptop. You get a 10th Gen Intel Core CPU with MX250 discrete GPU, 512GB NVMe SSD that is boosted even further thanks to the Intel Optane Memory, Wi-Fi 6, solid build quality, and good looks in an ultraportable package.
It’s not the perfect laptop as it lacks an RJ45 LAN port, the bezels could be thinner, still has USB 2.0 ports, and could have gone for a full-sized SD card reader instead. Taking into accounts its retail price of RM3,199, it offers you a pretty solid value-for-money proposition.
With that, I award the ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F laptop with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to ASUS Malaysia for providing us this laptop for the purposes of this review.
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VaksinCovid.gov.my blunder – What happened and what should have been done.

I missed the previous AstraZeneca vaccination program and I wanted to try my luck again this time around. So you can only imagine how excited I was to get myself and my other half enrolled, with the hope that we can do our parts together in making the surrounding safe for everyone. So I landed on the vaccination page and like every other Samaritan, I was presented with a rather horrendous experience, one after another.
Image courtesy of Renyi Khor from Facebook
Look, I’m not going to try to be a smart arse here. If you live in the developer’s realm, you will realize that the reality of software development is, the more you learn, the lesser you know. In a production site, there is a mix of front-end development that consists of what you actually see in the browser, rendered as a final form of HTML document, with CSS styling and Javascript functionalities, the back-end that consists of what happens behind the scenes interfacing with database and System Administration or DevOps that consists of managing the infrastructure that holds everything in place. It’s often times very common that everything is being handled by a single person too.
So we’re not here to do the blame game, but rather share and learn together. My only frustration is the fact that this was an outbreak-solving web application and while time was critical, the funding was not. There are some really good developers in our country that the government could have appointed to build and manage this system but yet, it was not the case.

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So what happened today?
The CORS nightmare. In other words, Cross-Origin Resource Sharing problem. I bet by now you have been seeing this term a lot more than ever before. In fact, it probably might be trending now, but CORS is not something new. Let’s just have a little stroll in the park about this.
In simpler words, CORS restricts resources to be requested outside of the domain that is being requested. For example, if our domain is pokde.net and we tried to perform a request from pokde.com which is a totally different domain, we will be presented with CORS error. Bear in mind, this doesn’t apply to embedded request like images, stylesheets, script source, or videos. If you are sourcing a font library from Google Font’s website for example, it will not trigger a CORS error.
Cross-domain requests from AJAX (Asynchronous Javascript And XML) on the other hand is a different story. At Pokde, we do use AJAX a lot too because it delivers a rather immersive experience. For example, when you switch the pages at the pagination, the website doesn’t reload, but instead it only requests the fresh content and populates it within the pre-defined containers. That’s one of the methods of performing an AJAX call, but because the content is being pulled from our own domain pokde.net, we’re still interfacing with same-origin source which complies with default CORS policies.
Whis is this important? Back in the IE days, XSS or Cross-Site Scripting was a major pain for developers. If somehow you managed to inject a cross-site malicious code into a website, the results can be devastating. Essentially, a hacker can be snooping the actions on a website, or totally fire a redirect if necessary. This is why CORS policies were introduced and over the years, it’s being enforced more strictly, which is a good thing.
So what happened to the vaksincovid.gov.my website? Weren’t they running the system on their own? Short answer? Yes, they were. Long answer?
What the developers of vaksincovid.gov.my did was, they created an API request with the URL https://api.vaksincovid.gov.my/az/ followed by a series of parameters that you can perform a request on, to get a relevant response. This is excellent! Having an isolated API means this data can later be extended to other applications like MySejahtera or a dedicated mobile app, or even to the hospitals in the future who would like to check the status of an individual’s vaccination status.
However, as you can see, while the main domain of the API is the same as the visited site, the URI is not where the subdomain makes the final URI totally different. In the default CORS same-origin policy, vaksincovid.gov.my and api.vaksincovid.gov.my are two different domains. When configuring a webserver, we can define wildcards to allow subdomains, but if a site allows cookie sharing, then every single subdomain has to be explicitly defined and wildcards will not be allowed. This is probably where the blunder on vaksincovid.gov.my happened.
When the API itself is not working, we can expect abnormal behaviors. I would assume the first call to the API would request the already booked dates, which would then populate the date containers with the respective colors to indicate availability. I believe, by default the date blocks are set to “unavailable” and until the API doesn’t return a callback indicating availability, the date would be rendered unavailable. However, the default CSS class that is pre-defined is green color instead. If everything works, it wouldn’t matter, but when the API is broken, it delivers a rather clunky experience. Which is why a huge number of users are complaining that the date was indicated as available, but upon clicking, it showed as unavailable.
Amazon has a pretty straightforward guide on handling CORS that can be found here.
Server Unavailable
Of course, later on, there were a slew of 50x server errors which points towards infrastructure availability problems. This enters the DevOps territory. From my understanding, vaksincovid.gov.my is being hosted on Amazon AWS which is one of the most robust and elaborate public server stack available in the world today. Heck, I like to joke that Amazon’s AWS service is so elaborate, that when I expand the navigation menu that lists all AWS services, even my 4K display doesn’t fit all of it.
But if we’re only going to pick a lightsail instance or a small EC2 stack, even the gods will not be able to save us. For something that requires potentially a whole nation swarming a particular website, perhaps a good setup that I would run would be using a couple of T-instance EC2 for the web application, load balanced by Bastion that decides which server a particular visitors should be redirected to. Amazon even allows auto-scaling where it can automatically compute the load and spawn more instances where necessary, and kill them when they’re no longer needed. The multimedia assets can be dumped into an S3 bucket. The database can be run using Amazon Aurora on their RDS which is one of the fastest database systems, built in-house by Amazon themselves, capable of running MariaDB like it was on steroids. Wrap this all in a VPC and you have a very powerful scalable architecture ready to serve the nation. For added performance, add a CloudFront CDN that ties and caches all the strings together because there is no such thing as overkill when speed is a concern on the internet sphere. All this would cost a bomb when running on Amazon, but trust me, based on the allocation that was provided, this cost would’ve been peanuts.
As far as Cloudflare is concerned, many people are judging them for using the free version instead of any other tiers. If you ask me, that is not really a problem. The free version of Cloudflare is more than sufficient to run a website comfortably. If they’re not using more than 3 page rules, and they’re extremely good in managing canonical URI structures, using proper wildcards can make 3 rules sufficient. Otherwise, the DNS management, the caching, the SSL management, and all other perks are already there for everyone to enjoy without having to upgrade. But of course, if I was given a RM70m budget, I would die to try Cloudflare’s Enterprise plan even if it was just for one month.
So what should be done?
A rather interesting discussion unfolded in the Malaysian programming community (Programming Laman Web + UI/UX) on Facebook, and there were very generous suggestions on improving the system given out there. There was one that caught my attention and I believe solves quite a bulk of the problem. Instead of letting the visitors pick a date, the date should be assigned to the visitors by the system. Prior to announcing the vaccination availability, give a time period within when the vaccination will be conducted. Then, as the users register, a date and time slot is given to the visitor which is now their responsibility to make themselves available on that date and time. It’s a pandemic vaccination we’re talking about here, not a dating appointment. It’s everyone’s responsibility to adhere to the instructions that are given. No task or job can ever get in our way when a pandemic vaccination is the concern. Employees will be forced to give exemption to the person who’s due for his shot.
On top of that, the overhead in terms of API call would be drastically reduced. Instead of going back and forth, hitting the database everytime a user lands on the page just to retrieve a list of available dates, then cross checking again when a date is selected, then later on writing the record once a confirmed date is selected, why not, upon landing on the page, a date and time is already selected in sequence of availability, tied to the session until the form is submitted? This way, the slot is booked until the form is submitted and if the session was terminated, the system knows it and can assign it to the next visitor instead. One single API call, lesser payload data to be carried, and one single final CREATE sequence to the database. If they’re offloading the API requests to Cloudflare? That’s another story. Using AWS, they didn’t really have to use Cloudflare for the API caching anyway.
Pokdepinion: Again, I’d like to emphasis that I’m not trying to be a smart arse here. I really love the web and I myself learn continuously everyday. What’s done is done, and our purpose here is education. Though, it’s a major lesson for vaksincovid.gov.my and this really should not repeat again.
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Apple Is Removing Thousands Of Games From Its China App Store

Apple is reportedly kicking out thousands of video games from its App Store in China due to pressures from the Chinese government. Apple had previously issued a warning this month to Chinese app developers that premium gaming apps were at risk of being taken off the App Store which comes after the company removed thousands of similar apps earlier this year.
Apple: Show us your papers or get out
This is due to the Chinese government requiring video games to be licensed before they can be released. Developers have been able to bypass the requirement through the App Store, until now that is. According to a memo obtained by Wall Street Journal, developers must provide proof of their app’s license before 31 December this year or risk getting booted off Apple’s platform.

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This particular regulation was introduced back in 2016, and was supposedly implemented to combat video game addiction as well as to deter offensive content. Rich Bishop, the chief executive of ChinaInApp told Wall Street Journal that getting the required licenses for their video games are quite difficult for the developers and only a small fraction might actually get it. Many foreign developers have also stressed at how difficult it is to get approval from the Chinese government.
Video games are not the only ones facing removal from the App Store as TripAdvisor too are among the 100+ apps deemed illegal by the Cyberspace Administration of China. The government body is in charge of the country’s cybersecurity and has demanded that these apps be taken off by Apple without citing proper reasons for their removal.
So far, Apple has removed around 94,000 apps from its Chinese App Store this year, compared to 25,000 game apps removed in 2019.
Pokdepinion: I get why the restrictions were put in place but my God they sure can get really suffocating.
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Resident Evil Netflix Adaptation Expected to Begin Production Soon

After the success of The Witcher on Netflix, it’s no surprise to see more adaptations becoming a reality. Not only is the Resident Evil Netflix adaptation expected to be real, the production for the series it’s expected to start in June 2020.
Fan site Redanian Intelligence, who previously broke the news on The Witcher series before after its launch, reported on a production entry for Resident Evil. This entry also gives us a number of key details about the adaptation. For starters, it’s expected to have eight episodes in total, with each episode going for the 60-minute mark.

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The production will be based in South Africa, and that the on-location prep work will start in April 2020. The development of the Resident Evil Netflix adaptation will be handled by Constantin Film, a German distribution and production company.
Assuming everything goes as planned with no major re-shoots, we expect to see the series on Netflix around the same time as The Witcher series; towards the end of the year. Otherwise, early 2021 would be another potential time frame for the adaptation.
At the time of this writing, nothing much is known about the Resident Evil Netflix adaptation. There is no information on the cast members or the storyline. All that is known right now is that it will incorporate all of the franchise’s signature elements including action sequences and easter eggs.
We will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Source: GameRant
Pokdepinion: I just want it to be better than the movie adaptations. If it can at least do that, then I’ll be happy.
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CES 2021: ASUS unveils new ZenBook Duo 14, ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED and VivoBook S14

The Republic of Gamers released a slew of ROG devices yesterday, and today it is ASUS’ turn. We will be taking a look at the new ASUS ZenBook Duo series designed to amp up your productivity, as well as the new VivoBook. All of these feature the latest from Intel and NVIDIA.

Improving on the ScreenPad Plus secondary display that’s the hallmark of the ASUS ZenBook Duo series is the new auto-tilting mechanism by up to 9.5°. This works in tandem with the ErgoLift hinge to improve the overall user experience and cooling capacity of the ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 and ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED. The combination of the ErgoLift hinge and auto-tilting ScreenPad Plus is dubbed Active Aerodynamic System Plus, and promises up to 49% better airflow.

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ASUS also baked in improved software support with ASUS Control Panel, bringing more precise and intuitive controls to the ScreenPad Plus in creative apps like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Premiere Pro and After Effects. There’s also stylus support, with up to 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity for accurate drawing and writing on the ScreenPad Plus. The ASUS stylus will be bundled with both the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED and ZenBook Duo 14.
ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582)

It is interesting that ASUS decided to add OLED to the name of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED, as the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo already had an OLED display back then. Once again, we will be seeing a 15.6″ 4K OLED primary display paired up with the smaller 14″ 4K ScreenPad Plus panel. The tilt enables a more seamless appearance of the dual displays.

Under the hood we see an upgrade to the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors and GeForce RTX 3070 graphics. Connectivity is also improved, with two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports and WiFi 6.
ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 Specs

Processor
Intel Core i7-10870H, 8C/16T up to 5.0GHz, unlocked, 14nm /
Intel Core i9-10980HK, 8C/16T up to 5.3GHz, 14nm

RAM
Up to 32GB DDR4-2933 (dual-channel, on-board)

Graphics
Up to GeForce RTX 3070 (Mobile) 8GB GDDR6

Storage
Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD

Display
Primary
15.6″ 4K OLED display, 60Hz, 100% DCI-P3, touch-sensitive
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ScreenPad Plus
14.09″ 4K (3840 x 1100) IPS touch display

Connectivity
1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gbps) Type-A
2 x Thunderbolt 3 Type-C
1 x 3.5mm combo jack
1 x HDMI 2.1

Battery
92WHr battery
240W power adapter

Dimensions
359 x 249 x 21.5 mm

Weight
2.4kg

ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482)

While the last-gen ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 was marred by the peculiar decision to use a non-touch panel for the primary 14″ display, the ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 now sports touch on both its main 14″ FHD and secondary ScreenPad Plus displays for a better user experience, similar to its bigger brethren, but in a significantly lighter package.
The ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 is Intel Evo-verified, which promises an exceptional user experience. Featuring the 11th Gen Intel Core processor with Iris Xe graphics and an optional GeForce MX450, we wouldn’t expect anything less. ASUS also baked in their ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT) here, providing up to 40% better performance compared to similar designs.

Connectivity wise, you get two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports and WiFi 6, as well as support for USB-PD charging. It will offer up to 17 hours of battery life on a single charge, so you don’t have to worry about running out of juice when out on the go.
ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 Specs

Processor
Intel Core i7-1165G7, 4C/8T up to 4.7GHz, 10nm SuperFin /
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 4C/8T up to 4.2GHz, 10nm SuperFin

RAM
Up to 32GB LPDDR4X-4266 (on-board, dual-channel)

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6 (optional)

Storage
Up to 1 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD

Display
Primary
14″ FHD IPS display, 60Hz, 100% sRGB, touch-sensitive
Pantone Validated
ScreenPad Plus
12.6″ FHD IPS touch display

Connectivity
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps) Type-A
2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
1 x 3.5mm combo jack
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x microSD card reader

Battery
70WHr battery
65W power adapter

Dimensions
324 x 222 x 16.9 mm

Weight
1.6kg

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435)
You can probably expect the ASUS ZenBook Duo series to be quite pricey, so if you want an Intel Evo-verified laptop that’s a bit more wallet-friendly, there’s also the ASUS VivoBook 14 (S435). Powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Iris Xe graphics, the ASUS VivoBook S14 is no slouch too. There’s AIPT here to further improve performance when necessary as well.

The ASUS VivoBook S14’s styling isn’t a huge departure from the 10th Gen Intel Core-based VivoBook S14 (S433) we already have in the market, but you do get a higher 90% screen-to-body ratio with the new VivoBook S14. For connectivity, ASUS added support for Thunderbolt 4. If you want to use your older devices, there are also USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports on the VivoBook S14. All of that is packed into a lightweight 1.3kg package to let you carry it with you anywhere you go.
Local pricing and availability for the ASUS ZenBook Duo series and ASUS VivoBook S14 has yet to be confirmed, so stay tuned for more info about these amazing laptops.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if the ErgoLift hinge combined with the raised ScreenPad Plus can allow the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED to outperform the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 in terms of cooling.
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New Hotlink Prepaid Pantas Comes With More Affordable Internet And Longer Validity

Hotlink has just announced a new line of prepaid plans called the Hotlink Prepaid Pantas. The new prepaid plans aim to provide more affordable high-speed internet passes for all uses as well as have a longer validity period.
Hotlink Prepaid Pantas

The Hotlink Prepaid Pantas offers uncapped high-speed internet that can be used for many occasions such as for work, entertainment, social media or gaming. Furthermore, with a longer validity period all year round, users may ensure zero waste because they are not limited to daily, weekly, or monthly passes. And, with so many low-cost Internet passes to select from, customers may enjoy greater freedom and control over their internet usage and spending.

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“From the pandemic to floods, living in uncertain times has shown the increasing importance for Malaysians to have more control, flexibility and better-quality internet, making sure they are always connected when they need to be,” said Rabiras Rajakrishnan, Head of Hotlink Consumer at Maxis. “Recognising our customers’ diverse needs and their love for more value, this new prepaid plan is both convenient and budget savvy, and it is the smarter choice for people who want to #BikinSampaiJadi in a changing world.”
For more information about the Hotlink Prepaid Pantas plan you can head over here or if you’d like to purchase it now you can either go to this link or head over to any physical Maxis store.
Pokdepinion: This looks like a good plan especially for those looking to play online games like PUBG, COD Mobile or Mobile Legends.
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Ubisoft is Giving Away Free Games and More This Week

It’s the season of giving, and in the spirit of Christmas, Ubisoft is giving away a bunch of games, DLC, and more for free. It will be happening every single day this week.
Ubisoft is Giving Away Free Games and More

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Ubisoft has a gift for everyone this year as they are giving free games, DLC, and more until 19th December 2020. All you need to do is claim them using your Ubisoft account via the Ubisoft Connect game launcher (formerly Uplay).
The first thing to be given away if a free DLC for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. This DLC pack contains the Seafarer Settlement Pack and an alternate outfit based on Bayek from Assassin’s Creed Origins. In case you’re wondering, this free DLC is available for everyone, not just PC gamers.
It’s worth noting that all the free gifts by Ubisoft may not reflect in your account instantly. When you visit the official giveaway page using your own Ubisoft account, it will inform you that the item you redeemed “will await you directly in your game inventory within the next seven days”. You will also be informed of the same thing via email.
For now, there’s no indication on what exactly will be coming for the next free gift all the way to 19th December 2020. However, they did note that free games will only be applicable for PC, which at least confirms that there will be free games given away. In-game items on the other hand will be available for all platforms that the game is available on.
To visit the giveaway page, click right here.
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Pokdepinion: Who’s gonna say no to free stuff, am I right? Don’t think about it, just redeem it.
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ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Laptop Bundles

Kuala Lumpur (31st July, 2015) — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that the ASUS ROG G751JT and G751JY gaming laptops sold in selected territories will be bundled with the upcoming Metal Gear Solid® V: The Phantom Pain® game.
Anyone who purchases a qualifying ROG G751JT or ROG G751JY laptop between 23rd July (0600 PDT) and 1st September, 2015 can receive a game download code by registering on the event microsite (http://www.asus.com/event/2015/nb/metal-gear-solid-v/). The code can be redeemed online at http://redeem.GeForce.com and is valid till 1st October, 2015. This promotion code is only available in Malaysia, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is scheduled for release on 15th September, 2015.

ASUS ROG G751JT / G751JY
ASUS ROG G751JT / G751JY is powered by a 4th-generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ graphics; and features TurboMaster technology for stable GPU overclocking and ROG AudioWizard-enhanced audio for immersive gaming. An intelligent dual-fan cooling system keeps components cool during marathon gaming sessions. There are also gaming-centric hotkeys for users to access Steam or share gameplay videos online.

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KEY POINTS
⦁    Every ASUS ROG G751JT / G751JY purchased between 23rd July and 1st September, 2015 comes with a free copy of Metal
Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
⦁    ASUS ROG G751JT / G751JY gaming laptops feature 4th-generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics
⦁    Offer only available in Malaysia, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING
The Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain & ASUS ROG G751 bundle is available in Asia-Pacific markets only. Game redemption ends on 1st October, 2015.
⦁    ROG G751JY-T7169H model is available for sale in Malaysia at RM 8,499
⦁    ROG G751JT-T7050H model is available for sale in Malaysia at RM 5,899
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Diablo Immortal Mobile Game Release Date Leaked

Blizzcon 2019 is just around the corner and as such, many gamers are expecting to hear some major announcements by Blizzard. It looks like we may have some early details in the form of a leaked release date for the Diablo Immortal mobile game.
According to details found on the d.163 Chinese website, Diablo Immortal will be coming on 25th October 2019 for both Android and iOS devices. While this isn’t an official announcement by any means, it’s no surprise that details have started making its way given that Blizzcon 2019 is just around the corner.

At the moment, Diablo Immortal has already amassed 190,000 pre-registrations in China and that number is still rising. The reception for the game is rather shaky as it had its share of problems. One notable case is the disastrous presentation at Blizzcon 2018.

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Another notable issue that Blizzard faced with the game is the accusation that Diablo Immortal is merely a reskin of a Netease mobile RPG due to how similar both games appear. Blizzard already has their hands full dealing with the recent controversy with Hearthstone player blitzchung so it’s interesting to see how they’ll deal with the game moving forward.
For now, take this information with a grain of salt. It’s only official when Blizzard says so.
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Pokdepinion: Well, this is one of the few mobile games that I’m really excited to try. I’m a big fan of the Diablo series so hopefully, the final product would be one worth playing.
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PNY NVIDIA GTX 950 listed — AMD R7 370 rival

The latest member of the NVIDIA GTX line-up has finally revealed itself as a PNY branded graphic card. The NVIDIA GTX 950 has quite a significant boost over the GTX 750 Ti on spec wise. Based on Nvidia latest GM206 architecture, the GTX 950 is expected to be equipped with 768 CUDA core, compared to GTX 750 Ti with only 640 CUDA cores. The number of CUDA cores on the NVIDIA GTX 950 is somewhere between the NVIDIA GTX 960 and GTX 760. This card should be a good rival for the AMD R7 370 from the red camp.

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It also will come with 2GB of GDDR5 memory with a128-bit wide memory interface. Actually you can read more detail on the specification at this page. Price wise, the GTX 950 is said to come with price range around USD 150, that’s about RM600-RM640 depend on current currencies.

Pokdepinion : The GTX 950 should be faster than the old GTX 750 Ti, the mystery is whether the GTX 950 will support SLI technologies since that feature is missing on the GTX 750. Overclocking on this card should be pretty easy. TDP wise it said to have only a TDP of 90W, thus it will be a rather cool GPU. For a single monitor setup with 1080p resolution, I bet GTX 950 is more than enough to play most game at ultra setting with AA turned off.
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Here’s what local celebrities have to say about the HUAWEI nova 4!

Are you a fan of Wany Hasrita or Naim Daniel? Well they were recently at the local launch of the HUAWEI nova 4, and they were given the opportunity to experience the HUAWEI nova 4 before the launch. Here’s what they have to say about HUAWEI’s latest Selfie Superstar.

Aside from launching the HUAWEI nova 4, HUAWEI also announced its collaboration with Media Prima on the nova Academy, founded to guide Malaysian talents on how to use the HUAWEI nova 4 best.
Priced at RM1899, the HUAWEI nova 4 comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, as well as a large 3750 mAh battery. Starting 14th February which coincides with Valentine’s Day, the HUAWEI nova 4 will be available at all HUAWEI Experience Stores, display zones, authorized dealers and telco companies.

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Pokdepinion: Who is Wany Hasrita again?
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New Acer Predator Helios 700 and Helios 300 Coming to Malaysia

At a digital conference held earlier today, Acer Malaysia have officially unveiled their plans for the upcoming Acer Day 2020. It will be happening from 1st August 2020 to 30th September 2020, with new laptops being launched and a number of items up for grabs. For this one, we’re gonna check out the new Acer Predator Helios 700 and Helios 300.
Acer Predator Helios 700

Designed as a mobile desktop replacement, the Acer Predator Helios 700 is a behemoth of a gaming laptop with the power to back it up. Now, it’s powered by the new 10th Gen Intel Core CPU, with consumers having the choice of either Intel Core i9-10980HK or i7-10875H. As for GPU, it will be a choice of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or RTX 2070 SUPER.

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It uses a 17.3-inch Full HD display with 144Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC support. On the networking side, you can make use of KILLER DoubleShot Pro for better speed, stability, and performance when gaming online. It still retains the signature HyperDrift sliding keyboard with per-key RGB lighting, which can improve cooling immensely. The MagForce keys have been further improved, allowing for finer and controlled movements in-game, especially for racing games.

What’s interesting here is that Acer has equipped it with a new thermal solution called the Predator PowerGem. It’s a special thermal interface material (TIM) with high efficiency in heat conduction. This results in 3.83 times more vertical head conductivity than copper. The Predator PowerGem is added to the existing five copper heat pipes and works together with Acer CoolBoost technology as well as the 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans to keep the machine running cool.
Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i9-10980HK (8C / 16T @ up to 5.3 GHz, 16M, 45W TDP, 14nm Intel Core i7-10875H (8C / 16T @ up to 5.1 GHz, 16M, 45W TDP, 14nm)

RAM
16GB (1 x 16GB) 2933 MHz DDR4 upgradable to 64GB

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, 8GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, 8GB GDDR6

Storage
1TB PCIe G3x4 NVMe SSD (2 x 512GB at RAID0) 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD + 1TB 7200RPM HDD

Software
Windows 10 Home

Connectivity
Wireless Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax 2×2 (KILLER AX1650i) Bluetooth 5.1 KILLER DoubleShot Pro Wired 1 x RJ45 LAN (KILLER E3100G, 2.5G Ethernet) 2 x USB Type C (supports USB 3.2 Gen2 2×2, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3, and USB charging @ 5V; 3A) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (1 x Power Off USB charging)

Display
17.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 144 Hz, Acer ComfyView IPS display with G-SYNC 1 x HDMI 2.0 with HDCP support 1 x DisplayPort 1.4

Webcam
Full HD 1080p

Audio
DTS:X Acer TrueHarmony 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack 1 x 3.5mm mic jack

Keyboard
Per-key RGB chiclet keyboard

Dimensions
430 x 299 x 41.7 mm

Weight
4.8 kg

The Acer Predator Helios 700 will be retailing for RM17,999 for the Intel Core i9 variant, and RM12,999 for the Intel Core i7 variant. It will come with 2-years on-site warranty with accidental damage and theft protection. It will be available as a special pre-order item, and you will get free gifts worth up to RM2,767, which includes:

Predator RGB Mousepad or Redmi TV Soundbar
Predator Gaming Chair
Predator Gaming Utility Backpack

Acer Predator Helios 300

The Acer Predator Helios 300 is back and better than ever. This time, it’s powered by the 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. It comes with a single stick 8GB DDR4 RAM and a 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD, which you can upgrade it further if you wish.
It uses a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time. On the networking side, you can make use of KILLER DoubleShot Pro by combining the Intel Wi-Fi 6 and KILLER Ethernet E2600 for better speed, stability, and performance when gaming online. To keep the machine cool, you have the AeroBlade 3D fan technology.

Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-10750H (6C / 12T @ up to 5 GHz, 12M, 45W TDP, 14nm) Intel Core i5-10300H (4C / 8T @ up to 4.5 GHz, 8M, 45W TDP, 14nm

RAM
8GB (1 x 8GB) 2933 MHz DDR4 upgradable to 32GB

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, 6GB GDDR6

Storage
512GB PCIe NVMe SSD (WDC PC SN730) 1 x free SSD slot 1 x free HDD slot

Software

Windows 10 HomePredatorSense Acer JumpStart Acer Collection S KILLER Networking DTS:X Ultra

Connectivity
Wireless Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax 2×2 (KILLER AX1650i) Bluetooth 5.0 Wired 1 x RJ45 LAN (KILLER E2600) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 with power-off charging 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C 1 x SD card reader

Display
15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 144 Hz, IPS display with slim bezels 1 x HDMI 2.0 with HDCP support 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4

Webcam
HD 720p

Audio
2 x speakers 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Keyboard
4-zone RGB chiclet keyboard

Power
230W power adapter

Dimensions
363.4 x 255 x 22.9 mm

Weight
2.2 kg

The Acer Predator Helios 300 will be retailing for RM4,599 for the Intel Core i5 variant, and RM5,199 for the Intel Core i7 variant. It will come with 2-years on-site warranty with accidental damage and theft protection. It will be available starting 2nd August 2020 onwards at all Acer official online stores and authorized resellers nationwide. If purchased between 2nd August and 4th August 2020, you will get an RM100 discount for either variants, and free gifts worth up to RM626, which includes:

Predator Mousepad (M size)
Predator Flask
Predator Urban Gaming Backpack
Redmi Airdots or Acer Slim Wireless Mouse or Predator Cestus 310 Gaming Mouse

We reviewed the previous generation Helios 700. Click right here to compare it to the new one.
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[E3 2018] Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition – Complete with DLC and Extra Playable Characters

In a surprising twist, Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition has been revealed during the Microsoft press briefing for E3 2018, complete with new content.
[E3 2018] Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition

During the Xbox press briefing for E3 2018 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, an interesting announcement was made with regards to a familiar J-RPG from Bandai Namco. That game is Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition.
While it wasn’t revealed at the time of announcement, the folks over at Bandai Namco later confirmed that the game will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The publisher also provided a few more details:

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Tales of Vesperia is back with Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition. A remaster of one of the most beloved roleplaying games ever created! Experience a story like no other, complemented by a robust combat system, a memorable cast of characters and a soundtrack that you’ll be humming for a long time. Dive into the definitive version of Tales of Vesperia with characters and content never before seen in the west! Look for Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition, this winter.
Beloved Tale Returns
The tale of a young hero on a quest for justice that captivated Tales fans returns to Xbox and makes its way for the fi rst time to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.
Everything in One Edition
Dive into the Definitive version of this game with updated full HD graphics, brand-new music tracks, exciting mini-games, bosses, and a collection of unreleased costume DLC.
The Party Grows Stronger
Yuri sets sail on his adventure with Estelle, a young noble woman; Karol; a boy in pursuit of a
guild to call his own; Rita, an eccentric scholar; Raven, a laid-back archer; Judith, a mysterious dragoon; and Repede, a pipe-smoking dog… and now two more playable characters join the fray.

Patty Fleur, a cheerful and tough young pirate girl in search of treasure, adventure… and her forgotten memories.
Flynn Scifo, Yuri’s best friend and an Imperial Knight, now joins the rest on their journey!

Fight with Flair
Assemble your favorite team and enjoy exciting real-time battles with all new Mystic Artes and skills.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Tales of Vesperia was initially released on the Xbox 360 as an exclusive but later made its way to the PlayStation 3. In its initial release, Flynn Scifo was only playable at certain points with limited capabilites but in the re-release, Flynn became a permanent party member along with another new character, Patty Fleur, which has ties with the legendary pirate Aifread.
Unfortunately, the re-release was only available in Japanese so fans who rely on the English language were not able to enjoy the additional content unless they were willing to play the game blindly. This is one of the best Tales games in my books, higher than Abyss even, as I love how refreshing it is to have a main character, Yuri Lowell, that isn’t clueless, spoiled, or simply naive.
You can check out the trailer at the top of this post. Once again, Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition will be coming out sometime in Winter 2018 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.
For more developments and news at E3 2018, be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net :)
Pokdepinion: This is one of the best Tales games in my books, higher than Abyss even, as I love how refreshing it is to have a main character, Yuri Lowell, that isn’t clueless, spoiled, or simply naive.
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CIMB Clicks Facing Major Security Flaws – UPDATED With Statement from CIMB Bank

CIMB Clicks Facing Major Security Flaws [UPDATE 3.30PM 17th December 2018]

For security purpose, if suspicious activity is detected, customer will be prompted to for reCAPTCHA validation. Once the customer validated successfully, customer can proceed to login to CIMB Clicks. Thank you. (2/2)
— CIMBMalaysia (@CIMBMalaysia) December 16, 2018

If you’re a CIMB account holder / user, then this is definitely something you need to take note of. It appears that CIMB Clicks is currently facing some issues due to major security flaws in the system.
To be precise, it appears that some CIMB Clicks users have managed to log in to their account despite using the wrong password. This is of course a very serious matter, especially for online banking, as it would seem like virtually anyone is able to access your accounts.

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Users have started to report on the matter when they noticed the appearance of “ReCaptcha” on the CIMB Clicks website. This can be seen as an indication that the website is currently seeing a lot of bots coming in.

Despite that, CIMB has assured that it is only an added security measure. They mentioned that if suspicious activity has been detected, users will be prompted for the ReCaptcha validation, and upon successful validation, they will be able to access their accounts without any problems. Aside from this, CIMB has yet to make an official statement on the matter.
CIMB Bank Official Statement
The folks over at CIMB Bank has given us their official statement on the matter. To avoid any potential misunderstandings, we will include the statement in its whole, right below here:
CIMB Bank Berhad (“CIMB” or “the Bank”) would like to address recent social media news on the alleged insecurity of its online banking portal, CIMBClicks. Please take note that our CIMBClicks system remains secure and all customers’ transactions continue to be protected.
The bank would like to inform that it had, over the weekend, introduced a few additional measures to enhance the security of its CIMBClicks transactions. Apart from ensuring that the system is now able to accommodate passwords longer than eight (8) characters and up to 20 characters, we have also added the reCaptcha security measure on CIMBClicks to ensure the user is not a bot.
And there you have it. If you are facing problems on your end such as mysterious charges or other matters, do contact them as soon as possible.
Pokdepinion: Some people are advising to not go and login to your CIMB Clicks account for now. I’m not a user myself but it sounds like a better safe than sorry situation for now so just keep your eyes and ears peeled.
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MDEC To Host LEVEL UP KL 2017 – Some Big Names Are Coming To Town!

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) will be hosting LEVEL UP KL 2017 in various locations within Bangsar South from the 4th and 9th of November 2017. Get a chance to meet some of the biggest local,regional, and international game developers, publishers, and technology providers!
LEVEL UP KL 2017
For those of you who don’t know, LEVEL UP KL is an annual South East Asia Games Developers conference led by MDEC with the aim to develope the games and creative content industry, while providing a platform for the local region and community.
Expect tons of activities at LEVEL UP KL 2017 such as SEA Game Jam, LEVEL UP KL Conference, Workshops, Industry showcase and exhibition, South East Asia Game Awards, the official launch of LEVEL UP Inc, and venture into the Marvel Universe.

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The SEA Game Jam, organized by IGDA Malaysia, is a 36-hour game jam which will see promising game developers from South East Asia region display skills and creativity in the art of game-making in a collaborative environment.
The main event, the LEVEL UP KL Conference will be a 2 full-day conferences featuring top industry players from around the world, covering both the business and technical facets from various game development platform such as PC,console, and mobile.
Get a chance to meet some of the world’s top games industry experts such as Brian Recktenwald of Naughty Dog, Tan Mei Ling and Teo Yong Jin from EA Motive and many more at the workshop session as they share their thoughts and experience on various topics such as game design, concept art and VR.
Visitors will also experience a taste of the Marvel Universe, as they will hold a talk session for students, academicians, and parents, featuring Danny Khoo, the Senior Producer at Marvel Entertainment as he shares his journey from being a KL-boy to a high flying figure at one of the world’s best entertainment studio.
At the previous LEVEL UP KL, MDEC expected an estimate figure of 500 people but it went higher than expectations, with over 600 attended. This year, they are expecting more, specifically 700 delegates from all over Malaysia and South East Asia.
There are different tickets for the event. Participants can purchase Conference-only ticket, Conference + Business Connection Program ticket, or individual tickets for the workshop. Tickets price are from RM100 to RM800 and can be purchased online by clicking here . For a full agenda and more information on the event, you can check it out here.
Pokdepinion: Danggggg, Don’t miss this chance to see some of the biggest names in the industry. RM100 is totally worth it, considering you’ll be getting that chance to meet them.
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CES 2020: AMD Radeon RX 5600 series and Radeon RX 5700M announced

AMD has finally announced the much-rumored AMD Radeon RX 5600 series at CES 2020. Consisting of three parts, there’s the Radeon RX 5600 for OEMs, the Radeon RX 5600M for laptops and last but not least, the Radeon RX 5600 XT for PC builders.
The Radeon RX 5600 and Radeon RX 5600 XT are actually quite different, which is something you must take note of before going out to get a PC powered by the Radeon RX 5600. The Radeon RX 5600 is going to be quite a bit slower with quite a number of stream processors shaved off the Radeon RX 5600 XT. Interestingly, AMD sets the same board power rating for both cards at 150W.

Meanwhile the Radeon RX 5600M is based on the Radeon RX 5600 XT, albeit with significantly slower clocks to accommodate a laptop’s limited cooling capacity. All of the Radeon RX 5600 series feature 6GB of 12 Gbps GDDR6 fed over a 192-bit memory interface.

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Radeon RX 5600 Series Specs
Compute Units (CU)Stream processors (SP)TFLOPSGame Clocks / Boost ClocksRadeon RX 5600 XT362304Up to 7.191375 / 1560 MHzRadeon RX 5600M362304Up to 5.83 1190 / 1265 MHz Radeon RX 5600322048Up to 6.39 1375 / 1560 MHz
Since the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is the only variant you can get as a standalone card, it’s the only one with a recommended price tag. It will be available for around $279 (~RM1145), starting 21st January. Meanwhile the Radeon RX 5600M will be available later during the first half of 2020.

AMD promises impressive performance gains over the green team’s GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, which debuted at the same price. However with the recent price slashes on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, we might see that AMD’s cards would come up a bit short.
Meanwhile for laptop gamers who want more grunt than what the Radeon RX 5600M can serve up can look towards the Radeon RX 5700M. The Radeon RX 5700M is based on the Radeon RX 5700, and it isn’t even downclocked that much with the game clock set to 1620 MHz and a boost clock of 1720 MHz. Based on my experience with the desktop Radeon RX 5700, it should sit nicely between the mobile GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 2070, which is actually quite the sweet spot for a laptop GPU. Pricing wise, it remains to be seen whether it will be worth it, but color me interested.
Pokdepinion: Considering that RTX is still reasonably unfeasible on laptops, the RX 5600M and RX 5700M might be quite popular, if OEMs would use them.
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ASUS ROG G701 Review: The Super Laptop Redefined

Introduction

We don’t get to see beastly super laptops too often these days. Especially since the world is moving towards smaller, slimmer laptops with longer battery life now, which is quite different before when people prioritized performance above all else. Today, we have a super laptop on our hands and we are taking it for a drive and see what it’s truly capable of. Let’s take a look at the ASUS ROG G701 gaming laptop.
Unboxing the ASUS ROG G701

When we first got the ASUS ROG G701, I couldn’t help but notice the box’s monstrous size and weight. If you carried it with 2 hands and swung it at someone, that dude’s definitely getting a concussion. After all, it’s a laptop with a 17.3-inch screen so the size is to be expected.

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Upon opening the box, the laptop doesn’t seem too big after all…in comparison to the box at least. You know how when someone physically attractive suddenly looks a lot better when standing beside an average person? Yeah, that’s what it’s like when you open the box in terms of size. Inside, you will find all the necessary essentials for the laptop, as well as an ASUS ROG Sica gaming mouse.

In case you’re not too sure what’s included in the box, here’s the complete list:

Power cable
Charging brick (no seriously, it’s like a brick)
Tie clips
Microfiber cloth
User Guide
ROG Sica gaming mouse

There’s even an ROG bag included to carry this monstrosity around. Retail units should have an additional warranty document so if that’s missing, be sure to request for it.
Appearance

The ASUS ROG G701 is in metallic grey, and it’s a beastly looking laptop. When opened, you can clearly tell that this laptop is unlike any other and it means business. Well, not business in the professional/formal sense but rather, it can dish out some serious firepower. You have your trackpad, full-sized chicklet keyboard with the number pad included, a G-Sync-capable display, and a webcam just above it.

On the sides are where most of the jacks are located. On the left side, you have 2 USB ports, a mic jack, headphone jack, and a card reader. On the right side is where the RJ45, mini Display Port, HDMI, USB-C, Thunderbolt, and another USB port is located.

At this point, you may be wondering where the charging port is. Well, you’re in for a bit of a surprise. It’s located at the back and it’s surprisingly big (that’s what she said). You might think that such a big size would cause the thing to easily come off but it has a locking mechanism so it works pretty well. Just make sure to plug it in until you hear an audible click.

Behind the display is where you can see the ROG logo and what appears to be 2 lines beside it. These aren’t just some simple design work as these lines will emit light when the laptop is running. What does it look like exactly? It’s what you see just above here.
Design-wise, I am absolutely in love with the ASUS ROG G701. It oozes power even without the need to show it. It’s not something that spells out ‘discreet’ and it’s meant to target the younger audience, as well as the ones who are young at heart. In other words, it’s something that will appeal to gamers well.
Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-7820HK @ 2.9 GHz (up to 3.9 GHz Turbo Boost)

RAM
16GB 2400 MHz DDR4

GPU
2 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5 SLI

Storage
512GB PCIE Gen3X4 SSD RAID 0
2 X M.2 SSD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home x64
382.53 WHQL NVIDIA Game Ready Driver
ROG Gaming Center

Connectivity
802.11ac
Bluetooth 4.1
3 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C
1 x Thunderbolt port
1 x RJ45 LAN jack
SD card reader

Display
17.3″ LED Backlit FHD (1920 x 1080) anti-glare panel with G-Sync
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x mini Display Port

Audio
ASUS Sonic Studio
1 x 3.5mm output
1 x 3.5mm microphone jack

Power
330W AC adapter, 6-cell battery 93 Whrs

Dimensions
428.75 x 308.86 x 34.8 mm

Weight
3.79kg

Performance
And now, we take the ASUS ROG G701 through our usual suite of benchmark tools to give you guys an objective view of the laptop’s capabilities.
First up, we have the CrystalDiskMark scores for the Intel Raid 0 SSD. As you can see here, the speeds are blazing fast, even by SSD standards. Everything loads up superbly quick, especially booting up, and with 500GBs of storage, this will have enough storage to last most people for a while.

Unlike my previous review, I finally got to know that Cinebench is working properly since the benchmark ran pretty smooth on this beast of a machine. With the dual-GTX 1080 in SLI and a strong processor on board, the test is showing that lacking in performance will be the least of your worries for quite a bit of time.

And lastly on our benchmark suite is Unigine Heaven Benchmark 4.0. As usual, we ran the test under the Extreme preset and it got a pretty high score. I decided to run it again but this time, adjusted the settings a bit more to make it extra challenging for the ASUS ROG G701. Even then, it manages to yield a good score, which speaks volumes about its strength.
But wait, there’s more! Since this is a gaming laptop after all, we have to benchmark them with actual games, and we did just that.

First up, we have the ever-popular Overwatch. It’s not necessarily a demanding game but given the sheer popularity of it and it’s best settings can still eat up a chunk of power, it’s a good game to test out a machine’s capabilities. I’ve utilized the Epic preset settings, which is the most intensive setting in the game, and the average FPS I got as well as the machine’s running temperature (Celsius) is as seen above.

And then we have the most popular F2P game on Steam, DotA 2. Ever since the recent major update, DotA 2 has become quite resource-intensive. As such, a lot of older machines are having trouble running this game smoothly. The data above is from utilize the highest settings possible in the game, and it seems that it’s more CPU-intensive rather than GPU-intensive. It’s like almost the opposite of Overwatch’s results.

And lastly, we have what is arguably the most resource-intensive game in the world today, The Witcher 3. It’s the only game that didn’t pass the 100 FPS mark, and the temperature is noticeably higher than the other games. In fact, the noise from the fan generate by the ASUS ROG G701 is noticeably louder for this compared to running anything else. But at the end of the day, the game still run superbly smooth throughout the entire duration that I played, with no lags whatsoever.
Overall, the ASUS ROG G701 performs superbly well in multiple games as well as our benchmark suite. The temperature may seem a bit scary on the Witcher 3 but at no point did it feel like the game/laptop was about to crash. Battery life is pretty average at about 3 hours tops but with the immense power being shelled inside, it’s easy to understand why that’s the case. One thing to note is that in all games and benchmark tools (except CrystalDiskMark), the fan noise was loud. I would say that it’s at a level that can be annoying to some people so it’s worth noting here.
User Experience

The ASUS ROG G701 is meant for those looking for pure strength in their laptops that would give them excellent performance consistently. As such, the size and weight of the laptop can make it a bit of a troublesome machine to bring around here and there. Keep in mind that it weighs 3.79kg.
However, I feel like that’s the appeal of this laptop. With a 17.3-inch G-sync capable display, it gives additional value in terms of making the ASUS ROG G701 appear  as a strong machine. Whether this is something you’d like depends on what you want in a laptop. Do you want a laptop to bring everywhere for work? Do you need a powerful machine for stuff like gaming or video editing that has a bit more mobility but with the power of a desktop? Answer that and you’ll know if this is suitable for you.

The chicklet keyboard gives it a sleek look, and the red backlighting gives it a more aggressive look. The one thing I dislike about it is how dim its lighting is. It’s enough to see each keys in the dark but because it’s so dim, it looks like I’m not encouraged to use the keyboard. It is very comfortable to type on though, as I find it enjoyable to use without missing my mechanical keyboard.

The ASUS ROG G701 has the ROG Gaming Center, which allows you to view the laptops CPU and GPU usage, as well as adjust settings such as fan speed, boosting performance, changing game profiles, and more. The software has been simplified so you don’t need an expert to play around with it, and beginners don’t have to worry about adjusting the settings to the point of no return. Even if you don’t plan on adjusting anything and using this on default, it’s a good software to see how hot the machine is running or how much power is being utilized by it.

This machine is an absolute joy to use. Not only is it powerful, you never really feel like you’re running short of ports, and all the keys you need are clearly labelled on the laptop. You even have 5 macro keys, which you can freely customize by the way, and a shortcut key to launch XSplit Gamecaster to record/stream your gameplays.

Some of you may think 120Hz on a laptop can seem a bit of an overkill but here’s the thing, you won’t notice it depending on what you’re viewing. If you play more slow-paced games, you won’t notice the FPS going past 120 but if you play games like CS:GO or Overwatch, you’ll notice the game is so smooth and enjoyable to watch. And since the ASUS ROG G701 has a lot of firepower, you will see most games running past 60 FPS easily.

The G701’s speakers produced clear sound while I was gaming and listening to music. When I played Overwatch, I can hear all the characters voice lines clearly, and I could hear the projectiles going towards enemies as well the ones coming near me without missing a beat. Unfortunately, the volume didn’t go as high as I would have liked, and the audio gets a bit distorted at high volumes.

The only problem I had with the ASUS ROG G701 is the occasional Wi-Fi issues. At times, the laptop will not be able to get internet access in any of the Wi-Fi connections that exist in my home (There’s 3; two 2.4GHz connections and one 5GHz connection) despite still being connected. The Wi-Fi works fine on my phone and desktop PC but it just happens randomly on this laptop. Thank god it doesn’t happen often but when it does, it can be a bit annoying. My only fix was to disconnect and reconnect until it gets internet connection again.

It’s worth noting that even when the temperatures were high like when playing The Witcher 3, at no point did the laptop feel like it was too hot to use. I can still type comfortable and have it comfortably sitting on my lap.
Conclusion

The ASUS ROG G701 gaming laptop is one beastly machine that has all the performance anyone needs whether it is for gaming or video editing or any resource-intensive work. Due to its sheer size and weight, it might be more fitting to be a laptop that is treated as a desktop rather than a laptop you’d bring around everywhere. If you do plan on getting this and bringing it around often, I’d recommend you use a wheel-type carrying bag. Your back will thank me later.
I absolutely love this laptop as it’s a powerful machine and it has good looks to boot. The Wi-Fi issue can be annoying but ASUS did mention to me that the unit we got may have a small hardware issue and that it should not appear in consumer units. However, they are investigating the issue in case customers face it in the future.
As much as I love the ASUS ROG G701, its asking price of RM17,999 is a hard pill to swallow. If you can afford its asking price, this machine will most likely not disappoint you. With that in mind, I award this laptop with our Silver Pokdeward.

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Bandai Namco’s Full Lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2017; Digimon, Dragon Ball, Code Vein, and More!

Bandai Namco has unveiled their full lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2017. Perhaps they might have something interesting up their sleeves for TGS 2017.

Bandai Namco’s Full Lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2017

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Bandai Namco announced today its lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2017.The prominent Japanese publisher is planning to have several games playable on the show floor, others introduced via trailers, via broadcasts and stage events.
Below you can read the full list of console and PC games.  There are plenty of unreleased games, and quite a few that have already been launched:
Full Lineup

Code Vein (Playable, Video, Live Broadcast, Stage Event).
Dragon Ball FighterZ (Playable, Video, Live Broadcast, Stage Event).
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet (Playable, Video, Live Broadcast, Stage Event).
City Shrouded in Shadows (Playable, Video, Live Broadcast, Stage Event).
Taiko Drum Master: Drum Session! (Playable, Video, Live Broadcast, Stage Event).
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker (Video, Live Broadcast, Stage Event).
Girls UND Panzer Dream Tank Match (Video)
The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia (Video)
Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time (Video)
Gundam Versus (Video, Live Broadcast, Stage Event).
.hack//G.U. Last Recode (Video, Live Broadcast, Stage Event).
Gundam Battle Operation NEXT (Video).
Tekken 7 (Video).
Project Cars 2 (Video).
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (Playable, Video, Live Broadcast, Stage Event).
Namco Museum (Video)
Summer Lesson (Video)
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy (Video)
Dragonball Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch (Video)
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Hacker’s Memory (Video)
Gintama Project LAST Game (Video)
One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition (Video)
Gotoji Tetsudo for Nintendo Switch!! (Video)
Get Even (Video)
Impact Winter (Video)
Little Nightmares (Video)

Tokyo Game Show begins on September 21st, and ends on September 24th, at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, near Tokyo.

Pokdepinion: There are a lot of games I’m looking forward to seeing / hearing more about. Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Hacker’s Memory, Ace Combat 7, Code Vein, and a whole lot of other games. Hopefully it will be something worth looking out for.
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[E3 2021] Kazuya Mishima Confirmed for Super Smash Bros Ultimate

[E3 2021] Kazuya Mishima DLC for Super Smash Bros Ultimate

A new Super #SmashBrosUltimate fighter has been revealed! pic.twitter.com/mjyJQwZ2pX
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 15, 2021

We’ve seen some interesting additions to Super Smash Bros Ultimate like Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy 7 and Terry Bogard from Fatal Fury. Yet again, we have another one in the form of Kazuya Mishima from Tekken.
Kazuya Mishima will be the 5th character in the Super Smash Bros Ultimate 2nd Fighter Pass, joining the likes of Min Min from Arms, Steve / Alex from Minecraft, Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7, and Pyra / Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles.

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It appears that Kazuya will be retaining a lot of his legacy moves, including the Hell sweep, Electric Wind God Fist, Demon God Fist, and more. His Final Smash is taken from his Ultimate Devil form’s Rage Art in Tekken 7, particularly the multitude of lasers firing from his body and wings. Funnily enough, we see him tossing a variety of Smash Bros characters down to a volcano, similar to how he tossed Heihachi in the game.
Not much else is known about how the character works, especially on transitioning to the Devil form. There will be a detailed explanation with Masahiro Sakurai on 26th June 2021 so we will have to wait until then to find out. The 2nd Fighter Pass is available for USD $29.99, consisting of 6 characters (1 still unannounced) but you can purchase them individually for USD $5.99 instead.
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Pokdepinion: It’s funny to think that I was playing Tekken 7 as Kazuya Mishima an hour before the presentation started. It felt like destiny and it was always meant to be. I’m going to see if I can do some crazy combos with him in the game once he’s out.
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Razer unveils the new Razer Blade Pro Gaming – Thinnest gaming notebook with GTX 1080

Razer today announced the new 17-inch Razer Blade Pro gaming notebook, completely redesigned from ground up. The new gaming notebook is made for enthusiast and power user who want desktop performance in a notebook form factor.
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The new Razer Blade Pro features the latest Intel Core i7-6700HQ and next-generation NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GPU. It’s the most powerful notebook built by Razer and the thinnest gaming notebook in the market with a GTX 1080.

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It also features Thunderbolt 3, 32GB or DDR4 dual-channel memory, up to 2TB of PCIe M.2 SSD in raid 0 and a built-in SD card reader. Additionally, the Razer Blade Pro is the first gaming notebook to features Razer’s Ultra-Low-Profile Mechanical switches.

A new thermal management system in the Blade Pro now includes the world’s thinnest manufactured vapor chamber cooling solution in a notebook.   The vapor chamber reduces heat resistance and hotspots by spreading hear quickly, evenly and efficiently.

The Razer Blade Pro also features a 17.3-inch 4K IGZO monitor with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology to eliminates any screen tearing. With the specification, it also one of the most mobile VR-ready devices for HTX Vive, Oculus Rift and OSVR HDK2.

“The original 17-inch Blade was the first laptop that truly blended power and portability in a PC. — We’ve taken that approach another step further with the new Razer Blade Pro. The thermal engineering behind it is staggering. It’s incredible how far we’ve come, from having one product and a small team, to today, with a full catalogue of gaming systems and a large group of engineers and designers pushing what a portable gaming machine can do.” – Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO

Starting too available in November for US and Europe, the price is starts from USD 3699 (approximately RM15-18K)
Product features:

NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 (8GB GDDR5X VRAM)
Intel® Core i7-6700HQ Quad-Core Processor (2.6 GHz / 3.5 GHz)
17.3-inch IGZO UHD G-SYNC, 16:9 ratio, 3840 x 2160, with LED backlight, with capacitive multi-touch
Windows® 10 64-bit
512 GB SSD RAID 0 (2x 256 GB PCIe M.2) / 1 TB SSD RAID 0 (2x 512 GB PCIe M.2) / 2 TB SSD RAID 0 (2x 1 TB PCIe M.2) options
32 GB Dual-Channel System Memory (DDR4, 2133 MHz)
Anti-ghosting individually backlit ultra-low-profile mechanical keyboard
Killer DoubleShot™ Pro:

Killer™ Wireless-AC 1535 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth® 4.1)
Killer™ E2400 (Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000)
Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C™)
USB 3.0 port x3 (SuperSpeed)
HDMI 2.0 video and audio output
SDXC card reader
Built-in stereo speakers
Dolby® Digital Plus Home Theater Edition
7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)
3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo port
Built-in webcam (2.0 MP)
Array microphone
Razer Synapse enabled with programmable keyboard, trackpad, backlighting, and fan control
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) security chip embedded
Kensington™ security slot
Compact 250 W power adapter
Built-in 99 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery
Approx. Size: 0.88 in. / 22.5 mm (Height) x 16.7 in. / 424 mm (Width) x 11 in. / 281 mm (Depth)
Approx. Weight: 7.80 lbs. / 3.54 kg

Pokdepinion: This is first time I’m impress with Razer product. I can’t believe how they can put the NVIDIA’s flagship GTX 1080 in a gaming notebook that you can take with them on the road.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is Coming to Malaysia – Comparable to iPad Pro?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is Coming to Malaysia

The folks over at Samsung Malaysia have unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6. Together with the S Pen, the it is a tablet with the goal of enhancing your creativity and productivity. It has a 10.5-inch OLED display with a 2560 x 1600 resolution, effectively giving it an aspect ratio of 16:10 so you can see more on the screen. The slim bezels also allows it be an overall smaller device.
Aside from that, it is 5.7 mm thin, and weighs a mere 420 g, making it an easy device to bring with you wherever you go. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is a multimedia powerhouse, packed with four speakers by AKG, which consists of two on each side of the tablet.

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and has a sizeable 7,040 mAh battery. It is expected to last up to 15 hours of use, but results may vary depending on what you do with the tablet. It has an optical fingerprint scanner under the display for easy login.
The S Pen will have similar features as seen on the Galaxy Note 9. It can be used as a remote shutter for an easier, flexible way of taking photos, and will include gestures to make your life easier, such as scrolling through the device. The keyboard attachment, which can be purchased as an add-on, is expected to come with a small trackpad.

For a clearer look of the device’s specifications, check it out right below here:
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (1 x 2.8GHz, 3 x 2.4GHz, 4 x 1.7GHz), 7nm

GPU:
Adreno 640

RAM:
6GB / 8GB RAM

Display:
10.5” WQXGA Super AMOLED (1600 x 2560), 287ppi

Storage:
128GB / 256GB (expandable via MicroSD)

Camera:
8MP Front
13MP + 5MP Rear

OS:
Android 9.0 Pie

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0
USB-C

Audio:
4-speakers by AKG
3.5mm jack
Dolby Atmos

SIM:
Nano-SIM

Battery:
7040 mAh

Dimensions:
244.5 x 159.5 x 5.7 mm, 420g

Actual specifications for the Malaysian version may differ. It may be powered by Exynos instead.
There’s no word yet on when exactly when the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 will be officially available in Malaysia. Pricing is expected to be revealed when the release date draws near. International pricing for the tablet lists the 128GB + 6GB RAM variant for USD $649 (RM2,688) and the 256GB + 8GB RAM variant for USD $729 (RM3,019).
If you want a more affordable Samsung tablet, check out our review of the Galaxy Tab A (2019) by clicking right here.
Pokdepinion: Seems like a solid tablet but I’m not sure about the price. Hopefully it will be more affordable when it reaches Malaysia.
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New LG NanoCell TVs at Innofest Asia Shows Their Best LED TV Lineup for 2019

Aside from their premium OLED TVs, there is also the new and improved LG NanoCell TVs that were showcased at Innofest Asia. It is said to be the company’s best LED TV Lineup thus far for 2019. The LG NanoCell TVs highlights the stellar picture quality enabled by the NanoCell technology, which includes NanoColor for clear and vibrant visuals, NanoAccuracy for accurate colours over a wide viewing angle, and NanoBezel for an ultra-thin border and sleek design.
This TV series consists of 14 AI-enabled models of sizes that vary from 49 to 86 inches (model 75SM99, 65/55SM95, 86/75/65/55SM90, 75/65/55/49SM85 and 65/55/49SM80). It is also powered by the new second generation α9 Gen 2 processor, which is said to improve visual and sound quality with deep-learning algorithms. It is said to even make HDR content look more lifelike than ever. It even has support for the Dolby Vision HDR experience.

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It will automatically optimize it to give consumers the best viewing experience possible. What’s interesting hear is that LG claims that it’s capable of converting stereo sound into a realistic 5.1 surround sound experience. If you want a more immersive experience, the premium OLED TV models will have support for Dolby Atmos.
To make things more interesting, the LG NanoCell TVs will have support Amazon Alexa which will complement the built-in Google Assistant. This will make the Smart TV experience even smarter than before. For the Apple aficionados, all of them will also have support for Apple AirPlay 2 and the Apple Homekit. This will allow consumers to use iTunes as well as control the TV using their Apple devices.
SM99
The 75SM99 NanoCell TV model will have HDMI 2.1 with a transfer rate of 48Gbps. This effectively allows you to view 8K content at up to 60 FPS, and even 4K content at up to 120 FPS. Certain models will offer 4K high frame rate (4K HFR), automatic low latency mode (ALLM), variable refresh rate (VRR) and enhanced audio return channel (eARC).
We expect to learn more about the LG NanoCell TVs, along with their OLED TV lineup, in the near future.
Pokdepinion: I expect this to be more affordable than the OLED lineup, but I wonder by how much exactly.
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MaxisONE Share supplementary lines getting double the data by the end of this month

Maxis postpaid customers with supplementary MaxisONE Share lines will now enjoy double the quota on the sub-lines. Maxis subscribers have been receiving an SMS notifying them of the new 20GB quota available at the disposal of the supplementary lines.

The original MaxisONE Share has its quota separated into 5GB DataPool + 5GB 4G Weekend, which will be converted to 10GB All Day data and 10GB Data Pool. This upgrade will be rolling out from now until 25th May, with the new quota to be reflected in the MyMaxis App after 26th May.

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Maxis charges RM48/month for each MaxisONE Share subscription, so this doubling of data makes the plan a lot more attractive for everyone. All plans will still enjoy the unlimited calls and SMS, so there’s that.
Pokdepinion: RM48 for 10GB quota is actually pretty reasonable given that Maxis offers the best speeds.
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Pre-order the ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ — the first DisplayHDR 1000-certified gaming monitor is priced at just RM10 999!

Yep. The GOD of monitors, the ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ is now available for pre-orders. From now until 10th August, you can head over to your nearest authorized reseller and book yourself the best monitor you have ever seen. The price? An eye-watering RM10 999.

The ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ is a 27″ 4K G-SYNC HDR gaming monitor with an overclockable 144 Hz refresh rate. It is the first gaming monitor ever to receive the DisplayHDR 1000 certification, ensuring the best HDR visuals you have ever seen. With the quantum dot technology, the ROG Swift PG27UQ offers 97% DCI-P3 / 99% AdobeRGB color gamut for true colors and to top that, each monitor leaving the factory is pre-calibrated to a color accuracy ∆E value below 3.0.

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The ROG Swift PG27UQ is more than just a display though. With Aura Sync light technology, the ROG Swift PG27UQ provides ambient lighting that can be synchronized with the growing Aura Sync ecosystem. There are also two projectors in this monitor. The ROG Light signal beams the ROG logo onto a wall, while the Light Signature kit projects a customizable light effect onto your table’s surface.
To let you game comfortably throughout the day, there is also an ambient light sensor to automatically adjust the appropriate brightness level. Last but not least, the full-featured stand allows you to swivel, tilt and adjust the height of the monitor for the ideal viewing angle every time.
The ROG Swift PG27UQ is offered with a 3-year 1-to-1 swap warranty, with a zero dead pixel guarantee. Fitting for a monitor that costs more than your average car’s downpayment. Or, you can stay tuned for more details about the upcoming Join the Future of Gaming campaign, where participants stand a chance to win the ROG Swift PG27UQ.
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