vivo Unveils V25 Pro and TWS Air Wireless Earbuds

vivo introduces the latest model in its V25 series lineup – V25 Pro, with focus on photography; as well as their TWS Air wireless earbuds, offering the largest drivers from the company so far.

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With the V25 Pro, vivo has equipped the model with 64MP OIS ultra-sensing rear main shooter, which boasts upgraded OIS+EIS capabilities; as well as a second, 8MP wide-angle camera for broader shots. The company also introduces Super Night Mode – designed to restore colors and brightness of oversaturated images at night accurately. Paired with Real-Time Extreme Night Vision feature, users can adjust exposure manually to suit their creative preference.
On the video side of things, Super Night Video brightens and reduce noises in dark environments; the front-facing camera enhances skin texture and clarity with Natural Portrait video mode. Hybrid Image Stabilization (OIS+EIS) ensures minimal shake during recordings. The new Vlog Movie feature guides the user with video templates and tutorials, such as food, city and more, as well as the Multi-Style Portrait feature which enhances the video shooting experience.
The vivo V25 Pro consists of a slim 8.62mm body with two colors – Surfing Blue and Starlight Black. The rear panel is constructed from color-shifting Fluorite AG Glass, which shifts colors when exposed to UV light. The Surfing Blue models, for example, changes from light sky blue to deep ocean blue.
Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1300, 12+8GB (extended) RAM and 5G capabilities, the V25 Pro provides great content creation and gaming experience. Cooling is powered by the Bionic Cooling System. The phone also supports 66W FlashCharge, which charges from 0% to 71% of the 4,830mAh battery in 30 minutes.

Apart from V25 Pro, vivo also unveils the TWS Air, a lightweight wireless earbuds marketed towards music enthusiasts. As the lightest model in the lineup with just 3.5 grams, the earbud is designed to fit the contours of the ears and can’t be brushed out easily. It offers two colors – White Bubble and Pebble Blue.
Featuring a 14.2mm driver, vivo’s largest to date, it provides powerful bass with clear mids and highs for an immersive listening experience. Noise cancellation is powered by its two microphones and the AI Noise Cancellation Algorithm, allowing clear communication in calls on the go. The earbuds also offers 4.5 hours of playback time on a single charge.

vivo V25 Pro is now available, priced at RM2,499, while the vivo TWS Air is available at RM179. Customers can purchase through these following channels (linked below):
vivo Malaysia E-Store: V25 Pro | TWS Air
Online Flagship Stores: PG Mall | GO Shop | TikTok | Shopee | Lazada ( V25 Pro | TWS Air )
From 24 September to 23 October 2022, customers who purchased V25 Pro are entitled to receive free gifts worth up to RM697, including a Foome TWS Earbuds (worth RM199), 1-year extended warranty (worth RM199) and 1-year screen crack protection (worth RM299).
Pokdepinion: Like taking photos? This could be a good choice for you.
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The First 200,000 Customers Can Enjoy Free Covid-19 Insurance From Digi

The folks at Digi has announced that they are offering a free Covid Cover insurance plan to the first 200,000 customers. Yeap, you read that right, absolutely for free.
Digi free Covid-19 insurance
With the Covid Cover, it offers a short term coverage to customers who may require hospitalization and treatment during this Covid-19 crisis.
The free plan provides customers with a 30-day coverage from the day it is approved, where it includes a Hospital Cash benefit of RM60 a day for hospitalization due to Covid-19 and a Death benefit of RM20,000. This offer is up until the end of the month of April or until all the 200,000 free plans have been fully redeemed.

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Beyond the first 200,000 customers, you can still get covered from as low as RM5 and up to RM20 for 30 days. All the plans offer full coverage including Hospital Cash benefits, Death and Total Permanent Disability (TPD) benefits.
The monthly premiums can be paid through your mobile phone bill for postpaid subscribers or deducted from your prepaid credit for prepaid users. For the plans, you can head here.
To learn more on the Covid Cover insurance, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: That’s really nice of them to introduce such a plan. You never know when you’ll be needing help.
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OPPO A96 with 256GB ROM is a Powerhouse Device for this Raya Celebration and Here’s Why

Looking to get a new smartphone for this coming Raya celebration? The OPPO A96 is a powerhouse smartphone that can easily fit your needs without breaking the bank and still look good doing it. Here are a few good reasons why!
Abundance of Memory and Storage

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For starters, the OPPO A96 comes with an abundance memory and storage, with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage inside. If that’s not enough, you can expand the storage even further with its microSD slot, which supports up to 1TB in capacity. This will let you capture those Raya celebration moments with friends and family without worrying about using up all your storage space.
Surprisingly, even the RAM can be expanded even further. The device’s system will intelligently minimize running loads by ending unnecessary background processes and compressing apps that aren’t frequently used. This will free up more space within the storage, which can then be used to create more virtual RAM. This added virtual RAM will subsequently make multi-tasking and apps function smoother than ever before.
Long-lasting Power

For those of you who are always on-the-go, the OPPO A96 can easily complement your lifestyle as it has a healthily large 5,000mAh battery capacity, ensuring lengthy battery life so you can comfortably “balik kampung” and visit relatives without stressing out on a dead smartphone. Furthermore, the battery has a number of safety measures in place, including Level 2 battery overcharge and discharge protection, Level 2 short circuit and overcurrent protection, and Level-V0 fire protection via fire-resistant ink.
One of the big problems with big batteries is that it will take a long time to charge. However, the OPPO A96 manages to counter this with its 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging. To put that to perspective, a mere 5 minute charge will yield 3 hours and 38 minutes of phone calls, 58 minutes of WhatsApp video calls, and 1 hour 34 minutes of YouTube videos. Furthermore, it only takes 26 minutes to charge it halfway, with a full charge taking just 71 minutes so you can spend time with your loved ones instead of being glued to the plug.
Strong Yet Beautiful

For those of you who aren’t aware, the OPPO A96 is meticulously crafted with the OPPO Glow Design manufacturing process, based on the Reno Glow diamond-cutting technique. As a result, you get an eye-catching smartphone that is smooth to the touch along with anti-fingerprint, scratch-resistant, and dirt-resistant properties. In case you’re wondering, it has an IP54 rating, meaning it’s protected against dust ingress, solid objects, and water splashes from any direction.
They’ve even run countless of quality and endurance tests to ensure its toughness, including plug-in, pressure, temperature, button press, and anti-drop tests. Adding to that, this device is both waterproof and dustproof. With colour options consisting of Starry Black and Pearl Pink, it’s essentially the Joan of Arc of smartphones, embodying both beauty and strength. It’s certainly one way for you to be able to celebrate Hari Raya in style.
A Visual Treat

One of the most important things on smartphones nowadays is the display, and the OPPO A96 didn’t skimp out on that. It comes with a 6.59-inch Colour-Rich Punchhole display with Full HD+ (1080 x 2412) resolution and a 90.8% screen-to-body ratio for improved immersion. Moreover, it has 90Hz refresh rate with adaptive refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate for a good balance of smoothness and responsiveness while still being battery-efficient.

But that’s not all as the cameras are capable of capturing good visuals. The primary wide-angle camera uses a 1/2.7-inch sensor with 0.64um pixel size that can output photos with a whopping 50 megapixels of high-resolution imagery. To be precise, it captures 12MP by default but with pixel binning technology, it can increase the definition to 50MP.
It also supports up to 20 consecutive shots and 5x digital zoom. In case you want that cool bokeh shot, the 2MP Bokeh Camera will highlight the subject while giving a natural-looking background blur. If you’re going to treasure those important moments with your family and friends during this festive season, you’d definitely want it to look as good as possible.
Attractive Promotion

After all is said and done, you may think that the OPPO A96 would be a pricey device but fortunately, that is not the case. It has an accessible price as it retails for RM1,299. Additionally, there is a special pre-order promotion if you were to purchase it from 18th to 22nd April 2022, which will get you some rewards worth up to RM498 and up to RM947.
To know more about the pre-order details, please visit https://www.oppo.com/my/store/contents/event/DoubleYourRayaJoySale/tnc/.
For more information on OPPO A96, please visit https://www.oppo.com/my/smartphones/series-a/a96/.
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OnePlus Nord 3 5G and Nord Buds 2r Unveiled: A Flagship-level Nord

OnePlus recently announced two new products, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G smartphone and the OnePlus Nord Buds 2r TWS earbuds, offering a midrange phone with high-end features, while the buds aim to revolutionize the true wireless stereo (TWS) market with their exceptional audio performance at an affordable price. Let’s delve into the details of these exciting new releases.
OnePlus Nord 3 5G

The OnePlus Nord 3 5G sets a new benchmark for OnePlus Nord phones, combining impressive performance, exceptional photography capabilities, and a timeless design. With an IP54 rating and a pure, eye-catching design, this phone stands out in any situation. The 6.74-inch 120Hz Super Fluid AMOLED display delivers stunning visuals with its high brightness and minimal bezels, providing an immersive viewing experience. The flagship-level camera, encased in a beautiful design, captures breathtaking photos in Misty Green, a glossy glass texture color variant.

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Powered by the 4nm octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G offers unparalleled speed and efficient battery management. Compared to its predecessor, the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G, the Dimensity 9000 chipset delivers a significant CPU and GPU performance boost, making it a gaming powerhouse. The phone boasts 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 5000mAh battery with SUPERVOOC 80W charging, ensuring long-lasting usage and ultra-fast charging capabilities. With a flagship-level cooling system and OnePlus’s own optimization technologies, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G offers a smooth and responsive gaming experience.

It excels in photography with its 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 main camera sensor, complete with optical image stabilization. Additionally, the TurboRAW Night algorithm enhances low-light photography, combining multiple photos to create stunning nighttime shots. The Dimensity 9000 chipset enables fast camera start-up and reduced preview delay, along with 4K 60 frames per second videography support, a first for the OnePlus Nord range. These features, combined with OxygenOS 13.1, provide users with a fast and smooth user experience.
The OnePlus Nord 3 5G will be available in Misty Green with a retail price of RM2,199. Pre-orders have officially started and is available on their official website, Lazada, and Shopee stores, with products expected to be shipped out by 10th July 2023.
OnePlus Nord Buds 2r

The OnePlus Nord Buds 2r true wireless earbuds offer a premium audio experience without breaking the bank. Featuring powerful 12.4mm Extra Large Drivers, these earbuds deliver enhanced bass quality for bold and captivating sound. The integration of the Master Equalization system provides multiple sound profiles, allowing users to choose the best profile for their preference. With Dolby Atmos technology and the Dirac Audio Tuner, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2r create a multidimensional soundstage and ensure optimal audio performance, especially when paired with OnePlus devices.
The OnePlus Nord Buds 2r prioritize clear conversations with their dual-mic setup and AI Clear Call Noise Cancellation Algorithm. These features effectively filter out ambient noise, delivering exceptional clarity during phone calls. The earbuds also feature wind-noise reduction mechanisms that optimize voice quality, even in noisy environments. With their durable construction and seamless user experience, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2r offer excellent value for true wireless earbuds.
The OnePlus Nord Buds 2r will be available in Deep Gray and Triple Blue for RM299. Pre-orders have officially started and is available on their official website, Lazada, and Shopee stores.
Pokdepinion: The OnePlus Nord 3 5G and OnePlus Nord Buds 2r showcase OnePlus’s commitment to providing users with top-of-the-line technology at affordable prices. Stay tuned to the reviews as you would be surprised how well the smartphone performs.
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Win more games with a new ASUS gaming laptop — now up to RM500 off!

If you need an edge in your game, why not check out these ASUS gaming laptops? Powered by the latest GeForce GTX 16-series graphics cards and featuring 120 Hz refresh rate displays, they are sure to help you get an advantage in any esports title.

You can find out more about the edge you get with high refresh rate and faster GPUs, but here are the laptops offered in this promotion by ASUS.
Laptops in the Promo
 ASUS ROG Strix G G531-TAL236T ASUS TUF Gaming FX505D-UAL114T ASUS ROG Strix G G531G-TAL055TASUS ROG Strix G G531G-UAL078TProcessorIntel Core i5-9300HAMD Ryzen 7 3750HIntel Core i7-9750HIntel Core i7-9750HGraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6 RAM4GB DDR48GB DDR48GB DDR48GB DDR4Storage512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD Display15.6″ FHD 120 Hz display, 63% sRGB15.6″ FHD 120 Hz display, 45% NTSC 15.6″ FHD 120 Hz display, 45% NTSC15.6″ FHD 120 Hz display, 100% sRGBSRPRM3799RM4099RM4799RM5499Promo PriceRM3499RM3799RM4399RM4999

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These gaming laptops by ASUS will be available starting 12th to 25th December at the SNS Network HQ Ipoh and GLOO Lowyat Plaza outlets as well as on GLOO’s official website and Notebook Plaza.
Pokdepinion: Just in time for Christmas, eh? I wonder if there is anyone out there who wants to get me one of these for Christmas ;)
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Official Xbox Games with Gold September Lineup; List of Free Xbox Games in September

Xbox Gamers have a lineup of free games to look forward too you know? Presenting to you the Xbox Games with Gold September official lineup!
We’ve been writing about the free games lineup for PS Plus on a monthly basis by now. It’s kinda unfair to not give some love to the Xbox consoles since they too have a lineup of free games to look forward to. Without further ado, here’s the official Xbox Games with Gold September lineup.

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Official Xbox Games with Gold September Lineup

Microsoft has officially announced the Xbox Games with Gold offering for September 2017 today. For those of you who aren’t aware, this is the lineup of games which are the on-the-house if you’re an Xbox Gold subscriber for said month.
As always, the offering comes packing 2 Xbox Games games and 2 Xbox 360 games that are playable on Xbox One via the handy-dandy Backwards Compatibility.
As some of you may know, Oxenfree is an indie supernatural mystery graphic adventure game that was released in 2016 from developer Night School Studio. The indie critical darling won multiple game of the year nominations and awards, and also became a free game for Twitch Prime users not too long ago.
Forza Motorsport 5 is the fifth Motosport title (well, duhhh) in the iconic racing simulation series and the 6th game overall. It was notably an Xbox One launch title back in 2013, garnering positive reviews from a number of gaming websites on the internet.

Below, you can view the full line-up:

Forza Motorsport 5 (Xbox One) (Available September 1 – 31) (Normally $39.99 USD)
Oxenfree (Xbox One) (Available September 16 – October 15) (Normally $19.99 USD)
Hydro Thunder Hurricane (Xbox 360 and Xbox One via backward compatibility) (September 1 – 15) (Normally $14.99 USD)
Battlefield 3 (Xbox 360 and Xbox One via backward compatibility) (September 16 – 30) (Normally $19.99 USD)

According to Microsoft, September’s lineup provides over $94 dollars in value and the potential to rack up 3600 in gamerscore.

Pokdepinion: Well, it’s only fair for us to give some love to the Xbox community since we’ve been doing so for the PlayStation community for a number of months now. How do you like the Xbox Games with Gold September lineup? Do share with us your thoughts on our Facebook or right here on our website. You can be sure that we will be reporting on this lineup from this point onwards on a monthly basis, so do stay tuned for next month’s lineup as well ;)
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HONOR Malaysia Offers RM200 Off This Christmas

To celebrate the festive season, the folks at HONOR Malaysia is offering up to RM200 off on selected smartphones as well as accessories. You’ll find the deal to be available from now till the 3rd of January 2020.
HONOR Christmas Sale

During the period, you can get RM200 off the HONOR Watch Magic, Magic Earbuds, and also the HONOR MagicBook 14 (16GB+512GB) with a free HONOR Scale 2 that’s worth RM99.

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In addition to that, there’s also a RM100 off the HONOR 9X Lite, HONOR Sport Pro, and HONOR 10,000mAh powerbank during the sale period. For the full offering, you can check the table below:

Product
RRP
Christmas Deals
Freebies

HONOR MagicBook 14 (16GB+512GB)
RM2,999
RM2,799
HONOR Backpack, HONOR Scale 2

HONOR Watch Magic
RM499
RM299
HONOR watch strap in Blue

HONOR Magic Earbuds
RM499
RM299
N/A

HONOR Sport Pro
RM299
RM199
N/A

HONOR Powerbank 10,000mAh
RM149
RM49
N/A

HONOR 9X
RM849
RM799
N/A

HONOR 9A
RM549
RM499
N/A

HONOR MagicWatch 2
RM749
RM699
N/A

If you’re living in East Malaysia, you can get the HONOR Magic Earbuds from 50% off starting from the 25th December till 27th December 2020 from selected HONOR Experience and partner stores. There’s also several HONOR goodies which you can take home when you purchase the HONOR 9X Lite, HONOR 8S, or HONOR 7S.
On the other hand, should you be in the northern region of the country, HONOR is offering discounts on selected products including the HONOR Watch GS Pro and HONOR 9X. Not to forget, there will also be freebies to take home with each purchase.
Pokdepinion: Quite a number of their products being offered here… see one that catches your eye?

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With the messaging app space seeing fiercer competition than ever before, WhatsApp is taking action to improve the experience for their users. In this case, it has something to do with privacy, which is a welcome addition for everyone.
WhatsApp Improving Privacy Levels for Desktop and Web Apps

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WhatsApp is adding a new security layer to increase the privacy level for its desktop and web applications. Moving forward, users will have to verify prior to linking their accounts to desktop or web to ensure that it is truly them. The update has rolled out for a number of countries but it’s expected to be made available worldwide in the next two weeks.
In order to verify your account to use WhatsApp Desktop or web version, you can use face or fingerprint unlock if you’re an Android user. For iPhone users on the other hand, you will need to use your Face ID. A security confirmation will pop up whenever you link your account to a different PC, and it will be required prior to scanning the usual QR code.
Just in case you’re worried, the company assures everyone that face and fingerprint authentication is secure and private, therefore, they cannot access the biometric information stored on your smartphones. Next up, they are expected to include multi-device support using this new feature as a base, but no word on exactly when the feature will be making its way to the public. We’ll report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Well, given the competition is heating up, I’m not surprised to see them take extra measures to get people more comfortable using the platform.
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HUAWEI Releases Two New MatePads And HUAWEI Sound X

While recently the folks at HUAWEI Malaysia releasing their HUAWEI MatePad Pro just last month, it seems that they will be bringing in two new MatePads, which includes the HUAWEI MatePad and the HUAWEI MatePad T. In addition to that, they are also releasing their new speaker, the new HUAWEI Sound X.
HUAWEI MatePad, HUAWEI MatePad T and HUAWEI Sound X Malaysia launch
HUAWEI MatePad
The HUAWEI MatePad is available in Midnight Grey, where it features a 10.4-inch 2K FullView display. It is powered by HUAWEI’s Kirin 810 chipset and a big 7250mAh battery under the hood.
In case you’ve missed our unboxing of the HUAWEI MatePad Pro, do check out the video below.

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Aside from that, the HUAWEI MatePad supports Histen 6.0, offering the ability to provide 3D stereo sound effects with the four amplitude speakers tuned by Harman Kardon.
They’ve also equipped the MatePad with a quad-microphone setup which supports noise reduction and sound pickup within five metres, or so they claim.
Not to forget, there’s a 8MP wide-angle camera that you can utilize on the front and there’s support for smart magnetic keyboard as well as HUAWEI’s M-Pencil.
It also features HUAWEI’s Multi-screen Collaboration that allows you to connect your HUAWEI smartphone with the tablet to use both of them on a single display.
The HUAWEI MatePad, which comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage will be available at RM1,399. That’s not all however. Each purchase of the HUAWEI MatePad will get you a free Flip Cover, HUAWEI Video Free Premium Subscription (3 months), as well as HUAWEI Mobile Cloud 15GB (valid for 12 months).
HUAWEI MatePad T
On the other hand, there’s the HUAWEI MatePad T, the company’s new 8-inch tablet and the more affordable option, with it being priced at RM559.
The HUAWEI MatePad T runs on a MediaTek MT8768 processor and it is powered by a 5100mAh battery. Running on the latest EMUI 10, the tablet weighs in at 310 gram.
There’s the Kids Corner, making it ideal for young ones to learn and have fun. It also features parental control options that allows you to manage content and apps that’s available to your kids as well as the time that they are allowed to spend on it.
Both the HUAWEI MatePad and HUAWEI MatePad T will be available beginning 16th of May 2020 on the HUAWEI official online store.
HUAWEI Sound X
Last but not least is the HUAWEI Sound X, the brand’s new speaker which they’ve co-engineered with Devialet. The speaker has been recognized by the 2020 German iF Design Award committee for its design.
It features Devialet’s SAM (Speaker Active Matching) technology as well as Push-Push structure, which renders music with an audiophile’s attention to detail the company has said.
The HUAWEI Sound X’s dual subwoofers reproduce sound signals in real time and its bass hits as low as 40hz. Aside from that, its six full range tweeters is able to create real 360-degree surround sound and it is also Hi-Res Audio certified.
Not to forget, the speaker also supports OneHop Audio Sharing, which allows you to connect your Android smartphone with just a tap. You can simply mute the speaker by covering the top of the speaker, and clear it to resume the audio.
If you’re interested in the HUAWEI Sound X, well you can get it in Starry Night at the price of RM1,299 starting on the 16th of May at their official online store too.
Want to get it for free? Well HUAWEI Malaysia is offering just that when you purchase the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro, while stocks last.
HUAWEI is also celebrating Ramadan with gifts worth up to RM756 with a one-day sale today (12 May 2020). The Ramadan sale campaign includes Ketupat Rain, Free Gifts, and Flash Deals. There’s also a promotion for Home Office with gifts up to RM582. To view all the promotion, you can head to the link here.
Pokdepinion: Be sure to checkout their Ramadan specials too, while you’re at it!
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OPPO VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 and Hyper Boost to arrive on OPPO F11 Pro

OPPO’s mid-range OPPO F11 Pro is going to feature two new technologies, the new VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 and Hyper Boost. These new technologies are designed to improve the user experience of the OPPO F11 Pro.
With VOOC Flash Charge 3.0, OPPO promises a full charge 20 minutes faster than what VOOC can offer. It’s not only going to be fast, but it is also TUV SUD certified for safety, so you won’t be seeing the OPPO F11 Pro blow up from the fast charging.

OPPO didn’t state the charging rate though, but we can expect it to be higher than the original VOOC’s 20W charging, but slower than SuperVOOC’s 50W charging. Maybe it will be similar to OnePlus’ aptly named 30W Warp Charge 30?

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The OPPO F11 Pro is also going to sport Hyper Boost, which has nothing to do with Adidas’ UltraBoost. It has probably more in common with HUAWEI’s GPU Turbo or HONOR’s Gaming+, where we will see OPPO optimize the hardware to perform better in certain applications. OPPO claims Hyper Boost consists of System Boost, Game Boost and App Boost for accelerated performance in every usage scenario.
OPPO F11 Pro Specifications

MediaTek Helio P70, octa-core up to 2.1 GHz, 12nm FinFET
6GB RAM
128GB storage
6.5″ FHD+ display, 90.9% screen to body ratio
48MP + 5MP rear camera
16MP popup selfie camera
4000 mAh battery, OPPO VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge

We certainly look forward to see the OPPO F11 Pro, as it is arriving early next week!
Pokdepinion: I wonder how much will the OPPO F11 Pro cost…
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Samsung Galaxy S10 review — the best Galaxy S10 smartphone out there?

Introduction
Samsung’s 10th generation Galaxy S device is finally here. Apple gave us the notch with their 10th generation iPhone, and a complete redesign. Samsung also went down a pretty similar route, with this being the most unique Samsung device ever with a new Infinity-O design.
It is worth mentioning though that Samsung actually experimented with this design on the Samsung Galaxy A8s, so while the Galaxy S10 is not the first device from Samsung to feature a hole in the screen, it’s the first flagship to have an in-screen camera. Let’s see what does it offer aside from a new design.

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Appearance

Samsung quite literally pushed the boundaries with the Samsung Galaxy S10. They removed the bezels and added a hole in the screen so you can take selfies. The screen flows over the edge for some extra style points, but that actually isn’t all that good for practical reasons.

Instead of a solid black color, the Prism Black features a nice metallic finish under the glass which shimmers slightly when moved around under light. It isn’t nearly as vibrant as the Prism White, but then again, this exudes a much more premium vibe than the colorful Prism White. Different strokes for different folks, I guess? The glass flows seamless into the metal frame, just like how the display did.

The sides are chromed, providing a nice contrast to the dark back glass. Customary of Samsung, we have the volume rocker and Bixby button on the left, and the power button on the right. The power button and volume button are higher than what I am used to, but they are actually quite well-positioned once you have it in your hands.

On the bottom is where you find all the physical I/O of the Samsung Galaxy S10. Samsung definitely deserves some extra points for designing a flagship device without sacrificing the 3.5mm jack. They are actually one of the last major brands to still retain the 3.5mm jack in their flagship devices, so even more power to them.
As a whole, the Samsung Galaxy S10 isn’t entirely redesigned. It does however have an all-new front. Since all of us are going to look at the front more than we ever do at the back, I guess Samsung did the right thing of changing stuff where it counts most?
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Exynos 9820 (2 x Mongoose 4 @ 2.73 GHz + 2 x Cortex A75 @ 2.31 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 1.95 GHz), 8nm FinFET

GPU:
Mali-G76 MP12 @ 702 MHz

RAM:
8GB LPDDR4x

Display:
6.1″ WQHD+ (3040 x 1440) Dynamic AMOLED display, 550 ppi, HDR10+ certified

Storage:
128GB UFS 2.1 (expandable via microSD up to 512GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
12MP F1.5/F2.4, 77˚ FoV, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, OIS
16MP F2.2 ultra-wide angle, 123˚ FoV, fixed focus
12MP F2.4 telephoto, 45˚ FoV, PDAF, OIS
4K60 video recording, HDR10+ recording, Scene Optimizer, Shot suggestion, flaw detection, Super Steady video, Live focus
Front Camera
10MP f/1.9, 80˚ FoV, Dual Pixel AF
AR Emoji, Live focus

OS:
EMUI 9 based on Android 9 Pie

Connectivity:
4×4 MIMO, 7CA, LTE Cat.20 (2 Gbps DL, 150 Mbps UL)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), up to 1.2 Gbps
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC
MST for Samsung Pay

SIM:
Hybrid dual nanoSIM

Battery:
Li-Po 3400 mAh (non-removable)
15W Adaptive Fast Charging (compatible with QC 2.0)
15W Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Wireless PowerShare (reverse wireless charging)

Dimensions:
149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm

Weight:
157 g

Samsung definitely did their best to equip their latest flagship with everything they had. Kudos for their support of the regular microSD standard too, and not try to force a new storage expansion standard down my throat. But I will have to dock points for still relying on slow 15W Adaptive Fast Charging. Come on guys, the competition are pushing 50W SuperVOOC and you are still stuck on 15W? Well, at least now you can say you charge wirelessly just as fast as you charge with a wire.
Performance

The new Exynos 9820 chipset is really something, giving the Samsung Galaxy S10 a clear advantage over the Snapdragon 845 and Kirin 980 chipsets from last year.

Most of the gains in Antutu is probably from its CPU performance. Interestingly, the Exynos 9810 is still one of the most powerful chipsets in terms of CPU performance in our benchmark charts, and the Exynos 9820 in the Samsung Galaxy S10 just widens the gap.

GPU performance is where the Samsung Galaxy S10 is held back by its Exynos 9820. The Mali-G76 MP12 just fails to beat the Adreno 630 in the Snapdragon 845, despite being newer by a whole year.

PCMark sees the Samsung Galaxy S10 score a lot better than last year’s Samsung Galaxy Note9.

It also does a lot better than the Galaxy Note9 that touted a much larger battery. However it still deals with worse battery life than the Mi MIX 3, which has a larger screen, smaller battery and an older 10nm chipset. Samsung has improved by leaps and bounds over the older generation, but their chipset’s power consumption is still pretty high.

In daily usage, the Samsung Galaxy S10 is really as smooth as it can get. I managed to get just short of a full day’s of use out of it’s small-ish 3400 mAh battery with Dark Mode enabled. I would consider 5 hours a pretty good SOT figure too, with all things considered. The 15W charging does a pretty good job of rejuicing the battery, with 42% in 30 minutes connected to the charger. Not as fast as certain flagships, but passable.

The Samsung Galaxy S10 does heat up quite substantially when I was gaming on it, however the heat is dissipated on the left side of the device. Which is a pretty nifty design choice because when I hold the device with my headphones exiting from the upper corners, I am not in direct contact with the hot part of the device. Performance during gaming is what you would expect of a flagship-tier device.
User Experience

Having hybrid dual-SIM support is pretty nice to see in flagship, as is the support for microSD cards. I have no idea why other smartphone manufacturers think that microSD cards are irrelevant in flagships when they still come in 64GB options.

Samsung’s prowess in their AMOLED technologies is quite apparent with the Dynamic AMOLED. Colors are really vivid, as one would expect from a flagship-class OLED display. It’s also one of the sharpest displays in the industry, given the high 1440p+ resolution here. The Infinity-O design generally stays out of the way in daily usage, but Samsung could probably have refined it a tad with a smaller hole and maybe move it closer to the edge, it would have been even better.
If you are into blasting tunes out of the speakers on your phone, the Samsung Galaxy S10 will serve you well. Despite shrinking the bezels, Samsung still manages to cram a large enough driver up top to give you stereo audio. It’s not exactly symmetrical, but it gets the job done and you do experience some awesome spatial audio, especially if you toggle on Dolby Atmos. Yep, it comes with Dolby Atmos and it really does make a difference in terms of the sound quality.

The new under-display (or as Samsung calls it, on-display) ultrasonic fingerprint scanner works great. It’s still a bit slower than conventional fingerprint scanners, but it’s better than the optical ones other manufacturers are offering. Samsung has been quite adventurous with their fingerprint scanner placement starting with the Galaxy S8, so I would definitely give them a pat on the back for keeping up with everyone else with an under-display fingerprint scanner, and actually doing it better on their very first try.

They have just revamped their UI, and it’s now called One UI. For the most part, it’s the cleanest UI from Samsung yet. It’s quite nice, with a very sleek and intuitive user interface. I had some issue finding some settings in the settings menu but I blame myself for being not very well acquainted with Samsung’s general way of doing things. It is quite optimized for one-handed use with the ability to pull down the settings to accommodate your short thumb. If I were to nitpick though, Samsung really went all out with the cartoonish icons. The rest of the UI is perfect, but the default icons are just kinda weird especially when applied to such a minimalistic UI.

The camera hardware on the Samsung sees a new addition to the family, with an additional wide-angle camera. The other two cameras are maintained from the previous generation of Samsung Galaxy flagship, which means a dual-aperture 12MP standard angle and a 12MP telephoto camera, just like the Galaxy S9+ and Note9.

In terms of the camera’s UI, I really like Samsung’s work here. It’s clean, it’s intuitive. It comes with a number of features under the hood like Scene Optimizer, Flaw Detection and shot suggestions to help you take better shots. It’s pretty good use of the dedicated NPU available on the Exynos 9820, and we sort of like it. One thing it lacked is a proper night mode, but Scene Optimizer does detect a low-light condition and optimizes for it.
          Standard angle            Standard angle          Standard angle              Telephoto            Telephoto            Standard angle              Wide angle          Standard angle            Standard Angle              Wide angle            Telephoto              Telephoto (digital)            Wide angle          Wide angle              Telephoto            Wide Angle            Telephoto              Telephoto          Selfie            Telephoto              Auto            Selfie            Wide angle            Auto
What it does is pretty interesting though. In the low-light shot of the building opposite our office, I was surprised to see a sunstar. There definitely wasn’t a light source intense enough for that, so I took the shot again with Scene Optimizer off. Lo and behold, the Samsung Galaxy S10 was actually adding sunstars to make the shots look more interesting. Cool stuff! Switching to the telephoto lens during low light also automatically uses the standard angle camera and uses digital zoom to bring you closer.
The resulting shots are pretty great, but the lack of a proper night mode does mean that you won’t be able to score impressive detailed low-light images as you might be able to with Google’s Night Sight or HUAWEI’s Night mode. They are good, but not good enough for 2019, I would say? That can easily be added via a later software update, as Xiaomi has done for their smartphones. Whether Samsung will commit to it is another story altogether though. I was also pleasantly surprised to find the selfie camera really amazing on the Samsung Galaxy S10. It even has PDAF, which is more than what some smartphones can say about their rear cameras. You can see the full-sized camera samples on Flickr.
Conclusion
For RM3299, it might be quite a steep price to pay for a smartphone in 2019. We can’t ignore the fact that Samsung has packed this device full of features like Samsung Pay to up the value proposition though. If you are looking for bang-for-buck in the Galaxy S10 series, Samsung’s got your back with the Galaxy S10e. If you are looking for the best smartphone Samsung has to offer yet, that would be the ceramic-clad Galaxy S10+. The Samsung Galaxy S10 the middle child, but it might actually be the most balanced among the three devices.
I liked the very manageable 6.1″ screen size. I could easily use it in one hand, or just slide it around in my palm thanks to beautiful the dual-curved glass panels. Also, the hardware in the Galaxy S10 has more in common with the Galaxy S10+ than the Galaxy S10e. You can save RM600 by opting for the Galaxy S10e, but why would any self-respecting Samsung fan opt for a flat display after years of curved Super AMOLED panels?

So, is the Samsung Galaxy S10 the flagship that Samsung fans have been waiting for? Maybe. It’s the best Galaxy S yet, with a GPU that finally gets on par with the Snapdragon 845’s Adreno 630. When Snapdragon 855 devices hit the deck, all bets are off though. The CPU performance, is just phenomenal, and Qualcomm does not seem to be on the same level with their CPU. The new Infinity-O design is also refreshing, and definitely offers a higher screen-to-body ratio than the old design Samsung has been touting since the Galaxy S8. It’s a great flagship through and through, and one which has few compromises, if any.

Our thanks to Samsung for provisioning the Samsung Galaxy S10 we used in this review. To support us, do check out the Galaxy S10 on Lazada via the following link:

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HUAWEI nova 4 launching 17th December — get ready to embrace the cut-out selfie camera

Remember the teaser for the HUAWEI nova 4? We knew it was coming in December, but you can now save the date in your calendar. It will be launching in China on 17th December, just in time for Christmas.

Aside from revealing the launch date, the teaser also points to a launch event in Changsha, China. We won’t be there to see it live, but expect HUAWEI to livestream the entire event. The HUAWEI nova 4 is expected to sport some serious specifications including a Kirin 980 under the hood, which will be quite interesting to see.

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The bummer is that it will probably not make it to Malaysia in time for your parents to fill your stockings with it. Yes, it was your parents all this while. Did you really believe in Santa Claus? But I digress.
We will be waiting for HUAWEI to officially unveil the device in the following week. Meanwhile, stay tuned!
Pokdepinion: Not exactly the best way to tackle the notch, but you do you, HUAWEI.
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New Windows 10X OS’ Update Will Only Take Less Than 90 Seconds

It seems that the folks at Microsoft is revealing more and more about their new Windows 10X operating system,  an OS that’s made specially for dual-screen machines.
They claim that the Windows 10X would require little time to install updates, where they’ve said that the whole process would only take ‘less than 90 seconds’.
As we all know, updating your software on Windows 10 can take minutes to get it done, even on top-end systems. So on the Windows 10X end, Microsoft has created a special state separation, where the OS, drivers, and apps are all separated so that Microsoft can simply switch to the latest OS update once a device is rebooted.

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Besides running Windows 10X, dual-screen and foldable devices will also be utilizing Intel’s Lakefield processors. On the performance end of things, not much has been revealed but it is expected to match to Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered laptops.
Pokdepinion: That’s pretty fast if you ask me. Wished they’d do something for Windows 10 though..
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Ex-1MDB Chairman Bakke Salleh Appointed New TM Chairman

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Recently, it was announced that Rosli Man will be stepping down from his position as TM chairman. Then, it was announced that former Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and 1MDB chairman Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh would be appointed as their non-independent, non-executive TM chairman.
Rosli Man resigned due to “cessation of office as an appointed director and non-independent non-executive chairman of TM.” He was appointed to the board on 3rd December 2018 and previously served as an independent non-executive director.
TM has since welcomed Bakke Salleh to his new position, and mentioned about his extensive experience in the corporate world:

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Meanwhile, TM said they happily welcomed Bakke, who is a highly respected corporate figure with extensive experience and is known for upholding governance and integrity, as their new chairman.
TM on Bakke Salleh as New Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman
He brings a wealth of industry and commercial insights, which will broaden and enrich the board’s overall expertise. We look forward to [Bakke’s] guidance, counsel and leadership as the company continues on its transformation journey and next phase of growth. This is in keeping to our institution being the key enabler of Malaysia’s Digital Nation aspiration, by delivering on our promise towards Making Life and Business Easier for a Better Malaysia.
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Pokdepinion: Congratulations to Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh for his new position as TM chairman.
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Apple iOS 16 Breathes New Life Into the Lock Screen

Apple iOS 16

Arguably the main highlight of WWDC 2022 is the Apple iOS 16, which is said to be the biggest update ever. There is clearly an emphasis on lock screens as a lot of things have changed compared to before.
For starters, you can customize how the date and time looks, you can set different fonts and colours, and you can customize widgets that appear here. Even Focus now can be selected straight from here. This is regardless of whether you choose to have a static wallpaper, a live wallpaper, or a picture here. You can even use Photo Shuffle to go through pre-selected photos or the ones of your choosing.

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Furthermore, notifications will be more discrete as they occupy the lower part of the screen. Apart from that, the Live Activities API will allow for more condensed notifications similar to a scoreboard.

Outside of the lock screen, Messages see a huge improvement in iOS 16 as you can edit, unsend, and mark a message as unread. Dictation has improved, can be easily changed between typing and itself, and will no longer require internet connection to work. You also get automated emoji recognition, auto-punctuation, and complete Siri support. Live Text on the other hand lets you copy text from photos and videos.
As for convenience, apps can access Apple Wallet in order to verify you, and you can choose to share only the necessary information instead of having a complete profile for those who worry about their data and privacy. You can also share virtual keys through it to Messages or selected 3rd party apps. As for Apple Pay Later, it will give you the ability to split purchases into 4 equal payments for up to 6 weeks, and it will be tracked via Apple Wallet.
Next up, the iCloud Shared Photo Library in iOS 16 will let you create a separate iCloud library for up to 6 people, alongside the ability for everyone to add photos from their own respective libraries. You can also share based on a starting date and people present in photos.

Apple Maps will be expanded further as it’s coming to 11 more countries, most notably France, Switzerland, and New Zealand. They’ve also added multistop routing, which allows you to add up to 15 stops on a journey in case you want to make multiple stops. Then, City Experiences will show a 3D version of prominent cities like Las Vegas, Miami, Chicago, and Sydney, and it will include 3D scans, elevation, and transit navigation.
For those on the road, the new Apple CarPlay was also shown with a new look redesigned from the ground up. It’s expected to work on all available screens in a car, even a driver’s display, though this will still likely depend on your car itself. It can monitor and display data such as speed RPM, fuel, and temperature levels. This is expected to launch sometime in late 2023.
The Apple iOS 16 developer preview will be available to all Developer Program members from now onwards, with a public beta coming sometime next month. It’s expected to be released publicly for all supported devices in September, after the iPhone 14 announcement.
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Pokdepinion: There’s no Always-on Display in iOS 16 so I’m guessing it will be a feature exclusive to the new iPhones, perhaps the Pro variants even. Can’t say for sure but all we can do now is wait.
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Cooler Master MasterLiquid PL360 Flux 30th Anniversary Edition Review – The Core i9’s Worthy Opponent

Cooler Master sent us the special edition of their MasterLiquid PL360 AIO cooler named MasterLiquid PL360 Flux 30th Anniversary Edition (that’s a long name), which commemorate the company’s 30th anniversary. While it looks like it’s merely a reskin of the standard product aimed for CM’s fans and collectors, this is not the case: there are some small changes in specs, which should makes the two slightly differ in cooling and acoustic performance. Nonetheless, we have the 30th Anniversary Edition model – so let’s take a look.
Unboxing

For the special occasion, Cooler Master has given the PL360 Flux a bit of flair on the box packaging. This should be the common theme on all 30th Anniversary Edition products, which also includes case fans (Mobius 120P ARGB), laptop stands (Ergostand Air) and air cooler (MasterAir MA824 Stealth). These products comes with special blue-pink colorways (with special logos), unlike the usual black seen in standard counterparts.

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Opening the box and taking off the thin foam material on top, you’re immediately greeted with the cooler itself, plus all the accessories that sits in various places in this carton box. There’s the special message from Cooler Master for owners of 30th Anniversary Edition products, which noted that these are limited in quantity (but don’t worry, they’re still available in local stores at the time of this writing), which in this case is just 3,000 for the entire world. Talk about having limited-edition hardware inside your PC.

Laying out all the stuff inside the box and here’s everything you’ll get to have the cooler installed and running. The PL360 Flux fits in just about every socket available, including some HEDT ones – just don’t put it onto Intel Sapphire Rapids CPUs or AMD’s upcoming Threadripper chips (which likely uses an offshoot of 6096-pin Socket SP5), as both would be either too hot or too large for the cooler to handle.
You also get quite a few kinds of cables, including Y-splitters, ARGB splitters, and cables reserved for the ARGB controller (which is not mandatory to get the cooler running, and even RGB can run without it). And instead of pre-applying thermal paste on the contact surface, Cooler Master has instead opted to give you a tiny syringe of MasterGel Pro to apply it yourself – which arguably is the better solution anyways.
Appearance

While it is indeed a special edition, Cooler Master didn’t go particularly wild and started slapping OLED panels in the AIO pump (given that it’s a bit of a trend in high-end AIOs these days). What you get here is the metallic purple pump cover that’s surrounded by RGB lighting, and the special logo also lights up. You can rotate the cover to match the orientation of the case, and during the installation we think this only rotates clockwise. Minor detail, though. On the contact area is a fairly sizeable block of copper with the “remove label” sticker on it.

Radiators isn’t really much of a talking point in most AIOs (or in general, really). It’s pretty much a hunk of metal, what else? Not in this case: Cooler Master has given the radiator some love by printing a lot of names on the sides as part of the design. You probably can’t read it by the time you install it into the case, so perhaps you should spend some time staring at this piece try to figure out… just how many names you could identify?

The fans, which comes in three pieces in total, is the standard Mobius 120P ARGB 30th Anniversary Edition model (which shares the same specs as the standard Mobius 120P). The fan supports ARGB as well as daisy-chaining, and the fan header which connects to the included Y-splitter, then connects to the motherboard header instead. These spins up to 2400RPM and rated at 30dBA of noise levels, while providing lifespan of 200,000 hours. That’s over 22 years!

Finally there’s the ARGB controller. It only accepts three fan connectors – but interestingly, given the included 5-in-1 adapter, you actually could just use a single header to control all 4 zones of lighting (3 fans + pump). It’s also magnetic so you can just stick it anywhere behind the case as long as your cable length and clearances allow.
Specifications
Cooler Master MasterLiquid PL360 Flux 30th Anniversary Edition

CPU socket compatibility
Intel: LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA2066, LGA2011-v3, LGA2011, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA1155, LGA1156
AMD: Socket AM5, AM4, AM3+, AM3, AM2+, AM2, FM2+, FM2, FM1, TR4 (sTRX4)

Radiator dimensions
394 x 119.6 x 27.2 mm

Fan(s)
Size
120 x 120 x 25 mm (3x CM Mobius 120P 30th Anniv. Edition)

Speed
0-2400 RPM ± 10%

Airflow
75.2 CFM (Max)

Air pressure
3.63 mmH₂O (Max)

MTTF
>200,000 hours

Noise
30dBA (max)

Pump
Size
89 x 75 x 40 mm

MTTF
>210,000 hours

Noise
15dBA (Max)

Included accessories
Magnetic RGB controller hub (with SATA + microUSB)
3-way fan Y-splitter
5-in-1 ARGB splitter
Plastic cable sleeve
MasterGel Pro thermal paste
Mounting screws, brackets for respective sockets
User manual
Warranty card
Special 30th Anniversary ‘Thank You’ card

Warranty
5 years

Test System

CPU
Intel Core i9-13900K

Cooling
Cooler Master MasterLiquid PL360 Flux 30th Anniversary Edition (as tested)
Cooler Master MasterGel Maker

Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 HERO

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Founder’s Edition

Memory
Kingston FURY RENEGADE RGB DDR5-6400 CL32 (2x16GB)

Storage
Samsung SSD 980 PRO 256GB (Boot)
Kingston NV1 1TB

Power Supply
Cooler Master MWE Gold 1250 V2 Full Modular 1250W

Case
VECTOR Bench Case (Open-air chassis)

Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 22H2

Before We Begin…
For the comparisons below we put the coolers though AIDA64 stability test which delivers full CPU load constantly, maxing out CPU’s power for as long as the test runs. The CPU in question is Intel’s Core i9-13900K, which delivers up to 253W MTP – ASUS MCE (Multi-Core Enhancement) is disabled on our MAXIMUS Z790 HERO motherboard to ensure consistent heat generation on our test subjects. We also tested the coolers in lower-power conditions to simulate less power demanding chips and the cooler’s fan behavior.
Ambient temperature is set to 25°C; temperature data are based on CPU package sensor temperature as reported by HWiNFO64. For the acoustic measurements, we measure the noise levels 50cm away from the noise source, which are auto-managed by the system itself based on various set power and heat levels, except otherwise specified. Radiators are placed vertically, simulating front-facing case placements which CPU cooling is prioritized (fresh air intake).
Installation

Since AIOs are significantly smaller than air coolers, installing them is very easy. For Intel motherboards, you’ll need a backplate for the screws to attach to – in this case we use the LGA1700 which is designed for CPUs such as i9-13900K. Use the included standoff screws to secure them in place first, then move to AIO’s part.

Cooler Master’s mechanism relies on two tiny screws to secure the brackets, which differs from say, ASUS’s Ryujin line of AIOs where a quick release bracket can be slotted in right away. However, since you’re not swapping CPU and motherboards like we do here, this is not a concern for any regular Joe. When done, remove the seal, apply thermal paste, secure it onto the socket using included screws.

The MasterLiquid PL360’s controller only serves one purpose – RGB controls. That is, if you ever need independent control of fan RGB from the motherboard. In this case though, I find it slightly redundant given the high-end segment this cooler situates already calls for a high-end system paired with motherboards featuring ARGB headers. Only a very tiny portion of motherboards out there actually lacks one of these headers, in which case this controller comes in. I guess workstation motherboards is one such example?
Performance

Since we already have the ASUS ROG Ryujin II 360 on hand as part of our standard test bench system, we pit it against the MasterLiquid PL360 Flux for a head-to-head match. In our tests with AIDA64 putting maximum load on the Core i9-13900K (producing 253W sustained), the ROG cooler ever-so-slightly thermal throttled and saw the TDP dropped slightly to around 245-250W. Meanwhile, the MasterLiquid PL360 Flux got a huge 8°C lead (possibly even more given Ryujin II was overwhelmed) when given the worst-case-scenario workloads.
We also tried it the other way around to see how much power can the Cooler Master AIO take before it gets overloaded. De-restricting power limit using Intel XTU allows the Intel chip to guzzle as much power as it needs, and we’ve seen the chip hit around 270 watts in order to fully saturate the cooling capacity on offer.
The same trend continues down in the 180W range – this is where high-performance AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs are situated in terms of power draw, but be aware temps will differ since that chip uses a different chiplet layout and accumulates heat in different ways. More interestingly is down in the 120W range. ROG actually wins here, and the reason is likely down to odd fan curve for the Cooler Master AIO.
When observed, we saw the PL360 Flux periodically kicks in its fans and slows down in constant cycles, which caused the temperatures to greatly fluctuate. While the chart here is 71°C, that’s average – in reality it was hovering in between 68°C to 75°C depending on the fan’s behavior. Still, it’s easily fixable if you introduce a manual fan curve – and Cooler Master hands over fan controls completely to host systems, which in this case, is our test bench.

When it comes to noise levels, the MasterLiquid PL360 Flux excels: On the 253W load it managed to be noticeably quieter with the 3dBA difference; and 180W loads gave a convincing victory to PL360 Flux with a huge 6dBA reduction.
Remember the temperatures fluctuations we just talked about in the thermals section above? Since the fans are not behaving consistently, so does the fan noise. The whole modulation ended up having varying levels of noise ranging from as high as 42dBA (when fans kicked in), to 40dBA – which is our room’s noise floor. It’s likely to go a tad bit lower but our environment doesn’t allow for measuring noise levels lower than that.
Software

The MasterPlus+ software in this case seems to do one thing, and one thing only: RGB controls. It’s only handling the fan controller – which by the way, is completely optional – so you’re very unlikely having the need to use this software as your host system’s motherboard can already do the job. Worth nothing is that Cooler Master does offer more granular controls on how lighting behaves, so if you have want to have a specific look on your PC, consider this an option.
Conclusion

Cooler Master has made something special here – both on the looks and in the performance. Coping with Intel Core i9’s heat is probably the highest accomplishment that not many coolers can achieve, and this MasterLiquid PL360 Flux 30th Anniversary Edition does just that. Better yet, all of these is done while having very good noise performance, too!

There’s very little issues to speak of when it comes to the entire user experience – installation is relatively easy, and software is more or less optional and you can pretty much fire-and-forget once it’s wired properly in the PC case. Now given that this is limited edition hardware, there’s finite units available – 3,000 of them in fact. As of this writing, there are still some units out there in the online stores and possibly even in retail stores, and the current market price is pointing in the RM750 region.
For that price, it’s not exactly cheap, but the performance it offers is definitely worthy of any CPU you can throw at it. Cooler Master has the more mainstream MasterLiquid ML360 too, which uses more mainstream parts such as Sickleflow 120 fans, as opposed to Mobius 120P ARGB used here. If I really have to be picky about it, it’s the lack of OLED for active monitoring, but honestly at this price? I wouldn’t mind it too much.

Special thanks to Cooler Master Malaysia for sending us the MasterLiquid PL360 Flux 30th Anniversary Edition AIO cooler for this review.
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It’s no surprise that TikTok has surged in popularity this year. But did you know that the app managed to get 614 million downloads from Google Play Store and Apple App Store in just 8 months? This has resulted in a huge milestone for the social video platform.
TikTok Overtakes Instagram As 2nd Most Popular Social Media App

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With 614 million downloads in 8 months, TikTok has now overtaken Instagram as the 2nd most popular social media app in 2020. The data was reported by app analytics site Sensor Tower, which also reveals that the app is very popular with Generation Z.
The success didn’t come easy however as it was being scrutinized by the Trump Administration earlier this year for allegedly sharing personal data to the Chinese government. It was about to get banned until they managed to land a deal with Oracle and Walmart, which saw them acquire 20% ownership of the social video platform. It’s not just the US however as TikTok is banned in India due to a border dispute between China and India.
Facebook is fully aware of the platform’s potential. This is why they have mimicked it with Lasso and Instagram Reels. As of right now, the only area that Instagram has over the social video platform is usage, as Instagram has an 84% engagement rare whereas TikTok has only 69% engagement rate. It’s also worth noting that Snapchat still has 80% engagement rate, so it’s still quite up there.
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Pokdepinion: 69% eh? Nice.
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SwiftKey for iOS Resurrected In Just Six Weeks Since Microsoft’s “Closure”

We’re living in a world full of plot twists right now, and seems like Microsoft have just one plot twist of their own – SwiftKey gets revived back from the dead,  just six weeks after the company said it would shut down the app on iOS for good.

While the reason for initial shutdown remained unknown (ZDNet reports believed it was due to iOS limiting integration on certain features) – the Microsoft spokeswoman, speaking to The Verge, has said the relisting on App Store was “based on customer feedback”. Vishu Nath, the company’s VP and GM of OneNote and the Office product group, tweeted the news and said to users to stay tuned for “what the team has in store”.

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Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard is BACK on iOS! 🎉🎊🍾🥳
Stay tuned to what the team has in store for it!
Link ➡ https://t.co/X6eIq0VJgP pic.twitter.com/23OA67UynZ
— Vishnu.one (@VishnuNath) November 18, 2022

At the same time, Pedram Rezaei, Microsoft’s CTO under maps and local service division, also noted in a tweet that the company “will be investing heavily” in SwiftKey. The keyboard app has remained available on Android platforms during this time and is not affected by this.
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Pokdepinion: I guess they finally convinced those people over at Apple at last…?
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AM4 problem solved by ingenious Chinese cooler maker

If you have tried taking off the cooler from any AMD AM4 processor after it has been on there for some time, chances are you have encountered the entire CPU being stuck to the cooler as you lift it out. While I understand AMD can’t do anything to improve the situation to keep the socket backward compatible, a relatively obscure Chinese cooler maker has decided to design a bracket that keeps the CPU where it should be, in the socket.

It”s a really simple design too. The ProArtist Desserts2 CPU cooler comes with an additional bracket that holds the CPU in the socket. It’s not a universal solution, as it involves standoffs that hold the cooler in place, but at least there’s some effort to solve a rather common issue that’s happening to AMD Ryzen users.

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For those of you who don’t have the ProArtist Desserts2, you can try running your PC for a few minutes before shutting it down and taking off the cooler. It will also help if you apply a twisting motion before lifting the cooler straight up. Hopefully AMD will adopt a LGA socket design for the upcoming AM5 socket for their Zen 4 generation of processors.
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Pokdepinion: Man, so many cooler makers in the world, and all it takes is one bracket to solve the issue…
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New GIGABYTE AORUS 4K Gaming Monitors are ready for 4K120 console gaming!

You might not be able to get your hands on the latest consoles yet, but you can always get ready for them with the GIGABYTE AORUS 4K gaming monitors. While they are gaming monitors, and you might be inclined to pair your console with a TV, but I guess you can actually use the GIGABYTE AORUS gaming monitor as a TV anyway, as the AORUS FV43U is a 43″ behemoth.
AORUS FV43U – 4K144 gaming display for PC and consoles!

This new gaming monitor from GIGABYTE is fully compatible with the HDMI 2.1 standard, which makes it perfect for your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S. Instead of limiting themselves to deliver the 4K120Hz experience supported by the consoles, the AORUS FV43U comes with a 4K VA panel with Quantum Dot technology running at up to 144Hz. The panel is capable of 10-bit color and is DisplayHDR 1000 certified, enabling more vibrant and immersive visual experience.

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You can take advantage of all the features available with the GIGABYTE AORUS for more than just console gaming, as the latest GeForce RTX 30 series graphics also support HDMI 2.1, which will allow you to take full advantage of the 4K144 capabilities of the AORUS FV43U. When used with a PC, you can also use the USB ports that are conveniently placed on the side of the monitor. But what if you don’t want such a monstrous display? There’s also the AORUS FI32Q.
AORUS FI32Q – 32″ 1440p 170Hz!

As you would expect from the model number, the AORUS FI32Q measures a good 32″. GIGABYTE equipped the AORUS FI32Q with a 1440p Super Speed IPS panel capable of 165Hz, but there’s also an OC mode to take it up to 170Hz. It offers native 8-bit color and DisplayHDR 400 certification too. The AORUS FI32Q supports HDMI 2.0 input, which will limit its compatibility with the latest consoles, but I think you would already have guessed that GIGABYTE wasn’t exactly targeting console gamers anyway with the AORUS FI32Q, given its 1440p resolution and high 165Hz refresh rate.
The GIGABYTE AORUS FV43U is priced at RM4899, while the GIGABYTE AORUS FI32Q is priced at RM3599.
Pokdepinion: I think having a 43″ display as my monitor will help me game work a lot better… Should definitely ask for one from SuperDaddy.
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New Details Give Clearer Idea on When Nintendo Switch Pro Might Be Launching

The Nintendo Switch Pro has been rumoured for quite some time now, but it has been quiet for a while. New details have surfaced on the console and it gives us a clearer idea on when we can expect it to launch.
When Might the Nintendo Switch Pro Launch?

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A leaker recently posted on the ResetEra forum, and it’s a reliable one as it’s from NateDrake. They spoke of a rumoured Nintendo Switch Pro and that they are “confident it gets announced this year”. This was then followed up with “A delay to 2022 would need to be communicated in the next few months, as dev kits and third-party partners begin to plan software for the device. As of this very moment, I believe the hope remains for a 2021 launch.”
This may seem to come out of the blue for some gamers but to be fair, there has been an increase in alleged leaks and rumours on the Nintendo Switch Pro. Like the Xbox Series S prior to its launch, it’s usually a clear sign that there is indeed something coming, even if we’re not sure what exactly it might end up being.
If the information is accurate, we will most likely see the Nintendo Switch Pro launching sometime towards the end of 2021 earliest, possibly Q4 2021 to make it in time for the holiday season. Regardless of the situation, do take this information with a grain of salt. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I’m already prepared to buy this. I’m just not sure whether to sell off my existing one or hope for some form of trade-in program.
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Digi Rolls Out altHR Sales Kit Feature For Businesses

The folks at Digi has today rolled out a new Sales Kit feature for their HR super app, altHR, which will allow companies to store and allow employees to access relevant sales and marketing materials that can be shared to third parties from the comforts of their mobile devices.
Digi altHR Sales Kit

With the new feature, employees can access relevant content easily and this includes brochures on current promotions, products/solutions, in various formats that includes images, documents, as well as video links within the altHR app.
It will also make life easy for employees as they can send files, text message, as well as social and chat platforms to potential customers.

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 In addition to that, employees can capture lead information on the spot by filling up the forms created within the app.
Easily put, the app can equip employees to be well-versed with credible company information to best represent their company in and out of the workplace.
We’ve previously covered the Digi altHR app, you can check that out right here. For more details on it, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Well it certainly looks like a helpful addition to the app. Will you be using the app for your company/business?
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Razer Leviathan V2 X PC Soundbar Offers Immersive Audio in A Compact Form

The newest soundbar to join the Leviathan family from Razer is the Leviathan V2 X, which offers a strong and immersive audio experience in a small package with a straightforward connection. The device is a small PC gaming soundbar that houses two full-range drivers and two passive radiators to provide a compelling audio experience for all entertainment demands. The soundbar can deliver a broad, room-filling soundscape while fitting neatly beneath most monitors at just 400mm in length, providing customers with a clutter-free desktop.
The Leviathan V2 X is powered by Razer Chroma RGB and a single USB Type C connection for simple connectivity and to draw power more effectively while generating powerful, rich sounds with a maximum volume output of 90dB. The soundbar has 14 lighting zones, numerous patterns, and dynamic in-game lighting effects to provide players with complete RGB personalization and a richer gaming experience.

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For a more dependable connection and greater convenience, Bluetooth 5.0 is also enabled, allowing users to switch easily between PC and mobile devices linked via the Razer Audio App.
The Leviathan V2 X is now available in China, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Malaysia,  Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore and has a starting price of RM499 ($159).
For more information about the soundbar, feel free to visit the product’s official website here.
Pokdepinion: Now you can have speakers that feature RGB lighting and have your own rave at your own home!
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Logitech G102 Prodigy — new 6000 DPI sensor at an affordable price

If you are looking to spend less than RM100 on a quality gaming mouse, the Logitech G102 Prodigy gaming mouse may just be the one for you. With a suggested retail price of RM98, the Logitech G102 Prodigy features a a new Swiss-engineered gaming sensor that goes up to 6000 DPI, among other niceties.

The Logitech G102 Prodigy builds on the success of the affordable G100s gaming mouse, while improving the design and performance with RGB lighting and also the new 6000 DPI sensor. The new sensor is set to deliver accuracy and consistent responsiveness throughout its DPI range, from 200 DPI to 6000 DPI.

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With Logitech Gaming Software (LGS), you can configure the Logitech G102 Prodigy’s RGB illumination, choosing from any of the 16.8 million colors to suit your style. The software also facilitates programming of the 6 buttons to get the extra edge over your opponents. Pick your preferred sensitivity and go game. The onboard memory will allow you to use the exact same settings at any PC, even if the PC does not have LGS installed.

Pokdepinion: The Logitech G102 Prodigy seems like a very good alternative for gamers on a budget. But of course, we will have to wait until we get our hands on one before we can give our recommendation.
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ASUS Announces New Fonepad 8 (FE380CG)

Kuala Lumpur  (8th Oct,  2014)  —  ASUS today announced the new ASUS Fonepad  8 (FE380CG), an 8-inch tablet with dual-SIM, 3G phone functionality  and  powered by the  next  generation  64-bit  quad-core  Intel® Atom ™ Z3530  1.33GHz  processor.  Fonepad  8 features  an  all-new  design  that  is  lighter  and  narrower  than  its  predecessor,  yet  offers  a  larger  viewing  area  thanks  to  a  class-leading  ultra-narrow bezel.
Fonepad  8  comes  with  the  all  new  ASUS  ZenUI,  an  ASUS-exclusive  mobile  user  interface  developed  around the concepts of freedom, expression and connection. Featuring a new visual design made to be efficient and inviting, it contains modern ‘flat’ icons, vivid device-matching color themes, animations, new ringtones and notification sounds, and a clean layout to present information clearly.

A powerful tablet with dual-SIM 3G functionality
Fonepad  8 comes equipped with a 64-bit  quad-core  Intel Atom processor  Z3530 1.33GHz  that delivers  powerful  performance  to  run  the  latest  apps  and  games.  Built-in  3G  connectivity  and  dual  SIM  slots  provide crystal-clear voice calls and ensure that users are reachable on their own mobile or travel SIM numbers.

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ASUS Fonepad  8  features an  8-inch,  1280 x 800 WXGA IPS  display  and dual front speakers  tuned  with MaxxAudio®
for  immersive  multimedia  experiences.  Its  twin  5-megapixel  and  2-megapixel  front-facing  cameras with PixelMaster technology provide enhanced camera functions making it easy to capture  highquality  images  and  video.  Fonepad  8  is  available  with  8GB  onboard  storage,  which  can  be  further expanded with up to 64GB of Micro SD Card (SDHC and SDXC) storage.
The highly energy-efficient design  of Fonepad 8 provides up to 12  hours of battery life when  watching videos or browsing the web, or up to 21 hours of 3G talk time.

ASUS ZenUI with Android 4.4 KitKat
The ASUS Fonepad  8  comes with  Android 4.4 KitKat and features  ASUS ZenUI, the all-new mobile user  interface  exclusive  to  ASUS  devices.  ASUS  ZenUI  is  packed  with  more  than  1000  software  enhancements  and sports a new visual design with modern ‘flat’ icons, customizable vivid color themes that  match  the  device  color,  animations,  new  ringtones  and  notification  soun ds,  and  a  clean  layout  to clearly present information. ASUS  ZenUI also includes two features  —  What’s Next and Do It Later  —  designed to free users from actively having to manage the multitude of information they are confronted with daily,  and enable them  to be more productive.  What’s Next puts the information currently most important and useful to the user  — such as upcoming appointments, new messages and missed calls from VIP contacts, weather at the next destination,  and  more  —  front  and  center  on  the  lock  screen, the  home  screen  and  in  the  notification drawer.

ASUS ZenUI also makes file sharing easier thanks to a host of apps. Party Link improves on the sharing experience  by  letting  users  share  files  or  photos  with  up  to  three  parties  simultaneously,  with images immediately shared the moment they are taken with the ASUS ZenUI  Camera app. Share Link lets users easily share files stored in their Fonepad easily with other devices when in Wi-Fi hotspot mode.
Designed for portability
Only  8.9mm  thin  and  only  310g,  ASUS  Fonepad  8  is  incredibly  thin  and  light,  so  it  is  easy  to  take everywhere. With a total width of 12cm and the world’s narrowest bezel on an 8-inch tablet,  Fonepad 8  is comfortable  to  use  with  one  hand.  The  narrow bezel  also  serves  to  maximize  Fonepad  8’s  display, resulting in a large viewing area with a 72.2% screen-to-body ratio.

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ASUS Fonepad 8 (FE380CG) available at local IT stores and ASUS authorized resellers now with SRP MYR649

The  ASUS  Fonepad  8  (FE380CG)  is  an  8-inch  tablet  with  dual  SIM,  3G  phone  functionality  and  is
powered by the latest 64-bit Intel® Atom™ Z3530 1.33GHz quad-core processor. The FE380CG features an 8-inch, 1280 x 800 WXGA IPS display, 72.2% screen-to-body ratio, and dual front speakers tuned with MaxxAudio®.  Twin  5-megapixel  and  2-megapixel  front facing  cameras  with  PixelMaster  technology provide enhanced camera functions.
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The Poco F1 launches in India for RM1233 — coming soon to Malaysia!

Poco may sound like a very cute name. It is in fact yet another of Xiaomi’s spinoff. The first device by the new brand, the Poco F1, packs the Snapdragon 845 and is dubbed the Master of Speed. That’s about the last thing that’s funny about the new Poco F1.

That’s because the performance it packs is nothing to laugh at. The Poco F1 is equipped with LiquidCool Technology to allow the Snapdragon 845 to run at optimum performance for longer. Poco compares their device against the OnePlus 6, showing the latter failing to maintain its Antutu scores after 6 runs. Yes, the score difference is very exaggerated but you get the point. The Poco F1 is designed to maintain performance over a longer period.

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The Poco F1 will be offered with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The battery is a massive 4000 mAh, which should make most mobile gamers and heavy users out there more interested in this already very interesting device. If that isn’t enough, there is QuickCharge 3.0 support.

It is no slouch on the photography front either, with a 12MP + 5MP rear camera setup. The 12MP sensor here is the Sony IMX 363, a flagship sensor found in the latest flagships like the ASUS ZenFone 5z, Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi MIX 2s. The front facing one is a 20MP one, complete with all the beautification features you will need. There is also real-time AI enhancements for the cameras, similar to what the Xiaomi Mi 8 features.

The Poco F1 comes with a 6.18″ FHD+ display with a notch. Interestingly, the rather wide notch is home to infrared emitter and sensor for facial recognition. For those who don’t want to use their face to unlock their device, there is a good ol’ fingerprint scanner on the back.

Developers will also be very happy with the Poco F1. Poco has announced there will be kernel sources for Poco available for the community. It runs MIUI for Poco, which is a customized variant of MIUI with POCO launcher. There is an app drawer, y’all. This ain’t your normal MIUI.

Speaking of the back, Poco brings back a once forgotten material — polycarbonate. The Poco F1 will be offered in Graphite Black, Steel Blue and Rosso Red. There will also be a special Armored Edition that features a Kevlar back.

Pricing? Prepare to be mindblown. The most affordable 6GB + 64GB variant starts from Rs. 20 999 (~RM1233). The 6GB + 128GB variant is priced at Rs. 23 999 (~RM1410), while the highest end 8GB + 256GB option is offered at Rs. 28 999 (~RM1703). Want a more premium feel? Get the Armored Edition which comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage for just Rs. 29 999 (~RM1762).
The Poco F1 will be up for sale on Flipkart in India on 29th August, while official launches will happen in Jakarta, Hong Kong and Paris on 27th August. Malaysia is confirmed to receive the device as well, but there is no concrete launch date yet.
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Pokdepinion: Wow. If the Poco F1 hits Malaysia with that pricing, most mid-range and flagship device will suddenly become irrelevant.
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[CES 2023] Acer Swift Go Has OLED display and 13th Gen Intel Core CPU

At CES 2023, Acer has unveiled a number of interesting new ultraportable laptops, most notably the Acer Swift Go which uses an OLED display.
Acer Swift Go

The Acer Swift Go 14 and Swift Go 16 are the stars of the new Acer Swift laptop line. Both feature OLED displays with a 16:10 aspect ratio, but the Swift Go 16 has a larger, 16-inch display with a higher resolution of 3200 x 2000 and a faster refresh rate of 120Hz. The Swift Go 14 has a slightly smaller, 14-inch display with a resolution of 2880 x 1800 and a refresh rate of 90Hz.

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Both laptops are powered by Intel’s 13th-generation processors, including options for U-series and H-series models, which offer strong performance and a battery life of over 9.5 hours. They also come with the Intel Movidius VPU and support Intel Unison, allowing you to easily connect your smartphone to your PC. The laptops are equipped with the TwinAir cooling system and can be configured with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD.
A standout feature of the Acer Swift Go laptops is the PurifiedView suite of video tools, which are powered by the 1440p webcams above the display. These cameras provide options like background blur, auto framing, and eye contact. The Acer Swift Go laptops are also slim and lightweight, measuring 14.9mm in thickness and weighing 1.3kg for the 14-inch model and 1.6kg for the 16-inch version. They have a good selection of ports, including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and a microSD card reader, in addition to USB Type-A.
The Acer Swift Go 14 will be released in Europe starting at €999 and in North America starting at USD $849.99 in May 2023. The Swift Go 16 will be released in Europe starting at €1,099 in March and in North America starting at USD $799.99 in June 2023.
Acer Swift X 14

The Acer Swift X 14 is a more powerful laptop that is powered by 13th-generation Intel Core H-series processors and includes up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU for improved graphics performance for creative tasks, aided by the included NVIDIA Studio drivers. It also has up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD.
Like the Swift Go laptops, the Acer Swift X 14 has an OLED display, a 2.8K (2880 x 1800) screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The base model comes with a WQXGA IPS panel. The laptop also has a 1080p webcam with temporal noise reduction and support for Acer PurifiedView features.
The Acer Swift X 14 will be available starting at USD $1,099 in North America and €1,499 in Europe in April 2023.
Acer Swift 14

The last new entry in the Swift lineup, the Acer Swift 14 shares some design elements with the 2022 Acer Swift 5, including the dual-tone look, and is available in Mist Green and a new Steam Blue color. The Acer Swift 14 is powered by 13th-generation Intel Core processors, including up to a Core i7-13700H, and has up to 32GB of RAM. It has a 14-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600.
The display is touch-enabled, but not OLED. The laptop has a 1440p webcam with temporal noise reduction for high-quality video during calls and meetings. It also has good connectivity, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports and HDMI 2.1 support, as well as USB Type-A ports.
The Acer Swift 14 will be released in EMEA regions starting at €1,699 in January 2023 and in North America starting at USD $1,399.99 in March 2023.
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Pokdepinion: The Swift Go 16 looks to be quite feature-packed, but I’m personally curious about its thermals. I want to see how loud it can get, and how well it can really cool down the machine.
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World’s largest MSI Store is open now in Malaysia! Experience all of MSI and weekly gaming tournaments here!

MSI has announced that they will be opening the biggest MSI Store in the world right here in Malaysia next to Plaza Lowyat, and we had the opportunity to be among the first people to step into the hallowed shrine of the No.1 in Gaming brand to check out what they offer. And from what we have seen, a lot indeed.
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MSI Vortex G25 in action
Well, it won’t be a store without their products on display, right? MSI has definitely got this down pat with a spacious area for you to experience all of MSI’s products including their latest MSI Vortex G25 which was launched here today too.

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Here’s a quick rundown of the specs: Intel Core i7 8700 6C/12T CPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 and the Cooler Boost Titan cooling system to tame the thermal load. All in a 2.5 kg light and 2.5 L compact body.
Displayed products include MSI gaming notebooks, the Vortex G65 and more
You can play with all the displayed MSI gaming products available before making your decision, but once you touch these babies, you would have a hard time pulling yourself away from them anyway. So be warned. In any case, with the new MSI Store, gamers can get a feel of the hardware before throwing down several thousands for a gaming laptop.
MSI merchandise are also displayed at the store
I am not sure if these Lucky Dragon figurines are for sale, but you can definitely pet them and carry them around the store. You can even try leaving with it too if you don’t really value your life.
Gaming components are displayed here too!
While MSI didn’t set up gaming desktops for enthusiasts to experience them, they are on display so you can check them out at the MSI Store too.
eSports Tournament Zone!

To further their goal of supporting eSports here in Malaysia, MSI has dedicated a whole upper floor for eSports tournaments every weekend, providing a comfortable place for amateur teams to train and battle one another to improve themselves. This upper floor is quite spacious…

But it easily got full when so many members of the media attended the launching of the new MSI Store as well as the MSI Vortex G25. Back to the topic, MSI promises prizes for the winners of these tournaments, and has even planned six months ahead to hold these tournaments every weekend.

Pokdepinion: Having the opportunity to try expensive hardware before splashing money on them is a dream come true. For everyone who is looking for a gaming notebook right now, head over to the MSI Store now!
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB Available On May 24th, 16GB & Non-Ti Model To Follow

NVIDIA has announced three new GPUs today under the RTX 4060 family: the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, RTX 4060 Ti 16GB as well as RTX 4060. The new models will bring RTX 40 series and its features – such as DLSS 3 – down to the 1080p segment.
The RTX 4060 Ti, which comes with either 8GB or 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM, feature 160W TGP, 4352 CUDAs and 128-bit memory bus paired with much larger pool of L2 cache at 32MB (which effectively measures the memory bandwidth at 554GB/s when combined). The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB (with Founders Edition available) is priced at $399 with availability starting at May 24th; while the 16GB version is set to launch in July, alongside the vanilla RTX 4060, at the price of $499.

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NVIDIA is claiming RTX 4060 Ti to be 1.6x faster than RTX 2060 SUPER, with no mentions of raster performance comparison to its direct predecessor, the RTX 3060 Ti. The company is more keen to claim its performance figures with DLSS 3 enabled – which up until now remains a RTX 40-exclusive.
Meanwhile, the standard RTX 4060 (115W TGP, 3072 CUDAs, 8GB GDDR6 & 24MB L2 cache) is priced at $299 and set to launch this July. No word on whether this model may come with FE versions, as NVIDIA skipped making RTX 3060 FE entirely so Founder Edition may only finds its way for the Ti version.
Pokdepinion: $100 difference with the only difference being double the RAM, seems expensive?
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Valve’s Gabe Newell Is Launching A Garden Gnome Into Space For Charity

Gabe Newell, president of video games giant Valve, is launching a garden gnome into space as a way of saying “thank you” to the country of New Zealand for their hospitality. Yes, you read that right. Gabe Newell, or more affectionately known as Gaben or Lord Gaben in the gaming community has been living in New Zealand since the start of the pandemic.
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The garden gnome, AKA Gnome Chompski to fans of the Half-Life and Left 4 Dead series, will be hitching a ride on an Electron launch vehicle owned by Rocket Lab, an aerospace company, which will be launching a bunch of satellites in space. It’ll be a 150mm tall version of Gnome Chompski that is built in partnership with famed prop maker Weta Workshop, known for their prop work in movies such as the Lord of the Rings franchise and will be made from titanium.
Gnome Chompski
Gabe Newell is doing it for the kids
On top of that, Newell will be donating one dollar to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand for every viewer who tunes in to a livestream of the launch. The launched is scheduled for 15 November and can be streamed here. Rocket Lab will be launching the Electron launch vehicle from their Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand’s Māhia Peninsula during a 14-day launch window that opens on November 15.

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Pokdepinion: This is a pretty cool gesture from Gabe Newell and Valve. Not only is he doing this for charity but it’s also gonna be pretty exciting to see Gnome Chompski ride it out into the stars. All hail Lord Gaben!
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All hail full GTX 980 GPUs in notebooks

While the GTX 980M is currently the fastest mobile GPU, it still trails its desktop counterparts by quite a fair bit. NVIDIA fixes this by throwing the the full-fat GM204 silicon powering the GeForce GTX 980 desktop cards into high-performance gaming laptops to bridge the gap.
The laptops with the full GTX 980s — all 2048 CUDA cores enabled — are poised to make virtual reality a … reality in a laptop form-factor. In contrast, the currently available GTX 980Ms in notebooks are equipped with only 1536 CUDA cores. VR requires some serious grunt and the laptops with these desktop GPUs are meant to make both enjoying and creating VR on a laptop possible.
The laptops with these GPUs will meet and exceed the recommended requirements for the Oculus Rift. Besides VR, enthusiasts and gamers alike should also get a kick out of these super-powered laptops as supposedly most will come with G-SYNC technology and also overclockable GPUs and CPUs.

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Look out for these monsters from MSI, Aorus, ASUS, Clevo, Origin PC, Maingear, Falcon NW, Digital Storm , Sager, XMG, PC Specialist, LDLC, Hyperbook, G-Tune, AfterShock, BossMonster, Metabox and Terransforce.

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Pokdepinion: I think these powerhouses will come with a power brick the size of an actual brick and the tiny coolers (tiny when compared to their desktop counterparts) will also have to work very hard to keep the CPU and GPU cool.
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