Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – Not To Be Overlooked

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review- Box

Let’s kick off the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G review with the unboxing. Inside the box, you are expected to find at least the following items:
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – Box content
User guide and warranty cardSIM ejector toolChargerUSB-C cableAKG earphones (USB Type-C)The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G itself
Appearance
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – Display
For our unit of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G smartphone, we got the Mystic Green colour option. Personally, I feel like this is the best looking one for this model, but if you don’t like it, you do have the option of Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray, Mystic Red, and Mystic Blue. Like its Ultra brethren, it has sharper corners compared to the Galaxy S-series.
Looking at the front, you have a sizeable 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus display with practically no bezels. The bottom bezel is the thickest but even then, it’s still minimal so you essentially get a full screen on the front. The display itself is flat, and you get a punch hole selfie camera. The earpiece is also discretely located here, which doubles as one of the two speakers. The ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is under the display.

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The left side of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G is empty but on the right side, you can find the power button and a volume rocker. On the top, you can find the SIM tray, which will require a pin to eject it, and a microphone hole. On the bottom, you will find the S Pen slot, a speaker grille, a USB-C port, and another microphone hole.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – Rear
Moving on to the back, it looks like it has a matte metallic finish but when you touch it, that’s when you realize that it’s plastic. Like the Note 20 Ultra, the camera does protrude but not as much. If you’re worried, get a protective case on the back to protect it. What I like here is that the build quality is still pretty good, and that it’s not a fingerprint magnet. It does feel noticeably cheaper than the Ultra, which is to be expected.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – S Pen
The S Pen matches the colour scheme of the smartphone itself. It looks the same as previous S Pens, having a locking mechanism at the top when you slot it inside the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G, the S Pen button, and a pointed tip to give you a better feel when writing with it on the display. It’s the same as the one found in the Ultra variant.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G may not look or feel as good as the Ultra variant, but it’s still pretty good nonetheless. It still looks good, feels good to hold, and the punch hole selfie camera looks way better than those ugly notches you tend to see in other devices.
Specifications
CPU:Exynos 990 ( 2 x Mongoose M5 + 2 x Cortex-A76 + 4 x Cortex-A55), 7nm+GPU:Mali-G77 MP11RAM:8GBDisplay:6.7″ FHD+ (2400 x 1080) Super AMOLED Plus display, 393 ppi, HDR10+, 60HzCorning Gorilla Glass 5Always-On DisplayStorage:256GB UFS 3.0Camera:Main Camera(s)12MP f/1.8, 26mm wide-angle camera (Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) 64MP f/2.0, 27mm telephoto camera (PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid zoom)12MP f/2.2 120° 13mm ultrawide cameraLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, [email protected], [email protected]/60fps, [email protected]/60/240fps, [email protected], HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OISFront Camera10MP f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAFDual video call, auto-HDR, [email protected]/60fps, [email protected]OS:Android 10 (One UI 2.5)Connectivity: LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/38//39/40/41/46/48/66/715G Band2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWaveWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, HotspotBluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptXSIM:Hybrid Dual SIMBattery:Li-Po 4,300 mAh (non-removable)25W fast charging, USB PD 3.0, 15W fast Qi / PMA wireless charging, 4.5W powerbank / reverse wireless chargingDimensions:161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mmWeight:192gIngress protection:IP68
Performance
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – Antutu v8
Starting it off with Antutu v8, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G managed a pretty high score. What I find interesting is that not only did it managed to break the 500,000 barrier, it even scored higher than the Ultra variant. It’s not a surprise to see it lose out to a Snapdragon 865 chipset yet again, given our earlier experience with Exynos 990 with the S20 and Note Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – Geekbench 5
As for Geekbench 5, the single core performance of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G is remarkable but the multi-core score isn’t really high. With that being said however, it’s still a pretty solid score nonetheless. Here, the performance seems to match up with its Ultra brethren.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – 3DMark
In 3DMark for Ice Storm Unlimited, Sling Shot, and Sling Shot Extreme, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G well enough overall. I find it a bit odd that it performs similarly to the Ultra variant for the Sling Shot tests, but noticeably less in Ice Storm Unlimited. It’s still a pretty high score for that test anyway so I wouldn’t worry much about it.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – PCMark Work 2.0
Moving on to PCMark’s Work 2.0 benchmark, which tests for productivity use. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G performed admirably, coming in very close to the Ultra variant and a Snapdragon 865+ device. Together with the S Pen, it does make it a viable choice for productivity if you can’t stomach the Ultra’s price tag.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – Battery life
Lastly, we have PCMark’s Work 2.0 endurance test for battery life. Unlike the Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G only has 60Hz refresh rate, so we only ran this test once. It managed to last 11 hours and 54 minutes (714 minutes), easily beating out the Ultra variant and positioned very high in our list of benchmarked devices.
As for my own personal use, I found myself being able to easily last about a day and a half’s worth of use. However, this is because I activated dark mode and I’m not on my phone at all the times. I’m generally a medium user with just social media apps, messaging, some calls, and some gaming (Tales of Crestoria). It’s also worth noting that the Full HD+ resolution and 60Hz refresh rate makes it more energy efficient, which adds up to the score.
If you’re wondering about charging speed, you can get about 30% battery life in 15 minutes, with full charge taking about 70 minutes. The charger I used is the 25W fast charger included in the box. It’s not super fast but it’s within reasonable times.
If you want to compare this with the Ultra variant, click right here.
User Experience
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review
While it may not be as big as its Ultra brethren, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G is still a rather large smartphone. It’s easier to hold given the smaller size, and it’s easy to grip, so you don’t have to worry about it slipping from your hands unless it gets a bit wet. Speaking of wet, it’s water and dust resistant with IP68 rating, up to 1.5 meters and 30 minutes of submersion, which is great.
One thing I like about this one is that the screen is flat. It feels like I got more screen real estate, I don’t have to worry about accidental touches on the side, it’s easier to hold, and it’s generally easier to find accessories for it. For the latter, it’s easier to find a screen protector if I ever want to. It’s worth noting that this doesn’t have a 120Hz refresh rate option, so you’re stuck with 60Hz here.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – Ultrasonic fingerprint reader
It’s very enjoyable to use the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G for mobile gaming. You get a large AMOLED display with vibrant colours and a stereo speaker setup for an immersive gaming experience. Regardless of what game you play, you will definitely have a blast with this. This doesn’t have Gorilla Glass Victus like the Ultra does however, as it instead uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5, which is still pretty good.
As for the stereo speakers, it can produce a surprising amount of depth and detail. There’s a bit of distortion at max volume but honestly, it’s too loud at max volume anyway so I doubt most people would set it that high. It feels like I get more depth on the Ultra, but not by much, so I’m sure most people would still enjoy watching videos, playing games, and listening to music with it.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review
In case you’re wondering, the two speakers are the earpiece and a bottom-firing speaker. Also, there is no headphone jack here, so if you want to use earphones, it has to be either USB-C or Bluetooth unless you have an adapter. It does come with the USB-C AKG earphones, which is pretty good to use. Alternatively for audio, you can use Bluetooth for wireless audio gadgets, like their own Galaxy Buds Live.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – Camera bump
Whether it’s for work, gaming, or casual use, I did notice that the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G can get a bit warm but oddly less so compared to the Ultra. It’s at a temperature that shouldn’t alarm anyone so if you’re worried about it, hopefully this will no longer be an issue for you.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – One UI 2.5
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G comes with One UI 2.5 (based on Android 10) which comes with a number of improvements. This includes the ability to use Android 10 swipe gestures for navigation with 3rd party launchers, YouTube searches right on the Samsung keyboard itself, wireless DeX, multi-finger gestures, and more.
Essentially, you have an already user-friendly UI that is further bolstered with helpful features to make your experience even better. If you’re not familiar with One UI, you will simply need to familiarize yourself with it, but it shouldn’t take long due to its user-friendly nature.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – Quick Share and Music Share
I’d also like to take the time to point out a couple of useful features; Quick Share and Music Share. Quick Share lets you send files to other Galaxy device wirelessly in a seamless manner. Music Share on the other hand lets other devices connect to yours to play music on a connected Bluetooth speaker. These features are very useful to have.
S Pen

The heart and soul of the Galaxy Note series has always been the S Pen. At its core, you can use it as a digital pen if you want to quickly jot down notes, draw something, or even put down your signature. This has always been useful, more so since you can easily sync your work and view it on tablet and Windows PCs just as you left it on the device itself.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – Writing with S Pen
If you’re in touch with your creative side, there’s quite a bit you can do with this. The camera on the Galaxy Note 20 5G lets you sketch out your work with ease, with the experience made even better with its more realistic pen-to-paper feel. It’s worth noting that this is supposed to have more input delay than the Ultra , about 18ms, due to the lack of high refresh rate but from my own experience, I didn’t notice a difference between the two. You can also use the PENUP app and see various artwork made using the S Pen for inspiration.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – Air actions
With that being said however, the S Pen has evolved to more than just writing. You can use it to navigate the smartphone and execute specific actions using Air Gestures. You simply need to hold the S Pen button and move it in a specific way. By default, these are the things you can do with the S Pen Air Gestures:
Back: Exactly the same as the back button for Android devices.Home: Goes to your home screen. Recents: Opens the window displaying all your recently opened apps.Smart Select: Lets you capture a section of your screen to share in a screenshot or create an animated GIF. Screen Write: Takes a screenshot of what’s on display and lets you write on it. You can also share it from here afterwards.
You can customize the actions and disable specific gestures if you wish. You can also have it do specific things in apps. For example, it can act as a remote shutter for the camera app. It can take a while to get used to all the available festures but once you do, it’s going to be hard to live without it.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review – Camera UI
The camera UI on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G has seen a number of changes as part of the new One UI 2.5 update, just as we’ve listed for our review of the Ultra variant. It’s user-friendly so most consumers won’t have trouble with it, and it’s more viable for mobile photographers and videographers who want more control of what they capture.
The Single Take feature is still here. For those of you who aren’t aware, you simply move the device around and it will take take photos, record a short video, and even edit the footage for you. This time, you can adjust the duration of Single Take from anywhere between 5 seconds to 15 seconds, which makes it even more handy. Just like before however, the results can vary so for a more consistent experience, it’s still best to capture it yourself. At least you have a quick and hassle-free tool if you ever need it.

As you can see above here, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G can take some pretty good photos both at night and with light. If you like those bokeh shots, you can always use the Live Focus feature but even without, it does take good shots with a blurred background depending on the distance of the subject. The front camera isn’t the best, as photos can turn out grainy rather often, but it’s far from the worst, that’s for sure.
With the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G, you have a 3x hybrid zoom with up to 30x zoom. Realistically, you’re going to get good shots only up to 10x, but if you ever find yourself needing to zoom really far for some reason, the option is there. Just be mindful that the quality might not be so good the further you zoom in.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Review
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G is a smartphone that I enjoyed more than I thought I would. Like the Ultra, it can do pretty much anything you want it to rather well, whether it’s gaming, work, or multimedia use. It does have some sacrifices from the Ultra, but it’s not something you can’t live without and the more affordable price tag makes it worth it.
I personally wished that more markets get the Snapdragon 865+ variant instead, not for performance, but for better efficiency which will inevitably lead to improvements in the overall battery life, although the battery life is already great to begin with. The Exynos 990 is still a solid performer, and the device itself is a good choice for most consumers.
At the conclusion of our Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G review, I award it with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Samsung Malaysia for providing us this smartphone for the purpose of this review.
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Digi Users Set to Receive Free 5G Upgrade Starting 10 November 2022

Starting with Digi Postpaid subscribers, 5G network access will be made available on 10 November 2022 as part of the 5G rollout plan.

New and existing customers currently subscribed to Digi Postpaid 90, 120, 150 and Family Unlimited 200 plans are now eligible to upgrade their plans to enable 5G access, free of charge. Digi noted this includes PhoneFreedom365 and Pakej PowerJimat customers on the aforementioned plans.

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For above users, simply head to the MyDigi app, select “Buy Add-Ons” and activate ‘5G Speed Booster’ option – all 5G compatible devices within 5G signal coverage will automatically switch to 5G networks once it is activated.
The telco company also noted that Digi Business customers on Go Digi 98 and 128 plans are also eligible for the free upgrade using the same method above. For more information on 5G coverage, packages, and 5G technology in general, head to Digi’s website.
Pokdepinion: Make sure you’re in the coverage area first if you plan to use 5G!
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Yep. After some back and forth, the upcoming GeForce GTX GPUs will be part of the GTX 2000 family. Not the GTX 11-series. The new cards have apparently been registered for an ECC certificate, with the GPUs codenamed GA104 and GA104-400, believed to be the GeForce GTX 2080 and GTX 2070 respectively.

The codename GA points to these cards being based on the Ampere architecture, and not the Volta architecture NVIDIA introduced previously with the Tesla V100 and Titan V. Gamers are indeed skipping the Volta architecture, as leaked.

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The new cards are expected to make an appearance very soon, and WCCFTech has some expected pricing for the upcoming GTX 2000-series cards. The GeForce GTX 2065 is expected to be priced at $499 (~RM2032), GeForce GTX 2070 at $599 (~RM2439) and GeForce GTX 2080 at $699 to $749 (~RM2846 to RM3050).
It seems that NVIDIA isn’t going to milk gamers even when the competition isn’t capable of putting up a fight. Also the previous generation of cards are also expected to drop by up to $100. Believe us now?
Source: Tech-Critter
Pokdepinion: Hmm, I wonder if a single GeForce GTX 2080 can run at 144 Hz on 4K in AAA titles?
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With the Restricted Movement Order (RMO) extended until 14th April 2020, I think it’s time to really consider how best to maximize your work from home experience, i.e. increasing your productivity. Here are three tips from Acer to amp up your productivity at home.
1. Longer Endurance is Preferable

The worst thing that can happen to you is when you just got comfortable, and you realize that your laptop is running low on battery. Then you have to get up and dig out the power adapter… That’s just plain annoying. With laptops like the Acer Aspire 3 offering up to 7.5 hours battery life and the Acer Swift 5 promising a staggering 11-hour battery life with the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors, you can easily work anywhere you want without having to worry about a cord tripping your family members.

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2. Make Sure You have Enough Power
This goes without saying: most of us might not have worked on our personal laptops in a long time. I mean, you aren’t supposed to bring work home, right? But now when you need to work from home, you might find your laptop that was perfect for your light browsing and Netflix binges coming up a bit short when you need to actually do work on it. To tackle multiple Chrome tabs, large spreadsheets and more intense games workloads, you would need at least 8GB RAM and an Intel Core i7 processor.

Acer recommends the Acer Nitro 5, which comes with the latest Core i7-9750H, 8GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, a 512GB SSD. There are options offering 120 Hz displays too, letting you game work with a fluid display.
3. Bigger (display) is Better

When you already have enough performance to play work comfortably, you can consider a secondary display if you have a fixed working space at home. The Acer KG241QA should fit on most desks while also offering you a high refresh rate too. Or, if you prefer a more portable display, you can also opt for the Acer C250i which can project on any flat surface you can find.
Stocks are reportedly limited for every product due to the RMO. But feel free to check them out on the Acer Certified Store on Lazada. There will be additional promotions for the Acer Aspire 3 and Acer Nitro 5 in conjunction with Lazada’s 8th Birthday Sale this 27th March, so stay tuned for that. If you purchase selected Acer models between 1st February to 31st March, you can also redeem Acer Malaysia’s 30th Anniversary freebies.
Pokdepinion: The Acer Swift 5 would definitely be my pick to work from home…
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While the new MCMC minister Gobind Singh Deo plans on doubling internet speed and halving the price in Malaysia, we might not get a 50% price cut from TM, and here’s why.
We Might Not Get That 50% Price Cut from TM for Internet Access
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Not too long ago, we reported about the appointment of a new Malaysian Communications and Multimedia minister, Gobind Singh Deo, right here on Pokde.net. In the same article, we also reported about his plans on doubling the internet speed while also halving the price for internet access here in Malaysia very soon.
Unfortunately, we might not be getting that 50% price cut from Telekom Malaysia (TM) anytime soon.

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The folks over at TM published a pricing structure for internet access on their website that did not seem to reflect what the MCMC suggested earlier. It’s clear that TM is not in agreement with this new mandatory standard on access pricing (MSAP). Gobind did mention that the MSAP will be coming in full force starting this week.
At the moment, he has promised a 25% price cut for retail broandband prices by end of this year with the reduct in the access pricing. It is also being said that TM, and possibly other providers, have only agreed to a 25% price cut in order to safeguard their income and mentioned that it will be tough to reduce it any further. For us to see the full 50% price cut, we may just have to wait for another year.
Of course, having cheaper internet access is just one thing but another important factor to consider is to maintain, if not improve to have a stable internet access experience. For this particular concern, Gobind Singh Deo mentioned that “there are no compromises to quality of broadband services and he needs a vigilant team to do constant checks.’’
We can expect new internet access packages later this year but keep in mind, it could either be with a price reduction, increased internet speed but with the same price, or possibly both. The second option will surely help providers such as TM to still maintain their source of revenue and minimize on potential losses.
Source: The Star
Pokdepinion: Between having cheaper internet access or a free upgrade in speed, I’d honestly have a hard time choosing. Then again, my 30Mbps speed at home is more than enough for me and my family at the moment. How about you?
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The new OPPO A3s represents the company’s latest entry device that comes with a dual 13MP+2MP rear camera. It utilizes their A.I Beauty Recognition Technology for its selfie performance with its 8MP front shooter.
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In addition to that, the A3s also comes with facial recognition. It will come with ColorOS 5.1 (based on Android 8.1 Oreo) straight out of the box. They’ve also mentioned that the device features Music Party. You can use it to link devices to play the same track. All you need to do is open up a hotspot and get your friends or family’s devices that runs on ColorOS 5.1 or higher to be connected.
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Pokdepinion: Can’t seem to afford OPPO’s higher-end devices? Well, have a look at the A3s, O-fans!

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The steps to disable the Xbox Game DVR is:

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That’s all you need to do to get the frame rates you paid for.  Or you can also uninstall the Xbox app if you wish.

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Umm, instant boner anyone?

Deal of the Month

Nothing much needed to say. Just head on over to the PlayStation Network to get the deal. Offer’s gonna end soon.

Pokdepinion: And I thought the PlayStation team was a little on the quiet side recently. Especially with Nintendo Switch news blowing up, I thought this would be a great time to get your attention on other things as well. If you haven’t done so yet, go and check out the PlayStation Network now if you need something new to do or play on PS4 or PS VITA.
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HUAWEI P40 Pro Review — well polished

The HUAWEI P-series has always focused on bringing HUAWEI’s latest photography innovations to consumers, while the HUAWEI Mate series brings out their latest processors and other features. This year’s HUAWEI P40 Pro is no different, with a unique RYYB periscope zoom, adding on to last year’s HUAWEI P30 Pro which came with a periscope zoom too, but had a regular RGGB sensor behind it. The ultra-wide angle camera is also new, adopting the 40MP sensor found in the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro. But aside from the camera, it offers the latest Kirin 990 5G chipset and a fancy new Quad-Curve Overflow Display. But enough about the specs, let’s check out the HUAWEI P40 Pro.
What’s in the Box?

Here’s an unboxing video that we did for the HUAWEI P40 Pro, but you can read on too to have a closer look at the stuff in the box.

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As with most recent HUAWEI smartphones, the packaging places an emphasis on the inclusion of the HUAWEI AppGallery. The Leica logo is now placed directly under the HUAWEI P40 Pro name, probably to highlight the Leica collaboration in this device.

In the box are the usual suspects, with the exception of a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter. Truth be told, I would rather HUAWEI give us the adapter rather than a pair of earphones, as I believe anyone who can afford the HUAWEI P40 Pro would already own a much better pair of wired earphones than the ones they included with the HUAWEI P40 Pro. The charger here supports HUAWEI’s top-of-the-line 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge standard, so you don’t have to spend extra money just to get a fast charger.
Appearance

The front is mainly dominated by the display, and HUAWEI has finally moved on from notches to adopt a punch hole design. The glass panel is also gently curved on all edges, with the top and bottom featuring much milder curvatures, and the long sides of the display featuring a more obvious curvature and flows down into the metal sides.

HUAWEI went with a much milder curvature than they offered in the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro though, and for good reason too. With this design, they managed to cram in a power button and volume rocker on the HUAWEI P40 Pro, unlike the Mate 30 Pro which featured virtual volume buttons instead. The frame is quite slim, and to support the quad-curved glass, the frame adopts a pretty unique design too.

The four corners rise up to meet the flat surface of the display before gently sloping down to meet the ends of the curved glass. It’s honestly an interesting design, and reminds me a bit of third-party smartphone cases. Whether this will improve durability when the HUAWEI P40 Pro is dropped on its corners remains to be seen, but I am pretty sure there will be some performing drop tests on this device soon enough. And oh, there’s an IR blaster up here too.

The back also features some beautiful curved glass finished in Silver Frost. There’s some 3D effect to the rear glass, making the reflection look deeper around the bottom of the device and shallower around the top. I do like matte glass backs, as they are a bit easier to maintain without having to reach for a microfiber cloth every time I laid my fingers on it. As you can see, the main highlight is the camera, and they crammed a total of four lenses in there, including a 3D ToF sensor.

On the bottom of the device is the USB-C port, which also supports USB 3.0 speeds. There’s no headphone jack here, as usual for all of HUAWEI’s “Pro” devices. But then again, all the HUAWEI P40 devices lack the venerable connector, so you aren’t losing out on anything by opting for the HUAWEI P40 Pro. The SIM tray is also here on the bottom.
HUAWEI P40 Pro Specifications

CPU:
Kirin 990 5G (2 x Cortex-A76 @ 2.86 GHz + 2 x Cortex-A76 @ 2.36 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 1.95 GHz), 7nm+ EUV

GPU:
Mali-G76MP16 @ 700 MHz

RAM:
8GB LPDDR4x

Display:
6.58″ 1200p (2640 x 1200), OLED, 90 Hz refresh rate

Storage:
256GB UFS 3.0 (expandable via NM card)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
50MP f/1.9 (27mm), 1/1.28″ UltraVision RYYB sensor, OIS
40MP f/1.8 ultra-wide (18mm), 1/1.54″ RGGB sensor
12MP f/3.4 R 5x telephoto (125mm), RYYB sensor, OIS
Depth Sensing 3D ToF camera
Master AI, Super Night Mode, AI Golden Snap, AI AWB, AI Portrait, XD Fusion Engine, 4K60 video, 7680 fps slow-mo
Front Camera
32MP f/2.2 (autofocus) + Depth Camera
AI Beauty, AI Portrait, Night Mode, 4K60 video

OS:
EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10

Connectivity:
5G NR Band n1 / n3 / n7 / n28 / n38 / n41 / n77 / n78 / n79
LTE Band 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 32 / 34 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz), up to 2.4 Gbps
Bluetooth 5.1
NFC
Dual-band GPS
USB 3.0 over USB-C

SIM:
Dual SIM (hybrid dual SIM)

Battery:
Li-Po 4200 mAh (non-removable)
40W HUAWEI SuperCharge
27W HUAWEI Wireless SuperCharge
Reverse Wireless Charging

Dimensions:
158.2 x 72.6 x 8.95 mm

Weight:
209 g

Ingress protection:
IP68 (water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)

Performance
In terms of performance, the Kirin 990 5G should outperform the Kirin 990 in CPU-related tasks. It features a faster set of cores and an additional NPU core (which we aren’t testing), in addition to the Balong 5G modem. So let’s see how does it fare in our benchmark suite.

The HUAWEI P40 Pro absolutely dominates in Antutu v8, with the device scoring quite a fair bit better than the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro. It’s not going to beat any of the upcoming Snapdragon 865 smartphones though, which might be a bummer for the enthusiasts.

CPU performance is similar in the single-core runs, which is to be expected considering that both variants of the Kirin 990 5G sport similar clocks for their two fastest cores. But when it comes to multi-core, the HUAWEI P40 Pro pulls ahead with its faster “middle” A76 cores and “efficient” A55 cores.

Meanwhile the HUAWEI P40 Pro still posts rather lackluster , with the Snapdragon 855 still being the faster chip in 3DMark. But then again any recent flagship chipset should be able to handle all the top mobile games without breaking a sweat anyway, so the higher scores are more for bragging rights than anything.

In PCMark it comes up on top, indicating great performance in productivity-related workloads and day-to-day user experience.

Battery life is also pretty good, but as you can see the 90 Hz mode places quite a big toll on the battery life. When the playing field is evened out with the HUAWEI P40 Pro set to 60 Hz too, it actually outlasted the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro and its larger battery. I guess the faster “efficient” cores let them handle more work without firing up the fastest cores?

Battery life in real world usage is decent enough, although using the camera extensively does hit the battery hard. With that said, I still managed more than 1.5 days away from the plug with nearly five hours of SOT in between. Plugging in the HUAWEI P40 Pro to the charger yielded 70% in 30 minutes, which is an excellent result.
User Experience
The main highlight of the HUAWEI P40 Pro’s design is probably its sleek Quad-Curve Overflow Display. While the display isn’t as ridiculously curvy as the Mate 30 Pro or some of the other “waterfall” displays, it definitely improves the user experience.

As you might have realized with all recent devices, swipe gestures replaced traditional navigation keys. That’s where the curvature comes in handy, as swiping over a curved glass surface is a lot more comfortable than a flat surface’s edges, as you might imagine. The 90 Hz refresh rate also makes the entire experience of swiping around much better. And then the OLED display ensures that the response times are excellent too, so you won’t be seeing ghosting, unlike on some of the 90 Hz LCDs in recent mid-range devices. Colors are pretty much as good as you would expect from a flagship OLED display. It seems to be a tad dimmer than some of the recent flagships though, including the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro, but it is still a lot brighter than just about any LCD display we have seen thus far.

The cutout for the selfie camera is a little huge, and it takes up some precious space in what should be the notification shade area. To be entirely honest, I do not mind if it was just put in a notch like the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro, as having a large pill-shaped hole in one corner doesn’t exactly make things better. Now you would probably be wondering why in the world HUAWEI had to make such a huge hole. The reason is because HUAWEI crammed in an infrared face unlock system that works in tandem with the depth sensor to let you unlock the device with your face even in pitch black conditions. The selfie camera is also pretty impressive, with it being one of the few selfie cameras in the whole industry with autofocus, aside from Samsung’s offerings. So yeah, while it’s big, there is a lot crammed in there.
Sound on the HUAWEI P40 Pro is a slightly more complicated scenario. As HUAWEI went with their speaker-under-screen design once again for the HUAWEI P40 Pro, you don’t get to enjoy stereo audio from the loudspeakers, which is a bummer when almost every major smartphone maker is pushing for stereo loudspeakers. With that said, the audio quality is decent enough, but it definitely needs an injection of bass. While I have seen some complaints about the call quality suffering because of the acoustic display but I have received multiple calls without issue. The UI does guide you on where to place your ear for maximum clarity during a call, and probably that helps a bit in my case.

Moving on, we get EMUI 10.1 on the HUAWEI P40 Pro. If you have seen our review of the HUAWEI Mate 30 series, the UI hasn’t changed much here. In fact, I am unable to spot a single difference, except for maybe the customizable AOD and HUAWEI MeeTime. HUAWEI MeeTime lets you make video calls with better clarity than your regular solutions, and is currently available in the new HUAWEI smartphones and tablets like the HUAWEI MatePad Pro. Unfortunately it appears to be a HUAWEI-exclusive feature for now, so you would have to make sure your contacts have HUAWEI devices to try it out. If you need more apps, you can rely on the HUAWEI AppGallery and other third-party app stores to get your fix.
The Ultimate Camera Smartphone?

I am quite thankful that HUAWEI decided to send me the HUAWEI P40 Pro, instead of any other member of the HUAWEI P40 family. The HUAWEI P40 Pro differs from the rest of the HUAWEI P40 series with a RYYB sensor in the zoom camera, which should promise better performance than the periscopic zoom camera from the HUAWEI P30 Pro and possibly even the HUAWEI P40 Pro+. There’s also the new and massive 50MP 1/1.28″ RYYB sensor in the main cameras of the HUAWEI P40 Pro, which should prove quite interesting coming the 40MP sensor which was introduced since the HUAWEI P30 series. The 40MP ultra-wide is carried over from the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro, so I guess performance should be pretty similar.

Software wise, the UI is pretty familiar. Since most of the new features like the Golden Snap are hidden away in the AI features, the UI doesn’t get too cluttered. Now, I would like to apologize beforehand for the repetitive images, as I can’t go out and get more scenic views during the RMO.
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Taking a look at the results from the main camera and ultra-wide, I am really digging it. The ultra-wide angle camera definitely delivers the goods be it in daytime or nighttime. It’s definitely one of the best ultra-wide angle cameras I have seen. But that’s what we would have expected coming from the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro. The only complaint I have is that HUAWEI crops in on the ultra-wide shot in Night mode, which results in a smaller field-of-view, negating much of the ultra-wide effect, which isn’t even that significant as it is actually substantially less wide than some of the competition.
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The 50MP camera truly surpasses the 40MP sensors it succeeds. Sharpness is just top notch, with amazing amounts of details. White balance and colors are also quite on point, be it outdoors or indoors. One weird phenomenon I observed was that the HUAWEI P40 Pro automatically brightens the photos taken in Auto mode, to a degree that it is brighter than the photos taken in the Night mode. I am not complaining, as the images are pretty good, but that sort of makes it redundant to have a Night mode available, no? And since you have to wait for the Night Mode to finish its 4~8-second exposure, the Auto mode is definitely a lot more convenient anyway.
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Meanwhile here’s taking a look at the zoom camera’s results. The optical zoom starts at 5x, so anything lower than that is just digital zooming from the 50MP sensor. So at 5x, the zoom quality is decent enough in good lighting, but to be honest it wasn’t as ground-breaking as I was expecting. But my biggest disappointment was that HUAWEI doesn’t think the RYYB sensor is sufficient to make up for the f/3.4 aperture, and thus the HUAWEI P40 Pro defaults to using digital zoom in low-light scenarios. I was honestly very interested to see if I could get usable zoom at night, but apparently that was not possible.
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Last but not least, here are some selfies for you to gauge the selfie camera. There’s not much depth separation with the front camera without the use of the Portrait mode, but on the plus side you can show off your background easily. You can check out the full-sized images taken with the HUAWEI P40 Pro here.
Conclusion
I would say that the HUAWEI P40 Pro is an impressive flagship from HUAWEI. Instead of just trying to sell mere numbers like most Chinese phone makers do, the HUAWEI P40 Pro actually makes an effort to sell you an experience. The 90 Hz Quad-Curve Overflow Display makes the HUAWEI P40 Pro wonderfully smooth both physically and visually, and the cameras generally offer an exceptionally easy-to-use experience with shots turning out great without any effort from the user. On the software front you get EMUI 10.1 which isn’t as remarkable as its hardware, you get quite a lot of features baked in like HUAWEI Share, EMUI Desktop and also MeeTime, setting it apart from your average flagship device.

Would I pay RM3899 for it though? If I had RM3899 lying around, and I wanted a flagship device with 5G and a great camera, this would be it. You will have to contend with the lack of Google services, but to be entirely honest, it isn’t all that difficult to work around that single little hurdle to enjoy the solid experience that the HUAWEI P40 Pro offers. And I must say that the HUAWEI P40 Pro is clearly a strong effort from HUAWEI to show what they can really bring to the market, not only in terms of smartphone photography, but also an exceptional user experience thanks to a practical design decision that should inspire many devices to come.

Our thanks to HUAWEI Malaysia for sending us the HUAWEI P40 Pro for review.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 MSRP To Match RTX 3070 Ti

Bad news if you’re looking for cheaper MSRPs.

NVIDIA’s price-nudging for its RTX 40 GPUs continues, according to internal press briefings. The upcoming RTX 4070 is set to cost $599 (~RM2,649), which happens to be the same MSRP that came with previous generation RTX 3070 Ti. While it is technically $200 cheaper than the RTX 4070 Ti (costs $799 – which was dropped from $899 after the ‘unlaunch’), the general pricing for RTX 40 series has been criticized by many gamers since launch.

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To recap the specs: the RTX 4070 is set to come with 5,888 cores – same as predecessor, RTX 3070 – and 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM. It is said that two variants of the same model name exist – with higher power (225W+), 12VHPWR models and standard 200W models that utilizes traditional PCIe 8-pin connectors to cover the lower end of the spectrum.
Previous sources has pointed out the RTX 4070 should launch on April 13th. Given NVIDIA hasn’t given any heads up to the public so far, this could be a surprise launch from Team Green – so watch this space. Still, as a rumor – take it with a fair amount of salt.
Source: Videocardz
Pokdepinion: GPU keeps getting more expensive…
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Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed a number of times now, but their current release date should be the final one. If you’re unsure whether you need to upgrade your PC or not, here is the official Cyberpunk 2077 system requirements for PC gaming.
Here Is The Official Cyberpunk 2077 System Requirements for PC

The Cyberpunk 2077 system requirements for PC gaming was officially unveiled during CD Projekt Red’s Night City Wire livestream. Apart from that, the livestream also gave gamers a new look at Night City, along with the gangs that will be in the game.

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I’m sure many of you would like to know what the Cyberpunk 2077 system requirements are so without further ado, let’s check it out:
Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 7 x64 or Windows 10 x64

DirectX Version
DirectX 12

CPU
Intel Core i5-3570K or AMD FX-8310 or equivalent

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 or equivalent

RAM
8GB

Storage
70GB (SSD recommended)

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 10 x64

DirectX Version
DirectX 12

CPU
Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 3 3200g or higher

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon R9 Fury or higher

RAM
12GB

Storage
70GB (SSD recommended)

As you can see from the listed Cyberpunk 2077 system requirements for PC, it’s not heavy. It’s more than acceptable given today’s PC gaming standards so I’m sure most people would be able to enjoy the game. Alternatively, there is always the option of playing it on console, and there’s nothing to be ashamed of.
CD Projekt Red has also noted that for a Dolby Atmos experience, your PC audio solution must have support for Dolby Atmos. I know that may sound obvious but sometimes, you just have to point it out.
Cyberpunk 2077 will finally be launching for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on 19th November 2020. Hopefully, there will be no additional delays.
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Pokdepinion: The system requirements aren’t too bad. It’s still pretty acceptable by today’s PC gaming standards.
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New Valorant Weapon Prices Leaked – Operator Gets Cheaper

Riot Games currently has one of the most popular competitive first-person shooters on PC available today. As such, any changes, big or small, is bound to be important. In this case, new Valorant weapon prices have apparently been leaked, which may potentially lead to us seeing cheaper Operators.
New Valorant Weapon Prices Leaked

“Future” means that it could be with the next patch or Episode 3.
I would expect these changes if they stick around in Episode 3. https://t.co/lOMspKjyod
— Mike – Valorant Leaks & Info (@ValorLeaks) June 7, 2021

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According to the ValorLeaks Twitter account, they have discovered a leak that reveals new Valorant weapon prices and it will affect almost every weapon. It’s interesting to see as a bunch of them have seen a drop in price, with the most notable increase being the Judge shotgun.
Here are the full list of changes.

Frenzy: 500 > 450
Stinger: 1,100 > 950
Bucky: 900 > 850
Judge: 1,600 > 1,850
Bulldog: 2,100 > 2,050
Guardian: 2,400 > 2,250
Marshall: 1,000 > 950
Operator: 5,000 > 4,700
Ares: 1,600 > 1,550

Clearly, some of these changes are made to shift game balance and favourability towards other weapons. Making the Stinger cheaper will make it more attractive, especially in eco-rounds, as it’s constantly overshadowed by the Spectre. It’s the same case for the Bulldog and Guardian as they are overshadowed by the Phantom and Vandal. The Judge on the other hand is made more pricey given how powerful it is at close range.
At the moment, none of these changes have been confirmed just yet. ValorLeaks is a reputable leaker but regardless, do take this information with a grain of salt. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
Valorant is currently available for free on PC.
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Pokdepinion: I’m most likely sticking to the Phantom anyway, but during eco-rounds, I might just lean towards the Stinger instead of just using the Sheriff. We’ll see if it’s worth it or not.
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ASUS brings in exclusive ZenBook Edition 30 clad in genuine leather and 18K gold to Malaysia

This is ASUS’ 30th Anniversary, and what better way to celebrate it than with a limited edition commemorative laptop that’s clad in genuine leather and 18K rose gold? ASUS definitely thought the same as well, and that’s why we have the ASUS ZenBook Edition 30.

Introduced at Computex 2019, the laptop that’s both a throwback for ASUS and groundbreaking at the same time is now available here in Malaysia. The ASUS ZenBook Edition 30’s lid is covered in genuine leather, with a 18K rose-gold plated ASUS 30th Anniversary logo. The rest of the laptop is a luxurious white with some rose-gold trim sprinkled around the laptop to give it a more premium appeal. And to make sure it’s not all show and no go, there are two USB 3.1 (Gen 2) ports, and of course, the ScreenPad 2.0.

To really bump up the premium appeal, the ASUS ZenBook Edition 30 comes with a matching mouse, a genuine leather sleeve and a mousepad that features a leather texture. All of that comes in exclusive packaging that also sports a leather-esque finish.

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ASUS ZenBook Edition 30 Specs

CPU
Intel Core i7 8565U, 4C/8T up to 4.6 GHz
Intel Core i5 8265U, 4C/8T up to 3.9 GHz

GPU
Intel UHD Graphics 620NVIDIA GeForce MX250 2GB GDDR5

RAM
8GB on board

Storage
1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
512GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe SSD

Display
13.3″ FHD, 72% NTSC

Battery
50 WHrs, 3-cell Li-ion, 65W power adapter

Weight
1.29 kg

Price
RM5999
RM5199

There will be limited units of the ASUS ZenBook Edition 30, so if you want to get one of these exclusive laptops, you better hurry.
Pokdepinion: An exclusive leather-clad laptop that’s not stupidly expensive? YES! Now for the ASUS ZenFone 6 Edition 30…
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New Spotify Premium Offer Available For Free And First Time-users

Not subscribed to Spotify Premium yet? Well the folks at Spotify has announced of a new offer that’s available for both eligible free and first time-users for the Individual Premium plan.
Spotify Premium offer

Starting from today till the 22nd of June, Spotify Premium is offering three months for free to eligible free and first time-users for the Individual Premium plan. For those who are missing their Individual Premium plan and cancelled for one reason or another, Spotify is offering the plan for three months for RM14.90.

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To be eligible for the RM14.90 offer, subscribers must have cancelled their Premium plan on or before the 26th of April 2021. In case you didn’t know just yet, The app’s Premium service gives ad-free music listening and on-demand audio with more than 70 million tracks and more than 2.6 million podcast titles.
For more details, you can head to the link right here. Stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: Unfortunately for me, I don’t have a Premium account. On the other hand, I only use Spotify when I’m at home, seeing how we’re still occupied with the whole pandemic situation. So I think I can survive without the subscription, at least for now. What do you think of their offer?
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Windows 10 will lose a part of the Control Panel in coming updates

Since back in Windows 8, Microsoft added Settings, that seems like a half-baked Control Panel, with most of the features offered in the latter still unavailable in the newer settings menus. In recent times, it has gained more and more features, although there are still a number of features that are unavailable in the Settings until today. Power plans, for example. But Microsoft is actively trying to move everything over to Settings, and this is an example of exactly that.

The Control Panel is set to lose the System page, which tells you stuff about your PC like the amount of RAM, the processor, the system type, and more. In Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20161, Windows 10 will be moving the Systems page to Settings > System > About. Now this probably won’t affect the majority of the users, but it does indicate that Microsoft is trying to make Settings the go-to for all your needs when it comes to… er… settings.

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Microsoft will be rolling out more improvements to bring Settings closer to Control Panel, and requests feedback if you are using settings that are only available in the Control Panel now. Control Panel will still be around in 2021, but there’s no saying when Microsoft will fully move all the settings into Settings, and do away with the Control Panel entirely.
The Start menu will also be revamped in the upcoming version of Windows 10, so stay tuned for that too!
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Pokdepinion: I honestly do look forward to the day we can stop using Control Panel. It surely doesn’t fit into the rest of the Windows 10 UI design.
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Razer released the DeathAdder V2 and Basilisk V2 for gamers who don’t mind cables

While Razer has an exceptional lineup of wireless gaming mice, they are pretty pricey. Also there’s a subset of gamers who prefer having a physical connection, despite the wireless mice of today having virtually no difference when it comes to connection quality. But hey, Razer wants to cater to all gamers, and that’s probably why we have the Razer DeathAdder V2 and Basilisk V2.

The two mice leaked out a week ago, with most of the details being pretty spot on, despite just the package leaking out. The Razer DeathAdder V2 and Basilisk V2 both sport Razer’s latest innovations, including the 20 000 DPI Focus+ optical sensor, Razer Optical Mouse Switches rated for up to 70 million clicks and of course, the Speedflex cables which makes wires less cumbersome.

The Razer DeathAdder V2 continues using the same shape as its predecessors, making it great for both palm and claw grip users. Razer upgraded the shell with a new sweat-resistant coating and threw in rubberized side grips for better control. The mouse now weighs an airy 82 grams, making one of the most best gaming mice even better.

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Meanwhile the Razer Basilisk V2 shares more in common with the Razer Basilisk Ultimate than the original Razer Basilisk. Featuring the new, sharper profile, the Razer Basilisk V2 comes with the same customizable scroll wheel resistance and a clutch key which you can remove if you don’t want additional buttons on the side. The Razer Basilisk V2 is also a bit lighter than the Razer Basilisk Ultimate, coming in at 92 grams versus the Ultimate’s 107 grams.
The Razer DeathAdder V2 is priced at RM349, while the Razer Basilisk V2 is just a smidgen pricier at RM390. Both mice are expected to be available starting 20th January 2020 from selected retailers.
Pokdepinion: I must say, I am quite interested in the Razer DeathAdder V2… My first ever gaming mouse was the Razer DeathAdder Black Edition and I loved it so much I scraped off the rubber coating, replaced the mouse switches, before the scroll wheel started acting up…
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Microsoft Launches New Surface Laptop Studio With Prices Starting At RM7,399

Microsoft has just announced the availability of the new Surface Laptop Studio. The new Surface device will be available at all commercial authorised resellers and authorised retailers beginning from 8th March with a retail price starting from RM7,399.
New Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio launched

Surface Laptop Studio, designed in tandem with Windows 11, is Microsoft’s most powerful Surface yet. Built as the ideal product for developers, creative professionals, designers, and gamers, it combines the power of a desktop, the portability of a laptop, and the functionality of a creative studio. The Surface Laptop Studio has a sleek 14.4-inch touchscreen 1, a vibrant 120Hz display, Quad Omnisonic speakers, and the immersive Dolby Atmos to keep users in the flow and inspired at all times.

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Surface Laptop Studio has a new ultra-durable Dynamic Woven Hinge that allows it to seamlessly transition from one mode to another. Below are what users can expect to discover in each Surface Laptop Studio mode:

Laptop Mode: With a full keyboard and Precision Haptic touchpad, users can enjoy a first-rate typing experience.
Stage Mode: The 14.4-inch PixelSense touchscreen display is angled forward to provide the ideal viewing angle for gaming, streaming, docking, or presenting to clients. Immerse yourself in the display by covering the keyboard and interacting with the Surface Slim Pen 2, touch, or touchpad.
Studio Mode: Use the best canvas for uninterrupted writing, sketching, and other creative endeavours.

Furthermore, the Surface Slim Pen 2 is neatly stored beneath the keyboard, where it magnetically attaches and charges for easy access. Users can let their imaginations run wild when using this versatile laptop, which can be used to build apps, render videos, and stream ultra-fast games. With 11th Gen Intel Core H35 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs, this device is capable of handling any task.

The Surface Laptop Studio is available from commercial authorised reseller Maxis, as well as authorised retailers All IT, Gloo by SNS Network, Harvey Norman, PC Image, Senheng, Microsoft Authorised stores on Shopee and Lazada, and TMT by Thundermatch. There will be three versions of the Surface Laptop Studio available at three different price points:

Intel Core i5, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 16GB, 256GB SSD retailing at RM7,399
Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 16GB, 512GB SSD retailing at RM9,399
Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 32GB, 1TB SSD retailing at RM11,999. This version will be exclusively available at Harvey Norman stores.

Along with the Surface Laptop Studio, Microsoft has recently introduced three new Surface products in Malaysia, including the Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro 7+, and the Surface Pro X. (WiFi).
Microsoft is also collaborating with Gloo by SNS Network and Harvey Norman to launch a new Microsoft Concierge service in Low Yat Plaza and Pavilion Bukit Jalil 2 where customers can get advice on the best Microsoft Surface and Windows devices to buy, as well as help setting up their new devices and upgrading them to Windows 11. Users will also be shown how to get the most out of their Windows and Microsoft Surface devices.
Pokdepinion: Would love to have my own Surface laptop one day because I love the design and build quality but I find that they’re always priced way out of my price range.
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PlayStation and Burger King Malaysia is Teasing a Collaboration

When you think of brand collaborations, it’d be hard to imagine what it’s like for PlayStation and Burger King Malaysia to be partnering up for something. As it turns out, they are indeed working together on something, and here’s what we know thus far.
PlayStation and Burger King Malaysia Collaboration
According to the Burger King Malaysia Facebook page, they are indeed working with PlayStation on something and it’s coming soon. The post simply mentions that “Wishes do come true. Stay tuned.” which is rather vague in nature. The picture itself doesn’t show much aside from their respective logos.

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After some research, both companies seemed to have struck a deal where a Burger King customer in the US had a chance to win a PlayStation 5 console after purchasing a couple of USD $5 deals. We may just see something similar happening here in Malaysia.
For now, we can look forward to 22nd January 2021, as listed in the post, as that’s when we expect to hear more about this special collaboration between the two. Hopefully, it involves a free PlayStation 5 console as well.
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Pokdepinion: If it’s not the same promo like we saw in the US, then I really have no idea what it could be.
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Garmin’s Tacx lets you cycle indoors from just RM999

If you enjoy cycling but want to stay indoors, well, this might just be the next best thing for you. Garmin’s Tacx range of indoor cycling trainers are now available in Malaysia, and aim to push the the boundaries of working out indoors with the ability to replicated an outdoor riding experience as closely as possible.
Garmin Malaysia will be bringing in the Neo 2T Smart, Flux 2 Smart, Flux S Smart, Antares and Galaxia roller trainers, to offer cycling enthusiasts a range of options to choose from. Starting from the top, there’s the Neo 2T Smart.
Tacx Neo 2T Smart
The Neo 2T Smart is designed to simulate an outdoor ride as realistically and as quietly as possible with a redesigned motor. The redesigned magnets allows the Tacx Neo 2T Smart to provide higher resistance levels and also measure data accurately within 1%. The motor offers dynamic inertia which compensates for weight, speed and angle of inclination for a realistic ride, as well as descent simulation.

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It also sports capacitive left and right sensors too to measure your leg position, to help improve your power distribution and cycling performance. ANT+ cycling dynamics will allow riders to further analyze their cycling via third party software, including the software on Garmin Edge bike computers.
You can use the Tacx Neo 2T Smart with or without mains power, with it turning on automatically if you do not connect it to the wall. It can also be paired with the Tacx Training App, which will allow you to experience an even more realistic cycling experience. That will allow you to virtually experience the feel of riding on different surfaces, inclinations and even cycle on the Alps.
The Tacx Neo 2T Smart is priced at a cool RM6699.
Tacx Flux 2 Smart and Flux S Smart
Tacx Flux S Smart
The Flux 2 Smart and Flux S Smart are both a step down from the Tacx Neo 2T Smart, but are still capable of offering a realistic ride. The capabilities to simulate inclinations as well as the accuracy of the measurements have been reduced a bit though. The Flux 2 Smart is capable of measuring data accurately within 2.5%, while the Flux S Smart is capable of accurate measurements within 3%. For inclinations, the Flux 2 Smart can provide up to 2000W of sprint resistance and simulate climbs of up to 16%, while the Flux S Smart tops out at 1500W and 10% incline.

Prices are significantly more affordable though, with the Flux 2 Smart priced at RM4199 and the Flux S Smart priced at RM3499.
Tacx Galaxia and Antares Rollers
          Tacx Galaxia Rollers            Tacx Antares Rollers
For even more affordable options, there are the Galaxia and Antares Rollers. It is compatible with virtually all bikes with wheel diameters ranging from 26″ to 29″, and you can quickly set it up to start cycling quickly. When you are done, it can also be retracted to 80cm for easy storage. The Galaxia Rollers also offers a unique swing system that allows for absorption of the bike’s acceleration.
The Galaxia Rollers retails for RM1299 and the Antares Rollers is priced at RM999.
You can find out where to get the Tacx cycling trainers here.
Pokdepinion: I think Garmin can also consider bundling them with a big fan. I mean, I enjoyed cycling because of the wind in my hair…
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Banks Are Starting To Blacklist Samsung Galaxy S10 Smartphones Due To Security Concerns

You may have read our previous article where we’ve reported about the whole issue with the Samsung Galaxy S10’s fingerprint issue. Now it seems that banks in the UK are starting to blacklist Galaxy S10 users.
Reports claimed that the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on Galaxy S10 can be easily be bypassed, simply by the use of a certain third-party screen protectors.
Samsung has admitted the issue and are working for a fix for it. Thanks to the problem, banks such as NatWest, Nationwide Building Society has taken steps to safeguard their customers reportedly.

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NatWest went to the extent of making their banking app unavailable for Galaxy S10 owners on the Play Store. For Nationwide Building Society however, they have simply disabled the fingerprint authentication feature for the mentioned Samsung users.
In addition to the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, the Galaxy Note10, and Note10+ are also affected according to reports.
Pokdepinion: You know things are serious when banks start to get involved. Hopefully they’ll come up with a solution sooner rather than later.
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The Sony Xperia PRO-I is a revolutionary device as it’s the first time we get to see a 1-inch camera sensor in a smartphone. Now, it’s about to arrive as Sony Malaysia revealed all the pre-order bundles available for it.
Sony Xperia PRO-I Malaysia Pre-Orders Officially Up
Initially revealed in October 2021, the Sony Xperia PRO-I is about to land in Malaysia. Sony Malaysia has also begun to accept pre-orders for the new devices, revealing the retail price, PWP bundle packs, and more.

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The Sony Xperia PRO-I itself will be retailing for RM7,199. Everyone who pre-orders the device will get a 256GB microSD card, a protective case, and a screen protector for free. If you want some extras, you can opt for the PWP bundle packs instead, which come with some extras.
Anyone who is purchasing the smartphone can opt to get the XQZ-IV01 Vlog Monitor for just RM519 instead of the usual price of RM1,040. If you want the Complete Creator’s Kit which comes with the Vlog Monitor along with the GP-VPT2BT Shooting Grip, Wireless Remote Commander, and ECM-LV1 Stereo Lavalier Microphone, that will be an additional RM829.
For those of you who aren’t aware, the Sony Xperia PRO-I is powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC and comes with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. In case that isn’t enough, it can be expanded further via its microSD card slot. For an easier look at its specifications, check it out right below here:
Sony Xperia PRO-I Specifications

CPU
Snapdragon 888 5G Octa-core (1×2.84GHz Kryo 680 + 3×2.42GHz Kryo 680 + 4×1.80GHz Kryo 680)

GPU
Adreno 660

Memory
12GB

Storage
512GB UFS 3.X

Display
6.5″ (3840x 1644) OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR BT 2020, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Audio
Dolby atmos dual speakers, HiRes, 3.5mm audio jack, DSEE Ultimate, Qualcomm aptX HD

Camera
12MP f/2.0-4.0 main camera Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
12MP f/2.4 telephoto, PDAF, 2x optical zoom, OIS
12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide, Dual Pixel PDAF

Selfie camera
8MP f/2.0 selfie camera

Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, WiFi 6
Bluetooth 5.2
NFC
USB Type-C 3.2

Software
Android 11

Battery
4500mAh
30W fast charging

Dimensions
166 x 72 x 8.9 mm

Weight
211g

Ingress protection
IPX5/IPX8, IP6X

Pre-orders for the Sony Xperia PRO-I are open now and will end on 15th December 2021. This means you have plenty of time to decide whether this is the smartphone for you. If we get our hands on it, you can be sure that we will be putting up our review of it right here so stay tuned for that.
Click right here for more details on the pre-order.
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Pokdepinion: The Complete Creator’s Kit is like a vlogger’s dream. I’m very certain it will be good enough to do a lot of things from the get-go, I see it as the beginning of something much bigger in the coming years. I foresee more of their devices making use of the accessories and we might Sony flourishing in the smartphone world again.
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Bosch Creates Malaysia’s First Wall Mural Done By A Robot

Recently Bosch Malaysia created a wall mural in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. What’s so special about that? Well they did it by using a robot (yes, that’s correct).

The mural, which is located at Jalan Ipoh is an art made by Malaysian artist Mohd Zaki Nordin, with the help of a robot named “Albert”, a robot brought to life by Estonian start-up company Robot Muralist.
Simon Song, the managing director of Bosch Malaysia has said “When we combine art with technology, we can make it more accessible and create a positive impact within communities, especially when the artwork carries a positive or important message”.

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The company has said that they are aiming to shape the future of mobility by developing technology that will make roads, as well as vehicles safer, and traffic jams a thing of the past.
Aside from that, they have also introduced Industry 4.0 solutions that aims to bring improvements to manufacturing, transporting, and warehousing processes.
If you wish to see the mural, you can find it at Wisma Tan Kim San, Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur.
Pokdepinion: I wonder what they will introduce in the future following their remarks. Hopefully they will indeed be beneficial to us all.
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[E3 2019] Bayonetta Creators Share More Details on Astral Chain

Many gamers were expecting news relating to Bayonetta at the Nintendo E3 2019 show today. While that didn’t happen, the creators did have something else in mind. They shared more details on their upcoming, brand new hack and slash game, Astral Chain.
They showed a brand new trailer for the game which shows off a bunch of story and gameplay details. We also get some confirmation for the official release date of the game, which is 30th August 2019. Hopefully, there won’t be any delays for the game.
Astral Chain’s plot will revolve around a multicultural cyberpunk city known as The Ark. Dimensional gates begin to open up around the city and obviously, evil creatures start coming through and causing havoc. You’re a member of the Ark’s police force and a special task unit known as Neuron. Humanity uses special “living weapons” called the Legion. Combat can be executed using the synergy between you and your Legion. Players will have several different Legions to choose from.

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Players will also have the opportunity to choose one of two characters during the adventure, male or female. The two are twin siblings and depending on which you choose, the other will act as your closest squadmate throughout the narrative.
Astral Chain will be coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch on 30th August 2019.
Pokdepinion: I think this is the one that got my attention the most. After seeing the trailer, I am very excited to try it out.
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Gran Turismo 7 Gets VR Support Alongside PSVR2 Launch

The update brings optimized HDR tone mapping, 3D audio and foveated rendering.

The upcoming Update 1.29 for Gran Turismo 7, set to go live at February 21, 2023 will gain support for VR on the upcoming PlayStation VR2, which will be launched the very next day on 22 Feb, as the GT7 goes live.

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With this update installed and paired with PSVR2, all gamemodes with the exception of 2P Split-screen mode will be available in VR immersion, and to add on the realism, specific HDR tone mapping and dynamic 3D audio has been added as well. To better utilize the compute horsepower, foveated rendering – which uses eye tracking to render only the parts you see in highest detail – is also supported.

Outside of racing, you can also view the vehicles in extreme levels of detail through VR Showroom. The game will offer 12 selectable backgrounds when viewing the vehicle, and players can switch between interior or exterior views with a single button.
Source: PCMag
Pokdepinion: Knowing GT7’s vehicle models quality, you can definitely view it up close and it’ll still be as detailed as the real thing.
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Nintendo Switch is Quietly Getting Upgraded CPU and Storage

Previously, we reported about two Nintendo Switch variants in the works. With the Nintendo Switch Lite now official, as we’ve reported here, one would start to wonder if the stronger Pro variant is coming soon. As it turns out, it might not be happening soon but the Nintendo Switch is getting an upgrade in CPU and storage.
According to The Verge, a Class II Premission Change has been submitted to the Federal Communications Commission with regards to a new CPU and updated storage chips. For those of you who aren’t aware, a Class II Permission Change is a request to modify an existing piece of technology without the need to re-certify it for sale in the United States.

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There will be changed made to two kinds of chips in the original Nintendo Switch. The first is the SoC / chipset which houses the CPU and GPU. As many of you know, it is currently powered by the NVIDIA Tegra X1, which is four years old by now. The second is the flash storage chip / NAND memory.
It won’t necessarily come with huge performance boosts but it will be an improvement regardless. It could even be a more optimized version of the Tegra X1 chipset. Something with more significant improvements would most likely be saved for the Pro variant, which is yet to be confirmed.
Regardless, we expect the original Nintendo Switch to have fasted load times, improved battery life, and run at a cooler temperature. There may be more but we’ll have to wait for more details to find out.
Source: The Verge
Pokdepinion: It’s a powerful hardware for what it offers, but some upgrades here and there would certainly be nice. Especially anything that would help speed up the loading times. It’s not horrendous like on the base PS4, but there’s always room for improvement.
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Samsung did not sell that many Samsung Galaxy Folds after all

In a rather embarrassing blunder, Samsung Electronics president Sohn Young-kwon has confused the sales numbers of the Samsung Galaxy Fold. Yesterday, he claimed that Samsung has sold 1 million Galaxy Folds in an interview with TechCrunch, only to be debunked by Samsung themselves.
Analysts have previously predicted that Samsung will sell around 500 000 units of the Galaxy Fold, so the numbers claimed by Sohn was definitely an eye-opener to the public’s acceptance of a flawed and expensive smartphone. Not to mention Samsung’s ability to mass produce such a complex device.

A Samsung spokesman has stepped forward to explain that Sohn may have mixed up the Samsung Galaxy Fold’s sales target with the actual sales figures for the device.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold Specs
Snapdragon 855, octa-core up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm FinFET12GB RAM512GB UFS 3.0 storage4.6″ HD+ Super AMOLED (outside) + 7.3″ QXGA+ Infinity Flex AMOLED display (inside)12MP F1.5/F2.4 primary + 12MP f/2.4 2x telephoto + 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide10MP f/2.2 + 8MP f/1.9 depth sensor selfie camera4380 mAh battery (15W wired and wireless charging)RM8388

We do expect Samsung’s push for foldable smartphones to yield some interesting results in 2020, with a different approach to foldable smartphones coming soon.
Pokdepinion: I definitely look forward to 2020 and the second generation of the Galaxy Fold.
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Samsung Galaxy A22 And A22 5G Are Now Available In Pastel Colours

Samsung has just announced two new pastel colours for their latest entry-level smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A22 and A22 5G. These new pastel colours include Violet and Mint and will be available for both the Galaxy A22 devices.
New pastel colours for Samsung Galaxy A22 and A22 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A22 comes with a 6.4-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 90HZ refresh rate and is powered by a Mediatek Helio G80 processor. It features a quad-camera setup that includes a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. It also comes equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. The Galaxy A22 retails at RM899.

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Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G touts a 6.6-inch FHD+ TFT display with a 90HZ refresh rate and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. The Galaxy A22 5G comes with a  triple camera setup that includes a 48MP main camera, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Similar to the Galaxy A22, the Galaxy A22 5G comes with a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging. It retails for RM999.
Last but not least, through August 31, with every Galaxy A22 and Galaxy A22 5G purchase, you will receive a free soft clear cover worth RM39.
Pokdepinion: Loving these new pastel colours. More phones should have pastel colour options because truth be told, I’m kinda over all these shimmering back designs on most other phones today.
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HUAWEI Mate 20 Series Beats Both iPhone And Samsung To Claim Fastest Charging Phone Title

Now we all know how important is our battery life is to continue with our daily lives. Well the folks at HUAWEI now claim that they provide the fastest charging phone in the form of the HUAWEI Mate 20 series, beating iPhone and Samsung in the process.

The HUAWEI Mate 20 series comes with super-charged battery capacities, with the Mate 20 comes with a 4000mAh battery, Mate 20 Pro with 4200mAh, and the Mate 20 X with a whopping 5000mAh battery. Indeed, in terms of volume, they offer more than the Samsung Galaxy Note 9’s 4000mAh battery and iPhone XS’ 3174mAh power.

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With the Mate 20 Pro series, they offer TUV Safety Certified 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge. For those of you who don’t know, it is a certification done in Germany and it means that you can charge them quickly as well as offering a secured charge.
In just 30 minutes, you can charge the Mate 20 Pro up to 70% of its battery capacity. On the other hand, the iPhone XS only comes up with 50% after a 30 minute charge with its 30W, which of course, is sold separately.
If wireless charging is the contest, it beats the Galaxy Note 9’s Qu wireless charging at 7.5 compared to HUAWEI’s fast wireless charging at 15W.
Interested in learning more on the Mate 20 series? You can read on our review on the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20 X here.
Pokdepinion: When we first got our hands on one of the Mate 20 series, we could immediately saw how ‘fast’ the fast charging was. So it really is a claim that is totally legit.
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[TGS 2017] FFXV Multiplayer Expansion “Comrades”; Release Date and Trailer Unveiled

If you’re looking for more stuff to do in Final Fantasy XV, look forward to its multiplayer DLC called “Comrades”. Release date has been confirmed.

Final Fantasy XV Multiplayer Expansion “Comrades”

Square Enix released a brand new trailer of Final Fantasy XV‘s upcoming multiplayer expansion, which is known as “Comrades.”Even more interesting, we get a release date for the DLC pack, which confirms a release date of October 31st 2017.

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The trailer also includes a brand-new track titled “Choosing Hope,” composed by Nobuo Uematsu, and sung by popular Japanese vocalist Emiko Suzuki.
Here is an overview of Comrades‘ own story and features, straight from the press release.
“As members of Kingsglaive, players equip royal sigils that grant special powers from the Lucian bloodline. Players can then strategize and create a balanced team to take on a variety of quests. In addition to multiplayer quests, single player quests are also available for players to enhance their characters. “
If you haven’t played the main game yet, the game is pretty okay for most parts but I had problems with the later chapters as well as how the story ended. This multiplayer expansion has its own storyline so I got no problems with going back to the game.
Basically, players will take control of survivors of the Kingsglaive investigating on Noctis’ whereabouts after the events of Final Fantasy XV‘s chapter 13. Other members of the cast including Gladiolus, Prompto and Ignis will be made playable in future updates.
Without further ado, if you’re fine with the spoilers, you can check out the trailer at the top of this post. Final Fantasy XV is currently available for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and will release for PC in early 2018.

Pokdepinion: Well, it appears with the Comrades expansion on the horizon, I will have reason to go back to playing Final Fantasy XV. I hope it will be an enjoyable experience.
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ASUS ProArt Line Now Includes GPUs, Starting With RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 Ti

As with other ProArt products, it features a more understated design.

ASUS’s graphics card roster officially welcomes a new name with the new ProArt series of RTX 40 GPUs. This fourth model line will include RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 Ti, both featuring relatively slim 2.5-slot designs. These GPUs are only 300mm long, which the company claims is ‘two of the shortest’ RTX 40 GPUs on the market, and touts mini-ITX compatibility in some cases (pun not intended).

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Each of the ProArt models comes with two variants, with the standard model and the overclocked OC Edition models. Dual-BIOS mode allows for overclocks up to 2625MHz for the RTX 4080 OC model, whereas the RTX 4070 Ti OC Edition clocks up to 2760MHz at its maximum configuration. Apart from that, these models are otherwise identical in specs.

Since these are professional-focused models, RGBs are understandably absent here. Just like other ASUS RTX 40 models, these GPUs will be supported by the GPU Tweak III software which provides various aspects of GPU tuning, including overclock, wattage limit and fan speed controls. ASUS says the Profile Connect feature can be linked to each individual applications for different GPU profiles.
These GPUs will come with NVIDIA RTX Studio drivers, plus ASUS is offering three free months of Adobe Creative Cloud for select regions. No pricing has been announced so far – both international and local markets – so stay tuned for updates.
Pokdepinion: Not surprising RTX 4090 didn’t make the cut here, we all know how much cooling that needs.
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HERE for iOS now available as a free download, now you will not lost.

HERE, a map app with true offline maps, navigation and search, is now available to download for free from the App Store.
After more than 4 million downloads of its Android app, with this release – the first native HERE app for iOS – HERE is now available on all leading mobile operating systems.
HERE for iOS offers iPhone users* access to high quality, accurate maps through a beautiful interface. Features include:

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maps for more than 150 countries available to download and use offline;
voice-guided, turn-by-turn drive or pedestrian navigation for 118 countries, with or without an internet connection;
public transit routing for more than 950 cities in more than 50 countries, available offline;
a unified route planner with estimated arrival times, making it easier and more convenient to compare different options for walking, taking public transit or driving;
real-time traffic information for more than 40 countries, including France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Sean Fernback, President of HERE, said: “We want to bring our maps and services to as many people as possible, no matter whether they are in the car or using a smartphone or smartwatch. Bringing the HERE experience to iOS is a natural step for us as we now extend our reach to all major mobile platforms.”
Nitesh Patel, Director, Wireless Media Strategies at Strategy Analytics, said: “Extending the reach of its apps to both Android and iOS is the right move for HERE. The company has leading capabilities in the field of digital maps and location, and making them available through free apps to as many people as possible will not only help in growing its reach to consumers, but will also have benefits for other parts of HERE’s business. In both automotive and enterprise markets, people’s familiarity with HERE services will help build a platform for success in the age of the connected car and the internet of things.”
For more information including a product video, screen shots and photos, please visit the HERE 360 blog.
* Minimum requirement is an iPhone 4S with iOS7
source : Nokia
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Redmi 8 Now Available In Malaysia At RM499 — Featuring A Huge 5000mAh Battery With Type-C Port And 18W Fast Charging

The folks at Xiaomi Malaysia has announce today of their brand new entry-level smartphone, the Redmi 8 which comes with several interesting features for its price tag.

Powered by a Snapdragon 439 chipset, the Redmi 8 comes with a massive 5000mAh battery under the hood. What’s interesting is that it comes with a Type-C port, something unusual at this phone segment. Though the phone comes with a 10W charger out of the box, the phone does support up to 18W of fast charge.
Camera wise, it comes with a 12MP+2MP (depth) dual camera setup at the back. As for selfies, it uses a 8MP camera on the front.

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Featuring a 6.22″ Dot Drop HD+ display, the Redmi 8 comes with an aspect ratio of 19:9.

There’s two variants for the Redmi 8; 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB, with the former being at RM499 and the latter at RM599.
You can get the 3GB variant starting from the 18th of October 2019 where it will only be exclusively available through online on Shopee and Lazada.
As for the bigger 4GB variant, it will be available starting from tomorrow (12th October 2019) at Shopee, Lazada and at all Authorized Mi Stores nationwide. In addition to that, those who opt for this variant and purchase it on 12th October is entitled to a free Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2, which is worth RM49 (while stocks last).
The Redmi 8 comes in three colors; Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue, and Ruby Red.
Pokdepinion: I must say, though it’s a entry-level device, what it packs is quite impressive. Probably a bargain device?
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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro first sales to be held online instead

The roadshows planned for the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro’s first sale have been cancelled in light of the recent COVID-19 situation in Malaysia. Instead, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro will debut on Xiaomi Malaysia’s official online sales channels on 9th October.

Part of the excitement of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro’s first sales roadshows were the free Mi TV 4S 55 that would be given away to the first 450 customers. Xiaomi Malaysia has promised to provide further updates regarding the early bird deals for the Mi 10T Pro tomorrow in light of the cancellation of the physical roadshows.

With that said, those who want to try out the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro for themselves can still head on over to Sunway Pyramid’s LG2 Blue Concourse, where the Mi 10T Pro will be available for you to experience. You can also stay safe at home and read our review to get an idea of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro experience.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Specs

Snapdragon 865, octa-core up to 2.84GHz, 7nm
8GB LPDDR5 RAM
256GB UFS 3.1 storage
6.67″ FHD+ LCD display, 144Hz refresh rate
108MP f/1.69, OIS + 13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide + 5MP macro camera
20MP f/2.2 selfie camera
5000mAh battery, 33W fast charging
RM1999

We definitely look forward to Xiaomi Malaysia’s upcoming announcement of more details about the deals for early birds on its first sales this 9th October!
[UPDATE]: Xiaomi announced the Lazada Online First Sale Deals!
Pokdepinion: This is definitely a good decision at this point in time.
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