Psychonauts 2 Will Come With An Invincibility Toggle

Psychonauts 2 developer, Double Fine, revealed on Twitter that their upcoming game will feature an invincibility toggle so you can beat the game without dying. Double Fine says that the invincibility toggle is there because they ‘want you to have fun, to laugh, to experience a story that affects you. On whatever terms you want.’
Psychonauts 2 features an invincibility toggle
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Quoting an Xbox tweet that read, ‘Beating the game on the lowest difficulty is still beating the game’, Double Fine says that even if you finished Psychonauts 2 with invincibility on, you still beat the game. In another tweet, the developers went on to say, ‘All people should be able to enjoy games. All ages, all possible needs. It’s an ongoing and important process for our industry and a challenge we need to met. End of the day? We want you to have fun, to laugh, to experience a story that affects you. On whatever terms you want.’
Image credit: Double Fine
Check out what Psychonauts 2 is all about below:

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Razputin Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his life long dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts!
But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn’t been the same since he was kidnapped, and what’s worse, there’s a mole hiding in headquarters. Raz must use his powers to stop the mole before they execute their secret plan–to bring the murderous psychic villain, Maligula, back from the dead!

The long-awaited sequel to the cult classic Psychonauts is set to release on 25 August on PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PS4.
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Pokdepinion: I really liked the original Psychonauts. It was weird, quirky and really enjoyable. Also, it featured one of my all-time favourite voice actors ever in Richard Horvitz who voiced so many characters from my childhood. Looking forward to playing Psychonauts 2.
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Lenovo Launch First Legion Concept Store In Malaysia – With Several Deals To Celebrate The Occassion!

Lenovo has today launch their first ever concept store in Malaysia, which is located at Digital Mall in Petaling Jaya, giving the public a hands-on experience on their Legion offerings.
First Legion Concept Store In Malaysia
The store, which is is located on the ground floor of digital mall, features four gaming stations and a VR experience zone. These stations include full range of Lenovo Legion gaming and console set-ups and other product showcase, providing a better look and experience to those who are interested in testing them out.
When asked about why they chose to have it at Digital Mall instead of somewhere else, the company has said that they think Digital Mall is developing quite well thus the decision.

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Besides Legion products, other Lenovo products such as PCs and tablets are also available for purchase at the store. For more information on the store, you can checkout their official Facebook page by clicking right here.
In addition to the launch, they are also celebrating the opening with hosting a couple of deals for customers. For today only, customers will receive a RM100 shopping voucher when they purchase the Lenovo Y520 (MTM 80WK0125MJ) or the Lenovo Y5 (MTM 80WK0128MJ) laptop. The promotion is limited to the first 20 units purchased for each model. So you might want to head down there as quickly as possible to get those vouchers.
Well, that’s not all. Lenovo will be hosting a nationwide promotion for Lenovo Legion. Starting from 1st of February till 31st March 2018, for those who purchase Lenovo Legion laptops from Lenovo Exclusive Stores or the Lenovo Official Online Store can receive free gifts worth up to RM508.
These free gifts include;

Free mouse mat and a M200 gaming mouse or an armored backpack with the M200 gaming mouse WITH the purchase of Lenovo Legion Y520
Free armored backpack and a M200 gaming mouse WITH the purchase of Lenovo Legion Y720
Free armored backpack, Y gaming stereo headphone, Y gaming precision mouse and mouse mat WITH the purchase of Legion Y920.

Pokdepinion: Head on down to the store and experience Legion for yourself. A wise choice if you intend to buy one of their products.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review – The Cinderella Conundrum

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review – Livestream unboxing

Let’s kickoff the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review with the unboxing, which we did during a recent livestream alongside the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G. Inside the box of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, you can find the following items:
Quick start guideUSB-C cableWingtipsCharging caseThe Samsung Galaxy Buds Live earbuds themselves
Appearance
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review – Rear
Let’s take a look at the earbuds first. As you can see, we have the Mystic Bronze colour variant, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a bean-shaped look. It’s aesthetically pleasing to the eyes if I do say so myself. On the back, you have two microphone holes and a speaker grille. The touch area for the touch-based controls is just above the top microphone hole.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review – Front
Moving to the front, you can see the charging contact on top, which is surrounded by the wingtip, a touch-sensitive sensor, and two speaker grilles. The touch-sensitive sensor isn’t where you use the touch-based controls as it’s there to detect whether you are wearing the earbuds or not.

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The wingtip is removable, and Samsung included an extra one with added cushioning in the box. There’s nothing to be seen on the top and bottom of the earbuds, which isn’t a surprise given how small it is.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review – Charging case
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review – USB-C port
As for the charging case, it has a matte finish in Mystic Bronze, similar to the earbuds, with the Samsung logo and the text “Sound by AKG” on the top of the lid. In case you were wondering, the charging port can be found in the rear, and it’s USB Type-C. The LED indicator is located on the front, right below the opening of the charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review – Opened charging case
Open up the charging case and you have slots to place and charge the earbuds, and yes, it’s magnetic. You also have L and R symbols in the inner parts of the case so you know which side the earbuds belong to. There’s also an LED indicator right above the symbols.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live is the most aesthetically-pleasing TWS earbuds that I’ve seen thus far. I also believe it’s the most compact one that I’ve managed to use so if you want something easy to bring around, this will easily fit the bill. Let’s see if it can perform just as good as it looks.
Specifications
Drivers12mm Dynamic DriversFrequency Response20Hz – 20,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling)Headphone TypeOpen air fitConnectorWiredUSB-CWirelessBluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, AVRCP, HFPSBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable codecWireless Range10mNoise-cancellingYes, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)BatteryEarphonesUp to 6 Hours of playback with ANCUp to 8 Hours of playback without ANCUp to 4.5 Hours of calls with ANCUp to 5.5 Hours of call without ANCCharging CaseUp to 2.5x full chargeDimensionsEarphones16.5 x 27.3 x 14.9 mm5.6g x 2Charging Case50.0 x 50.2 x 27.8mm42.2gColourMystic Bronze, Mystic White, Mystic BlackIngress ProtectionIPX2
User Experience
Pairing
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review
Pairing the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live to your smartphone is very easy. All you have to do is take it out of the charging case, activate Bluetooth on your smartphone, find the device, and connect to it. It’s a simple process that shouldn’t cause trouble for anyone. On Bluetooth-compatible Windows 10 devices, the process is similar.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review – Galaxy Wearable app
For Android and iOS users, you can make use of the Galaxy Wearable app. With it, you can adjust your listening experience, toggle ANC, check the battery life, and more. Essentially, you have a bit of customization options you can play with to get the most out of your experience.
It’s worth noting that iOS users will not have access to certain features like direct Spotify access and notification readouts. As for Bixby access, you need to be using a Samsung smartphone for that. On other devices like Windows 10 PCs, you will need to rely on whatever software you can find to optimize it.
Sound
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review
When it comes to sound quality, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live works surprisingly well. You get a decently punchy bass with good highs. It’s definitely audiophile-material but most consumers would be happy with the sound quality that this can produce. You can always toy around with the equalizer to get one that suits your listening preference for a better experience.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is present but due to its open air fit, it’s hard to notice a difference. It does cut out a bit of the low-frequency noise in the environment but without a proper seal in your ears, it’s hard to make it work well as it definitely needs the passive noise isolation. It’s not the best ANC experience but given its design, Samsung still did a good job with it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review
One thing that’s worth noting is that the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live lacks high quality audio codecs. It doesn’t have aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC. It only has SBC, AAC, and Samsung Scalable codec. It’s not bad still but if you’re gunning for high quality sound or accurate sound, this might not be the one for you. With that being said however, the Samsung Scalable codec does provide with a reliable wireless listening experience so you’d only have a few, if any, stutters.
Using the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live for voice calls have been pretty great. On my end, I can hear the other person perfectly fine and the other person can hear me clearly as well. It’s only a bit troublesome when I’m in an area where there’s a lot of wind, which isn’t surprising. If you need one for clear, handsfree calls, this is one of the better TWS options out there right now.
Comfort
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review – Wearing the right earbud
This is the part where the community is divided on the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live; comfort. For some, it’s the most comfortable TWS earbuds that they have ever worn while others claim that they experience a discomfort just from wearing it a short while. This is what I personally call the Cinderella Conundrum.
How comfortable the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are would depend on the size of your ears. As it only has one size, if it doesn’t fit well for you, you’re most likely going to get some form of discomfort. However, if your ears are the right fit for it, just like Cinderella’s glass slippers, this might be the TWS earbuds of your dreams. Sure, it has a spare wingtip but that just adds extra cushioning and doesn’t really aid with size issues.
I am one of the lucky ones to have the right ear size for it and it’s so comfortable that I once wore this for 5 hours and completely forgot I had it on. Even after taking them out of my ears after long hours of use, I didn’t experience the usual fatigue and discomfort that I get with other TWS earbuds. The open air fit definitely plays a big role in this.
 Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review – Wearing the left earbud
It’s not recommended to use the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live for workouts and exercises as it only has an IPX2 resistance rating. This means that it can withstand some water drops and that’s it. In fact, it’s recommended to wipe it down if it does come into contact with some water droplets to make sure it doesn’t spoil.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live does have touch-sensitive controls on the back of the earbuds. It works fast and well enough, but you might need a bit of time to familiarize yourself with it. Once you do, it’s very convenient to use. For the full list of touch-sensitive controls, I’ve listed it right below here for your convenience:
Single Tap
Play a track on the default music playerPause
Double Tap
Play the next songAnswer / end callsPlace current call on hold and answer second incoming callSwitch between current call and a call placed on hold
Triple Tap
Play the previous trackStart the current track over from the beginning
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review – Battery
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a good battery life for this type of product. For music playback, I get about 5 to 5 and half hours with ANC enabled whereas for calls, I tend to get 4 and a half hours. This is definitely more than enough for me but what I would have liked is to have more charges from the charging case. I seem to only be able to get two full charges, sometimes a bit more, per full charge. I expected it to hold at least three full chargers but it’s still decent enough.
Did you know that Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G pre-order customers will get the Galaxy Buds Live for free? Check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G by clicking right here.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live is a good choice for most consumers out there. With Galaxy Note 20 Ultra pre-order customers getting it for free, it’s a pretty solid free gift. You get good sound quality, reliable touch-based controls, it’s very comfortable to use, easy to bring around, has ANC, and it works great for calls.
However, not everyone will feel the same level of comfort as I do as it highly depends on your ear size. Moreover, IPX2 resistance would mean that you can’t use this for workouts or people who sweat a lot in general. Then there’s the lack of high-quality audio codecs like aptX, and it would be nice if the charging case could hold more charges.
With that being said however, it’s still a solid pair of TWS earbuds and its shortcomings, for the most part, can be overlooked. With its asking price of RM699, I would recommend trying it out first just to see if it fits your ears. If it does, then it’s one that you should really consider buying.
At the end of our Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review, I award the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Samsung Malaysia for giving us this earbuds for the purposes of this review.
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JDI announces “Full Active” display that allows for slim bezels on every side

Current smartphone displays have the supporting circuitry for the display on one edge, usually the lower one, resulting in devices that cannot have bezel-free designs. The other three bezels are most probably as thin as can be already, but due to design requirements, it will usually have a similarly thick top bezel, where the call speaker, front-facing camera and proximity sensors will be placed. The new Japan Display Inc. “Full Active” Display removes the need for a thick bottom bezel with reworked circuitry allowing for slim bezels on all sides.

The “Full Active” display was achieved by adopting a new high-density wiring layout, and new processing and module assembly technologies. Combined, these new technologies enabled JDI to reduce the width of the bottom bezel to be as narrow as the other three sides. The current implementation of the technology is a 5.5″ full HD (1080p) for smartphones.

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JDI plans to start mass production of these displays by the end of March 2017, and for more devices than just smartphones.
SOURCE: JDI

Pokdepinion: Now the ball is passed back to smartphone designers and engineers to design phones with near zero-bezels on every edge. We have already seen phones will really slim side bezels like the Huawei Mate 8, so now it is time to see phones with only a slightly bigger footprint than its screen.
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Nokia Has Released Their Flagship Nokia 8 – Shiver Me ‘Bothie’!

It was announced today by HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, that they have release their flagship Nokia 8 smartphone. With content creators in mind, the phone introduces some of the world’s first such as the Dual-Sight video and the Nokia OZO Audio.
Nokia 8
With today’s generation only able to show one side of the story, that is why Nokia has chosen to implement the Dual-Sight video in the Nokia 8 and introduce the hashtag #Bothie (instead of selfie, well you get it). It enables users to show the whole story and allows them to livestream natively and in real-time social feeds such as Facebook and Youtube. It gives users who love to create and share special memories an immersive experience. With it being the first smartphone to include ZEISS optics for both front and rear cameras, the Nokia 8 can capture simultaneously from the front and rear cameras with spectacular detail.
It is also the first smartphone to feature the Nokia OZO Audio, which they say has the “exclusive Hollywood technology”. It brings a fully immersive audio experience to your 4K videos and its 360 degree audio capture ensures the playback lets you relieve those moments captured clearly.

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Designed to meet the demands of content creators, the Nokia 8 is our flagship smartphone which perfectly balances premium design, an outstanding experience and powerful performance. With millions of photos and videos shared every minute on social media, it’s even easier now for fans to create and share live content – enabling everyone to see both sides of the story – thanks to the Nokia 8’s Dual-Sight video and integrated Facebook Live feature Vijay Thangavelu, Country Manager (Malaysia and Myanmar), HMD Global

The device runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat, and will be one of the first smartphones to receive the 8.0 Oreo update when its rolled out. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 835 and 4GB of RAM, with the option of getting 6GB of RAM with the Polished Blue edition. The display is a 5.3″ IPS QHD (2560 x 1440) panel. Sorry, no 18:9 aspect ratio here.
It’s battery is a 3090 mAh one, non-removable, with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 for quick top ups. The phone is promised to deliver 11 hours of 4K video playback on a single charge, which is pretty impressive. Storage wise, it has 64GB of internal memory with an option to add up to 256GB via microSD card.
The phone is out now in Malaysia and retails at RM2299. We’ll be reviewing the device so stay tuned for more on the Nokia 8!
Pokdepinion: For the price it’s at, the specs looks amazing. I’ve also tested the Dual-Sight, it works perfectly. I would definitely get it….IF I had the money insert crying meme
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Samsung starts mass production of HBM2 modules

HBM2 technology is awaited by gamers and enthusiasts alike, as it promises to bring faster performance, smaller die sizes and also power savings. AMD has priority to the pool of HBM2 chips available from SK Hynix, and now Samsung has begun mass production of HBM2 modules, 4GB ones, to be exact.

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Built upon Samsung’s 20nm process technology and HBM chip design, the chips are directed towards applications in HPCs and graphics cards. The 4GB HBM2 package is created by stacking a buffer die at the bottom and four 8-gigabit (Gb) core dies on top. These are then vertically interconnected by TSV holes and microbumps. A single 8Gb HBM2 die contains over 5,000 TSV holes, which is more than 36 times that of a 8Gb TSV DDR4 die, offering a dramatic improvement in data transmission performance compared to typical wire-bonding based packages.

Samsung’s new DRAM package features 256GBps of bandwidth, double that of a HBM1 DRAM package. Samsung’s 4GB HBM2 also enables enhanced power efficiency by doubling the bandwidth per watt over a 4Gb-GDDR5-based solution, and embeds ECC (error-correcting code) functionality to offer high reliability.
In addition, Samsung plans to start production of 8GB HBM2 DRAM package within this year. Samsung claims that by specifying 8GB HBM2 DRAM in graphics cards, designers will be able to enjoy a space savings of more than 95 percent, compared to using GDDR5 DRAM, offering more optimal solutions for compact devices that require high-level graphics computing capabilities.

Pokdepinion: With mass production of HBM2 from Samsung started, we can’t wait to see the graphics card wars in 2016. Will AMD still trail NVIDIA or will the roles be switched?
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Black Shark 2 Pro is now available in Malaysia starting from RM2298

While we wait patiently for the ROG Phone II powered by the Snapdragon 855+, the Black Shark 2 Pro is now here in Malaysia. Featuring the same Snapdragon 855+ processor, this is an equally strong offering for mobile gamers who demand the best performing smartphone in the market.
The Black Shark 2 Pro offers the faster chipset in addition to UFS 3.0 storage, giving it a clear performance advantage over its predecessor. The camera chops aren’t half bad either, with a 48MP f/1.75 + 12MP telephoto camera on the back and a 20MP selfie camera on the front.

Mobile 2 Go is offering imported sets from just RM2298 for the 12GB + 128GB variant, while the 12GB + 256GB version will go for RM2598. It’s actually a pretty reasonable deal, if you don’t mind going back to Mobile 2 Go for warranty services, instead of an official service center.

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Black Shark 2 Pro Specs

Snapdragon 855+, octa-core up to 2.96 GHz, 7nm FinFET
12GB RAM
Up to 256GB storage
6.39″ AMOLED display, MEMC technology, 240 Hz touch polling
48MP f/1.75 + 12MP f/2.2 2x telephoto camera
20MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4000 mAh battery, 27W fast charging
12GB + 128GB: RM2298
12GB + 256GB: RM2598

The Black Shark 2 Pro is covered by Mobile 2 Go’s 2-year in-house warranty. Would you pick this or wait for the ROG Phone II?
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Apple Claims Universal Phone Charge Would Disrupt “Innovation”

The EU Parliament has been pushing for a standardized phone charger, you may know this. Well Apple isn’t all too happy to hear this however as they’ve released a statement, arguing that doing so “stifles innovation“.
In their defense, they’ve produced a report from Copenhagen Economics where it states that a common charger would cost around US$1.7 billion. They also state that EU might also create environmental problems by “disrupting” hundreds of millions of people who use Apple’s Lightning ports.
Needless to say, Apple thinks that the rules is completely unnecessary, especially when the industry is already consolidating around Type-C.

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EU has been pushing the idea for quite some time now, where they aim to reduce e-waste as well as to make life easier for consumers.
Here’s Apple statement on the matter:
Apple stands for innovation and deeply cares about the customer experience. We believe the regulation that forces conformity across the type of connector built into all smartphones stifles innovation rather than encouraging it, and would harm consumers in Europe and the economy as a whole. More than 1 billion Apple devices have shipped using a Lightning connector in addition to an entire ecosystem of accessory and device manufacturers who use Lightning to serve our collective customers. Legislation would have a direct negative impact by disrupting the hundreds of millions of active devices and accessories used by our European customers and even more Apple customers worldwide, creating an unprecedented volume of electronic waste and greatly inconveniencing users.
Pokdepinion: I won’t take any sides but a standardized cable would definitely be easier as a normal consumer. No more of asking “do you have a Type-C/Lightning cable?”. Well at least, that’s what I think. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.
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[UNBOXING] Samsung Galaxy Note 9 – The New S Pen In All Its Glory

This is our official unboxing of Samsung’s latest, and possibly their greatest smartphone / phablet yet, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. It is beautiful.
Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy Note 9

We recently got ourselves a Samsung Galaxy Note 9, and we could not be any more excited to try it out. It’s their latest premium smartphone offering and their most powerful one yet. One could only wonder the potential this device holds…until they get their hands on it, of course.
While we are going to take some time to see what this device is capable of, we made a special unboxing video for it, which you can check out at the top of this post.

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If you want to know what’s packing under the hood, we’ve included the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 right below here:
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Exynos 9810 Octa (4 x Mongoose M3 @ 2.7 GHz, 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz), 10nm

GPU:
Mali-G72 MP18

RAM:
6GB

Display:
6.4″ Quad HD+ (1440×2960) Super AMOLED 18:5:9 display, 83.4% screen-to-body ratio
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Storage:
128GB

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm, 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, 1/3.4″, 1µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, dual-video recording, [email protected] fps videos
Front Camera
8MP f/1.7, 25mm, 1/3.6″, 1.22µm, AF
Dual video call, auto-HDR, [email protected] fps videos

OS:
Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung Experience 9.5

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
USB-C

SIM:
Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano)

Battery:
4000 mAh

Weight:
201 g

We are almost done reviewing this device. We will be publishing the in-depth review very soon so be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net :)
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Maxis Zerolution Offers The OPPO Reno7 5G From As Low As RM45 Per Month

OPPO has announced partnerships with leading converged solutions provider Maxis for the new OPPO Reno7 series 5G. Customers can now own the OPPO Reno7 5G for as little as RM45 per month with the Maxis Zerolution package.
Get the OPPO Reno7 5G through Maxis Zerolution

Customers on Maxis Postpaid 98 on the Zerolution 36-month plan can now own the OPPO Reno7 5G for RM45 per month and the Reno7 Pro for RM80 per month, with 50GB data per month. In addition, when customers sign up for this deal, Maxis will provide free Maxis SafeDevice for three months of device protection.

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Portrait Expert OPPO Reno7 Series 5G’s new and improved array of camera features allow users to capture the perfect portrait with a single touch DSLR-like photos and videos on a mobile device are now possible thanks to features such as Portrait Mode, Bokeh Flare Portrait Video, and more, which were launched just last month.
The OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G comes with additional hardware, including a Dual-Flagship Portrait Camera System with the IMX709 and IMX706, allowing users to elevate their mobile photography even further, even in low-light conditions. You can read our full review of the OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G here.
Visit here for more information on the OPPO Reno7 series deal with Maxis Zerolution.
Pokdepinion: I think this is a pretty good deal, especially for the Reno7 Pro 5G. I think that phone is a pretty good phone to have.
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Did Samsung pull a fast one with their claims of water resistance?

Well I have washed my Samsung Galaxy S10 review unit under running water, as well as the Galaxy A7 from way back. So I guess the water resistance claims are fine? But the Australian Competition and Consumer Comission (ACCC) doesn’t think so. They are actually taking Samsung to court for false advertising regarding the water resistance in Samsung Galaxy smartphones.

The ACCC has reportedly reviewed over 300 Samsung ads, and a fair number of them shown the Samsung Galaxy phones used in pools, the ocean and more wet areas. The ACCC accuses Samsung of showing the Galaxy phones in places which are unsuitable for use in.
In addition to that, the Australian consumer watchdog also notes that the press release about the Samsung Galaxy S10 series mentions:

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not advised for beach or pool use
all while promoting their device’s ingress protection by, you guessed it, showing the phone going for dips in the pool. Probably the biggest whopper is that if water ingress is detected, your warranty is more often than not, void. In addition to that, Samsung has advertised their devices to be water resistant over the course of its lifetime. Of course, lifetime is a word that’s often misused in the tech industry, but ACCC will be seeing Samsung in court over it, claiming that Samsung didn’t do enough testing to offer such an assurance.

Advertisements often sees the truth stretched, and Samsung does have its fair share of disclaimers peppered throughout their ads and website. Maybe they will get out unscathed. Or maybe, they will be forced to add more disclaimers.
Pokdepinion: I have always wondered what’s the point of ingress protection if my warranty is void once water enters. Thanks ACCC for helping me find the answers to my question.
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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Swarovski Edition Revealed

Xiaomi Malaysia has announced their partnership with Swarovski, where they aim to bring “Style Meets Technology” with the new limited edition Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Swarovski

Through the partnership, they’ve conjure up the limited edition design box with Swarovski. As you can see, the packaging is different from the one you get with the standard version where you will receive a unique necklace that comes with a pendant.

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When it comes to the smartphone itself, it is powered by a Snapdragon 778G chipset and 4250mAh battery, which you can charge with its 33W fast charger.
It sports a 6.55-inch AMOLED DotDisplay, supporting both 10-bit TrueColor and Dolby Vision. At the back is a 64MP triple camera setup, which also comes with 8MPP ultra-wide lens and a 5MP telemacro camera.
If you want to get the special edition gift set, it will be available starting from the 11th of November 2021 exclusively at Authorized Xiaomi stores in Malaysia at the price of RM1,399 for the 8GB+128GB variant and RM1,599 for the 8GB+256GB version.
Want to learn more about the phone? Do check out our full hands-on review by heading to the link right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: With the price being like that, you might as well get the Swarovski version. It’s literally the same price as the standard package. In case you don’t want the pendant, you could offer it to someone that you have in mind anyways.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 to Launch in July, Report Suggests

Numerous reports have surfaced recently, indicating that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 will be launching earlier than expected. While no specific date was provided, a South Korean publication, Chosun Media, claims that Samsung is planning to unveil the highly anticipated foldables on July 26. Sales of these foldables are expected to commence on August 11.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 Launching Earlier Than Expected?

According to the same publication, Samsung will host its Unpacked event in Seoul, South Korea, this time, instead of the usual location in the United States. The decision to shift the event location may be a strategic move by Samsung to reinforce its presence and cater to its home market.

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Industry insiders suggest that the reason for the early launch of the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 lies in the sluggish performance of Samsung’s semiconductor business. To compensate for this, Samsung’s mobile division aims to generate positive momentum and strong sales by introducing the foldables earlier than usual. By doing so, Samsung hopes to capture consumer interest and create a sufficient time gap between the release of its foldables and Apple’s iPhone 15.

Launching both foldables ahead of Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup could potentially benefit Samsung’s mobile division. The early release allows Samsung to establish a competitive edge, as consumers seeking new smartphones will have the opportunity to explore Samsung’s foldable offerings without being influenced by Apple’s latest iPhone models. This strategic move may increase the chances of Samsung selling more of its innovative foldable smartphones and gaining a larger market share in the high-end smartphone segment.
As rumours circulate about an early launch for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5, anticipation continues to grow among tech enthusiasts. The rumoured unveiling on July 26 and subsequent sales starting on August 11 may present an opportunity for Samsung’s mobile division to outshine its competitors and generate significant consumer interest.
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Pokdepinion: By strategically creating a gap between its foldables and Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 lineup, Samsung aims to capture the market’s attention and secure a strong position in the ever-evolving world of foldable smartphones. Stay tuned for further updates on the official launch of these highly anticipated devices.
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Malaysian youths look forward to IoT’s impact on their life

1400 youths in the Asia Pacific region were polled, including 100 from Malaysia. And according Microsoft’s survey findings, youths expect the Internet of Things (IoT) to have the biggest impact on their lives, followed by artificial intelligence (AI) and finally nanotechnology.

The IoT is ranked top as Malaysian youths expect it to have the biggest impact on their lives. As we become more and more connected, everything from our home appliances to traffic lights are connected to the Internet, with ongoing communication between these devices to provide the best experience possible. According to the survey, these are the three scenarios that youth anticipate that the biggest improvement to their lives from IoT (ranked from top):

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Smart homes where main appliances can “talk” to each other (47%)
Traffic systems that can adjust in real-time to mitigate road conditions (23%)
Smart buildings that can optimize energy usage according to changes in weather and number of occupants (20%)

The second-ranked technology that youths are excited about is AI. AI involves everything from virtual assistants to translation services, AI has the potential to make everything “smart”. Leveraging on the potential of AI to execute tasks such as data analytics, speech recognition and problem solving, people can do less and yet achieve more. More powerful AI has near limitless potential as it will bring about services and machines that can react and respond like real humans.
Youths are also excited about nanotechnology, which involves the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules with dimensions of less than one thousand-millionth of a meter. With nanotechnology, the properties of materials can be enhanced, making them stronger or lighter than usual. Nanotechnology can also be applied in many fields, such as medicine, electronics, and energy production.

However, youths are not blind towards the concerns that face us as we head towards a digital future. Only 20% of Malaysian youth feel their country is ready to adapt to digital disruptions. To address this, they feel a top priority is to ensure schools prepare students with the right skills to fully leverage future innovations (31%); creating conducive business environments to encourage start ups (31%); followed by making future technology innovations affordable and accessible (22%).
The survey also revealed some of the concerns held by youth around the increasingly digital world. Among their top three concerns are:

Security and privacy (35%)
Relationships becoming too impersonal (30%)
Potential loss of jobs (18%)

Youths feel strongly that public-private partnerships (40%) should take the lead in driving future technology innovations, ahead of the public sector or government (28%), and technology start ups (23%).
Pokdepinion: As a youth myself, I I find nanotechnology and AI to be the most interesting. The possibilities are absolutely limitless and these technologies are going to benefit any industry.
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U Mobile Postpaid 38 is Getting Hotspot Quota and Increased SMS Rates

Kenapa plan yang bukan unlimited data (Postpaid38=limited 30gb) akan ada hotspot quota 5gb?
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The U Mobile Postpaid 38 plan was launched earlier this year and soon, there will be changes made to it. To be precise, an SMS sent by the carrier to a customer confirms that a postpaid quota as well as increased SMS rate will be effective as of 17th August 2022.
For those of you who aren’t aware, the U Mobile Postpaid 38 originally came with a 30GB monthly data limit but with unlimited hotspot usage for as long as you still have mobile data to use. The change will see a new limit imposed which is 5GB per month for hotspot specifically. The good news here is that given the wording on the FAQ page which states “additional” 5GB hotspot data, it means that it will not eat up the main 30GB data quota.

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Apart from that, the SMS rate will go up from 3 sen per SMS to U Mobile network and 8 sen per SMS for other networks to a flat rate of 15 sen per SMS to all networks. This might not be too bad given that most people have moved to messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and social media platforms to communicate. Regardless, the postpaid plan still offers good value to customers nonetheless.
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Pokdepinion: I can already foresee the sheer number of unhappy customers voicing out their displeasure on social media.
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Digi Opens Pre-order For Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 And Flip3

If you are aiming to get your hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Flip3, Digi has opened up their pre-orders for them.
Digi opens pre-order for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip3

Digi customers can pre-order them through the telco’s phone ownership plan, Digi PhoneFreedom 365 from today till the 21st of September 2021.

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By doing so, you can get freebies worth up to RM1,649, which includes Samsung Care+ protection and exclusive Samsung e-store cash vouchers. They will be delivered right to your doorsteps starting from the 15th of September 2021.
If you wish to get them in-person, both devices will be available in all Digi Stores from the 22nd of September 2021.
Available from RM236 per month for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and RM313 per month for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, you can enjoy savings of up to RM2,403 on your device and plan, as well as receive up to 85GB of internet data access.
For more details on the program, you may head to the link right here. Stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: It certainly looks like an attractive deal if you’re eyeing to get one of them plus a subscriber to Digi.
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Razer Launches Razer Pay in Malaysia – FREE RM10 Credit When You Register

Razer, with support from Berjaya Corporation Berhad, launched the Razer Pay e-Wallet in Malaysia. New users will get some nifty bonus credits for use.
Razer Launches Razer Pay in Malaysia
Picture taken with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8
At a launch event in Kuala Lumpur just a few hours ago, Razer has officially launched the Razer Pay e-wallet here in Malaysia. In partnership with Berjaya Corporation Berhad, Razer Pay is an e-wallet for youths and millennials with convenience in mind.
There are 4 factors that help make it a convenient payment solution:

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Top Up Easily
Transfer Quickly
Pay Everywhere: Online
Pay Everywhere: Offline

Picture taken with the ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
To add funds to a Razer Pay account, users can visit any 7-Eleven store in Malaysia at any time to buy a Razer Pay top-up PIN. Alternatively, users can also use their online banking account to add funds. Participating banks include AmBank, Bank Islam, CIMB, Hong Leong Bank, Maybank, Public Bank and RHB Bank.
Picture taken with the ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
Users can easily transfer funds to family and friends via peer-to-peer cash transfers just by simply selecting who to transfer it to and keying in the amount. Of course, there will be a confirmation prompt for you to confirm whether you truly meant to send it, along with the right amount.
Picture taken with the ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
The e-wallet can be used for online transactions. For example, users who love games and video entertainment can purchase PIN codes instantly for popular services such as:

zGold MOLPoints
Steam Wallet
Garena
PlayStation Network / PS Store
Spotify
iflix
Astro NJO

Picture taken with the ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
Users can also use it to top up their mobile prepaid numbers, with names like U Mobile, Digi, Maxis, and Celcom being mentioned as applicable for.
Picture taken with the ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
Over 6,000 major retail and F&B outlets will accept Razer Pay, and the number is expected to grow even bigger as time goes by.  Participating outlets that have been mentioned, but not limited to, are:

7-Eleven
Starbucks
Singer
Cosway
Greyhound Café
Wendy’s
Kenny Rogers
Krispy Kreme
99Speedmart
Tealive
Sweet Hut

Picture taken with the ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
As an added bonus, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan himself announced that Berjaya Corporation Berhad will be donating RM10 to the Tabung Harapan Malaysia fund for every transaction made using the newly launched e-wallet, limited up to RM5 million in donations.
Picture taken with the ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
But wait, there’s more. Min-Liang Tan also pointed out that every new user in Malaysia will receive RM10 bonus credits when they sign up in the Razer Pay app. However, this will only be applicable for new registrations that occur from 4th July 2018 to 30th September 2018.
The Razer Pay app is currently available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Interestingly, Min-Liang Tan also teased the possibility of their flagship gaming smartphone coming to Malaysia soon. No word yet on when exactly, but it seems that it is a question of when rather than if.
Pokdepinion: I love how they went straight to the point during the event and clearly demonstrated how it works. No beating around the bush, just telling us what’s up. Good job, Razer and Berjaya Corporation Berhad.
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Enjoy Up To RM300 Off Deals This realme Day On 3 March 2020

The folks at realme Malaysia is having their very own dedicated realme Day, which will fall on the 3rd of March 2020. During the day itself, you can enjoy discounts up to RM300 as well as other specials for their smartphones.
You might’ve noticed that the 3rd of March is the same day as the launch date of their upcoming realme C3. Surprisingly, realme Malaysia will be selling the new smartphone on the same day as the launch. at 6pm onwards on Shopee.
They claim that they’ve got something special for the realme C3 event launch, especially as part of their Early Bird Sale of the device. Should you want to catch the stream, you can do so here (on the day itself at 2.30pm).

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Back to the promotions on realme Day itself, well they’ve included the following offers:
SmartphoneSRPPromo PriceFreebiesrealme 3 Pro (6GB/128GB)RM999RM699N/Arealme XT (8GB/128GB)RM1399RM1299N/Arealme 5 (3GB/64GB)RM599RM4687 free giftsrealme 5 Pro (8GB/128GB)RM999RM81914 free giftsrealme C2 (2GB/32GB)RM399RM399Free gift worth RM99realme 5s (4GB/128GB)RM799RM799Free 64GB microSD card
The deals will only be available on realme Day itself. So if you’re interested in getting one of their offers, you may do so here.
Pokdepinion: I wonder what’s the special that they have in plan for the realme C3…. but fret not, we will be covering the launch so do stay tuned for details!
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Celcom Digi Merger Almost Complete After Gaining Shareholders’ Approval

At this point, the Celcom Digi merger is practically final as they have overcome one of their last hurdles, gaining the shareholders’ approval.
Celcom Digi Merger Overcomes Last Few Hurdles

After their Extraordinary General Meeting recently, the Celcom Digi merger has taken a huge step forward as they have obtained approval from their respective shareholders. As of right now, the merger has been given the green light by MCMC, the Securities Commission, and Bursa Malaysia.

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As required by regulations, the outcome of the EGM by poll vote has reportedly been submitted to Bursa Securities, moving the merger closer to completion. Digi mentioned that the approval by theirs and Axiata Group’s shareholder is one of the last hurdles in the merger process.
When the Celcom Digi merger is finally complete, both Axiata and Telenor will each own 33.1% of the business, with the remainder will be left to Malaysian institutional funds (EPF, KWAP, PNB) and the public. For now, the name of the merged company is expected to be Celcom Digi Berhad.

The Celcom Digi merger has been talked about since 2020, though the current attempt was officially announced in April 2021 with a targeted completion by end of 2022. Some plans needed to be changed, such as when MCMC outlined a number of requirements.
This includes the return of a total of 70MHz of spectrum power over a 3-year period, divesting Yoodo and establishing an independent business unit aimed at managing MVNOs for a clear separation from Celcom Digi Berhad’s retail mobile business, the removal of exclusive distributor arrangements in several states, and to brand their products / services under a single corporate banner.
In the case of 5G, both telcos have acquired a stake each in Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and as a result of the merger, they can only take up to 12.5% each as they are not allowed to take more than 25%. We will report more on the merger as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Let’s hope this is the beginning of new era for Malaysian telcos for a better standard of service rather than just being a corporate merger amounting to nothing for the consumers.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 20GB and RTX 3070 16GB might be cancelled

NVIDIA has reportedly decided to cancel the previously rumored NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 20GB and GeForce RTX 3070 16GB, which were expected to launch in December. The cards were slated to be NVIDIA’s response to AMD’s upcoming Big Navi graphics cards, which are launching later this month.
This cancellation might also indicate that NVIDIA is confident enough with their current lineup that they aren’t threatened by AMD’s larger frame buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080 is pretty formidable at 4K as it is, so NVIDIA definitely has every reason to not bump up the memory on the GeForce RTX 3080, at least not in the near future.

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The main reason why NVIDIA is scrapping their plans to release the GeForce RTX 3080 20GB is reportedly because of low GDDR6X yields. However the GeForce RTX 3070 uses GDDR6 memory, which shouldn’t be in short supply. Another rumor points to the limited yields of Samsung’s 8nm process, which might be the closest guess, as we are already seeing NVIDIA struggling to cope with the current demand for GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs.

Yet another possibility is that AMD is going to launch the Radeon RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT at lower price points than the GeForce RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 while offering comparable performance. If AMD manages to do that, NVIDIA definitely no reason to add more RAM to the Ampere cards, as that would serve to further increase their prices, making them even less compelling options. This is probably the least probable scenario.

There’s might also be the possibility that NVIDIA doesn’t want to put a damper on the enthusiasm for the GeForce RTX 3070 which will be available starting next week. The idea that there’s a better option for around the same price just around the corner is usually not that good for business. So cancelling the GeForce RTX 3070 16GB, or at least unofficially announcing the cancellation, might actually be a good move.
Well, I guess we will have to see what AMD can bring to the table this 28th October, before we can look towards NVIDIA to see their response, so stay tuned!
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Pokdepinion: Well I am pretty sure the GeForce RTX 3080 owners would be very happy to hear about this.
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Huawei shipped 34 million smartphones in Q1 2017; holds on to position as Top 3 smartphone vendor

Huawei, the esteemed smartphone manufacturer which have partnered with Leica and Pantone, has just announced that they have shipped 34.55 million smartphones in Q1 2017, amounting to a year-on-year increase of 21.6%. Huawei has also gained market share, having 9.8% of the market share.

In the quarter, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer achieved success in many countries, seeing shipments increasing by over 50% year-on-year in 52 countries, 32 of which saw more than 100% growth. In China and Europe, shipments grew by 20% and 15%, while in the Southeast Asia and South Pacific regions, smartphone shipments increased by over 70%.

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Significant growth was seen in the high-end smartphone sector, boosted by strong sales of the P9 series and Mate 9 smartphones, as Huawei exerts increasing influence as a global high-end brand. They held 10% market share of high-end smartphones (500 USD and above) in 9 countries in February 2017, Malaysia being one of them.
The recently launched P10 and P10 Plus looks set to further Huawei’s goals to gain more market share and to grow the already increasing global recognition of the brand.
Pokdepinion: Huawei has been innovating continually on their smartphone technologies, and I expect to see more from them this year. The market share achieved in Q1 2017 is no fluke, as the P9 and Mate 9 were seriously solid devices. Let’s see how will the P10 and P10 Plus let Huawei gain more market share.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5″, AMD) Review — perfectly adequate

You know how we always say, “as the developers intended” when discussing about color accuracy in gaming monitors? Well, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 should be the gold standard when it comes to laptops, considering Microsoft designed the entire laptop, down to the processor itself. We aren’t kidding. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4’s AMD processor is actually customized, and it shows in its name: AMD Ryzen 5 4680U Microsoft Surface Edition. Interesting enough? Well, lets dig in.
Unboxing

The packaging of the Surface Laptop 4 is very clean, and not unlike what you would find with most recent premium laptops. However it is maybe a bit too clean, with the specifications only mentioned on a sticker on the back. I believe that a mention of whether this is the AMD or Intel version, as well as the screen size on the front would have been quite helpful.

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In the box, the contents are also pretty standard. You get the usual stash of documentations, as well as a pretty nifty 60+5W power adapter. There’s even a “Caring for your Surface Laptop” guide, which is a nice reminder of sorts to help you take care of the fancy Alcantara keyboard deck. I wish it was just integrated into the user guide itself though, just to save a bit of paper.

In the case of the Surface Laptop 4’s charger, 60+5W does not equal to 65W. That’s because instead of delivering all 65W to the laptop, 5W is for the USB-A port here. I really quite like this design as it means that you won’t have to bring several power adapters with you when you travel, as all you need is the Surface Laptop 4’s to charge all your devices. A faster charging rate for the USB port would have been appreciated, but this is still way more convenient than most laptops already. I am a bit more torn about the connector for the Surface Laptop 4 though. It charges via the Surface Connect port, and we will get to that in a bit.

While the mouse doesn’t come free with every Surface Laptop 4, we received a Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse along with our Surface Laptop 4 for testing. I won’t be doing a full in-depth review of the Surface Arc Mouse, but we will be discussing it in a bit.
Appearance

The lid of the Surface Laptop 4 is made of aluminum, and it gets a nice matte finish that’s just perfect to the touch. The Windows logo contrasts against the rest of the finishing with a mirror shine. There are no bevels here, and the edges just falls away cleanly. Design wise, it does look like Microsoft took a few cues from their tablets, and used it for the upper half here, as it does feel almost like a tablet.

Over on the bottom, we get nice sharp bevels that run around the whole laptop. The only vents are visible here along the back edge. The bottom itself is slightly raised with little rubber feet, but there are no intakes here. You will see no screw holes on the bottom of the Surface Laptop 4, as they are hidden under the rubber feet. Nice.

With the laptop open, we find the first thing that’s not exactly appealing. And that’s the relatively huge bezels around the display. Having used a near-bezelless laptop for the last few years, the bezels here are humongous by comparison. I do believe this is to keep the design consistent with their tablets, but you do not need bezels on a laptop, since you do not hold a laptop by its screen. And of course, you can see the Alcantara keyboard deck.

It looks nice and fuzzy in photos, but doesn’t actually feel like that. It matches the Platinum color of the rest of the body really well, although that might not stand up to the test of time. I mean, it is still a textile. It definitely looks unique, and I do quite like the way that the color scheme is just so consistent here, with neither the trackpad nor the keyboard standing out from the gray. Microsoft definitely did a great job here with the materials.
Surface Laptop 4 Specifications

CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 4680U Microsoft Surface Edition, 6C/12T @ 2.2GHz (up to 4.0GHz boost), 15W TDP, 7nm

RAM
8GB LPDDR4x-4266, dual-channel

GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics, 7CU @ 1500MHz

Storage
256GB SK Hynix BC511 M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230)

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Surface
Surface Diagnostic Tookit

Connectivity
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (WiFi 6, up to 2.4Gbps)
Bluetooth 5.1
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) Type-C
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) Type-A
Surface Connect

Display
13.5″ 2256 x 1504 3:2 PixelSense Display (Sharp SHP14B3)
Surface Pen enabled
10-point multitouch support
DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C

Audio
Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Atmos
Dual far-field Studio Mics
1 x 3.5mm combo jack

Power
47.4WHr battery
60W+5W power adapter
USB-PD charging support (not included)

Dimensions
308 × 223 x 14.5 mm

Weight
1.265kg

Performance

Microsoft equipped the Surface Laptop 4 with a relatively slow SSD. It’s PCIe 3.0 x4, but it performs more like a PCIe 3.0 x2 drive. The slow speeds might also be due to the fact that we only have 256GB here, as larger SSDs are often faster thanks to the benefits of parallelism. Upgrading will be quite challenging, as we are looking at a M.2 2230 SSD here, instead of the more standard M.2 2280.

The Zen 2-based Ryzen 5 4680U in the Surface Laptop 4 doesn’t offer much in terms of single-core performance. On the other hand, it is noticeably faster than the Ryzen 5 4500U in multi-core, as it has SMT enabled, but single-core performance is very similar, owing to both of them having 4.0GHz peak boost clocks. I do believe that SMT being enabled allows it to even outperform the Ryzen 7 4700U, as that’s an 8C/8T processor, versus the 6C/12T we have here.

3DMark gauges the aggregated performance of both the CPU and GPU, and we can see that it does decently here. It is however still a lot slower than even the 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 laptop we have in these charts, which is available with the Surface Laptop 4, but at a much higher price too.

Somehow in Superposition we see the Surface Laptop 4 put up absolutely horrendous scores. I am not sure whether it’s because of outdated drivers or what, because hardware wise, it shouldn’t be this slow, since we are looking at faster LPDDR4x memory and also more CUs than what you get with the Ryzen 5 4500U in the Lenovo Flex 5.

Overall, if you can disregard the graphics aka gaming performance, you can expect relatively strong performance out of the Surface Laptop 4. While it doesn’t excel in the Essentials and Productivity sections of the PCMark 10 suite, it definitely comes into its own in the Digital Content Creation section where its higher core and thread count blows away most of the competition in the charts here.
Thermals
With an all-core load applied with Realbench, the Ryzen 5 4680U can boost up to 30W to push all-core clocks averaging 3.5GHz. That lasts for 42 seconds, before it drops to 25W where clocks are maintained around 3.2GHz, which in turn lasted 128 seconds before the limit drops down to around 20W and gradually tapers down to 15W for the rest of the run. Here, clocks go from 2.8GHz to 2.3GHz.
It is worth mentioning that the power limit changes are not due to thermal throttling, as the temperatures are kept well below 78°C, which is pretty good results considering just how thin the Surface Laptop 4 is. The average temperature through out the 15-minute run was just 68°C, indicating that Microsoft was being really conservative with the performance of the Surface Laptop 4, presumably to ensure that surface temperatures are well maintained.
Battery Life

Battery life is definitely great on the Surface Laptop 4, with 11 hours and 31 minutes in the PCMark battery life test. While it boasts of a higher resolution than almost every laptop in this chart, it still managed to come second in this chart. It also has one of the smallest batteries too at just 47.4WHr, so the results seen here are all the more impressive. Microsoft may have worked with AMD to tweak the efficiency, and it definitely delivers. I wonder if we could have seen even better results with Zen 3 cores though.
User Experience

One thing that I really appreciate on well-designed laptops is an effortless yet sturdy hinge. The Surface Laptop 4 does require a bit more effort to open initially, due to magnets holding it down, but that’s good to prevent the laptop from flopping open. Once you have broken free of the magnets’ hold, the hinge opens smoothly with minimal effort, yet has enough resistance to keep the screen angle where you want it, even as you move it around. Kudos to Microsoft for getting this right. And you will probably be moving it around quite a bit, as the lengthy battery life and lightweight design are really conducive for that.
Display and Audio

The screen of the Surface Laptop 4 is definitely one of the main selling points about this laptop. It’s nice and tall with a 3:2 aspect ratio, and while the resolution is rather odd at 2256 x 1504, you can’t argue with the sharpness of the rather dense 201PPI, which is higher than most laptops in the market out there. The color response is also really accurate with a maximum Delta E of just 1.28 and an average of 0.27. However the gamut coverage isn’t nearly as impressive, with it being just shy of being able to display the full sRGB gamut, at 94% sRGB. DCI-P3 coverage is at 66.6% while Adobe RGB is at 64.8%.
          sRGB: 94.0%            DCI-P3: 66.6%            Adobe RGB: 64.8%
The display can go up to a really bright 375cd/m2 which should more than suffice even if you decide to work in a super bright environment. Do note that the display is glossy though, so glare will be an issue if there’s a light source behind you. Overall, the Surface Laptop 4 does impress when it comes to its display, and there’s touch and stylus input support too, although we can’t test the latter because Microsoft didn’t send us one.

Microsoft added a rather rare feature into the Surface Laptop 4: an ambient light sensor. No longer do you need to manually adjust the brightness of your display to suit your current lighting situation. Along with the ambient light sensor, you get a 720p webcam, the IR facial recognition for Windows Hello, and also two microphones flanking all of that. Microsoft calls these “studio microphones” but obviously there’s a bit of hyperbole. They are good enough for your video conferencing needs, but are definitely not studio-grade by any means.
The speakers in the Surface Laptop 4 are nowhere to be seen, because Microsoft didn’t design any headphone grilles into the chassis. Instead, the speakers are located directly under the keyboard, and fire upwards through the keyboard. The speakers can go quite loud and are exceptionally clear, but there’s a distinct lack of bass. It’s not tinny sounding, but you can hear that it isn’t able to deliver any impactful bass tones. I quite like the sound from the Surface Laptop 4, and because the speakers are upward firing, you don’t have to worry about the surface under the Surface Laptop 4 (pun intended) affecting the sound, which is always a plus for those who like to use their laptops on their beds.
Keyboard and Trackpad

I would say that the Surface Laptop 4 has a great keyboard, with just about the right amount of tactility. The backlighting is also very subtle, perfect for helping you when you are working in the dark without being distracting. Key spacing was great too, allowing me to transition between my desktop and laptop without any issue. One thing that I found very interesting is the keyboard deck flex. While it will usually be considered a con, I found the flex to make my typing experience better. Somehow it felt like it was providing a more “dampened” typing experience, as if the keys had more travel distance than it actually had. Odd, but nice.
Moving downwards, I found the trackpad to be the best I have used too. While its accuracy isn’t exactly anything special anything modern Windows laptops today, the generous size and smooth yet grippy surface coating was really conducive to using the laptop without a mouse. I know smooth yet grippy is really odd sounding, but you have to try it. The glass appears to have gotten a soft touch coating of sorts that allows for more precise mousing, without being abrasive. The clicking sensation is very nice, with what I think is the perfect amount of audible and tactile feedback. Not too much, not too little, just ideal.
Another unique design decision we have here is the Alcantara palm rest. It is especially nice to use when you first boot up the laptop in an airconditioned environment, where regular aluminum palm rests might be uncomfortably cold. Instead, the Alcantara palm rests feel warm and soothing to the touch. And even when the laptop warms up, the palm rests never gets too toasty, so that’s also another plus of having a less thermally conductive material for your palm rests.
I/O Ports

I would say that the ports on the Surface Laptop 4 are easily the most disappointing part about the entire laptop. There are just too few of them. On the left side here, we get a USB-A and USB-C port, both which are capable of 10Gbps speeds, as well as a 3.5mm jack. I would have loved to see a Thunderbolt 4 port here, but given that this is an AMD laptop, that’s forgivable. But then again, the 11th Gen Intel Core version of the Surface Laptop 4 lacks Thunderbolt 4 too.
I am not sure if Microsoft wanted to make sure that both Intel and AMD versions are equal in terms of I/O, or they just decided to save the few bucks for a Thunderbolt 4 controller on the Intel version. Regardless, the Surface Laptop 4 has extremely few ports, and the same two-port layout is also seen in the 15″ variant. So yeah, you are getting the best Microsoft can muster in this 13.5″ Surface Laptop 4, for better or worse.

On the right, Microsoft put the Surface Connect port. Now this is a pretty fancy port, albeit proprietary. And I guess the limited number of ports was to encourage you to buy one of the various hubs and docks that takes advantage of this port. Out of the box, you get a charger that connects to this port. Now you can use a USB-PD adapter to charge your Surface Laptop 4, but Microsoft decided against bundling that, and instead you get the nice charger that offers a separate USB-A port for you to charge your other devices with.
The connector on the included power adapter is reversible, and it connects to the Surface Laptop 4 at a 90° angle, so you can run the cable parallel to the laptop, regardless if you want to route it to the front or rear, which I do appreciate. It is also magnetic, which helps you connect it more easily… Or at least it was meant to do that. In practice, the magnet doesn’t really pull the connector into the Surface Connect port. It made it more fiddly to plug in especially if you have the laptop flat on the table. I found that I had to lift the laptop up to get it to connect more easily.

Also, while it is magnetic and you might think that it will prevent a catastrophic fall if someone snags their foot on your charger cable, the shape of the connector means that there’s still a good chance that your laptop will fly off the table. It’s definitely not on the same level as Apple’s defunct MagSafe charging connector in terms of safety, and definitely not on the same level as USB-C when it comes to ubiquity. So yeah, not a great fan of this.
Pre-installed Software
          Surface: System            Surface: Pen          Surface: Microsoft Accessories              Surface Diagnostic Toolkit
But what I am a great fan of is the lack of bloatware on the Surface Laptop 4. Unlike most OEMs who pre-install stuff like useless antivirus software and their own management tools, this is a Microsoft laptop. So there are still a few included utilities like the Surface app and Surface Diagnostic Toolkit, but they stay out of the way most of the time. And I would say that they are somewhat necessary, as they tie in to the accessories that are supported by the Surface Laptop 4. The Surface Diagnostic Toolkit is also quite useful as it even has a battery charge cycle counter, which is quite useful to understand why your battery isn’t lasting as long as it used to.
It seems that in their bid to keep it as clean as possible, they left out Radeon Software as well. is worth mentioning the difference between Radeon Software and AMD Radeon drivers. The drivers are absolutely necessary for the functionality of the GPU, while Radeon Software lets you customize certain features. As mentioned earlier, the Surface Laptop 4 comes with a customized AMD Ryzen APU. It is in fact so customized that we can’t install the regular Radeon drivers. Which can be a bummer if you want to enjoy the latest optimizations from AMD, but that’s not really my issue, as you can’t really game on the Surface Laptop 4 anyway.

But my main concern is that I couldn’t disable AMD Vari-Bright, which is a feature that drops the display’s brightness when you are running on battery. As we test our laptops’ battery life at a standardized 200 nits, I couldn’t do that if I couldn’t disable Vari-Bright, and luckily I found a workaround on Reddit. So once I installed Radeon Software, I could disable Vari-Bright. Even then, it doesn’t have the facilities to update the drivers, among other features that recent Radeon Software versions have brought to the table. I do hope AMD and Microsoft will work together to add support for the Surface Laptop 4’s processor into the standard version of AMD drivers, but I do not have my hopes up as apparently earlier versions of these AMD-Microsoft chips are also left out of the latest driver updates.
Bonus: Surface Arc Mouse

Let’s just keep this section short, shall we? Unless you are getting this free in a bundle with your Surface Laptop 4, don’t buy it. The Surface Arc Mouse seems like a good idea, with it turning off when folding flat, conserving battery and space… But that’s until you bend it to turn it on and use it. The curvature means that you will have to rest your wrists on the desk when using it, and there’s no way to claw grip the mouse due to the non-existent sides. I definitely prefer a standard mouse over this design. Or even the Surface Laptop 4’s trackpad. Yes, I hate it that much. Or maybe I just love the trackpad that much. Make of it what you will.
Tracking is pretty good, but the mouse feet are definitely not as good for gliding as the PTFE feet we have on gaming mice. And it makes a lot of noise when you move it around too, even when used on a premium mousepad like the ROG Scabbard. The clicks are quite satisfying, until you realize that there’s only one click button.
The mouse detects where your finger is via touch sensors, and that’s what gives you the left and right click functionality, like a trackpad. So gaming on this is just out of the question. Even though the latency is quite negligible, the inability to ADS (right click) and fire (left click) at the same time is just ridiculous. Scrolling is done with these sensors too, which is kinda nice as you get the whole “mouse clicker” area as a scroll wheel. It even allows side scrolling, which is a feature I missed from my days using an Wireless Intellimouse Explorer 2.0… But that about the only good stuff about this trackpad-on-a-mouse design.

Microsoft kept to using AAA batteries instead of rechargeable batteries, which is quite a bummer to me. I have suffered at the hands of my Intellimouse running out of battery, so I will never recommend a mouse that uses standard batteries. But then again, this isn’t a mouse I would bother using anyway, so I guess the batteries it uses doesn’t matter.
Conclusion
The Surface Laptop 4 is a laptop that can be summed up in one word: adequate. In terms of raw performance, it has enough performance for just about anything you might want to do, but it isn’t going to be quite as fast as the latest Ryzen 5000 laptops. I guess it does have a lot more going for it in terms of user experience. Stuff like the adaptive brightness, comfortable keyboard, nice trackpad, and the Alcantara palm rest are definitely nice to have too. The long battery life and excellent display on the Surface Laptop 4 are also notable pluses that put the Surface Laptop 4 ahead of most of its peers. I would say that the clean design and Windows installation can be considered bonuses as well, but there are plenty of beautiful machines out there right now.

Our configuration is the most affordable one available at RM4599, and I think it will satisfy most users even with its 8GB RAM, except when it comes to storage. Why Microsoft thought 256GB is enough definitely baffles me. But of course, at this price point, you would want more than just “satisfactory.” I wish it had more ports, slimmer bezels around the screen and a Zen 3 CPU to bring it up to par with the rest of the laptops in the market right now. It’s a nice, well-balanced laptop, but there are plenty of options out there that can do better in one way or another, with lower price tags, and more often than not, more storage.
Our thanks to Microsoft Malaysia for sending us the Surface Laptop 4 for review.
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Lenovo Legion 5 Pro and Lenovo Legion 5 AMD Now Open For Pre-order

Lenovo has just announced that ten new Lenovo Legion 5 Pro and Lenovo Legion 5 AMD gaming laptops are now available for pre-order. Additionally, Lenovo Malaysia will be offering various promotions on gaming accessories in conjunction with the pre-order.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro

The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro gaming laptop is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Mobile Processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPUs. At up to 500 nits of brightness, the 16-inch IPS display has a 165Hz refresh rate with a 3ms response time to reduce screen tearing, while ensuring games look crisp and sharp with its 100 per cent sRGB colour accuracy and Dolby Vision support.

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The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro also comes with Lenovo’s AI Engine and Dual Burn support, which pushes the CPU and GPU together for improved framerates. Furthermore, crucial to keeping heat away from gamers’ fingertips and minimising noise is the enhanced thermal performance of the Lenovo Legion Coldfront 3.0, with multiple thermal sensors, turbo-charged dual-fan designs and a quad-channel ventilation system to circulate cool air to key system commands, enabling quick heat dissipation.
Other features found on the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro gaming laptop are the Lenovo Legion TrueStrike Keyboard with soft-landing switches, as well as provides immersive 3D audio, soundtracking, dual headphone sharing, all powered by Nahimic Audio.
Lenovo Legion 5 AMD

The Lenovo Legion 5 AMD gaming laptop, on the other hand, is equipped with the latest AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Mobile Processors paired with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPUs. It also comes with a 15.6-inch IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 100 per cent sRGB colour clarity. Similar to the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, this laptop also comes with Lenovo’s AI Engine and Dual Burn support for dynamic CPU and GPU distribution as well as the Lenovo Legion Coldfront 3.0 to keep heat away from the machine.

The Lenovo Legion 5 AMD also comes with a built-in Legion TrueStrike Keyboard with soft-landing switches and optional 4-zone RGB lighting. For even greater immersion, the Nahimic Audio provides 3D audio that effectively tracks sound, with dual headphone sharing and surround sound technology giving you the edge in your gaming experience. Offered in Phantom Blue with white backlighting, the Lenovo Legion 5 is sleek and unique in its appearance, offering top tier gaming experiences while also stealing the spotlight wherever you go.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro and Lenovo Legion 5 AMD price and availability
Pre-order prices for the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro and Lenovo Legion 5 AMD gaming laptops are as follows:

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro – starts at RM6,799
Lenovo Legion 5 AMD – starts at RM6,099

That’s not all, those who pre-order any of the gaming laptops from any participating authorised Lenovo seller and receive free gifts 1 worth up to RM1,000, including a TTRacing Surge Gaming Chair, RM200 worth Steam Wallet Vouchers, and Legion merchandises. Participating authorised Lenovo sellers include:

Lenovo Official Store (Lazada and Shopee)
Lenovo e-Exclusive Store (Lazada NBP and Shopee TMT)
NVIDIA Official Store (Lazada)

For more information, you can check out the official Lenovo website right here.
Pokdepinion: Hold on a sec. Pre-order any of these laptops and get a free gaming chair? I’m not a fan of gaming chairs myself but holy cow that’s a good deal.
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Western Digital Purple 12TB Revealed — Industry’s Highest Capacity, Deep-learning Drive!

Western Digital (WD) has expanded their surveillance portfolio with the introduction of the industry’s highest capacity, deep-learning capable, surveillance-class drive, the Western Digital Purple 12TB.
WD Digital Purple 12TB

The new WD Digital Purple 12TB comes with AllFrame technology. It offers new possibilities in video surveillance by supporting the capture of multiple high resolution video streams while also accessing recorded video to support deep learning and analytics. This is for emerging DVR and NVR systems with AI capabilities in that it supports real-time detection of AI in that it supports real-time detection of AI-triggered events at the point of capture with continuous background learning.

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Traditionally, video surveillance systems detect moving subjects without providing detailed analysis. New systems enable extra functions like real-time edge analytics to better detect objects as well as reduce false triggers. Objects such as animals, leaves, and even light can cause false alarms. AI-enabled systems not only detect the moving targets, but also analyze them to determine whether they are a potential threat.
WD Purple surveillance-class drives will be available through authorized reseller in Malaysia starting from October 2018.  It comes in two storage, 10TB (RM1,699) and 2TB (RM1,999). It joins WD’s Purple microSD card, built for video surveillance cameras.
To see what else WD’s Purple portfolio, you can click on the link here to find out more.
Pokdepinion: Having worked in a retail store before, there were cases that the surveillance in the store (that I used to work at) would ring false alarms, just simply because of leaves moving. So in the case that they’re bringing in one with AI capabilities, this is something. What do you think? Is it a feature that you think benefits us? Let us know in the comments.

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OPPO Enco Music Concert Is Happening Soon Where You Can Enjoy Promo Codes

OPPO Malaysia has teamed up with Shopee for their upcoming OPPO Enco Music Concert. Aside from having local artists perform during the event, you can also grab promo codes for several of the brand’s products.
OPPO Enco Music Concert
The concert will feature Khai Bahar, Iman Troye, and Syamel and takes place this 26th of June 2021. During the event, you can purchase the OPPO Enco X, Enco Buds, and Enco W11 at the promo price of RM599, RM99, and RM79 respectively.
In addition to that, the three artists will personally reveal promo codes to those who join in which includes a RM200 discount voucher for the OPPO Enco X, as well promo codes that allows you to purchase the OPPO Enco Buds and OPPO Enco W11 and get a 2nd unit at just RM1. You might want to join quick though as the offer is for first-come-first-served.

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Not to forget, in the runup to the Enco Music Concert, OPPO is offering another round of promos, featuring the OPPO Band, OPPO Enco Buds, and OPPO Enco W11. From now till the 25th of June, you can enjoy them at RM129 (both OPPO Band and OPPO Enco Buds) as well as RM99 for the Enco W11 as a flash sale.
You can catch the Enco Music Concert at OPPO’s YouTube and Facebook page as well as through the Shopee app and Facebook page. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Quite the deal if you’re looking to get one of the mentioned items, especially that buy 1 and get the 2nd unit for just RM1.
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ASUS Introduce New ZenFone Max Pro M2 Titanium Edition

Recently, ASUS has launch a new Titanium version of their ZenFone Max Pro M2 in India. Previously coming in with only a Dark Blue version, the new version comes in three configurations; 3GB+32GB, 4GB+64GB, and 6GB+128GB respectively.

The new variant certainly stands out in terms of looks, in the mid-range segment of course. It sports a 6.26-inch Full HD+ display that comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 for protection. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 660AIE that comes with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and it is packed with a 5000mAh battery.

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Camera wise, it sports a dual 12MP+5MP cameras at the back and a 13MP shooter for selfies. Despite the launch in India, it’s not confirmed yet on whether it will make its way here to Malaysia. To learn more on the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2, check out our full hands-on review right here.
Pokdepinion: Well it certainly is a looker. Let’s just hope that ASUS Malaysia brings it here to the country. Aside from the looks, the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 is a good device. Be sure to read on our review on why we think highly of the smartphone.
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Neil Druckmann Hints Last of Us Part II Multiplayer “Will Be Worth It”

Just recently Naughty Dog celebrated The Last of Us Day 2020 and many fans of the iconic series were wondering if the The Last of Us Part II will come with a new update that offers multiplayer for the game. Well the Vice President of Naughty Dog, Neil Druckmann has something to say on that.
The Last of Us Part II multiplayer?

Thank you to all the wonderful fans for an incredible #TheLastofUsDay ! Your positivity and love is incredibly inspiring. Oh… and about that other thing… be patient. It’ll be worth it. ❤— Dr. Uckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) September 27, 2020

While they didn’t announced anything on the multiplayer availability, Neil Druckmann has told fans to be patient as the wait will be worth it. Previously the developer has said that the multiplayer mode would be “an additional mode that could be included with our enormous single player campaign” back in 2019.

While a multiplayer option would be welcomed, it would be interesting if they will be offering it for free or would you need to purchase a DLC for it or they would even release a ‘remastered’ edition of the game.

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Do checkout the link right here to find out our full thoughts on The Last of Us Part II.
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Pokdepinion: I’ve mentioned in the review that the game lacks multiplayer… I mean once you’ve finished the story, you’re basically done. It would prolong the replayability of the game.
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Previously, Maybank launched the MAE app to encourage people to move to a digital payment solution. It pretty much does everything the M2U app can do, and more. Now, it looks like they are focusing their efforts to replace the old app with a brand new promo.
Maybank Focuses Efforts to Replace M2U App With MAE

The all-new MAE app doesn’t only do everything the M2U app can do, it is also packed with new features to make it even more awesome! Upgrade to the MAE app today! Info: https://t.co/cThf36jtiU #ItsGottaBeMAE pic.twitter.com/4DGYQlsFtl
— Maybank (@MyMaybank) January 18, 2021

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As many of you may know by now, Maybank previously launched the MAE app, which is supposed to have a focus on their ewallet. When it was first launched in October 2020, it was mentioned that they will be replacing the M2U app with the MAE app eventually and now, they have taken the necessary steps to move towards that goal.
Maybank has now begun offering rewards as high as RM8 for newly registered MAE users from now until 31st January 2021. The shift in focus to the new app makes sense as it basically has everything the M2U app has, but more as it can help you manage your budget so you can save money more efficiently.
If you are a Maybank user, you should check out the app as it looks and works better than the standard M2U app, at least for me. What’s worth noting is that you can also use it even if you do not have a bank account with them.
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Pokdepinion: I stopped using M2U ever since I installed the MAE app. It’s pretty much the same thing but you have more details and a cleaner UI with it.
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Elevate Your Gaming Experience with PNY x Ubisoft Free Game Promotion in Malaysia

PNY has launched an exciting game promotion in Malaysia that offers gamers a unique opportunity to enhance their gaming experiences. By purchasing qualifying PNY GPU models, gamers can enjoy breathtaking visuals, realistic ray-tracing effects, and optimal performance with DLSS3 technology. In addition, customers can also benefit from a 3-year local warranty provided by PNY Technologies Malaysia / Fusion Tech Supply.
PNY x Ubisoft Free Game Promotion

From May 15th to August 31st, 2023, gamers who purchase eligible PNY GPU models from authorized retailers in Malaysia can participate in the PNY x Ubisoft Game Promo. By submitting their purchase details through the redemption link, customers become eligible to enjoy a free game redemption from Ubisoft. Whether you opt for the entry-level RTX 3060 or the highest-tier RTX 4090, any PNY RTX GPU purchase during the campaign period qualifies for participation.

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The GPU models are equipped with cutting-edge RTX technology, allowing gamers to indulge in breathtaking visuals and realistic ray-tracing effects. By leveraging DLSS3 technology, these GPUs deliver optimal performance and image quality, enhancing the overall gaming experience. You can expect smooth gameplay and stunning graphics that bring virtual worlds to life.

To take advantage of the promotion, customers need to visit this redemption link. The link provides detailed information about the qualifying GPU models and the redemption process. By following the instructions, customers can easily redeem their free game and further enhance their gaming library.
PNY understands the importance of customer satisfaction and provides a 3-year local warranty for their graphics cards. Together with Fusion Tech Supply, gamers can have peace of mind knowing that their GPU is backed by reliable warranty coverage and dedicated customer support.
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Pokdepinion: If you’re planning to upgrade you graphics card, might as well take advantage of this limited-time offer, purchase a qualifying GPU, and redeem a free game from Ubisoft. I’m still thinking whether I should move up but I might just do that much sooner than expected at this rate.
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Valve Trademarks “CS2” – Is Counter-Strike 2 Finally Coming?

Valve has filed an intellectual property trademark for “CS2”, leading fans to believe that a Counter-Strike 2 sequel may be on the way. Learn more about the rumors and recent developments in this article.
Valve Trademarks “CS2”

Valve, the producer and developer of popular video games such as Portal, Half-Life, and Left 4 Dead, has filed a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the name CS2. This has led fans to speculate that the company might be gearing up to release the highly anticipated sequel, Counter-Strike 2.

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Adding fuel to the fire, the trademark application’s “related properties section” references two other trademark numbers that correspond to the original Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). The trademarks were filed on March 14th, further stoking rumors that Valve may be working on a sequel.
Rumors surrounding a possible sequel to Counter-Strike have been circulating for weeks. Dataminers recently uncovered references to the game in a recent update to Dota 2, another Valve property that runs on the Source 2 engine. Although it was unclear at the time whether this referred to a full sequel that also uses the upgraded engine or simply a step up for CS:GO to the newer engine, anonymous sources have claimed that Counter-Strike 2 will launch as early as March.

Additionally, a Nvidia driver update bearing the name Counter-Strike 2 caused excitement among fans earlier this month, with executable files labeled “cs2” and “csgos2” hinting at a new game. Valve’s recent trademark application seems to add weight to the rumors, although the company has yet to acknowledge the existence of the sequel.
Counter-Strike fans are eagerly awaiting any news about the sequel. After rumors started circulating, CS:GO hit its highest consecutive player count ever, with over 1.4 million players at one time. Some fans even expected the sequel to make a surprise appearance after Valve updated the Twitter cover image for CS:GO to five silhouettes of Counter-Strike avatars. Forbes reported that some fans interpreted the five silhouettes as a secret code indicating that the sequel’s launch is just five days away.
If Valve does release a new Counter-Strike sequel, it could signify a shift in focus for the company. Valve already manages the popular gaming platform Steam and has entered the handheld console market with the Steam Deck. Releasing a new game could further elevate Valve’s status in the gaming industry, especially since the company has not released a new game since 2020.
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Pokdepinion: At this point, it’s a matter of when rather than if based on recent developments. Can’t wait to see the game when it’s properly announced.
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Win Yourself A Galaxy Note9 With Samsung’s ImagineNation Contest

Samsung Malaysia Electronics is now holding their Unleash Your ImagineNation contest where you can win yourself a total of 200 pairs of weekly tickets to the Selfie Museum as well as two grand prizes of Samsung Galaxy Note 9.
All you need to do is simply express your creativity and follow these simple steps:

Take a photo according to the given theme
Add your creative doodles onto the photo according to the theme
Post it on Instagram with the hashtag #ImagineNationNote9 and tag @SamsungMalaysia
Ensure that your Instagram account is set to “Public”

The contest will feature three themes and run in three phases according to the themes below:

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Theme 1: Chill than Chill (Now until 30th December 2018)
Theme 2: Chitter Chatter (1st to 10th January 2019)
Theme 3: Eat,Eat,Eat (14th to 24th January 2019)

For a better chance of winning, you should upload more submission and you’ll get a better chance of winning the weekly prize. To win the grand prize (the Galaxy Note 9), you should participate and submit photos of all three themes within the contest period.
For more information and to see the examples on entries, you can click here to go to their website.
Pokdepinion: Be sure to upload all three at the dates given to be in the run to win that Galaxy Note 9.
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