Xiaomi 13T Pro Rumoured to Launch with MediaTek Dimensity 9200

Xiaomiui uncovered entries for the Xiaomi 13T Pro and Redmi K60 Ultra in the IMEI database, signaling an upcoming release. Rumours suggest that both devices will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset.
Xiaomi 13T Pro and Redmi K60 Ultra Set to Launch with MediaTek Dimensity 9200

Xiaomi’s new smartphone, the Xiaomi 13T Pro, has recently surfaced in the IMEI database along with its Chinese counterpart, the Redmi K60 Ultra. The database entry shows the model numbers, indicating that the release date is getting closer. According to the model numbers (23078PND5G and 23078RKD5C), the devices are expected to be released sometime in July this year. This is not too far-fetched considering that the K50 Ultra was released in August last year. However, the global release of the 13T Pro will likely be a month or two after the Chinese release.

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According to rumours, both the Xiaomi 13T Pro and Redmi K60 Ultra will be equipped with MediaTek’s high-end Dimensity 9200 chipset. This chipset will replace last year’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset will bring significant performance improvements to the new devices.
This chipset will make the Xiaomi 13T Pro and Redmi K60 Ultra powerful devices capable of handling high-end games and applications with ease. They will also support 5G connectivity, making them future-proof and ready for the next generation of mobile networks.
The design and other specifications of these new devices are yet to be revealed. Xiaomi has not made any official announcement about the release of the Xiaomi 13T Pro and Redmi K60 Ultra. However, with the model numbers now in the IMEI database, the release of these smartphones seems imminent.
Xiaomi has been known for producing affordable smartphones with high-end features. With the release of the Xiaomi 13T Pro and Redmi K60 Ultra, the company is likely to continue its tradition of producing high-quality devices at an affordable price. We can expect to see more leaks and rumours about these devices in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more updates on the Xiaomi 13T Pro and Redmi K60 Ultra.
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Pokdepinion: Just a few years ago, hearing the MediaTek name would have a good number of people groaning. Now, it’s something to be excited about since the Dimensity line has been pretty solid thus far.
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ChatGPT-Made Malware Could Be A Problem For Antimalware Solutions
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AI can do a lot of things, and that includes bad things. While OpenAI, makers of ChatGPT, do their best to keep the chatbot in check with virtual barriers, circumventing the chatbot isn’t exactly the hardest thing to do. The AI is capable, and especially good at, designing a type of malware called polymorphic malware – which can be extremely difficult for antivirus systems to catch.
EDR, or endpoint detection and response, is a technique that checks “endpoints” – meaning client devices like PCs, laptops, phones, IoT devices – and determines if there are any suspicious activity performed by a rogue software or malware. However, the “polymorphic” part of the malware is the problem: it morphs itself into different states which can be hidden, making detection difficult.
Cybersecurity engineers has already proven the proof-of-concept of this family of malware, including a polymorphic keylogger – a type of malware that logs your key presses to grab password and sensitive data – just with the extra “morphing” part that makes it difficult to get caught by antimalware systems. Another example is using such technique to perform code injection, a common type of malware attacks, using code generated by ChatGPT (CyberArk documented the entire process of tricking the chatbot into generating malicious code).

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What’s next for cybersecurity then? Essentially, you’ll have to fight fire with fire – as antimalware solution has increasingly rely on cloud-based detection in recent years, it’s only natural the next iteration of malware detection will add artificial intelligence into the mix.
Source: Tom’s Hardware
Pokdepinion: That being said, always practice good cybersecurity habits. Antimalware solutions should NOT be your first line of defense – they should be the last one in case you get caught out.
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Sega Genesis Mini To Launch In Malaysia The Same Time As The Rest Of The World

The folks at Epicsoft Asia has announce that they will officially launch the SEGA Genesis Mini in the Southeast Asia region the same time as the rest of the world. To be specific, on 19th of September 2019.
Game list for SEGA Genesis Mini
With the SEGA Genesis Mini, it aims to recreate the most notable gaming experiences from the good old days. It comes pre-loaded with 42 classic games that was developed originally for the SEGA Genesis that features:

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Alisia Dragoon
Altered Beast
Beyond Oasis
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Castlevania: Bloodlines
Columns
Comix Zone
Contra: Hard Corps
Darius
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
Dynamite Headdy
Earthworm Jim
Ecco the Dolphin
Eternal Champions
Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
Golden Axe
Gunstar Heroes
Kid Chameleon
Landstalker
Light Crusader
Mega Man: The Wily Wars
Monster World 4
Phantasy Star 4: The End of the Millennium
Road Rash 2
Shining Force
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Sonic The Hedgehog
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball
Space Harrier 2
Street Fighter 2: Special Champion Edition
Streets of Rage 2
Strider
Super Fantasy Zone
Tetris
Thunder Force 3
ToeJam & Earl
Vectorman
Virtua Fighter 2
Wonder Boy in Monster World
World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck

What’s included in Sega Genesis Mini
Pretty much a long list of games, right? Aside from the games, with the console, you’ll be getting 2 USB-connected controllers (with the classic 3-button layout), a HDMI cable, power cable, as well as the console itself.

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Pre-orders for the SEGA Genesis Mini have started at all retail partner outlets in the region, where else online pre-orders will be made available as we get closer to the launch date.
SEGA Genesis Mini will be available in the country for the official retail price of RM359.
Pokdepinion: Seeing the lineup of games that’s included, it sure does brings a lot of memories! Honestly, I’m tempted to purchase one, for nostalgia’s sake
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NVIDIA’s Arm acquisition being investigated by the European Commission

NVIDIA’s bid for Arm is facing yet another setback with them set to go through an extended EU antitrust investigation. The European Commission is set to kick off a long review to examine the potential competition concerns of this acquisition. NVIDIA planned to complete its acquisition by March 2022, when they announced their intention to acquire the chip designer.
Qualcomm and Google have voiced their concerns that NVIDIA’s acquisition of Arm will affect the chip designer’s neutrality, as most of the industry are basing their chips off of Arm’s architectures. Meanwhile Broadcom, MediaTek and Marvell are apparently supporting the acquisition, so it will be interesting to see how the review will pan out.
The main concern is that NVIDIA will be cutting off some of their rivals from Arm’s designs to maintain a competitive edge. Aside from the EU, the UK is also looking into investigating the acquisition from a national security standpoint. NVIDIA also has to pass scrutiny from US and China to be able to acquire Arm.

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On their end, NVIDIA has promised that they will maintain the current open licensing situation at Arm, while also suggesting that machine automation can be used to compare code to show that they are licensing the same code from Arm that they are using for their own designs.

Arm’s technologies are now ubiquitous, with them featured in smartphones all the way to servers. Apple has also made the switch from Intel’s x86 processors to their in-house Arm-based designs for their laptops, citing better efficiency and performance scaling as the reason for their leap of faith. NVIDIA themselves have used Arm CPU cores for their server-oriented products, as well as the NVIDIA Tegra chipsets powering the Nintendo Switch portable consoles.
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Pokdepinion: The acquisition of a tech giant by another tech giant will definitely be quite challenging to get past regulators… Hopefully NVIDIA is successful in their bid though!
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ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301V) Review – Still A Niche

The ROG Flow Z13 returns – this time packed with Intel and NVIDIA’s newest hardware and on paper, sounds like a serious piece of kit with a Core i9 and RTX graphics stuffed inside this rather small chassis. Still, in 2023, we are all still using clamshell laptops for the most part, and gaming laptops are still… gaming laptops. Now, let’s see how does this latest crossover episode of 2-in-1 and gaming laptop turned out to be, and if you should consider this laptop (if you’re the very niche group of laptop users that ASUS is going for with this laptop, anyway).
Unboxing

ROG laptops comes with ROG-grade boxes – and by that I mean painted black boxes as opposed to a more standard looking brown colors. Certainly won’t be mistaken as anything else.

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This box comes with three compartments. First is the laptop itself (right box, which also houses the ASUS Pen 2.0 underneath), and the charging cables are kept in the rectangular box on the left. With this laptop you also get a free laptop sleeve as shown here.

Opening the boxes and you get all of the following:

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301V)
ASUS Pen 2.0
AC cable
130W USB-C PD power brick
User guide
Quick start guide
MyASUS leaflet

Oddly enough, the guidebooks are labeled as ‘G Series’ which obviously is not the case here – but the contents are in fact correct for this laptop so this is perhaps merely a printing oversight. And all of that papers are packed in the bubble wrap packaging which is rather overcompensating, to put it mildly.
Walkaround

Since this is a refresh of the 2022 model, much of the elements of the laptops are still the same from top to bottom – however, there are a few minor changes, both visually and mechanically.

Let’s start off with what remained unchanged for this year. The see-through panel remains, as well as the rear chassis design, plus the rear camera placement. The kickstand is also the same, albeit it does away with red-colored accents and instead comes with a dark reflective purple on the corner of it. More stickers this time, too – with the new NVIDIA G-SYNC sticker; plus the Studio version of the RTX Graphics (same hardware, just comes pre-installed with NVIDIA Studio drivers. Users can switch to standard Game Ready drivers as needed.)

I/O wise, given that space is very limited for this kind of form factor, much of the I/O are offloaded to either the onboard Thunderbolt 4 port (which act as the sole charging port), or the semi-proprietary XGm port (runs on standard PCIe 3.0 x8 protocol) – both situated on the left side of the tablet. However, you’ll need the ROG XG Mobile in order to expand your I/O options, and those things don’t come cheap.
Aside from that, you get a single USB-A port and headphone jack on the right side, microSD card slot (hidden behind kickstand), and a dedicated M.2 2230 SSD access door just like the 2022 model. On the right side you also get power button and volume rocker, and side-firing speakers situated down below. The front facing camera uses a 5MP sensor which should do 1440p – and it comes with IR for Windows Hello support. On the bottom is pogo pins dedicated to the detachable keyboard.
Specifications
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301V-UMU004W)

CPU
Intel Core i9-13900H (6P+8E – 14 cores, 20 threads)

RAM
16GB LPDDR5-5200, Dual channel soldered

Graphics
Integrated: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96 EUs)
Discrete: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB (50W+15W Dynamic Boost)
GPU MUX Switch (NVIDIA Advanced Optimus)

Storage
Micron 2400 1TB (PCIe 4.0 x4, M.2 2230)

Display
13.4″ QHD+ 16:10 IPS, 2560×[email protected]
100% DCI-P3, 500 nits brightness
NVIDIA G-SYNC & Dolby Vision support
Corning Gorilla Glass DXC (glossy) panel

I/O

1x XGm PCIe 3.0 x8 port + USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / USB-C Power Delivery support)
1x 3.5mm headphone jack

1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

1x microSD UHS-II card reader
5MP IR front-facing camera
13MP rear camera

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 (Intel AX211)

Battery
56Wh

Power Supply
130W, USB-C Power Delivery

Dimensions
Chassis: 302mm x 206mm x 14.2mm
Keyboard: 302mm x 228mm x 5.6mm

Weight
Chassis: 1.18kg
Keyboard: 0.34kg

Performance

While the Micron 2400 SSD is based on PCIe 4.0 protocol, the size limitation – since it’s a M.2 2230 module – meant that sequential read/write performance isn’t fully utilizing the 7GB/s available. Still, the random I/O performance is respectable, though not really the bleeding-edge stuff you find in many aftermarket SSDs. You do get 1TB worth of space in this configuration – and given how big games are these days, 1TB is probably the bare minimum you can get away with these days if you have more than perhaps three games on hand.

Now with 14 cores and 20 threads, the Flow Z13 unsurprisingly has overtaken all the previous generation chips with relative ease. That being said, Performance mode seems to tie on the last-gen Flow Z13, we think this could be just down to Intel’s relatively weaker power scaling on laptop designs. Single-core wise, it’s the fastest so far, no question. Silent mode will hold back the CPU significantly, as the power limit is lowered down to just merely 20 watts, as opposed to 55W on Performance and 65W on Turbo mode. In exchange, you get significantly lower temperatures and very little fan noises (though fan whines exist).

Next is Superposition 4K benchmark. For a 50-class GPU, it’s putting out some pretty respectable rasterization performance – surpassing RTX 3050 Ti-equipped laptops by quite some margins. It also helps that the increased VRAM (now 6GB) has given the GPU enough room to crunch through the benchmark, as that was a common limit for 4GB VRAM GPUs where performance can take a huge hit under this test.

3DMark Time Spy shows similar trends as the Superposition benchmark – but this time the gap to the RTX 3070 Ti is a fair bit closer – remember, that RTX 3070 Ti is at least two whole levels up in terms of product segments, so quite an impressive showing for the ROG Flow Z13 and its RTX 4050 GPU.

Raytracing-based benchmark, Port Royal is next. This time around the gap shrunk between three power profiles, and in all cases they’re firmly in between the underpowered RTX 3050 Ti and more powerful RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUs. I still wouldn’t say turning on ray tracing is a good idea – unless you’re willing to give up resolution and framerates for it, but you can certainly do that, especially for titles with DLSS2/DLSS3.

We ran through a few gaming benchmarks and see how the laptop handles under different performance conditions. Keep your performance expectations reasonable – this RTX 4050 is still likely the ‘entry ticket’ for the entire RTX 40 series so you’ll definitely have to dial back graphics if you want a smooth gaming experience. Again, I don’t recommend ray tracing unless you opt to use DLSS and NVIDIA’s other frame-boosting technologies (if the game supports it).

Productivity next. Performance mode is where the sweet spot is, but in any cases a laptop that come with Core i9 and RTX graphics should just about crunch through any productivity work you could throw at it – even some video editing and 3D rendering is not a problem for these hardware.

Finally, battery life – this will largely depend on your usage, of course. The laptop will automatically disable the RTX GPU to save power if there’s no apps using it, and that way you can stretch the runtime of the ROG Flow Z13 to as long as 9 hours. Not too shabby for a laptop with just 56Wh of battery. If you want to squeeze that last bit of battery out for a bit more runtime, using GPU Eco Mode (which disables dGPU) and going past 10 hours should be doable.
The Good

At this point you’d think: given the hardware it’s no surprise if it overheats, right? Yes and no. The first part is largely due to the way Intel boosts its clocks – with the first few seconds it’ll push all the way to PL2 limit (95W), reaching 96°C in this case, then steps down to PL1 (65W in Turbo mode) when the cooling is fully saturated. The second part – running sustained workloads sees the CPU hovering at 88°C on Turbo mode, and less aggressive power profiles will drop it further. The RTX 4050 on the other hand is well under its 87°C thermal limit, hovering at 78°C (~62W power draw). In that sense, the ROG Flow Z13 is at least not thermally constrained.
Another highlight is the display. Gone was the old 4K60 or FHD+ 120Hz and in comes the QHD+ 165Hz panel which provides a good balance between sharpness and speed. That aside, having 100% DCI-P3 coverage makes it suitable for color-critical work and just general media consumption, including HDR video. As for the keyboard, it’s not a traditional clamshell laptop keyboard so the relative lack of stiffness does make typing slightly less than ideal, but it’s pretty good compared to its same-class competitors, with good amounts of key travel for tactile feedback. Plus, there’s the single-zone RGB, if you’re into that.

As for the speakers, I’d say they’re workable. The bass isn’t quite there, even after applying custom EQ through Dolby Access app. But aside from that, it’s not too bad compared to other 13-inch equivalents, with high end productivity laptops usually acing this part pretty well. USB-C charging is definitely a plus, so can carry one less cable if you’re charging on the go. Another small but neat feature is dedicated M.2 SSD access doors – as laptops these days almost universally require removing an entire bottom panel to perform any kind of maintenance or upgrade work.
The Bad
So, this laptop has some quirks you’ll have to live with, mostly down to its tablet form factor. First, the fans while effective at cooling, comes with a high-pitch whining noise when the fan speeds are around 2500-3000RPM (where Silent Mode usually gets during load). Some people may find this noise rather distracting, and me wearing my own HyperX headset didn’t quite filter away that whine. It goes away, or just gets flooded out as the fan speed picks up during Performance or Turbo mode – and at that point you get a loud whoosh as fans can spin up to a staggering 7000RPM when fully pinned.

I/O is the part where a big asterisk comes attached by default. The XGm port allows for some pretty significant I/O expansion, provided you own one of these – but they’re sold separately, so if you’re not buying that, you either have to settle with a Thunderbolt dock – and be sure to use the ones that come with charging capabilities as this laptop contains only one such port. Other than that, a single USB-A, headphone jack and microSD card is all you got. There’s no HDMI port onboard as well, so just be aware. The glossy display meanwhile, is still a fingerprint magnet – definitely get a microfiber cloth at your hand’s reach.

Another minor complaint goes to the kickstand, which I personally felt is too stiff. Adjusting it will definitely require two hands short for pulling it from a completely closed position, plus the design doesn’t allow for vertical placements; and while you won’t necessarily use touch inputs during heavy gaming sessions, I can see in some cases where creators may use touch to navigate the tablet during heavy workloads – which, the chassis can get very hot on the top half of the display. It’s perhaps a quirk that you’ll have to live with, but I’d like to see if ASUS can engineer a solution to provide better heat isolation.
Software wise, there’s this minor glitch that the system thinks intake fans are blocked for some reason – though in no cases the fans were ever blocked or even have any object close to it. It could just be a faulty sensor or software bug, but in any case performance wasn’t affected during the tests. Additionally, since this laptop comes with NVIDIA Studio drivers by default – sure, you technically can use it as a creator laptop, but isn’t that better suited for their ProArt models? I’d argue that a gaming-centric tablet (even with ASUS Pen support) should probably still come with Game Ready Drivers by default, if that’s what they’re marketing this laptop towards.
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is an incredibly specific product catering to a very specific niche – the people who wants a 2-in-1 that also happens to be capable of running AAA titles. You can find the first group of people fairly easily by itself, and you also can find plenty of gamers out there. I wonder how many people actually contemplated on buying this exact laptop, because even the Flow X13 would’ve been a much more sensible option – you still get touchscreens, better cooled hardware, slightly more expansive I/O and bigger battery too.

At RM8,999 (the sole spec coming to Malaysia so far), this is far from the ‘value’ option even among ROG models, so you’ll need to evaluate if portability-over-performance is more suitable for you, or a more conventional performance-over-portability clamshell gaming laptop will get the job done better. If you happen to fit within that tiny niche of needing a high-performance gaming tablet and Flow X13 just won’t cut it for whatever reason, well – you don’t really have a second option, do you?

Special thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending us the ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301V) for this review.
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Yes 4G coverage may suffer a severe setback starting 15th July

Based on a circular sent to school heads, the government is taking a hard stance against YTL Communications, the company behind Yes 4G. After some pretty serious accusations by YTL Comms regarding the lack of transparency in the Ministry of Education (MoE), Datuk Dr. Mohd. Gazali Abas, chief secretary of the MoE, released an explanation clearing the air about why YTL was dropped as the ISP for schools.
One of the reasons was because YTL apparently defaulted on nearly RM42 million of electricity charges for the telecommunication towers which YTL installed at schools and government premises by 15th July. The latest directive is for all schools to cut off power to the YTL towers. This directive was shared in our Pokde.net Community, and we got a hold of the PDF of the letter thanks to our readers.

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The PDF shared with us was reportedly sourced from Telegram groups, so we are unable to verify its authenticity. However given the government’s drive to cut down unnecessary spending, it does seem very logical for the government to prevent wastage, especially when it involves a corporate entity no longer serving any purpose to schools.
Since the earlier statement by the chief secretary mentioned 2715 towers were installed on government premises, there is a huge possibility that Yes 4G users will suffer lousy coverage until YTL Comms can deal with the government. All they have to do is commit to pay their dues in electricity charges and everything should go on as normal. Unless, YTL Comms doesn’t want to, and would prefer their users to suffer.
The circular also informs schools to block any YTL Comms representatives to enter school premises without the explicit permission of the Ministry, which shows that the MoE is not playing. This case is far from over, and stay tuned for more developments about this fiasco. Meanwhile, Yes 4G users might have to face crappy Yes 4G coverage as the towers are shut down.
Pokdepinion: You mess with the bull, you get the horns…
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unifi Turbo upgrades are still on track — but you may not be able to check

TM just opened their verification page for unifi Turbo, and we are sure they must have been facing a massive surge of users on their sites. With so much demand for faster Internet speeds, this comes as no surprise. Well, that demand has apparently overwhelmed their servers, and the entire unifi.com.my site is intermittently down.

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The roll-out for TM’s upgrade will be in two batches, the first set to receive their upgrades in August – December 2018, while the second batch will see faster Internet speeds by next year, sometime between January to June 2019.
So while we may not be getting the faster Internet earlier than expected, at least there is a time frame for the upgrades to be pushed out. The good news is the upgrades will not entail a contract renewal, a question that many of our readers have been asking.
Our friend in Meru, Perak has received confirmation that he will be in the first batch to receive the upgrades, so do let us know when are you receiving your upgrades, if you are getting them.
Pokdepinion: Can’t wait for everyone in Malaysia to enjoy really fast Internet. I have used 100 Mbps TIME Fibre before, and it was a luxury to be able to download everything you want.
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Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Review – Largely Capable!

I know, we are all confused with the slew of smartphones that Samsung puts out in the market. We kickstarted the year with the A7(2017) and A5(2017) which only made it more confusing by adding the year in the model number, followed by this Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro, and recently the Samsung S8/S8+ all in a matter of 4 months. Oh, and let’s not forget the Samsung C7 Pro that was launched in India recently? Well, don’t blame Samsung on this though. We are just never satisfied with what we have on our devices after all. I myself get friends and family asking about which device to purchase and it’s one question that requires rocket science and atomic nuclear studies knowledge combined! Hence, suggestion Samsung devices can put them in the front desk of any mobile shop fiddling away for hours, cracking their own brains while deciding on what to get for themselves. Hey, they do make pretty good smartphones and you would agree to that, right?
So, in my palm today is a rather interesting device. A 6″ phablet that is wrapped in metal encasing, holding ample 64GB storage and massive 6GB RAM with expandable storage, churning power on Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 CPU, a vibrant FHD display, 16MP camera both front and back, VoLTE capabilities and a massive 4000mAh battery. Quick specs are looking really good but how well does the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro actually performs in the real world? Let’s begin~
Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro

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The packaging is pretty much standard like most Samsung devices, using environmentally friendly recycled materials with the branding etched to the box. It’s fairly simple and visible, and it opens right from the front facade.

So this is what you get in the box. The Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro mobile device, a pair of earphones, an adaptive fast charging power adapter, a USB Type-C to USB Type-A charging cable, and a USB Type-C to Micro USB adapter (which is very thoughtful of Samsung to include if you ask me). I think it’d be nice to have a basic protective case included like most of the manufacturers are now doing to add some bonus to this. I really appreciate that Type-C to Micro USB adapter as it came in very handy recently when I forgot to bring the Type-C cable back home recently (Ooops, I’m still using the Samsung Note 5 as my daily driver afterall).
Appearance
Now, allow me to give some credits here. For a 6″ device, the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro feels pleasant to hold. The edges are beautifully crafted and it fits perfectly in my super-wide palms. The gist of using a 6″ device is in the holding part. If you do have a fairly broad palm coupled with long fingers, it becomes a bliss to have that extra real estate on the display.
From left: Dual-sim slot, micro SD slot and power button
Sitting on the table, it takes a footprint of about 13,146mm² area from it’s 162.9mm length and 80.7mm width. The height is about 6.9mm, which, again, is rather impressive. On the left side of the device, you will be presented with a Dual-SIM slot next to the Micro SD slot, followed by the power button. You’d notice by now that Samsung decided not to combine the SIM and Micro SD trays and keep them separate instead. I’m glad for that because I don’t want to pick either a dual-sim OR Micro SD card. I want to have them BOTH.
From Left: Volume Up and Volume Down buttons
On the right side of the device are the volume buttons. Simple and a rather common sight on Samsung devices.
From Left: 3.5mm audio jack, Type-C USB slot, microphone 1, speaker
Yep, we do have the 3.5mm audio jack followed by USB 2.0 Type-C slot next to microphone 1 and a mono speaker. Why microphone 1, you ask?
From Left: Microphone 2
That’s because there is another microphone at the top. This is not something new actually but it comes handy if you are recording audio. It gives you the stereo effect when audio sources are coming from various points.

The front panel is pretty straightforward. There’s a 16MP front-facing camera at the top left followed by the earpiece speaker and light sensitive sensors. There’s a “hidden” notification LED next to the sensor that blinks according to the notification that is currently present on the device. At the bottom portion of the front panel, there’s a fingerprint sensor capable home-button with back-lit softkeys next to it. Looking at the outlook of this device, it’s pretty much just on the sweet spot of what a real smartphone in 2017 really needs.
Specifications

CPU/GPU:
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 653 Octa-core (4 x 1.95GHz Cortex-A72 & 4 x 1.4GHz Cortex-A53

GPU:
Adreno 510

RAM:
6GB RAM LPDDR3

Display:
6.0″ FHD Super AMOLED with Corning Gorilla Glass

Storage:
64GB + MicroSD up to 256GB

Camera:
Main Camera
CMOS 16MP f/1.9 with PDAF and Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
16MP f/1.9

OS:
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with dual-band and WiFi Direct
Bluetooth v4.2 with A2DP
NFC
LTE Cat 7 with VoLTE capabilities

SIM:
Dual-SIM (nano SIM)

Battery:
4,000 mAh non-removable

Performance
We are running a 64-bit Octa-Core based Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 CPU that has it’s cores split into 4 by Cortex-A72 at 1.95GHz and another 4 by Cortex-A53 at 1.4GHz. The SD653 is a fairly good CPU packed with a multi-farious-fund of features. It’s based on 28nm design and provides support for Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0 technology which is something you would definitely want when your device has 4000 mAh battery.
While some manufacturers claim that anything above 4GB RAM is overkill, I’ll disagree with that claim here, especially when you are running on a LPDDR3 based memory module unlike running LPDDR4. At it’s bare minimum, the device uses about 2.6GB RAM, with no background processes running. Adding up our usual messaging and social applications easily kicks up the figures beyond 3GB. I suppose this was the problem that could have been fixed in the Samsung Note Edge back in the days which had 3GB RAM and would get badly sluggish as it would constantly run out of memory. Sweat not, we have double the amount of RAM in this device, social hoggers are definitely going to love this! So we agree once and for all that more RAM is always good to have, yeah? Now, let’s move on to the more important stuff.
My benchmarks are based on empty environment. No background processes are running, RAM and cache are cleared subsequent to every single test to ensure the next test does not get affected. There have been no applications installed other than the benchmark apps to make sure maximum optimisation. All syncs are disabled to avoid unnecessary network and memory interruptions. However, all bundled apps are enabled, so this is a raw benchmark test.

Nothing surprising here if you ask me :) The Snapdragon 653 really lived up to it’s performance, putting it far ahead of some recent competitors in the market. While the Snapdragon 652 devices were catching up close, the difference is rather significant here. Checkout the breakdown of the scoring below:

But of course, we’re not just satisfied with Antutu Benchmark here, so let’s put it to tougher tests. Up next is PCMark with it’s Work 2.0 Performance test. Basically, we’re measuring how well does this device perform in it’s most common tasks. PCMark’s Work 2.0 will render web pages, run AJAX search with autocomplete and add AJAX items using Android’s WebView. Then, it runs a Video Editing test that measures performance of a video being played, edited and saved. This test uses OpenGL ES 2.0 which is Android’s native MediaCodec API and Exoplayer. Then, it runs through the Writing 2.0 test that measures time to open, edit and save a document using Android’s native EditText view and PdfDocument API. Once that is done, the next test is PhotoEditing 2.0 for some image tests using Android renderscript API. Finally, it runs Data Manipulation to measure the time it takes to parse data from various file formats while measuring frame rates while manipulating dynamic charts. Now, this is a very comprehensive test that answers common questions like “I just need a phone for browsing and texting” which translates to “I need a productivity smartphone”.

So as we can see from the results, the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro scored 3908 which was slightly more than the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) and close to the ASUS ZenPad S3 10 LTE running on Snapdragon 650. This is my favorite test as it puts the device to its real potential, so having just a good CPU won’t be enough. Even the HTC 10 scored badly in this test. Then again, as far as PCMark Work 2.0 test is concerned, anything above 3000 is already good enough, so the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro actually performed fairly in this area. Benchmarks aside, the real productivity experience on the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is one of it’s own considering it’s 6″ display.

Here’s our Geekbench results. As you can see, the sorted bars are performance based on multi-core performance and their little counterparts are performances of their first CPU core. This is where things get interesting. The Snapdragon 653 managed to actually kick it’s 820 elder brother out of the competition in the multi-core performance, while it’s 652 younger sibling in the Vivo V3Max managed to perform better overall compared to the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro. Now, if this is not enough data for you, checkout the devices that it managed to fight against in the open arena:
Multi-core Benchmark Results
Single-core Benchmark Results
Yep, you saw those right there. It’s capable of fighting against some of the very recent flagship devices including my daily driver, the Samsung Note 5! On multi-core performance, it managed to beat Samsung S7 as well. Now, you tell me if I was lying that this device is really fun to play with?!

Moving on to 3DMark. We have tested the device against the OpenGL ES2.0 in PCMark testing earlier, but that test was combined with other productivity tests. Here’s where we stress the device against ES2.0, ES3.0 and ES3.1 respectively. On the higher versions, the dimensions are dramatically increased, expecting more from the output. My concern here is more on the capabilities of the device to render in OpenGL ES3.1 as that’s where the brutality really begins. And looking at the charts above, the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro actually managed to score a whopping 925 which is rather impressive in it’s league!

The PCMark Work 2.0 Battery Life is a measure of the battery performance down to 20%. Since this application is rather new, our data collection has just begun and the devices are still scarce in the list. The only one we have worth fighting here is the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom that has a 5000mAh battery and coupled to the Snapdragon 625 processor while the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is harnessing a 4000mAh battery on a Snapdragon 653. 626 minutes are 10h 26m total time the device was continuously running.
It’s also important to mention here that these are very stressful tests that put the device on continuous high performance modes and supposedly generate plenty of heat. However, the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro barely exceeded 31°C on most of the tests which is definitely a plus point. I guess, gone are the days of overheating smartphones with the much improved SoCs and batteries.
User Experience

You see, I wasn’t lying when I said I have pretty big palms. I was also not lying when I said that the device fits just snugly in my hands. Look at how my thumbs are able to easily reach the volume buttons and my index finger perfectly reaches the power button at the same time. The back of the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is matte finishing, so it can get rather slippery. You would probably want to use a case with better grip as I myself already encountered several events where the device almost dropped from my palms.
One thing you can easily appreciate on the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro when you first unbox the device and begin using it is the fact that the Dual-SIM and Micro SD card trays are separated. If you have not read our past reviews, the combo trays usually allow you to only pick ONE; either dual-SIM capabilities OR single-SIM with extra storage which is a bummer since I would like to use BOTH when I know my device has both slots.

The next thing that you can easily appreciate is the Always On Display – much like what you have seen on the recent Galaxy S-Series devices. It doesn’t really hog the battery that much and notification icons appear which can be executed by double clicking them. Pretty nifty. If you really don’t need it and want to switch it off for a few hours, just pull down the notification drawer and you could find the shortcut toggle to switch the feature off.
Samsung also decided to retain the click function of the home button. Unlike most manufacturers like HTC who switched to haptic feedback instead, the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro still dons a clickable one. Of course, it does have haptic feedback functionality as well, but I kinda find it pointless to have the click functionality which the haptic feedback can pretty much take over already. They’ve removed click on the S8/S8+ afterall ;)

No doubt, the triple antennae design looks very much familiar from Oppo R9s but it definitely works! I have detected several blind spots in my office area’s basement where the network on most devices couldn’t survive, but the three stripes design managed to get a very weak signal in the spot which I was amazed with. Yes, even the Oppo R9s managed to function in that blind spot, so I’d say that the design really works! I don’t really fancy it looks wise, but hey, you can’t have the best of all worlds, right? And what use is a smartphone if it’s signal strength doesn’t live up to your expectations?
Now, we ran a poll in our office (which we even extended to our community friends) some months back. Where do you prefer the fingerprint sensor location at? While most of the team preferred it at the back, I favoured the front. I just think that fingerprint is my “password” and much like you don’t want anyone to see you typing your password, I want my fingerprint scanner to be only visible to my eyes too. In this case, I can pick whichever finger I’m using to unlock it instead of openly exposing it to the world. Paranoid? Maybe. But hey, security is the most important thing to me when it comes to gadgets.

Take off all the bloat, and the TouchWiz UI is really beautiful! This one is much like what you have seen in Samsung S7 devices and I find it very lovable. Now, I’m not praising unnecessarily here. Samsung used to have one of the worst UIs back in the days and they came a long way to deserve a pat on their backs for the wonderful work. The Android settings display numerical labels when there are any new/pending/available actions in them. And my favorite one has got to be this:

If the application is getting too annoying, just put it to sleep! I was just talking to the PokdeTeam about this a few days ago that Android definitely needs a proper “Do Not Disturb (DND)” mode which shuts down every single notification. The most common scenario that happens to me is when I am mirroring the display via Google Chromecast on my TV and a wild notification appears. There is just no proper way to “silent” the device for some “zen” moments. At least this one is a start. Long press the app and select put to sleep and it will no longer bug you! This one is an answered prayer, really!
The Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro display is decent! I don’t really fancy 4K displays and to me, FHD is a sweet spot. I definitely love to have cameras with 4K capabilities and render them on an FHD display for higher density clarity, but I really am happily satisfied with FHD. Display is the biggest battery hogger and it’s very important to pick the perfect one for your device. On the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro, everything is clear, vivid and beautiful without having to waste unnecessary energy on higher resolution displays. Blue-light filter is available too, so your eyes are protected while using the device.
Now, let’s talk about the camera. We have a 16MP CMOS sensor with f/1.9 aperture supporting Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) and dual-tone LED flash at the back. Truth be told, after playing with some of the much recent phones; especially those with dual-lenses, my judgement has been badly impaired here. Smartphone cameras have come to a point where the competition is very tight, and the camera on Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is no exception. From the specs, you wouldn’t find any OIS capable Sony IMX chips, but don’t ever make assumptions of it’s capbilities :)
Samsung Galaxy C9 ProDaylight Shot 01Samsung Galaxy C9 ProDaylight Shot 02
The shutter is pretty quick too and you can double click the home button to quickly launch the camera which loads the camera application very quickly. In about 1 second, you can double tap to launch the camera, point and shoot – all at once! As you can see, the details are fairly captured. The colors are pretty balanced and the sharpness is adequate. You can clearly see the cloudy skies and the building details. If you zoom in to the apartment, you could see that the camera was able to capture the balcony railing pretty accurately. This was 100m apart from the point of shot. Not bad for a standard CMOS chip, eh?
Now check out the same scenes in dark
Samsung Galaxy C9 ProNight Shot 01Samsung Galaxy C9 ProNight Shot 02
You can see that the camera is struggling a bit in dark conditions. The noise gets too apparent which I suppose could be fixed with manual mode, but there’s another problem. It has a “PRO” mode, but it only allows you to alter the ISO level, white balance settings and exposure compensations. There’s no way to alter the shutter speed which I believe could have improved the night shots quite a bit.
Oh, it’s not a bad camera though. I took landscape images because that’s my forte when it comes to camera photography. I like to see the extent of details that the camera is able to capture and if we are putting the toughest challenges to the device, why go easy with the camera, right? If you are more of a portrait person, then you wouldn’t have much grudges with the camera. it takes subtle skin tones and pretty good sharpness at closer range. The colors are vivid too, just checkout the picture I took of my son below.

Now let’s move to the front camera. It’s also a 16MP f/1.9 camera but without flash. The first shot is taken while the sun is above the building, the light is totally behind the subject and the camera is under the shade. It still managed to capture the necessary details and blurred the background under intense lighting. The second shot was taken inversely where the backlight was actually behind the camera. Ignore the awkwardness as I’m clearly not a selfie person :P
Samsung Galaxy C9 ProSelfie Shot 01Samsung Galaxy C9 ProSelfie Shot 02
The audio uses a mono speaker at the bottom of the device. It’s loud enough, on par with my Samsung Note 5 device, reaching 80dB. That is just the point you want to have from your smartphone’s speaker if you have only one output. You can plug in to the 3.5mm audio jack to enjoy personal audio experiences.
If this device had an S Pen, it would have been complete! I mean, there’s a big display area, perfect for jotting down notes, and it has capabilities of taking screenshots and then writing on them instantly. But anything other than a pen just doesn’t cut it for writing on a display. But I guess we’ll wait for the Note device for this.
Conclusion
I really had fun playing with the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro. The idea of a 6.0″ phablet with 6GB of RAMs packed with plenty of features and horses is pretty darn good. The UI is smooth, the battery life is awesome and those who love large displays would really appreciate the slimness of this device. It would have been great to have water resistance and a fairly adjusted price of the device to get a better score but otherwise, the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is really impressive for a smartphone!

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Traveloka Brings Comprehensive Hari Raya Travel Packages With Up to 50% Off

Traveloka Raya Sana-Sini

At a launch event in Kuala Lumpur today, Traveloka Raya Sana-Sini was unveiled, letting you safely plan a comprehensive trip this Hari Raya Aidilfitri. You can plan your trip from accommodations, transportation, and anything in between with discounts for you to make use of.
The idea here is to allow Malaysians to travel around with ease after being stuck at home for the most part due to the COVID-19 pandemic now that we have transitioned to the endemic phase.

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According to Traveloka Country Manager, Angelica Chan, they have been looking forward to this moment for a long time, though there is still the challenge of managing the situation as each country would have different procedures when it comes to travelling. At least for within Malaysia, it should be of no worries as everyone can plan from start to finish with ease.

On the matter of food, there are some specials around given the festivities. For starters, there will be a Ramadan special at Intercontinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur specifically for those who will be looking for a place to break fast with family and friends. At Serena Brasserie (inside the hotel), there’s a Warisan Kita Buffet from now until 1st May 2022 which consists of food prepared from recipes that have been “passed down from generation to generation”, essentially giving you a trip down memory lane.
To further sweeten the deal, Traveloka users can use the coupon code “TVLKRAYA550” to enjoy an additional RM120 discount on top of whatever you will be purchasing on the app. It is applicable on their mobile app on Android and iOS, as well as on their official website via browser.
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Pokdepinion: I heard you like discounts so I put a discount on your discount so you can enjoy your discount on top of another discount. If you recognize the meme, congratulations, we’re probably been on the internet for way too long.
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MSI Alpha 15, Bravo 15 and Delta 15 now available in Malaysia — AMD Advantage Edition Gaming Laptops are here from RM3949!

Along with the launch of the AMD Radeon RX 6000M graphics for laptops, AMD announced the AMD Advantage Design Framework. This was supposed to allow OEMs to harness the full potential of AMD technologies, and MSI has finally announced the availability of their of AMD-powered gaming laptops series in Malaysia: the MSI Alpha 15, Bravo 15 and Delta 15.
MSI Alpha 15, Bravo 15 and Delta 15 bring the AMD Advantage to you!
As with all AMD Advantage Edition Gaming Laptops, the laptops combine an AMD CPU and AMD GPU under the hood. The MSI Alpha 15, Bravo 15 and Delta 15 feature support for Smart Access Memory and SmartShift technologies. The former improves the communication between the CPU and GPU for higher frame rates in games, while the latter delivers better performance in all workloads by intelligently balancing the power budget between the CPU and GPU.
MSI Bravo 15 – from RM3949

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Interestingly, the most affordable fully AMD-powered laptop is neither the Alpha 15 nor the Delta 15. But instead it is the Bravo 15. The MSI Bravo 15 combines the last-gen AMD Radeon RX 5500M graphics with the Ryzen 5000 series processors, for some entry-level gaming performance. It also has a rather aggressive design, which might appeal to those looking for a laptop that showcases their gamer-self.
MSI Bravo 15 Specs and Price in Malaysia

Bravo 15 B5DD-213MY
Bravo 15 B5DD-211MY

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, 6C/12T @ 4.2GHz
45W TDP, 7nm
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, 8C/16T @ up to 4.4GHz
45W TDP, 7nm

RAM
8GB DDR4-3200
(1 x SO-DIMM slot vacant)
16GB (8GB x 2) DDR4-3200

Graphics
AMD Radeon RX 5500M 4GB GDDR6

Storage
512GB PCIe NVMe SSD

Connectivity
WiFi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2 (AMD WiFi 6E RZ608)
1x USB 3.0 (Type-C)
2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0
1 x Gigabit LAN
1 x 3.5mm combo jack

Display
15.6″ FHD 144Hz IPS-level, 45% NTSC
1 x HDMI (4K60)
15.6″ FHD 60Hz IPS-level, 45% NTSC
1 x HDMI (4K60)

Power
53.5WHr, 3-cell
150W adapter

Dimensions
359 x 259 x 24.95 mm

Weight
2.35kg

Price
RM3949
RM4399

MSI Alpha 15 AMD Advantage Edition – RM5299

Taking a step up, we have the MSI Alpha 15 which packs the AMD Ryzen 5 5600H and the Radeon RX 6600M. Along with the aforementioned AMD Smart Access Memory, AMD SmartShift technologies, the MSI Alpha 15 also adds a 144Hz FreeSync display into the mix, for pretty much the full suite of AMD gaming technologies in a single laptop.
MSI Alpha 15 Specs and Price in Malaysia

Alpha 15 B5EEK-061MY

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, 6C/12T @ 4.2GHz
45W TDP, 7nm

RAM
16GB (8GB x 2) DDR4-3200

Graphics
AMD Radeon RX 6600M 8GB GDDR6

Storage
512GB PCIe NVMe SSD

Connectivity
WiFi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2 (AMD WiFi 6E RZ608)
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C)
2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0
1 x Gigabit LAN
1 x 3.5mm combo jack

Display
15.6″ FHD 144Hz IPS-level display, 72% NTSC (~100% sRGB)
1 x HDMI (4K60)
1 x USB-C, DisplayPort Alt Mode

Power
90WHr, 4-cell
180W adapter

Dimensions
359 x 259 x 23.95 mm

Weight
2.35kg

Price
RM5299

MSI Delta 15 AMD Advantage Edition – from RM7499

The highest end of of MSI’s AMD Advantage Gaming Laptops available in Malaysia, the MSI Delta 15 packs the performant AMD Radeon RX 6700M with a whopping 10GB GDDR6. This is paired up with the best mobile processors AMD has to offer, all the way up to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX. A 240Hz IPS-level display completes the package, promising one of the fastest and smoothest gaming experience you can have on a laptop. And the best part of it all is that the MSI Delta 15 is also the thinnest and lightest AMD Advantage laptop from MSI, while being the most powerful one.
MSI Delta 15 Specs and Price in Malaysia

Delta 15 A5EFK-058MY
Delta 15 A5EFK-059MY

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, 8C/16T @ up to 4.4GHz
45W TDP, 7nm
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 8C/16T @ up to 4.6GHz
45W TDP, 7nm

RAM
16GB (8GB x 2) DDR4-3200

Graphics
AMD Radeon RX 6700M 10GB GDDR6

Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe SSD

Connectivity
WiFi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2 (Intel WiFi 6E AX210)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps (Type-C)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps (Type-A)
1 x 3.5mm combo jack

Display
15.6″ 240Hz IPS-level display
1 x HDMI (4K60)
1 x USB-C, DisplayPort Alt Mode

Power
82WHr, 4-cell
240W adapter

Dimensions
357 x 247 x 19 mm

Weight
1.9kg

Price
RM7499
RM7899

Pokdepinion: Kinda odd to see that MSI decided not to embellish the AMD Advantage laptops with their signature RGB lighting or SteelSeries keyboards…
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People In India Were Actually Arrested For Playing PUBG

Before there was the idea of famous battle royale game PUBG Mobile being banned in Malaysia, India had already implemented the sanction in their country. Now it seems that over 10 students were arrested in Ahmedabad and a further 16 in the city of Rajkot according to reports.
PUBG Mobile was banned earlier in March 2019 by Manoj Agrawal, Gujarat’s police commissioner. According to them, the game it too addictive for students. A minister in Goa even went to the extent of calling the game “a demon in every house”.
Not surprisingly, the citizens of the country were clearly dissatisfied with the new rule. In response to the ban, PUBG Mobile has said “we are working to understand the legal basis of such bans, and hope we can have a constructive dialogue with relevant authorities to explain our objectives and that they withdraw the prohibition”.

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They’ve also added that they are working on to introduce a “healthy gameplay system” in India and concluded with reassurance to the their fans. “To PUBG Mobile players, we want to assure you that we are on your side and we will try to find our best to find a reasonable solution.
Interestingly, PUBG Mobile’s close competitor, Fortnite, didn’t receive a similar treatment to what they’ve faced, despite the fact that it’s also available for mobile gamers and features a similar battle royale mechanics.
Pokdepinion: It really seems that their government is taking the whole issue seriously. I wonder if they can come up with a solution (between them and PUBG themselves). What are your thoughts on it? Share your comments down below and let us know what you think about it.
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Nando’s Malaysia App Now Available On HUAWEI AppGallery

Recently, the folks at HUAWEI Malaysia has announced the arrival of the Nando’s Malaysia app on their app store, HUAWEI AppGallery.
Nando’s Malaysia app now available on HUAWEI AppGallery

If you’re using a HUAWEI device and a big fan of Nando’s, you can find the app simply by typing ‘Nando’s Malaysia’ on the HUAWEI AppGallery. Once you’ve found it, you can then choose to install the app on your smartphone.
The app allows you to register as a member of Nando’s Loyalty Programme and start collecting ‘chillies’ to earn rewards and get member exclusive promotions.

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Aside from that, the app allows you to order your dish online, locate nearby Nando’s restaurants, and even count your Nando’s calories (if you’re that kind of person that does that).
Pokdepinion: Well it’s definitely a must have app if you’re using HUAWEI and a fan of Nando’s. The restaurant only takes orders through their app now if I’m not wrong..
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AMD Launches Raise the Game Fully Loaded Package For SI and OEM Systems

AMD introduced Radeon Raise the Game bundle alongside the release of the AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series graphics cards last month, offering players free access to Sniper Elite 5 and Saints Row. The company is pleased to announce that Forspoken will be the third game to join the exciting portfolio of titles in the package.
The company collaborated with e-tail and retail partners to offer gamers codes to redeem for the new bundle with their original purchase of a Radeon RX 6000 Series graphics card, and the redemption portal will be live starting from 14 June, allowing anyone who received a Raise the Game code from AMD.

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Gamers may view eligible games and goods by referring to the table below:

Saints Row
Sniper Elite 5
Evil Genius 2

 DESKTOPS

Radeon RX 6950 XT
Radeon RX 6900 XT
Radeon RX 6800 XT
Radeon RX 6800
Radeon RX 6750 XT
Radeon RX 6700 XT
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Radeon RX 6650 XT
Radeon RX 6600 XT
Radeon RX 6600
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Radeon RX 6500 XT
Radeon RX 6400
/

LAPTOPS

Radeon RX 6850M XT
Radeon RX 6800M
Radeon RX 6800S
Radeon RX 6700M
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Radeon RX 6700S
Radeon RX 6650M XT
Radeon RX 6650M
Radeon RX 6600M
Radeon RX 6600S
/
/

Radeon RX 6500M
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Please visit AMD’s Game Redemption Portal for complete terms and conditions and to redeem your gaming coupons.
Pokdepinion: I do hope AMD will decide to add more games to the bundle. This will actually attract more people to purchase their GPU in exchange for free games.
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Fighting EX Layer PC Release Date Confirmed – It’s Very Soon

Fighting EX Layer PC Release Date Confirmed

Looking for the Fighting EX Layer PC release date? Well, look no further as we have right here, along with the price. We don’t even have to wait for long as the release date is actually very soon.
The PC version of Fighting EX Layer will be coming to Steam later this month, 30th November 2018. We first got to know about the game coming to PC in September of this year, but no release date was mentioned at the time. Needless to say, this came off as a big surprise so gamers who don’t own a PS4 console don’t have to wait long to play the game.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Fighting EX Layer is made by Arika. If the name nor the characters in the game seem somewhat familiar, that’s because you’ve probably seen them before in the Street Fighter EX series of games for the PlayStation. Now, you get to see the likes of Skullomania, Kairi, Pullum Purna, and more come back and more visually appealing than ever.

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The game will be available for purchase on Steam on 30th November 2018. It will be priced at USD $39.99 but will be down to USD $29.99 as part of a week long 25% discount following its release. Unfortunately, we could not find a Malaysian pricing for the game yet, but we will update the article accordingly when we do find that information.
Fighting EX Layer is currently available on the PlayStation 4.
Pokdepinion: Well, was thinking getting that for the PS4 but I guess I’ll just play on Steam.
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Samsung will cease production of LCD displays by the end of 2020

With laptops transitioning to OLED panels now, and all the major smartphone makers have also moved on to adopt OLED displays even for their mid-range offerings, there’s probably little demand for LCD panels. And because of that, Samsung will stop making LCD panels by the end of 2020.
Samsung claims that there’s an oversupply of LCD panels now with the diminishing demand for LCD displays. In October, it has already suspended one of its LCD production lines in South Korea, and by the end of the year they will shut down all Samsung LCD production lines in South Korea and China too. Samsung runs two LCD production lines in South Korea, of which one was shut down last year, and two LCD-only factories in China.
The GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED features a OLED panel with PANTONE Certification.
Samsung even sells OLED TVs today so probably there’s little reason to continue making LCD panels, when they don’t even use them in their own products. Their smartphones have begun to adopt OLED panels even in the entry-level offerings as well, so once again, there’s no demand for LCD panels from that division as well.

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Samsung Q900R 8K QLED TV
Samsung will be converting its South Korean LCD lines to mass produce their newer “quantum dot” displays. It’s worth noting that Samsung’s current generation of quantum dot displays are still based on LCD panels, although the backlighting is different. The fate of its Chinese factories are still unknown, although Samsung might just decide to close down their factories in China, just as its smartphone arm did last year.
Meanwhile, LG Display has also announced earlier this year to stop domestic production of LCD TV panels by the end of the year. There are multiple players in the industry making LCD panels including BOE, AU Optronics, JDI and also Sharp, so we most probably won’t run out of LCD panels any time soon.
Pokdepinion: Samsung is definitely better known for their leadership in OLED panels, so they should definitely focus on what they do best.
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Is the Acerpure Pro P2 A Worthy Addition to Your Homes?

While Acer is a well-known brand for computers, it’s less so for home electronics. Is the Acerpure Pro P2 a worthy addition as an air purifier in your homes or even offices? Allow us at Pokde.net to help you with that.
What Exactly is the Acerpure Pro P2?

The Acerpure Pro P2 is an air purifier and it’s the Taiwanese giant’s second iteration of the product. It’s noticeably taller than its predecessor at 576mm, and is capable of purifying a larger space with a room coverage of 45m², a significant improvement from 33m². It’s also capable of 324 m³/h clean air delivery rate (CADR).

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You can choose from 5 different purifying speeds; Smart, 1, 2, 3, and Turbo. The last four is pretty straightforward as the speed just ramps up as go through each but with Smart mode, it will actively detect the environment and maintain an appropriate speed for it. For example, if smoke from the kitchen comes close to it, it will purify the air at a faster rate than before.

To avoid confusion, the Acerpure Pro P2 doesn’t function as a fan. If anything, it’s just sucking in air from the outside, purifying them, and proceed to blow them out. If you want an air purifier that can double as a fan, you can opt for the Acerpure Cool C2, which is the same thing but with an air circulator fan mounted on top where the purified air comes from.
What Has Improved for the Acerpure Pro P2?

For starters, the Acerpure Pro P2 comes with a 4-in-1 HEPA filter consisting of a pre-filter, HEPA Plus+ filter, HEPA 13 main filter, and an activated carbon filter. As a result, it’s capable of eliminating:

99% airborne bacteria
99.97% ultrafine dust, PM 1.0, and allergens
99% coronavirus (229E) and influenza A (H1N1) virus
Pet hair and dander
Gas and odours

If that isn’t enough, it also releases a high concentration of negative ions, up to 10 million, to its surrounding areas. This allows it to capture ultrafine dust and PM 1.0 for a more effective time purifying the air.
Earlier, I mentioned about Smart Mode, and it works by using Laser Particle Sensor to detect particulate matter as small as PM1.0 and PM2.5, along with the Gas Sensor to detect formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air. You can even monitor this as well as air quality status in real-time via its LCD display.

Arguably the most important addition is mobile app support via acerpure Life, which is available on both Android and iOS. While the magnetic controller is an innovative design, nothing beats using your smartphone to control it, especially since you can control it even when you’re not at home for as long as you have internet access. Furthermore, you will get automatic notifications when it detects a spike in air pollutants.
Should You Get the Acerpure Pro P2?

As our daily lives have normalized in this post-pandemic era, some of you may be wondering if it’s worth getting the Acerpure Pro P2. My answer is…it depends. If you want a straightforward air purifier that works and gives you valuable information, then yes, it’s definitely worth getting, especially with a price of just RM1,199.
However, for my money, I would spend the extra RM200 and go for the Acerpure Cool C2 instead just for that added air circulator fan. After all, it’s the same thing but with a strong fan so you can use a single plug to get clean air and cool your surroundings, effectively killing two birds with one stone.

Sure, there is a fan inside the Pro model but that’s just to get clean air out and not designed for cooling or to air circulation. If you don’t need that, then save that added bit of money and go for the Acerpure Pro P2.
If you’re interested to purchase the Acerpure Pro P2, click right here. If you’re interested in the Acerpure Cool C2 instead, click here for that.
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Samsung 990 PRO SSD Now Available In Malaysia

The semiconductor giant’s latest high performance SSD is now available nationwide.

The updated in-house controller now powers the 990 PRO to PCIe 4.0’s maximum throughput, with read/write speeds rated at 7,450MB/s and 6,900MB/s respectively. Random I/O performance is rated at 1,400,000 IOPS read and 1,550,000 IOPS for write; amounting to 55% improvement on random I/O over the preceding 980 PRO SSD.

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Samsung also makes improvements on power efficiency – up to 50% as the company claimed. The nickel-coated controller, paired with heat spreader provides cooling, thermal management is handled by Dynamic Thermal Guard technology. The 990 PRO also provides heatsink as an option, which also contains RGB lights.
Two storage capacities will be offered – 1TB and 2TB; both models are now available on participating Samsung Authorized Dealers across Malaysia.
Pokdepinion: SSD heatsinks with RGB…? That’s a new one from Samsung.
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Project Scorpio Will Be Revealed This Week; “Most Powerful Console Ever Built” According to Microsoft

Project Scorpio will be the most powerful console ever built, according to Microsoft.
Mid-life console upgrade seems to be the trend now. We have seen the PS4 Pro as Sony Interactive Entertainment’s answer to prolonging their console and Microsoft has Project Scorpio.
PS4 Pro has already been released, with some mixed reactions here and there but we have not seen Project Scorpio yet. That will all change very soon as it’s expected to be revealed some time this week.

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Project Scorpio Unveiling  This Week

Microsoft will finally unveil Project Scorpio this Thursday, April 6th at 2pm, UK time. In Malaysia, that would be about 9pm on the same day. After a few sources last week claimed such a reveal was coming, today, Eurogamer’s Digital Foundry confirmed the speculation and revealed it will have exclusivity of the reveal.
The news came via the following tweet:

To clear up the speculation: @digitalfoundry will have an exclusive Xbox Scorpio reveal on @eurogamer this Thursday at 2pm UK / 6am Pacific. pic.twitter.com/bacxOGerjJ
— Digital Foundry (@digitalfoundry) April 4, 2017

As you may know, Project Scorpio was officially announced during E3 2016. Since its announcement, Microsoft have often referred to the new piece of hardware as the “most powerful console ever built,” and have promised the machine will deliver true 4K gaming and high-fidelity virtual reality. It was expected to launch by the holiday season of 2017.
Now we’re not too sure how powerful the console is, or if it can truly be capable of 4K gaming but one thing’s for sure. April 6th is going to be a day to look forward to. Even if you aren’t a big fan of the Xbox consoles, it might be interesting to see what Microsoft has in store, and if it truly is the most powerful console ever built.

Pokdepinion: I may be a bigger fan of the PlayStation consoles but that will not stop me from tuning in to the reveal. I mean, this could be the beginning of a brand new kind of console wars, especially with the Nintendo Switch released earlier last month.
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New Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 Leaked and Shows New Stunning Design

Previously, we covered on the new Dell XPS 13 laptop, which looked to be a solid productivity workhorse. Now, we have new details from leaks that show a new, redesigned Dell XPS 15 as well as the return of the larger Dell XPS 17 laptops.
The Dell XPS 15 laptop was leaked on Reddit and originally spotted on a Dell product page which has since been taken down. It shows a display with no bottom bezel, and body made out of aluminum and carbon fibre material. Apart from that, it has upward-firing speakers, a bigger touchpad, and larger left and right arrow keys.

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As for the Dell XPS 17, details came from leaker @_rogame on Twitter via a user benchmark listing for “XPS 17 9700”. It sported a 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H CPU, 32GB RAM, and 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD. While there was no mention of GPU, it is expected to come with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q.
No USB-A Ports on Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17?
It also appears that both laptops will not have USB-A ports and instead will only have USB-C ports for both charging and data. This coincides with Intel’s announcement that the Comet Lake-H will now support four Thunderbolt 3 ports on Windows 10 laptops.
This may seem odd for some of you but it’s not that you can’t use your usual USB products with the laptops. You will either need an adapter or purchase a dock. The Thunderbolt 3 port itself is very versatile and allows you to transmit data as well as output to external displays.
We do expect to hear an official announcement by Dell soon on this matter so stay tuned for further details.
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Pokdepinion: If the Dell XPS 17 is light enough, I would certainly prefer that one. I like having bigger displays, especially when I’m working on-the-go.
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Feeling Clueless On Where To Eat This Ramadan? eatigo Release 2018’s Top Picks!

In this holy month of Ramadan, it can sometimes be tough on deciding where to break your fast. Sometimes, you just get sick and tired of Ramadan Bazaars. Well to help with that, eatigo has lift up the lid on their top picks of where to eat this Ramadan and also added new search functions in their app.
eatigo 2018 Ramadan Top Picks
The app’s latest addition include top picks of restaurants around the Klang Valley area as well as a Halal restaurant filter to go with. In addition to that, the company is also offering offering discounts up to 50%.
Partnering with over 50 new restaurants, eatigo expands their list of restaurants to an approximate of 500 in total (if that’s not enough choices for you to break your fast, I don’t know what will!).

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You may ask how the promo works, well it’s simple. Eatigo’s restaurant partners reward their customers with discounts when they make a table reservation in advance. It is found out that restaurant partners of the app see up to three times more reservation through the service, and helps them plan their inventory to ensure freshness.
Well, the promo isn’t just for those who are fasting. For those who aren’t, eatigo is running a 10 Day Lunch Break Promotion starting from today until the 30th of May 2018, where it will feature discounts of 30%-50% from 10am till 6pm. Note that this period will also depend on the restaurant of your choice’s opening hours.
Besides that, they are giving an added bonus to those who make reservations with the code ‘EATTODAY‘, where users will receive a free RM10 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf gift card up till the 31st of August 2018.
To find out more, you can check out eatigo’s official website by clicking right here. You can also find the app itself on both the App Store or Google Play Store.
Pokdepinion: So if you want to find out more places to eat, check out the app!

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Get your new Honor 8 and Honor powerbank just for RM1599! – Honor Malaysia Gala Christmas Promotion

To end this year with memorable memories, Honor Malaysia is please to run Christmas Promotion with its Honor fans by offering its devices at sweet prices with free gifts. Honor Malaysia looks forward to strengthening its relationships with Honor fans, as well as to bringing in more exciting events to Malaysia in 2017.

To ensure everyone have a memorable end to 2016, Honor Malaysia will run its Honor Gala Christmas Promotion. The promotion will run from December 1st to December 12th, it will be available on both online and retail channels. This is including the first ever concept store in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

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Check out Unboxing and First Impression of Honor 8 (click the image)
With price cuts of up to RM100, the promotion also consists of various Honor devices. From the newly launched Honor and to the budget-friendly Honor 5C. To make it more fun and memorable, Honor fans not only get a discounted price, but they are also entitled free gifts. Honor Malaysia is also keeping it exciting by pairing a mysterious gift with the Honor 5A.

Model
RRP
Promo Price
Free Gift

Honor 8 64G
1899
1849
Honor 10000mAh Quick Charge Powerbank

Honor 8 32G
1699
1599
Honor 5000mAh Powerbank

Honor 7/7E
1299
1199
Honor Band Z1

Honor 7
1199
1099
Honor Band Z1

Honor 5X
899
849
Honor Selfie Stick

Honor 5C
799
749
Honor Selfie Stick + 32GB SD Card

Honor 5A
599
n/a
Mysterious gift

The promotion will start on December 1st 2016. Honor fans can purchase the devices via VMall Malalaysia (online), DirectD, SenHeng Malaysia, and TF Enterprise Concept Store at Plaza Lowyat.
Pokdepinion: Hurm… No promotion on Lazada or Gemfive?
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Samsung Galaxy A80 is coming to Malaysia without Samsung Pay?

The Samsung Galaxy A80 has been spotted on SIRIM, so it should be launching here pretty soon. The most premium Samsung Galaxy A smartphone comes with a sliding mechanism which ingeniously flips the rear cameras to the front, so you can take awesome 48MP selfies. What’s less awesome is that you will probably have to pay a small fortune for it, given the Samsung Galaxy A70’s price. And you also won’t be getting Samsung Pay.

The SIRIM listing for the Samsung Galaxy A80 reveals that it won’t have NFC, which enables Samsung Pay to simulate your contactless payment cards. The feature is arguably Samsung’s best feature yet, as it skips the hassle of scanning QR codes in favor of a simple tap and pay method. Samsung has equipped their previous generation of Samsung Galaxy A7 and Galaxy A9 devices with the technology, but it seems like they will be reserving Samsung Pay for their flagship lineup only.

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Here are the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A80:
Samsung Galaxy A80 Specifications

Snapdragon 730, octa-core up to 2.2 GHz, 8nm FinFET
6GB RAM
128GB RAM
6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED, New Infinity Display, on-screen fingerprint scanner
48MP f/2.0 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 3D Depth sensor, rotating
3700 mAh battery, 25W Super Fast Charging
Pricing TBA

The Samsung Galaxy A80 does have a few aces up its sleeve which places it ahead of its brethren in the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, but it seems like Samsung Pay won’t be one of them. At least you will be enjoying faster charging, a bezel-less, notchless and cutout-less screen, as well as better selfies, right?
Pokdepinion: Well, perhaps Samsung is going to use Samsung Pay as a differentiating factor within their product stack, rather than to differentiate Samsung devices from the competition?
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Apple plans to be more self-reliant; wants to start producing more components in-house

Apple is apparently planning to make more of the important electronics they use, to reduce reliance on its partners. It is already making the fastest mobile chipsets in the industry, so there really is nothing stopping Apple at the moment. We do know its dependence on both Intel and Qualcomm for modems is not exactly in its best interest, being forced to throttle Qualcomm’s parts to match Intel’s inferior parts.

The most recent step forward in this direction for Apple is its very first in-house designed GPU. Previous iPhones packed Imagination Technologies’ PowerVR GPUs, but the A11 Bionic chip in the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X feature a new GPU developed by Apple. Apple looks set to push into designing their own modems too with Qualcomm’s modem chip engineer joining the Cupertino company earlier this year. However reports point towards the new modems not appearing any time soon.

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Apple has made quite a lot of acquisitions in recent years, with mobile processor companies like P.A. Semi and Intrinsity, flash controller maker Anobit Technologies, fingerprint security company AuthenTec under its belt. They have also hired engineers from AU Optronics, Broadcom, Texas Intruments and Imagination Technologies to further their ability to be self-sufficient in manufacturing their next products.
Until Apple decides to start their own fabrication plants, their fabrication partner, TSMC, will be the one laughing to the bank with Apple pushing for more in-house designs. Apple is TSMC’s largest client since 2015, and it is expected to make up 20% of TSMC’s revenue this year.
Pokdepinion: Being able to design everything by themselves, Apple will have a huge advantage in optimizing the user experience. Not to mention the fact that they can stand to profit more with them being in control of their pricing.
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Porsche Announces New Porsche Gran Turismo Cup Asia Pacific Esports Event

Porsche Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the Porsche Gran Turismo Cup Asia Pacific, a new e-sports competition that will begin on September 5th, 2021, and will be organised by Porsche Asia Pacific in collaboration with Porsche Japan, Porsche Korea, and Porsche Taiwan.
Porsche Gran Turismo Cup Asia Pacific

Porsche is building on the success of esports events such as the Porsche Asia Pacific Forza Cup in 2020, the Porsche SimRacing Trophy, and the Porsche E-sports Supercup with this latest simulation racing tournament, making the sports car manufacturer one of the forerunning automobile brands to engage in esports racing.

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The Porsche Gran Turismo Cup Asia Pacific will be held in Gran Turismo Sport, a game developed by Sony for the PlayStation 4. Participants from Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, and New Zealand will compete in the esports event, which will consist of five qualifying rounds, each with two competition berths.

Competitors who advance to the semifinals will face the best racers from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, who will each send their best five. The top 10 participants who advance to the finals will compete for the grand prize of an all-expenses-paid Porsche weekend in Tokyo, which will include a visit to the Porsche Experience Centre Tokyo and many other Porsche experiences.
The qualifying races will be held at some of the world’s most famous racing circuits, including the Circuit de la Sarthe from the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Porsche has won a record 19 titles, Fuji Speedway, where World Endurance Championship (WEC) races have been held, the Mount Panorama Circuit from the Bathurst 24 Hour race, and the Goodwood Motor Circuit, which is home to the most famous race in the world, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Different cars will be used for each race, including the Porsche 919 Hybrid and 962 C for Le Mans, as well as the 356 A, a classic type from the 1950s motorsport scene, requiring a diverse set of talents to win.
The Porsche Gran Turismo Cup Asia Pacific finals will be held in mid-December 2021 (exact date to be announced on the official website here).
Pokdepinion: This sounds pretty exciting. Like witnessing a real race go down. Definitely looking forward to the Porsche Gran Turismo Cup Asia Pacific.
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Oppo Brings Joy To The World – Preparing The Kids For Hari Raya

In the holy month of Ramadhan, established phone manufacturer Oppo took the time to give back to the community by launching a charity campaign. The campaign, targets to help underprivileged children homes in 10 states all across of Malaysia.
The Joy Giver

The smart phone manufacturer is donating profits from the sale of its R9s Black Edition units. To welcome the incoming festive period of Hari Raya, they aimed to help the orphanage children homes by providing essential items and monetary donations worth RM 200,000 in total.

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In the Klang Valley, they visited Pusat Jagaan Kasih Murni to have a ‘buka puasa’ session with the kids there.
OPPO Malaysia with the children from Pusat Jagaan Kasih Murni
Surprisingly, Oppo announce that they would be offering job opportunities to the children who are illegible to join the company.

Every child is special and deserves to feel happy and secure at all times. The homes that we have visited across the nation does all that it can to ensure that the children here are well taken care of, which is why we are pleased to be able to make this donation. We believe that with our contribution, they will be able to provide for the children with more ease. We have attained great heights in the four years that we have been in Malaysia, with the OPPO R9s recently obtaining the top 3 spot as the best-selling phone in Q1 2017 – all possible with the support of Malaysians. This humble contribution is just one way for us to give back to the community, because at OPPO, we believe that caring for the community is something that everyone can and should be involved in. Being able to give more than just money, but also opportunities, is a treasure that we must cherish. This Ramadan, we wanted to ensure that this effort will be impactful for all the children. Hopefully through this, they will eventually be able to set out and make their own positive impact by paying it forward. Mr. William Fang, CEO of OPPO Malaysia
Pokdepinion: With raya coming up, it’s nice to see Oppo having the initiative to help those in need. Hats off to them.

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Xiaomi Malaysia Offers Great Deals For You To Grab This 11.11

Xiaomi Malaysia has revealed today of their 11.11 deals on Lazada, where they are offering price drops of up to 47% for you to enjoy.
Xiaomi Malaysia 11.11 promo

The 11.11 campaign from Xiaomi offers you the chance to bag several of their products at special prices plus deals which includes the Mi 10T Pro, POCO X3 NFC, Mi Vacuum Cleaner Mini and plenty more.
Here’s the products that’s on offer:

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ProductNormal PriceSpecial DealXiaomi Mi 10T Pro (8GB+256GB)RM1,999Free Redmi 18W 20,000mAh Fast charge Powerbank + Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 (worth RM188)POCO X3 NFC (6GB+64GB)RM899RM799POCO X3 NFC (6GB+128GB)RM1,099RM949Mi Vacuum Cleaner Mini RM199RM169Mi Portable Photo PrinterRM249Free Photo Paper (worth RM59)Mi Electric Shaver S500 RM169Free Shaver Head (worth RM59)Mi Smart Band 5RM169RM159Mi Smart Band 4RM149RM79Mi Air Purifier 3HRM688RM588Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34″RM1,999RM1,799Mi Robot Vacuum-MopRM999RM899

On 11.11 itself at 8pm, Xiaomi Malaysia will be hosting their first-ever TikTok livestream where Mi Fans and TikTokers can stand a chance to win giveaways such as Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop, Mi Air Purifier Pro, Mi Handheld Vacuum Cleaner 1C and more. In addition to that, an exclusive 11.11 Lazada Surprise Flash Sale will be offered throughout the stream.
Pokdepinion: Plenty of offerings from Xiaomi Malaysia.. See one that you fancy in getting?
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Xiaomi Partners With Maxis In Offering Mi 9 From RM45 Per Month

The folks at Xiaomi has recently partnered up with Maxis in offering their flagship device, the Xiaomi Mi 9, as part of of Maxis’ Zerolution plan and normal contract.
Both plans will be available starting from today, 10th May 2019, at all Maxis stores as well as Maxis online store. As part of the Zerolution plan, you can own the Mi 9 at up to 45% savings off retail price with monthly installments at 0% interest rate and zero upfront payment. No credit card is needed when you apply for this plan.
Maxis Zerolution – Mi 9 6GB+128GB

MaxisONE Plan 188 – RM45/month
MaxisONE Plan 158 – RM61/month
MaxisONE Plan 128 – RM75/month
MaxisONE Plan 98 – RM83/month

As for the normal contract, you can enjoy the Mi 9 at up to 50% saving off retail price. Here’s the prices:

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Normal Contract – Mi 9 6GB+128GB

MaxisONE Plan 188 – RM999
MaxisONE Plan 158 – RM1,099
MaxisONE Plan 128 – RM1,399
MaxisONE Plan 98 – RM1,599

For every sign up, Maxis is offering added protection for the Xiaomi Mi 9 with their MaxisSafe Device program on a free three–month trial. It offers protection against accidental damages and thefts.
Looking for more details on the plans? Well you can head down here to go to Maxis’ official website.
If you’d like to learn on our thoughts of the Xiaomi Mi 9, you can check out our full extensive hands-on review here.
Pokdepinion: Maybe it’s time to upgrade from my Mi 8…..
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Acer Spin Series, Acer Swift 3 And Acer Aspire 3 Laptops Get New Updates

Acer Malaysia has just announced new updates to their Acer Spin series, Acer Swift 3 And Acer Aspire 3 laptops, in conjunction with Father’s Day. These laptops are perfect for those looking for work, study or entertainment usage.
Acer Spin Series
Acer Spin 5
The Acer Spin 5 is a touchscreen convertible laptop that weighs just 1.2kg and is 14.8mm thin, while its brother, the updated Acer Spin 3, weighs 1.4kg and is 15.9mm thin, and was designed with individuals seeking flexibility and productivity in mind.
Both laptops feature eye-catching 360-degree hinges that allow them to transform into a variety of different form factors that suit the user’s environment, such as tablet mode for taking notes, tent mode for watching movies with minimal space requirements, or clamshell mode for a more ergonomic typing experience and improved thermal system.

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Acer Spin 3
Both Spin 5 and Spin 3 have Intel Evo platform design and are powered by up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processors with Intel Iris Xe Graphics to provide high performance for users’ projects. Both laptops have up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage inside. The Acer Spin 5 is equipped with the latest PCIe Gen 4 SSD, which offers double the transfer speed of its predecessor.
The Acer Spin 5 features a 13.5-inch QHD IPS display with narrow bezels for a remarkable 80% screen-to-body ratio, while the Acer Spin 3 has a 13.3-inch WQXGA (2560×1600) multi-touch IPS display. Both laptops include an Acer Active Stylus with 4,096 pressure sensitivity levels as well as 15 hours of battery life with fast charging technology.
Both the Acer Spin 5 and Acer Spin 3 are now available at all Acer official online stores and Acer authorised resellers around the country. The starting prices are RM4,599 and RM3,999 respectively.
Acer Swift 3 (Evo Certified)

The new Acer Swift 3 offers responsiveness from its 1.2kg and 15.95m thin aluminium and magnesium-aluminium metal chassis, which is Intel Evo platform design approved. The elegant and lightweight new Acer Swift 3 is powered by up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processors with Intel Iris Xe Graphics to deliver performance and portability to consumers who keep an active modern lifestyle. Like the Acer Spin 5, the new Acer Swift 3 comes with up to 16GB of RAM and a PCIe Gen 4 SSD that offers transfer speeds of up to 16GB per second.

In addition, the 14-inch FHD IPS display on the new Acer Swift 3 supports a 100% sRGB colour gamut and has a brightness of up to 300 nits. Acer Swift 3 is priced from RM3,499 and comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019. It is available at all Acer official online stores and all Acer authorised resellers countrywide.
Acer Aspire 3

The new Acer Aspire 3 in electric blue has a thinner design with an ergonomic hinge that pulls in more ventilation from beneath the notebook. It has a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD with 8GB onboard DDR4 RAM and is powered by an Intel Core i7 or i5 processor with Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Aspire 3 also includes an HDD upgrade kit and an extra memory slot for increased capacity.

The brand-new Aspire 3 is designed for student and family use, featuring a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display and Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 pre-installed. It costs RM2,899 and is available from all Acer official online stores and all Acer authorised resellers around the country.
From the 19th to the 21st of June, in celebration of Father’s Day, Acer Malaysia is offering exclusive online promotions for these laptops at select Acer official and accredited retailers on Shopee and Lazada. Customers who purchase these laptops before June 30 will also be eligible to enter the #CreateYourDreamSpace competition.
Customers can enter the #CreateYourDreamSpace contest and win a dream space makeover from Woody Lab worth up to RM63,000 by redeeming up to RM200 credit from Touch ‘n Go or Boost. Acer monitor or projector, as well as Woody Lab Smart Desk, monitor stand, and other accessories, are included in the makeover.
Customers can find the select models, participating stores or complete the redemption form here.
Pokdepinion: I just got a new laptop for my dad the other day. If I knew Acer was going to do a special Father’s Day promotion, I would’ve waited.
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Telcos Will Be Punished If They Fail To Reduce Broadband Prices By This Month

The Communications and Multimedia Minister of Malaysia, Gobind Singh Deo, has said that strict actions will be taken to telcos that fail to reduce their broadband prices by the end of this month (August 2018).
Telcos To Reduce Prices Or Be Punished
Previously on the 13th of July, the minister tweeted that he wishes that telcos could come up with a solution on how to reduce broadband prices while also offering increased speeds.
The ministry had initially put 31st of July as the deadline for telcos to revise their broadband prices but there were appeals for the period to be extended.

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Till this date, only two companies has revised their prices, with them being Telekom Malaysia Bhd and Maxis Bhd. Gobind said “We’ll take actions against them if they fail to adhere to the MSAP by month end. We are serious about this.”
Recently Maxis revised their prices where you can get 30Mbps for RM89 and 100Mbps for RM129 respectively. They’ve also revealed on plans in increasing speeds in the future.
Source: The Star Online
Pokdepinion: Well let’s just hope that they all take note of his words and do something about it.. It’s about time that we get better internet service for an affordable price. What are your thoughts on the matter? As usual, you can leave down comments down below. Have your say.
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