Wiko Ufeel Go review — one too many corners cut

What do you need a smartphone for? For me, it’s a lot of Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify and also some browsing with Chrome to search for information. Not what I consider heavy tasks, which is why I think most of today’s entry level smartphone will be just nice for me if I ever have to replace my smartphone on a shoestring budget. So can the Wiko Ufeel Go satisfy my needs?
Unboxing

Just like the Wiko Ufeel Fab we previously reviewed, the Wiko Ufeel Go comes in an attractive packaging with graphics all over it. The highlight features are shown repeatedly over the packaging.

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The Wiko Ufeel Go comes with a number of accessories in the box, with Wiko giving you a free soft case, plastic screen protector, the usual charger and USB cable and even the increasingly rare pair of earphones. There is also the usual set of documentation if you are the kind who actually reads the user guide before using something.
Appearance

The Wiko Ufeel Go has an all-black front fascia, which appeals to me. The only things that break the monotony here is the front-facing flash and also the silver trim around the fingerprint sensor.

Flipping the Wiko Ufeel Go over, we see the camera over on the left corner and the lone LED positioned under it, with what seems like antenna lines running along the top and bottom of the device. The logo is recessed into the metal back, and along the lower part we find perforations through which the mono loudspeaker will pump sound.

The volume rocker and power button are on the right edge, where they are usually found.

The top of the device is home to the 3.5mm jack.

Meanwhile the microUSB port and microphone finds their home over on the bottom edge. If you notice, just right below the ridge where an antenna line should be, there is a little nub to help prevent the speaker from being muffled, a nice touch here where many have overlooked how this little design can make the difference between a missed notification and one responded to in a timely fashion.
Specifications

CPU:
MediaTek MT6735 (4 x A53 @ 1.3 GHz)

RAM:
2GB

GPU:
Mali-T720

Display:
5.0″ HD (720p) IPS

Storage:
16GB + MicroSD up to 64GB

Camera:
Main Camera
13MP f/2.2, single LED flash
Front Camera
5MP f/2.2

OS:
Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP
LTE Cat 4

SIM:
Dual-SIM (micro SIM)

Battery:
4,000 mAh non-removable

Performance

Antutu ranks the Wiko Ufeel Go even lower than its brethren, the Ufeel Fab. Aside from the different screen size which doesn’t affect the score, it has to be the lesser amount of RAM in the former. With just 2GB of RAM, looking at the specs sheet makes me think if I have accidentally been thrown back in time.

PCMark throws work-related tasks at the phone and judges its performance at these workloads. As expected, it performs slightly poorer than the Wiko Ufeel Fab which has the same MTK 6735 inside, most probably also due to the lesser amount of RAM.

Surprisingly the Wiko Ufeel Go climbs above the Ufeel Fab, scoring a single point more than the latter in the single-core benchmark. It loses a little in the multi-core benchmark. However it must be noted that these scores are quite a fair bit lower than the next devices, simply because the MTK 6735 chipset only has half the cores the current crop of chipsets pack.

3DMark sees very similar scores between the two. As both devices feature a similar resolution, this is expected. Also expected is that these two device do not do well at all here, with a single core Mali-T720 GPU doing all the work. However it does support the latest OpenGL ES 3.1 standard, which is something.

With a smaller 5.0″ screen, the Wiko Ufeel Go goes on for an extra 49 minutes over the Wiko Ufeel Fab. It is actually quite an amazing feat that Wiko managed to cram a 4000 mAh into a 5.0″ device.

The smallish display also translates to a long usable battery life. It has lots of time away from the plug, while still being able to clock 4 hours and 36 minutes of screen on time (SOT). In case you were wondering, my usage consists of lots of Whatsapp, Facebook, Messenger and some web browsing with Chrome and music listening on Spotify through my Sudio Vasa Bla Bluetooth headset.
User Experience
Hardware

Wiko gives us a removable rear cover here, which you would not have noticed until you have to insert your SIM cards or microSD card. It looks very much like the usual entry-level “metal” smartphones on the market, with the metal wrapping around the sides, with only the top and bottom bits made of plastic, the only difference being that it is removable here. Despite the removable cover, Wiko has decided against giving users the option to replace the battery by themselves, and the battery is sealed. The Wiko Ufeel Go accepts two microSIMs and a microSD card, which makes it great for those who want extra storage and dual-SIM functionality. I have no idea why so many smartphone manufacturers just do not understand that when people buy a phone touting dual-SIM support and expandable storage, they want it to support TWO SIMs, and a microSD card. Kudos to Wiko for actually doing just that.

The 5.0″ display makes it one of the smallest devices, and by extension, the easiest to use with just one hand, I have used in recent times. Wiko has thrown in 2.5D curved edges for a more comfortable experience swiping around in Android. A decently fast fingerprint sensor on the front here is nice, and even offers the ability to emulate the navigation buttons via swipes and taps. However it suffers from the same problem with the Ufeel Fab, which is the inability to activate Google Assistant with the home button. If you want to use Google Assistant, you will have to keep the on-screen navbar around, which is really redundant.

Holding the device is a comfortable experience, without having to stretch my hand at all to handle this device. Bezels are pretty substantial, but thanks to the smaller screen you do not suffer from any difficulty using the device. If I were to complain, it would be that the top and bottom bezels are much too thick, but it may be a necessary design choice given the frontal placement of the fingerprint sensor.

The 5.0″ screen looks pretty decent, with the 1280 x 720 pixels not stretched nearly as thin as on its larger brethren. Color is slightly off, having a cold tint. It is quite noticeably off actually, which brings me to the other thing; MiraVision. You can tune the screen quality, or just use Dynamic Contrast, which is quite a surprising find on a smartphone at this price range.
The loudspeaker on the rear of the Wiko Ufeel Go is pretty loud, but distorts at the higher frequencies at maximum volume. There is no bass to speak of, so you are left with a rather hollow sound. I would not recommend using it for listening to music at all.
Camera

Moving on to the camera, the rear 13MP camera features a f/2.2 aperture and a single LED flash, while the front features a 5MP sensor behind a f/2.2 lens, and is also supported by a single LED flash. The UI here is pretty simplistic, with a few basic modes available to play around with. The Professional mode for photographers who wish to take more control over their creation. You do not get to adjust the shutter speed though. Video recording is limited to 720p, which is a downer in this day and age.

Image quality is decent, but nothing spectacular. The HDR mode gives an interesting touch to images, often overdoing the HDR. It takes quite some time to process, so you will only ever be able to use it for static scenery. In low light, images lose contrast but noise is still under control. I must say Wiko did quite a good job here. The front camera disappoints though, with blurry images indoors thanks to the low shutter speeds, and the high ISOs taking away whatever detail there is left. Turning on the flash helps a little, but images become way too cold to be natural without a little editing.
Software

Software wise, aside from the wonky arrangement regarding the navigation keys, the Wiko Ufeel Go packs a UI that’s almost stock Android 6.0 Marshmallow, aside from some minor tweaks. A swipe down from the upper left corner brings down a Smart Gesture panel which allows you to draw gestures to bring up your apps, call someone or even open the SMS window to quickly send a text message to that person. 360 Security was pre-installed, but it can be removed to keep your phone as bloat-free as you can.

There are quite a few redundant apps lying around, as Wiko developed their own apps despite pre-loading the Google version of them, and making them system apps. I hope Wiko can clean up their act here. The device stutters and suffers from delays when opening or switching between apps, which lead to me a conclusion that 2GB of RAM is insufficient for smooth usage in this day and age. Even typing on the phone suffers from slowdowns, which is a dealbreaker for me.
Conclusion
So, does the Wiko Ufeel Go manage to satisfy my basic needs for a smartphone that handles my social networking smoothly? Sadly, it falls just short of the mark. It could have been a lot better if say it had 3GB of RAM instead of the 2GB it has now. There aren’t many devices that can give you a smooth experience for just RM599, and the Wiko Ufeel Go falls just short of delivering one. The rest of the device is passable, like the camera, near-stock Android Marshmallow UI and pretty decent fingerprint sensor, but the lack of RAM is just one too many corners cut from the already very limited specifications of the Wiko Ufeel Go.
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ASUS RT-AX86U AX5700 Gaming Router Review – When you demand for more

In the last router review, we took the ASUS RT-AX82U for a ride and we actually found a router that would complete most of the networking scenarios in 2021. So the RT-AX86U was an AX5400 variant. Right here, we have an ASUS RT-AX86U router which bumps the game up a notch with AX5700 instead. Is it worth the extra money that you will be spending? Let’s find out~
Theoretically, a 300Mbps allows quite a solid headroom when things get busier on the network highway. That’s almost equivalent to 37MB of packet throughput per second which is interesting to have when you have too many devices to share the internet with.
Unboxing RT-AX86U Router

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Much like the RT-AX82U, the RT-AX86U shares identical packaging design. ASUS likes to keep the more edgy designs for their premium product lines like ROG while the normal products portray elegance and simplicity instead.

So we know that we’re gonna have “warp-speed Wi-Fi 6”, up to 2Gbps internet, mobile gaming prioritization, and commercial-grade security by Trend Micro if we buy this router. Enough to entice you to get it if you really have the infrastructure to back it.

It comes with a 45W power adapter with a larger socket plug compared to the RT-AX82U so they’re not really interchangeable. It seems like our little baby here gets hungry more frequently. You’re also provided with swappable cables with different socket options to suit your wall plugs. User guide and warranty notice are bundled too. That’s all in the package.
Appearance
The design of the RT-AX86U shares a lot from its predecessor. Now that we have covered the RT-AX82U in the last review, we can all finally agree that things are a lot plainer here in comparison to its younger brother. Put these two routers next to each other, the winner is pretty clear. But make no mistakes, the RT-AX86U is no child’s toy either.

The clean and neat finishing on the front face brings the golden contrasting ASUS emblem out in its glory which is sitting above a host of diagonal lines with neat vents cut through them to allow for airflow.

The crease spans from the top to the bottom, passing through a line-up of status LEDs that provide information about; WPS, all four LAN ports, WAN status, 2.5G LAN/WAN port status, 2.4G Wi-Fi status, 5G Wi-Fi status and Power status. Underneath this area lies a red strip of vents that gives the RT-AX86U a rather edgy look.
The top area houses 3 removable antennas which is something I don’t like to have anymore on my routers. Just make them permanently mounted with a robust stowage mechanism and we’re good to go.
The rear area looks busier with more diagonal openings with plenty of vents again to let heat out as quickly as possible. I like the fact that ASUS routers really have great airflow designs in their newer routers that you can just cool them down by placing in an airy room without having to supply a dedicated fan.

Looking at the host of ports, from the left, we have the DC power socket, followed by a power switch and the reset notch. It also has 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 that was dearly missed on the RT-AX82U. But I think it’s time we talk about this. It would be great if the USB ports could be placed are totally different locations like ASUS did in the RT-AC87U back then where one of them was on the front. The fact that one of these ports can utilize a USB Mobile Broadband dongles, those hardware are quite bulky, often rendering the other port totally useless. This is also the case when you have a slightly larger pendrive for example. Following up next, we have a 2.5G port which is nice to have if you have internet faster than 1Gbps which is still a rare sight in Malaysia at least. This is then followed by a Gigabit WAN port and the remaining 4 RJ45 Gigabit LAN ports with the first port being a Gaming port.

You might be wondering where is the WPS button. It’s right here on the side in a much elegant fashion.

This is balanced with an LED On/Off button on the other side. I told you, this is no child’s toy. It surely makes a pretty accessory on business premises.
RT-AX86U Specs

Network Standard
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IPv4, IPv6

Data Rate
802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps
802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps
802.11n : up to 450 Mbps
802.11n (1024 QAM) : up to 750 Mbps
802.11ac (1024 QAM) : up to 4333 Mbps
802.11ax (2.4GHz) : up to 861 Mbps
802.11ax (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps

Antenna
External antenna x 3
Internal PCB antenna x 1

Transmit/Receive
2.4 GHz 3 x 3
5 GHz 4 x 4

Processor
Broadcom BCM4908 1.8 GHz quad-core processor

Memory
256 MB Flash
1 GB RAM

Wi-Fi Technology
OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
Beamforming: standard-based and universal
1024-QAM high data rate
20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth

Operating Frequency
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Encryption
WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support

Firewall & Access Control
Firewall: SPI intrusion detection, DoS protection
Access control：Parental control, Network service filter, URL filter, Port filter

Management
UPnP, IGMP v1/v2/v3, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trigger, Port Forwarding, DMZ, System Event Log

VPN Support
IPSec Pass-Through
PPTP Pass-Through
L2TP Pass-Through
IPSec server
PPTP server
OpenVPN server
PPTP client
L2TP client
OpenVPN client

WAN Connection Type
Internet connection type : Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP

Utilities
Router setup wizard; Firmware restoration; Device discovery

Ports
RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for WAN x 1
RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for LAN x 4
RJ45 for 2.5G BaseT for WAN/LAN x 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 2

Features
Router app
Link Aggregation
– 802.3ad
MU-MIMO
Traffic Analyzer
Adaptive QoS
AiProtection Pro
Parental Control
Guest Network : 2.4 GHz x 3, 5 GHz x 3
VPN server : PPTP Server, OpenVPN Server, IPSec server
VPN client : PPTP client, L2TP client, OpenVPN client
NAT Pass-Through :PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, PPPoE relay
Mac OS Backup
Enhanced media server (AiPlayer app compatible)
– Image :
– Audio : mp3, wma, wav, pcm, mp4, lpcm, ogg
– Video : asf, avi, divx, mpeg, mpg, ts, vob, wmv, mkv, mov
AiCloud personal cloud service
3G/4G data sharing
Download Master
– Support bt, nzb, http, ed2k
– Support encryption, DHT, PEX and magnet link
– Upload and download bandwidth control
– Download scheduling
AiDisk file server
– Samba and FTP server with account management
Dual WAN
IPTV support
Roaming Assist
OFDMA
Beamforming
NVIDIA Geforce Now Cloud Gaming Optimization
WAN Aggregation

Button
WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch, LED on/off Button

LED Indicator
Power x 1
Wi-Fi x 2
2.5G Port x 1
WAN x 1
LAN x 4
WPS x 1

Power Supply
AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current

Dimensions
242 x 100 x 325 mm (WxDxH)

Weight
814.5 g

Operation mode
Wireless router mode
Access point mode
Media bridge mode

RT-AX86U Performance
Let’s be real here. The Wi-Fi bands difference between the RT-AX86U and the RT-82U is only on the 802.11n band and 802.11ax’s only 2.4GHz band (the 5GHz band have exactly same data rates). If you’re setting up an RT-AX86U router in your home or office network, you’re probably not even going to use these bands most of the time. And this is exactly where the extra 300Mbps throughput residing at so if that’s the prime reason you’re buying this router, you may want to confirm this. But that’s not what ASUS is trying to sell here.

The RT-AX86U glory lies in its 2.5G BaseT RJ45 port that is capable of delivering internet of up to 2Gbps. This is a very specific niche here, so specific that even we don’t have the hardware to fully test this. It’s not really an out of the box thingy, let me explain.
For you to unlock 2Gbps internet bandwidth, you will need to utilize aggregation. How it does it, the RT-AX86U uses two separate 1Gbps internet services, on through the 1Gbps WAN port and the other through the 1Gbps LAN port. Which means, you need TWO Gigabit internet lines that also takes up one of the 4 LAN ports. Then, the total 2Gbps internet bandwidth can be shared through the 2.5G port for wired connectivity, and through the Wi-Fi 6 wireless network. This is not hassle on purpose. This is current hardware limitations when you want to break the 1Gbps barrier and you actually can afford it, delivered by the RT-AX86U. Of course, if you’re not going to use if for internet and you have a motherboard that has a 2.5G port, you can use this port as a LAN port only instead. Probably the more common scenario than the earlier one.
Once again, it’s a Gigabit router and it is definitely more powerful than the average router that you are provided by the ISP. Testing the internet speed test as a benchmark is like telling you that my Ferrari can do 110km/h and fulfills the maximum speed limit required by the local highway.  Unless I notice any discrepancies in the results, we will no longer be doing those tests in our router reviews. They’re not accurate, and have way too many parameters in between before the signal reaches your router. But if you insist, here are a few random runs for the last time.

That leaves us with the 802.11ax throughput test like we did in the RT-AX82U review. Afterall, once the internet reaches the router, how quickly can we deliver the packets to the recipient? And how busy can the traffic be on the inside? These are the questions that you should be asking when considering a new commercial router for home or office. So we have a local server running Intel AX200 NIC in it while my very own Zephyrus Duo makes the perfect client using its AX201 card. Both of these are separated about 1m apart from the RT-AX86U router.

First test. Let’s send a single data stream to the server with a 30s continuous packet burst. This is actually rather impressive. The throughput on the RT-AX86U actually is better than its younger sibling, the RT-AX82U with a difference of approximately 45Mbps difference. Now, this is too raw of a test and doesn’t really tell us much, but we’re off to a good start!

Next, let’s double up by adding another data stream from the server back to the client. The consistency is great, the router equally distributes the load for both streams and keeps it consistent throughout the burst shot.

Let’s test it out with parallel streams from single source, with 10 concurrent streams from the client to the server. At this point, the results speeds average around 608Mbps which is pretty much the same as the RT-AX82U. This means that under high loads, both of the routers will be delivering very similar performances, which is more likely the scenario.
Do take note, that currently the router is set to all possible frequencies on the 5G band including 20/240/80/160 MHz so the router gets to decide which channel and speed to frequency to be used. Let’s run our final simulation test.
We set the router to 160MHz exclusively, which is something you really need to be very sure of before setting up as you might run into network problems on legacy hardware. We pass our 150MB test file through all 10 channels to see how fast it gets it across, and how closely knit the streams are.

The results are really not disappointing. The handshakes happen extremely quickly, almost instantaneously. Distributed around 65Mbps on average, the data streams are really very consistent and the RT-AX86U continuously tries to scale it horizontally first, vertical next. The last spike on the last bits shows how quickly the RT-AX86U is able to recover from high loads as it subsides. This is not just another minor upgrade from the RT-AX82U router. It’s serious business.
User Experience
The RT-AX86U might not be a beauty pageant winner, but it definitely wouldn’t lose in a fist fight. Like I mentioned earlier, this router has a lot more than we can imagine and to bring out the best of it, you would need a very elaborate setup (and deep pockets). The fact that it does, it would be an insult to plug this into a measly 100Mbps network.

It’s a good addition if you have plans for some serious small networking projects because even AC devices can benefit from its 1024 QAM technology at a very generous data rates. The 5GHz band produces 4×4 TR signals but you might be wondering where the fourth antenna on the device is?  That one is internally mounted to the PCB instead.
The RT-AX86U uses Broadcom BCM4908 SoC which is a quad-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz. This is coupled to 1GB RAM and 256MB Flash ROM which is so exciting to see that it’s even more powerful than a low-tier smartphone in the market today.

The RT-AX86U can be configured to run as a wireless router mode, AP mode, or as a media bridge. You might notice that WDS is slowly getting removed from the equation and pushed more towards Mesh based system. It seems subtle, but they’re not exactly the same. Whether for the good or for the bad, the AiMesh is here and if you’re using an ASUS router already, you can repurpose it into an AiMesh node to get a much better network horizon.
Here’s the thing, the RT-AX86U seems like just another router to me if I am not able to utilize the 2.5G port. If there’s one thing I would connect to this port, is a 2.5G capable NAS. If the speeds are consistent, it would totally rock to have my own private cloud at home that syncs faster than any 3rd party cloud service can offer. That’s like having your own local Amazon S3 bucket at Cloud Front speeds. Lol

Although the RT-AX86U may not strike to you as a gaming router, it doesn’t mean it can’t be one. You can set prioritization via Gear Accelerator, or enhance your mobile gaming performance by enabling Mobile Game Mode that you actually have to manage through your smartphone. You can also utilize Open NAT’s Port Forwarding rules for common games.

A friend of mine called me up after my last review, asking me, what does Open NAT actually do? While it has rather amusing name, Open NAT actually makes Port Forwarding a hassle free process. Truth be told, many people still struggle in managing Port Forwarding because it is indeed a pretty complex subject. Open NAT does exactly that but only for the more common games. It does have a manual mode to let you add your own rules, but that just makes it another Port Forwarding method that most routers already have anyway.

To the fair players, there’s Adaptive QoS too. In all honesty, I don’t really use QoS anymore for internet setup with 500Mbps and above. When the bandwidth is extremely fast, you don’t really notice if another device is leeching more than your machine. I’ve tested this in up to 25 devices environment in a Gigabit network and so far I stand corrected. Of course, if your internet is lower than that, then it makes more sense.
Conclusion
I think it’s fair to put the RT-AX86U in the high-end router segments, although it would be at the entry point of high-end routers. This doesn’t fit in the mid-range routers because it packs so much punch, mid-range sounds insulting. After all, you are spending RM1388 a pop for this bad boy. If you have some serious networking plans ahead, this one does the job very well. Hey, it’s already on par with the RT-AC5300 which was once an icon in the network realm.

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Samsung Tested Their QLED TV — Claims There’s No Burn-in And Afterglow

Samsung have tested out their QLED TVs to prove that they are indeed free of burn-in and afterglow and to see if the displays stand up to required performance.
Samsung Test QLED TV With Testlab
A lot of us have experienced the permanently ‘burnt-in’ image on our TV screen when having the TV turned on for a considerable amount of time. We all can agree that this can be an expensive and tricky issue to deal with. Well to assure their customers that their TV is worth the money, Samsung did a test with their 2018 QLED TV series.
The company teamed up with connect Testlab to carry out a certification test, which is based on the Information Display Measurements Standard (IDMS). It is an international norm for panel measurements, which focus specifically on QLED TV’s HDR content display quality.

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It was proven that Samsng’s QLED TVs passes the test and received the certificate for ‘no burn-in’ and ‘no afterglow’. Tested out in a 72-hour endurance test, they performed measurements on Samsung QLED TVs to check their reputed burn-in effects, which may be caused by static picture elements.
In the test, they (the TVs) were made to display a checkerboard pattern for deep black and very bright white values for a long period of time. Finals results came in and it was proven that they were free of burn-in and afterglow.
Not to say that their QLED TVs are cheap, but if you’re wanting quality and TVs that’s been tested out (and also having the money!), you can check out Samsung’s lineup of QLED TV.
Pokdepinion: Well, it’s a good thing that they take their product seriously and did a test. What better way to assure of their customers that the product that they will be getting is of quality? I wish I had the money to even buy one though….
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The Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 SSD is one step closer to launching, with it being certified by Korea’s National Radio Research Agency (RRA). The drive has been rumored for a launch by August 2020, so this certification seems to be just in time before the SSD debuts on the market.
This will be Samsung’s first consumer-grade SSD with support for PCIe 4.0. Adoption might be somewhat low since there’s only one consumer platform supporting PCIe 4.0 right now, but Samsung will have the bragging rights of being one of the first to release a PCIe 4.0 SSD that’s not based on the Phison E16 controller, which is used by various OEMs peddling their PCIe 4.0 SSDs.

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Samsung will get to boast about offering much higher speeds, with up to 6500MB/s read and 5000MB/s write, speeds which the Phison E16 are uncapable of. With that said, Phison is expected to release their next generation of controllers with the Phison E18 promising up to 7GB/s read and write speeds, so Samsung won’t be holding on to that crown for long.
As this is a member of Samsung’s PRO lineup, the Samsung 980 PRO will most probably sport 2-bit MLC instead of the TLC NAND that most of the industry is currently adopting. It will be available in capacities of 250GB, 500GB and 1TB, and the prices will likely reflect its position in the premium segment as well.
Pokdepinion: With Samsung’s leadership in the SSD market, I am pretty sure the Samsung 980 PRO will still hold an advantage over the upcoming Phison-based SSDs.
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Be Wary Of This Cyberpunk 2077 Scam

I probably say this for most of us gamers out there, we simply can’t wait for Cyberpunk 2077 to come out since it’s been delayed not only once but twice already. Well it seems that some people are taking advantage of gamers who simply can’t wait for the game.
Cyberpunk 2077 scam

The game’s developer, CD Projekt Red has noticed that there’s been emails been sent around that invites you to play the beta version of Cyberpunk 2077. They have quickly deny that the email has been sent by CD Projekt Red themselves.

1/2 If you recently received an email claiming to be granting you beta access to Cyberpunk 2077, it's not from us. Unfortunately, there have been more of these being sent out over the past few weeks. When we contact you via email, it'll always come from @ cdprojektred com address— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) July 30, 2020

If you’ve got your hands on the email, it’s most likely a phishing scam done by irresponsible people. They likely want you to bait you into clicking the link that’s supposedly registers you for the ‘beta’ of the game to breach your security. Needless to say, you’d be best to avoid clicking it.

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CD Projekt Red has said that there will be no demo or beta whatsoever for Cyberpunk 2077 so you can guarantee that it is a fake email.
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Pokdepinion: I know it’s been a long waiting game for Cyberpunk 2077 to come out but please, don’t be tempted to even click suspicious emails like this.
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New AstraZeneca Vaccine Registrations Opening Soon But It’s Not For Everyone

The AstraZeneca vaccine program is on-going with registrations for it already closed. Unsurprisingly, not everyone managed to get in but do not fret, there will be another round of registrations for it happening soon. The only catch here is that it’s not open for everyone.
New AstraZeneca Vaccine Registrations

The next AstraZeneca opt in will open on 23 May and will only be available to above 60s in Selangor, KL, Penang, Sarawak & Johor where cases are highest. Bookings via website & community clinic outreach. AZ will also be sent to elderly care homes.
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According to the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Khairy Jamaluddin, another round of AstraZeneca vaccine registrations will be opening up starting 23rd May 2021, with bookings available on the official JKJAV website and community clinic outreach. However, it will only be applicable for those aged 60 and above within Selangor, KL, Penang, Sarawak, and Johor only.
The reason for the selected locations is because these states are where the highest number of cases are being recorded as of late. Furthermore, people in those age range are at a higher risk, which is why they are on priority.
That isn’t to say that those younger than 60 years of age will have no hope however as they will be opening it up for them on 26th May 2021. However, this will only happen if there are leftover vaccines from their initial run with the elderly, and they will prioritize those who have registered and are on the waiting list for it.
Minister Khairy Jamaluddin mentioned that they will allocate some of the vaccines to the District Health Offices to administer via on-ground outreach program in certain areas. They will also deliver it to elderly care homes.
Registration will be the exact same process as before, so do get ready and try to be as quick as you can. Be aware that you may face technical issues while registering as there may be a huge number of people visiting the website to register at the same time.
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Pokdepinion: I hope there will be leftovers so I can get it as well but more importantly, I hope all of the vaccines will be used up. We definitely need that herd immunity to be able to see that light at the end of the tunnel again.
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Feeling Like Watching Porn? You Will Soon Need To Scan Your Face First

It seems that the local government in Australia is introducing a new system for those who wants to watch porn in the country. You won’t be able to access adult websites unless you get your face scanned.
The Australian Department of Home Affairs seems to be turned on by the idea of having you to scan your face in order to verify your age, before you can gain access to porn or gambling websites on the internet.
“The Capability” is what the new system is called and they (the government) thinks that this will aid them. They state “This could assist in age verification, for example by preventing a minor from using their parent’s driver license to circumvent age verification controls”.

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Over in the UK, they’ve proposed a porn block system. Porn websites are required to install age verification systems that verifies those who are entering are aged 18 and above. Failure to do so would see the website to be blocked in the whole country.
Pokdepinion: Well that’s one way to keep track of people watching porn.
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New Acer Predator Orion 7000 and Gaming Desk Revealed at [email protected] 2021

At [email protected] 2021, they had plenty of new products to show off. For gamers, we have the Acer Predator Orion 7000 gaming desktop and Predator Gaming Desk. Here’s what you need to know.
Acer Predator Orion 7000 Gaming Desktop

The new Acer Predator Orion 7000 gaming desktop is designed for gamers who want the best performance possible. It’s powered by up to a 12th Gen Intel Core CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 graphics. As for memory, you can have it configured with up to 64GB DDR5 4000MHz RAM with storage slots for two M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs and two 3.5-inch SATA III HDD (up to 3TB each).

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To ensure adequate cooling, it comes with three Predator FrostBlade 2.0 fans, which are two 140mm fans on the front and one 120mm fan on the rear as an exhaust fan. Moreover, it will be equipped with an AIO liquid CPU cooler with Advanced IceTunnel airflow management system. All of the fans, along with the motherboard, comes with ARGB Pulsar Lighting. In case you need to open it up, it features a tool-less design so it’s easier for you to upgrade.

For connectivity, it comes with Intel Killer 2.5G LAN, Intel Wi-Fi 6E (AX211), and 2×2 MU-MIMO technology for a fast, yet secure internet connection. As for ports, you have three USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, and two audio jacks on the front chassis, while the rear holds three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 2×2 Type-C port, two USB 2.0 ports, and three audio jacks.
The Acer Predator Orion 7000 gaming desktop will be available starting Q1 2022 in other regions, but no word yet on local availability and pricing. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
Acer Predator Gaming Desk

If you have been looking for a new table for your gaming activities, the Predator Gaming Desk might be right up your alley. It’s a large 55-inch gaming desk that supports up to 120kg of weight, and has plenty of room to fit a gaming PC, monitor, and some accessories.
You have to options for the Predator Gaming Desk; a carbon fibre look with a protective coating that makes it easy to clean, and the other that’s covered with a custom-designed Predator mousepad. Apart from that, this table comes equipped with a rack for storing gamepads, a cup holder, a tray in the rear for AC adapters, and a headphone cradle / hook.
The Predator Gaming Desk will be available starting December 2021 in other regions, but no word yet on local availability and pricing. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
Pokdepinion: I’ve been wanting to get a new gaming desktop for a while, but I’ve always shied away from pre-built ones. Maybe I’ll give this a shot since it looks easy enough to upgrade, and the ARGB lighting certainly looks sexy.
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vivo S10 Specs Leaked On Google Play Console

The specifications of the vivo S10 have just been leaked over on Google Play Console. The S10’s listing on Google Play Console seems to reveal the upcoming device’s screen as well as the chipset it is using.
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According to the listing, the vivo S10 will feature a screen with a 1200×2040 resolution and 480 PPI pixel density though the actual screen size isn’t mentioned. Other specs mentioned in the listing is that the S10 will come with a MediaTek MT6891 chipset which is pretty much the Dimensity 1100 chip with four 2.6GHz Cortex-A78 cores and four 2GHz Cortex-A55 cores. There’s also a Mali G77 GPU on board as well as 12GB of RAM.

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Additionally, a video of the vivo S10 Pro was recently posted online that seems to indicate that the device will come with a UV-sensitive back panel. The video also showcases how the UV-sensitive back panel can be used to draw certain images with a UV light which results in some interesting and eye-catching results. However, the drawing will disappear after around five minutes.
You can check out the vivo S10 Pro’s UV-sensitive back panel in action below.

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Pokdepinion: Wow that UV-sensitive back panel is something I’ve never seen before on a smartphone. Could make for some interesting cases or maybe custom stencils that people can use to play around with their devices.
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LG Unveils New Gaming UI and Cloud Gaming Services

LG is expanding the gaming experience on its latest TV lineup with the addition of new gaming-centric features such as new UI update and cloud-gaming services.
Blacknut and Utomik Cloud, arriving on LG TVs in September and November respectively, are set to deliver titles including classic AAA games, indie titles, sports, strategy and more. These services can be enabled via monthly subscriptions and all titles featured in the apps will be ready to play instantly – additionally, new titles will be added to the catalog every month.

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Blacknut subscribers will be offered with 500 PC and console titles with support up to five players’ profiles for families. The catalog offers the largest collection of racing and sports games, as well as critically-acclaimed titles such as Metro Exodus, Overcooked, and more.

On the contrary, Utomik Cloud presents subscribers with more than 100 curated titles from it’s 1,300+ PC games library covering diverse genres, including indie favourites such as Coffee Talk, My Time at Portia and Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, among many other highlights.
These new features will be available starting this months on LG Apps Store, with LG TVs running on webOS 6.0 and webOS 2022. The new UI update also brings the Gaming Shelf section, which houses games from multiple cloud gaming services including NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and more to be added in the future updates.
Pokdepinion: With recent focus on gaming-centric features from many TV manufacturers, an in-house cloud gaming service does sound like a logical step forward for them.
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Hogwarts Legacy Banned from Games Done Quick Following Author’s Controversial Views

In an unsurprising twist, Hogwarts Legacy has been banned from Games Done Quick, along with all the other Harry Potter games.
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Games Done Quick has recently banned all Harry Potter games, including the newly-released Hogwarts Legacy, from their events. While no official statement has been made by the organization, it’s believed that the decision was influenced by J.K. Rowling’s controversial comments on trans people, which have caused her works to be shunned by many in the LGBT community and beyond.

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The Games Done Quick website notes that games marked with an asterisk are “Subject to further review in the future,” leaving open the possibility of future inclusion of Harry Potter-related releases at their events. However, the review process and potential factors that could sway the organization’s decision are not known.

The situation surrounding J.K. Rowling’s views on trans people has created a rift among her fan base, with some strongly opposing her views and refusing to support any media that puts money in her pocket, while others just want to enjoy the games without getting involved in politics.
Rowling’s controversial remarks show no signs of abating, making it unlikely that this issue will be resolved anytime soon. Despite the boycotts and controversy, Hogwarts Legacy has been highly praised by critics and has performed well in terms of sales.
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Pokdepinion: Can’t say we didn’t see it coming, especially with how vocal people have been since the game’s release. Personally, if it doesn’t negatively affect me or the people around me, I would just keep my mouth shut.
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Celcom Launches New Unlimited Family Plan

The folks at Celcom has introduced the country’s first  ever postpaid Family Lines with Unlimited Internet access, allowing Malaysian families to enjoy up to 6 Family Lines.
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Celcom MEGA postpaid plans now offers Family Lines with Unlimited Internet access and 5GB Hotspot at RM40 per Family Line.

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The new Celcom MEGA Family Plan with principal Celcom MEGA postpaid RM128 plan and above allows up to 6 Family Lines per account and offers free 6 months iQiyi VIP access through Video Walla Plus add-on.
Customers of the RM128 plan and above will also enjoy a worry-free experience via Celcom Prioritized customer resolution that includes special number selection, 45-day extended credit payment terms and fast track customer resolution and calls. Celcom MEGA Family plan customers can also enjoy RM21 per month of lifetime savings when they sign up with Celcom Home Fibre 100Mbps, enabling their homes and family members with internet connectivity.
Aside from that, the Celcom MEGA postpaid RM98 plan and above with Family Lines offers customers an opportunity to pair their preferred smartphones and devices for their whole family. Customers can pair with a free Android smartphone and save more when you add-on with only RM549 for a Samsung A7 Lite.
Find out more on their offerings on their website. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Well it does look quite the deal if you are a Celcom user plus you have a family at home to take advantage of their package offerings.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 and RTX 2060 SUPER set to make a comeback?

NVIDIA is definitely struggling to cope with the insane demand for their GeForce RTX 30 series cards, both from gamers and miners alike. So much so that they are reportedly considering bringing the GeForce RTX 2060 series back to market. This tidbit was reportedly corroborated by several brands, according to overclocking.com.
GeForce RTX 2060 to make a comeback?

It is indeed quite an odd timing to bring back the GeForce RTX 2060, as NVIDIA is set to release the GeForce RTX 3060 at $329 next month. That is going to just be $30 more expensive than the last updated pricing for the GeForce RTX 2060 of $299, despite offering much better performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER was launched at the $399 price point, which is where the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is currently residing.

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I do believe NVIDIA will be dropping the prices on the GeForce RTX 2060 series quite significantly to even make gamers consider the last-gen cards. There’s a possibility that the cards will be only for the OEM market, so that they can still produce RTX-capable systems in light of the shortage on Ampere cards.

It wouldn’t be too surprising to see NVIDIA bring some of the lower-end Turing parts back to the market. AMD has done something pretty similar with the Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors, with a mix of Zen 2-based and Zen 3-based parts to flesh out their product stack. Considering the reportedly low yields of Samsung’s foundries, reusing last-gen parts for the lower-margin SKUs can be a good idea.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series are manufactured on the TSMC 12nm node, which should have plenty of capacity now. Unlike the oversaturated 7nm process node, the 12nm node should be relatively free. AMD has moved on to 7nm, while TSMC’s other clients have also mainly moved on to newer process nodes, like the cutting-edge 5nm node.

Personally, I think that it would probably make more sense to continue producing the GeForce RTX 2060 GPUs for laptops instead. At the moment, NVIDIA targets $999 and up for their Ampere-powered laptops, so a GeForce RTX 2060 for more affordable laptops below that price point would give OEMs the option to bring cheaper laptops for more price-sensitive markets like Malaysia.
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Pokdepinion: If NVIDIA brings in the GeForce RTX 2060 series for around RM1200, I think it will be quite a popular upgrade option.
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Cherry MX 3.0 Mechanical Keyboard Review

Mechanical keyboard comes in many forms to suit individual tastes. The current trend, RGB lighting is the main reason why many are interested in getting a mechanical gaming keyboard. But does it really helping you during gaming? Based on my own experience, I could say it is pretty unnecessary. Heck, when the plain white LEDs on my own Corsair mechanical keyboard started dying one by one, I turned them all off and I can say I still pwn just as much as I do with them on. I’m not really a mechanical keyboard enthusiast but after several years with a mechanical keyboard, I’ve found that the feel when using the keyboard is what really matters. I got a chance to test the Cherry MX 3.0 keyboard and I really believe it can be a great keyboard for most people.

Unboxing
The packaging is small, slim and feel rather light in my hands thus I found myself asking myself, is this really a mechanical keyboard? Most mechanical keyboard tend to be bulkier and heavier than cheap membrane keyboards.

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As stated on Cherry’s website, the Cherry MX 3.0 is under the “Professional Office” product category. The box itself looks premium with a dark theme and some gold foil on the font. On the right it show what switches are used while on the back it has useful information regarding the different Cherry MX switches.

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The keyboard is wrapped nicely with plastic in the box, “ORIGINAL CHERRY…” made me really excited to plug it in and start using it. Gently, I unwrapped and touched it for the first time. Plastic build is expected, given the price range. Aside from the keyboard I got a USB cable, two rubber feet for the keyboard and two for the keyboard stand, and also a user manual, in case someone doesn’t know how to use a plug and play keyboard.
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Appearance
The keyboard in this review has the model number G80-3850LXBEU-2, and this Cherry MX 3.0 is equipped with Cherry MX Brown. With a length of 17.5 inches, the keyboard adopts the standard 104 international key layout and looks exactly like your average office keyboard at first glance.
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The plain exterior disguises the great mechanical switches in it. For some people who thought that this is not a gaming-oriented keyboard, you are just so wrong. The Cherry MX Brown, as most users will agree, is somewhere between the blue and red switches in terms of feel. The Cherry MX Browns give a satisfying tactile feedback as a small bump when you depress the switch lets you know when the switch is actuated.
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There is something interesting about the MX 3.0; the keycaps. It is a custom designed keycap which is a lot shallower compared to standard mechanical keyboard keycaps. Okay we know about the shape now, but what’s important is whether it affects the keyboard performance and overall feel? That is what we are going to find out.
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A detachable USB cord is a wonderful thing to have; I wish more mechanical keyboard start using detachable cables it as it is really quite nifty. It makes it much easier to clean the desk as you can just detach the cable from the keyboard to wipe under and around the keyboard. Of course if you frequent LAN parties it will also be easier to pack it, while also avoiding any stress on the cord which may have happened during transportation if your keyboard has a fixed USB cable. All in all, Cherry did a good job throwing in an often overlooked feature.

Palm rests are supported but that is an optional feature, you can purchase it separately but I personally found it unnecessary. Provided rubber feet are not factory-applied, which is a good move from Cherry. If your desk is not that slippery then there is no reason to put it on.
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The only complain I have with this keyboard is the multi-media key on the top right corner, I felt that the “Home” button there is rather irksome and I will tell you why in the user experience section below.

Specification

Model
G80-3850LXBEU-2

Switch
Cherry MX Brown

Interface
Detachable USB

Weight
830 gram

Dimensions
17.56″ x 6.22″ x 1.10″

Service Life
50 Million key

Keyboard Layout
Europe 104 keys

Warranty
2 years

User Experience
It didn’t take a long time for me to feels the differences between the Cherry MX 3.0 and both of my current keyboards, the Ducky DK9008 (Cherry MX Black) and Corsair K95 (Cherry MX Red).
My real first impression when I used this keyboard was its sound. The keyboard doesn’t produce as much noise (or music of the Gods of keyboards, depending on who you ask) compared with the other two keyboards I have, and this is most probably because of the shallow keycaps in combination with the Brown switches and it’s feels really comfortable to use. While being of a lower profile than what I am used to, the keycaps on the MX 3.0 didn’t affect my typing accuracy and speed at all.

Tactile feedback from the Cherry MX Brown switches is really good, I would say without hesitation that it’s much better than the black and red switches. Typing on the Cherry MX 3.0 just feels absolutely great, easy and comfortable, to the point that I just want to keep typing and typing.
When it comes to gaming, the Cherry MX 3.0 might lose to some actual gaming keyboards because of the lack of extra programmable keys. It’s actually okay since the percentage of gamers who actually use macro keys is actually pretty low, even I myself do not use macro keys in DOTA2. Played a bit of Battlefield 4, and I found the keyboard is perfect as a gaming keyboard as well.

We are often told that Cherry MX Reds are better for gaming because of the linear actuation and higher perceived sensitivity which results in easier and faster double tap action but I found the difference to be negligible in this case. From now on I would vote Cherry MX Brown as the best choice for both typing and gaming.

Software
During my test, I used neither the Home key nor the Windows lock function. I found them unnecessary and I thought I can remap them to other functions via software.
After several minutes of Google search, I found that Cherry provides a software called Cherry Keyboard Manager; it’s supposed to allow me to re-program and remapping all the keys on the keyboard. I downloaded and installed it in hope that I can fix my one and only niggle with the keyboard.

I wanted to change the “Home” button to a “Play/Pause” button but the effort was futile. There is no options for that and the software seems to offer very limited customization options. I really wish that Cherry updates and improves the software to allow more customization options.
If you guys have any software recommendation for the key remapping please let me know in the comments section below or on our Facebook page so I can update this section.

Conclusion
Overall I really like the Cherry MX 3.0, except for the minor personal issue with the “Home” button which is most definitely not a deal breaker. Considering the price, quality build, overall feel and performance, the Cherry MX 3.0 has met all of my expectations.
About the Cherry Key Manager, it is not that bad at all; it still allows you to remap all the keys and record key sequences. But the software really needs to be updated. Addition of more functions and allow more profiles will be a much appreciated.
The price of the Cherry MX 3.0 is around MYR 338 which is really quite affordable for a mechanical keyboard, the price might change from time to time. Would I recommend the Cherry MX 3.0 keyboard? The answer to this question may be the only reason you are here, and the answer is yes. For me the Cherry MX 3.0 is really worth the price and offers solid performance. You might find another keyboard that is around the price range but the Cherry MX 3.0 is definitely among the best out there. Eventhough it is probably the best among the keyboards in its price range, I awarded the Cherry MX 3.0 a silver award as it satisfied me with the overall feel and the solid performance, but the minor niggle with the Home button and software held me back from giving it our highest award.
I want to thank Cudo Technologies for supporting us by providing the keyboard to be tested and reviewed. Giving a like on their Facebook page is much appreciated, and of course do not to forget to like Pokde.net‘s page too.

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Pokde.net’s Best Smartphones Awards of 2019

2019 has been an interesting year, with a barrage of smartphone launches and some really cool devices introduced this year. So much so that we can’t actually call any of them out for being Of course, we have our favorites, and these are the best of the best in 2019.
Best Camera Smartphone 2019 – Xiaomi Mi Note 10

The very best camera smartphone we have tested to date is definitely none other than the Xiaomi Mi Note 10. With a penta-camera setup that covers everything from 2cm closeups to a long 5x zoom along with an ultra-wide camera, the Mi Note 10 covers almost everything you need.
And then there’s that sweet 108MP camera that captures insane amounts of details in a single tap, as well as the easy-to-use vlog mode that makes taking short clips for social media a breeze.

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Best Gaming Smartphone 2019 – ROG Phone II

The ROG Phone II wins the Best Gaming Smartphone 2019 awards without breaking a sweat. I mean, what can the other smartphones do against dedicated AirTriggers, the sweet 120 Hz display, TWO USB-C ports, a bevy of accessories and a humongous 6000 mAh battery?
The ROG Phone II is designed with only one goal in mind, and that’s to be the best gaming smartphone money can buy. I would say that they are successful in their quest.
Practical Innovation Smartphone 2019 – HONOR View20

In a time when most flagships add on features for the sole reason of having a longer feature list, the HONOR View20 stands out with just a single 48MP camera that captures great shots. The 3D ToF sensor was used very practically, for some fun and games and also some teasing. Give your friends some motivation by letting them know how they will look after losing some fluff around the waists? By all means!
The large 6.4″ punch-hole display is a great touch too, with the offset position pushed as far into the corner as HONOR could possibly do, for much less wasted space than some of the competition with punch-hole screens. And finally there’s a headphone jack, something which is still just as useful in 2019 as it was before, despite all the advancements in Bluetooth audio.
Best Value Smartphone 2019 – realme XT

The realme XT serves up a compelling package: a flagship-grade 64MP camera, a large battery and a sweet AMOLED display complete with an under-display fingerprint scanner. All of that is encased in a beautiful glass chassis that is a step above the realme devices that came before.
Most Ambitious Smartphone 2019 – HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro

HUAWEI may be challenged by a tempestuous Trump in 2019, but it doesn’t mean that they can’t do their best this year. The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro combines some of the best hardware we have seen, giving it the chops it needs to deliver on almost every front including photography, gaming and of course, usability. The 40MP ultra-wide camera is clearly ahead of the competition, as is the display that flows over the edges seamlessly for practical reasons. It’s not just for show too, which is why we find the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro even more impressive. You can use the sides of the screen as triggers for your gaming purposes, or just use it to adjust the volume like a normal person would.
And while some might frown at the large notch, HUAWEI made full use of the space to offer an array of sensors to power stuff like smart screen rotation and 3D IR facial recognition. Let’s not forget how HUAWEI is forging a new ecosystem without Google with HUAWEI Mobile Services, and they are growing quite rapidly in that area too.
Which other smartphone do you think do you think deserves a spot as one of the best smartphones of 2019? We know that there were so many smartphones launched this year that would make it difficult to choose from, but hey, let us know in the comments!
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Nintendo Finally Responds to Joy-Con Issue; It’s Not Exactly Very Helpful

Some of the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con controllers are facing a rather frustrating problem…zero response.
The Nintendo Switch officially became available earlier this month and it was met with a positive reaction from the gaming crowd. We needed a breath of fresh air after the failure known as the Wii U and people instantly fell in love with the new console.
Even the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con controllers are a marvelous piece of gaming equipment we’ve seen in awhile. However, some users have reported a rather annoying issue they faced with the Joy-Con, and what Nintendo has to say isn’t exactly helpful.

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Nintendo Switch Responds to Joy-Con Issue

The Joy-Con issue isn’t exactly a major thing. It’s not something every, let alone most, users of Nintendo Switch faced. While we’re uncertain on the exact number of users who face this issue, we are aware that the issue is present since launch day.
The Joy-Con issue is basically this; the left half of the Joy-Con tends to temporarily lose its connection with the console when it’s being used in wireless mode, either alone or on a grip. This causes the controller to become unresponsive, roughly 5 seconds at that.
Of course, users who faced the Joy-Con issue wants to hear what Nintendo has to say about it. Well, if you were one of those people waiting, you’re not exactly going to be happy about what they have to say, courtesy of the folks over at Forbes:
What Did Nintendo Say?
At Nintendo, we take great pride in creating quality products and we want our consumers to have a positive experience. It is common with any new innovative consumer technology for consumers to have questions, and Nintendo Switch is no exception. There are no widespread technical problems, and all issues are being handled promptly, including the reports regarding the left Joy-Con Bluetooth connection.
To best support our customers, we continuously update the online consumer support site and provide real-time answers to the questions we are receiving. We want our consumers to get up and running quickly to have fun with Nintendo Switch, and if anything falls short of this goal we encourage them to contact Nintendo’s Consumer Service team. For help with any hardware or software questions, please visit: http://support.nintendo.com.
Nintendo also mentioned that the number of people facing the Joy-Con issue isn’t significant but declined to provide an exact number. So yeah, if you’re facing this issue, just go get it changed or repaired from wherever you bought it.

Pokdepinion: This feels more like a template of a safe answer that has been modified to give the public a response on the Joy-Con issue. I mean, I suppose this is still better than keeping quiet, unlike a certain company that caused quite the snafu recently. Would have been nice to have more concrete info on what the problem actually is as well though.
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ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 give you 6000 sqft of sweet WiFi 6 coverage for RM3888

The new ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 mesh kit gives you everything you want when it comes to wireless internet: plenty of coverage and plenty of speed. The ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 can deliver up to 11000Mbps speeds across 6000 sqft. If you need more, you can also add more ASUS AiMesh-compatible routers to further expand the coverage area.
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 for all the coverage and speed you need
Powering the ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 is a 2.0GHz 64-bit Broadcom CPU and WiFi chipset, which enables 18% higher throughput than the last-gen platform. The total 11000Mbps speed is the combined bandwidth of the 2.4GHz and dual 5GHz bands. It touts the capability to assign a dedicated backhaul connection, enabling full WiFi 6 speeds of up to 4.8Gbps, as it does not need to halve the bandwidth available to devices to maintain a backhaul connection with the other mesh nodes in the system.

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Each ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 also includes two 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports that can be used for WAN, backhaul connections and bandwidth-intensive devices like NAS devices. There are also two more 1Gbps LAN ports for whatever you need to have connected via LAN instead of WiFi.
All of those capabilities are encased in a beautiful design that is inspired by modern architecture, with vertical ridges adorning the black casing. It is topped off by a transparent compartment housing the eight antennas, for an elegant yet functional design that will fit right in in most home decors.

The ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 is offered as a 2-pack set for RM3888, and will be available starting 25th February 2022 in Malaysia.
Pokdepinion: The clean tower design with the transparent top is definitely quite a refreshing change from standard high performance router designs!
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Cytron Introduces New Robot For Kids To Learn Robotics And Coding

Local-based company Cytron (based in Penang) has launched their latest rero:micro robot and kickstarted their campaign to bring robotics and coding to the general public. The effort is a joint collaboration between the company and MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation) in support of #mydigitalmaker movement.

Previously they’ve conducted training for over 500 teachers and additionally provided the teachers with modules and resources so that they can teach their students. This year, they are aiming to reach out and impact more schools in the country.

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With the new rero:micro robot, they are hoping to recruit more international teams to compete at their annual robotics and coding championship, RAC 19, which will be held at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre from the 1st to 3rd of November 2019.
The rero:micro robot is a child-friendly kit that’s designed to encourage young children to learn coding in a fun and easy manner. It comes with a game track as well as a 10-lesson booklet with step-by-step guide, fun facts and coding challenges.
For schools that are interested in joining the training workshop and competition, you can visit the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Start them young, I would say. It’d be interesting to see how much attention it will garner.
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HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro relisted in Android Q Beta program

While HUAWEI and Google may appeared to have fallen out in recent times, the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro has just been relisted on Google’s list of Android Q Beta devices. This should allay worries about HUAWEI smartphones not featuring Android in the future. As it stands, HUAWEI devices will still be getting Android updates, and in the case of the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro, even beta versions of upcoming Android releases.

The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro is rather unique, as most of the devices in the list sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. Google’s support for the Kirin 980 paints a pretty image for the future of HUAWEI smartphones. One day, we may even see Google bring even deeper support for Samsung’s Exynos chipsets.

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Here are the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro’s specifications:
HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro Specs

Kirin 980, octa-core up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
6GB LPDDR4x RAM
256GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable via NM card)
6.39″ QHD+ OLED display, dual curve
40MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.4 3x telephoto camera + 20MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera
24MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4200 mAh battery, 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, 15W HUAWEI Wireless Quick Charge, wireless reverse charging
RM2599 (RRP: RM2999)

Would you get your HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro to run Android Q Beta? Let us know!
Pokdepinion: I guess Google knows better than to boycott the second biggest Android smartphone maker…
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Claim your RM50 ePenjana eWallet credits today with Touch ‘n Go eWallet and get RM300 in vouchers!

Malaysians will be able to claim their RM50 ePenjana credits starting today via Boost, Touch ‘n Go eWallet or GrabPay. There’s also the prerequisite of having registered for a MySejahtera account too, which we have gone through in the past. The RM50 eWallet credits can be claimed from now until 24th September.
If you have already claimed your RM30 eTunai on your preferred eWallet, then all you need to do is to go in to the app to claim it. If not, you will have to verify your eWallet account with your MyKad, just like with eTunai. Each eWallet is also offering their own added value on top of the RM50 eWallet credits, so choose wisely. You can only claim the RM50 ePenjana credits once.

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Touch ‘n Go eWallet is offering over 50 cashback and discount promos at various outlets including Shell, Starbucks, Lazada and Tealive. It is also the only eWallet that lets you pay for toll fares and purchase TNG RFID tags, in case you haven’t gotten yours yet.
It is also worth reminding that the ePenjana credits will expire by 30th September, so make sure to use up your RM50 eWallet credits before then. Claiming the ePenjana credits can take up to 5 days to process, so keep calm and think of how you will spend the RM50 wisely.
Pokdepinion: I claimed mine this morning in Touch ‘n Go eWallet… Hope it gets credited quick!
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Zenfone 5 And Zenfone Max Pro M1 Official Launch – Best Value Smartphones Of The Year!

ASUS Malaysia has finally lift up the lid on their highly anticipated devices, the Zenfone 5 and the Zenfone Max Plus M1, which is set to cause a storm in the mobile market with the price and specifications that they offer.
Zenfone Max Pro (M1) & Zenfone 5

First up is the Max Pro M1. The phone offers a whopping 5000mAh battery, 6-inch FHD+ display as well as a dual camera system. If that wasn’t enough, it packs an energy-efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset. All this combined, makes the perfect mobile gaming experience.

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In addition to running pure Android 8.1 Oreo, there are three storage variants available for the device; 3GB RAM+32GB, 4GB+64GB, and 6GB+64GB. You can also expand the storage up to 2TB worth of internal storage, if you aren’t satisfied enough.
ASUS has said that you can charge its big 5000mAh battery from 0% to 100% in just 2 hours and 42 minutes. This is rather fast as there some devices out there with 4000mAh batteries that need well over 3 hours just to reach its full charge.

For the phone’s camera, it comes with a dual rear camera at 16MP+5MP (13MP+5MP for the 3GB variant) that offers phase-detection autofocus as well as a bokeh mode. Meanwhile, the front camera will be sporting a 16MP (8MP for 3GB variant) shooter for your selfie purposes. Video wise, the phone offers full 4K UHD video recording at 30fps.

Over to the Zenfone 5, it offers a 6.2-inch display with dual cameras (12MP+8MP) and is also the first ever Zenfone to come with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Chipset wise, it also offers the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 due to its smooth, and power-efficient performance. Zenfone 5 has an intelligent dual-camera systems that adapts and learn, meaning you’ll love it even more the longer you use it. It uses Sony’s flagship IMX363 image sensor in its cameras that captures up to 5 times brighter and clearer photos in low-light conditions. Its 120-degree wide-angle secondary camera has a field of view that’s twice wider than a standard smartphone camera, making capturing expansive landscapes a breeze.

As mentioned earlier, the Zenfone 5 features AI and with its ASUS AI Boost, it can help to optimize performance for games or demanding tasks. Battery wise, it offers a 3300mAh battery under the hood that comes with ASUS BoostMaster fast-charge. There’s also the introduction of AI Charging, where it adjusts the charging rate by monitoring the user’s charging habits, which slows down the battery’s ageing process.
It’s 6.2-inch Full HD+ display is a thing of beauty. which supports DCI-P3 color space, making vivid image reproduction. As for the audio of the Zenfone 5, it supports DTS Headphone:X for 7.1 channel virtual surround sound.
Not to forget, ZeniMoji is the latest new addition to the Zenfone series, letting users animate avatars using their own voice, facial expressions and head movements.
ASUS ZenFone 5 and ZenFone Max Pro (M1) Specifications

ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
ZenFone Max Pro (M1)

CPU/Chipset:
Snapdragon 636 (4 x Kryo 260 @ 1.8 GHz + 4 x Kryo 260 @ 1.6 GHz), 14nm FinFET

GPU:
Adreno 509

RAM:
4GB LPDDR4X
3GB/4GB/6GB LPDDR4X

Display:
6.2″, FHD+ (2246×1080) 19:9 All-Screen Super IPS+ display
550nits Brightness
100% DCI-P3 / 96% NTSC colour gamut coverage
2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass
6.0″, FHD+ (2160×1080) 18:9 Full View IPS display, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 85% NTSC color gamut, 450 nits, 404ppi, 10-points multi-touch

Storage:
64GB eMCP 5.1 (expandable via microSD up to 2TB)
32GB/64GB eMCP 5.1 (expandable via microSD up to 2TB) + 100GB Google Drive storage upgrade for 1 year

Camera:
Main Camera
12MP f/1.8, 4-axis Photo OIS / Video EIS
Sony IMX363 Sensor, 78° viewing angle, 6-element lens
LED flash, RGB sensor, HDR, 4K video
Secondary Camera
8MP f/2.2, 120° viewing angle
Omnivision 8856 sensor, 5-element lens
Front Camera
8MP f/2.0, 84° viewing angle
Omnivision 8856 sensor, 4-element lens, RGB senso
Main Rear Camera
13MP f/2.0, PDAF
Single LED flash, 4K video
Second Rear Camera
5MP bokeh camera for depth-of-field
Front Camera
16MP with Softlight LED flash

OS:
Android 8.1 Oreo with ZenUI 5.0
Pure Android Oreo 8.1

Connectivity:
Wireless
Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz & 5GHz)
LTE CAT12 (up to 600mb/s data transfer)
Bluetooth 5.0 w/ A2DP / aptX
Audio / Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Human Interface Device (HID)
Personal Area Network (PAN)
Object Push Profile (OPP)
FM Radio
Wired
USB 2.0 Type-C
3.5mm combo audio jack
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) with Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0 with HID
GSM, WCDMA, FDD-LTE (Bands 1/3/5/7/8/20), TD-LTE (Band 40), VoLTE

SIM:
 Dual nanoSIM (2nd SIM doubles as MicroSD slot)
Dual nanoSIM + Dedicated MicroSD slot

Battery:
Li-ion 3300 mAh (non-removable)
5000 mAh (non-removable)

Weight:
155g
180 g

The Zenfone Max Plus M1’s price varies for each variant. RM699 (3GB RAM+32GB), RM849 (4GB+64GB), and RM999 (6GB+64GB). If that doesn’t seem attractive enough for you, well wait there’s more. You can get the 3GB variant at just RM599 during their June’s Flash Sale on Lazada and the 4GB variant at a lesser RM799 if your pre-order the device on Lazada. Meanwhile, the ASUS Zenfone 5 is available in Midnight Blue and Meteor Silver. It is priced at just RM1,299 with pre-orders exclusively starts at Lazada on the 4th of June 2018.
So that’s about the two devices. If you haven’t checked out our reviews on the Max Plus M1 or the Zenfone 5, what are you waiting for?! Do read them if you are planning on getting them or want to know the full specifications.
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Fall Guys Going Free to Play Brings Community Backlash

Back when Fall Guys first launched, it was quite a popular game but it was overtaken but other notable games around. To breathe new life into the game after being acquired by Epic Games, they have moved to a free-to-play business model with purchasable battle passes among other things.
While this is generally seen as a positive move, it hasn’t been a smooth journey among PC gamers. This is especially the case since it has been delisted from Steam as majority of PC gamers are using that over Epic Games due to the lack of features on the latter. Moreover, it is being compared to Rocket League with regards to the cosmetic system as the cosmetic system is worse than before it went free-to-play.

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With that being said, not every PC gamer shares the same sentiment as a number of users also highlighted that the changes to the game are insignificant since it’s not a pay-to-win scheme. Console gamers on the other hand will not feel any problems as they are largely unaffected, and being able to play with more people makes it more enjoyable.
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Pokdepinion: Perhaps if they improved the Epic Games client, it might not be too bad for Fall Guys. Sure, they give out free games pretty often but you need to give a solid reason for gamers to use them on their own, especially with the competition already having a pretty solid system.
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[MWC2019] LG Unveils Their Very Own Foldable Phone And Also The LG G8 ThinQ

LG Electronics has introduced to consumers of their latest addition to the G and V series, the LG V50 ThinQ 5G and LG G8 ThinQ.

You may have seen Samsung and HUAWEI coming up with their foldable devices, well now LG has join in on the bandwagon with their LG V50 ThinQ 5G.

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As you can tell by its name, the LG V50 ThinQ offers 5G connectivity and it is their first device to offer such feature. It comes with a 6.4-inch QHD+ OLED FullVision Display with a 19:5:9 aspect ratio. It offers a 6.2-inch OLED screen for the second display for your viewing, gaming, and multitasking experience.
Audio wise, it is built with DTS:X technology onboard, assuring quality sound with clarity and depth. Additionally, there’s also support for Qualcomm aptX and aptX HD audio technology for a more premium Bluetooth audio quality and low latency.
It is powered by a Snapdragon 855 SoC and runs on a 4000mAh battery. A new Vapor Chamber heat-dissipation system is also available where they’ve said to be more effective than conventional heat pipes to keep internal temperatures low.

Switching over to the LG G8 ThinQ, it comes with Crystal Sound OLED which uses the smartphone’s display as a speaker diaphragm. This eliminates the need for a front speaker.
With the phone, it introduces a world’s first palm vein authentication, which they say is more secure than your average fingerprint recognition sensor. It is possible thanks to the combination of the ToF Z Camera and infrared sensors that’s fitted in the G8.
Additionally, the Z Camera is implemented with Air Motion, where you can answer or end calls, take screenshots, switch between apps or adjust the phone’s volume without even touching the phone. All you need to do is simply wave a hand or pinch the air to give command.
It comes with a 6.2-inch FHD+ OLED FullVision Display and there’s also a Boombox Speaker for those who really love their bass. DTS:X is available and the phone also supports Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) technology, allowing for compressed high-resolution audio streaming without compromising sound quality.
Other specifications include a Snapdragon 855 processor, a 3350mAh battery, an 8MP selfie shooter, and three rear cameras which consists of a 13MP wide lens, 12MP main lens, and finally a 12MP telephoto lens.
Pokdepinion: Guess we’ll never see both devices here in Malaysia. LG seems to be not interested in the market here..
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vivo T1 Series Gaming Phones Launched in Malaysia with Affordable Prices

vivo T1 Series Gaming Phones Launched in Malaysia

The vivo T1 series of smartphones has been launched in Malaysia. It consists of value-oriented gaming phones powered by Snapdragon chips that everyone can enjoy without breaking the bank. To be precise, it’s the 5G-enabled vivo T1 and the vivo T1x.
Starting off with the vivo T1 5G, it sports a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate support. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 778G with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, which is cooled down by a built-in vapour chamber cooling system. Apart from that, it features side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual nanoSIM, a 3.5mm headphone jack, 4700mAh battery, and 66W fast charging.

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As for the camera, it uses a triple camera setup on the rear which consists of a 64MP wide angle camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The selfie camera on the other hand is a 16MP wide angle shooter.

Moving on to the more affordable vivo T1x, it has a larger 6.58-inch FHD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate. It’s mostly the same as it’s sibling, with the exception of a Snapdragon 680 chip, a bigger 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging instead. As for the cameras, the selfie is practically the same but the triple camera setup consists of a 50MP wide angle camera, 2MP depth camera, and a 2MP macro camera.
Both the vivo T1 5G and vivo T1x can be purchased on the official e-store, Shopee store, and Lazada store with special promotional prices starting from RM1,249 and RM649 respectively from now until 8th May 2022. After the promotional period, the retail prices for each device will start at RM1,299 and RM699 respectively instead.
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Pokdepinion: This looks to be a promising device for those who prioritize on value. I just wonder whether it can handle playing games with decent thermals but the vapour chamber cooling system has been proven to be very effective across a number of devices over the years so it should be running just fine.
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Get The OPPO R17 Pro From RM123 Per Month With Celcom EasyPhone Own

If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on the new OPPO R17 Pro, well OPPO has collaborated with Celcom where they are offering the device through the EasyPhone Own plan that comes at a price of RM123 per month on top of the First Platinum Plus 188 plan.
Get The OPPO R17 Pro With Celcom EasyPhone Own

Besides that, with every purchase of the OPPO R17 Pro in Celcom stores will get you a free Neo Smartwatch that’s worth RM389.

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In addition, Senheng and senQ are also offering a special deal for the R17 Pro, where it comes with an extra 1 year warranty for RM112.46 in 24 months with 0% Installment Payment Plan (IPP). During the OPPO R17 Pro pre-order period which has started from now till the 30th of November 2018, those who subscribed for the OPPO R17 Pro from Senheng and senQ outlets will be rewarded with a Neo Smartwatch.
If you’d like to learn more on what the OPPO R17 Pro offers, you can click here to read on our previous post on the phone’s official launch here in Malaysia.
Pokdepinion: There you have it guys. If you are a Celcom customer and want to own the new OPPO R17 Pro, you could opt for the plans listed.

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ZIGMA Crowned ROG Masters Asia Pacific 2021 Champions

In case you’ve missed the finals, Thailand’s ZIGMA Counter-Strike team has been crowned the Champion of the ROG Masters 2021, which is the company’s first ever online Asia Pacific eSports tournament.
ZIGMA wins ROG Masters Asia Pacific 2021

The team qualified for the ROG Masters Asia Pacific finals by first beating 34 other Thai teams to win the Thai country qualifiers on 27th of March 2021. They then defeated Korean Regional Champions Four Seasons Gaming 2 matches to 0, then Indonesian first runner up team Fortez in the Round of 16 matches in the championship.
Continuing their journey, ZIGMA defeated Singapore’s Huat Zai 2 to 0 in the Semi Finals. They then met up with Philippine’s Expendables in the Grand Final of the tournament where it turned out to be the most competitive and exciting matches of the tournament which lasted over two hours.

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In the first round, ZIGMA won 16 to 10 in Overpass but in the second round, Expendables made comeback to win 14 to 16 in Mirage. ZIGMA went on to secure their victory with a 16 to 9 score in the final round in Inferno.
Their player, CigaretteS_ is the tournament’s highest kill to death ratio player (1.81). With the victory, they’ve won the grand prize of US$10,000.
If you want to watch the replay of the final, you can head to the link right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I can’t believe the CS GO scene is going strong until today. I don’t really fancy the game… but congrats to ZIGMA for being the best team in the region! Hopefully ROG will bring in more games to contest in future tournaments.
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Give The Gift Of Clean Air With Acer’s acerpure cool (C2) and acerpure pro (P2) Air Purifiers This Christmas

Acer Malaysia revealed its latest acerpure series ahead of the upcoming holiday season, allowing customers to give the gift of ‘clean air’ to family, friends, and coworkers. The new acerpure cool (C2) and acerpure pro (P2) have four layers of protection that actively isolate fur, dust, PM1.0 particles, allergies, microorganisms, coronavirus (229E), and influenza A (H1N1).
New acerpure cool (C2) and acerpure pro (P2) have been released
acerpure cool (C2)
The new acerpure cool (C2) and acerpure pro (P2) have four-in-one HEPA filters. The first layer’s pre-filter isolates fur, dust, and dander; the second layer’s HEPA Plus+ filter eliminates 99% of airborne bacteria and is effective against coronavirus (229E) and influenza A (H1N1); the third layer’s HEPA 13 filter removes PM2.5 and PM1.0 particles that can cause allergies, and the fourth layer’s activated carbon filter eliminates formaldehyde, gases, and odours.
Both air purifiers have four purification speeds. Users can set the purifier to smart mode via the control panel to purify the air based on the air quality condition. It is equipped with clever sensors that can detect odours, PM2.5 and PM1.0 particles, and the intuitive LCD display provides users with real-time air quality data.

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acerpure pro (P2)
The acerpure cool (C2) and acerpure pro (P2) are capable of filling the house with a high concentration of negative ions, allowing them to catch ultrafine dust and PM1.0 particles. The acerpure Life smart app allows this to be pre-scheduled or conducted even when users are not at home. The new programme also monitors indoor air quality and automatically delivers notifications about indoor and outdoor air quality to users’ devices.
To improve air circulation, the new acerpure cool (C2) has a 10-speed setting that allows customers to select the pace that works best for them and distribute filtered, fresh air throughout their home without the necessity of an additional device.
acerpure cool (C2) and acerpure pro (P2) price and availability
The new acerpure series has an energy-efficient high-performance DC motor. It is also quieter; these acerpure can run at as low as 25dB, which is lower than the usual library sound level of 40dB. The new acerpure cool (C2) air-purifier and air circulator retails for RM1,599 and is available immediately at certain Acer official online stores, while the acerpure pro (P2) air-purifier retails for RM1,299. Below are the Acer official online stores you can purchase the new acerpure air purifiers from:

Acer Estore
Acer Store – Aoneplus (Lazada)
Acer Certified Store – NBP (Lazada)
Acer Certified Store – Brightstar (Lazada)
Acer Official Store – Style Vision (Lazada)

Acer Malaysia is running an exclusive launch campaign from December 7 to 14, 2021, in conjunction with the Christmas season and the introduction of the new acerpure series. During the promotion, acerpure cool (C2) and acerpure pro (P2) cost RM1,299 and RM1,099, respectively. Customers can also take home an acerpure cosy worth RM599 and purchase-with-purchase (PWP) HEPA filters for RM99.
At the same time, purchasers of the acerpure cool’s predecessor will receive RM400 off the discounted price of RM899, as well as PWP of the HEPA filter for RM99. While its brother, the acerpure comfortable air-circulator, is discounted by RM250 and ships with a complementary Acer umbrella. The acerpure cosy has 12 fan speed settings and can generate up to 15 metres of airflow with 90° up/down and 95° left/right oscillating direction adjustment.
For more information, head over to the official Acer Malaysia Facebook page or call Acer’s Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9AM to 6PM, Mondays to Fridays), or email them at [email protected].
Pokdepinion: Considering getting the acerpure pro for my house. I have a lot of cats and the amount of dust and hair they kick up is absolutely nuts.
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Realme U1 is coming to India this 28th November — world’s first smartphone to feature the MediaTek Helio P70!

The recently announced Helio P70 chipset from MediaTek builds upon the Helio P60, which is a pretty successful MediaTek chipset in its own right. The new chipset features  higher clocked CPU and GPU clusters, as well as a new AI Processor (APU). And the upcoming Realme U1 will be the first device to feature the new Helio P70.

The Realme U1 touts improved photography chops thanks to the new Helio P70 chipset. It promises faster multi-frame noise reduction and accurate AI detection. Realme also claims that the Realme U1 will tout the most powerful selfie camera ever. Considering that it too will feature a waterdrop notch, we can expect it to be the 25MP front-facing camera featuring on quite a few OPPO devices too.

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The Realme U1 is going to be an Amazon Exclusive in India, and it will be revealed on 28th November.
Pokdepinion: What do you mean the real Selfie Pro? Did India never get the ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro?
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iPhone 8 to start from RM3649 for 64GB variant; so expensive Apple is offering you help to buy it

We all knew the new iPhones were going to be expensive. We have seen leaks of Digi’s packages that will be bundled with the devices. But we didn’t expect the official pricing to surpass our conservative expectations.

The base iPhone 8 with 64GB storage will sport a RM3649 asking price, while the 256GB variant will be priced at RM4399. Want a bigger screen and a telephoto camera? Be ready to shell out RM4149 for the 64GB version of the iPhone 8 Plus, or an eye-watering RM4899 if you want 256GB of storage in your iPhone 8 Plus.

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Oh but we are far from done. The iPhone X is even pricier. It starts at a pretty insane RM5149 for the 64GB model and goes all the way up to RM5899 for the 256GB version. It will be available in Space Gray and Silver, while the iPhone 8 duo will be offered in an additional Gold option.

So if you are thinking of alternative ways of spending RM3649, what can you get? You can get a decent gaming laptop like the ASUS FX553, or two of the Sony MDR-1000X wireless headsets for you and your imaginary friend with change to spare. Or if you are a member of the PC Master Race, maybe a ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 8GB OC?

Well at least you are getting a smartphone with more processing power than your average laptop which may or may not be nerfed through software updates. For those who are still reading, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be available starting 20th October. Fans of the iPhone X will have to wait a little longer with no availability announced yet. And if you need help buying it, just call 1800-80-6419 or have a chat with them. Maybe they will give you a discount? I kid, iKid.
Pokdepinion: Wow. Just wow.
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The PlayStation 5 is finally here for a number of countries, with more places expected to get them very soon. Now, it appears that the PS5 Rest Mode feature is causing some issues with games for those who managed to get their hands on the next gen console.
PS5 Rest Mode Reportedly Causing Issues With Some Games

Seems like putting a PS5 into rest mode while Spider-Man Remastered is running crashes the whole system, forcing that “repair your external drive” process when you start back up. At least that’s how it’s been for me the few times I’ve done that today.
— Jeff Gerstmann (@jeffgerstmann) November 11, 2020

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A number of new owners have recently gone on Twitter to rant about issues they faced while using the PS5 Rest Mode feature. They have faced crashes and other issues with a number of games. The most common game to have this problem is Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales, where a crash would occur and it would force the PS5 to repair its storage drive.

Okay Godfall just hard crashed my PS5 completely again. This is starting to get concerning
— Paul Tassi (@PaulTassi) November 13, 2020

Some of the other games that are facing similar issues with the PS5 Rest Mode feature includes Demon’s Souls, Astro’s Playroom, and Godfall. Sony Interactive Entertainment has yet to provide any details on the issues at the moment, but it’s highly likely that they have began investigation on the matter in order to work on a solution.
For now, it would be best to not make use of the PS5 Rest Mode feature until they have released a software update to fix the issue. Hopefully, the fix will come sooner rather than later, especially with more countries expected to get the next gen console on 19th November 2020.
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Pokdepinion: I’m not surprised to see issues in new consoles but I really do hope Sony fixes this quickly and release a software update soon.
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