Aztech introduces new ADSL modem — Aztech DSL5028EN

Malaysia’s leading design and manufacturing company for electronics and communications equipment, AZ-Technology Sdn Bhd (“Aztech”), introduces the Aztech DSL5028EN (2T2R) – a ADSL2+ Wireless-N Modem Routers with USB Host that offer superb user functionalities that will effectively satisfy your networking needs.

The Aztech DSL5028EN (2T2R) offers exceptional wireless coverage and performance with its features, it’s capable of providing distinguished wireless speeds that would instantaneously fit your needs which is up to 300Mbps data transfer rates.

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The Aztech DSL5028EN integrated with MIMO Technology in order to provide a better, faster and wider wireless coverage topped off with an even more reliable wireless performance.

Easy connect to the Wi-Fi access point with WPS which removes the hassle entering of router passwords by allowing you to connect their WPS-supported devices with just a simple press of the WPS button on your wireless modem.
Pricing and Availability:
Aztech DSL5028EN (2T2R) ADSL2+ Wireless-N Modem Routers with USB Host is available with SRP of RM98 inclusive of GST in Malaysia.

Pokdepinion : ADSL2+ still widely widely use in Malaysia. If I’m looking for a new ADSL2+ modem, first I will pick the one which offers more features. Wide wireless coverage is a good addition but a friendly user interface is my top priority. Easy configuration with minimal hassle makes a good modem for me. For this case the Aztech DSL5028EN should fit my criteria pretty well.
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OPPO’s ColorOS 12 Based On Android 12 To Be Introduced This 16 September

If you are a big fan of OPPO’s ColorOS, well the latest ColorOS 12 is set to be unveiled in a few days time.
ColorOS 12 launch coming

As we said earlier, the OS is based on Android 12. However, don’t expect to see it too soon as it will be first be release over at China. It is said that a beta will be released on the same date, 16 of September, for OPPO Find X3 series users.

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For the stable version, it could come by October of this year, which could launch with new smartphones, tablet and a smartwatch in mind.
In terms of what we could expect, there’ll be visual design updates, free-floating windows, quick view cards, enhanced privacy protection plus more.
Since the launch isn’t far away from now, we can expect to learn precisely what it has to offer. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
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Pokdepinion: I wasn’t a big fan of their OS back in the days but in recent times, I pretty much liked the look, especially on their higher end models due to the animations. Let’s see what they can conjure up this time around.
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Win RM1,800 In Prizes With The New #vivoGoodNightShoot Challenge

vivo Malaysia has just announced a new social media contest with the #vivoGoodNightShoot Challenge. Organised for those under MCO and EMCO in mind, the challenge will commence starting from today to 22 July on Facebook and Instagram.

The #vivoGoodNightShoot Challenge is a competition in which vivo Malaysia asks Malaysians to spread joy by photographing funny sleeping faces of family members, friends, or pets to win exciting prizes. Participants must take and upload a unique snapshot of a sleeping face, and the photographer can copy the hilarious sleeping expression of their friends, loved ones, or pets.

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The four most inventive competitors will receive a Muji repulsion quilt pillow and vivo goods worth RM240 each. Meanwhile, 10 consolation prize winners will each receive a Muji washed cotton pillowcase and RM85 worth of vivo merchandise.
Follow these steps to join the #vivoGoodNightShoot Challenge
STEP 1: Sneak up on a sleeping friend, family or pet.
STEP 2: Snap a photo of their funny sleeping face.
STEP 3: Upload and post the photo with the hashtag #vivoGoodNightShoot and upload it to your Facebook/Instagram page (remember to set your account to public and to get permission from your ‘model’ before uploading the photo of them)
You can check out the official vivo Malaysia Facebook page for more information on the #vivoGoodNightShoot Challenge or learn more about the contest’s procedure here.
Pokdepinion: I used to take a lot of funny photos of my friends and cousins sleeping whenever we have sleepovers but it was usually just for personal fun. I might try doing that again now that I can get something out of it with the #vivoGoodNightShoot Challenge.
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Sony A8F 4K OLED TV Review – Good for Gaming, Great for Netflix

What’s In The Box?

Due to the monstrous size of the Sony A8F 4K OLED TV, we couldn’t do an unboxing for it. However, this is what you’re expected to get inside the box:
Power cableBatteriesOperating InstructionsQuick Setup GuideTable Top StandRemote Control
Appearance

For our review unit, the Sony A8F OLED TV has a panel size of 65-inches. This is considered the “higher end” version as there are two size options, with the other being the more affordable 55-inches. There are no differences in appearance and features, so it’s just a matter of size difference and affordability on that end.
Looking from the front, it has a very clean look. There’s minimal bezels on all four sides, and it appears as if there’s no branding at first glance. In truth, you can see the Sony logo on the bottom-left corner, which will be hard to notice when the TV is powered on. At the bottom-center portion, there is an LED light indicator which glows white to show that it’s powered on.

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Moving to the side, the Sony A8F OLED TV appears to be quite thin, at roughly 5mm. When you take into account the area that houses the ports, wall mount, and other key components, that 5mm turns into 55mm. It’s still thin nonetheless but it’s something you need to take note of, especially if you’re looking for a TV setup that is completely flat on the wall.

Then on the back, there are three key areas you need to take note of. Right on the center with the horizontal lines is where the built-in subwoofer is located. On its left where the Bravia logo is present is where the actuators are, which vibrates screen to produce audio with their Acoustic Surface technology. Lastly, you have removable covers at the bottom area which can be used to hide the ports and wires for better cable management. Near the ports, you have three buttons; Volume Up, Power, and Volume Down.

As for ports, you have the following that you can make use of:
2 x USB 2.01 x USB 3.04 x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC)1 x RJ45-LAN1 x Satellite In1 x AV Composite In1 x Optical Audio Out1 x 3.5mm Audio Out1 x RS232 (C)1 x IR Out

The table top stand is a single-piece metallic hardware which sits the center. You can actually have the TV installed on it either front or back, with each position giving the Sony A8F OLED TV a slightly different height. If you plan on using this together with a soundbar, go for the higher placement.
Overall, the Sony A8F OLED TV is one of the cleanest displays we’ve seen around. It may not be the thinnest but it’s nowhere close to being thick. The more discreet branding approach is a plus, and this should easily fit in any living room or bedroom unless size is a concern. In which case, you can always opt for the smaller 55-inch variant.
Specifications
Panel SizeWide Screen 65″ (164 cm) AutoPanel TypeOLEDTrue Resolution3840 x 2160Display Viewing Area (HxV)1428.51 x 803.54 mm SoCMediaTek MT5891ARM Cortex-A53, 4 x 1100 MHz2GB RAM / 16GB storageOSAndroid 8.0 OreoPixel Pitch0.372 mm Brightness300 cd/m2 Contrast RatioInfiniteViewing Angle (CR≧10)178°(H) / 178°(V) Response Time1 – 50 msHDR SupportYes, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLGRefresh Rate60 HzMotionFlow XRLow Blue LightNoHDCP SupportYesViewing ModesVivid / Standard / Custom / Cinema Pro / Cinema Home / Sports / Animation / Photo-Vivid / Photo-Standard / Photo-Custom / Game / Graphics Adaptive Refresh RateNoSignal Input2 x USB 2.01 x USB 3.04 x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC)1 x RJ45-LAN1 x Satellite In1 x AV Composite In1 x Optical Audio Out1 x 3.5mm Audio Out1 x RS232 (C)1 x IR OutAudioAcoustic Surface2 x 10W, 2 x 10W, 10W subwooferDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pulse, DTS Digital Surround, ClearAudio+Sound ModesStandard, Dialog, Cinema, Music, SportsPower0.5 W (sleep) to 450 W (max) consumptionMechanical DesignTilt : NoHeight Adjustment : NoVESA Wall Mounting : 300x300mmDimensions1447 x 836 x 55 mm, 24.4 kg
Performance
We begin our tests with DisplayCAL, using Spyder5 as the measuring device, to see how well it performs. Right out of the box, this is how it performed.
Measured whitepoint7.77Not OKMeasured display profile whitepoint1.13 Average ΔE*001.6Not OKMaximum ΔE*005.06Not OK
Measured whitepoint aside, we expected the Delta-E score to not be good prior to calibration. This is on Standard Mode with no picture-altering features enabled. Afterwards, we calibrated it and see if there’s any improvements.
Measured whitepoint7.8Not OKMeasured display profile whitepoint1.49 Average ΔE*001.27OKMaximum ΔE*004.16Not OK
After calibration, the scores did improve somewhat but the Maximum Delta-E still isn’t okay. Essentially, while colours are normally accurate, it is possible for it to appear different from the original at times. This could be due to some colour boosting features in the TV.

As for the colour gamut, the Sony A8F 4K OLED TV managed to cover 99.9% sRGB, 83.5% Adobe RGB, and 94.1% DCI-P3. For Gamut volume on the other hand, it covers 176.2% sRGB, 121.4% Adobe RGB and 124.8% DCI-P3. The scores are pretty great, making it a viable choice for creative work or if you just need a big range of colours.

We ran the display uniformity test to see if each part of the display are equally lit up, with the centre square used as a guide and compared to the others. The result is rather surprising as it’s suggesting that four of the nine areas listed above are brighter than the other five. This is rather odd as from my eyes, it seems evenly lit. This may be due to the use of OLED panel.
User Experience
Getting Things Started
It seems like there are no bezels but in truth, there is but it blends in given the size.
When I first received the Sony A8F 4K OLED TV, I thought it was going to be impossible for me to set it up on my own. It’s a large 65-inch TV weighing in at 24.4kg. While it wasn’t an easy task, the difficulty lies only within its hefty size and weight. The TV itself is pretty stable already by putting it on the table top stand. All that was left was to screw it in to properly secure it.
All I had to do then was plug in the power cable and connect the TV to my PC, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch via HDMI. I pressed the power button near the ports, and that was the last I used of that as I relied solely on the remote control for navigation. With a TV of this magnitude, you’re going to need the remote control for ease of use.
When you first power the TV on, it will take almost a minute for it to start working. In fact, the Sony A8F 4K OLED TV will take roughly 5 to 10 seconds to register the Power button input. Afterwards, the built-in Android OS will take about half a minute to get things up and running. This can seem like a pain to wait but subsequent power ups will be much faster for as long as it’s plugged in to an electric source.
Picture Quality

Right from the start, I noticed how the colours look amazing on the Sony A8F 4K OLED TV. The colours are punchy, the contrast is amazing, and details generally very sharp. That was also when I realized that the TV runs on Vivid Mode by default. On Standard Mode, the colours didn’t pop as much but the contrast is still great and details didn’t get worse.
This shouldn’t be a surprise seeing that our own benchmark results show that it’s capable of a wide colour gamut / coverage. Given the OLED nature, you get the truest blacks with pixel shut off and you can essentially view it from any angle without a loss in colour saturation. I still wouldn’t watch it at extreme angles because it wouldn’t be enjoyable anyway.

4K content displayed on the Sony A8F 4K OLED TV is simply breathtaking. Whether you’re on Netflix or on YouTube, the picture quality is simply superb. There still isn’t an abundance of 4K content you can enjoy so chances are that you’ll be viewing more Full HD content instead.
Upscaled to 4K, Full HD content looks pretty sharp with minor softening present. From 720p HD however, it seems unnaturally smooth / soft. It won’t result in a bad viewing experience but the visuals can seem a little jarring at times. Personally, it still looks better compared to viewing the same image on a 720p / Full HD display. As for which viewing mode works best, that’s up to personal preference. If you’re not sure, stick to Vivid or Standard.

As far as motion goes, it’s generally good but I would recommend disabling the MotionFlow feature. What it does is that it adds extra frames to visuals, making it appears smooth but it can be a bit of an overkill, resulting in the “soap opera” effect. If you do enjoy that type of viewing experience, there’s nothing wrong with leaving it on. You can always adjust the intensity of it to suit your liking.
One thing that’s worth noting is that there is a slight issue with glare / reflection. It’s kind of a reflective screen and I’m sure you guys might have noticed my studio lighting kit seen in the reflection. You will definitely want to keep it away from sunlight for a better viewing experience.
Gaming

For gaming, we needed hardware that is powerful enough to run at 4K resolution with the best settings possible. As such, we used the Acer Predator Helios 700 gaming laptop. The specifications can be seen right below here:

CPU
Intel Core i9-9980HK (8C / 16T @ up to 5 GHz), 16M Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm

RAM
32GB DDR4

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6

Storage
512GB NVMe PCIe SSD x 2 (RAID 0 )

Display
17.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz IPS display with G-Sync

Keyboard
HyperDrift keyboard with MagForce WASD Keys, Per-Key RGB

Connectivity
Wireless:
Killer Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.0
I/O:
3 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 2
1 x Kensington Lock
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x RJ45 LAN (KILLER Ethernet E3000)
1 x Proprietary Charging Port

Audio
4 x Speakers
1 x Headphone Jack
1 x Mic Jack
Array Microphones

Power
70Wh 4-cell Li-Ion Battery, 330W Power Adapter

Dimensions
430 x 299 x 41.7 mm (W x D x H), 4.9 kg

From the moment I connected it to the gaming laptop, I noticed that there’s a noticeable delay with mouse movement. As soon as I turned on Game Mode, that delay is essentially gone. The reason for this is the TV’s post-processing features which make visuals look better. Game Mode basically disables all of that, which results in a lower input lag.

Playing Tekken 7 and Apex Legends on the Sony A8F 4K OLED TV is great. The details are sharper, especially given the 4K resolution, and everything looks clearer. My biggest trouble with battle royale games is that I have a hard time seeing enemies but on this, it’s easier to spot enemies. I have to attribute this to the nature of OLED panels.
This is particularly interesting because on the Nintendo Switch with Super Smash Bros Ultimate, which is also running at Full HD when docked, the input lag is equivalent to PC gaming. This may be due to optimizations on Nintendo’s end or how the dock outputs to external displays.

On the PlayStation 4, details aren’t as sharp but that’s because it’s running on Full HD. There’s also a slightly higher input lag with games in general compared to PC gaming but this appears to be present with other displays as well, even gaming monitors. This is most likely a limitation with the PS4 hardware itself.
In summary, gaming on the Sony A8F 4K OLED TV is great but you will need to use Game Mode for lesser input lag. Visuals generally look amazing regardless of the platform, but I won’t recommend this for competitive gamers as the response time is nowhere as fast as a gaming monitor.
Android TV / Remote Control

The Sony A8F 4K OLED TV is running on Android OS, specifically 8.0 Oreo. It’s running on the MediaTek MT5891 chipset with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Keep in mind that this is a TV and not a smartphone, so it doesn’t need to be powerful. The benefit here is that you can run all sorts of apps directly on the TV.
You have access to a wide range of apps like Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and more. You can even install your own media player app like VLC, and play videos directly. While the 16GB storage isn’t much to store, your best bet is to connect an external storage to the USB port here. While Android OS on TV can’t install all the apps on Play Store directly, it can actually play any Android app by sideloading it, giving you even more options.

The remote control itself is pretty standard for most TVs. You have a wide range of options you can make use of, and it’s generally straightforward to use. The on-screen display itself is also easy to navigate through. What I would have wished is a motion-based navigation similar to what LG has with their Magic Remote. It would make navigating way easier as the current one is a bit tedious and slow.
One thing I’d like to take note of is that the Sony A8F 4K OLED TV seems to suffer from some Wi-Fi issues. The first is having no internet access despite successfully connecting to Wi-Fi. That one I managed to solve right here. The other is that connectivity seems to be unreliable. Despite connecting to the same Wi-Fi, the YouTube TV app seems to buffer a lot whereas playback is smooth on PC.
Sound

I dare say that the Sony A8F 4K OLED TV has the best built-in speaker to have ever been made. As mentioned previously, this uses the Acoustic Surface technology so the screen vibrates to produce sound. The idea may sound weird but you would think that the TV has typical built-in speakers when experiencing it for the first time.
The bass may be lacking but the clarity is excellent for built-in speakers. It’s particularly great for voices, so dialogues in games, videos, and movies will be clear and not drowned by background music or sound. This is interesting because it feels exactly the opposite with the HT-X8500 soundbar.
With its surprisingly high volume and the audio being directed to what’s in front of the screen, it’s a very pleasing experience. It’s actually not a bad idea to rely on it instead of getting a standalone audio system unless you want a truly immersive surround sound experience.

If you want to use this with a standalone audio system, you have a variety of options. The first two ways are common; Optical Out and 3.5mm Audio Out. The third way is via ARC (audio return channel), which connects via HDMI.You simply need to connect the ARC-compatible sound system to the TV via HDMI (port 3) and it will be treated just like built-in speakers.
This means you can easily adjust the speakers using the TV as opposed to tinkering with the speakers directly. Not only does it make life easier, HDMI can send higher resolution audio compared to Optical Out, so you’re ensured of the best audio experience possible. If you have audio systems that supports ARC / eARC, you should definitely use it.
Sony A8F 4K OLED TV Verdict

The Sony A8F 4K OLED TV is a premium offering that can easily fit in any household, regardless of whether it’s the living room or the bedroom. If you’re looking for a home cinema experience or something that would be look great to game on, you won’t go wrong with this. Colours are punchy, details are sharp, the Acoustic Surface audio is satisfying, and OLED panels give you the truest blacks along with great viewing angles.
It does have its fair share of drawbacks however. It’s pricey, input lag is noticeable (except in Game Mode), navigating with the remote control can be tedious, and it’s suffering from Wi-Fi issues. If you can look past all that, you’d definitely be very happy with this. With that, I award the Sony A8F 4K OLED TV with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Sony Malaysia for sending us this TV for us to review, and Acer Malaysia for letting us use the Acer Predator Helios 700 to fully test it.
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HUAWEI Adds New Addition To Y-Series — Introducing The HUAWEI Y5 Prime 2018

HUAWEI has introduced a new smartphone addition to their Y-series, the new HUAWEI Y5 Prime 2018. Read on to find out more on the phone as well as the price.
HUAWEI Y5 Prime 2018

Coming in with Android 8.1, it offers users the current best experience of software and hardware integration. It offers facial recognition, which usually is found on higher-end devices.

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HUAWEI Y5 Prime 2018 features a 5.45-inch 18:9 HD+ FullView Display, which they said is designed for the young generation and gives a more immersive experience whether it being watching movies or even playing your mobile games. Chipset that they’ve chosen for the phone is a MediaTek MT6739 SoC.
As for the camera, it features a 13MP rear camera and equipped on the front is a 5MP selfie shooter with selfie toning flash.
Under the hood, it packs a 3020mAh battery and offers 2GB of RAM. If its 16GB of internal memory isn’t enough, there is the option of upgrading it up to 256GB.
Last but not least, comes the price. You can get it at RM490, where there are two available color variants; Black and Blue. In addition to that, you can get the device at just RM1 with Digi’s postpaid plan.
Pokdepinion: Hmm, for the price and coming with facial recognition, I think that it is justified? That being said, I’m not too sure if people would just buy a smartphone because it offers that. I might be wrong though. What do you think? Is the price okay? Will you be getting it?
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HUAWEI Y9 (2019) review — can HUAWEI do bang-for-buck too?

Introduction
HUAWEI is probably better known for their three higher end series, the HUAWEI Mate, HUAWEI P and HUAWEI nova lineups. But they do make affordable devices, like the one we will be looking at today. The HUAWEI Y series is HUAWEI’s family of more affordable devices, and the HUAWEI Y9 (2019) today comes in well below RM1000. How does it fare though?
Unboxing

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The packaging of it is very simple. Unlike the more expensive HUAWEI Mate and HUAWEI P series which usually come in black boxes, this one here is white. And it just says HUAWEI Y9 (2019). Clean and concise. Just the way we like it.

The contents are pretty much what you would expect with a budget smartphone. HUAWEI did throw in some earphones into the package too, so you can make use of the 3.5mm jack on the HUAWEI Y9 (2019) right from the get go.
Appearance

From the front, the HUAWEI Y9 (2019) looks just like any mid-range device until you notice the dual front facing camera.

The back of the device looks more interesting. The finishing here is a bit more subtle than what we have seen, so it isn’t as eye-catching as some other devices with a similar NCVM finishing. Unfortunately to cut cost, HUAWEI used plastic here instead of glass.

More plastic is used here for the frame. While it’s glossy, I actually took a SIM ejector pin to it and it did pretty well resisting scratches. The power button sports a concentric circle pattern for a more interesting look and feel, but make no mistake, it’s all plastic.

Over on the bottom you will find the 3.5mm jack, microUSB port and primary loudspeaker. The holes could have been more refined though, as the edges look unfinished here on the HUAWEI Y9 (2019).
Overall, the HUAWEI Y9 (2019) looks good for its price, but is probably a device which probably won’t stand out in a sea of devices with similar finishes. For some reason in the later half of 2018, every manufacturer wants to use NCVM on plastic for their mid-range devices.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Kirin 710 (4 x Cortex A73 @ 2.2 GHz, 4 x Cortex A53 @ 1.7 GHz), 12nm FinFET

GPU:
Mali-G51 MP4

RAM:
4GB

Display:
6.5″ FHD+ (1080p) IPS display

Storage:
64GB eMMC 5.1 (expandable via microSD card up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
13MP f/1.8 + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
LED flash, AI stabilization, Night mode, AI camera
Front Camera
16MP f/2.0 + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
AI beautification, 3D lighting

OS:
EMUI 8.2 based on Android 8.1 Oreo

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Bluetooth 4.2

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM

Battery:
Li-ion 4000 mAh (non-removable)

Dimensions:
162.4 x 77.1 x 8.05 mm

Weight:
173 g

A major turn off in the HUAWEI Y9 (2019) is the lack of 5 GHz WiFi, as well as no Bluetooth 5.0. The rest of the specifications are pretty decent, and if we were to nitpick, it would be the use of microUSB here instead of USB-C. Well, with it having “2019” as a part of its name, I was probably expecting more of it?
Performance
With a Kirin 710, we are looking at really impressive CPU performance, but somewhat mediocre performance when it comes to the GPU segment. We will see if our predictions come true.

In Antutu, the HUAWEI Y9 (2019) handily bests all the other devices featuring Snapdragon 660 or Snapdragon 636 chipsets, but somehow loses to its own brethren which scores an extra 6000 points.

In Geekbench we see the Kirin 710 flex its processing muscles. If we take a look at the specifications, we would expect the Kirin 710 to perform slightly worse than Snapdragon 660, but it doesn’t seem to be the case.

The HUAWEI Y9 (2019) takes a beating here, with graphics performance that slots it right below the Helio P60, but above the Snapdragon 636 devices. It isn’t much faster than the Snapdragon 636 though, so while it has a beefy CPU, it definitely could do with a faster GPU.

PCMark shows that the HUAWEI Y9 (2019) taking revenge against the HONOR 8X which bested it in Antutu. It performs better than the Snapdragon devices we are comparing here.

When testing the battery life of the HUAWEI Y9 (2019), we found a rather weird outcome. Despite a 250 mAh battery advantage, but it only ekes out an extra 10 minutes over the HONOR 8X. It does offer better battery life than the other devices compared in this review though.

For normal day-to-day usage, I managed to squeeze out more than 48 hours away from the plug, with more than 6 hours of screen on time. A heavier user might find it delivers less standby time, but a full day of use is definitely possible in a single charge. Charging it up is a time consuming affair, as 30 minutes connected to the provided adapter only gave me 22% of my battery back.
User Experience

Curved backs do offer a more comfortable time holding the device, and the HUAWEI Y9 (2019) is no different. Its smoothly curved back meets the sides which start with a tiny lip raised just slightly above the back. The display here is solid, with vibrant colors, great maximum brightness and a TÜV Rheinland-certified eye comfort mode. No complaints about the screen.

The UI will be familiar to anyone who has used a recent HUAWEI/HONOR device. It’s EMUI 8.2 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The same general aesthetic has been around since EMUI 5, and it does seem like HUAWEI should give it a refresh. With that said, it is still one of the better UIs in China-made smartphones. Generally day-to-day usage is really smooth, with nary a stutter. HUAWEI could probably do with less of their bloatware though. Our unit came pre-installed with several apps like Camera360 and Z Camera, which was a mild annoyance.

The additional camera apps aren’t exactly useful, because the built-in one is pretty great. It’s shared with the flagships, with the exception of the Master AI features and also the Leica color profiles. Aside from that, it’s pretty similar.

Well it would be ridiculous to expect that it would deliver anything close to what HUAWEI’s flagships can. And it doesn’t. The images the HUAWEI Y9 (2019) produces are pretty good for the asking price though. It could probably do with a touch more detail, as plants in the background are often reduced to smudgy green objects. Still, a solid showing for the price, especially when you can take low light photos with handheld 4-seconds exposure. The results are much brighter shots, but the oversharpening does lower the overall appeal of the images. You can check out the full-sized shots here.

The hardware behind the selfie prowess are these two cameras. The simulated bokeh effects are pretty accurate, but to be honest we have seen great results from single cameras setups from HUAWEI as well. The AR stickers are fun too, and are surprisingly accurate, but you don’t actually need two cameras to handle that either. So just why are they here?
Conclusion
So would we recommend the HUAWEI Y9 (2019)? As a whole, it’s a passable device. It has a serviceable camera, a large battery, a great display and does well in our benchmark suite as well. RM899 for the HUAWEI Y9 (2019) is a decent deal, but not exactly a great one. HUAWEI could have done better to bring more value to the table.
For starters, it could have been better if HUAWEI went the extra distance to add more storage. Or just drop the second front facing camera, and get a smaller notch, be even more affordable and still not have to lose a single gimmick. We all know a single camera can do all the same things anyway. I have no complaints about the plastic body, as I find it a very acceptable sacrifice to fit better internals into a specific price point, and the Kirin 710 is a chipset that’s relatively beefy in this price segment. As it is, the HUAWEI Y9 (2019) just doesn’t particularly stand out, neither negatively nor positively. Which can be a good thing, or a bad thing, depending on your perspective.
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vivo Y77 5G with 256GB Storage Will Be Available in Malaysia Soon

vivo Malaysia has announced that its latest Y series, the Y77 5G, will be available in Malaysia on 7 July of this year. The launch will take place online on their official Facebook page, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Shopee, and Lazada.
The Y77 5G, which has the largest 256GB storage, allows users to have a worry-free mobile storage experience. Aside from the enormous storage capacity, the smartphone will come in two colours which are Starlight Black and Glowing Galaxy.

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The company remains committed to giving more exciting and pleasurable moments to Malaysian consumers by improving the features and performance of its devices, taking its users to the next level of user mobile experience.
Stay tuned to vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook page for more updates on the Y77 5G.
Pokdepinion: Can’t wait to see what they can offer aside from large storage space!
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review – A Fine Balance in a Flagship

We will not be starting our Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus review with the unboxing as our media review unit only came with just the smartphone. Just in case you’re wondering, the retail unit will still not come with a charger inside, so it should be the same as recent years.
Appearance
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review – Front
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is largely unchanged from its predecessor, the Galaxy S21 Plus. If anything, it might mean more this time as it’s the highest end model that still follows the traditional Galaxy S Series design as the Ultra takes after the Galaxy Note. From the front, you have a 6.6-inch Full HD Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz. You also have rounded corners, a flat display instead of a curved one, and very minimal bezels.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review – Sides
Moving to the top, you have two microphone holes. As for the bottom, you have the SIM tray slot, another microphone hole, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. There’s nothing on the left side but on the right side, you have the power button and volume rocker. All of the sides have a glossy finish, which differs from the rear.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review – Rear
Flipping over to the rear, you have a look that’s similar to the recently launched Galaxy S21 FE with a matte black finish but with an improved Armor Aluminum. Unlike last year’s model, the contour cut camera housing matches the colour of the device itself so it no longer gives that two-toned look. It’s a shame they went for this since the predecessor’s one looks more attractive and premium. It’s also worth noting that you have Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both the front and rear, which further makes this feel more solidly built.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus isn’t a big difference in terms of design, though the build quality has seen improvements over its already impressive predecessor. I also feel that missing out on the two-toned look is a missed opportunity for a more attractive device. Regardless, what truly matters is what’s inside the smartphone.
Specifications

SoC
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 4nm
1 x Cortex-X2 @ 3 GHz + 3 x Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz + 4 x Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz
Adreno 730 GPU

RAM
8GB

Storage
128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1

Display
6.6″ FHD+ (2340 x 1080) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
HDR10+
1750 nits
48Hz to 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate

Rear Camera
50MP f/1.8 wide angle camera, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
10MP f/2.4 telephoto camera, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS
12MP f/2.2 120˚ ultra-wide
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
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Selfie Camera
10MP f/2.2 wide-angle selfie cam, Dual Pixel PDAF

Battery
4500mAh
45W wired fast charging
USB-PD 3.0 fast charging
15W wireless fast charging
4.5W reverse wireless charging

Dimensions
157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm, 196g

Ingress Protection
IP68

Software
One UI 4.1 based on Android 12

Colours
Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Green, and Pink Gold

Performance
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review – Antutu v9
Kicking off the benchmark suite with Antutu v9, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus pretty much annihilated the competition as it took the top spot in our list of benchmarked devices. It’s also worth noting that this is the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 device that we reviewed, so we’re expecting other smartphones powered by the chipset perform around the same level.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review – Geekbench 5
In Geekbench 5 however, the multi-core score seems to be on par with the Snapdragon 888, though the single core is marginally better. That being said, it’s nowhere close to the Apple A15 Bionic chip, but the high number it managed to achieve still means that it’s has powerful processing capabilities.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review – 3DMark
Moving on 3DMark, it’s interesting to see that it had the highest score in Wild Life Unlimited, though it didn’t achieve much higher in both Sling Shot benchmark tests. There is a chance that this may be due to some thermal issue, if it’s not API-related, as the Wild Life Stability Test puts it at 45.2%, meaning the performance dropped as it continued to run the test over a longer period of time.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review – PCMark
Lastly on PCMark’s Work 3.0 benchmark, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra managed to get the 2nd highest spot in our list of benchmarked devices. If the thermal issue could be solved, we do believe that it could be higher, as the device was rather hot by the end of the test.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review – Battery endurance test
As for battery life, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus with its healthy 4,500mAh battery managed to last 9 hours and 53 minutes (593 minutes) in the PCMark Work 3.0 endurance test. This is with adaptive refresh rate setting enabled, which should provide you with the best battery life possible while still maintaining the buttery smooth display. As for personal use, I am a light-to-medium user that mostly relies on social media, YouTube Music, texts and calls, and I find myself only charging it once every two days, which is great.
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User Experience
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review – Holding the device
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus uses a 6.6-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz. With the exception of a slight size difference, it’s pretty similar to its predecessor as it’s capable of displaying excellent colours with good dynamic range and contrast. It still uses the same punchhole camera cutout and the screen is bright enough to be easily used under direct sunlight, peaking at 1750 nits just like the Ultra variant.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review – Punchhole selfie camera
Once again, adaptive refresh rate is here and it goes from 48Hz to 120Hz, which is great because you can enjoy buttery smooth transitions and it will cut it down when it’s not needed so you can save on battery life. You also have Gorilla Glass Victus+ for added protection. Apart from that, the display features Eye Comfort Shield which is said to reduce strain and fatigue with reduced blue light emissions.
Like its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus has a matte finish, which means that it’s a lot less susceptible to fingerprints. Interestingly, it does have feel like the build quality has been improved as it feels more solid than its predecessor. Once again, it’s a shame that the two-toned look has gone away in this iteration but then again, the matter of liking this or not is subjective so that’s fine.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review – One UI 4.1

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is running One UI 4.1 based on Android 12. For the most part, it doesn’t look different from the previous version but it does introduce a slew of new updates. This includes an improved RAM Plus that lets you go past the 4GB limit up to 8GB, adding virtual RAM using your internal storage. Apart from that, the native calendar sees the addition of smart features and there’s better integration with Microsoft apps. Generally, you can expect a better, richer experience compared to before while still retaining its smooth, user-friend user experience.
Gone are the days of the slow under-display fingerprint scanners from the 20-series as the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus essentially solidified its speed and accuracy. It’s fast, reliable, and generally problem-free as I’ve yet to face a single failed reading of my fingerprint except when my hands are wet, which is to be expected.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review
While using the smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus can get hot at certain times, such as when during initial setup, using the camera extensively, and playing mobile games. That being said, it seems to be lesser after about a week of using, which I find odd at first. I believe this is the AI technology working behind the scenes to optimize the device. Regardless, due expect some heat while using this for the more intensive tasks as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is known for some thermal issues.
Camera

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review – Camera UI

The native camera UI on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus looks essentially similar to the one from the we’ve seen in recent Samsung devices. It’s user-friendly so most consumers won’t have trouble with it, and it’s more viable for mobile photographers and videographers who want more control of what they capture. There’s a good variety of shooting modes you can make use of including Single Take, Super Slow-Mo, Director’s View, and more. The app will also automatically optimize the shots you’re about to take based on what the AI understands the subject in frame.

Unsurprisingly, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus really managed to nail it with the cameras. Most pictures come out with excellent colours and dynamic range, with no focusing issues unless you’re too close to a subject. Both the telephoto and ultrawide cameras have seen improvements in focusing and visual quality, with the former being much easier to take a stable shot while looking less like an oil painting and the latter having a wider dynamic range, but it’s still a step below the main camera.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Review
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus may not be the top dog as far as the Korean giant’s offering goes but it’s still a worthy choice if you’re not the kind of person who needs an S Pen. This is basically a well-rounded smartphone that can pretty much do it all, whether it’s for productivity, gaming, or an on-the-go camera. If you can afford its retail price of RM4,099, this can definitely serve you well. If you are coming from the Galaxy S21 Plus, you may want to hold off on next year’s model or the Ultra variant to truly feel a difference.
At the end of our Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus review, I award this smartphone with our Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Samsung Malaysia for sending us this smartphone for the purpose of this review.
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YOODO 2.0 internet speed and streaming test! + What is Yoodo 2.0?

Yoodo recently launched Yoodo 2.0 and we believe you will have a lot of questions about what is Yoodo 2.0. Check out our short conversation with them about what is Yoodo 2.0! We also did a quick speed test in the video above, which you might be interested in!
What is Yoodo 2.0?

Yoodo 2.0 is about empowering the modern customer by offering more customisation choices and providing unique experiences. It’s about the brand growing stronger as we continue to disrupt the industry. A major event was planned to kick start this next phase of growth and to celebrate our 2nd anniversary. This included the unveiling of 20 exciting announcements that focused on product innovations, esports, active sports and promotions.

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We had invited our customers, Super Users (most active supporters in our community), friends in the media, blogging and influencer community as well as business partners for this exciting event.  It was an opportunity to show not only how much the business had grown but also to show everyone how Yoodo is going to be better and bolder. However, with the COVID-19 situation, we had to cancel the event and made the announcement online instead. Chief amongst the announcements was the unveiling of our new brand logo –Yoodo powered by Celcom. This new look symbolises the best in digital user experience through the innovative edge of Yoodo and the vast network coverage of Celcom.
 How different does it compare to the original Yoodo?

Yoodo 2.0 is a symbolic evolution. We are simply taking the core values and beliefs that have propelled us to being Malaysia’s number 1 digital telco and amplifying them for an even better user experience. Over the last 2 years, we have exemplified our core value proposition of customisability, allowing users to choose the amount of data, voice and SMS in their plan. Today we have at least 350,000 combinations for the customer to choose from. We’ve definitely been the strongest in terms of providing a digital first experience. In addition, we have also started to associate ourselves with gaming & esports especially PUBG Mobile – a core target audience group for us.
Moving forward, we’re taking this up a notch.  We are pushing the boundaries of customisation with more product innovations that give our users more options. If you think we were already flexible in terms of allowing the customer to customise, think again. We are revolutionising customisability. With Renew Anytime, we did away with the 30-day cycle and now allow our users to renew their Yoodo plan anytime they want. With Power Pass, the customer can purchase a large high-speed Internet quota for a short period of time at a low price. In this way, Yoodo 2.0 has given customers even more control. In this 2.0 phase, Yoodo will also continue to provide unique experiences around the lifestyle segments especially in Esports, Entertainment and Active Sports as we build content, conversations and culture around it.
 When using Renew Anytime, what will happen if a user decides to downgrade their plan? Let’s say originally at 1st Jan they opt for 20GB data and had used up the data by the 15th of the same month, and they change to 10GB on the 15th. What will happen?
We are committed to offering users the maximum amount of freedom and customisation. We designed Renew Anytime to be flexible to the users. The user will still be able to Renew Anytime, should the user decide to downgrade. However, the users balance that the user had earlier before the downgrade will be cleared. Their new plan of 10GB will start on the 15th of that month.
 On the Power Pass, 100GB seems to be an enormous amount of data to be used up in 1 hour, what kind of user is this plan aimed for?

Power Pass is one of our latest innovations to meet high usage customer demands. This product is catered to users who consume heavy data within an hour who not only stream videos on Youtube and Netflix but also for serious Gamers
 While there’s the new inclusion of Call of Duty Mobile and the teased of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, are there plans in the future to include games like Fortnite Mobile, Clash Royale, or League of Legends: Wild Rift?

As gamers are one of our core audiences, we are committed to delivering the very best user experience and products. That’s how the Call of Duty Add-On came about and followed by an upcoming Add-On for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. We are always looking for opportunities to empower our gamers. As such, we are actively looking to build on our roster of game-specific data add-ons.
 Other than the stated improvements, will we see improvements in service quality? If so can you explain it?

Yoodo prioritises innovation and great user experience. These two aspects go hand-in-hand and we are committed to delivering this. Service quality can have many aspects. In terms of customer service, I believe Yoodo’s Live Chat agents are one of the best out there. They not only help resolve issues but do it in a way that engages the lingo of the customer. We also continually enhance our user journey and provide new payment channels for the customer. In terms of network services, we continually work with the Celcom team to ensure the widest coverage and to tackle potential issues that crop up.
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GIGABYTE Announces Availability For Latest AMD X670 Series Motherboards

GIGABYTE introduces four AMD X670 motherboards today – including two X670 and two X670E models.

High-end X670E AORUS models natively support PCIe 5.0 GPU slot, while mainstream X670 models utilize PCIe 4.0 GPU slot instead; all models in the lineup supports PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots with EZ-Latch design while X670E models also supports EZ-Latch Plus for quick detaching of GPUs with a single button.

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18+2+2 phase 105A VRM and 8-layer PCB provides higher stability on heavier power loads with AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors. The lineup also supports memory overclocking enhancements in BIOS to support both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP modes.
GIGABYTE X670 motherboards has designed the M.2 slot to include support for future M.2 25110 form factor SSDs; Thermal Guard III heatsink improves heat dissipation efficiency to maintain sustained performance without overheating. GIGABYTE Smart Fan 6 technology keeps components from overheating with multiple temperature detection, PWM/DC fan support, 7-phase dual fan curve modes and Fan Stop mode.
The entire lineup also features 2.5GbE LAN as standard, with Wi-Fi 6E up to 2.4Gbps speeds matching wired connection; also featured are USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) Type-C port. The all-new GCC (GIGABYTE Control Center) is also featured, with Active OC Tuner and many features with a user-friendly experience.
Price and Availability information as follows:

X670E AORUS XTREME
RM3,499

X670E AORUS MASTER
RM2,399

X670 AORUS ELITE AX
RM1,629

X670 GAMING X AX
RM1,449

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Pokdepinion: The M.2 25110 support is something worth noting – those who’d like to have the best SSD performance should take a look.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Downsizing Megapixel Count for Selfie Camera

A new leak on the flagship series potentially reveals that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is downsizing the megapixel count for the selfie camera.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Selfie Camera Leak

It seems that the next iteration of the Korean giant’s top-of-the-line premium S series smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, may feature a lower resolution selfie camera than previous models. According to reports, the Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus will upgrade their selfie cameras to a 12MP sensor, while the S23 Ultra will also feature the same 12MP sensor.

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While the lower pixel count may be perceived as a downgrade for the Ultra model, it is suggested that the overall image quality may still improve due to other factors beyond just pixel count. It is also suggested that the new selfie camera may finally include autofocus.

These changes are expected to be seen when the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, alongside the base model Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus, launches sometime in February 2023.
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Pokdepinion: While I’m sure many people still have the misconception, higher megapixels do not mean better images.
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Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite to launch in Malaysia soon?

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and its Pro variant was launched late last year, and it seems like Xiaomi wants to add another member to the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 family with the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite. The model number M2002F4LG has been certified by the authorities in multiple regions, including by our very own SIRIM, earlier this month.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 offered impressive camera hardware, but was held back slightly by its mid-range chipset. The Mi Note 10 Lite should be a better balanced device, with a lesser camera although the chipset, battery and screen are reportedly kept the same.

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Instead of the 108MP camera, the Mi Note 10 Lite is hinted to offer a 64MP main camera. Whether that will be the Samsung GW1 or Sony IMX686 sensor remains to be seen. The rest of the camera configuration also sees a downgrade, with the 12MP portrait zoom replaced by a 5MP camera, and the 20MP ultra-wide camera dropped in favor of a basic 8MP one. The laser focusing system is also reportedly dropped from the Mi Note 10 Lite.
It is worth noting that Xiaomi has proven that they can do wonders with the 64MP Samsung GW1 though, as evident with the Redmi Note 8 Pro. So while you might be looking at a downgrade in terms of resolution, it might not be as significant as you might think.

With the camera “downgraded”, it should allow the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite to target a lower price point. Bringing the sweet 6.47″ curved OLED display and the 5260 mAh battery to a lower price point would be pretty amazing. And since it doesn’t have to be marketed with such a hefty price tag, consumers might also find the Snapdragon 730G a lot more acceptable than it was at the Xiaomi Mi Note 10’s price range.
However with the ongoing Restricted Movement Order (RMO), Xiaomi Malaysia might not be launching the device so soon, but do stay tuned as we will be updating you guys if Xiaomi Malaysia reveals more about the Mi Note 10 Lite in the coming weeks.
Source: Lowyat.net
Pokdepinion: I must say that the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite would be quite a decent choice if it slots in below the RM1500 mark.
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Redmi outfits K20 Pro with pure gold and sells it for more than RM28 000

Don’t want to be caught dead with a “cheap” phone but find the Redmi K20 Pro the perfect smartphone for you? Well, Redmi has created the solution for you. Instead of pursuing even higher specs — which I must add is not really viable given the K20 Pro already packs a Snapdragon 855 — Redmi decided to release a Redmi K20 Pro Signature Edition that’s made out of gold.

Introducing the signature edition #RedmiK20Pro, made of gold. Not gold plated, it’s made of real gold and embellished with diamonds.
We will be making 20 limited units of this phone worth ₹4,80,000 each.#BelieveTheHype #FlagshipKiller pic.twitter.com/STJsNcub0W
— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) July 17, 2019

The Redmi K20 Pro Signature Edition is not just gold-plated, but actually made out of gold with diamond embellishments. It might be an option for Android enthusiasts who are sick of their iPhone-toting friends calling them cheapskates, and decides to show them who’s boss. Or just someone who is ridiculously irresponsible with their finances.
If you are interested in picking one up, the Redmi K20 Pro Signature Edition goes for ₹4,80,000 (~RM28672), with only 20 units ever made. The specifications are similar with the regular version:

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Redmi K20 Pro Signature Edition Specs

Snapdragon 855, octa-core up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Up to 8GB RAM
Up to 256GB UFS 2.1 storage
6.39″ FHD+ AMOLED display, notchless
48MP f/1.75 + 8MP f/2.4 telephoto + 13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide angle
20MP f/2.0 selfie camera, popup
4000 mAh battery
₹4,80,000 (~RM28672)

I would definitely be looking around to see if there are any soil oysters in Malaysia using a shiny gold phone with diamonds in it.
Pokdepinion: Hi Xiaomi Malaysia, my birthday is coming soon… I have but one wish…
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Xbox PC Game Pass is Finally Coming to Malaysia

Microsoft has officially confirmed that the Xbox PC Game Pass is coming to Malaysia and a few other countries in Southeast Asia. Here’s what you need to know.
Xbox PC Game Pass Malaysia

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After a long wait, Microsoft has finally announced that they will be bringing the Xbox PC Game Pass to a number of countries in Southeast Asia. This includes Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Philippines.
From our understanding, Malaysian gamers can get a preview of the Xbox PC Game Pass via the Xbox Insider Hub, which can be downloaded via the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Once you have agreed to participate in the Xbox Insider program, there will be a Preview option on the left side, which will contain details on the Southeast Asia Expansion of the service.
Unfortunately for now, we still have no idea how the pricing will be like once it has been localized, nor do we know when it will be happening. All we know is that it is indeed coming. With that being said, a quick search around will reveal an RM15 per month subscription fee, with a 50 sen fee for the first month as trial.
In case you weren’t aware, the Xbox PC Game Pass gives you access to large library of PC games, including the ones from EA Play, for a small monthly fee. For now, we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: As soon as it’s up, I’m definitely subscribing to it. I mean, you get to play so many games at such a low price, it’s practically a steal. If at any point I might not play it, I’ll just stop for a while and resubscribe when I feel like playing again. Easy peasy.
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Get your Corsair MM800 RGB Polaris in October for RM319

If you are a great fan of Corsair peripherals AND RGB illumination, you should take a look at the Corsair MM800 RGB Polaris mousepad. Recently announced at PAX West 2016 in Seattle, WA, it will be available in Malaysia by early October 2016.

If you already have other Corsair peripherals, then you will know what is the Corsair Utility Engine (CUE). If you don’t, well, its a software that allows you to customize your Corsair peripherals. With the utility, you can control the 15 individual edge-mounted RGB zones for near-limitless lighting effects, and even synchronize each of the lighting zones with other Corsair RGB products for the ultimate RGB-illuminated setup.

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The Corsair MM800 RGB Polaris mousepad features an integrated USB pass-through port for your mouse, so you do not need to sacrifice a USB port for the mousepad. The large, hard, low-friction micro texture surface gives you plenty of room for furious swipes to accurate snipes, upping your game.
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The Corsair MM800 RGB Polaris mousepad will have a SRP of RM319, and will be available at Major Retail & Online Stores Nationwide in early October 2016.

Pokdepinion: I am not sure what’s the craze about RGB peripherals all about, but if you really want a RGB mousepad, you should choose one from the same brand as your other peripherals, simply because most of them have their own software to allow synchronization of the lighting effects.
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Apple iPhone Expected to Finally Drop Lightning for USB-C

Apple iPhone Going USB-C

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It’s expected to see existing USB-C-related suppliers of Apple’s ecosystem (e.g., IC controller, connector) become the market’s focus in the next 1-2 years, thanks to vast orders from iPhones and accessories’ adoption of USB-C ports.
— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) May 11, 2022

It appears that we might finally get what many of us have wished for, an Apple iPhone with USB-C, as they might be ditching the Lightning port. Details stem from renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who mentions that this might happen next year.
This is a rather interesting twist as he previously talked such a possibility being unlikely despite pressure from the European Union for a unified charging and file transfer port in the region. From what we know thus far, it’s expected to happen sometime in the second half of 2023, which is normal as a new Apple iPhone series usually launches in that timeframe.

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The move from Lightning to USB-C is expected to bring some notable benefits aside from having a more universal cable. This includes faster charging and faster data transfer speeds, which would certainly be a welcome upgrade. The iPad Pro has already made the move to USB-C back in 2018, so seeing the iPhone do the same wouldn’t be particularly strange.
It’s worth noting that while there were rumours of the iPhone moving to USB-C for years now, there were also rumours of the popular device being completely portless as well, making wireless charging the only way to juice it up. While data transfers might seems like a pain, it has become rather effortless to transfer files to and from your PC wirelessly nowadays.

For now, it doesn’t appear that we will be seeing that happening this year but we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I personally can’t wait for this to happen as it opens up a whole new realm of possibilities when it comes to accessories. Rather than go for a Lightning-specific one, accessory makers can just go for a universal USB-C based one, making it easier to ship and make news ones as there’s less risk for it.
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Win An Olike Neo Sportband When You Tune In To OPPO’s R17 Pro Live Stream

Coming closer and closer to the launch date, OPPO has unveiled that they will be giving out the Olike Neo Sportband, which is worth RM389 to three lucky winners who watch and share the launch post on Facebook.
In addition to that, for those who pre-order the upcoming R17 Pro will also be receiving a complimentary Olike Neo Sportband too for free.
To pre-order, you can place your order from 23rd November 2018 onwards either at offiline OPPO Concept Store or authorized dealer store. You can also go online at OPPO e-commerce partners such as Shopee, 11street, and Lazada to pre-order the device. Additionally, you can also head to Celcom Blue Cube, Senheng or senQ to make your pre-order too.

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For more information on the live stream, you can head to OPPO’s official Facebook page here.
Pokdepinion: Stay tuned as we will be present at the OPPO R17 Pro launching event here in Malaysia.
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Snapdragon 865+ finally breaks 3.0 GHz barrier — to debut in the ROG Phone 3

While earlier rumors have pointed out that the Snapdragon 865+ won’t exist, here we are. The Snapdragon 865+ arrives as the better binned variant of the Snapdragon 865, with higher clocks on both its fastest CPU core and its GPU.
Basically Qualcomm overclocked the fastest core of the Snapdragon 865 from 2.84 GHz to 3.1 GHz and called it the Snapdragon 865+. The newer chip also gets a higher-clocked Adreno 650 that will deliver around 10% better performance. Overall, 10% extra grunt from the CPU and 10% extra graphics horsepower might not sound all that interesting, but this is the first mobile chipset to break the 3.0 GHz barrier, and achieve 3.1 GHz at that.
Only the “Prime” core gets the higher clocks, the rest of the cores remain at 2.42 GHz for the performance cores and 1.8 GHz for the efficiency cores. On top of the slight bump to performance, the Snapdragon 865+ will also be compatible with the FastConnect 6900 WiFi chips, which will bring WiFi 6E compatibility to the next generation of devices.

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Snapdragon 865+ Specs

1 x 3.1 GHz Kryo 585 Prime (Cortex-A77-based) + 3 x 2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold (Cortex-A77-based) + 4 x 1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver
Adreno 650
Hexagon 698 DSP
Dual Spectra 480 ISP (up to 200MP single camera, 64MP with ZSL)
Snapdragon X55 5G modem (7 Gbps down, 3 Gbps up)
7nm (N7P)

The first phones to feature the Snapdragon 865+ include the ROG Phone 3 and the much-rumored Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone. With the ROG Phone 3’s launch happening this 22nd July, the ROG Phone 3 will be the world’s first smartphone to debut with the overclocked chipset.
Pokdepinion: I wonder how much Qualcomm charges for the Snapdragon 865+ over the Snapdragon 865…
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Vissles LP85 Review – Great For Tablets

Unboxing the Vissles LP85
Vissles LP85 Review – Box

Kicking off our Vissles LP85 review with the unboxing, you can see that the packaging design is rather minimal. Inside the box, you can find the following items:
Vissles LP85 Review – Box content

User guide
Quick start guide
USB-C to USB-A cable
Stickers
The Vissles LP85 wireless mechanical keyboard itself

Appearance
Vissles LP85 Review – Top
The Vissles LP85 looks quite similar to the Apple Magic Keyboard. However, it comes in two different layout options; Mac and Windows. For our review unit, we received the Windows layout so if you plan on using it with a Mac / iPad, you may be better off with the other layout. With that being said, you can still use it with Windows, Android, Mac, iOS, and iPadOS regardless of layout.
You get a gunmetal grey chassis with a 75% keyboard form factor consisting of 85 keys. This means you do get arrow keys and function keys while still retaining a very compact form. As you can see here, this isn’t your ordinary mechanical keyboard as it’s low-profile in nature, so it looks more akin to chiclet keyboards that you typically find on laptops. Despite that, they still managed to fit in RGB lighting.

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Vissles LP85 Review – USB-C port and mode switcher
On the front, you can find a USB-C port, an indicator light, and a switch to go from Bluetooth to wired mode. If you view it from the sides, you can see that it’s 7.85mm thin, and that slowly rises to 12mm as it goes to the other side. This slight incline should make typing slightly more comfortable.
Vissles LP85 Review – Bottom
Moving over to the bottom, you can see a clean metallic finish with two anti-slip silicone strips on the top and bottom. This should make it easier for it to sit still on any surface you place it on.
Overall, the Vissles LP85 is an attractive low-profile wireless mechanical keyboard with a solid build quality, and it looks even better when you enable RGB lighting. There are 19 different lighting options to choose from and I’m sure you’ll be happy with how dynamic the lighting flows.
Specifications

Body material
Anodized Aluminum

Form factor
75% (85 keys)

Keycap
Low-profile ABS keycaps

USB report rate
1000Hz

Switch type
Low-profile X-Optical Switches (Clicky)
Actuation force: 50±10gf
Pre-travel: 1.2±0.3mm
Travel distance: 2.5±0.3mm

KRO
NKRO

Anti-ghosting
Yes

Microprocessor
N/A

Connection
Bluetooth 5.0

Power
2,000mAh, USB-C

Dimensions
307.6 x 118.1 x 15.1 mm

Weight
547g

Included accessories
User guide, keycap puller, wrist rest

User Experience
Pairing
Vissles LP85 Review
The Vissles LP85 can be paired up to 3 different devices wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.0 and 1 device via USB-C. While the latter is pretty obvious, the former will require a bit of button presses but the process is similar with every new device and it’s easy to do. All you have to do is:

Change to Bluetooth mode via the switch
Hold Fn key and either Q, W, or E until the keyboard starts flashing white
Then hold Fn key and P until the P key starts glowing white
Proceed to search and connect to the Vissles LP85 via your device’s Bluetooth page
Repeat the process for another two profiles as Q, W, and E represents one saved device

If you want to switch to a pre-connected device, simply hold Fn key and either Q, W, or E again and it should automatically connect provided that Bluetooth is enabled on the device. For the most part, Bluetooth connectivity is consistent with minimal delays, but there have been times when it gets rather inconsistent. This is my experience across Windows, Android, and iOS, but it doesn’t happen often.
Looking for a full-sized mechanical keyboard for gaming that is also wireless? Check out our ASUS ROG Claymore II review by clicking right here.
Typing
Vissles LP85 Review – Speed test
The Vissles LP85 is a low-profile optical mechanical keyboard with clicky switches. While it’s better than most tablet / laptop / portable keyboards out there, it does feel a little odd at first given its low-profile nature. It takes a bit of time to get used to but once you do, it works pretty great.
When I first started using this, I had a typing speed of 90WPM but now, it has reached 119WPM, which is closer to my usual typing speed. It has a small tactile bump and the clicky sound isn’t as loud as traditional clicky switches. With that being said, if you don’t like clicky switches, then you probably wouldn’t like this anyway.
If you’re accustomed to smaller keyboards, especially on laptops, then I’m sure you would have no trouble fully utilizing this keyboard. The Fn key is your best friend as it’s the shortcut for a number of functions including media control, RGB brightness, RGB lighting mode, and more.
Battery Life
Vissles LP85 Review
Battery life on the Vissles LP85 isn’t particularly great but it isn’t bad either, especially considering it only has a 2,000mAh battery powering it up. From my own use, it lasted 20 hours straight with RGB lighting off, but that drops to 10-11 hours with RGB lighting on.
If you’re using it for 2-3 hours a day, it should last you a week, especially considering that it will go to sleep after 5 minutes of inactivity, and completely disconnect after half an hour. It’s a good thing you can use this in wired mode via USB-C so if the battery dies, you don’t have to worry about that.
Vissles LP85 Verdict
Vissles LP85 Review
The Vissles LP85 is certainly an attractive minimalist compact keyboard, and it’s certainly one of the few only wireless mechanical keyboard options out there that is portable enough to be used with tablets on-the-go. The dynamic RGB lighting is a huge plus point and while the battery life could be better, this should be able to serve anyone well, especially with its value-centric USD $99 (RM416.64) price tag.
At the end of our Vissles LP85 review, I award this wireless mechanical keyboard with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Vissles for sending us this keyboard for the purpose of this review.
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Cooler Master MasterCase H500 Now Available At RM399

Coming down from the H-Series, Cooler Master has unveiled their new MasterCase H500, which comes with the series’ two iconic 200mm fans.

The MasterCase H500 is the latest entry to the series which introduced the MasterCase H500M and MasterCase H500P. Compared with the rest, the H500 is less complicated in options but provides the essential H-Series characteristics.

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You can control the two pre-installed 200mm fans with the controller that can be connected directly to the reset switch. The top panel is able to house another 200mm fan for even better thermal support.
With the MasterCase H500, you will get to choose between the full mesh front panel for optimized airflow or the transparent panel, which is of course for aesthetic purposes. They both come available straight from the box.

There’s support for up to 360mm radiators in front as well as 280mm on top that offers native support for Cooler Master’s 200mm radiator. Continuing at the top, air passes through a flush magnetic filter for added thermal support.
The SSD mounts that are found behind the motherboard are friction mounts. Without tools, four pegs are installed on the SSD and simply placed into the rubber holes. This will secure the SSD to keep it from moving even when you decide to transport the case elsewhere. There’s also a handle placed on top of the panel, to make life easier for you to move it around.
The Cooler Master MasterCase H500 is now available at a price tag of RM399.
Pokdepinion: While it may not look like much, it gives you everything that you really need in a case really. I like that you can interchange the front panel. Being at just RM399, I can’t complain much at all.
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OPPO A93 Launched In Malaysia At RM1,299

Recently OPPO Malaysia has just introduced their new OPPO A93 smartphone to the country where it comes with “6 AI Portrait cameras” and a Super AMOLED Display.
OPPO A93 launched in Malaysia

The OPPO A93 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P95 chipset, the same SoC that was used in their OPPO Reno3 Pro. It sports a 6.43 Super AMOLED Display that the dual punch-hole camera (16MP+2MP) sits in.
In terms of storage, the OPPO A93 offers 8GB RAM that’s paired with 128GB internal storage, which you can expand up to 256GB through microSD.

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At the back, you’ll find its quad camera setup which consists of a 48MP main camera, 8MP wide angle, 2MP mono lens, and another 2MP mono shooter.

Running on ColorOS 7.2 that’s based on Android 10, the OPPO A93 comes with a 4000mAh battery under the hood which you can charge with its 18W charger.
Available in Matte Black and Metallic White options, the OPPO A93 is priced at RM1,299. Pre-orders for the device has begun and lasts until the 9th of October 2020. In that period, you can receive free gifts that includes an umbrella and OPPO Bluetooth speaker that’s worth RM199.
My OPPO App users also can redeem a RM100 discount voucher exclusively on the OPPO A93 with just 1 point. This voucher is redeemable until the 18th of October 2020. Other than that, you can receive complimentary 10% off IoT voucher from the app with the purchase of the OPPO A93. You can find the offer through the app, exclusively for new OPPO A93 users.
Pokdepinion: I wished that they would’ve put a newer chipset in the phone instead of the P95.. What do you think of the price? Let us know in the comments.
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U Mobile Is Officially Bringing In Razer Phone 2 To Malaysia

Razer’s latest flagship gaming smartphone will soon make its way into Malaysia through U Mobile, who have released a teaser of the news on their social media.
Despite the telco to have mentioned that the phone will be ‘Coming soon’, no official details has yet to be revealed as to the plan or pricing.
As it is, only imported sets of the Razer Phone 2 is available in the country, which is priced at RM3,298. With U Mobile set to set up a deal for the device, it could mean they are offering the first official device with local warranty.

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We could possibly see U Mobile to offer the phone in their Unlimited Hero P99 or P139 package which comes with a 24-month contract deal. If you’d like to know more on the Razer Phone 2, you can check on what it offers by clicking on the link here.
Pokdepinion: Sure the Razer Phone 2 is a gaming beast, but its big bezels just turns me down. I’d prefer a device that offers me a bigger screen to be honest. Well that’s just what I think about the device.
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ASUS TUF Gaming AX5400 arrives in Malaysia priced at RM838

Just earlier this week, ASUS Malaysia announced the local pricing and availability of the new ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 AX5400 mesh system. Now we will be looking at a more gaming-oriented WiFi 6 router from ASUS, the TUF Gaming AX5400. As you would expect from the name, the TUF Gaming AX5400 is capable of a combined bandwidth of 5400Mbps. But that’s not the only thing that’s cool about the TUF Gaming AX5400 router.

The router sports the standard array of one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports, but you can use Link Aggregation for WAN and LAN use, which can bond two of the Ethernet ports together to enable up to 2Gbps wired speeds. On the wireless end, we have all the cool features of WiFi 6 like OFDMA and 4×4 MU-MIMO for faster and more reliable connection to more devices. To further improve signal strength, the TUF Gaming AX5400 also touts dedicated 2.4GHz and 5GHz antennas and beamforming to improve the range of your WiFi coverage.

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And of course, if you need more coverage, the ASUS TUF Gaming AX5400 also offers the AiMesh capability, letting you add more mesh nodes to your network easily to expand your home network. Other ASUS-exclusive features include a dedicated Gaming Port that will prioritize wired gaming devices. There’s also AiProtection Pro to keep your home network secure with continuous updates.

Ensuring that you can enjoy all that performance is a triple-core 1.5GHz processor mated to 512MB RAM. ASUS made sure that the components in the TUF Gaming AX5400 wil lrun cool with aluminum heatsinks and generous air vents on the bottom, side and top of the router.

The TUF Gaming AX5400 is available now at RM838, with a 3-year warranty with 1-to-1 swap service.
Pokdepinion: I really quite dig the aggressive aesthetics that looks like an alien warship of sorts!
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Globally Launched From €749

Today marks the global launch of the new Xiaomi Mi 11 which packs the flagship Snapdragon 888 chipset and offers a 108MP triple camera setup.
Xiaomi Mi 11 global launch

In case you’ve missed our previous article, Xiaomi has today announced the Mi 11 for the global market. The Xiaomi Mi 11 comes with new features that’s build for photography and videography such as the Video Night Mode, six AI cinema features, Magic Zoom mode and more.

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The flagship device comes with HDR10+ support where it sports a 6.81-inch (WQHD+) AMOLED DotDisplay with 120Hz refresh rate.
In addition to its Harmon Kardon dual speakers, it comes with 480Hz touch sampling rate and in-screen fingerprint sensor.
At the back is a triple camera setup, consisting of a 108MP main camera, 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP telemacro shooter. For selfies, it sports a 20MP in-display front camera.
Powering it up is a Snapdragon 888 SoC, offering 5G connectivity and the smartphone is equipped with LiquidCool heat dissipation system, cooling your smartphone better. Aside from that, it comes with a 4600mAh battery under the hood which you can charge with its 55W GaN charger and 50W wireless charger.
The Xiaomi Mi 11 runs on the latest MIUI 12.5 where the company claims that it reduces CPU usage by up to 22% while power consumption by up to 15%.
Coming in with two variants; 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is announced at the starting price of €749 (roughly RM3,662). They haven’t announced the official price and release date for the Malaysian market just yet but we will update accordingly should there be news of it.
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Pokdepinion: Hmm, the device does seem like it’s got everything. I just hope that it’s actually cheaper than the Euro pricing here in Malaysia.
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Thermal paste, TIM or thermal grease generally refer to the same stuff. What it does is to fill the tiny gaps between your cooler’s base and your CPU/GPU, for more efficient heat transfer. Thermal Grizzly, the new brand of thermal grease in Malaysia that has taken PC enthusiasts by storm with lots of positive feedback and reviews. Of course, we at Pokde.net do not want to be left out, and secured our sample of the Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut to test for ourselves.Thermal Grizzly Kryronaut review — german engineered thermal grease for all PCs
Unboxing
The Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut comes in a black resealable plastic packaging which somehow reminded me of popular local snack’s packaging.

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On the front side we have the Thermal Grizzly logo and also a sticker label so you know what you are getting.

Over on the back we have more details about the Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut.

Inside the plastic bag we have a quick start guide, two applicator tips and the Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut thermal grease in a usual syringe.

Specification

Test machine
Hardware

Processor
Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3

 Motherboard
ASUS H87-PLUS

Memory
Corsair Vengence DDR3 16GB (4x4GB)

Storage
Corsair LS 120GB (System), Western Digital Blue 1TB (game)

Power Supply
Acbel iPower 90m 600W 80+ Gold

Cooler
Corsair H60

Software

OS
Windows 10 64bit

 GPU driver
Nvidia Driver 368.81

Antivirus
Windows Defender

Utilities
CPU-Z, HWmonitor

Software used
LinX,

Performance
Measuring the performance on the Kryonaut is not difficult but reviewing a thermal grease surely takes some time. Instead of testing the thermal grease right after the first application, I used the PC for about a week before I run the performance test. Thermal Grizzly claimed no curing time, but we just wanted to test their claims.

And yes, their claims are true as I found absolutely no difference when I tested it immediately after the application and a week after. Wonder how it compares to the other thermal pastes out there? Let’s take a look at my result from my review of Corsair H60, in which I used Arctic Cooling MX4 as the thermal paste.

Here we see that we cut a whole 9ºC from the load temps, while idle temps saw a drop of 1ºC. I really wish I was using an overclockable CPU to see how much further I can push given such a nice drop in temperatures.

Conclusion
It feel amazing on how far thermal grease technology has become. Some of you might say “what’s the deal, it is just a couple of degrees’ difference”, but to a true PC enthusiast, it does mean a lot. Even if you aren’t going for overclocks, cooler operating temperatures will extend the lifespan of your hardware.
Priced at RM 29 for 1g and RM69 for the 5.5g, the Thermal Grizzly Kryronaut is definitely one of the best thermal greases you can get in the Malaysian market right now. If you are getting it for personal use, the 1 gram packaging should be sufficient for your usage. I totally recommended the Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut.
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT cards available in Malaysia from RM3259

GIGABYTE has just announced the prices for their Radeon RX 6700 XT cards here in Malaysia. GIGABYTE will be offering three different options, ranging from the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT EAGLE that run at reference clocks, to the premium AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE.
          GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT EAGLE            GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT GAMING OC          GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE
All three designs will come with a triple fan design which should provide ample cooling for the Navi 22 GPU powering the Radeon RX 6700 XT. All designs will also offer 8+6-pin PCIe power connectors to ensure that the cards receive sufficient power to unleash their full performance.

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You can check out the specifications of GIGABYTE’s renditions of the Radeon RX 6700 XT down below:
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT Series Specs and Pricing

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT EAGLE
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE

Clocks
Game Clock: 2424MHz
Boost Clock: 2581MHz
Game Clock: 2514MHz (+90MHz over ref.)
Boost Clock: 2622MHz (+41MHz over ref.)
Game Clock: 2548MHz (+124MHz over ref.)
Boost Clock: 2622MHz (+41MHz over ref.)

Cores
2560 Stream Processors
40 Ray Accelerations

Memory
12GB GDDR6
96MB Infinity Cache

Memory speed
16Gbps

Memory bus
192-bit

Display outputs
2 x DisplayPort 1.4a
2 x HDMI 2.1

Power connectors
8-pin + 6-pin

Dimensions
28.2 x 11.3 x 4 cm
28.1 x 11.5 x 4.9 cm
29.6 x 11.4 x 5.6 cm

Warranty
3 years
4 years
4 years

Price
RM3259
RM3499
RM3759

As you might expect, the cards are probably out of stock by the time you read this article.
Pokdepinion: I am not exactly seeing the value of the Radeon RX 6700 XT after going through a few reviews of the cards, but I guess any card you can get your hands on is a good card in these dire times.
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Google Pixel 3a might come with a Snapdragon 665

A leaked Geekbench score of the upcoming Google Pixel 3a which is due next week, reveals an interesting bit of information about the device. We now know that it will come with a 4GB RAM variant, will sport a Qualcomm chipset and Android 9 Pie out of the box. Well the latter isn’t surprising but somehow the name of the chipset is just “Qualcomm Qualcomm”.

Looking at the scores, it does seem like the Google Pixel 3a will come with a Snapdragon 665 or Snapdragon 660. I am leaning to the former slightly because of the fact that it is a bit slower than any Snapdragon 660 device I have tested. The Snapdragon 665 does have lower clocks for its CPU cores than the Snapdragon 660, so maybe that’s the reason why. Speculation points to it being the Snapdragon 670, but that chipset should have a single-core score of at least 1800 given that it is the same Kryo 360 cores like the Snapdragon 710.

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The upcoming Google Pixel 3a will have a FHD+ screen expected to measure around 5.6″. Given that the launch is in about just a week’s time, all speculations should be answered fairly quickly, either officially at the launch or in upcoming leaks. Stay tuned for more updates!
Pokdepinion: This should be the first Snapdragon 665 smartphone on the market!
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[UNBOXING] Razer Kiyo – Webcam with Built-in Ring Light

With webcams, Logitech has dominated the space for a long time. Now, Razer aims to dethrone the king with their Razer Kiyo webcam, and here’s our unboxing.
Unboxing the Razer Kiyo Webcam

When you think of webcams, chances are that you’ll be thinking of Logitech. Sure, there are other brands around but they’ve never really stood out, especially among the gaming communities. Realizing this, Razer has decided to give this a try by introducing the Razer Kiyo webcam.
Unlike regular cameras, webcams tend to be rather small and can suffer massively in quality with poor lighting. However, not everyone can afford / have the space for those constant lighting kits. Most ring lights you find on the internet are powered by AA / AAA batteries, which can be a bit of a hassle.

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Razer decided to integrate a ring light into their webcam in order to solve, or at least mitigate the issue as much as possible. It’s meant to be shining on your face so people can see it clearer. Also, keep in mind that with better lighting, the webcam can display smoother visuals as well, so if you’re particular about having 60 FPS webcam streams, this would be very important.
We are in the midst of reviewing the Razer Kiyo webcam and will be publishing it in the near future. For now, be sure to watch the unboxing at the top of this post. If you want to know more about this webcam, check out the specifications right below here:
Razer Kiyo Specifications

Type:
USB 2.0

Video Resolution:
1080p @ 30FPS / 720p @ 60FPS / 480p @ 30FPS / 360p @ 30FPS

Image Resolution:
4 Megapixels

Field of View:
81.6 °

Focus Type:
Auto

Ring Light:
12-step ring dial, 5600K “Daylight” temperature, Milky White LED Diffuser, 12 White LEDs

If you’re an aspiring streamer or content creator, this is definitely a space you should look out for. Sure, you could stick to the usual, safe choice with the other brand but what if trying something new could lead to having better production value? Could this be the one for you? Be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net as we will be publishing the review for this very soon.
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MiHoYo rebrands as Hoyoverse for International Impact

MiHoYo achieved well deserved fame with the success of Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd. Since the company’s conception in 2012, the Shanghai-based game studio is rebranding itself internationally.
The announcement came just recently as the brand is launching a virtual world experience for players worldwide through a variety of entertainment services called Hoyoverse. This announcement was made is in lieu of miHoYo’s thriving commitment to provide their international audiences with an MCU-style universe for the Genshin Impact franchise.
What is Hoyoverse?
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The rebranding move suggests some pretty big ambitions for the accomplished gaming studio. Haoyu Cai, co-founder and CEO of HoYoverse has since announced that the new name was established in order to create a vast cross-media universe that integrates games, anime and other types of entertainment.

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He stated that the company will continue to focus on long term research and strategies towards innovating AI, cloud computing and pipeline constructions. To ensure that enough content is created to meet players’ expectations worldwide for an immersive experience, the newly minted Hoyoverse aims to expand its tech research, content creation and game publishing at its studios around the world.
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The new name “Hoyoverse” will be used for tangential projects including AI research and cross-media ideas. However, the company will still be known as “miHoYo” in China alongside its core development studio. The English site of Genshin Impact, which was previously known as genshin.mihoyo.com is now genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/, has since replaced the old logo with a new one.
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Pokdepinion: Personally, a rebrand seems out of place at the moment so while I can understand the move as an intentional step towards avoiding Chinese censorship affecting their international reputation, it seems unnecessary for a name change at this point.
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