GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED Laptop Review – Big Things Come in Small Packages

Unboxing the GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED

GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED Laptop Review

For our review unit, we only received the laptop and a charger. However, this is what you’re expected to get with each retail purchase:
User guide / warranty230W power brickBackpackThe GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED laptop itself
Appearance

If you are an avid reader of our site and this laptop looks familiar to you, then chances are you that you might be thinking of the AERO 17 XA which I reviewed not long ago. It looks essentially the same, but slightly smaller. It still treads a fine balance between professionalism and gaming, with a solid aluminum build quality.
You can see the falcon-style design on the lid, with a brushed metal finish towards the bottom area. There’s also the AERO logo in reflective silver, which glows white when powered on. Just like its bigger brother, it’s surprisingly not a fingerprint magnet.

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Open up the lid and you’ll get a 15.6-inch 4K OLED display with thin bezels, a webcam below the AERO logo, trackpad with a fingerprint scanner on the top-left corner, and a full-sized keyboard complete with Numpad and per-key RGB backlighting. This webcam has a privacy shutter, in case you’re worried of potential spying activity.

On the left side, you have an air vent, an HDMI port, a USB-C port, a USB-A port, a combo audio jack, and an RJ45 LAN port, On the right side, you have two USB-A ports, a USB-C port, a UHS-II card reader, and the proprietary charging port. As for the rear, you have the hinges, two air vents, and the AERO logo in between.

Looking down below, you have five rubber stands, some air vents, and speaker grilles. I can see 12 screws here which needs to be removed if you plan on opening it up for upgrades or maintenance, but there may be an extra one hidden under the stickers.
Overall, the GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED laptop is essentially the same as its bigger brother, but smaller in size. There are some design elements borrowed from the AORUS line, it has a solid build quality, and it fits well in both professional and gaming setups.
GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED Specifications
CPUIntel Core i7-9750H (6C / 12T @ up to 4.5 GHz), 12M Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm RAM16GB Samsung 2666MHz DDR4 (8GB x 2)GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6 Max-QStorage512GB Intel 760P NVMe PCIe SSDSoftwareMicrosoft Windows 10 ProConnectivityWireless:Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (Dual Band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)Bluetooth 5.0 + LEI/O:3 x USB 3.1 Type-A Gen11 x Thunderbolt 31 x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen2 (DP 1.4)1 x UHS II Card Reader1 x RJ45 LAN (Killer Ethernet E2600)1 x Proprietary Charging Port Display15.6″ Thin Bezel Samsung UHD (3840 x 2160) AMOLED Display, X-Rite Pantone Certified 1 x HDMI 2.0 (4K @ 60Hz)Audio2 x 2W speakers1 x Combo Audio jackPower230W power adapter94.24 Whr Li-Polymer batteryDimensions356 x 250 x 20 mmWeight2 kg
Performance

Starting off with CrystalDiskMark, it’s no surprise to see it getting some rather high scores. After all, it is using the 512GB Intel 760P NVMe PCIe SSD. It’s a solid performer that will ensure fast loading speeds and boot times.

On Cinebench R15, the GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED performed as expected. The results are essentially on par with laptops using similar CPUs. It can improve further if you upgrade the RAM.

As for Unigine Superposition, it’s interesting to note that it had a lower score than the MSI GE75 8SE, which has an RTX 2070 and an 8th Gen i7 CPU. It doesn’t mean that it’s a weak laptop however as it still performed admirably.

The trend is similar here in 3DMark’s Time Spy. However, this one shows that the AERO 17 scored lower than the AERO 15. It’s still a good score nonetheless.

Lastly, we have 3DMark’s Port Royal which tests out the ray-tracing performance. It’s quite an intensive benchmark but it did well enough on its own.
As this is a creator laptop for professionals, we want to put its display to the test using DisplayCAL and Spyder5 to see how well it performs.
Measured whitepoint7.76Not OKMeasured display profile whitepoint0.1 Average ΔE*000.44OKMaximum ΔE*001.72OK
At 100% brightness prior to calibration, the measurement test results aren’t bad. To get the best possible scores, it’s recommended to get a score less than 1 for whitepoints and the average ΔE00. As for the maximum ΔE00, it’s best to score less than 3.
Measured whitepoint1.57OKMeasured display profile whitepoint0.19 Average ΔE*000.39OKMaximum ΔE*001.14OK
Once it has been calibrated, the scores had some improvements. The assumed wasn’t below 1, which would’ve been the best case but that can be ignored. It’s still a good score and it seems consistent with our other monitor reviews.

As for the colour gamut, the GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA laptop managed to cover 100% sRGB, 95.7% for Adobe RGB, and 99.9% DCI-P3 after calibration. For Gamut volume on the other hand, it covers 176.1% sRGB, 121.3% Adobe RGB and 124.7% DCI-P3. The display is definitely suitable for creative work, especially where colour accuracy is important.

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 GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED did well but we had an interesting finding. The square that’s adjacent to the centre managed a recommended score but the ones in the corner only had a nominal score. With my own eyes, all parts seem equally lit.
User Experience

The GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED is a powerhouse laptop that’s easy to bring around. It’s not the thinnest one around but it’s relatively thin and surprisingly light. It’s powered by the Intel Core i7-9750H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q. If this isn’t enough, there is an AERO 15 OLED variant which uses an i9-9980HK and RTX 2080 Max-Q.

In the memory department, it’s using two sticks of Samsung 8GB DDR4 2666MHz RAM and a 512GB Intel 760P NVMe PCIe SSD. You get improved performance from dual-channel memory, which is especially important for video editing, rendering, and professional work. Moreover, you get some real fast boot-up times / loading speed with that SSD. It would be great if they added a 1TB HDD, especially as a scratch disk, as this one is designed for creators.

The GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED uses a 15.6-inch 4K Samsung OLED Display with X-Rite Pantone certification. Viewing angles are great and the colours are perfect for creative work, as you can tell from our display benchmark. The screen is reflective, so it can be a bit of a nuisance if you’re using this outdoors due to the glare.
X-Rite Pantone certified display refers to the display’s ability to reproduce Pantone colours with complete accuracy.

As this is the variant with 4K resolution display, the refresh rate is only up to 60Hz. This isn’t a problem unless you specifically need to see past 60Hz, like gaming for example. If you want this machine but with added versatility for gaming, there is a variant that uses a Sharp 240Hz Full HD display. The lid can open up to roughly 140°, which should be good enough for most users.

The GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED has a good array of ports. You have three USB-A ports, two USB-C ports (one with Thunderbolt 3 support), an RJ45 LAN port, a HDMI port, a full-sized SD card reader, and a combo audio jack. To my surprise, it mostly matches the AERO 17 here, with the exception of the audio jack. I honestly expected this to have lesser ports given the size so this is a good surprise.
I kinda wished they moved some of the ports, like the HDMI and charging port, to the back for easier cable management. It is possible to do a tri-monitor setup by using the HDMI and Thunderbolt 3 port. In case anyone is wondering, you can’t charge the laptop via USB-C, and this one doesn’t have an Always-On USB port for charging your devices while it’s powered off.

For those of you who love RGB lighting, this one is a treat. The GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED uses the RGB FUSION keyboard with per-key RGB backlighting. You can customize the speed, brightness, and animation via software. The keyboard itself is okay to type on but it feels a little more cramped compared to the 17-inch variant. While it feels a little soft, it’s still comfortable to type on and having a Numpad is a blessing for me.

The trackpad works fine but nothing much to shout out about except that it has a fingerprint scanner on the top-left corner, which works consistently. You’re better off with a proper mouse rather than the trackpad. If you’re worried someone may be spying on you via the webcam, it does have a privacy shutter, which is a good addition for that added peace of mind.

Going back to the software, you have the GIGABYTE Control Center. Here, you can do some fine-tuning, customizations, and check on the laptop’s running condition. The UI is clearly design with ease of use in mind, so I’m sure most people will have no trouble with it.

But that’s not all on the software side as there’s also the KILLER Control Center. You will be able to optimize your hardware resources and network traffic using GameFast. With the KILLER Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, you can have a theoretical throughput of 2.4Gbps. Given that it is using 802.11ax Wi-Fi, you will get better, more consistent network performance compared to Wi-Fi 5 devices.

On the sound department, the speakers on the GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED is lacking in volume and sounds a bit muffled. The sound is directed towards the surface the laptop is placed on, in which the sound is then dispersed around.
The NAHIMIC audio software does help a bit, but there’s only so much optimization that it can do. It does work a lot better when used with earphones / headphones. It’s easier to get a feel of the surround sound feature offered by the software. You definitely want to use your favourite pair of headphones instead of relying on the speakers.
As for battery life, I’ve managed to get close to 6 hours per full charge with RGB backlighting enabled, albeit at a much lower brightness. Usage includes word processing, office applications, web browsing, light Photoshop work, and some YouTube videos. This is great given the amount of power it’s packing, as well as the display that utilizes. Disabling the RGB lighting will definitely result in noticeable improvements.

Overall, the GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED is a great laptop that’s suitable for both creative work and gaming. It’s not the perfect machine but it’s definitely something most people would be happy to own.
GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED Verdict

The GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED is a versatile, powerful laptop that’s great for a wide variety of users. Both the aesthetics and performance makes it suitable in both professional and gaming setups. It’s also easy to bring around as it’s relatively thin and is rather light. It has a good battery life and the display is magnificent.
It’s essentially the same as the 17-inch variant, just smaller and lighter. It also shares the same weaknesses, such as the subpar speakers, soft keyboard, and the GPU is using the Max-Q version so it’s slightly weaker. Despite all of that, it’s a great laptop that I’m sure will satisfy any user that plans on getting one.
With that, I award the GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA OLED laptop with our Silver Pokdeward.

Shoutout to GIGABYTE Malaysia for loaning us this laptop and letting us review it.
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OPPO Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue Launched In Malaysia At RM2,399

Today marked the launch of the new OPPO Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue variant, where OPPO Malaysia has partnered up with Pestle & Mortar plus fashion designer Christy Ng in bringing a fashion wear and bag to celebrate the occasion.
OPPO Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue
The OPPO Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue comes with a matte finish with a subtle glittering detail.
In terms if the specifications, it is the same as the standard Reno4 Pro where it comes with a Snapdragon 720G chipset, 8GB RAM that’s mated with 256GB of internal storage, 4000mAh battery which you can charge with its 65W SuperVOOC fast charger.

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OPPO Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue specifications
CPU:Snapdragon 720G Octa-core (2 x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold + 6 x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver) 8nmGPU:Adreno 618Display:6.5-inch Super AMOLED (2400 x 1080), HDR 10, Corning Gorilla Glass 5Storage:256GB UFS 2.1Camera:Main Camera(s)48MP f/1.7 main camera8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide2MP f/2.4 macro2MP f/2.4 depth sensorPDAF, HDR, Portrait, Panorama, Night modeFront Camera32MP f/2.4HDROS:ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10Connectivity:LTE Band 1/3/5/8/38/40/41Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5GHz)Bluetooth 5.1USB-CSIM:Dual SIMDimensions:160.2 x 73.2 x 7.7mmWeight:161gIngress Protection:N/A
Should you be interested in the OPPO Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue, it is available starting from today for the price of RM2,399 at OPPO Brand Stores, OPPO Official Online Store, OPPO Official Dealer Stores, as well as ecommerce partners.

For those who want to get the collaboration edition, pre-order begins today till the 25th of September 2020 and the first 300 pre-orders will get the phone with the collaboration exclusives at the same price.
In case you’ve missed out on the collaboration goodies, the Christy Ng and Pestle & Mortar t-shirt will be available for purchase at RM119.
We’ve previously reviewed both the OPPO Reno4 and OPPO Reno4 Pro. Do check out our full review on both devices by heading to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Not sure about you, but I still prefer the white variant on the OPPO Reno4 Pro. You do get several items however should you go for the Galactic Blue..
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Samsung Galaxy Fold delayed amidst durability concerns

After the initial batch of Samsung Galaxy Folds sent out to reviewers didn’t turn out that great, it seems that Samsung will be delaying the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold. I mean, if professional YouTubers like MKBHD can mess up the Samsung Galaxy Fold, I wouldn’t trust the general public to be able to keep their devices alive.

Samsung’s statement is as follows:

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We recently unveiled a completely new mobile category: a smartphone using multiple new technologies and materials to create a display that is flexible enough to fold. We are encouraged by the excitement around the Galaxy Fold.
While many reviewers shared with us the vast potential they see, some also showed us how the device needs further improvements that could ensure the best possible user experience.
To fully evaluate this feedback and run further internal tests, we have decided to delay the release of the Galaxy Fold. We plan to announce the release date in the coming weeks.
Initial findings from the inspection of reported issues on the display showed that they could be associated with impact on the top and bottom exposed areas of the hinge. There was also an instance where substances found inside the device affected the display performance.
We will take measures to strengthen the display protection. We will also enhance the guidance on care and use of the display including the protective layer so that our customers get the most out of their Galaxy Fold.
We value the trust our customers place in us and they are always our top priority. Samsung is committed to working closely with customers and partners to move the industry forward. We want to thank them for their patience and understanding.
From the above statement, it seems like Samsung will be reinforcing the Samsung Galaxy Fold’s hinge area and also inner display. How much more can they do without going back to the drawing board remains to be seen though. The last time Samsung was this innovative was when they created the Galaxy Note Edge, sparking the whole “curved display” craze that’s still going on now.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is already met by some competition from the likes of HUAWEI and Xiaomi, although it is worth noting that neither of them are as close to launch as Samsung. Which also begs the question: did Samsung try to push for an early launch without properly ironing out all the bugs first?
Pokdepinion: Well, I did say we aren’t ready for foldable smartphones… It seems like Samsung agrees.
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OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S review; better than a fitness band, but not quite a smartwatch

Introduction

Fitness is not something I am really into. I do a little jogging, but nothing to shout about. However I do like fitness bands that double as watches, simply because conventional watches are way too mainstream. So when the OLIKE Weloop Hey 3S smartwatch was proffered for us to review, I just had to accept. So let’s take it for a run, shall we?
Unboxing

The front of the packaging featuring an image of the OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S with a vibrant green strap and an equally vibrant display with green text. The packaging is very compact, which usually means a rather spartan list of included accessories.

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The contents of the box is well organized. The little green folder containing the quick start guide, a plastic screen protector, while we have the smartwatch module, charger and also a microUSB cable and strap each in their individual compartments. A simple, but nice packaging.

Our package came with a grey strap, which was a little disappointing to see after seeing the very vibrant green strap on the packaging. Our quick start guide is also in Chinese, but ours is an early unit, so retail units here in Malaysia should feature English text.
Appearance

Design wise, the OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S opts for a square module with two side buttons and a capacitive touch display. The bezels of the display are of gigantic proportions as we move into 2017 where even smartphones are losing their bezels. We see the WeLoop branding and a GPS logo at the top to remind you that this device features GPS.

The charging pins and optical heart rate sensor is on the back of the module. The material used here is plastic, so anyone with allergies to zinc can wear this smartwatch, worry-free.

To wear it, you will need to attach the straps. These are rather conventional watch straps which means that they are attached to the main module via little spring-loaded retractable pins, just like the ones more traditional watches have. I like that the strap has lots of perforations for ventilation, but it is still a bit too wide for comfort. OLIKE will be offering replacement straps in different colors too, so for those who prefer a little personalization, the OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S will serve you well.
Specifications

Processor
ARM Cortex M4F

Display
1.28″ 176×176 color memory LCD

Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.0 BLE

Features
Optical heart rate monitoring, GPS, 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass

Water resistance
5 ATM

Battery
270 mAh

Compatibility
iOS and Android OS

User Experience
Aww look at it in its cradle…
I started off my usage of the OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S by giving it a full charge. The charger was very easy to attach, with a magnetic grip to ensure that the smartwatch stays connected to the charger. The quick start guide quotes a 3-hour charging period to bring the battery from empty to 100%. You won’t really have to charge this often, as at the time of writing, I have had the smartwatch on me for more than three days and the battery life is still at a strong 76%. Interpolating the data, the OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S should be good for around 13 days per charge. Not amazing, but decent enough.

Taking it off the charger, it was time to download the accompanying app onto my phone. The app’s name is WeLoop, which you can download off the Play Store. Installing it, turning on Bluetooth and letting the app detect the OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S was a very seamless experience. The app gives you a list of your daily activities including sleep quality, but it does have a rather poor breakdown of your movements if you have sporadically walk between places, like when shopping. However it labelled 12 hours of my activity as “slight movement”. Not really helpful at all. It did detect my sleep very accurately though, but apparently I have very poor sleep quality.

The actual Workout tab fares better with a pretty useful record of your workouts. Going further into the records will yield lots of details like duration, average pace, calories burnt and average heart rate in your run. The distance recorded by the OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S on a treadmill is not really that accurate, which is understandable considering it estimates the distance by recording your step, with no way of calculating your stride length. Going outdoors and using the GPS to detect the distance, it’s a lot more accurate but getting a good satellite lock may prove challenging. It took its own sweet time, and I had to be quite a distance away from my apartment for it to get a signal lock. Once locked, the recorded route can still get slightly wonky with it showing me zigzagging across the road at certain points while in reality I stayed on one side of the road all the time. Here, you can share your records on Facebook or Twitter, or save images of the records. It could definitely do with a few updates to allow sharing to more platforms.

Moving on to the Device tab, you get access to more functions like reminders, deciding which notifications will get sent to the OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S, alarms, some settings and also the ability to change watch faces. There is quite a selection of watch faces but the fancy colors seen on your smartphone will be pretty disappointing when you actually apply them to the OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S. More on that later. There is also a Do Not Disturb mode which allows you to schedule when you do not want the smartwatch to alert you when you receive new notifications. There is no way to enable Do Not Disturb mode automatically, unlike the Mi Band 2 which will automatically silence itself when it detects you are asleep. Needless to say, I was annoyed by the fact that I had to turn on Do Not Disturb mode manually to get an undisturbed nap. Considering it is able to detect my sleep so accurately, why can’t they just make it stop vibrating when I am asleep?

Lastly, the Me tab. You get access to your profile in which you will input data to help the system estimate your calories burnt and distance walked, see a list of personal records that you have set. There doesn’t seem to be a way to share your achievements, which might be a little disappointing for narcissistic fitness buffs. The app also leaves a persistent notification which doesn’t update itself until you open the app. What’s the point of showing me a step count when it stays at zero for the whole day until I open the app? I don’t know, but maybe the guys designing the app thought it might motivate people to go walk around.
Water resistance is working for sure!
Now, let’s take a closer look at the OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S itself. The display is a memory LCD panel, which works better under sunlight than in darker environments where it has to be backlit. Colors aren’t the most vivid, and they get really washed out once you are forced to use the backlight in dimmer environments. It is comfortable thanks to a very flexible strap, but the width of the strap makes it uncomfortable once you start sweating a lot. I wouldn’t hesitate to swim with the OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S with it rated for water resistance up to 5ATM, if I could. I can’t swim even if my life depended on it, so instead I wore it when I  took a shower, and it survived. The size of the strap once again caused some discomfort by trapping moisture under it, leading me to take it off and wipe it dry before wearing it again.

The main screen is the clock, and as mentioned, quite customizable. To interact with the smartwatch, you will have to unlock it by pressing a physical button. A swipe down will show you the number of steps you have taken, calories burnt and distance walked. The left physical key will bring you to status display of sort, showing you whether it’s connected to a smartphone, how much battery is left and also whether it’s in Do Not Disturb mode.

The button over on the right will bring you into the menu on the smartwatch. You can’t access the menu without pressing the button, which is funny considering the OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S has a touch display. So once you get into the menu, you can scroll through the three pages by either swiping or tapping the right key… I mean the one on the right. Back is the left key. This is where you will find all all the workout modes the OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S supports. You get support for swimming, running, cycling and even use the smartwatch as a means to check your heart rate while you lift weights, or when you are just bored. Speaking of the heart rate, it was pretty accurate, being in sync with the capacitive heart rate sensors found on treadmills. The OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S also offers a smartwatch and timer function, notifying you with a vibration when time’s up.
The screen looks quite different with the backlight on and off
Notifications are done pretty well on this device, but emojis will not be displayed. Text will, and thanks to the rather generous dimensions of the display, quite a lot of text can fit on it, at a size that doesn’t need you to squint to read. It will stay on the screen for more than enough time for you to finish reading, which might also give someone near you a chance to read your messages. I would recommend turning on Do Not Disturb mode whenever you attend meetings to prevent people around you reading all the juicy gossips you might have been discussing prior to entering the meeting room.
Conclusion

The OLIKE WeLoop Hey 3S works pretty great for fitness tracking, but I would hesitate to call it a smartwatch. It just isn’t smart enough in its current state. It has more in common with fitness bands than actual smartwatches, considering most of its features are workout-oriented. It does need to have smarter features like music controls or at least smart detection of when to not disturb me with notifications. The battery life is also unlike any smartwatch I know, where they usually die out in 2 days tops. I would say it bridges the gap between smartwatches and fitness bands for me considering the notification features and GPS tracking are beyond what most fitness bands offer, but it definitely pales in comparison when compared to true smartwatches like the ASUS Zenwatch 3. Of course, it is priced to reflect the difference in capabilities as well, being priced at RM499 which is actually rather affordable considering most fitness trackers with GPS features come in with heftier price tags.

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Get 50% more data, or a smartphone for just RM29! It’s your choice!

Digi Awesome 2020 Deals!

Well, got your angpau during Chinese New Year? Before you spend it all, you might want to spend a moment to check out Digi’s Awesome 2020 Deals though. Digi is throwing down some fantastic deals during the this promotion across their range of products. Yes, that includes their postpaid, prepaid, digital services and also MyDigi Rewards.

For Digi postpaid users, you can get TWO smartphones from just RM40/month. This includes devices like the iPhone 7 Plus and the OPPO Reno 2, which would retail for RM3998 and RM4598, respectively. I would say that’s a pretty good deal, giving you two phones at such a low price so you can use matching phones with your partner, if you are into that sort of thing.

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Meanwhile if you are considering to make the jump to a Digi postpaid plan, there’s no better time than now. With the JomStart plans, you can buy smartphones with as little as RM29 and also get a 5GB welcome bonus.

If you decide to remain a prepaid user, don’t fret as Digi will give you 50% more internet in the Internet Cili Padi plans too. There are plans that start from less than RM0.50 a day, but the best deal is of course the RM35/month subscription, as you will receive 3GB of free data in addition to the 6GB quota, for a total of 9GB of data. That’s not all, as you will also enjoy unlimited YouTube and social as well, which means that catching up Instagram and Facebook won’t count against your quota.
Also, regardless if you are a postpaid or prepaid user, keep an eye on the MyDigi app, as there will be daily deals from just RM2.20 from MyDigi Rewards during the Digi Awesome 2020 Deals.
Last but not least, Digi will also be partnering up with their digital services partners to provide even better value during the Digi Awesome 2020 Deals. Get a dimsum subscription at just RM2 or Viu for just RM5 via Digi’s Easy Add. In addition to that, for you mobile gamers out there, get an extra 2020 GR when you buy 20GG at Republic.GG.

With something for everyone, you really shouldn’t miss out on Digi’s Awesome 2020 Deals which will run from 2nd February until the end of the month. Check out all the deals in the Digi Awesome 2020 Deals via the link below!
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Maxis is Launching Malaysia’s First Narrowband-IoT Service (NB-IoT)

The folks over at Maxis have officially announced the launch of the first commercial Narrowband-IOT service (NB-IoT) in Malaysia. Beginning today, the NB-IoT network will be available in selected areas with IoT market centres, namely Cyberjaya, Penang, Kuching, Putrajaya, Johor Bahru, and KLCC.
As part of the launch, Maxis will also offer NB-IoT solutions and promote the development of the local ecosystem through sharing of global best practices and the curation of best in breed solutions. Businesses will now be able to deploy industrial IoT applications to form new data streams, enabling actionable insights by connecting simple devices such as sensors.

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For those of you who aren’t aware, NB-IoT is a dedicated network for IoT technology which brings 5G-like capabilities  for lower bandwidth applications. It has the ability to support millions of connected things which consumes very low power. The technology will power up Big Data and enable advanced data analytics to help make decisions in areas such as potential cost savings, improved efficiency and new business opportunities.
Maxis will be leveraging its existing collaboration with Vodafone by having access to its global experience in NB-IoT deployment. Vodafone can offer its customers and partners access to what is said to be the world’s biggest, international, NB-IoT network and Maxis will be able to take full advantage of it. Vodafone will also support Maxis in developing their NB-IoT ecosystem through the sharing of knowledge and access to the technology.
Paul McManus, Head of Enterprise, Maxis
Paul McManus, Head of Enterprise for Maxis, said:
There is an immense amount of opportunities for NB-IoT especially around big data analytics and in enabling real life use cases. The launch will encourage the development of an ecosystem of partners, developers and customers that will offer even more opportunities for enterprises, to better manage and optimize their assets, their environment, their energy usage and the safety of their people, and to unlock the potential for the delivery of new services in the Malaysian market.
Maxis NB-IoT is currently being piloted in several industries for multiple industry leading use cases that will enable improved efficiency and possible new business models. These include smart metering and environmental monitoring. There are also solutions in Maxis IoT Innovation Lab that include smart lighting, parking monitoring, smoke alarms and more. They have the potential to open up new possibilities for key stakeholders such as government, state councils and Malaysian businesses in the areas of agriculture, utilities and Smart Cities, to name a few.
To accelerate adoption, Maxis set up its IoT Innovation Lab in 2018 to act as a bridge between Maxis’ Enterprise customers, device manufacturers as well as solutions providers. The free testing facility helps Enterprise solutions providers to go to market quicker and for customers to validate their solutions before deployment in the field. Maxis will also assist in the acceleration of NB-IoT adoption through device and solution certification. The lab is used as an experiential showcase for Enterprise customers to see demonstrations of fully tested NB-IoT solutions.
If you want to know more about Maxis NB-IoT, click right here.
Pokdepinion: If everything goes well, the IT industry here in Malaysia might just see a huge change for the better.
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Another Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event Unfolds This August 2022

Previously, there were leaks on a new Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event happening soon, with it being taken down shortly after. Now, we can officially confirm that it will be taking place on 10th August 2022 at 9PM Malaysia time (GMT+8).
In the teaser photo for the event, we can see a side view of a new Galaxy Z Flip, which would be the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 unless they choose to call it a different name. This means that we will be seeing the new foldables at the show, together with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4.

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The are also rumours about the Galaxy Watch5 making an appearance but it’s hard to say for sure if that will happen. For now, stay tuned on 10th August 2022 as we will be reporting on it as soon as it goes live.
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Pokdepinion: I’m hoping there will be some major strides made towards the durability of foldables, and a camera that is essentially on par with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. For the Flip specifically, a big boost in battery life would definitely attract more consumers.
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PS Plus April 2022 FREE Games Lineup

We have the official PS Plus April 2022 free games lineup, and it’s certainly an interesting one. Here is what you will be getting for free this month.
PS Plus April 2022 FREE Games Lineup

It appears that the leaks were true after all, as the first game in the PS Plus April 2022 free games lineup is none other than Hood: Outlaws & Legends. It’s a medieval-themed multiplayer game where two teams fight for the perfect heist. You can use stealth or brute force your way to steal as much treasure and win.

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Next up, we have Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated. It’s a remastered version of the Spongebob 3D platformer game originally released on the PlayStation 2, Nintendo Gamecube, and Xbox. You will be playing as Spongebob, Patrick, and Sandyas you save Bikini Bottom from Plankton’s robots that went haywire.
Lastly, we have Slay the Spire, a fantasy-based card game. Players will have build a deck and use it to make it all the way to the top of the Spire in this dungeon crawler-type game.
All of these games will be available to download starting 5th April 2022. For now, you have a bit of time left to redeem March’s lineup of free games if you haven’t done so yet.
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Pokdepinion: Personally, I’m more excited for Spongebob in this entire lineup. Not that the other games are bad, just that it’s not really my cup of tea. What do you think of this month’s lineup?
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Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness On Netflix Gets New Trailer And Release Date

Resident Evil is one of the acclaimed survival horror games and previously we’ve reported that there will be an original CG anime series that’s called RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness. If you’ve been waiting for it, Netflix has revealed a new main trailer as well as the official release date for you to watch it.
RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness

The streaming platform has given a new look to the series, revealing both the main trailer as well as key art. In the video, we see that they’ve teased some of the events that Leon and Claire will be facing, including scenes of the battlefield, zombie attacks, and a Tyrant shrouded in mystery.
A helicopter belonging to the U.S special forces who were intervening in the Penamstan civil war fell from the sky. The U.S Army Mad Dogs, who were in the same battleground refused to take orders to stand their ground instead went to save survivors of the crash.

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However, the task force were already annihilated. Jason, the captain of the Mad Dogs were forced to escape in order to survive but at the same time saw the supposedly dead special forces moving in strange ways.
RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness is launching exclusively on Netflix on the 8th of July 2021, which isn’t far away from now. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: After watching the new trailer, it makes me interested in watching the show. I thought they’d simply be tell a story within the White House as showed in the original reveal. Hopefully there will be a handful of episodes for a good story.
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Cooler Master Announces Case Mod World Series 2016

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA – Cooler Master, today announced the Case Mod World Series 2016, a competitive modding event designed to connect modders everywhere with US$30,000 in cash and prizes to be won. Cooler Master has brought together sponsors such as ASUS, Avexir, Dremel, NVIDIA, and OCZ to support and engage with the PC modding community. The Case Mod World Series is now in its seventh installment and this year, Cooler Master is expanding the scope of the series to include local meet and greets, and modding sessions. To learn more or to participate, visit: Case Mod World Series 2016.

“Modding has exploded in recent years and is taking root in every corner of the globe. The Case Mod World Series is about fuelling that growth. It’s about igniting the modding spirit – the maker spirit – on the web and right in your community. This year, we will be running local events to involve modders everywhere. Together, with the generous support of our sponsors, we hope to enable the modding community the world over.”

Michelle Wu, Global Community Manager.

Judges on this year’s panel will feature recognized names from around the globe – Ermanno Bonandini from Italy, Ronnie Hara from Brazil via Japan, Richard Keirsgieter from The Netherlands, Antony Leather from The UK, Richard Surroz and Brian Farrell from USA, – and our sponsors ASUS, Avexir, Dremel, NVIDIA, and OCZ. From their respective fields of expertise, they will be basing their scores on four equally weighted areas – (1) complexity, (2) design, (3) originality, and (4) overall look.

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Some fantastic prizes totaling US$30,000 are in store for this year’s winners, but there is more reason to get involved than just the jackpot. Modders can share their creative design and passion for all things PC with a worldwide audience and fire up their creative juices with other local modders through regional events. Great photos and detailed worklogs can also fuel other aspiring creators. To find updates as the competition unfolds: Get Involved.

Pokdepinion: It’s clear to see Cooler Master’s focus on the modding community, especially with the launch of the MasterCase 5 which is modular to facilitate easier customization. They are really out to send the message “Make it yours.”
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ILLEGEAR Unveils New Gaming Laptops With RTX 30 Series GPU And AMD 5000 Series CPU

With a lot of brands recently announcing their products to be packing the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series mobile graphics cards, ILLEGEAR has joined in the bandwagon by introducing three new gaming laptops. They also pack AMD’s 5000 series processors.
ILLEGEAR gaming laptop with RTX 30 series graphics

Coming with the latest graphics cards and CPUs, the new ILLEGEAR laptops are more powerful than the previous generations. The new PRO series and G series cater for content creators where they are equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, RTX 3070, and RTX 3080 graphics as well as a 165Hz WQHD (2560 x 1440) display.

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Aside from that, the brand will also introduce the latest AMD Ryzen 5900HX starting with the Onyx G where the rest of the AMD 5000 series will come at a later date.
In conjunction with the arrival of the new laptops, ILLEGEAR will be offering a pre-order specials worth up to RM926 with a free Samsung 512GB NVMe SSD upgrade, liquid metal application and 32GB RAM (16GB x 2) upgrade for the RTX 30 series refreshed models starting from the 16th of January 2021 till the 27th of February 2021.
For details and specifications of the laptops, you can check the tables below:
ILLEGEAR Onyx G

Model:
ILLEGEAR Onyx G

CPU:
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX

Display:
15.6-inch 165Hz sRGB 2K (1440p) featuring INFINIVISION Bezel-less Technology

GPU:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

WiFi:
AX200

Cooling:
Enhanced Cooling with “Minimal Fan Noise”

Speaker:
THX Spatial Audio

Battery:
92Whr

Windows:
Windows 10 64-bit

Memory:
16GB RAM (up to 64GB DDR4)

Storage:
500GB SSD (2 x M.2 PCIe SSD)

Keyboard:
Mechanical Keyboard by GENESWITCH Brown, per-key RGB

Weight and Dimension:
2.1KG, 21mm thick

Price:
Starting from RM11,999

ILLEGEAR Pro Series

Model:
ILLEGEAR Onyx Pro
ILLEGEAR Selenite Pro

CPU:
10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H

Display:
15.6-inch 165Hz 100% sRGB 2K (1440p) featuring INFINIVISION Bezel-less Technology
17.3-inch 165Hz 100% sRGB 2K (1440p) featuring INFINIVISION Bezel-less Technology

GPU:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or RTX 3070

WiFi:
AX201

Cooling:
Enhanced Cooling with “Minimal Fan Noise”

Speaker:
THX Spatial Audio

Battery:
63Whr
92Whr

Windows:
Windows 10 64-bit

Memory:
16GB RAM (up to 64GB DDR4)

Storage:
500GB SSD (2 x M.2 PCIe SSD)

Keyboard:
Ultra-tactile Keyboard with Quad-Zone RGB keyboard

Weight and Dimension:
1.63KG, 18mm thick
2.2KG, 19mm thick

Price:
Starting from RM7,399
Starting from RM7,699

ILLEGEAR Onyx V and Rogue

Model
Onyx V
Rogue

CPU:
10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H
AMD Ryzen 4800H
10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H

Display:
15.6-inch 165Hz 100% sRGB 2K (1440p) featuring INFINIVISION Bezel-less
17.3-inch 165Hz 100% sRGB 2K (1440p) featuring INFINIVISION

GPU:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (90w)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 360 (80-115w)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (90w)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (80-115w)

WiFi:
AX200 (AMD) / AX201 (Intel)

Cooling:
Enhanced Cooling with “Minimal Fan Noise”

Speaker:
THX Spatial Audio

Battery:
63Whr

Windows:
Windows 10 64-bit

Memory:
16GB RAM (up to 64GB DDR4)

Storage:
500GB SSD (2 x M.2 PCIe SSD)

Keyboard
Ultra-tactile Keyboard with Single-Zone RGB

Weight and Dimension:
1.85KG, 19mm thick
2.4KG, 22-25mm thick

Price:
Starting from RM6,399
Starting from RM5,899
Starting from RM6,499
Starting from RM5,999

For more details ILLEGEAR’s latest GeForce RTX 30 Series gaming laptops, you can head to their website right here.
Pokdepinion: Well if you’re looking for a RTX 30-series laptop to game on, there’s plenty of options here that you can look out for.
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AMD Radeon R9 Nano begins shipping to partners

Korean site iyd.kr has published images of the AMD Radeon R9 Nano. Reportedly running on a full Fiji chip, which means it has all 4096 stream processors, 256 texture units, 64 raster operations pipelines and a 4096-bit memory interface active just like the full fat R9 Fury.

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From the look of it, this is one solid card. Official clock speeds haven’t been announced but considering the single 8 pin PCIe connector juicing it, clocks should be substantially lower than the R9 Fury X. However since the card is being shipped to partners as we speak, the details should all come out pretty soon.

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Pokdepinion: AMD claims 2X performance per watt compared to the R9 290X and if this is true, this card will easily be the perfect choice for ITX builds. What’s left to see is the pricing and real world performance against the other cards in its price range, as this will greatly influence whether people who are not limited to the ITX form factor will pick this card instead of its rivals.
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Future iPhone Models Might Come With Punch-Hole Selfie Cameras and Foldable Displays

Looks like Apple is making some big changes to their iPhone devices in the coming future. One of these features is something many fans find familiar as it has become somewhat of a regular mainstay in the Android smartphone market. The other feature, on the other hand, is something relatively new especially in the world of Apple devices.
Big changes coming to new iPhones?

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple might be introducing a punch-hole camera in the new iPhone SE instead of their trademark notch. According to Kuo, this new device will come sometime in early 2022 and will feature 5G connectivity. This begs the question of whether Face ID will be present on Apple’s budget-oriented device seeing that there won’t be a notch. However, the new iPhone SE might instead just rely on Touch ID as Apple has been rumoured to bring that piece of tech back.

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Furthermore, the new device might also come with a bumped up processor, a 4.7-inch display and is modelled after the iPhone 8.

Kuo also said that Apple will also release an iPhone with an 8-inch foldable screen and could come sometime in 2023 provided the can solve some “key technology issues”. This isn’t the first time that we’ve heard Apple working on foldable displays as there have been reports of the Cupertino company developing prototypes with folding displays.
Kuo also claimed that Apple is looking to release fully notch-less devices by 2023. However, this depends on whether development goes well for Apple in 2021. If so, then the second half of 2023 will the earliest we’ll see the release of Apple’s new notch-less devices.
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Pokdepinion: Definitely interested to see Apple come up with new designs for their iPhones. More interested where they’re going to hide all those Face ID tech if Apple does indeed come out with notch-less phones.
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Apple’s New AirPods Patent Could Revolutionize the Listening Experience

Apple’s recent patent filing reveals a possible new feature for AirPods that takes into account the user’s acoustic environment to provide a more immersive listening experience.
Apple Files Patent for Future AirPods Feature to Simulate Acoustic Environment

Apple has filed a patent that could change the way we listen to music on AirPods. The patent reveals that Apple is working on a new feature that will take the environment’s acoustics into account and create an immersive and natural listening experience.

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The headphones will adjust various parameters in real-time to simulate the acoustic environment. Using available sensors, microphones, and digital signal processing units, the headset will recognize where you are, whether it’s a car, train, room, or office.
The algorithm will then adjust the sound pressure, simulate the environment’s acoustics, and fine-tune the sound acoustics of the source audio or video file. The schematics also show that the Spatial Sound feature will play a crucial role in the listening experience.
It’s important to note that not all patents end up as real products, so we can only wait and see if Apple will integrate this technology into its future AirPods models. If the patent becomes a reality, it could create a revolution in the listening experience and bring us closer to reality in terms of sound quality.
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Pokdepinion: It’s an interesting way to make use of existing technology to bring immersion to the next level. We’ve had something similar being used for adaptive noise cancellation, just that this is being applied for something else. I hope it comes to an actual product because that sounds pretty intriguing.
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AMD RDNA 2 will fully support DXR 1.1 and more in DirectX 12 Ultimate

Microsoft has just announced DirectX 12 Ultimate and part of the feature set include DirectX Raytracing (DXR 1.1), Variable Rate Shading (VRS), mesh Shaders and Sampler Feedback. And as Microsoft aims to unify the graphics API and architecture on their Xbox Series X and PC, AMD RDNA 2 may have a pretty strong advantage. After all, AMD is making the chipset powering the Xbox Series X.
In the DXR 1.1 update, Microsoft promises better efficiency and performance in raytracing effects, which has proven pretty taxing even on top-of-the-line graphics cards from NVIDIA. New capabilities has been introduced to DXR 1.1, allowing GPUs to spawn raytracing workloads without having to wait for the CPU to do it, a more efficient way for streaming engines to load new raytracing shaders as new objects appear in the viewport, and inline raytracing.

AMD promises full support for DXR 1.1 and other DirectX 12 Ultimate features with the AMD RDNA 2 architecture, which will be what’s in the AMD Navi 2X GPUs.

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DirectX 12 Ultimate also promises to make the developers’ job easier by using the same graphics API and architecture for both PCs and consoles. This should also mean that AMD’s RDNA 2 architecture might get an advantage with DirectX 12 Ultimate. However whether that advantage will result in the AMD cards defeating NVIDIA’s implementation remains to be seen.
You can find out more about DirectX 12 Ultimate and DXR 1.1 here: Microsoft Blog
Pokdepinion: I hope raytracing’s impact on frame rates will be minimized with DXR 1.1… Or else it would still be quite redundant.
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Here’s The Decade’s Top 50 Games According To Metacritic

If you’re reading this right now, well most probably you’re a gamer as I am. The decade is almost coming to an end and what better way to acknowledge it as we go through the top 50 games during the period, according to Metacritic. So without wasting any more time, let’s jump straight into the list.
Super Mario Galaxy (Wii, 2010) – 97 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch, 2017) – 97Red Dead Redemption 2 (PlayStation 4, 2018) – 97Grand Theft Auto V (PlayStation 4, 2014) – 97Super Mario Odyssey (Switch, 2017) – 97Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360, 2010) – 96The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Xbox 360, 2011) – 96The Last of Us (PlayStation 3, 2013) – 95The Last of Us Remastered (PlayStation 4, 2014) – 95Red Dead Redemption (Xbox 360, 2010) – 95Portal 2 (Xbox 360, 2011) – 95God of War (PlayStation 4, 2018) – 94Batman: Arkham City (Xbox 360, 2011) – 94The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (3DS, 2011) – 94BioShock Infinite (PC, 2013) – 94Pac-Man Championship Edition DX (Xbox 360, 2010) – 93Divinity: Original Sin II (PC, 2017) – 93Super Mario 3D World (Wii U, 2013) – 93Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC, 2010) – 93Persona 4 Golden (PlayStation Vita, 2012) – 93Persona 5 (PlayStation 4, 2017) – 93Mass Effect 3 (Xbox 360, 2012) – 93Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (PlayStation 4, 2015) – 93The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii, 2011) – 93Rock Band 3 (Xbox 360, 2010) – 93Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (PlayStation 4, 2016) – 93Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch, 2018) – 93Inside (Xbox One, 2016) – 93Forza Horizon 4 (Xbox One, 2018) – 92God of War III (PlayStation 3, 2010) – 92Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (PlayStation 3, 2011) – 92Bloodborne (PlayStation 4, 2015) – 92Celeste (Switch, 2018) – 92Super Street Fighter IV (PlayStation 3, 2010) – 92The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PlayStation 4, 2015) – 92Undertale (PC, 2015) – 92Fire Emblem: Awakening (3DS, 2013) – 92Divinity: Original Sin II – Definitive Edition (PlayStation 4, 2018) – 92Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Wii U, 2014) – 92Journey (PlayStation 3, 2012) – 92Xenoblade Chronicles (Wii, 2012) – 92Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch, 2017) – 92The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection (PlayStation 3, 2011) – 92The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine (PC, 2016) – 92LittleBigPlanet 2 (PlayStation 3, 2011) – 91Overwatch (PC, 2016) – 91Bayonetta 2 (Wii U, 2014) – 91Forza Horizon 3 (Xbox One, 2016) – 91Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers (PC, 2019) – 91Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (Switch, 2019) – 91
As we can see, Super Mario Galaxy 2 reigns on top of the list. Recent games such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto V, and God of War make their way to 2nd, 3rd, and 12th spots respectively.
Do you agree with the list? Is there any games that you think should be there? Let us know in the comments below.

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Pokdepinion: I’m not surprised at all seeing Nintendo coming at the 1st and 2nd spot on the list, seeing how well they did in the market.
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Preorder Price Revealed For iPhone XS and XS Max On 11street — Price Starts From RM4,999

While the latest iPhones, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max was revealed just recently, 11street has already opened pre-orders for both devices.
11street Open Preorder For iPhone XS & iPhone XS Max
So on 11street, you can actually get either the iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max in all 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB with all 3 color options when you pre-order. For the iPhone XS, prices starts from RM4,999 while the XS Max begins with a RM5,499 price tag.
If you would like to pre-order, you might want to hurry as it comes under a first come first serve basis. It is estimated that they will begin delivering from 23rd of September 2018 onwards.

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There’s a zero percent installment up to 12 months available, if you just don’t want to fork out a lump sum straight away. For more details, you can head on to 11street’s official website or you can click here to go straight to the pre-order page.

Pokdepinion: Well if you’re one of them Apple fans, you can now start to pre-order the new iPhones. For me, I can’t see myself buying a RM4000+ device… or maybe it’s simply because I can’t afford one.

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The Affordable CHERRY MX1.0 TKL is Here in Malaysia

The Affordable CHERRY MX1.0 TKL German-Grade Tenkeyless Keyboard is Here in Malaysia

Fusion Tech Supply Sdn Bhd is the official Malaysian distributor for CHERRY, a trusted global leader in mechanical switches with over 65 years of German technology and technical experience.
The new MX Switches are engineered to withstand 100Mil+ keystrokes and contain its unique Gold Crosspoint Technology, which offers high-precision key contact for unrivalled durability and reliability from up to 50Mil+ in the previous version.

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The MX1.0 is a low-cost tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard designed for gamers that don’t need a number pad and prefer more tabletop space. Your arms are spread far less and you are less prone to lean forward toward the display, allowing for better body posture when you use a TKL keyboard. The included double-stage keyboard feet allow you to adjust the height to three different levels.
The keyboard is available in RGB and Non-backlit options. Not only that, there are three MX Switch variants and two colour choices: Black and White. The CHERRY Utility Software can be used to customise macro and RGB lighting effects.

The MX1.0 RGB, only in Black starts at RM359 whereas the MX1.0 Non-backlit in Black and MX1.0 Non-backlit in White have a starting price of RM269 and RM289, respectively. CHERRY MY, under Fusion Tech Supply Sdn Bhd, offers a 2-year warranty for all the keyboards.

CHERRY Keyboards are available at Lowyat Plaza, PJ Digital Mall, Malaysian IT Hypermarket, PC Resellers, and Online Authorised Resellers. Customers can also purchase through CHERRY’s Authorised Store on Shopee or Lazada, as well as via CHERRY’s official resellers.
For more information about the keyboards, feel free to visit their official Facebook page.
Pokdepinion: The keyboard looks amazing and the prices seemed affordable for everyone looking for a great gaming keyboard.
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HUAWEI nova 3 Series Price Drop — Price Starting From RM1,099

Have you been wanting a HUAWEI nova 3 series device? Well good news. The company has announced a price drop for both the nova 3 and nova 3i smartphones.
HUAWEI nova 3 & nova 3i Malaysia Price Drop

The company has revealed that the nova 3 sees a price cut from RM1,919 to just RM1,699 and RM1,099 for the nova 3i, which was originally RM1,299.

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With the HUAWEI nova 3 series, they represent the brand’s mid-range level smartphones that comes with AI chipsets and is equipped with four cameras, two at the front and two at the back.
Thanks to its AI features, the nova 3 series can learn and record facial expressions of users with its 3D QMOJI, which turns users’ head into avatars to personalize communication for everyone.
Other than that, the nova 3 series runs on EMUI 8.0 and comes boosted with GPU Turbo as well as a generous 128GB storage. The HUAWEI nova 3 series are available for purchase at HUAWEI Experience Stores, HUAWEI online stores, authorized dealers and major telco partners. With every purchase, customers will get a Nova VIP Privilege card that offers exclusive gifts and vouchers worth up to RM1,000.
Previously, the HUAWEI nova 3 and nova 3i received a Super Night Mode update to their cameras.
To learn more on the devices, you can read on our post when the HUAWEI nova 3 series launched in Malaysia.
Pokdepinion: That’s a pretty awesome price cut… but my eyes are still on the Mate 20 Pro…

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Football Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo Is Coming To Garena’s Free Fire

Garena today announced their collaboration with world football icon Cristiano Ronaldo in Free Fire, making him the game’s latest latest global brand ambassador. Cristiano Ronaldo will be lending his likeness to a brand new character named Chrono.
Free Fire and Cristiano Ronaldo presents: Chrono
The new character will be the central figure in his own self-titled event called Operation Chrono. Operation Chrono will bring about new features and elements in Free Fire. You can learn more about Chrono through the character’s dedicated microsite.

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Harold Teo, Free Fire Producer at Garena expressed his excitement regarding the partnership.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a role model for many of us, and being able to collaborate with him and present him to hundreds of millions of people around the world is truly exciting. Our partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo offers even more ways for our communities all over the world to enjoy Free Fire.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Free Fire’s latest global brand ambassador, echoed Mr Teo’s excitement by expressing his delight in not only having a character modelled after his likeness but to have a whole universe along with it in-game.
Free Fire can be downloaded on both the App Store and Google Play store.
Pokdepinion: Well this is exciting. I haven’t played Free Fire in a long time as I had moved on to COD Mobile but seeing their collaboration with one of my favourite football players ever, I might just give the game a revisit.
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Nintendo will be taking a bit more time with an upcoming blockbuster game as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 will be delayed to 2023. Here’s what we know thus far.
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Delayed to 2023

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 was expected to launch sometime this year. Given the massive success of its predecessor, it’s no surprise why many gamers are looking forward to this sequel. Unfortunately, we will have to wait a bit longer as added development work will push it back to 2023.

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In a video on the official Nintendo YouTube channel, series producer Eiji Aonuma explained that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 was indeed planned for launch this year. However, they wanted to extend the development time by a bit so they can “make this game’s experience something special”.
He assured everyone that the development team is hard at work and he simply asks everyone to wait just a little longer for the game. Unfortunately, there are no new footages or reveals made in the video.
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Pokdepinion: Better to delay the launch of a game than having a buggy mess early. That would ruin the experience for gamers and ruin the reputation of the developer / publisher behind it. There will be plenty of games for us to enjoy in the meantime.
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MSI CX62 2QD review — affordable performance

MSI is better known for their high performance gaming notebooks, but it seems that they are capable of putting their experience in making high end gaming laptops into designing an affordable multimedia laptop with sufficient horsepower for some casual gaming. Enter the MSI CX62 2QD, a budget-conscious mainstream laptop from MSI.

Appearance
The CX62 actually shares the same chassis as the GP62 from MSI’s gaming series, which means generous use of plastics through out the construction.

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The lid is made of plastic with a fine brushed pattern. The logo is simply painted on, unlike the members of the gaming series which usually have the logos inset into the lid. It looks pretty fine but expect to leave fingerprints all over it. You can also see that MSI placed the CX62’s single exhaust vent on the rear of the notebook, unlike other manufacturers which often place it on the left side, where a stray finger may accidentally get a toasty blast of hot air.

On the other side of the lid lies a 15.6″ TN display panel, pushing a rather paltry resolution of 1366 x 768. More on the display later.

The palm rests are made of aluminium, with a smooth brushed texture, similar to the lid. This texture is in contrast with the GP62’s sandblasted aluminium palm rests, which were much more resistant to fingerprints. As you can see I already left a few of my own right there. The keyboard is not back lit.

Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-5700HQ @ 2.7 GHz (up to 3.5 GHz)

RAM
4GB 1600 MHz DDR3L (upgradeable to 16GB)

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce 940M 2GB DDR3

Storage
1 x M.2 SATA slot (unoccupied)
1 x 1TB WD 5400 RPM SATA III 6.0Gbps HDD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
358.87 WHQL NVIDIA Game Ready Driver
MSI Dragon Gaming Centre
Killer Network Manager

Connectivity
Intel Wireless-AC 3160 and Killer™ E2200 LAN
Bluetooth 4.0
3 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
SD card reader

Display
15.6″ WLED TN FHD (1366 x 768) Anti-Glare Display
1 x Mini-DisplayPort v1.2
1 x HDMI 1.4

Audio
Stereo speakers (two speakers per channel)
1 x 3.5mm microphone input
1 x 3.5mm audio output

Power
120W AC adapter, 6 cell battery (non-removable)

Dimensions
38.8 x 26 x 3 cm

Weight
2.4 kg

Performance
Starting off with a benchmark of the storage.

The CX62 doesn’t come with an SSD, but is upgradable with an M.2 SATA SSD. Storage performance is as expected from a 5400 RPM HDD.
Note that for the following benchmarks, I have turned on the Cooler Boost feature on the CX62 to gauge the maximum performance offered by the CX62.

The i7-5700HQ processor is a member of the rarely seen Broadwell family, which was succeeded way too soon by the Skylake architecture. In Cinebench, we can clearly see that it is an upgrade over the older Haswell i7 4720HQ found in the MSI GT80 Titan which scored a respectable 642 in the multi-core test.

The NVIDIA GeForce 940M is based on Maxwell, which should mean improved power efficiency, but don’t expect stellar performance from a non-GTX GPU. Note the non-standard resolution. The Extreme preset entails a 1600 x 900 resolution is higher than the 768p native resolution of the CX62. Inability to display the full resolution results in this.
So we have the results from the synthetic. Let’s fire up the less intensive games in our library, CS:GO and DotA 2, to see how does the CX62 fare when used for gaming. The games will be tested at native resolution with all graphics settings maxed out.

CS:GO is quite playable on the CX62, with the 940M pushing on average 100 frames per second, a respectable figure. The experience is quite acceptable.

Performance in DotA 2 is less impressive, with the CX62 only capable of 56 frames per second on average. This is probably because of the new Ultra Shadow Quality setting which does take a slight toll on performance.
With these figures playing casual games, I am not even going to try any of the other games in our inventory. The laptop isn’t designed for gaming so I will not put this against it. CPU temperatures do go up to 91°C during gaming, but no throttling was detected. The 1TB 5400 RPM drive isn’t going to give you blazing fast boot times, but it does suffice for general usage. If you desire faster boot times you can always pony up the cash for a M.2 SSD. The M.2 SATA slot is an advantage that few laptops at this price range offers.
Battery life is pretty much as expected, getting only 1 hour 30 minutes with 25% battery left. I only used it off the plug for surfing and typing out this review with the display set to 80% brightness and the Balanced power plan active. Short battery life is expected as the CPU in the CX62 is a full powered 47W TDP unit, unlike the much weaker ULV processors found in most laptops in this price range out there.
Heavier tasks like video editing or serious mutlitasking will be limited by the 4GB of RAM. I find it baffling that MSI didn’t put more RAM into the laptop considering that DDR3L SODIMMs are really quite cheap nowadays.

User Experience
The mostly plastic body of the CX62 isn’t as solid as its pricier brethen with metallic lids, but that is expected given the price difference. I do wish that the CX62 had a more solid lid though, as the lid flexes when pressure is applied. The CX62 is no Ultrabook, weighing 2.4 kg and measuring 3 cm thick. Portability isn’t an issue though as it will fit into any laptop bag that fits 15.6″ models.

The CX62’s keyboard gets no endorsement from SteelSeries, but it is otherwise indistinguishable from the GP62’s. The keys are nicely textured and offer just the right amount of travel for a rather enjoyable typing experience. In fact much of this review is typed on the CX62’s keyboard. The Windows key on the right is something that I don’t really like on the CX62. While moving it to the right side is justified in gaming systems, I prefer fast access to the start menu when I am working. The touchpad is accurate and usable, with the two buttons offering a very audible audio feedback when pressed. Even when gaming, the palm rest area and keyboard doesn’t heat up considerably, remaining very comfortable to use.

MSI threw in the Cooler Boost feature in the CX62 too, to keep things cool especially when handling heavy workloads that will make full use of the true quad core i7 5700HQ. During gaming, neither the CPU or GPU throttled with Cooler Boost on, and this is without a cooler pad. The laptop was laid flat on the table. The laptop is essentially silent when performing non-intensive tasks like surfing or typing out this review. Even with Cooler Boost on the noise is unintrusive. The middle button is a shortcut to the System Control Manager (SCM), an overlay that offers stuff like brightness and volume controls, ECO modes, etc.

The majority of the ports are on the left side. We have the Killer e2200 LAN, HDMI 1.4a, miniDP 1.2, gold-plated 3.5 mm microphone and headphone jack, along with 3 USB 3.0 ports. For added security there is also a slot for Kensington locks. I commend MSI for not cuting corners out and just putting in a generic LAN chipset but actually used the award winning Killer LAN for this budget laptop. MSI seems to pay a lot of attention to the connectivity of the CX62, as the WiFi chipset is no other than the Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160, which offers 802.11ac connectivity, a feature that even certain gaming laptops from competitors lack.

On the right side we have an optical drive, USB 2.0 port, card reader and the charger port. The USB 2.0 port on the right is just nice for connecting a mouse. The presence of an optical drive opens up the possibility of replacing it with a HDD for even more storage if necessary.

The display is a 768p TN panel, which really has no place in any laptop launched in 2015 – 2016. The colors are cold and washed out. The color cast can be overcome by adjusting with the built-in Windows color calibration utility, but there is no way to overcome the dull colors. The low resolution also makes it quite uncomfortable to work on it for extended periods of time, but there is the small advantage of everything appearing bigger, thus making them slightly easier to see from a distance. MSI really should have went with a 1080p IPS panel, or at least add an SKU that offers an upgraded display. I believe people would gladly pay the difference if they compare the difference. Viewing angles are poor, an inherent flaw of all TN panels.

Audio is pumped out of the stereo speakers on the edge of the lower half of the CX62, with two speakers for each channel. The output is loud, but lacking in bass, not really enjoyable to use for media consumption.

Conclusion
The MSI CX62 2QD is a worthy contender, especially given the budget-conscious price tag. However I feel like MSI cut one too many corners when they put a 768p TN panel into this laptop. The storage and RAM can easily be upgraded if necessary, but the display is something that isn’t easily swappable. The CPU in this laptop is really great for a laptop that retails for RM 3199, offering an affordable alternative for people who need a notebook with a powerful CPU for their work rather than gaming. Aside from the dismal display, the CX62 offers a pretty good value-for-money proposition, and for that I am giving it a Bronze Pokdeward.

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Transcend Offers High-capacity Storage Solutions — to Spice up Your Chinese New Year Gathering

Chinese New Year is just around the corner and this is the time for those who has been away from their family members and friends to gather up again to celebrate this cherished moment of the year and to share their interesting stories and memories with the loved ones. Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend®), a leading manufacturer of storage and multimedia products, has just the right product for you to add some extra spice of technology to make that conversation more interesting and interactive!
StoreJet 25MC – Share Memorable Moments with Your Loved Ones with a Peace of Mind
Photo album is always an indispensable item when it comes to sharing memorable moments captured back in the days before tech products such as smart TV, notebooks and portable storage devices become mainstream and easily affordable like what we have nowadays.

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With the StoreJet 25MC, you can now go beyond the heights of what a photo album is capable of. Share not only high quality photos, but long hours of videos as well with your family and friends, distribute the StoreJet 25MC around without having to worry about someone accidentally dropped the drive during distribution – Transcend got you covered with its extremely reliable protection with 3-stage shock protection system that meets U.S. military drop-test standards that gives you the unfair advantage over most traditional portable hard drives out there.

What’s more, the StoreJet 25MC comes with a reversible USB Type-C cable for the next generation devices that also feature Type-C ports. It features the latest USB Type-C connector paired with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface that enables you to enjoy fast and hassle free data sharing experience. It is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 interface as well to ensure that no one is left out regardless of the age of their devices.
Read our review of Transcend StreoJet 25MC here.
StoreJet Cloud 110 – Impress Your Friends with Your Personal Cloud Storage
Paying visits to homes during Chinese New Year has been a culture that has been going on for the past few millennia and achievements, memorable moments from the past year has always been a popular topic for conversation.

If passing portable hard drive around isn’t really your thing due to privacy and security reasons, here’s the StoreJet Cloud 110 which you can share the captured moments with your family and friends through their smart phone and tablet using the intuitive StoreJet Cloud App, and of course, impresses them with your seemingly high-tech setup.

The StoreJet Cloud 110 is so easy to setup and you can basically get everything done in minutes compared to the hassle of traditional sharing schemes which could probably take ages if not done correctly. Powered by a Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A7 processor and Gigabit network that offers up to 110 MB/s transfer speed, the StoreJet Cloud 110 allows you to enjoy buttery smooth and uninterrupted conversation while browsing through your photos and videos – everything you need to have a perfect conversation with your family and friends.
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Dell Announces New XPS 13 and XPS 13 2-in-1 Laptops

Dell continues this year’s release of its revised XPS lineup with the debut of the classic Dell XPS 13 and the announcement of the upcoming Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, following the launch of the XPS 13 Plus, where the system has been acclaimed for its ‘futuristic redesign’.
In today’s hybrid and mobile environment, your devices will follow you everywhere you go. Versatility and ease of multitasking are essential, and Dell XPS 13 and XPS 13 2-in-1 provide both.
Dell XPS 13

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The Dell XPS 13 is an ideal portable device due to the alteration during the course of the day through a single email, text, or creative process. It’s powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core CPU which is said to bring up to 12 hours of battery life. It also uses the 5th generation, 4-sided InfinityEdge display with up to 4K+ resolution, and Eyesafe technology for added protection.
The XPS 13 delivers an integrative approach to dynamic colour, with coordinated colours inside and out that focuses on a conscious, simplistic approach, precisely built from premium materials. The laptop is built with tinted CNC polished aluminum and is available in Sky colour tones.
To make the XPS 13 as compact as possible, Dell’s engineers had to redesign the architectural structure. This marked the beginning to engineer the motherboard to make it 1.8x smaller than its previous model from 2021, making it the smallest motherboard ever designed and configured for a Dell PC. This provided the structural space required to incorporate new technologies and expand the speaker casings.
The Dell XPS 13 is priced at RM4,999 and features a 13.4” FHD+ display with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage with Intel Iris Xe graphics. The laptop will be available in Malaysia starting mid-June 2022.
Dell XPS 13 Specifications

Processor
12th Generation Intel Core i5-1230U, 12MB Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 cores
or
12th Generation Intel Core i7-1250U, 12MB Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 10 cores

RAM
8GB / 16GB / 32GB LPDDR5-5200 POP Dual Channel

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Storage
(2x) 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe 4 SSD

Connectivity
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675 (AX211) (2×2)
Bluetooth 5.2
(2x) Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) with DisplayPort and Power Delivery
(1x) USB-C to USB-A v3.0 adapter ships standard
(1x) USB-C to 3.5mm headset adapter (optional)

Display
13.4-inch 4K UHD+ (3840×2400)
InfinityEdge touch display; DisplayHDR 400
500-nit, 90% DCI-P3 typical, 1650:1 contrast ratio
0.3% anti-reflective, anti-smudge
or
13.4-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge touch display
500-nits, 100% sRGB typical, 2000:1 contrast ratio
0.3% anti-reflective, anti-smudge
or
13.4-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge display
500-nits, 100% sRGB typical,
2000:1 contrast ratio
anti-glare
All Panels
Dolby Vision, Eyesafe technology
178° wide viewing angle +/-
89° / 89° / 89° / 89°

Audio
Studio quality tuning with Waves
MaxxAudio Pro and Waves Nx 3D audio
Stereo speaker design with 4W total output
Dual microphone array optimized with Waves MaxxVoice supporting VoIP
Microsoft Cortana capable

Battery & Power
51WHr battery
45W AC adapter, (USB Type-C)

Dimensions
295.4 x 13.99 x 199.4mm

Weight
Starting from 1.17Kg

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 offers a healthy level of versatility for consumers. It supports 5G, which provides quicker downloads similar to Wi-Fi speeds but for mobile data. Apart from that, it includes eSIM technology for added convenience. By connecting the magnetic XPS Folio, users may experience a complete laptop experience that supports three angle adjustments; 100°, 112.5°, and 125°.
The XPS Stylus provides a natural writing and inking experience for both left and right-handed users, transforming the laptop into a digital sketchpad. The unique XPS Stylus magnetically attaches to the top to charge and has an average run time of 50 days from a full charge. Both the XPS Folio and the Stylus are available as an add-on purchase.
The display panel provides high brightness and accurate clarity with up to 3K resolution and vibrant colours. The front webcam has a Full HD resolution and is situated horizontally for video calls. Furthermore, the 4K world-facing camera allows users to capture high-quality photographs and edit content on a single adaptable device.
The XPS 13 2-in-1 features two connectivity options; Wi-Fi 6E or 5G with Wi-Fi 6E. The regular Wi-Fi 6E variant is made of machined aluminum and comes in Sky colour tones. The back of the 5G model is made up of Gorilla Glass 7 to improve connectivity and prevent signal interference. It’s also available in a darker Slate colour.
The XPS 13 2-in-1 price is unavailable for the time being but is available in Malaysia in early August 2022. The base model features a 13” 3K Touch screen display, an Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD storage, and Intel Iris Xe graphics.
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 Specifications

Processor
12th Generation Intel Core i5-1230U (12MB Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 cores)
or
12th Generation Intel Core i7-1250U (12MB Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 10 cores)

RAM
8GB / 16GB LPDDR4x Dual Channel at 4266MHz

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Storage
(4x) 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe 4 SSD

Connectivity
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675 (AX211) (2×2)
Bluetooth 5.2
(2x) ThunderboltTM 4 (USB Type-C) with DisplayPort and Power Delivery
(1x) USB-C to USB-A v3.0 adapter ships standard
(1x) USB-C to 3.5mm headset adapter ships standard

Display
13-inch 3:2 3K (2880×1920) touch display;
DisplayHDR 400, 500-nit, 100% sRGB,
1800:1 contrast ratio, anti-reflective,
anti-smudge, Gorilla Glass 7, active pen support
Dolby Vision, Eyesafe technology

Audio
Studio quality tuning with Waves
MaxxAudio Pro and Waves Nx 3D audio

Battery & Power
49.5WHr battery
45W AC adapter, (USB Type-C)

Dimensions
292.5 x 7.4~7.8 x 201.2mm

Weight
736~811g

For more information about the laptops, feel free to visit Dell’s official Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.
Pokdepinion: The XPS laptops look good for those who are in need of portability and need a powerful workstation to work on the go.
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Apex Legends is Bringing Back Duos Mode for Valentine’s Day

As many of you are aware by now, Valentine’s Day (or Single’s Awareness Day depending on your situation) is coming very soon. In the spirit of the romantic day, Respawn Entertainment is adding the highly popular Duos Mode in Apex Legends for a limited-time only…again.
This particular event will be called Valentine’s Day Rendezvous, and it will be available from now until 18th February 2020. Players can join in the fun and grab some special items while the event is running. Just by entering the game, you will be rewarded with a Valentine’s 2020 badge. It’s worth noting that playing this special mode will nett you twice the amount of experience points than usual.

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Some of the themed items that you can buy include two Pathfinder and Nessie gun charms. There’s also the “Through the Heart” DMR and “Love of the Game” banners from last year, but at a lower price. Keep in mind that the items will be available on different days.
11th February to 14th February 2020

Love Struck Charm: 500 Apex Coins
Longbow “Through the Heart” weapon skin: 800 Apex Coins

15th February to 18th February 2020

Lovefinder Charm: 700 Apex Coins
Love of the Game Pathfinder Banner Frame: 800 Apex Coins

If you’re a big fan of the game and are into collecting stuff, then you definitely don’t want to miss out on this new event.
Apex Legends is currently available for free on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Origin.
Pokdepinion: Duos mode was surprisingly a lot more fun than I expected so I’m glad to see it back. Kinda wished there was a 4-man mode but I think that would throw the game balance off by a huge margin.
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[CES2018] ASUS Showcase Connectivity Lineup At CES 2018 – Keeping Users In Touch At Home, Office, And On The Go!

ASUS has presented their latest lineup of connectivity devices at CES 2018 which features ASUS Lyra Voice, ASUS Lyra Trio, ASUS RT-AX88U and ASUS NovaGo.
ASUS Connectivity Lineup CES 2018
First up is the ASUS Lyra Voice. Winner of the CES 2018 Innovation award, it is a two-in-one 802.11ac mesh Wi-Fi system and voice assistant with stereo speakers, microphone and comes with integrated Amazon Alexa voice control. Users can utilize and interact with Amazon Alexa by talking to Lyra Voice, allowing them to play music, hear the news, check the weather, control smart-home device, and well, you get the idea.
Lyra Voice is a tri-band, AC2200-class device that communicates with other connected Lyra hubs to provide whole-home coverage without any Wi-Fi deadzones. It can be configured and controlled using the Lyra mobile app.

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Up next is the Lyra Trio, which is a dual-band, multi-hub mesh Wi-Fi system with unique antenna placement to deliver Wi-Fi to every corner of your home, banishing Wi-Fi dead zones in the process.
It features 3×3 MIMO technology and seamless roaming to deliver superior Wi-Fi speeds and connect users automatically to the best signal wherever they are in the home. Lyra Trio also features always-on privacy protection for all connected smart device, ensuring security is up to date.
With the Lyra app, it puts users in control, enabling PC-free setup, network management and diagnostics, as well as notifying network administrator should problem arise.
Joining the lineup is the ASUS RT-AX88U which is a dual-band router featuring the next gen 802.11ax wireless standard for ultrafast Wi-Fi speeds of up to 6000Mbps. With a combination of OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology, it provides four times faster throughput than 802.11ac on connected devices in traffic dense environment.
With 802.11ax technology while equipped with 4 powerful antennas, the router provides wide coverage and stable connections. Additionally, the router makes it easy for connectivity in the sense that it has eight Gigabit LAN ports and MU-MIMO for both uplink and downlink communications, making the RT-AX88U the ideal solution for congested environment such as LAN parties, which demand high capacity for both wireless and wired connections.
The router also includes AiProtection and is also compatible with ASUS AiMesh Wi-Fi system for seamless whole-home coverage.

Finally we have the ASUS NovaGo. It is the world’s first Gigabit LTE-capable laptop designed for connected mobility, providing with users with an always-on, connected experience with Windows 10. The laptop is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and features Gigabit Snapdragon X16 LTE modem for lighting-fast download speeds of up to 1Gbps, which is 3X to 7X faster than average broadband speeds.
Battery wise, it has up to 22-hour of battery life with over 30 days of modern standby, and a built-in eSIM or Nano SIM that ensures seamless connectivity.
Pokdepinion: Connectivity wise, you can never go wrong with ASUS. That RT-AX88U looks really sleek and NovaGo has really gotten me intrigued.
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PS5 Launch Date Will Not Be Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

With the COVID-19 pandemic now seemingly worsen for various parts of the world, many gamers have expected the PS5 launch date to be affected. It wouldn’t be a surprise if that’s the case but now, we don’t have to worry about it anymore.
According to a new report on Bloomberg, a Sony Interactive Entertainment representative has officially gone on record to say that he doesn’t expect the COVID-19 pandemic to affect the PS5 launch date and plans for later this year. However, the pandemic will affect in different ways.
If PS5 Launch Date Isn’t Affected, Then What Is?
For starters, the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to impact their profits and delay their earnings report. Previously, Sony raised its financial forecast through to the end of the fiscal year. Now, there’s a good chance the forecasts will not be met due to the recent events with the virus. Needless to say, other tech brands are facing similar challenges.

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For now, we can rest assured knowing that the PS5 launch date will not be affected and things are expected to still go as planned. The worst that can happen is that there will be no local launch events for it, and gamers will have to wait for it to be deliver straight home.
The PlayStation 5 will be coming sometime in Holiday 2020.
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Pokdepinion: This is definitely great news for me. I can’t wait to get my hands on the machine.
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Netflix Play Something Feature Introduced — Watch Series Or Films Based On What You’ve Watched Before

I think we’ve all been there; sitting on the couch while opening Netflix and thinking of what to watch next. Well the company has introduced a ‘Play Something’ button which will solve that problem for you.
Netflix Play Something

Sometimes you just want to simply watch something but you can’t seem to make the decision. Netflix hopes that with Play Something, it will make it an easier solution. Once you’ve  hit on the Play Something button, you’ll be instantly be shown with a series or film that they assume that you’ll love based on what you’ve watch previously.

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Adding to that, you can click one more time on Play Something Else where you will get:

A brand new series or film,
A series or film you’re already watching
A series or film on your list
An unfinished series or film you may want to revisit

The feature is available on smart devices as well as TVs. You can find it on the latter underneath your profile name, the tenth row on your homepage and the navigation menu on the left of the screen.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I see this as a welcoming feature. I mean I think I speak for a majority of us, we simply want to watch something on Netflix but we can’t decide!
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Looking forward to Apex Legends Season 8 as you’re already done with the current season’s battle pass? Here’s when you can expect it to arrive, along with a better understanding the upcoming Legend’s backstory.
Apex Legends Season 8 Coming This February 2021

As we get closer to Apex Legends Season 8, more details on new content coming to the game has been made available. In the newest trailer for it, we get a better look at the new upcoming Legend, Fuse, and his backstory.

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We still have no clue exactly what his abilities are, but he’s supposed to be an explosives expert. With that being said, there should be a video highlighting all his skills in the coming days so you don’t have to wait long to find out.
Apart from Fuse, there will be a new, one-of-a-kind weapon coming in Apex Legends Season 8 and it’s called the 30-30 Repeater. It’s a lever-action rifle designed for placing shots rather than hit scanning / tracking. We personally think it will work like a slower but stronger version of the G7 Scout.
For now, Apex Legends is available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC for free, with Battle Pass requiring premium currency to purchase.
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Pokdepinion: I can’t wait for the new season, I’ve already maxed out my current battle pass so I can just move on to the next one for free.
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