Huawei partners with Porsche to give us the Mate 9 Porsche Design

Huawei has just official announced the Mate 9 Porsche Design, the second device the Chinese manufacturer has released in partnership with renowned brands. The first device, the Huawei P9, turned heads for their partnership with Leica, with an impressive monochrome + RGB sensor array. The new Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design will see the German sports car brand on board alongside Leica, with their combined efforts poured into a single, mind blowing device.

The Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design will feature a sexy curved back with a curved 5.5″ display pushing a resolution of 2560x1440p, making it the first smartphone from the company with a curved display, and also the first device to sport a resolution of 1440p. The SoC will be none other than the 16nm FinFET-based HiSilicon Kirin 960 which puts 4 high performance Cortex A73 cores running at 2.4 GHz, with 4 high efficency Cortex A53 cores running at 1.8 GHz. The move to Cortex A73 cores yields even better performance with further improved power efficiency. The octa-core Mali-G71MP8 GPU in the Kirin 960 is a lot faster than the one in the Kirin 950 too, with a 180% increase in GPU performance.

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6GB of LPDDR4 ensures that you can multi-task till your hearts content, while 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage will keep even the most avid of media hoarders happy. Speaking of media, the Leica-certified dual camera system has been upgraded too, combining a 20 MP monochrome sensor with a 12 MP RGB sensor. OIS has also been added, and the Mate 9 Porsche Design will also be capable of something called Hybrid Zoom, which will offer lossless zooming.

A 4000 mAh battery keeps the lights on, with the Huawei SuperCharge technology to juice up a totally empty battery to 60% charge in half an hour. The Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design will run the latest EMUI 5.0 interface, based on the latest Android 7.0 Nougat. The asking price? €1,395, or around RM6500. If you have the moolah for it, you might be able to get it here, as Huawei will make it available in EMEA/APAC markets, but not the US, for some reason.

If you are from the US, or want a piece of Huawei’s latest tech, there is the relatively affordable, standard Huawei Mate 9. You get a larger 5.9″ 1080p 2.5D display, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. The rest of the specifications are pretty much the same, with the same SoC, camera system and battery. Oh, and on the Huawei Mate 9, the fingerprint sensor will be on the back, instead of in front like on the Mate 9 Porsche Design. The standard Mate 9 will be a lot more palatable in terms of pricing, coming in at €699 in Europe. Malaysia will be among the first countries to see this device, so stay tuned.

Pokdepinion: This is the first time I see a smaller device being pricier than its larger brethren, but of course, the sexy dual-curve design is hard to ignore… I wonder if I will get a chance to experience the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design.. In any case, the dual camera system and SoC of the Honor 8 is already plenty impressive, so an upgrade will definitely be even more awesome to see.
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XPG SUMMONER Gaming Keyboard Review — Close To Full Satisfaction

Unboxing the XPG SUMMONER Gaming Keyboard

Straight out of the box, you will be getting the following:

The keyboard itselfDetachable wrist wrestStickersManualExtra keycaps and keycap puller
Appearance

The XPG SUMMONER comes in a full keyboard layout, with a mute button and volume roller located above the Numpad.

Over at the back, you can see two feet that you can use to adjust the angle of the keyboard. The microUSB cables are non-removable and there is a USB passthrough port should you want to plug in your other devices to the keyboard, such as a mouse.

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XPG SUMMONER Specifications
Body MaterialSandblasted aluminum frameKeycapSingle shot ABS keycapsUSB report rate1000 HzSwitch typeCherry MX Speed SilverKRON-key roll overAnti-ghostingYesMicroprocessorN/ACableBraided cable, non-detachable, two USB port, microUSBIncluded accessoriesMagnetic wrist rest, replaceable keycaps, stickers
User Experience

Let’s start off with the design of the XPG SUMMONER. I really like the silver plate on the full-sized keyboard. It really does look well with the RGB lighting. It gives the keyboard a solid, premium look and feel to it.
Unfortunately, there’s no software to customize the lighting. There’s a total of five RGB presets with adjustable brightness. I know some prefer to have on-board controls, but the lack of software is a bit disappointing especially given the price. While some may stick to one of the five RGB presets, having a software to use would make it more user-friendly and customizable.

At the top right corner (above the Numpad) is the volume roller and mute button. These things aren’t new in the market but not every keyboard has it and it makes it much your life much easier compared to doing so manually via Windows. Moreover, the roller works pretty great as it will detect and make changes accordingly even if you roll it rather quickly.

The XPG SUMMONER comes in three Cherry MX switches; Blue, Red and Silver, with the latter being the one used in this review. As you might know, Cherry MX Silvers are not a norm in the local market here in Malaysia and I can definitely say that it provides a fast response (actuation 1.2mm), which works great for rapid taps.
There’s no such thing as “best switch” however. At the end of the day, it comes down to your preference. If speed is what you need, then this will not disappoint you. Playing music games that requires fast response and repeated tapping is easier while I was using the Summoner. Though you might need to get the hang of the switch as light touches may register.
The keycaps however is a different matter. It uses single-shot keycaps. At this price range, you would probably expect them to offer PBT instead as they’d last longer and are more durable.

With the wrist rest, it simply connects to the keyboard via magnet. In terms of comfort, it is one of the nicer ones out there. The leather finish certainly helps and I didn’t find any feeling of discomfort even after long periods of use with it.

The extra port on top means that you can connect devices such as your mouse directly from the keyboard. The full sized build combined with the fact that it uses a non-removable cable doesn’t help if you plan on travelling a lot with the keyboard. If you just simply intend to use it at home, then it shouldn’t be a problem.
XPG SUMMONER Verdict

Coming at you with a price of RM519, you get quite the package with the XPG SUMMONER gaming keyboard. Despite that, you’d expect it to be more customizable, especially given the price. With a few upgrades here and there, it would definitely be a top offering. However, it still gets the essentials right.
For that, I give the XPG SUMMONER gaming keyboard our Silver Pokdeward.

Our thanks to XPG Malaysia for providing the XPG SUMMONER for this review!
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Lenovo Legion 2 Pro Spotted With Snapdragon 888 Plus 16GB RAM

While Lenovo has released a teaser on their upcoming gaming smartphone, it seems that the supposed Lenovo Legion Legion 2 Pro has made its way to Geekbench, revealing several of its specs.
Lenovo Legion 2 Pro spotted on Geekbench

It seems that a Lenovo smartphone has arrived over at Geekbench where it comes with the model number L70081 and it is thought that this is the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro/Lenovo Legion Pro 2. As shown in the picture, the device comes with with a Snapdragon 888 chipset that’s coupled with 16GB of RAM.

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Out of the box, it runs on Android 11 and the scores show that the device managed to get 1130 for the Single-core test and 3779 for the Multi-core run. Other than that, the features of the device are relatively left in the dark but Lenovo has previously teased that the phone will come with a dual turbo cooling system for better heat management.
We’ve previously reviewed the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel, you can check that out by heading to the link right here. For more of the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: I won’t say that I’m surprised with the specs mentioned, considering that it is a gaming smartphone. It would be interesting to see what else they have to offer. Hopefully it doesn’t come with a price tag that’s too high this time around.
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Path Of Exile 2 Gets New Trailer And It Looks Awesome

The folks at Grinding Gear Games, the people behind Path of Exile has released a new trailer showcasing gameplay of the upcoming Path of Exile 2.
Path of Exile 2 trailer

The trailers was revealed during a livestream that showcased the game where it appears that they’ve introduced crossbows and spears to the game. Aside from that, the visuals of the game look like a major improvement from the original title and looks stunning.
Path of Exile 2 is set to arrive with a new seven-act campaign, new skill gem system, updates to equipment, plus more.

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While the game was officially revealed back in 2019 at ExileCon, this is actually the first that the company has revealed details on the game itself. If you’re planning to play it, well you might to wait quite a long time as the beta for Path of Exile 2 is likely to release in early 2022, so that’s some time from now.
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Pokdepinion: Not going to lie, the graphics really look stunning. I just hope that they will release the game similar to the original title; a free-to-play game. Are you looking forward to Path of Exile 2? Let us know in the comments.
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NVIDIA PhysX is going open source — AMD gamers rejoice?

NVIDIA PhysX was a technology which actually needed a second graphics card to handle. In newer cards, PhysX can be easily handled by a single NVIDIA card, delivering a more immersive graphics experience. Of course, NVIDIA is opening up PhysX not only for gaming applications, but also a wide plethora of implementations which can take advantage of physics simulation.

PhysX 4.0 is expected to benefit researchers in the fields of AI and robotics. NVIDIA also expects to help game developers reduce the time needed to animate physics interactions which look believable. Overall, PhysX is more than just an API for gaming, but also for anything where physics is an important aspect.
Now with it open source, game developers and researchers can take advantage of the API, which is now even more advanced in its iteration, PhysX 4.0. What do you think of NVIDIA’s interest in making their once proprietary API open source now? Is it a sign that NVIDIA is changing?

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Pokdepinion: Seems like an interesting move for NVIDIA… Let’s see how much more will they make open source.
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AMD Announces New Model Naming Scheme for 2023 Mobile Processors

Today AMD announces a new naming system for its 2023 and future mobile processor families. With new and refreshed mobile architecture such as Zen 2 “Mendocino” and Zen 4 “Dragon Range”, this new naming scheme is set to clarify the processor’s capabilities.

To decode this number:

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Portfolio Year
The first number moving forward will be treated as the Portfolio Model Year instead of processor generations, in this case, all 2023 mobile lineups will use the number 7, the following year uses 8, and so on.
Segment
Next up is the market segment. This is largely unchanged from previous naming system, with the sole exception that x8xx (i.e. 7840HS) can now be also classified into Ryzen 9 as well, instead of just Ryzen 7 in the past.
Architecture
The third value is fairly straightforward – new in this system, it specifies Zen’s architecture generation. Latest models such as Zen 4 “Dragon Range” will use number 4 in this case.
Feature Isolation
Moving along, the fourth number is called “Feature Isolation” – it will only be used if further segmentation is needed within the same lineup – in Zen 3’s case, regular Zen 3 will use xx30, while Zen 3+ models will use xx35 instead.
Form Factor / TDP
Finally, the letters suffixes – gone is the ‘H’ moniker and it is now superseded by two versions of high-TDP mobile chips: HS for lower-powered creator/gaming laptops, and HX for beefier, desktop-replacement class gaming laptops. U maintains its position as the ultrathin processor, while C denotes Chromebook-exclusive models. Finally, e (in lowercase) is for fan-less low-power designs.

The chart below gives you an idea what to expect from AMD’s upcoming five model lineups:

As a side note from AMD, they assures that desktop models will maintain its naming scheme as usual. More details can be found on AMD Blog here.
Pokdepinion: Quite a lot to take in… while I appreciate their efforts in clarifying things, one does wonder if this is a bit too complicated for less tech-literate users.
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Hades Is Coming To Both PlayStation And Xbox Consoles

You may have heard about Hades before. If you haven’t and didn’t know yet, the game has won over 50 Game of the Year awards previously. Now it seems that the title will make its way to both PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
Hades coming to PlayStation and Xbox consoles

Supergiant Games and Private Division has today announced that Hades will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X plus Xbox One consoles starting from the 13th of August 2021.
The physical edition of the game for PS5 and PS4 is now available for preorders at the Private Division store and various retailers at the price of RM135. In the mentioned edition, it will include a booklet containing artwork from the game’s Art Director, Jen Zee, as well as a redeemable code for Hades’ soundtrack.

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They’ve said that the game will run at 4K at 60fps on both PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles. For last gen platforms, they’ll run at a lower 1080p resolution but at a target 60fps. Specifically for the PS5, the game will feature enhanced controller vibration and lighting thanks to the PS5 DualSense controller.
You play as the immortal Prince of the Underworld, wielding the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.
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Pokdepinion: I haven’t played the game personally. What I noticed about it is the big price difference from console to PC. The game is only RM44 (at the time of writing) on Steam.
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Opensignal shares Malaysian and Singaporean roaming experience report

Ever wondered which telco offered the fastest download and upload speeds when roaming? Well, Opensignal just shared with us two reports which detailed the average speeds obtained by Singaporeans travelling to Malaysia, as well as Malaysians travelling to Singapore. Their data includes the disparity between the speeds that the domestic users enjoy versus the speeds that the roaming users get.
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For Malaysians, Digi users get the best experience in Singapore. On average, Digi users get 46.8 Mbps download speeds and 13.5 Mbps upload. They also enjoy the lowest latency at 36.4ms. Interestingly, Digi and Maxis roam on both Singtel and Starhub, but Digi still comes up on top of Maxis consistently.
          Malaysian Roaming Download Speeds          Malaysian Roaming Upload Speeds            Malaysian Roaming Latency

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U Mobile is the worst telco when it comes to download and upload speeds, but it comes in second for latency, slotting in above Maxis. Celcom users suffer the worst latency when roaming in Singapore at 48.8 ms, more than double what Singaporean users can enjoy on M1 domestically.
For the full Opensignal report about Malaysian telcos performance when roaming in Singapore: https://pokde.la/2Hr
Singtel is the best for Singaporeans frequenting Malaysia
A peculiarity is observed here, with Singtel actually offering a faster download speed while roaming than its host network (Maxis). Singtel’s advantage over M1 and Starhub is pretty apparent too, with nearly double the download speed. For upload speeds, Singtel is still in first place, albeit with a smaller lead.
          Singaporean Roaming Download Speeds            Singaporean Roaming Upload Speeds          Singaporean Roaming Latency
When it comes to latency, Singtel posts excellent figures while roaming, even better than what domestic users enjoy. M1’s ping is just unacceptable at 74.5 ms.
Here’s the full Opensignal report on Singaporean telcos roaming in Malaysia: https://pokde.la/2Hs
If you frequently visit Singapore, you know which network to subscribe to, while for Singaporeans who come to Malaysia, you also know which telco to use. Hopefully when we finally discover the vaccine for COVID-19, we can travel between our countries more freely again.
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Maxis Upgrades Postpaid Plans With Extra Mobile Data for Free

If you are a Maxis postpaid user, then we have some wonderful news for you. They have drastically increased the amount of mobile data in your plan free of charge starting 4th June 2020. Furthermore, they will be removing the weekday and weekend data split, so the your new, increased mobile data quota will be applicable for any day of the week.
The amount of mobile data increased differs from plan to plan. For instance, the Maxis Postpaid 68 plan has its mobile data quota doubled from 15GB to 30GB whereas the Tablet 28 Plan has tripled from 10GB to 30GB. For the full list of changes, we’ve listed them right below here.

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Maxis Postpaid Monthly Mobile Data Quota Increment

Maxis Postpaid 68 (Sabah and Sarawak) = 15GB all-day to 30GB all-day
Maxis Postpaid 98 = 20GB all-day + 10GB 4G Weekend to 40GB all-day
Maxis Postpaid 108 = 30GB all-day to 50GB all-day
Maxis Postpaid 128 = 40GB all-day to 60GB all-day
Maxis Postpaid 158 = 50GB all-day to 80GB all-day
Maxis Postpaid 188 = 60GB all-day to 100GB all-day
Maxis Postpaid Share 48 = 10GB all-day + 10GB personal to 30GB all-day
Maxis Postpaid 248 = 70GB all-day to 110GB all-day
Maxis Postpaid 368 = 100GB all-day to 130GB all-day
Tablet 28 Plan = 10GB (sharable) to 30GB (sharable)

It’s also worth noting that if you topped-up an additional RM10 per month on Postpaid 98 to combine all-day and weekend data together, you will be getting 50GB per month instead of the aforementioned 40GB quota.
This upgrade is only applicable to Maxis postpaid users and will not apply for Hotlink users. The upgrade will be taking place from 4th June to 10th June 2020, with an SMS notification to indicate when they’ve successfully upgraded your plan. If you plan on subscribing to the postpaid plans, you can enjoy the new, higher quota capacity starting 4th June 2020 onwards.
You will not be allowed to change the share limit quota or change plans during the 1-week upgrade period. The new quota will also not be prorated and you will be getting it as soon as your upgrade process has completed.
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Pokdepinion: Wow, that’s a lot of extra mobile data and it’s free too. Might not be able to make use of it as much given many of us are still stuck at home but if you don’t have Wi-Fi access, this is definitely a huge boon.
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Apple TV Plus Set to Arrive and Rival Netflix

During the Apple Keynote held at the Steve Jobs Theater in California, Apple has also announced their own video streaming service that will certainly pose a huge threat to the likes of Netflix. It will be known as Apple TV Plus, stylized as “Apple TV+”.
Apple TV Plus is said to offer exclusive shows, movies, and documentaries from a wide variety of famous filmmakers. Some of the notable names mentioned were Steven Spielberg, M. Night Shyamalan, and JJ Abrams. There will be a variety of content on this platform that will cater to various demographics. Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell went on stage to talk about a new original show called The Morning Show, while Big Bird from Sesame Street talked about a new kids show called Helpsters.
Apple is looking to spend approximately USD $2 billion this year to create original content for the Apple TV Plus. It hopes to be able to compete against the likes of Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and many others. The service is said to be ad-free, available on demand, and viewable in both online and offline.

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It is expected to be made available in over 100 countries at launch, and it will be coming this Fall 2019. At the moment, there are no pricings available for it yet but we expect to hear that, as well as the exact release date, in the near future.
Pokdepinion: My gut feeling is telling me that it’s going to be expensive. I don’t mind paying, I just hope that it will be worth the payment.
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Spotify Brings Lyrics Feature To The Platform

The folks at Spotify Malaysia has announced that they are rolling out Lyrics to all Free and Premium users in the country starting from today.
Spotify Lyrics
The news comes after Spotify had partnered with Musixmatch, the world’s largest catalog of song lyrics and translations, to license the lyrics.
You can access the feature by tapping the ‘Lyrics’ tab at the bottom of your ‘Now Playing’ screen within the app.

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Here’s what Spotify had to say about the feature:
Lyrics has been one of the most requested features by Spotify users and we’re excited to make song lyrics available to listeners in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia. Listeners can now get to know their favorite tracks – and the lyrics behind them – even better. It’s another way Spotify is connecting fans and artists through the music they love.Boon Ken Wong, Asia Team Lead, Editorial, Spotify
Pokdepinion: If I remember correctly, the feature was available on the platform when Spotify first came out. It was then taken out. It’s nice to see that it’s back again and available for Free users as well.
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Capcom Will Release A Resident Evil 7 Prequel Game Very Soon

It looks we have another Resident Evil game coming our way before the year ends. This time, it’s not Project Resistance but instead a Resident Evil 7 prequel game specifically in VR.
The Resident Evil 7 prequel game, titled Resident Evil 7: Walkthrough The Fear, will be making its debut on 26th October 2019. The game will be made available to play at The Plaza Capcom Ikebukuro VR-X booth in Tokyo, Japan. Unfortunately, it’s uncertain if it will be invite-only or not.
It’s said that a single playthrough of the game will last roughly 40 minutes. Unlike the original game however, it will have a focus on multiplayer rather than solo play.

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2 to 4 players will be taking on the challenge of surviving the return to the Baker’s family estate in Louisiana. As it is a prequel, Jack Baker will be making his return. Each player will have to scavenge their surrounding and arms themselves with whatever gear they can found in order to survive.
At the moment, there’s no word yet on an English release. Capcom is aware that they have a large fanbase of English-speaking fans so we wouldn’t be surprised to see it released here sooner or later. For now, I don’t expect that to happen until at least 2020. We’ll be reporting about it as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: Not gonna lie, I already sorta lost faith in the series. Sure, I’d probably still give it a try but I’d be preparing myself for at least a little bit of disappointment.
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OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Brings Dynaudio Tuning, LHDC 5.0, and More

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 was recently unveiled, alongside the OnePlus 11, which reveals a number of healthy upgrades for the TWS earbuds.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Earlier today, OnePlus held a major event in China where the company unveiled the new OnePlus 11 smartphone. In addition to the smartphone, OnePlus also introduced the updated version of its wireless earbuds, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2.

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The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 feature improved noise canceling technology, spatial audio with Dolby Atmos support, and sound tuning by Dynaudio. The earbuds retain the same basic design as their predecessor, the Buds Pro, with a two-tone finish on the earbuds and a matte charging case.
The earbuds are equipped with 11mm dynamic drivers and 6mm planar diaphragm drivers and support Bluetooth 5.3. The earbuds’ active noise canceling (ANC) technology is capable of blocking out up to 48db of external noise. Each earbud has three microphones for optimal voice pickup and noise canceling.
The Buds Pro 2 support the AAC, SBC, and LC3 codecs at launch, with support for the LHDC 5.0 audio codec for high-resolution audio streaming over Bluetooth to be added in a future software update. The earbuds also have a low latency mode for gaming with a latency of 54ms and additional features for ColorOS 11 devices, including posture and cervical spine pressure monitoring.
When used with newer OPPO and OnePlus devices, it will support dual connection and easy switching between devices. According to OnePlus, the Buds Pro 2 can last up to 39 hours with the charging case when the ANC is turned off, and the case can be charged wirelessly using any Qi charger or wired via USB-C.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will be available in black and green colors and retail for CNY¥899 in China, with open sales beginning on 9th January 2023. It’s expected to make its way to other countries soon with an announcement expected to drop on 7th February 2023.
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Pokdepinion: Seems promising given the price, but I do hope the ANC is at least decent. It looks good on paper so that’s something worth looking forward to.
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Sony’s HT-AX7 Speaker Promises Portable Home Theatre Audio

Sony has announced the new HT-AX7 speaker, which they refer it as “Portable theatre system”. While on paper it does look like it belongs to the brand’s Extra Bass lineup, this is in fact, a home theatre audio system that was shrunk into a relatively portable package (the unit weighs 2kg).
The speaker features the main unit with two detachable rear speakers, which can be placed either on top of the main unit or anywhere in the room; it connects through Bluetooth and provides up to 30 hours of battery life. Using the 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology, the speaker can create multiple virtual speakers in the front, rear and overhead, and pair it with the speaker’s “upmixer” algorithm to create the surround effect.

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Since it’s wireless – you simply connect it to Bluetooth and it’ll get going. Both rear speaker units, which are detachable, automatically pairs to the main unit with no configuration required. The chassis meanwhile features fabric material made from recycled PET bottles, and the packaging uses a blend of bamboo, sugarcane and recycled paper, eliminating plastic in the packaging.
The HT-AX7 speaker will be available in this November for the Malaysian market, according to Sony’s press release.
Pokdepinion: That’s a unique design as far as portable speakers go.
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Fallout 76 Isn’t Possible on Nintendo Switch Says Bethesda

Some of the most powerful ports to the Nintendo Switch was the work of Bethesda. This includes the likes of Skyrim, Doom, and Wolfenstein II. With many fans wondering if Fallout 76 will be coming to the Nintendo Switch, it won’t be possible, not at the moment at least.
At PAX Australia, Bethesda Marketing Executive Pete Hines stated:

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The Switch is something I can say with certainty that it’s a part of every conversation with every dev we have now about what we’re doing going forward because we consider it to be a viable platform. If the game will work on it, we want it to be on every platform possible.
Fallout 76 is not because it just wasn’t doable. But honestly, there is no game in development that we haven’t had a conversation about. ‘Does this work on the Switch, do you have a plan for the Switch?’ It’s not a mandate. Everything we do has to be developer-led, but it’s something we want to make sure is on folks’ radar.
Pete Hines has also made it clear that Bethesda will go to where the money is, as that is how they will stay in business. He also mentions that they believe the Nintendo Switch is a viable platform for what they have in store in the future.
To conclude, not only is Bethesda wanting all of their new titles to come to the handheld hybrid system if possible, but the games that they are putting out for the Switch are doing quite well for them.
The power of the Nintendo Switch seems pretty strong. If it has the ability to make older titles profitable once again and launch titles sell well on the system, Bethesda will continue to try to bring their games to the platform.
Pokdepinion: It’s certainly going to take a longer time if they really wanna try putting the game on the Nintendo Switch. Well, with enough demand, I wouldn’t be surprised if Bethesda eventually put that on the system anyway.
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Fortnite Login and Server Stability Issues Addressed; Meltdown Prevention?

There’s been some annoying issues that have been happening on Epic Games’ Battle Royale game, Fortnite. Now we know what it is and why it’s happening.
Fortnite Login and Server Stability Issues Addressed

Epic Games’ battle royale game Fortnite has hit a few bumps recently as players began reporting issues with the game affecting connectivity when trying to log in. These recent hitches, however, have turned out to be the result of a much-needed update to prevent vulnerabilities within the game itself.

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The “Meltdown” vulnerability allow programs to steal data, including sensitive information, from the affected computer or cloud network. Fortnite, as it turns out, runs much of its back-end processes through a cloud service– thankfully that cloud service has implemented an update to prevent this vulnerability.
Further explanation of the Meltdown vulnerability can be found here. A graph of back-end service CPU utilization can be seen just below here.

This update more than doubled the CPU usage on Epic Games’ cloud servers and caused players to run into trouble when attempting to log in, or even remain connected to the game.
In a recent post, Epic Games has stated that these issues may persist throughout the week as sed cloud services are updated further. Players have found it particularly hard in the past few days to accrue battle pass points towards this season’s unlockable skins.
Fortnite is available now for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. In case you were not aware, yes, this is the free alternative to another popular battle royale game, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, which also had some news recently on fixes. It’s like how Paladins is to Overwatch.
Pokdepinion: Well, it was a much needed update and I have no complaints. Didn’t think the meltdown issue could be that catastrophic but either way, I’d rather wait it out than risk a data breach.
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Schneider Electric Offers Great Deals And Free Replacement Service During 7.7 Mid-Year Sale

Schneider Electric has announced that they will be offering many discounts and deals during their 7.7 Mid-Year Sale. These discounts include up to 15% on a range of home electrical products from 3 until 7 July across Schneider Electric’s flagship stores on Lazada and Shopee as well as the APC by Schneider Electric flagship store on Lazada.
Save big during Schneider Electric’s 7.7 Mid-Year Sale

That’s not all as Schneider Electric is launching the Schneider Electric Replacement Service, the first end-to-end package in the Klang Valley that includes both product and service. Customers who purchase Schneider Electric switches and sockets from the official Lazada and Shopee stores may now add a replacement service to their shopping carts. Customers can now employ a certified electrician, appointed by Schneider Electric, to assist them to replace their outdated switches and sockets with new ones in a simple and on-the-spot manner.

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Moreover, the first seven lucky buyers in Klang Valley will get the chance to enjoy RM80 off their replacement service.
You can check out all that’s happening during Schneider Electric’s 7.7 Mid-Year Sale:

Switch it up with AvatarOn range – Match your personal aesthetics with your home when you get the AvatarOn range of switches. AvatarOn offers a range of designs, suitable for every style and mood without compromising its functionality. You can definitely switch it up with the range of options available, whether you are a less-is-more kind of person, or want a bolder look when it comes to your home aesthetics.
USB & Pieno: Simple and Functional – Sleek and minimal, yet functional. The Pieno series offers a range of elegant-looking light switches, designed to be durable and reliable with its “Sure Click” technology packed in a slim profile. For ease and convenience, the Pieno series also comes with built-in locally certified and reliable USB ports which will always come in handy when you want to power up your gadgets. Whether it’s your phone, gaming console, or laptop, there will always be space for them!
Kavacha, the weatherproof protection you need – Weather can be unpredictable, with rains and storms sometimes washing away the streets and that can be dangerous for outdoor home electrical devices such as doorbells and sockets. Designed to withstand extreme weather, Kavacha Full-Time Waterproof Covers offer maximum protection just so you can have peace of mind and avoid sudden electrical disruption or bursts when it rains.
Intelligent and Reliable Power Protection: APC Smart-UPS – Unexpected power disruptions can be damaging to your electrical appliances and devices. With the Intelligent Battery Management feature, the APC Smart-UPS by Schneider Electric is the perfect protection for every homeowner or small business as it maximizes performance and offers protection to your devices as you spend your time working from home.

Starting from 3 July till 7 July, get ready to save more with great discounts and promotions on Shopee while from 5 until 7 July, you can continue to enjoy more amazing offerings on Lazada! Check out below to see what’s in store.
Shopee

Promotion
Availability

10% storewide discount

Storewide
*Excluding USB & Pieno

USB & Pieno products deal – Buy any 4 and get 15% discount

USB related products & Pieno range
*While stocks last

Spend above RM77 on the AvatarOn range and get free 3pcs of the AvatarOn cover for extra protection
AvatarOn

Discount Vouchers

Spend RM77 and get RM7 off
Spend RM250 and get RM25 off
Spend RM500 and get RM60 off

Storewide
*While stocks last

Lazada

Promotion
Availability

10% storewide discount

Storewide
*Excluding USB & Pieno

Purchase RM100 and get RM10 off

USB related products & Pieno range

5% discount for store follower
*Minimum spending of RM20

AvatarOn

Buy any 2 units and get 15% discount

Storewide

Discount Vouchers

Spend RM100 and get RM8 off
Spend RM250 and get RM25 off
Spend RM500 and get RM60 off

Storewide
(valid from 5 to 6 July)

APC by Schneider Electric on Lazada

Promotion
Products
Duration

Price Discounts

RM3 off when you spend RM70
RM6 off when you spend RM130
RM15 off when you spend RM300
RM25 off when you spend RM450
RM40 off when you spend RM600
RM80 off when you spend RM1,000

All APC by Schneider Electric products in a single checkout
From 5 July until 7 July

Last but not least, customers get to enjoy instant cash discounts up to RM80 when you purchase any products from APC by Schneider Electric in a single checkout from 5 July until 7 July. For more information, check out the Schneider Electric official website right here.
Pokdepinion: That’s quite a lot of products with discounts this time around. Might check them out myself this 7.7.
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ASUS ExpertBook B9450 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon — by the numbers

The latest ASUS ExpertBook B9450 is definitely one of the lightest business laptops I have ever seen. But then again, it isn’t the only ultra-light business laptop in the market. A rather close contender would be the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, a laptop with a strong heritage from the IBM ThinkPad era. So, which of this will come up on top? Let’s check out the differences between the laptops.
ExpertBook B9450 vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Specs

ASUS ExpertBook B9450
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 7th

Processor
Up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 (Comet Lake)

RAM
Up to 16GB LPDDR3

Storage
2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 2280 SSD
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 2280 SSD
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 2242 SSD

Connectivity
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (WiFi 802.11ax up to 2.4 Gbps)
Gigabit LAN (via micro HDMI dongle)
2 x Thunderbolt 3
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps)
Intel Wireless-AC 9560 (WiFi 802.11ac Wave2 up to 1.73 Gbps)
LAN via optional hardware
2 x Thunderbolt 3
1 x USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)

Display
14″ FHD (1080p), non-touch
HDMI 2.0 ([email protected] Hz)
14″ FHD (1080p), non-touch
14″ FHD (1080p), touch
14″ 2K (1440p), non-touch
14″ 4K (2160p), non-touch
HDMI 1.4 ([email protected])

Security
Fingerprint scanner
IR facial recognition
TPM 2.0 support
Fingerprint scanner
IR facial recognition (optional)
TPM 2.0 support

Dimensions
320 x 202 x 14.9 mm
323 x 217 x 14.95 mm

Battery
2-cell, 33 WHr Li-Po battery
4-cell, 66 WHr Li-Po battery
4-cell, 51 WHr Li-Po battery

Weight
870 g (33 WHr variant)
990 g (66 WHr variant)
1080 g

Right off the bat, you can see that the ASUS ExpertBook B9 scores a few wins. The only area where the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon has an advantage in is its screen options, but I somewhat doubt anyone wants to use a 14″ 4K panel as you would have to deal with scaling, or obscenely small items on your screen if you decide to turn off scaling.
Portability

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While both laptops offer 14″ displays, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 pulls ahead with a smaller footprint measuring just 320 x 202 mm, versus the 323 x 217 mm footprint that the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon touts. The ASUS laptop is also a hair thinner at 14.9 versus 14.95 mm, although that’s really very trivial compared to the 15 mm different in terms of width.

ASUS’ screen-to-body ratio is a whopping 94%, which allowed for the extremely small footprint despite a 14″ screen. Even with such slim bezels around the display, ASUS managed to cram in a webcam, an IR camera and also a physical lens cover above the display, which is really quite impressive.
Both the ExpertBook B9 and ThinkPad X1 Carbon are already much lighter than the average laptop in the market, but the ExpertBook B9 still manages to be 90 grams lighter while also packing a significantly larger 66 WHr battery. If weight is more of a concern to you than battery life, then you can opt for the ExpertBook B9 with the 33 WHr which weighs just 870 grams, a significant 210 grams less than the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. ASUS managed to achieve these significant weight reductions by opting to use magnesium lithium alloy in the construction of the ExpertBook B9, which is even lighter than the carbon fiber Lenovo employed in the ThinkPad X1 Carbon.
I/O
Despite being the smaller of the duo compared here today, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 offers better I/O options than the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. For starters, you get a more advanced HDMI 2.0 port, allowing you to connect the ExpertBook B9 to 4K 60 Hz displays, while the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is limited by its HDMI 1.4 port. The lone USB-A port on the ExpertBook B9 also supports USB 3.2 Gen2 for 10 Gbps throughput, versus the ThinkPad X1 Carbon’s USB 3.0 port and slower 5 Gbps speeds.

As commercial laptops, both the ExpertBook B9 and ThinkPad X1 Carbon come with Ethernet adapters built onto their motherboards. Their sheer thinness does prevent them from being able to offer a full-sized RJ45 LAN port, but the geniuses at ASUS managed to turn the LAN port into a micro HDMI port to save room, and the accompanying dongle comes included in the box. Meanwhile the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon also offers a unique LAN port, but the adapter is optional. So you will have to get it separately. The ASUS ExpertBook B9 does have the upper hand here there.
Even if you plan on using WiFi only, the ASUS ExpertBook B9’s support for WiFi 6 is an advantage over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon’s support for up to WiFi 5 only.
Input

This is where it really gets interesting. Die-hard fans of the Lenovo ThinkPad series would probably swear by the TrackPoint. That’s fine, but for almost everyone else, the larger touchpad of the ASUS ExpertBook B9 should offer a more user-friendly experience. On top of that, ASUS has implemented their NumberPad technology here, allowing users to quickly input numbers. The touchpad sports a shortcut to the calculator too, which adds another layer of convenience to the rather feature packed touchpad.

The ASUS ExpertBook B9 also offers a backlit keyboard standard across the range, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon only comes with backlit keyboards in the higher-end variants. Sure, one can most probably type without looking at the keyboard by the time they are considering a laptop of this caliber, but the added visibility can come in handy when working in dimmer environments.
Conclusion

The ASUS ExpertBook B9 has clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, and might just be the best business laptop in its class. It goes without saying that both laptops are really excellent examples of business laptops, but the ASUS ExpertBook B9 just takes the cake by being lighter, smaller while also offering more features. ASUS really hit the ball out of the park with the ASUS ExpertBook B9 this round.
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Samsung and AMD Extend Strategic Partnership to Bring Next Gen Exynos Chips to Life

Samsung and AMD have agreed to extend their strategic partnership to bring several generations of high-performance and ultra-low-power AMD Radeon graphics solutions to Exynos chipsets for console-level graphics quality and optimized power consumption.
Samsung and AMD Extend Partnership to For Future Exynos Chips

Samsung and AMD’s partnership continues to blossom as they sign another multi-year agreement that will see the integration of AMD Radeon graphics technology in Samsung’s Exynos chipsets. The strategic partnership was first signed back in 2019, but the recent announcement suggests that the two companies plan to collaborate for years to come.

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With the new partnership, Samsung is expected to integrate several generations of AMD Radeon graphics solutions into its Exynos chipsets, providing console-level graphics quality and optimized power consumption.
Together with AMD, Samsung has been revolutionizing mobile graphics, including our recent collaboration that brought ray-tracing capability to mobile processors for the first time in the industry. Drawing on our technological know-how in designing ultra-low-power solutions, we will continue to drive ongoing innovation in the mobile graphics space.
Seogjun Lee, EVP of AP Development at Samsung Electronics

Samsung’s previous collaboration with AMD resulted in the Exynos 2200, which featured a custom Xclipse GPU based on the AMD RDNA2 architecture. The Exynos 2200 came with hardware-based ray tracing and Variable Rate Shading (VRS) and was featured in European units of the Galaxy S22 series. Despite the Exynos 2200’s capable performance, it still fell short compared to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. However, the new multi-year partnership between Samsung and AMD aims to take the next generation of Exynos processors to the next level with improved performance and graphics capabilities.
According to Samsung, the extended partnership with AMD will enable them to bring cutting-edge technologies to their customers across the globe. The partnership will enable Samsung to offer a unique mobile experience with high-performance and ultra-low-power AMD Radeon graphics solutions. The renewed partnership shows Samsung’s commitment to improving its mobile offerings and catching up with industry leaders. While it’s unclear when the new Exynos processors with AMD Radeon graphics will be launched, the partnership is expected to bring exciting developments in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: I still have high hopes for the Exynos chips. Perhaps they can bring something to the table that Qualcomm and MediaTek can’t, but they definitely need to figure out the heat and energy efficiency part to really be seen as a competitive product. Otherwise, it would just be a repeat of what we’ve seen thus far.
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Razer releases new Quartz Pink Edition just in time for Valentine’s Day shopping

If you have a gamer girlfriend, you will probably have to start saving up for this. Razer has just announced a slew of their popular gaming gear and accessories, now done up in Quartz Pink.
Razer has given the pink treatment to the:

Razer Basilisk
Razer Goliathus Extended Chroma
Razer Huntsman
Razer Kraken
Razer Raiju Tournament Edition
Razer Seiren X
Razer Base Station Chroma
Quartz case for Razer Phone 2
Razer Blade Stealth 13 Quartz Pink

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The Quartz Pink series started last year with just four members, but it somehow garnered sufficient interest for Razer to expand the lineup. The new Razer Quartz Pink Edition peripherals are offered at exactly the same prices that the regular versions go for, so you don’t actually have to pay more for the exclusive pink finishing.
While all the Razer peripherals are offered worldwide, the Razer Blade Stealth 13 Quartz Pink will only be offered in the USA, China and Canada. Given that the Razer Blade isn’t even officially available here in Malaysia, getting a Quartz Pink one would be quite a feat.
What do you think of the pink peripherals? Yay or nay?
Pokdepinion: Could definitely do with a pink Razer Blade Stealth as a conversation starter…
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Battlefield V patch adds NVIDIA DLSS for up to 40% higher performance

Battlefield V saw an update to improve performance when DirectX Raytracing (DXR) was enabled, and gains of up to 50% were achieved. But still, it wasn’t enough. Battlefield V’s latest update adds Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS), which ups frames rates by up to 40% even when DXR is enabled.

DLSS leverages NVIDIA Turing’s Tensor cores to output high resolution anti-aliased graphics. The Tensor cores also help with high quality upscaling, allowing you to achieve much higher frame rates than traditional anti-aliasing will offer. The neural network has been trained to optimize image quality, without having to sacrifice the performance.

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So what does this mean to you, as a gamer? Basically what it means is that you get to enjoy higher frame rates when you have DXR on, and more frames per second is always a good thing.
Have you downloaded the latest patch to enable DLSS in Battlefield V? Do note that it is only available above QHD (1440p) so if you are gaming on 1080p, you won’t get to enjoy DLSS. But then again at 1080p you aren’t really making the most use of your GeForce RTX cards anyway…
Pokdepinion: It’s on!
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Apple To Build OLED Touchscreen Macbooks At Last?

The Macbook that Apple reluctantly refused to build for years may finally happen.
Credit: Apple
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is back with another Apple bombshell – this time a touchscreen-capable Macbook, something that the Cupertino company has refused to build for years in the past. Across the metaphorical pond, Windows has had laptops with touchscreens for more than a decade by now (remember Windows 8?); the switch to touchscreens (and OLED) will mark the first ever Mac product to have such feature.
Relevant sources told Bloomberg the upcoming (read: 2025) Macbook Pro will be the first device to be christened with touch OLED panels, and that it will be part of a larger product refresh much like the redesign for M-series SoCs. Gurman further elaborates that despite the new hardware, the form factor itself will not see a change – meaning you’ll still see keyboard and touchpad as your main way to interface with the device. That said, some of the iPadOS features such as gestures will be supported.

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What about the OLED part of the equation? The report says using this panel tech will improve brightness and color gamut, and such panels will eventually be expanded across the Macbook range, and iPad Pros. On that note, the first OLED iPad Pro is said to arrive in 1H 2024 at earliest – one year before OLED Macbooks, give or take. While they’re also developing MicroLED panels, that’s not going to come to any large-format displays (laptop screens for example) anytime soon.
Source: Lowyat.NET | Bloomberg
Pokdepinion: Given the fact that Apple traditionally has a habit of segmenting products in a very clear-cut way (meaning, features rarely crosses over to other products), I wonder what does this mean to iPads? Wouldn’t that made Macbooks and iPads effectively the same thing especially with the same ARM-based SoC?
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You Are Now Able To Buy Fresh Groceries From Shopee

 The folks at Shopee Malaysia has announced that they are now a platform where you can buy and purchase fresh groceries that can be delivered right to your doorstep.

Shopee has said that they will start the service with major cities and towns within the Klang Valley region through a pilot programme and will soon be available nationwide.
Starting off with the launch is Fish Club and FreshTap, who will be offering over 60 different varieties of fresh produce.

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Those who purchase from both mentioned sellers on Shopee will receive their orders within 1 to 3 days.
Not to forget, they are kicking-off the launch of the new offering with 50% off for salmon, dory fish, shrimp, whole chicken, beef chunks, clams, and sardine during the Shocking Sale on 3 and 4 March 2020.
You can checkout Fish Club and FreshTap‘s offerings by going to their respective links.
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Pokdepinion: Finally I’d say. There’s others in the market offering such service. Let’s see how they’ll fare in the long run with it.
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TARA ASSASINO Manager Hit With “Ban Pan” By PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile has declared that they have uncovered a management fault and have issued a “ban pan” to the team manager who is responsible.
“Ban Pan” for manager of team TARA ASSASINO

Muhammad Hallaj Bin Zulkefly, the manager for the team TARA ASSASINO, has been banned after being caught using cash prize winnings for his own use rather than distributing them to the winners. Muhammad Hallaj will be banned from all official PUBG Mobile tournaments until 31 December next year, stated the tournament organiser.

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According to PUBG Mobile, it uncovered a management issue that harmed the team manager of the TARA ASSASINO team. Officials from PUBG Mobile have stated that they are taking this matter seriously and will take all necessary steps to protect the players.
“We always support and help the well-being of PUBG Mobile professional teams and players,” PUBG Mobile said in their announcement. “We will continue to develop our rules and tools so that we can continue to provide fair and competitive tournaments”.
Visit and follow PUBG MOBILE Malaysia and PUBG MOBILE Esports Malaysia official Facebook pages, PUBG MOBILE Malaysia YouTube channel, and PUBG MOBILE Malaysia’s official Instagram for live updates and more information on PUBG MOBILE PRO LEAGUE MY/SG SEASON 4.
Pokdepinion: Shame on TARA ASSASINO’s team manager for using the team’s prize winnings for himself. That’s the product of the team’s blood, sweat and tears and it’s not fair for that to happen. Hope the team gets their money back in full.
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Epson Celebrates Launch Of Their Official Store On Lazada With Massive Discounts

Epson Official Store Incoming!

Epson will be launching their brand new official store on Lazada this coming 15th August. It is also their first local store. To celebrate the launch, they will be offering up to 50% in discounts and vouchers for selected products which can be used during the launch on August 15th.

Epson stated that the opening of their online store is an effort on their part to make it easier for consumers to purchase original products online. In addition to that, they want to promote a contactless, safer shopping experience for all customers.

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The official store will house over 120 different products. Some of these products include their line of EcoTank ink tank printers, selected entry level business inkjet printers, business projectors, home projectors, scanners, label printers and dot matrix printers. All purchases will come with original Epson warranty.
The will also be inks and consumables, selected product spare parts, and accessories such as printer maintenance box. These products will also be part of the one-day launch promotion campaign on 15 August. Those interested can follow their official store on Lazada to avoid missing out on deals and free gifts.
Pokdepinion: Perfect timing! Been looking to buy a printer to use at home.
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[E3 2019] The Sims 4 Island Living Expansion Unveiled

There’s pretty much something for everyone at E3 2019, even at EA Play. For the more casual gaming audience, we’ve received details on The Sims 4 Island Living expansion which is expected to hit the game very soon.
With a focus on sand, sun, and the sea, fans of the game will be able to visit an island for some fun vacation vibes. Moreover, you don’t have to wait too long for it as The Sims 4 Island Living expansion will make its way to both PC and consoles within the next couple of months.
The expansion will have some brand new things never before seen in previous titles or expansions. This includes open water environments and activities like jetskiing, swim, befriending a dolphin, and a whole lot more. For fans on the more chaotic side, there is an added bit of fun for you people. On the island is a live volcano that you can decide to live by. However, just keep in mind that you may find yourself with debris and lava being a bit too close for comfort.

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On the beach, players can build sandcastles, get sunburnt, and more beach-front activity. The island will terraform over time; if you take care of the island and ocean around you, the island will thrive along with its ecosystem. This means more lush greenery and butterflies. As seen in the trailer, you can create a mermaid.
As mentioned above, the Island Living expansion will be coming to PC and consoles in the next two months in a tiered approach. For PC and Mac players, you can start playing this on 21st June 2019 while console players will get it later on 16th July 2019.
Pokdepinion: Whoever that got the game for free recently, this one will certainly be an enticing factor if it got you into the game again.
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OPPO Find N2 Flip Debuts In Malaysia, Featuring Largest Cover Screen

The company today has announced the local availability of its foldable smartphone, the Find N2 Flip – featuring the largest cover screen in a flip phone, with various flagship-grade specs.

The new OPPO Find N2 Flip features two displays, with the cover screen measuring 3.26 inches at 720 x 382 resolution with 30Hz to 60Hz refresh rate. That extra screen size is utilized by OPPO’s ColorOS to display various status messages or widgets, including voice recording, timer and also acting as the camera viewfinder. The main 6.8-inch LTPO display meanwhile, is a 21:9 FHD+ panel with 1-120Hz variable refresh rate supported by 240Hz touch sampling rate.

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Another headlining feature is the display hinge: called the New Generation Flexion Hinge, the new hinge design lets the display fold in large diameter (in the form of teardrop shape) to avoid forming visible creases, the whole body weights 191g and measures at 7.45mm when opened. The whole assembly has also been simplified with fewer parts to allow extra battery capacity, in this case, two cells with 4,300mAh combined capacity.

Camera department features a primary 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with f/1.8 aperture, and 32MP Sony IMX709 is placed at the inside for front-facing duty. The MariSilicon X NPU, Oppo’s in-house imaging chip, manages post-processing which the company says boost ultra-lowlight performance in 4K video. Powering it is the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Charging its full 4,300mAh cell is the 44W SUPERVOOC proprietary fast-charging tech which should top up the cell from 0 to 50% in 23 minutes and full charge in “less than one hour”.

The OPPO Find N2 Flip will come in two colors, Astral Black and Moonlit Purple, and costs RM3,999 – preorders has begun and will last until 10 March 2023. Those who preorder will be eligible for exclusive gifts totaling in RM637, including one-year extended warranty (worth RM259), OPPO Enco Air3 TWS (worth RM249) and OPPO Find N2 Flip phone case (worth RM129).

In time for International Women’s Day, those who preorder during 2 March to 5 March at selected OPPO brand stores and online stores will be eligible to receive an additional mystery gift and have the phone shipped earlier than official release, on 8 March 2023. Click here for preorders: Shopee / Lazada
Pokdepinion: Soon enough we’ll be seeing cover displays and rear cameras fighting for space, isn’t it?
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You can find the OPPO Find X for RM3699 — the best hidden camera smartphone you can buy?

The OPPO Find X was finally launched in Malaysia, after much fanfare. The later of the two truly bezel-less smartphones, it actually arrived earlier in Malaysia. The OPPO Find X is OPPO’s flagship, and a true inheritor of the innovative spirit of the OPPO Find series. Priced at RM3699, it seems OPPO isn’t shy of their top-tier intentions either.

This is how the OPPO Find-X motorized mechanism works from the inside. Said to last 5 years. #oppo #findx #mobile #Snapdragon845 #android #smartphone #motorized #innovation
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The OPPO Find X’s main claim to fame is a motorized popup camera. The entire top raises up to reveal the hidden front and rear cameras. While a motorized popup mechanism definitely raises eyebrows regarding its durability, OPPO assures everyone that it will last for up to 5 years of normal use. The above video was taken of a special clear version of the OPPO Find X showcasing the motorized mechanism.

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The popup mechanism is home to the dual 16MP + 20MP AI-enhanced rear cameras as well as the 25MP front camera. The front facing camera is also accompanied by the 3D Structured Light module which consists of the flood illuminator, infrared camera and dot projector for the 3D Face Recognition feature.

The rest of the hardware is pretty standard issue for a flagship. We get a Snapdragon 845, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and Android 8.1 Oreo running under OPPO’s proprietary ColorOS 5.1 skin.

Also showcased was the OPPO Find X Automobili Lamborghini Edition, but there was no local pricing announced. If you haven’t been keeping up with OPPO, the special edition features SuperVOOC, which sports ridiculously 50W charging for a full charge in just 35 minutes. Just insane.

The OPPO Find X can be pre-ordered starting today, at OPPO Concept Stores or online at the Official OPPO website as well as their partners such as Lazada, 11street and Shopee. You can also get it at Celcom Blue Cube and senQ. Pre-order customers will receive an Olike Neo smartwatch worth RM399 too.
What do you think about OPPO’s latest flagship? Does it have enough wow-factor to impress you?
Pokdepinion: I am really curious too about the motorized cameras… Would a dusty environment like our pockets impact the reliability? Or how would cases be designed for the devices?
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MSI blows minds with 4.9mm bezels on a gaming laptop! And the list of niceties doesn’t end just yet!

When Intel releases a new CPU, Brands will usually clamor to release a refresh of their current line up with the latest CPUs. Rarely do we see an all-new design, but today we do. The MSI GS65 Stealth Thin shadows the other models MSI has released with the spanking new 8th Generation Intel Core processors. Not physically though, because it’s one helluva sleek baby.
One ultra-sleek hexa-core monster

17.7mm sleek, to be exact. While it probably isn’t the thinnest laptop you have seen around, it lays claim to being the first gaming laptop with a 144 Hz IPS display with bezels just 4.9mm thick. Thin bezels and screen-to-body ratio aren’t terms you often hear when discussing laptops, but the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin touts a stunning 82% screen-to-body ratio, higher than certain FullView smartphones. Even with those thin bezels, they still managed to cram the webcam at the top bezel, allowing for a more natural user experience. I have used the Mi MIX 2 with its selfie camera on the lower bezel, and trust me, your chin doesn’t look as good as you think.

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The GS65 Stealth Thin breaks convention by applying golden trim to make the laptop glint. Even when going for a glitzy outlook, they have not forgotten their gamer roots, and per-key RGB illumination can be found on the keyboard by SteelSeries. It weighs a mere 1.8 kg light, yet MSI managed to pack it with a 82 Whr battery claimed to offer 8+ hours of battery life. With the new Intel six-core CPU and GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q under the hood, I would definitely want to put their claims to the test.

CPU
Intel Core i7-8750H (6C/12T @ up to 4.1 GHz)

RAM
2 x SO-DIMM, Max. 32GB DDR4-2666

GPU
GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q 8GB/GTX 1060 6GB

Storage
1 x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4
1 x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 / SATA3 combo slot

Display
1080p 144Hz/7ms IPS-level, 82% screen-to-body ratio, 72% NTSC coverage

Audio
2 x 2W Dynaudio (Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3)

Connectivity
I/O:
3 x USB 3.1 Type-A
1 x Thunderbolt (Type-C USB 3.1)
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x mDP 1.2
1 x Mic-in, Headphone-out
Network:
Killer E2500/Killer 1550 + Bluetooth 5.0 (GTX 1070)
Killer E2500/Intel 9560 + Bluetooth 5.0 (GTX 1060)

Power
82 Whr battery, 180W power adapter

Dimensions
 357.7 x 247.7 x 17.7mm

Weight
1.8 kg

For those who are looking for a less shiny model, the entire Stealth Pro lineup will also receive the new CPU upgrade. Aside from the new CPU, they will also receive full per-key RGB lighting on the keyboard, slimmer fan blades, Dragon Center 2.0, the new Killer 1550 networking and Bluetooth 5.0.
GE Raider RGB Edition

The GE Raider RGB Edition is the gaming laptop for RGB enthusiasts. Featuring two RGB strips with 24 separate zones on its top lid, this is the laptop to show off your true colors. Literally. Aside from its RGBae works, the GE Raider RGB Edition also sports some serious specifications like a GeForce GTX 1070 8GB and a 120Hz/3ms display.

CPU
Intel Core i7-8750H (6C/12T @ up to 4.1 GHz)

RAM
4 x SO-DIMM, Max. 64GB DDR4-2666

GPU
GeForce GTX 1070 8GB/GTX 1060 6GB

Storage
1 x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4
1 x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 / SATA3 combo slot
1 x 2.5″ SATA 3

Display
15.6” UHD (3840×1080), IPS-level / 15.6” FHD (1920×1080), 120Hz, 3ms, Wide-View

Connectivity
I/O:
1 x ThunderBolt 3
5 x Type-A USB 3.1
1 x HDMI
1 x mDP
Network:
Killer E2500 + Intel 9560/Killer 1550i (802.11 ac 2×2 /BT 5.0)

Power
230W (GTX 1070)
180W (GTX 1060)

Dimensions
 383 x 260 x 29.5 mm

Weight
2.49 kg

GT75 Titan

If you want to push the limits of mobile gaming, then this is the beast you want. Configurable with up to two GeForce GTX 1070 in SLI, this beast can take everything you can throw at it, and then some. The CPU is none other than the unlocked Intel Core i9-8950HK, which is capable of clocking up to 4.8 GHz. Throw in the real mechanical keyboard with per-key RGB illumination by SteelSeries, and you have a laptop capable of going toe-to-toe with desktop gaming rigs.

CPU
Intel Core i7-8950HK (6C/12T @ up to 4.8 GHz)

RAM
2 x SO-DIMM, Max. 32GB DDR4-2666

GPU
GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SLI/GTX 1080 8GB/GTX 1070 8GB

Storage
2 x M.2 SSD Combo (NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 / SATA)
1 x M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4)
1 x 2.5” HDD
*supports Super RAID 4

Display
17.3” UHD (3840×1080), IPS-level (GTX 1080/GTX 1070 SLI) / 17.3” FHD (1920×1080), 120Hz, 3ms, Wide-View (GTX 1070)

Connectivity
I/O:
1 x ThunderBolt 3
5 x Type-A USB 3.1
1 x HDMI
1 x mDP
Network:
Killer DoubleShot Pro with 10Gbps Killer Ethernet and Killer Wireless-AC 1550

No information regarding pricing nor availability in Malaysia has been announced yet. But we will surely update when we find out more!
Pokdepinion: I am a sucker for black and gold color schemes…
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realme X specs and design leaked on TENAA

The realme X and realme X Lite has just been spotted on TENAA, less than a week before its launch on 15th May in China. The realme X Lite is the realme 3 Pro with a new name. The realme X however, appears to an entirely different device altogether.
Looks like a pretty substantial device, with an equally sizeable camera hump
The realme X is confirmed to offer some mid-range specifications like an octa-core processor which runs up to 2.2 GHz and a 48MP + 5MP rear camera setup. The 48MP sensor won’t be Samsung’s GM1 sensor though, with prior leaks confirming that it will be a Sony IMX586 here, widely regarded as the “better” 48MP smartphone camera sensor.
Here are the known specifications, as revealed by the TENAA:

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realme X Specifications

Octa-core 2.2 GHz processor (possibly the Snapdragon 710/730/730G)
4GB RAM
64GB storage
6.5″ FHD+ AMOLED display, under-display fingerprint scanner
48MP + 5MP rear camera
16MP selfie camera
3680 mAh battery

The realme X is also revealed to come in white, but it was not pictured on TENAA’s website. The black-blue variant is shown, and it is a new color for realme’s lineup. Overall, the design reminds us of the Nokia 8.
Yes? No?
How much do you think the realme X will cost?
Pokdepinion: Damn the realme 3 Pro is launching here in Malaysia just a day before the realme X arrives in China…
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AMD Radeon RX 470 and RX 460 specifications confirmed

The AMD Radeon RX 480 offers excellent value-for-money, based on the full Polaris 10 silicon. Rumors have spread of the upcoming Radeon RX 470 and RX 460 which will be priced even more affordably, while still offering the great 2.5x power efficiency that Polaris has over its predecessors. Well now the RX 470 and RX 460 cards are confirmed.

The first of the two cards, the Radeon RX 470, will feature a cut-down Polaris 10 GPU, offering 32 CUs compared to the 36 the Radeon RX 480 offers. This means that there will be 2048 stream processors in the Radeon RX 470. The GPU will communicate with 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM over a 256-bit memory interface, with AIB partners possibly throwing in up to 8GB of VRAM on custom designs. The Radeon RX 470 will feature a single 6-pin PCIe power connector, similar to the Radeon RX 480. The reference cooler is also most likely shared with the faster card. The Radeon RX 470 is rumored to make an appearance by early August.

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The Radeon RX 460 is the first card to be based on the “small” Polaris 11 silicon, with only 14 CUs for a total of 896 stream processors. The Radeon RX 460 is targeted at eSports gaming, which should mean fluid performance in games like DOTA 2 and CS:GO. The VRAM is cut down to a mere 2GB of GDDR5 fed via a 128-bit memory interface. The Radeon RX 460 will not require a power connector at all, and will be powered solely by the PCIe slot. As the PCIe slot can provide up to 75W, the Radeon RX 460 should be a real power-sipping GPU. The Radeon RX 460 is a tiny card, being barely longer than the PCIe connector, which should make it quite popular about the SFF crowds.

The high-end Vega parts are also confirmed to come in early 2017, in spite of rumors that it will come sooner to compete with the higher end NVIDIA Pascal cards.

Pokdepinion: The new Polaris cards should allow AMD to gain a larger market share, as the more affordable offerings are usually sold in higher volumes than the high end parts.
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Dell G15 with GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Has Arrived in Malaysia

This year’s iteration of the Dell G15 gaming laptop has already launched in Malaysia. This time, we have the new variants running the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU.
Dell G15 with GeForce RTX 3050 Ti

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Gamers who are looking to get the Dell G15 gaming laptop now have more options to choose from as you can now choose one with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti and RTX 3050 GPU.
For those of you who aren’t aware, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti and RTX 3050 are the more budget-friendly options but still have the full capabilities to make use of NVIDIA DLSS to boost framerates and real-time ray tracing.
For these particular variants, the laptop will also be powered by the Intel Core i7-10870H, so the 11th Gen Intel Core CPU is unfortunately not an option until sometime in end of June 2021. Apart from that, you have 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD storage, and a VA-panel 15.6-inch Full HD display with 120Hz refresh rate.
The Dell G15 with GeForce RTX 3050 Ti will retail from RM5,599 whereas the RTX 3050 variant will be retailing from RM4,999. For both laptops, there is a special price right now at RM5,199 and RM4,599 respectively.
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Pokdepinion: I’m very curious to see how this stacks up against the Alienware m15 R4. On paper, it does look rather promising but it’s hard to truly say how good it is until I can test it myself.
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[E3 2017] Microsoft Announces Age of Empires: Definitive Edition; 4K Gaming Experience and More!

At the PC Game Show for E3 2017, Microsoft announced an Age of Empires Remaster known as Age of Empires: Definitive Edition.
Are you a fan of the real-time strategy game genre? Do you enjoy commanding armies and wage war against enemies in a brutal contest of wits while managing the economy of your own group? Well, this might be wonderful news for you. Microsoft has announced an Age of Empires Remaster at the PC Game Show for E3 2017. The game is known as Age of Empires: Definitive Edition.

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E3 2017] Microsoft Announces Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
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During the PC Game Show at E3 2017 in Los Angeles, Microsoft Game Studios announced Age of Empires: Definitive Edition.The game will be released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Age of Empires franchise, and will come later this year for Windows 10. A beta will also be available soon, and signups are open at the franchise’s official website.
It’s a remaster of the original, massively popular RTS game, and it promises 4K visuals, fully redesigned sprites, a re-orchestrated soundtracks, gameplay updates and more. It even includes the Rise of Rome expansion for good measure.
“20 years after its launch, Microsoft is proud to announce the Definitive Edition of the original Age of Empires. Fully remastered with 4k graphics, re-orchestrated soundtrack, major gameplay improvements, new narrative, Xbox Live multiplayer and achievements, the Definitive Edition brings back the classic game and its Rise of Rome expansion.”
Incidentally, Microsoft also shared that more news that fans “won’t want to miss” about the franchise will be announced at Gamescom this August.
The original game was released back in 1997, developed by Ensemble Studios. It sparked a large number of sequels and spin-offs, and remains one of the most beloved strategy games of all time.

Pokdepinion: One of the best RTS games around, we’re finally seeing it again in 4K HD glory. Would be nice if it was a completely new game altogether but a remaster works too.
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OPPO A77 Black Edition Set For Release – Once You Go Black, You Don’t Go Back!

With popular interest and demand over their R9s Black Edition model, OPPO has decided to spice things up and introduce the OPPO A77 Black Edition. The newest mid-range model is schedule for release this July 2017.
To see more on the OPPO R9s Black Edition, you can find it here.

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Compared to the original A77 version, the specs are all similar. It has a display of 5.5″ FHD up front and sports a sleek metal back.  The A77 focuses on a built in beautify feature which can enhance one’s selfie and can even add a bokeh effect on your photos. It supports a 16 MP Beautify front camera with a 13 MP rear camera. With battery power of 3200 mAh, there is no need for worries for heavy-selfie usage. It is packed with an octa-core Mediatek MT6750T chipset with 4 GB of RAM and a 64 GB internal memory, which is powerful and has more than enough space to keep all those photos. The smartphone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with the ColorOS 3.0.
If you want more info on the Oppo A77, you can check out our previous post here.
Pokdepinion: I mean seriously, come on. Already with a sleek design, having it in black makes it even more cooler. Black is always the best.

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Capcom Will Let You Play a Resident Evil 3 Remake Demo Soon

It was written in the STARS… 💫
A Resident Evil 3 Demo is on the way. We’ll have more details in the near future! pic.twitter.com/wqN2AwI3pH
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If you’re excited for the upcoming Resident Evil 3 Remake, then we have some good news for you. Capcom has officially announced via Twitter that a Resident Evil 3 Remake demo will be making its way to you very soon.
Similar to the previous game which also saw a playable demo, the new one will be receiving the same treatment. However, details are scarce at the moment so we’re not sure if it will be a timed demo and what it will be releasing. Given that we’re slightly over a month until the game’s release, we wouldn’t be surprised to hear about it as soon as end of this week.

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Capcom tweeted this out on the Resident Evil 3 Remake demo:
A Resident Evil 3 Demo is on the way. We’ll have more details in the near future!
Resident Evil 3 Remake will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 3rd April 2020.
Excited to try out the game? Join the discussion right below here.

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Pokdepinion: I highly doubt it will be a timed demo. I think Capcom would want as many people to try it out in order to entice the gamers into buying the actual game. We’ll just have to see about that.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series prices set to further increase by up to 30%?

Recent prices of the GeForce RTX 30 series have been quite high, due to the limited availability as well as scalpers doing their thing. MSRPs have also increased, but it seems that a further increase to the tune of 30% can be expected.

The 30% figure was posted in a Taiwanese forum, and in the post, a long list of graphics cards from ASUS, ZOTAC, EVGA, GIGABYTE, MSI and INNO3D was included with their respective MSRPs. However the poster also notes that availability is still uncertain for most of the models listed.

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The post mentions that the GeForce RTX 3070 is in short supply, but there will be a “big” resupply of the GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3060 Ti cards. Hopefully a similar scenario will be applicable in Malaysia as well.

The GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti are the most interesting cards in the current Ampere lineup, due to the fact that both cards offer performance rather similar to their pricier counterparts at a lower cost.
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Pokdepinion: I do wonder when will prices go back to their old MSRP… Usually prices only move in one direction though…
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ILLEGEAR IONIC TOUCH developed in partnership with Intel arrives from RM4899

ILLEGEAR has just announced the IONIC TOUCH, based on the reference Intel NUC M15 design. The Intel NUC M15 was developed by Intel as a reference for smaller boutique laptop vendors, and it comes packed with pretty much every recent Intel technology you would want in a laptop.

As the ILLEGEAR IONIC TOUCH features the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors, it also comes with niceties like two Thunderbolt 4 ports, WiFi 6 and also support for one M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD. It seems that ILLEGEAR isn’t currently offering PCIe 4.0 SSDs as a customization option just yet, but you can always get a M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD elsewhere and upgrade your laptop to enjoy the sweet 7GB/s+ speeds.

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Aside from the 11th Gen Intel Core platform, the ILLEGEAR IONIC TOUCH is also rather unique with a 15.6″ FHD display. Most ultraportables today come with a 14″ display, so the IONIC TOUCH will offer more viewing area than most of the laptops in its weight class. The display can be opened up to 180° for a more convenient collaborative experience with the people around you, and there’s also support for 10-point touch input. It doesn’t fold around to transform it into a tablet though.

Speaking of input, the keyboard is an ultra-tactile keyboard with white backlighting, and you can also use Alexa. All of that is powered by a 73WHr battery inside the 1.66kg chassis that’s hewn out of anodized aluminium. You can check out the base specifications of the IONIC TOUCH below:
ILLEGEAR IONIC TOUCH Specs

CPU
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 4C/8T @ 2.4GHz (Boost up to 4.2GHz)
10nm SuperFin
Intel Core i7-1165G7, 4C/8T @ 2.4GHz (Boost up to 4.7GHz)
10nm SuperFin

RAM
8GB LPDDR4x, dual-channel, on-board
16GB LPDDR4x, dual-channel, on-board

GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 80EU @ up to 1.3GHz
Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 96EU @ up to 1.3GHz

Storage
500GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

Display
15.6″ iRIS FHD IPS INFINIVISION display
100% sRGB, 450 nit brightness, 10-point touch support

Connectivity
Intel WiFi 6 AX201
Bluetooth 5.1
2 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x HDMI 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A)
3.5mm combo jack

Battery
73WHr battery
65W USB-C power adapter

Dimensions
355 x 230 x 14.9 mm

Weight
1.66kg

Price
From RM4899
From RM5699

ILLEGEAR is also currently running their Back to School Promo, which will net you a free upgrade to a 512GB Samsung PM981a PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut thermal compound upgrade and also display calibration, worth a total of RM287. On top of that, there’s also a 5% cash discount that will allow you to own your IONIC TOUCH for less.
Pokdepinion: I am honestly quite interested to see how Intel’s reference design will perform. The prices are quite enticing as well for the specs on offer…
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Days Gone Review – Just Save Your Money

Days Gone Review
What is Days Gone About?

In Days Gone, a viral outbreak has transformed most of humanity into uncontrollably violent creatures known as Freakers. Protagonist Deacon, his wife Sarah, and his friend Boozer attempts to flee for safety. Due to a critical injury, Sarah is forced to be evacuated by the National Emergency Response Organization (NERO), leaving the other two behind.

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Two years after the event, civilization has collapsed and most of humanity has mutated into the violent Freakers which is a great threat to mankind. Deacon and Boozer now work as freelance bounty hunters in the remnants of Oregon. Not long after, Deacon discovers that the NERO camp that Sarah was evacuated to was overrun by Freakers, leaving her fate unknown.
With nothing much left to do, Deacon and Boozer set out to find better opportunities to survive against the Freakers while also evading the equally-violent Rippers cult. Along the way, Deacon finds NERO helicopters carrying the research team, leading him to believe that his wife may in fact still be alive somewhere out there.
Repetitive But Gamer-Friendly

Days Gone is an action-adventure survival horror game set in a post-apocalyptic open world environment. Think of it like Grand Theft Auto, where you can explore the world and complete a variety of missions, but with zombies across the world map. As such, you’ll be doing the main quests, which is where the bulk of the game’s storyline comes from, and optional side missions.

In the early parts of the game, you can consider it as a tutorial of sorts where it teaches you all the necessary mechanics. This includes collecting materials, crafting items, combat, and more. Like with most games, it only truly takes off halfway through the game. For the most part however, the main quests are quite linear, simply having you complete the objective and be treated to more narrative bits.
As for the optional side missions, most of them won’t pop up until a noticeable time later. It usually triggers as a result of completing specific main quests and going around the world map. While there is a decent variety of it such as clearing out Infestation Zones and looking up new caps, it does get quite repetitive after a while. The rewards aren’t very significant, which can make you feel like you need to grind if you want the best equipment around.

On the plus side, it’s quite easy to stumble upon these optional missions as there will be a noticeable prompt for gamers to rely on. For example, the protagonist will occasionally receive messages via radio communication that will request for his help. This makes it easier for gamers who may lack the intuition for open world games and not make people feel like they’re missing out on a lot of content. However, this can make the game feel overwhelming for those who aren’t used to the genre.
Requires More Optimization

For the most part, the game doesn’t require you to overthink when it comes to survival. Simply collect items, craft what you need, and gun down the Freakers. There are multiple ways you can go about when it comes to dealing with Freakers, with the first being to directly attack them. You can use guns and melee weapons in your inventory to do this.
Keep in mind that there are limitations to weapons. Your guns will be limited by ammunition, which you can replenish by scavenging around, and your melee weapons have limited durability. When the durability reaches zero, it renders the weapon unusable. While the direct approach is the simplest, it may not be the wisest and you could find yourselves overwhelmed by the sheer number of Freakers.

The alternative is the stealth approach, where you can sneak behind them for instant takedowns. In this case, you will be using various environmental elements to stay hidden, such as bushes, walls, and behind large objects. The Freakers and other enemies are sensitive to sound, and it can be easy to accidentally alert them. Essentially, it’s nothing complicated and it is nothing new for the genre.
In fact, it just seems like your average open world adventure game but with zombies around. This wouldn’t be too bad if the game was well-optimized for the base PlayStation 4 console. The game takes almost five minutes to load, which is an insane amount of time to wait, and the draw distance is horrendous. To put that to perspective, the game has trouble loading textures and environmental details even that are just mere meters away from the protagonist.

To top it all off, I’ve personally faced some bugs and glitches in the game. The game crashes at times which forces me to restart the game and lose some progress, there are occasional stuttering when moving around, and the environmental sound just goes completely silent from time to time. With regards to the latter, this could turn the Freakers into silent killers, making the game unnecessarily harder. While a new update has addressed some issues, the sound glitch has still not been fixed.
Days Gone Verdict

On paper, Days Gone sounded like a recipe for success. A zombie apocalypse game in an open world environment with good visuals and a more realistic physics engine. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be optimized for the base PlayStation 4 console, which leads to insanely long loading times, and does come with some noticeable bugs. It’s not game-breaking by any means, but it can ruin the gameplay experience when it happens.
The game has received an update which supposedly fixes many of these issues, but there are some that are still present and it’s still unoptimized. Like other open world games, it does get repetitive after sometime, but I feel like the developers could have offered more that would make the game stand out. For our Days Gone review, we award the game our Bronze Pokdeward.

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Redmi Note 10 series is coming soon with no charger?

Redmi’s Lu Weibing has taken to Weibo to tease the upcoming Redmi Note 10 series, despite just only recently unveiling the Redmi Note 9 series in China, and the Redmi Note 9T globally. While he hasn’t teased any specifications or features, he is asking Redmi fans about what they hope for in the Redmi Note 10 series.
Redmi Note 10 Series will not come with a charger?

One of the comments on his teaser was “no charger included”, and Lu Weibing replied with “Received”. Considering how the Xiaomi Mi 11 was launched without a charger in the box, it is highly likely that the Redmi Note 10 series will arrive without a charger in the box as well. However those who were getting the Xiaomi Mi 11 had the choice to pick whether they wanted a charger or not, so hopefully the Redmi Note 10 series will be given the choice too.

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It will be interesting to see what Redmi can bring to the table with the Redmi Note 10 series. There probably isn’t much improvements that Redmi can offer for now, especially in China. The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G launched last month in China sports the latest Snapdragon 750G, 120Hz display and the 108MP Samsung HM2 camera, while the Redmi Note 9 5G is the Redmi Note 9T available globally, came with a Dimensity 800U chipset and a 48MP camera.

The Redmi Note 9 series was initially introduced in India in March 2020, before making its way to Malaysia in May 2020. We should be seeing a similar launch schedule for the Redmi Note 10 series, considering that the Redmi Note series appear to have an annual refresh in May every year.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if the Redmi Note 10 series will begin to offer the Dimensity 1000 series chipsets this year?
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