Enjoy Same Day Delivery From OPPO When You Purchase From Now Till 28 April 2020

OPPO Malaysia has revealed that they will be offering to offer same day delivery to all their customers from now till the 28th of April 2020, during the MCO (Movement Control Order) period.
OPPO Malaysia same day delivery
To enjoy the same day delivery offer, you will need to place your order before 2pm. Should you order after that time, your package will be delivered to your doorsteps the following day.
Purchases can be made from a list of OPPO Concept Stores. It’s worth noting that the same day delivery offer will be available for purchases within 10km of the selected OPPO Concept Store. For those that exceed the 10km mark, the delivery will be treated as an ordinary courier, with a delivery time of 3-7 days.

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Below are the OPPO products that are available for the same day delivery service:
OPPO Find X2 ProOPPO Find X2OPPO Reno 10x Zoom 12GBOPPO Reno2OPPO Reno2FOPPO A9 2020OPPO A5 2020 4GBOPPO A5 2020 3GBOPPO A31OPPO A5s 3GBOPPO Enco Free OPPO Enco Q1
Pokdepinion: So if you’re planning on buying an OPPO device, you can rest assured that you’ll get it on the same day! Unless there’s not a concept store near you that’s less than 10km…
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Shout It Out Short Film Released By vivo Malaysia — Shot On vivo X70 Pro

The folks at vivo Malaysia has recently released a new short film titled Shout It Out, where it was shot on their very own vivo X70 Pro.
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The short film, which is 9 minutes 30 seconds long was shot with the vivo X70 Pro that comes with imagine technology co-engineered with ZEISS.

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It is inspired by a true story where it follows the story of Siti, a deaf Malaysian since young who, against all odds, fights her way to master Karate and represent Malaysia in an international Karate tournament.
As you may recall, the X70 series was launched back in September last year. You can check more details of what it has to bring in the link right here.
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Pokdepinion: I mean how else would you promote a phone’s camera capabilities than to shoot a movie with it, right? Just watched the video and the overall shooting was quite good. Not going to lie though, there were some cringey parts, though I can’t say it’s the cameras fault.
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Lineage2 Revolution Receives Major Update – New region and equipment added

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A new major update has been added to mobile MMORPG Lineage2 Revolution today. Announced by Lineage2’s developer Netmarble Games Corp, the new update adds a brand new region named Oren to the mobile game such as UR grade equipment, increased level cap, as well as some reworked difficulty levels, just to name a few.
First and foremost, the new update introduces a brand new region that has become available to all Lineage2 Revolution players called Oren which is located in the northern Aden. Oren is a border area frequently in conflict and has the most advanced military culture within the kingdom of Aden. The territory full of powerful monsters and special rewards will lead the players into a series of absorbing adventures.

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Furthermore, UR grade equipment with the highest competence has also been added to Lineage2 Revolution. Players can now build UR grade equipment by forging SR grade equipment above level 30 with four special materials acquired in Aden, including Recipe, Equipment material, radiant upgrade stone and scrap.
Apart from these huge additions to the mobile MMORPG, other minor changes have also been made following the update. For starters, the level cap has been raised from 180 to 260. Following this change, hell modes boasting higher levels of difficulty than existing dungeons, comes to Daily Dungeon, Equipment Dungeon, Adena Dungeon and EXP dungeon. Summoning Stone Dungeon also receives a very hard mode.

In addition, Netmarble rebalanced the Red Equipment introduced this September and introduced a hard mode to a clan dungeon Cruma Core.
Besides this, Lineage2 Revolution added Elite Dungeon: Conflict Area into the game. Elite Dungeon: Conflict Area allows PK features not only extremely difficult gameplay and limited entrance catered to high level players, but also tremendous rewards. Moreover, the Tower of Insolence has been expanded to 100 floors, while Temporal Rift will introduce brand new hard and very hard modes in its Altar of Madness and Countess of Blood’s Boudoir.
Starting from this update, Lineage2 Revolution will be offering further enhanced monthly sign-in rewards, such as S grade Exclusive Red Rare Amor Selection Box, S grade Exclusive Rare Amor Selection Box, and R grade Exclusive Rare Amor Box for new and returning players. Existing players will receive Blessed Scroll Selection Box, R grade exclusive (Red/Rare) Equipment Selection Box, and Maphr’s Protection.
Netmarble is also running a Dice event starting from 8 to 28 November, in which they will be giving away raw materials for UR grade equipment production, such as Unconfirmed Recipe and Ripped Recipe Fragment.
For more information about this new update or Lineage2 Revolution itself, feel free to visit their official website or their Facebook page.
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Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum review — RGB without breaking the bank

RGB keyboards are aplenty in the market nowadays, but their pricing is still out of reach of gamers on tighter budgets, like yours truly. Let’s not beat around the bush and take a look at what should be the most affordable RGB keyboard in the market right now, the Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum.

Unboxing

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The top panel of the box sports a nice product image and also some highlight features of the Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum. Spectrum is Tesoro-speak for RGB, in case you didn’t know.

On the back we have a clearer look at the keyboard, along with more descriptions of the keyboard’s features.

This is kinda interesting… It seems that these switches are similar to Razer’s custom mechanical switches. We do know that Razer switches are manufactured by Kailh but I didn’t know that Kailh can manufacture switches based on the same design for other OEMs.

Opening up the box, the keyboard is well protected from damage by bubble wrap.

These are the contents of the box. The Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum itself, a quick start guide and a product guide in case you want to check out other peripherals by Tesoro to complement your new purchase.

Appearance

The Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum looks pretty much like every other mechanical keyboard in the market. That can be good or bad depending on your tastes. The frame is plastic with a rough sandblasted texture which doesn’t attract fingerprints. You can also see the white backplate between the keys. White backplates are preferred for RGB keyboards for more vivid backlighting. The cable is non-detachable.

Flipping the Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum over, the rubber feet are pretty small. The flip out feet are also pretty tiny.

The USB connector is gold plated with a nice grip. Cables are braided and stress reliefs on both ends seem sturdy enough. While gold plating doesn’t improve performance, it is always nice to see on any USB connector.

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Specifications

Body material
ABS plastic

Keycap
ABS keycaps

USB report rate
1000 Hz

Switch type
Kailh Brown RGB switches

Microprocessor
32 bit ARM Cortex

Cable
1.55m, braided, non-detachable

Weight
1300 g

Included accessories
Quick start guide

User Experience
The Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum saves you the time needed to connect the cable to the keyboard as the it comes with a non-detachable cord. As usual for fixed cables, cable management will be more of a nuisance as you will not get any routing channels inset into the keyboard.

The cable here is also located on the upper right edge of the keyboard. Depending on how you route your cables, this can be either a nuisance or a godsend. I use a laptop, so the stress relief pushes against the edge of my notebook. Not great.

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 The flip out feet to adjust the Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum are smaller than on most mechanical keyboards but are actually enough to keep it raised. Pushing the keyboard forward on purpose can make the feet collapse but the feet stayed put during even the most vigorous gaming and typing sessions.

The switches here are Kailh Brown switches with RGB LEDs fitted at the top. This is unlike the Kailh switches found in the Tesoro Gram Spectrum or any Cherry MX RGB switch which have the LEDs inside the switch housings for more even illumination. However the ones here do just about as great a job so I am not complaining. The brightness of the LEDs are decent but the Ducky Shine 5 does have brighter ones. Taking a look at the longer keys also reveal that the Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum relies on a wire stabilizer, which means you will have a hard time getting third party keycaps to customize it.

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Being an RGB keyboard, you would be nuts not to make use of the customizability of the backlighting. There are multiple modes to choose from, including individual key backlighting. You can program up to 6 different backlighting profiles which can also be linked to separate applications. You can make only the WASD cluster be illuminated when you have Battlefield 4 running, for example. Configurability isn’t really an issue with the Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum with the included driver software.

The driver software here is similar to the one the Gram Spectrum uses. Which means every comment I made regarding the ridiculously tacky UI design still stands. However I am not sure whether the driver here is improved or its a something to do with Windows 10 (I reviewed the Gram Spectrum on the MSI PE60 Prestige running Windows 8.1), but the annoying error sound every time I forget to press Apply or Cancel is not present here. It is so much more comfortable to use now. The driver software allows you to record macros, reassign keys and more. As the profiles can be automatically switched when starting a linked program, you can also reassign keys for a better optimized gaming cluster or program macros that will automatically be available when you start your game.  However I did notice an issue whereby it will not reset to the previously used profile when I quit the linked application, so if you have reassigned keys, make sure to reactivate the correct profile upon quitting or be ready for a lot of confusion.

The up and down arrow keys here adjust the brightness of the backlighting while the left and right keys change the backlighting modes. There are five levels of brightness including off. Surprisingly there is no brightness setting within the very comprehensive driver software. Other functions that can be accessed via the keyboard itself is NKRO/6KRO mode, macro recording and disable Windows key.
The Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum uses Kailh Brown switches which are often considered to be inferior to the more trusted Cherry MX switches. Kailh switches have actually come a long way and are now a valid alternative to Cherry switches. They do not feel the same though even when talking about the same color code.
For example, when comparing the Kailh Brown switches against Cherry MX Brown switches, I find them to be a less crisp and require slightly more force to press. The actuation point is also slightly earlier compared to the Cherry MX Brown switches. Aside from that, I find that they are just about as good during my usage. Depending on your tastes, you may even prefer them over the original Cherry MX switches.
Conclusion
The Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum is an excellent budget alternative for the gamers who want RGB backlighting but aren’t willing to part with a significant chunk of moolah just for more bling. The Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum is an excellent budget alternative for the gamers who want RGB backlighting but aren’t willing to part with a significant chunk of moolah just for more bling. The RGB backlighting works as it should and the driver software is really complete with every feature I want.
For RM399, I think it offers great value for money. Kailh switches are quite great in practice, and the only thing I don’t like about this keyboard is the tacky looking driver software. But then, I don’t spend all day staring at the driver software. I use the keyboard for gaming and typing, tasks the Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum is great for. For that, I award it the Silver Pokdeward for its great value for money and feature-rich driver software.

We thank Tesoro Malaysia for providing us with the Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum in this review.
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The New Purple Coloured iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini Are Now Available In Malaysia

Apple has just made the new purple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini available for purchase in Malaysia. This new colour is the 6th colour option overall for both devices and was first introduced during Apple’s recent live event which also saw the company release a new iMac and a new iPad.
Purple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in Malaysia now

The new purple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini feature the same specifications as the original versions in that both devices feature a dual-camera system which consists of a 12MP main camera and a 12MP wide-angle camera as well as featuring the Apple A14 Bionic chip under the hood. Both iPhones tout FHD OLED displays with the iPhone 12 featuring a 6.1-inch while the iPhone 12 mini features a 5.4-inch display.

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The pricing of the new purple coloured iPhones remains unchanged from the time they were first launched as with the storage versions offered. The iPhone 12 has a starting price of RM3,899 while the iPhone 12 mini has a starting price of RM3,399 and can be gotten with either 64GB, 128GB or 256GB internal storage. As many of you know, neither of these iPhones comes with a charger in the box.

Apple has also released a few new accessories to go along with the new iPhone colour which includes an Amethyst Silicone Case with MagSafe and a Deep Violet Leather Case with MagSafe. You can check out the new purple colour iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini as well as the new accessories over at the official Apple website here.
Pokdepinion: Truth be told, I’ve never used an iPhone before as I’ve always found them overpriced and just plain uninteresting. However, as I’ve grown older I’ve learned to appreciate what Apple is doing with their iPhones in terms of software and general support and now I am curious and willing to give the iPhone a try.
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OPPO is giving out free face masks for every purchase of their smartphones

You might not have expected that you will live to see the day that face masks are this important, but yes. As the Restricted Movement Order (RMO) has just been extended, everyone might be having issues getting their groceries as they start to run out of masks. At least, that’s what OPPO thinks everyone is facing, as they have just announced that they are giving away free masks for every purchase of OPPO smartphones as well as the Enco Free and Enco Q1 wireless earphones.

For every purchase of the eligible products, OPPO will be giving you 10 face masks. OPPO has allocated 1800 masks, which should benefit 180 of their customers. Not that many, I know, but every little bit helps. This “promotion” is valid from now until 31st March, with all purchases made via the OPPO Official Online Store eligible for the promo.

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Pokdepinion: Good that OPPO is adapting their promo offerings to the current situation.
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Maxis Signs 5G Network Agreement With HUAWEI

Just recently Maxis and HUAWEI Technologies Malaysia has signed an agreement for provisioning of 5G in the country, where it was witnessed by Tun Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Probably by now, you might’ve seen on what 5G is capable of, where it can get speeds of up to 10Gbps and with the agreement between the two, Maxis hopes to deliver the best 5G innovation to benefit consumers and businesses in Malaysia.
So what exactly does this deal mean? Well it means that HUAWEI will be providing 4G as well as 5G radio equipment and services. Besides 5G technologies, Maxis will be able to modernize their 4G network to be 5G-ready.

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HUAWEI on the other hand will prepare a team of experts to support Maxis on a series of technical training programs on planning, operations and maintenance of the 5G network.
Before 4G was made available in Malaysia, Maxis was the first telco to introduce it to the public.
Pokdepinion: Though it’s safe to say that we’ll not see 5G anytime soon, it’d be interesting to see if Maxis will be the first telco to introduce it :D
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Get the OPPO Find X from as low as RM1699!

Are you a Digi subscriber? And are you intrigued of the motorized camera mechanism of the OPPO Find X? Well here’s your chance to own one of the most innovative smartphones of 2018 from just RM1699. That’s a whopping RM2000 off SRP!

Well of course there is a catch. You have to be a Digi Postpaid 190 subscriber to get the device to enjoy that heavily discounted price. For subscribers of cheaper plans, you get lesser discounts, but even if you subscribe to the much more affordable Digi Postpaid 80 plan, you are eligible for RM1000 off the OPPO Find X.

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The OPPO Find X is OPPO’s latest flagship, and a comeback of sorts for the OPPO Find series. It packs a Snapdragon 845, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It’s claim to fame is its large 6.4″ AMOLED display with a whopping 93.8% screen ratio, with no notches or bezels getting in the way. All the cameras and sensors are hidden away on the motorized mechanism which pops up when you need them.
Pokdepinion: The OPPO Find X may not be the finest phone out there, but at these discounted price, I am definitely game!
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China E-Commerce Giant JD.com Coming to Malaysia
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We may soon see a huge shakeup for e-commerce in Malaysia as one of China’s biggest e-commerce platforms, JD.com, is gearing up to enter the Malaysian market.
Ma Jianrong, vice president of JD.com, recently talked about the company’s history as well as future long-term plans. One of those plans happened to be making an entry in Malaysia. Given that they have already entered the markets in Indonesia and Thailand, Malaysia seems to be a question of when and not if.
The vice president also mentioned how many people view them as simply an e-commerce platform. However, they are more than that as they have seen rapid developments in technology and finance. It is said that JD.com has been aggressively pushing financial, unmanned convenience stores, tourism, and real estate in recent years.

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Despite seeing some huge success, Ma Jianrong believes that being practical is the core foundation of the company and as such, it requires new, young talents to help the company grow to the next level. With that, they see it as an opportunity to help young entrepreneurs in Malaysia to further expand on potential business opportunities.
On a somewhat related note, JD.com actually has their own university college with a focus on e-commerce and related courses. It has been mentioned that there is possibility of that being brought over to Malaysia as well.
Soon, Malaysians will have more choices when it comes to online shopping but not only that, it will encourage more competition among the existing platforms that are already here. It is certainly an exciting time to be a Malaysian, that’s for sure.
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Pokdepinion: Guess things are going to really shake up in Malaysia sooner or later. This is going to be very interesting and I personally look forward to it.
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Noctua offering free upgrade kit for Ryzen upgraders

Noctua today officially announced that it will provide users of its CPU coolers with free mounting upgrade kits for the new AM4 socket of AMD’s upcoming Ryzen architecture. The SecuFirm2™ mounting-kits are backwards compatible with most Noctua CPU coolers manufactured since 2005 and will be available via resellers and free of charge via Noctua’s website after uploading a proof of purchase.
“We were the first heatsink manufacturer to provide its customers with free mounting upgrades in 2006 when AMD introduced the AM2 socket and we’ve continued this policy with several generations of Intel sockets. Now we’re glad to offer free mounting upgrades for the new AM4 platform,” says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). “It makes us proud that so many customers who bought their Noctua cooler five or even ten years ago, and used it on several platform generations, are still so satisfied with it that they want to keep running it on the latest CPUs. Keep enjoying your Noctua coolers on AM4!”
Noctua will offer two different SecuFirm2™ mounting upgrade kits for AM4: the NM-AM4-UxS kit for NH-U14S, NH-U12S and NH-U9S, and the NM-AM4 kit that supports most other retail cooler models manufactured since 2005 (NH-C12P, NH-C12P SE14, NH-C14, NH-C14S, NH-D14, NH-D14 SE2011, NH-D15, NH-D15S, NH-D9L, NH-L12, NH-L9x65, NH-U12, NH-U12F, NH-U12P, NH-U12P, SE1366, NH-U12P SE2, NH-U9, NH-U9B, NH-U9B SE2, NH-U9F) except for the NH-L9i/NH-L9a series low-profile coolers. In addition to the NM-AM4 and NM-AM4-UxS, Noctua also aims to offer an upgrade-kit for the NH-L9a later this year.

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The SecuFirm2™ mounting system for AM4 has been tailor-designed for the new socket in order to ensure optimal compatibility, perfect contact pressure and easy, straightforward installation. Both the NM-AM4 and the NM-AM4-UxS kit include two different sets of mounting bars, which allows the users to choose the orientation of the cooler according to their preferences in order to ensure an optimal alignment with the airflow path inside the case.
In order to obtain the kits free of charge via Noctua’s website, users are required to upload a proof of purchase (electronic version, scan or photo of the invoice) of an AM4 motherboard or AM4 CPU as well as an eligible Noctua retail CPU cooler (server and workstation coolers of the DX and DO line are excluded from the free offer). Users who have lost the invoice for their Noctua cooler may write their full name and the current date on a piece of paper, take a photo of the paper next to their cooler and upload it as proof of purchase. Depending on the user’s location, shipping will usually take 1–4 weeks.
For users who need the kit urgently or do not yet have a proof of purchase of an AM4 CPU or motherboard, the NM-AM4 and NM-AM4-UxS kits will also be available via selected retailers and e-tailers such as Amazon at a suggested retail price of EUR 7.90/USD 7.90.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS and Ryzen 7 5800HS Creator Editions to offer higher clocks?

Lenovo is set to offer the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro and Yoga 14S with the Ryzen 9 5900HS and Ryzen 7 5800HS Creator Edition processors. And interestingly enough, they will also come with higher base clocks than the “standard” Ryzen 9 5900HS and Ryzen 7 5800HS we saw featured in the ROG Zephyrus G14 laptops.

As compared to the Ryzen 9 5900HS and Ryzen 7 5800HS we have seen, the Ryzen 9 5900HS Creator Edition gets an extra 300MHz on its base clocks, while the Ryzen 7 5800HS Creator Edition gets 400MHz. They didn’t mention the TDP of the processors, but the “HS” suffix used to indicate a 35W TDP, opposed to the standard 45W TDP in the other Ryzen mobile processors. However the Ryzen 7 5800HS Creator Edition clocks are very similar to the Ryzen 7 5800H’s, which is a 45W part, just like how the Ryzen 9 5900HS Creator Edition shares the same base clocks at the 45W Ryzen 9 5900HX.

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Another thing worth mentioning is that the Lenovo YOGA 14S offers a 45W “Beast Mode” which lets the processor run with a 45W TDP. This might indicate that Lenovo is listing the base clocks at 45W for their laptops featuring the AMD Ryzen 5000HS Creator Edition processors. Unless AMD managed to unlock some serious yield improvements, it is quite improbable that they are able to squeeze 14% higher base clocks at the same TDP. Even when AMD released the AMD Ryzen 3000XT series, they were not able to squeeze out higher base clocks, and instead only massaged out higher boost clocks.
It is interesting to see AMD offer some sort of gearing for OEMs to play with in their designs, allowing gamers or content creators to unlock extra performance by unleashing the full 45W TDP, or reining it in at 35W TDP for lower temperatures and less noise. However it does mean that we will have another mess of a situation on our hands, where we have to dive deeper into the specifications of a laptop to find out what it will be truly capable of.
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ASUS used to have exclusivity to the AMD HS-series of processors, which are specially binned to accommodate the compact form factors of the ROG Zephyrus G14 and G15. It seems that their exclusivity has run out, with the announcement of these laptops. What remains to be seen if whether ASUS will also adopt a similar “Beast Mode” of sorts to unlock extra performance from the processors, as it might be pretty beneficial for heavier, multi-core workloads.
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Pokdepinion: Seems pretty pointless to have the “HS” suffix if the processors are going to run at 45W like the standard “H” series processors…
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Warcraft III Is Getting a Big Update – It’s Been 16 Years Since Its Release

16 years after the game has launched, a brand new update is coming to Warcraft III. Blizzard has confirmed this in a forum post, and it’s pretty big too.
Warcraft III Is Getting a Big Update

It’s not every day that you get updates for decade-and-a-half old titles. However in a Blizzard forum post by Pete Stilwell (a senior producer at Blizzard Entertainment) we learned some new details about an update coming to the real-time strategy game, Warcraft III.
The biggest changes coming to the update include 24-player lobbies as well as 16:9 widescreen support. For the bigger lobbies, team colors have been revised and expanded. For reference, players initially were only able to have 12 players in a Warcraft III lobby. Widescreen support is pretty self-explanatory considering the game originally released in 2002. Bookends have been added to the in-game interface as well as black pillars in menus to prevent a stretched look.
Furthermore, Blizzard has made a whole bunch of balance changes to various heroes and maps in the game. The changes are minor, the goal of the development team is to make small changes to balance. Blizzard evidently has larger ideas in the works according to the forums post. Finally, for the more creative Warcraft III player, Blizzard has included some very specific World Editor improvements and changes.
While this may re-ignite discussion among the fanbase that Blizzard’s commitment to the title may mean a remaster similar to Starcraft: Remastered could be on the way, nothing specifically has been noted to suggest that from developer Blizzard.
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos released on July 3rd 2002; the game’s expansion, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, released almost a year later on July 1st 2003.  Both titles are available exclusively for Mac and Windows PC. For the specific patch notes and details, check out all of the changes on the forum post.

Source: Blizzard Forum post

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Pokdepinion: Well, I didn’t expect this to happen. What I’m expecting to happen is that people will misunderstand this update for the original DotA custom map rather than the actual Warcraft III base game.
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OPPO Unveils Latest A Series 2020 Smartphones — Price Starts From RM699

OPPO Malaysia has today launched their new OPPO A Series 2020, where they’ve unveiled the OPPO A9 2020 as well as the OPPO A5 2020 to their mid-range lineup.

Both the A9 2020 and A5 2020 comes with a 6.5-inch display and they pack the same Snapdragon 665 SoC inside. They also come with a quad rear camera setup. A 5000mAh battery is also powering both devices.

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What’s different is that the A9 2020 offers a 48MP main camera instead of the 12MP on the A5 2020. Accompanying them is a 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. Additionally, the OPPO A9 2020 has the benefit of EIS that the A5 lacks.

On the front, the OPPO A9 2020 sports a 16MP selfie shooter instead of the A5 2020’s 8MP camera. Though they come with a USB Type-C port, there’s no VOOC fast charging, so that’s a bit of a shame.
Storage wise, the A9 2020 is packed with 8GB RAM that’s paired with 128GB internal storage, which is bigger than the A5 2020’s configuration of 3GB RAM and 64GB storage.
Interested in the OPPO A9 2020 or OPPO A5 2020? Well you can’t get it just yet as it will be coming to stores on the 27th of September 2019. Despite that, you can start to pre-order starting from today for the price of RM1,199 for the A9 2020 and RM699 for the A5 2020.
Pokdepinion: I’m really curious on the battery life. I’ve tested a Snapdragon 665 device before and it was impressive. Hopefully it’ll be the same or even better.
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ROG Maximus XIII Apex used by overclockers to smash through numerous world records!

The ASUS Republic of Gamers lineup are often used by overclockers, so it would probably surprise no one to see that the ROG Maximus XIII Apex, a purpose-built board for overclocking enthusiasts, break multiple world records when paired with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors.

As the 11th Gen Intel Core processors are designed to further push the limits on memory overclocking while also offering higher CPU performance with the new Cypress Cove core architecture on the mature 14nm node, overclockers were able to take advantage of that to break Super PI, PiFast and Geekbench4 world records.

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In an overclocking session at ASUS headquarters, elmor, Massman and safedisk pushed an Intel Core i9-11900KF to a whopping 7307MHz on all cores under liquid helium on the ROG Maximus XIII Apex.

Aside from the CPU-focused records, the ROG Maximus XIII Apex was also used for a number of endeavors in graphics benchmarks like Superposition, 3DMark and Heaven Benchmark. You can see the full list of records below:

Overclocker
Category**
Score
Distinction

elmor
Intel Core CPU frequency
7307 MHz ***
Hardware First Place*

Rauf
Super PI – 32M
3 min 39.953 sec
World Record

Rauf
Super PI – 1M
4.546 sec
World Record

safedisk
PiFast
8.280 sec
World Record

safedisk
Geekbench4 – Single Core
11208 points
World Record

safedisk
Geekbench3 – Multi Core (8x core)
64818 pts
Global First Place**

noizemaker
Cinebench 2003 (8x core)
12357 points
Global First Place**

Rauf
3DMark11 – Performance (1x GPU)
66217 marks
Global First Place**

Rauf
3DMark06 (1x GPU)
83487 marks
World Record

Rauf
3DMark05 (1x GPU)
102410 marks
World Record

Rauf
3DMark03 (1x GPU)
427676 marks
World Record

OGS
3DMark03 (2x GPU)
384932 marks
Global First Place**

OGS
3DMark03 (3x GPU)
362486 marks
Global First Place**

Rauf
3DMark Vantage – Extreme (1x GPU)
125104 points
Global First Place**

Rauf
3DMark Vantage – Extreme (2x GPU)
125584 points
World Record

Rauf
Superposition – 1080p Extreme (2x GPU)
25000 points
World Record

Rauf
Superposition – 8K Optimized (2x GPU)
14927 points
Global First Place**

Rauf
Heaven Benchmark – Extreme (2x GPU)
13544.97 marks
World Record

Pokdepinion: I used to love the edgy design of the ROG Maximus Apex boards, but I still have no idea why does ROG think a board like that needs RGB.
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AMD Precision Boost Overdrive 2 to add adaptive undervolting to Ryzen 5000 CPUs

New users coming to the AMD Ryzen processors often have the same question: “why is my stock voltage so high?” While AMD has time and again reiterated that the stock voltages are safe, those who are squeamish about the high voltages have often opted to undervolt their processors manually. To help enthusiasts on their way, AMD is going to release Precision Boost Overdrive 2, which will offer a Curve Optimizer feature to further tune for lower voltages on your specific processor.
As any enthusiast would have realized, there’s usually a bit of headroom left for lowering voltages below factory settings, as manufacturers will often dial in settings that will ensure that the processors will work out of the box without the end user having to tinker around with the settings. To lower the power draw and temperatures, a lot of enthusiasts will opt to undervolt their processors. The current way of doing it is to apply a static offset, which AMD claims to only be beneficial to lower the voltage in multi-threaded workloads.

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Instead of going down that route, Precision Boost Overdrive 2 will opportunistically lower the voltage in both low load and high load scenario. Precision Boost Overdrive 2’s undervolting will dynamically adapt to the load, temperature and other limitations to offer a more optimized undervolting setting.
It is probably worth mentioning that as the Curve Optimizer is parked under the Precision Boost Overdrive 2 feature set, so using it will void your warranty. But considering how Precision Boost Overdrive has generally provided rather “safe” adjustments to your processor, you shouldn’t be killing your processor with it anyway. Not to mention that we are talking about undervolting here, instead of overclocking or increasing the power limit.

AMD claims that this optimized undervolting can lead to a 2% single-threaded improvement and up to 10% multi-threaded improvement with a Ryzen 9 5900X. It will unfortunately not be backported to Ryzen 3000 processors, as it apparently requires some engineering optimizations that’s only available on the Ryzen 5000 series.
The Curve Optimizer will be available with AGESA 1.1.8.0 BIOS, which is set to be released by motherboard vendors in early December. Some motherboards like the ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (WiFi) have already baked it into their latest BIOS ver.2502, based on AGESA 1.1.0.0. AMD plans to add the feature to Ryzen Master down the line to make it more convenient for those who find mucking around in the BIOS daunting.
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Pokdepinion: The Ryzen 5000 series does appear to have more overclocking headroom than the Ryzen 3000 series, but let’s see if they have good undervolting headroom as well.
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AMD Big Navi GPU is 2X the size of the Radeon 5700 XT’s GPU

AMD’s upcoming Navi 2X GPUs are affectionately nicknamed “Big Navi”, and it seems like the 2X numbering isn’t just to indicate that it is the second generation. According to a leak, AMD’s next flagship GPU will have a die size more than double (2X, geddit?) that of the Radeon RX 5700 XT’s 251 mm2.
The AMD Navi 21 is slated to sport a die size of 505 mm2, while the AMD Navi 22 and Navi 23 will offer smaller 340 mm2 and 240 mm2 dies, respectively. There might be an even bigger AMD Navi 20 GPU, if we were to go by AMD’s previous naming convention. But perhaps AMD might be hiding their ace up their sleeves to use at a later date.

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N21 : 505.
N22 : 340.
N23 : 240.https://t.co/8GW19Ck9sm
> ± 5mm2.
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Usually a larger die size also correlates to increased performance, and this will most likely be the case. Although it is worth noting that the next-gen RDNA 2 architecture will also come with hardware-accelerated raytracing, so some of that die area will be used for AMD’s version of RT cores, and not all of that die area will be dedicated to increasing raster performance. Still, it should yield quite a huge leap in terms of performance, thanks to gains from other architectural improvements that AMD has managed to implement.

It’s also probably worth mentioning that while the AMD Navi 21 is going to a much larger GPU than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti sports an even bigger GPU measuring at 754 mm2. Then again, NVIDIA’s flagship GPU is manufactured on the older 12nm process, while AMD’s Navi 2X GPUs will be made on TSMC’s “enhanced” 7nm node, so it isn’t an apples-to-apples comparison here. With that said, this should also allow AMD to price the Navi 2X cards more competitively against NVIDIA’s offerings, as they will be able to get more GPUs per silicon wafer than NVIDIA.

In addition to the leap in performance, RDNA 2 is also going to deliver greatly improved efficiency, to the tune of 50% better performance-per-watt, which should help Big Navi run cooler too, aside from contributing less to your monthly power bill.
Pokdepinion: I do hope AMD can serve up a card that’s truly competitive to NVIDIA’s top-of-the-line GPUs!
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[Computex 2019] Alienware And Dell Introduces Latest Lightweight And Entry-level Gaming Laptops

This year’s Computex 2019 saw Dell and Alienware introducing new gaming laptops, coming with the latest 9th Gen Intel Core processors as well as GTX 16-series and RTX 20-series graphics. The laptops that’s unveiled is the new Alienware m15 and m17 lightweight gaming laptops as well as the new Dell G3 15.
Alienware m15
The three of them are among the brand’s first gaming laptops to showcase a brand-new design and equipped with the latest processors.
With the new Alienware m15 and m17, they come in a much more leaner and more  powerful package than their predecessor. Weighing at 2.1KG and 2.6KG respectively, it is their thinnest 15″ and 17″ gaming laptops in the current market.

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Alienware m17
The m15 is the world’s first 15″ laptop to offer Tobli eyetracking and the m17 is the world’s first to feature Eyesafe display, designed to lower blue light emission. You can choose between 144Hz, 240Hz, and the newly available OLED display. Thanks to the new Alienware Cyro-Tech 3.0, it offers up to 25% better airflow on the m17 over its predecessor. Other than that, they offer a narrow-bezel design, a glass touchpad, SSD-only storage and per key RGB LED AlienFX lighting.
Dell G3 15
Moving on to the Dell G3 15 gaming laptop, it represents itself an entry-level machine. They’ve said that the laptop comes with a competitive price point. Despite that, it comes with the new Game Shift feature, a 15-inch display with the option of 144Hz refresh rate, as well as a 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard.
The Dell G3 15 will be released in June 2019. As for the Alienware m15 and m17 gaming laptops, they will come out in the following month in July 2019. Prices are yet to be confirmed for all three models.
Pokdepinion: I’d really like to see how’s the price is going to be here in Malaysia..
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HONOR 20 Pro to be offered at RM2499 starting next week?

The HONOR 20 Pro was spotted on Shopee, listed at RM2499. However when the device will be available was not revealed just yet. It seems that HONOR Malaysia has changed the listing though to no longer show the price but to show when the HONOR 20 Pro will start selling in Malaysia.
14th August is next Wednesday, which does seem like quite a long wait for a device which was launched alongside the HONOR 20 way back in May 2019.

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The HONOR 20 Pro is more hotly anticipated than the HONOR 20, simply because it offers a much better camera setup. While the HONOR 20 shared most of its camera configuration with the HONOR View20, the HONOR 20 Pro offers a 3x telephoto camera shared with the HUAWEI P30 and also a 48MP camera with an unprecedented f/1.4 aperture.
The HONOR 20 Pro comes in third place in the DxOMark charts, which is yet another achievement that makes the HONOR 20 Pro a very desirable device.
HONOR 20 Pro Specs

Kirin 980, octa-core up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Mali-G75 MP10 @ 750 MHz
8GB LPDDR4x RAM
256GB UFS 2.1 storage, non expandable
6.26″ IPS LCD AllView display, punch hole
48MP f/1.4 OIS + 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 8MP f/2.4 3x telephoto OIS + 2MP f/2.4 macro
32MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4000 mAh 22.5W SuperCharge
€599 (~RM2798)

Taking the HONOR 20’s pricing into account, the HONOR 20 Pro should be priced at around RM2099, but HONOR Malaysia may have decided to price it slightly higher at RM2499. What do you think of the price? Let us know!
Pokdepinion: Definitely looking forward to the pricing of the HONOR 20 Pro as the camera is really quite impressive!
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Samsung Galaxy S11 with Snapdragon 865 will come to more markets than ever before

Samsung fans generally love the experience Samsung provides in their flagships, but most of them hate the Exynos chipset. It’s not surprising — we are in the golden age of mobile gaming, and the weak GPUs in the Exynos chips are really holding the Samsung Galaxy flagships back. Well, maybe not anymore.

It seems like Samsung has swallowed their pride and will bring the Snapdragon 865 variant of the Samsung Galaxy S11 to more markets than before, including Malaysia and India. These markets were traditionally where Samsung used their Exynos chipsets in, so this shift may be evidence that the Exynos 990 is really inferior to the Snapdragon 865.
I hope that the Galaxy S11 all over the world uses the Snapdragon 865 processor. Exynos 990 cannot compete with it. This is the darkest period of Exynos. It has never been so embarrassing.— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) December 5, 2019
With that said, I would probably say that Samsung will most probably still have the lead when it comes to CPU performance, although the Snapdragon 865 will come out on top in terms of graphics performance. The Snapdragon 865’s Adreno 650 GPU is expected to bring 25% more performance to the table, in addition to supporting updatable drivers for optimized performance in new games.

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Malaysian Samsung fans would probably be overjoyed by the fact that they can now get the Snapdragon 865 variant of the Samsung Galaxy S11 without having to sacrifice their warranties for better performance.
Pokdepinion: Samsung is now worthy of consideration…
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MasterLiquid ML240R RGB by Cooler Master Review — cooler than your average cooler!

Introduction
If the MasterLiquid ML240R RGB looks familiar, it is because a similar design was used in several of the MasterLiquid 240mm AIOs. But this time, they amped up the aesthetics appeal with more RGB. And not just RGB, but addressable RGB. Every one of the LEDs in the fans and the cooler can be individually controlled. Cool enough? Well we gotta see if it can cool our i7 5820K.
Packaging

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The packaging of the MasterLiquid ML240R RGB is quite substantial. Cooler Master was sure to put as much mentions of RGB on the front of the box, with the cooler and fans displaying a fancy RGB pattern too to drive the point home.

Here on the side we see the specifications. Unfortunately there are no details about the pump’s flow rate, but Cooler Master did list out most of the details that matter about the fans.

The molded pulp here helps to keep everything intact, and keeps the packaging rather snug to prevent any damage from rough handling. I do prefer molded pulp over polystyrene as I will find little bits of polystyrene everywhere when I unbox stuff packed in the latter.

And here are the contents of the packaging. There are way too many to list out, but you can rest assured that there are enough mounting kits to allow you to fit the MasterLiquid ML240R RGB on any socket in the past 14 years or so, from Intel’s LGA 775 socket to the latest LGA 2066 socket. If you are from the red camp, anything newer than the AM2 socket is supported. Not the TR4 socket though. There are also enough adapters/splitters to run the whole thingamajig from just one ARGB header and two fan headers, one for the pump and one for the fans. Compatibility definitely won’t be an issue with the MasterLiquid ML240R RGB. Oh and the included ARGB controller is a godsend, especially if your motherboard doesn’t feature an ARGB header.
Appearance

The pump/waterblock is round with nicely sleeved pipes mounted on swivel joints running into its side. The wires running out are not sleeved, which was rather jarring when sleeving was used liberally on the pipes and fan wires.

The contact surface appears to be flat, but fans of mirror finishes won’t find joy here. The machining lines are still very visible, but it shouldn’t detract from its performance. One thing to note is the size of the coldplate, which would allow for optimal cooling of larger CPUs in the LGA 2011 or LGA 2066 sockets.

The radiator’s slim profile would allow it to fit in more cases where a thicker one might have clearance issues. Slapping on the fans would increase the thickness to just 52mm, which is still well within clearance. Custom loops may feature radiators that are already that thick. Forgive the unsightly cable management though, as we are running a open bench.

The ARGB controller looks pretty innocuous, but it holds plenty of features. Even before you plug it in via USB.

Once powered up, you will be enjoying all the colors of the rainbow and more. ARGB allows the multiple LEDs in the fans and pump to each glow a different color, making for a vortex of color as you can see here.

The pump glows in a multitude of colors too. There are 12 fully addressable RGB LEDs in the pump assembly itself, allowing you to really play around with the color.
Specifications
MasterLiquid ML240R RGB

CPU socket compatibility
Intel LGA 775 ~ 1151 / LGA 1366 ~ LGA2066
AMD AM2 ~ AM4 / FM1 ~ FM2+

Radiator dimensions
277 x 119.6 x 27 mm

Fan(s)
Size
120 x 120 x 25 mm

Quantity
2 pcs

Speed
650 ~ 2000 rpm

Airflow
66.7 CFM (max)

Air pressure
2.34 mmH2O (max)

MTTF
160 000 hours

Noise
30 dBA (max)

Pump
Size
83.6 x 71.8 x 52.7 mm

MTTF
70 000 hours

Noise
< 15 dBA

Included accessories
ARGB controller, four-pin fan splitter, ARGB splitter, lots of screws, lots of mounting mechanisms, MasterGel thermal paste

Warranty
2 years

Cooler Master highlights that their pump is an in-house design. It’s a dual-chamber pump, which separates the heated fluid bound for the radiator, from the cool liquid returning from the radiator. The 240mm radiator is also apparently a custom designed for low flow resistance.
Pokde Benchrig

CPU
Intel Core i7-5820K @ 4.125 GHz

Motherboard
ASUS X99-Deluxe

GPU
MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 4G

Memory
4 x 4GB Kingston HyperX Predator 3000 MHz CL15

Storage
Kimtigo 120GB SSD

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Testing Methodology
Our Intel Core i7-5820K CPU will be clocked at 4.125 GHz, with a Vcore of 1.11V set in the BIOS. The thermal paste of choice will be the MasterGel Maker, sponsored by Cooler Master. To test the performance of CPU coolers, we run LinX 0.6.5 for 40 minutes, with a problem size of 23118. The fans (and pumps, if available) will run at maximum speed to gauge maximal performance. Ambient temperatures are fixed to 25°C, in an air-conditioned room. Noise levels are recorded approximately 50cm away from the bench rig.
Installation

Before we proceed to mount onto the motherboard, you will need to mount the correct mounting arms onto the pump. For Intel, it’s the one with two screw holes on each side. AMD users will use the one with the clips.

As we will be testing this cooler on the X99 platform, installation is actually exceptionally easy. The LGA2011v3 socket’s ILM has the mounting points built in, so there is no need to flip the motherboard over to install a backplate or anything of that sort. All you need are some standoffs.

After screwing in the standoffs into the socket, we just had to align the pump onto the four screws.

And voila, we have completed the installation of the cooler. Worth noting is that all the screws here can be twisted by hand, but you will want to use a screwdriver to properly tighten the mount.
Performance

While few coolers can claim the same, the MasterLiquid ML240R RGB actually bested our Noctua NH-D15, which was our go-to air cooler. With a difference of 8°C, we would be confident to push the clocks further on our i7-5820K.

While it was better in terms of cooling performance, it was noticeably louder than the renowned Noctua NH-D15. The noise difference here is akin to the difference between a whisper and some soft conversation, so you would not actually notice much noise if you put the MasterLiquid ML240R RGB into a case.
User Experience

As this is a ARGB cooler, you will want maximum customizability. There are plenty of options to tweak the lighting to your heart’s desire. Even if your motherboard doesn’t have any RGB or ARGB headers, the ARGB controller can be connected over USB for added customizability. There are 6 modes to switch between, and you can even adjust the speed via the controller.
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If you want more, you can download the Lighting Control software. The software is pretty interesting, giving you full control over the 12 LEDs in the pump, and 8 LEDs in each fan. You can configure how they move, or just have them shine, with a different color assigned to each LED. The choice is really up to you how to play with it. I personally love the spectrum cycle preset, so I didn’t really play with the ARGB features in the software, but it is nice to know that the option is available.
Conclusion
What do we think of the MasterLiquid ML240R RGB? We love it. Being able to defeat our Noctua NH-D15 is already a feat in its own right, and the ARGB lighting? Perfect. Available for RM415 on Lazada, the MasterLiquid ML240R RGB is even more affordable than the Noctua NH-D15. It comes with all the positive traits of an AIO, such as ease of installation without worrying about clearance, and did we mention it has ARGB lighting? The included controller is a nice touch too, giving those without ARGB headers on their motherboards the ability to have some fun with addressable RGB too. This is definitely Gold Pokdeward-worthy!

Our thanks to Cooler Master Malaysia for providing us with the MasterLiquid ML240R RGB for review. To support us (and Cooler Master), check out the MasterLiquid ML240R RGB via the link below:

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Battlefield Mobile Open Beta Open to Malaysia, Android-Only

Since Call of Duty and Battlefield has been rubbing their hands on a mobile release (ignoring COD: Mobile, that is), Battlefield has now given Android users access to Battlefield Mobile Open Beta. This program is currently open to select countries in SEA – Indonesia and Philippines, followed by Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

Fancy playing? You can get the game on Google Play right now, though unsurprisingly it is labeled as “Early Access” for obvious reasons. Be aware though, as this is still under testing – the developers, Industrial Toys, do note that there will be several progression resets in the Beta.

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Interestingly, you can make cosmetic purchases using real money – so what happens in the event of progression reset? The game will refund the money when that happens. At the same time, this will get carried over into the full release, with 25% coins bonus on all the coins purchased. As far as gameplay is concerned, game modes “will include staple modes such as Conquest and Rush”. Returning maps include BF3’s Noshahr Canals and Grand Bazaar.

The open beta is currently open only for Android users, no word on whether iOS users will get to participate yet. Though, it is likely that this game will miss the originally planned 2022 launch window.
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Pokdepinion: I might give this game a try later on since I do play a bit of FPS.
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USB 3.2 promises 20 Gbps bandwidth; Say goodbye to USB Type-A ports

The era of USB Type-A may soon be over. Being the de facto I/O port since the advent of USB 1.0 up till USB 3.1 (10 Gbps), the port capable of superpositioning will finally be phased out in favor of the reversible USB Type-C connectors. The number of pins in a Type-C connector allows for this jump in speed, simply by using more pins for data transfer.

There are two high speed data paths in a USB Type-C connector. USB 3.1 just uses a single channel to achieve the 10 Gbps bandwidth (4 pins) and dedicates the second high speed channel to the “alternate” signals like Display Port, Thunderbolt, MHL and HDMI signals which are all supported by the USB Type-C standard. For USB 3.2, both channels (8 pins) are used for data transfer, doubling the effective bandwidth.

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At the moment, passive cables have to be 1m or shorter to be able to deliver this 20 Gbps of bandwidth. And we are talking about certified cables here. The smartphone manufacturers have made a mess of the USB Type C standard, so the cables included in their boxes are most probably uncertified, like in the case of OnePlus 2’s cables. Be sure to get cables with the proper certification to be able to take advantage of the USB 3.2 standard.
No hard feelings eh, Type-A ports?
Pokdepinion: 20 Gbps is a bump up but with even USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) not really taking off yet, I wonder how long will it take for USB 3.2 to be mainstream.
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Here’s How You Can Win Yourself An OPPO F9

With the OPPO F9 coming to Malaysia in less than 24 hours, O-fans stand a chance in winning the brand new device itself. All you need to do is watch the F9 Press Conference live stream tomorrow.
O-fans Stand A Chance In Winning OPPO F9
For those who want to bring home a brand new OPPO F9, as well as other prizes, you would just need to go to OPPO’s Official Facebook page to watch the Press Conference live stream and simply share the live feed on their account.
The lucky winners will be announced on OPPO Malaysia’s Facebook Page after the stream has ended. The F9 features 6GB RAM that’s paired with 64GB internal memory (expandable up to 256GB).

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It also comes with OPPO’s famed VOOC fast charging, where it is the first from the F-series to feature it. Coming in with a 6.3-inch Water Drop Screen design, it sports a dual 16MP+2MP rear cameras.
Pokdepinion: Well OPPO fans, are you ready? Tune in to their live stream to stand a chance in winning the brand new OPPO F9.
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Moto M launched with Dolby Atmos speaker — Priced at RM 1199

Just a few months ago, Lenovo Malaysia has launched the Moto Z and Moto Z Play with the interchangeable module, Moto Mods. Today they came with a new device to compete in the sub RM1K budget smartphone with the new Moto M.

The Moto M comes in a full-metal unibody and 5.5-inch Full HD display with two color option in gold and grey. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P15 octa-core clocked at 2.2Ghz with up to 4GB RAM. The internal storage for the devices is 32GB and expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card.

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The Moto M is engineered for outstanding audio performance with a Dolby Atmos audio enhancement speaker to brings the clarity, richness, power, and depth. Instantly unlock the phone with rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and take a clear picture with 16MP (f/2.0) rear camera with PDAF. On the front the 8MP selfie shooter has a beautification mode to ensure your selfies look the best.

The Moto M uses USB Type-C connector to charge its 3050 mAh built in battery and comes with a 10W rapid charge charger in the box. Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Moto M is now available in store for RM 1199.
For more detail regarding the device click here.
Specifications:

OPERATING SYSTEM
AndroidTM 6.0.1, Marshmallow

DIMENSIONS
151.35 x 75.35 x 7.85mm, 165g

PROCESSOR
64-bit octa-core 2.2GHz CPU

STORAGE (ROM)
32GB with microSD Card support (up to 128GB)

MEMORY (RAM)
4GB

DISPLAY
13.97cm (5.5) Full HD (1920X1080) IPS LCD 401 PPI

BATTERY
Built-in 3050mAh battery with 10W rapid charge support

WATER PROTECTION
Water repellent nano-coating

REAR CAMERA
16MP (f/2.0), PDAF, Dual CCT Flash, ZSL, Digital Zoom, Touch Focus, Face Detection, Panorama, Auto-HDR

FRONT CAMERA
8MP, Beautification Mode

SIM CARD
Dual nano SIM

CONNECTIVITY
USB-C port, 3.5mm headset jack

BLUETOOTH® TECHNOLOGY
Bluetooth® version 4.1 LE

WI–FI
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot

SPEAKERS / MICROPHONE
1 speaker, 2 mics for noise cancellation

VIDEO CAPTURE
480p (30fps) 720p (30fps), 1080p (30fps)

AUDIO
Dolby Atmos® audio enhancement

AUTHENTICATION
Fingerprint reader

BASE COLOR
Gold, Grey

Pokdepinion: Moto M is an affordable smartphone with decent features, suitable for most average user who love their device in gold or grey color.
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Xiaomi Unveils The New Xiaomi 11T & Xiaomi 11T Pro

Xiaomi has today introduced the latest addition to their Xiaomi 11 family with the introduction of the Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro.
Xiaomi 11T & Xiaomi 11T Pro unveiled

Starting off with the Pro variant, it is the first smartphone from the company to launch globally with their proprietary 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge technology. If you’re wondering, it can juice up your device (5000mAh) to 100% in just 17 minutes.

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It sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display which also supports HDR10+. Not to forget, there’s Dolby Vision and up to 480Hz touch sampling support. For audio, it comes with Dolby Atmos audio with dedicated speakers by SOUND BY Harman Kardon.
Powering it up is of course the Snapdragon 888 and for the cameras, it comes with a triple camera setup at the back that consists of a 108MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP telemacro shooter. For selfies, it sports a 16MP front camera.

With the Xiaomi 11T however, it utilizes a Dimensity 1200 chipset instead. Another difference is the 67W wired turbo charging that comes with the box.
While both main and ultra-wide lens is the same, the standard variant comes with a 5MP telemacro lens. The front camera is also the same.
That’s about it when it comes to the differences between the two models. You still get a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos with dedicated dual speakers support.
Unfortunately, there’s no reveal on the local price just yet but we expect it to be announced very soon. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if we’ll see a more stable performance from the Snapdragon 888 here, considering it’s know to be producing quite the heat. Hopefully we’ll get to test it soon!
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Neffos X20 And Neffos X20 Pro Set For MWC2019 Unveiling

Neffos, the smartphone company under TP-Link, will be exhibiting at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on the 25th of February.

At the event, they will display their current-generation of smartphones, which includes the Neffos C9, C9A, X9, and the smartphone with a built-in projector feature, the Neffos P1.

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Despite that, their spotlight for the show would be their new Neffos X20 and X20 Pro flagship phones. They are the first devices to run on Neffos’ own NFUI 9.0 UI that’s based on Android 9 Pie operating system.
Both of them come with a dewdrop-style display notch, gradient designs, as well as a dual rear cameras (13MP+5MP) that’s enhanced by AI. The Neffos X20 will be available in Black, Blue, Red, and Aurora Purple colors, while the Neffos X20 Pro will be offered in Obsidian Black, Sapphire Blue, Malachite Green, and Sunset Purple.
They both feature a 6.26-inch screen with a 19:9 aspect ratio display. Packed inside is a multi-core processor that comes with up to 4GB RAM that’s paired with up to 128GB of internal storage. Powering inside is a 4100mAh battery.
We can expect to see both the Neffos X20 and X20 Pro in Malaysia later in June 2019.
Pokdepinion: Seems like a modern smartphone. I wonder how much will it cost? Seeing Neffos’ history of offering affordable smartphones, we could see something similar.
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Unified Remote

So the other day I was watching How I Met Your Mother on my laptop, and I noticed the keyboard and mouse was just a wee bit too far away. As the saying goes, lazy people are the smartest, and there I was googling “PC remote android”. Among the first results was this app, Unified Remote. Interesting. I installed the app to my Padfone S, and upon opening it, it prompted me to install the Unified Remote server on my PC. After installing, after following through with the instructions on my phone, I can control my laptop with my phone.
Above is a list of some of the more useful remotes you get with the free version. As I am too stingy to pay for the full version – which is only RM12.00 by the way – I only get several remotes which I believe will fulfill most if not all of my usage scenarios. With the full version you will get a lot more remotes, mostly for individual media applications.

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So the Basic Input allows you to basically use your touchscreen as a touchpad for your phone. And in my testing, it can sometimes have some lag but most of the time it functions just fine. You can also fine tune both the pointer sensitivity and scroll sensitivity to your liking in the preference menu.

The media buttons are self-explanatory.

And the keyboard. Each key also will activate the hotkey it is linked to in the active application on your PC so it’s quite functional. However in the free version, the row of modifier keys at the top do not work. Minor drawback there.

This remote allows you to open any file on your PC. Really nice if you have a long list of files to scroll through and it’s too tedious to look for a file with basic mouse functions.
I find this app really functional, and allows me to enjoy my movies while sitting further away from the screen. But I think it would really shine if used with a HTPC.
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HUAWEI P30 Review — win some, lose some

Introduction

HUAWEI’s latest HUAWEI P30 series focuses on the camera, with the HUAWEI P30 Pro being the most advanced camera phone right now. We aren’t looking at the HUAWEI P30 Pro though, but instead, its lesser brethren, the HUAWEI P30. It share quite a lot of the same technology with the HUAWEI P30 Pro, but it is just so slightly different and also quite a lot more affordable. How does it stand up against the competition, and of course, its own sibling?
Unboxing

The packaging of the HUAWEI P30 is pretty standard. It comes in white though, unlike the HUAWEI Mate 20 series which had black boxes.

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Inside lies the usual suspects. A soft TPU case, some knock-off EarPods and also the 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge power adapter and USB-C cable. Our review sample does not come with documentation but rest assured that the retail units will.
Appearance

The HUAWEI P30’s front is pretty standard. The screen is flat on the HUAWEI P30, unlike its pricier sibling which will tout a curved display. I like that HUAWEI kept the bezels very minimal on all sides, with a tiny water drop notch which is just out of the way most of the time, unlike the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro’s massive one.

The back is where it gets quite interesting. We received the Breathing Crystal color option, and while it looks somewhat meh with a blue-white gradient under direct light, it becomes a whole different animal when light strikes it at just the right angle…

It shifts to a pinkish hue when light hits the back at an obtuse angle. This is really one of the most interesting colors for the HUAWEI P30, and it is the first time I have seen a phone that can shift colors this drastically. Honestly, I am quite smitten by it. Not so beautiful is the huge camera hump though as it props the device up a bit if you use it without a case, exposing it to scratches.

On the right side is where you will find all the physical buttons. HUAWEI in all their focus on AI does not throw in an AI Assistant button like Samsung and Xiaomi. You can see that the power button has a little red recess, which will definitely help you find the power button more easily. I wish HUAWEI stuck to the textured power buttons they used in their old flagships though. Those felt great. Over on the left you will have nothing other than the SIM tray.

Meanwhile over on the bottom HUAWEI crammed all the physical I/O that the HUAWEI P30 has. Unlike the Pro variant, the HUAWEI P30 still offers a 3.5mm jack. HUAWEI did a pretty cool design choice to just shave off the curve from the top and bottom edges. While flat sides may seem like a tiny change, it suffices in giving the HUAWEI P30 a differentiating factor from the barrage of devices in the market with increasingly similar designs.
As a whole, the HUAWEI P30 looks quite amazing. I love the back which essentially can be seen as four-colored and the tiny touches that HUAWEI did to the frame to help the HUAWEI P30 stand out a little. I am very pleased with the design.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Kirin 980 (2 x Cortex-A76 @ 2.6 GHz + 2 x Cortex-A76 @ 1.92 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz)

GPU:
Mali-G76MP10 @ 720 MHz

RAM:
8GB LPDDR4x 2133 MHz dual channel

Display:
6.1″ FHD+ (2340 x 1080) OLED display, 100% DCI-P3

Storage:
128GB UFS 2.1 (expandable via NM cards)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
40MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.4 3x telephoto + 16MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle
Night Mode, Pro mode, Portrait Mode, 4K30 video, 720p960 slow mo, 5x Hybrid Zoom, AI HDR+ AI Beauty, face recognition, 2.5cm super macro, AIS (OIS on telephoto camera)
Front Camera
32MP f/2.0
AI Beauty, Aperture mode, Night Mode, 1080p30 video

OS:
EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie

Connectivity:
LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/34/38/39/40
Dual-band GPS – L1 + L5
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Bluetooth 5.0
Type-C USB 3.0
NFC

SIM:
Dual SIM (hybrid with NM card)

Battery:
3650 mAh (non-removable)
25W Quick Charge

Dimensions:
149.1 x 71.36 x 7.57 mm

Weight:
165 g

The HUAWEI P30 also comes with IP53 water and dust resistance, which is more akin to splash resistance than true liquid protection. If you are planning on dunking the phone, don’t.
Performance
While the HUAWEI P30 shares the same Kirin 980 chipset, it seems like HUAWEI has tuned up the chipset a tad.

The HUAWEI P30 out outperforms the older Kirin 980-powered devices by a fair margin, although it still lags behind the Snapdragon 845-powered devices.

Geekbench is where we see the Kirin 980 shine with the higher performance CPU cluster.

GPU performance isn’t the HUAWEI P30’s strong suit, but it does enjoy a decent boost in the Sling Shot benchmark runs over its previous generations.

Once again we see the HUAWEI P30 offer a higher score than the older devices featuring the Kirin 980.

Interestingly, the HUAWEI P30 stands out as the most enduring of the recent flagships, despite having a smaller battery than most of the devices here. It does tout one of the smallest screens too, so maybe that may have been a contributing factor. I am quite curious though as to how did the HUAWEI P30 even the HUAWEI Mate 20 X and its 5000 mAh battery with the same chipset.

Battery life in my daily usage also proved stellar with nearly 7 hours away from the plug over 2 days before it hit 15%. All it took was 30 minutes to regain a good 54% in the tank. The HUAWEI P30 really impresses despite its 3650 mAh battery, so you can just imagine how much longer the HUAWEI P30 Pro can last with its larger 4200 mAh power pack.
User Experience

The HUAWEI P30 skips the curvaceous back of the HUAWEI P30 Pro, instead going for a flatter design. It does have the advantage of being easier to hold, as well as lending it a more solid feel. The smaller OLED display also helps with maneuverability, as it is just the right size to fit into my hands. The resolution here is just FHD+, but it looks sharp enough for all purposes unless you are squinting at the screen up close. The colors on the other hand, seems a bit off. It looks okay in the default Vivid mode, but the “Normal” mode is way too warm and colors are also way too dull to even be “Normal”.
If you like to enjoy videos with the loudspeakers, you might be quite disappointed to find that the HUAWEI P30 does not use the speaker at the top as a secondary loudspeaker. Tunes will only be pumped out of the bottom, and while it is loud and clear enough for all purposes, just why don’t we get a second loudspeaker at the top remains a mystery that only HUAWEI can explain.

While the display itself isn’t the best I have seen in recent times, the optical under-display fingerprint scanner is also a bit better than the Xiaomi Mi 9’s which I have just recently reviewed. It’s faster and seemingly more accurate with less failed attempts. It now uses a white light instead of the yellow illumination used by the previous generation of the technology, so that could probably be a contributing factor too.

Now once you get to the UI, you will probably lament on how dated it looks. EMUI 9.1 looks exactly the same as EMUI 9, and if we were to go further back, it looks pretty similar to EMUI 5 as well. That’s about 5 years old by now, and no, the overall design of EMUI did not age well. it is as feature packed as they come though, even with Google’s Digital balance making the cut while many OEMs just decide to forget about it.

Moving on, the camera software is similarly outdated on the outside, but under the hood are some pretty cool tricks. The AI is now even smarter, with the ability to detect more scenes and intelligently adjust the settings to help you get a better shot.

The HUAWEI P30’s Leica Triple Camera sees a minor upgrade from the HUAWEI Mate 20 series, with the 40MP sensor upgraded with a new one featuring RYYB color filter. It’s still pretty similar to the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro/Mate 20 X’s trio of cameras, except for the upgraded HUAWEI SuperSpectrum sensor and a lower resolution ultra-wide camera.
          Night Mode: ultra-wide angle (16mm)            Night Mode: wide angle (27mm)          Historical Building: wide angle (27mm)              Historical Building: 5x zoom (135mm)            Wide angle (27mm)            30x Zoom (810mm)              Indoors wide angle (27mm)          Night Mode: wide angle (27mm)            Ultra-wide angle (16mm)              Wide angle (27mm)            3.5x Zoom (93mm)              9.5x Zoom (254mm)            Wide angle (27mm)          Wide angle (27mm)              Night Mode wide angle (27mm)            Night Mode ultra wide angle (16mm)            14x Zoom (381mm)              Night Mode ultra wide angle (16mm)          Night Mode wide angle (27mm)            Ultra wide angle (16mm)              Wide angle (27mm)            8.6x Zoom (232mm)              27x Zoom (724mm)            Wide angle (27mm)          3x Telephoto (81mm)              10x Zoom (270mm)            3x Telephoto (81mm)            Food: Wide angle (27mm)            Wide angle (27mm)
The HUAWEI P30’s cameras are just next-level. Colors are amazing although the amount of details did left me wanting a bit more. Still, for social media and general purposes, there’s plenty of fine details to go around. And they have even worked on their HUAWEI AI Stabilization (AIS) to enable stable handheld shots of up to 8 seconds. What I didn’t really like about that is that the Night mode triggered by the Master AI will decide by itself how much time does it need to take the shot, without warning you. So you  might all of a sudden have to stand in an uncomfortable spot for 8 seconds just to get a shot. Overall I am very pleased at the image quality of the HUAWEI P30. AI HDR+ definitely needs an update though, as it yields very unnatural looking portraits. You can check out the full-sized images on Flickr.
Conclusion
The HUAWEI P30 is pretty reasonably priced at RM2699. I like the design. It feels great in my hands, and looks great on my desk. It does help that the whole device is as snappy as you would expect a flagship to be, even though it brings less firepower to the table than the two other flagship chipsets in the market. And oh, it has a 3.5mm jack unlike most of the recent flagships. It may even seem like a great alternative to the pricier HUAWEI P30 Pro if you can forgo the wireless charging, IP68 dust and water resistance, curvy design and 5x optical zoom. The HUAWEI P30 will come with a free wireless charging case though, so as long as you don’t mind using that, you aren’t losing out on that either.
The only bummer is that you can get a faster chipset and a similar camera performance (sans the zooming) for less money. Or similar camera performance, and the same chipset. It would be interesting to see how the HONOR 20 series will stack up against the HUAWEI P30 series too. As it is, the HUAWEI P30 is a great phone, but then again it doesn’t really particularly stand out in a market which is saturated with other great phones. But then again, it offers almost everything you need from a smartphone, but in a beautiful package, and one which takes photos that can quite literally blow your mind. And if you can overlook several bells and whistles, even blow away its more premium twin, the HUAWEI P30 Pro.

Our thanks to HUAWEI Malaysia for providing us the HUAWEI P30 for review purposes.

[UPDATE]: HUAWEI will still continue supporting all existing HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones!
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Acer Malaysia Unveils The Eco-Friendly Vero Series Expansion

In keeping with the theme of Acer Day 2022, ‘Make Your Green Mark,’ Acer Malaysia recently unveiled commercial editions of the Vero series of devices to support a more sustainable future by giving companies more alternatives to lower their carbon footprint.
The new Vero devices include the TravelMate Vero laptop, the Veriton Vero Mini desktop, and the Veriton Vero All-In-One (AIO) desktop.
Acer TravelMate Vero

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The TravelMate Vero is an alternative for organisations and corporations seeking for an environmentally friendly commercial laptop. To keep the Vero essence, the TravelMate Vero chassis is made of 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and shipped in 100% recyclable packaging.
The device is also engineered to MIL-STD-810G specifications to endure intensive usage and shocks from accidental drops without sacrificing durability.
The Intel Core i5 and Intel Iris Xe power the TravelMate Vero, which has 8GB of RAM and 1TB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage for fast file loading. Its distinct Trusted Platform Module (TPM) delivers enterprise-level security and manageability to secure valuable company data.
The TravelMate Vero also has Acer ProShield Plus, an all-in-one security solution that incorporates encryption and decryption as well as biometric authentication procedures.
Acer TravelMate Vero is available at Acer eStore, official Shopee and Lazada stores, and is priced at RM3,999.
Customers who buy the new TravelMate Vero before 30 September 2022, will be eligible for a free Acer Thin & Light USB Wireless Mouse, an Urban Backpack, and RM120 in Touch n’ Go eWallet credit. Orders purchased during the Acer Day 2022 roadshow will be eligible for an extra RM200 discount.
Acer TravelMate Vero Specifications

Processor
Intel Core i5–1155G7

RAM
8 GB of DDR4 system memory
(4GB onboard + 4GB SoDIMM Memory)

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe SSD

Display
15.6“ FHD IPS display
Acer ComfyView LED–backlit TFT LCD

Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0
Intel Wireless Wi–Fi 6 AX201
1x Ethernet (RJ–45) port
1x HDMI 2.0 port with HDCP support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 with 1 port featuring power-off USB charging
1x USB Type-C port: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps)
1x 3.5 mm headphone/speaker jack

Battery & Power
Battery life Up to 7 hours

Dimensions
363.4 x 238.5 x 17.9 mm

Weight
1.8kg

Price
RM3,999

Acer Veriton Vero Mini

The Veriton Vero Mini delivers performance in a one-litre package and is manufactured of 25% PCR plastic in its vented chassis and arrives with a 100% recyclable box. The device is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU and comes with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB M.2 SSD. The second M.2 slot and DDR4 RAM allow customers to expand the PC to meet their memory and storage requirements.
With the Acer Veriton Vero Mini’s unique visual user interface BIOS, users and technicians may simply access and set functionalities through the keyboard or a mouse. The Acer System Health Indicator gives a handy dashboard overview of each component’s state, and if an issue is identified, the indicator light on the power button will blink red.
The device’s small size and light weight of 1.3kg, along with a VESA Mountable design, enable users to select the optimum positioning, including installing it on the monitor.
Acer Veriton Vero Mini Specifications

Processor
Intel Core i5–12400

RAM
8 GB of DDR4 system memory
(Upgradable to 64GB Dual Channel DDR4)

Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 730

Storage
256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

Security Features
HDD Password Protection
TPM 2.0
Acer ProShield TPM Drive
File & Folder Encryption
File Shredder
Acer One–Button Recovery for OS

Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0
Wi–Fi 6E 802.11ax
1x Ethernet (RJ–45) port
1x HDMI-in Port
1x DisplayPort
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1x Audio Jack
2x USB 2.0

Dimensions
186.3 x 186.3 x 36.2 mm

Weight
1.3kg

Price
RM3,299

Acer Veriton All-In-One

The Veriton Vero AIO desktop is designed for environmentally conscious enterprises and is built of 30% PCR material and comes with a keyboard and mouse that are also made of PCR material. The desktop is sent in 100% recyclable packaging and includes a screwless rear cover that can be readily removed for updates and maintenance to extend its useful life.
The desktop provides a 24-inch FHD IPS display which enables wide viewing angles. It also comes with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM and 512GB M.2 SSD as well as an extra DDR4 slot and M.2 port for memory and storage upgrades for a seamless computing experience.
The Veriton Vero AIO features an Infrared (IR) scanner for face recognition as well as integrated Tobii Aware smart technology, which will automatically blur when users move away from the device and lock the screen immediately thereafter.
Peeker detection technology employs minor visual cues to inform users when someone is peering from behind the screen, and it subsequently provides automated or reaction-based privacy screen blur for greater privacy.
Acer Veriton All-In-One Specifications

Processor
Intel Core i5–12400

RAM
8 GB of DDR4 system memory
(Upgradable to 64GB Dual Channel DDR4)

Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 730

Storage
512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

Display
23.8″ Wide Full HD LED, 1920×1080 resolution
16:9, 250 nit brightness

Security Features
HDD Password Protection
TPM 2.0
Acer ProShield TPM Drive
File & Folder Encryption
File Shredder
Acer One–Button Recovery for OS

Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0
Wi–Fi 6E 802.11ax
1x Ethernet (RJ–45) port
1x HDMI-in Port
1x DisplayPort
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2
1x USB Type-C port: USB 3.2 Gen 2×2
1x USB 2.0
One COM (Serial) port
DVD Writer Drive
Build-in Stereo Speakers

Dimensions
326.26 x 46.5 x 540.6 mm (Without stand)

Weight
5.8kg

Price
RM4,599

For more information about the TravelMate Vero laptop, the Veriton Vero Mini desktop, and the Veriton Vero All-In-One (AIO) desktop, feel free to visit Acer Malaysia’s official Facebook page.
Pokdepinion: Acer making a great initiative in creating devices for a sustainable green future. To those who want a more environmentally friendly laptop or desktop, you can consider getting them!

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JOOX Celebrates 5th Anniversary In Malaysia By Bringing In JOOX ORIGINALS

We were present today at the launch of JOOX ORIGINALS, a series of music crossover projects in Malaysia. Today also marks the 5th anniversary of the company here in our shores.
JOOX ORIGINALS launched in Malaysia

With the series, they hope to support the local music industry, aside from demonstrating their commitment to Malaysia as part of their wide-ranging 2020 development plans.
JOOX has been investing in building up their curator service which employs local music curators who are experts in the field to design unique and innovative playlists for music experiences that align with local Malaysian tastes, activities as well as the latest music releases.

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The JOOX ORIGINALS will feature Faizal Tahir, where he will produce original songs with various artists such as Dayang Nurfaizah, new R&B duo FML and Sophia Liana.
Songs created by them will be available exclusively on JOOX from today onwards. JOOX is available to download on both the Google Play Store as well as the Apple App Store.
Pokdepinion: Well if you enjoy local content, you know where to find them now.
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OPPO A91 Review — Could Do With A Bit Of Refinement

Previously, we reviewed the OPPO A9 2020, this time around we take a look at their latest offering, the OPPO A91. How will it perform? Let’s dive right into it.
Unboxing the OPPO A91

Okay before we start, we have to say this about the box of the OPPO A91. When I first received it, I was astonished as to how bulky it is. It’s probably one of the bigger smartphone boxes that we’ve unboxed here at Pokde.net.

Inside the box, you’ll find the following items:

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The OPPO A91 itselfSoft TPU caseEarphonesUSB Type-C cableQuick guideWarranty cardSIM ejectorVOOC 3.0 charger (20W)
Appearance

The OPPO A91 comes with a dewdrop display and as you can see, there’s a bit of bezels around the top and bottom of the display. It’s not thick, but definitely noticeable.

On the right side of the device lies the power button which resides in solitude.

On the opposite side, you have the volume rockers as well as the SIM card tray.

At the bottom, you’ll find the USB-Type C port, 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone hole, and speaker grill. Over at the top, there’s nothing except for the OPPO A91’s microphone hole.

Here in Malaysia there’s only the Lightening Black color variant for the device, which is the exact one that we received for this review. While it may not seem like it, the back here is plastic. It’s definitely a nice touch for improved aesthetics.
OPPO A91 Specifications
CPUMediaTek Helio P70 Octa-core (4 x 2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)GPUMali-G72 RAM8GB RAMDisplay6.4″ AMOLED (2400 x 1080) FHD+, Dewdrop displayStorage128GB UFS 2.1CameraMain camera(s)48MP f/1.8 main camera + 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide + 2MP B/W f/2.4 + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor PDAF, EIS, LED flash, panorama, Night mode, Slow-moFront camera16MP f/2.0HDROSAndroid 9 (ColorOS 6.1)ConnectivityLTE Band 1/3/5/7/8/38/40/41Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz, 5GHz)Bluetooth 4.2USB Type-C3.5mm portSIMDual SIMBatteryLi-Po 4025mAh VOOC 3.0 fast charger (20W)Dimensions160.2 x 73.3 x 7.9 mmWeight172 gramIngress protectionN/A
Performance

The OPPO A91 sits right in the middle when it comes to Antutu’s benchmark test. It manages to beat some on the list and we can see the difference compared to higher mid-range chips.

It does decently in Geekbench 5 but the CPU scores themselves aren’t what we would describe as impressive.

Similarly in 3DMark, it didn’t top the list in terms of graphical performance. It did managed to beat the realme 5 however in Sling Shot Extreme, which uses a Snapdragon 665 SoC.

As for PCMark’s Work Performance test, the score is within acceptable levels as expected.

Despite the slightly larger battery capacity compared to the Nokia 7.2, the OPPO A91’s battery benchmark shows that the Helio P70 isn’t really efficient when it comes to battery consumption. Though it should be said that the phone does indeed come with an AMOLED display, thus draining more power.
As for real-life battery consumption, we cannot show the exact details unfortunately due to OPPO not showing the graph of consumption. I’d normally be left with 40-45% at the end of the day with my normal usage, which includes social media browsing, videos, and chatting.
The OPPO A91 comes with OPPO’s proprietary VOOC Charge 3.0 and after 30 minutes of charging, I found that it managed to replenish 45% of its juice. The charging speed is pretty fast.
User Experience

The OPPO A91 is light on the hands and it’s pretty thin as well. If you are the type who enjoy such smartphones, you’d definitely like it. For me personally, I prefer a more bulky design so it feels more secure when holding it.
Watching video content of the phone feels nice thanks to the AMOLED display, and like other devices that offers such a thing, you can see darker blacks and more vivid colors.
This is a personal preference, but I would’ve liked for them to offer a physical fingerprint scanner instead of the under-display sensor that they’ve got here. Don’t get me wrong, it does work pretty fast, it’s just that I would’ve preferred the physical version.

You’ve got the ColorOS 6.1 running on the phone, which runs on Android 9. You can expect some bloatware here with several apps pre-installed. I personally don’t find any use for the apps but this will differ between users. It’s worth noting that the experience on the OPPO A91 is a lot smoother compared to their previous OPPO A9 2020.

As for the camera UI, it doesn’t see any changes compared to their previous devices. It’s simple and straightforward, which I personally like. The settings menu on the left makes it easier to switch between shooting modes.

Before we get into the photos, I’d like to mention that due to the Control Movement Order here, I had limited movement, thus there’s little that I can take outdoors. That aside, the camera performance of the OPPO A91 is reasonable overall. Night mode works well enough.
As you’d expect, picture quality is pretty good when there’s an abundance of light. You can zoom in up to 5 times but you’ll start to notice the noise (which is expected).
I like that there’s focus when you switch to the macro lens. The selfie camera is a bit aggressive when it comes to smoothening pictures, so pictures may appear unnatural.
You can check out the full-sized images here.
OPPO A91 Verdict

There are things that make the OPPO A91 an attractive option such as the display and camera configuration. Personally, I can survive with a normal LCD display instead and have it save more on the battery. However, I can probably see why some would prefer AMOLED instead.
The Helio P70 isn’t a bad chipset but I felt that they could’ve provided a more recent SoC for the smartphone. This is especially considering that they are asking RM999 for the device, I feel that it’s a bit hard to justify the price. Overall the OPPO A91 is ‘OK’ in terms of what it offers but doesn’t exceed in much.
Our gratitude to OPPO Malaysia for providing us the OPPO A91 that was used in this review.
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Next Gen Xbox Console Said To Be More Advanced Than the PlayStation 5

The PS5 hardware details (so far) were exactly what we were hoping for; even beyond what many were expecting.
Multiple insiders have now confirmed it’s true Xbox “Anaconda” will be more advanced as rumored.
All this means is next year is going to be AMAZING for fans of both. pic.twitter.com/ro9QeO8DtV
— Ainsley Bowden (@Porshapwr) April 17, 2019

Recently, we reported about the upcoming next gen PlayStation 5 console and how powerful of  a machine it could be. Well, rivals won’t be taking this sitting down as Microsoft is also preparing for their next gen Xbox console. Now, “insiders” have claimed that the next gen Xbox console will be “more advanced” than the Sony PlayStation 5.
Microsoft is expected to unveil two different versions of the next-gen Xbox console; a less powerful but more affordable variant, and a high performance model similar in nature to the Xbox One X. According to journalist Ainsley Bowden in a tweet seen at the top of this post, he mentioned that the next gen Xbox console will be more advanced according to “multiple sources”.

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It has since been a popular topic of discussion on ResetEra which includes comments from people who are allegedly ‘in the know’. There’s not much direct information to process but essentially, it’s best to take the information with a grain of salt.
After all, there are still plenty of details that we still don’t know about the PlayStation 5. It seems like Sony and Microsoft have different strategies for their upcoming video game consoles. Microsoft seems to be unafraid to offer an expensive, yet more powerful hardware whereas Sony will be looking to offer something more affordable, even if the offering isn’t necessarily cheap.
Source: ResetEra
Pokdepinion: I’m most likely putting my money on Sony with the PS5 but I’m not going to deny that with Microsoft’s recent acquisitions of game developers, we might just see a huge change in the landscape. Hardware / graphics won’t move sales in the long-term, only good games will.
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