OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G is Available for Pre-Order Now in Malaysia

OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G Features Powerful Imaging NPU and MariSilicon X

OPPO Malaysia announced the arrival of its latest flagship smartphone, the Find X5 Pro 5G, in Malaysia. It is the most recent addition to its premium Find X Series, with the goal of improving camera capabilities in a slim and stylish yet strong design.
The phone’s enhancements this year are mostly due to the introduction of OPPO’s own Imaging NPU, the MariSilicon X, which allows 4K Ultra Night Video through Sony’s 50MP IMX766 flagship sensors and Hasselblad’s Natural Color Calibration. It is further powered by the latest-generation, multicore Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU, which provides 30% more performance and 25% more power efficiency than the previous generation, as well as enhanced AI capabilities.

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SLR Level Five-axis Optical Image Stabilisation is another camera improvement that ensures higher steadiness when filming videos. These are just a few of the primary features incorporated in the Nanometer microcrystalline ceramic back panel, which is available in both Ceramic White and Glaze Black.
From now until May 27, customers can pre-order the Find X5 Pro 5G for RM4,999 and receive goodies worth up to RM1,397. This includes an Enco X2 worth RM799, 1 Year Screen Protection at RM399, 1 Year Extended Warranty worth RM199, and privileges through the MY OPPO App.
Customers who purchase the Find X5 Pro via the company’s official website, Shopee, or Lazada will also receive additional gifts for RM129, a T&G Reload Pin worth RM100, and a Gift Voucher worth RM100, bringing the total value of the freebies up to RM 1,726.
In addition to the freebies, the phone comes with OPPO Premium Service, which provides users with seven major perks. To begin, the company provides a free Courier Send-in Service, which consumers may access via the official website or the MY OPPO APP.
Furthermore, the company offers a 24-hour Exclusive Hotline at 1-800-81-7666, where users can experience prioritized assistance through Premium Lane at My OPPO Space with their exclusive engineer, the Find Master. The company also offers a warranty protection plan for pre-order customers, which includes a 1-year free screen damage protection plan and an extended warranty. Moreover, traveling with the phone is stress-free because International Warranty is available globally.
Additionally, Find X5 Pro 5G users can take advantage of a Repair Collection Service by dialing 019-9623 412, and a door-to-door pick-up and delivery service will be provided. This perk is valid twice within the first year for Find X5 Pro 5G, other Find series users can also enjoy one free delivery pick-up service within one year, and Repair Collection Service is only offered in certain places.
For more information about the Find X5 Pro, feel free to visit OPPO’s official website.
To pre-order the Find X5 Pro, click on the links below:
Official website
Shopee
Lazada
Pokdepinion: Might look like another phone option for people who are interested in photography and videography.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 FE Packaging Leaked, Possibly 4060 Ti Designs Too

The leaks continue to trickle down the stack and has now reached NVIDIA’s upper mid-range GPUs.
Source: RedGamingTech (YouTube)
YouTube channel RedGamingTech has shown exclusive photos of RTX 4070’s packaging – a Founders Edition one – that is seen without a GPU inside the box. Still, despite the lack of presence from the GPU itself, the box has given away quite a lot of information on how would this card be like.
Source: RedGamingTech (YouTube)
Source: RedGamingTech (YouTube)
On the back side of the box there’s a few key information shown (the original image was partly cropped out): an included 12VHPWR to 2×8-pin connector, and a card width of 112mm, with the silhouettes shown on the image above. As you can guess by now this card will be a lot smaller than RTX 4080 and will ensure better case compatibility in general.

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Another leaker @kopite7kimi has came out and said the same cooler design may be reused for the upcoming RTX 4060 Ti as well – which is said to be using the same AD104 silicon as the RTX 4070 counterparts. Both models are expected to be available within first half of 2023.

Congratulations! RTX 4060 Ti FE can also use this cooler. 😁Maybe RTX 4070 FE is PG141-SKU344.
— kopite7kimi (@kopite7kimi) January 10, 2023

So, what is known so far? The RTX 4070 will use the same VRAM configuration (12GB GDDR6X), but the core count and TDP gets slashed down to 5,888 cores and a TDP of 200-250W – so far unconfirmed. RTX 4060 Ti meanwhile is said to be using a 128-bit 8GB GDDR6 with power rated at 220W, and 4,352 CUDA cores to work with.
Source: Videocardz | RedGamingTech (YouTube)
Pokdepinion: At this point I’m pretty sure people are a whole lot more concerned about the price than the performance on offer, but we shall see.
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Xiaomi MIUI 14 Leaks Reveal Updated Interface and New Features

Screenshots of the Xiaomi MIUI 14 have allegedly leaked online before the software’s official release. The alleged screenshots hint at features that will be included in the next update for eligible Xiaomi smartphones.

The new user interface, along with a reworked information assistant and clock app, can be seen in the said images. The new software is also expected to allow users to limit notifications. Not only that, users will also be able to add text recognition to their gallery.

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The MIUI 14 interface, which has yet to be officially released, was published in an article on MyDrivers. According to the article, the company will not provide a transitional update for MIUI 13, such as MIUI version 13.5. Xiaomi has yet to make any public announcements about the upcoming edition of MIUI.

The MIUI 14 may have a new information assistant and clock app as seen from the screenshots. The clock app’s user interface has four tabs at the top Alarm, Clock, Stopwatch, and Timer. Furthermore, users would be able to delete the clock app when necessary.
Furthermore, users will be able to limit persistent notifications using the new software. Xiaomi smartphone owners may also utilise the gallery’s text recognition capability, which recognises text in a selected image.
The company’s latest software update may enable users to add the Today’s Memory function to an album. The article also states that Qualcomm Bluetooth LE audio functionality will be introduced.
The company is supposedly enhancing the anti-fraud protection function with MIUI 14. This feature would be introduced with their 13 series in late November or early December.
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Pokdepinion: Good news for the smartphone’s future owners and current 13 series owners, seems like the new interface and new features might just improve your QoL.
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HP launched their new HP Elite Dragonfly laptop and the HP Neverstop Laser printer

HP Inc. Malaysia introduced the new HP Elite Dragonfly, Spectre x360, HP Neverstop Laser printer, and HP Smart Tank. These products aims to innovate the modern SMB and enterprise workforce, bringing with them more secure features and better performance to energize the market.
 HP Elite Dragonfly
 HP Elite Dragonfly
The new HP Elite Dragonfly laptop is a convertible laptop that is among the lightest, secure, and versatile laptops in the world. Powered by 8th Gen Intel vPro™ processors, it is capable of handling modern productivity without compromise. It is crafted from CNC-machined magnesium alloy for durability and comes equipped with HP Quiet Keyboard and a lightweight clickpad for maximum comfort. There’s also support for an optional gigabit-class 4G LTE modem that allows users to connect to the internet anywhere with LTE coverage. For security, the laptop also features boosted security features such as the HP Privacy Camera, which comes with a physical shutter to block off the camera when not in use, and HP Sure View Gen 3 privacy screen that prevents people from peeking at your work from the sides.
 HP Elite Dragonfly
 HP Spectre x360
 HP Spectre x360
Launching alongside the HP Elite Dragonfly is the HP Spectre x360, the world’s smallest convertible with a 90% screen-to-body ratio. What’s interesting about the HP Spectre x360 is the gem-cut design, that not only gives the laptop a unique hexagon profile, and how HP have utilized the extra surface for the power button and a USB-C port. The HP Spectre x360 is powered by the latest 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processor with Iris® Plus Graphics, promising up to 22 hours of battery life. Many of the Elite Dragonfly’s corporate functions such as the HP WorkWell are also featured in this laptop.

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Hp Spectre x360
“We are
reinventing for Malaysians’ needs to deliver versatile, durable and connected
innovation that ensures no compromise in their workstyles and lifestyles,” said
Fayza Mohamed Amin, Malaysia Managing Director, HP Inc. “Through local customer
insights, sustainability and thoughtful design, we continue to push the
boundaries of innovation to support the future of Malaysia.”
 Fayza Mohamed Amin, Malaysia Managing Director, HP Inc
HP Printer Line Up
 Hp Neverstop Laser Printer
On the printer end, HP launched an impressive duo today. The HP Neverstop Laser Printer is designed for high volume printing, pumping out up to 5000 page out of the box, and accelerated toner refill flow with a quick 15-second, self-reloadable toner. Also launched is the HP Smart Tank, an easy to refill ink jet printer, capable of printing up to 8000 colour page and 6000 page black page out of the box.
Pricing and Availability
HP Elite Dragonfly is available now, starting at RM6,500HP Spectre x360 is available now, starting at RM5,499HP Neverstop Laser Printer is expected to be available from end December, starting at RM1,249HP Smart Tank is available now, starting at RM729
Pokdepinion: I wonder how long will it take for me to print out 5000 pages over my lifetime…
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Limited edition “Valentine Red” OPPO R9s is now available for the loved one

Give a special Valentine’s gift this year to make your loved one as a reflection of the care and appreciation. The Valentine Red OPPO R9s is now available for pre-order starting today 7th February 2017 to 13rd February 2017 at selected OPPO point-of-sale.

What makes the devices special for this Valentine is OPPO offered special laser engrave service for customers who favor online pre-order. By completing the online pre-order with full payment, customers can customize their very-own Valentine Red OPPO R9s by printing partner’s name with the choice of English and Chinese character (max of 15 English Characters or max of 4 Chinese Characters).

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The Valentine Red OPPO R9s is similar like we reviewed before but with special sleek red color. Featuring a 16-megapixel shooter on the rear with an aperture of f/1.7, while the front gets a 16-megapixel camera too, but with a f/2.0 aperture. This Red Edition of R9s also sports a fingerprint scanner that integrated into the home button and comes with a 3,100mAh battery which supports VOOC Flash Charge.

Instead of white bezels, the OPPO R9s Valentine Red Edition comes with black bezels framing the 5.5″ 1080p AMOLED display, which enhances the sexiness of the already sleek device. The efficient octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC thumps inside the 6.58mm aluminium body, mated to 4GB of RAM.
Priced at RM1, 798. OPPO Malaysia will be start selling the Valentine Red Edition R9s limited units on 14th February 2017 onwards.

Region
Name
Contact Number

KL North
Lowyat Concept Store 3
010-4200069

Lowyat Concept Store
012-2601359

Lowyat Concept Store 2
016-2003863

Sungei Wang Concept Store
018-6661182

Berjaya Time Square Concept Store
014-9576839

Setapak mall Concept Store
03-41441238

Wangsa Walk Concept Store
019-7778811

Pavilion Concept Store
017-6679883

Nu Sentral Concept Store
03-22762878

SS15 Concept Store
012-9440613

Ampang Point Concept Store
03-42666581

One Utama Concept Store
03-77324825

Sunway Putra Mall Concept Store
03-40506263

Paradigm Concept Store
03-78875223

KLSOUTH
Empire Mall Concept Store
03-56123715

Puchong IOI Mall Concept Store
03-80740475

Putrajaya IOI city mall concept store
03-89573191

Sunway Velocity Concept Store
03-92016676

Sunway Pyramid Concept Store
03-56132138

Selangor
Alam Sentral concept store
014-3384956

Setia City Mall Concept Store
012-6766587

Tesco Rawang concept store
010-2383823

Penang
Tesco Alma Concept Store
04-5300504

Pacific Megamall Prai Concept Store
018-7887811

Tesco egate Concept Store
012-4741852

Gurney Paragon Concept Store
018-7887811

Central Square Concept Store
016-4704918

Prangin Mall Concept Store
N/A

Kedah
Alor star mall Concept Store
04-7711870

UTC Concept Store
04-7321168

Aman Central Concept Store
012-4445122

AEON Big Alor Setar
017-5505288

Johor
Plaza Angsana Concept Store
011-32063999

Danga City Mall Concept Store
018-7766090

AEON Bukit Indah Concept Store
07-2363366

U Mall Concept Store
011-10782827

KSL City concept Store
018-7688760

Johor Jaya Concept Store
07-3611407

IOI Mall Kulai Concept Store
016-7151551

Sutera Mall Concept Store
012-7822887

Pelangi Indah Concept Store
07-8612755

Giant Muar Concept Store
06-9520513

Melaka
Mahkota Parade Concept Store
06-2819631

AEON Bandaraya Melaka Concept Store
06-2811754

Ocean Melaka Concept Store
06-2832154

Melaka Sentral Concept Store
06-2834666

Negeri Sembilan
Palm Mall Seremban Concept Store
010-2818769

Seremban Prima Concept Store
018-2388353

Perak
Taiping Mall Concept Store
05-8048566

Ipoh Parade Concept Store
05-2428818

Tesco Extra Concept Store
012-7210724

Taiping Sentral Concept Store
05-8010315

Seri Manjung Concept Store
016-5000441

TF Mart Concept Store
010-3831122

Teluk Intan Concept Store
016-5177514

Kelantan
BILLION Concept Store
017-9061618

Jalan Masjid Abidin Concept Store
09-6228010

Aeon kota Bharu Concept Store
017-9828897

Pahang
Temerloh Concept Store
019-9188668

Vegamall Megamall Concept Store
019-9500076

East Cost Mall Concept Store
016-2333208

Kuantan Parade Concept Store
016-9879520

Sabah
OneBorneo Hypermall Concept Store
088-447452

Harbour Mall Concept Store
0111-6502518

Darvel Bay Plaza
089-884680

Kuhara point
014-2012606

Sarawak
Cityone Megamall Concept Store
016-7346214

Time Square Megamall
011-11479887

Plaza Merdeka Concept Store
016-8621223

Viva City Megamall
016-6669166

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Apacer’s AH13A and AH15A have a Snap Hook, hook onto your stuff and never lose it

Apacer has just announced their latest “Snap Hook” AH13A and AH15A USB flash drives, which stand out from the crowd with their patented metal hook design that can be conveniently operated with just one hand. Now, USB flash drives are really easy to lose, so this feature alone makes them rank pretty high up in my shortlist if I am going out looking for a USB drive.

The snap hook is designed to be easily attached and detached with just one hand. Just press onto the button to open the hook. The length of the drive is also optimized to make it more ergonomic to hold when pressing down on the button. The chip on board (COB) assembly process also ensures that these drives are waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. Coupled with the metal finish ensuring durability, you will not need to worry about hooking it on as a keychain, as it will take whatever you can throw at it. There is also no cap to lose, which is yet another boon for the careless ones among us.

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The Apacer AH15A is a USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0 @ 5Gbps) flash drive, offering high speeds for quick read and writes, while the Apacer AH13A supports the older USB 2.0 standard. The Apacer AH15A is available in capacities ranging from 8GB to 128GB, while the AH13A tops off at 64GB.
Pokdepinion: A durable USB flash drive that offers fast transfer speeds and also a hook to prevent me from losing it as easily, now that’s something to put onto my wish list.
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Xiaomi 12 Pro Antutu Test Reveals Interesting Result For Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

As we’ve previously wrote, Xiaomi has unveiled the latest Xiaomi 12 series in China. That being said, Antutu has tested the Xiaomi 12 Pro and it reveals an interesting result for the new flagship chipset from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
Xiaomi 12 Pro Antutu test on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

In the test, it was revealed that the Pro version scored a massive 1,070,033 which is an upgrade of 45,000 points from the previous Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro, which is not that shocking to see.

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What’s interesting with the test is that it seems that the phone ran a handful of test but did not exceed 48-Celsius in temperatures. You can check out the types of test and max temps below:

Balance mode – 32.8-Celcius
Regular (Performance) mode – 43.5-Celcius
Extreme mode – 48-Celcius

In the Extreme mode, it seems that they’ve played “Yuan Shen” for half an hour where the average frame rate was 57fps. For the Xiaomi 12 Pro, it appears that they’ve utilized 2900 square milimeters super VC cooling plate and three layers of graphite to keep thermals at a minimal.
This is a massive improvement when it comes to temperatures as you may recall from our previous reviews on Snapdragon 888 devices that they didn’t manage heat very well. You may check out our full review of the Xiaomi Mi 11 right here to find out more.
Stay tuned to Pokde.net for more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
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Pokdepinion: While it does sound impressive, I think it’s better we save our judgment when we can test the device out ourselves when it comes out to our shores in Q1 of 2022.
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One of the ways that miHoYo is looking to make a quality of life improvement in Genshin Impact 1.5 is through the new item called Dream Solvent. What does it do and how can it help you? Let’s find out.
Dream Solvent in Genshin Impact Might Just Change The Landscape of the Game

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As many of you may know by now, upgrading a Talent after level 6 will require the use of special Talent Materials which are typically dropped by weekly bosses in Trounce Domains. This includes fighting against Andrius, Childe, and Stormterror. These bosses can drop 3 different types of Talent Material, and the one you get will be dependent on luck.
The Dream Solvent is going to make your life easier and it’s expected to be added in Genshin Impact 1.5 according to data that has been mined. In update 1.4, the game introduced the Dust of Azoth, which lets you transmute Character Ascension materials from one element to another, and it can be purchased in Event shops and in the Paimon Bargain Shop. The Dream Solvent does the same, but it’s for Boss drop Talent Materials.
You can find Dream Solvent through weekly bosses, which also includes the upcoming Azhdaha. Some are saying that it can turn one boss Talent Material to another boss Talent Material but there is also a chance that it might be able to transmute into any other Talent Material. For now, we will just have to wait and see when it gets added to the game.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS, and PC. It’s also expected to launch on the Nintendo Switch sometime soon.
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Pokdepinion: Well, anything to make the grind easier is a good addition, that’s for sure. I can foresee cutting down quite a few hours just from this assuming it works the way I think it will.
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Google, Why Am I Playing Whack-A-Mole In Search?

Consider this a rant piece by me – and a demonstration of how UI/UX designers should NOT do when designing interfaces. Unless their aim is to purposefully slowing down users from utilizing their muscle memory, as this case demonstrates.
As a writer and editor, naturally we search lots of things as we write. Product images, information, what-have-you. Naturally, Google search comes to mind – there’s a reason “Googling” is a word in Oxford Dictionary but not necessarily “Bing-ing”. (‘Binging’ is a word, but definitely not originated from Microsoft’s search engine.)
One day as I was searching for images, I accidentally clicked on ‘Shopping’ section despite the fact I was sure I move my mouse on the second button from the left – where you’d expect ‘Images’ to be. I scanned through the entire line of buttons, and found the ‘Images’ button was placed randomly in a place further down the line. It happened relatively recently, I’d say probably within this month (June 2023 in case you came from the future). For context, here’s how the search UI looked like, before the redesign:

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And this is what happened after the redesign:

The biggest difference visually is the lack of icons and text are now essentially “bubbles” with rounded rectangles, which is all the rage in recent UI designs in literally everything – Windows, Android (Apple is the exception, since they embraced this design language a long time ago before it got wildly popular), or even more obscure platforms that isn’t necessarily an operating system. All took the edges off, increase white spaces and generally makes buttons larger than they are – something that irks me as a PC-first user. But that’s another topic, perhaps for another day.
And to be fair – Google already do shuffle the buttons around depending on what you search for. The old version sometimes puts the ‘News’ first before ‘Images’, but that’s largely about it – the entire line is still a very simple navigation of which category you want to search the term under, and at most you have five main sections to contend with, accompanied by respective icons so you don’t easily get confused.
However, the crucial difference in the new version is the inclusion of other suggested results. So now what we’ve ended up with is a rojak mix of search filters and suggested results, all placed in a way that buttons can literally jump across the page and you’ll most likely have to take a few extra seconds to scan through 9 buttons, then pick the one you actually want to go. Here’s another comparison between two search entries:

Notice any difference again? (Hint: look for ‘Videos’.)

So now what Google is effectively telling me, is to use my mouse as an imaginative mallet trying to Whack-A-Mole my way into the section I intend to go. Why? In any case, it looks like Google decided to prioritize suggestions more than sections, which is now relegated into this rather invisible menu sitting in the far right corner of the page.

I tried to find if there’s any mentions of updates from Google’s blog, but I can’t seem to find anything about it – nor has anyone ever reported on Google having a design update on their Search. Could it be a beta testing that I somehow ended up in? That’s unlikely, since there’s absolutely no mentions of me being enrolled in a beta program (I tested this on a incognito session just to be sure).
As no explanation exist, I’m in a bit of uncharted waters here. So I head into whatever settings page available to see if there’s a switch to turn off what looks to me is essentially just another form of suggested-content shenanigans that companies love to push for more ‘engagements’. Nope – that doesn’t exist either.
So at this point I’ll have to make some educated guesses as to why Google made this change. It’s probably in the lines of “tailored experience” which, to be fair, is a completely valid point. However, I find this feature – or at least the current implementation – rather redundant, and here’s an example with the term “Malaysia”:

“Time”, “Religion”, “Malaysia Airlines” and “Currency”. Things that travelers usually search for when they’re looking up information for a country. But Google, your search box is literally up there! See what happens when I click on it!

Take this as a power user’s perspective – I find this new feature rather redundant for one, and more often than not it gets in the way of me trying to do my job quickly and efficiently. I can’t speak for most people who might not even care, since it’s just one extra second, one extra click after all. Here’s a suggestion if you’re listening Google – how about, making search suggestions and search categories separate? You know, like it always has been?
In any case, I’d like to hear your comments. Do you like this change?
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Here are 5 key features of the HUAWEI MateBook 14s that you wish you had on your laptop!

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The HUAWEI MateBook 14s is the latest laptop under HUAWEI’s Seamless AI Life “1+8+N” ecosystem. The HUAWEI MateBook 14s is developed to be an ideal complement to HUAWEI smartphones, but it definitely has what it takes to be a great laptop in its own right. So, what are the five key features that the HUAWEI MateBook 14s offers, that you will wish you had in your current laptop? Well, here we go.
1. A sharp, vivid and fast display

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HUAWEI’s premium laptops are renowned to tout awesome displays, and this is no different. The 14.2″ display here boasts of a sharp 2.5K 3:2 resolution, with a pixel density of 213ppi. This is nearly 36% more pixels per inch than you would get on an average 14″ FHD laptop, and thanks to the 3:2 aspect ratio, you actually have more viewing area than you would on an average laptop with a 16:9 display, letting you read more and scroll less.
The goodies doesn’t stop there though. You also get a 90Hz refresh rate with the HUAWEI MateBook 14s, giving you smoother visuals in everything that you do. Thanks to Intel’s Dynamic Refresh Rate Switching feature, the HUAWEI MateBook 14s can also intelligently drop the refresh rate down to 60Hz to save some energy, extending your battery life.

You also get auto brightness adjustment thanks to an ambient light sensor to offer a more comfortable viewing experience in any lighting conditions. On top of that, the screen here received TUV Rheinland’s Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) and Flicker-Free certifications, ensuring that your eyes will be well protected from harmful blue light as well as flickers that may induce eye strain or even headaches.
This feature-packed display panel is framed by extremely narrow bezels, and HUAWEI calls this their FullView display. You get a whopping 90% screen-to-body ratio with the HUAWEI MateBook 14s, which means that it takes up a smaller footprint, while offering you more display area to work with. While the bezels are narrow, HUAWEI still managed to cram in a 720p IR camera for Windows Hello biometrics security and also video calls. Oh and did we mention that the display supports 10-point multitouch for a more intuitive working experience as well?
2. 11th Gen Intel Core H35 processors for the perfect balance of performance and efficiency

Unlike most of the thin-and-light laptops within the same category as the HUAWEI MateBook 14s which feature less performant 15W processors, HUAWEI decided to equip the HUAWEI MateBook 14s with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core H35 Core i5-11300H and Core i7-11370H processors, which offer exceptional performance along without sacrificing efficiency. HUAWEI even gives you the option to squeeze more performance out of the processor, with the Performance Mode lifting the power limit to 45W.

On top of featuring the powerful processors, the HUAWEI MateBook 14s (i7 version) is also Intel Evo Certified, which promises a true next-gen laptop experience. With various key experience indicators that laptop manufacturers have to meet or surpass to be able to bear the Intel Evo emblem, the HUAWEI MateBook 14s’ performance and user experience has been verified to be a laptop that provides not only great performance, but also an exceptional mobile experience with snappy responsiveness and great battery life.
3. 15 minutes of fast charging for 3 hours of use!

Speaking of battery life, the HUAWEI MateBook 14s touts a large 60WHr battery to let you keep working when out and about. But what’s more impressive about the laptop is the 90W HUAWEI Super Charge that can give you 3 hours of battery in just 15 minutes of charging. Aside from charging your HUAWEI MateBook 14s, the USB-C connector means that you can also use the same power adapter to charge your other devices with a USB-C port. HUAWEI also made it very compact, to the point of being pocketable, so you can easily chuck it into your backpack and forget about it, until you need to recharge your devices.
4. Quad-speaker, quad-microphone audio

To go along with that beautiful display, the HUAWEI MateBook 14s has four powerful speakers that provide for an awesome audio experience as well. Powered by HUAWEI SOUND, the quad-speakers also feature Sound Field Reproduction that uses the quad-speakers to create a realistic surround sound effect. There are also four preset audio modes to enhance your experience in music, games, movies or even in calls.
Since we are on the topic of calls, the HUAWEI MateBook 14s packs four microphones and Personal Voice Enhancement technology to help pick up your voice as clearly as possible. You can be up to five meters away from the laptop, and yet the microphones will be able to pick up your voice, allowing you to be heard when having a conference call. Meanwhile HUAWEI Personal Voice Enhancement technology intelligently isolates and boosts your voice, even in populated areas like the office, out at a cafe or when you are commuting.
5. HUAWEI Share, Multiscreen Collaboration and Mobile Apps on a laptop!
Now let’s get to the best part, the software that HUAWEI developed for their laptops to be the perfect partner for HUAWEI’s mobile devices. HUAWEI is really onto something with their ecosystem here. At its core is HUAWEI PC Manager, that lets the HUAWEI MateBooks 14s work together with HUAWEI’s smartphones and tablets. Obviously, smartphones and tablets have different screen sizes and capabilities, and PC Manager enables you to to take advantage of them optimally.

When used with a smartphone, the PC Manager lets you beam your smartphone’s screen to the HUAWEI MateBook 14s and use hotspot sharing. You can also interact with the smartphone via the laptop, which is where the touchscreen really comes in handy. You can also backup your photos and videos shot on your smartphone seamlessly when you are connected.
With a tablet, you can mirror your laptop’s display onto the tablet by using the Mirror mode in PC Manager, use the tablet as a secondary screen with the Extend mode, or use the collaborate mode, that lets you interact with the tablet with the HUAWEI MateBook 14’s peripherals, and vice versa. You can use your HUAWEI tablet as a drawing tablet to unleash your creativity in the more robust software available on Windows. How cool is that?!
All you need to do to pair your HUAWEI smartphone with the HUAWEI MateBook 14s is simply tap the NFC area on the laptop, or pair your HUAWEI tablet via PC Manager, and you are set. Aside from the aforementioned ways you could use the link between the laptop and mobile device, you will also have seamless access to your files on your tablet or smartphone, with it appearing in the Windows File Explorer interface, supporting your usual gestures like drag and drop to quickly copy or move files between your devices, without the need for cables.

The seamless connectivity are not only limited to HUAWEI’s smart mobile devices too. You can also quickly pair your Bluetooth-enabled devices like the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 with just a few clicks, as the HUAWEI MateBook 14s will detect them and let you connect to them in just a few clicks.
A new feature is the Mobile Apps Engine that is debuting on the HUAWEI MateBook 14s. On top of running mobile apps on your smartphone and using Multiscreen Collaboration to interact with them on the HUAWEI MateBook 14’s larger screen, you can run mobile apps on the laptop directly as well, letting you multitask or even game more comfortably on the HUAWEI FullView display.
Pre-order the HUAWEI MateBook 14s from RM4999 with RM1366 worth of freebies!

The HUAWEI MateBook 14s is currently up for pre-order, with prices starting from RM4999 with freebies worth up to RM1366, including a HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro, HUAWEI Bluetooth mouse, HUAWEI Backpack and 1-year subscription of Office 365. You can find out more about the HUAWEI MateBook 14s on the HUAWEI Store Online or HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada, or head on over to your nearest HUAWEI Experience Store to experience the HUAWEI MateBook 14s for yourself!
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This is an exclusive article for HUAWEI Malaysia.
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Xiaomi Provides New Redmi Note 10 5G After Student’s Subsidised YES Phone Exploded

A few days ago, it was widely reported that a nine-year-old boy’s phone accidentally exploded and burst into flames while he was attending an online class. The phone in question was a YES Altitude 3, a free subsidised smartphone that the boy got through the Jaringan Prihatin programme. The boy’s aunt posted a picture of the exploded phone to Facebook, explaining that the phone was less than one month old.
“We were lucky that we were at home or else the house would’ve burned down,” said the aunt in her Facebook post.
Xiaomi Malaysia comes to the rescue with a new Redmi Note 10 5G

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A few days after what is definitely a traumatic ordeal for the boy and the family, the aunt posted on Facebook again, thanking Xiaomi Malaysia for contributing a brand new Redmi Note 10 5G to the boy. She also explained that her original post was not meant to gain pity and that she was simply sharing her experience as this issue poses safety concerns for children. She further explained that she never asked for the damaged device to be replaced.
She expressed her gratitude towards Xiaomi Malaysia for reaching out and providing the new phone in the efforts of helping her nephew with his online classes even after knowing the full story of his situation.

The Redmi Note 10 5G features a 6.5-inch 90Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, a 48MP triple camera setup, a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and 5G connectivity. A huge step up over the original YES Altitude 3 device which features only a 480p screen, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, a 1.3GHz MediaTek processor, a 2,000mAh battery and AndroidGO. You can check out our review of the Redmi Note 10 5G here.
Following the incident surrounding the YES Altitude 3 device, YTL Communications has announced that they will be investigating the incident. CEO Wing K. Lee said that the phone’s battery is the same battery that they have been using since 2018. The phone has shipped out more than 4.5 million units so far without any safety issue reports.
Pokdepinion: Great work Xiaomi! I love it when big companies step up and provide great social work like this like the time they provided Mi Air Purifiers to the folks at the MITEC vaccination centre.
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Photos of Apple iPhone 15 Pro with USB-C Apparently Leaked Online

Images of an alleged Apple iPhone 15 Pro complete with a USB-C port has surfaced online. Get an early glimpse of it right here.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro with USB-C is Real?

That’s cute.
Anyway, here’s an actual close up of the USB-C port on the iPhone 15 Pro. No imagination or rendering required. https://t.co/vMyQPzeNws pic.twitter.com/LtF3se6MjL
— Unknownz21 🌈 (@URedditor) February 16, 2023

Rumours have been circulating that Apple may finally adopt USB-C ports for its upcoming iPhone 15 series, and a recent leak seems to provide further evidence. Twitter user @URedditor shared a photo that is purportedly of the iPhone 15 Pro with a close-up of the USB-C port, which also shows what could be speaker grilles on both sides.

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While there isn’t much else identifiable in the photo, it’s not surprising that Apple may finally embrace USB-C, given that the company has already adopted the port for its iPads and Macs. In fact, an existing iPhone model was even modified in 2021 to use USB-C, and an Apple executive confirmed that the company will be adopting the universal connector to comply with an EU ruling.

The leaked photo also shows the edges of the device, which appear to be curved, suggesting a departure from the blocky design of previous iPhone models. It is also rumored that this year’s iPhone will feature a titanium frame, and this could potentially be seen in the photo as well.
However, it’s important to note that so little can be confirmed from just one image, and a clearer picture may emerge closer to the release of the iPhone 15 series later this year. Nonetheless, the possibility of a USB-C port on an Apple phone is an exciting prospect for those who have been waiting for the company to move away from its proprietary Lightning connector.
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Pokdepinion: If there was ever a time to see a huge flock of people switching over to iPhone, this might just be the one. I mean, I’ve moved away from Android for a while but I haven’t been using cables since the move so I’m okay with it.
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Gets Release Date Ahead of E3 2019

At the Final Fantasy VII concert in Los Angeles, Square Enix showed off a brand new trailer for the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake. At the end of that new trailer, the game’s official release date was listed in clear view.
Further information on Final Fantasy VII Remake wasn’t divulged at the concert other than the footage that we see in the trailer. The game’s director, Tetsuya Nomura, posted an update on the official Twitter account for the game afterwards and said that Square Enix will have more to say tomorrow.
Likely the biggest question following the release date reveal of the game is how the game will be spaced out between episodes. Square recently reaffirmed that this remake will still be released in separate parts. While we now know when the first chapter will be releasing, we still don’t know how many in total there will be and when they might be arriving.

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As Nomura said though, there’s still a lot to learn and we’ll surely hear more specifics about all of this tomorrow during the Square Enix E3 2019 press conference. Until then, you can check out the new trailer at the top of this post.
Final Fantasy VII Remake will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 on 3rd March 2020.
Pokdepinion: Well, I do have a strong feeling of a delay happening but since it’s releasing in episodic format, maybe it will be released on time. Guess, we’ll just have to wait and see.
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Malaysian Team Placed 3rd at Legion of Champions II; Hard-fought Battles for Fire Dragoon

At the Lenovo Legion of Champions Series II tournament held in Thailand, a Malaysian team managed to nab 3rd place after a number of hard-fought battles, defeating 9 other teams in the process.
Fire Dragoon Placed 3rd at Lenovo Legion of Champions II

Just this past weekend, a major League of Legends tournament was held in Bangkok, Thailand. It was the Lenovo Legion of Champions Series II tournament, which features over 10 teams from Southeast Asia battling for their right to the RM58,000 prize pool.

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Argma from Hong Kong was crowned the grand champion at this year’s Legion of Champion Series II after an intense 3-day tournament. They are then followed up by the runner-up of the competition, Wargods, from the Philippines. In 3rd place is our hometown heroes, Fire Dragoon, while Taiwan’s Once placed 4th at the tournament.

The winning team, Argma from Hong Kong, walked away with a cash prize of 210,000 ThB (approximately RM25,968.37), while the runner-up walked away with 100,000 ThB (approximately RM12,356.46). Fire Dragoon and Once on the other hand walked away with 50,000 ThB (approximately RM6,180.17).
For those of you who weren’t aware, the Legion of Champions Series II tournament involves qualifying teams from each country sent to Thailand to participate in the tournament. It is the 2nd League of Legends tournament organized by Lenovo, with the previous one also being held in Thailand. The teams that were participating in the tournament are:

Fire Dragoon from Malaysia
Argma from Hong Kong,
Wargods from Phillippines
Once from Taiwan
Sovereign from Singapore
HUBT from Vietname
Insurgent from Thailand
Strawberry Cheesecake from Thailand
Nyan Nyan Toody from Thailand

It’s important to note that these are some of the best teams from their respective countries, which means going through the tournament is no easy feat.

Pokdepinion: Congratulations to our hometown heroes, Fire Dragoon, for placing 3rd in the Lenovo Legion of Champions Series II tournament. Hoping to see more from you guys in the future.
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Black Widow Is Available To Stream Today On Disney+ Hotstar

Disney+ Hotstar has just announced that Marvel Studios’ Black Widow is available to stream on their streaming service today.
Stream Black Widow on Disney+ Hotstar today

In Marvel Studios’ action-packed spy thriller “Black Widow,” Natasha Romanoff confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

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The movie is directed by Cate Shortland and stars Scarlett Johansson reprising her role as Avenger/super-spy Natasha Romanoff. The film includes a few newcomers in Florence Pugh who plays Yelena Belova, Rachel Weisz who plays Melina Vostokoff, David Harbour who plays Alexei Shostakov and Ray Winstone who plays Dreykov. William Hurt also stars in the movie as Thaddeus Ross who was previously in 2008’s The Incredible Hulk and 2016’s Captain America: Civil War.

Black Widow can be streamed starting from today on Disney+ Hotstar.
Pokdepinion: I’ve seen this movie and to be completely honest, I wasn’t overly fond of it. There were some elements of the movie that I wish were done differently. Though I am looking forward to watching it again on Disney+ Hotstar to get a second opinion.
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Razer Panthera Arcade Stick Review: Fun to Use, Even Better to Perform

This is our review of the eSports-grade Razer Panthera arcade stick, the PlayStation-equivalent of the Razer Atrox arcade stick for the Xbox utilizing genuine Sanwa parts. There’s a reason why this is a popular stick among those in the Fighting Game Community.
Razer Panthera Arcade Stick Review

There is a huge selection of controllers that gamers can use to play their favourite games. Some of these controllers were designed for a specific videogame genre. For fighting games, there is one designed especially for it and it’s known as an arcade stick. At first, it’s meant to emulate the feel of an arcade machine but over the years, it has shown to be more effective than traditional gamepads. Today, we’re going to dive into an eSports-grade arcade stick simply known as the Razer Panthera.

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Unboxing the Razer Panthera

We actually made an unboxing post for this earlier on but if you missed out on it, you can check out the video right above here. If you want to know about some additional details that we’ve posted in the unboxing post, click here to get up to speed.
Appearance

There are plenty of fight sticks available in the market and over time, we’ve seen all sorts of designs for those respective sticks. The Razer Panthera arcade stick is without a doubt one of the best looking ones in the market right now. You can see Razer’s iconin 3-headed snake logo clearly but you may find yourself thinking why is it in blue when Razer is usually green.
Keep in mind that this one was designed with the PlayStation 4 in mind, which is why the colour theme is blue and black, reminiscent of the PS4 (also the PS2 but this isn’t built for that). Had it been green, it would’ve stayed true to Razer’s theme but it might also be mistaken for something meant for the Xbox One / 360 instead.

On the top, you can clearly see the joystick, Cross, Square, Triangle, Circle, R1, R2, L1, and L2 buttons in a typical arcade style layout. Right above that, you’ll see the R3, L3, and PS buttons along with 3 switches and a touchpad like the one found on the DualShock 4 gamepad. By default, the joystick uses the ball top but you can switch it out with a bat top as it is included inside.

On the right side is where 2 other buttons are located. When in use with the PS4, it is the Options and Share buttons whereas for the PS3, it is the Start and Select buttons. There’s nothing on the left side so no worries there. On the back is where the 5-pin aviation connector is located, which is where you will be using the detachable screw-lock USB cable on.

On the front, it may seem like there’s nothing but a Razer logo but in truth, that is actually a button for you to open up the Razer Panthera arcade stick. Inside, you will see a rather spacious storage compartment where the bat top, screwdriver, and USB cable is stored. You can also see the wires, which have been colour-coded in case you need to do some DIY work on it like modding and repairs, and circuits inside. You can also see here that it is clearly using the Sanwa Square Gate for its joystick, which one of the more popular ones out there right now compared to the circle and octagonal gates.

On the bottom is a rubber grip with the 3-headed snake logo at the center. This was clearly done to avoid having it accidentally move around on whatever surface it’s being placed on during intense game sessions. Given its size and weight however, it shouldn’t move at all anyway but the added touch certainly makes it look and feel more premium.
As beautiful as it looks, many gamers out there might want to have their own artwork on their fight sticks instead for that added bit of personalization. Unfortunately, this is where the bad news comes in. The top panel acrylic is no longer screwed in and seems to be glued on, which makes removing it in order to change to your own artwork a lot harder. It’s not impossible, but it would’ve been a lot easier had the panel been screwed in instead.
Overall, the Razer Panthera is a sexy looking arcade stick that will surely grab many people’s attention. It’s designed to be mod-friendly but the personalization can be limited if you’re not willing to go through the hassle, such as with removing the top acrylic panel. It definitely oozes out an aura of premium all around, which can make any owner feel proud having one for themselves.
Specifications

10 tournament-grade Sanwa buttons
Authentic Sanwa joystick with ball top and additional bat top
Easy one-touch access to internals and storage
Fully accessible internals and storage compartments for easy modding
Honeycomb structure on the inside for easy screw mounting
Storage room for alternative bat top joystick and more
9.8 ft / 3 m detachable screw-lock USB cable for secure connection
Screwdriver included for modding

User Experience

I’ve been used to playing any and every game either with a gamepad or a keyboard / mouse combo, which means I needed to get used to playing with a fight stick. Given I’ve spent a lot of my youth in the local arcades, I am already familiar with the button layout so it was pretty easy to adapt.
As you can see from the video at the top of the User Experience section, I played Tekken 7 with the Razer Panthera arcade stick using Dragunov. Just like mechanical keyboards, some of you may be curious to know what the buttons sound like, among other things, so the video would be a good demonstration for that.

The Razer Panthera arcade stick is very fun to use, and I feel like I can execute certain moves with better consistency compared to using the standard DualShock 4, albeit after getting used to it for about a week or so. In fact, characters with a Back, Forward, Attack command integral to their combos such as Kazumi is a lot easier to play as there’s less effort compared to a D-pad.
The buttons are similar in concept to Razer’s Raiju PS4 controller, in the sense that it’s meant to cut down the time it takes for you to push down a button so the action that you want to take will execute faster. As such, there is practically no resistance when you press down the buttons, nor is there any form of tactile feedback.

The joystick itself, which uses the Sanwa Square Gate, is quite easy to use. To understand the Square Gate, imagine if you will a square shape where the joystick can register / move in 8 different directions. Unlike the Octagonal and Circle Gate, it is balanced all-around which makes it easy for most people to use. That is not to say the other Gates are bad as some may choose to opt for those depending on their play style and the game itself.

I tried using both the ball top and bat top and while at first I started to like the bat top after switching, I started to realize that my plays were more consistent with the ball top. Keep in mind that this is mostly preference as the arcades over here all use a ball top. You can switch this out anytime you want as long as you have the screwdriver with you, which is in the storage compartment.

Speaking of the storage compartment, it is certainly very handy as you can keep pretty much anything you need for the Razer Panthera arcade stick inside, such as the screwdriver, the USB cable, and the bat top / ball top. You can even keep a couple of PS4 physical game / jewel cases inside and it wouldn’t be a problem.

I have no problems with the button placements (including the switches and the touchpad), and they’re all easily accessible. However, I do wish the joystick was distanced a bit further from the buttons as I feel that it’s a bit too close together. Not to the point where you will accidentally press when moving around but rather, it would be more comfortable. Regardless, it is still a joy to use and I can see why it’s a popular choice for eSports / the Fighting Game Community.
Razer Panthera Arcade Stick Verdict

The Razer Panthera arcade stick is a great peripheral for those who not only enjoy fighting games, but also take it very seriously such as for eSports. I can feel that I perform better in Tekken 7 on this compared to the standard controller. Given its multi-platform compatibility, how easy it is to use as well as how attractive it looks, I understand why it is such a popular fight stick.
Of course, nothing is perfect in this world and this does have some flaws. For one, the top acrylic panel isn’t screwed in anymore and is essentially glued, so you can’t exactly change the artwork unless you’re willing to go through some trouble. Also, I feel that the joystick and the buttons should have a bit more distance between for added comfort. These issues are minor and it might not even matter to you depending on what you need in a fight stick.
Keep in mind, this is a premium fight stick so it’s not cheap by any means but if you’re willing to fork out the money and you are serious about taking your gaming to the next level, it is worth every cent. With that in mind, I award the Razer Panthera arcade stick with our prestigious Gold Pokdeward!

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All-new LG UltraGear Lineup Debuts In Malaysia

LG has debuted its new and redesigned UltraGear line of gaming monitors featuring latest technologies.

For the first time ever, OLED panel joins the UltraGear – the 48GQ900 comes with a 48″ 4K 120Hz display out-of-the-box, with overclocking capabilities up to 138Hz available. Response time clocks at near-instantaneous 0.1ms; the panel features a borderless design, anti-glare coating, and color space covers 98.5% of DCI-P3, calibrated from the factory. Ports include 3x HDMI 2.1, 1x DP 1.4 with DSC, USB ports, plus 4-pole 3.5mm audio jack and optical TOSLINK connector; it also features a pair of 20W speakers. Wall mount options are available with 200x300mm VESA mounts.

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Next up is the 32-inch 32GQ850 – a QHD IPS monitor at 240Hz refresh rate at 1ms response time, with overclocks available up to 260Hz. The Nano IPS panel features ATW (Advanced True Wide) polarizer technology which ensure consistent colors from almost every viewing angles. This panel is both NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and features AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certification, as well as certified for VESA DisplayHDR 600 standard – this monitor is capable of covering 98% of DCI-P3 color space, which comes pre-calibrated from the factory. Ports options include two HDMI 2.1 ports and a single DisplayPort 1.4, plus USB ports and a headphone jack. The adjustable stand allows for tilt, height and pivot which allows for flexible monitor placements.

The third and fourth model is the 27-inch 27GQ50F and the 24-inch 24GQ50F: both features Full HD VA panels is capable of 165Hz with 1ms response time. Color space covers 72% NTSC (equivalent to 100% sRGB) – wiith AMD Freesync Premium certification. Both features dual HDMI 1.4 ports and a single DisplayPort 1.2 port, plus a headphone jack. The stand allows for tilt adjustments only; VESA mounting options are provided – with 100x100mm for the bigger model while the smaller sized model employs a 75x75mm mounting mechanism.
LG has also announced the pricing of the aforementioned models:

48GQ900 – RM5,922
32GQ850 – RM3,150
27GQ50F – RM934
24GQ50F – RM765

For more information, customers can visit LG authorized dealers as well as LG’s website, or alternatively check out LG Monitors Official Stores on Lazada or Shopee for exclusive deals.
Pokdepinion: Compared to the older ones which have a massive red ring behind the monitors, I for one much prefer the understated looks of new designs.
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HUAWEI MateBook series refreshed with 10th Gen Intel Core processors

HUAWEI is probably better known for their smartphones than their laptops, but they do have a strong lineup of HUAWEI MateBook PCs too. The HUAWEI MateBook series launched yesterday comes with the latest 10th Generation “Comet Lake” Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors. The more premium MateBook X Pro laptops will come with the Intel processors, while the MateBook D series will be available with both AMD and Intel processors.
HUAWEI MateBook D Series
The HUAWEI MateBook D 14 and MateBook D 15 are the more affordable offerings from HUAWEI. While they are less premium than the HUAWEI MateBook 13 and MateBook X Pro, the two models are clad in an all-aluminium chassis and also offer the HUAWEI Share feature that’s standard on all HUAWEI MateBook laptops.

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The HUAWEI MateBook D series comes in the following configurations:
HUAWEI MateBook D 15

Core i5 + 8GB RAM + MX250 + 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD: 949 EUR (~RM4354)
Ryzen 7 + 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD: 799 EUR (~RM3665)
Ryzen 5 + 8GB RAM + 256GB SSD: 649 EUR (~RM2977)

HUAWEI MateBook D 14

Core i5 + 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD + MX250: 949 EUR (~RM4354)
Ryzen 7 + 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD: 799 EUR (~RM3665)
Ryzen 5 + 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD: 699 EUR (~RM3207)

HUAWEI MateBook X Pro
The new HUAWEI MateBook X Pro is available exclusively with 10th Generation Intel Core processors. This year’s model will come in a new Emerald Green finish on its aluminium body. For contrast, the logo is finished in gold to give off a premium look. The whole laptop merely weighs 1.33kg and measures 14.6mm thin, promising a super-portable computing experience.
The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (right) beside the MateBook 13
Instead of the standard 16:9 ratio, the MateBook X Pro’s 13.9″ 3K display touts a unique 3:2 aspect ratio to optimize it for productivity and content creation. Keeping things powered is a 56 Wh battery, and the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro also charges via 65W Type-C power adapter that also supports HUAWEI SuperCharge on selected smartphones.
The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro is available in the following three variants:

Core i5 + 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD: EUR 1499 (~RM6877)
Core i5 + 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD + MX250: EUR 1699 (~RM7794)
Core i7 + 16GB RAM + 1TB SSD + MX 250: EUR 1999 (~RM9170)

You can expect to see the new HUAWEI MateBook X Pro launching in selected regions from April 2020.
Pokdepinion: HUAWEI’s laptops are really quite good. Loved them when I had the opportunity to use one.
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Xiaomi Redmi 12 Officially Unveiled: A Feature-Packed Successor to the Redmi 11

Xiaomi has made waves in the smartphone market once again with the announcement of its latest device, the Redmi 12. Serving as the successor to the popular Redmi 11, this new smartphone is already making its mark in Thailand. With an impressive array of features and upgrades, the Redmi 12 is set to capture the attention of tech enthusiasts worldwide. In this article, we delve into the key specifications and details of the Redmi 12, giving you a glimpse of what this device has to offer.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 Officially Unveiled

The Redmi 12 boasts a large 6.79-inch LCD display with FHD+ resolution and a smooth 90Hz refresh rate. This ensures a stunning visual experience, whether you’re streaming videos, gaming, or browsing through your favorite apps. On the front, there’s an 8MP front-facing camera housed within a subtle punch-hole cutout, allowing for crisp and clear selfies.

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Turning to the back of the device, the Redmi 12 features an impressive camera setup. It includes a 50MP main camera for capturing detailed and high-quality photos, an 8MP ultrawide lens for expansive shots, and a 2MP macro lens for close-up photography. This versatile camera system ensures that you can capture every moment with precision and creativity.
Under the hood, the new smartphone is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G88 chipset, ensuring smooth performance and efficient multitasking. Paired with either 4GB or 8GB of RAM, the device can handle demanding tasks and deliver a seamless user experience. In terms of storage, the Redmi 12 offers generous options of 128GB or 256GB, with the added convenience of expandable storage through a microSD card slot. This allows you to store all your files, photos, and apps without worrying about running out of space.
On the software front, it runs on MIUI 14 based on the latest Android 13, providing a user-friendly and customizable interface. The device is equipped with a substantial 5,000mAh battery, ensuring long-lasting usage throughout the day. Additionally, the Redmi 12 features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for convenient and secure unlocking, a headphone jack for audio enthusiasts, and an IP53 rating for splash protection.
The Redmi 12 is available in three attractive colours; Midnight Black, Sky Blue, and Polar Silver. In Thailand, the pricing starts at THB 5,299 (RM706.52) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, which can be purchased from popular e-commerce platforms such as Shopee and Lazada. While the European pricing has not been officially confirmed, previous rumors suggest that the Redmi 12 will be priced at €199 upon its release in Europe.
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Pokdepinion: With the announcement of the Redmi 12, Xiaomi continues to push the boundaries of smartphone technology. This latest offering brings an impressive display, powerful camera capabilities, efficient performance, and a range of additional features at an affordable price point. As the Redmi 12 makes its way into the hands of consumers, it is poised to make a significant impact in the global smartphone market.
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Reload Through Digi With Your ePenjana eWallet And Get Up To 9GB Of Free Data

Should you happen to still have your ePenjana RM50 eWallet credit, well you can enjoy up to 9GB of free data when you top up before the 30th of September 2020.
Digi ePenjana eWallet redemption

For you to redeem the free data, you will need to purchase a minimum of RM30 prepaid reload through any of the three official Penjana eWallet apps which includes Boost, GrabPay, and Touch n’ Go.
Once you’ve done that, you will receive a free internet token for 3GB (2GB all day + 1GB 1pm-7pm), which can be used for 24 hours upon redemption. Below are the internet freebies that you can get:

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RM30 reload – 3GB free internetRM50 reload – 6GB free internetRM100 reload – 9GB free internet
It’s worth noting that the free data quota needs to be redeemed prior to usage, where each redemption will be for 3GB.
For more details, you can head to the Digi website right here.
Pokdepinion: Kinda sad that the free data is only valid for a day. I think they should’ve made it to at least last for a week.
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AMD EPYC Rome CPU encodes 8K60 10-bit HDR HEVC videos in real-time

Want to know how fast are the new 2nd Gen AMD EPYC “Rome” processors? Well, this is how fast they run. With 128 processing threads and boost clocks of up to 3.4 GHz,  a single AMD EPYC 7742 is capable of encoding 8K60 10-bit HDR HEVC videos in real-time.
That’s a pretty huge feat, and it’s enabled by Beamr 5 HEVC software encoder, making full use of all the horsepower the AMD EPYC Rome CPU has to offer. Real time 8K60 video encoding might not have much uses for now, with consumers just only beginning to adopt 8K displays, but it will have it works.

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AMD believes that the performance offered by the 2nd Gen AMD EPYC processors will allow for more than just high quality video streaming. The capability to quickly encode videos will definitely come in handy as gamers start to adopt cloud gaming, where real-time encoding is of even more importance.
Pokdepinion: I can already see our video guy drooling…
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Trade UP Your Device with HUAWEI New Flagship Products

If you’re looking to make a new smartphone purchase, look no further than HUAWEI as they are offering a trade-up program with even more attractive deals. Customers will receive great discounts with a minimum of RM300 OFF on HUAWEI P50 Pro and a minimum of RM500 OFF on HUAWEI P50 Pocket by trading in your old device regardless of its value.
The HUAWEI devices up for grabs are:
HUAWEI P50 Pro “A Legend Reborn”

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This flagship device, which comes in Cocoa Gold and Golden Black, has enhanced features from the HUAWEI P Series that pushes boundaries as it is highly versatile for cinematographers and photographers alike. The smartphone features a 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate with responsive touch control and even comes with a dual speaker stereo sound for the ultimate immersive experience.
The smartphone also features a Dual-Matrix Camera system that embodies better picture clarity with its Main Camera Matrix and SuperZoom Matrix, packed with zoom range of up to 200 times and ultra-macro shots of as close as 2.5cm from the lens. The phone also has a video editing tool called Petal Clip that can turn any video taken into a mobile film.
HUAWEI P50 Pocket “Compact Yet Powerful”

This device empowers photographers with HUAWEI’s first Ultra Spectrum Camera Matrix that allows them to explore the finer detail with a 40MP True-Chroma Camera, a 13MP Ultra Wide Angle Camera, a 32MP Ultra Spectrum Camera amongst other features. The smartphone also features an Ultra Spectrum Fluorescence Photography feature that captures light waves and details otherwise invisible to the naked eye.
The HUAWEI P50 Pocket combines art and technology with its 3D micro-sculpture design that allows for comfortable holding while still being really convenient.
Better Enjoyment for Mobile Apps with HUAWEI Mobile Service

With easy access to mobile applications via its own app store, the AppGallery which prioritises Data Privacy as users can access their favourite apps with only one HUAWEI ID across different HUAWEI devices. The HUAWEI ID membership allows for users to collect points, in-app rewards and exclusive content found in the AppGallery and HUAWEI Member Center.
HUAWEI devices also have the pre-installed Petal Search that is considered the Next-Generation Search Engine because it allows comprehensive browsing with just a click of your fingertip.
To get this deal, simply visit any HUAWEI Experience Stores nationwide. For more comprehensive information regarding the two devices and its mobile service provided above, do check out our review of the HUAWEI P50 Pro and HUAWEI P50 Pocket.
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Pokdepinion: Based on our review of the two devices thus far, I’d say that HUAWEI’s trade-in deal is clutch for those who would like to purchase a new phone but was intimidated by the price range.
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Acer introduces Acer ET430K 43-inch monitor — an affordable 4K monitor priced at RM2K

Acer Malaysia today has introduced three new monitor which one of it is an extra-large-large 43-inch screen with 4K resolution for wider, more comfortable viewing experience. Acer also show off two new gaming monitor equipped with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync technology.
Acer ET430K – Affordable extra-large 4K display solution

With the large 43-inch display, the Acer ET430K provide wide viewing experience and ideal for corporate presentations, graphics design or a gaming monitor. This huge Acer ET430K comes with 4K resolution (3840×2160) and refresh rate at 60Hz set to be an affordable 4K monitor for consumer.

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To protect the eye for long extended usage, the Acer ET430K incorporated its BlueLightShield and Flicker-less, ComfyView technology to ensure comfortable viewing experience. This huge 43-inch 4K monitor is now available in the market with its competitive price at only RM2299, including 6% GST.
Acer XR342CK – Curved gaming monitor with AMD FreeSync technology

Acer XR342CK is the 34-inch curved display with resolution at 3440 x 1440 equipped with AMD FreeSync display technology. With its ultra wide 21:9 aspect ratio with a 1900R curvature, it also allows for daisy chaining for multiple monitor setup through DisplayPort.

Acer XR342 is using IPS panel to provides the best color re-production while it has maximum 60Hz refresh rate. With the AMD FreeSync technology it allows the display dynamically change the refresh rate between 30-75Hz. Acer XR343CK also offers 7W speaker with DTS Sound and supports HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort and has four USB 3.0 ports. Acer XR3432CK is now available in stores and priced at RM 3899 including 6% GST.
Acer Predator XB321HK – Buttery smooth gaming experience with NVIDIA G-sync technology

Acer Predator XB321HK is a huge 32-inch gaming monitor is suitable for gamer who has a huge desk space. It comes with 4K resolution also with NVIDIA G-Sync technology for smooth visual experience and prevent from suffering screen tearing. With its huge 4K resolution the G-Sync range is set at only 60Hz, unlike most 1440p gaming G-sync display which can goes up to 165Hz range.

The display is using IPS panel and supports 100% sRGB gamut and response rate grey to grey at 4ms. It also supports for HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2 and USB hub with up to 4 port. The Acer XB321HK is now available in stores nationwide, priced at RM 4799, including 6% GST.
Specifications:

Model
Acer ET430K
Acer Predator XB321HK
Acer XR342CK

Panel
IPS

Screen
43-inch
32-inch
34-inch

Resolution
4K (3840 x 2160)
3440 x 1440

Display Technology
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NVIDIA G-sync
AMD Freesync

Refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
60Hz (up to 75Hz)

Response rate
5ms
4ms
5ms

Brightness
350 cd/m2
300 cs/m2

Viewing Angle
178
172

Colours Gamma
72% NTSC
100% sRGB

Speakers
7W x2
2W x 2
7W x 2

Input
HDMI, DisplayPort, USB Hub

Price
RM 2299
RM 4799
RM 3899

Pokdepinion: The Acer ET430K can be a crazy gaming monitor if it comes with at least AMD FreeSync technology, the price is very competitive compared the competitor.

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ASUS ZenFone 5z pricing announced at RM1767! Has ASUS just made the most affordable Snapdragon 845 device?

ASUS’ recent lineup of devices have really impressed us in terms of value for money. Finally returning to their roots of delivering the best value for money, the ASUS ZenFone 5 and ZenFone Max Pro (M1) were definitely quite impressive at their respective price points. While the ASUS ZenFone 5z has yet to hit our shores, it has just been launched in India starting from Rs 29 999 (~RM1767.41).

In case you forgot, the ASUS ZenFone 5z shares its exterior with the standard ASUS ZenFone 5, but features vastly more powerful hardware within. The specifications list starts with a Snapdragon 845, followed by up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. For those who dig the iPhone X aesthetics, there is also a notch up front, and a vertical camera round back.

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In India, the base model of the ZenFone 5z (6GB RAM + 64GB storage) is priced very affordably at Rs 29 999, while the higher end 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option is priced just a bit higher at Rs 32 999 (~RM1944), while the top of the line 8GB + 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs 36 999 (~RM2180). This would make it the most affordable smartphone packing a Snapdragon 845 in the market!
Source: The Indian Express
Pokdepinion: I can’t wait for it to arrive in Malaysia at this price point!
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Genshin Impact 3.1 Release and Maintenance Time Revealed

The exact arrival time for Genshin Impact 3.1, as well as the necessary maintenance schedule, has been officially revealed. Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s When Genshin Impact 3.1 Will Arrive Exactly

“King Deshret and the Three Magi” V3.1 Update Maintenance Preview
〓Update Schedule〓
Begins on 09/28 06:00 (UTC+8) and is est. to take 5 hours.
While maintenance is in progress, Travelers will be unable to log in to the game.
Details>>https://t.co/hvG8cn9kqq#GenshinImpact pic.twitter.com/ESIn1czcB7
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) September 26, 2022

Genshin Impact 3.1 will be arriving on 28th September 2022 at precisely 6AM Malaysia / Singapore time (GMT+8). Maintenance is expected to last about 5 hours so no one will be able to play the game while that is happening.

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Hoyoverse will be giving out 60 Primogems per hour for every hour the game is under maintenance. The longer the wait, the more Primogems you get but even if it ends early, you will still be getting at least 300 Primogems regardless.

For those of you who aren’t aware, Genshin Impact 3.1 will see the arrival of Candace, Cyno, and Nilou as banner characters. If you’re wondering you should save or not, then you should consider the likelihood of you using either Nahida or Layla in your party as both characters are coming in update 3.2.
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Pokdepinion: Nilou supremacy, let’s go. I mean, I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels that way.
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Top Technology Trends That’ll Shape 2021

It’s that time of the year again where we look at the top technology trends that we can expect, where we again sat down with the folks at Digi and Telenor Research. Without wasting any time, here’s the top technology trends that’ll shape 2021.
Technology Trends in 2021
Tech supplements to combat mental health issues
2020 was one of the most challenging time in the century with the global pandemic going around. Skip ahead a year, the issue is still a problem and it forces people to stay in the safety of their homes.
COVID-19 has seen a rise to the percentage of people who feel isolated and lonely, triggering a host of new health concerns such as anxiety and depression.

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A new generation of chatbots, specifically designed to engage and help people who struggle with loneliness will be launched, according to Bjørn Taale Sandberg, Head of Telenor Research.
These personalized digital helpers can respond to questions, initiate calls, offer entertainment, and conduct activities that enhance the feeling of being connected.
Green tech to blossom
“The pandemic has triggered much needed climate-friendly actions. We believe governments will use the momentum of 2020 to pave the way for a green recovery in 2021, putting climate laws and climate plans into action” says Sandberg.
All over the world, artificial intelligence (AI) will be implemented to optimize energy consumption in data centers and mobile base stations. This in turn will help make renewable energy such as wind power, smarten up cities by optimizing transport and predicting air quality.
For areas outside the city, new autonomous modular robots will work in the fields, supporting farmers who struggle to find agricultural workers. Mechanical weeding with machine vision will streamline the use of pesticides.
Cyber security challenges
Those who are not equipped with proper password solutions or who don’t maintain a strict digital hygiene will experience a surge in ‘password panic’. This is the feeling of utter hopelessness and frustration that occurs when your mind draws another password blank.
“As employees waste precious time struggling to remember their login details, we expect to see greater implementation of user-friendly security solutions in 2021. Password managers across sectors or iris and fingerprint scanning solutions will be more common, ensuring efficiency, security, and one less pain point for workers” predicts Sandberg.
Society-as-a-service
With a lot of people now working from their homes, it shows the importance of connectivity and the right digital tools to enable work to be performed anywhere at any time. This in turn creates new expectations among employees, especially regarding increased flexibility to work from home or other locations regularly to enable a better work-life balance.
People expect to find amenities that support and facilitate their digital work style, marking the dawn of the society-as-a-service age.
“In 2021, we expect many companies to provide employees with more flexibility to carry out their work outside the office walls. To ensure the necessary competence for the future way of work, managers will increase the upskilling of employees in cyber security, digital hygiene, and the use of digital tools and technologies” says Sandberg.
Educational gap
The pandemic has also affected schools. While classes has continued to be held online, there are those who don’t have internet access at home, meaning that they are left behind in terms of education.
This year is expected to see the rise of new and creative methods of remote, digital learning to emerge from the rapidly advancing virtual learning sphere. Those equipped with network access and internet capable devices will be able to take part in this digital leap and reap the rewards. For those who aren’t connected however will lose ground.
“If this urgent issue is not properly addressed, both internationally and within nations, we risk significant setback and a widening educational gap in the coming years. In order to bridge this gap, the education sector and ICT actors must join forces, working together to ensure robust and faster networks, and to promote and support digital literacy for all” Sandberg adds.
So those are the top technology trends that will shape 2021. What do you think of them? In case you’ve missed last year’s prediction, you can read more on that right here.
Pokdepinion: Out of all the points, I strongly agree with the first and last. Everyone needs to gather (not physically) and come out with a solution for these matters.
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realme to celebrate first anniversary with cool promotions on 3rd May 2019!

Looking for an affordable smartphone? realme is about to turn one this 3rd May 2019, and they are celebrating it with a host of promotions for their fans. Only on that day, realme will be offering up to RM100 off their smartphones.
Here are the details of the promotions on realme’s 1st Anniversary this 3rd May:

RRP
Promotional Price
Special Offers

realme 3 (3GB + 32GB)
RM599
RM549
First 50 units gets a 32GB microSD card

realme C1 (2GB + 16GB)
RM449
RM399
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realme C1 (2GB + 32GB)
RM499
RM429
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realme 2 Pro (4GB + 64GB)
RM799
RM599 (Lazada-exclusive)
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realme 2 Pro (6GB + 64GB)
RM899
RM799 (Lazada-exclusive)
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realme 2 Pro (8GB + 128GB)
RM999
RM899
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Would you be picking a realme smartphone or will you be waiting for the realme 3 Pro which is coming out this 14th May?
Pokdepinion: The realme 2 Pro is still a solid choice as a strong mid-range smartphone!
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Soon, all Windows 11 Pro users will be required to use a Microsoft account in order to login into all the computers using the new OS. Here’s what you need to know.
Windows 11 Pro Users Will Require The Use of a Microsoft Account

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Microsoft is making a change that will require all Windows 11 Pro users to use a Microsoft account to login to the computer. Furthermore, users will need internet connection to continue with the primary setup procedure. They are looking to make this a key requirement since they’ve already done the same with Windows 11 Home users last year.
With that being said, this new requirement is still being tested in Windows 11 builds, so we can expect more users facing this requirement within the next two months. As for the setup process, it was already a requirement for Windows 10 as well, with the exception that you can skip it if you don’t have an active internet connection.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Microsoft has been adding a number of new features in Windows 11. This includes live captions, a new Focus experience, Quick Access improvements, additional touch gestures, and more. This is designed to make it more convenient to use and entice more people to move into the new OS.
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Pokdepinion: I predict that there will be a good number of people making dummy accounts just to sign in. After all, it’s just to make sure the computers can continue to be used, so they don’t really need to do anything else with it.
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MBO Cinemas Officially Launches New Samsung Onyx LED Screen In Atria Shopping Gallery

No projector, no problem

A brand new cinema hall equipped with Samsung’s Onyx LED Screen has recently been unveiled by MBO Cinemas at their new outlet located in Atria Shopping Gallery in Damansara. It is the cinema chain’s first ever Samsung Onyx LED Screen equipped hall.

To those of you who aren’t in the know, Samsung’s Onyx LED Screen foregoes the traditional use of projectors found in other screens and instead uses their Cinema LED Technology called “Onyx”. The Onyx technology is capable of offering 4K resolution that supports High Dynamic Range content, accurate colour presentation and distortion free images. Accompanying the Onyx LED Screen is a true-to-life sound system powered by HARMAN’s JBL Sound System which ensures clean and balanced sounds for all audiences across all rows. MBO Cinemas hopes that with the Samsung Onyx LED Screen, it will redefine the traditional movie-going experience with ultra sharp and higher quality content.

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In addition to the Samsung Onyx LED Screen launch, MBO Cinemas also introduced their ever popular MBO Kecil and Big Screen concept halls.
To commemorate the launch, Samsung is offering all its Samsung Mobile App users a special buy one free one promo when you purchase a movie ticket for the Onyx hall at MBO Atria Shopping Gallery. All you need to do is buy your ticket at the cinema itself and show them the e-voucher code from the Samsung Mobile App to get your free extra ticket. Better hurry though because it is a limited time promotion!
Pokdepinion: I absolutely love Samsung’s Onyx screen! Watching movies on that screen is an absolute joy and it is something I would definitely recommend to friends and family.
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HONOR MagicWatch 2 Review — hard to say no to

Smartwatches are becoming more practical, partly due to the much more affordable prices as compared to a few years back, and also the fact that the battery life figures are a lot more usable. With that said, let’s take a look at the second generation HONOR smartwatch, the HONOR MagicWatch 2. Yes, the new name makes a lot more sense now.
Taking it to the next level
As compared to the sportier HONOR Watch Magic, the HONOR MagicWatch 2 is decidedly more mature. There’s still an unnecessary tachymeter printed on the bezel (quick note, it doesn’t have a tachymeter feature), but it now looks a lot sleeker.

The bezel is now a part of the glass covering the display as well, which is quite an interesting look. HONOR machined a slant to the glass around the edges, which might mean that the HONOR MagicWatch 2 is relatively more fragile than the HONOR Watch Magic as the latter sports a raised bezel that can protect the screen. The frame is crafted out of stainless steel, giving it a solid feel and just the right amount of heft.

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On the underside, you get a plastic surface, but that is actually a good move as it avoids triggering hypersensitivity reactions from the nickel in stainless steel. You can see four holes in the center for more accurate heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, as well as the two contact pads which will charge the HONOR MagicWatch 2.

Last but not least, the black resin strap. It’s pliable for comfort, and comes with a tab to quickly remove them in the event you want to swap them out for something else. HONOR does tout customizability with the HONOR MagicWatch 2, and I do say they definitely delivered on that.
HONOR MagicWatch 2 Specifications
Display1.39″ 454 x 454 AMOLEDFull-color displayAuto-brightnessCapacitive touchWater resistance5ATM (50 meters)Features 24/7 heart rate trackingSwim trackingVoice guidance for 15 activitiesStep counterGPS run trackingSleep monitoringSpO2 measurementStress monitoringNotificationsIdle alertsPhone callsMusic playback from 2GB storageSensorsPPG cardiotachometerInfrared wear sensorAccelerometerGyroscopeBarometerAltimeterBattery455 mAh, Up to 14 days battery lifeWeight41 grams
Somewhat limited…
While HONOR has crafted up a good number of watchfaces for us to customize our HONOR MagicWatch 2 with, the ability to add third-party custom watchfaces is still relatively limited. You would have to install the Chinese version HUAWEI Health Beta app which you can download as an APK, for now. Hopefully the feature will roll out to the global version ASAP.

The current version of HUAWEI Health is pretty competent, although there’s no ability to add apps or other features to the HONOR MagicWatch 2. With that said, you would probably not need to add that much to it, as I do find it a very full-featured fitness-oriented smartwatch.
Or you could just control the music playing on your phone…
I do say fitness-oriented because it even comes with a voice guide to help you get the most out of your workout. And yes, there’s GPS built-in too, letting you leave your phone behind when you go out for a run, if you load the 2GB of on-board storage with your favorite tracks. You can even pair the HONOR MagicWatch 2 to your Bluetooth earphones. There are no cellular capabilities, so you would be off the grid until you get home. Perfect.
 For those who are a bit more adventurous, you can also make use of the barometer, altimeter and compass too during your hiking expeditions, but those are most probably not for me.

I did test the call feature, and yes it does allow you you to talk to your watch like a Power Ranger if you want, but the call quality wasn’t exactly inspiring on both ends, and you would probably be better off talking via the loudspeaker on your phone. I haven’t used it for running, as the only only running I do is away from responsibilities, but in my daily use the step counter, sleep tracking and stress monitoring works pretty effectively.

 I must add that wearing a watch to sleep may not be for everyone. While a fitness band like the HONOR Band 5 is relatively out of the way, the HONOR MagicWatch 2 is a noticeable chunk of metal and glass on your wrist, and might make some feel uncomfortable sleeping with it on.

Speaking of which, with the all-day heart rate and sleep monitoring active on the HONOR MagicWatch 2, I still got surprisingly good battery life. Even though it was always connected to my Xiaomi Mi 9 via Bluetooth, I managed to eek out around 7 days before having to plonk it onto the charger.
Conclusion
The HONOR MagicWatch 2 is a solid fitness-oriented smartwatch, but you can’t install apps on the watch, or download third-party watchfaces to it. The latter is still possible, albeit the methods are a bit more complicated than I would like, but it will most probably be added to the global version soon.

It’s probably hard to say no to the HONOR MagicWatch 2 though, especially with its relatively affordable price tag of just RM699. If all you want to do is a smartwatch that can deliver notifications, give you several dozens of watchfaces to choose from everyday, and be feature packed companion with stuff like an altimeter and barometer, the HONOR MagicWatch 2 is a compelling purchase.
Thank you HONOR Malaysia for sending us the HONOR MagicWatch 2 for review!
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Garena Brings League Of Legend Worlds To You – Available At Selected TGV Cinemas

Garena Malaysia announce that they will host multiple viewing parties at selected TGV cinemas as well as cyber cafes and Garena Student Alliance (GSA) campuses just in time for the League of Legends World Championship.
League Of Legends World
The championship, which starts on the 4th of November 2017, will see Garena team up with TGV Cinemas as the official venue partner for the Worlds Viewing Party. It will be held at 10 different locations; One Utama, Wangsa Walk, AU2, Kepong, Sunway Putra, Sunway Velocity, AEON Seremban 2, 1st Avenue (Penang), Tebrau City, and Kinta City.
Acer Predator will be giving giveaway worth RM40,000 including peripherals and gaming laptops as the official sponsors of the Worlds Viewing Party 2017. There will also be ZOTAC 1050ti Graphic Cards to be won at each participating venue.

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Besides that, Foodpanda vouchers, Mountain Dew and League of Legends skins such as Curling Veigar and Super Galaxy Elise will be redeemable for attendees. Worlds 2017 notebooks and Digi Star Guardian prepaid cards will be given to early birds, to be precise the first 100 attendees. So make sure to book your place as soon as possible to win them.
The Worlds Viewing Party 2017’s tickets can be purchased directly or via online transaction right here. Tickets are priced at RM30 each, which includes popcorn, drinks, and freebies. Additionally, Worlds Viewing Party will be scheduled to be held in 12 cyber cafes across Malaysia including the Pantheon.
GSA campuses also will be organizing and managing their own viewing parties on campus. These campus include; Taylor’s University, Sunway University, Swinburne University, INTI Penang, UiTM Sarawak, Asia Pacific University and many more.

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