Hawaya Dating App For Muslims Arrive In Malaysia

There’s a new dating app in town and it’s called Hawaya, a mobile app that came all the way from Egypt especially for matching Muslim men and women.
Hawaya dating app now in Malaysia

The app was founded by Sameh Saleh where Hawaya is inspired by the word “Hawa” which translates to “love” in Arabic. So what’s the dating app all about? Well according to the company, Hawaya carefully curate a culturally-acceptable solution to matchmaking. Users will have to answer a series of questionnaires about their education or line of work, as well as personal preferences such as hobbies and interests.
Users will also need to authenticate their profile through a selfie verification process, a step they take to filter out fake profiles. In addition to that, users can activate a feature called ‘Guardian’, this allows you to involve a trusted family member or friend as part of the conversation with another user in the app.

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Other than that, it includes features such as:
Blur Option – Female users have the option to selectively reveal their pictures only to those they are comfortable connecting withExclusive Mode: When a pair matches, they will be able to opt for for an exclusive chat that disables other ongoing conversations with other users in the app (focusing on one person)Provides ice-breaker topics and personalized conversation starters for users
The Hawaya app can be downloaded through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Pokdepinion: I wonder how many users they’ll get here in Malaysia…
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Microsoft, Google, and Qualcomm Are Worried About NVIDIA’s Purchase of ARM

One of the biggest news in the world of technology recently is NVIDIA’s acquisition of ARM, a UK semiconductor maker. This move doesn’t sit well for everyone however as Microsoft, Google, and Qualcomm are some of the biggest names to be worried about the deal.
The Probe Into NVIDIA’s Purchase of ARM

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A number of technological juggernauts have voiced out their worries on NVIDIA’s acquisition of ARM Ltd., most notably Microsoft, Google, and Qualcomm. It’s not just large corporations however as several regulatory bodies spanning several countries also voiced out their concerns. the Federal Trade Commission in the US is also doing their probe of the business deal.
For those of you who aren’t aware, ARM Ltd. was acquired by NVIDIA for USD $40 billion (RM161.7 billion approximately) from Softbank. Given that the deal will give NVIDIA control over the patents and distribution rights, plenty of other companies became worried that this might lead to big problems for their own businesses moving forward.
After all, ARM is supplying their chip technology to a wide variety of companies, including Apple, Samsung, and AMD. NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang has stated that they will respect ARM’s open licensing model and customer neutrality, so they will not hinder the operations. At most, ARM chips may include the company branding in the future.
This business move by NVIDIA could have massive implication on the industry moving forward. For their own company, they may look to use the technology from ARM to bolster their AI capabilities. It is also said that they will be building a new supercomputer in Cambridge, home of ARM Ltd.
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Pokdepinion: Every large corporation worries for the day another one of its kind gains the upper hand. If I were in their shoes, I’d be worried too.
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PS Plus March 2019 Free Games Lineup for US and EU Regions

If you have been anxiously waiting for the PS Plus March 2019 free game lineup, then the wait is finally over. We have the full lineup right here so without further ado, let’s take a look at them, shall we?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
The first headlining act of the lineup is the 2007 classic by Infinity Ward that took the console world by storm with its contemporary spin on the popular action series it helped create. 2016’s Modern Warfare Remastered brought the classic back in full HD for a new generation of gamers, while respectfully retaining its fun combat and clever level designs.
The game is said to be capable of playing in 4K so if you have a PS4 Pro and a 4K TV, you’re gonna be able to enjoy the game with vivid details.

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The Witness
The other headlining act is from the developer of the charming puzzle-platformer Braid back in 2008, creator Jonathan Blow promptly returned to the drawing board and spent the next eight years working on an ambitious follow-up. The result was 2016’s The Witness, an enigmatic first-person puzzler set on a seemingly-deserted tropical island, dotted from one end to the other with a vast network of interconnected puzzles.
Boasting spellbinding narrative twists and an unbeatable sense of satisfaction in conquering each puzzle, The Witness is a benchmark in design and environmental storytelling. Download The Witness on PS Plus this month for a slow-burning test of the old grey matter.
Both games will be available to download from PlayStation Store from 5th March to 1st April 2019. In the meantime, you’ve still got time to download the lineup from February.
As a reminder, PS3 and PS Vita games will no longer be offered in the PS Plus monthly free games. As such, the following titles will be available for download until 8th March 2019. If you claim it by then, it will be permanently in your game library:

Divekick, PS3 (Cross-Buy with PS Vita)
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, PS3
Gunhouse, PS Vita (Cross-Buy with PS4)
Rogue Aces, PS Vita (Cross-Buy with PS4)

Pokdepinion: It’s the beginning of something new, and hopefully, there will be more PS4 games included in the future lineups.
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Sony And Mitsui Announces Successful Operation Of 5G Enabling Dynamic Spectrum

Sony Group Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. announced today that Sony’s Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) technology was successfully deployed in a standalone 5G environment for the first time in the world. Along with this achievement, the two businesses have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a partnership to investigate the technology’s commercial potential and ways to apply it to promote the efficient use of spectrum resources.
Sony partners with Mitsui

Wi-Fi and 5G technologies have enabled ever-increasing wireless use in industrial applications, resulting in a massive surge in data traffic. Spectrum (radio frequency) resources, on the other hand, are limited, and the demand for these resources is becoming an issue.

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It replaces the old approach of managing each frequency band separately with centralised management of radio frequencies via a real-time resource management database. This enables the allocation of spatially and temporally underused spectrum to new operators and users while also protecting existing operator networks and their users from unwanted interference.
DSA technology is already being implemented in Europe and the United States, with spectrum assignments for 4G/5G in particular countries and locales, as well as infrastructure construction, making it a global trend.
New use cases and innovation in various industrial applications, as well as automated spectrum management using DSA technology, are being explored in tandem with this type of diversification in radio frequency resource assignment methods, prompting Sony and Mitsui to join forces to investigate the commercial potential.

Sony has developed its reputation by investing in DSA technology research and development from the beginning. Sony has been approved by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for commercial operation to provide spectrum management services (spectrum assignment, spectrum use authorization, etc.) in the world’s first large-scale practical implementation on the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) system in the United States.
Sony has also been designated a CBRS SAS administrator to operate in the United States as a result of this certification and is known for having great commercial-level technologies and many important patents.
Mitsui is involved in a variety of industrial fields and employs a diverse business approach, such as creating social infrastructure that uses ICT to drive smart city transformation and building sustainable infrastructure to improve the quality of life in Asia and other developing countries.
In addition, the business is advancing the use of “Local 5G,” an advanced scheme for deploying local 5G networks in Japan, through its subsidiary, Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co. Ltd. (MKI), in light of the growing requirement for wireless utilisation in industrial applications.
As they work together to explore various possibilities, Sony and Mitsui hope to build on these strengths to implement an effective spectrum utilisation model and establish cutting-edge business and technology platforms to help achieve this goal across a broad geographic area, including not only Japan, the United States, and Europe, but also Asia and other regions. They hope to build new enterprises as a result of this effort, which will address the ever-increasing wireless demand while also making a significant contribution to society.
Pokdepinion: Pretty interesting stuff. More importantly, though, we’re gonna need 5G in Malaysia ASAP.
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Malaysian’s Favorite Foods According To foodpanda

Ahhh food, everyone loves them, especially Malaysians. Have you ever wondered on what dishes are most liked in the country? Well the folks at foodpanda analyzed orders that happened between January 2018 until mid-February 2019 and here’s what they found.
They’ve noticed that there has been exponential growth in orders, especially during breakfast, in the late afternoon, and during supper.
It seems that Malaysians love Malaysian food so much that they’ve ordered it more than Italian, Japanese, and Middle Eastern food combined from foodpanda.

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A staggering of 10,000 servings of fries were delivered by the company. Aside from that, up to 2000 cups of coffee to sleepy customers were delivered to start their day.
During the recent Chinese New Year, almost 500 plates of Yee Sang were delivered into homes and offices during the festive period.
Malaysians seem to enjoy Salted Caramel, Burnt Cheesecake, Chocolate Cake and more as it turned out that more than 2000 slices of cakes were delivered to customers.
Besides the numbers, foodpanda will be providing zero delivery charges 24 hours a day from the 23rd of February till the 28th of February, so be sure to take advantage of that.
Pokdepinion: I’ll be honest, I would’ve thought that people in the country would prefer western dishes over local ones. Guess I’m wrong there.
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Grab Introducing GrabPay E-wallet – Intends to be consumer’s all-in-one app

Grab’s vision for the future

In a special presentation today at their headquarters, Grab revealed their vision of turning the Grab into something more than just a ride-hailing service. They plan on making the Grab app into something consumers would use every day. A single app that consumers would use to do pretty much anything from commuting, on-demand food delivery, cashless payments, and financial
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They have already realised a part of this vision of the future by introducing a beta version of the GrabFood service a couple of weeks ago. As of right now, GrabFood is limited to areas in the Klang Valley such as Sri Hartamas, Bangsar, Mont Kiara as well as Bukit Damansara. Grab will also expand the GrabFood service to other areas some time this month.

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Soon to accompany the release of the GrabFood service, Grab will be introducing their very own e-wallet called GrabPay. Approved by Bank Negara last December, GrabPay will allow users to seamlessly pay for rides as well as for GrabFood and by doing so, earn GrabRewards. Grab also intends to expand GrabPay into a more traditional cashless payment system ala Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. Grab says to expect GrabPay to launch in the next few weeks.
Grab has also outlined a few other areas in which they would like to expand their service offerings which include:
Transport
Grab hopes that in the near future, consumers will be able to mix and match different transport options based on their travel preferences and budget. With better integration of public and private transportation options in one platform, consumers can choose to ride across and pay for multiple modes of transport seamlessly in one single journey. Imagine taking an on-demand shuttle bus, continue their journey on public transit, and finally take a Grab ride to their final destination – all through one Grab app.
Financial Services
Grab’s fintech offerings create new economic opportunities for millions of unbanked and underbanked consumers, drivers and small businesses across Southeast Asia. Over 6 million micro-entrepreneurs across the region have been enabled by Grab’s platform to date, and Grab targets to enable 100 million micro-entrepreneurs by 2020.
Lifestyle
Fulfilling consumers’ wishlist for an everyday app where users will be able to commute, eat, deliver packages, and pay for daily essentials through one Grab app in the near future.
You can check out a summary of Grab’s vision of their future services in the video below.

Pokdepinion: I really like the future goals Grab has laid out in front of them. They are very well thought out and I am very interested to see whether Grab can actually realise their vision of transforming the Grab app into an all-in-one consumers’ app.
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NVIDIA To Combat Stock Issues By Releasing Mining-focused GPUs

When it comes to getting the latest graphics cards in the market, NVIDIA knows this is an issue for consumers, especially gamers. Usually when they they are available, there would be the issue of scalpers as well as miners who make it hard for the average person to buy them. Well NVIDIA aims to combat this by reducing the performance of their GeForce-branded hardware.
NVIDIA to release crypto mining-focused GPUs

The company is set to launch their RTX 3060 soon, specifically on the 25th of February and they’ve announced that they will push out drivers for them (the GPUs) that halve its performance at mining Ethereum. In case you are wondering on how exactly does it work, it is done with it identifying hashing algorithms used when mining the cryptocurrency and thus reduce the card’s performance.

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NVIDIA has said that they will look to release a new lineup of graphics cards, which are specifically catered for mining. What’s the difference between them and normal cards? Well they won’t have any video outputs, packing lower peak core voltages and frequencies, as well as improved airflow to get the best performance for mining, or so they say.
It appears that there will be four cards that they plan to release (for mining), which includes the 30HX, 40HX, 50HX, and 90HX. The former two is scheduled to be released in Q1 while the rest is planned for a Q2 release. At the time of writing, the pricing for these cards are yet to be announced.
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Pokdepinion: To be honest, I’m really not sure if all those miners would opt for these new cards. I still think it depends on the stock that they’ll have in the market. Regardless, let’s just hope that these cards will keep them at bay and give the normal consumers a chance at the latest cards.

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Here’s How To Create Your Own Personalized Emoji With Google Gboard

Did you know that you can now create your own emoji through Google’s Gboard? Well here’s how you can create one for yourself.
Create Your Own Emoji With Google Gboard

Recently the Gboard was updated, where now you are able to send new stickers to your contacts. In addition to that, you are able to now make emojis that looks just like you (well that’s the whole idea anyway).

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With it, you can create an emoji where you get to pick hair styles and colors, skin tones, accessories, and so. So here how you can get started.

Make sure that you have the latest Gboard update.
Simply open a messenger (any) and open the keyboard.
Tap on the emoji icon next to the space bar, and tap on the Stickers icon on the bottom.
Then choose the Emoji Mini icon.
Press “Create” in the prompt.
Take a photo of your face.
Choose the one that you like and you can edit it afterwards.
Save it and you’re good to go.

There’ll be a range of Mini Emoji stickers ready for you once you’ve created your own emoji. You can then decide to spam them to your friends and family.
The process doesn’t take long. Just in case you’d like to tweak your emoji, you can do so again to customize the Emoji Minis you have already set up.
Pokdepinion: I had fun making it. Now, I’m just going to spam them to anyone who contacts me :P

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Vainglory Opens Pre-registration For 5v5 Mode – Enter To Win Rewards And Get Early Access!

Today, Vainglory has opened pre-registration for their upcoming 5v5 mode. Players get a chance for rewards and a chance to enter the 5v5 Early Access.
Vainglory 5v5 Pre-Registration
Being one of the most popular mobile MOBA around, Vainglory’s upcoming 5v5 map was built from former competitive players and leading designers from leading PC MOBAs. Vainglory’s 5v5 is designed to reward mechanical skills and meaningful decisions around team compositions, objectives and rotational strategies.
Additionally, the game’s closed beta is conducting around-the-clock play tests with players from multiple regions and all skill levels, whether its a beginner or a seasoned professional.

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We have been working closely with our closed beta community to get our 5v5 exactly right, and we will show it off to everyone at our upcoming World Championship in Singapore in December. We will be growing the early-access community as we move toward launch. If you want to be part of the journey putting final touches on 5v5, be sure to pre-register Kristian Segerstrale, Super Evil Megacorp CEO
The Vainglory8 Autumn competitive season will determine which teams will be filling the remaining open spot and represent their regions at the Vainglory 2017 World Championship which will be held at Singapore’s Kallang Theatre on the December 14th 2017 until the 17 of December 2017. Team that have qualified for the tournament are defending World Champion Rox Armada and two-time Unified Champion, Cloud9.
Vainglory’s 5v5 mode will be introduced at the World Championship to those who tune in to the competition’s streams and VODs. For those who are unable to attend live, you can go to Vainglory’s official Twitch, Facebook, and Youtube channels. To pre-register for the 5v5 mode, you can do so by going to the link here.
Pokdepinion: Definitely a MOBA game should consist 5 players on each team rather than 3. More people means more trolls :P Pre-register now and join the fun!
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 Review — The Cost Of Premium

It’s been awhile since we had a look at Sennheiser’s audio products but today ,we’ll take a closer look at the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2. Is it any good? Let’s find out.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 Unboxing
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review – Unboxing
Out of the box, you are expected to find the following items:
EarbudsCharging caseDocumentationUSB-C cableExtra eartips
Appearance
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review – Charging case
The charging case for the Momentum True Wireless 2 doesn’t come with your average looks. It sports a nice grey woven finish. A nice touch and a breath of fresh air, I’d say.

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review – Charging port
Behind the case, you’ll find its USB-C port, alongside a button to indicate the battery left in the case by glowing red, orange, or green.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review – Earbuds
As you can see here, the side of the buds comes in a nice matte finish with a metallic outer panel, which sports the brand’s logo. Interestingly, you can control your music playback here.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 Specifications
DriversSennheiser 7mm dynamic driverFrequency Response100Hz – 10,000HzSensitivity94dBHeadphone TypeTrue wireless, in-earConnectionBluetooth 5.1aptXSBCAACWireless Range10mNoise-cancellingSingle-mic ANC per earbudBatteryEarphonesUp to 7 hours playbackCharging Case4x Full Charge (total 28 hours)ColourBlackIngress ProtectionIPX4
User Experience
Pairing
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review – Pairing
You’ll need the Sennheiser Smart Control app to fully utilize the buds, which is available for both Android and iOS devices. Once you’ve downloaded it, you’ll be prompted to pair your buds via the app, in which this case you’d need to hold both sides of the buds for 3 seconds. If you ask me, it’s a bit of a tedious process.
Sound
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review – Sound
In terms of sound, it’s a subjective matter. Some prefer full out bass, while others prefer clarity. Based on the preset EQ settings, you’re getting a bit of both worlds. Crisp audio is there and the bass isn’t lacking. Regardless, if you find yourself not liking the tuning, you can simply adjust the EQ itself through their app. Unfortunately, there’s only 3 bands that you can edit, which is a bit of a bummer.
Now the earbuds themselves come with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and personally, it’s one of the best that I’ve used thus far, with music on of course. There’s a bit of sound leak that could be heard but you should be fine with your favorite songs playing in the background.
I found no issues of enjoying content on Netflix with the earbuds but I would hardly recommend using them for your mobile gaming sessions due to the noticeable latency.
Comfort
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review – Comfort
As comfort goes, the earbuds themselves fit perfectly in my ears. I had no issues of it of being too tight or loose. You should be able to find the perfect fit too, seeing that they’ve provided a number of ear tips of various sizes in the box.
The charging case looks out of the norm, I’d say. While it is something that’s nice on the eyes, the case is a bit too bulky to my liking. So if you want to store them in your pockets, best to make sure that they’re big enough.
Control-wise, here’s the preset that the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 comes with:
Play / pause – 1x tap (left side)Next track – 2x tap (left side)Previous track – 3x tap (left side)Volume down – Hold down (left side)Voice Assistant – 1x tap (right side)Transparent Hearing – 2x tap (right side)ANC – 3x tap (right side)Volume up – Hold down (right side)
Sennheiser Smart Control app
Gesture-wise, it’s got everything that you could possibly need. The neat thing about having the Smart Control app is that you can adjust the controls the way you want them to be, if you’re not satisfied with the default configuration.
Battery Life
Sennheiser claims that a single full charge for the buds can last up to 7 hours and their statement seems to be accurate as I’ve used them intermittently and found it to match with the claimed duration.
Despite that, I wished that they had included wireless charging to the package, seeing how much the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is a premium product. It’s not a dealbreaker but it would definitely attract more people if it had the feature.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 Verdict
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 verdict
Was I impressed with it? Indeed I was. Was I happy seeing the price tag? Well, not exactly. Should you have the money for it however, you can expect a solid pair of earbuds that offer enjoyable audio as well as the option to tweak it even further.
Personally I wish that they made it a little bit cheaper than Sennheiser’s asking price of RM1,498. Then it would be the perfect deal. For that, I award the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 our Bronze Pokdeward.

We would like to thank Sennheiser Malaysia for providing the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 that was used in this review.
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Fractal Design and Fnatic Gear officially launched in Malaysia — Brought to you by SunCycle

With the huge demand of sleek and clean computer cases in Malaysia, Fractal Design, a Swedish-based company has announced its official appearance in Malaysia market. Together in the launch event, Fnatic Gear also showed us their latest line-up of gaming peripherals.

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In this special event, Fractal Design introduced themselves, starting with the history of their establishment since 2007 until today. They also mentioned that their goal in 2016 is to penetrate APAC market, including Malaysia. At the end of the presentation, Fractal Design also introduced their latest Define C and Define Mini C cases. A popular local distributor, SunCycle Distributor Sdn Bhd, has been chosen to be the official Fractal Design product distributor here in Malaysia.

Together in this event, Fnatic Gear also launched their brand new gaming peripherals. With special guest appearances by Mushi and Ohaiyo, Fnatic Gear announced their modular DUEL TMA-2 gaming headset, Rush G1 mechanical keyboard and new Clutch G1 gaming mouse.

Last but not least, we are also presented with three modded PC, one of which is built by our local modder, ModNGo, based on a Fractal Design computer case. The rest of Fractal Design’s cases were also on display.

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Kok Kee from Nasi Lemak Tech testing the VR
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How to Fix Xbox Error 0x87DD0004?

A number of gamers have faced the mysterious Xbox error 0x87DD0004. What is it and how can you fix it? We have just the solution for you. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Fix Xbox Error 0x87DD0004?

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The mysterious Xbox error 0x87DD0004 is encountered by gamers on Xbox One and Xbox Series X. Those who are affected are unable to log into their account after restarting their console. It’s especially alarming when there is no page listed for it on the Xbox support site, so gamers are left clueless on the matter.
According to Microsoft, the Xbox error 0x87DD0004 has something to do with downloading content, and it also affects PC gamers as well. This could potentially cause problems for those who want to download from the Microsoft Store or via the Xbox Live service. There are a couple of solutions to fix this issue:

Check the Xbox status page. If you see any services with alerts, expand the service, scroll down to Notifications, and sign in to receive a message when the service is up and running again
Try to Redownload the Content

At the moment, there is no guarantee if these solutions will fix the problem, but it’s at least worth a try. At present, the problems that are listed on the Xbox Live support page are related to the launch of CrossfireX. If it doesn’t work, we recommend contacting Microsoft / Xbox team directly about it.
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Pokdepinion: It’s certainly an annoying problem for those who face it, so I hope the solutions will fix it. That, or a sudden software update would patch it out.
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MasterBox 5 Dual Tone by Cooler Master review — more affordable, even sexier

Surprisingly, even as we have reviewed everything from USB external drives all the way to a robotic vacuum cleaner, we have never reviewed a computer chassis before. One of the essential parts that make a PC rig whole, and yet we have never reviewed one yet. That is also the reason why it took me some time to review this case. I dare say the Cooler Master MasterCase 5 was a huge success, especially judging based on the reception here in Malaysia. Everyone loved with the case and want to mod it. Today I have the Cooler Master MasterBox 5, the little brother of the MasterCase 5, so let’s check it out and see if it lives up to its bigger brother’s success as well.
Unboxing

The Cooler Master MasterBox 5 comes in a plain box with only the information you need to know about the case. This remind me of my old Cooler Master Elite 342’s retail packaging, which was also one of my favorite M-ATX cases.

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The MasterBox 5 is secured in the box by two chunks of Styrofoam to hold the case in place. The MasterBox 5 is included with a small numbers of accessories including several types of screws, standoffs, cable ties, warranty information leaflet and a user guide.
Appearance

At first sight, the MasterBox 5 shares a slight resemblance with its big brother, the MasterCase 5. However the resemblance stops at the clean lines and angular features. The case’s features a clear plastic front panel which looks way sleeker than the mesh found on the MasterCase 5. However this only the case with our Dual Tone variant here, as the black version will come with a mesh panel. The side window allows you to show off your rig’s internals without having to resort to third party mods. The angled top of the front panel is home to the HDD activity LED, two USB 3.0 ports, the power button, front panel audio jacks, and last but not least, a small square reset button.

Nothing special at the back of the case, it looks pretty standard like most ATX casings. But hey, there is a slot to mount the graphics card vertically. Let’s open both side panel and check out the interior compartment.

You get a PSU shroud and drive cage with the MasterBox 5, once again satisfying what most enthusiasts look for in a case without having to look for third party solutions. The HDD cage allows able to mount up to two 3.5 HDDs and a SSD.

In true #MakeItYours spirit, both the PSU shrouds and drive cage can be removed, with the drive cage’s position adjustable too. Under the PSU is a removable fan filter to reduce the dust build up in your PSU.

There is a nifty little cage that fits a single 2.5″ drive. It can be repositioned across the entire row depending on where you want your SSD to sit.

There is no exhaust vent at the top of the case, but we can mount up to 360mm AIO coolers at the front of the case. Meanwhile at the rear we can mount a 120mm AIO cooler. Both front and rear mount are compatible with push-pull fan configurations.

The Cooler Master MasterBox 5 has a huge CPU cut-out on the motherboard tray for easier installation of cooler backplates. Also, it has a lot of cut-outs for the cable routing. We would have preferred to see rubber grommets covering the edges of the cut-outs here, but sadly we find none here. In term of motherboard size, the MasterBox 5 support E-ATX motherboard.

Behind the motherboard tray there is a decent amount of space for you to hide your cables. There is even space for a SSD behind here, but you will need to look for your own SSD tray.

Last but not least, at the bottom of the case, we find the easily removable dust filter for the PSU intake. The chunky feet raise the system off the surface you place it on, but there are no intakes along the bottom of the MasterBox 5 to make use of the extra airflow through the bottom of the case. The only component that benefits from this extra airflow is the PSU.
Specifications

Model Number
MCX-B5S1-KWNN-11

Available Color
Black

Materials
Steel body, Plastic mesh bezel

Dimensions (LxWxH)
All
500 x 220 x 475mm

Motherboard Support
ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX

Expansion Slots
7

Drive Bays
5.25″
Cages are sold separately

Combo 3.5″/ 2.5″
2

SSD
1

I/O Port
USB 3.0 x 2

Audio in / out

Pre-installed Fan(s)
Front
120mm x 1

Rear
120mm x 1

Fan Support
Front
120mm / 140mm x 2

Rear
120mm x 1

Liquid Cooling Support
Front
240mm / 280mm radiator, up to 50mm thickness without fan

Rear
120mm

Clearances
CPU Cooler
167mm / 6.5″

PSU
180mm / 7.1″

GPU
410mm / 16.1″

Cable Routing
Behind Motherboard Tray
25mm – 35mm

Dust Filters
Front, bottom

Power Supply Support
Bottom mount, ATX

Hardware Configuration

Processor
Intel Xeon E3 1230V @ 0.86v

Motherboard
ASUS H87-PLUS

Memory
Corsair Vengence DDR3 16GB (4x4GB)

Storage
Corsair LS 120GB (System), Western Digital Blue 1TB (Game), Western Digital AVGP Green 2TB (Archive)

Power Supply
AcBel iPower 90m 600W 80+ Gold

Accesories
Lumax Titan RGB LED strip

User Experience
I migrated all of my hardware from my previous Corsair 400R into the Cooler Master MasterBox 5 Dual Tone we have here. Installing all the hardware into the casing is not that difficult if your PC has a small amount of component. First thing I want to mention is how robust the MasterBox 5 design is. Routing the cables are quite convenient, additional with the PSU shroud it does make it better in hiding all the extra cables.

The only issue I had with the casing is the amount of drive cages available. With only one drive cage included, the MasterBox 5 is only capable of accommodating only two 3.5-inch HDDs. After some looking around and testing, I manage to install one of my HDDs vertically. I don’t recommend you to do this but in my case (pun not intended), I detected no vibration even when the drive was under load, which is a good sign.

Cooler Master representative did say that the Cooler Master MasterBox 5 looks great when you pair it with a RGB LED strip. I totally agree and very highly recommend you do to the same thing too. Without further ado, I got the Lumax Titan RGB LED from Mod n Go Design. The results are above, and it is really stunning.

The case is pretty silent even with three fans, an AIO cooler pump, a single GPU and two spinning platter drives running. Even after everything was mounted into the case, I detected no vibration produced, which is a good sign of a good computer case. Temperature wise, since modern hardware has greatly improved heat dissipation and lower TDPs, the MasterBox 5 isn’t affected by any heat issues.
Conclusion
The Cooler Master MasterBox 5 has its own advantage over its big brother the MasterCase 5. It is slightly more compact and assembling a new build with the case should be easier with a small amount hardware but personally I think a single drive cage is not enough if you are planning to get more than two 3.5-inch drives. The amount of pre-installed fans also bothers me, I think total of three pre-installed fans is the fair number. This allows user to set up a push-pull fan configuration if they mount a 240mm radiator in front.

The absence of a 5.25-inch drive bay is not a problem at all, since most people nowadays don’t bother to use a DVD drive as almost everything are available in digital form now, especially games. The MasterBox 5 actually is a pretty good candidate for case mods too, as I witnessed how beautiful it can get with as simple a mod as adding a LED strip. A lot more can be done with the case in the modding scene. The Cooler Master MasterBox 5 Dual Tone is priced at RM399, making it a good alternative for those who can’t afford the Cooler Master MasterCase 5. I award it with our Silver Pokdeward.
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PS Plus Asia January 2023 FREE Games Lineup

After being subjected to rumours and alleged leaks, we now have the official PS Plus Asia January 2023 free games lineup right here.
PS Plus Asia January 2023

First up, we have Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which will be available in both PS4 and PS5 editions, is a highly anticipated addition to the service due to the release of its sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, in March 2023. The game follows former Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis as he hides from the Empire.

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Fallout 76, which will only be accessible on the PS4, has seen significant improvements and is now a much more enjoyable experience for players. It offers a large amount of content for newcomers and could be a great choice for those looking for a game to occupy their free time.
Lastly, we have Axiom Verge 2, available on both the PS4 and PS5. It’s an underrated indie game with a focus on combat-based gameplay, designed for those who enjoy challenging 2D games.
All the games in the PS Plus January 2023 free games lineup will be available starting 3rd January 2023 so if you missed out on December’s lineup, you would have to wait until the PlayStation team offers it again.
All the games in the PS Plus Asia January 2023 free games lineup will be available starting 3rd January 2023 so if you missed out on December’s lineup, you would have to wait until the PlayStation team offers it again.
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Pokdepinion: Great lineup, not sure how it managed to get leaked out for several months straight given the accuracy. At least if it got one game wrong every month, it might not seem too bad.
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Leaked HUAWEI P40 and P40 Pro’s full specs hint at a 50MP camera

The HUAWEI P40 series is going to be launched tomorrow, but it seems like some people might have been a bit too excited to reveal more about the latest flagship from HUAWEI. WinFuture.de has posted a whole gallery of renders of the HUAWEI P40 and HUAWEI P40 Pro, as well as what might be the official specifications of the upcoming flagships.
For starters the HUAWEI P40 and P40 Pro is expected to tout fancy new 50MP UltraVision primary cameras. It will feature HUAWEI’s now-signature RYYB color filter array, which aims to improve low-light photography. HUAWEI has claimed that the 40MP Sony IMX600 SuperSpectrum which debuted in the HUAWEI P30 series can capture up to 40% more light than sensors sporting the regular RGGB color filters, so we can expect similar claims this time around. In addition to that, the 50MP UltraVision sensors are also expected to sport 4-in-1 pixel binning, which should culminate in 12.5MP images. The HUAWEI P40 Pro will also reportedly offer OIS on its main camera, while the HUAWEI P40 misses out on that.
          HUAWEI P40            HUAWEI P40 Pro

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The HUAWEI P40 Pro will also offer the 40MP f/1.8 ultra-wide camera which debuted in the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro, while the HUAWEI P40 will come with a 16MP f/2.2 primary camera. The telephoto camera on the HUAWEI P40 Pro will be a 12MP f/3.4 periscopic zoom module which reportedly features a SuperSensing (i.e. RYYB color filter), while the standard model will only offer a 8MP f/2.4 zoom without the fancy mirrors. Of course, Leica’s branding is also here on the HUAWEI P40 series.
Another differentiating factor between the HUAWEI P40 Pro and P40 is the display. The HUAWEI P40 Pro will feature what looks like a curved panel while the HUAWEI P40 will get a flat one. The curvature doesn’t seem nearly as extreme as the one in the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro though, as revealed in earlier rumors.

Aside from that, most of the specifications aren’t exactly all that exciting coming from the HUAWEI Mate 30 series. You get a Kirin 990 5G which seems to be standard across the HUAWEI P40 series. Of course, being a HUAWEI P40 series, that’s not all that surprising as HUAWEI usually release their latest chipsets and innovations with the HUAWEI Mate series, while the camera innovations will be unveiled in the HUAWEI P-series.
HUAWEI P40 Series Specs *leaked*

HUAWEI P40
HUAWEI P40 Pro

Chipset
Kirin 990 5G, octa-core at up to 2.86 GHz, 7nm+

RAM
8GB
8GB

Storage
128GB, NM card support
Up to 256GB, NM card support

Display
6.1″ FHD+ OLED display
6.58″ 1200p OLED display, 90 Hz refresh rate

Main camera
50MP f/1.9 UltraVision
16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide
8MP f/2.4 telephoto, OIS
50MP f/1.9 UltraVision, OIS
40MP f/1.8 ultra-wide
12MP f/3.4 periscopic zoom
TOF Sensor

Front camera
32MP f/2.0, depth sensor
32MP f/2.2, depth sensor, IR sensor, TOF sensor

Battery
3800 mAh
22.5W SuperCharge
 4200 mAh
40W SuperCharge (wired and wireless)

Ingress protection
IP53
IP68

Well whether these specifications are true, we will find out by tomorrow’s official launching of the HUAWEI P40 series. What do you think of the HUAWEI P40 series’ leaked specifications? Let us know! You can catch the launch here too:

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Pokdepinion: That 50MP camera sensor though… That’s new.
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Noctua improves the aesthetics of its coolers with chromax; add some color to your Noctua coolers!

Noctua’s coolers are renowned for their performance. But it takes more than raw performance to make an excellent build nowadays. RGB illumination has taken build aesthetics to a whole new level, and while Noctua doesn’t seem ready to join that bandwagon yet, it is now offering heatsink covers, colorful sleeved extension cables and all-black fans with swappable color vibration pads in its new chromax lineup.

If you thought the bare aluminium look of your Noctua NH-U12S or NH-D15 was looking a little dull, the new NA-HC heatsink cover allows you to enhance the appearance with easy-to-use magnetic securing system. The NA-HC1 and NA-HC2 models are for the NH-U12S, while the NA-HC3 and NA-HC4 are compatible with the NH-D15 and NH-D15S. They come in a choice of black and white, as well as a black aluminium cover with changeable inlays that come in red, green, blue, yellow and black to allow you color-match the Noctua coolers with any build.

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Now that the cooler is looking great, it’s time to pay attention to the fans. The fans that come with Noctua’s heatsinks aren’t the prettiest, but they are definitely great for performance. To match with the potentially more colorful Noctua heatsinks, the more popular fans like the NF-A15, NF-A14, NF-F12 and NF-S12A have received the chromax touch too. They now come in black with swappable white, black, red, green, blue and yellow vibration pads. The fans still feature what Noctua is renowned for, like the SSO2 bearing for more than 150 000 hours MTTF and a 6-year manufacturer warranty.

The next step in customizing the fans is to color customize the cables with the NA-SEC1 extension cables and NA-SYC1 y-cables. The cables are available with a choice of red, green, blue, yellow, black and white. The NA-SEC1 extension cable gives you an extra 30 cm of cable length for you to attach your fans to the furthest corners of your case, whe the NA-SYC1 y-cable lets you use two 4-pin PWM fans on as single fan header.
The products are currently shipping and will be available shortly. The SRPs are as follows:
Fans:
NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.black.swap: EUR 26.90/USD 26.90
NF-A14 PWM chromax.black.swap: EUR 24.90/USD 24.90
NF-F12 PWM chromax.black.swap: EUR 22.90/USD 22.90
NF-S12A PWM chromax.black.swap: EUR 22.90/USD 22.90
Cooler covers:
NA-HC1 chromax.black.swap: EUR 19.90/USD 19.90
NA-HC2 chromax.black: EUR 19.90/USD 19.90
NA-HC2 chromax.white: EUR 19.90/USD 19.90
NA-HC3 chromax.black.swap: EUR 29.90/USD 29.90
NA-HC4 chromax.black: EUR 29.90/USD 29.90
NA-HC4 chromax.white: EUR 29.90/USD 29.90
Cables:
NA-SEC1 chromax.black: EUR 9.90/USD 9.90
NA-SEC1 chromax.blue: EUR 9.90/USD 9.90
NA-SEC1 chromax.green: EUR 9.90/USD 9.90
NA-SEC1 chromax.red: EUR 9.90/USD 9.90
NA-SEC1 chromax.white: EUR 9.90/USD 9.90
NA-SEC1 chromax.yellow: EUR 9.90/USD 9.90
NA-SYC1 chromax.black: EUR 9.90/USD 9.90
NA-SYC1 chromax.blue: EUR 9.90/USD 9.90
NA-SYC1 chromax.green: EUR 9.90/USD 9.90
NA-SYC1 chromax.red: EUR 9.90/USD 9.90
NA-SYC1 chromax.white: EUR 9.90/USD 9.90
NA-SYC1 chromax.yellow: EUR 9.90/USD 9.90
Pokdepinion: The accessories are kinda pricey but then to get performance and aesthetics, all in one package, sure is going to be costly.
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New Hori Grip Controller Is Essentially THICC Joy-Cons for Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is one of the innovative game consoles created thus far. The Joy-Cons, while versatile, isn’t exactly comfortable to use especially for long hours. For those of you who often game in handheld mode, this new Hori Grip Controller might just be the one for you..
It looks like your typical game controller that’s cut in half, with the system itself to be place between the two halves. In essence, it’s basically the Joy-Cons but extra thicc. It is designed for the upcoming Daemon X Machina game, and is slated for release this September 2019. From what we know, it has been listed with a price tag of 4,780 yen / USD $49.99.

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It’s worth noting that this Hori Grip Controller does have some notable differences in features compared to your standard Joy-Cons. It lacks an internal battery, gyro sensor, NFC, and vibration. In essence, you can only use this when it’s attached to the Nintendo Switch.

It does however have a programmable button on the back, large buttons, comfortable analog sticks, a proper d-pad, and grips for your hands to hold on to. For Daemon X Machina specifically, it has a turbo feature which allows a button to activate in intervals of five, ten, or twenty when pressed.

HORI is selling a split Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro controller for handheld mode (Daemon x Machina Edition, $49.99) https://t.co/63UxjBpkVH pic.twitter.com/10aXDPXGf0
— Wario64 (@Wario64) June 14, 2019

Initially, it was thought to be a Japan-only peripheral but Twitter user Wario64 noted that there is a pre-order page for it on Amazon. Once again, the Hori Grip Controller for Daemon X Machina will be released this September 2019.
Pokdepinion: I already got myself the Skull & Co. Grip Case so I don’t quite see myself getting this. However, if I could use this with the rechargeable Joy-Con dock, then I might actually get one for myself.
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Dell Launches Latitude 9430 and Latitude 7330

With their innovations, Dell Technologies is helping to enhance the hybrid workplace experience among employers and employees. Recently, the company showcased several product lines, such as the Dell Latitude 9430, Dell Latitude 7330, and more, that can help create a hybrid workplace that makes use of cloud technology, collaboration and communication platforms, remote monitoring tools, and productivity management systems.
Dell Latitude 9430

The Dell Latitude 9430 is the world’s smallest 14″ business laptop that is engineered to provide maximum levels of efficiency, collaboration, and connectivity.

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This device is suitable for C-Suite, account managers, consultants, and anyone who is determined to establish and grow a firm with a vision statement. To work from wherever, these professions require the best mobile performance, collaboration tools, and connectivity.
The Latitude 9430 features a 14″ 16:10 display screen with 5% more screen space and the thinnest bezels, attaining a 90% screen-to-body ratio. Furthermore, the device also features ComfortView Plus low blue light protection is always on and is available in FHD+ and QHD+ touch variants.
The laptop has new intelligent privacy improvements which are the Onlooker Detection where it notifies you of bystanders and secures the data on the screen, and the Look-away Detect where it senses when you aren’t looking at the screen and dims it for security and battery conservation.
Other security features such as ExpressSign-in where when you approach, your system wakes up, and when you step away, it locks, and an enhanced camera with SafeShutter privacy with a built-in FHD webcam and SafeShutter that automatically opens and closes with video calls are available in the Latitude 9430. The Camera Mute F9 Key lets you control camera privacy with hardware-level camera mute protection.
The device has Speakerphone with top- and bottom-firing speakers and adaptive tuning, so you can hear every nuance in your meetings. Not only that, with AI-based background noise reduction, Intelligent Audio with Neural Noise Cancellation enables you to collaborate securely.
ExpressConnect, the world’s first simultaneous multi-network connection for faster data and video downloads, allows you to connect to two or more networks at the same time with the Latitude 9430, and the Wi-Fi6E and 4G/5G connectivity choices allow you to work from anywhere at the top speeds.
The Latitude 9340 is available in Intel vPro, Intel Evo Design, 12th Gen Intel up to Core i7 processors, cooled with advanced thermals to maximize performance while staying cool and quiet, and powered by ExpressCharge 2.0 with charging up to 80% in 40 minutes.
This laptop is one of Dell’s sustainable products, with new packaging made entirely of recycled and renewable materials, the first to reach the company’s 2030 Moonshot goals, simple to open, and requires less carbon to ship.
Dell Latitude 9430 Specifications

Processor
12th Gen Intel Core Processors up to i7, vPro

RAM
Up to 32GB LPDDR5 SDRAM 5200MHz (On board)

Graphics
Intel Iris X Graphics (Integrated)

Storage
SSD M.2 2230 PCIe/NVMe Class 35 up to 1TB
SED SSD M.2 2230 PCIe/NVMe Class 35 256GB

Display
2-in-1
14″ 16:10 QHD+ (2560 x 1600)
WVA Touch
Anti-reflective and Anti-Smudge
Corning Gorilla Glass
6 DX, Super Low Power, 500 nits, sRGB 100%
Comfort View Plus
Low Blue Light
Intelligent Privacy
SafeShutter
Active Pen Support
Laptop
14″ 16:10 FHD+ (1920 x 1200)
Anti-Glare, Super Low Power, 500 nits, sRGB 100%
Comfort View Plus
Low Blue Light
Intelligent Privacy
SafeShutter

Audio
(2x) Top Firing Premium Speakers
(2x) Bottom firing Premium Speaker
Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Smart Amplifier
(4x) Noise Canceling Microphones
Universal Audio jack

Camera
SafeShutter (Electro-mechanical camera shutter)
FHD IR Camera (User-Facing fixed focus)

Connectivity
(1x) USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare (USB Type-A)
(2x) Thunderbolt4 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort (USB Type-C)
(1x) HDMI 2.0
(1x) external uSIM card tray option (WWAN only)
(1x) uSD 4.0 Memory card reader
(1x) Optional Touch Fingerprint Reader in Power Button
Wedge Lock slot
Microsoft Modern Standby compliant
WiFi Display (Miracast) 14
Intel Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz) AX210 2×2
Bluetooth 5.2
Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 LTE-A (DW5821e)

Power
Battery
2-Cell, 40 WH6 Polymer, ExpressCharge 2.0,
ExpressCharge Boost & Long Life Cycle capable
or
3-Cell, 60 Whr6 Polymer, ExpressCharge 2.0,
ExpressCharge Boost & Long Life Cycle capable
Power
65W adapter, Type-C
60W adapter, Type-C, Small Form Factor
90W adapter, Type-C

Dimensions
310.59 x 8.42 x 215.18mm

Weight
1.27~1.4Kg

Dell Latitude 7330, 7430, and 7530

The Dell Latitude 7330, 7430, and 7530 are designed for team leaders, Directors, Project or Product Managers, and those who want to communicate and collaborate with their teams.
The laptops also feature a 14″ or 15″ 4K or a 14″ SafeScreen with 400 Nit and Low Blue Light FHD display.
Like the Latitude 9430, the laptop has new intelligent privacy improvements which are the Onlooker Detection where it notifies you of bystanders and secures the data on the screen, and the Look-away Detect where it senses when you aren’t looking at the screen and dims it for security and battery conservation.
The Latitude 7330, 7430, and 7530 have better thermals and up to 30% quieter with the Intel vPro, 12th Gen Intel CPUs up to Core i7 P-series, and up to 32GB LPDDR5 and powered with all-day battery life and ExpressCharge, where you can work anywhere with less recharging.
These laptops have the most inventive usage of bio-based and recycled materials in 14″ and 15″ premium commercial laptops, with up to 39% recycled plastic in bottom bumpers, up to 50% recycled plastic in battery frame, up to 35% in palm rest, and up to 18% recycled carbon fiber in select lids.
Dell Latitude 7330, 7430, and 7530 Specifications

Latitude 7330
Latitude 7430
Latitude 7530

Processor
12th Gen Intel Core processors up to i7 U15 vPro
12th Gen Intel Core processors up to i7 U15 vPro
12th Gen Intel Core processors up to i7 P28 vPro

RAM
Up to 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, integrated, dual-channel
Up to 32 GB, LPDDR5, 4800 MHz, integrated, dual channel
Up to 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, integrated, dual channel

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics with Intel Core i5 / i7 processors and dual-channel memory configuration

 Storage
Up to 512 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD, class 35
256 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SED, class 35
Up to 1 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD, class 40
512 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SED, class 40

 Connectivity
(2x) USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4.0 with Power Delivery & DisplayPort 1.4
(1x) USB 3.2 Gen 1 with Power share
(1x) HDMI 2.0
(1x) Optional external uSIM card tray (WWAN only)
(1x) Optional Contacted SmartCard Reader
(1x) Optional Touch Fingerprint Reader in Power Button
(1x) Universal Audio jack
Wedge Shaped Lock slot
Intel Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz) AX211 2×2
Bluetooth 5.2
Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 LTE-A CAT 16

 Display
2-in-1
16:9 13.3” FHD (1920×1080) WVA Touch, 300 nits,
sRGB 100%, Anti-reflective and Anti-smudge,
Corning Gorilla Glass 6 DXC, Super Low Power,
Active Pen Support
Laptop
16:9 13.3” FHD (1920 x 1080) WVA Non-touch, 250
nits, NTSC 45%, Anti-glare
or
16:9 13.3” FHD (1920 x 1080) WVA Non-Touch, 400
nits, sRGB 100%, Anti-glare, Super Low Power,
ComfortView Plus Low Blue Light
or
16:9 13.3” FHD (1920 x 1080) WVA Non-Touch, 400
nits, sRGB 100%, Anti-glare, Super Low Power,
ComfortView Plus Low Blue Light, Ultralight
or
16:9 13.3” FHD (1920 x 1080) WVA Touch, 300 nits,
NTSC 72%, Anti-glare
2-in-1
16:9 14.0” FHD (1920×1080) WVA Touch, 300 nits,
sRGB 100%, Anti-reflective and Anti-smudge,
Corning Gorilla Glass 6 DXC, Super Low Power,
Active Pen Support
Laptop
16:9 14.0” FHD (1920 x 1080) WVA Non-touch, 250
nits, NTSC 45%, Anti-glare
or
16:9 14.0” FHD (1920 x 1080) WVA Non-Touch, 400
nits, sRGB 100%, Anti-glare, Super Low Power,
ComfortView Plus Low Blue Light
or
16:9 14.0” FHD (1920 x 1080) WVA Touch, 300 nits,
NTSC 72% Anti-glare
or
16:9 14.0” FHD (1920 x 1080) WVA Touch, 300 nits,
sRGB 100%, Anti-glare, Digital Privacy SafeScreen
or
16:9 14.0” UHD (3840 x 2160) WVA Non-Touch,
400 nits, sRGB 100%, Anti-glare, Super Low Power,
ComfortView Plus Low Blue Light
Laptop
16:9 15.6” FHD (1920 x 1080) WVA Non-touch, 250
nits, NTSC 45%, Anti-glare
or
16:9 15.6” FHD (1920 x 1080) WVA Non-Touch, 400
nits, sRGB 100%, Anti-glare, Super Low Power,
ComfortView Plus Low Blue Light
or
16:9 15.6” FHD (1920 x 1080) WVA Touch, 300 nits,
NTSC 72%, Anti-glare
or
16:9 15.6” UHD (3840 x 2160) WVA Non-Touch,
400 nits, sRGB 100%, Anti-glare, Super Low Power,
ComfortView Plus Low Blue Light

Power

Battery
3 cell 41 WHr Polymer , ExpressCharge 1.0,
ExpressCharge Boost & Long Life Cycle capable
or
4 cell 58 WHr Polymer , ExpressCharge 1.0,
ExpressCharge Boost & Long Life Cycle capable
Power
60W adapter, Type-C, Small Form Factor
65W adapter, Type-C
90W adapter, Type-C

Dimension

306.5 x 16.96 x 199.95 mm
321.35 x 17.27 x 208.69 mm
357.7 x 17.5 x 229.75 mm

Weight
0.967~1.36Kg
1.22~1.35Kg
Starting from 1.54Kg

For more information about the Dell Latitude 9340 and Dell Latitude 7330, 7430, and 7530 laptops, feel free to visit Dell’s official Facebook page.
Pokdepinion: Dell is providing innovative devices for those who are working on the go with powerful performance and high-security features. So to those who are rather paranoid about privacy, do consider getting these laptops!

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Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online gets NVIDIA DLSS in latest update

Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online have just gotten their NVIDIA DLSS performance upgrade. The new feature is added along with Red Dead Online‘s Blood Money update, which expands upon what you can do in Red Dead Online, and complete new contracts while you are in it.

NVIDIA DLSS will bring up to 45% higher performance at 4K, allowing GeForce gamers to enjoy more fluid gameplay or turn up the settings for a more realistic experience. With NVIDIA DLSS in Performance Mode, every GeForce RTX gamer can look forward to an enhanced gaming experience in one of the most highly rated games of all time.

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Aside from Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online, and a wide range of games that already feature NVIDIA DLSS, more games are definitely set to offer NVIDIA DLSS. The Unity 2021.2 beta comes with native support for NVIDIA DLSS, making it easier for Unity developers to add DLSS to their games.
Pokdepinion: Maybe I should really get this game now. I have heard a lot of good things about this game.
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Panasonic denies claims that they are cutting supplies to HUAWEI

There has been recent reports of Panasonic stopping shipments to HUAWEI amidst the US ban against HUAWEI, but according to a recent statement by Panasonic, it’s business as usual with HUAWEI. Panasonic also considers HUAWEI “an important partner” and will continue supplying their goods and services to the Chinese company.
This comes in the face of a recent slew of companies suspending their business relationship with HUAWEI due to the US adding HUAWEI to the “entity list” which restricts US companies from supplying HUAWEI. Despite the fact that HUAWEI has received a 90-day temporary license, companies like Arm Holdings are still banning HUAWEI.
In the mean time, HUAWEI may see its ban lifted very soon as US President Donald Trump mentioned that HUAWEI may be a part of the upcoming trade agreements between the US and China.

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Pokdepinion: It’s actually refreshing to hear a company come up and say they aren’t banning HUAWEI.
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Valve’s Steam Deck is the Switch for PCMR gamers at $399

Nintendo’s Switch set itself apart from all the existing consoles in the market by arriving with a portable form factor. Performance is somewhat lacking, but understandable, given its limitations. But what if you can get a portable gaming device that’s not exactly lacking in performance? Enter the Steam Deck.
Console performance in a portable device?

The Steam Deck is larger than a Nintendo Switch, but it does pack significantly beefier components. Just like the other major console makers, Valve worked with AMD for a custom APU, and this one is definitely quite interesting. Unlike the APUs that AMD sells to end users and PC OEMs, this one here touts a 4C/8T Zen 2 CPU running at up to 3.5GHz, mated to eight sweet RDNA 2 CUs that can go up to 1.6GHz. With a TDP of up to 15W, the Steam Deck is ready to compete against full-sized laptops in terms of performance.

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It is a fraction of what the big consoles offer, but hey, it is a much smaller device, so it all balances out. The sweet custom APU is paired up with 16GB LPDDR5-5500 memory to keep power consumption low, while you can get either 64GB eMMC storage or up to a 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD with your Steam Deck, depending on your configuration. And of course, there’s a UHS-I microSD slot for expansion so you can load more games.

Flanking the 7″ 1280 x 800 LCD display are the full array of two capacitive analog sticks, D-pad and the familiar ABXY buttons. Valve also added two trackpads on each side of the screen, complete with haptic feedback for upgraded intuitiveness, as well as four grip buttons on the back of the Steam Deck. Along the top edge you get two analog triggers and two bumpers. Mobile gamers will also find the gyro controls welcome. Unfortunately, the controls aren’t detachable like the Switch’s, and they are permanently a part of the Steam Deck. You can however take advantage of Bluetooth 5.0 to connect additional accessories, like a better controller.

All of that hardware in the Steam Deck will be powered by a 40WHr battery that will provide for up to 8 hours of gameplay. The Steam Deck runs SteamOS 3.0, letting you play most of your games in your Steam library. Valve showcased Star Wars Jedi: The Fallen Order running on the Steam Deck, and it seems to be running quite smoothly.
Valve will also be selling a dock separately, with a variety of ports including USB ports and Ethernet. Oddly enough, as Valve decided to put a USB-C port on the top of the Steam Deck instead of at the bottom, you apparently need to hook up a cable to the Steam Deck when it is docked. Why didn’t Valve decide to put the connector at the bottom so you can dock it without any unsightly cables eludes me.
Steam Deck: Pricing and availability

The Steam Deck will come in three variants, with varying levels of upgrades. The base version priced at $399 (~RM1677) gets 64GB eMMC storage and only comes with a carrying case. Meanwhile upgrading to the 256GB version at $529 (~RM2223), you get faster PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage, a carrying case and a Steam Community profile bundle. The top-of-the-line version at $649 (~RM2727) with a 512GB NVMe SSD nets you an “exclusive” carrying case, Steam Community profile bundle, virtual keyboard theme and also premium anti-glare etched glass.
You can’t get the Steam Deck in Malaysia yet, with Valve only opening up reservations for gamers in the US, Canada, EU and UK. It is expected to begin shipping December 2021, so you have plenty of time to save up.
Pokdepinion: The Switch Pro everyone has been waiting for?
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The ultimate gaming laptop is here; even comes with an unannounced NVIDIA GPU!

If you are in the market for the best gaming laptop in the market, this has to be it. Nope, it isn’t the ROG Zephyrus. Much as it is amazing, this one here definitely takes the cake. Say hello to the CD-R King Aliware 17 R4.

This baby packs an overclocked AMD Threadripper 1900X running at 4.5 GHz and the currently unannounced NVIDIA GTX 1180 12GB DDR5X which is based on the Volta architecture. These chips will run really hot, so CD-R King has packed the Aliware 17 R4 with a 6-fan cooling system. The system is apparently built by Clevo Taiwan, so quality should be good.

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This will of course feed a 17.3″ IPS TN display, which is definitely revolutionary for combining two display technologies into one panel. The 6K resolution and 144 Hz refresh rate is equally amazing, as it will definitely require more than HDMI 2.0/DP 1.4 to handle the bandwidth necessary for such a mind-blowing display.

The rest of the specifcations are much more sedate, with 64GB of 2800 MHz RAM, 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD in Super Raid 4, probably licensed from MSI, or not. Another 2TB SSD provides even more bulk storage, while the all-necessary RGB zone lighting is present too.

All of these amazing hardware is packed into a high quality plastic material chassis, designed for long term usage. The price? A really affordable 19 999 pesos (~RM4138.75).
Pokdepinion: I am exhausted from holding my laughter. Thanks for reading guys!
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Redmi’s Flagship Smartphone Confirmed To Be Called Redmi K20

While previously we’ve reported that the upcoming Snapdragon 855 powered Redmi smartphone is set to be called the Redmi K20, the name has been finally been confirmed by the company’s general manager, Lu Weibing.
Lu Weibing on Weibo

He revealed the detail at his Weibo account and of course he has stated that the Redmi K20 to be a flagship killer. If you’re wondering on what K stands for, well it stands for ‘Killer’.

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Despite the confirmation of the name, its launch date is yet to be revealed. According to reports, either the Redmi K20 or K20 Pro is set to end up as Poco F2 in international markets.
The Redmi K20 is set to feature a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner. Coming with a notchless display, the phone offers a 20MP pop-up camera. Over at the back, it comes with a triple camera configuration. Battery is 4000mAh big and it comes with a 27W fast charging.
Reports suggest that the K20 Pro variant will be packing the Snapdragon 855 chipset whereas the standard version will come with a lower snapdragon 730 SoC. Since they’ve come out with the official naming of the phone, expect to see more teasers out, showcasing more specifications of the phone.
Pokdepinion: Aside from the name, the device looks good (judging from known specifications). The biggest question is, is it the Poco F2 that people have been dying to get?
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POCO X3 GT powered by Dimensity 1100 finally launched in Malaysia

The POCO X3 GT has just been officially announced here in Malaysia. The upper mid-range device is essentially the China-exclusive Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G, and thus share all the same specifications. The device will be available for purchase in Malaysia starting from 3rd August.
Malaysians will get a choice of two configurations, a 8GB+128GB option priced at RM1299, and a 8GB+256GB option at RM1599. During the early-bird promo that will be available on 3rd and 4th August, the POCO X3 GT 128GB will be available for just RM1199, while the 256GB capacity will be priced at just RM1399.

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The POCO X3 GT is a step up from the POCO X3 Pro, packing excellent specifications like the Dimensity 1100 chipset, 120Hz DynamicSwitch LCD display, 64MP triple camera setup and 67W Turbo Charging. It is also covered with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on the front, protecting it from scratches.
POCO X3 GT Specs

Dimensity 1100, octa-core up to 2.6GHz, 6nm EUV
Up to 8GB LPDDR4x
Up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
6.6″ FHD+ 120Hz LCD display, 450 nits max brightness
64MP f/1.79 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 2MP f/2.4 macro
16MP selfie camera
5000mAh battery, 67W fast charging
8GB+128GB: RM1299
8GB+256GB: RM1599

You can get the POCO X3 GT in Stargaze Black, Cloud White and Wave Blue. As if the introductory discounts weren’t enough, POCO Malaysia will also be throwing in RM169 worth of freebies with every purchase of the POCO X3 GT 256GB on 3rd August. The freebies will only be available on 3rd August, while stocks last.
To help you decide, you can read our review of the POCO X3 GT here.
Pokdepinion: The gap between the POCO X3 and POCO F3 family is getting smaller…
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HUAWEI P40 Series Media Briefing to be conducted over HUAWEI WeLink

HUAWEI has developed a rather wide array of tools to improve your productivity, and this seems like the perfect time for them to showcase their upcoming addition to the arsenal: HUAWEI WeLink. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, HUAWEI will be conducting the HUAWEI P40 Series’ launch virtually, and that includes the media briefing session, which will be done over said application.
In conventional product launches, the top brass will usually sit in a room with media for a quick Q&A session to address the medias’ questions. Since that’s not possible now, international media will get the exclusive opportunity to interview Richard Yu via WeLink.

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WeLink is currently unavailable on the AppGallery, with HUAWEI promising to release it on the platform soon. A quick Google search reveals that the first iteration was launched back in January 2017 as a service to enable conference calls, manage emails, among other work-related communication tasks.
For some reason, the HUAWEI WeLink app is not available on the Play Store, but you can find it on Apple App Store. We will probably see more reports about the technology as well as what it does after it appears on the AppGallery officially.
The HUAWEI P40 series may have leaked in its entirety, and you can find out more about it here.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if the app will take off to replace all the other video conferencing apps we have in the market. I mean… We have quite a lot of time to try it out now…
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HONOR devices are guaranteed to work with Android services by certain resellers

When HUAWEI was running the risk of getting cut off from Android and Google services, Filipino resellers stepped up to offer a full refund if HUAWEI smartphones stop working with Android apps. DirectD was the first to follow suit in Malaysia, followed by a number of other resellers and distributors. Now, DirectD and Access Mobile are offering the same kind of full refund policy, but for HONOR smartphones.
I personally find it very unnecessary at this point in time, especially after Trump has withdrawn his ban on US companies selling to HUAWEI. It’s really just offering a guarantee protecting against something that has a really minute chance of happening. In any case, HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones should run Android and use Google services with no problems at least in the forseeable future.
Back then, when things were much more uncertain, it would have made a lot more sense. If these resellers were truly ready to put their money where their mouth was, they would have backed HONOR devices with such a guarantee even before Trump decided it was OK for HUAWEI to continue dealing with US companies.

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But if you do think that you need some extra reassurance just in case Trump pulls off yet another epic U-Turn, you can consider getting them from these resellers.
Pokdepinion: Since the freebies and prices are usually standardized across resellers, getting your next HONOR smartphone from them isn’t such a bad idea.
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Diablo Immortal Is “Pretty Much Ready” to Launch for Android and iOS

Many gamers have been looking forward to Blizzard’s upcoming mobile game, Diablo Immortal, but there was never a set date for its release on Android and iOS. Well, it turns out that we may not have to wait much longer.
According to developer NetEase’s CFO Yang Zhaoxuan, the hack-and-slash mobile game is “pretty much ready” for release and will certainly make it out. The game is currently slated to release in 2019.
News comes by way of publication Bloomberg who attended a conference call for financial analysts with Chinese developer NetEase Inc. Speaking on the issues happened to be NetEase’s Chief Financial Officer, Yang Zhaoxuan. On discussing whether they were expecting to be impacted on China’s recent moves to delay game launches following industry regulation,

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While setting aside the worry regarding the regulation change, Zhaoxuan offered a quick timetable for the launch of Diablo Immortal. According to the NetEase CFO, the game is “pretty much ready” to launch and is set for a 2019 release window. With that said, he was more hesitant to dive into deeper details on when we can expect that release date to be: “As to the exact launch timetable, I would encourage the market to direct their questions directly to Activision Blizzard.”
This can come off as a surprise as the game was announced in November 2018. This means that either development has been going for a while prior to the announcement or that it’s a rushed project. One would also think that the massive layoffs at Activision Blizzard would have caused the game, along with other games and updates, to be delayed.
Diablo Immortal will be coming to Android and iOS sometime in 2019.
Source: Bloomberg
Pokdepinion: I’m excited, yet scared for the game. I hope it will be a good one.

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Recently, PS5 pre-orders opened up at Sony Stores, Sony Centres, and PlayStation Authorized Dealers. Gamers Hideout is one authorized dealer that caused quite an issue with the masses due to a forced PWP purchase bundle for the PS5, as we reported here. Now, they have officially given out a statement on the matter via their Facebook page.
Gamers Hideout Apologizes for PS5 Pre-Order PWP Bundle

According to the statement given by Gamers Hideout, they acknowledge that their PS5 PWP bundle program is “unpopular” based on feedback by the community. As such, they will be taking immediate action to fix the whole situation.

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They mentioned about contacting all the customers that participated in the PS5 PWP bundle program to “readjust your purchases to what you are most comfortable with.” While no specifics were given, it would seem that there is still a chance customers will have to purchase additional stuff together, but a lesser amount. This is purely speculation on my end given the lack of specific details and the wording used by them.
If there was only one thing to be removed from the PS5 PWP bundle program, it would be the Mystery Game pack which goes for RM400. I personally feel that they should allow customers to purchase the console on its own if they want to, but different retailers have different goals, I suppose.

Recently, a screenshot made waves in social media which allegedly shows Sony Malaysia stating that they will be taking necessary actions against dealers and that took advantage of the PS5 pre-order situation. We have since reached out to Sony Malaysia and they told us that they can’t verify the authenticity due to it being a direct reply to a customer via the customer service team. Whether Gamers Hideout apologized because of this or not is uncertain.
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Pokdepinion: Can’t say for sure if they’re apologizing only because Sony warned them or not, but I’m definitely not confident this will be the last problem the retailer will cause. Well, let’s see what happens next.
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Razer Raiju Mobile Review — Get The Upper Hand In Mobile Gaming

Introduction

As mobile gaming gets more and more attention these days, there has been an increase in mobile gaming peripherals out there in the market but there hasn’t been one that stands out. To answer those calls, Razer has come out with their own gear in the form of the Razer Raiju Mobile. As you can tell by the name, it is the same Raiju controller that you can find for the PS4, but catered for smartphone gaming, specifically for Android devices that runs Android 6.0 or later.
Unboxing

So from the packaging, you’ll get the Razer Raiju Mobile controller itself, a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable, a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable, as well as your usual document and a Razer sticker.

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Appearance

As you can see, the Razer Raiju Mobile looks almost identical to the standard Raiju. The visible difference is the four dedicated buttons in middle as well as the phone holder which is located at the middle-top part of the front. The power indicator sits just between the right analog stick and the Dpad buttons. Another thing that they’ve changed is the controller’s analog color from blue to black and it comes with a cross-hair design.

Over at the top, there’s a total of 6 trigger buttons for you to utilize. Right in between them is the USB Type-C port where you can charge the controller or even connect to the cable that’s been provided in the box  directly to link your smartphone and start playing.

As for the back, there’s two additional triggers that sits near the back side of the controller’s grips. If you are wondering on what that toggle in the middle is for, that is where you can set the controller to be paired in Bluetooth or USB mode.
How To Pair The Razer Raiju Mobile To Your Smartphone (Bluetooth)

 Set the toggle behind to BT1 or BT2.
 Hold down the Home button to power the device on until it blinks blue.
 Hold both Home and Start buttons to start pairing mode (white blink).
Connect your device to the controller via Bluetooth and you’re good to go.

User Experience

Holding the gamepad, it feels like the standard Razer Raiju but slightly heavier. This is most likely because of the retractable phone grip that comes with the Raiju Mobile. The Razer Raiju Mobile should fit to any smartphone in today’s market, excluding foldable phones such as the Samsung Galaxy Fold and HUAWEI Mate X. As you can see, the Raiju Mobile can be tilted to 60-degree for added versatility and comfort. The controller is compatible to any Android smartphone that runs on Android 6.0 and above (sorry iPhone users).
I had an issue when I first tried to pair up the Razer Raiju Mobile to my smartphone, which is a Xiaomi Mi 8. Once it got connected, I went to play some games with the controller. Sadly, the connection between the controller and my device got cut off. I went on to investigate on whether the controller’s connection was faulty or it was my phone’s problem, so I tested out several other smartphones and the outcome was similar.
We’ve reported to Razer themselves, where we requested for a replacement unit, and which we’ve received. On the second time of trying, it still gave me issues over Bluetooth connection. Still not satisfied with the issue, we tried it on a newer smartphone, in the form of HONOR View20. Thankfully, the problem didn’t occur anymore and I was able to use the controller smoothly. It appears that the Razer Raiju Mobile has some issues with certain smartphones when it comes to Bluetooth connectivity.

As for gaming experience, I certainly feel like the Razer Raiju Mobile does give an advantage in mobile games, especially in racing and third person shooters. The experience is quite similar to what you get from a console controller, seeing how I’m used to the DualShock 4 on the PS4. Unfortunately, one of the problems with the Razer Raiju Mobile is that there’s a limitation of games that’s compatible with it.
It might be a let down if you’re a fan of certain games, like PUBG Mobile for example as the the game isn’t supported by the controller. They do have support for Fortnite though, a plus if you’re a fan of that battle royale game. For a full list of games that’s compatible with the Razer Raiju Mobile, you can check that out here.
On the bright side, you can use the controller to game on PC. We’ve installed the driver for it and ran games on both Steam and Uplay with no issues. Moreover, you can even connect it to your PC via Bluetooth provided your PC has it. Even on Bluetooth, the controller gives a precise controls with no noticeable delays / latency issues.
Another downside to the controller is that it doesn’t come with a pouch / case to bring it around. This seems a bit odd since the PS4 Raiju controller does come with a protective carrying case. Seeing how much it costs, you definitely wouldn’t want to get it scratched, smudged or anything in that kind. Additionally, the controller isn’t something that I would call light. You do get the feeling of it weighing down your hands after a good two or three hours of gaming with it.
Conclusion

So is the Razer Raiju Mobile worth getting? The two things that bothers me about the controller is its price tag and the list of compatible games. It’s hard to justify the Razer Raiju Mobile when it’s set at a high price of RM679, especially since some games just aren’t supported by it. Despite that, I totally love the idea that Razer dared to introduce such a device for the mobile gaming segment. The controller definitely brings a similar experience as to console gaming. With that, we decided to award the Razer Raiju Mobile our Bronze Pokdeaward.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Review — Meet Baby Mi 8

Introduction

Today we’re taking a look at the recently launched Mi 8 Lite, which was released alongside its higher brother, the Mi 8 Pro. Of course, not to forget, the Mi 8 Lite as you can tell by the name, is the lighter version of the original Mi 8, which we’ve reviewed previously. For this review, we had the opportunity to test out the 6GB/128GB variant. Let’s get started with the review, shall we?
Unboxing

We’ve previously did a quick unboxing video actually. In case you’ve missed it on your Facebook page, here it is. The box is rather a change from the standard Mi 8’s box, where this one comes in a more vibrant red/purple hue color.

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In full, here’s what you will get from the box. You’ve got your usual papers and documents on the device, a SIM eject tool, USB Type-C cable, a Type-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter, as well as the charging brick. Thankfully, they’ve also included a TPU case for the device. Similar to the Mi 8, you won’t be getting a pair of earphones with the phone.
Appearance

I’m a person who’s not on board the smartphone notch hypetrain, but thankfully, Xiaomi has made the notch seemingly smaller compared to the original Mi 8.

On the right side of the device you’ll find your standard volume rockers and power button located at.

There’s the SIM tray (dual) on the opposite left side.

Switching to the bottom side, there’s the dual speaker grill as well as the phone’s Type-C port. Also visible is the antenna lines of the phone.

On top, there’s only the phone’s microphone hole to be seen.

The Mi 8 Lite version that we received is the Midnight Black version and it is pleasant on the eyes. Personally, I think that it even looks nicer compared to the Midnight Black of the original Mi 8. At the top, they’ve changed the camera position to be horizontal and an LED flash sits just next to it. There’s the fingerprint sensor for users to utilize and the brand logo below that.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260), 14nm FinFET

GPU:
Adreno 512

RAM:
4GB / 6GB

Display:
6.26″, FHD+ (1080p) IPS LCD display, 19:9 ratio

Storage:
64GB/128GB (up to 256GB via microSD)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
Primary: 12MP f/1.9, Dual Pixel PDAF, 1/2.55″, 1.4μm pixel pitch
Secondary: 5MP f/2.0, 1/5″, 1.12µm, depth sensor
LED flash, AI HDR, portrait mode, AI scene recognition, AI Beauty, filters, Pro mode
Front Camera
24MP, 1/2.8″, 0.9µm
AI portrait mode, Beauty mode, screen flash, HDR

OS:
MIUI 10 based on Android 8.1 Oreo

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz),
Bluetooth 5.0

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM

Battery:
Li-ion 3400 mAh (non-removable)

Dimensions:
156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm

Weight:
169 g

Performance

Though it is way behind the Mi 8, the Mi 8 managed to offer a better score compared to the Mi A2 which uses the same chipset.

It manages to beat its cheaper brethren, the Mi A2 by quite an amount in the multi core test yet losing a small amount in single core.

Graphic performance has been decent with it topping the Mi A2 in all three tests in 3DMark. It still is a long way behind the Mi 8 though.

Again, we see the Mi 8 Lite just edging ahead of the Mi A2 here on PCMark’s Work Performance.

Surprisingly, the Mi 8 Lite came short when it came to the battery test as it only managed to last 7 hours and 39 minutes. Despite it packing a bigger battery under the hood than the Mi A2, Mi A2 somehow managed to come on top.
As for battery usage personally, it does an average job. Having around 85% at the start of the day, it managed to have around 31% at 9pm. Usage includes watching several videos on Netflix and Youtube, social media browsing on Instagram and Facebook, as well as some couple of rounds on Asphalt 9.
User Experience

Thanks to the exclusion of the infrared lens on the front, the Mi 8 Lite offers a higher screen-to-body ratio when compared to the Mi 8, where they’ve made the notch smaller, which is always a plus for me. Feeling/grip wise, I actually prefer holding the original Mi 8, as the Mi 8 Lite doesn’t sport a 2.5D glass design on the rear, thus it feels rather flat for me.
I’ve had a fair amount of time on the phone, and after binge-watching videos on Youtube and Netflix, I personally feel that the experience was better on the Mi 8. The colors aren’t that vibrant on the Mi 8 Lite, as it sports an IPS display rather than the AMOLED on the Mi 8.
In case you are wondering on how much juice you can get with 30 minutes of charge, you will be getting about 35% of juice. It is still considered ‘okay’ since it’s packing a 3400mAh battery under the hood. Furthermore, it would charge more if Xiaomi had included a charger that supports fast-charging as the phone is capable of it. Guess it’s just a missed opportunity for them.

Xiaomi’s newest MIUI 10 update brought an even smoother experience to their smartphones and the Mi 8 Lite is no exception. It has got to be one of the snappiest UIs around (for non stock Android devices). Despite that, I’ve got to say that I was a bit disappointed to find that there is bloatware that came with the Mi 8 Lite. It’s not much to say the least, but still, I just don’t see myself using those apps.

The camera setup is different from the Mi 8 in terms of lens and positioning. It sports a dual 12MP f/1.9 main lens and 5MP depth lens that is positioned horizontally.

In terms of the camera’s UI, it is quite similar to the Mi 8, where it gives a full featured interface. One thing that I want to note on it is that sometimes I see myself accidentally exit the camera app when I swipe. All I wanted was to switch modes but thanks to the smart gestures (which you can choose to enable or not), it exited instead.

The performance of camera in the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is satisfying. You’ll notice noise when you zoom in but that is understandable since it is not packing a zoom lens. Close up shots are detailed enough. Generally the camera is more than enough for your social media uploads. Compared to the Mi 8, I personally feel that the Mi 8 Lite shoots better selfie shots. It may be due to the fact that it packs a bigger 24MP compared to the 20MP of the Mi 8.
Conclusion
The device offers a smooth experience with decent camera performance. Though some might prefer a zoom lens instead of the depth lens that’s offered in the Mi 8 Lite. For the price of RM999 (for the 4GB variant), it sits awkwardly in the Xiaomi lineup of offerings. It is very subjective on whether it is a good device.
Take for example the Xiaomi Mi A2 which uses the same chipset, you can get it at a lower RM899 price for the 4GB version and it offers a pure android experience with it being an Android One device. Though the Mi 8 offers a slightly bigger battery and better camera, it again depends on the needs of the user.
If you add in a little bit more money to your budget, you could opt for a flagship device in the form of the Pocophone F1. So again, it actually depends on your needs and budget.
Without comparing it to another device, it does look great, and the overall performance is more than acceptable. Would I buy myself a Mi 8 Lite? I would, but only for the 4GB variant instead of the 6GB version which is priced at RM1,299. If I had the money for the latter, I feel like I might as well get the Pocophone instead.

A big thanks to Mi Malaysia for providing the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite that was used in this review. To support us, check out the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite on Lazada through the following link:

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Grab and Samsung sign MOU to enhance service; includes helping Grab drivers own Samsung devices via micro-financing!

Grab is the leading ride-hailing app here in Southeast Asia, and what better way than to work together with Samsung, the smartphone market leader? Both companies have committed to a multi-year MOU to drive digital inclusion in Southeast Asia. The plan will rollout in stages, with Phase 1 set to begin soon.
Micro-financing for Samsung devices

In Phase 1, Grab driver-partners will gain access to a micro-financing program designed to offering them access to robust smartphones that they will need when working as a Grab driver. The micro-financing plan lowers the costs of purchasing a smartphone while also ensures that drivers have the best software and up-to-date security features. This is part of Grab’s better 365 program that aims to provide more benefits and cost savings for drivers. This program was piloted in Myanmar in Q4 last year, with more than 1400 drivers benefiting from this program.

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GrabKiosks and GrabBooths
Grab also aims to be more accessible to everyone by introducing more GrabKiosks and GrabBooths in high traffic areas like malls, hotels and airports. These will feature Samsung devices with the Grab enterprise app pre-installed, so everyone can book a Grab ride easily. These GrabKiosks and GrabBooths will be installed with Samsung’s Knox security, ensuring a secure environment while reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Vietnam and Singapore will be the first to enjoy these services in Q1, with other countries in SEA to follow.
In-car infotainment content

Grab will also begin offering in-car multimedia services with Samsung tablets inside Grab cars for customers to enjoy infotainment content from Grab’s partners. This will be gradually rolled out throughout Southeast Asia this year.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if Grab riders will get discounts on Samsung devices too later?
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ASUS ROG Strix RX 5700 XT and RX 5700 available from RM2200

If you are in the market for one of the best designed Radeon Navi cards from AMD’s AIB partners, the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 and ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT might just be it. The two cards feature the familiar ROG Strix’s aggressive cooler design in combination with ASUS’ revolutionary Axial-tech fans for a card that looks good and performs better.

The ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 series cards makes use of all ASUS has to offer, including the Auto-Extreme Technology which is ASUS’ proprietary automated manufacturing process to enhance reliability, as well as a premium power delivery system which ASUS dubbed Super Alloy Power II. There’s also a reinforced frame to prevent the card from flexing and bending under the weight of the 2.7-slot design.

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ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 Specs

Navi 10 Pro @ up to 1750 MHz, 7nm FinFET
36 CU, 2304 stream processors
8GB GDDR6 @ 14 Gbps, 256-bit memory interface
180W TDP
8 pin + 6 pin power connectors
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ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT Specs

Navi 10 XT @ up to 2010 MHz, 7nm FinFET
40 CU, 2560 stream processors
8GB GDDR6 @ 14 Gbps, 256-bit memory interface
225W TDP
2 x 8-pin power connectors
RM2500

While the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 cards are priced at a pretty huge premium over the reference designs available in Malaysia, they do run at much higher speeds than the reference cards. They are also covered by a 3+1 year warranty, which should give more peace of mind for users who are worried about the reliability of these highly overclocked cards.

In any case, AMD has published a Community Update sharing more about the Radeon RX 5700 series performance, including how the Radeon RX 5700 cards will routinely clock themselves above the Boost frequencies without any user input to deliver higher performance. This should help the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 cards deliver even more performance thanks to their increased thermal headroom.
Pokdepinion: ASUS definitely needs more RGB on the ROG Strix cards.
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