[CES 2022] New Razer Blade 14 Packs Plenty of Firepower in A Small Form

At CES 2022, Razer has unveiled 3 new gaming laptops, most notably the Razer Blade 14 which packs a lot of firepower in a compact body. Here’s what you need to know.
Razer Blade 14

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Just as the name implies, the new Razer Blade 14 is a 14-inch gaming laptop, making it rather compact. However, it doesn’t sacrifice on firepower as it’s a powerful machine on its own, powered by the latest AMD Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU.
Some of the notable features of the new Razer Blade 14 include the MUX Switch to easily toggle the iGPU, fingerprint-resistant coating, and a Full HD 1080p IR webcam with Windows Hello support. For its full specifications, check it out right below here:
Razer Blade 14 Specifications

CPU:
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX @ 3.3GHz (up to 4.9 GHz Boost), 8C/16T, 45W TDP, 6nm

RAM:
16GB 4800MHz DDR5 (fixed)

GPU:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GDDR6 6GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GDDR6 8GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GDDR6 16GB

Storage:
1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (upgradable to 2TB)

Connectivity:
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.2
Wired
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (supports PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
1 x Kensington Lock

Display:
14″ QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS-grade, 165Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium, 100% DCI-P3, matte screen, 4.7mm bezels
14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS-grade, 144Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium, 100% sRGB, matte screen, 4.7mm bezels
1 x HDMI 2.1 ([email protected])

Audio:
1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack
Array microphone

Power:
230W power adapter
61.6Whr Li-Polymer battery

Dimensions:
319.7 x 220 x 16.8 mm

Weight:
1.78kg

The new Razer Blade 14 will be retailing from USD $1,999.99 / €2,199.99 on Razer.com and will be available for pre-order at Razer.com, Razer Store locations and select retailers starting 10th February 2022. It will be available for purchase sometime in Q1 2022. Local availability is expected to be announced later on. It will come with an extended 2-year warranty for the battery.
Razer Blade 15

The new Razer Blade 15 is more in line with your standard gaming laptop offering, powered by Intel. You can get it in IPS-grade display (100% DCI-P3) with either Full HD 360Hz refresh rate, QHD 240Hz refresh rate, and 4K UHD 144Hz refresh rate. For a detailed look at its specifications check it out right below here:
Razer Blade 15 Specifications

CPU:
Intel Core i7-12800H @ 1.8GHz (up to 4.8 GHz Boost), 14C/20T, 24M, 45W TDP, 10nm SF

RAM:
16GB 4800MHz DDR5 (upgradable to 64GB)

GPU:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GDDR6 6GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GDDR6 8GB

Storage:
1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (upgradable to 2TB)
1 x M.2 slot (up to 2TB)

Connectivity:
Wireless
Intel AX1690 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.2
Wired
2 x Thunderbolt 4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
1 x UHS-II card reader
1 x Kensington Lock

Display:
15.6″ QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS-grade, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, matte display, 4.9mm bezels
15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS-grade, 360Hz, 100% sRGB, 2ms response, matte display, 4.9mm bezels
1 x HDMI 2.1 ([email protected])

Audio:
1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack
Array microphone

Power:
230W power adapter
80Whr Li-Polymer battery

Dimensions:
355 x 235 x 16.9 mm

Weight:
2.02kg

The new Razer Blade 15 will be retailing from USD $2,499.99 / €2,799.99 on Razer.com and will be available for pre-order at Razer.com, Razer Store locations and select retailers starting 10th February 2022. It will be available for purchase sometime in Q1 2022. Local availability is expected to be announced later on. It will come with an extended 2-year warranty for the battery.
Razer Blade 17

Compared to the other two, the new Razer Blade 17 is designed for those who seek a desktop replacement. It comes with an astounding 8-speaker setup, a hefty 82WHr battery capacity, and the performance to back it all up. Interestingly, it comes with a 280W GaN-powered charger, making it even easier to bring it around.
If you’re wondering about the specifications, check it out right below here:
Razer Blade 17 Specifications

CPU:
Intel Core i7-12800H @ 1.8GHz (up to 4.8 GHz Boost), 14C/20T, 24M, 45W TDP, 10nm SF

RAM:
16GB 4800MHz DDR5 (upgradable to 64GB)

GPU:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GDDR6 6GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GDDR6 8GB

Storage:
1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (upgradable to 4TB)
1 x M.2 slot (up to 4TB)

Connectivity:
Wireless
Intel AX1690 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.2
Wired
2 x Thunderbolt 4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
1 x UHS-II card reader
1 x RJ45 LAN
1 x Kensington Lock

Display:
17.3″ QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS-grade, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, matte display, 4.9mm bezels
17.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS-grade, 360Hz, 100% sRGB, 2ms response, matte display, 4.9mm bezels
1 x HDMI 2.1 ([email protected])

Audio:
1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack
Array microphone

Power:
280W power adapter (GaN charger)
82Whr Li-Polymer battery

Dimensions:
395 x 260 x 19.9 mm

Weight:
2.75kg

The new Razer Blade 17 will be retailing from USD $2,699.99 / €2,999.99 on Razer.com and will be available for pre-order at Razer.com, Razer Store locations and select retailers starting 25th January 2022. It will be available for purchase sometime in Q1 2022. Local availability is expected to be announced later on. It will come with an extended 2-year warranty for the battery.
Pokdepinion: I’m very keen to try that Razer Blade 14 since I needed a powerful laptop that’s also relatively easy to bring around. Hopefully, I’ll be able to get my hands on them.
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PandaPro Subscription by FoodPanda Has Become More Affordable Than Ever

FoodPanda has made their PandaPro subscription more affordable for everyone in Malaysia so you can enjoy more savings when ordering food. Here’s what you need to know.
PandaPro Subscription by FoodPanda Now More Affordable

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In an effort to further entice people into subscribing, FoodPanda has lowered the fees for PandaPro. In case you didn’t know, PandaPro is a subscription plan that will get you discounts and free deliveries for a set fee. The new fees are now set at:

Monthly = RM8.90
Biannually = RM41.40
Annually = RM58.80

Previously, PandaPro was priced at RM29.90 per month, so the move to RM8.90 per month is a significant drop. Even more so when you consider the other two plans, which would put you at RM6.90 per month for the biannual plan and RM4.90 per month for the annual plan.
The difference between all 3 plans is just the period of time you will be subscribed to it. What you will be getting is exactly the same, which is:

1 x RM15 off for orders above RM40 (Welcome Voucher)
12 x Free deliveries for orders above RM25
15% off and above for selected restaurants
Extra 5% off for pick-ups
20% off shops for all shops with orders above RM25
Special dine-in offers

The newest addition to the subscription plan is the dine-in offers, where subscribers can get a 25% discount at selected restaurants for 3 times in a given month. If there are any unused vouchers, it will not be carried forward to the following month, so make sure to use them to make your money’s worth.
In case you’re already subscribed, you can opt to unsubscribe and resubscribe to take advantage of the new prices. It will likely only take effect when your current month ends but it’s better than nothing. There’s no word on exactly how long FoodPanda will keep this price up but if you frequently order food delivery, might as well make use of the cheaper price while you can.
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Pokdepinion: I’m already subscribed at the cheaper price so I’m good to go. It really saves me a lot of money every month so I went straight for the yearly plan but if you’re uncertain, you can always try 1 month first before committing to it.
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha to Have Over 100% Screen-to-Body Ratio – How Is This Even Possible?

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha to Have Over 100% Screen-to-Body Ratio

As some of you might know, Xiaomi has a big reveal planned on 24th September 2019 for the Mi 9 Pro and the Mi Mix 4. With regards to the latter, the company has revealed more details on the Mi Mix Alpha, which will serve as the successor to the Mi Mix 3.
It is expected to sport a radically different design compared to its predecessor. Xiaomi has shared several teaser posters on the upcoming smartphone via their official Weibo profile, which gives us hints on what to expect at the reveal.

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The first poster shows the name of the smartphone along with their plan to continue innovating under the Mi Mix line of devices. Then we see a teaser of the sides of the Mi Mix Alpha, which appears next to some book covers. From what we can see, we’re expecting to have very pronounced curves on the sides like the waterfall display on recently launched smartphones. The last teaser seems to imply that the device will have the highest screen-to-body ratio among the company’s devices, possibly more than 100%

I’m sure many of you are thinking how it could be possible to have more than 100% screen-to-body ratio. We believe that if you curve the display and extend to the sides, it would technically count for more than 100%. However, this is purely speculation and nothing more. We’re just a few days away from the big event so we’ll like hear more about the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha very soon.
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Pokdepinion: I am expecting the smartphone to be one heck of a beauty. Can’t wait to see it for realsies.
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POCO X3 GT passes SIRIM certification

Remember when I was lamenting that the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G was nothing like the Redmi Note 10 Pro we have here in Malaysia? Well, it seems that it might actually make its way to us, but under a different label. According to many rumors, the POCO X3 GT might be a rebranded variant of the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G, and it just got certification from SIRIM, which means that it will be launching in Malaysia really soon.

While it might be a rebadged Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G, we might see the POCO X3 GT come in an entirely different design but with the same innards, like in the case of the POCO M3 Pro 5G. If the rumors are true, the specifications list of the POCO X3 GT could turn out to be quite interesting. It should come with a Dimensity 1100 under the hood, that will be cooled by one of the largest vapor chambers we have heard of in a phone, measuring a good 16370mm2.

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Other cool stuff under the hood include LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, along with 67W fast charging for its 5000mAh battery. There’s a nice 120Hz refresh rate for its LCD display, along with a 64MP main camera. There’s no headphone jack, which might reduce its appeal to mobile gamers, but it does offer dual-speakers with JBL tuning and Dolby Atmos, which hopefully is enough to soften the blow of the missing legacy audio connector.
POCO X3 GT Specs *rumored*

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

The Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G also touts a Razer software keyboard, but I am not sure if Xiaomi has licensed the keyboard to be used outside of China. Will we get to see it in the POCO X3 GT? We have yet to see the first phone to tout it arrive in global market. It is also worth mentioning that this isn’t the rumored POCO F3 GT, that is supposed to arrive later this year. I am quite excited to see that one though.
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Pokdepinion: Would this be the first gaming phone under the POCO brand? I know I considered the POCOPHONE F1 a gaming phone, but it isn’t officially regarded as one.
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Digi Yellow Heart Crowdfunding Launched To Aid Covid-19 Frontliners

Today marks the start of Digi’s Yellow Heart Crowdfunding fundraising channel, with aims to help the frontliners combating with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Digi Yellow Heart Crowdfunding

Due to the MCO movement, the launch event took place online through a conference call to ensure everyone’s safety.
In the crowdfunding program, Digi is calling for the public to join-in and help raise funds to support those in need, especially in the efforts against Covid-19.

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You can choose to donate through the MyDigi app with the denominators of RM2, RM5, RM10, and RM20. The feature is available for both Digi Postpaid and Digi Prepaid users.
Digi has stated that all the donations that’s been made will be transparent and the figure can be seen in the app as well as Digi’s website, ensuring how much money that’s been raised is made public.
100% of the proceeds will be going to the beneficiaries, where Digi will take none of the funds. They (the funds) will go to acquire medical equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as other medical supplies required for hospitals involved in stemming Covid-19 across the country.
To make a donation, you will need to use the MyDigi app so if you’re not a Digi user… well you might need to find one who is. If you are a Digi customer, you can simply follow the steps below:
Launch the MyDigi app or download it through the App Store or Play StoreUnder the Rewards section, select the Yellow Heart COVID-19 Aid Campaign CardChoose your preferred denomination pass: RM2/ RM5/ RM10/ RM20Click “ConfirmYou will receive a confirmation for each successful transactionThe donation pass will be reflected in the MyRewards tab
For more details on the Digi Yellow Heart Crowdfunding efforts, you can check out the website right here.
Pokdepinion: Feel like helping out in the cause? Well what are you waiting for?
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Elden Ring Hackers Are Getting Players Banned Using an Unusual Method

The hackers in Elden Ring are getting regular players banned, but the method of doing so is certainly on the strange side of things.
Elden Ring Hackers Doing Weird Things Again

Hackers have somehow gotten their hands on unobtainable items, but that’s not the crazy part. They have been distributing these items to other players in the multiplayer portion of Elden Ring, resulting in a number of innocent players getting banned.
Basically, the anti-cheat system in Elden Ring detects these illegal items within the inventories of players and subsequently ban them from the game’s multiplayer mode. It can be hard to tell as some of these illegal items look either legitimate or something generally useful, but players should exercise caution when picking up items in PvP.

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One such item is Brave’s Cord Circlet, which is part of a four-piece Brave’s Set equipment that was cut from the game. Another item is Deathbed Smalls, which was apparently later discovered to be the undergarments of an NPC named Fia.
An Elden Ring player who clocked 200 hours into the game was banned after picking up Deathbed Smalls, and Bandai Namco customer support told them to delete all of their game files to avoid getting the 180-day suspension. In update 1.04, they have fixed a bug that allowed these illegal items to be shared with other players but it looks like some people have found workarounds for this.
Elden Ring is currently available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: If you find any of these suspicious items in your inventory, just delete it as soon as possible. If you still get banned anyway, contact Bandai Namco customer support as soon as you can.
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ASUS announces THREE new networking products – Targetting serious gamers and lifestyle aficionados

ASUS announced three new networking products today focusing on serious gamers and those who are critically selective about their premise’s interior. Introducing the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300, ASUS Lyra and ASUS Blue Cave. I’ll run through each one quickly to give you a brief idea of what these products are all about.
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 looks very similar to the ASUS RT-AC5300, but it carries several differences. The outlook is a shined black and orange instead of red and black found on the RT-AC5300 and the ROG emblem sits gracefully at the top facade of the beast.
ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 (left) vs RT-AC5300 (right)
Much like it’s predecessor, it’s a tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 5GHz) router with 5334 Mbps total data rate (1000 Mbps + 2167 Mbps + 2167 Mbps) and has 8 detachable dual band antennas. Significant and noticeable differences are 8 LAN ports on the GT-AC5300 at the back as opposed to 4 on the RT-AC5300, a 1.8GHz quad-core processor instead of 1.4GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM instead of 512MB RAM, 256GB flash memory instead of 128GB and 2 USB 3.0 ports instead of 1 USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0 ports. That’s quite an upgrade, if you ask me. The CPU itself claims to have 28% increase in performance.

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Hardware is not all that is new here. ASUS has also included a totally revamped ROG UI compared to the conventional interface. Even the mobile application for monitoring the router will be ROG themed. Now, the UI that was presented today was still not the final phase, so we hope to show you more on this when we get our hands on one of this. IF we ever get it :P Here’s a full comparison table for the GT-AC5300 vs RT-AC5300

Item
GT-AC5300
RT-AC5300

Hardware
Data Rate (Mbps)
1000 + 2167 + 2167
1000 + 2167 + 2167

LAN Port (10/100 Base)
Gigabit LAN * 9
Gigabit LAN * 5

Antenna Type
8 x detachable Dual Band antenna
8 x detachable Dual Band antenna

USB 3.0 port
2
1

USB 2.0 port
–
1

256-QAM
NitroQAM
NitroQAM

Unversal Beamforming
Yes
Yes

Chipset
Brand
Broadcom
Broadcom

CPU
BCM4908
BCM47094

Clocking
1.8GHz Quad-core
1.4GHz Dual-core

2.4GHz Radio
BCM4366E
BCM4366

5GHz Radio
BCM4366E
BCM4366

Switch
BCM53134S

Memory
RAM
1GB
512MB

Flash
256MB
128MB

The price of this monster is RM2529, a difference of RM300 from the RT-AC5300 and will be available in Septermber 2017.
ASUS Lyra
The ASUS Lyra is a powerful extender that also looks beautiful. Smeared in white with colorful LEDs on top, its marks a fashionable statement while solving Wi-Fi blind spots around your home. Setting up the Lyra is very easy using a mobile application. Not only it guides through the setup process, it even assists you in detecting the blind spots to position the hardware accordingly.
The ASUS Lyra AC2200
Harnessing tri-band, it uses IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac protocols and has 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 5GHz wireless bands for fast connectivity. An AC2200 device, it churns out max speeds of 400 Mbps + 867 Mbps + 867 Mbps for uninterrupted wireless network in your home. Inside the Lyra are 7 antennas and each package comes with 3 units of Lyra, one of which have to be hooked to the main router using RJ45 LAN port. The rest of the Lyras will inter-connect wirelessly among themselves sharing the same SSID for continuous connectivity.
The ASUS Lyra will be priced at RM1999 for a package of three and will be available in September 2017.
ASUS Blue Cave
Finally, we have the ASUS Blue Cave which obviously got its name from its looks. The Blue Cave is a dual-band AC2600 Wi-Fi router/extender that uses IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac protocols with 2.4GHz + 5GHz bands. Max speeds are faster than the Lyra with 800Mbps + 1734Mbps making it suitable for large homes with fast internet. The Blue Cave has 4 internal antennas and transmits data over MIMO technology.

The Blue Cave has 128MB flash memory and 256GB of RAM, proving that this is not just another wireless router. It also utilizes white finishing with blue LED touch, making it a beautiful piece to have around your home. There are 4 Gigabit LAN BaseT ports at the back for wired connectivity.
The ASUS Blue Cave price and availability is to be announced soon.
Pokdepinion: It’s cool to see how ASUS does not only cater to gamers, but also consider lifestyle aficionados in designing their products. These devices are not just good looking, they are definitely more powerful than the standard router that we get from our ISPs.
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Google Surprisingly Unveils the Google Pixel 4 Smartphone

Well, since there seems to be some interest, here you go! Wait ’til you see what it can do. #Pixel4 pic.twitter.com/RnpTNZXEI1
— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) June 12, 2019

Recently, a number of Google Pixel 4 leaks have started to surface. It showed off a design with multiple camera modules which seemed odd and rather un-Google-like. However, the official unveiling of the smartphone proves that to be real.
It’s normal for smartphone leaks to pop up prior to its release. Companies usually keep quiet about it regardless of leaks until the day of its launch. Which is why this is quite a surprising move to suddenly reveal the Google Pixel 4 out of nowhere. It certainly is a smart move to counter the leaks, that’s for sure.

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However, it’s not a complete reveal as we only got a clear view of the back. It’s still enough for us to deduce a number of things though. For starters, it will certainly be the first Pixel smartphone to sport more than one camera module. The power button appears to be plain silver rather than the usual bright accented colours.
Interestingly, we don’t see a fingerprint reader at the back here. This might suggest that it will have a fingerprint scanner under the screen. There’s still plenty to look forward to with the Google Pixel 4, especially since this is the first time the company will have full control of both hardware and software, thanks to the acquisition of HTC.
Be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net for more details on the highly anticipated smartphone.
Pokdepinion: Well, if the leaks are getting out of hand, this is certainly one way to stop that from being an issue. Ballsy move, that’s for sure.
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HUAWEI Teases Something Big Coming This Holiday Season

While they’ve released their latest flagship recently, it seems that HUAWEI will be bringing in something ‘bigger’ to their Mate 20 series as they’ve teased on something of that caliber will be coming soon.
The company has said “the Mate 20 Series will soon be upgraded with a new addition to enhance speed and memory for an even better user’s experience”.
More likely than not, it should mean that they will come out with a new RAM and storage variant for their Mate 20 Series. We will update the news once further details become more available. Until then, watch this space.

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The HUAWEI Mate 20 Series is the latest flagship smartphones from the company. If you’d like to know more on them, you can check out our HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro and HUAWEI Mate 20X reviews right here.
Pokdepinion: I wonder how much will they add to the series? Hopefully, if new variants does indeed comes out, it wouldn’t be too pricey.
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[Computex 2018] ROG Phone unveiled — Here are the answers to most of your questions about it

After showing teasers after teasers, we now have the first look of the Republic of Gamers ROG Phone and we have scored 99% on our speculations. ROG Phone is ASUS’ first Android gaming-centric smartphone harnessing the world’s fastest speed-binned 2.96GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with impressive cooling mechanisms in the pursuit of delivering butter smooth frame rates.
RGBae for the true gamers out there!
ASUS worked with Qualcomm to deliver a special version of the Snapdragon 845 to run almost 200MHz faster than stock frequency. This cherry-picked CPU bears the arsenal of performance under the hood that can only be tamed by ROG Phone’s GameCool technology (explained below).

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Performance meets visuals as the ROG Phone brings beautiful HDR graphics, while programmable AirTriggers and tactile enhancements will uplift your gaming prowess and comfort. The ROG phone brings a unique side-mounted port, keeping cable management a brisk. All the goodness gets better as ROG Phone is coupled to an exclusive collection of transformative expansion accessories for docking with a desktop, doubling on screens and batteries, while adding console-like triggers alongside a wireless display.
Impressive? Let’s dive into the specifications.
ROG Phone Specifications

Processor
World’s fastest, speed-binned 2.96GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform

|GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 630

RAM
8GB LPDDR4

Storage
128GB/512GB UFS 2.1

UI
ROG Gaming UI

Display
6.0“ 18:9 (2160 x 1080) AMOLED
90Hz refresh rate with 1ms pixel response time
108.6% DCI-P3 color gamut
10000:1 contrast ratio
Capacitive touchscreen with 10-point multitouch (supports Glove Touch)
Discrete image processing chip supports HDR display

Camera
Front:
8MP
Rear:
12MP + 8MP (120° wide-angle)

Dimensions
158.8mm x 76.2mm x 8.6mm

Weight
200g

Battery
4,000 mAh

Sensors
Accelerometer, e-compass, proximity sensor, hall sensor, ambient-light sensor, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, 2 x ultrasonic AirTrigger sensors

Wireless Connectivity
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ad 2×2 MIMO
Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Certified WiGig® 802.11ad wireless display support
Bluetooth 5.0

GPS
Supports GPS, aGPS, Glonass, BeiDou

I/O Ports
Side:
Custom USB-C
Supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 / DP 1.4 (4K) / fast charging (QuickCharge 3.0 + QuickCharge 4.0/PD 3.0) (15W)
ASUS HyperCharge direct charging
Bottom:
USB-C
Supports USB 2.0 / fast charging (QuickCharge 3.0/PD3.0) (20W) / Direct Charge
3.5mm headphone jack

Voice Wakeup
Yes

Speakers
Dual front-facing stereo speakers with smart amplifier
24-bit/192KHz hi-res audio
DTS Headphone:X 7.1 virtual surround-sound
Qualcomm aptX high-definition Bluetooth wireless audio

NFC
Supported

90Hz Display? Why?
Yes, I know! Gaming phone aficionados are now wondering why did ASUS decide to use a 90Hz display unlike Razer’s 120Hz display, but they have a clear explanation for it and were expecting the question. To begin, I myself am a happy camper as ROG Phone spots anythng above 60Hz for their display. 120Hz is definitely a high-end spec, but it comes with compromises. The higher refresh rate places heavy demands on the SoC, consuming additional power and generating more heat. In addition, the number of games that support 120Hz is still minimal.

In fact, ROG Phone does not only improves the refresh rate, it focuses on pixel response time which ASUS deems is very important for reducing blurring and improving clarity. Besides, the AMOLED has 1ms response time which is what we see in high-end gaming monitors nowadays. The AMOLED also has a wider color gamut with richer shades, has a better dynamic range and contrast, couples deeper black and richer overall brightness. Not just that, the slim AMOLED also accounts to the slim profile of the ROG Phone chassis so its easier to stack it in.
Does ROG Phone support QSync?

Quick answer, no. The hardware is not compatible with QSync, BUT the benefits of synchronized frame delivery renders its need pointless. At 90Hz frequency, the display draws out a frame every 11ms, and the speed-binned Snapdragon 845 assists in producing all the FPS needed. QSync makes sense on slower devices that have lower performance and refresh rates.
External Peripherals Support

This is where things get exciting. What’s a gaming phone without peripherals? The ROG Phone can be connected to keyboard, mouse and gamepad bringing you console and desktop gaming experience into the mobile environment. Bluetooth mouse and USB Storage are also supported and if you have a HDMI monitor or TV, you can harness the USB Type-C port.
ROG Phone supports Bluetooth 5.0 which means, it can support up to 7 Bluetooth devices simultaneously, aside from audio. However, it can only connect to 2 Bluetooth audio devices, such as a multimedia speaker and headphones, and they can’t work at the same time. Only one Bluetooth audio device can be active at a time.
Using a Bluetooth headset and a Bluetooth gamepad simultaneously is supported, but if two people are wearing their own individual Bluetooth headsets, they can’t hear the same audio source from the phone. ASUS actually evaluated the possibility of using multiple audio devices simultaneously, but the experience of this isn’t ideal, so their R&D decided against implementing this capability.
Accessories Galore!

The ROG Phone introduces GameCool 3D vapor-chamber cooling technology, which is effective at dissipating heat and sustaining high performance for extended gameplay and when the heat gets high, the ROG Phone brings a detachable AeroActive Cooler for an extra cooling boost.. The detachable AeroActive Cooler provides an extra cooling boost on longer period gaming for a sustained gaming experience. This is much like Nvidia embedded its fan into its first generation Nvidia Shield that was running on their Tegra SoC.

Speaking of detachables, ROG Phone brings Ultra-responsive AirTriggers and advanced haptics for precision control along with programmable ultrasonic AirTrigger sensors and powerful force-feedback system. The side-mounted port accounts for a comfortable landscape grip and prevents cables from interfering with your hand. As long as the game being played supports Google joystick code, you can match certain actions with the ROG Phone’s AirTriggers. If it doesn’t, ROG Phone’s GameGenie software can be used to link AirTrigger input to specific touch points on the screen, and even perform more complicated gestures.

ROG Phone’s TwinView Dock will allow a different app to run on each screen at the same time. While other gaming phones introduced multi-view on the same device, ASUS went one step further with the ROG Phone. Currently, ASUS is working with game publishers to help games take advantage of both screens simultaneously. We will share the experience on this in our review soon, so do stay tuned.

ASUS is targeting serious mobile gamers who spend no less than 16 hours a week on smartphone gaming. If you fall under this category, you know what has to be your next purchase.
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nubia Red Magic 6 Gets Leaked Ahead Of Launch

While previously we’ve reported on the upcoming nubia Red Magic 6 gaming smartphone, it appears that the device has gotten its looks to be leaked ahead of its launch soon.
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The nubia Red Magic 6 is scheduled for a March 4 release, which isn’t far away from now and it seems that the company could possibly launch a vanilla and pro version of the device.

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It is expected to arrive with a 120W GaN charger to charge up its 4500mAh battery. As you’d imagine, we wouldn’t be surprise to see the device to be equipped with a Snapdragon 888 chipset.
Other than that, the phone offers up to 400Hz touch sampling rate and 165Hz refresh rate display, which supposedly offers low latency of just 8ms, supposedly. Seeing how it is a gaming smartphone, it will be interesting to see if the company will improve on the cooling system for the Red Magic 6.
We will update you should more details become available. For more of the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: Seems rather interesting. I wonder if it’ll reach here in Malaysia and if so, how’s the price going to be like? Will it be an affordable gaming smartphone?
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Genshin Impact 1.5 Launch Date Unveiled

If you’re looking forward to new content, we now know when Genshin Impact 1.5 will be launching, and it’s happening rather soon.
Genshin Impact 1.5 Launch Date Unveiled

Event Wish “Farewell of Snezhnaya” – Boosted Drop Rate for “Childe” Tartaglia (Hydro)!
Travelers, stock up on weapons and characters in the event wish to make your party stronger in combat! #GenshinImpact pic.twitter.com/DejtqjIL6I
— Paimon (@GenshinImpact) April 3, 2021

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As many of you are aware by now, the Venti banner rerun in Genshin Impact will be ending on 6th April 2021. Afterwards, the Childe banner will be running for 3 weeks, ending on 27th April 2021. This means that there will be a mandatory system maintenance and a brand new banner after, which also means than Genshin Impact 1.5 will be launching on 27th April 2021.
On the subject of what will be coming in the Genshin Impact 1.5 update as soon as it launches, we’re uncertain if we will be getting Eula, Yanfei, the Housing System, or other noteworthy leaked features that made its way on the web recently. However, we do expect both Eula and Yanfei to make their debut in the upcoming update at least.
Another thing that we expect to come in Genshin Impact 1.5 is the Azhdaha boss fight, which is expected to drop Dream Solvents and new artifacts for players to make use of. To know for sure what’s really coming in the update we will have to wait for the official livestream, which should be announced in the coming weeks.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 (backwards compatibility), Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port and PS5 next gen enhanced version is expected to launch sometime soon.
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Pokdepinion: As always, new content is something good to look forward to. Let’s hope it’s significant enough to get people hooked for a while longer as the biggest challenge of games like this is to maintain their player base.
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Looking to get a new laptop for yourself but want something out of the ordinary? The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is the one for you, and it has now finally arrived in Malaysia.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Has Finally Arrived in Malaysia

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Designed as the world’s first foldable PC, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold was initially revealed back in January 2020. It has a 13.3-inch QXGA pOLED foldable touch display with 300 nits brightness and 95% DCI-P3 coverage. It’s powered by the Intel Core i5-L16G7 CPU with Intel Hybrid Technology and Intel integrated graphics. As for memory, you get 8GB LPDDR4X PoP RAM clocking in at 4267MHz and 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD.

Apart from that, you also have a front-facing Hybrid 5MP IR Camera, Dolby Atmos speakers, a quad-microphone system, the choice of Windows 10 Home x64 or Pro x64, and a leather folio cover. To juice up this foldable laptop, you have a 50Whr battery and a 65W charger with Rapid Charge support, with battery life said to last about 10 hours per full charge.

As for connectivity, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold has two USB-C 3.2 Gen2 ports, Pen accessory support, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.1. It’s also worth noting that one of the USB-C port can be used to output to DisplayPort. Unlike in other regions, the Malaysian version will not have 4G LTE or 5G support. You can choose to customize the foldable laptop further by adding more parts, accessories and software on their main website.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is currently available for purchase in Malaysia with a retail price of RM10,849 inclusive of delivery.
If you want to learn more about the laptop or want to get one for yourself, click right here.
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Pokdepinion: I’m personally curious as to how viable this type of laptop is. Innovation is great, but would it affect its productivity potential? Regardless, it’s great that Lenovo continuously innovates with daring designs.
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Get the LOWEST price GUARANTEED for these smartphones and gadgets! LIMITED TIME ONLY!

NOTE: Trust me, you should read the whole article to actually take FULL advantage of maximising your benefits!
Let’s face it, smartphones are a necessity in this day and age. The most basic functionality that everyone needs will be the array instant messaging apps available. Whether it’s Whatsapp, WeChat or the aptly named Messenger, they are necessary to keep in touch with people around you. I mean, who still uses SMS for communication? For those who want a more intimate conversation, the video calls offered by these messaging apps lets you see the other person as you speak, a boon for parents who want to look at their children who are studying outstation. Smartphones are also a great time killer with the games available. I have seen granddads in their 50s or 60s swiping away in Candy Crush while waiting for their grandchildren.
So what are your options if you have a limited budget? Sure, we at Pokde.net always play around with the latest and greatest smartphones, and we would definitely recommend the latest flagships, if you can afford them. In our dire times, free cash to spend on a smartphone may be limited, so today, we are here to talk about how to get one for as little money as possible.

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You can start by making a list, and checking it twice. List out the smartphones within your price range that you are interested in. Search for their specifications, reviews, user comments and more to help you decide. To start you off, we would recommend devices like the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC520TL), Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime and iPhone 5, devices that are looking pretty interesting in terms of value for money.
ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC520TL)

ASUS has been on a roll recently, with a rather interesting departure from the plastic builds of its previous generation, opting for more premium materials across the entire range of ZenFone 3s. The highlight of the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max is of course, the battery, which is a large 4100 mAh one here. Processing prowess is courtesy of a quad-core Mediatek SoC, mated to 3GB of RAM, which should suffice for most applications. The HD display can offer extra battery life with the GPU not having to work as hard with fewer pixels to push to the display. A 13MP camera on the back and a 8MP camera on the front takes care of your photography needs, while the 32GB of internal storage should be plenty for your shots, and the ability to add a microSD for more space will definitely come in handy if you want to keep even more stuff on your phone. Priced at around RM669 with a complementary ZenFlash, the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max is perfect for those who prefer to have ample battery life to last them more than a day.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime

If you are coming from a Samsung device, you would probably be accustomed to the vibrant TouchWiz UI. If you are a fan of the UI, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime would be one of the most affordable offerings you can get from the Korean giant with the familiar UI. The quad-core chipset and 1.5GB of RAM should offer a decent user experience. Meanwhile the 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera are standard offerings, with a LED flash for the front camera for better shots in darker environments. Selfie fanatics should give this device a serious look. The Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime costs just RM459, which is pretty affordable.
iPhone 5 32GB

Ah, the iPhone. Regarded as one of the most consistent devices out there, the iPhone is a device which just works. iPhones have been sporting decent cameras for generations, and the iPhone 5’s is no slouch either. You get an 8MP camera on the back and a 1.2MP camera on the front. Unlike Android devices which may no longer receive updates after a year or two, the iPhone 5 is still supported with the latest iOS 10, despite being launched nearly 5 years ago. The 4″ display may seem really tiny in this day and age where the “mini” devices are touting screens more than 5″, but the one-handed usability is second to none thanks to the very manageable size. It is a perfect fit for people who do not want to worry about the mess that is Android, and just want a smartphone that will work consistently every time they turn on the screen. The price of the iPhone 5 is also just a fraction of its launch price now at just RM580, making it quite a steal if you want something aside from the usual selection of Android devices. And oh, the selection of cases available for the iPhone 5 is just enough to make me drool a little.
Alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5)

This is a smartphone that is as barebones as it gets. For just RM128 you get a smartphone running Android 4.4 KitKat, which is pretty decent, in my opinion. There is a dual core chipset, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage that’s expandable via microSD cards and a basic 2MP rear camera coupled with a VGA front camera. This, ladies and gentlemen, are not for those who want a smartphone that they can show off, but one that just works to keep them connected. A basic user experience is what you would expect from a device like this. With Whatsapp terminating support for older devices, the Alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) is looking like an even more interesting device, simply to stay connected to the people around you.
Lenovo A6600 Plus

Last but not least, the Lenovo A6600 Plus. It features pretty standard specifications at this price range, offering 2GB of RAM, a quad-core processor and a 8MP camera, all for just RM417. The Plus moniker is a bit of an oddball considering the rather standard screen size of 5″, which touts a 720p resolution. It has 16GB of storage which is expandable via microSD cards of up to 32GB, so you should be well set on the storage department. It looks better than its peers in its price range, which is a bonus.

So after you shortlist a few devices, you can start looking at online stores to survey the market price before forking out the money for one. Look out for great deals like clearance sales, or sales campaigns like Shopee’s Lowest Price Guaranteed Sale campaign that is running from the 20th – 27th April 2017. Shopee will be offering discounts up to 80% for smartphones from brands like ASUS, Samsung Oppo, Xiaomi and Lenovo, so you should be well set to get some of the best deals in town. However, do your research, and if you find another platform that sells the exact same mobile phone that you purchase at lower price during the campaign period Shopee will return 120% of the difference in price in cash vouchers!
If you have made it this far, here’s another good news for you. Shop at Shopee and use “POKDE“ at the checkout to get additional RM8 off with a minimum spend of RM50!
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Facebook Is Down — You Are Unable To Login (UPDATED)

Previously, we found out that Google Drive as well as Gmail was acting rather strange and this time around, Facebook has decided to go haywire for users. Thanks to one of our very own followers, we found out that you are unable to login to your Facebook account if you browse in Incognito mode.

If you think that was the only problem that’s happening on social media platform, well think again. Weirdly, users have also been unable to send pictures on their Facebook Messenger, regardless of whether you are on your PC or on the mobile app itself.

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To see if there was an issue on the platform itself, we went to Downdetector itself and as you can see from the graph, a lot of users have reported to face issues with Facebook at 1AM (at the time of writing). About 33% of the reports have fallen under the login category, so it’s pretty much confirmed that the site is facing some issues there.
Personally, I’ve tested both (login in incognito and sending pictures on the messenger) and I found that it is indeed an issue that is happening at the moment. There are no fixes that are available right now so we will have to wait for them to fix it themselves. Given their size, it should not take too long. Are you facing the same issue on Facebook as well? Let us know in the comments section below.
UPDATE 14 March 2019 @ 0830

At this point of time, Facebook and Instagram are still down. Peak reports reached 11K on Facebook and 19K on Instagram with more countries getting added to affected list. At this point of time, with over 8 hours of downtime, this probably the largest downtime Facebook has seen. Currently Facebook and Facebook Messenger are still down together with Instagram. Oculus Services has also been affected.

We’re aware that some people are currently having trouble accessing and using Oculus. We’re working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience while we work through this.
— Oculus Support (@OculusSupport) March 13, 2019

While users around the world are also reporting downtime with Whatsapp, currently we are able to use it in Malaysia. If your authentication token has not expired, you will still be able to go into Facebook but will not be able to update the news feed.
Pokdepinion: Yesterday it was Google, now it’s Facebook. Is it a sign of something of big on the horizon?
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Guy Manages To Upgrade His AMD RX 5700 To A 5700XT Graphics — Here’s How He Did It

A Youtuber by the name of RandomGaminginHD managed to get more performance out of his AMD RX 5700 graphics card by simply flashing it. In the video below, he gives details on how he did it and give an overall look of what type of gains he managed to squeeze out.

One of the things that hindered the Radeon RX 5700’s potential was the artificial limit that AMD put on it to limit the clock speeds. Of course, with its more advanced sibling, the 5700XT, is more capable out of the box but comes with a pricier price tag. The Youtuber initially was against the idea of doing anything with his newly purchased graphics card but then he gave up. He decided to flash his 5700 to a 5700XT and see would it make a difference or not.
Upon flashing to 5700XT, he ran a couple of benchmarks comparing the two (before and after flashing) where he saw an increased temperature rise from 73° to 90°. In the Superposition test, he showed increased scores from 6233 to 6579. FPS results was also increased by quite a number, considering that all he did was flash his graphics. It went from 46.24 FPS to 51.21 FPS in the test.

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He was then more curious on how the graphics card would perform in real life gaming. He tested it on three games; Far Cry New Dawn, Dirt Rally 2.0, and Kingdom Come, which were all ran on 1440p. Tests revealed that there was not much difference on Far Cry but he did see some gains from the former two games mentioned.
Pokdepinion: Now will we see a rise of demand for RX 5700 in the market now? :P
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U Mobile Begins Their Pakej Perpaduan Prabayar, RM30 for 6 Months

In a bid to tackle the rising costs of living, U Mobile has joined in and offered their Pakej Perpaduan Prabayar, with just RM30 for 6 months.
U Mobile Pakej Perpaduan Prabayar

As part of the government’s initiative to tackle the rising costs of living, U Mobile has begun to offer their Pakej Perpaduan Prabayar Internet Mudah Alih. Basically, you can enjoy 30GBs of mobile data at 3Mbps for 6 months (180 days) at a low price of just RM30. There is no limitation on this 30GB quota either as you can use it for hotspot and all apps.

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U Mobile prepaid users, especially on the new 5G Prepaid Pack, can be activated using the MyUMobile app:

Step 1: Launch the MyUMobile app
Step 2: Tap on “Add Ons” and go to “Others”
Step 3: Subscribe to Pakej Perpaduan

The idea here is to ensure all Malaysians, with notable mentions of the B40s, people with disabilities, veterans, senior citizens, and youths, have access to affordable connectivity. Whenever the 30GB quota is finished, you can choose resubscribe again for another 30GB quota with a renewed 6-month validity.
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Pokdepinion: Now, having high speed mobile data is more affordable than ever. It’s great to have on a primary device, and it’s pretty consumer-friendly for a secondary device as well in terms of expenditures.
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Edifier MP380 Review – Versatile, Powerful, and Affordable

Unboxing the Edifier MP380
Edifier MP380 Review – Box

Let’s kick off our Edifier MP380 review with the unboxing. It has a rather simple packaging with the box clad in white. You can also find some basic product details written on it as well. Inside the box, you can expect to find the following items:
Edifier MP380 Review – Box content

User guide
Warranty card
USB-A to microUSB cable
3.5mm AUX cable
The Edifier MP380 speaker itself

Appearance
Edifier MP380 Review
The Edifier MP380 is a Bluetooth wireless speaker resembling a miniature soundbar. If you painted it a gold, it would look like your stereotypical gold brick that you often see on TV. From the front, you can see a bunch of holes which, as you can easily tell, is where the audio will be coming out from.
Edifier MP380 Review – Sides
On the left side, you have four USB-A ports, a headphone jack, and AUX jack, a memory card reader, and a microUSB port. On the right side, you have five buttons used to control the speaker, which are Power, Volume Up, Play / Pause, Volume Down, and Bluetooth.

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Edifier MP380 Review – Top, rear, and bottom
There’s nothing on the top and rear except for the Edifier text and logo respectively. As for the bottom, you have two rubberized stands on the left and right side of the speaker. This is meant to help it stay put on whatever surface you place it on.
Overall, the Edifier MP380 looks like a solidly built Bluetooth wireless speaker that has a clean and classy look. If it was a proper home entertainment soundbar, it would look as if it belonged in a high end system. Can it perform like a high end system? Let’s find out in the User Experience section.
Specifications

Power output:
10W + 10W

Signal to noise ratio:
R/L ≥ 85dB(A)

Frequency response:
75 – 20,000 KHz

Sound pressure:
≤ 7%

Input Sensitivity:
AUX: 700± 50mV
Bluetooth: 700 ± 50mFFS
USB Sound Card: 700 ± 60mFFS

Input type:
Bluetooth 5.0
AUX
TF Card
U-Disk
Sound Card

Dimensions:
247 x 38 x 72.3 mm

Weight:
688g

User Experience
Edifier MP380 Review – Ports
There are three ways to connect to the Edifier MP380; Bluetooth, USB, and 3.5mm AUX. The most convenient method is Bluetooth, which works with Bluetooth-enabled PCs and smartphones. Simply scan for the speaker, connect to it and you’re good to go, no app needed. The latency is a little noticeable but that’s to expect from Bluetooth audio. I wouldn’t use this for competitive gaming but if you simply want a boost in quality, then by all means.
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With USB and 3.5mm AUX, it’s pretty straightforward as you simply need to connect to a music player, regardless if it’s your smartphone or PC, and start playing. Just make sure you have the correct default device set if you’re on PC. On AUX, you will simply be getting audio played on the speaker but there are some nice additional touches if you use USB.
Edifier MP380 Review
Via USB, the Edifier MP380 can act as both a USB soundcard and a USB hub. With the former, you can have the speaker handle the signal processing for a nice clean audio and make use of the headphone jack if you wish. As for the latter, you can use the USB ports and memory card slot for easy data transfer. It’s a very helpful additional feature that can help simplify your life, especially if your PC is a little short on ports.
Edifier MP380 Review – Buttons
As mentioned earlier, there are a total of five buttons on the Edifier MP380, and they’re easy to work with. Those buttons are:

Power: To power on / off the speaker
 Volume Up: To increase volume
 Play / Pause: To play / pause songs / videos
 Volume Down: To decrease volume
Bluetooth: To enter Bluetooth mode for pairing purposes

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As for the sound quality, the Edifier MP380 certainly blew me away. It is rather bass-heavy but it doesn’t drown out the mids and highs. It’s enjoyable for music and does provide a pretty immersive experience for movies / videos. It’s worth noting that it could do better with the highs for a more balanced sound profile but in all honesty, I’m amazed by it given the price. No built-in laptop / smartphone speaker could ever match with this. If they made a longer version of it like a home theater soundbar, the sound would spread out a wider and provide an even better experience.
For battery life, it seems that my experience varies with each charge. Certain times, I get about 6 hours while other times, I would get slightly over 7 hours. I do believe this is dependent on the media being played but regardless, it’s still great given what you’re getting.
Edifier MP380 Verdict
Edifier MP380 Review
The Edifier MP380 is a spectacular Bluetooth wireless speaker. The sound quality is amazing, it can function as a USB soundcard, can double as a USB hub, has good battery life, attractive design, ample input options, and is affordable at just RM299. My only complaints are that the highs could be improved for a more balanced sound profile, it uses microUSB instead of USB-C, and Bluetooth latency could be improved.
It’s hard to complain about it given the price and I’m sure anyone would be able to appreciate this. At the end of our Edifier MP380 review, I award this Bluetooth wireless speaker with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Edifier Malaysia for sending us this speaker for the purposes of this review.
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Here Are All the Awesome Ubisoft Forward Game Announcements and Reveals

As many of you have heard, although maybe specifically for getting Watch Dogs 2 free of charge, Ubisoft held the Ubisoft Forward digital event. As expected, we got a number of major game announcements and reveals at the the digital event so we got plenty to look forward to in the future. If you missed out on that, don’t worry about it. We have everything that you need to know right here. Without further ado, let’s dive right into it.
Ubisoft Forward Highlights
Far Cry 6

It looks like the leaks turned out to be true after all as Far Cry 6 was officially announced at Ubisoft Forward with a brand new trailer, as seen above here. The new trailer stars Giancarlo Esposito of Breaking Bad fame seemingly playing the villain role, and it appears that the game will be set in Cuba. While there were rumours of the game being a prequel to Far Cry 3, we’re still uncertain about that at the moment.

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Far Cry 6 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia, and PC on 18th February 2021. Furthermore, those who purchase the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game will get a free next gen upgrade for the PS5 and Xbox Series X for free. This means you can play that game on next gen consoles without any additional purchase needed.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

We also got new details on the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Valhalla game. To be precise, we have the official release date for the game as well as the platforms that it will be available on. The new trailer shows quite a bit of gameplay, including the return of some core mechanics from the series, along with new stealth options.
As revealed at Ubisoft Forward, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will be coming to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Google Stadia, and PC on 17th November 2020. For the next gen consoles of course, it will be available as soon as those have been officially launched.
Watch Dogs: Legion

Initially, Watch Dogs: Legion was set to be released on 6th March 2020. However, it was delayed to a later date and now thanks to Ubisoft Forward, we have the official release date for the game. The game looks to be making their own spin on the open world format, giving you the ability to play with up to 20 different characters. Every playable character will have their own personality, backstory, dialogue, and more. This will also result in gamers having to make the choice as to which character will be most suitable for specific missions.
Watch Dogs: Legion will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 29th October 2020.
Hyper Scape

One of the hottest games on Twitch right now is the battle royale game, Hyper Scape. However, it’s not publicly available yet, but we do know when you can get your hands on the game. As revealed at Ubisoft Forward, the game will be running its open beta phase for everyone on PC to enjoy, so you can actually start playing the game right now.
Hyper Scape will have a solo mode, where will you fight against other in a 100-man mode,and you can also opt to play the 3-player squad mode as well. If you have friends who are willing to play with you, you should go ahead and give the squad mode a try.
Hyper Scape will be officially launched on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC sometime in Summer 2020. The open beta is now available exclusively for PC gamers.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint

If you’ve been looking for a reason to hop back into Ghost Recon Breakpoint, this might just be a good enough reason to do so. Ubisoft will be adding a free update for the game which will include the option to have AI teammates. In fact, solo players can freely add or remove AI teammates at any time.
Apart from that, they will be adding new Ghost War PvP content, quality of life improvements, and a new live event called “Resistance!”, with a description that reads out:
Nomad will support the Outcasts during their counterattack on Sentinel forces and assist them in their efforts to save prisoners, attack Sentinel outposts and stop convoys looking for survivors.
The free update will be coming to Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint on 16th July 2020 for all available platforms.
Brawlhalla is Coming to iOS and Android

Brawlhalla has seen quite a bit of a success with its Smash Bros-style multiplayer fighting experience. A major part of that is because the game itself is free to play but another factor to its success is guest characters like Finn and Jake from Adventure Time, WWE Superstars John Cena and The Rock, and more. Now, it appears that the game will be coming to mobile soon.
As announced at Ubisoft Forward, the game will be officially coming to Android and iOS, with pre-registers now open. Those who pre-register for the game will be unlock an exclusive skin when the game is finally out. Interestingly, the game will have cross-play support, so mobile, console, and PC gamers can duke it out together.
Brawlhalla will be coming to Android and iOS on 6th August 2020. If you want to pre-register for the game on mobile, click right here.
Pokdepinion: It’s quite a bit to look forward to, Ubisoft Forward even. Okay, that was lame. I can’t wait for most of these to be out, but I’m wondering whether I should play on PC or PS5.
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Call of Duty Mobile Is Now Available For Pre-registration

If you are a fan of the Call of Duty series well you are in luck. Activision has just announced that they are bringing a mobile version of the famous shooter game called Call of Duty Mobile where pre-registration is now up and running.

The game is free to play and it offers maps, weapons, and characters from across the Call of Duty series in the definitive first-person action experience on mobile. You can team up with your friends to play in your favorite maps such as Nuketown and Crash to name a few.  Call of Duty Mobile will be available for both Android and iOS devices.
They didn’t specify as to what’s the minimum device specifications but they did revealed that they are working hard to optimize the game for high-end smartphones, so you’d probably need one of the latest smartphones in the market right now.

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Upon registering to the game, you’ll be able to stay up-to-date on all the latest intel, learn about opportunities to join future Beta tests, as well as get the chance to earn in-game rewards once it comes out.
Interested in participating? You can do so by going to the link here on Google Play or Call of Duty’s very own website (availability depends on country).
Pokdepinion: I’m definitely excited for this, though I think I’d need a game pad to be able to play the game properly.
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Garmin fenix 7 and epix pack improved feature set from RM3270

Garmin has just announced the latest additions to their lineup of smartwatches: the Garmin fenix 7, 7S and 7X as well as the new epix. The Garmin fenix 7 series tout imporved solar efficiency and enhanced battery life, while the Garmin epix is a premium smartwatch featuring a high-definition AMOLED touchscreen along with multisport functions that Garmin smartwatches are well-known for.
Garmin fenix 7 series and Garmin epix now available in Malaysia
Garmin fenix 7 series: solar-powered smartwatch

The Garmin fenix 7S, fenix 7 and fenix 7X are equipped with 1.2″, 1.3″ and 1.4″ memory-in-pixel (MIP) displays, respectively, making sure that you will find a Garmin fenix 7 smartwatch that fits you. Unlike regular smartwatches, the Garmin fenix 7 series is built to last with a Power Sapphire cover glass.

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The Garmin fenix 7 series feature a highly permeable patented solar panel, which is optimized for 200% higher solar efficiency. When combined with the upgraded Power Manager function, the Garmin fenix 7X can last up to 24 days in the UltraTrac Mode.
As you would expect from a solar-powered smartwatch, the Garmin fenix 7 is designed for the great outdoors, with over 40 advanced built-in sports modes including mountaineering, bouldering, cross country running. To help athletes understand their current fitness level, there’s the new Real-Time Stamina function to help fitness buffs to better optimize their efforts.

With the Garmin Connect app, athletes can also use the Up Ahead feature to save a route along with waypoints for checkpoints, water stations, medical stations and other route data. It also touts a built-in flashlight and a red strobe light, that can be used to make night runs safer.
The Garmin fenix 7S and Garmin fenix 7 start from RM3270, with various band and case color options. Meanwhile the largest Garmin fenix 7X starts from RM4670.
Garmin epix: an epic AMOLED smartwatch with a 21-day battery life

Garmin epix is a Garmin’s first smartwatch in the outdoor series to pack an high-definition AMOLED touch screen. With a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens and titanium bezels, you can rest assured that you do not need to baby the Garmin epix, as it is designed to survive rugged outdoor conditions.
Similar to the Garmin fenix 7 series, the Garmin epix features over 40 built-in outdoor and indoor sports modes. A total of over 42000 golf courses and 2200 ski resorts are mapped into the Garmin epix. Along with all the sport modes, the watch is also equipped with a wide variety of health functions and smart features, taking full advantage of the sharp and vibrant display.

While feature-packed, the Garmin epix is still rated for 30 hours in the GPS sports mode, 16 days as a smartwatch, and up to 21 days when the Power Manager feature is activated.
The Garmin epix is priced from RM4199.
Garmin fenix 7 series and Garmin epix Price in Malaysia

Option
Price

Garmin fenix 7S
Silver with Graphite Band
RM3270

Carbon Gray DLC with Black Band (Sapphire)
Dark Bronze Titanium with Shale Gray Band (Sapphire)
RM4199

Rose Gold Titanium with Limestone Leather Band (Sapphire)
RM4670

Cream Gold Titanium with Cream Nylon Band (Sapphire)
RM4670

Garmin fenix 7
Silver with Graphite Band
RM3270

Carbon Gray DLC with Black Band (Sapphire)
Black DLC Titanium with Black Band (Sapphire)
Mineral Blue Titanium with Whitestone Band (Sapphire)
RM4199

Titanium with Chestnut Leather Band (Sapphire)
RM4670

Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Vented Titanium Band (Sapphire)
RM5370

Garmin fenix 7X
Carbon Gray DLC with Black Band (Sapphire)
Black DLC Titanium with Black Band (Sapphire)
Mineral Blue Titanium with Whitestone Band (Sapphire)
RM4670

Titanium with Chestnut Leather Band (Sapphire)
RM5130

Carbon Gray Titanium with Metal Band (Sapphire)
RM5830

Garmin epix
Slate Steel with Silicone Band
RM4199

Black Titanium with Silicone Band (Sapphire)
RM4670

White Titanium with Silicone Band (Sapphire)
RM4670

Pokdepinion: The ruggedized design of the Garmin epix is surely attractive… Too bad I am not fitness oriented enough to fully take advantage of it…
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Tales of Arise Mystic Artes for Protagonists Unveiled in New Video

One of the most highly anticipated games of 2021 is the next entry for Bandai Namco’s Tales of JRPG series, Tales of Arise. With a release date already confirmed, many gamers are keen to know more about the game so they can have a better idea of it. Now, we have a YouTube video showcasing the Tales of Arise Mystic Artes for the protagonists that have been made public thus far.
Tales of Arise Mystic Artes

In the YouTube video uploaded by CGInferno, we got a clear look at the Tales of Arise Mystic Artes for the four characters that are expected to be part of the player’s party. Those characters are, in order of appearances, Alphen, Shionne, Rinwell, and Law.

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In the case of Alphen, he seems to imbue his sword with fire and proceeds to slash the enemy once. Afterwards, he proceeds to do a horizontal and vertical slashes which ends in a cross-type visual for added flair. For Shionne, she summons a line of bullets, grabs them, tosses them out, and proceeds to make a charged laser shot of sorts, which results in a large explosion.
Moving on to Rinwell, she holds her book of magic (Astral Artes) with a green orb floating above it. That green orb is then transformed into a tornado which hits the enemy from underneath, and she proceeds to toss a light orb as well, resulting in four pillars of light emerging and seemingly pierce the enemy. Lastly for Law, he hits the enemy with a flurry of punches and kicks imbued with thunder, and ends it with a diving kick which reminds me of an attack from Kamen Rider.
I don’t expect the Tales of Arise Mystic Artes to be limited to just these, as these are highly likely to be the first level of them. There could a couple or more for each character. The video itself helps to shed some light on how each character fights; Alphen with swordsmanship, Shionne as some type of gunner fighting from a distance, Rinwell as the magic caster, and Law as the close quarters martial arts combatant.
Tales of Arise will be coming to the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC on 10th September 2021.
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Pokdepinion: While this may not look like much for some of you, this actually gets me excited as I’d want to see what other attacks each character have. September could not come any sooner, and I hope there will not be any additional delays on the game.
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One of the best solutions implemented to encourage gamers to transition to next gen consoles is the ability to continue the games their playing on the newer console. A number of these games coming with next gen upgrades, but going about it can be rather confusing. In the case of the PS5, a new update was launched which makes it easier to play the next gen version of games.
New PS5 Update Makes It Easier to Play Next Gen Version of Games

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— Tidux (@Tidux) December 22, 2020

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Sony Interactive Entertainment has launched a new PS5 update which will easily let you play the next gen versions of games so you can get the best experience possible. At the same time, this will let you play the PS4 version of the game if you happen to have any reason to do so.
Twitter user @Tidux showed off a notice which pops up if you are launching a game that is available for both the PS4 and PS5. For games like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, gamers will now get the same prompt so you can play the right version for a true next gen gaming experience.
This is particularly important, aside from reassurance, as it’s easy to download the previous generation’s version of games instead. The reason why they had to do this is because, unlike Microsoft, Sony opted to let developers and publishers decide on whether the next gen upgrades for their games will be free or not. As a result, it gets a bit confusing as certain games can be played on PS5 with backwards compatibility but it won’t make full use of the next gen hardware.
This update should be rolling out now for all regions but if you have yet to receive the prompt for an update, just give it a bit more time and it should appear sooner rather than later.
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Pokdepinion: Well, if anything, it at least serves as a reassurance so we know exactly which version we’re playing.
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New Free Fire x Venom: Let There Be Carnage In-Game Event Begins Today

The new Free Fire x Venom: Let There Be Carnage exclusive in-game event officially starts today. The Free Fire x Venom: Let There Be Carnage event marks the first time Garena has ever done a movie collaboration for Free Fire.
Free Fire x Venom: Let There Be Carnage

From the 11th to the 24th of October, Free Fire players may participate in the Free Fire x Venom: Let There Be Carnage unique event, which includes new, exciting missions as well as in-game goodies and collectables. On the 16th of October, there will be additional peak day in-game events where players can earn collaborative rewards such as the Venom Motorbike skin.

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Keep an eye out for the symbiote’s exciting arrival when it bonds with Free Fire’s Airplanes and Airdrops as Venom: Let There Be Carnage reskins. Players who complete in-game quests will be rewarded with exclusive trinkets and outfit bundles that will only be available for a short time. The We Are Venom costume package, Venom Backpack, Carnage Helmet, and more are among the rewards.

Local Survivors may look forward to playing alongside their favourite streams in the Team Venom VS Team Carnage community showmatch to highlight the collaboration. Participants will compete against influencer teams in five rounds of Free Fire’s Classic Mode on 24th October, with influencers representing Team Venom and public gamers representing Team Carnage. A total of 50 member squads will be formed for this event, and players can sign up with their squad to compete. On Free Fire’s Official Facebook page, the signup form will be provided closer to the event day.
The top squad in each round will receive a Black Widow FAMAS as a reward for their courageous efforts! Non-participating Survivors can also expect redemption codes to be displayed on the webcast.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage began its global rollout at the beginning of the month, and on 11th November, it will be released exclusively in Malaysian theatres. Fans who are going to see the carnage on screen should keep an eye out for hidden Free Fire components in the film.
Pokdepinion: I’m looking forward to watching Venom: Let There Be Carnage this November. Not only because I’m a fan of Venom and Carnage but also because of the much talked about after-credits scene.
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HONOR To Release 5G Smartphone This Year

It seems that HONOR are ready to unveil a 5G smartphone this year. The news was revealed in an interview with the company’s president, George Zhao.
Zhao has claimed that the 5G device will arrive in the “second half of the year”, though the exact date depends on operators’ infrastructure and progress.
Previously, Zhao had claimed they will be the first company to come out with a 5G smartphone, but since then, a number of companies such as Samsung, OnePlus, and LG has also revealed of their intentions of producing such device.

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Just recently, Zhao had questioned the purpose of foldable smartphones, which seems to be the focus of a lot of smartphone brands lately. Aside from that, the company has also released their latest flagship, the HONOR View20.
Pokdepinion: I still don’t think that Malaysia is ready for 5G just yet. I would rather we have a more stable connectivity here for the moment. It can just go missing at any time.
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You can now hide the notch on your POCOPHONE F1 running Android 9 Pie

When the POCOPHONE F1 received the update to Android 9 Pie, it lost the ability to hide the notch. While I have absolutely no issues flaunting the sizeable notch, some people do prefer to live in denial. To overcome the loss of the feature, users have turned to third party apps and other ways to hide it away. The latest weekly beta MIUI 10 9.1.10 update for the POCOPHONE F1 adds the feature back, but it could probably do with some optimization. As of now, you are losing a huge chunk of your screen.

The way the POCOPHONE F1 goes about it is pretty similar to how the Pixel 3 XL hides its notch. It shifts the entire screen area down below the notch, giving it a notchless appearance. On the plus side, the top notch finally matches the bottom chin in terms of size. But you are now looking at a much smaller screen. It measures around 5.7″ or so. For some reason, there is some additional dead space below the notch too, which worsens the matter. And funnily enough, there are still no notification icons despite there being a full-length status bar now.

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We expect Xiaomi to iron out some of the issues before it will be released as a public update. Which notch-hiding mechanism do you prefer? Blackened areas beside the notch, or just shift the whole status bar down below the notch?
Pokdepinion: Never hide the notch. Be proud of it! Use iPhone XS wallpapers!
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Samsung Galaxy A8S To Sport Infinity-O Display?

It seems that Samsung are preparing a new mid-range device in the form of the Galaxy A8S, which could possibly be the first smartphone in the company to sport on the new Infinity-O display.

It may be the world's first hole in the screen smartphone: Galaxy A8s pic.twitter.com/dBQfgUXed2
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) November 24, 2018

The news was leaked by popular leaker, Ice Universe , where he shared on his Twitter account. Beforehand, Samsung had announced of three new Infinity display at their annual Developers Conference. Besides the Infinity-O, they are also working on Infinity V and Infinity U display, where all of them feature a hole in the shape of the variant.
Despite the leak, it is still unconfirmed on what the new Galaxy A8S will offer besides the display. We probably have to wait furthermore until we get more detailed information on the device.

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Previously, Samsung has unveiled of their new foldable phone, which is expected to be produced as early as next year. Besides Samsung, HUAWEI has also announced a teaser of their own version of a notchless smartphones as well.
Pokdepinion: I wonder what will smartphone brands will introduce next. I mean what’s next? Technology is moving so fast nowadays, what else could they bring to the table?
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Cooler Master MP750 Mousepad Review — As Smooth As It Gets

Introduction

This time around, we’re reviewing Cooler Master’s MP510 mousepad, where it’s not released yet in the Malaysian market. For this mousepad, it comes in three different sizes; M, L, and XL. What’s so special about the mousepad? Let’s dive right in to find out.
Unboxing

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Interestingly, the M-size of the MP750 comes in a different packaging compared to the L and XL variants. It comes in a flat package whereas for its larger siblings, they are stored inside a tube due to their sizes.
Appearance

Once you get rid of the packaging, you’ll find the mousepad itself. It’s nice of them to include a braided micro USB cable for you to connect the mousepad to your setup.
Switching it up a bit from their previous MP510 mousepad, Cooler Master decided to put their logo at the top right hand corner of the MP750. The micro USB port is located on the top-left side.

Flip the mousepad over and you’ll see its natural rubber base with nothing else visible. That’s to be expected from a mousepad.
Specifications

Dimensions

370mm x 270mm x 3mm (M)
470mm x 350mm x 3mm (L)
940mm x 380mm x 3mm (XL)

Surface
Microscopic Mesh with water resistant coating

Base
Natural rubber

User Experience

Technically, you can use the mousepad as it is even without connecting the micro USB cable to the port. However, it would be a waste to not use the RGB features. After connecting it to your PC / laptop, you’re good to go. The button on top of the micro USB port is where you can change colors of the lights on the mousepad, with a total of 8 color presets.

If you are a person who likes their mousepad to be smooth, then we have good news as this mousepad offers exactly that. The Cooler Master MP750 is definitely one of smoothest mats that I’ve personally tested out. So if you’re looking for a mousepad that allows you to move around easily, it is certainly a good option.
Another plus point for the mat is that it is water-resistant. Of course we wouldn’t recommend you to intentionally spill your drinks unto it, but at least you’ve got some form of protection there.

The light tube is stitched to the outer sides of the mousepad. It seems secure enough, but there’s a slight concern if it suddenly tears out. Low probability of that happening, but there’s still a chance.

For the mousepad’s very own software, you’d need to go to the product’s page at Cooler Master’s website. Once downloaded, you can tweak how you want to flaunt your MP750. There, you can choose from a range of preset colors or even choose a color of your liking. In terms of modes, there’s Color Cycle, Static, and Breathing. If you don’t fancy any lights to show at all, you can always turn it off.
Conclusion

The Cooler Master MP750 is a little above than what I’d pay for a mousepad, where it is RM10 pricier than their MP720 RGB hard mouse pad. By paying that extra cash, you will get a well-stitched mousepad with no fray to it.
Personally I’m not a fan of these smooth surfaces (on a mousepad) but there are probably people out there that do. With RGB customization available, it is definitely something that you’d want to flaunt your gaming setup.
With that being said, I give the Cooler Master MP750 soft gaming mousepad our Bronze Pokdeward.

A big shout out to Cooler Master Malaysia for providing us the Cooler Master MP750 soft mousepad that was used in this review!
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Xiaomi filed a trademark application for the POCO F2

There has been multiple teasers about an upcoming POCO F2 since last year, but nothing materialized in 2019. 2020 might be the year we finally see a successor to the extremely popular POCOPHONE F1, as Xiaomi has filed an application to trademark the name POCO F2 in China.
While it’s pretty curious why would Xiaomi trademark the name in China when the POCO brand isn’t even targeted at the Chinese market, it’s worth noting that before the POCO F1’s launch, similar trademarks were filed for the POCOPHONE F1, POCO and POCO F2 branding.
#Xiaomi files trademark application for POCO F2 So the POCO series exists and POCO F2 is coming soon …..#xiaomi #pocoPhone #POCOF2 pic.twitter.com/3JDwplv9IJ— _the_tech_guy (@_the_tech_guy) January 11, 2020
Going by 2018’s POCO F1 naming scheme, only India will see it go by that name, while the rest of the world will see the POCOPHONE F1 instead. Or Xiaomi may hope to streamline their naming convention and call it the POCO F2 worldwide? I mean, I don’t mind having to type fewer characters when preparing my review of it.

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While many have considered the Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro as the new POCO F1, it still hasn’t garnered as much hype as the original. Hopefully the POCO F2 will be capable of drumming up as much interest as its predecessor. Few people can say no to good bang for buck, and I am definitely not one of them.
Pokdepinion: With the Mi 10 expected to be pricier than previous Xiaomi flagships, the POCO F2’s arrival would be a welcome addition to the lineup.
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PUBG and other violent games may be banned in Malaysia

PUBG Mobile, which has already been banned in India, may also soon be banned in Malaysia. This comes after the tragic events that happened in Christchurch, New Zealand. Authorities have linked gaming to aggressive behavior that may lead to an inclination towards terrorism.
Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, from Bukit Aman Special Branch’s Counterterrorism Division, urged the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commision (MCMC) to step up and control war-based games. His reasoning was that gamers would be influenced by the games and become curious about acts of terrorism.

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The Mufti of Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Mohd Yusof Ahmad also formed a similar connection between violent videogames and terrorism. He states that games like PUBG can remove sympathy and love from youths, and form an apathetic generation, and thus should be banned for the betterment of Muslims.
He goes on to add that such violent games may be inappropriate to be considered as esports, and recommends the government to reconsider the suitability of violent war-based games to be added to the list of esport titles to be played by our youths.
Syed Saddiq, Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Minister has reminded everyone that extremism isn’t caused by videogames. He also mentioned that even before games like PUBG were prevalent, terrorism and violence existed in the world.
What do you think? Should we ban violent games from our country?
Pokdepinion: Well I am a fan of racing games, but then again, racing games has been linked to poorer driving skills. And I am not making things up, go Google it.
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HUAWEI Offers Free Engraving Service For HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro

Have you been planning to get the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro? Well great news as HUAWEI Malaysia is offering a free laser engraving service this Valentine’s Day.
HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro free engraving service

The service is available in 21 participating HUAWEI Experience Stores, where not only new users can enjoy it but also existing users to a personalized HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro casing with four unique engraving options such as a heart shape with the words “My Love” or a “I Love You”.

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You can also opt for a design of an ox to commemorate the Year of the Ox as well as the option to engrave your very own name.
Priced at RM699, the HUAWEI FreeBuds is available in three colors; Carbon Black, Ceramic White, and Silver Frost. For more details on it, you can check out our previous article by heading to the link right here.
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Pokdepinion: Well the service is free, so what’s there to lose? It’s nice to know that existing users can get the service as well as opposed to only new customers only.
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Samsung Might Drop Exynos Chips for Next Galaxy S Flagship

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1. Qualcomm will likely be the sole processor supplier for Samsung Galaxy S23 (vs. 70% shipment proportion for S22) thanks to the next flagship 5G chip SM8550 made by TSMC 4nm.
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If you have been following the flagship Samsung Galaxy S series of smartphones, I’m sure you know that it would come in two variants; Snapdragon and Exynos. It appears that we might say farewell to the latter forever as the chip is expected to get dropped for the Korean giant’s next flagship.
According to renowned industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Samsung Galaxy S23 series (not the finalized product name) will not be powered by the Exynos 2300 chip as it apparently can’t compete “in all aspects” against the Qualcomm SM8550 chip, which is expected to be called the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

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This may seem rather sudden for the company, especially since they’ve pretty much stuck with the Exynos chip for so many years, even working with AMD to boost its GPU performance. However, this will at least allow the company to give a more consistent experience if their devices are powered by the same chip in every region.
It’s likely that Samsung will be going for the latest flagship Snapdragon chip to power their flagship smartphone since only Qualcomm chips have been used in this segment. Mediatek chips have been used before, and it was speculated to be a possibility, but it’s likely limited to midrange and entry-level devices just like before.
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Pokdepinion: I wouldn’t be surprised if the engineering team would continue to be hard at work on the Exynos chip regardless. Whether it’s to make a strong comeback when the time is right or to power other devices, that we will have to wait and see.
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TM Unifi Basic Unlimited Quota Extended for Consumers

As many of you know, the TM Unifi Basic internet plan has a limited quota of 60GBs per month. While they have been offering unlimited quota for a bit of time, it was slated to end in February 2019. Now, Telekom Malaysia (TM) has decided to extend the unlimited quota offering for the plan yet again.
In a post on the community, a moderator going under the name “anr077” has announced that TM Unifi Basic subscribers will be able to enjoy unlimited quota until end of this month, 31st March 2019. It is said that this will be applicable to both new and existing subscribers. At the same time, they recommended consumers to upgrade to the 100Mbps plan to enjoy permanent unlimited quota and stand a chance to win a trip for two to the UK.

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The TM Unifi Basic plan will still retain its RM79 per month price, providing 30Mbps download speed and 10Mbps upload speed. The Unifi 100Mbps plan on the other hand is priced at RM129 per month, providing 100Mbps download speed and 50Mbps upload speed.
It is unknown if they will be providing more extensions after the end of this month. If it doesn’t, users will see their speeds throttled to 512kbps after their quota has been depleted. This speed is a noticeable bump as previously, it would’ve been throttled to 128kbps. We all know that speed would be tough to get by at this day and age when a lot of people are dependent on the internet.
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Pokdepinion: In all honesty, I feel like the TM Unifi Basic plan should just have unlimited quota permanently in order to stay competitive. After all, adding another RM10 can get you a 30Mbps plan with Maxis Fibre but with 30Mbps upload speed and unlimited quota. That sounds like a more attractive deal for me.
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Hearthstone’s New Update Coming On 15th February, Brings New Features And Card Set

Blizzard has just announced that Hearthstone’s new update is set to release this coming 15th February and will bring new elements to the popular online card game. These include a 35 new collectable card Onyxia’s Lair Mini-Set as well as new Battleground cosmetics that includes new Boards and Finishers.

New update coming to Hearthstone this 15th February

The new Onyxia’s Lair Mini-Set features 35 new collectable cards and will be available in Alterac Valley packs. Alternatively, players can purchase the Onyxia’s Lair Mini-Set in its entirety for USD14 (RM62.71) or 2000 Gold. For the first time ever, Blizzard will also offer players the option to purchase an all-Golden set of all Onyxia’s Lair Mini-Set cards for USD69.99 (RM292.80).

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As mentioned above, Hearthstone’s new update adds new elements to Battlegrounds such as the availability of new Heroes and Buddies as well as new cosmetics to Boards and Finishers. These new cosmetics include:

Jade Gardens Battlegrounds Board
Cosmic Study Battlegrounds Board
Astral Impact Battlegrounds Finisher
– Battlegrounds Finishers are animations that replace the default Attack animation whenever your Hero wins a round of combat.
– Astral Impact is a two-stage Finisher – one special animation whenever your Hero wins a round, and another even bigger animation when you deal 15 or more damage to your opponent.
Battlegrounds Finishers are equipped globally, so whenever you win a round of combat, your equipped Finisher will be used. At the end of any round of combat, both players will be able to see the winning player’s Finisher.

The new update also includes new Mercenaries in Hearthstone including:

Long’xin (Legendary Caster)
Xuen (Epic Fighter)
Niuzao (Rare Protector)
Yu’lon (Rare Protector)
Chi-Ji (Epic Caster)

Beginning from 15th February, players can acquire Long’xin, Xuen, Niuzao, and Yu-lon through the game’s normal method of acquiring a Mercenary. Beginning from 22nd February until 8th March, players must complete a chain of 10 event Tasks in order to earn the Epic Chi-Ji Mercenary Card and other rewards.
For more information on Hearthstone’s new update, head over here.
Pokdepinion: Definitely gonna be checking out the Onyxia’s Lair Mini-Set.
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