Razer Introduces New Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Keyboard

Razer has just announced the Razer Huntsman V2 Analog keyboard which features their new Analog Optical Switches. The new Analog Optical Switches combines three components: analog input, adjustable actuation, and dual-step actuation.

Here’s a quick rundown on what these features are:

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Analog Input: The analog input emulates an analog joystick input for smoother, more nuanced control and manoeuvrability. This finesse removes the limitations of an 8-way WASD movement and allows for a true 360-degree of motion that benefits games optimized for controller support like third-person games, multi-platform shooters, racing games, as well as vehicle simulators.
Adjustable Actuation: Players can also custom tune and adjust each key’s actuation point to suit any playstyle; ranging from a quick actuation of 1.5mm for fast-paced gaming to a full 3.6mm actuation for deep and deliberate keystrokes.
Dual-step Actuation: With dual-step actuation, one keystroke can activate two programmed functions set at two different actuation points. It essentially offers twice as much functionality per keystroke and is suitable for activating advanced combos in games – such as taking out a grenade and throwing it in the same keystroke.

Razer Huntsman V2 Analog with Analog Optical Switches: Inspired by controllers
The Analog Optical Switches are an evolution of Razer’s Optical Switches. The new switches track how much light goes through the switch and allows the keyboard to measure how far down each key is pressed. Razer claims that the switches can last up to 100 million keystrokes as they feature fewer moving parts and no metallic contacts compared to traditional optical switches, therefore, has fewer parts to degrade.

The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog also features RGB Chroma integration which can be personalised with over 16.8 million coloured lighting effects. In-game Razer Chroma lighting effects are also integrated into popular game titles and can display tutorials, dynamic effects that react to gameplay and more.
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog also comes with doubleshot PBT keycaps, media keys with a digital dial as well as a single braided cable, with a second cable allowing for optional USB 3.0 passthrough. Users also have the option to choose between USB Type-C or USB 3.0 Type-A via an included adapter.
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is available for purchase at RM1,199 at selected retailers and on Razer’s website.
Pokdepinion: The analog switches sounds pretty interesting. However, Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is priced way out of my comfort zone.
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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey New Missions and More Coming for Free This November

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is Ubisoft’s latest big game release and it looks like they’re nowhere close to being done in terms of supporting the game. A brand new update is coming to the game which contains some new missions and more, for free.
In a video that was published recently, developers from the Assassin’s Creed Odyssey team discussed about some new content that will be making its way into Assassin’s Creed Odyssey coming this November. For starters, a new series of quests and events will begin which will give you a chance to interact with more characters in Ancient Greece. One new quest in particular called “The Show Must Go On” finds your own version of Kassandra or Alexios filling the role of an actor and re-enacting the Battle of 300 in a play.
Also hitting Assassin’s Creed Odyssey this month will be new Epic mercenaries and Epic ships to hunt down. Taking down these foes will yield valuable items like new equipment and updated ship models. A new underworld set of gears have already found its way into the game with a new set of equipment, new ship design, new mount, and new weapons all arriving later in November.

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One of the more noteworthy additions that Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be receiving on 13th November 2018 is a battle against the mythical Cyclops. It will be available to fight in a new mission that will be added to your quest log. It is said that taking down the Cyclops will yield a very interesting item.
As for other broad changes coming to Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Ubisoft will also be boosting the level cap by a big amount. The current level cap is locked at 50 but after the new update, it will be increased to level 70. For players who have already hit level 50 will have all of the EXP that they’ve gained since hitting the cap carry over to their character once the level cap is increased.
Furthermore, players will now also be able to customize their gear more to their tastes via a new system that will be rolled out soon. Lastly, the costs to upgrade items are being nerfed, based on fan feedback.
As someone who has been personally disappointed with the series before, this entry has rekindled my love for the series and I’ve continued enjoying every moment of it. The review of the game will be up very soon.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is available now for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via UPlay.
Pokdepinion: Hooray, more new stuff for me to enjoy in the game for free. Guess I’ll be stuck here for a while after Soul Calibur VI.
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Expand your creative horizons with the JOI 11 Pro and JOI Book Touch 300

JOI®‘s product lineup offers a variety of designs that offer different users different features to suit their needs. Today we will be taking a look at the JOI® 11 Pro and JOI® Book Touch 300, both devices which offer support for touch and also stylus input for unbridled creativity.
JOI® 11 Pro

The more affordable option of the duo at just RM999, the JOI® 11 Pro is also more portable, weighing just 700g and measuring less than 8.8mm thin. It comes in a versatile tablet form factor that’s easy to cradle in your arm while sketching. It supports the JOI® Active Pen Pro which offers 1024 levels of pressure detection, giving you a more natural writing and drawing experience. On top of that, there’s also an effective palm rejection system to prevent unwanted touches from occuring when you are drawing or writing on the JOI® 11 Pro.

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While the main attraction of the JOI® 11 Pro is its touch sensitive display and stylus support, it can also just as easily be converted into a laptop with a choice of a more durable JOI® Metal Keyboard or a lighter JOI® Leather Keyboard for more conventional working experience. The JOI® 11 Pro runs Windows 10 in S mode which offers improved security by only allowing software installations via the Microsoft Store. As it is powered by an Intel Atom® x5-Z8350, you will have sufficient performance to run the apps you need, while also having enough battery life to last the day.

JOI® Book Touch 300

Coming in a 2-in-1 convertible form factor, you can use the JOI® Book Touch 300 any way you like with a 360° hinge. The display also supports full touch input along with the JOI® Active Pen Pro 300 stylus. A feature unique to the JOI® Book Touch 300 is its Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) certification, which allows you to choose from a wider variety of MPP-certified styli to suit your preference.

For security, you get a fingerprint sensor to protect your sensitive files. It also runs Windows 10 which comes with all the security updates and features to keep you protected in today’s connected world. On top of that, the Intel® Celeron® N4100 powering the JOI® Book Touch 300 also offers hardware-based security measures, while providing the performance you need to tackle your daily tasks.

If you are interested in an affordable Windows PC to express your creativity via sketches and drawings, you can register your interest and go hands-on with the JOI® Book Touch 300 and JOI® 11 Pro via the following link:
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Find out more about the JOI® Book Touch 300 and JOI® 11 Pro.
This is an exclusive article for JOI® Malaysia.
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HONOR Rolling Out Magic UI 3.0 Update To These Smartphones

The folks at HONOR Malaysia has announced that they are rolling out the latest Magic UI 3.0 update in batches to some of their smartphones.
HONOR Magic UI 3.0 Update Release

With the new UI, it will introduce a new UX design which comes with a slew of user-friendly features. The update will bring in the Dark Mode, allowing you to comfortably navigate through your smartphone.
They claim that you can enjoy a quicker and smoother feedback when you navigate through your smartphone with the new Magic UI 3.0 update.

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The Magic UI 3.0 update will start to roll out to the HONOR 20, HONOR 20 PRO, HONOR View20, as well as the HONOR 9X in batches. Aside from that, the HONOR 10 Lite and the HONOR 20 Lite will receive the new update later in May.
Pokdepinion: It’s great to see that they are still supporting some of their older models for the new update.
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One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Review – Fun for Fans But Still Repetitive

What is One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 About?
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Review

The fourth entry in the Dynasty Warriors-style game, One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 is an action-adventure game with beat ‘em up elements. In this entry of the series, the newest story adaptations that gamers can enjoy is the Whole Cake Island arc featuring Yonkou Big Mom and the Wano Island arc featuring Beast King Kaidou.
While the Whole Cake Island arc will follow exactly as it went in the anime / manga series, the Wano Island arc will be a completely original retelling as it is still ongoing in the manga. As such, it will play out completely different from the actual story even though there are a number of similarities. It will give fans of the series more insight on what could possibly happen.
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Review
Prior to reaching the new story arcs, gamers will take a trip down memory lane as the story mode will take you through some of the most memorable battles that the Strawhat Pirates went through. This includes the liberation of Alabasta, the battle against the CP9 government assassin organization, and also the battle against against Shichibukai Doflamingo on Dressrosa Island.

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Decent Gameplay Variety
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Review
There are three game modes you can enjoy in One Piece Pirate Warriors 4; Story Mode, Free Mode, and Dream Log. Story Mode essentially takes you back to some of the most notable moments in One Piece history, starting off with the Alabasta Kingdom arc. You won’t be going through every single canon arc in the story however but the ones that are missing will be mentioned in the game. For instance, the Sky Island arc is not playable in this game.
Each arc in Story Mode will have several battles to coincide with major plot points. This effectively makes the portion of the game larger and more enjoyable as it’s not rushing through a single stage just to get over with the story. For example, the CP9 arc itself starts off with Robin disappearing, goes through Sanji’s initial rescue attempts, and ends with Luffy’s fated battle against Rob Lucci.
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Review
The story arcs are adapted well, with the ones appearing in previous Pirate Warriors being expanded even further. However, not every character is adapted into the game, most notably some members of CP9 and Doflamingo’s crew. As such, they either redirect the focus to characters that are present in the game or simply replace them with generic pirates. The difference is rather jarring but it’s still within acceptable levels.
Free Mode is essentially Story Mode but it lets you play as whoever you want. In this case, you have more freedom to explore the map and play as you like. While this may be fun as you’d be able to use characters that you’d normally wouldn’t be able to like Kaidou and Admiral Akainu, it doesn’t really serve any purpose except to grind points.
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Review
The same can be said with Dream Log, as it’s simply a set of random missions set in random maps with random characters. While it doesn’t add to the game’s story, it does have a bit of added value in the form of character interactions. Seeing certain characters that have never collided in the anime interact can be entertaining, but that value starts to fade after you play a few stages.
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Combat Has Improved But Still Repetitive
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Review
For the most part, One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 plays out like the previous games. It’s the Dynasty Warriors-style action combat style where your main attacks consist of two buttons; normal attack and charge attack. Mixing both buttons together will result in different combo attacks and virtually every character has the same input. You can also mix in the jump button for aerial attacks as well.
Special attacks have changed drastically over previous entries. Instead of a single special move that may differ based on the character’s timeline, every character has four special attacks that have a wide variety of uses. It can be broken down to three types; finishing moves, crowd control, and full force bursts.
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Review
Finishing moves are the flashy signature moves that dish out massive damage and typically affects a wide area. Crowd control is a quicker, less powerful version of finishing moves. Full force bursts are when characters become faster, stronger, and more impervious to damage. Furthermore, some full force bursts result in character transformations, which will gain you a completely new set of attacks.
For example, Luffy’s Boundman transformation turns him into a Sky-type character so he can literally fly across the map and have more devastating maneuvers. While the combat itself does get repetitive, the new special attack system does make it more bearable. However, keep in mind that this doesn’t apply to all characters and some are clearly more versatile than others.
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Review
To strengthen the characters, the game has a skill tree system known as Maps, with each character having three Maps in total. One is a shared map that will benefit every character whereas the other two is for a specific character. Each one will have a set of parameter boosts and skills that can be unlocked and upgraded.
It’s easy to unlock and upgrade as you simply need to use coins and tokens earned by playing the game. Moreover, the game gives you a clearer idea on what to upgrade at first as not all sections of the Map are immediately accessible as it either requires playing through the story or simply levelling the character up first. This makes it easier for beginners to enjoy while also providing a good amount of depth for seasoned gamers to enjoy.
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One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Verdict
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Review
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 is a fun game, even more so than its predecessor. There’s a good number of playable characters and the expanded storylines are enjoyable to play. It’s a shame that some characters didn’t make the cut, otherwise it would feel much more complete. It may still be rather repetitive, but the developer has made improvements to make it more bearable.
The Wano Island original arc can be seen as a bit weird, but it does give gamers a glimpse of what could actually happen in the series. If you’re a fan of One Piece, you won’t be disappointed by the game. With that, I award One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 with a Silver Pokdeward.

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Far Cry 6’s New “All the Blood” DLC Sees You Play In Rambo-inspired Missions

Ubisoft has just announced that the new Rambo-inspired mission DLC called “All the Blood” is now available to download for all owners of Far Cry 6.
Far Cry 6’s “All the Blood” Rambo crossover DLC released

The new “All the Blood” DLC takes its inspiration from the first three Rambo feature films, with elements that pay homage to the beloved action movie character. Ubisoft signed a deal with StudioCanal, the current owner of the first three Rambo movies in order to make this DLC a reality.

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Here’s what Far Cry 6’s Rambo crossover DLC is all about. In a blood-soaked rampage of vengeance straight out of an 80’s action blockbuster, players will meet and assist a Rambo superfan against the Yaran military, blending stealth with over-the-top action and references to iconic Rambo moments. After completing the mission, players will gain access to the Vengeance Bow, a lethal explosive weapon that can be used against helicopters and heavy units. When you unlock the Vengeance Bow, you will be able to use it in the main game permanently.

Far Cry 6 players can also purchase the Rambo Bundle that gives players gear inspired by Rambo himself which include the man’s signature gear, weapons, weapons and more. Far Cry 6’s new “All The Blood” DLC is available now on Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, as well as on PC through the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store. For more information on Far Cry 6 and the “All The Blood” DLC, visit the official website here.

Pokdepinion: This is a pretty cool idea for a DLC though I wish instead of being inspired by Rambo maybe get the man himself to take part in the action in the DLC? I haven’t played the game nor the DLC so I don’t know if he will actually make an appearance in the game.
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Nielsen Survey Teases PS5 Price That Is Simply Too Good To Be True

I’m sure many of you are excited for the next generation of gaming with the PS5 and Xbox Series X. I know I am, and now, we have more indications of what the PlayStation 5’s prices could possibly be.
Nielsen Survey Teases PS5 Price

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According to a survey by American information, data and measurement firm Nielsen, they have assigned random pricing for the upcoming PS5 console. The price that was given is £349 for the standard PlayStation 5 model, and £259 for the PS5 Digital Edition which doesn’t come with a disc drive.
Nielsen Survey
As mentioned in the product description, the pricing of this new product (PlayStation 5) has not yet been determined. For the purposes of this survey, we will assign you random pricing. Please take this random pricing into consideration at the following questions.
The random prices for this new product (PlayStation 5) that you will evaluate are PlayStation 5: £349; PlayStation 5 Digital Edition: £259.
Nielsen doesn’t necessarily know the PS5 price. If anything, it’s done to gauge consumer interest on several price points, hence the random price assignments. However, it’s still possible to speculate on the price based on the given figures.
Taking the standard PlayStation 5 model, the £259 translates to RM1863 / USD $435. As for the PS5 Digital Edition, the £259 would translate to RM1,382 / USD $323. Earlier reports suggested that the PlayStation 5 could cost roughly USD $450 to manufacture, and Sony is most likely going to sell the console at a loss in order to encourage more people to adopt the system.
This isn’t a weird strategy as Sony has done that in the past with previous consoles. While it doesn’t translate to much of a loss with the standard edition, it will be far more significant with the Digital Edition as the costliest parts of the PS5 is the CPU, GPU, and SSD rather than the disc drive itself.
As UK prices will include VAT, you can’t translate it directly to other currency. With expectations that the Digital Edition will be USD $100 cheaper than standard and taking into account the prices from the Nielsen survey, we may be looking at a retail price of USD $449 / RM1,919 for the standard edition, and USD $349 / RM1,492 for the Digital Edition.
This is still speculation for now, and the survey may be done to see if Sony needs to further adjust PS5 price. This is especially the case since there is a high chance Microsoft will undercut them by a noticeable amount, especially with the Xbox Series S. For now, Sony and Microsoft have yet to announce the official retail prices, pre-orders, and release dates for their next gen consoles. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: I’m personally hoping that the standard edition would be retailing for $399. It might seem unlikely at this point, but I’m still hoping for it.
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Acer Malaysia Officially Launches the PM161Q Portable Monitor

Aside from the two new Acer Aspire laptops and the happenings at Acer Day 2019, Acer Malaysia also introduced another interesting product. It is none other than the Acer PM161Q Portable Monitor, a good secondary display that is both versatile and affordable.
Acer PM161Q Portable Monitor

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For those who want to maximize their productivity potential on-the-go, the Acer PM161Q portable monitor is a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with 170° wide-viewing angle. It weighs in a mere 0.97 kg and has a side profile of 2 cm, making it easy to fit in your bags and bring it anywhere with you.
It’s a rather versatile display device as you can easily connect it to your laptop, tablet, or smartphone via USB Type-C. At this point in time, we are uncertain if it can be used to project the Nintendo Switch’s display, but this is something we’ll find out when we get one for review. It can be powered either by USB-C or using an external power source.

You can check out the specifications for the Acer PM161Q portable monitor right below here:

Display Size
15.6 inch

Max Resolution
Full HD (1920X1080)

Refresh Rate
60Hz

Response Rate
7 ms

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home

Panel
IPS Panel

Viewing Angle
170° wide-viewing angle

Contrast Ratio
100mil:1 (ACM)

Colours
262K, 45% NTSC

Bits
6 Bit

Brightness
200 nits

Input / Output Signal
USB Type-C supports laptop, smartphones, and tablets

Pricing and Availability

The Acer PM161Q will be retailing at RM599 and will come with a protective sleeve and 3 years on-site warranty. It will be available at all Acer Official Online Stores and authorized resellers nationwide starting September 2019.
Pokdepinion: I want one simply because having a portable secondary monitor is super convenient. That and having a bigger screen for my Nintendo Switch would be great.
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Genshin Impact 1.7 Leak Reveals Adorable Inazuma Fox

With the latest Genshin Impact 1.7 leak, we’re having something out of the usual instead of a new character, map revelations, or enemies. Instead, it’s a new creature that you can cross paths with, and it’s the Inazuma Fox.
Genshin Impact 1.7 Inazuma Fox

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From previous Genshin Impact 1.7 leaks, we learned more and more about the upcoming Inazuma region. In the latest leak, we’re learning of a creature that you can meet in the game and it’s the Inazuma Fox.
The leak steams from notable Genshin leaker abc64 who has a decent track record of leaks in the past. The Inazuma Fox apparently has some form of lore attached to the creature but it is still unknown what it exactly is at this point in time. In case you were wondering, no, you cannot kill these adorable creatures.
For now, it’s still unknown what’s the exact role of the Inazuma Fox but at least, it will not be as an enemy. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch version will be coming sometime soon.
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Pokdepinion: Would be nice if I could keep them as a pet in the game. I don’t need them to fight, just accompany me while we travel around the world would be fun enough.
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These Are the Apple iPhone 14 Prices Based on Current Rumours

Apple iPhone 14 Rumoured Prices

Recently, a number of reports have suggested that the Apple iPhone 14 series will see a price increase over its predecessors at launch. However, that leaves us wondering if that applies to all models or only specific ones.
According to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, he believes that three out of the four upcoming models will be priced higher, with only the base model maintaining the same price. This shouldn’t be a surprise for the standard Max model which will effectively replace the Mini.

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Assuming his statement is true, that means we will at least be seeing the following prices:

iPhone 14 – USD $799
iPhone 14 Pro – USD $1,099
iPhone 14 Pro Max – USD $1,199

Interestingly, the storage tiers are expected to be the same, which means USD$1,099 for the base model 512GB whereas the Pro and Pro Max models will be USD $1,599 and USD $1,699 for the 1TB variant. Basically for anyone who wants the new devices, you will be looking at USD $799 at the lowest.
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Pokdepinion: Personally, I’ll be waiting for iPhone 15 for the rumoured USB-C port but I’m sure many people will be more than happy to upgrade to the 14 series first.
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Win Yourself A Xiaomi Mi 9 At Tonight’s Live Stream Launch

Some of you, especially Xiaomi fans might know that Xiaomi Malaysia will be live streaming the Xiaomi Mi 9 on their official Facebook page.
Practically we already know the details of device itself, where it was first introduced at this year’s MWC 2019. If you haven’t, you can check out the specifications below;
Xiaomi Mi 9 Specifications

Snapdragon 855, octa-core up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm
Adreno 640 GPU
6GB LPDDR4x RAM
128GB UFS 2.1 storage
6.39″ FHD+ AMOLED display, dewdrop notch
48MP f/1.75 + 16MP f/2.2 wide-angle + 12MP f/2.2 telephoto
20MP f/2.0 selfie camera
MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie
3300 mAh battery, 27W Charge Turbo, 20W Wireless Charging
RM1999

Feeling hyped up on getting the Xiaomi Mi 9, well Mi Malaysia has revealed that they will be giving away the device itself at the live stream launch. If you are interested (or even feel lucky!), stay tuned tonight at 9pm (how nice of them to pair the numbers together). We’ll just give you the link for the stream for your convenience here.

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Pokdepinion: Make sure to watch the stream guys, who knows, it might just be your day! :D
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Samsung Galaxy A52 First Impressions

We are one of the lucky ones to receive the Samsung Galaxy A52 early. While I’m sure many of you are looking forward to the review, I’m going to give you a special preview with our unboxing and first impressions of the new midrange smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy A52 First Impressions
Samsung Galaxy A52 First Impressions – Box
With Galaxy Awesome Unpacked 2021 now over and done with, I’m sure many of you are wondering how well the new smartphones perform. I’m proud to announce that we managed to get our hands on the Samsung Galaxy A52 early so we’re going to give you a special preview of it. Starting off with the box, it looks like your usual midrange smartphone box by the Korean giant with a white colour scheme.
Samsung Galaxy A52 First Impressions – Box impressions
Inside the box, you do get a complete set of accessories. This includes the:

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15W power brick
USB-C to USB-C cable
User guide
Warranty card
Samsung Pay leaflet
SIM Ejector tool

Samsung Galaxy A52 First Impressions – Rear
For our review unit, we received the Awesome Black colour variant. It has a plastic back with a matte black finish, which I personally like as it’s not susceptible to fingerprints and smudges. The sides are metallic and, obviously, the front is glass as the display is there. Generally, the build quality is solid enough for a midrange smartphone and it’s easy to grip.
Samsung Galaxy A52 First Impressions – Camera bump
The new Samsung Galaxy A52 has a quad-camera system with a slight bump. The camera placement looks somewhat similar to the Galaxy Note20 rather than something like the recent Galaxy S21-series with their contour-cut design, albeit blending in with the plastic back.
Samsung Galaxy A52 First Impressions – Infinity-O display
In case it wasn’t obvious enough from the photo, the Samsung Galaxy A52 uses a 6.5-inch Full HD+ Infinity-O Super AMOLED display, so you do have that dot notch, which is less distracting than the dewdrop-style notch. The notch houses a 32MP f/2.2 wide-angle selfie camera. It also has Eye Comfort Shield to reduce strain while looking at it.
What’s most interesting here is that it does have a high refresh rate option, which is 90Hz, and it’s said to work better than 120Hz refresh rate on a typical LCD display. In case you’re wondering, it’s not adaptive refresh rate. As for the bezels, you can definitely see it on all four sides but it’s still relatively thin, just that we’ve seen thinner from Samsung’s own devices, albeit those are flagship smartphones.
Specifications

Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
2 x Kryo 470 @ 2.3GHz + 6 x Kryo 470 @1.8GHz
8nm

GPU
Adreno 618 + 15% boost

RAM
8GB

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Bluetooth 5.0
USB Type-C
GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo
NFC
4G LTE

Storage
256GB UFS 2.1
Up to 1TB expandable storage (MicroSD)

Display
6.5″ FHD+ (2400 x 1080) Super AMOLED Display
Eye Comfort Shield
Corning Gorilla Glass
Up to 90Hz Refresh Rate

Rear Camera
64MP f/1.8 wide angle camera, OIS AF
12MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera, 123°
5MP f/2.4 macro
5MP f/2.4 depth
4K Video Snap, Tetra Binning, Night, LED flash, HDR, panorama
[email protected], [email protected]/120fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera
32MP f/2.2 wide-angle selfie cam, HDR
[email protected], [email protected]

Battery
4500mAh
25W Fast Charging

OS
One UI 3.1
Android 11

Ingress Protection
IP67

Dimensions
75.1 x 159.9 x 8.4 mm
189g

Based on what I’ve experienced so far, it looks like a promising midrange smartphone. You do get decent performance that will be more than adequate for most consumers unless you’re into heavy gaming, and the camera does seem to work a lot better than I initially expected it to. For now, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is in the middle of benchmark tests. I’ll be publishing my review of it as soon as I’m done with my testing so stay tuned for that.
Looking for a new pair of TWS earbuds? Check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro by clicking right here.
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HP Introduces New HP Spectre x360 13 Poseidon Blue

HP Malaysia has unveiled of the new sleek looking HP Spectre x360 13, which comes with premium design, performance, as well as security.
HP Spectre x360 13
The new HP Spectre x360 13 is available in Poseidon Blue with pale brass accents. USB-C port is available at the right hand side for better cable management, and the dual chamfer design makes the lid easier to lift from any side.
Its speaker pattern is also not only for looks but also with a purpose. Each hole is micro-drilled for better acoustic transparency to deliver better audio experience by Bang & Olufsen.

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The new Spectre is also their first laptop to come with a privacy camera kill switch. You can choose to have it or turn it off whenever you want. In addition, it comes with HP Sure View, which is an integrated privacy screen to prevent others from prying in public places.
HP has said that the laptop can last up to 22.5 hours of battery life. There’s the optional gigabit-class 4G LTE on the 13-inch laptop and ultra-fast Wi-Fi which can get you up to 1 gigabit download speeds.
Designed for professionals, the HP Spectre x360 13 comes with up to 8th Gen Intel Quad Core processors. As for graphics, it comes with the optional GeForce GTX 1050Ti with Max Q. Its two USB-C Thunderbolt ports support dual 5K displays.
The HP Spectre x360 13 is available now at HP Online Store and authorized HP resellers in the country, with the price starting from RM5,249.
Pokdepinion: I am really digging the design of the Poseidon Blue, it’s definitely better looking than the the standard black, well for me personally.
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Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for ZenFone 3 Zoom rolls out; adds Portrait Mode with stunningly realistic bokeh effect

The photography powerhouse, ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom, gets another trick up its sleeve, Portrait mode, with the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat update. Portrait mode uses the dual camera setup of the ZenFone 3 Zoom to create a shallow depth of field effect for photos.

Entering portrait mode is very simple, with a shortcut to the feature replacing the Manual Mode switch right beside the shutter key. The Portrait Mode on the ZenFone 3 Zoom simulates an adjustable aperture of f/0.95 to f/22. A wider aperture (smaller number) gives you a more intense background blur with stronger emphasis on your subject, while a narrower aperture allows you to capture more of the scene in pinpoint sharpness.

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ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom Portrait Mode samples
Taking advantage of the dual camera system, the ZenFone 3 Zoom simultaneously shoots two photos of the subject with the 59mm lens and the background with the 25mm lens. Using the depth information available from the two photos, a more realistic background blurring effect can be produced. A new watermark is also included in the update.
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The camera is apparently good enough for professional studio photography. Aside from the camera enhancements, Android 7.1.1 Nougat brings with it goodies such as Multi-Window View, quick app switching, reply directly to notifications from the notification shade, 72 new emojis, data saver mode, notification control and also the ability to control the size of the displayed objects.
Pokdepinion: Looking at the samples, the effect produced is indeed more realistic than what I am able to obtain from a competitor’s device.
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Mi Band 4 To Come With Bluetooth 5.0 And Colored Display

When it comes to wearable makers, Xiaomi is only behind Apple in the world in terms of the biggest. With the latest Mi Band 4 set to come soon, there appears to be leaks on what the new product will offer.
According to the leak, it will remove the outdated black and white display (monochrome) and will freshen things up with a colored screen that comes with a new UI. To cope with the display, it is said that the Mi Band 4 will offer a bigger 125mAh battery, an increase from the previous Mi Band 3’s 110mAh capacity.
Aside from that, it will come with Bluetooth 5.0 connection for better connectivity as well as giving better battery efficiency and greater range. It is said that there will be two variants of the Mi Band 4 where one will come with NFC and the other without it.

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Leaks has also suggest that the Mi Band 4 will offer support for Xiaomi’s very own assistant, Xiao AI, which was introduced last year. There’s yet to be an official price or date when Xiaomi will look to release the Mi Band 4. Until then, stay tuned to Pokde.net for more news on the Mi Band 4 (and more!).
Pokdepinion: Looks promising. Can’t wait to learn on its pricing and more! Hopefully it’ll make its way here to Malaysia too..
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Acer Predator Triton 16 Is The Brand’s Latest Sub-20mm Gaming Laptop

The latest gaming laptop entry from Acer is a sleek one – the Predator Triton 16 comes with a sliver finish in a sub-20mm chassis that just about blends into any professional environment. Under the hood it’s all firepower: the laptop features Intel’s latest Core i9 CPUs (the press release only mentions 5.4GHz max boost clock, which we infer as either i9-13900H or i9-13900HK) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU to power through games.
Aside from both chips, there’s also up to 32GB of DDR5-5200 memory and up to 2TB SSD with RAID 0 configuration, display is courtesy of a 16-inch QHD+ 16:10 IPS display capable of 500 nits of brightness and 240Hz refresh rate. It also offers 100% DCI-P3 color space, NVIDIA G-SYNC and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus to provide seamless GPU switching. To cool the components, Acer is using their 5th Gen Aeroblade 3D metal fins as well as liquid metal to keep temperatures under control.

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Being a gaming laptop, RGB is a no-question – but you do get per-key RGB with dedicated media keys, microphone mute and PredatorSense app for quick controls. Connectivity is handled by Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro which combines both the E2600 LAN chip and 1675i Wi-Fi 6E; other I/O include two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, HDMI 2.1, a single USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 support, and a microSD card slot that is located at the front of the laptop. When was the last time you see I/O located in the front of laptops?
As for the pricing and availability, Acer says it’ll cost $1,799 in US and will go on sale in September. However there’s no local pricing nor availability information published as of this writing.
Pokdepinion: Quite a lot of performance for something this thin.
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Instagram Is Testing AI Chatbots, Just Because

Emotional support AIs?

AI is all the craze these days, and to be fair – there are places where it can be proven pretty useful. As far as we can tell, Instagram’s recent implementation of AI as they test things out may seem to make a whole lot less sense.

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Reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) has dug up a section within Instagram where the app introduces AI to the user. Based on the screenshot, it looks like the purpose of the AI is not to optimize search feeds or whatnot – it is simply there as a good-old chatbot, like your regular ChatGPT does. However, given that Instagram is less of a search engine and more of a social media platform, it looks like the AI will be designed to engage in conversations to whoever that needs some virtual company (it even comes with 30 personalities to choose from).
That doesn’t mean the AI will be relegated entirely as an emotional support chatbot – the final point does mention that it will offer creativity help for those who create and post content on the platform. On that note, it’s also similar (perhaps not-so-coincidentally) to Snapchat’s My AI feature which offers similar feature sets.
As for when this feature will be introduced, this remains a big question mark for now. That said, given that it has already leaked on the Internet, it won’t be long before Meta formally announces it – especially given their relatively aggressive feature update cadence as of late.
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Pokdepinion: I guess I’m not surprised if this is made in response to Snapchat (yet again) – but we’ll see how it works out.
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Get the All-New Hotlink App And Enjoy Fantastic Rewards This Hari Raya

The All-New Hotlink App

The folks over at Maxis have launched the all-new Hotlink app, an all-in-one consolidated digital platform for both theirprepaid and postpaid users. To celebrate the occasion, there will be something special for you to enjoy.
For starters, all prepaid and postpaid users who download the new Hotlink app and log-in everyday until 7th May 2022 will gain access to some FREE Raya deals. Furthermore, you will also stand a chance to win rewards and prizes worth up to RM100,000, including a 65-inch Samsung Ultra HD 4K Smart TV, an Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch Wi‑Fi + Cellular 256GB, and cash vouchers from Grab, Petronas, Shopee and Zalora.

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For Hotlink Prepaid users specifically, you will have to join the “Spend & Win” challenge, where you purchase Hotlink Rewards e-vouchers on the new Hotlink app for a chance to win prizes. The more vouchers you have, the higher your chances of winning. There will also be an extra 30GB of free data with every HotlinkMU purchase as well.
As for Hotlink Postpaid users on the other hand, all you have to do is “Claim & Win”, where you simply log-in every day, select the Rewards tab, and then select “Win Prizes” to get a chance of winning.
All of this will happening from now until 7th May 2022 so be quick if you want to try your luck. If you want to learn more about it, click right here.
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Pokdepinion: It’s really that easy for a chance at winning something big. Sure, chances are low with so many people joining but having a small chance is better than none, so might as well give it a shot.
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Enjoy Big Discounts With HUAWEI 6.6 Mid-Year Sale

HUAWEI has just announced their 6.6 Mid-Year Sale consumers get to enjoy incredible 6.6 deals and take home awesome freebies across the HUAWEI Online Store, their official stores on Shopee and Lazada. The special offers will be available for three days (4–6 June) on Lazada and will be available for a limited time on Shopee and the HUAWEI Online Store on June 6.
Time to shop during HUAWEI 6.6 Mid-Year Sale

HUAWEI will also be introducing the new HUAWEI Scale 3 this 6.6 exclusively online for only RM99 (original price RM149). The scale can measure up to 11 major body indicators including
body weight, BMI, fat rate percentage, skeletal muscle mass and basal metabolic rate. It is also equipped with HUAWEI TrueFit body composition model to deliver accurate readings and provide index analysis reports simultaneously.

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Users will be able to interact with their health data via the HUAWEI Health App thanks to the easy connectivity function. The HUAWEI Scale 3 measuring is made simple to connect via WiFi and Bluetooth. Not only that, but the Guest Mode will allow users to measure without having to pair their devices. The scale follows stringent reliability testing guidelines to ensure that quality is maintained in terms of safety, dependability, and overall user satisfaction.

Some of the limited must-buy devices during the 6.6 Mid-Year Sale include the HUAWEI Band 4e currently at RM69 (original price RM119), HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 at RM399 (original price RM679), HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro at RM3,999 (original price RM4,299), HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 at RM1,399 (original price RM1,499) and HUAWEI MateBook D14 at RM3,099 (original price RM3,399).
For more information on the products on sale during the 6.6 Mid-Year Sale, check out the official page here.
Pokdepinion: Stop making me spend my money guys! I can’t do it anymore!
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System Requirement For Battlefield 5 PC Revealed

Interested to play Battlefield 5 on PC? Well the system requirements for the game has been revealed. The game is set to launch this November 15th 2018.
Battlefield V System Requirement

Battlefild V will launch with their War-Stories campaign mode and of course, their multiplayer game modes. In addition to that, they will also release a new battle royale mode, Firestorm, which is going to be available in March 2019.
So here are the full requirements for Battlefield V:

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Recommended

OS – 64-bit Windows 10 or later
Processor (AMD) – AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
Processor (Intel) – Intel Core i7 4790 or equivalent
Memory – 12GB RAM
Graphics (AMD) – AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
Graphics (NVIDIA) – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
DirectX – 11.1
Storage Space – 50GB

Recommended For DXR

OS – 64-bit Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Processor (Intel) – Intel Core i7 8700
Memory – 16GB RAM
Graphics – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
DirectX- DirectX Raytracing Compatible video card
Storage Space – 50GB

Minimum

OS – 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
Processor (AMD) – AMD FX-8350
Processor (Intel) – Core i5 6600K
Memory – 8GB RAM
Graphics (AMD) – AMD Radeon RX560 / HD 7850 2GB
Graphics (NVIDIA) – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB
DirectX – 11.0
Storage Space – 50GB

Pokdepinion: Well I think I’d need an upgrade. My PC just barely fit in with the minimum requirements. What do you think of them? Are they demanding? Will you be getting Battlefield V? Let us know in the comment section down below.
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TikTok users in China below 14 limited to just 40 minutes per day

China is probably well known for draconian laws by now, especially regarding their youth and internet use. After cutting back on their gaming time, the Chinese government is also slashing the amount of time that they can spend on TikTok. Children below the age of 14 can now only use the popular social app for 40 minutes a day.
And as if that restriction isn’t enough, there are also restrictions on when they can use TikTok. The apps will only be accessible between 6am to 10pm for the underaged group. This follows Chinese authorities calls for minors to be protected from “blind” and “chaotic” worship of Internet celebrities.

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The restrictions will be enabled via the app’s “youth mode”, which aside from the time restrictions, will also prevent the kids from being exposed to inappropriate content on the app. It isn’t clear whether this youth mode will be available outside of China, as I am pretty sure that many parents would also like to be able to limit their children’s use of TikTok. At least I hope they do.
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Pokdepinion: Hopefully this will also lead to less cringeworthy content on the internet…
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PS Plus January 2019 FREE GAMES Lineup – Kicking Off the New Year

PS Plus January 2019 FREE GAMES Lineup

We’re reaching the end of 2018 but before the new year is here, we’ve received more interesting news on what we can expect in 2019. We have the full list of PS Plus January 2019 free games and it may or may not be to your liking.
For the main attraction of this rounds PS Plus free games lineup, gamers will be able to download Steep and Portal Knights for free. The former is an extreme snowboarding game, developed by Ubisoft, that was originally released back in 2016. Interestingly, Steep came to the PlayStation Now streaming service back in November of 2018.
Portal Knights, on the other hand, is a co-op action RPG, published by 505 Games. Back in August, the game received a new Villainous Update, which added new enemies, new areas, and more.

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For the full list of free games coming for PS Plus January 2019, check it out right below here:
Full Lineup

Steep, PS4
Portal Knights, PS4
Zone of the Enders HD Collection, PS3
Amplitude, PS3
Fallen Legion: Flames of Rebellion, PS Vita (Cross Buy with PS4)
Super Mutant Alien Assault, PS Vita

What do you guys think of this lineup? Would it be something to get excited about or is it just another lineup you probably can’t be bothered about? Let us know in the comments as we’d like to gauge what type of games our readers generally enjoy.
Pokdepinion: Personally, not a fan of the lineup but that’s because I already have Portal Knights. Would have loved Zone of the Enders but that’s for the PS3, unfortunately.
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New Dell XPS 13 and XPS 13 2-in-1 with Intel Tiger Lake Coming to Malaysia

CPU
11th Generation Intel Core i3-1115G4 (6MB cache, up to 4.1GHz) 11th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 (8MB cache, up to 4.2GHz, 4 cores) 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 (12MB cache, up to 4.7GHz, 4 cores) 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1185G7 (12MB cache, up to 4.8GHz, 4 cores)(post launch)

RAM
8GB / 16GB /32GB LPDDR4X Dual-channel @ 4267 MHz

GPU
Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Storage
256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB PCIe g3x4 SSD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Ubuntu 20.04 (Waves MaxxAudio and Cortana not supported) Dell Mobile Connect Dell CinemaColor Dell Digital Delivery Dell Update Dell Power Manager

Connectivity

Wireless
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2×2) Bluetooth 5.1
Wired
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort and Power Delivery) 1 x microSD card reader 1 x Type-C to Type-A v3.0 adapter

Display
13.4″ 4K UHD+ (3840 x 2400) InfinityEdge touch display, with 100% sRGB + 90% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 0.65% anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 500-nits, HDR 400 13.4″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge touch display, with 100% sRGB colour gamut, 1800:1 contrast ratio, 0.65% anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 500-nits 13.4″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge display, with 100% sRGB colour gamut, 1800:1 contrast ratio, anti-glare, 500-nits Eyesafe technology

Audio
2 x 2.5W speakers Waves MaxxAudio Pro 360° Waves BX 3D virtual surround with headtracking via headphones 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack Dual-microphone array MaxxVoice Pro supporting VOIP – Cortana Far field capable

Power
45W power adapter (USB-C) 52 WHr integrated battery

Dimensions
295.7 x 198.7 x 14.8 mm

Weight
1.27 kg

 The new Dell XPS 13 with Intel Tiger Lake will be retailing from RM6,399 onwards. It’s expected to arrive in Malaysia sometime in October 2020.
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 with Tiger Lake
 The new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 will also be powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core CPU and Intel Xe graphics. It will also have Thunderbolt 4 support, which comes with a number of upgrades from the previous generation such as full speed 40Gb/s and support for two 4K displays, and an LPDDR4X RAM upgrade to 4,267MHz, and increase from the previous iteration’s 3,733MHz.
Apart from that, it will include IR camera with Windows Hello support, and an updated design ID which consists of CNC machined aluminum in either platinum silver with black carbon fiber composite palm rest or frost with arctic white woven glass fiber palm rest (UV-resistant and stain-resistant coating).

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Specifications

CPU
11th Generation Intel Core i3-1115G4 (6MB cache, up to 4.1GHz) 11th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 (8MB cache, up to 4.2GHz, 4 cores) 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 (12MB cache, up to 4.7GHz, 4 cores)

RAM
8GB / 16GB /32GB LPDDR4X Dual-channel @ 4267 MHz

GPU
Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Storage
256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe g3x4 SSD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Dell Mobile Connect Dell CinemaColor Dell Digital Delivery Dell Update Dell Power Manager

Connectivity

Wireless
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2×2) Bluetooth 5.1
Wired
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort and Power Delivery) 1 x microSD card reader 1 x Type-C to Type-A v3.0 adapter

Display

13.4″ UltraSharp 4K UHD+ (3840 x 2400) InfinityEdge touch display, with 100% sRGB + 90% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 1500:1 contrast ratio, HDR 400, 500-nits
13.4″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge touch display, with 100% sRGB colour gamut, 1800:1 contrast ratio, 500-nits Eyesafe technology

Audio
2 x 2W speakers Waves MaxxAudio Pro 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack Dual-microphone array, Far Field Cortana capable

Power
45W power adapter (USB-C) 51 WHr integrated battery

Dimensions
297 x 207 x 14.35 mm

Weight
1.32 kg

The new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 with Intel Tiger Lake will be retailing from RM5,999 onwards. It’s expected to arrive in Malaysia sometime in October 2020.
New Sustainable Packing for XPS 2020 Laptops
 Apart from the new laptops, Dell has also announced that their XPS 2020 laptops will now come in a gift-box style package made from sustainably sourced materials. This includes a mix of recycled ocean-bound plastics, locally recycled plastics, and recycled corrugate. This is part of the company’s goal to make a positive social impact, and takes them a step closer to reaching Moonshot Goal of using 100% sustainable packaging in all Dell products by the year 2030.
If you want to learn more about the Moonshot Goal, click right here.
Pokdepinion: I fell in love with the Dell XPS 13, so I’m very sure the new iterations will be better, at least somewhat. Can’t wait to give both laptops a try. The folks over at Dell have announced two new laptops to receive the Intel Tiger Lake treatment, the Dell XPS 13 and XPS 13 2-in-1. The best part here is that we can confirm both laptops are coming to Malaysia very soon.
Dell XPS 13 with Intel Tiger Lake
 The new Dell XPS 13 will be powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core CPU, otherwise known as Intel Tiger Lake, and Intel Xe graphics. It will also have Thunderbolt 4 support, which comes with a number of upgrades from the previous generation such as full speed 40Gb/s and support for two 4K displays, and an LPDDR4X RAM upgrade to 4,267MHz, and increase from the previous iteration’s 3,733MHz.
It will come in either CNC machined aluminum in platinum silver with black carbon fiber composite palm rest or CNC machined aluminum frost with arctic white woven glass fiber palm rest (UV-resistant and stain-resistant coating).
Specifications

CPU
11th Generation Intel Core i3-1115G4 (6MB cache, up to 4.1GHz) 11th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 (8MB cache, up to 4.2GHz, 4 cores) 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 (12MB cache, up to 4.7GHz, 4 cores) 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1185G7 (12MB cache, up to 4.8GHz, 4 cores)(post launch)

RAM
8GB / 16GB /32GB LPDDR4X Dual-channel @ 4267 MHz

GPU
Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Storage
256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB PCIe g3x4 SSD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Ubuntu 20.04 (Waves MaxxAudio and Cortana not supported) Dell Mobile Connect Dell CinemaColor Dell Digital Delivery Dell Update Dell Power Manager

Connectivity

Wireless
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2×2) Bluetooth 5.1
Wired
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort and Power Delivery) 1 x microSD card reader 1 x Type-C to Type-A v3.0 adapter

Display
13.4″ 4K UHD+ (3840 x 2400) InfinityEdge touch display, with 100% sRGB + 90% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 0.65% anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 500-nits, HDR 400 13.4″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge touch display, with 100% sRGB colour gamut, 1800:1 contrast ratio, 0.65% anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 500-nits 13.4″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge display, with 100% sRGB colour gamut, 1800:1 contrast ratio, anti-glare, 500-nits Eyesafe technology

Audio
2 x 2.5W speakers Waves MaxxAudio Pro 360° Waves BX 3D virtual surround with headtracking via headphones 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack Dual-microphone array MaxxVoice Pro supporting VOIP – Cortana Far field capable

Power
45W power adapter (USB-C) 52 WHr integrated battery

Dimensions
295.7 x 198.7 x 14.8 mm

Weight
1.27 kg

 The new Dell XPS 13 with Intel Tiger Lake will be retailing from RM6,399 onwards. It’s expected to arrive in Malaysia sometime in October 2020.
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 with Tiger Lake
 The new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 will also be powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core CPU and Intel Xe graphics. It will also have Thunderbolt 4 support, which comes with a number of upgrades from the previous generation such as full speed 40Gb/s and support for two 4K displays, and an LPDDR4X RAM upgrade to 4,267MHz, and increase from the previous iteration’s 3,733MHz.
Apart from that, it will include IR camera with Windows Hello support, and an updated design ID which consists of CNC machined aluminum in either platinum silver with black carbon fiber composite palm rest or frost with arctic white woven glass fiber palm rest (UV-resistant and stain-resistant coating).
Specifications

CPU
11th Generation Intel Core i3-1115G4 (6MB cache, up to 4.1GHz) 11th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 (8MB cache, up to 4.2GHz, 4 cores) 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 (12MB cache, up to 4.7GHz, 4 cores)

RAM
8GB / 16GB /32GB LPDDR4X Dual-channel @ 4267 MHz

GPU
Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Storage
256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe g3x4 SSD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Dell Mobile Connect Dell CinemaColor Dell Digital Delivery Dell Update Dell Power Manager

Connectivity

Wireless
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2×2) Bluetooth 5.1
Wired
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort and Power Delivery) 1 x microSD card reader 1 x Type-C to Type-A v3.0 adapter

Display

13.4″ UltraSharp 4K UHD+ (3840 x 2400) InfinityEdge touch display, with 100% sRGB + 90% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 1500:1 contrast ratio, HDR 400, 500-nits
13.4″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge touch display, with 100% sRGB colour gamut, 1800:1 contrast ratio, 500-nits Eyesafe technology

Audio
2 x 2W speakers Waves MaxxAudio Pro 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack Dual-microphone array, Far Field Cortana capable

Power
45W power adapter (USB-C) 51 WHr integrated battery

Dimensions
297 x 207 x 14.35 mm

Weight
1.32 kg

The new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 with Intel Tiger Lake will be retailing from RM5,999 onwards. It’s expected to arrive in Malaysia sometime in October 2020.
New Sustainable Packing for XPS 2020 Laptops
 Apart from the new laptops, Dell has also announced that their XPS 2020 laptops will now come in a gift-box style package made from sustainably sourced materials. This includes a mix of recycled ocean-bound plastics, locally recycled plastics, and recycled corrugate. This is part of the company’s goal to make a positive social impact, and takes them a step closer to reaching Moonshot Goal of using 100% sustainable packaging in all Dell products by the year 2030.
If you want to learn more about the Moonshot Goal, click right here.
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PlayStation 4 Console Sales Are Reaching the 100 Million Unit Milestone

The folks over at Sony released their financial reports for the 2018 fiscal year. This also means that we get a good view of the latest shipping numbers for the PlayStation 4 console worldwide.
In total, Sony revealed that 17.8 million PS4 units were shipped to retailers around the year over the course of the fiscal year, which ended on 31st March 2019. From this number, we can deduce that 2.6 million units were shipped to retailers in this most recent quarter meaning that the new lifetime shipping numbers for the PS4 now sits at 96.8 million. The total continues to draw ever closer to the coveted 100 million total, a milestone it will surely pass in the coming months.

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As for this upcoming fiscal year, Sony also provided its new projections for what to expect. For the entirety of FY2019, which will come to an end on 31st March 2020, Sony says it expects to ship 16 million PlayStation 4 consoles. This is a decrease of nearly 2 million compared to this past year, but this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.
With the PS4’s life cycle beginning to wrap up, and news of the PS5 already being divulged by Sony themselves, it makes sense that numbers for the PS4 will begin to dip. Still, 16 million is a pretty huge number, even for a down year. We’ll see if Sony can hit that projection.
For those of you who are curious, the PlayStation 4 is currently seated as the 6th best-selling video game console of all time. It is just below the Nintendo Wii with 101.63 million units.
Lastly, Sony also mentioned in its report that FY2018 saw both an increase in software sales for the PS4 in addition to the number of subscribers for PS Plus. As a result, overall sales for the year increased by a hefty 19% compared to FY2017. Essentially, Sony is doing just fine even when sales of the console have started to drop.
Source: Sony
Pokdepinion: Pretty sure there are huge changes coming the next fiscal year for them, and I’m excited for it.
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be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black Review — silence is golden

Air coolers might not be the most interesting of hardware components to look at, but as you might know, it is definitely a very important part of any build. The be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black is a pretty compact 120mm air cooler that might remind you of many other coolers that also share the same form factor. So, let’s check out how it performs.
Unboxing

The packaging is quite small, and be quiet! is quick to let you know that the cooler inside is black. I do like that the packaging is all blacked out, just like the cooler inside. And yes, in case you didn’t guess that, we have a member of the “essential” lineup at be quiet!

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Over on the back you get more key specifications of the cooler, along with the 150W TDP rating that this cooler is good for. There’s also a quick message about the brand, in case you are interested.

Inside you get the heatsink as well as all the mounting hardware you need. be quiet! is nice enough to include a second pair of fan clips for you to mount two fans, although the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black only comes with one Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM fan in the box. There’s the mounting hardware for both Intel and AMD processors, but we will go into further detail on that in a bit.
Appearance

The heatsink itself is quite visibly offset, making more room for tall RAM sticks. The fin stack is blacked out, which is where the “black” part of the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black’s name comes into play. This definitely bodes well for most modern builds, where the standard silver aluminum fins will just stand out very visibly. If that’s your thing, you can get the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black, which has a bright silver finish instead. The fins are quite dense, which should improve heat dissipation, provided that the fan can push air through it well enough.

You also get a tiny fin stack over the cold plate itself, presumbly to further enhance heat dissipation directly from the source itself. Obviously this won’t be doing that much, but it is nice to see this tiny attention to detail. And yes, everything is treated to a nice black finish. It doesn’t look like like the regular nickel plating that usually looks like a dark chromed finish, but it looks more like some type of coating.

At the top of the fin array you see a nice, sturdy brushed aluminum plate, with the be quiet! branding featured prominently in the center. The usually unsightly tips of the heatpipes are also covered by nice little aluminum caps, making for a very clean look here. You can see that the fins are not just straight across the side, but have these waves which have been featured in a number of other coolers. These are supposed to improve the efficiency of the cooler by breaking up sound waves for lower noise levels, but even at face value, it looks good, and that’s good enough for me.

The Pure Wings 2 fan is mounted on via these metal wire clips, which are pretty ubiquitous. be quiet! paid some attention to keeping everything black, with the wires themselves having a matte black coating. However there’s very little flex to them, and because of just how tight everything is, you stand a pretty good chance of bending the fins when mounting it onto the cooler, and you will have to do it without actually seeing part of the cooler, as we will get to in a bit.

Moving on to the other end, you have pre-applied thermal paste on an a direct heatpipe contact coldplate. This design has been used quite often, especially in budget coolers, as it allows the heatpipes to be in direct contact with the IHS of your CPU to improve thermal transfer, instead of having to be conducted through another medium. be quiet! made for a pretty flat contact surface by machining the aluminum block that holds the heatpipes together flush, leaving as little of a gap as possible, for maximum thermal transfer.
Specifications
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black

CPU socket compatibility
Intel LGA115X ~ LGA1200 / LGA2011-3 ~ LGA2066
AMD AM3+ ~ AM4

Heatsink dimensions
121 x 62 x 155 mm (without fan)
121 x 88 x 155 mm (with fan)

Heatsink Weight
760g (without fan)
1220g (with fan)

Fan(s)
Size
120 x 120 x 25 mm

Quantity
1 pcs

Speed
1500rpm (max)

Airflow
51.4CFM (max)

Air pressure
1.25 mmH2O (max)

MTTF
80 000 hours

Noise
20.2 dBA (max)

Included accessories
Pre-applied thermal grease
Backplate mounting kit
User manual

Warranty
3 years

Test System

CPU
Intel Core i5-11600K, 4.9GHz all-core @ 1.43V

CPU Cooler
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black

Motherboard
GIGABYTE AORUS Z490 MASTER

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition

Memory
2 x 8GB KLEVV Bolt XR DDR4-3600 CL18

Storage
Plextor M9PeY 512GB

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Case
MasterFrame 700

Testing Methodology
The thermal paste of choice will be the MasterGel Maker, sponsored by Cooler Master. To test the performance of CPU coolers, we run Realbench, with the “Up to 8GB RAM” setting for 30 minutes. The fans (and pumps, if available) will run at maximum speed to gauge maximal performance. Ambient temperatures are fixed to 25°C, in an air-conditioned room. The temperature measured by HWiNFO will be recorded. Noise levels are recorded approximately 30cm away from the test system.
Installation

The be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black comes with a metal backplate, with little metal standoffs that are fitted with little rubber gaskets for insulation from your motherboard. More insulation would probably have been welcome, especially if you intend to use this with motherboards that have more going on behind the socket, like the MSI MEG Z490I UNIFY.

Once you have put the backplate onto the motherboard, you will then have to mount the usual standoffs. The standoffs are quite easily screwed on by hand, but if you want to make doubly sure that they are on tight, you can use a Philips screw to give it a few extra whirls.

After that comes this bracket that can be a little more fiddly to install.  I had the misfortune of trying to install it while the motherboard was standing upright, but if you have it lying down you should be perfectly fine. These are tied down by large Philips screws as well.

After that, you will need to slot this metal bar between the ridges on the coldplate’s mini heatsink. You will have to take the fan off the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black before you can mount this. The bumps on the bracket help keep the bar where it should be, which makes mounting the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black significantly easier than it would be if it was flat.

After struggling with the stiff fan clips, you will get the fan on and the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black is finally ready to go.
Performance
While I thought that be quiet!’s 150W TDP rating was a rather conservative estimation, but it seems to be quite a hard limitation. I had to drop the Intel Core i5-11600K back down to stock to be able to run it, as otherwise it would just hit 100°C and even BSOD in mere minutes. At stock settings, I allowed it to boost indefinitely which resulted in an average power draw of around 147W, which was right under the 150W TDP recommendation, and temperatures were pretty acceptable, with a peak of 80°C and an average of 76°C.
The pre-applied thermal paste is decent enough for the application, and you can get a bit more out of the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black with a better TIM like MasterGel Maker. Temperatures dropped by nearly 3°C, which is pretty significant, when thermal interfaces are concerned. We don’t have a chart for this, as we have yet to test similar coolers, but do look forward to the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black being compared to other coolers soon.
Noise levels are very low, with the fan being nigh inaudible. In fact the 42.4dB(A) measurement that we have here is about as low as we can get in our test labs, and I would dare to bet a pretty decent amount of money that you can’t hear it at all if you are using the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black with a half decent case.
Conclusion

At its MSRP of RM199, the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black is a pretty good cooler for its intended application. It runs quietly, and you can barely hear it over the ambient noise especially if you put it into a decent case. If you are open to the idea of budget liquid coolers, there are plenty out there that can probably run handle hotter CPUs for slightly more money. But then again, they will usually be a lot louder, which is definitely not the case with the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black, that definitely lives up to its brand name. If you are building a system with a CPU that’s draws 150W or less, this is a prime choice, especially if you value silence a great deal.

Our thanks to be quiet! for sending us the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black for review. You can check out the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black on Shopee via this affiliate link to help support what we do here on Pokde.net.

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MySejahtera exploits used to spam users with SMS texts and emails

MySejahtera, Malaysia’s main contact-tracing app, apparently has an exploit with its for One-Time Password (OTP) SMS and email. While we haven’t gotten an example of it ourselves, users have been reporting that they have been getting MySejahtera OTP SMSes at random times, even when they aren’t requested. Emails from “[email protected]” have also been received by some of these people.

Just realised we have been getting these emails since Sunday, complete with Rickrolls 😂 pic.twitter.com/0dQSOL5zws
— Zurairi A.R. (@zurairi) October 20, 2021

Some users were even receiving the emails informing that they have tested positive for COVID-19, although the spammers are kind enough to inform that it’s just a prank. I can imagine that it would cause quite a lot of panic. The API loophole is further detailed by Phakorn Kiong, who stumbled upon it while trying to apply for a digital certificate after getting his COVID-19 vaccine overseas.
MySejahtera: Your data is safe
MySejahtera exploit, source: Phakorn Kiong
According to the MySejahtera team, the check-in QR registration feature was misused with “malicious scripts” to send out the OTP messages to mobile numbers. They assured that user data is not accessible to these scripts, but they were just random phone numbers being spammed. I guess if you got one, you are “lucky”, in a way.

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The API endpoints that have led to these exploits have apparently been blocked and fixes to enhance security will be implemented tonight.
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Pokdepinion: Well at least the user data in MySejahtera wasn’t leaked out… Still, it probably would have made my heart skip a beat.
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LEGO Games on Sale for Nintendo Switch – Up to 50% Off for Limited Time!

Looking for more games to play? There are discounts available for a number of LEGO games on the Nintendo Switch. If you’ve been looking into some of them, best not to miss out on the opportunity.
LEGO Games on Sale for Nintendo Switch

If you were looking to build up your LEGO game collection on Switch, this is the time to do so.  Today, Nintendo started their LEGO Spring Sale with 50% off all four of the LEGO games available on Switch.  The sale will end April 1st at 8:59 pm P.T.

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The LEGO Sale Includes:

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (USD $29.99)
LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game (USD $24.99)
LEGO Worlds (USD $14.99)
LEGO City Undercover (USD $14.99)

Two games included are based movies. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 pits players against Marvel villain Kang the Conqueror after he has combined a number of parallel universes together to create Cronopolis. The game includes fan favorite characters like Rocket Racoon and Star Lord.  LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game, an adaptation of the movie, allows players to use their Ninja-gility as they protect their homeland from Lord Garmadon.
The other 2 games on sale include LEGO Worlds which allows players to build in a variety of ways and explore a galaxy with worlds made out of LEGOs, and LEGO City Undercover which puts players undercover to hunt down the escaped criminal Rex Fury.
Be sure to check out the Nintendo Game Store for other deals that might pop up this week. You never know what you might be able to get at a discounted price, and the games are usually pretty good to have if you haven’t owned it yet.
Source: Nintendo
Pokdepinion: Well, whether you’re a fan of the games or just looking to expand you game library for the Nintendo Switch, it’s certainly a good time to have a sale.
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Prime Minister Of Malaysia Learns Coding With Microsoft Ambassadors

Launched back earlier of this year, the STEM4ALL campaign is an education initiative that aims to bring together parents, educators, students, and policymakers towards advancing STEM education for all Malaysians. In line with that, Microsoft Malaysia Ambassadors Chloe Soh Ke Er and Serena Zara Taufiq, who are both 10 years old, met with our Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad for a coding session, proving that everyone can learn how to code.

The video was upload to mark the upcoming Malaysia Day alongside Y.B Gobind Singh, Minister of Communication and Multimedia and it is aimed to break down barriers when it comes to STEM education and digital literacy among the people here in Malaysia.
Pokdepinion: Anything is possible guys. Like a wise man once told me, it’s a matter if you want to or not. So if they can do it, why can’t we? ;)

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Age of Empires IV Expected to Pop Up at Gamescom 2019

👀 Monday, August 19th @ 17:00 CEST / 8 a.m. PT please tune in to https://t.co/G6yvSD6ixu for some exciting #AgeofEmpires news! More details about us at #Gamescom2019 are here: https://t.co/tTloIsTQBR Stay tuned with us on social media as well, much more to come! See you Monday! pic.twitter.com/Xn0swRBv3c
— AgeOfEmpires (@AgeOfEmpires) August 16, 2019

The Age of Empires Twitter team is teasing some “exciting news” for Xbox’s Gamescom stream on Monday. We’re not sure what the announcement is going to be. That said, we do know that both Age of Empire II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV are both in active development. The image included with the tweet seems to point more toward Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, but you never know.

Regardless of which game makes an appearance, fans should probably pay attention. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition featured on Microsoft’s E3 presentations, and it seems like now would be a logical time to get a firm release date. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is currently slated for release sometime in “Fall 2019”, so locking that date in at Gamescom makes a lot of sense.

However, it would be a fun move to give a sneak peek at how Age of Empires IV‘s development has been proceeding. The game was announced back in August 2017 at that year’s Gamescom. At the time, it was just a quick teaser with no gameplay. They’ve had a bit of time to work on the game since then, and getting a first look at the game in action would surely excite fans of the series.

Either way, Age of Empire fans should pay close attention to Monday’s stream. The Xbox Mixer stream goes live at 8AM PT on 19th August 2019. That will be 11PM on the same for those in Malaysia and the GMT+8 time zone.
Pokdepinion: Not expecting any less at this point, to be honest. I am as excited as I can be.

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[RUMOR] ROG Phone price estimated! If this is true, mobile gamers will rejoice!

When the ROG Phone was launched, we were expecting a price tag of around RM3500 to RM4000, considering the impressive overclocked Snapdragon 845 and also the unprecedented gaming innovations like active cooling and AirTrigger controls to make a true gaming smartphone. However we were indeed pleasantly surprised to find that the ROG Phone’s pricing will start from less than RM3000!
RGBae for the true gamers out there!
Yep, the gaming smartphone from your wet dreams is reportedly going to be priced around the RM2849 to RM2899 (~$711 – $724) mark, for the 128GB variant. The 512GB variant is expected to cost more, but it will still slot in below RM3500 (~$850). For such a gaming beast, we believe that the prices make the ROG Phone a real steal! After all, the Razer Phone launched at $699, and is still currently sold on the Razer Store at $599. The ROG Phone not only sports a newer (and overclocked) chipset, it also packs a lot more gaming-oriented features than the Razer Phone, which makes the ROG Phone better value for money however you look at it. Here’s a simple comparison between the two gaming smartphones:
ROG Phone Specifications

ROG Phone
Razer Phone

Processor
Overclocked Snapdragon 845 @ up to 2.96 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 @ up to 2.45 GHz

GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 630
Adreno 540

RAM
8GB LPDDR4X
8GB LPDDR4

Storage
128GB/512GB UFS 2.1
64GB UFS (expandable with microSD)

UI
Android 8.1 Oreo with ROG Gaming X mode UI
Android 8.1 Oreo

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
5.7″, 1440p IGZO LCD, 120 Hz, Wide Color Gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Camera
Main Camera
12MP f/1.8 Sony Exmor RS IMX363 1.4µm pixel pitch + 8MP f/2.2 (120° wide-angle)
PixelMaster camera supporting RAW, Super Resolution (48MP), AI Photography
Front camera
8MP f/2.0
Main Camera
12MP f/1.75 Wide +  13MP f/2.6 Zoom
Dual PDAF, Dual tone, Dual LED Flash
Front Camera
8MP FF f/2.0

Dimensions
158.8 x 76.2 x 8.6mm
158.5 x 77.7 x 8 mm

Weight
200g
197 g

Battery
4,000 mAh
4000 mAh

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

Wireless Connectivity
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ad 2×2 MIMO (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 60 GHz)
Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Certified WiGig® 802.11ad wireless display support
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
Bluetooth 4.2
NFC

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) (30W)
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
 USB-C supporting Quick Charge 4+

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
Stereo Front-facing speakers
Dual Amplifiers
Audio Adapter with THX certified DAC

Price
Approx. RM2849 ~ RM2899 ($711 – $724)
$699

Of course, the comparison isn’t entirely fair given that the Razer Phone is more than 6 months old by now. Razer is definitely due for a new refresh of the Razer Phone, but given their very similar pricing and target niche, it does seem appropriate to compare the two. The ROG Phone just comes out on top in most accounts, unless you want to count the fact that it is just slightly thicker despite being narrower while also packing a bigger 6.0″ display. To further sweeten the deal, ASUS is rumored to even throw in the AeroActive Cooler for FREE. The other accessories that the ROG Phone support will be sold separately, with a rumored price of RM1800 (~$450) for the whole set, including the Gamevice, TwinView Dock, Mobile Desktop Dock, Professional Dock and even the ASUS WiGig Dock. Now if that’s true, that’s really a sweet deal!

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Will you be getting the ROG Phone when it arrives in Malaysia? What do you think is a reasonable price tag for the most powerful Snapdragon 845 device yet? Let us know in the comments!
Pokdepinion: If the ROG Phone really enters the market at this price point, the other gaming smartphones have their work cut out for them, having to best the ROG Phone not only in terms of features, but also pricing.
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POCOPHONE F1 edges out the iPhone X, Note9 and Hydrogen One in blind camera shootout

The POCOPHONE F1 is not exactly the best camera phone out there. It lacks OIS, it doesn’t feature a telephoto lens or wide angle lens, but it does a good enough job for MKBHD’s fans to vote for it over prolific flagships like the iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy Note9.

The caveat to this vote is that Marques Brownlee posted the images on Instagram and Twitter, so image compression has done their work. What people were actually voting for was a more visually appealing image, rather than pixel peeing to properly judge image quality. And the POCOPHONE F1’s samples looked great to MKBHD’s fans, scoring it more votes than any phone pitted against it except for the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro.

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The only device to thwart the POCOPHONE F1’s ambition to be crowned the winner of The Blind Smartphone Camera Test 2018 was the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro, which was somewhat expected considering the images delivered by the Mate 20 Pro sport punchy colors and strong contrast, two factors which makes images look really appealing on social media. Only the Leica Triple Camera setup here was sufficient to topple the POCOPHONE F1’s dominance, which certainly says something about the latter’s camera prowess.
What do you think about the results? Did you vote in the polls?
Pokdepinion: Not exactly a scientific test, but it does let you know that if your mainly post your shots on social media, the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro is the best for you. Or if you are on a shoestring budget, the POCOPHONE F1 would still be an excellent option at just RM1299. #BaikBeliPOCO is real guys.
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Black Shark 2 to arrive in Malaysia on 1st April

Probably not the best date to launch a phone… However the marketing and sales partner of Black Shark in Malaysia has revealed to Lowyat.net regarding their plans to introduce the Black Shark 2 on 1st April. Interestingly, the Black Shark 2 will arrive before the Black Shark Helo even makes it to our shores officially.

While the Black Shark 2’s Malaysia launch date is set, there aren’t any information regarding which variant we will be getting here in Malaysia. If we are to speculate based on the track record of the original Black Shark, we will definitely be seeing the base specification, but whether which of the higher end options, or which color, remains to be seen.

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The following are the specifications of the Black Shark 2:
Black Shark 2 Specifications

Snapdragon 855, octa-core up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Up to 12GB LPDDR4x dual channel RAM
256GB UFS 2.1 storage
6.39″ FHD+ AMOLED display, 108.9% DCI-P3, Super HDR, MEMC
48MP f/1.75 + 12MP f/2.2 rear camera
20MP f/2.0 4-in-1 selfie camera
4000 mAh battery (27W Quick Charge 4.0)
6GB + 128GB: RMB 3199 (~RM1944)
8GB + 128GB: RMB 3499 (~RM2126)
8GB + 256GB: RMB 3799 (~RM2308)
12GB + 256GB: RMB 4199 (~RM2551)

The Black Shark 2 offers a slew of upgrades over the original Black Shark and Black Shark Helo, with a pressure-sensitive display, AMOLED screen and a much beefier vapor chamber cooling system designed to offer much better sustained performance when gaming.
Would you get yourself a Black Shark 2 when it arrives in Malaysia this 1st April?
Pokdepinion: I hope this isn’t an April’s Fool prank…
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Gamers Hideout Announces New GH Streamer Program

Gamers Hideout has just unveiled the new GH Streamer Program, which is already accepting applications from Malaysian gaming streamers. With the initiative, Gamers Hideout intends to provide a better gaming experience for enthusiastic gamers, which will benefit the gaming community in the future.
GH Streamer Program

The GH Streamer Program also intends to provide a learning environment for young Malaysian streamers, allowing them to develop and prepare for international exposure while also promoting the growth of the local streaming sector. The initiative also aims to build long-term ties with the gaming community in order to provide more enjoyable gaming and streaming experiences.

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The programme sees Gamers Hideout partner with IRL Asia to guide the streamers on improving streaming quality, stream content planning, personal branding management, and more. Furthermore, Gamers Hideout hopes to promote streamers who have participated in the programme to a much broader audience in an effort to strengthen the streaming community as a whole.
Gamers Hideout stated that they hope to build an avenue for participating streamers ‘to showcase their talents and create their own community to reach their full potential’. For more information on the GH Streamer Program, you can head over here.
Pokdepinion: Now this is a programme I can get behind. There are many budding streamers out there who just don’t have the guidance or resources to do so. Maybe this can set them on the right path.
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Closed Beta For Upcoming Diablo Immortal Begins Today

Blizzard has just announced that the upcoming Diablo Immortal mobile game is having its Closed Beta starting today. The Closed Beta brings about many new features to the game including a new class as well as controller support.

The Closed Beta, like previous Diablo Immortal public tests, will be available only on Android and in limited countries with a limited amount of players. Those lucky gamers who have been invited to the Beta will shortly receive a message from Google Play with instructions on how to log in and get started. Closed Beta servers were opened in Canada and Australia at 5PM Pacific Time yesterday (8AM today Malaysian time), allowing local players to test Diablo Immortal for the first time. We will also release servers in Korea, Japan, and China in the next weeks, where the game test build will be available in local languages.
What’s new in Diablo Immortal’s Closed Beta?
The Diablo Immortal Closed Beta will include numerous improvements and brand-new content, including:

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A new playable class – The Necromancer. Reanimate corpses to create an army of the dead while inflicting curses and pestilence upon the enemies of Sanctuary.
PvP and PvE updates. The game’s popular faction-based PvP & PvE system, The Cycle of Strife, is now enhanced with a 30×1 battle called Challenge of the Immortal; Ladders are being added to the 8v8 Battleground PvP system; A new end-game gear system, Set items, is introduced; Players will now be able to challenge the Helliquary raid bosses with up to 8 total players; and more.
Controller Support. Players will be able to experience a preview of controller support for Diablo Immortal.
Optional In-Game Purchases. In Closed Beta, we will be enabling optional in-game purchases to gain valuable feedback from our community and test the functionality. All player progress will be wiped at the end of the Closed Beta, and any purchases will be converted to equivalent in-game credits and available in Diablo Immortal at launch.

Diablo Immortal was originally set to release sometime this year but has since been pushed back for a 2022 release. For more information on the Closed Beta, you can click here.
Pokdepinion: I’m probably in the minority here as I am really looking forward to playing Diablo Immortal come its eventual release next year. The ability to conveniently play Diablo on my phone is something I find pretty exciting.
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OPPO F5 6GB Will Be Coming In Black Too – Best in black

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A few days ago OPPO Malaysia announced that they will be releasing a special OPPO F5 6GB Red Edition with pre-orders starting from this 6th of December 2017 onwards (which is tomorrow!). Now OPPO Malaysia has another special treat for all O-fans out there, OPPO is adding another colour variant to their OPPO F5 series, a sleek and stealthy black colour.
Yes Bruce. It does come in black.
Other than a bigger RAM size and 64GB of internal storage size compared to the regular F5, the black (and red) OPPO F5 6GB other specifications stays pretty much the same. The OPPO F5 6GB comes with the same stand out features such as the 6 inch,18:9 ratio display and a 20MP front facing snapper with f/2.0 aperture and comes with the A.I Beauty Recognition technology. It also sports a 16MP f/1.8 rear facing camera with a single LED flash and is capable of producing Bokeh shots as well as HDR.

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The OPPO F5 6GB will run the same Operating System as the regular F5 which is the Color OS 3.2 and is based off of Android Nougat 7.1. Under the hood, the OPPO F5 6GB will sport a Mediatek Helio P23 processor and will be powered by a decently sized 3,200 mAh battery.
There has been no mention as to when the pricing and availability of the black OPPO F5 6GB but expect the price to be slightly more than the regular F5 which retails at a very affordable price of RM 1,298 and should be available by the time the Red Edition comes along.

On a side note, we mentioned before that the first 1,000 customers who pre-ordered the OPPO F5 6GB Red Edition will receive a special mystery gift from OPPO. Well, OPPO has now unveiled what that mystery gift will be and the first 1,000 O-fans who pre-ordered the OPPO F5 6GB Red Edition will receive a limited edition gift box that comes with a phone case that is embellished with premium Swarovski crystal.

So what are you waiting for? Pre order starts tomorrow (December 6th) at 12.30PM at OPPO Concept Stores as well as the OPPO Official Website.
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