Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – GPU Needs Improvement

Unboxing the Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Box

The box itself has some pretty cool graphics of robots, along with a promo for the “eSports Social Platform” Planet9 on the bottom right corner. The QR code will take you directly to the site but in case you’re curious, you can click right here. Inside the box of the Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020, you will find the following items:
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Box content
Setup guideHDD upgrade kit (cable and screws)135W power brickPower cablePlanet9 stickersQuick guideInternational Travelers Warranty guideThe Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 itself
Appearance
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Lid
As many of you may know by now, the Nitro lineup is supposed to be the more affordable, value-focused series of gaming products. The build itself is decent, but it mostly feels rather plasticky. The lid itself has the Acer logo taking center stage, with some slits on the left and right sides that arches towards the center as it goes down for a more aggressive look.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Open up the lid
Open up the lid and you get a 15.6-inch Full HD 144Hz IPS display, a 4-zone RGB chiclet keyboard complete with Numpad, and your run-of-the-mill trackpad. The bezels are also on the thicker side but nothing excessive. It’s here that you start to see a bit more with Acer is focusing more on the internals to attract consumers that are more value-centric. The display does have a bit of a wobble, especially if you type a bit hard.

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Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Ports
On the left side, you have a Kensington Lock, an air vent, an RJ45 LAN port, two USB-A ports, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. On the right side, you have a USB-C port, another USB-A port, an HDMI port, and an air vent. In case you’re wondering, the proprietary charging port resides in the rear, sandwiched between the two rear vents. It’s worth noting that the rear is mostly red, allowing it to stand out a bit more in the blackness of its build.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Bottom
Moving to the bottom, you have some air vents, speaker grilles, product stickers, and five stands. It’s worth noting that only four of the five stands are rubberized whereas the remaining one is small and purely plastic. Another thing is that you get a clear view of 10 screw holes here, with one hidden by the Acer warranty void sticker in the center.
Overall, the Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 looks like your typical gaming laptop. The build quality is decent and the looks can be improved. Given the range and design choice of this product however, we’re certain that they’re more focused on the internals and practicality than anything else. It looks exactly like the Intel variant which we reviewed a few months ago.
Specifications
CPUAMD Ryzen 7 4800H @ 2.9 GHz (up to 4.2 GHz Boost), 8C/16T, 45W TDP, 7nmRAM8GB DDR4 @ 3200 MHz2 x slots, upgradable to 32GB (2 x 16GB)GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6Storage512GB PCIe NVMe SSD (WD PC SN530)1 x 2.5″ SATA slot vacant1 x M.2 slot supporting RAID0 vacantSoftwareMicrosoft Windows 10 HomeKiller Control CenterAcer NitroSenseDTS:X UltraNorton Security UltraConnectivityIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 160MhzBluetooth 5.01 x RJ45 LAN (Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet)3 x USB 3.0 Type-A (1 x supports power-off charging)1 x USB-C (supports USB 3.2 Gen2 up to 10Gbps)1 x Kensington LockDisplay15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 144 Hz IPS, Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD display1 x HDMIAudio2 x 2W speakers1 x Combo audio jackPower135W power adapter57.5 WHr 4-cell Li-Ion batteryDimensions363.4 x 255 x 23.9 mmWeight2.3 kg
Performance
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – CrystalDiskMark
As we’ve listed in the specifications table, the Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 uses a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD. To be precise, it’s the Western Digital PC SN530. As you can see from the CrystalDiskMark results, not only is it good, it actually performed better than its Intel counterpart.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Cinebench R15
Moving on to Cinebench R15, you can see that the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H powering the Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 performs pretty great. While the single core difference with its Intel counterpart is negligible, the multi-core score is noticeably higher for the AMD CPU.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Cinebench R20
A similar pattern can be seen in Cinebench R20, with the AMD variant outclassing the Intel counterpart in multi-score by a noticeable margin yet again. It’s also interesting to see that the AMD Ryzen CPUs are holding the fort here. If you’re worried about it not matching up to Intel CPUs, this should serve as proof that it’s certainly not the case.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Unigine SuperPosition
On Unigine SuperPosition in its 4K Optimized benchmark, the Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 performed decently enough for its specs. Here, the Intel variant managed to outclass it by a big margin. However, that’s to be expected as this test is GPU-reliant and that one comes with a GTX 1660 Ti whereas this one uses the lower end GTX 1650.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – 3DMark Time Spy
The results are similar in 3DMark’s Time Spy benchmark. It’s not to say that the Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 is bad, it just needs a stronger GPU to get a higher score here. This is also a good indicator of what you can expect from in terms of gaming performance.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – PCMark
In PCMark’s benchmark suite, it seems to indicate that the Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 gaming laptop is a decent all-rounder machine. You can easily use this for work and play without issues unless what you need to run is very resource-intensive. In which case, you might want to look into some upgrades.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Gaming
As for gaming, the Acer Nitro V AMD 2020 performed decently in Full HD at each games’ highest settings. Running temperature for CPU and GPU is also good as I had no thermal throttling. Even at max fan speed, it’s not too noisy. Due to it using a GTX 1650, you would definitely need to lower the graphics settings for most games for a smoother, more enjoyable experience.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – PCMark Modern Office endurance test
In PCMark’s Modern Office endurance test, the battery life of the Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 was better than expected. It lasted noticeably longer than its Intel counterpart with a difference of 133 minutes, which I found odd. However, even the gaming endurance test showed noticeably better results as it lasted 24 minutes longer. That may not sound as big as 133 minutes but keep in mind that gaming will use far more energy.
As for my own use with web browsing, YouTube videos, Photoshop, and word processing, I typically get about 3 and a half hours to 4 hours of use per full charge. The battery life is certainly decent and noticeably better than its Intel counterpart.
User Experience
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Proprietary charging port
As it shares the exact same body as its Intel counterpart, there’s a small design issue I’d like to make note of once again. Make sure to plug in the charger until you hear an audible click in the rear of the laptop as it requires a little extra push compared to other laptops. Otherwise, you might think that it should be powered up when it’s actually not.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Powered by AMD Ryzen and NVIDIA GeForce GTX
The Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 is clearly a budget gaming laptop with internals that pack a decent punch. It’s powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU. As for memory, it has a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD and 8GB DDR4 RAM clocking in at 3200MHz. In comparison, the Intel counterpart’s RAM clocks in at 2933MHz.
While I do feel that the storage is plenty, it would be nice if it immediately came with 16GB DDR4 RAM (dual-channel). This will improve its usability greatly in all areas. I can understand not being able to do so to keep things within a budget, but if you plan on getting this, I highly suggest upgrading the RAM. It does have enough slots for it.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – 144Hz refresh rate
As mentioned earlier, it has a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The colours, while not the best, is surprisingly good for a budget gaming laptop, with good viewing angles as well. You can open the lid up to roughly 155°. which is more than enough. There’s not much games that can let you truly enjoy the 144Hz refresh rate, with CS:GO most likely being the only viable one, but at least the option is there.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Built-in webcam
The laptop measures in a 23.9mm thick and 2.3kg in weight. It’s definitely far from being big and heavy, but we have seen lighter, more portable gaming laptops as of late, even from Acer themselves. I still don’t think it’s hard to carry around, but if you really need a light machine, do consider your options.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Ports
The Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 has a decent array of ports. It has a total of three USB-A ports, a USB-C port, an HDMI port, a combo audio jack, and an RJ45 LAN port. What’s great here is that the USB Type-A port on the right side supports power-off charging, essentially turning the laptop into an emergency powerbank. Would be great if they included an SD card reader here.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – 4-zone RGB keyboard
The keyboard on the Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 is comfortable to use. It has a 4-zone RGB keyboard with low travel distance and decent tactility. The addition of the Numpad makes things even more convenient, especially if you need to use this for work. I expected Acer to cut some costs and make it a single-zone RGB instead, so good on them for going a little extra here. The trackpad works fine but there’s nothing much to shout out about.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – Acer NitroSense
As this is a Nitro gaming laptop, it comes with the Acer NitroSense software. It isn’t as extensive as the PredatorSense software, but it’s still something. You can adjust fan speed, change power plan, customize keyboard RGB lighting, and more. The UI is simple and straightforward so most people shouldn’t have trouble with it.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review – DTS:X Ultra
Apart from that, you do have the KILLER Control Centre, specifically when used with a LAN cable, and the DTS:X Ultra software for a more immersive audio experience with 3D audio. I doubt you’d bother with it when used with internal speakers but with gaming headsets, it can give you that extra edge over your enemies in games, especially first-person shooters.
The speakers on the Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 gaming laptop are decent at best. It can produce decent details with a severe lack of bass, which is to be expected from built-in speakers. I personally wished that the volume could be louder, but it’s not too bad. You’re better off using your favourite pair of earphones / headphones / gaming headsets.
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Verdict
Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 Review
The Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 is a good budget gaming laptop. You get a good amount of firepower and there are some upgrade options you can consider for a better experience. If you simply need a gaming laptop under a budget, especially with a good CPU, this will easily fit the bill.
The build quality could be improved, the bezels are on the thicker side, and GTX 1650 is a little weak. It still doesn’t change the fact that it’s a good value-for-money offering. With that I award the Acer Nitro 5 AMD 2020 gaming laptop with our Bronze Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Acer Malaysia for letting us use this laptop for the purposes of this review.
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NVIDIA Offers ‘Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ for Select RTX 30 Series Purchase

The latest game bundle offer gives players a free copy of Marvel’s Midnight Suns with purchases of RTX 3060 or higher models.

From today until January 6, 2023 – customers who owns qualified purchases of RTX GPUs will be given a free copy of Marvel’s Midnight Suns – a tactical RPG from the creators of XCOM. This game features various technologies such as NVIDIA DLSS, RT reflections and Reflex feature.

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Eligible GPUs or pre-built desktops containing these GPUs:

RTX 3090 Ti
RTX 3090
RTX 3080 Ti
RTX 3080
RTX 3070 Ti
RTX 3070
RTX 3060 Ti
RTX 3060

Participating partners:

ASUS
COLORFUL
GALAX
GIGABYTE
MSI
GAINWARD
PALIT
ZOTAC

To redeem your purchase, install the GPU on your PC, then open GeForce Experience to redeem the copy once you entered the bundle code from the purchase. Follow on-screen instructions to sign-in to Steam account and begin game installation.
Watch the trailer of Marvel’s Midnight Suns here:

For FAQs and more details, click here.
Pokdepinion: Free games, why not?
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OnePlus 8 Pro Was Spotted In The Wonderful Hands of Robert Downey Jr

It’s no secret that OnePlus has been preparing themselves for the newest entry in their 8-series lineup, the OnePlus 8 Pro. A number of leaks have surfaced as of late but nothing comes as close to the real thing than what we have here today. The latest one comes from their own brand ambassador, Robert Downey Jr.
On the set of a shoot, prominent Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr was spotted holding what appears to be the OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone. Based on the image seen at the top of this post, you can see the vertically-aligned camera setup, which seemingly matches up with leaks that have surfaced online.

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What Else is Known About OnePlus 8 Pro?
Unfortunately, there isn’t much else to see. From what we know thus far, the 8-series is expected have three entries, with the OnePlus 8 Pro taking the limelight here and a Lite version supposedly coming as well. The higher tier models are said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC with a 120Hz refresh rate display as well as 5G connectivity. While rumours have indicated that we may see wireless charging for the device, there’s no confirmation just yet.
OnePlus 8 Pro, along with the others in the 8-series, is expected to launch on 14th April 2020. There may be sudden changes given the recent outbreak seasons so we’ll be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Now, if he could kindly donate that phone to us, that would be great. On a more serious note, can’t wait to see the smartphone in person.
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CES 2020: MSI releases GE66 Raider and GS66 Stealth

When MSI launched the MSI GS65 Stealth in 2018, I was absolutely smitten by it. They didn’t release a new design last year, probably because the MSI GS65 Stealth still looked way ahead of its time. This year finally they have decided to release a new design in the form of the MSI GS66 Stealth at CES 2020.
Better fans, bigger battery
The MSI GS66 Stealth is a major upgrade over the MSI GS66 Stealth with more than just a rehash of its exterior. MSI actually reengineered the hardware inside too, with the triple fan system upgraded with thinner 0.1mm fan blades for 10% more airflow. Meanwhile the battery has also been upgraded to a 99.9 WHr one, which is the biggest battery you can legally bring on an airplane.

Unfortunately it seems like they have dropped the gold trim which made the MSI GS65 Stealth look uber premium for a sleeker all-black finish. A pity, really.

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MOAR RGB
MSI revamped their popular MSI GE Raider series with the latest MSI GE66 Raider. The new laptop comes in a gleaming titanium silver finish, which is a far cry from MSI’s usual all-black designs. Across the front edge, MSI also built in a Mystic Light bar for more bling bling than ever.

The design of the MSI GE66 Raider is also a lot more aggressive now, with an awesome new sleek design. Under the lid there’s a 300 Hz display and a 99.9 WHr battery, which is pretty impressive for a laptop of this spec.

For the GE66 Raider, MSI also released a GE66 Dragonshield Limited Edition designed in collaboration with Colie Wertz, best known for his work in the Star Wars prequels, Transformers and Iron Man. The inspiration behind the Dragonshield was it being a part of a space ship, thus the beautiful etched lines that wouldn’t look out of place in the Star Wars universe.

In addition to the two new designs, MSI will also be throwing on a new paint job on the MSI GF65 Thin, with digital camo. It’s a concept but I do forsee MSI turning this into a mass-produced design if the demand is there.
For some reason, MSI has yet to announce any laptops featuring AMD hardware, despite the fact that they were the first to the line with the full-AMD MSI Alpha 15. Maybe later?
Pokdepinion: The Dragonshield limited edition looks awesome!
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Redmi K40 Gaming Edition With Dimensity 1200 Officially Unveiled

We’ve been hearing a lot of a Redmi gaming phone coming and the device has been officially revealed in China where it is called the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, the brand’s first entry to the gaming smartphone segment.
Redmi K40 Gaming Edition officially launched

What’s on hand for the new device? Well it comes with a 120Hz refresh rate as well as a 480Hz touch sampling rate. There’s physical shoulder triggers, 5000mAh battery, and a 67W charger, things you’d expect for a gaming device.

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In terms of the SoC of choice, they’ve opted to utilize the 6nm Dimensity 1200 chipset. For RAM, there’s up to 12GB RAM that’s paired with up to 256GB of internal storage. For cooling the device down, it seems that they are using a combination of graphene, graphite, and a vapor chamber to cool things off when you’re gaming.
On the front, it sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel that offers 10-bit colours, HDR10+ support, as well as DCI-P3 coverage, which is pretty impressive. Switching to the back, it comes with a 64MP Quad-Bayer main camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and finally a 2MP macro sensor. The dual speakers are tuned by JBL and you get Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos support.
Coming with several variants, the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is launching on the 30th of April 2021 in China. Here are their prices:

6GB/128GB – CNY1,999 (~RM1,263)
8GB/128GB – CNY2,199 (~RM1,389)
8GB/256GB – CNY2,399 (~RM1,516)
12GB/128GB – CNY2,699 (~RM1,705)

To top it all off, there’s also a special Bruce Lee edition of the device where it comes with a higher-end 12GB RAM plus 256GB of storage. It’s unclear on whether the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition will reach to Malaysia or not but rest assured that we will update you if it does happen. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: Oh my, with prices like that, the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition does look like an attractive offering in the gaming smartphone segment. While it’s not the highest end and most performing chip, I wonder if the Dimensity 1200 can do a decent job. Hopefully, it’ll reach our shores here in Malaysia so we can test it out.
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Here’s the official Malaysian pricing of 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors!

Yesterday we posted something of a “leak”, hinting at the local pricing of the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors. While we received some information that the leak was false, it seems that it wasn’t that far off the mark in the first place.
Here’s the official Malaysian pricing for the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors:

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X (12C/32T): RM2199
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X (8C/16T): RM1799
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8C/16T): RM1399
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (6C/12T): RM1069
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6C/12T): RM859
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4C/8T): RM679
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G (4C/4T): RM429

So the situation isn’t nearly as bad as I had expected. There is a difference of around -RM30 to +RM100 across the board, but the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is really standing out as a good buy. For that many cores, RM1399 is a steal alright.

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What do you think of the pricing? Let us know!
Pokdepinion: When I was informed that the leaked pricing were false, I was somewhat worried that our local pricing would be much higher… Well, I am happy it isn’t that far off!
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Another New Trailer for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Surfaced – Alexios Legendary Figurine Announced

With the release date inching closer, Ubisoft has dropped yet another new trailer which gives you a glimpse of the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
Another New Trailer for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Surfaced

The folks over at Ubisoft has published a brand new trailer for their upcoming Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, titled “The Power of Choice. The trailer shows people a bit of what they can expect in the game, with the idea here being that there is no right or wrong in that world. The reason for that is the game’s theme of “Choice”, where the choices you make will influence how the game will shape up.

Not only that, Ubisoft also revealed the limited edition Alexios Legendary figurine. The figurine shows protagonist Alexios in a fighting pose on a Medusa base while wearing the Hero of Sparta outfit and armed with the Broken Spear of Leonidas. There are only 1,900 units available worldwide, with even more limited quantities in Southeast Asia alone.

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The Alexios figuring, along with the Kassandra figurine as well as the official replica of the Broken Spear of Leonidas will be available for fans and avid game collectors to purchase.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 5th October 2018. Those who pre-order the Digital Gold Edition as well as the Digital Ultimate Edition before 2nd October 2018 will be able to access the game earlier on 2nd October 2018.
Pokdepinion: I gotta have that figurine. It’s gonna look so good along with my other collectibles.
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Lenovo Malaysia Unveils Latest Legion And Ideapad Gaming Laptops

Lenovo took the time today to host their first ever media LAN party, where we saw their latest Lenovo Legion and IdeaPad gaming laptops.
The gaming laptops, which was first introduced at CES 2019, it includes the new Lenovo Legion Y740, Legion Y540, Legion Y44w monitor, and also the IdeaPad L340 gaming laptop.

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Starting off with the Legion Y740, it is available in 15-inch and weighs 2.2kg. As for its graphics, it offers up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q design graphics. You have the option to take either the Intel Core i5-8300H or a Core i7-8750H processor.
Coming in with NVIDIA G-SYNC, the laptop is also supported by Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos Speaker System and Dolby Sound Radar.
Now available in the Malaysian market, you can get the Lenovo Legion Y740 starting from RM7,532.05.

Next is the Legion Y540, which is also 15-inch. It is equipped with up to an NVIDIA RTX 2060 graphics card and weighs 2.3kg. Lenovo has said that the laptop packs a punch, offering up to six hours of battery life. For the processor, it comes with up to a 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H chipset.
It comes with a Coldfront Cooling System, which offers a dual-fan thermal design to ensure a smoother gaming session. Additionally, it also offers Harman Kardon speakers with the addition of Dolby Atmos support for better audio quality. In terms of storage, it offers 8GB DDR4 RAM and up to 1TB SATA HDD plus 256GB PCI-e SSD.
The Lenovo Legion Y540 is now available online and at all Lenovo exclusive stores nationwide in the country, starting from a price tag of RM3,699.

The last gaming laptop on the list is the Lenovo IdeaPad L340. Being the lightest out of the three, the IdeaPad L340 weighs in at only 2.19kg. It is packed with a 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9300H processor that’s coupled with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics. There’s 4GB RAM stored inside and a 1TB HDD.  Dolby Audio is also offered and you can can add Optane memory for better speeds.
Coming with a price tag of RM2,999, the Lenovo IdeaPad L340 gaming laptop is also available for purchase in Malaysia.

Moving on to the Lenovo Legion Y44w gaming monitor, it is a curved 43.4-inch gaming monitor that offers 450 nits of brightness. On hand is a 144Hz refresh rate that helps to reduce motion blur and offer a smoother visual experience. Aside from that, it comes with AMD FreeSync 2 technology and a detachable Harman Kardon certified speaker.
You’re also allowed to connect to a range of devices like a desktop tower, notebook, or even a smartphone onto one customizable screen. Available now, the official price for the monitor is RM3,999.
Pokdepinion: Some interesting designs that they are offering. What do you think? Have they ‘upped’ their game? Let us know.
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Renders Of The Upcoming HONOR Magic Fold 5G Makes Its Way Online

It’s no secret that HONOR is developing their own foldable smartphone after trademark filings for an HONOR Magic Fold and HONOR Magic Flip were discovered a few months ago. Now, 3D renders of the HONOR Magic Fold 5G have leaked online and it looks quite familiar.
Say hello to the HONOR Magic Fold 5G

The leaked render that appears on Twitter from tipster Teme seems to indicate that the HONOR Magic Fold 5G will sport a design similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3. It also features what looks to be a quad-camera setup at the rear that is equipped with a 108MP main camera. There doesn’t seem to be a visible selfie camera which might point to the Magic Fold 5G possibly utilising an under-display camera.

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Other rumoured specifications include an 8-inch display with a 2200 x 2480 resolution, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage as well as a 4,500mAh battery with support for fast charging. It will also feature an octa-core processor with a single Cortex A-77 core running at 3.13GHz clock speed, three Cortex A-77 cores running at 2.54GHz clock speed and four Cortex A-55 cores running at 2.05GHz clock speed.
The HONOR Magic Fold 5G is also expected to come with Android 11 out of the box. Although there’s no news on whether the device will receive Android 12, we fully expect an update to come either as soon as the device launches or shortly after launch.
Stay tuned to us here at Pokde.net for more news and rumours regarding the HONOR Magic Fold 5G and everything else happening in the world of tech.
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Pokdepinion: I’m glad that the HONOR Magic Fold is designed similarly to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3. I prefer that design compared to the wraparound screen found on something like the HUAWEI Mate X.
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Xiaomi 12 Gets Further Specs And Price Leaks

It shouldn’t be too long for us to witness the introduction of the Xiaomi 12 series, where it will be launched in China soon. In case you’re excited for them, it seems that the standard variant’s specifications and price has been leaked, according to reports.
Xiaomi 12 specs and price leaked

The phone sports a 6.28-inch display that offers 1080p resolution. That being said, it is said to have received an “A+” score from DisplayMate. It could be powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and according to the leaked image, it should be equipped with a 50MP main camera with f/1.9 aperture plus OIS support. Accompanying it is a 13MP ultrawide lens and a  3x zoom shooter with OIS as well.

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Running on MIUI 13, the device will pack a 4500mAh battery which supports 67W wired charging and 30W wireless charging. It should have stereo speakers, which offers Dolby Atmos support. Other than that, it offers UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR5 RAM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support.
According to the image, the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage will cost CNY 3,699 (~RM2,437), CNY 3,999 (~RM2,635) for the 256GB storage variant, and finally CNY 4,399 (~RM2,899) for the high end 12GB RAM plus 256GB internal storage option.
The details might give us a lead on the new device but as it is, do take the news with a pinch of salt as Xiaomi themselves has yet to confirm any of the information. It shouldn’t be long however as they will launch the series pretty soon.
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Pokdepinion: Those seem like a fair price.. but even if they are the real prices, it’ll be different when it reaches here of course, due to the taxes and shipping. I’m always excited when Xiaomi bring out their latest flagships. Let’s hope they do better than the previous gen.
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Razer Launches New Razer Kaira X Headsets For PlayStation And Xbox Consoles

Razer has just announced a new line of gaming headsets with the Razer Kaira X made specially made for PlayStation and Xbox consoles. In addition to the Kaira X headsets, Razer also launched the Kaira and Kaira Pro for Xbox White, Wolverine V2 White Edition and the Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand for Xbox.
Razer Kaira X headset

To produce high-quality gaming audio, the Razer Kaira X for Xbox and PlayStation both use Razer TriForce 50mm drivers. The TriForce Drivers produce crisp highs, clean mids, and rumbling bass for enveloping, immersive sounds thanks to better frequency separation. The flexible, boom-mounted Razer HyperClear Cardioid Microphone, with a concentrated pick-up pattern to exclude undesirable background noise, will make in-game communications crystal clear.

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The Razer Kaira X is designed for comfort and convenience, with on-headset controls for on-the-fly audio tuning and Flowknit Memory Foam Ear Cushions and headband padding. The Kaira X line is cross-platform compatible, with a wired 3.5mm analogue connection that can be used with most consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.
Razer Kaira X colours
The Xbox Kaira X comes in traditional black and white to match the Xbox Series X and S. Shock Blue, Pulse Red, and Electric Volt are three new colours that match the official Xbox Wireless Controllers. Finally, the PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller is compatible with the Kaira X for PlayStation.
Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand
The Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand uses a magnetic docking system and supports quick charging for minimal gaming downtime. The charging stand is compatible with Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One and Xbox Elite Series 1 controllers and comes in Carbon Black, Shock Blue, Robot White, Pulse Red, and Electric Volt colours.
Razer Wolverine V2 White Edition
The new Kaira, Kaira Pro, and Wolverine V2, all in White, complete a bold, clean, and fresh suite of Xbox Series X and S peripherals for gamers seeking flair and performance from their Xbox peripherals. The Kaira Pro delivers exceptional audio performance over Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth 5.0, with Razer TriForce Titanium 50mm speakers and a HyperClear Supercardioid Microphone, for seamless, low latency gaming audio on Xbox Series X and S and mobile.
Razer Kaira White Edition

Razer Kaira Pro White Edition
The Kaira for Xbox uses the same TriForce drivers as the Kaira Pro and has a cardioid microphone, but it only works with Xbox Wireless. Flowknit Memory Foam Ear Cushions for long-term comfort, on-headset controls, and EQ presets for music, movies, and games are all included in both headsets.
Price and availability
The Razer Kaira X for Xbox and Kaira X for PlayStation cost RM299.90 each, while the Razer Kaira and Kaira Pro for Xbox White cost RM599 and RM899, respectively. The Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand for Xbox costs RM209, while the Razer Wolverine V2 White Edition costs RM499.
All of them will be available for purchase via approved stores as well as the Razer website.
Pokdepinion: I want that blue Raezr Kaira X headset! God that looks so sweet!
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It Takes 500 Hours To Finish Dying Light 2

Dying Light 2 is coming out real soon, specifically on the 4th of February 2022 after a handful of delays. If you are targeting to play the game, there’s some news for you: you will need to play 500 hours to finish the game.
Dying Light 2 gameplay hours

To fully complete Dying Light 2 Stay Human, you'll need at least 500 hours—almost as long as it would take to walk from Warsaw to Madrid!#DyingLight2 #stayhuman pic.twitter.com/Sk3KFpRJoA
— Dying Light (@DyingLightGame) January 8, 2022

500 hours does sound like it will have a lot of gameplay to be offered. Techland, the folks behind the game has said that they are “committed” to five years of game support for the game upon release.
It appears that fans or potential players can expect “More Story DLCs, More Events, More Locations” and “More in-game items” to be available with the game over the span of five years.

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As you can see from the tweet above, the mentioned 500 hours to complete the game is actually the amount that’s needed to “maxing out” the game. Should you just want to finish the game in general, they claim that it would take less than 100 hours.

Dying Light 2: Stay Human will be available for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch as well as last gen consoles PS4 and Xbox Series X.
We’ve previously reported that the game will be four times bigger (the map) than the original title. You can read more about that right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: There’s two things that I took from this news: Do I have the time to play the game? The other half of me would be excited with that much amount of gameplay. Let’s just hope that it’s really ‘content’ that’s worth it and not just the same.
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ASUS Media Gathering 2015

27th January , 2015 – ASUS announced the release of 3 new product ASUS EeeBook X205 , ASUS ZenFone C and ASUS Fonepad 7 .

ASUS EeeBook X205 is an affordable , chic and compact 11.6 inch laptop that weighs less than 1kg and is designed for on the go students and young professionals. The ASUS EeeBook X205 features an optimized battery life that allows users to perform all-day computing , up to 12hour on a full charge.
ASUS EeeBook X205 will be available by early March and the SRP is RM699 (32G eMMC) and RM799 (64G eMMC)

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ASUS EeeBook X205 specs

ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE171CG) a 7-inch phablet with full 3G and dual SIM phone functionality. The new ASUS Fonepad 7 features an all new design that is thinner and lighter than the previous Fonepad 7 (FE170CG), and fits comfortably in one hand for increased ease of use and maximum mobility. Fonepad 7 has an 8MP rear-facing autofocus camera with a large f/2.4 apeture lens and a blue glass optical filter that delivers incredible camera performance .
ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE171CG) will be available by early February and the SRP RM529
ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE171CG) specs
ZenFone C has a sharp 4.5-inch display and a powerful 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2520 processor with Quad-Thread Hyper-Threading Technology making this a smartphone that never leaves the user waiting for a response. With two built in camera including a 5megapixel main camera for capturing great everyday photos and fun selfies, a slim-line design with a low weight of just 149g and available in three colors Charcoal Black , Pearl White , Cherry Red . ZenFone C is the great value handset for young people with demand the perfect companion for their mobile lifestyles.
*ZenFone 4 will be phase out and replace by ZenFone C
ZenFone C will be available by early February and the SRP RM349
ZenFone C specs

Here are some picture of the Products mentioned above that available during the gathering .

ASUS EeeBook X205

ASUS Fonepad 7

ASUS ZenFone C

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Here’s Your First Look at Atari’s Brand New Console, the Ataribox – Back in the game baby!

Ataribox: The Comeback Kid?

Last month we talked about Atari releasing teasers in the form of a mysterious website and a video on YouTube. A lot of people thought it was just an elaborate hoax at first by some super fan who had too much time on their hands. Turns out it wasn’t a hoax and Atari was really coming into the gaming scene after lying dormant for over twenty years with a brand new console named the Ataribox.
Today, Atari has just released our very first look at their latest console. Check out the first few pictures of the Ataribox below:

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I really like the design of the Ataribox. I think it looks absolutely gorgeous.
In a newsletter Atari published online, two versions of the Ataribox will be released, one sporting Atari’s iconic wood paneling design and a red and black coloured version. Here’s the full newsletter (via Kotaku):
Our objective is to create a new product that stays true to our heritage while appealing to both old and new fans of Atari.
Inspired by classic Atari design elements (such as the iconic use of wood, ribbed lines, and raised back); we are creating a smooth design, with ribs that flow seamlessly all around the body of the product, a front panel that can be either wood or glass, a front facing logo, indicator lights that glow through the material, and an array of new ports (HDMI, 4xUSB, SD). We intend to release two editions: a wood edition, and a black/red edition.
As you can guess, those ports suggest modern internal specs. It also means that while we will be delivering classic gaming content, we will also be delivering current gaming content.
We know you are hungry for more details; on specs, games, features, pricing, timing etc. We’re not teasing you intentionally; we want to get this right, so we’ve opted to share things step by step as we bring Ataribox to life, and to listen closely to Atari community feedback as we do so. There are a lot of milestones, challenges and decision points in front of us in the months ahead. We’ll be giving you lots more information and status updates as we progress, and we are thrilled to have you along for the ride!
Hope you like where we are taking this, we’ll be in touch soon.
The Ataribox Project team.
The newsletter suggests that the Ataribox will support both Atari’s library of retro games and also some newer stuff. Apart from the mention of what sort of ports available on the console, there aren’t really much details mentioned regarding the Atribox’s specs, except for the early reports of the Ataribox being based on PC technology. Also the newsletter implied that the Ataribox probably won’t release any time this year, so those of you who hoped to buy the Ataribox ASAP will have to wait a little longer. Obviously there isn’t any indication of the Ataribox’s price as it’s too early for that sort of announcement.
A lot of people were surprised with Atari’s decision to release the Ataribox. The response was generally mixed with some applauding Atari saying that it’s about time the legendary company came out of the shadows with a new console. Others were highly skeptical of the Ataribox (me included), citing the video game console market dominance of Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft might doom the Ataribox before it could even spread its wings properly.

Atari filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy back in 2013 but has since been bought over by current CEO Fred Chesnais. Chesnais promised to make the legendary video game company great again after so many years of remaining in the shadows of the video game industry. With the announcement of the Ataribox, it looks like he’s serious about delivering that promise.
Pokdepinion: In hindsight, I think that this might be the perfect time for Atari to release the Ataribox however, as the retro gaming scene has seen a surge in popularity recently which led to the highly sought after miniaturized re-releases of the NES and Super NES consoles.
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New NVIDIA Freestyle Feature Announced; It’s Like Instagram Edits for Gaming

During NVIDIA’s CES press conference, they announced the NVIDIA Freestyle feature, where you apply a bunch of filters to the games that you’re playing. Kinda like Instagram editing for games.
New NVIDIA Freestyle Feature Announced

During NVIDIA’s CES press conference, the graphics card manufacturer announced new features for its GeForce Experience client starting January 29th 2018.
Shadowplay Highlights will be supported by 4 new games, including Epic Games’ Fortnite Battle Royale. The Ansel feature got a new UI, and 8 new filters have been added, alongside the ability to mix different filters. Speaking of filters, arguably the most interesting feature being mentioned here is NVIDIA Freestyle, a feature which lets you apply post-process filters to supported games while you play via the GeForce Experience overlay.

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This includes 15 different filters with 38 presets, including dramatic ones like HDR. You can find the list of supported games here and a list of filters below.
NVIDIA Freestyle Filters

Black and White
Color
Colorblind
Contrast
Details
Exposure
Half Tone
Mood
Night Mode
Retro
Sepia
Vignette
Depth of Field
Special FX
Adjustments

It’s definitely interesting, as it’s implemented at a driver level, and does the job for which you used to need cumbersome injectors. Some interesting settings include a dedicated mode for that will help colorblind players see a clearer picture and a Night Mode that reduces blue similar to what is built into mobile phones. It’ll basically let you sleep easier after gaming all night.
In order to get the new features, you’ll need to download the new version of Geforce Experience (3.12) and the new NVIDIA driver (release 390), when they become available on January 9th 2018. You’ll also need to activate the “Experimental Features” option in GeForce Experience‘s settings.
Be sure to check out the trailer for the new NVIDIA Freestyle feature to get a better understanding. In case you missed it, NVIDIA also unveiled a 65-inch G-Sync-capable 120 Hz 4K HDR monitor. It sounds amazing, and a bit of a tongue twister to say, I know, but if you’re curious about the display, click here to find out.
Pokdepinion: Well, this is rather interesting. I mean, it’s gonna be weird to view games in a way that’s not meant to be presented but enhancing on the other hand is gonna be awesome. Can’t wait to try out the new NVIDIA Freestyle feature.
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Legion Y7000P starts from RM4100 — comes with 144 Hz, slim bezel displays!

The latest Legion Y7000P has just been launched in China, and it offers rather interesting value for money. While 144 Hz slim-bezel displays have been around for some time, they have been reserved for pricier laptops. The Legion Y7000P is priced from just RMB 6899 (~MR4108).

The most affordable variant of the Legion Y7000P comes with an Intel Core i5 8300H inside, with a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB inside. The slim bezel display covers 72% NTSC gamut, which is in-line with most of the displays out there. The bezels here are so thin that you get a 84% screen-to-body ratio with the Legion Y7000P. What I really love about these laptops is that they offer a minimum of 8GB of RAM.

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If you have higher demands, you can opt for the higher-specced Legion Y7000P with a hexa-core i7 8750H CPU, 512GB SSD and a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, bringing the price up to RMB 8999 (~RM5358).

The entire chassis appears to have been redesigned, with aggressive venting on the back and bottom panels. Interestingly, Lenovo moved most of the I/O ports to the rear between the vents, which would make cable management much easier when used with a full set of peripherals.
Would you be looking forward to the Legion Y7000P hitting our Malaysian markets?
Source: Lenovo China
Pokdepinion: If we get that kind of pricing here in Malaysia, ASUS and MSI may have their work cut out for them.
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Malaysian Twitch Streamer Allegedly Grooming High School Girl for Sex

Carvind Kunal a.k.a. Varcuss

There have been some controversies in the local gaming community that sparked outrage among gamers and various other people online. In this particular case, a Malaysian Twitch streamer known as Varcuss has allegedly been grooming a high school girl for sex and other illicit activities.
Malaysian Twitch Streamer Varcuss and the 17-Year Old High School Girl

Carvind Kunal, otherwise known as Varcuss, is a partnered Twitch streamer based in Malaysia. His actions have been brought to light by a local gaming personality, Jackson “Raijinshi” Lee. According to Raijinshi, Varcuss has been targetting a 17-year old high school girl as well as one of her friends. These girls are apparently based in Hong Kong.

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Screenshots of conversations on WhatsApp and Discord revealed that Varcuss was talking in a very inappropriate manner. While the conversations started out innocently enough with him asking the 17-year old high school girl to be his girlfriend, it soon devolved into the guy voicing out his sexual fetishes, requesting for nude pictures, using derogatory terms for the girl, and guilt-tripping the girl.
WhatsApp chat between Malaysian Twitch Streamer Varcuss and 17-year high school girl from Hong Kong.
The Malaysian Twitch streamer would have very specific requests such as particular poses, and he would berate the girl if things don’t go his way. This includes insulting her to speed things up as well as harshly criticizing the pictures that she sent to him. He demands for obedience and would not accept it any other way.
Why Is It A Big Problem?

The 17-year old high school girl in question has sent him a number of nude photos (censored in the conversation). You might be wondering why this is a big problem. While the age of consent for sex in Hong Kong is 16 years old, the legal age for this type of material is 18 years old. The following is an excerpt from Wikipedia on the matter.
As in Mainland China, child pornography of any kind is illegal in Hong Kong. The law makes it an offense to possess, produce, copy, import, or export pornography involving a child under 18 years of age, or to publish or cause to be published any advertisement that conveys or is likely to be understood as conveying the message that any person has published, publishes, or intends to publish any child pornography.
The penalty for creation, publication, or advertisement of child pornography is 8 years’ imprisonment, while possession carries a penalty of 5 years’ imprisonment.
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It’s worth noting that if it’s purely in Malaysia, the age of consent is 18 years old. Under the Malaysian Penal Code (Act 574), Section 375, the specified age is 16. However, Article 17 in the Sexual Offenses Against Children Act of 2017 makes any sexual touching of a child (defined as under 18 years) punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment. This is also purely for sexual activities and not adult materials, the latter of which is criminalized.
Varcuss’s Previous Drama

Imagine, someone as fucking disgusting as this.
TL;DR One of my female streamer friends took in a Twitch streamer by the name of Varcuss to her home because he needed help, he takes advantage of her hospitality and then now talks shit about her behind her back. pic.twitter.com/5PYnXkbDzg
— Peaked | Raijinshi | Lockdown (@raijinshi_tv) December 26, 2019

Previously, Varcuss became notorious for a particular drama involving another local streamer and voicing out his “sexual frustrations” for treating her badly. There were also allegations of him using viewbots and chatbots to gain the necessary numbers to gain and maintain his Twitch Partner status. As a result, he closed down a number of his social media accounts / pages. This may be why he turned his attention to international waters now.
At the time of this writing, Varcuss has yet to be caught. The victim has filed for a police report, and a complaint has been issued to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, but no further actions have been taken yet. For now, just be careful if you were to see Varcuss / Carvind Kunal around. As he has turned his attention to international waters, he could be harassing anyone from anywhere at this point.
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Pokdepinion: I followed the story prior to this one which, while still bad, pales in comparison to the newest case. Whatever you do online, always take extra measures to protect yourself.
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iPhone Users Beware as Push Notification Ads Are Allowed by Apple

In this busy modern age, I’m sure many of you have grown tired and weary of push notifications. Your notification bar is probably filled with plenty of things but you probably only care about a few of them. If you’re an iPhone user, things might just get worse for you on this end as Apple is allowing push notifications ads.
According to the updated Apple App Store review guidelines, Apple is indeed allowing developers to make use of push notification ads. It’s worth noting that this came after Apple themselves bent their own rules and sent out push notifications that seemed like ads. Most notably, this was done to push for the adoption of Apple Music to the masses.

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While this may sound terrible, it’s not necessarily a bad thing however.
Apple iPhone Push Notification Ads Can’t Be Forced on You
While this may sound like a bad idea on the surface, there’s actually more to this than meets the eye. For starters, apps can only push the ads if users “explicitly opted in to receive them” and users will have the option to opt-out of them.
Secondly, you can have ads that promote a good sale / discount, which would be worth knowing about. While it’s worth pointing out that apps may have the tendency to abuse this, it’s quite risky for the developers as users have the power to block them.
For now, don’t be surprised if you suddenly see push notification ads on your iPhone.
How do you feel about it? Is it too intrusive or are you okay with it? Join the discussion right below here:

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Pokdepinion: Actually thought this might be far too intrusive but if you have the option to not have it, then it’s fine. I do wonder how annoying it can get.
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PS5 Stock Expected to Improve Immensely with New 6nm AMD Chip

New 6nm AMD Chip for Sony PS5

AMD Ryzen 7 6800U Is In Production!
Based On TSMC 6nm FinFET Process!
Great Sign For PlayStation 5 6nm!
This Will Make PlayStation 5 Availablity Better. Likely PlayStation 5 6nm Model Release Is Imminent!#AMD #PlayStation5 #PS5 #TSMC pic.twitter.com/v9RLTD8KXC
— @Zuby_Tech (@Zuby_Tech) May 17, 2022

According to Zuby_Tech on Twitter, the PS5 stock issue will be improved immensely. This is because AMD has started mass production for the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, the latest chip using the 6nm TSMC FinFET process, and it’s expected to power the gaming console.
This came after evidence of a redesigned PS5 console surfaced for design certification purposes in Japan a few days back with a “CFI-1200” model number. In comparison, current models have the number “CFI-11XX”, which would vary quite a bit. In case you’re wondering, it’s not expected to bring any sort of performance improvements over existing models.

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Previously, Sony mentioned in reports that they will be starting production of a redesigned PS5 console from Q2 2022 onwards, so it looks like they are moving things according to plan. Soon enough, it should be easier for everyone to get their hands on the console.
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Pokdepinion: Here’s to me hoping the scalpers don’t find themselves with too much extra budget on hand to purchase an excessive amount just to make a quick buck. It can still happen, but let’s hope that isn’t the case.
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Western Digital OptiNAND is a new take on HDDs

Western Digital has just announced OptiNAND, which adds an iNAND UFS embedded flash drive to the drives. It might sound like the hybrid SSHDs of yore, but it isn’t the same thing. Instead of moving frequently used data to the solid state storage for faster loading times, OptiNAND uses the iNAND storage to store metadata from HDD operation to improve capacity, performance and reliability.
OptiNAND technology allows Western Digital to go for higher densities with their hard drives, by cutting down on the need for adjacent track interference (ATI) refresh. Higher densities has brought about the need for more frequent refreshes, which increases latency. OptiNAND promises more precise recording of the metadata of the drive, like the number of times a sector receives interference, when a sector has been rewritten and the position of the write head.

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Usually this data is saved to DRAM, but DRAM is is costly, which limits the amount of it that can be integrated into a single drive. NAND is cheaper and still fast enough to let the drives store more metadata to get down to sector level precision, versus the track-level precision that DRAM allows for. This means that the ATI refreshes can be reduced, letting Western Digital increase density while not losing performance.
Speaking of which, Western Digital is promising performance and reliability improvements with OptiNAND as well. If you have tinkered around in your PC’s settings, you might have found the “write-caching” setting. Enabling it lets the drive decide when to write, read and refresh as efficiently as possible, but there’s a possibility that power loss can mean you lose the data that has yet to be written to the platters. With OptiNAND, the drives will dump the data from the DRAM into the non-volatile NAND. And since there’s more of it, the drives can buffer more data, which apparently minimizes the performance difference between write-cache enabled and disabled operation.
Western Digital will ship their 20TB drives with OptiNAND technology later this year, with targets to hit up to 50TB some time between 2025 and 2030.
Pokdepinion: I guess HDDs are still going to be the go-to storage solution for cost-effectiveness for the foreseeable future.
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PS Plus February 2019 FREE GAMES Lineup for US and EU Regions

The PS Plus February 2019 free games lineup marks a very interesting occasion as it will be the final time we see PS3 and PS Vita games offered for free. Needless to say, it’s going to be a great month. Without further ado, let’s see what’s coming our way this month.
First up, we have For Honor, the melee action game from Ubisoft. Experience the chaos of war and choose between Viking, Knight, and Samurai factions to find your perfect fighting style. Featuring 18 different PvP maps, this game will be sure to entertain you.
Next up, we have Hitman: The Complete First Season. Take on the role of Agent 47, the world’s ultimate assassin. Travel the globe to eliminate your targets in traditional and less traditional ways. From sniper rifles to expired spaghetti sauce, use the weapons at your disposal to become the master assassin.

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

For Honor (PS4)
Hitman: The Complete First Season (PS4)
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)
Divekick (PS3 and PS Vita)
Gunhouse (PS Vita and PS4)
Rogue Aces (PS Vita and PS4)

On another note, Sony Interactive Entertainment is expanding the PS Plus cloud storage to 100GBs, which will be a major increase from the original 10GB.
Pokdepinion: Not really a fan of For Honor but the other games are pretty solid. I hope all of you enjoy this month’s lineup.
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OPPO Launches #PlayWithHeart Campaign — Get RM100 Vouchers And Wimbledon Merchandize

The folks at OPPO Malaysia has today unveiled their #PlayWithHeart campaign where they represent their commitment to tennis as well as a homage to athletes devoting their hearts to the game.
OPPO #PlayWithHeart campaign

In partnership with the Wimbledon tournament, the campaign aims to connect with tennis fans around the world.

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They’ve launched a special interactive Instagram AR Game to officiate the campaign where you can join from now till the 28th of June to 15th of July 2021 and automatically win a RM100 off Discount Voucher for the OPPO Find X3 Pro to be purchased through the OPPO Official Online Store. You might want to be quick however as there’s only 100 vouchers to be given.
If you are interested in joining, you can follow these steps:

Access the OPPO #PlayWithHeart Filter through the filters tab on OPPO Malaysia’s Instagram account or through this link
Play With Heart and record your attempt in playing the AR Game
Take a screenshot of your score
Submit the screenshot of your score through this link

You get instant RM100 off Discount Voucher when you join (the first 100). In addition to that, there’s also extra prizes for those who play the game where the top 3 highest scores will receive an OPPO Enco Buds, Wimbledon Limited Edition Championship Towel (Men’s and Women’s) and Wimbledon Fresh Cut Grass Scented Candle.
Aside from that, 10 lucky winners will walk away with Wimbledon Telescopic Umbrella. All of the winners will be revealed on the 22nd of July 2021.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Even if you’re not planning on getting the OPPO Find X3 Pro, there’s still those prizes up for grabs. Whether or not you can get the highest scores, well that’s a different matter. Regardless, it’s worth a try.
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The iPhone XR and iPhone 11 are now more affordable from just RM2399

If you don’t need to get the latest and greatest from Apple, the iPhone XR and iPhone 11 are still pretty legit options. And with the new price reductions following the iPhone 12 series’ launch, they are now more accessible to more users. And you can even get a taste of the unboxing experience of the iPhone 12 series.

Yup, aside from updating the pricing on the iPhone XR and iPhone 11, the new packaging for the older iPhone XR, iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2020) won’t come with a charger nor a pair of Lightning EarPods in the box as well. But then again, all of them came with basic 5W chargers previously, so it isn’t such a big loss anyway.

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The iPhone SE (2020) maintains its pricing, starting from RM1999, while the iPhone XR and iPhone 11 starts from RM2399 and RM2899, respectively.
iPhone SE, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 Price in Malaysia

iPhone SE (2020) 64GB: RM1999
iPhone SE (2020) 128GB: RM2199
iPhone SE (2020) 256GB: RM2699
iPhone XR 64GB: RM2399
iPhone XR 128GB: RM2599
iPhone 11 64GB: RM2899
iPhone 11 128GB: RM3099
iPhone 11 256GB: RM3599

Pokdepinion: I do honestly wonder if you buy an iPhone right now, will you get the charger or has Apple recalled all of them with the charger in the box.
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Lenovo Group Denies Q3 2019 Accounting Fraud Accusations with Clear Statement

Reports and videos have surfaced with accusations of accounting fraud on the side of Lenovo Group. The details stemmed from accounting research agency, Bucephalus Research Partnership, with the accusations of fraud specifically for the third quarter fiscal year resulting in the company’s shares dropping by 5.7%.
Just finished our latest report #Lenovo: Its starting to look like fraud. The 3q results had some very worrying signs and that was before the virus took hold. We will put the video up on Youtube tomorrow.
In the quarter which ended on 31st December 2019, Lenovo reported an 11% jump in net income to USD $258 million compared to the previous year. This was better than the average prediction which was set at USD $223 million by seven analysts according to Refinitiv data. This resulted in revenue increasing to a whopping USD $14.1 billion with over 17.9 million PCs sold and retaining the top market share at 25%.
Lenovo Group Denies Fraud

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Now, Lenovo Group has finally stepped in with an official statement. The first part acknowledged the existence of the video which accused them of fraud for their third quarter 2019 financial results. They then denied the allegations and pointed out that their financial statements were made in full compliance with all accounting rules.
The Company categorically denies the allegations contained in the Video regarding its financial statements. Further, the Company would like to emphasize that its financial statements were made in full compliance with all applicable accounting rules.
No word on whether Lenovo plans on taking any form of action against these allegations. However, this kind of thing may be done in private so we may not be able to hear about it. We’ll be reporting more on the matter if and when new details surface so stay tuned.
What do you think of this whole situation? Join the discussion below here:

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Pokdepinion: If the allegations were truly unfounded, I would be curious as to why they were hurling accusations. There might be a bigger picture here that many of us can’t see just yet.
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Moto Z Android 7.0 Nougat update rolling out

Owners of the Moto Z can expect the latest Android 7.0 Nougat update pretty soon, while Moto Z Play users will get a taste of the latest flavor later this month. With the Android 7.0 Nougat update, Moto Z family users will be able to make their devices better with a few new features that will be made available through the update.

Among the slew of improvements to the user experience of the Moto Z devices are multi-window mode, bundled notification and direct reply, for an enhanced multitasking experience. Custom Quick Settings with Nougat lets you rearrange the quick settings however you like, for faster access whenever you need it.

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With Nougat also comes the Enhanced Doze Mode. While previously Doze Mode was only activated when the device is stationary, the new enhanced Doze will work even when the device is in motion, extending your battery life even when you are on the go. Battery life isn’t going to be the only thing that you will get more of with this update though, as data saver will cut down on unnecessary data used up by background apps. This means more surfing and streaming for you.
Last but not least, Nougat brings Daydream compatibility to the Moto Z. Daydream, Google’s VR platform, allows users to immerse themselves into all the experiences you love and aspire to do. With the Moto Z’s high performance processor, sharp 1440p display and precise sensors, it is the perfect device for VR.
Pokdepinion: It is good to see updates rolling out quickly, as this shows a dedication towards enhancing the user experience, instead of simply pumping out device after device.
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BNM Says No More OTP SMS: Banks Advised to Use Other Verification Methods

As more bank account siphoning incidents happen in the recent months, the general public are pressuring banking institutions to step in and combat this problem. BNM (Bank Negara Malaysia) has responded with a few advisories, summarized under BNM’s official Twitter:

Phase out SMS-based OTP (One Time Password) to a more secure authentication method.
Tighten fraud detection rules – any transactions made from suspected accounts involved in scams will be immediately blocked until account owner can be verified. They will be notified if their accounts are flagged as suspicious.
For first-time registers on new devices or online banking services, no transaction activity will occur until “Cooling-off period” ends.
Limits customers with only ONE device for transaction verifications.
All banks are to set up a hotline dedicated to fraud response for quicker response towards reports on fraud activity.

Additionally, the institution also require banks to provide easy ways for customers to suspend their own accounts if they believe the account is compromised. Customers then are allowed to re-activate it after a “reasonable” period to maintain account security.

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BNM Governor, Nor Shamsiah, has noted that such measures will certainly cause some inconvenience due to increased security measures, but stressed on such measures are critical to protect the interests of the customers.
More information can be read through this Twitter thread: (alternatively, click here)

@BNM_official terus mempertingkat usaha untuk membanteras scam. Semua institusi kewangan telah diarahkan mengambil langkah-langkah tambahan berikut untuk memperkukuh perlindungan terhadap financial scam 🕵: pic.twitter.com/OYGqrZKLJI
— Bank Negara Malaysia (@BNM_official) September 26, 2022

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Pokdepinion: A step in the right direction. I would much prefer a better security over convenience in cases like this.
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LG Electronics Host Slogan Strikers Contest — RM40,000 Prizes Up For Grabs

As the title sponsor of the ASEAN Fotball Federation (AFF) U22 Championship, LG Electronics Malaysia is calling out all Malaysians to take part in their Slogan Strikers Contest.

So if you are interested in joining the contest, you can simply follow the steps below:

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Spend RM1,000 and above on LG products in a single receipt
Complete the slogan “Catch the football fever with LG by..” in the most creative way, in not more than 300 characters
Submit your answers right here

With the contest, you stand a chance in winning amazing LG prizes such as the 55″ LG OLED C8, 70″ LG UHD TV, LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator or even the LG TWINWash Washing Machine.
For more information on the contest, you can check out LG Malaysia’s official Facebook page here.
Pokdepinion: If you’re deciding to buy any LG products, you might as well try your luck. Who knows, luck might be on your side and you get to win one of the prizes ;)
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Introducing the New Nintendo Labo; DIY Cardboard Toys for Nintendo Switch

What is a considered a wild experiment by many, Nintendo has introduced the Nintendo Labo, a set of DIY cardboard toys that is meant to be used with the Nintendo Switch.
Introducing the New Nintendo Labo: DIY Cardboard Toys

Combining papercraft fun with the flourishing Nintendo Switch, Nintendo has unveiled Nintendo Labo, a very Nintendo-like mix between video games and interactive toys. Coming this April, the almost LEGO-like experience looks to explore a new realm of experiences for the portable platform.
Revealed moments ago via the trailer (below), Nintendo Labo is a kit-based experience for “kids and kids-at-heart.” While there aren’t a ton of details, it appears that players will utilize and build cardboard-based peripherals that will interact with a Nintendo Switch and included game software. At the moment, there are 3 different build options being advertised: the variety kit, the robot kid, and a customization set.

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The Variety Kit (Toy-Con 01) comes in at USD $69.99 (RM277.16), a price that includes software and all cardboard/foam parts, on April 20, 2019 in North America. The kit will allow you to build two RC Cars, a Fishing Rod, a House, a Motorbike, and a Piano that will all have a unique experience tied to them. This is the more general, kid-friendly version coming with an E rating.
Meanwhile, the Robot Kit (Toy-Con 2) comes in at USD $79.99 (RM316.76) also on April 20th 2018. This kit is seemingly a mech-themed kit which has you playing as a fighting robot, creating both a jet-pack backpack and goggles.

According to Nintendo, this will be the experience dedicated to the Robot Kit:
Create a wearable Robot suit, and insert the Left and Right Joy-Con into the designated slots on the backpack and visor to assume control of the robot, which is shown on the TV when the Nintendo Switch console is docked. Enjoy a variety of fun game-play experiences, including Robot mode, in which you can destroy in-game buildings and UFOs.
Last but not least is the Customization Set, which is effectively just a sticker pack to enhance your creations. The Customization Set is (similarly) set for release on April 20th, however at a retail price of USD $9.99 (RM39.56) You can check out the Nintendo Labo reveal trailer at the top of this post.
For more details on the Nintendo Labo for the Nintendo Switch, click here.

Pokdepinion: The move to create the Nintendo Labo is definitely an interesting one, and one that is very likely opening the market in a way that neither Microsoft nor Sony can touch. Also, it feels distinctly Nintendo given their history with kid-friendliness, physical toys, and the fact that they are (historically) a toy maker.
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NVIDIA Broadcast Can Make Your Eyes Point Forward

Having to read the teleprompter but can’t move the eyes? Here’s a solution…

The latest NVIDIA Broadcast 1.4 update brings two new features: Eye Contact and Vignette. You may have seen speakers taking their eyes off briefly off camera to look at teleprompters – the Eye Contact feature uses AI to align your eyes onto the camera head-on.

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The feature is still in beta testing though, and NVIDIA is seeking users to send in videos for better eye detections (as there are literally millions of eye combinations out there). If the eyes stray too far of the camera, the AI will automatically disengage and transition back to actual eye movement from the simulated one.

Another feature, Vignette, is pretty self-explanatory: with the existing background detection techniques, this feature is also paired with Background Blur which “instantly (improves) visual quality”, the company claims. Aside from two new features – the Virtual Background gets enhancements which uses temporal detection technique to provide better segmentation and stability.

Furthermore, the Broadcast app now gets mirroring and screenshot feature natively. All features will also be available through app integrations including OBS, Streamlabs and Elgato Camera Hub.
Pokdepinion: I know where NVIDIA is coming from with this but still… sounds a bit eerie isn’t it?
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AMD Launches the AMD FirePro W4300 Low Profile GPU for Both SFF and Tower Workstations

Today at Autodesk University 2015, AMD unveiled the AMD FirePro™ W4300 for the best Computer-Aided Design (CAD) performance that fits both small form factor (SFF) and tower workstations. The AMD FirePro W4300 card expertly integrates a powerful GPU and 4GB of GDDR5 memory within a low-profile design for installation in SFF as well as full-sized systems. Organizations can now confidently simplify their IT management by standardizing on a single, capable professional graphics solution throughout their workstation deployment.

“We designed the AMD FirePro W4300 specifically for CAD,” said Sean Burke, corporate vice president and general manager, Radeon Technologies Group, AMD. “CAD users rely on AMD FirePro graphics cards to enable their application features to best visualize their designs, and now can continue to do so without having to compromise by using the latest energy efficient, small form factor workstations.”

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The AMD FirePro W4300 professional graphics card is optimized for the latest CAD applications including Autodesk® AutoCAD, Inventor as well as Revit®, Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS® and CATIA®, PTC Creo®, Siemens NX™, and many more. Engineering professionals can efficiently work with large geometry-intense models and apply GPU-accelerated features in their projects, such as the new Order Independent Transparency (OIT) mode supported in SOLIDWORKS. Users can help increase productivity by visualizing their workflows across up to six displays, and up to 4K and 5K resolution.

Based on AMD Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture to optimize utilization and maximize performance, the AMD FirePro W4300 card features:

4GB GDDR5 GPU memory for large projects helping to improve workflow application responsiveness.
AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology2 that allows the use of up to six ultra-high resolution displays
Four DisplayPort 1.2a connections standard (with support for up to six DisplayPort
AMD FreeSync™ technology3 that enables GPU control of the display refresh rate for tear-free display updates.
OpenCL™ 2.0 support enabling developers to take advantage of new features that give GPUs more freedom to do the work they are designed to do.
AMD PowerTune technology dynamically optimizes GPU power usage.
AMD ZeroCore Power technology significantly reduces power consumption at idles.
Certification on more than 100 different applications for improved performance and reliability, including the most popular design and engineering and media and entertainment applications. AMD FirePro™ professional graphics drivers are released several times each year and include performance and feature improvements.

Pokdepinion: When it comes to workstation application it’s important for to configure its system for the optimal performances. AMD FirePro are performing excellent on many engineering software simultaneous improve the workflow. It  might sound that my opinion is more to fanboy base but you’re wrong. For me its depend on the situation, which the best are my recommendation.
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Intel Ceased Production For First-Party Arc A770 Limited Edition Card

Intel recently published a Product Change Notification (PCN) announcing that Arc A770 Limited Edition GPU, Intel’s current “flagship”, is dead. Before you panic – no, the A770 did not just disappear into thin air; Intel merely stops the production of its own first-party designs. AIBs will continue to receive the GPU’s ACM-G10 silicon to integrate into their board designs, however.
The notification entry from Intel has noted that June 20th is the final day of the orders and shipments, so by the time you read this – no new A770 LEs are coming out of Intel’s factories. One thing to note, A770 LEs are only available through retailers, as Intel do not offer direct sales like NVIDIA and AMD does (through their respective Founders Edition and Made By AMD “MBA” cards). It’s also worth noting that Intel only makes 16GB versions of the A770, while AIBs have the free choice of both 8GB and 16GB versions of the same silicon.

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To make it very clear – that doesn’t mean Intel is giving up the Arc business just yet. In fact, perhaps very far from it (despite Raja Koduri recently left the company). Battlemage is still in the works and expected to release next year, and current Intel GPUs are offering very competitive pricing against both Team Red and Team Green equivalents. Speaking of which, Intel seemingly is more keen to push the A750 with its competitive price to performance.
Source: PC Gamer
Pokdepinion: A bit of shame given I like the designs of Intel’s own cards.
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Facebook Now Owns Giphy

Facebook has just recently announced that they’ve acquired Giphy, one of the most popular GIF-sharing platform in a multi-million deal.
Facebook now under Giphy
Facebook has posted on their blogpost that Giphy is now joining a part of their team. As most of you may know already, Giphy is a platform where you can find most of your favorite GIFs out there.
The company has said that they are looking to integrate their GIF library into Instagram as well as their other apps for people to find and use GIFs at ease. They’ve said that 50% of the Giphy traffic beforehand ha already come from Facebook’s services.

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The deal is said to be worth $400 million. Despite the acquisition, it doesn’t affect much to the users, you will still be able to use the platform as you used to.
Pokdepinion: Possible integration to private messages on Instagram? I wouldn’t mind that.
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The TEEC 9th Tournament Qualifier saw over 200 attendees!

The ongoing Taiwan Excellence Esports Cup (TEEC)’s 9th Tournament Qualifier just happened last weekend, with 32 teams and over 200 attendees making their way to the Cove Esports Hub. The 32 teams were competing in the popular esports titles, CS:GO, DotA 2 and League of Legends, while the non-competing attendees got the opportunity to try their skills at DotA 2 – 1v1 games.
TEEC was launched earlier in April this year, kicked off by TAITRA and Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade (MOEA). The main goal of TEEC is to engage Malaysians via esports and also showcase the latest technologies available from Taiwan.
Part of the event highlight was the Predator Triton 900 laptop, a RM15 999 laptop with a 360° swivelling 4K display. Of course, that’s not the only trick in its bag, with it offered with a GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card to deliver the performance you need for 4K gaming.

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The final LAN qualifier will begin on 7th September at Battle Arena, PJ. The grand finals will be held at Berjaya Times Square on 11 to 13th October, with champions winning RM10 000 each. The winners in CS:GO have an additional treat though: they will be invited to Taiwan to battle the top teams from Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines and India for a $2000 grand prize.

If you are interested, the tournament is still open for participation for its 10th Qualifier stage. Visit the TEEC 2019 landing page for more information.
Pokdepinion: I am looking forward to the finals next month!
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 and TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 Ti now available in Malaysia

ASUS has brought in their latest GeForce GTX 1660 graphics cards, with the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 leading the wave. They have also finally brought in the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, adding more options to the TUF Gaming Alliance ecosystem.

The new ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce 1660 Ti are designed for durability. They have been put through a 144-hour validation program that involves a variety of in-game and synthetic benchmarking to ensure reliability. The cards are manufactured with ASUS Auto-Extreme Technology, an automated production process that enhances reliability by removing human error from the equation. There is also a backplate for reinforcing the card and two fans with dual ball-bearings for double the longevity of sleeved bearing designs.

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Aside from the TUF Gaming parts, ASUS also brought in two variants of the Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660. It touts a single fan cooler that makes use of ASUS’ wing-blade fan design for maximum cooling performance. Phoenix cards are also manufactured with ASUS’ proprietary Auto-Extreme Technology.
The new ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GeForce GTX 1660 cards pricing are as follows:

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 Ti OC Edition 6GB – RM1529
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 OC Edition 6GB – RM1219
ASUS Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 OC Edition 6GB – RM1089
ASUS Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 6GB – RM1069

The cards are available now at ASUS Malaysia’s authorized resellers, with a 3+1 year warranty.
Pokdepinion: The ASUS Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 does seem like quite an attractive option, especially if you are upgrading from a GeForce GTX 970 or older card… Well, I run a GeForce GTX 460 system, so it does look especially good to me.
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Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Review — keeping tabs on you

Introduction

Xiaomi has a pretty prolific lineup of fitness bands under the aptly named Mi Band series. From the original Mi Band which had no display, to the most recent Mi Band 4 which comes with a color OLED display, the Mi Bands offered some awesome bang for buck while providing cool features like sleep tracking and also heart rate monitoring.
Since then, most major smartphone brands also have their own version of a fitness band. Let’s check out the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 we have here and see if it stands up well against the rest.
Packaging + Appearance

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There’s minimal attention paid to the packaging of the Mi Band 4, with it doing just enough to attract you to check it out when its on a shelf. It’s pretty similar to the Mi Band 3’s packaging, so nothing too new for those who have used the last generation fitness band from Xiaomi.

The contents of the package are as you might expect. The Mi Band 4 itself, a charging cradle and some basic documentation. Pretty spartan but it’s really all you need to make full use of your Mi Band 4.

The Mi Band 4 itself is not much of a looker. It does get a pretty sleek curved glass over the OLED display instead of the Mi Band 2’s plastic screen cover, but that’s about it.

The band fits snugly around the module, but I have my doubts about its durability considering that the strip around the module is pretty thin. Third party replacements are very cheap though so no worries about that.
Specifications

Display
0.95″ 120 x 240 AMOLED400 nits max brightness24-bit colorCapacitive touch

Water resistance
5 ATM (50 meters)

Features
24/7 heart rate trackingSwim trackingActivity trackingSleep monitoringNotificationsIdle alerts

Sensors
PPG cardiotachometerInfrared wear sensor3-axis accelerometer3-axis gyroscope

Battery
135 mAh Li-Po batteryUSB charging via cradle

Weight
22.1 g

User Experience

There are a number of features you can take advantage of without pairing it to your smartphone, but the Mi Fit software is definitely necessary to really take advantage of what the Mi Band 4 has to to offer. The Mi Fit app would be very familiar to anyone who has used a Mi Band, and it has gained some features to fully support the Mi Band 4.

One of the highlights of the Mi Band 4 is its full-color display, and Xiaomi allows you to customize it to your heart’s content in the app itself. There are also third party apps that work with the Mi Band 4 to add even more variety if you find the available skins don’t suit you well enough.

Xiaomi made full use of the higher resolution and bigger display to deliver more detailed notifications. A bit too detailed, at times. With the Mi Band 2, only the app’s icon is shown, but thanks to the more expansive display of the Mi Band 4, more is shown. When it comes to Gmail notifications, the title and sender are shown, while Telegram and Messenger notifications will have most of the message content shown.
Quite distressing if you have some sensitive messages coming in when you aren’t supposed to. I hope the option to adjust what actually gets shown will be added to Mi Fit, something like privacy settings.
Aside from being bigger and more colorful, the display is also touch sensitive, giving you much more convenient control over the Mi Band 4. Swipe gestures and taps all work, and that allowed Xiaomi to add music controls to the Mi Band 4, among other things.
          All-day heart rate monitoring            Sleep monitoring          Step counting
Now onto the more fitness-oriented parts of the app. Xiaomi can now track your heart rate through out the day in customizable intervals from every minute to every 30 minutes,  as well as use the heart rate data to better evaluate your sleep quality. This data will be recorded in the app. You can easily analyze the data the next morning, or later when you just have nothing else to do. So far the sleep monitoring and step counter appears to be quite accurate, but the heart rate readings seem a bit lower than what I usually see with a sphygmomanometer, or a blood pressure monitor.
You can also use the Mi Band 4 to remind you to get up and stretch a bit, but of course this is not something I use given my sedentary lifestyle as a writer.

Even with the all-day heart rate tracking enabled, I still clocked 13 days before the Mi Band 4 told me to recharge it. Recharging it is actually a pretty slow affair, taking more than 2 hours. I am not complaining, since it’s a once-every-two-weeks thing. If I had to recharge it daily it would perhaps be a lot more of a hassle. What’s not a hassle is the dock. While the Mi Band 2’s charging connector was sort of hit-or-miss after some time due to the pogo pins, the Mi Band 4’s dock clips onto the module solidly with plastic tabs, preventing any sort of misalignment.
Conclusion
The Mi Band 4 is priced at RM149, which I would say is a very decent price for the fitness band. It’s probably not the most advanced smart band out there, but it does come with all the necessities, and more importantly, great customization to make full use of the screen, with even third party solutions readily available.

The only main flaw I can see here is probably the lack of GPS. That sort of limits its suitability for outdoor joggers or hikers, but aside from that, the Mi Band 4 is one solid band, for a very affordable price.

Thank you Xiaomi Malaysia for providing the Mi Band 4 for review!
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Apex Legends Upcoming Update Could Feature NPCs And The Ability To Wall Run

Just recently RealApexLeaks, who you can tell by the name leaks detail on Apex Legends, discovered that the game could soon feature NPCs. To add to that, these bots reportedly will be fully capable of joining the battle in your fireteam.

LEAK: More info on the Previously leaked NPCs. I’ll just tweet the pictures in parts. You can add comments if you want me to explain.
(Part 1/4)#Apex #ApexPartner #Apexlegends #ApexLegendsclips #ApexLegendsBattleRoyale #Apexlegendsclips #Apexlegendscommunity pic.twitter.com/yLj5gHlAAY
— Apex Legends – News & Leaks (@RealApexLeaks) March 8, 2019

We don’t know how exactly these NPCs will act in the game but there’s a possibility that you will be able to want to play alone and would rather have bots as your team mates instead of strangers. It could also mean that they will introduce some sort of PvE element to the game, similarly how PUBG came out with zombies in their game.
Additionally, wall running is supposedly coming to the game. It will include both vertical and horizontal wall running. Although it is a welcomed addition it is not something new, considering the fact that it was a major part in the Titanfall game series.

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Previously the game gathered more than 50 million players in the space of a month. Apex Legends is free to play and available on PC, PS4 as well as Xbox One.
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Streamers Will Battle Each Other At AMD Streamer Challenge For $20,000 Prize Pool

AMD has recently partnered up with esport organizer Eliphant in bringing the AMD Streamer Challenge 2020. As you can by the name, it is streamer led and will see popular online personalities from East Asia as well as Southeast Asia battle it out for a total prize pool of over US$20,000 (~RM82,990).
AMD Streamer Challenge 2020
Both Acer and HP has joined the event as anchor sponsors, providing the latest AMD-powered gaming hardware for streamers to compete on as well as sponsoring prizes and giveaways for viewers. Aside from that, EPOS and Secretlab has also joined in to supply their gaming headset and gaming chairs respectively.
For the East Asia side, they will partake in AMD Streamer Challenge: Triple Threat, which will see streamers from Japan and South Korea face off in a series of in-game challenges in Valorant.

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As for our region, Southeast Asia, there’s the AMD Streamer Challenge: Domination, where it will see streamers team up with their fans and represent their countries in a round robin competition in both Valorant and Fall Guys.
In addition to that, AMD sponsored pro team Fnatic will make an appearance and Dota 2 fans will be able to sign up to play with or against them.
AMD Streamer Challenge lets viewers play a significant role and be able to join in the action by signing up for team slots to play with their favorite streamers as well as the chance to win from the prize pool. If you are interested in participating, you can head to the link here.

You can expect the AMD Streamer Challenge to comprise of 11 episodes, which will be streamed on their Twitch channel and website.
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