Game on with 9th Gen Intel Core desktops!

While the latest 10th Gen Intel® Core™ have launched, the 9th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors are still very potent options. You get up to eight cores to deliver optimal performance in games and also multitasking. To bring that performance to you, GLOO is currently offering a series of desktops based on the 9th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors.
In the Champion to the Core campaign, GLOO is offering desktops based on the 9th Gen Intel® Core™ processors starting from as low as RM1699. They divided their range of products into two categories, Office and Gaming, to help you easily decide on which desktop to get depending on your needs. Let’s start with the gaming desktops, first, shall we?

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Gamers can easily opt for these builds with configurations ranging up to the Intel® Core™ i7-9700 and GeForce RTX 2070 graphics. These desktops are ready to tackle the latest AAA titles with aplomb. Content creators can also take advantage Intel QuickSync feature available on the Intel® Core™ i7-9700 to accelerate video encoding.

Here are the specifications of the GLOO desktops offered in the Champion to the Core campaign.
GLOO 9th Gen Intel® Core™ Gaming Desktops Specs

Basic Gaming with GIGABYTE
Advance Gaming with MSI
Advance Gaming with GIGABYTE

Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-9100F, 4C/4T, up to 4.2 GHz, 14nm
Intel® Core™ i7-9700, 8C/8T, up to 4.7 GHz, 14nm
Intel® Core™ i7-9700, 8C/8T, up to 4.7 GHz, 14nm

CPU Cooler
Stock
Thermaltake Riing Silent 12 CPU Cooler
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360R RGB

RAM
4GB ADATA 2666 MHz RAM
16GB ADATA 2666 MHz RAM (2 x 8GB)
16GB ADATA 2666 MHz RAM (2 x 8GB)

Graphics
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming OC
Intel UHD Graphics 630
MSI GeForce RTX 2070 Ventus
Intel UHD Graphics 630
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Gaming OC

Motherboard
GIGABYTE H310M-S2 2.0
MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Edge
GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Pro WiFi

Storage
480GB GIGABYTE SSD
250GB Samsung 970 EVO
250GB Samsung 970 EVO

PSU
Cooler Master MWE White 550W 80Plus
Thermaltake Smart BX1 RGB 80+ Bronze 750W
Cooler Master MWE Gold 650W (80+ Gold)

Case
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L
Thermaltake Versa J24
Cooler Master MasterCase H500P Mesh White

OS
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Pro

Price
RM2849
RM6349
RM7099

All of the gaming desktops above come with a free Logitech G103 Gaming Mouse worth RM79.
Meanwhile if you don’t need powerful graphics to drive the latest games, you can opt for the following Basic Office desktops. Powered by the Intel® Core™ i3-9100 processors, you get four cores running at up to 4.2 GHz for unhindered productivity.

GLOO 9th Gen Intel® Core™ Office Desktops Specs

Basic Office with ASUS
Basic Office with GIGABYTE
Basic Office with GIGABYTE

Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-9100, 4C/4T, up to 4.2 GHz, 14nm
Intel® Core™ i3-9100, 4C/4T, up to 4.2 GHz, 14nm
Intel® Core™ i3-9100F, 4C/4T, up to 4.2 GHz, 14nm

RAM
ADATA 4GB 2666 MHz RAM
ADATA 4GB 2666 MHz RAM
ADATA 4GB 2666 MHz RAM

Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel UHD Graphics 630
ASUS Phoenix GTX 1650 Super OC 4GB

Motherboard
ASUS PRIME H310M-D R2.0
GIGABYTE H310M-S2P 2.0
ASUS PRIME H310M-K R2.0

Storage
120GB Apacer SSD
250GB Samsung 970 EVO SSD
240GB Kingston A400 SSD

PSU
550W
550W
Thermaltake Smart RGB 500W 80Plus

Case
KWORLD Libra E1 Mid Case
KWORLD Libra E1 Mid Case
Thermaltake Versa C22 RGB Snow Edition ATX Mid-Tower

Optical Drive
DVD optical drive
DVD optical drive
No

OS
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Pro

Price
RM1699
RM1999
RM2199

For the two more affordable offerings, GLOO is bundling them with a free wireless keyboard and mouse as well as a 2.1 speaker system worth RM78. Meanwhile the RM2199 configuration will come with a free Logitech G103 gaming mouse.
As part of the Champion to the Core campaign, GLOO will also be giving out free Thermos or glass flasks with every purchase of the above desktops powered by the 9th Gen Intel® Core™ processors.
If you are interested to get one of these desktops, you can head on over to the following link to register your interest:
Champion to the Core Campaign
You can also contact GLOO on Whatsapp or head on over to their store if you have any further enquiries about the 9th Gen Intel® Core™ desktops they are currently offering in the Champion to the Core campaign.
Pokdepinion: Looks like a good way to get a desktop PC without the hassle of building your own.
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LG G7 ThinQ To Come With Boombox Speaker – Also Comes With DTS:X 3D Surround Sound!

It seems that LG has been readying themselves for the build-up towards the launch of their latest smartphone, the  LG G7 ThinkQ (that’s pronounce similarly like ‘Thank You’) with the announcement of a boombox speaker. The speaker, which they claimed to offer an unrivaled high fidelity audio experience, is said to be 10 times louder than your average smartphone.
LG G7 ThinQ Boombox Speaker
In addition to the massive sound boost, you can also amplify the bass when you put the device on a solid surface, well according to the company at least.
Another key note from the announcement is that, users who prefer headphones are in luck as the LG G7 ThinQ is the first smartphone to offer DTS:X 3D Surround Sound, which means it supports for up to 7.1 channel performance without even the need for high-end headphones. It is designed to create an illusion of immersive 3D sound which will be coming from your smartphone.

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Besides that, the G7 ThinQ features Hi-Fi Quad DAC that can drive high-impedance, high-end headphones for an even better quality sound. It packs four digital to analog convertors onto a single sound chip which lowers the total harmonic distortion rate to 0,0002% for highly accurate sound reproduction. The device also supports the Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) audio format, giving hi-resolution sound quality in small file size.
LG G7 ThinQ Specification

CPU/Chipset:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)

GPU:
Adreno 630

RAM:
4GB/6GB

Display:
6.1″ (3120 x 1440) IPS LCD Dolby Vision, HDR10, Always On Display

Storage:
64GB/128GB

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
Dual: 16 MP, f/1.5, OIS, phase detection autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera
8MP

OS:
Android 8.0 Oreo

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
aptX HD

SIM:
Dual SIM

Battery:
Li-Po 3000 mAh (non-removable)

Weight:
–

Pokdepinion: Well the device seems like it will top the charts in the audio category. But for me personally, I don’t go blasting my music outdoors, especially in public. Despite that, the DTS:X 3D Surround Sound is a very much welcomed addition.
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While the PlayStation 5 was launched recently, the older PS4 console is still seen as a viable option given that it’s more affordable, easier to get, and most new games are still available for the platform. If you plan on getting one yourself, you might need to be quick as Sony might just discontinue certain models of the console soon.
Sony May Discontinue Certain PS4 Models Soon

“Dear customers: due to the manufacturer ending production, the following products will not be restocked.”
・PS4 500GB Glacier White
・PS4 1TB Jet Black
・PS4 1TB Glacier White
・PS4 2TB Jet Black
・PS4 Pro 1TB Glacier White pic.twitter.com/nub3lxcJGX
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) January 3, 2021

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According to information found by a Twitter user from a Japanese retailer, certain PS4 models would no longer be available. To be precise, the PS4 models that is said to be discontinued include:

500GB Glacier White
1TB Glacier White
1TB Jet Black
2TB Jet Black
1TB Glacier White (Pro model)

It’s worth noting that nothing has been confirmed by Sony themselves so there is still an uncertainty as to whether these PS4 models will actually be discontinued. With PS5 stocks still being a major issue across the globe, the PS4 still remains to be a viable platform for gamers as plenty of new games are still making their way to the console.
While it would not be a surprise to see it discontinued soon, we certainly were not expecting it to happen so fast. If the PS5 stock issue gets solved soon, it would most likely be sped up so they can focus their efforts on getting more people to adopt the new console. At the same time, we do expect it to be relatively easy to get a PS4 console from a number of retailers for the foreseeable future. For now, do take this piece of news with a grain of salt.
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Pokdepinion: Well, I already have a PS5 so I’m perfectly fine. If you want to get a PS4, you should probably be quick about it or just wait for a good deal on a used one.
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BOE Demonstrates World’s First 600Hz Laptop Display

The Chinese display maker has dropped a surprise in this year’s World Display Industry Conference event.
BOE’s 600Hz display panel in a ROG Flow X16 chassis, playing DotA 2.
Early this year BOE has announced it has developed a 27-inch display panel capable of 500Hz refresh rate, and now the numbers has been pushed up into 600Hz in the form of a laptop display. Currently, the fastest laptop display available on the market is the Alienware x17 R2, pushing 480Hz in a 17-inch 1080p panel.
That is set to change – the footage from official video has glanced over what looked like a ROG Flow X16 chassis that is now powering BOE’s 600Hz panel (for reference – ROG Flow X16 uses a 16-inch 16:10 display panel). Other than that, no other information is presented.

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The company also demonstrated foldable OLEDs and Mini-LED displays in various form factors during the event.
Source: Videocardz / ITHome
Pokdepinion: Since not many games can even reach 600 FPS… I suppose I’ll just look at crazy-smooth Windows animations for now.
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AMD Radeon RX Vega to be priced starting from $399; FreeSync here we come

I guess the rumored price of $850 must have scared off a lot of enthusiasts looking to get a AMD Radeon RX Vega. When benchmarks are showing that it is merely trading punches, pricing it as high as $850 is a joke AMD cannot afford to pull off on consumers. Luckily, an (un)intentional leak on Newegg (which has since be removed) gave us a glimpse of how much AMD is planning on charging for their upcoming HBM2-packing flagship cards.
Image source: HardwareLuxx
And apparently, not much at all. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 will start from $399, with the Radeon RX Vega 64 available in four variants, priced at $499 for the reference Air model, $549 for the Air Limited Edition, $599 for the standard Liquid, and finally the RX Vega 64 Liquid Limited Edition at $649
Image source: HardwareLuxx
We have 4096 stream processors (SP) in the Vega 64 cards, and 3584 SPs in the Vega 56. The RX Vega 64 Liquid models will be clocked higher with the extra thermal headroom made available thanks to the improved cooling, thus those who want the highest performance out of the new GPU architecture should go for the liquid edition cards. As of now, not much is known of the Limited Edition models aside from the fact that they will sport a unique brushed aluminium shroud.

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With the much better pricing, are you looking forward to getting the AMD Radeon RX Vega cards when they come out?
Source: HardwareLuxx, WCCFTech
Pokdepinion: NVIDIA has already cut the prices for their GeForce GTX 1080 way back in early 2017, so AMD Radeon RX Vega has to be able to at least match the cards from the green camp in terms of performance to even provide any kind of competition. However the much more affordable pricing of FreeSync monitors may swing enthusiasts in the favor of AMD.
[UPDATE]: Official pricing for AMD Radeon RX Vega cards announced at SIGGRAPH 2017.
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As realistic as graphics in games can be, it’s never true to life in a 1-to-1 sense. If you always wondered how certain PlayStation characters would look like if they come to the real world, a Reddit user has used an AI tool to give us a clearer idea.
Iconic PlayStation Characters Turned “Real” Using AI Technology

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Reddit user mm2k2k has uploaded pictures of iconic PlayStation characters with realistic faces. This was made possible thanks to AI technology. Sure, the characters themselves are relatively realistic as is but they are stylized so it can look very different from what you might expect.
As you can see from the picture, the AI-generated faces are less rugged and looks softer, making them look like people you’d find in real life. In the case of Joel and Nathan Drake, nothing much has changed but the most notable one is Kratos as his facial structure has undergone a significant change.
So, you might be thinking if there is a point to all of this. For starters, it gives us a good idea as to what they would look like if they appear in a live-action adaptation, so we can pinpoint which actor / actress would be perfect for the role, at least in terms of looks.
It’s unknown as to what AI tool is being used to create these faces, but the same Reddit user has done the same for characters outside of PlayStation. It’s being speculated that the software being used is StyleCLIP as it’s the same one that has gained notoriety in social media, but we can’t confirm that ourselves.
One interesting thing to think about is that the games industry may move forward into a future where a game is visually crafted purely with AI technology. There is still a long way to go until that happens, but this certainly proves that it’s a possible future.
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Pokdepinion: The idea of generating visuals purely using AI doesn’t sound too attractive to me but then again, the technology could be a lot better and produce better results somewhere down the road. I’ll just have to wait and see.
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PS Plus May 2018 FREE GAMES Lineup – Great Games If You Haven’t Owned It Yet

The official free games lineup for PS Plus May 2018 has finally been revealed. There’s a good lineup here and it’s certainly not something you’d want to miss out on.
PS Plus May 2018 FREE GAMES LINEUP

While PlayStation 4 owners have surely been busy with the string of amazing spring titles coming to the console like God of War, the folks over at Sony Interactive Entertainment is giving players more to experience this spring. With the PS Plus May 2018 free games lineup,  there are some amazing games coming for PS Plus members.
Keep in mind, this is the free games lineup for PS Plus members in the US and EU regions. The Asia region’s one will come at a later time.

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First up, we have Beyond: Two Souls. Dive into the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes, born with a connection to a mysterious entity with incredible powers. This singularly unique psychological action thriller developed by the same folks who are making Detroit: Become Human, Beyond: Two Souls is sure to entertain and keep you on the edge of your seat.
Next, the classic Rayman Legends. Featuring 4-player co-op, players will jump in and save the Glad of Dreams. A platforming action game made for all ages, this is a great addition to any videogame library.
For the full lineup of free games in the PS Plus May 2018 lineup, you can check it out right below here:
Full Lineup PS Plus May 2018

Beyond: Two Souls, PS4
Rayman Legends, PS4
Risen 3: Titan Lords, PS3
Eat Them!, PS3
King Oddball, PS Vita (Cross Buy with PS3 and PS4)
Furmins, PS Vita

The inclusion of Beyond: Two Souls next month is definitely a nice treat, given that developer Quantic Dreams’ next game Detroit: Become Human will arrive at the end of May. This gives players the perfect time to experience the studio’s previous title ahead of their latest adventure.
If you missed out on last month’s free games lineup, you still have time to claim those games. If you’re not sure what was being offered in April, click here to find out everything you need.
Pokdepinion: How are you finding May 2018’s lineup? Beyond Two Souls alone makes it worth it in my opinion. Of course, that’s assuming you don’t own it / haven’t played it yet. Rayman Legends is a fun game if you’re looking for multiplayer games and since it’s free, why not right?
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Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4-4600 CL19 Review — sweet, sexy performance

You probably know Kingston is probably as a top-notch memory and storage vendors. Their gaming-oriented lineup is also very popular, with gaming peripherals and also premium storage and memory solutions for gamers. After they sold off their Kingston HyperX peripherals business to HP recently, they underwent a rebranding exercise, and now we have the Kingston FURY Renegade here, or what you might have known as the HyperX Predator. We received the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4-4600, which is really really impressive, as we will get to in a bit.
Unboxing

Packaging wise, the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB isn’t exactly different from their previous lineup of products. It does highlight the new name and also design, which is probably quite important. And of course it lists out the support RGB controls.

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Over on the back, it can get a bit confusing as somehow Kingston decided that it would be a good idea to use an image of the FURY Beast RGB memory, instead of one of the Kingston FURY Renegade. And my main complaint with the packaging is here: the specifications of the kit within is only visible on that label. I mean, how hard can it be to add a large sticker on the front telling everyone that this is a sweet 8GB x 2, DDR4-4600 CL19 kit of memory?

On the inside we have a warranty guide as well as a Kingston FURY sticker. Everything is encased in this stiff injection-molded clear plastic tray, which should provide sufficient protection from shipping damage. A stiffer cardboard box would also have been welcome though, but I would probably highlight the need for a specifications sticker on the front before Kingston reworks anything else about their packaging.
Appearance

The heatspreader on the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB looks absolutely amazing, with a thinner black stamped sheet of metal slapped onto a thicker matte black heatspreader. The aesthetics on this is very aggressive, with the simple, straight lines on the heatspreader and jagged edges of the stamped metal sheet on top.

When off, the translucent light spreader stand out quite a bit from the dark design, but I do believe that’s intended. After all, the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB isn’t meant to be used without RGB. Kingston actually offers the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 if you don’t want RGB in your system.

Once you turn on your system, the RGB flows very smoothly. One thing that I am very impressed with Kingston is how they managed to get their RGB to be synced flawlessly between the sticks, even before you take motherboard RGB controls into the equation. The Kingston FURY Infrared Sync technology really does work.
We won’t be testing RGB effects in much detail, but Kingston is also currently working on their own FURY CTRL software, that will allow you to adjust the lighting on legacy HyperX RGB and also the FURY RGB RAM kits. That was unfortunately not ready for us at the time of writing, but since there’s support for just about every motherboard maker out there, you should be fine.
Specifications
Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB (DDR4-4600, CL19)

Memory dies
8Gb Hynix DJR

Frequency
DDR4-2400 (SPD)
DDR4-4600 (XMP 1)
DDR4-4000 (XMP 2)

Primary Timings
CL17-17-17-39 (SPD)
CL19-26-26-45 (XMP 1)
CL19-23-23-42 (XMP 2)

Voltage
1.20V (SPD)
1.50V (XMP 1)
1.35V (XMP 2)

Capacity
8GB x 2

Dimensions
42.2(H) x 133.35(L) x 8(W) mm

Test Machine

CPU
Intel Core i9-11900K @ 5.1GHz

CPU Cooler
MasterLiquid ML240R

Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero

Storage
Kingston UV400 120GB
Kingston UV500 1TB
Kingston KC2500 1TB

Power Supply
Cooler Master V1200 Platinum

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition

Performance
          Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4-4000 CL19 (XMP)            Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4-4600 CL19 (XMP)
Out of the box, performance is already very good. Kingston ships the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB with two XMP profiles, one at DDR4-4600 and the other at DDR4-4000. I guess Kingston wanted to ensure that those out there with slightly crappier memory controllers can still enjoy the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB. It seems Kingston was rather conservative with their timings too, as we managed to push it further on the XMP timings and voltages.

At DDR4-4800 CL19, the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB was stable up to 400% MemTest. One thing worth noting is that the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB was stable without additional cooling, unlike the other DDR4-4800 kit we tested previously. It seems that the heatspreader is as functional as it looks good. And it is also worth mentioning that the tests were done on an open bench, so there is less airflow over the RAM than what you might probably get in a well-ventilated case.

The XMP timings were good at all the way up to DDR4-5067, although I needed to bump up the voltage to 1.65V. Lower probably would have sufficed as well, but I decided to just take it to the max. I had to add a 120mm fan over the RAM for some fresh airflow, as otherwise I was encountering errors.

Loosening some of the timings to 19-28-28-48, I managed to get to DDR4-5168. Any higher wasn’t possible to boot, and I didn’t feel like loosening the timings any further.

Moving in the other direction, I managed to tighten the timings at DDR4-4600 to 17-23-23-41 with 1.65V. We do get a nice improvement over the DDR4-4600 XMP profile, to the tune of 2.6% in read speeds, 1.4% in write speeds and about 2% in copy speeds. Latency has improved by about 7%, going from 52.5ns to 49.0ns.
Conclusion
The Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB is one awesome kit of RAM, both in terms of aesthetics and also performance. Going all the way up to DDR4-5168 CL19 is great, as it is tightening timings to DDR4-4600 CL17. The Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB proves to be a pretty good overclocker, even when someone as inexperienced as myself was the one doing the tweaking.
Kingston asks for RM971 for the 16GB DDR4-4600 CL19 kit, which might sound pretty exorbitant, but is probably reasonable, if you really want such speedy RAM out of the box. A 16GB kit of DDR4-3600 CL16 Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB will set you back RM517, which is still a slight premium over some of the other offerings in the market.

However I would say that it is justified, as with the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB, you know that the heatspreaders here can easily handle DDR4-4800 CL19 at 1.5V without needing any extra airflow. And there’s also the sweet Kingston FURY Infrared Sync, that keeps the colors synced across the two sticks without any software intervention.

Our thanks to Kingston for sending us the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 RGB for review.
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Full Lineup of 20 Games for PlayStation Classic Malaysia Revealed

Previously, we reported about Sony’s plans to launch the PlayStation Classic, a miniature version of the original PlayStation console with built-in games. We knew about some of those games that were coming with the console before but now, we have the full lineup of 20 games coming for the PlayStation Classic Malaysia.
The PlayStation Classic Malaysia will be coming with some of the most iconic games known to the system. While the box art and possibly some of the content may differ from region to region, the 20 games that will be coming to the system is expected to be the same. Without further ado, the full list of games will be listed right below here:
PlayStation Classic Malaysia Full 20 Games Lineup

Battle Arena Toshinden
Cool Boarders 2
Destruction Derby
Final Fantasy VII
Grand Theft Auto
Intelligent Qube
Jumping Flash!
Metal Gear Solid
Mr. Driller
Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee
Rayman
Resident Evil Director’s Cut
Revelations: Persona
R4 Ridge Racer Type 4
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
Syphon Filter
Tekken 3
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six
Twisted Metal
Wild Arms

The PlayStation Classic will go on sale in Malaysia on 3rd December 2018 and will be available (while stocks last) at all PlayStation Authorized Dealers and Sony Centres nationwide. It will be retailing for RM429. Inside the box, you are expected to find a HDMI cable as well as two full-sized wired controllers with the same original design.

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Pokdepinion: Personally, I wished Xenogears, Brave Fencer Musashi, and Gex 2 was included in the lineup. However, I do have fond memories of most of the games in the list anyway so all’s good.
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Get RM200 HUAWEI Cash Voucher With Just RM1 BIG Points

HUAWEI Malaysia has announced that you can get RM200 cash voucher by just RM1 worth of BIG Points.
HUAWEI RM200 cash voucher with BIG Points
With the promo, BIG Members can now redeem RM200 HUAWEI Store Cash Voucher with just 125 BIG Points, which is equivalent to RM1 through the new BIG Loyalty app.
Adding to that, to celebrate the launch of the revamped app, BIG Loyalty is handing out 1,500,000 BIG Points where BIG Members can get free 125 BIG Points each with the code ‘GETBIGDEALS’ through the Big Point Code found in the app.

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Here’s how you can redeem the RM200 HUAWEI Store Cash Voucher:
Log in to the BIG Loyalty appLook for HUAWEI RM200 Cash Voucher under the PROMO sectionRedeem RM200 HUAWEI Cash Voucher with 125 BIG PointsReceive a unique promo code through emailYou can then apply the code to enjoy RM200 discount on the HUAWEI Store
Pokdepinion: If you don’t consider that a steal, I don’t know what is!
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Microsoft Surface Book mid-end spec dGPU leak — NVIDIA 940M inside

In the first week of October, we witnessed the hype surrounding the first Microsoft-branded ultrabook, the Microsoft Surface Book. Everyone got excited with the announcement and it was hot news for a week. Even though the audience was impressed with the known specifications, the dedicated NVIDIA GPU that will be used was still unknown to us, as Microsoft has only revealed that they will pack a NVIDIA dedicated GPU, but not the exact model.

Recently there’s a leak revealing the dGPU that is packed in the mid-end Microsoft Surface Book. Apparently the leak is from a Reddit user that managed to sneak onto an administrator account on one of the Microsoft Surface Books in the local MS Store and shared detailed information of the dGPU used and also compared it with other dGPUs on the Internet.

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The specimen mentioned above is a Microsoft Surface Book with mid-end specifications, priced USD 1,899.00 (approximately MYR 8000), which is suggested to have an Intel Core i5 and NVIDIA dGPU. The user did run GPUz tool on the Surface Book and surprisingly the Microsoft Surface Book is powered by a custom dGPU which seems very much like a NVIDIA GeForce 940M, but with 1GB of GDDR5 memory instead of the usual GDDR3 VRAM.
Microsoft Surface Book Microsoft Surface Book
So with the leaked dGPU information, it led to more speculations regarding what NVIDIA dGPU will be used for the high-end Microsoft Surface Book, since most people, yours truly included, have suggested and agreed that the Surface Book will most probably feature a NVIDIA GTX 950M. If that is really going to be happen, how will the NVIDIA dGPU compare against the dGPU used in the Apple Macbook Pro? For the uninformed, the Apple Macbook Pros packs both an Intel Iris 6100 and an AMD Radeon R9 M370X 2GB of GDDR5, the latter which will be the one providing the majority of the graphics firepower.

Meanwhile on Microsoft’s side, the variant without a dGPU, or we can also call it the lower end Microsoft Surface Book, will be using an integrated Intel HD 520, while the mid-end spec will be using the enhanced 940M with 1GB DDR5 VRAM as leaked and the higher end variant which is speculated to come with the NVIDIA GTX 950M. For the purpose of comparison, I made a table with the specifications of all the previously mentioned dGPUs. Due to the reason that the NVIDIA 940M and NVIDIA GTX 950M are technically equivalent to the older NVIDIA 840M and NVIDIA 850M, I threw the two chips in to compare as well.
Comparison table courtesy of notebookcheck.net

Based on the comparison table above, we can see the differences between all these chips. The Intel HD 520 is ranked 271 while the Intel Iris 6100 is at 272, and the Intel HD 520 should perform somewhat like the NVIDIA 820M. The difference between the AMD Radeon R9 M370X and and the NVIDIA GTX 950M is viable due the NVIDIA GTX 950M beating the AMD chip in most of the benchmarks.

So let’s start comparing the lower end Microsoft Surface Book with an Apple MacBook Pro in term of price. They are almost the same in terms of computing power but still, the Microsoft is winning because it comes with the latest Intel Skylake Intel Core i5 U series, a touch display and includes a Surface Pen.

Move on to the mid-end Microsoft Surface Book, actually the fruity camp’s MacBook Pro poses no competition for it in terms of graphics processing, but the MacBook Pro does have an advantage in processing power with its i7 CPU, as compared to Microsoft’s i5 CPU. However the Microsoft Surface Book comes with a touch-screen display, functionality as a tablet and a Surface Pen.

Lastly the higher end Microsoft Surface Book that is speculated to have a NVDIA GTX 950M discrete graphics processing unit that will take USD 2699 out of your wallet. If we spent the same amount on an Apple MacBook Pro we can get almost the same specifications, but the dGPU of the Surface Book is beefier than the dGPU of the MacBook Pro at the same price. The screen size of the MacBook Pro is slightly larger at 15″, but then let’s not forget that the higher-end Microsoft Surface Book also comes with a touch-screen display, detachable as a tablet and a Surface Pen, all things the MacBook Pro lacks.

In conclusion, based upon this leak and the simple comparison I did, we can say that Microsoft has really made good offers against the competition. The performance might not be that different, but in my opinion with all accessories and nifty features offered by the Microsoft Surface Book, it really make one have a hard time to justify getting an Apple MacBook Pro.

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Pokdepinion : If I’m given the option of either the Microsoft Surface Book or an Apple MacBook Pro, I will definitely choose the Microsoft Surface Book. Windows OS work fine for me as I use it daily anyway. But if you really need the Apple Macintosh OSX environment, you might need to pick the Apple MacBook Pro after all or just install hackintosh on the Microsoft Surface Book which might make you look stupid afterwards because you will most probably lose support for the touch screen and the Surface Pen unless you dual boot.
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[TGS 2019] Death Stranding Gameplay Footage Still Leaves Us with Questions

At Tokyo Game Show 2019, Kojima Productions ran their first-ever live gameplay session for their upcoming game, Death Stranding. Prior to showing off a large portion of uncut gameplay footage which was recorded beforehand, Hideo Kojima talked a bit about the game’s development and shared a bit on what he had to show.
Kojima mentioned how everything is going according to plan (his actual word for plan is “keikaku”) for Death Stranding‘s development. He wanted to release the game before the 2020 Olympics, on the year Akira takes place in, and on November, as that’s when Blade Runner takes place. He confirmed that he managed to fill all these conditions.
Next, Kojima explained that the gameplay is from a certain mission which takes place around one-third of the game. To help non-Japanese people understand, while he set the voices in Japanese, he set the menus and the GUI in English.

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Lastly, Kojima repeated he’d rather want you to skip these gameplay videos and discover the game at release. He ended up revealing this gameplay video because “a lot of people say they don’t understand the game”. If you do watch it, he said you should avoid paying too much attention to the UI or Sam’s items to avoid spoiling yourself too much. In any case, whether you watch it or not, the TGS 2019 gameplay footage is included at the top of this post.
There’s expected to be more Death Stranding gameplay footage at TGS 2019, specifically on 14th September 2019. On 15th September 2019 on the other hand, there will be a talk show with Hideo Kojima as well as the Japanese voice cast of the game.
Death Stranding will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 on 8th November 2019.
Pokdepinion: I still stand with my previous comment that the more I see of the game, the less I know about the game.
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Cyberwar in 2022: What Malaysians Need to Know?

The ICT industry in Malaysia is booming, yet the nation is as vulnerable as any other in the online frontier of global war.
The government’s foreign policy may have put the nation in the crosshairs of online attackers, so how can Malaysians keep themselves safe?
In the run-up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there was plenty of talk of global cyberwarfare. Nearly five months after the war in Ukraine began, we’re going to look at:

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How the war has played out in the online arena.
How Malaysia fits into the global cyberwar.
What you can do to protect your personal and work devices in uncertain times.

How has global cyberwar changed in 2022?
For years, there have been reports of hacks and counter hacks between world superpowers and their nemeses. Many will remember the hacking of Sony by North Korean actors in retaliation for a movie about their leader, for example.
At the end of 2021 and the start of 2022, Western government agencies saw an uptick in hacks. Some notable examples include:

An FBI vendor communication system was hacked in November 2021.
Australian energy companies were hacked by a Russian group in December 2021.
The Canadian Foreign Ministry was attacked the same day it spoke out against Russian aggression.

There seems to have been a clear link between the real-world invasion plans by Russian and online activity against its critics.
However, predictions about an influx of attacks against the global West haven’t yet materialised. Attacks from Russia have been centred on Ukraine, its government, and infrastructure, with allies being left unscathed – so far.
In the wider world, the heads of the FBI and MI5 in the UK have been warning about the cyber threat posed by China. The economic war is very real, they warned, with Chinese actors seeking business secrets to gain a commercial advantage.
With a muddied stance on the Ukrainian war and its own internal cyberattackers, where does Malaysia fit into this global picture?
How is Malaysia affected by the global cyberwar?
The Malaysian government hasn’t had a comprehensive policy on the invasion of Ukraine. Although it did vote to condemn the war at the UN, it has also discussed the possibility of selling semi-conductors to Putin’s regime.
This could bring the government into the firing line of hacktivist groups such as Anonymous, who unilaterally declared war on Russia. Malaysians already seem to have fallen victim to the online information war, with online discourse in the country slanted to Russia as an “anti-imperialist” force, even when empire-building in Ukraine.
In economic terms, Malaysian citizens are on the front line. In the three years to 2021, Malaysians lost RM1.6 billion to online scams. The two biggest attack vectors were fraudulent online sales and fake loans – people are losing cash online and quickly.
Indeed, 1.14 percent of all cybercrime in the world attacks Malaysian people and businesses, yet it has only 0.42 percent of the global population. Around two-thirds of Malaysian businesses believe they will experience a data breach at some point in 2022, showing there is a real threat and little confidence in tackling it.
On the other side of the coin, Malaysia is linked to a hacktivist group called DragonForce. The collective came to prominence orchestrating DDoS attacks against Israel when talk of reopening diplomatic ties with Southeast Asian countries was mooted in July 2021.
It has more recently made the news by attacking Indian websites in retaliation to the ruling BJP party’s Hindu nationalist agenda.
The organisation’s agenda so far has been to attack countries perceived as anti-Islam. Whether they will turn their attention closer to home and make attacks against Malaysian entities is yet to be seen.
How can Malaysians protect themselves in the age of global cyberwar?
There seems to be a lot to be concerned about, but the average Malaysian citizen or small business owner can still protect themselves.
Here are our top tips to keep attackers away from your devices:

Use a VPN for PCs and phones on all your devices – this will keep your location and browsing activity private.
Keep your devices and apps up to date – software companies regularly release patches if a security vulnerability is found.
Remain skeptical on the internet – the age-old adage applies; if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Use antivirus and antimalware tools – they’re designed to stop a threat if all other steps fail.

Taking care of cybersecurity as a Malaysian
The global perspective on cyberwar can seem frightening. Global players are trying to hurt systems and economies and this can seem rather abstract.
As an individual, you can still be aware of the issues and play your part to keep safe. When you keep your devices secure, you know your data won’t be compromised and you give hackers fewer opportunities to attack.
Pokdepinion: Cybersecurity is no joke and we are approaching times where self due-diligence is becoming more important than ever. Stay safe.
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Nokia 2 Officially Released – Affordable Phone With A Huge Battery!

HMD Global has launched their newest Nokia device, the Nokia 2. It comes with a big battery and pretty much priced at an affordable price.
Nokia 2

The new Nokia 2, which was released in India recently, purely runs on Android 7,1 Nougat. With that in mind, be assure that it will also get constant software updates, as HMD has promised before for all their latest Nokia devices for the Android 8.0 Oreo soon.
The biggest highlight of the new 5-inch HD display Nokia device is its battery, coming in with a 4100mAh battery. As their video showed, it is expected to give you a 2-day battery life (albeit depending on usage).

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People rely on their phones so much these days with many people subconsciously rationing their battery life when out and about so they can last the day. We don’t think you should have to do less with your phone which is why we created a smartphone that can power through when other devices need a pit stop Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global

Specifications on the device include a 1.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 212, 1GB RAM LPPDDR3, and 8GB of internal storage with the option of expanding up to 128GB via microSD.
Camera wise, it sports a 8MP with autofocus with LED flash camera on the back and has a 5MP fixed focus camera on the front.
To some, the specifications aren’t something to be excited about but considering that the price is reasonable and users can definitely have a taste of a true Android experience with it’s pure Android build.
Retailing at $115, the Nokia 2 comes in three color variants; Pewter/Black, Pewter/White, and Copper/Black.
Source: Android Authority
Pokdepinion: That battery is the main attraction for me. I wouldn’t mind having the device as my back up phone. What do you think? Would you buy the Nokia 2? Let us know in the comment’s section below!

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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is slower than RX 5700 XT at Ethereum mining!

This is probably the only time that we are happy that a newer product is slower than its predecessor. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is reportedly a poorer Ethereum mining GPU than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, offering only 43MH/s versus the latter’s 54.3MH/s.
The Radeon RX 6700 XT’s narrower 192-bit memory bus might be the limiting factor when it comes to its mining performance. Ethereum mining is rather sensitive towards memory bandwidth, and the Radeon RX 5700 XT does tout a wider 256-bit memory bus, similar to the higher-end Radeon RX 6800 series and RX 6900 XT cards.
Source: Cryptomining Blog
Speaking of which, the Radeon RX 6800 cards offer around 60MH/s. AMD doesn’t apply a hash rate limiter on their cards, unlike NVIDIA, which does mean that the Radeon RX 6700 XT’s “slow” mining performance is still close to double that of the GeForce RTX 3060. With that said, the Radeon RX 6700 XT supposedly mines Ravencoin and other altcoins at about the same rate as the GeForce RTX 3060, as NVIDIA doesn’t apply a hash rate limiter across all cryptomining algorithms.

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Further optimizations should bring the Radeon RX 6700 XT’s hash rate to around 48MH/s in Ethereum, but I do believe that miners would probably just get the higher-end cards which aren’t exactly that much more power hungry.
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Pokdepinion: Will the Radeon RX 6700 XT actually be available to gamers? I sure hope so!
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Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Venti, Kazuha, Itto Banner Reruns

The latest Genshin Impact leak has potentially revealed some interesting character banner reruns for Venti, Kazuha, and Arataki Itto. Here’s what we know thus far.
Genshin Impact Leak: Venti, Kazuha, Itto Banner Reruns

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On Reddit, user Little_Kazuha posted some interesting details about potential character banner reruns coming to Genshin Impact. Basically, the information given was:

Venti could be getting a banner rerun in the first half of the 2.6 Update. Ayaka will be getting a banner rerun in the second half of the 2.6 Update. The 2.6 Update is slated to arrive towards the end of March.
Itto could get a rerun in the 2.7 Update, which is likely to release in the middle of May.
Kazuha could be getting a rerun in the 2.8 Update, which will likely arrive at the start of July.

There are some good and rather surprising details from this, assuming there is some level of accuracy here. For starters, it’s been a while since we saw a Venti banner rerun. Furthermore, a Kazuha rerun was expected to arrive in update 2.6 so if this is true, that means gamers will have to wait longer for him. For now, do take this information with a grain of salt.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game is coming sometime in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: If this ends up being true, I’m about pretty sure a significant number of gamers will be disappointed. I personally know of a few who was already gearing up for Kazuha.
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PS Plus May 2021 FREE Games Lineup

Charge into battle, survive at sea, and smash the competition to pieces with May’s PlayStation Plus games. Playable on May 4: https://t.co/ZtoKbYN1nq pic.twitter.com/gHrNReEKnZ
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) April 29, 2021

The official PS Plus May 2021 free games lineup is finally here. With every new month, PS Plus members get a selection of games for free and if you’re wondering what’s coming your way, then look no further. Let’s dive right into it, shall we?
PS Plus May 2021 FREE Games Lineup

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Kicking off the PS Plus May 2021 free games lineup is Wreckfest. It’s basically a demolition derby-style racing game with an emphasis on destruction. This game has a number of PS5-exclusive features that will take advantage of the DualSense controller for added immersion. There’s also said to be new content on the game, which will entice more people to jump over from the PS4 version.
Next up, we have Battlefield V, the latest installment in the long-running Battlefield franchise by EA. With rumours surrounding the announcement of Battlefield 6 / 2021, it’s no surprise to see this game here. It’s one way to get the hype up prior to seeing a potential successor on the horizon.

Lastly, we have the survival game Stranded Deep. For those of you who aren’t aware, you take on the role of a plane crash survivor that finds themselves stranded at an unknown location in the Pacific Ocean. Your survival skills will be put to the test but best of all, every playthrough will result in a different experience.
Apart from these games, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition is still free to claim until 14th May 2021, so you still have time if you haven’t done so yet already. As for the PS Plus May 2021 free games lineup, it’s already available to claim right now.

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Pokdepinion: Wasn’t too sure about Wreckfest at first but since it’s free, I see no reason why I shouldn’t give this a try. It’s great that we’re getting a free PS5 game every month and hope that continues on for a while longer.
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Leak Suggests Massive Performance Boost

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro could see a significant boost in performance, according to leaked benchmarks. Read on to find out more about the rumoured A17 Bionic chip and what it could mean for the next-gen Apple handset.
Leaked Benchmarks Suggest Massive Performance Boost for Apple iPhone 15 Pro

A17 Geekbench6
ST 3019
MT 7860
— Revegnus (@Tech_Reve) March 14, 2023

Apple fans are eagerly awaiting the iPhone 15 Pro and recently leaked benchmarks suggest that the smartphone could be incredibly fast. The Geekbench 6 benchmarks were uncovered by Revegnus on Twitter and reveal the A17 Bionic chip, which will power the iPhone 15 Pro, hitting a score of 3,019 points in single-core and 7,860 for multi-core performance.

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While this leaked information may seem exciting, it is important to be skeptical of any leak, especially one from a shaky source like Weibo. It’s also worth noting that the performance leap from the iPhone 14 Pro to the 15 Pro would be massive, as the A16 SoC in the iPhone 14 Pro offered just a 10% better performance than its predecessor. However, if the leaked benchmarks turn out to be true, this would mean the iPhone 15 Pro seriously ups that ante with a 20% boost in performance.

Further leaks and announcements are expected to come soon and should provide more information on what consumers can expect from the highly-anticipated smartphone. In addition to the potential for increased performance, recent rumours also suggest that the iPhone 15 Pro may feature 8GB of RAM, an increase from the current 6GB in the current Pro model.
As with all rumours and leaks, it is important to approach them with a healthy dose of skepticism. However, these latest benchmarks certainly provide an exciting glimpse into the potential power of the upcoming Apple iPhone.
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Pokdepinion: A good performance boost is always great to see, but I hope it doesn’t come at the expense of efficiency. The battery life of the 14 series is good, but it can always be better, and having a shorter one isn’t one that many people will be happy about.
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Kingston KC2500 M.2 PCIe NVMe 1TB SSD Review — great speed comes at a sizeable cost

Kingston’s latest SSD offering comes in the form of the Kingston KC2500 M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD, which is the latest iteration of their SSD. We previously reviewed the Kingston KC2000 last year, so let’s see what has changed in the latest from Kingston.
Packaging + Appearance
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The packaging of the Kingston KC2500 PCIe NVMe SSD involves the drive seated in a plastic tray, before being sealed in a card. It means that you will have to pretty much destroy the packaging to take the drive out. The insides of the card is actually where Kingston decided to print the warranty details, which is quite a weird place because no one will really keep a ripped up piece of cardboard.

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All you get is the Kingston KC2500 PCIe NVMe SSD as well as a copy of Acronis True Image HD, which will allow you to easily clone your drive without having to look for other software too. On the top side of the drive you get the controller and and four NAND chips under the label.

The Kingston KC2500 PCIe NVMe SSD uses both sides of its PCB and packs them full of chips. There are two DDR3L DRAM chips here too, along with four more NAND packages. The PCB is black too, which is always a nice touch to match your other components.
Specifications
Kingston KC2500 PCIe NVMe SSD 1TB

Capacity
1TB (931GB usable)

Interface
M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4

NAND Type
96L 3D TLC NAND

DRAM Cache
DDR3L

Controller
SMI SM2262EN

Rated speed
Sequential:
Read: Up to 3500 MB/s Write: Up to 2900 MB/s
Random:
Read: 375 000 IOPS Write: 300 000 IOPS

Endurance
600TBW

Dimensions
80 mm X 22 mm X 3.5 mm

Weight
10 gram

Included accessories
Free copy of Acronis True Image HD

Warranty
5 years

Pokde Benchrig

CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT @ 4.55 GHz

Motherboard
ASUS ROG Strix B550-E Gaming

GPU
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT

Memory
2 x 8GB TEAMGROUP T-Force Dark Za 3600 CL18

Storage
Kingston UV400 120GB
Kingston UV500 1TB
Seagate FireCuda SSHD 1TB
Toshiba OEM PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD 256GB

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Performance
Synthetic

Despite sharing the exact same controller as its predecessor, the Kingston KC2000, Kingston used faster NAND to deliver absolutely chart-topping performance.

Similarly impressive gains are seen in the AS SSD benchmark, with excellent random performance as well as exemplary access times.

And with Anvil’s Storage Utilities which gives the drive an aggregated score, the Kingston KC2500 PCIe NVMe SSD comes in well ahead of any drive we have tested thus far.
Under load, the controller can easily hit 64°C, so a heatsink would be recommended for the Kingston KC2500 PCIe NVMe SSD, although we noted no degradation of performance at that point. But since most decent motherboards today have a heatsink anyway, you should be perfectly fine. We also observed a similar scenario with the Kingston KC2000, so I guess it is expected of the SM2262EN.
Real world
Due to its impressive write speeds, we won’t be testing copying files to it from another drive, simply because we do not have a faster drive. We will most probably use the Kingston KC2500 PCIe NVMe SSD as the source drive for future SSD benchmarks though.

When it comes to loading times, the Kingston KC2500 PCIe NVMe SSD flexes its muscles, coming up nearly 2 seconds faster in the FF XIV Stormblood loading benchmarks. If you have games that take ages to load, then this is the SSD for you. No, it won’t improve your GTA Online loading times.

The Kingston KC2500 PCIe NVMe SSD is fast, but it is also one of the most expensive PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe drives we have tested in recent times. But the Kingston KC2500 PCIe NVMe SSD actually offers way more than what we test.
Conclusion

Since we do not test the encryption, we were unable to take advantage of the Kingston KC2500 PCIe NVMe SSD’s XTS-AES 256-bit encryption. The drive is really quite expensive, if you are looking at it as a regular PCIe NVMe SSD drive. But if you compare against the competition with the similar feature set and performance ballpark, you would be looking at relatively high prices as well. At RM849, it’s a bit difficult to recommend to casual users, but if you need the security, as well as one of the fastest PCIe 3.0 x4 drives you can get, well, the Kingston KC2500 PCIe NVMe SSD is a strong option.
Our thanks to Kingston for sending us the Kingston KC2500 PCIe NVMe SSD for review.

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Samsung Unveils The Frame – Styles Up Your Room With Functionality

With TV nowadays getting more and more changes in terms of design aesthetics, Samsung has unveil their latest lifestyle TV, The Frame. It is designed for those looking to spice thing up, interior decor wise. Appearance wise, it certainly will turn your room to look like an art gallery with it’s literal frame look.
The Frame

At Samsung, we believe that design starts with people – who they are, what they love and how they live. Within the home, technology is very personal and we wanted to make sure we gave users a product that is customisable to their lives. To showcase the integration of art, design and technology, we are pleased to collaborate with interior design firms such as Nu Infinity, Santa Fe Interior Architecture and Surface R to demonstrate how seamless and effortlessly The Frame fits into any décor – be it modern contemporary, industrial or minimalist Jimmy Tan, Head of Consumer Electronics, Samsung Malaysia Electronics

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Just look at that picture, it looks exactly.. well like frame. With that aside, The Frame, which is UHD, includes 55-inch and 65-inch models. The display turns into works of art when it is powered off unlike most of the conventional TV’s where they just fade to black. Users can use it’s Art Mode feature which can display 100 exclusive works of art by 37 renowned artists or even precious family photos by using their smartphone application.
It also has a brightness sensor for on-screen display to adjust to the natural light that are in the room, which gives it an appearance of a picture frame on the wall.
Samsung’s The Frame will officially hit the market in Malaysia on 15th of August 2017 at a retail price of RM14,999 for the 65-inch model and RM9,999 for the 55-inch model.
To learn more on The Frame, you can check out their website here
Pokdepinion: Although it really looks nice, I think that it’s not for everyone. More likely for people who want to decorate their interiors at home.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to feature dual cameras; design revealed by case maker

Smartphone case manufacturer Olixar has revealed the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 design. We now know that it has a dual camera and the awkward positioning of the fingerprint sensor of the Galaxy S8 is carried over here. The heart rate sensor and LED flash is squeeze between the camera module and fingerprint sensor, promising more smudges onto the camera cover glass even if you aren’t using the fingerprint sensor.

The clear cases by Olixar lets you see pretty much the entire device. We know there will be an Infinity Display on the front, and three buttons on the left side of the device. The Bixby button is still here, for better or worse.

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What do you think? Is the fingerprint sensor’s location favorable or is it really just off?
Pokdepinion: This is not the first time a case maker has revealed the design of a device. Can this be an intended “leak” to drum up the hype?
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Digi Helps The Underprivileged Community By Distributing micro:bit Sets For Skills Learning

The folks at Digi has recently distributed micro:bit quick start kit boxes to 132 Digi-managed Pusat Internet across Malaysia, providing access to digital learning too for students from underprivileged communities.
Digi distributes micro:bit to Pusat Internet aiding digital learning

The micro:bit kit ensures that students from the community are equipped with hands-on tools, opening up opportunities for them to learn and pursue their interest digitally.
The initiative is part of Future Skills For All, a 3-year partnership that Digi has signed with MDEC, UNICEF Malaysia and it is supported by the Ministry of Education.

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It is said that the devices is expected to benefit nearly 7,000 students who frequent these Pusat Internet by the end of the year.
Digi has said that it is important that nobody gets left behind when it comes to gaining access to education. Here’s what Philip Ling, Digi’s Head of Sustainability had to say:
As part of Digi’s Yellow Heart commitment, we aspire to strengthen the inclusivity in rural areas by empowering students from underserved communities with digital tools, especially at a time when e-learning is a necessity. Through these micro:bit quick start kit boxes, we hope to stimulate the inquisitive nature within schoolchildren to explore, imagine, learn, and adopt skills which will ideally future-proof their career pathways.Philip Ling, Digi Head of Sustainability
In addition to the news, Digi has announced of their partnership with MOE to serve as one of their content partners and is committed to host their digital learning models and tools on MOE’s DELIMa (Digital Educational Learning Initiative Malaysia) platform, which will help teachers and schoolchildren to access the Future Skills For All module and CyberSAFE content 24/7 in both Bahasa Malaysia and English languages.
Starting from 1st of September, Digi customers will be entitled to purchase the micro:bit quick start boxes through the MyDigi Rewards app with an additional 15% discount. The micro:bit quick start boxes retails at RM99.
If you are interested in checking out Future Skills For All, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Great initiative there. Everyone deserves a chance at getting education.
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You Can Now Watch Red Bull OG’s Exclusive ‘Cinderella’ Story For Free

If you’ve followed our Facebook page, you might have noticed that we were present when team Red Bull OG was in town, specifically at Sunway University. We had a chance to get up close with them and learn their views and thoughts on the Dota 2 scene. In addition to that, they’ve premiered their very own documentary Against the Odds, where it provides unique insight into the experiences of Johan “N0tail” Sundstein, Sébastien “Ceb” Debs, Jesse “JerAx” Vainikka, Anathan “ana” Pham, Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen and coach Cristian “ppasarel” Banasean as they battled their way to be crowned last year’s Ti champions.

Team Red Bull OG was already a household name, even before Ti8 arrived but there was a huge roster change when three members of the team, including the team captain and co-founder left them. Few expected them to go far, let alone winning the tournament due to the shakeup. What followed was an underdog story which led them to winning home $12 million and a revenge to their former members.

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Malaysia was chosen for the official screening location as the entire Red Bull OG team are bootcamping in the country in anticipation of their title defense in Ti9 this coming August 20-25.
Against the Odds is free to watch and if you’re interested in doing so, you can head to Red Bull’s website right here.
Pokdepinion: If you missed it, lookout for one of our videos on Facebook if you want to watch Ceb do a ‘ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeb’ :P
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[E3 2019] New DLC Characters for Super Smash Bros Ultimate Revealed

As we know, Super Smash Bros Ultimate is expected to receive a number of DLC characters. So far, we’ve received Piranha Plant and Joker from Persona 5. There will be more but the others are left as a mystery… that is until now. We have two additions to the roster and it’s a huge surprise for gamers.
The first one is multiple Dragon Quest heroes. They will be joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate‘s roster as DLC in Summer 2019. We’ve got Dragon Quest‘s iconic hero Dai,  Dragon Quest IV‘s hero, Dragon Quest VIII‘s hero and Dragon Quest XI‘s hero. Dragon Quest XI‘s hero is the “main” character, and the other characters seem to be present as echoes.  The trailer gives us a look at the characters’ moves. Slimes will be added as well as what looks like an assist trophy.
But that’s not all, folks.

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It was also revealed that Banjo Kazooie will be joining the roster as well. Even though the character is owned by Microsoft, clearly, the company gave Nintendo the green light to use the classic Nintendo 64 character in Super Smash Bros Ultimate. In the storied history of the Super Smash Bros. series, Banjo Kazooie is also the first ever western representative to join the game’s roster.
You can check out trailers for both Banjo Kazooie and Dragon Quest heroes throughout this post.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate is now available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
If you wanna head to the official website, click right here.
Pokdepinion: Banjo Kazooie being in Smash is an amazing thing since they were from Nintendo, and then now owned by Microsoft. It feels like the good ol’ days again.
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Touch ID Is Reportedly Making A Comeback And Will Feature On iPhone 13 Series

Touch ID was introduced back in 2013 and kickstarted the norm of having a fingerprint sensor featured on a smartphone. However, it was sadly discontinued when Apple introduced Face ID with the iPhone X back in 2017.  Although Face ID has performed pretty well with the new iPhone series, there are many iPhone who still long for a fingerprint sensor mainly for their convenience and ease of use.

Apple might be featuring both Touch ID and Face ID on the iPhone 13
Looks like that’s about to change as there have been reports stating that Apple might be bringing back Touch ID for their upcoming iPhone 13 series devices. This does not mean that Apple bringing back the Home button though as the reports are claiming that Apple will be using under-screen fingerprint scanners. Something many Android users have been using for quite some time.

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A recent Wall Street Journal report corroborated this claim. The report states that two unnamed Apple employees revealed that Apple will be featuring both Touch ID and Face ID on the new iPhone. One of the employees says that Apple will be implementing optical sensors for their under-screen fingerprint sensor. The company believes that optical sensors are better in terms of reliability that ultrasonic sensors. A patent submitted by Apple last year details how an optical sensor can detect a user’s fingerprint from anywhere on the screen.
Pokdepinion: It’s good to see Apple bringing back Touch ID to the new iPhone 13 series. I personally know a few iPhone users who prefer to have fingerprint sensors than face detection simply it’s easier to use. Also since facemasks are the pretty much a norm now, they need to constantly pull down their mask just to unlock their iPhones.
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AMD just released two new processors you can’t buy

AMD has just released two new CPUs to fill in the gaps in the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen lineup. Unfortunately, both of them you can’t buy. At least, not directly. The new AMD Ryzen 9 3900 and Ryzen 5 3500X are both OEM-only SKUs, with the latter only available in China.
AMD has been offering some peculiar offerings in China, with a cut-down Radeon RX 580 offered there previously too. It might serve as an affordable option for OEMs to deliver 6 cores to their customers, although the Ryzen 5 3500X is an odd 6C/6T part clocked at up to 4.1 GHz, with a 65W TDP.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 would probably be a lot more of interest to us here in Malaysia. Not only because OEMs here can actually use it in their pre-built systems, but also because of its position between the Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 9 3900X.

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It’s a 12-core, 24-thread processor with the same 70MB of cache as the Ryzen 9 3900X. However it does come with lower 65W TDP, as well as the accompanying lower base and boost clocks of 3.1 GHz and 4.3 GHz, respectively. We could probably expect slightly more affordable prices too, if it was available for end users to purchase off the shelf.
I would say that it would be quite an interesting option for users who might want to build a twelve core ITX build, as the lower TDP does mean that the Ryzen 9 3900 should be easier to cool than the Ryzen 9 3900X. Alas, that’s not to be. You will probably see it in one of the compact pre-built systems by OEMs though, if you are willing to pay the premium for them.
Pokdepinion: Why wouldn’t they just release the Ryzen 9 3900 for everyone…
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Marvel’s Spider-Man for PS4 Could Be Offered for Free for PS Plus June 2020

Most people in the gaming world have already started focusing on next-gen gaming. However, the current generation is still alive and well, and if you’re a PS Plus subscriber, then I know you”re always looking forward to see what free games are coming next. We have received details that Marvel’s Spider-Man for PS4 could be offered as part of the PS Plus June 2020 free games lineup.
Marvel’s Spider-Man for PS4 to be Offered as a Free Game under PS Plus?

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GamingRoute has discovered that if you attempt to buy Marvel’s Spider-Man for PS4 on the UK PS Store, you will be prompted on whether you’d like the Standard Edition of the Game of the Year Edition which comes with all the DLCs. What’s most interesting here is that the Standard Edition has a PS Plus icon, as seen at the top of this post, which indicates that it is a free game for PS Plus subscribers.
As we know by now, the game has yet to be offered as a free game on PS Plus, which makes this a bit odd. However, it wouldn’t be so hard to believe that Sony Interactive Entertainment would be giving out such a blockbuster game for free after many complaints for May’s lineup, as well as Microsoft offering Red Dead Redemption 2 to their Xbox Game Pass library.
Apart from that, it is expected that Sony Interactive Entertainment will be offering a 30% discount for their PS Plus subscription plans as part of their Days of Play promotion in June 2020. This, coupled with the offering of a blockbuster game as a free title, will definitely lead to a significant boost in subscribers.
For now, there are no guarantees just yet so take this information with a grain of salt. As it’s already end of May now, we expect details to pop up sooner rather than later. We’ll be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
Marvel’s Spider-Man for PS4 is one of the best games we’ve played on the platform. Check out our review of the game by clicking right here.
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Pokdepinion: It’s one of the best games I’ve played on the PS4 so if you were planning to get it, maybe wait until we hear about June’s lineup of free games first.
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The latest iPhone 15 leak reveals a dynamic island display on the entire lineup and titanium frames on the Pro models. This post delves into the rumoured features of the iPhone 15 and the differences between the standard and Pro models.
Latest iPhone 15 Leak Reveals Dynamic Island Displays and Titanium Frames

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 lineup is creating a buzz in the tech world with its latest leak revealing new details about the device. According to the leak, the entire series will feature a Dynamic Island, and thinner, uniform 1.5mm bezels across the entire display. The leak also provides insight into the different models of the lineup.

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The leaked images show three glass panels, reportedly from the iPhone 15,15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max, respectively. While the entire lineup will have a Dynamic Island, the Pro models will feature a titanium frame that will make them more durable and lighter. The other major feature of the Pro models will be the move to solid-state buttons with 3D Touch haptic feedback.
While the vanilla iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will also get the new Dynamic Island, they will miss out on the Always-on Display feature of the Pro models and retain the standard 60Hz refresh rate. The chipset will also be different, with the Pro models expected to be powered by the A17 Bionic, while the regular models will have the A16 Bionic.
Apple’s iPhone 15 series is also expected to feature a new button for the mute switch, which will allow users to press once for silent mode and press again to enable sound. The CAD renders of the 15 Pro suggest that the phone will have a more premium look and feel with its titanium frame, while the Dynamic Island feature will provide a more immersive viewing experience.
The leaked details of the iPhone 15 lineup are sure to generate excitement among Apple enthusiasts. While the release date is still unknown, it is expected that Apple will unveil its latest flagship smartphones sometime in the fall of 2023.
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Pokdepinion: Definitely gonna buy it the moment it launches, just a matter of figuring out which one to go for. Leaning more towards the bigger one given the size of my hand.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Legion Wireless Mouse was Built for Student Gamers

New Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Laptops and Legion Wireless Mouse for Studies, Gaming and More
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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptops and Legion M600s Qi Wireless Gaming Mouse was launched at the Mobile World Congress 2022 event in Barcelona that is targeted for student gamers on the go. Whether you are attending classes or having fun gaming sessions with friends, the portable series comes in two screen sizes, 15-inch and 16-inch, that houses improved thermal components for quieter gameplay, fresh chassis colours and high-performance detailing.
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Laptops are Sleek Powerhouses

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The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 series has a cool blue decorative piping surrounding the rear I/O cutout and was created with portability in mind without breaking the bank. The updated rear notch design not only looks cleaner but it also functions with better port accessibility, cable management and slips into a backpack easily.
With these sleek new gaming laptops, you have the option of either up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-H series CPU or the AMD Ryzen 6000 Series CPU, with graphics going up to GeForce RTX 3060 or Intel Arc Graphics. The memory configuration for the IdeaPad Gaming 3 lineup includes up to 32GB of DDR4 3200MHz RAM and up to 1TB of storage.

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Users can choose between a more compact 15.6 inch 16:9 display and a 16 inch IPS 16:10 WQHD+ display for the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 series in either Onyx Grey or Glacier White. The innovative quad vents in between the lid and the base with vents on each side contribute to optimized ventilation for quieter performance. On the 16-inch model, users can use a privacy shutter top for the 1080P FHD webcam and upgrade on storage if needed.
Lenovo also collaborated with Microsoft for the launch to give out three months of Xbox Game Pass for PC gaming.
Lenovo Legion M600s Qi Wireless Gaming Mouse Delivers Comfort and Precision
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Lenovo Legion M600s Qi Wireless Gaming Mouse has amazing performance with 80 million clicks. The gaming mouse was made with a short, low arch and slim waist with mirrored-texture side grips and lasting ambidextrous comfort for both claw grip and fingertip gamers.
The gaming mouse is light, only 75g, and the battery is secured with post-consumer recycled plastic that is heat resistant and features sensor technologies such as 19,000 DPI via Pixart 3370 and 80 million click rated optical micro-switches and up to six programmable buttons.
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The Lenovo Legion mouse has both wireless and wired connection, is fully programmable with nearly 16.8 million RGB lighting combinations and can last for a full 2 hour charge and up to 10 hours after a quick 10 minute charge on either the USB-C or wirelessly through a Qi charger.
The 15-inch models of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and 3i laptops will retail at EUR999 (RM4692). The Intel variants are slated to hit the market in May, followed by the AMD ones a month later. The 16-inch versions with the 16:10 aspect ratio start at EUR1099 (RM5162) and go up from there, which will arrive a month later as well. While these predictions may not apply to us but Lenovo says that local price and availability would be announced at a later date.
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Pokdepinion: Lenovo is a consistent brand when it comes to gaming on a budget so seeing as the brand is consistently coming up with innovative upgrades and even targeting student gamers at this time makes one feel like they are up-to-date on trends.
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Logitech M720 Triathlon Multi-Device mouse here to enhance your productivity

Logitech has released one after another keyboard that works with multiple devices at the same time, but there has never been a multi-device mouse from them. Well now you can finally get the Logitech M720 Triathlon Multi-Device mouse to pair up with your K780 Multi-Device keyboard.

The Logitech M720 Triathlon is designed to improve productivity across multiple platforms and operating systems. The mouse packs the ability to pair with up to three devices at any single time, and switch between the devices seamlessly with the Easy-Switch technology with the touch of a button. It is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, Chrome OS, Android and Linux, pretty much every popular OS out there. The mouse features dual connectivity, with the ability to connect over Bluetooth or the Logitech Unifying receiver.

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A hyper-fast scroll wheel to allow you to fly through documents, and a durable design built to withstand up to 10 million clicks. With improved power efficiency, the Logitech M720 Triathlon can run up to two years on a single AA battery. The M720 Triathlon mouse is available in October 2016, with a SRP of RM259. For more information, head over to the product site.

Pokdepinion: A multi-device set of peripherals sounds like the ideal setup for certain people. With certain GPU configurations causing issues with dual monitor setups, the Logitech multi-device peripherals can solve the problem by letting you work on two PCs seamlessly.
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Acer Malaysia Unveils New Nitro 5 At RM2,999

If you’re looking for a new laptop, well Acer Malaysia has introduced their new Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43-R3B4) laptop, which is powered by a Ryzen 7 3750H processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics.

The Acer Nitro 5 also comes with 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD and 4GB of DDR4 RAM, which you can upgrade up until 32GB. There’s an additional m.2 slots plus a HDD Upgrade Kit, should you want to upgrade even further.
Aside from that, it offers a 15.6″ Full HD IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate. As for the audio side of things, it offesr Waves MaxxAudio sound optimization technology with Acer’s TrueHarmony.

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Its dual fans dual exhaust port design comes with Acer CoolBoost tech that they claim increase fan speed by 10% and CPU and GPU cooling by 9% compared to auto mode. For network, it comes with Killer Ethernet E2500 and Acer Network Optimizer allowing you to have a smoother connection while gaming online.
Last but not least, there’s a HDMI 2.0 and USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 among the ports included.
The new Acer Nitro 5 is now available at stores nationwide as well as their official online store at the price of RM2,999.
Pokdepinion: It looks like a solid laptop for those who are in a budget. Will you be getting one? Let us know.
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PES 2020 Mobile Game is Coming This October 2019

If you’re a fan of football, be it in real life or in video games, then chances are that you’re either a Pro Evolution Soccer kinda person or a FIFA person. If you’re the former, then this piece of news will certainly brighten up your day. Konami has confirmed that a PES 2020 mobile game will be coming this October 2019.
From what we know thus far, the PES 2020 mobile game will have many of the features that are already available on the PC and console versions of the game. One notable technique that advanced players can use is Finesse Dribble, which allows you to skirt past opponents.

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The game sees Konami renewing their partnership with FC Barcelona and Arsenal. There will also be exclusively featured teams including Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Juventus. Konami also promises that PES 2020 mobile game will feature a more finely-tuned ball system and more realistic defensive AI behavior.

For the more competitive gamer, you can look forward to the release of the new Matchday online mode later this December. The game will choose an important match or derby game each week, upon which players can then select a team and compete for a chance to get some rewards.
PES 2020 mobile game, otherwise known as eFootball PES 2020, will be coming to Android and iOS in late October 2019.
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Pokdepinion: Well, sounds like a fun game that I could use to pass the time. Hoping that it works great on mobile.

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ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 incoming — massive upgrade over its predecessors!

ASUS has probably outdone themselves with the latest ASUS TUF Gaming laptops. The new TUF Gaming FX 505 and FX705 are part of the more affordable gaming lineup, but it features much upgraded hardware.

For one, they feature a 144 Hz NanoEdge IPS-level displays. The previous generation ASUS FX504 laptops only featured up to 120 Hz TN panels, with huge bezels too. This upgrade is definitely a welcome addition in the affordable laptop market.

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The inside hardware is no surprise to anyone. It can be configured with up to an Intel Core i7 8750H, 32GB of RAM, 512GB PCIe SSDs and a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB for ample performance. Of course, we don’t expect this top-spec variant to come cheap when it arrives here in Malaysia.
We are also looking at a new HyperCool system with independent fans and heatsinks to cool the CPU and GPU separately. The design also places the fans directly under the keyboard to ensure that you won’t feel the heat even when the going gets hot. The ASUS anti-dust fans also ensure optimal performance.

Last but not least, the TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 laptops passed the MIL-STD-810G tests for sudden jolts. The HyperStrike keyboards are also rated for 20 million key presses to ensure durability.

The TUF Gaming laptops come in three finish, Gold Steel, Red Matter and Red Fusion. We aren’t sure which variant will come to Malaysia, but which one is your favorite?
Pokdepinion: I can’t help but notice how much the lines look like the speed lines in anime…
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Realme Malaysia To Host Their First Ever Realme Fans Festival

Realme Malaysia has revealed that they are planning on hosting their first ever Realme Fans Festival, where you can purchase Realme smartphones and exclusive products at reduced and more affordable prices.
The two-day event will take place on the 6th and 7th of March 2019. In addition to the special event, the company has also let it known that they are collaborating with Shopee and Lexis Hotel Group, where customers who purchase Realme smartphones are able to win a special getaway in one of the two hotels in Port Dickson; Lexis Port Dickson or Grand Lexis Port Dickson through the contest giveaway on Realme Malaysia’s official Facebook page as well as Shopee’s Facebook and Instagram page.
For those who purchase any Realme device are eligible to win a 2 Days 1 Night Stay with Breakfast for 2 pax at the Sky Pool Villa, Grand Lexis Port Dickson, that’s worth more than RM2,332 each. To join in the contest, you can simply follow the steps below;

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Share a picture of your proof of purchase of your Realme phone on your Facebook profile page (make sure to set your profile as public)
Use the hashtag #RealmeFansFes
Wait for the winner announcement and enjoy your vacation.

There will be a total of 8 randomly selected winners for the contest. As for Shopee’s contest, two lucky winners will stand a chance to win a 2 Days 1 Night stay with Breakfast for 2 pax at the Premium Tower Seaview worth RM816.20 at the Lexis Port Dickson. To be the winner, all you need to do is be the top spender who purchase the Realme smartphones during the Realme Fans Festival.
Not to forget, there’s a special on Shopee’s Instagram page as well. Four winner will be chosen for this giveaway. To win, you need to like the contest announcement post and comment with #ShopeexRealme.
Here’s the full range of Realme products that you can enjoy this Realme Fans Festival;

Product
RAM/Storage
Retail Price
Realme Fans Festival Price

Realme C1
2GB+16GB
RM449
RM399

2GB+32GB
RM469
RM469

Realme 2
3GB+32GB
RM549
RM549

4GB+64GB
RM659
RM659

Realme 2 Pro
4GB+64GB
RM849
RM699

6GB+64GB
RM949
RM799

8GB+128GB
RM1099
RM899

Realme Earbuds
–
RM39
RM29

Realme Backpack
–
RM199
RM149

Realme T-shirt
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RM39.90
RM9.90

Pokdepinion: If the thought of the vacation doesn’t tempt you, surely the smartphone deals that’s on hand will! I mean RM899 for the Realme 2 Pro that’s packed with 8GB+128GB sounds like a deal to me!
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MCMC Says Price Reduction for Fixed Broadband in Malaysia Still On Track

KENYATAAN MEDIA: Pelaksanaan Standard Mandatori Mengenai Harga Capaian (MSAP) Dan Penurunan Harga Jalur Lebar Talian Tetap #MCMC #SKMM pic.twitter.com/dVXf6V0630
— MCMC (Official) (@SKMM_MCMC) October 2, 2018

We’ve known for a while about the Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP) policy that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been wanting to implement for a while now. While we have seen changes in terms of pricing as of late, there are still people left out of the loop and still paying a high price for fixed broadband. Now, we get to hear a bit of update on it.
MCMC has released a media statement with regards to the price reduction for fixed broadband internet in Malaysia, related to the new access agreements that telcos in Malaysia needed to submit by end of September 2018.

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According to MCMC, all the key internet service providers (ISPs) have reached agreements that will directly result in reduced prices for fixed broadband. This includes, TM, Maxis, Celcom, and TIME. The price reduction for fixed broadband will still take place by the end of 2018.
It was also pointed out that there are some ISPs who have already lowered prices as well as improved the speed of their fixed broadband plans. Unfortunately, they did not reveal any specifics on the price reduction that the providers have agreed on.
MCMC did mention that they will be making more announcements very soon, which is most likely why some of the specifics were left out. For now, we’ll just have to wait and see.
Pokdepinion: Well, hopefully we won’t end up hearing some funny business about the providers not being able to cut down prices and stuff for whatever reason moving forward. I personally have not yet received my new internet plan yet.
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Samsung reopens its Experience Store (SESL) at The Gardens Mall

If you are a die-hard fan of Samsung and want to have a full ecosystem experience, then this news is just what would make up your day. Samsung Malaysia Electronics Sdn Bhd (SME) has relaunched its Samsung Experience Store Large (SESL) at The Gardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur. This one is the only one of few SESL establishments in Malaysia with vast retail area that integrates mechandising, experiential zones and customer service. This reopening is kind of like a first major revamp since its inception in 2013 and incorporates flagship store concept. You know, the kind like how most gamers retail outlets are?
The Gear VR experiential zone at the newly revamped Samsung Experience Store Large (SESL) at The Gardens Mall attracts numerous visitors young and old
So this SESL will be your one-stop retail solution. In other words, if you can’t find that Samsung product here, it’s gonna be pretty much not available anywhere else. Smartphones, tablets, wearables, VR, Gear 360, ecosystem, accessories, anything under the Samsung brand name will be available here.
Samsung Malaysia Electronics management team with guests (from left): Sam Wye Leng, Head of Customer Service; Lau Chien Chien, Head of Brand Shop Experience; Wilson Wee, Managing Director, Welfon Telecommunication Sdn Bhd; Hosea Heen, Head of Mobile Business; Elaine Soh, Chief Marketing Officer; and Antony Barragry, CEO of IGB REIT Management Sdn Bhd representing The Gardens Mall
At Samsung, we believe in creating rich experiences for the consumer. The new flagship store concept is a reflection of the Samsung philosophy to provide the best customer experience and materialises our vision to give people new and joyful experiences, providing interactivity and access to exciting new content like never before. With this new SESL located at one of the most prime shopping locations in Klang Valley, we look forward to encourage an open and welcoming concept that goes beyond just brick-and-mortar, and resonate with consumers from all walks of life Hosea Heen, Head of Mobile Business, Samsung Malaysia Electronics
Experience being experience, you can also seek support and consultation here at SESL. It will provide Samsung Smart Service, where you can get aftersales care too. This includes hardware repair, software upgrades, device consultation, or even free checking for in-warranty devices. While they’re fixing it for you, you can have a stroll around and experience much of the awesome experiential areas that have been provided. You might just end up walking out with another gadget. lol.

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Samsung Malaysia Electronics management team with guests (from left): Lau Chien Chien, Head of Brand Shop Experience; Sam Wye Leng, Head of Customer Service; Wilson Wee, Managing Director, Welfon Telecommunication; Hosea Heen, Head of Mobile Business; Elaine Soh, Chief Marketing Officer; and Antony Barragry, CEO of IGB REIT Management Sdn Bhd representing The Gardens Mall; with the performers during the grand reopening of Samsung Experience Store Large (SESL), The Gardens Mall
Last but not least, if you’re still reading, here’s some awesomeness that you can reap from the visit to the SESL. If you complete several exciting activities that involve the Galaxy ecosystem in-store, you get to take home a fridge magnet personalised with a photo taken on the spot using the Galaxy S8, valid from 10am-10pm on 9th to 11th June 2017. Additionally, if you register your first payment card on Samsung Pay on the spot, you will also be entitled to a free Samsung Wireless Charger Stand worth RM279 on a first-come-first-serve basis.

That’s not all, from 9th June until 27th June 2017, if you spend RM1,000 and above at the SESL, you will receive a complimentary Samsung Mono Bluetooth Headset while stocks last!

Pokdepinion: Do you still need a reason to buy that Samsung Galaxy S8 that you have been dreaming of? What could be a better time than this?
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[E3 2019] Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Beta and Release Date Confirmed

If you’ve been eagerly awaiting news on Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, then today is a going to be a great day for you. We’ve had a bunch of new details from the Ubisoft E3 2019 press conference including a couple of new trailers.
The first trailer features a cinematic of Jon Bernthal’s character giving a speech to his army, more than likely rallying them up before a battle. While it’s a cool trailer, it doesn’t show any gameplay. That’s where the second trailer comes in. While it doesn’t show an actual vertical slice demo, it does show a bit of gameplay. The first trailer is available at the top of this post while the second one is right below here.

In addition to the two new trailers, the developers also revealed that the game’s beta will be going live just a bit before the full launch, on 5th September 2019. Players who pre-order the game will get guaranteed access to the beta. If you don’t want to pre-order however, you can sign up online for a chance to get in. You can find the beta sign-up page by clicking here.

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Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia on 4th October 2019.
Pokdepinion: I can already sense the fanbase going crazy over this. Well, October isn’t far off so be patient, lads. Don’t forget to sign up for the beta if you didn’t pre-order the game.
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