Introducing the New Microsoft Surface Pro; Up to 13.5 Hours Battery Life

At a launch event in Kuala Lumpur, Microsoft Malaysia has unveiled the brand new Microsoft Surface Pro. Check out what’s new with this versatile machine.

Introducing the New Microsoft Surface Pro

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Microsoft has reinvented the modern workplace concept with the launch of Microsoft’s brand-new Surface Pro. Tagged as Microsoft’s “most versatile laptop” the device which is the latest generation of its iconic Surface product line, has been redesigned from the inside out to deliver better performance and battery life than ever.
The Surface Pro, together with Microsoft 365, is a complete, intelligent, and collaborative modern workplace solution that enables everyone to be creative and work together, taking productivity to the next level.
A Versatile Machine

The new Surface Pro has been redesigned from the inside out to give people more performance and fifty percent more battery life than the Surface Pro 4. Everything has been streamlined and refined — from softer, rounded edges to cameras built to fade into the bezel. At just 8.5mm thin and starting at 0.766 kg the new Surface Pro is lighter than the bag it will be carried in, and packs the power of a 7th-gen Intel Core processor into a new fanless, 2 whisper-quiet design.
The Surface Pro brings creativity to live in a highly portable form factor. The high-resolution 12.3” PixelSense Display is engineered to work with the new Surface Pen, the fastest digital pen ever, to deliver an amazing inking experience with a new hinge that adjusts to 165 degrees, people can now put Surface Pro into Studio Mode, creating the optimal position to write or sketch.
Make the world your workplace

With technology evolving at a rapid pace, people are no longer bounded by a set space or an office. Mobility is key. The three critical aspects in the new world of work are people, place and technology. Employees in the new world of work have the capabilities to work flexibly and productively in the digital modern work place, they are empowered with technology and their offices support a collaborative, dynamic workplace design.
The new Surface Pro is the ultimate work companion to allow the world to work in new ways within the modern workplace. With its long-lasting battery life, Microsoft’s new Surface Pro takes on a whole new meaning of a true companion.
Our recent Workplace 2020 study revealed that mobile professionals are seeking the ability to access information and data on mobile devices, cloud-based productivity tools and realtime collaboration capabilities for better collaboration and productivity.
It has been said that Malaysian employees feel the most important way to improve collaboration and increase their level of productivity is through better PCs (55%) and better mobile devices (34%).

Michal Golebiewski, Chief Marketing & Operations Officer, Microsoft Malaysia, said:
At Microsoft, we believe nothing should stand in our customers ways to bring their ideas to life. We built the Surface Pro because we believe the right technology can help people push the limits of what’s possible.
Modeled after whether it be a student or an employee, the Surface Pro and Microsoft 365 present businesses with an opportunity to create a new culture of work that unlocks creativity and enhances teamwork while also delivering simple management and intelligent security. Together, it’s a solution that makes your modern workplace a reality.
Noticeably absent in the new Microsoft Surface Pro is Thunderbolt port. Microsoft Malaysia has gone on record saying that the reason behind the absence is due to the fact that Thunderbolt is still not widely adopted yet and they’re focused more on following the industry standard in order to maximize consumer satisfaction.

The new Microsoft Surface Pro will be available starting RM3,699 all the way up to RM7,199. For more in-depth details, check it out just below here:

Intel Core M3, 4GB RAM, Intel HD Graphics 615, 128GB SSD: RM3,699
Intel Core i5, 4GB RAM, Intel HD Graphics 620, 128GB SSD: RM4,499
Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, Intel HD Graphics 620, 256GB SSD: RM5,899
Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, 256GB SSD: RM7,199
Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, 256GB SSD: RM7,199

Click Here for More Info on the New Surface Pro!

Pokdepinion: Well, the new Microsoft Surface Pro is a very interesting machine that will suit a variety of users, whether it’s for work, play, or studies. We’re quite curious as to how well it would perform for our regular day-to-day tasks as well as in our benchmarking suite but I suppose, only time will tell.
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SOCAR Expand Zones In Malaysia — Available In 52 PETRONAS Stations Across The Country

If you don’t own a car, or simply feel like driving a different car, well you can pick one up at one of the PETRONAS stations around Malaysia as SOCAR is partnering up with the petrol station.
There’s more than 52 PETRONAS stations in the Klang Valley, Johor, and Penang, making it convenient for users to pick-up and drop-off vehicles with a tap, 24/7.
Just recently, SOCAR has opened up at PETRONAS stations in Mutiara Damansara, NPE Pantai Dalam, TTDI, Jalan Maarof, Johor Jaya, and Sunway BKE.

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Previously SOCAR Malaysia announced last month that they’ve expanded to over 2000 cars, with 26 different models in over 1000 locations across the Klang Valley, Johor, and Penang.
Pokdepinion: Hey, you never know when you’re in an emergency and need a car, right? The expansion is definitely great news.
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Last Chance to Play: 10 PS Plus Extra Games Being Removed in April 2023

Sony has revealed the next ten titles that will be removed from its PS Plus Extra subscription service. Gamers need to be aware of which titles are being removed so they can make the most of their subscriptions before the games are gone.
Sony Announces Removal of 10 Titles from PS Plus Extra

Sony has announced that ten games are scheduled to be removed from its PS Plus Extra subscription service, although no official date has been set yet. It is important for players to take note of the games that will be leaving the catalogue, as they will no longer be playable even if they have been previously downloaded and installed.

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PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium differ from PS Plus Essential in that games are rotated in and out of the service. Once a game is removed, it is no longer available to play as part of the subscription.
Among the games that are set to be removed are:

2Dark
428: Shibuya Scramble [EU]
Croixleur Sigma
Gabbuchi
Marvel Puzzle Quest: Dark Reign
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
Steins;Gate Elite [EU]
The Caligula Effect: Overdose
The Wonderful 101 Remastered
Zanki Zero: Last Beginning [EU]

However, players are still able to play these games until they are removed from the subscription service. It is highly recommended to take advantage of this opportunity and play the games before they are taken off the catalogue.
While it is always disappointing to see games being removed from the PS Plus Extra subscription service, the update that saw Ghostwire Tokyo, Immortals Fenyx Rising, and Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection added to the catalogue was highly praised. It is hoped that Sony will continue to bring more great games to the service in the future.
In conclusion, players should take note of the games that are being removed from the PS Plus Extra subscription service and take advantage of the chance to play them before they are gone. The ten games that are set to be removed are sure to provide hours of entertainment, so make sure to try them out while they are still available.
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Pokdepinion: Well, it’s not like you can’t play those games anymore, just that if you happen to be interested after it’s out, you will have to buy the games separately. I’m sure it will be pretty affordable during some sales season so just wait a bit if you want to buy them.
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DACSEE — World’s First Social Ride Sharing Platform

There’s a new ride sharing platform in town and it’s called DACSE. Besides offering transportation services, they offer more choices in fare, vehicle size and comfort by letting users to setup their own community group.
DACSEE
The company has rolled out their official mobile app titled ‘DACSEE’ (of course) with them having 3,000 pre-qualified drivers in the country. At the moment, DACSEE has created four official groups with its pre-qualified drivers namely the Compact, Comfort, Exec, and Xtra groups.
Now available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, DACSEE has designed unique features in the app for passengers to select from a community that they trust. For example, a women passenger for instance can choose to be driven by a women if that is what they want and the app certainly allows you to do that.

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The app also includes a feature that no other ride hailing platform offer which is the ‘Circle of Friend‘. This feature allows a passenger to choose their preferred driver and in turn can also recommend the selected drivers to their friends and family members by sending the driver’s detail, hence making the driver be a part of their circle.
They’ve also took count on security measures. their Trip Companion feature allows any user near the vicinity of the ride to be connected to the passenger and will know their whereabouts during the ride. The Emergency Helpline also allows passengers to call if they face any issues during the ride.
In addition to that, DACSEE has introduced a feature called Joy Locations. It essentially recommends passengers about on-going rewards and promotions with popular brands supported by the company. You can now book a ride with suggested Joy Locations available in the vicinity of the destination and gain more value from their ride. As of now, there are 1,000 Joy Locations available on the app where you can get cashback for visiting and purchasing at these places.
Besides Malaysia, DACSEE is aiming to expand to Thailand, China, and the United States of America.’
Pokdepinion: Personally, I haven’t tried out the app just yet. Well maybe I should… Who knows, the fare might be cheaper.
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HUAWEI Mate 20 Series now priced from just RM2099

The HUAWEI Mate 20 and HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro is now more affordable than ever. After an official price slash down to RM2999 for the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro, the HUAWEI Mate 20 Series can now be gotten for even less. The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro goes for just RM2599, and the HUAWEI Mate 20 can be gotten at RM2099.
HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro
The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro comes with a slew of flagship features and a camera setup that rivals the HUAWEI P30 series. It offers one of the few real 3D IR facial recognition setups and the largest battery in a flagship to date. It was initially introduced at RM3599, with a price slash earlier in February 2019 to RM2999. That’s still a good RM400 off HUAWEI’s last-gen flagship.
HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro Specifications

Kirin 980, octa-core at up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
6GB LPDDR4x RAM
128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable via NM card)
6.39″ QHD+ OLED display, curved
40MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.4 telephoto + 20MP f/2.2 ultra-wide
24MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4200 mAh battery, 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, 15W HUAWEI Wireless Quick Charge
RM2599 (RRP: RM2999)

Look at how big the Mate 20 X is compared to the normal Mate 20!
Meanwhile the HUAWEI Mate 20 is HUAWEI’s lower-end flagship device, with features shared with the HUAWEI P20. The HUAWEI P30’s toned down specifications list does make it a little less attractive, but it does come with a fitting price tag. It was offered initially at RM2799 before getting a price cut during Chinese New Year to RM2399. Now it is even more affordable.

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HUAWEI Mate 20 Specifications

Kirin 980, octa-core at up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
6GB LPDDR4x RAM
128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable via NM card)
6.5″ FHD+ IPS display, curved
12MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.4 telephoto + 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide
24MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4000 mAh battery, 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge
RM2099 (RRP: RM2399)

There is no mention of how long Mobile 2 Go will offer these prices, or whether HUAWEI Malaysia has officially adjusted the prices for their yesteryear flagships. What we do know is that HUAWEI has been quite aggressively adjusting the pricing for the HUAWEI Mate 20 series this year, making them quite difficult to recommend considering that prices may drop very soon.
Pokdepinion: Maybe a good option for those who want a taste of HUAWEI’s flagships without paying the high price for them.

[UPDATE]: HUAWEI will still continue supporting all existing HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones!
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ASUS ROG GX700 (GX700VO) Super Laptop First Impressions

Now, take note that I didn’t even categorize this in a review category. Because this is not a review. This is what I like to call “The ROG Experience” like I shared in my ROG GL752 review (you should really read that first before reading this one because that one is genuine, this one is not). This is a very expensive machine. One that my finances will be crawling to fund one for. So it’s bragging rights to actually own one. It literally shows how hardwork and dedication in life can get you the finest luxuries in the world. Especially if you are a geek in the luxurious world. Basically, if you are owning one of these, you probably drive a Skyline GTR R35, run a successful business, have hell loads of money, you travel to a different country just to have a LAN session with your friend’s in New York. And you don’t even have to worry about how it is travelling with you. Because the GX700 comes in a luggage briefcase, literally ready to become “just another luggage” among all others that you are already eligible within your First Class flight anyway. You are technically carrying a “portable desktop” that is more powerful than an average custom liquid cooled desktop running GTX6XX series that you just built well over a couple of years ago. This, my beloved readers, is the Asus Republic Of Gamers GX700 Liquid Cooled Super Gaming Laptop.

This is not just another luggage briefcase as you might be thinking. Asus does put attention to detail whenever they need to bundle something with their products. As in the case of this briefcase – which is not brief at all, it is built with tough materials with lots of padding inside, and solid straps to secure your rig in place tightly. Not just that, the locks are TSA-Accepted allowing airport screeners to unlock, inspect and relock without damaging the lock. You can read more about TSA at www.travelsentry.org. Let’s move on to the part that I was anticipating the most – the Dock!

Again, this is not a review, so I am only going to run through what you are seeing in the pictures above. There are 4 pins which are very hard to miss when you are aligning the laptop with the dock – in fact, it somehow finds it’s own way to secure itself. That big flap at the top is not a decoration piece just for the sake of the ROG logo. That is actually a latch. And when you press the latch, fairies from the seventh skies will fly down and form a pentagram around you because you are now ready to go BAD! In technical terms, the latch will push the connection chamber outwards and secure it towards the laptop. The pipes interconnect, the liquid starts flowing, the lights inside the dock light up, and the radiator fans start cooling down the hot liquid that is returned by the laptop. Still don’t get it? Here, we made an Animated GIF for you.

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When it is activated, it gives a very beautiful red lighting effect internally. Though this view is actually blocked by your display when you are gaming, it’s nice to have.
Now, let’s move on to the laptop. I’m mostly going to compare this with the GL752 that I reviewed previously. This machine costs double the price of the GL752 , so whether you should straight away jump to this one or not, you decide it for yourself. Instead of writing lengthy text, we will walk through the laptop with images. Scroll them in series. Click for higher resolution.
 That arrow...Aligns to the red arrows on the docking station Tell me, what do you see at first glance?Yup, I see a spaceship too. No one would ever believe you that this machine has liquid cooling ready tubes under it's hood. Looks Familiar?The back of the display looks very much similar to that on the GL752. This is why I am calling it a Super Laptop. It's packing so much punch, and yet the size is so unforgiving! The left sideKensington Lock, Speaker, 2 USB 3.0, Microphone jack port, Headphone output and S/PDIF output combo jack port, and Memory card reader. Well, not that the other side would be much differentBut for the sake of eye candy, here's the view from the other side. The right sideUSB 3.0 port with USB Charger+, HDMI port, Mini Display Port, USB Type-C / Thunderbolt 3 combo port, USB Type-C port, LAN port and speaker I could stare at this all day long!If you notice, the bezel is silver compared to the GL752 which was black. Even the ROG logo on palm-rest is more prominent this time around. Not a quickieYep, the same details are carried into the GX700 just like they were in the GL752. Same goes to the shortcut keysQuick recording and the Macro keys are present too. WASD keys are red highlighted for obvious reasons. That beautiful bottom!Just like the GL752, the GX700 has a very beautiful bottom cover. However, opening it up is a tad more difficult (not impossible) I guess because of the presence of liquid cooling components. You can also see the areas that interconnect with the dock pins. Left-Side SpeakerStart counting..1.. Left-Top SpeakerContinue counting..2.. Left-Front SpeakerDont stop just yet..3.. Right-Side SpeakerThe other side..4.. Top-Right SpeakerStill Following..? 5..Top-Front SpeakerFinal one..6..Yep, 6 speakers altogether! Excluding the built-in subwoofer but that's as far as my maths can reach..
And then, when all powers combine, you get it’s final form. Presenting.. drum rolls
The Final FormIt doesn't look that huge, right? Well, don't worry, it actually IS very BIG!Notice the shadesThe laptop's brushed metal finishing is different toned from the dock. I think I have an explanation for that.The left side viewThe laptop gets tilted slightliy when docked. I won't lie to you, it's a VERY comfortable position!The right side viewI guess it tilts so the liquid flows downwards efficiently. That's the only logical explanation that I can think of.
You are provided with TWO power adapters. But you only need to use ONE at a time. The top adapter is for your laptop if you are going to be using it without the liquid cooling. The bottom one locks to the dock, and the dock supplies the power to the laptop through it’s chamber. If I were the owner of this laptop, I’d leave the dock stationed at one place, all connected and never remove it from that location. The other adapter would be in my laptop bag so if I were on the move, I only have to undock the laptop, throw it inside the bag and I’m ready to go.
Oh, and you will not mix up the adapters. Don’t worry. Asus has taken the trouble to think about this. Hence, the Dock’s adapter is specially designed.
Okay, to those who have read my GL752 review, I know you are waiting for the lighting effects. It only makes sense to have the body shell lighting for this laptop. Here’s why:

Unlike the GL752, the GX700 comes with lesser accessories. Well, one accessory short which is the Cerberus headset. The backpack is replaced with the luggage bag, and the Asus SICA mouse is present in both laptop packages.
This is where you realize the flaw. I really don’t like USB ports right next to my palm. It protrudes out and it interferes with the mouse movement. At the very least, another USB port at the end would be handy.
Let’s compare this with the GL752. When I was waiting for this beast’s arrival, I had a totally different idea in my mind. Until I actually had it in my hands. Check this out.
 GL752(TOP) VS GX700 (Bottom)You can't tell much difference really. Only thing significant here is the hinges on both machines. The GX700 wins here.
GX700 (LEFT) VS GL752 (RIGHT)Yep, I got the shock of my life too! The tallest part of the GX700 is almost half the height of the GL752! I thought it would be the other way around. GX700 wins hands down.
GX700 (LEFT) VS GL752 (RIGHT)Yep, even the shortest side of the machines is throned by the GX700! That's about 1cm height difference! Again, GX700 wins!
GX700 (LEFT) VS GL752 (RIGHT)Even the overall height is won by the GX700! If you dock it, it would be almost the same height as the GL752 without the liquid cooling.GL752 (LEFT) VS GX700 (RIGHT)If you ask me, the GL752 looks neat at the back. Those additional lights are lovelier, and the orange silver blend mixes beautifully. GL752 wins here.
Before I forget, yes, without the dock, the GX700 is actually lighter than the GL752 too. You would be wondering, how did Asus achieve this? Well, it’s rather simple. You probably have not realized, the GX700 does not have a ODD (Optical Disc Drive). I am fully in support with this motion, honestly because all that space can be used for slimming down machines and even replacing with another drive – which is much more useful and lighter overall.
Let’s get into the specifications. For starters, we have an Intel Core i7-6820HK CPU clocked at 2.7GHz with turbo boost of up to 3.6GHz. Given that it’s a HK variation, it means that it comes with an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking. See, overclocking is no longer something new in the laptop world now but it’s still a luxury. If you are not familiar with overclocking, your CPU set is supposed to be tweaked in BIOS before the OS is triggered at all. Most users do not dare to tweak the BIOS and overclocking becomes a segmented section in the gamers world. But that was the past. This time around, ASUS has taken a rather different route. Overclocking the CPU actually happens within the OS – from the ROG Gaming Centre. It is so noob-friendly, all you have to do is just play around with the sliders and save the settings. Finally, it will reboot to apply the settings into the kernel. In return, you do not get a fancy BIOS like you usually get in ROG desktop motherboards. Wanna see it?
EXTREME CPU settingsThere is already an EXTREME setting for you to use with your dock.Even more EXTREME - Custom CPU settingsSlide, slide, slide, and you are done!
Next, we have the GPU which is an nVidia GeForce GTX980 GDDR5 8GB (256-bit). You are right, this is NOT an “M” edition like you would see in your GL752 machine. This is a desktop grade GPU, squeezed into the body of a laptop. And yes, it is also within the path of the liquid cooling flow which is why it’s ballsy to have this GPU and not the M one.
Not enough for you? Okay, 32GB DDR4 RAMs and 512GB NVMe SSD are standard. This machine can easily last you 5 years to come.
Feeling insecure already? :P
It does have most of the fluff that you found in the GL752 and actually more. Here’s an insight of the Gaming Centre.
 Fan ControlAnd when you set it to Max, it will no longer be suitable for use in the library. Trust me! More TweaksMacro Keys, GPU Performance Limiter, Headphone Amplifier and Hot Zone Lighting Even More TweaksLight Bar for your rear lights, or disable some essential keys for uninterrupted operationsOr Launch UtilitiesSonic Radar, Sonic Studio and Xsplit Gamecaster can be triggered from here
Well, I think I have covered more than what I was supposed to. Once again, this was not a review but rather my first impressions of the GX700. Why did I not review this machine? I had pretty limited time to fiddle with it and it’s already a great honour from Asus Malaysia to have Pokde.net as one of their early testers of this machine. This machine is officially launching in Malaysia today – the date of publishing of this article. You will be seeing this machine in your local stores very soon and the SRP price tag is RM18,999. Got the banks in pocket? Get it right away!
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Samsung Galaxy A01 Unveiled with Affordable Price and Snapdragon SoC

The folks over at Samsung Malaysia have unveiled the newest addition to their A-series lineup, and it’s the most affordable one yet. It’s the Samsung Galaxy A01, which highlights a sleek design with a large Infinity-V display at an affordable price.
The Samsung Galaxy A01 has a 5.7-inch Infinity-V display with HD+ resolution. It has a dual-camera setup featuring a 13MP wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth camera for improved bokeh shots. It also has a 5MP selfie camera with a “Selfie Focus” feature which is said to make you stand out even more.

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Apart from that, it’s running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset, has 2GBs of RAM, 16GB internal storage, and a 3,000 mAh battery capacity. It’s expected to run Android 10 with the One UI 2 skin right out of the box. For a better look at the specifications, check it out right below here:
Samsung Galaxy A01 Specifications

CPU:
Snapdragon 439 Octa-core @ 1.95 GHz, 12nm

GPU:
Adreno 505

RAM:
2GB

Display:
5.7″ HD+ (720 x 1520) TFT Infinity-V Display

Storage:
16GB eMMC 5.1

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
13MP f/2.2, 28mm (wide angle), 2MP f/2.4 (depth)
LED Flash
Front Camera
5MP f/2.2

OS:
Android 10 Pie, One UI 2

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Dual-band GPS
Bluetooth 4.2
A2DP

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM

Battery:
Li-ion 3000 mAh (non-removable)
18W Quick Charge 3

Dimensions:
146.2 x 70.9 x 8.3 mm

Weight:
149 g

Colours:
Blue, Black, Red

The Samsung Galaxy A01 is available from today onwards at Samsung Experience Stores, e-store, and authorized dealers in Malaysia. It will be retailing at the affordable price of RM449.
Pokdepinion: If you need to buy a smartphone for your parents or anyone who isn’t a heavy user, this might just be a good one to get for them.
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New Twitch.TV Update Allows For Four People To Be In One Screen

Twitch has revealed a new update where it will enable for four content creators to livestream together in the same screen. The new update is called Squad Stream and it will act exactly how it sounds.
The new update will allow for Twitch.tv partners to stream with one another and all play the desired game within the same window for the public to see. This is convenient for games that allows up to 4 people to play together, such as the new Division 2, where you’ll get to see every player’s perspective all together in one screen.
Twitch also explains on how viewer counts will work on the Stream Squad. They’ve said that any views that you get when your video player is in the primary slot will count towards your channel stats and be reflected in your channel analytics and stream summary.

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If you are worried on who gets the primary slots, you are able to change them. You can simply click on any of the other channel’s video player and it will then swap into the primary slot. Additionally, if you’d like to see how it works, they’ve also included a list of streamers and their timings for you to catch. You can learn more on Twitch’s Squad Stream by going to the link here.
Pokdepinion: I guess it’s a convenient way to catch your favorite streamers all together in one place, that is if they decide to partner up..
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Gamdias Zeus P1 RGB gaming mouse review — high end specifications, without the price

I am gonna say it. I am a sucker for RGB lighting. So when Gamdias sent over the Gamdias Zeus P1 RGB with a gasp 12000 DPI sensor and heavy breathing RGB, I immediately requested the mouse in question to review. Not only was it a good opportunity to try out a new mouse (with RGB), it was actually a legit reason to get permission to game during office hours. Without further ado, let’s get down to gaming..err I mean testing the Gamdias Zeus P1 RGB gaming mouse we have here.
Unboxing

The front of the packaging is attractive enough, highlighting the Double Level RGB feature, 12000 DPI sensitivity and 8 smart keys. The rear does more of the same but offers a different look at the Gamdias Zeus P1 RGB. However I would prefer if there was a window or a flap that allows the prospective buyer to get a feel of the mouse’s shape before buying it.

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The mouse inside is held by injection-molded clear plastic and a cardboard tray. There really is no point in having clear plastic holding the mouse, as there is no way to see the mouse without removing it from the package. All I got is the Gamdias Zeus P1 RGB and a quick installation guide, which is all I need anyway.
Appearance

The Gamdias Zeus P1 RGB looks like a pretty basic mouse, aside from the row of buttons behind the scroll wheel and that huge emblem. Basically every mouse features the same look. I gotta give kudos to Gamdias for not trying to slap a rubber coating on the Gamdias Zeus P1 RGB, which will just limit its lifespan. The sides are rubber, but from my experience, rubber sides last a lot longer than the rubber top shells.

Two side buttons here on the left side, with a rather generous recess for my thumb to rest in. The textured rubber grip is also a nice touch, but as with all rubber finishes, I worry about its durability. The double level RGB looks pretty good, but they are illuminated by the same LEDs, which means that you can’t have the lines sporting different colors.

Here over on the right we see more of the textured rubber.

Under the mouse are three Teflon feet, with a large one at the rear end and two smaller ones in front. They are pretty thick, which should bode well for durability. The sensor is offset towards the front of the mouse, which depending on how you move your mouse, may result in a higher or lower sensitivity. If you usually move the front of the mouse more than the rear end of the mouse, then the sensor positioning here will cause the Gamdias Zeus P1 RGB to feel more sensitive. I believe most people actually move the front of the mouse more, so the sensor placement may be good, but it may take some time to get used to it if you are coming from mice with a different sensor position.

Last but not least, you get a braided cable, with a gold-plated connector. The connector has some flanges but luckily they are quite minimal, so your other stuff should still fit in adjacent USB ports.
Specifications

User Experience
The Gamdias Zeus P1 RGB works via plug-and-play, but of course, we will want to make of the RGB lighting offered here. Gamdias’ has a unified driver software, which is Gamdias Hera. You may have to download updates to allow the driver software to manage your peripheral though, but the process is very simple and anyone who has installed software will face no problems at all. With the software installed, you get a plethora of features to play around with.

You get the usual key reassignment, acceleration, DPI level adjustments in 100 DPI steps, polling rate options. As always, I am using a 500 Hz polling rate and 2000 DPI. You can also have profiles automatically switch when you start up a game or a software, so you can have optimized key assignments for every game. There is also the ability to record macros of not only your keypresses, but also mouse movements as well. There is no option to calibrate the mouse to your surface though.

A more gimmicky feature is to record voice clips and bind them to your keys. Since the Gamdias Zeus P1 RGB doesn’t actually have a whole lot of keys, I find it rather irrelevant to have this feature. And besides, most online games already has commands that can be bound to your keyboard.

The lighting on this mouse deserves an entire paragraph dedicated to it, simply because RGBae. You can decide to not have it light up at all, light up in a single color, assign each of the 13 different zones a different color and also pick from 5 different effects, with a choice of different speed and also brightness control. Pretty comprehensive. However, you do not get the same freedom of choice with the logo LED. If you noticed, you can have 6 preset DPI levels, and each of those DPI levels correspond to a different color for the logo. You get a choice of red, yellow, green, white, blue and pink here. Of course, you can simply set any of the presets to your preferred DPI to get your preferred color on the LED, but why did Gamdias had to make it so difficult, when they can offer 13 zones of lighting for the two illuminated lines that run along the side of the mouse?

The RGB illumination here is good, but not as nice as I expected. There is a dead zone above the side buttons which disappointed me a little. The scroll wheel also doesn’t light up properly, despite featuring clear sides. It seems that the scroll wheel gets its light from the nearby LEDs instead of having a dedicated one for itself.

Moving on, the Gamdias Zeus P1 RGB has a nice shape and fits my hand pretty well. Its size is just nice for me. The hump on this mouse is biased towards the front, and the high buttons make it suitable for any type of grip. I personally switch between a fingertip grip when gaming and a palm grip for everything else, and it was comfortable enough for me. The buttons are harder than I am used to, and after some searching, these are Huano switches, instead of the Omron switches that are some kind of an industry standard by now. They are tactile, so I am not complaining. The scroll wheel and DPI switching buttons are nice to press too. The side buttons are quite mushy though, with quite a bit of travel. The rubber grips on the side were sticky at first, but after wiping them and using them for a while, they are quite comfortable now.

I use the Cooler Master Swift-RX gaming mousepad. Tracking is good but there is some jitter noticed at 8200 DPI onwards. I could not control the mouse well at even 5600 DPI, so I can not tell you how well it handles the higher sensitivities in real usage. Some Googling led me to the fact that it uses a PMW3336 sensor, and not the PMW3366/PMW3360 sensors that are popular in mice featuring 12000 DPI. LOD is decent at around 2-3mm too, but I am sure with calibration to the surface, it can be even further minimized. That’s a feature that is sorely lacking here.
Conclusion
I enjoyed using this mouse. At the sensitivities I use, it was as accurate as I needed it to be. The higher sensitivities may be adversely affected by the fact that you can’t calibrate the sensor to your surface. The two primary buttons are good, while being a little harder than the Omron switches I am used to. RGB is of course a nice addition, but the fact that you have to swap between the DPI presets to use a different color on the logo is annoying. The mouse is just RM209 on Lazada which makes it rank as one of the cheapest mice with 12000 DPI and RGB, if you are after that sort of thing. All in all, the Gamdias Zeus P1 RGB is worthy of our Bronze Pokdeward.

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China is testing its own cryptocurrency — want to replace the old paper money

It looks like China is going to replace their paper currency in the coming years with its own digital currency, dubbed “ChinaCoin” by a few experts. Based on a report, the Bank of China has announced its plan to release its own digital currency to induce more transparency within business and commerce, and provide ease of usage to all citizens.

China is not the first country to replace their banknotes with a digital currency. Ecuador has become the world’s first country to adapt digital currency and plans to stop using paper notes completely, a move which which will help them save USD 3 million in expenses spent to maintain the notes.

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Digital currency is becoming bigger as more country such as India has started promoting and encouraging a cashless economy. Even Dell is accepting BitCoin as payment method now. How about Malaysia? Actually there are many miners in Malaysia who are mining cryptocurrencies such as Zcash and Ethereum. For your information, there is a BitCoin ATM machine located in Kuala Lumpur too.
So what’s our take on cryptocurrency? Read on~
It sounds easy but you really need a deep understanding on how it works and how it can be profitable before you start investing in it. There are about a thousand currencies out there and some of them are are really capable to help you churn money through long term investments. If you are really interested, here are the first five things you need to learn. Obviously, this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Choosing a cryptocurrency – healthy, stable, fluid – these are your keypoints here. Everyone will claim themselves as the best cryptocurrency in the market, but that’s like saying USD is better than Euro.
Solo and Pool Mining – Basically, are you planning to run solo? Or would you rather share the cake with a crowd? Of course, sharing does have its benefits, so you know which to pick.
Cash-out method – If you plan to convert your earnings into your local currency, make sure you are using the right wallet.
Hardware setup – Learn the technology. Don’t mine aimlessly. Is it harnessing ASIC technology? Or does it rely on the OpenCL API?
Operational costs, internet and electricity tariff – When you are mining, you are trading computing power at the cost of running it. If you don’t properly balance your costs to your income, you might not even break even, let alone profit from your mining endeavor.

Like what you read here? Would you like us to discuss more about cryptocurrency? If you do, leave us a comment at the bottom and if we see the interest, we will bring you more content on this topic.
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Pokdepinion: Cryptocurrency is not alien to us and we have seen it gain traction here, sparking interest in several Malaysian tech communities. However, let us remind you that what comes easy, goes easily too. We have seen people making mistakes and getting into serious trouble just because of cryptocurrency. There have been cases of companies that went bankrupt in the pursuit of scaling. Always weigh both sides of the coin (no pun intended) before making decisions. If you want more posts on this topic, please leave us a comment at the bottom.
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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Is Going Free This Weekend – Starts today

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Good news Rainbow Six Siege fans! Ubisoft is making the game free to play this coming weekend starting from today, May 17 until May 20. The free weekend will available across all available consoles (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One) as well as on PC.

Players who try Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege during the free weekend period can carry forward whatever progress they have made after May 20 (when the free weekend period ends) and continue to play uninterrupted if they purchase the game (except the Standard Edition). The Advanced Edition of the game is currently on sale at half price but for a limited time only. The other editions of the game will on sale as well.

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Here are the discount periods of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege for all platforms:

PlayStation 4 : May 16 to May 23 for both digital and physical copies
Xbox One : May 17 to May 28 for both digital and physical copies
PC : May 17 to May 21 for digital copies only

Here’s a quick summary of what Rainbow Six Siege is all about (via Steam):
Master the art of destruction and gadgetry in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. Face intense close quarters combat, high lethality, tactical decision making, team play and explosive action within every moment. Experience a new era of fierce firefights and expert strategy born from the rich legacy of past Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six games.
Players will get access to every Operator, maps and modes in the game during the free weekend period, essentially giving the player the full Rainbow Six Siege experience only found in the Complete Edition of the game. Check out the full infographic regarding the Rainbow Six Siege free weekend below.

Of course for more information, you can head down to the official Rainbow Six Siege website right here. Happy gaming folks!

Pokdepinion: I’m impressed at how Ubisoft has been keeping this game alive and relevant with a steady release of new content considering the game came out back in 2015 and by the looks of it people are still loving it. Heck, even one of our writers called this game his personal best game of 2017 last year! That’s fantastic for a game that didn’t originally come out in 2017.
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Intel updates the Xeon E3 — Intel Xeon E3 V5 is coming

The latest Intel 6th Generation “Skylake” was first seen with the launch of the new Intel Core i series, and now the latest architecture has made its way to the Intel Xeon E3 line-up, giving us the Intel Xeon E3 V5 which are already launched according to the IntelARK site.

These new Intel Xeon E3 V5 are released as part of the Greenlow platform (successor to the Denlow platform) and will be partnered with the C230/C236 series chipset which will be available soon. Intel Xeon E3 is well-known as the more affordable alternative to Core i series, unlike the Intel Xeon E5 and E7 series which are often found in enterprise-level deployments. There are many PC builders out there (myself included) basing their gaming PCs on Intel Xeon E3 processors,

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With 11 new Intel Xeon E3 V5 confirmed since news first emerged about them back in 2013, Intel has decided to ditch dual core processors so now all the Xeon E3 V5 will feature a total of four cores, including the lower 25W TDP parts. The rest will have 80W TDP, with a single 45W TDP processor.
Four Intel Xeon E3 V5 will comes with an iGPU, the HD P530 iGPU which will offer 24 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at up to 1050 MHz (depending on the CPU model). Due to the lack of dedicated graphics memory or eDRAM cache, the P530 has to access the main memory. In terms of performance it should be just slightly behind the NVIDIA 920M and will support Microsoft DirectX 12 and openGL 4.4.

The new Intel Xeon E3 V5 processors support both non-ECC and ECC DIMMs up to 16GB per module, which will result in a maximum of 64GB RAM if all four memory slots are populated. Storage option on the Intel Xeon E3 V5 is beefy, with support for up to 8 SATA 6Gbs, 10 USB 3.0 and 14 USB 2.0.

For the moment there is only one announcement from Gigabyte debuting their new motherboard based on the C230 chipset. The Intel 100 series motherboards also support the Intel Xeon E3 V5 chips.

Pokdepinion : Intel Xeon E3 series has always become the choice of DIY PC builders who don’t have any use for the Intel iGPU. The main reason why Intel Xeon E3 is chosen is due to the performance versus price point factor, as it essentially has the same performance level as the Intel Core i7 non K series, but with Intel Core i5 pricing.
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Check out these insane mods we saw at ServerDNA 3.0!

We love doing up our rigs just as much as the next guy, but we have limited skills and also very limited budgets. These guys showcasing their builds at ServerDNA 3.0 obviously have an excess of talent, and thanks to the sponsors Seagate and other brands, are able to turn their creative imagination into reality. Let’s go!
Hamman Chronicle
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This monstrosity of a mod didn’t need a table to rest on. It’s so massive, the monitor is mounted on the entire build. A certain renowned local modder told me that the build actually comes with a customized table for peripherals, which didn’t make an appearance. A pity, because I would have loved to just sit there and play some shooters on this. Just the amount of piping and liquid in them is enough to make me wonder, how did this build even come to fruition? This mod took home two awards at ServerDNA 3.0, simply because it’s the best mod there.
Buckroger Endevour
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This modder is really amazing at creating builds that are not only cool, but also supremely practical. If anyone remembers, this is the same guy behind the Kylo Ren dual-rig build that we also fell in love with at Casemod Invitational Malaysia Edition 2016. Khairul actually uses this as his personal rig, and the open hard disk actually worked before some unfortunate mishap befell it. Never knew it would work, but it does, and you can say that we are impressed. Aren’t hard disks supposed to be sealed for a reason? Well, not for modders like Buckroger.
Chang Them Hong (Rextech)
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We probably know Rextech as the PC builders who builds amazing rigs at reasonable prices. We ourselves go to them when we need a new PC, when we can afford one. Who knew that the guy behind it is great at modding too? This rig has a diorama set in it, complete with little humans and Gundams that tower over them! There’s even a matching frame for a monitor, which played Gundam episodes through out the event. Cool stuff!
Afiqghani
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This guy is no stranger in the PC modding scene. His quest in the scene started when he joined Mod ‘n Go Design. And he has grown prolifically. This is actually Mk.2 of his very own custom Prototype case built entirely from scratch. His cool design has attracted sponsors like Cooler Master, as you can see from the UFO-like Cooler Master G100M CPU cooler.
Ziyang Sun (Vikingdom)
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This build incorporates Vikingdom’s own products into it, while also disguising the piping as part of the entire frame structure! This is probably the cleanest open-air build in the show.
Zulkhairol Yacob (UTPgame)
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He calls this the PROJECT: SAW THE DEATH TRAP. Probably that’s why no one put their hands into the very inviting hole on the front of the case. It is inspired by the gory Saw movies, but there isn’t enough blood here. Maybe the RGB should have been set to blood red to further drive home the point?

He also did a mod for a Intel NUC. Who would have imagined even a NUC could attract modders’ attention? Well here’s his. He added a handle of sorts to make it even more portable than it already is. A really nifty mod, and I was truly surprised that no one tried to carry it home.
Wan Mohd Bazli (Titan Tech)
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The man behind Titan Tech, this is a cool build based off a MasterBox Lite 3.1. It’s pretty obvious that this build is inspired by Captain Marvel Captain America. Just look at the precisely cut profile of Chris Evans!
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A build clad in Seagate livery! It looks pretty simple, but there is a full custom liquid loop cooling the CPU, and the GPU cover definitely emphasizes the sponsor for this build.
Fandango
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I called this the ghetto Mac Pro. It shares a pretty similar concept, with a single fan at the top, and a cylindrical shape. Inside is a mini ITX board, which should prove a lot more convenient to upgrade than the system that inspired this build. This is also one of the few builds that didn’t have fancy RGB all around, and instead opted for just red lighting.
YNDK
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This guy must be a hardcore fan of Batman, as the entire build is based on the Batcave. The entire rig looks amazing, but unfortunately the metal pipes used to construct the frame is not part of the cooling system. I mean, that would have been insanely cool, right? The Bat Mobile on top makes sure you get the point here.
Ban Dinh Nguyen
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The sheer R&D needed to make these clear waterblocks must have been a massive undertaking, and the only thing that could top that was that he managed to successfully pull it off not once, but twice. For two different processors with different sized heatspreaders! As if the two insanely cool watercooled rigs weren’t enough, there is a tiny SFF build too!
Espada WC
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The Miku doll was actually put to sleep towards the end of the event. Perhaps standing on the GPU was too tiring for Miku? For the otakus out there, this is probably their dream rig. While there is an official Hatsune Miku PC case somewhere out there, this is a custom one, complete with the turquoise colored liquid running in the loop. Only one thing could have made this build even better for fans of the Vocaloid: a holographic side panel with Miku dancing.
Abdullah Shahid (Psycholunatic Mod)
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Lots of clear plastic was used for this mod. Two sets of custom reservoirs were used in this built, as well as an EK monoblock for the ROG Rampage VI Extreme. This build is awesome not only in terms of its looks, but also its performance. Definitely wouldn’t mind this on my desk.
Panji Pamungkas
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This shuriken-inspired mod is the brainchild of an Indonesian modder. Not too sure what’s the inspiration behind the dinosaur in the rig on the cables, but this is an amazing looking rig that packs a fully water-cooled rig into a body that can fit on any table.
Zeddy Buddy
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Well, he has collected all the Infinity Stones. This rig by Zeddy Buddy throws down the gauntlet with heavy use of gold-colored carbon fiber trim and gleams among the other scratch builds.
Other cool builds
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These are some of the other builds that were showcased at the event! Which one is your favorite? Do let us know in the comments section!
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I’m sure many of us have gotten used to pressing the “Safely Remove Hardware” button in our PC to remove USB drives to avoid data loss. Some of us were brave souls and had a strong pull out game, with a good amount of success. Is it still necessary to do that in this day and age? It’s time to settle the debate, so let’s dive right into it.
Settling the Debate: Is It Safe to Remove USB Drives without Ejecting It First?

The quick answer is no, you no longer need to safely eject to remove USB drives. The long answer here is that Microsoft introduced the Quick Removal feature in Windows 10, which simplifies the process of safely ejecting external devices, ensuring data integrity and minimizing the risk of data loss, and it continues to be available in the latest Windows 11 OS.

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What is Quick Removal?

Quick Removal is a disk management feature that allows users to safely remove USB drives without explicitly ejecting them. It eliminates the need to go through the traditional “Safely Remove Hardware” process before physically unplugging a device. With Quick Removal enabled, Windows optimizes the device for quick removal by disabling write caching, ensuring that any pending data is immediately written to the device.
Advantages of Quick Removal:

Simplicity and Convenience: The Quick Removal feature simplifies the process of managing external devices. Users no longer need to manually eject devices before disconnecting them, saving time and effort.
Data Integrity: By disabling write caching, Quick Removal ensures that data is immediately written to the external device. This reduces the risk of data corruption or loss due to abrupt removal of the device.
Flexibility: Quick Removal allows users to disconnect devices instantly, making it convenient for situations where multiple devices need to be connected and disconnected frequently.

Enabling Quick Removal in Windows 10 and Windows 11:
Enabling the Quick Removal feature is a straightforward process:

Connect your external device to your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
Open File Explorer (Windows key + E) and locate the connected device.
Right-click on the device and select “Properties” from the context menu.
In the device’s Properties window, go to the “Policies” tab.
Select the “Quick removal” option.
Click “OK” to apply the changes.

By following these steps, Quick Removal will be enabled for the specific external device, allowing you to safely remove USB drives without going through the traditional ejecting process.
Editor’s Note: It’s important to note that enabling Quick Removal may impact the device’s write performance. If you require higher write speeds, you can opt for the “Better performance” option, which enables write caching. However, in such cases, it becomes crucial to use the “Safely Remove Hardware” process before disconnecting the device.
Looking for a USB-based PC gadget that can potentially make your workflow much easier to deal with? Check out our Razer Stream Controller review right here.

In conclusion, the Quick Removal feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 simplifies the management of external devices by eliminating the need for manual ejection to safely remove USB drives. With Quick Removal enabled, users can conveniently disconnect devices without worrying about data integrity and the risk of data loss. Whether you are using USB drives, external hard drives, or SD cards, enabling Quick Removal ensures a smoother and safer experience. Remember to consider your specific needs when choosing between Quick Removal and Better Performance to strike the right balance between convenience and performance.
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One of the easiest ways to pay for parking is with Touch ‘n Go as it’s cashless and you can pretty much skip the queue. However, the parking surcharge is what drives people away from using it. Soon, that will no longer be something to worry about anymore it they are going to get rid of it.
Touch ‘n Go is Gettting Rid of Parking Surcharge

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According to Touch ‘n Go Group CEO, Effendy Shahul Hamid, the parking surcharge that comes with it is expected to be removed by the end of Q1 2021. This isn’t an entirely new plan however as this was first made known back in November 2019. It was said to be made possible after convincing parking operators through “innovation and sacrifice”.
Apart from that, Touch ‘n Go will finally be adding the ability to top-up the physical cards via the TnG eWallet app itself. At the moment, you do have PayDirect, which links it to the Touch ‘n Go card but this can be used for toll payments only.
Given that there is a need for the physical cards to come into contact with the card reader for payment to work, it’s no surprise that the company is looking to launch a new version of the card that will allow it to support digital top-up via the app. That is expected to come sometime by the end of 2021. The new card may act as a physical version of the TnG eWallet app, which would improve its usability.
With more and more companies jumping into the digital payment bandwagon, it’s about time that Touch ‘n Go stepped up. Given that they are backed by CIMB Group, they have more than enough resources to make their solution work.
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Pokdepinion: It’s about time. I always find it weird why there’s a need for a surcharge given it’s cashless and an easy transaction. You’re already charging a fee when I reload, charging more fees for other transactions is just greedy.
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Battlefield 2042 Secret Game Mode Could Be Called Battlehub

After the reveal of Battlefield 2042, many people started to wonder on what they can expect from the game. Apart from the rumoured battle royale mode, there’s apparently a third, new secret game mode, and it might be called Battlehub.
Battlefield 2042: Battlehub Mode

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As many of you may know by now, EA DICE has announced that there will be 3 new game modes in the upcoming Battlefield 2042. We already know two of them and now, we are learning that the 3rd one might be called Battlehub.
According to industry insider Tom Henderson, Battlehub is expected to bring the “ultimate sandbox experience” with more focus on fun rather than competitiveness. Apparently, it will also contain remastered maps, vehicles, and weapons from older Battlefield games as well. The mode will still use the same Battlefield 2042 game engine despite using older, yet remastered assets.
Furthermore, Battlehub will be available as a separate download but will still require the main game itself. There will be a specialist class system with most maps supporting 64 players and a few of them supporting up to 128 players. This mode will be updated with each Battle Pass season.
The official announcement for it is expected to arrive on 22nd July 2021 during EA Play Live. For now, do take this information with a grain of salt. Battlefield 2042 will be coming to the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: When I hear “Sandbox”, I’m thinking of Garry’s Mod. If it’s anything like that, then sign me up. I have a lot of crazy ideas that I would like to explore.
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[IFA 2019] Nokia 7.2 packs cool ZEISS-esque bokeh with an all new 48MP camera

We have discussed the feature phones, now onto Nokia’s smartphones announced at IFA 2019. We have the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2. Both devices are pretty similar, but ever so different. The Nokia 6.2 comes powered by a Snapdragon 636 while the Nokia 7.2 packs a Snapdragon 660. As you might expect, both devices run Android One and are slated to receive Android 10 pretty soon.

The main difference between the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 are the cameras. Both devices feature triple camera setups, but the Nokia 7.2 hits the ball out of the park with a 48MP f/1.79 ZEISS camera. The Nokia 6.2 settles for a 16MP f/1.8 primary shooter. Both will feature a 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera and a 5MP depth sensor. On the software front, the beefier of the two also comes with ZEISS bokeh styles, recreating the ZEISS lenses’ signature blur with ZEISS Modern, ZEISS Swirl and ZEISS Smooth.

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Aside from the camera, both devices are pretty similar, with 6.3″ PureDisplay panels with 500 nits brightness and HDR upscaling. Both the Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 6.2 also feature a design inspired by Nokia’s “Oreo” camera hump, and sport a polymer composite frame sandwiched between two Gorilla Glass 3 panels on the front and back of the devices. The Nokia 7.2 gets a more exclusive matte finishing, while the Nokia 6.2 settles for a glossy finish.
Here are the specifications of the Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 6.2:
Nokia 6.2 Specs

Snapdragon 636, octa-core up to 1.8 GHz, 14nm
Up to 4GB LPDDR4x RAM
Up to 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage (support for microSD up to 512GB)
6.3″ FHD+ Waterdrop display, PureDisplay, 500 nits brightness, SDR to HDR, HDR10 support
16MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 5MP depth sensor
8MP f/2.0 selfie camera
3500 mAh battery, 10W charging
4GB + 64GB: 199 Euro (~RM921)
6GB + 64GB: 249 Euro (~RM1152)

Nokia 7.2 Specs

Snapdragon 660, octa-core up to 2.2 GHz, 14nm
Up to 6GB LPDDR4x
Up to 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage (support for microSD up to 512GB)
6.3″ FHD+ Waterdrop display, PureDisplay, 500 nits brightness, SDR to HDR, HDR10 support
48MP f/1.79 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 5MP depth sensor, ZEISS optics
8MP f/2.0 selfie camera, ZEISS optics
3500 mAh battery, 10W charging
4GB + 64GB: 299 Euro (~RM1384)
6GB + 64GB: 349 Euro (~RM1615)

What do you think of the new Nokia smartphones? Yay or nay?
Pokdepinion: I am somewhat irked by the fact that Nokia are still using these old chipsets in a late 2019 smartphone…
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Grab RM1,037 Worth Of Freebies When You Purchase The Lenovo Legion 5i Series

Lenovo Malaysia has recently announced that for those who purchase selected Legion 5i series from the 1st of August until the 31st of September will get their hands on free gifts up to RM1,037 of value.
Lenovo Legion 5i free gifts

In the promotion, you can get your hands on several freebies including a Legion gaming backpack, M500 RGB gaming mouse, H500 gaming headset, Steam vouchers worth RM100, and Intel Game Code that’s worth RM240 when you purchase a Legion 5i.
To enjoy the deal, you simply need to complete an online redemption form before the 14th of September 2020. The free gifts will then be delivered within 6-8 weeks, upon successful registration.

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For more details on the promo, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Not a bad deal at all. It definitely makes the laptop an even more attractive option right now.
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GIGABYTE AORUS CV27Q wins iF Design Award 2020

The GIGABYTE AORUS CV27Q curved gaming monitor has just won an iF Design Award 2020 for its exclusive features and phenomenal design. Among the long list of features, is the unique Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) feature that’s really uncommon in monitors.

In addition to that, the AORUS CV27Q supports high impedance headphones of up to 600 ohms, which is clearly in audiophile territory. But enough about the audio, the display itself is pretty impressive too with a native 1500R curvature. The panel offers support for HDR graphics along with Black Equalizer 2.0 which adjusts the dark areas to provide better visibility of enemies hiding in games.

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The monitor also touts support GIGABYTE’s RGB Fusion software, so it’s a beauty to behold regardless which way you look at it. No wonder it won an iF Design Award.
Pokdepinion: A monitor with a DAC sounds like a pretty ideal pairing…
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Chinese Students Are Suing Apple For This Simple Reason

Over in China, five students are taking action on Apple. The reason? It’s simply because they didn’t get any charger with their iPhone 12.
Student suing Apple for lack of charger
As you might have probably known by now, Apple has stopped including charger with iPhone since last year, where they’ve instead packed a USB-C Lightning cable instead. Their decision was based on the aim of reducing carbon emission and preserving mother nature’s materials.
Of course, their decision has split views from everyone. In the case for the students, one of them were frustrated with the lack of charger where the student, who goes by the name Xiaofang, said that since Apple provided a USB-C to Lightning cable, it won’t work with the wall chargers that Apple has provided previously.

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This would mean that they’d have to buy a new one for themselves. Xiaofang and the rest took Apple to the Beijing Internet Court, where they’ve demanded that Apple provide a wall charger, as well as pay 100 yuan (~RM64) for breach of contract and for litigation fees.
The case is said to be still in progress and has since went viral on Weibo, where students from China has shown their support in demanding Apple to provide chargers back again (right out of the box).
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Pokdepinion: While I do think that Apple should let customers have the option to have chargers included or not, I’d think that people would ask for it anyways. It’ll be interesting to see if the students will succeed or not with their case. Let’s see what happens.
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AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution set to arrive as early as March?

The lack of an upscaling technology puts AMD at a disadvantage when pitted against NVIDIA cards, as most of today’s games that support raytracing also feature support for DLSS. However the situation might change with the arrival of AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, which will be the red camp’s AI upscaling tech.
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution is slated to arrive in Spring 2021, which starts March 2021. The technology is slated to provide better performance to gamers who want to play at high resolutions. As AMD’s solution is expected to be based on Microsoft’s DirectML technology, the implementation should be more widespread than DLSS.
That would be really quite impressive, given how NVIDIA DLSS is actually quite widely adopted by game developers. But there’s also the possibility that AMD will be working with developers directly to implement a more proprietary version of AI upscaling. Given how AMD’s RDNA 2 architecture does not boast of dedicated AI cores like NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, it might be beneficial for them to develop a more optimized API for themselves.

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It would be interesting to see how AMD FideltyFX Super Resolution will perform once it arrives. NVIDIA’s DLSS had teething issues back then with its first iteration, delivering better performance but with noticeably poorer visuals. DLSS 2.0 was much better, offering better visual fidelity and greater performance at the same time.
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Pokdepinion: I think the availability of AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution might just level the playing field for AMD.
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Get your Galaxy S8 for just RM2699 this CNY; receive RM388 SenHeng vouchers with your purchase too!

Samsung’s latest Joy of Prosperity campaign brings more joy to Chinese New Year. Regardless if you want a new phone to take great photos this CNY, or want to spend your angpau money on a new phone, this promotion is one you do not want to miss!

From 9th until 15th February, save up to RM600 off the latest Samsung Galaxy devices. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is now priced at RM2699, while its larger brethren, the Galaxy S8+ is priced at RM3099. If you want more affordable options, Samsung is also offering the Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro at RM1099 and RM999, respectively.

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For customers who pick up their Samsung Galaxy Note8, S8 or S8+ this festive season, they will also receive an additional Senheng voucher worth RM388. The voucher will be redeemable via the mySamsung app on your next purchase of Samsung products at any Senheng or SenQ outlet before 25th February.
For more information about the Joy of Prosperity promotion, check out the following link.
Pokdepinion: With the Galaxy S9 just around the corner, I am not sure if spending more than RM2600 on the Galaxy S8 devices are justified.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 Review

As we already know, Samsung is going to launch a number of new smartphones in the second half of 2021, previously rumoured to be July 2021. Now, new reports have surfaced which indicates that the Korean giant is going to launch 3 new smartphones in August 2021.
Samsung Expected to Launch 3 New Smartphones in August 2021

New reports have indicated that Samsung will be launching 3 new smartphones in late August 2021. Those smartphones are the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, and Galaxy S21 FE.

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This is particularly interesting as it would be earlier than usual for them to launch these smartphones. The Galaxy S20 FE was launched in October 2020 while the foldables were launched in September 2020. Looks like Samsung is looking to consolidate those launched into a single month.
According to industry insiders, one major reason for this move is to help fill the gap of the Samsung Galaxy Note series, which is typically launched in that same month. With this, it further strengthens the point that the series will not be making one last hurrah this year.

While there have been numerous leaks on the upcoming smartphones, nothing has been confirmed just yet. From what we know thus far, S Pen support is said to be added to both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, with the former supposedly having an under-display camera while the latter is expected to be more affordable than its predecessor and comes with larger displays.

Reports are indicating that the Galaxy S21 FE will be retailing for roughly ₩700,000 / USD $624 / RM2,587.25, meaning it should mostly retain the affordable pricing of its predecessor. All of these information has still yet to be confirmed so until then, do take it with a grain of salt.

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Pokdepinion: I’m very tempted to make move towards foldable smartphones this year, but I’m not sure whether I’d go for the Flip or Fold. The Flip is stylish and compact, and I’d feel cool just answering calls. The fold on the other hand gives me the convenience of a mini tablet but still within the dimensions of a standard smartphone. I’ll just have to wait and see how both devices will be like when they’re finally launched.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Leak Shows Major Camera Change and More

As many of you may know by now, we’re expected to see the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 sometime in the second half of 2021. In the latest leak for the former, it reveals a new under-display camera design, among other new features.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Leak

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According to the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 leak from what appears to be marketing materials for it, it’s using a different design and it did not opt for the Galaxy S21’s contour cut camera housing. It will be the world’s first foldable smartphone to use an under-display camera, a feature which Samsung has been testing for a while now.
As rumours have suggested, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 will also be getting S Pen support, and it will also be getting a brand new Hybrid S Pen which will not have a fine tip to avoid damaging the screen. We can see that you can use it to take note while in a video call with ease.

For those worried about its durability, the outside part will be wrapped in Gorilla Glass Victus while the inside will have a new “Armor” to strengthen the internal display, hinge, and bezel.
Both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip2 is expected to launch sometime in the second half of 2021, and rumours have pointed towards a July time frame. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I’m personally torn between this and the Galaxy Z Flip3, and I’ll be keeping a close eye out so I know which one to get next. Most importantly, I want to see how they integrate the S Pen in the final product.
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Alienware Reveals New Alienware Aurora R11 Desktop With RTX 30 Series GPUs And New Gaming Monitors

Alienware recently unveiled a few new products which include their new Alienware Aurora R11 desktop with RTX 30 Series GPU as well as a slew of new Alienware gaming monitors. These new monitors are the Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor (AW2521H), Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor (AW2721D) and the Alienware 38 Gaming Monitor (AW3821DW).
Alienware Aurora R11

The new Alienware Aurora R11 desktop is a pre-built desktop that’s designed to cater both gamers and creators everywhere. The Alienware Aurora R11 comes equipped with up to 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10900KF processors, custom-engineered NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs (up to RTX 3090) and features a tool-less upgradable chassis.

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The custom-engineered NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPU that comes with the Alienware Aurora R11 is built with cooling, airflow and efficiency in mind. It features:

Extensive cooling – The new thermal design includes quad 10mm copper heat pipes with integrated vapour chambers. This provides exceptional gaming performance and is the company’s largest diameter heat pipe design to date.
Innovative airflow – The way air moves through the card is unique in itself—it has a dual axial fan design with positive rear pressure relief. This allows heat to escape from specially located vents, helping to aid with flow and thermal management.
Maximum efficiency – These custom graphics cards have been designed to maximise space. They are short (measuring 267mm in length), cover 2.5x PCI slots (vs. 3) and offer 8-pin PCI-Express power connectors.

Custom RTX Series 30 GPU
The new Alienware Aurora R11 desktop with RTX 30 Series GPU will be available for purchase some time this month. Price is to be announced at a later date.
Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor (AW2521H)

The Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor (AW2521H) is a 24.5-inch FHD IPS monitor that features 360Hz refresh rate, 1 ms gray-to-gray response time and NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer – a system latency measurement tool. The NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer measures the clicks coming from the mouse and then measures the time it takes for the resulting pixels to change on screen, which gives a more complete and accurate understanding of the mouse, PC and monitor performance. Selected Alienware gaming mice, namely the AW610M, AW510M and AW310M will be compatible with this revolutionary technology on the AW2521H monitor.
The Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor (AW2521H) is coming at the end of next month with a price tag that will be announced at a later date.
Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor (AW2721D)

The Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor (AW2721D) is 27-inch IPS monitor that comes with a refresh rate of 240Hz, QHD resolution, 1ms gray-to-gray response time, as well as NVIDIA G-SYNC ULTIMATE certification. It also features visuals with VESA DisplayHDR 600 and a fast IPS Nano Colour screen that ensures a rich and consistent colour experience from any angle.
The Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor (AW2721D) is also coming at the end of next month with a price tag that will be announced at a later date.
Alienware 38 Gaming Monitor (AW3821DW)

The Alienware 38 Gaming Monitor (AW3821DW) is a 37.5-inch curved monitor that features fast IPS Nano Colour and WQHD+ resolution. It also comes with NVIDIA G-SYNC ULTIMATE certification and VESA DisplayHDR 600 for smooth, tear-free ultra-low latency gameplay.
The Alienware 38 Gaming Monitor (AW3821DW) will be coming at the end of November as well with a price tag that will be announced at a later date.
For more information on the new Alienware Aurora R11 or any of the other products mentioned above, you can check out the official website right here.
Pokdepinion: I’m curious to see the performance of the custom RTX 30 Series GPU found in the Alienware Aurora R11. How different will it be compared to the other cards in the market?
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Xiaomi Mi 11 starts from 3999 CNY — packs 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 888 and 108MP camera

Xiaomi has finally announced the Mi 11 in China. Unlike last year, there’s no Mi 11 Pro this time around. Still, Xiaomi definitely didn’t skimp on the hardware that they cramped into the Mi 11. As previously announced, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is one of the first smartphones to pack the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset, Qualcomm’s first flagship 5G chipset with an integrated 5G modem.
Record-breaking display

Another highlight is the amazing display that Xiaomi used in the Mi 11. It now touts a 6.81″ AMOLED display that sports not only a blazing fast 120Hz refresh rate, but also an insanely sharp QHD+ (3200 x 1440) resolution. Improving the overall user experience is a 480Hz touch response, making for a huge upgrade over Xiaomi’s last-gen devices. The displays are pre-calibrated from the factory to a Delta E <1, and supports HDR10+ with its insanely high 1500 nit brightness.

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The display reportedly broke 13 records, netting it a DisplayMate A+ rating from the leading authority in displays. Last but not least, the Gorilla Glass Victus used here promises better durability than previous iterations. The glass features a quad-curve finish, meaning that the top and bottom edges also feature a smoother curvature to allow for more intuitive swiping gestures.
Great sound

Xiaomi worked with Harman/Kardon to further refine the audio of the Mi 11. While the Xiaomi Mi 10 series were already lauded for their amazing audio quality, the Mi 11 will probably take it to the next level. The speakers on the Mi 11 are also optimally positioned on the top and bottom edges, ensuring that you get a proper balanced stereo sound field, instead of having one speaker pointed towards you and one away from you.
A rather uninspired camera setup?
Moving over to the rear, there’s a pretty sizeable camera hump which only hosts three cameras. The main camera is a 108MP f/1.85 one, which might be a bummer for those hoping to see the OmniVision OV48C here. It even seems to have lost its OIS capability, despite having a smaller aperture than the 108MP camera in the Mi 10 series.

This is paired up with a 13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide angle camera and a 5MP telephoto macro lens. While I do like the telephoto macro lens in the POCO F2 Pro, the overall setup here does seem rather weak for Xiaomi’s chart-topping flagship, as it appears too similar to yesteryear’s Mi 10, with the exception of the new macro camera. Over on the front there’s a 20MP selfie camera in a punch hole.
55W fast charging, and the charger is included
We are in such a weird time that having a charger in the box is actually worth mentioning. But yes, while Xiaomi aims to “pack lightly”, they are putting the option to go green in the consumers’ hands by offering a version of the Mi 11 sans charger, as well as one with a 55W GaN charger in the box, at the exact same price. Now that’s exactly what I was expecting from Xiaomi!

On that note, the Xiaomi Mi 11 supports 55W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. If you are feeling extremely benevolent to your friends who don’t get a charger with their recent smartphone, the Mi 11 also supports wireless reverse charging at 10W. It has an average-sized 4600mAh battery, but it should suffice to keep the lights on for quite some time, given that the Snapdragon 888 is more efficient than last year’s Snapdragon 865.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Specs

CPU
Snapdragon 888
1 x Kryo 680 Gold @ 2.84 GHz + 3 x Kryo 680 Gold @ 2.42 GHz + 4 x Kryo 680 Silver @ 1.80 GHz

GPU
Adreno 660 @ 840 GHz

Memory
Up to 12 GB LPDDR5 (6400Mbps)

Storage
Up to 256GB UFS 3.1

Display
6.81″ QHD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 480 Hz touch response
HDR10+, 1500 nits brightness
100% P3 gamut
DisplayMate A+ rating

Camera
108MP f/1.85, 7P lens
13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide angle
5MP f/2.2 macro camera, 50mm equivalent FoV
8K video capture

Selfie camera
20MP selfie camera

Connectivity
5G Band n1/n3/n28/n41/n77/n78/n79
LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28A/34/38/39/40/41/42
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, WiFi 6E
Bluetooth 5.2
NFC
Tri-band GPS (Beidou tri-band; dual-band GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS)

Battery
4600 mAh
55W fast charging
50W wireless charging
10W reverse wireless charging
(optional bundled 55W GaN charger)

Dimensions
164.3 x 74.6 x 8.06 mm (standard)
164.3 x 74.6 x 8.56 mm (vegan leather edition)

Weight
196g (standard)
194g (vegan leather edition)

Price
8GB+128GB: 3999 CNY (~RM2479)
8GB+256GB: 4299 CNY (~RM2665)
12GB+256GB: 4699 CNY (~RM2913)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is available in a total of five color options, with White, Black, Blue as well as Smoke Purple and Khaki, which come with a Vegan Leather back. There’s also a Mi 11 Lei Jun Signature Edition that sports 3D textured glass and Lei Jun’s signature on the back. This is the only variant that’s not available in the lower capacities, and will only be available with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
Pokdepinion: Hopefully the global pricing follows the China pricing closely! Also I would like to commend Xiaomi on the move with the charger! Well played!
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AMD Announces Availability of Radeon Pro WX Series Graphics Cards

AMD today announced the availability of the Radeon Pro WX Series of graphics cards, the company’s powerful, new workstation graphics solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of creative professionals.
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Radeon™ Pro WX 4100 graphics card – The world’s fastest low-profile workstation graphics GPU

The Radeon Pro WX 4100 graphics card is the first low-profile workstation graphics card to break the 2 TFLOPS single precision compute performance barrier, over 2.4X the performance of competing cards in its class while consuming nearly identical amounts of power. Available at USD 399 (Approximately at RM1300), it has 4GB of GDDR5 memory and 16 compute units (1024 stream processors). User can hook the card with up to our 4K monitors or a single 5K monitor at 60 Hz.

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Radeon™ Pro WX 5100 graphics card – The fastest 75W TDP workstation GPU

Delivering up to 3.9 TFLOPS of single precision compute performance while using just 75 watts of power, Radeon Pro WX 5100 graphics card is the fastest workstation card in its class. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 graphics card delivers the necessary performance in spades, with 8GB of GDDR5 memory and 28 compute units (1792 stream processors) for 41 percent faster performance in Siemens PLM Software NX than competing cards. Priced at USD 499 (approximately RM2200), the card is available on November 18th.
Radeon™ Pro WX 7100 graphics card – The world’s fastest single-slot workstation GPU & VR ready

Radeon Pro WX 7100 graphics card delivers 5.7 TFLOPS of single precision floating point performance in a single slot, and is designed to meet the needs of professional VR content creators. Equipped with 8GB GDDR5 memory and 36 compute units (2304 Stream Processors) the Radeon Pro WX 7100 is a powerful graphics solution for high-quality visualization workloads, boasting up to 45 percent more performance than competing cards. Radeon Pro WX 7100 delivers the performance with a price tag at USD 799 (approximately RM 3400).
Pokdepinion: I wondering what GPU uses on the Radeon Pro WX 5100, with the specification it fit with the rumours of AMD Radeon 470D but the most interesting thing is it is a 75W TD card.
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GIGABYTE launches 64GB DESIGNARE Memory DDR4 3200 MHz kits for content creators

GIGABYTE has just introduced the DESIGNARE Memory DDR4 3200 MHz 64GB memory kits. Designed for content creators, which is the target demographic with GIGABYTE’s DESIGNARE lineup. It’s a relatively no-frills kit which focuses on delivering maximum capacity and performance to the people who need it.
With 32GB per DIMM, content creators can cram up to 256GB memory on the AMD TRX40 or Intel X299 systems. The kits are made to satisfy content creators’ need for huge amounts of memory, while not sacrificing performance at all, as these kits run at 3200 MHz CL16 at just 1.35V. With a aluminium heatspreader that is as minimalist as they come, the DESIGNARE Memory 64GB kit also ensures that the memory chips deliver optimal performance even during long, intense workloads. Also, the compact dimensions of the heatspreader allows for greater compatibility even with huge air coolers.

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There is no mention of local pricing yet, but the DESIGNARE Memory come with a lifetime warranty for peace of mind.
Pokdepinion: It does look extremely clean though. Would be perfect for a workstation build!
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EA Reveals Which Month Anthem Will Be Released In – BioWare’s Highly Anticipated Action RPG

BioWare’s most highly anticipated upcoming action RPGs, Anthem, has been given a clearer release window. EA has mentioned exactly which month it will be released in.
EA Reveals Which Month Anthem Will Be Released In

During Electronic Arts’ financial conference call for the 4th quarter of fiscal year 2018, Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen gave an even clearer idea as to when we can expect BioWare’s Anthem to be released.

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For a while now, we knew that the game would come in the 4th quarter of the fiscal year but now, we know exactly which month that would be. Jorgensen announced that the game will be released in the last month of the quarter, which means that Anthem will be released sometime in March 2019.
Aside from that, Jorgensen mentioned about how every dimension of Anthem will offer something entirely new for gamers from the brand new universe with unique stories woven in it all the way to how players approach co-operative gaming. It is also said that the environment will constantly evolve around players, though we’re not entirely sure what that means as of this moment.
Interestingly, it was also mentioned that they are looking for new ways for fans to join the community and play early. While it hasn’t been officially confirmed, there is a chance that EA / BioWare is looking at some form of early access for Anthem. This would be a great way to gain some feedback before the game’s final release.
Jorgensen also mentioned that since Anthem is a new IP the publisher is being conservative about its outlook for the game. That being said, EA is “very excited” about it, since it’s “extremely unique” and players are going to “really enjoy playing it.”
Anthem will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC sometime in March 2019. While early access is hinted, it has not been confirmed at the time of this writing.
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Pokdepinion: Not gonna lie, I’m very excited for this game but I’m also trying to lower my expectations a bit in case Anthem ends up being a disappointment. Let’s hope for the best, shall we?
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Finally Loses Top Spot in Steam Hardware Survey

For many years, NVIDIA’s GTX 1060 presented unbeatable value for performance – and it has accordingly, dominated the Steam Hardware Survey since June 2017. The reign has since ended, at the end of October 2022 – five years since it took the first place in the ranking.
Steam Hardware Survey ranking as of November 2022.
Other factors has contributed to 1060’s half-decade-long popularity, which include the high pricing of its RTX successor, and its subsequent model after that – which was plagued by unprecedented chip shortage in 2020, which has since made it very difficult to unseat the 1060 from the top spot.
The new king that claims the place of the venerable 1060 is now a entry-level GTX 1650 – not a recent product at this point. However, it maintained stable availability over its four-year lifespan so far, which has ultimately overtake the 1060 and is now the valued choice for gamers on a budget.

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A lot has happened in these five years – the most obvious being the wide adoption of 6+core CPUs, which was kickstarted by AMD’s original Ryzen processors released in 2017 (and has since fighting very well against Intel’s best offerings). On the GPU side, ray tracing – once thought as the holy grail of computer graphics – is seeing widespread adoption since its inception from NVIDIA’s RTX 20 series GPUs. We have also see the exponential increase in VRAM across the product stack on all GPU vendors.
Some things remained similar: most gamers still pick 1080p as the monitor resolution of choice due to its relative ease for GPUs to power through games, and has generally be seen as a ‘good enough’ resolution for most. QHD and 4K displays has been slowly picking up pace – but it’s still a far cry from 1080p’s dominance.
With NVIDIA RTX 40 series’ sky high pricing presented so far – it’s very much unlikely the GTX 1060’s long-held popularity will be surpassed in the foreseeable future.
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Pokdepinion: If Jensen Huang says price will never going to come down… I guess nothing’s topping this card. Unless AMD and even Intel has the answer?
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Your Phone App That Lets You Receive Or Make Calls From Android Smartphone On PC Is Now Available

Previously we’ve reported of the Your Phone app for Windows PC, an app that allows Android users to receive or make calls on their PC. Now Microsoft has finally released the app to the public.

Thank you #WindowsInsiders for your feedback over the last couple of months. Today, we're pleased to announce the general availability of the #YourPhone app Calls feature, which allows you to receive and make phone calls on your PC: https://t.co/m47kLcXgbS pic.twitter.com/4GuIOXjR71— Windows Insider (@windowsinsider) December 11, 2019

Beforehand, the Your Phone app was simply available for those who were in the Windows Insiders community.
With it, you can simply sync your Android smartphone’s phone calls with your Windows PC. By that, you will gain the ability to answer, make, or even reject Android calls from the comforts of your desk.

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To take advantage of the app, you will need to be using an Android 7 device or newer, as well as running Windows 10 vers 18362.356 or newer. Not to forget, you will need to have both devices on Bluetooth for them to work.
If you wish to download the app, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: I won’t be surprised to see there’s a couple of bugs going on with the app since it’s still new. But hey, this is the way to go by Microsoft.
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