realme 6 launched at RM999 — available for RM799 only on 27th March!

The realme 6 has just been officially launched here in Malaysia. The highly anticipated device comes in as the most affordable smartphone launched thus far with a 90 Hz display, and will be debut here in Malaysia on 27th March, coinciding with Lazada’s Birthday Sale 2020.
Priced from just RM999, it comes with impressive features like a 90 Hz Ultra Smooth Display and a 64MP rear camera. Under the hood is a MediaTek Helio G90T, which realme promises to deliver fluid performance and great efficiency. The battery in the realme 6 is a 4300 mAh unit, and it supports the impressive 30W Flash Charge technology which allows you to fully charge it in just 60 minutes.

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realme 6 Specs

MediaTek Helio G90T, octa-core @ up to 2.05 GHz, 12nm FinFET
4GB LPDDR4x RAM
128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable via microSD)
64MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.3 ultra-wide + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
16MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4300 mAh battery, 30W Flash Charge
RM999

On 27th March, you can get the realme 6 for just RM799 from 12am to 2am. As usual, availability is while stocks last. Both the Comet White and Comet Blue variants will be available in Malaysia.
Pokdepinion: RM999 for the 4GB variant is a bit steep… I thought we will be getting the 8GB variant as that’s what realme Malaysia sent to us to review.
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HONOR Questions The Purpose Of Foldable Smartphones

At the presentation event of the brand new HONOR View20, the folks at TechRadar took the time to speak with the President of HONOR, George Zhao, and question him about the company’s plans to release a foldable phone of their own.
The President said “We are thoroughly researching the foldable phones, but for us it is about experience. From the point of view of technology, it’s good, but why do we need a foldable phone? What can the user experience offer?”.
He then added “Maybe it’s two phones together? That is too thick and it is not convenient. From my point of view, technology needs to provide the best experience to improve the service. That is more important”.

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HONOR’s sister company, HUAWEI has been confirmed to launch their own foldable phone that comes with 5G at this year’s MWC 2019. Zhao has commented that HONOR could take on a different route from them despite the fact that the two companies share a research and development center.
Additionally, he Zhao has said that in the future, there will be less notches in smartphones and they will go with the best solutions. “Notches are too big. We spent a lot of time studying this technology (perforated cameras)”.
Aside from HUAWEI, Samsung and Xiaomi has already revealed that they are working on a foldable smartphone.
Pokdepinion: Well he has a point on to what he says? What exactly does foldable phones offer? I still can’t see myself fitting one into my pockets.
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PRISM+ First Venture Into Soundbars Introduces Two New Models

Display vendor PRISM+ has announced their first foray into the home theater market with two new models leading the charge: the PRISM+ Symphony and Flow.

Priced at RM1,999 – The Symphony is a soundbar with 5.1.2 channel configuration (paired with wireless subwoofer), supporting latest audio standards such as Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD. It also supports HDMI eARC for simplified setup and controls.

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The entry-level offering, named Flow, comes with 2.1 channel, also comes with a wireless subwoofer and supports Dolby Audio, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus at the cost of RM799.
Preorders are now live on Shopee, Lazada and official website; both models are expected to launch in mid-November.
Pokdepinion: Guess we have to wait and see how it fares up against other brands’ offerings.
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Microsoft Officially Confirms That Windows 10X Is Cancelled

The folks at Microsoft has recently revealed that they have cancelled their plans on releasing the Windows 10X operating system which was supposed to roll out to the market.
Windows 10X cancelled

The OS was meant to be a light version designed for dual-screen devices. Microsoft has revealed in their blogpost of their decision to take the plan down and instead implement its features into Windows directly.

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It appears that some of the feature has already began to roll out in the latest Windows 10 21H1 update including the new app container in Microsoft Defender Application Guard, an upgraded Voice Typing feature, as well as improvements on touch keyboard with better key sizing, sounds, colours, as well as animations.
Microsoft is currently rolling out the 21H1 update for Windows 10 devices which is supposed to be a minor update. It is said that a major update is coming later in October 2021.
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Pokdepinion: In a way, I find it more suitable for them to release on standard Windows 10 devices. It’s definitely better than to just offer the features on a select few devices. Well at least that’s how I feel.
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Shopee Code League 2021 Pits Region’s Best Coders Against Each Other

Shopee Code League 2021 continues its quest to nurture tech talents and upskill workforces by gathering like-minded communities for an intense competition of problem-solving and knowledge sharing in the world of coding. This year’s Shopee Code League will see coders from China joining the competition together with participants from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Taiwan.
Regions best talents battle it out in Shopee Code League 2021

Shopee Code League is the largest code-from-home League in Southeast Asia and Taiwan and saw last year’s competition attracting 21,000 coders. 3,000 of those participants hailed from Malaysia with one managing a Top 10 place. The competition will be taking place from 6 to 20 March and will see teams of 2 to 4 people competing in three virtual competitions across data science, data analytics, and algorithms.

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There are two categories in Shopee Code League 2021; one category is open for all participants while the other is open to students. The top-ranking teams of each category will see themselves walk away with SGD3,000 (RM9137.77) and a chance for a full-time or internship placement with Shopee. Shopee will also offer SGD500 (RM1522.96) as a special prize for the
top-ranked women’s team of both groups in a bid to encourage diversity and inclusion of women in tech.
Apart from the competitions, Shopee and its training partners will hold a series of free training workshops starting 19 February onwards to upskill and facilitate knowledge sharing amongst participants.

Those interested in the Shopee Code League 2021 can register now through the official website. Registrations are open now until 5 March at 12PM and is free to all students and professionals.
Pokdepinion: If I knew how to code I’d probably try my hand at this. For now, I’m pretty happy sitting on the sidelines and cheering on those who do join.
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Local reseller reveals Samsung Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 Malaysian launch date

Samsung’s new mid-range Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 are probably the best bang-for-buck devices Samsung has ever launched in quite a while. The devices have been launched in India recently, with Malaysian pricing leaked before the official launching as well.

The leaked pricing has just been confirmed by local resellers, who are now collecting pre-orders for the two mid-range devices. Mobile 2 Go even went ahead and revealed that the device is going to arrive in Malaysia by mid-March in the comments. Do take this with a pinch of salt though as the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 have yet to appear in SIRIM’s records.

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For those of you who are adventurous, both the Samsung Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 tout IP68 ingress protection according to Mobile 2 Go’s post, which makes them the most affordable devices with an IP-rating thus far.
Samsung Galaxy A30 Specifications

Exynos 7904, octa-core up to 1.8 GHz, 14nm FinFET
Up to 4GB RAM
Up to 64GB storage (expandable via microSD up to 512GB)
6.4″ FHD+ Super AMOLED display, Infinity-U notch
16MP f/1.7 + 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor
16MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4000 mAh battery
RM799

Samsung Galaxy A50 Specifications

Exynos 9610, octa core up to 2.3 GHz, 10nm FinFET
Up to 6GB RAM
Up to 128GB storage (expandable via microSD up to 512GB)
6.4″ FHD+ Super AMOLED display, Infinity-U notch
25MP f/1.7 + 8MP f/2.2 wide-angle + 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor
25MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4000 mAh battery
RM1199

The new Samsung Galaxy A series sure is shaping up to be very interesting!
Pokdepinion: I am interested to see how the triple camera performs on the Galaxy A50, as Samsung did make a quad-camera smartphone which was absolutely pointless…
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There’s A Special Deal on the Tronsmart Apollo Bold For Just One Day

If you have been eyeing the Tronsmart Apollo Bold, we have the perfect time for you to get it. There will be a special deal specifically for this pair of TWS earbuds, and it will be available for just one day.
Tronsmart Apollo Deal on Tronsmart x Shopee Banner Day

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On 14th September 2020, there will be a special Tronsmart x Shopee Banner Day with a special deal on the Tronsmart Apollo Bold. If you purchase it on the day itself, you will get a Tronsmart Bolt powerbank for free, while stocks last.
For those of you who aren’t aware, the Tronsmart Apollo Bold is a pair of TWS earbuds packed with a whole lot of features you’d typically expect from high end earbuds. This includes Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Truewireless Stereo Plus technology, and aptX support. It’s powered by the Qualcomm QCC5124 flagship chip, ensuring that you get superior sound quality. Moreover, it has an ingress protection of IP45.

As for the Tronsmart Bolt powerbank that is given for free as part of the deal, it’s a tube-style 5,000mAh powerbank with VoltiQ charging, which can output a maximum of 10.5W (5V / 2.1A) power for fast charging. It’s designed as a powerbank that’s easy to bring around with the necessary power and capacity to keep you going.
If you’re interested to get yourself one, the deal will be exclusively available on Shopee on 14th September 2020. For an easier time to get the deal, you can click right here to head straight to the page.
Pokdepinion: It’s a pretty solid pair of TWS earbuds and the price is definitely worth what you’re getting. Now, you get a free powerbank to go along with it.
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[UNBOXING] ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 Gaming Laptop

Unboxing the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 Gaming Laptop

When you think of ASUS gaming products, chances are that you’re thinking of Republic of Gamers / ROG. However, they do have another one associated with gaming, and it’s called TUF Gaming. While the name itself isn’t exactly new for the company, the resurfaced version is, starting with the last generation’s FX504.
Now, we have the new ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 gaming laptop, and we could not be anymore excited to see what’s new in this. Specs-wise, it does seem to be packing a lot of interesting things, but how does this all translate to performance, especially for day-to-day use? Well, we’re still in the midst of finding out as it is undergoing our usual rigorous testing phase.
For now, you can check out the unboxing of the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 gaming laptop at the top of this post. If you want to know what’s packing under the hood, check out the specifications right below here:

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ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-8750H (6C / 12T @ up to 4.1 GHz), 9M Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm

RAM
8GB DDR4

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5

Storage
128GB PCIe Gen3 SSD + 1TB 7200RPM HDD

Display
15.6″ FHD (1920 X 1080) 144Hz Anti-Glare IPS-level Panel with 72% NTSC

Keyboard
Desktop-inspired RGB-backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Overstroke technology

Connectivity
Wireless:
802.11ac Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 5.0
I/O:
2 x Type-A USB 3.0
1 x Type-A USB 2.0
1 x RJ45 LAN
1 x HDMI (supports 2.0)

Audio
2W Stereo Speakers with Array Microphone
DTS Headphone: X
1 x Combo Audio Jack (Mic + Headphone)

Power
48Wh 4-cell Polymer Battery

Dimensions
360 x 262 x 25.8 mm (W x D x H)

Weight
2.2kg

At the moment, we are in the midst of reviewing the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 gaming laptop but it will be published on our website very soon. Be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net for the complete, in-depth review of this machine :)
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Sony To Launch Playstation 4 Pro Star Wars Battlefront II Limited Edition; Coming This 17th November 2017!

Soon to be released from Sony Interactive Entertainment is their new Playstation 4 Pro Star Wars Battlefront II Limited Edition, which will come out in stores this 17th November 2017.
Playstation 4 Pro Star Wars Battlefront II Limited Edition
The bundle will come with the specially designed Star Wars Battlefront II Playstation 4 Pro (CUH-1700) 1TB, a copy of the Star Wars Battlefront II Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition, a 1-year extended warranty card, and a 3-month Playstation Plus subscription access. Also included are your standard power cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, and monaural headset.
The bundled PS4 Pro has a jet black design and features 3 logos based from the game itself. Avid Star Wars fans will recognize the Rebel Alliance Logo and the Galactic Empire Logo. Besides the two, a new logo features at the design, namely the Inferno Squad logo, a new Empire organization which is set to appear in Battlefront II. The Dualshock 4 controller also features a unique design, with a Star Wars logo designed on the touch pad.

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Star Wars Battlefront II is the latest installment from the Star Wars game series which recreates the unique universe of Star Wars in stunning HD. Team up with your mates and battle in large scale wars or experience the offline single-player campaign where you take on the role of a member of the Empire’s Elite Inferno Squad and follow their heart pounding story of their struggle to the empire from crisis. Coming with the Deluxe Edition version of the game, gamers will receive limited edition costumes for Kylo Ren and Rey themed around Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

If you’re wondering what the benefits of having a PS Plus membership, it includes:

Online Multiplayer access
Free games every month (as long as your subscription is still active)
Exclusive discounts, and eligibility for double discounts during certain sales period.
Online game saves
Priority access to special events
Auto download/update

The Playstation 4 Pro Star Wars Battlefront II Bundle is priced at RM1999 and will be available nationwide officially on 17th November 2017.
Pokdepinion: The design on the PS4 is a beauty. Being a fan myself, I really can’t wait for the game to be released. Hope Battlefront II will be an upgrade from the previous game, with its added single player campaign (which I was hoping for in the first battlefront!)
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TECH ARMORY Release Commandos Spectrum 165Hz Monitors From RM499

The folks at TECH ARMORY has announced their new Commandos Spectrum displays recently, which consists of the Commandos Spectrum G2711CA and the Commandos Spectrum G2411FN.
TECH ARMORY Commandos Spectrum gaming monitors
TECH ARMORY Commandos Spectrum G2411FN
As you can tell by their model name that they come in different sizes, the Commandos Spectrum G2711CA features a 1500R curvature while the Commandos Spectrum G2411FN sports a flat screen.
Aside from that, the G2411FN features a Super TN panel for quicker response times. On the other hand, the Commandos Spectrum G2711CA packs a VA panel that offers deeper blacks and a wider viewing angle.

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TECH ARMORY Commandos Spectrum G2711CA
Both of them offer a fast 165Hz refresh rate and comes with VESA Adaptive Sync which support both AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible standards. Adaptive Sync ensures that screen tearing and juddering is a thing of the past.
Adding to that, they come with tuned display profiles to suit different game genres such as first-person shooters or real-time strategy games that allows you to spot your enemies easier. Both of them offer 72% of the NTSC color gamut, in case you’re wondering.
Not to forget, the Commandos Spectrum Monitors is designed to accommodate multi-monitor setups with narrow 2mm bezels. You can opt to use a third-party monitor stand, where the monitors can accommodate standard 100mm VESA mounts. In terms of ports, they both come with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs.
You can get the Commandos Spectrum G2411FN for the price of RM499 and RM699 for the Commandos Spectrum G2711CA. We’ve previously reviewed the G2411FN, do check out our full thoughts on the gaming monitor by heading to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: For the price, they’re certainly attractive gaming monitors to consider. Make sure you check our review to find out on them!
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Sorceress Meia Added to Mobius Final Fantasy; 1st Female Playable Character

 A brand new character has been added to Mobius Final Fantasy and it’s the first female playable character. A powerful sorceress that goes by the name Meia.
Sorceress Meia Added to Mobius Final Fantasy

Mobius Final Fantasy has added Meia, a powerful sorceress, as the game’s first female playable character. With today’s release of the latest story, “Chapter VI, Part 1: Bewitching Memories,” users will be able to watch Meia’s story unfold and obtain her character by playing through the chapter.
Other updates happening in October 2017 include:
New Mage-Type Job Cards for Meia: Starting today, players can summon the powerful job “Fauviste,” a job exclusive to Meia with well-balanced stats and resistance to fire and water attacks. Meia’s battles continue in November with the release of Part 2 of Chapter VI: Bewitching Memories. The new “Esmeralda” job that gives Meia high magic power will prove to be especially helpful against the powerful enemies that await Meia in Chapter VI.
Halloween Celebration Gifts: The Halloween campaign kicks off with a free pumpkin accessory for all players to accessorize Meia. Additionally, one elixir will be gifted to all players daily by logging into the game. All elixirs will allow players to recover double the stamina throughout the entire Halloween campaign (October 16~November 2).
October Ranking Event for Hardcore Players: From October 24 to October 31, the ranking event in which Meia made her first appearance will be returning to give players an opportunity to defeat powerful enemies to climb the leaderboards and win big rewards.
If you want to see full schedule of events in October 2017 for Mobius Final Fantasy, click here. Mobius Final Fantasy is currently available as a free download title on the App Store, Google Play, and Steam.

Pokdepinion: Well, if you’re playing Mobius Final Fantasy, it would seem that a rather interesting character has joined the fray. Meia seems rather unique, not by the fact that she’s the first female playable character so players should be having a lot of fun using her.
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Ubisoft E3 2019 Conference Officially Confirmed

The countdown to #E32019 is on!
Mark your calendars #UbiE3 kicks off on June 10th 🎉 pic.twitter.com/ziQqbyFLY3
— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) March 27, 2019

It has been confirmed that Ubisoft will in fact be making a return to E3 2019 and they are all set for a number of blockbuster announcements for the gaming community. As revealed this afternoon, Ubisoft’s conference at E3 2019 will take place on Monday, 10th June 2019.
The conference will begin at 1PM PST / 4PM EST. This is the standard Monday time slot that Ubisoft usually opts to go with every year. The only major difference in E3 2019 is that Sony won’t be doing their conference after theirs, which is the usual slot they take.

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As for what Ubisoft will have to show, we have a few ideas of what could be the in the pipeline. For starters, we’ll likely continue seeing more of upcoming titles like Skull & Bones and Beyond Good & Evil 2 which are presently the only two forthcoming major games that Ubisoft has in their sleeves. More news on the recently released The Division 2 will likely be divulged as well and rumours of a new Splinter Cell game have been circling for quite some time now. There’s also always a chance that we could hear more about what’s next for franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Watch Dogs, too.
As for what else Ubisoft will have to show, we’ll have to wait until June to find out. As of now, Bethesda, Ubisoft, and Devolver Digital are the biggest companies to have announced plans for E3 2019, although we’ll likely hear more from Microsoft and Nintendo in the near future.
Pokdepinion: I have high expectations and I really hope there will be something that the announcements will blow us away.
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Sony Announces New HT-A9 And HT-A7000 Home Theater Systems

Sony today unveiled the HT-A9 premium home theatre system and the HT-A7000 flagship soundbars, both of which offer a unique and innovative multi-dimensional sound experience.
Sony HT-A9

The HT-A9 home theatre system features Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound and Sound Field Optimization technology. The HT-A9 uses dual microphones in each speaker to cleverly measure their relative height and position with Sound Field Optimization. By synthesising sound waves, 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology creates up to twelve phantom speakers from just four speakers.

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Furthermore, Easy Setup can be accessed from the TV’s main menu at any time to enable Sound Field Optimization. There are no cables running across the living room since the four speakers link wirelessly to the control box. Connect the control box to the TV via HDMI and set it near it.

Sony’s newest Omnidirectional Block Design is featured on the HT-A9. The cylindrical design resembles a single solid block that emits 360-degree sound. It has a flat back surface that fits neatly against the wall, and its light pearl grey colour is designed to blend in with interiors.
Two rectangular X-Balanced Speaker Units are located inside the speakers to increase the diaphragm area for fuller bass and sound pressure. They also have a new Wide Directivity Woofer with a reduced cavity effect due to the concave shape’s shallow depth. The curved edges of the speakers serve to reduce sound diffraction even further.

The HT-A9 also has High-Resolution Audio, 360 Reality Audio, and DSEE Extreme, which recovers compressed digital music’s high-range sound in real-time. The speakers are also Bluetooth-enabled and include voice-activation capabilities that work with both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Customers can easily add the HT-A9 to their speaker group using the Google Home app.
The Sony HT-A9 premium home theatre system retails for RM7,299 and will be available in Malaysia from mid-October 2021. For a full list of specs and information, you can head over here.
Sony HT-A7000

Two up-firing speakers for overhead sound, two beam tweeters and five front speakers for broader surround, and a built-in twin subwoofer for deep bass are all included in the HT-A7000 soundbar. The HT-A7000 provides virtual surround sound with Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround, allowing users to fully enjoy Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Sony’s Vertical Surround Engine allows the HT-A7000 to place sound in vertical space to generate overhead audio without the use of in-ceiling speakers. The soundbar can almost mimic the surround sound field with sounds originating from both horizontal directions thanks to S-Force PRO.
Similar to the HT-A9, the HT-A7000 soundbar comes with High-Resolution Audio, 360 Reality Audio, and DSEE Extreme. It also supports all the latest formats such as 8K HDR, 4K 120fps and Dolby Vision. Voice activation is included on the soundbar, and it works with both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Using the Google Home app, customers can effortlessly add the A7000 to their speaker group.

Acoustic Centre Sync on the HT-A7000 adds to the immersion by accurately matching where the audio is originating from with what’s on the screen. When paired with a BRAVIA TV, the HT-A7000’s settings will appear on the BRAVIA TV’s Quick Settings Menu, and users will be able to manage the soundbar’s volume with their BRAVIA remote. As far as connectivity goes, the HT-A7000 USB, optical and analogue audio in, as well as HDMI in and out (eARC).
The Sony HT-A7000 flagship soundbar will retail for RM5,399 and will be available in Malaysia from mid-October 2021. For a full list of specs and information, you can head over here.
SA-SW5, SA-SW3, SA-RS3S
Add a wireless subwoofer if you want even more bass. The A9 and A7000 have two types of subwoofers, with the built-in subwoofers handling bass and vocals and the optional wireless subwoofer focused on low-range sound.

Add the SA-SW5 wireless subwoofer, which features a 180mm driver with a passive radiator and 300W of deep bass. Alternatively, the SA-SW3 wireless subwoofer is a tiny bass reflex subwoofer with a 160mm driver that produces 200W of sound. Add the SA-RS3S wireless rear speakers with 100W of broader surround sound and wall-mount capability for even more cinematic pleasures.
The SA-SW5, SA-SW3 and SA-RS3S will be available in Malaysia from mid-November 2021 and will retail for RM2,799, RM1,399 and RM1,299 respectively.
Pokdepinion: I would love to have something like the HT-A9 at home but the price is way more than what I can realistically afford.
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Microsoft Announces Office 2019 – New Features Teased

Microsoft officially teased the upcoming Office update, Microsoft Office 2019 at their Ignite Conference.
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office 2019 (which includes your standard Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc), the follow up to the most recent version Microsoft 2016, is set for release in the second half of 2018 and preview versions of the latest Office suite will start rolling out in mid-2018. The software is designed for those organizations that don’t use the cloud Office 365 versions.
Office 2019 will include better IT capabilities for businesses that aren’t using Office 365, and new ink features such as pressure sensitivity, tilt effects, and ink replay. Excel will also add new formulas and charts for data analysis. Powerpoint will pick up the morph and zoom animation features that Office 365 users has been accustomed to.

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Other than the announcement, Microsoft has been tight-lipped on what we can expect. They also have said that the Office 2019 will be a valuable upgrade for customers who feel that they need to keep some or all of their apps and servers on-premises.
We should learn much more about Office 2019 and what’s new in the coming months as we move nearer towards its preview release. Till then, stay tuned right here for more updates.
Pokdepinion: Definitely interesting to see on what the new Office suite will bring, this is even more so when the Office 365 has been getting more emphasized on by Microsoft in the recent years.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Introduced With Huge Battery, Display, And Quad Cameras From ~RM858

Redmi has introduced a new device in the form of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, which may tempt you with some of the features that the device offers such as a big screen, a large battery underneath, fast charging, as well as a quad camera setup at the back.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is powered by a Snapdragon 720G chipset, where it comes with either 6GB RAM or 8GB RAM that’s paired with the option of 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. It’s screen is a 6.67″ big, which is pretty big.

As you can see, there’s a 64MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide sensor, 5MP macro lens, as well as a 2MP depth sensor completing the quad camera setup at the back.

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In addition to that, the phone will be able to support RAW format and comes with improved Night Mode, or so they say. For selfies, the phone comes with a 32MP punch-hole camera.
Powering the smartphone is a 5020mAh battery which you can charge it with a 33W fast charger. Good news is that the fast charger comes included in the box on the get go.
There’s no official Malaysian price just yet, but if you’re want to roughly estimate the price, you can check out the configuration and prices for India below:
6GB/64GB – INR14,999 (~RM858)6GB/128GB – INR16,999 (~RM973)8GB/128GB – INR18,999 (~RM1,087)
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max comes in three color variants; Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black. We will update you should the phone make its way here to the country. Till then, stay tuned!
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Pokdepinion: I mean, that’s a pretty solid offer, should the price be something similar here. Let’s hope that’s the case!
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[SPOILER ALERT] The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 2 Review

Arguably one of the most satisfying JRPGs out there right now, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 2 is great buy for any RPG lover, especially thanks to its affordable price tag.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 2 Review

Classic turn-based role-playing games have lesser in lesser in numbers. With the advent of technology, role-playing games have shifted more towards real-time action but that doesn’t mean turn-based combat is dead. If executed well, it can still hold its own in today’s world and that’s what the game we have here today is capable of. Here is our review of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 2.

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If you missed out on our review of the previous game, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, do check it out by clicking right here.
The Continuation of the Erebonian Civil War Arc

The game takes places right after the events of the first Trails of Cold Steel game with protagonist Rean Schwarzer playing the focal role. He managed to escape from the clutches of the Noble Alliance in the mountains near Ymir together with Celine and his Divine Knight Valimar. While he felt like he was only knocked out for a brief moment, it turns out that he has been in a coma for a month.
As he ventured through the mountains, he is then ambushed by a Magic Knight which shares the same proportions as Divine Knights. Luckily, he was saved by Toval the Bracer, as well as his sister Elise and Princess Alfin. He is then brought to his hometown of Ymir, where he discovers that the situation is a lot worse than initially anticipated.

Thors Military Academy has been completely taken over by the Noble Alliance, members of the Royal Family have gone missing, and war has been taking place between the Noble Alliance and the Imperial Resistance. Initially, Rean’s class members were presumed dead but Valimar confirmed that their life force is still active somewhere. Shortly after, a mysterious entity kidnaps his sister and Princess Alfin. Rean then proceeds to go on a journey to find his missing classmates, save the princess and his sister.
Essentially the Same But with Slight Improvements

Trails of Cold Steel 2 isn’t much different compared to the first game. There are additional playable characters that can join your party, and there are bits and pieces that are new to the game but for most parts, it’s essentially the same. In each chapter, you will have a list of mandatory and optional quests, similar to the previous game’s field assignments. Completing them will yield some rewards and AP points.

These AP points will be used to grade your performance and improve your rank in each chapter. With each Rank Up, you will get a number of rare items and equipment that will surely aid in your journey. While this might not seem like much for many games, just completing the quests alone will be fruitful as the rewards and bits of extra story pieces from them will make the game feel more wholesome.

The accessible areas are generally the same and we can clearly see that most of the game’s assets were ripped off the previous game. While some may feel that it makes the game rather dated, it speeds up development process which allows us to get a new game faster, and the developers did expand on certain areas which were inaccessible before. This gives us a deeper and more consistent understanding of Erebonia as a whole.
At first, you will be relying mostly on Valimar to instantly travel to a limited number of places determined by the storyline but eventually, you will have access to an airship that allows you to go virtually anywhere in Erebonia. It is also at this point in the game where you will need to locate Thors Military Academy students spread across the continent to join your crew, usually involving mindless fetch quests. In doing so, you will unlock certain benefits and amenities on the airship.

Compared to the first game, this one has a more open-world experience once you’ve obtained the airship, with the exception of the main quests. It’s worth noting that after completing the main quests in each chapter, you will lose access to the side quests in said chapter and plenty of these can be easy to miss. This can be annoying if you don’t have the role-playing gamers’ sense of curiosity.
Combat is Still Fun and Not Overly Complicated

The 4-man turn-based combat system is still retained here. For most parts, everything is unchanged except for the addition of the Overdrive meter. When used, the character as well as the linked party member will go into Overdrive mode. This heals the characters slightly, gives you additional 3 turns, zero casting time for magic, and every attack being a critical hit which thus enables you to do linked attack moves for all 3 turns.

As the game assumes that every character has grown from the previous game, you will start at Level 40 immediately with every character having all their skills unlocked. However, you will learn a newer, stronger variant of existing skills on top of newer skills as you continue to grow your characters. This also includes the S-Craft finishing moves.

Just like before, every character will make use of Master Quartz, with each of them having unique abilities and parameters to suit a particular fighting style, and regular Quarts, which gives you some parameter bonuses and additional skills. Unlike the previous game however, you can’t simply equip any Quartz you find as you will need to take note of its rarity first.
There are 3 rarity levels for Quartz; Normal, Rare, and Super Rare. Normal can be equipped on any Quartz slot, Rare can be equipped on any Level 1 slot, and Super Rare can be equipped on any Level 2 slot. Each character also has element-specific slots so you will also need to take note of that limitation as only Quartz of those elements will be allowed to slot in. This is especially important for those Lost Arts Quartz, which are very powerful but will cost all your EP.

You can level up the characters Quartz slot but it will cost you quite a bit of elemental sepith, which is why it is advisable to focus on 4-5 characters until the epilogue chapter comes in. Yes, there is a post-game dungeon and it will allow you to make use of 5 characters you normally wouldn’t be able to at the cost of some Mira coughCrowcough.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 2 Verdict

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 2 is a great role-playing game not only for fans of the series but also for those looking to sink their teeth into a series other than your Final Fantasies and Tales games. Unlike the previous game, this one doesn’t end on a cliffhanger but the story doesn’t end here. In fact, there is a Trails of Cold Steel 3 coming, but whether that serves as the end of the series or not is another story.
The game has a wonderful storyline coupled with a colourful cast of characters that has seen a huge growth from the previous game, and it makes this worthy of investing your time in it. Fair warning; be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions as you progress through the game. With that being said, I award The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 2 with our coveted Gold Pokdeward!

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Maxis Campaign successfully completes trial of close to 10Gbps speed

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The launch of Maxis’ brand new campaign, Rangkaian Kita Rangkaian Malaysia (RKRM), aims to reinforce and deepen Maxis’ Always Be Ahead brand purpose that was launched two years ago. The campaign is driven by the mobile telecommunications provider’s commitment to empowering Malaysians to stay linked in a highly connected world.
As Malaysia’s leading converged solutions provider, Maxis has successfully completed its first trial of 10G PON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) FTTH technology that is set to be the next generation of fibre-to-home network. Having reached download speeds of close to 10Gbps over its live network, the 10G PON technology is said to be the current fastest passive optical network technology as compared to any normal GPON technology readily available in Malaysia.
Maxis presents 10G PON technology: The Future of Fibre Broadband Connectivity
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The first successful trial was conducted at Menara Maxis and the outcome showed that a 1GB video can be downloaded in less than a second, as compared to the current approximately 23 seconds on a normal 300Mbps GPON download speed. Presently, most fibre networks operate on GPON technology that supports up to 2.5Gbps downstream speed on a shared basis.

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As the fastest fibre broadband connectivity network, Maxis’ 10G PON home fibre will provide gigabit ultra-broadband for fixed access users. The network capacity allows multiple users to share the network over a passive fibre-optic infrastructure, where fibre to individual users branch out from a single fibre running to a network node. With increased bandwidth, users can achieve faster download speeds and lower latency.

At the moment, Maxis offers home fibre broadband plans with speeds ranging from 30Mbps to 800Mbps. With access to over 21,000km of fibre coverage covering 5.5 million premises across the country, the telco provider has 4.8 million converged subscribers that use both Maxis mobile and broadband services concurrently.
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Pokdepinion: As someone who suffers from bad internet daily, this new upgrade that Maxis has is making me want to convert to their home fibre network immediately.
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Disney+ Hotstar’s New “Loki” Featurette Recaps Character’s Entire MCU History

In an amusingly insightful new featurette, Tom Hiddleston give fans a 30 second rundown of the God of Mischief’s entire MCU backstory to celebrate his upcoming series on Disney+ Hotstar. On Wednesday, June 9, Marvel Studios’ new original series “Loki” premieres on Disney+ Hotstar.
Loki drops on June 9 on Disney+ Hotstar

Marvel Studios’ “Loki” features the God of Mischief as he steps out of his brother’s shadow in a new series that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.” You can check out the full official synopsis of the series down below.
Picking up immediately after Loki steals the Tesseract (again), he finds himself called before the Time Variance Authority, a bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space, forced to answer for his crimes against the timeline and given a choice: face deletion from reality or assist in catching an even greater threat.
Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku, and Richard E. Grant join Tom Hiddleston as the title character. “Loki” is directed by Kate Herron, and Michael Waldron is the head editor.

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Disney+ Hotstar is officially coming to Malaysia this June 1 and will be available for RM54.90 for three months. The streaming service can be watched through the official app on Android and iOS, media streaming services, compatible smart TVs, on Astro, and through web browsers.
Pokdepinion: I’m definitely checking out Marvel’s new show when it releases mainly because I’m curious about the whole premise of the show. I liked WandaVision but wasn’t a huge fan of Falcon and the Winter Soldier so hopefully, “Loki” is more like the former rather than the latter.
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CIMB’s systems allegedly hit by ransomware

CIMB’s services being down in one way or another isn’t particularly newsworthy at this point, but according to this Twitter user, CIMB is currently hit by ransomware.

Twitter user Aizad Fahmy also shared that he has no ETA on the recovery of services, although given how extensive ransomware attacks can be, it might take quite a while before CIMB will be able to get their services back online.

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Important Notice: As CIMB is currently experiencing a technical issue with its card payment system, Malaysia Airlines customers are advised to make payment via CIMBclicks or other alternative payment methods available. Customers may refer to CIMB for further updates.
— Malaysia Airlines (@MAS) September 4, 2019

The ransomware apparently didn’t affect CIMBclicks, but instead only CIMB’s over the counter operations. There are reports of CIMB facing issues with its card payment system, so I guess that’s one of the systems affected. We will update this post if we find more information.
Pokdepinion: It shows how important it is to maintain a good grip on security… Even the banks we trust are vulnerable.
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Tomb Raider Remasters Cancelled – Realtech VR to Focus on AR and VR Projects Instead

A few weeks ago, there was word of a remaster for the first 3 Tomb Raider games on PC via Steam. Well, looks like we have some bad news from Realtech VR.
Realtech VR: Tomb Raider Remasters Cancelled

After this episode, we are refocusing on new projects involving Augmented Reality on iOS and VR on PC. We are not more committed on third party license anymore.
— realtech VR (@realtech_VR) March 21, 2018

Not too long ago, there was news floating about on developer Realtech VR remastering the original three Tomb Raider games and would be bringing them to Steam at a later date. For those of you who have been looking forward to that, I have some bad news.

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Realtech VR took back to Twitter and announced in a tweet that is now deleted that those projects were canceled. After deleting this tweet for one reason or another, likely because they are not at liberty to say much, they tweeted out a message stating that they would no longer be working on third-party licenses anymore.
Details of what happened are scarce, but something clearly went wrong behind the scenes with Realtech. They stated in subsequent tweets replying to fans that they had already begun working on the remasters while also saying that they aren’t at liberty to provide further details of the situation.
This is a strange occurrence for sure, but those who still want to play the original Tomb Raider games can still find them on Steam. Realtech’s remasters of Tomb Raider 1 and 2 should also still be available on Android and iOS.
Luckily, Square Enix revealed that the next iteration of the current trilogy, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, will be arriving later this year on September 14th 2018. Even if you can’t take a trip with Lara back in time to experience the original games with updated visuals, Shadow of the Tomb Raider looks promising enough to fill our Tomb Raider quota for this year.
Pokdepinion: Just when I wanted to view some pyramid-shaped bosoms in HD, this thing happens. Well, guess that’s never gonna happen.
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vivo X70 Series Officially Launched From RM2,499

Today marks the global launch of the vivo X70 Series. The company has continued their partnership with ZEISS and if you’re wondering what exactly they have to offer, you’ve come to the right place.
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The phones features ZEISS optics with ZEISS T coating, which is supposed to minimize the effect of flares, stray light, and ghosting. There is the gimbal on hand to make your shots/videos stable too.

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Both of them are powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset and comes with a 6.56-inch plus 120Hz refresh rate. The Pro however does come with an E5 AMOLED display.
They both come with a 50MP main camera, 12MP portrait lens, and 12MP wide-angel shooter. The Pro version adds to that with a 8MP periscope camera. As for the front, they both sport a 32MP front camera for selfies.
The vivo X70 Series is available for pre-orders starting from today till the 1st October where you can get special freebies. The vivo X70 is priced at RM2,499 and the Pro variant at RM3,299.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I was impressed with the camera capabilities of the previous vivo X60 Pro. Let’s hope I get to test them for myself and see whether they’re any good or even better.
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realme 9 Pro 5G Series Landing In Malaysia This 2nd of March

The folks at realme Malaysia has recently revealed that the new realme 9 Pro 5G Series will be arriving in the country soon, specifically on the 2nd of March 2022.
realme 9 Pro 5G Series coming soon

The first that will arrive is the realme 9 Pro+ 5G on the mentioned date where it is the first smartphone to launch with the Sony IMX766 OIS camera within the mid-range tier.

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Adding to that, it seems that the phone is set to come with their first photochromic design, the Light Shift Design, which allows the back of the device to change colours captured during sunrise. They’ve said that the Sunrise Blue model, the phone’s back cover will change from blue to red when exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet light and changes back to blue again within 2 to 5 minutes when not exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet lighting conditions.
Coming back to the camera, the IMX766 comes with a large 1/1.56″ sensor that can capture up to 63.8% more light than its predecessor and thanks to the OIS lens, it can capture brighter and more detailed shots, at least according to them.
Aside from that, the realme 9 Pro+ 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G 6nm processor and they’ve revealed that the price will be made “within the RM1,000 price-tier category”. We should learn more in a couple days time as we head nearer to the official launch date. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net for more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion; Now I’m just curious on the pricing of the device. While the cameras does sound impressive for its price category, we’ll have to give it a go for ourselves to find out if it’s worth it or not.
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Biostar introduces B150 GT5 with more bling bling

It’s rare to see low end B series motherboards equipped with enthusiast-oriented features but BIOSTAR is bringing customizable lighting to the new BIOSTAR RACING B150GT5 motherboard which features customizable lighting on its heatsinks and PCB.
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All those lighting features will be controlled via the Vivid LED DJ software which works with both onboard LEDs and external LED strips connected directly on the board via the 5050 LED Fun  feature of the BIOSTAR RACING series. LED strips using compatible 5050 headers can connect directly with BIOSTAR RACING series motherboards for tons of DIY lighting possibilities.

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The B150 GT5 isn’t all show and no go though. It features 7 phase CPU power delivery, 100% solid caps throughout the board, four DDR4 DIMM slots, 7.1ch Blu-ray Audio w/ Double Hi-Fi, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s, 1 x SATA Express  16Gb/s,  6USB3.0  (2+4) and 6USB 2.0 (4+2). A rather unique feature in this price range is dual BIOS, but I don’t think dual BIOS is necessary in a non-overclockable motherboard.

Pokdepinion: This looks like a good affordable motherboard, priced at only USD 94.9 (approx. RM 417.09) with nice lighting features. I guess enthusiasts on a budget can look forward to using this motherboard in their show rigs to stand out from the crowd.
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AirAsia CEO Reportedly Working On New Super App to Compete Against Grab, WeChat, and GoJek

There are many apps out there that you can download right now, and there are also super apps, which offer a variety of services and functions within a single app. It looks like AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes is working on a new super app to compete against Grab, WeChat, and GoJek.
AirAsia CEO Reveals New Super App In The Works

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As first reported by BBC, AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes is working on a new super app for the Southeast Asian region to compete against the likes of Grab, WeChat, and GoJek. It’s expected to offer a wide variety of services including shopping, delivery, payment, entertainment, and travel.
Unfortunately, not much else is made known about the super app. However, it’s expected to at least include most, if not all, of the businesses and services under the AirAsia Group. Some of those businesses include BigPay, Santan, Tune Hotels, and AirAsia.
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes mentioned that he’s been looking for other ways to generate income while flights were grounded as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. He has been working on improving their mobile app and their BigPay payment app.
The downturn was a blessing in disguise in some ways as it allowed us to focus more on it. I know a super app sounds like a lofty target but Grab and GoJek also started out small as food or mobility apps.
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes
BBC also mentioned that AirAsia current has a large database of over 60 million users to ensure a good start. At the moment, there is no word yet on when this super app will be released but we will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: It’s great for consumers to have more options. I just hope it provides enough value to encourage people to give it a try.
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Say hi to Intel Skylake Core i3 and Pentium

Currently we only see Intel Skylake Core i5 and i7 listed in retailers’ price lists, but as the Intel Skylake Core i3 and Pentium has made its debut in Akihabara, Japan, the latest Intel Skylake Core i3 and Pentium series are expected to be available soon, most probably by the end of November.

Intel has listed five Intel Core i3 models and four Pentium parts, which are the Core i3-6320, Core i3-6300, Core i3-6300T, Core i3-6100, Core i3-6100T and Pentium G4520 , Pentium G4500, Pentium G4500T, Pentium G4400. The “T” suffix indicates that the processor has a lower TDP and lower clock speed.

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All members of the Intel Core i3 series feature 2 physical cores and 4 threads, thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading technology. The fastest Core i3 part, the Intel Core i3 6320, runs at 3.9 GHz, 100Mhz faster when compared against last-gen’s Intel Core i3 4370 which was clocked at 3.8Ghz. Despite the bump in clock speed, the Skylake Core i3 also has a lower TDP of 51 Watt, versus the Haswell Core i3 with a TDP of 54 Watt.
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Unlike the Haswell Core i3 which uses the LGA 1150 socket and Intel HD Graphics 4000 series iGPUs, the new Skylake Core i3 will need the newer LGA 1151 socket and will be using Intel HD Graphics 530 which is widely used in Intel Skylake product lately. The performance of the iGPU is still not clear but I can expect that it could run DOTA2 on at least medium setting at 1080p resolution.
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Intel Skylake Core i3 prices range from 15778 Yen (approximately MYR 560) to 21286 Yen (approximately MYR 760) and I expect that the Intel Core i3 6100 is the one that will come to Malaysia, with an estimated price of MYR 560.

Meanwhile for the Intel Pentium, the prices will start from 8683 Yen (approximately MYR 310) to 12592 Yen (approximately MYR450). Among the Pentium models, it’s most likely the Pentium G4400 will be the one entering Malaysia. Exact prices will be known soon after the products are announced in Malaysia.

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Pokdepinion : With the falling Malaysian Ringgit, the Intel Core i3, no, even the Intel Pentium G4400 seems expensive. With the suggested prices it’s not economical to build an Intel Skylake Pentium PC as the Pentium G3258 still the best Pentium we could have. Also, building a new rig based on Skylake means you need to get at least the low voltage DDR3L RAMs as reportedly 1.5V DDR3 modules could kill Skylake processor.
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Huawei Nexus 6P tips and tricks

Huawei Nexus 6P is one of the most talked about smartphone this year. It is not merely Google’s flagship smartphone for 2015, but it is also the best Nexus ever.
For those who just got this amazing device and haven’t fully explored it, let us share some tips and tricks with you so that you can make the most of your new superphone.

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1. Unlock System UI Tuner settings
In the Nexus 6P, you can longpress the Setting buttons on the notification panel and it will unlock the hidden System UI Tuner settings.
From this hidden settings, you can arrange the Quick settings, Status Bar etc.

2. Activate Battery Percentage status
As all of us may know, Nexus 6P does not show the battery percentage status in the status bar by default. But Nexus 6P allows you to switch it on in the hidden System UI tuner settings.

3. Change screen picture color mode to sRGB
Inside settings, you can change the screen color mode to sRGB in case you find the saturated and punchy colors of the AMOLED display not your liking. It can be done by enabling the developer options by clicking the Build number in About phone for 7 times. Once the developer options appear, you can go inside and activate the sRGB mode.

4. LED notification light
Huawei Nexus 6P has a LED notification light which is not enabled by default. But you can turn it on in the settings at “Settings>Sound & notification>Pulse notification light”.

5. File Manager
In the application drawer, we can’t find the default File Manager anywhere. Puzzlingly, Google has decided to hide it inside the settings menu. It is located in “Settings>Storage & USB>Explore”. ES File Manager is a good alternative if you are looking for faster access to your files.

6. Quick launch Camera
When the screen is off, all you have to do is double tap the power button and you can activate the camera app instantly.

These are just a few tricks that we think are very useful to make the Nexus 6P an even better device. If you have any other tips or tricks that we’ve missed out in this article, do comment below to share with us.

Credit/source: Mdroid
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Meet The New Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Headphones — Priced At RM1,599

Sony Electronics Malaysia has just launched the new WH-1000XM3 noise cancelling headphones, which comes as the newest addition to the brand’s acclaimed 1000X series.
Sony WH-1000XM3

The new headphones offers the same features from the previous WH-1000XM2 model while adding improvements such as the noise cancelling performance to enhance your listening and user experience.

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It features a newly developed HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1, which Sony has said to offer four times greater performance than the previous processor. The feature not only negate transport noise but also cancels out daily background noise such as street noise and human voices.
The WH-1000XM3 also features Dual Noise Sensor technology that captures ambient noise with dual microphones and then passes the sound data to the processor to cancel the noise.
Its high-resolution audio is based on a 40mm driver unit with a Liquid Crystal Polymer diaphragm that can handle heavy beats and reporduce a full range of frequencies up to 40kHz.
Additionally, with its QN1 processor, it can also deliver stunning sound quality with 32-bit audio signal processing and the combo of DAC with amplifier functionality.
Furthermore the headphones offers Adaptive Sound Control that automatically detects your physical situations and adjusts to changes. With it, you can hear ambient together with music when walking and announcement while waiting, without worrying of missing anything from the outside world.
The WH-1000XM3 is slimmer and weighs less than its predecessor, is now available at a price tag of RM1,599 and you can get them at Sony Stores and authorized retailers in the country.
Pokdepinion: As far as I’m concerned, Sony’s audio products has been key to their company, so rest assured that their quality is good. I wish I could say the same thing about their smartphones though…
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PC Requirements For Anthem Revealed

If you are wondering on the minimum requirements of the upcoming shooter from Bioware, Anthem, well you’re in luck. The company has released the specifications that you need as well as the recommended specifications for the game.

While the game is set to be released on the 21st of February 2019 on Origin for PC, many have been wondering on what is the least that you’d need to play the action, role-playing shooter, especially after NVIDIA had announced that the game will offer support for RTX DLSS. Here are the minimum and recommended specifications:
Minimum Specifications

OS: 64-bit Windows 10
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 or AMD FX-6350
RAM: 8GB
GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X
GPU RAM: 2GB
Storage: Minimum 50GB of free space
DirectX: DirectX 11

Recommended Specifications

OS: 64-bit Windows 10
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5GHz
RAM: 16GB
GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / RTX 2060, AMD 480
GPU RAM: 4GB
Storage: Minimum 50GB of free space
DirectX: DirectX 11

Here’s the game description, courtesy of Origin;

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On a world left unfinished by the gods, a shadowy faction threatens all of humankind. The only thing that stands between these villains and the ancient technology they covet are the Freelancers. Join with up to three other players and assemble high-tech, hand-crafted, uniquely powerful suits of armor. Explore vast ruins, battle deadly enemies, and claim otherworldly artifacts. With every mission, you and your Javelin grow in power. Fight the dangers of an ever-changing world. Rise united to defeat evil. Triumph as one.
Pokdepinion: Well I definitely thought that the minimum requirements would be higher. I’m just glad that I’ll be able to play it once it comes out.
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Samsung Galaxy A30 Specifications and Price for Malaysian Market

Samsung Galaxy A30 Specifications for Malaysian Market

The Samsung Galaxy A30 specifications is what we know thus far. It may vary a little upon official confirmation by Samsung Malaysia.

CPU/Chipset:
Exynos 7904 Octa (2 x Cortex-A73 @ 1.8 GHz, 6 x Cortex-A53 @ 1.6 GHz), 14nm FinFET

GPU:
Mali-G71 MP2

RAM:
4GB RAM

Display:
6.4″ FHD+ (2340 x 1080) Infinity-U Super AMOLED Display, 85.1% Screen-to-Body Ratio, 19:5:9 ratio, 403PPI

Storage:
64GB

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
16MP f/1.7, PDAF + 5MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle camera, LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Full HD recording @ 30 FPS
Front Camera
16MP f/2.0, Full HD recording @ 30 FPS

OS:
Android 9.0 Oreo Pie

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
USB-C

Audio:
Mono speakers
3.5mm jack with active noise cancelling

SIM:
Dual SIM (Nano)

Battery:
4000 mAh with 15W Fast Charging

Dimensions:
158.5 x 74.5 x 7.7 mm

Samsung Galaxy A30 Price in Malaysia

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The Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn’t have an official Malaysian retail price yet. The only pricing we have at the moment is from pre-order listings on Lazada. It is listed with a price of RM799 and is said to have freebies worth RM268 for pre-orders.
We will be updating this listing on the Samsung Galaxy A30 as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned to Pokde.net :)
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Cooler Master MasterAir Maker 8 announced

Cooler Master has just announced the availability of the MasterAir Maker 8 air cooler. While most enthusiasts will have gone to using liquid coolers, some may still prefer the assurance of air coolers which have no chance of leaking and destroying all your precious hardware along with it. The better cooling performance may also be a boon for some more hardcore enthusiasts who aren’t ready to go down the custom liquid cooling route yet.

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The air cooler is quite a big chunk of plastic and metal, with an overall aggressive design. What makes the Cooler Master MasterAir Maker 8 unique is the 3D Vapor Chamber that merges the horizontal vapor chamber with heatpipes for better performance. Cooler Master replaced the traditional copper base that transfers heat away from the CPU with a coolant filled Vapor Chamber (VC). When these VCs are heated, the coolant transforms from liquid to gas and back again to protect the CPU from overheating. A total of eight heatpipes (four pipes seamlessly merged with the base) conduct heat away from the horizontal base while an ultra-large heatsink helps further dissipate the heat.

Heat conducted away from the CPU into the heatsink has to be dissipated or it will just become saturated. The Silencio FP fans included with the Cooler Master MasterAir Maker 8 allows it to have a whopping TDP capacity of 250W, while remaining silent with Cooler Master’s exclusive Silent Driver IC technology. The output of the two fans combined register a surprisingly low 8-24 dBa, making the MasterAir Maker 8 one of the quietest choices when it comes to high-pressure cooling. The self-lubricating and dustproof design also keeps the blades operating smoothly, ensuring a new system will likely be long obsolete by the time these fans expire.

If the Silencio FP fans aren’t up to snuff for you, the MasterAir Maker 8 also supports both 140mm and 120mm fans that can quickly and easily be adjusted, removed and replaced thanks to a special fan bracket design.

As with all recent Cooler Master products, they support personalization to make it uniquely yours. Two interchangeable top covers are included with the Cooler Master MasterAir Maker 8,

a translucent one to show off the red LED lights

or an aluminium plate for a clean and stylish finish. You can even opt not to use a cover for an aggressive look. Cooler Master is set to release the dimensions and schematics of the top cover and fan bracket for makers to creatively design 3D prints or images on the top cover.

The Cooler Master MasterAir Maker 8 is now available locally for a suggested retail price of RM 599.

Pokdepinion: Cooler Master is really targeting modders with their recent slew of customizable products. While there may be fans (get it?) of air cooling setups as well as those who need the extra performance you can eek out of one, but I prefer the clean look of an AIO liquid cooling loop. For each their own. After all, you are to make it yours.
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Samsung Galaxy A80 is the illegitimate love child of the OPPO Find X and OPPO N3

If you are into unique smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A80 definitely touts one of the most unique designs in the market. It not only touts a popup design reminiscent of the OPPO Find X, but Samsung also copied the venerable OPPO N3’s rotating camera to give the mid-range device some impressive selfie chops.
For starters, Samsung packs the Samsung Galaxy A80 with a dual-camera setup, with a 48MP f/2.0 standard angle and 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle shooter partnered up with a 3D Depth sensor. While it usually faces the rear, when you want to take selfies, the cameras will rise up from the back and rotate to face you.

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This ingenious design also gives Samsung the ability to enable the use of the capable rear cameras for selfies, but it also allowed them to showcase Samsung’s very first New Infinity Display. No notches, no cutouts, just all screen. The 6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED display fills up the front, besting even their own flagship Samsung Galaxy S10 series.
Samsung Galaxy A80 Specifications

Snapdragon 730, octa-core up to 2.2 GHz, 8nm FinFET
8GB RAM
128GB storage
6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED, New Infinity Display, on-screen fingerprint scanner
48MP f/2.0 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 3D Depth sensor, rotating
3700 mAh battery, 25W Super Fast Charging
Pricing TBA

The Samsung Galaxy A80 will be offered in Angel Gold, Ghost White and Phantom Black, with the former two offering some sort of color shifting effects. Pricing is still unknown but don’t expect it to be affordable with a Snapdragon 730 and that innovative design.
Pokdepinion: I always thought the OPPO N3 was cool, but this just takes the cake…
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Digi Introduces Pakej Remaja And Pakej Peranti Keluarga Malaysia

Digi has recently announced the availability of the Pakej Remaja Keluarga Malaysia and Pakej Peranti Keluarga Malaysia that aims to provide more affordable internet connectivity options for Malaysian households.
Digi Pakej Remaja & Pakej Peranti Keluarga

The offer is available for eligible Malaysians until the 15th of April 2022. You can refer below to what they have to offer:

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Pakej Remaja Keluarga Malaysia

Catered for Malaysian youth and students aged 21 and below, offering 20GB data with 90-day validity, and always-on internet for RM30, customers can redeem 16GB Productivity Internet for free daily use
Pakej Remaja Keluarga Malaysia is available for purchase on the MyDigi app (Digi Prepaid NEXT) or via Touch ‘n Go eWallet app

Pakej Peranti Keluarga Malaysia

Open for all Malaysians, offers customers the opportunity to upgrade to a 4G smartphone for free when they subscribe to Digi Postpaid 40 with a 24-month contact. The two smartphones on offer is the Samsung Galaxy A02 and Redmi 9A.
With this package, customers will get 10GB high-speed data with unlimited calls every month as well as the free daily 1GB Productivity Internet redeemable through the UMB code
To subscribe, you can either go to Digi Store Online and enjoy a free delivery service or visit any Digi Store or Digi Store Express

You may head to the link right here for more details on the packages. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Well it’s certainly nice that they’ve provided more options now. I wish I had a package like that when I was still a student.
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ViewSonic XG2402 gaming monitor launched in Malaysia — delivers 144 Hz FreeSync and 1ms response times at an affordable price!

ViewSonic latest gaming monitor has arrived in Malaysia. The ViewSonic XG2402 comes with all the essential gaming features like 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response times. Throw in the aggressive design and RampageX lighting, and this is a gaming monitor through and through.

The main difference in terms of aesthetics from the previous generation’s XG2401 is the RampageX lighting feature on the back of the ViewSonic XG2402. It radiates a red glow that can accentuate the rest of your rig’s lighting. Sadly, there isn’t RGB here.

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Checking out the display panel on the ViewSonic XG2402, you are getting a really fast 24″ 1080p TN panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response and it even comes with AMD FreeSync support for tear-free gaming. ViewSonic also threw in multiple gaming presets tailored for different game genres and ViewSonic ColorX, a fine-tuned color and performance preset for enhanced in-game vision and reduced motion blur.
The ViewSonic accepts HDMI, DisplayPort connections, and doubles as a USB 3.0 hub too. It features built-in speakers for gaming without other audio equipment, and comes with a 3.5mm jack to output audio over HDMI to headphones or speakers.
The ViewSonic XG2402 is available now at an SRP of RM1199. It is covered by a three-year limited warranty.
Pokdepinion: The bezels seem pretty thick on this monitor… I would expect slimmer bezels from a gaming monitor for a better multi-display experience.
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 — 2X faster than Titan X

The much awaited NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 has been announced, with some serious improvements in performance and efficiency. Like the rumors, it will come 8GB of GDDR5X, clocked at 2500 MHz. The new Pascal GP104 silicon based on the advanced 16nm FinFET process allows 7.2 billion transistors to be packed into the GPU.

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With these numbers, it is not really a surprise to see the GTX 1080 having 2x the performance and 3x the efficiency when compared to the past generation’s Titan X. A single GTX 1080 is also claimed to be faster than two GTX 980s in SLI! The GTX 1080 also has amazing overclocking potential, as NVIDIA demo-ed a sample that had the core clocked at 2.1 GHz, while still maintaining a reasonable temperature of 70°C.

It’s easy to see NVIDIA crowning the GTX 1080 as the new king. What’s even more amazing is that it comes with stock clocks of 1.7 GHz, yet has a TDP of only 180W and only features a single 8-pin PCIe power connector.

It is expected to be available in two variants by May 27th. The standard variant will be going for $599 (RM2395.70) or you can plump for the Founder’s Edition at $699 (RM2795.65). The Founder’s Edition is supposed to offer better overclocking potential though.
SOURCE: videocardz.com

Pokdepinion: If all these claims are true, double the performance of GTX 980 and “way faster” than the much pricier Titan X, the current crop of Maxwell cards are practically made obsolete. Oh well, I guess it will be a great time to pick up secondhand GPUs for cheap when the guys with deeper pockets upgrade. Here’s hoping the red camp can make a great showing with their Polaris and Vega GPUs.
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[CES2018] MasterWatt Maker and MasterWatt V announced; Cooler Master Connect v2.0 for monitoring from the cloud!

Power up with MasterWatt

Cooler Master’s PSU lineup is now expanded with the introduction of the MasterWatt V and MasterWatt Maker with Cooler Master Connect v2.0 power supplies. The new power supplies sport features unique features like enhanced reliability and cloud monitoring.
MasterWatt V series

For those who need the most durable power supply out there, the MasterWatt V is it. Designed for reliability, the MasterWatt V series is backed by a 10-year warranty, double that of its predecessors. 16AWG PCIe cables and EPS connectors offer improved efficiency, while a 135mm FDB fan keeps things cool inside the power supply. The maximum operating temperature of the MasterWatt V series is also a considerably high 50°C, promising safe operation even in the most extreme conditions for an extended period of time.

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Available in 550W, 650W and 750W models, the MasterWatt V series PSUs are 80 Plus Gold rated for high efficiency. This PSU is slated for availability starting Q2 2018.
MasterWatt Maker with Cooler Master Connect v2.0

Available in 1200W and 1500W variants, the new MasterWatt Maker PSUs are for the most demanding of enthusiasts. Sporting a 80 Plus Titanium efficiency rating, the PSU delivers 94% efficiency for elite-class performance. Next generation 3D circuit design reduces the number of components in the PSU, increasing airflow and reducing temperatures.

The highlight feature of the new MasterWatt Maker with Cooler Master Connect v2.0 is the incorporation of Overlay.live. This software was created through cooperative efforts by Cooler Master, extreme overclockers and independent app developers. The application allows for the monitoring of the power supply in real time as an overlay in games and also accessed through the cloud.
The MasterPlus+ solution which was supported by the older MasterWatt Maker series also allows the monitoring of multiple MasterWatt Maker with Cooler Master Connect v2.0 PSUs, simultaneously. It also allows the monitoring from the cloud, for seamless remote monitoring and system management.
The MasterWatt Maker with Cooler Master Connect v2.0 is expected to be available in Q3 2018.
Pokdepinion: The MasterWatt Maker looks really overkill with the latest hardware being increasingly efficient. Hope they will pair the Cooler Master Connect v2.0 with lower wattage PSUs in the future.
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realme Malaysia Steps Further With Their New ‘Dare To Leap’ Tagline

If you notice our social post on our Facebook page, realme Malaysia has today unveiled a new tagline ‘Dare to Leap’ that aims to go even further to better themselves.
In conjunction with the announcement, they are hosting a special event at Sunway Pyramid starting from today until the 21st of July 2019. At the event, there are several of activities that you can join and prizes to be won.

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As mentioned earlier, there’s activities that await you, specifically three. These three have different difficulties, with the first being their Leap with Accuracy! challenge. You’ll get three chances to toss a ring and win prizes.

Are you a fan of racing games? Well they’ve prepared their Leap with Speed! challenge, where you’ll be able to play in a racing game to win limited edition realme merchandise.

Last but not least, is their toughest yet fun challenge, the Leap with Power!. Participants of the challenge will be rock climbing and those who managed to reach the top and ring the bell will get to bring home a brand new realme smartphone or cash prizes. You definitely don’t want to miss it as prizes for the challenge will be only available to three winners per day.

Aside from that, realme did a surprise today as they’ve announced that their realme 3 Pro smartphone now comes with a price reduction, where you can now get the device RM999 for the 6GB/128GB version.
Pokdepinion: We didn’t share it on our Facebook but our very own Mr. Shy Guy enjoyed the challenge, especially the rock climb :P
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Activision Invites Select Few To Play Upcoming Call Of Duty Title

While this year’s Call of Duty game is still yet to be revealed, it seems that several American football players where chosen and invited to play the unreleased game. The event saw several names such as Riley Ridley, Tajae Sharpe, and N’Keal Harry.

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S/o @CallofDuty for the early look at this year’s game!!! #CallOfDutyPartner pic.twitter.com/70R7g9kgfM
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This year’s Call of Duty title will be from Infinity Ward, where they were the ones behind Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and they are famous for the Modern Warfare series in the title. Though nothing has been confirmed yet, there has been rumors going around that the new title will be Modern Warfare 4.
Activision has confirmed that the new game will include a single-player campaign, where in the most recently Call of Duty game, Black Ops 4 chose to exclude and focus fully on multiplayer game modes as well as the introduction of battle royale in Call of Duty. Additionally, they’ve said that the new game will have a “huge expansive multiplayer world” as well as a “fun co-op gameplay”.

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Pokdepinion: I really hope that they will bring back the Modern Warfare series…. I don’t like the futuristic weapons and equipment that they’ve focused in recent times.
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OPPO To Pay Nokia After Licensing Deal Was Signed

In a rather shocking news, it seems that Nokia has signed a patent licensing deal with OPPO.
Nokia Signs Patent Deal With OPPO
The deal will see OPPO to make payments to the Finnish based smartphone company in a multi-year license period.
OPPO is one of the leaders in the smartphone industry and we are pleased to welcome them as a Nokia licensee. This agreement further validates our global licensing program Nokia Chief Legal Officer and President of Nokia Technologies, Maria Varsellona
Despite the deal, the terms of the agreement remain confidential between the two parties. Though with it, it will improve Nokia’s financial results and positively affect the balance sheet of the whole group, as money gained from patents is usually profit.

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Nokia has invested a vast amount of money in terms of R&D in the last 20 years, and after selling their Distribution and Storage business  to Microsoft, they engage in a more aggressive licensing policy to maximize their investment returns.
Pokdepinion: I wonder what the deal could mean in the future. Could OPPO really implement something from Nokia’s end?
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[CES2019] Lenovo Reveals Latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon And ThinkPad X1 Yoga

At this year’s CES 2019, Lenovo has introduced to the public on their latest models from the ThinkPad lineup in the form of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 Yoga.
Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon

Coming in at 14.95mm thin and starting at 1.08kg, it features a 14-inch display. The Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon comes with a Dolby Atmos Speaker System, where it features two top-firing tweeters and two down-firing woofers to deliver a more realistic and immersive sound worthy of a premium laptop.

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There’s also four far-field microphones to help you with your conferencing collaboration experience and with the system being digital assistant ready, you can utilize voice commands by using Cortana in Windows 10 or Alexa.

According to the company, you can work continuously with its 15-hours of battery life. The laptop also offers LTE-A Wireless WAN and CAT 16 LTE, offering gigabit speeds where supported.
There’s a selection of displays available, including 500 nit, 10 bit, 4K Dolby Vision panel, or a new brighter 400 nit FHD display.
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon will be available later in the year in June, with an expected starting price of US$1709 (roughly RM7032).
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
In addition to the Carbon, Lenovo has also introduced the new ThinkPad X1 Yoga. The laptop is thinner and lighter (1.35kg) with a smaller footprint thanks to narrower bezels and is contructed in a precision-machined aluminum chassis.
Other than that, it comes with a premium keyboard, display options, Dolby Atmos Speaker System, far-field mics, and of course a long battery life.

It also supports all docking solutions, such as the ThinkPad Mechanical Dock. Additionally, tyou can the ThinkPad Pen Pro to offer multi-mode pen input.
Similar to the X1 Carbon, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga will be made available in June 2019. As for the price, the expected starting price is US$1929 (around RM7937).
Pokdepinion: These laptops most certainly looks for those professionals who travel a lot. I don’t see myself being able to afford them.
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You Can Now Get The OPPO Reno5 F Through More Telco Packages

OPPO Malaysia has just announced that the OPPO Reno5 F can now be gotten through more local telcos. Previously, the OPPO Reno5 F was only available through Maxis but has since been extended to Celcom, Digi and U-Mobile as well.
More telco packages with OPPO Reno5 F
You can check the table below for more details on the telco packages for the OPPO Reno5 F.

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Telco
Plan
Plan Details

Celcom
MEGA Lightning L+

50GB high-speed internet data
Unlimited calls to all networks
RM0.20 per SMS
Monthly Plan charge @ RM158

Maxis
Maxis Postpaid 158

80GB high-speed internet data
Unlimited calls and SMS
Maximum 3 share lines
1 share line monthly charge @ RM48

Digi
Digi Postpaid 120

65GB high-speed internet data
Unlimited calls
Free 1000 SMS/month
50% off family lines (up to 5 lines)

U Mobile
Unlimited Hero P139

Unlimited high-speed internet data
3GB roaming internet data
100GB mobile data hotspot
Unlimited calls to all networks
Unlimited HD video streaming quality

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The OPPO Reno5 F features a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, a MediaTek Helio P95 SoC, 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage which can be expanded via microSD. The Reno5 F also features a quad-camera setup which includes a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP macro camera as well as a 2MP depth sensor. As for the selfie camera, the device touts a 32MP shooter.
The Reno5 F is available now for a retail price of RM1,199 and is available in either the OPPO official stores on Shopee and Lazada or the official OPPO website.
Pokdepinion: It’s good that the OPPO Reno5 F is now available through more telcos as it looks to be a very solid device. Which telco are you guys using? Sound us off in the comments here or at our Facebook page!
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