U Mobile invites you test their network with a 7-day money-back-guarantee

U Mobile has been rapidly expanding their 4G network over the past year. Now, they are confident enough to give you all a chance to try out their network over 7 days with a money back guarantee as part of their #UCubaTry campaign.
All you have to do is to go to any U Mobile store or branch to sign up. You will be able to enjoy the perks of U Mobile’s HERO P99 postpaid plan which means unlimited data, calls, streaming, chatting, gaming and social networking. There is also 30GB of data for mobile hotspot throughout the 7-day period.

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You will have to pay a RM99 advance fee before you will be able to enjoy the 7-day Money-Back-Guarantee experience though. You will be able to receive a full refund if you terminate within the 7-day trial period. If you like what you see, the RM99 advance fee will be used to offset the first month’s subscription fee on the 8th day of your trial.
As part of the #UCubaTry campaign, U Mobile is also offering smartphones for as low as RM0.99 with their unlimited data postpaid plans. If you port into U Mobile’s Unlimited HERO P99 and P139 postpaid plans, you will also receive a RM120 rebate on your monthly fees over 12 months.
#UCubaTry has started today, so you can g o ahead and check out their offerings!
Pokdepinion: Sounds like an interesting initiative for people who doubt U Mobile’s network in their area!
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How To Boost Smartphone Battery Life

It’s something common to realize that after you’ve used a smartphone for several years, you notice that the battery life is getting shorter and shorter. While it is a natural process, here’s some things that you can do to boost your smartphone’s battery life.
How to boost smartphone battery life
Do you really need Bluetooth?
How To Boost Smartphone Battery Life – Bluetooth
Okay, it’s safe to say that Bluetooth is important and it’s something that’s utilized quite often these days. With that being said, if you aren’t actually connecting your device to something, it’d be wise to simply turn off the connection. While it isn’t draining much of the battery if it’s not connected to a device, every single percentage counts.
High refresh rate display plays a part
How To Boost Smartphone Battery Life – Refresh rate
In today’s world, it’s quite normal to see fast refresh rates on smartphone displays, which can go up to 144Hz such as the Black Shark 4 Pro that we recently reviewed. As you can imagine, the high performance can drain the battery rather quickly. You can either put a lower option or even the base option, depending on how frugal you’d like to go. As you’ve seen from our battery tests in reviews, the refresh rate of a device does play a part in battery life.

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In case it isn’t obvious, when you switch out the refresh rate, you will definitely see a noticeable drop in smoothness, but we are here to save battery life. Continuing a little on the display end of things, if you’re using an OLED panel (or equivalent), the display will consume more of your battery for non-black visuals. Unsurprisingly, the size of the screen also would also play a role.
Charge only when it’s necessary
How To Boost Smartphone Battery Life – Charging
Have you ever noticed after years of use, the battery life of your device keeps getting shorter and shorter? One of the reasons for that is simply the charger itself. To best preserve your battery, you would want to charge the device when you really need it. Avoid keeping it under charge for more than it should (eg: leaving the smartphone to charge overnight) so the battery doesn’t wear out faster than it needs to.
App management
How To Boost Smartphone Battery Life – App management
Let’s say you’ve opened up an app and used it to your heart’s content. You’re finally done with it and close it. However, is it really closed? When you don’t properly close apps, they can run in the background as a process, which will take a percentage of your battery by using GPS, notification alerts, and more. Of course it’s cumbersome to open apps after ending their background task, we get it too. If you could, just make sure that they are shut down properly and not just minimized from the menu.
General settings
How To Boost Smartphone Battery Life – Settings
Aside from the settings that we’ve mentioned earlier, there are more things that you can do to save on battery. One of them is by turning off vibrations on each tap that you make on your device. You can also turn off the Always-On-Display mode, should you happen to have it enabled as well. Another thing that you can do is simply lower down your screen brightness, which will reduce power consumption while the screen is on.
As you’d imagine, these tweaks to your setting will also affect your smartphone user experience. Our suggestion for you would be to test and change those that don’t impact you that much because at the end of the day, you’d want to experience the best out of your device. Should you prioritize your battery life however, feel free to follow the tips and experiment a little.
What do you think about the tips on saving your smartphone’s battery life? Do you have one in mind that we didn’t include here? Let us know in the comments below if you have any. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Showcase Your Photography Skills In HONOR Malaysia’s Merdeka Contest

Fancy your photography skills? Well HONOR Malaysia is inviting everyone to showcase their patriotism and photography skills in a Love Malaysia Photography Contest during the brand’s Merdeka Campaign.
HONOR Love Malaysia Photography Contest

The contest is running and will last until the 15th of September 2020. Participants stand a chance in winning a brand new HONOR 9A, HONOR Moschino Pouch, as well as an HONOR Bluetooth Speaker.
Interested in joining? You can follow the steps below to participate:

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Submit a creative photo capturing the essence of Malaysia through a post on HONOR Facebook, Instagram, or HONOR Malaysia Fans Club Forum (account must be set to ‘public’) with the hashtag #63rdMerdekaBersamaHONORParticipants are allowed multiple entries. Photos with the HONOR watermark earn bonus pointsHONOR Malaysia will announce seven lucky winners on the HONOR Malaysia Facebook page by 16th of September 2020
If you are wondering what they have to offer for their Merdeka sale, do checkout our previous coverage here.
Pokdepinion: Well? Have you got what it takes? Why not test out your skills in shooting photos, you might just win.
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AMD gamers may see 15% lower gaming performance in Windows 11

AMD has published an article highlighting issues in Windows 11, with the AMD Ryzen processors seeing significantly worse performance in Windows 11 due to a difference in L3 latency and the way the OS selects the “preferred core” in your AMD processor. This can impact performance negatively by up to 15%, particularly in eSports titles that are usually CPU-bound.
It seems that Windows 11 accesses the memory differently, as AMD is reporting that they are seeing cache latency increasing by up to 3X. One of the ways that AMD achieved a significant improvement in gaming performance with the AMD Ryzen 3000 series was by doubling the cache, and the Ryzen 5000 series crammed more cores into a single CCD, lowering the cache access latency even further, so Windows 11 essentially undid all the work that AMD put into improving their processors.

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With up to 300% higher cache latency in Windows 11, any application sensitive to memory subsystem access times will be affected. AMD mentions that gamers can see up to 15% lower performance in eSports titles, while other affected applications may see about 3 to 5% lower performance. I do wonder how this will affect the 3D V-Cache that AMD are implementing in what might be the refreshed Ryzen 5000 series.
The other issue is with the way Windows 11 determines the best CPU core to assign the tasks to. Currently, the CPU will communicate with the OS which is the “preferred core” via the CPPC2 interface. This mainly affects lightly-threaded applications that are best assigned to the aforementioned preferred cores on the AMD processor. As the cores on the AMD processors aren’t made equal and can boost to varying clocks, especially in multi-CCD models, the performance impact can be quite noticeable.
AMD notes that this issue is most significant in processors with eight or more cores with TDPs of above 65W. This is probably due to the way that the higher performance parts with above 65W TDPs usually have a higher maximum boost clock, and thus if the tasks are scheduled to the slower cores, the difference will be more noticeable than on the slower 65W TDP processors.

AMD and Microsoft are working on solving these issues, with an update expected sometime later this month. AMD currently recommends using Windows 10 instead until the updates are released.
Pokdepinion: Well, good thing I haven’t updated to Windows 11 yet!
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[LEAKED] ASUS ROG Strix SCAR Edition 15″ Gaming Laptop Coming Soon!

We have some interesting news to share with you, our loyal readers. We just found a “leak” that ASUS is bringing the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR Edition gaming laptop to Malaysia! And, we pretty much have some dibs about the specifications and the pricing too. Check it out!
ASUS ROG STRIX SCAR Edition

The ASUS ROG STRIX SCAR Edition gaming laptop will be based off their ASUS GL503 and GL703 machines and they will be available in two configurations; 15″ and 17″ respectively. It is built exclusively for the sharpest shooters in the meanest gunfights – optimized to gain a competitive edge in FPS titles such as Counter-Strike, Overwatch and Team Fortress 2.

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Standing at 2.3cm in height and weighing around 2.5kg, the ASUS ROG STRIX SCAR Edition gaming laptop is definitely portable for gamers. Built with gunmetal gray and finished with the cold, dark feel of bullet-proof Kevlar, it even looks intimidating from the outside.

Under the hood, we are looking at a 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ quad-core processor and Nvidia GTX 10-Series graphics card ranging between GTX1050 to GTX1070. The Malaysian specifications are specified below. What’s even more interesting is, this time around, ASUS has decided to include an NVMe SSD alongside a Seagate FireCuda SSHD which will be seriously interesting to see its performance! With support up to 32GB 2400MHz DDR4 RAM and running on Windows 10 PRO, this will be a mean beast in a very sleek packaging!

ASUS is not just stopping there. There’s still room for even more. On the visuals side, we have a 144Hz IPS display with 300cd/m2 that ensures 20% brighter visuals than average IPS panels.

Of course, what is a 144Hz display without GSync? ASUS will be including the Nvidia GSync technology in the ASUS ROG STRIX SCAR Edition laptop which minimizes perceived stuttering, reduces input lag, and eliminates visual tearing all without affecting system performance.

A full size keyboard with RGB backlighting along with an ergonomic 0.25mm-deep keycap curves are definitely worth looking forward to! Instead of the normal flat keycaps, the concaved keycaps are definitely going to bring an exceptional experience in both gaming and typing. The WASD keys will be highlighted because the ASUS ROG STRIX SCAR Edition laptop is purely dedicated to FPS gamers.

The audio department will be introducing side-firing speakers. It will be paired to a smart-amplifier technology that monitors the output for real-time adjustments that also brings up to 200% louder output than before with increased dynamic range and bass. ROG’s Sonic Studio will offer in-game noise cancellation and voice-volume stabilization, bossting everything that is output.

Interfaces are abundance! Included are 4 x USB 3.1, a Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) USB 3.2 port, HDMI 2.0, mini DisplayPort 1.2 and a card reader are present.
Expected Malaysian Specifications
While this is a rumour, it’s rather a solid one. ASUS is planning to bring only the 15″ version in ROG STRIX SCAR Edition. The 17″ version will be available as normal ROG G703 edition. Here are the tentative planned specifications (final version may vary):

CPU
Intel Core i7-7700HQ

GPU
Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5

RAM
12GB 2400MHz DDR4 (upgradeable to 32GB)

Storage
256GB M.2 NVMe PCIE Gen3 x4
+
1TB Seagate FireCuda SSHD

Display
15.6-inch Full HD (1920 by 1080) TN panel, 120Hz, 5ms, 72% NTSC
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15.6-inch Full HD (1920 by 1080) IPS-level panel, 144Hz, 7ms, 72% NTSC, G-SYNC

Keyboard
Backlit chiclet keyboard
RGB 4 zones
Marked WASD keys
Hot keys: Volume up / Volume down / Mute / ROG Gaming Center
1.8mm travel distance
0.25mm keycap curve

Audio
2 x 3.5W speaker with Smart AMP technology
Array microphones

I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (Type-C)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen1
1 x mDP 1.2
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x RJ-45 Jack
1 x 2-in-1 card reader
1 x 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack
1 x Kensington lock

Power
180W power adaptor
3.5-hour battery life

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
802.11ac 2×2 WLAN
802.11ac 1×1 WLAN
Bluetooth 4.1

Dimensions
Width: 38.4 cm
Depth: 26.2 cm
Height: 2.3 cm

Weight
2.5 kg

The estimated price is unconfirmed too, at the time of writing, but we are looking at somewhere between RM7,099 – RM7,499.
Pokdepinion: If you can’t afford the ASUS Zephyrus, this is basically half the price and equally competitive for eSports titles. If the specifications are as speculated and the price falls on the lower side of our source range, then this will definitely be a hot item to grab!
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Beware of Windows 10 scam

With 14 million users and counting, those who haven’t gotten their Windows 10 update are understandably jumpy about missing out on Microsoft’s latest edition of their popular operating system. However do be careful as there are emails circulating to scam the public. The email appears to come from an official Microsoft address, [email protected], adding to its authenticity, but don’t be fooled — Microsoft isn’t going to send you an email with Windows 10 as the attachment.

The email is pretty obviously fake as there are certain characters that don’t parse properly. A company like Microsoft is sure to make sure their email is displayed perfectly on any device. If you were to ignore all of these signs, download the attached .zip file, extract the software and run the executable anyway, you would immediately find your computer locked by a ransomware variant called CTB-Locker. Here’s what it looks like:

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The payload is CTB-Locker, a ransomware variant. Currently, Talos (Cisco) is detecting the ransomware being delivered to users at a high rate. Whether it is via spam messages or exploit kits, adversaries are dropping a huge amount of different variants of ransomware. The functionality is standard however, using asymmetric encryption that allows the adversaries to encrypt the user’s files without having the decryption key reside on the infected system. Also, by utilizing Tor and Bitcoin they are able to remain anonymous and quickly profit from their malware campaigns with minimal risk.

SOURCE: BGR, Cisco

Pokdepinion: Windows 10 is a welcome improvement over Windows 8.1, but nothing to risk getting scammed over. If you can’t wait for Windows Update to download the update for you, you can use the media creation tool to download the ISO or just the update. Have fun with Windows 10!
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What Do Gamers Look For In The Next-gen Consoles? The Answer Might Surprise You

While it will still be awhile for us to see the introduction of both the PS5 and Xbox Series X, one might ask; what exactly are gamers looking for in the next-gen consoles? Well Ed Boon, the creative director of Mortal Kombat 11 has recently asked his followers to find out.

50,000+ of you have spoken and PRICE seems to be the most important factor for Next Gen consoles.
I'd have guessed Exclusive Games would be higher than 13%🤔 pic.twitter.com/5LLbXbxl7P
— Ed Boon (@noobde) February 18, 2020

As you can see, coming with an affordable price will really attract gamers as 37.5% has voted on the option. Next up in line is backwards compatibility. You would think that exclusives are what consoles famous for but it seems that it falls last with ‘Better Graphics’ coming in higher at 19.2%.
It’s worth noting that this survey is not formal to say the least, but considering that there’s a total of 50,000+ votes (at the time of writing), it shows a lot. What about you? What do you think of the results? Let us know in the comments below.

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Pokdepinion: Nope, not going to argue with the poll. Price is definitely the top pick for me. I’d say better graphics and exclusives is just right behind.
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Android Oreo promised for ASUS ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 4 series; second major update to hit ZenFone 3 series!

The ASUS ZenFone 4 series were launched running Android Nougat, which is still officially the latest version of Android. With Android Oreo just around the corner, it is very assuring to see ASUS promise to upgrade the ASUS ZenFone 4 line up to Android Oreo.

Aside from upgrading their latest devices, ASUS also promised upgrades to Android Oreo for the entire ASUS ZenFone 3 range as well. The ZenFone 3 devices were launched on Marshmallow, and have been updated to Android Nougat recently, so it’s nice to see ASUS still providing support for a second major Android update for their past-generation devices. ASUS will also bring the latest ZenUI 4.0 launched on the ASUS ZenFone 4 devices to the ZenFone 3 series with the Android Oreo update, promising a simpler and more intuitive user interface.

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ASUS did not reveal a roadmap for the releases, instead putting in fineprint that the upgrades will be delivered “gradually until the end of the first half of 2018”. As customary for most brands, the ASUS ZenFone 4 line up will most probably be prioritized, with the ASUS ZenFone 3 series receiving it later.
Pokdepinion: There is quite a lot to look forward to, especially for owners of the ZenFone 3 devices. ZenUI 4.0 brings even less bloatware, and will feature an updated UI to refresh the year-old devices.
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Atomic Heart Faces Backlash Over Racist Depiction in Vintage Cartoon

Atomic Heart is already off to a rocky launch as it was discovered to contain a controversial cartoon with racist elements in it.
Atomic Heart Devs Apologize for Racist Cartoon

Mundfish, the developer of Atomic Heart, has issued an apology statement after a controversial caricature in the game was criticized by players as racist. The caricature in question is a vintage cartoon that is viewable in the game’s save rooms, which features a statue of a generic African tribal man with ink-black skin, exaggerated lips and teeth, firing an arrow from an antique bow.

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The cartoon was discovered in an episode from the Soviet animated show, Nu, Pogodi!, which first aired in 1961 and was aimed at children. The segment in question shows two anthropomorphized animal characters chasing each other around a museum, with the caricature briefly appearing in a shot during the chase.
After PC Gamer reported on the controversy, Mundfish issued an official statement, apologizing for any hurt caused and announcing plans to edit out the offensive parts of the cartoon. “We apologize if using the vintage cartoon or music has caused hurt or insult. We will edit the parts in question,” the statement read.
This is not the first controversy surrounding Atomic Heart, as last month the development team was accused of collecting data and information for the Russian government. Mundfish denied the accusations and issued an apology statement for any confusion. Additionally, shortly after the game’s launch, the Ukrainian government announced plans to write a letter to Sony, Microsoft, and Valve to remove the game from digital stores due to the game’s romanticization of communist ideology.
Despite the controversies, Atomic Heart remains a highly anticipated game for many players. The game is set in an alternate universe in which the Soviet Union’s technological advancements have led to a sci-fi world filled with robots, mutants, and otherworldly creatures. The game promises a unique and immersive experience, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release.
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Pokdepinion: While such a thing shouldn’t have been easily overlooked, I can’t help but feel like this kind of thing would have easily passed about 15-20 years ago.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chipset Announcement Date Confirmed

Exciting news awaits smartphone enthusiasts as Qualcomm has officially confirmed the announcement date for its highly anticipated Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. This new flagship system-on-a-chip (SoC) is expected to bring a significant leap in performance and power efficiency compared to its predecessor. The announcement will take place earlier than usual, from October 24 to 26, during Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Hawaii. With a new architecture and enhanced features, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is set to redefine the smartphone experience.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

One of the key highlights of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset is its new 1+5+2 architecture, a departure from the 1+2+2+3 configuration seen in the previous generations. This innovative architecture will feature a powerful Cortex-X4 prime core paired with five Cortex-A720 cores and two Cortex-A520 cores. With this combination, Qualcomm promises a substantial increase in performance, delivering seamless multitasking and faster app execution. Additionally, the Adreno 750 GPU will provide an enhanced graphical experience, taking mobile gaming and multimedia to new heights.

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In addition to its impressive performance, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset will bring enhanced power efficiency to smartphones. The advanced architecture and optimized power management features will ensure longer battery life, allowing users to stay connected for longer periods without the need for frequent recharging. Furthermore, the CPU package will receive an upgrade with an expanded L3 cache, increasing from 8MB to 10MB. This upgrade will result in improved data access speeds, contributing to smoother overall device performance.
According to Digital Chat Station, a reputable Chinese tipster, the Xiaomi 14 series will be the first to debut Qualcomm’s new flagship chip in November. Following suit, other prominent smartphone manufacturers such as vivo with its X100 series, iQOO with the 12 series, Redmi with the K70 series, OnePlus with the 12 series, and Realme with the GT5, are expected to incorporate the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset in their upcoming devices in the months to come. This lineup of flagship smartphones will undoubtedly showcase the full potential of the new chipset, offering users unrivaled performance and cutting-edge features.
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Pokdepinion: With its advanced architecture, improved performance, and enhanced power efficiency, this flagship SoC is set to elevate the smartphone experience to new heights. As the Snapdragon Summit approaches, anticipation grows for the official unveiling of this groundbreaking chipset, and the subsequent release of flagship smartphones that will push the boundaries of what’s possible in the palm of our hands.
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Samsung Galaxy Fold — World’s First Dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Display

Just recently at their Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung has introduced their new foldable device in the form of the Galaxy Fold, where it features the world’s first 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display.

It can fold into a compact device with a cover display, offering a new way to multitask, enjoy your games and videos, and more. Thanks to their new polymer layer, they’ve created a display around 50% thinner than the typical smartphone display. It comes with a hinging mechanism that opens like a book and closes flat and compact with a click.

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Two batteries and the components are evenly distributed to the device, giving you a balanced feel in your hands. The Samsung Galaxy comes in four color variants; Space Silver, Cosmos Black, Martian Green, and Astro Blue. Its 4380mAh battery can be fast charged both wired and wirelessly.
Additionally, they’ve made the unique UX that allows you to utilize multi-active window, so that you can open up to three active apps simultaneously on the main display. A perfect way to multi-task.
Thanks to its Dynamic AMOLED display and sound by AKG with the stereo speakers, you can enjoy your favorite movies and games in rich sound and color. It comes with a next-gen AP chipset and 12GB of RAM, which is more than an average laptop would offer these days. Internal storage is 512GB (UFS3.0).
In terms of cameras, it offers flexibility. Coming in with six cameras, there’s three in the back, two on the inside, and one on the cover. Also, you are able to still use other apps even when you are on a video call.
Samsung Galaxy Fold will be made available in the second quarter of the year and starts at the price of US$1980 (roughly RM8084).
Pokdepinion: It’s safe to say that the device isn’t made for everyone. It’s more like giving out a statement. Walk down the street, and people will notice you, that’s for sure.
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HONOR 8X Now Cheaper By RM100 In Malaysia

HONOR Malaysia has revealed today that their HONOR 8X is now available at a price cut of RM849, saving you RM100 from its original price.
The new price will start from tomorrow, 22nd of March 2019, where you’ll be able to get it from their very own website, HONOR Experience stores, and their official stores on Shopee, Lazada, and 11street.
Endorsed by local celebrities Zizan Razak and SonaOne, the HONOR 8X comes with FullView display that offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91%. Equipped with a dual 20MP+2MP rear camera setup, it offers a 16MP selfie shooter at the front.

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To know more on the HONOR 8X, you can check out the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Usually HONOR will introduce a new device when they announce something such as this. I wonder what will that smartphone will be..
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Review – Difficult Yet Addictive

What is Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice About?

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice takes place in a reimagining of 16th century Sengoku period in Japan. At the end of the Sengoku era, warlord Isshin Ashina stages a bloody coup and seizes the land of Ashina. During this time, a nameless orphan is adopted by the wandering shinobi Owl, who names the orphan “Wolf”.
Twenty years later, the Ashina clan are on the brink of collapse. Desperate to find a way to prevent the fall of his clan, Isshin’s grandson Genichiro captures the Divine Heir Kuro, in hopes of using his “Dragon Heritage” to create an immortal army. Wolf, now a full-fledged shinobi and Kuro’s personal bodyguard, attempts to stop Genichiro but is defeated and his left arm is cut off.

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Miraculously, Wolf survives his wounds thanks to the Dragon Heritage and finds himself in an abandoned temple. In the temple, he meets the Sculptor, a former shinobi has replaced Wolf’s lost arm with the Shinobi Prosthetic, a sophisticated artificial arm that can wield a variety of gadgets and weaponry. With a new lease on life, Wolf sets out for Ashina Castle in order to save Kuro.
Difficult, Yet Rewarding

At its core, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an action role-playing game with epic proportions on difficulty. The best way to describe the game is Onimusha spliced with the Dark Souls DNA. Players will have to face a wide variety of enemies in which plenty of battles will not be in your favour if you aren’t prepared or your sense of timing is bad.

The first part of the game teaches you some of the basic actions you can take, including eavesdropping, movement, and combat. With movement, dodging is key as you will need to time it accordingly with enemy attacks. If you dodge too early or too late, the enemy attacks will hit you and quite possibly kill you. I say possibly because it doesn’t take much for you to die in this game.
To fend off enemies, you will be able to do so as soon as you obtain your katana in the game. It’s not as simple as slashing your enemies to their death as the enemies will almost always block after a couple of hits. You will have to find an opening in your enemies either by timing your dodges or defending as soon as an attack is about to hit. This will create an opening and lead to tons of damage.

Another key element in combat is the Posture Gauge. The gauge is present for both yourself and the enemies, and it fills up when deflecting incoming attacks from enemies or taking damage. When the gauge has been filled up, the user will be in a vulnerable state. For the player, you will be staggered and not allowed to defend but for the enemies, you will be allowed to perform a ‘Deathblow’, an attack that will instantly kill them.
Gamers will have to be extra careful as some enemies have access to ‘Perilous Attacks’, which cannot be guarded against regardless. Gamers will have to perform the right counter for it like a rock-paper-scissors game based on the enemy’s attack stance. If direct combat isn’t your thing, stealth is an option as you can sneak behind enemies and swiftly land Deathblow attacks on them.

This simple system alone added to the Dark Souls formula makes for a surprisingly refreshing and rewarding combat experience. Sure, the difficulty can be frustrating and boss-type enemies will require multiple Deathblows to kill them but if you can overcome this, you will be able to enjoy a smooth yet exhilarating gameplay experience.
Shape Your Own Adventure

When the game first starts out, gamers will have to go through a rather linear path. This is particularly important as it gives you a good feel of the game’s explorable world. This will go on until the about midway through the game when you are allowed to explore the world at your leisure do what you feel is best to enjoy the game.
In a sense, the game holds your hand until you’re truly ready to experience everything that the game has to offer. This by no means make the first half of the game easy however, just that it becomes exponentially harder later on. The downside to this is that when it happens, you may end up feeling lost and unsure of what to do. In this case, the best thing you can do is just travel around and eventually, you’ll find your way to your objectives again.

To maximize your survivability, you will need to take everything you can get from items to experience points. While some items are rather straightforward like healing items, there are some which serve a specific purpose, which is to strengthen your character. While experience points can be used to power up your character via the skill tree, you will need to find the specific item to unlock a specific part of the tree.

Apart from that, you will also be travelling the world and discovering new gadgets to equip on your Shinobi Prosthetic. While this may sound a bit troublesome, it does give you a purpose on traveling the world aside from finishing the main objectives. For some upgrades, you will definitely need it in order to survive the latter portions of the game.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Verdict

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a difficult, yet rewarding game that will certainly allow many action role-playing game enthusiasts have a great time. Due to the sheer difficulty, it’s not a game for everyone and introducing an easier difficulty may ruin the overall experience. If Dark Souls and difficult games are to your liking, then this will be a great addition to your game library. With that, I award Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice with our Gold Pokdeward.

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Here’s What The First PS5 Update Will Bring

The folks at Sony PlayStation has recently announced of their first major PS5 update, which is about to roll out tomorrow globally.
PS5 updates
As you’d expect from an update, you will be getting new features and improvements over your console. The new update will allow you to store your PS5 games on a compatible external USB drives. This means that you can transfer your games there and can use it as an extended storage as well as use it to copy your PS5 games back to the console’s internal storage.

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It’s worth noting that you can exactly play games from the USB extended storage as PS5 games are designed to take advantage of the high speed SSD that’s on board. The games that you store or transfer back to internal storage will automatically update when applicable however. Unfortunately despite the fact that PS5 will support M.2 drive expansion, there’s no news on the matter currently as they are currently still working on the feature.

The update also brings new social features for both PS4 and PS5 consoles where it now allows you to cross-gen Share Play through chat parties. If you’re not aware of what Share Play exactly is, it allows you to let your friends try out PS5 games through the feature or vice versa where they get to view your game screen and play games together.
There’s also a “Request to Join” option, allowing you to instantly enter joinable game sessions from your friends on both PS5 and PS4. It acts as a shortcut to sending a game invite.

Aside from that, the update brings improved Game Base, where it offers a quicker access to content and features. You can now easily switch between Parties and Friends to start chatting with your existing parties or see what each of your online friends is up to. You can also now turn notifications on or off for each of the parties that you’re in. Other than that, you can expect the following changes:

Disable Game Chat or Adjust Players’ volume
Game Update Pre-download – automatically updates your game if your settings is enabled and your console is on or is on rest mode.
Customize Game Library
Screen zoom

The Trophy Stats screen has also seen a change where the levels of trophies that result in automatic capture of a screenshot can now be customized so you can choose to capture and save images/videos of moments when you earn higher-grade trophies.

Last but not least, the PlayStation App has also gotten an update where they will be including the ability to join a multiplayer session from the app, manage your PS5 storage, compare trophies, as well as sort and filter products shown in the PS Store. The PlayStation App can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
So what do you think of the first major update for the PS5? Feel that there’s something missing? Let us know in the comments on how you think. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: To be fair, it does seem like an update that brings the experience to a whole new level. However, I know a lot of PS5 users are still waiting for the ability to expand the internal storage of the console. Seeing how limited the storage is from out of the box, I can understand why. Hopefully we’ll see that sooner rather than later.
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Lian Li Reveals Bora Digital Addressable RGB Fan

Lian Li has recently unveil their latest addition of RGB fans with the new BORA Digital. Coming in as a successor to both the BORA and BORA Lite, the new BORA Digital comes with a new design to suit styles.
Offered in 3 frame finishes,Silver, Space Grey, and Black, the BORA Digital comes with 12 built-in addressable LEDs that’s customizable through its RGB controller (or even your motherboard).
With the 120mm fans, you can choose and switch between 16 lighting modes and 9 progressive lighting speed levels. You can check the options at the video below:

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The BORA Digital’s fan blades are mounted on fluid dynamic bearing which keep friction to a minimum. Its speed can be adjusted from as low as 900-1800 RPM with 19.4.29 dBA for a quiet experience.
What’s inside Bora Digital
Coming with a price tag of $59.99 (~RM251), the Bora Digital includes a set of 3 fans, an RGB controller, power cables, daisy chaining cables as well as an LED hub. For more details on the Lian Li BORA Digital, you can check out the link here.
Pokdepinion: Seeing a light mode that the BORA Digital attracts you and will suit your rig? :P
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POCO M4 Pro 5G Review – One of the better mid-range phones out there

This was a long time coming but we’re finally taking a look at the POCO M4 Pro 5G. The POCO M4 Pro 5G is one of POCO’s recent offerings in the mid-range smartphone bracket that comes with 5G connectivity, a screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and a ‘flagship-level’ mid-range processor. How does it fare in real life? Read on to find out.
Unboxing

The POCO M4 Pro 5G comes in a yellow and black box which will look familiar to anyone who’s bought a POCO device recently. Once inside you will find:

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Charger
Case
Manual
Warranty
Cable
Phone
SIM ejector tool

Appearance

At first glance, the POCO M4 Pro 5G looks good. The first thing you notice is the black band behind at top of the phone that houses the camera. The back is smooth matte plastic and has a slight curve, which makes the POCO M4 Pro 5G quite comfortable to hold.

The device’s camera module houses two cameras, a 50MP main camera as well as an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, though it has been designed to look as if it comes with more than just two cameras. You can also see that the device has a giant POCO brand located at the back.

Taking a look at the front of the device you will see that the POCO M4 Pro 5G comes with a 6.6-inch LCD screen with a 90hz refresh rate as well as a punch-hole cutout with a 16MP selfie cam at the top. Another feature that I find very exciting is that the POCO M4 pro 5G has stereo speakers, one speaker is at the top and another speaker at the bottom.

The POCO M4 Pro 5G features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the right side of the device situated under the volume rocker. The M4 Pro 5G also has a headphone jack at the bottom right next to the Type-C charging port.
POCO M4 Pro 5G Specifications

CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.42 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz

GPU
ARM Mali-G57

Memory
6GB LPDDR4X

Storage
128GB, UFS 2.2

Display
6.6-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) LCD display, 90Hz refresh rate

Audio
Dual speakers

Camera
50MP f/1.8 main camera PDAF
8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, 119˚

Selfie camera
16MP f/2.45 selfie camera

Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.1
USB Type-C 2.0

Software
MIUI 12.5

Battery
5000mAh
33W fast charging

Dimensions
163.56 x 75.78 x 8.75 mm

Weight
195g

Ingress protection
No

Performance
As usual with our reviews, we ran a few benchmarks on the POCO M4 Pro 5G which includes our standard suites that include 3DMark, Antutu v9, Geekbench 5 and PCMark. You can check the results of our POCO M4 Pro 5G benchmarks below.

To start things off, we take a look at the Antutu v9 score of the M4 Pro 5G. The device managed to score 345644 which is a pretty score I would say especially for a mid-range device such as this.

Next, we look at the POCO M4 Pro 5G’s Geekbench 5 scores. The device managed to produce a multi-core score of 1794 and a single-core score of 598. Again, these numbers aren’t bad for a mid-range device.

Now we take a look at the 3DMark scores which isn’t really half bad for a mid-range smartphone like this. Though it does score slightly lower than a couple of devices running MediaTek DImensity 800U devices.

The POCO M4 Pro 5G managed to produce a pretty impressive score in our PCMark 3.0 Work Performance test at 9212. Coming in pretty close to the POCO X3 GT which uses the Dimensity 1100 SoC.

The battery life is pretty good lasting 566 minutes in our PCMark 3.0 Battery Life test. This is with the 90Hz refresh rate turned on so you know you’ll be getting more minutes out of the POCO M4 Pro 5G if you decide to turn off the 90Hz refresh rate.
User Experience

My overall experience with the POCO M4 Pro 5G was pretty decent. The phone is not perfect as it has a few issues and niggling problems though, for the most part, I did not hate the time I spent with the POCO M4 Pro 5G.
The device feels quite robust and hefty in my hands though a wee bit uncomfortable at times due to the shape of the phone’s back cover. It has a slightly boxy and angular design that at times dig into my palms. It’s not completely uncomfortable but it’s noticeable. I will say that the design of the back cover is very eye-catching. Something about that dull, shiny design just makes me smile.
The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is also easily accessible and its responsiveness is quite fast. The sensor is at times a tad too responsive though as I have instances where the device unlocked itself even with a brush of a finger. I am not a fan of side-mounted fingerprint sensors anyway so I tend to just disable the thing and just rely on unlock patterns.

The POCO M4 Pro 5G’s 6.6-inch display produces nice colours and contrasts that make it pretty decent for watching videos and movies. Though it isn’t all that great in terms of brightness so you might struggle with it a bit when using outdoors.
However, I did notice that the screen has a slight delay between touch and action. It doesn’t happen all the time but it gets pretty annoying especially when you’re typing or gaming. Sometimes, because of the delay, some words don’t register when you swipe to messaging, instead of one swipe it will register as two swipes. This also means that at times you’ll experience torrid gaming sessions especially in games like PUBG where you can’t make quick or fine movements in-game. Hopefully, this is just a software issue and that it can be rectified via a software update.
The dual speakers are a bit of a letdown for me as I find the sound quality to be quite imbalanced. The bottom-firing speaker is quite loud and tends to drown the top speaker out thus making the device feel like it’s using just a single-firing speaker.

The POCO M4 Pro 5G comes with MIUI 12.5 right out of the box. It is a slightly retooled version of the regular MIUI but the differences aren’t all that major and those who are used to the regular MIUI will feel right at home here. For the most part, the UI is pretty clean and easy to use. However, the POCO M4 Pro 5G does come with a slew of pre-installed apps and games but they are very easy to get rid of. Just uninstall the pre-installed apps like any other application and you’re good to go.

The camera UI on the POCO M4 Pro 5G is pretty much the same as any other device running the newer versions of MIUI. It’s very user-friendly and comes with a variety of camera and video functions for users to cycle through to get that perfect shot.

As for the camera performance itself, it’s not without its issues but all in all, it’s pretty decent especially for a mid-range smartphone like this. The POCO M4 Pro 5G can take good photos in well-lit areas though you will need to fiddle with the focus. The camera is not the best tool for point and shoot situations as the autofocus is not that great and 9 times out of 10 you will have to adjust the camera’s focus to get the picture that you want. Thankfully when you get the right picture, the colours are really good and almost true to life.

Low light pictures taken with the POCO M4 Pro 5G are quite good even if at times the colours can be a bit overblown. Picture contrast in night shots are also pretty good but the dynamic range is a little on the wayside. Though this issue is pretty common for night photos, even on more expensive devices than this.

Portrait photos are pretty impressive though. As you can see from the sample above, the camera managed to pick out the edges of my head pretty well, delivering good bokeh on my selfie.

Gaming on the POCO M4 Pro 5G is all right for a mid-range device such as this. I had to lower the graphics settings on the lower side so that the device can run games properly. The games I played on the POCO M4 Pro 5G include Genshin Impact, PES 2020, PUBG and Call of Duty Mobile.
You can click here to view the full resolution pictures of all the photos taken with the POCO M4 Pro 5G.
POCO M4 Pro 5G Verdict

While the POCO M4 Pro 5G does have its issues, ultimately it is a pretty good mid-range smartphone. At just RM999, the M4 Pro 5G pretty much meets all the basic needs that consumers would want from a modern smartphone without worrying about burning a hole in their wallet. Not only will they get a smartphone that looks good, but it is also an easy-to-use device with a UI that is user-friendly, clean and aesthetically pleasing.
And with that, I award the POCO M4 Pro 5G the Silver Pokdeaward.

Huge shoutout to POCO Malaysia for providing us with the POCO M4 Pro 5G for review. Thank you so much!
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Enjoy HONOR’s Pay Day Sale With Discounts On Smartphones And Wearables

Have you been eyeing on an HONOR product recently? Well now might be the best time to make your purchase as HONOR has revealed their HONOR Pay Day Sale, which has already begun and lasts until the 3rd of March 2019.
The HONOR Pay Day Sale offers can be found at hihonor, where they are offering special deals for a host of their smartphones that includes the HONOR View20, HONOR 10 Lite, HONOR 8X, and HONOR Play. Additionally, they are also give free gifts with every purchase.
Here’s the special promotion that you can enjoy during HONOR’s Pay Day Sale:

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Model
Pay Day Price
Free Gifts

HONOR 8X (Black)
RM949
HONOR Band 3 + Giftbox worth RM119

HONOR 10 Lite 3GB+32GB (Midnight Black/Sky Blue)
RM699 (RRP RM749)
HONOR Glass Bottle+Foldable Bag

HONOR 10 Lite 3GB+64GB (Shiny Red/Sapphire Blue)
RM799
HONOR Glass Bottle+Foldable Bag

HONOR View20 6GB+128GB (Sapphire Blue/Midnight Black)
RM1999
HONOR Band 4 worth RM149

HONOR View20 8GB+256GB (Phantom Blue Moschino)
RM2499
HONOR Band 4 worth RM149

HONOR Play
RM999 (RRP RM1,099)
–

HONOR Band 4 (Black)
RM149
RM30 hihonor voucher

HONOR Band 4 Running (Red/Green)
RM79
RM30 hihonor voucher

HONOR Band 3
RM98 (RM119)
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To learn more on the promo, you can click on the link here to go straight to hihonor.
Pokdepinion: A couple of good deals there. Be sure to catch the promo if you’re aiming for an HONOR device!
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Get 10% off the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo and more in the Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair!

Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair!
Notebook Plaza Store @ Lazada
It’s the end of the year, and what’s better than starting the new year with a new laptop, or two? Well, if you are thinking the same thing, you are in luck. The Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair is coming, and you can get some huge discounts on some of the latest ASUS and ROG laptops!
Great Deals on ASUS laptops in the Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair!

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Happening this 5th to 7th January on the official Notebook Plaza store on Lazada, the Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair will give you interesting discounts on some of the latest tech products. During the IT Fair, every RM300 spent will put you in the running for a lucky draw with up to 100 attractive prizes. There will also be free shipping, up to RM200 in vouchers as well as huge discounts of up to 60%. You can also catch Douglas Lim, who will be making a special guest appearance!
But hey, you are here to find out what’s on offer, right? Well, here we go.
For the content creators
Are you planning on picking up content creation to expand your skill set in 2022? Well, the latest ASUS Vivobook Pro OLED and Zenbook Pro Duo OLED laptops are definitely perfect for you. Featuring vivid and color accurate OLED displays and high performance under the hood, these are definitely the laptops for you to get started on your journey as a content creator.

We have the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo OLED which offers you the ScreenPad Plus for enhanced productivity going for a whopping RM1300 off MSRP, or 10% off.
          ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (AMD)            ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (Intel)            ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED
For more affordable options, there are also the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED and Vivobook Pro 15 OLED options, which see discounts of up to RM400, making them all the more enticing deals.

Do you think that the ASUS Zenbook Pro OLED and Vivobook Pro OLED laptops aren’t flashy enough for you? Well, check out the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Edition then. Featuring a design that’s inspired by Alan Walker, this is definitely a laptop that will draw attention to you.

The ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Edition also comes in the ROG Remix, which will let you add your own spin to your music. Not only will the laptop help you with your the content creation, so will the packaging. Now, that’s not something you see everyday. And it’s RM300 off during the Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair, so it’s a must-have if you are a fan of Alan Walker!
For the value seekers
Now, I think everyone reading this article are definitely looking for the best bang for their buck, but these here are the most value-oriented machines we will be touching on today.

For starters, we have the ASUS E410KA, Weighing just 1.3kg, this is a really portable laptop. Powered by the Intel® Celeron® N4500, you also get sufficient performance to handle your daily essentials, and probably a bit more. During the IT Fair, the ASUS E410KA is priced at only RM1749, or RM100 off MSRP.

If you are looking for a change of pace, there’s also the ASUS Chromebook C214M. You get Chrome OS pre-installed, and with the Intel® Celeron® N4020 processor, 4GB RAM and 32GB of storage under the hood, you should be looking at pretty snappy performance in the lightweight OS. It is also quite light on your wallet, at just RM1079 during the Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair, a good RM520 off MSRP!
For the desk jockeys
While we talked mostly about laptops, I am pretty sure some of you prefer having a desktop setup. I do personally prefer working on a desktop system as well. So here’s are two nice products you can go with: the ASUS VX207DE monitor and ASUS ExpertCenter X5.

The ASUS VX207DE is a pretty simple, no-frills monitor. It features a standard WXGA resolution and features eye protection technologies to keep your eyes safe during extended periods of use. And it’s priced at just RM399 during the IT Fair.

Next up, the ASUS ExpertCenter X5. This is powered by the AMD Ryzen™ 3 4300G, paired with 4GB RAM and 256GB of solid-state storage. You also get pre-installed Windows 10 and a free copy of Microsoft Home & Student 2019, which means you can save a huge chunk that you would otherwise have to spend to get the office productivity suite. It is available at just RM1719 during the Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair.
To find out more about the ASUS products available during the Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair, head on over to the following link. There are also more deals to come, so make sure to stay tuned and follow us to know all of them!
Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair!
Notebook Plaza Store @ Lazada
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Intel to drop desktop CPU prices to fight 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen

Intel has reportedly informed their partners about an upcoming price drop on their latest processors. It will be quite a big drop too, to the tune of around $25 to $75 (~RM103 – RM310). This should help Intel remain competitive against the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors, as AMD’s marketing focuses on the value aspect of their new Ryzen 3000 lineup versus the 9th Generation Intel processors.

The above slide just illustrates why Intel will have to slash prices to compete. Intel has boasted about their 10nm manufacturing process, but it isn’t ready to deliver high performance parts just yet. Intel’s single-die designs also make it less commercially viable to just “add more cores” to compete against the likes of the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X. AMD’s chiplet design is one of the main reason behind why they can offer higher core counts at a lower cost.

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Intel is expected to slash the prices on the Intel Core i9 9900K and maybe the i7 9700K and i5 9600K. The price drop may not reach DIY builders though, as it may be directed towards OEMs to encourage them to release more competitively priced pre-built systems. Intel’s “encouragement” for OEMs to use Intel in pre-built desktop products needs no introduction, and this might be yet another one of them.

3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors are coming this 7th July 2019, with performance expected to match the Intel processors even in gaming. Gaming performance was Intel’s stronghold and only selling point since the 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen, so to lose to AMD in gaming would mean losing everything.
Pokdepinion: If an Intel Core i9 9900K was priced around the price of the AMD Ryzen 7 processors, I might still consider it.
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OPPO Adjusts Prices On Phones — OPPO F7 128GB Now With Cheaper Price!

OPPO Malaysia has announce of price adjustments on a few of their devices, namely the OPPO A83, F5, as well as the F7 128GB, where they are now priced at lower prices.
OPPO Price Reduction
Starting from today, you can get the OPPO A83, F5, and the F7 128GB at cheaper prices, thanks to OPPO’s price adjustments. You can now get the OPPO A83 at just RM699, which was originally priced at RM754.
Last year’s OPPO F5 is also getting a price reduction where it just falls a bit short of the RM1K mark. Running on a Mediatek MT6763T chipset, it offers a 6.0-inch display that comes with a 18:9 ratio. Coming from the ‘selfie expert’ tagline, its selfie shooter is a 20MP camera. On the rear, it sports a 16MP that comes with PDAF and LED flash.

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Last on the list is this year’s F7 128GB, where it comes at a RM1599 price tag. Featuring a 25MP front camera, it comes with AI for selfie photography.
It comes with a 3,400mAh battery and runs on ColorOS 5.0 (based on Android 8.1 Oreo). Chip wise, it offers a MediaTek Helio P60 SoC.
Pokdepinion: Great news O-fans! Now’s the chance to get your favorite device at cheaper price! (if it’s in the list though…)
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OPPO Member’s Day is on 18th March! Enjoy double member points and redeem gifts with your points!

O-fans, you can start reserving your gifts for OPPO Member’s Day today! You can use your member points to redeem attractive gifts from OPPO Concept Stores with your member points. The prizes can only be redeemed on 18th March, but you can reserve them starting now to ensure their availability.
On OPPO Member’s Day, every purchase of the OPPO F5 series devices will give you double the member points. With these member points, you can redeem stuff like Ollie merchandise, movie tickets, smartphone accessories and even a KFC Voucher. Do I hear a winner winner chicken dinner?
Pokdepinion: I actually never knew there were OPPO member points…

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Garmin Malaysia Hosts Malaysia Day Promo

The folks at Garmin Malaysia has officially announce of their early bird Malaysia Day promotion on both Lazada and Shopee, which starts from today till the 19th of September 2021.
Garmin Malaysia Day Promo

During the campaign, you can expect discounts of up to 13% on their smartwatches on both Lazada and Shopee.

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Of course, there’s a variety of watches on offer, which you can refer to the table below:

Model
Original Price
Promo Price

Garmin Instinct
RM1,199
RM999

Garmin Instinct Solar (Tactical Black)
RM2,099
RM1,899

Garmin Instinct Solar
RM1,860
RM1,699

Garmin Forerunner 745
RM2,320
RM1,999

Garmin Lily
RM1,150
RM999

It’s worth noting that the discounts for these smartwatches are the same within Lazada and Shopee. So if you intend to purchase from picking the one with the lower price, you don’t need to. You can simply choose the platform of your preference.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: The discounts aren’t exactly that big.. but hey, who doesn’t love lowered down prices right? Will you be getting one of them?
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Razer launches limited Razer Phone 2018 Gold Edition; celebrate CNY with extra bling on the gaming smartphone!

If you wanted a Razer Phone in Gold, this is probably the closest you will get. The Razer Phone 2018 Gold Edition features a golden Razer logo to celebrate the coming Spring Festival. This is a limited edition too, but we aren’t informed if they will feature a serial number to amp up the exclusivity though.

The Razer Phone is yet another variant of the standard Razer Phone, and Razer doesn’t seem intent on changing anything other than the logo color for quite some time. If you remember, 1337 units of the Special Edition Razer Phone were made available with a green Razer logo instead of the standard silver. The 2018 Gold Edition also comes with special red packaging and golden Razer stickers.

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If you are interested in getting the limited Razer Phone 2018 Gold Edition, it is currently still available to order online. It will also be available at Razer’s three brick-and-mortar retail stores in Hong Kong. They are priced just the same at $699.99 (~RM2721.25), so be sure to grab yours, if you can.
Pokdepinion: You know what, a red Razer Phone with the golden logo would have been a lot more striking than this…
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Kingston Just Launched A Limited Edition Flash Drive That Looks Like A Mini Cow

In celebration of the Year of the Ox, Kingston announced that they will be launching a new limited edition Mini Cow USB Flash Drive in Malaysia. This cheeky little cow is one of the 12-collectible designs from the Kingston New Year USB Flash Drive – Mini Collection. The limited edition USB flash drive comes encased in a unique milk bottle package.
Kingston’s Mini Cow USB Flash Drive celebrates the Year of the Ox

Kingston has released specially designed, animal-themed USB flash drives at the start of each year for over a decade now. The company says that this year’s Mini Cow USB drive features a cute, ovular-shaped design that embodies joy, fullness and prosperity.

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The Mini Cow USB Flash Drive has a very cutesy design with a delicate pattern, metallic details, and smooth texture with a matte finish. The keychain ring design for portability also turns the Mini Cow drive into a personal lucky charm for 2021. The USB drive also comes equipped with a capacity of 64GB and USB 3.2 Gen 1 performance.

The limited-edition Mini Cow USB Flash Drive is available through Kingston’s online stores such as Lazada and Shopee as well as their retail outlets from January 21 and will retail for RM89. The USB drive is backed by a 5-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.
For more information on this Mini Cow Flash Drive or any other products, do head over to their official website here.
Pokdepinion: I’m just gonna say one thing, “Cow hado?”
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FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE Is Coming To PS5

SQUARE ENIX has just announced FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE during Sony’s recent State of Play digital livestream. An enhanced and expanded version of the critically acclaimed and award-winning FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, it’ll make its way to the PS5 on 10 June this year.
Return to the world of FF7 with FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE will feature improved textures, lighting, and background environments. The port will also come with additional features such as a fully customisable “Photo Mode” and new difficulty settings for ‘Classic Mode’. Furthermore, players can switch between two new game modes:

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“Graphics Mode” prioritises 4K high-resolution graphics.
“Performance Mode” prioritises smooth action at 60 frames per second.

For those who have bought the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE on the PS4, SQUARE ENIX will provide a free PS5 enhancement update that will include all next-gen visual and gameplay enhancements detailed above at no extra cost when playing on a PS5 console. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE also includes a brand-new episode where you play Yuffie Kisaragi, a ninja who infiltrates the shadowy Shinra Corporation to steal a powerful materia and restore glory to her homeland.
Check out the official trailer below:

Players who purchased FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE on PS4 and upgrade to PS5 can purchase the new episode featuring Yuffie as a standalone download from the PlayStation Store. Owners of the disc version of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE on PS4 will require a PS5 console with a disc drive in order to take advantage of this digital upgrade.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE will be available as a physical and digital Standard Edition, and as a Digital Deluxe Edition from the PlayStation Store on 10 June. The Digital Deluxe Edition of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE comes with a digital mini soundtrack featuring songs and a digital artbook that includes concept art and character sheets.

Those who pre-order the digital Standard Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE will receive the pre-order bonus Cacstar weapon for use in the new episode featuring Yuffie.
Pokdepinion: LOL Yuffie so cute!
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Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro certified by SIRIM — only a matter of time until Malaysian launch

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are going to be launched internationally this 27th March, after setbacks due to the cancellation of MWC 2020. It seems that we won’t have to wait too long for its official Malaysian debut either, with both the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro already certified by SIRIM.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 received its SIRIM certification a little earlier on 6th March while the Mi 10 Pro received its certification on 10th March. Both devices will come 5G as you would expect, and there’s also WiFi 6, but unfortunately the SIRIM listing does not reveal anything about the RAM and storage configurations.

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The following are the specifications and pricing of the Xiaomi Mi 10 revealed during its China launch event last month.
Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro Specs

Xiaomi Mi 10
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

CPU
Snapdragon 865
1 x Kryo 585 Gold @ 2.84 GHz + 3 x Kryo 585 Gold @ 2.42 GHz + 4 x Kryo 585 Silver @ 1.80 GHz

GPU
Adreno 650 @ 587 GHz

Memory
Up to 12GB LPDDR5

Storage
Up to 256GB UFS 3.0
Up to 512GB UFS 3.0

Display
6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED display, 90 Hz refresh rate, 180 Hz touch response
100% DCI-P3 & sRGB gamut

Camera
108MP f/1.69, OIS, 7P lens
13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide angle
2MP f/2.4 macro camera
2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
8K video capture
108MP f/1.69, OIS, 8P
20MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle
12MP f/2.0 portrait lens (2x zoom)
8MP f/2.0 telephoto camera, OIS, 10x hybrid optical zoom
8K video capture

Selfie camera
20MP selfie camera

Battery
4780 mAh
30W fast charging
30W wireless charging
10W reverse wireless charging
(bundled 30W charger)
4500 mAh Li-Po battery
50W fast charging
30W wireless charging
10W wireless charging
(bundled 65W charger)

Price
8GB+128GB: 3999 CNY (~RM2371)
8GB+256GB: 4299 CNY (~RM2549)
12GB+256GB: 4699 CNY (~RM2786)
8GB+256GB: 4999 CNY (~RM2964)
12GB+256GB: 5499 CNY (~RM3261)
12GB+512GB: 5999 CNY (~RM3557)

Stay tuned for the official launch here in Malaysia, as we will definitely be covering it!
Pokdepinion: Hopefully the Malaysian pricing won’t be too far off from China’s!
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Alienware m15 R3 Review – Notable Improvements

Unboxing the Alienware m15 R3

Let’s kick off the Alienware m15 R3 review with the unboxing. It’s worth noting that with every purchase, you are eligible to get an Alienware gaming backpack. Inside the box, you will find the following items:

Welcome note
User guide
Safety and regulatory information
240W power brick
The Alienware m15 R3 itself

Appearance
Alienware m15 R3 Review – Lid
The Alienware m15 R3 doesn’t have a radical redesign so it looks essentially the same before with its Legend design language. It’s still rather classy for a gaming machine and this one is the Dark Side of the Moon colour scheme. The lid is gray, has a number 15 on the bottom-right corner which signifies the model and the Alienware logo which can glow. Look further down, you’ll notice the hinge area is black, which contrasts the gray lid and giving it a pleasing two-tone look.
Alienware m15 R3 Review – Open up the lid
Open up the lid of the Alienware m15 R3, which can be done with one hand rather easily this time around, you are greeted by a 15.6-inch display, a trackpad, and a per-key RGB keyboard. The Alienware text can be seen on the bottom bezel of the display. The power button is in the shape of logo above the Delete key.

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Alienware m15 R3 Review – Ports

One the left side, you have the Noble Lock port, an air vent, an RJ45 LAN port, a USB-A port, and a combo audio jack. On the right side, you have a MicroSD card reader, two USB-A ports and an air vent. The rest of the ports are located on the rear, which includes an HDMI port, mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 port, Alienware Graphics Amplifier port, and the proprietary charging port. The ports are between the two rear vents. The charging connector itself glow blue when there’s power.
Moving to the bottom, you have a bunch of air vents in a honeycomb design,product stickers, and two raised lines on the top and bottom to give the laptop a bit of a lift. There are eight visible screws here but there may be more hidden. The two speaker grilles are located closer to the lid opening.
Overall, the Alienware m15 R3 is one of the more unique, better looking gaming laptops around. Not only does it have a clean look, it’s one that stands out from a lot of gaming laptops out there. It doesn’t need to look aggressive to let people know that it’s a beastly gaming laptop. Furthermore, the magnesium alloy build gives it a premium look and feel while lowering its overall weight.
Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-10750H (6C / 12T @ up to 5 GHz), 12M Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm

RAM
32GB 2666 MHz DDR4

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB GDDR6

Storage
1TB (2 x 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD) RAID0

Display
15.6″ FHD (1920 X 1080) 144Hz 7ms display with 300 nits brightness, 72% NTSC, NVIDIA G-SYNC optional

Keyboard
Per-key AlienFX RGB keyboard

Connectivity
Wireless:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi (Dual Band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
KILLER Wi-Fi6 1650i 2×2
Bluetooth 5.0
I/O:
1 x Thunderbolt 3 (Supports USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps, 40Gbps Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort 1.2)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A with Powershare
1 x Alienware Graphics Amplifier
1 x RJ45 LAN (KILLER Ethernet E3000)
1 x HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2
1 x miniDisplayPort 1.4
1 x Wedge lock slot
1 x UHS-II card reader
1 x Proprietary Charging Port

Audio
2-way Stereo Speaker Design with Discrete Smart Amp Woofer
1 x Combo Audio Jack
Dual Array Digital Microphones

Power
86 Wh, 6-cell Battery with Alienware Battery Defender
240W Power Adapter

Dimensions
360.3 x 276 x 20.5 mm (W x D x H)

Weight
2.11 kg

Performance
Alienware m15 R3 Review – CrystalDiskMark
Starting off our benchmark suite with CrystalDiskMark, the Alienware m15 R3 had high scores. This is made possible as the 1TB SSD storage is actually two 512GB SSD storage devices in RAID 0 configuration. You’ll be ensured of very high speeds for bootups and loading whenever you face it.
Alienware m15 R3 Review – Cinebench R15
Moving on to Cinebench R15, the Alienware m15 R3 performs well enough with the Intel Core i7-10750H performing as we expected it to. Would have been nice if they bumped it up to the i7-10875H for a little bit of extra strength but this one works fine as is.
Alienware m15 R3 Review – Cinebench R20
It also performed well on Cinebench R20, with it out performing other laptops running a similar CPU. In case you’re wondering how much of a performance boost you can get had this one used the i7-10875H, the graph above should give you a clear idea.
Alienware m15 R3 Review – Unigine SuperPosition
Now on Unigine SuperPosition’s 4K Optimized benchmark, the Alienware m15 R3 had a relatively high score, showing off the combination of the Intel Core i7-10750H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER working great. It’s worth noting that the higher scoring laptops come with stronger GPUs like the RTX 2080.
Alienware m15 R3 Review – 3DMark Time Spy
A similar pattern can be seen in 3DMark’s Time Spy benchmark, with the Alienware m15 R3 showing off an admirable score yet again. It came very close to breaking the 8,000 point milestone, but still a good score nonetheless.
Alienware m15 R3 Review – 3DMark Port Royal
As for 3DMark’s Port Royal benchmark which tests for ray tracing performance, the Alienware m15 R3 had a surprisingly high score. It’s surprising because it managed to beat out a gaming laptop running an Intel Core i9-10980HK with RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q by a noticeable amount.
Alienware m15 R3 Review – PCMark
In PCMark, it shows that the Alienware m15 R3 works well in all areas; digital content creation, productivity, essentials, and overall. This is especially great given how relatively light it is for a gaming laptop.
Alienware m15 R3 Review – Battery life
Battery life is an area that the Alienware m15 R3 is lacking. Despite packing a hefty 86WHr battery, it only lasted 2 hours and 58 minutes (178 minutes) in the Modern Office endurance test before it died out. It’s below average for sure but given the power it’s packing, it’s not really a surprise. As for the gaming endurance test, it lasted 54 minutes, but this is understandable given how resource-intensive gaming can get.
Alienware m15 R3 Review – Gaming
In gaming, the Alienware m15 R3 performed well across the board. At the highest quality, you can pretty much enjoy a smooth 60FPS gaming experience provided ray tracing isn’t something you want to enable. It’s worth noting that it is running all games in Full HD as that is the native resolution of the display. If you were to use an external display such as a 1440p or 4K display, be sure to tone down the settings for an overall better gaming experience.
User Experience
Alienware m15 R3 Review – Display
The Alienware m15 R3 is certainly not lacking in firepower as it uses the Intel Core i7-10750H CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GPU. It also has 32GB DDR4 RAM and a healthy 1TB SSD consisting of two 512GB SSD storage devices in RAID 0 configuration. As far as thermals go, the GPU runs rather cool but the CPU can still get rather hot in the low 90°C range at times. It’s still a major upgrade over its predecessor as there’s no thermal throttling, and I believe the new vapor chamber cooling plays a big role in that.
As for display, this one is using a 15.6-inch Full HD 144Hz display. Viewing angle is decent and the colours aren’t the best around but it’s more than enough for most gamers. This isn’t ideal for those looking to do colour-accurate work on it. However, there is a variant with a 4K OLED display instead, which would be better suited for this. For competitive gamers looking to make the most out of this, there is also an option for a 300Hz display. For the average consumer, 144Hz is plenty.

Alienware m15 R3 Review – Ports

The Alienware m17 R2 has a good array of ports. You have three USB Type-A ports, a USB-C port (Thunderbolt 3), an RJ45 LAN port, an HDMI port, a Mini DisplayPort, and a combo audio jack. If you need better GPU performance, you can make use of the Alienware Graphics Amplifier port to connect to an eGPU. They did include a MicroSD card reader, which is better than nothing as previous iterations did not have any. Would have personally preferred a full-sized one but I’m fine with this.
Alienware m15 R3 Review – Keyboard
As for the keyboard, we have a per-key RGB chiclet keyboard powered by AlienFX. This is by far the best keyboard I’ve ever experienced on any laptop thus far. It feels like a low-profile pseudo-mechanical keyboard with good tactility and low travel distance. The keys are also sized well so you won’t accidentally press the wrong key. The trackpad works great but the clicks are surprisingly loud. It’s nothing to worry about since you’re more likely to use a mouse with this.
Alienware m15 R3 Review – Alienware Command Center

If you’d like to personalize the laptop, you will need to make use of the Alienware Command Center software. You can tailor game settings, adjust RGB lightings, and do some simple overclocking. Compared to the previous iteration, I had no trouble getting the software to run. I just had to install some additional modules to get certain features like AlienFX to run, but everything worked smoothly after it’s done. The UI could still use some improvements but it’s just a matter of familiarizing yourself with it.
Alienware m15 R3 Review – Alienware Mobile Connect

As it is an Alienware gaming laptop, you have the Alienware Mobile Connect software, which is easily my favourite. You can use it to interact with your Android smartphone using the PC. Anything from calls, texts, notifications, using apps, and more. It’s incredibly helpful if you need to mirror your smartphone’s display and transfer files easily.

Alienware m15 R3 Review – Speakers

On the sound department, the speakers on the Alienware m15 R3 is better than expected. It’s rather loud, has a little bit of bass, and manages to produce some good clarity. Furthermore, having the audio directed towards you certainly helps a lot. You’re definitely better off with your favourite pair of headphones but this will actually do well enough if you find yourself without one.
Looking for a laptop that’s more dedicated towards productivity rather than gaming? Check out our review of the Dell Latitude 9510 2-in-1 by clicking right here.
Alienware m15 R3 Verdict
Alienware m15 R3 Review
The Alienware m15 R3 is one of the better gaming laptops we’ve reviewed thus far. Sure, it’s not perfect, but it’s hard to complain given what you’re getting. You get powerful performance, improved thermals over its predecessor, excellent RAM and storage configuration, Wi-Fi 6,  good array of ports, one of the best keyboards on a laptop with per-key RGB lighting, 144Hz refresh rate with options for a 300Hz refresh rate, and a useful Alienware software suite in a portable, yet attractive body.
However, the battery life is still below average and it is pricey as this variant starts at RM11,899. I won’t complain about the colours as you do have the option to get this gaming laptop with a 4K OLED display instead, and you still have the ability to customize it even further. At the end of our Alienware m15 R3 review, I award this with out Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Dell Malaysia for sending us this laptop for the purposes of this review.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Pro Rumoured to See Return of the Physical Rotating Bezel

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Pro might feature a physical rotating bezel, which would allow for easier navigation. Rumors suggest that the device might also come in multiple sizes.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Pro May Bring Back Physical Rotating Bezel

Samsung may be bringing back the physical rotating bezel for its upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 Pro, according to a semi-reliable leaker. The feature, which allows users to navigate the touch interface without swiping or scrolling, was missing from the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro that was launched last year, disappointing many fans.

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While Samsung hasn’t confirmed the rumor, the return of the physical rotating bezel would be welcomed by many users who found the digital bezel on the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro lacking. This tactile experience of a physical bezel rotating around the watch face is especially useful during exercise, where taps and swipes can be less accurate.

In addition to the potential return of the physical rotating bezel, the Galaxy Watch 6 Pro is also rumored to come in two sizes again. The previous Galaxy Watch 5 Pro only came in one size, 45mm, despite previous Pro-level models having multiple sizes. This would be great news for buyers, especially those with smaller wrists.
However, it’s worth noting that this leaker is not as reliable as others, so the rumor should be taken with a grain of salt. It remains to be seen if Samsung will follow through on this potential feature for the Galaxy Watch 6 Pro.
The Galaxy Watch 6 series is expected to launch in August alongside the next round of Samsung’s foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. As the launch date draws closer, more details about the upcoming devices are likely to emerge.
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Pokdepinion: That was the one thing I felt was missing from last year’s model. If it does return, I hope it doesn’t get removed ever again as I feel like it has become somewhat of an iconic design element for the South Korean giant.
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2021 Malaysia Postpaid Plan Compilation Featuring Celcom, Digi, Maxis and More

There are many postpaid plans available in Malaysia offered by our local telcos such as Celcom, Digi, Maxis, U Mobile and Yes. We’ve compiled some of the postpaid plans offered into one article in hopes of making it easier for people to choose a plan that suits them best. If you’re looking for prepaid plans then you can check our compilation of prepaid plans available right here.
Celcom/Xpax

At the moment, Celcom has several types of postpaid plans which offers either unlimited calls and internet or being purely internet focused with no calls. First of these postpaid plans is the Celcom MEGA plan which is split into two; Celcom MEGA Unlimited and Celcom MEGA Lightning. Here’s a breakdown of the two Celcom postpaid plans:

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Plans
MEGA Unlimited
MEGA Lightning

Unlimited Internet
Unlimited Calls to All Networks
RM0.20 per SMS
Subscription of M or L Pass is mandatory

40GB monthly high-speed Internet
Unlimited Calls to All Networks
RM0.20 per SMS
Subscription of Lightning Pass is not mandatory

RM80
RM80

Additional Passes
Unlimited M
Unlimited L
Lightning M
Lightning L
Lightning XL

Unlimited Internet
HD Video Streaming
10GB Monthly Hotspot

Unlimited Internet
Full HD Video Streaming
30GB Monthly Hotspot

10GB

40GB

80GB
Free roaming

RM18
RM68
RM18
RM68
RM108

Next postpaid plan from Celcom is the XP Lite Postpaid via Xpax. Similar to Celcom’s MEGA Plans, the XP Lite Postpaid features additional passes.

Plans
XP Lite Postpaid

1GB High-Speed Internet
Unlimited Calls to all networks

RM28

Additional Passes
M Pass
L Pass

Unlimited YouTube
7GB High-speed Internet
FREE 1-hour Ultra Hour Pass every day when you Stay On

Unlimited HD YouTube
15GB High-speed Internet
FREE 1-hour Ultra Hour Pass every day when you Stay On

RM10
RM30

Lastly, Celcom offers the internet focused postpaid plan with the Celcom InternetGO that features unlimited internet usage on certain apps but no call plan. The Celcom InternetGO plan costs RM48 per month and here’s what it entails:

15GB Monthly Internet
Unlimited Internet on Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, and Microsoft Teams.

You can check Celcom’s official website for:

More information on how to purchase their prepaid plans
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Digi

Digi features three different postpaid plans which include Digi Postpaid, Digi Postpaid Unlimited, and Digi Postpaid Start. The plans are pretty straightforward and here’s a breakdown of them:

Digi Postpaid 80
Digi Postpaid 120
Digi Postpaid 160
Digi Postpaid 190

40GB All Day Internet
40GB Loyalty Bonus
2GB Rollover Internet Quota
Unlimited Calls
300 SMS

60GB All Day Internet
5GB Roaming Internet
3GB Rollover Internet Quota
Unlimited Calls
60 Minutes Roaming Calls
60 Minutes IDD Calls
1000 SMS

80GB All Day Internet
5GB Roaming Internet
4GB Rollover Internet Quota
Unlimited Calls
60 Minutes Roaming Calls
60 Minutes IDD Calls
1000 SMS

100GB All Day Internet
5GB Roaming Internet
5GB Rollover Internet Quota
Unlimited Calls
60 Minutes Roaming Calls
60 Minutes IDD Calls
1000 SMS

RM80
RM120
RM160
RM190

Digi Postpaid 100 Infinite
Digi Postpaid 150 Infinite

Unlimited All Day Internet
Unlimited Calls
5GB Roaming Internet
60 Minutes Roaming Calls
Up to 10Mbps internet speed
20GB hotspot
300 SMS

Unlimited All Day Internet
Unlimited Calls
5GB Roaming Internet
60 Minutes Roaming Calls
High speed internet
Unlimited hotspot
1000 SMS

RM100
RM150

The other postpaid plan offered by Digi is the Digi Postpaid Start. It is currently the cheapest postpaid plan offered by Digi. The plan costs RM58 per month and here’s what it entails:

15GB All Day Internet
20GB Loyalty Bonus
1GB Rollover Internet Quota
Unlimited Calls

You can check Digi’s official website for:

More information on how to purchase their prepaid plans
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Maxis

Maxis’ plans are pretty direct with one single overall postpaid plan with no additional steps need to subscribe to them. The postpaid plans can also be paired up with a new smartphone via Maxis’ Zerolution programme. Here are all the Maxis Postpaid plans broken down:

Maxis Postpaid 98
Maxis Postpaid 128
Maxis Postpaid 158
Maxis Postpaid 188

40GB Internet Quota
Unlimited calls and SMS
1 Share Line Maximum for RM48per month

60GB Internet Quota
Unlimited calls and SMS
2 Share Line Maximum for RM48per month

80GB Internet Quota
Unlimited calls and SMS
3 Share Line Maximum for RM48per month

100GB Internet Quota
Unlimited calls and SMS
4 Share Line Maximum for RM48per month

RM98
RM128
RM158
RM188

You will need to visit your nearest Maxis Store to subscribe to any of the Maxis postpaid plans. Maxis Postpaid 98 is available to purchase through Lazada though so you can subscribe from the comfort of your own home.
You can check Maxis’ official website for:

More information on how to purchase their prepaid plans
Check their network coverage
Check for Maxis Stores nearest to you

U Mobile

U Mobile has two postpaid plans with one being the “Giler Unlimited” GX plan and the other the “Unlimited HERO” P plan. Here’s a breakdown of both these postpaid plans:

GX50
GX68
P38
P48
P79
P99
P139

Unlimited Data
Unlimited Calls to all networks
5GB Hotspot Data
Unlimited Data for all apps
SMS rates to U Mobile numbers: 10 sen per SMS
SMS rates to other numbers: 10 sen per SMS

Unlimited High- Speed Data (no speed cap)
Unlimited Calls to all networks
5GB Hotspot Data
Unlimited Data for all apps
SMS rates to U Mobile numbers: 10 sen per SMS
SMS rates to other numbers: 10 sen per SMS

4GB High-Speed Data
Unlimited Calls to all networks
Unlimited Data for Waze
SMS rates to U Mobile numbers: 3 sen per SMS
SMS rates to other numbers: 8 sen per SMS

5GB Data
Unlimited Calls to all networks
5GB Video-Onz Data
Unlimited Music-Onz Data
Unlimited App-Onz Data
Unlimited Data for Waze
SMS rates to U Mobile numbers: 3 sen per SMS
SMS rates to other numbers: 8 sen per SMS

20GB High-Speed Data
Unlimited Calls to all networks
Unlimited Video-Onz Data
Unlimited Music-Onz Data
Unlimited Data for WhatsApp and LINE
1GB Roam-Onz Data for 12 destinations
Unlimited Data for Waze
SMS rates to U Mobile numbers: 10 sen per SMS
SMS rates to other numbers: 10 sen per SMS

Unlimited High- Speed Data (no speed cap)
Unlimited Calls to all networks
Free Standard Definition video streaming
3GB Roam-Onz Data for 12 destinations
30GB Hotspot Data
SMS rates to U Mobile numbers: 10 sen per SMS
SMS rates to other numbers: 10 sen per SMS

Unlimited High- Speed Data (no speed cap)
Unlimited Calls to all networks
Free High Definition video streaming
3GB Roam-Onz Data for 36 destinations
50GB Hotspot Data
SMS rates to U Mobile numbers: 10 sen per SMS
SMS rates to other numbers: 10 sen per SMS

RM40
RM58
RM38
RM48
RM79
RM99
RM139

There is also an additional postpaid plan by U Mobile called the U28. The U28 postpaid plan costs RM28 per month and includes:

3GB High-Speed Data
3GB Video-Onz Data
Unlimited Music-Onz Data
Unlimited App-Onz Data
Unlimited Data for Waze
Free 50 minutes calls to all numbers
Free 100 SMS to U Mobile numbers
Free 200 SMS to other networks
Call rates to U Mobile numbers: 9 sen per 30 seconds
Call rates to other networks: 10 sen per 30 seconds
SMS rates to U Mobile numbers: 5 sen per SMS
SMS rates to other numbers: 12 sen per SMS

You can check U Mobile’s official website for:

More information on how to purchase their prepaid plans
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Yes

Yes’ Kasi Up postpaid plans have very unique features. Yes offers cash rewards for those who successfully refer their friends or family to their network and the cash rewards will go to both the referrer and the referee. Here are the postpaid plans:

Kasi Up Postpaid 49
Kasi Up Postpaid 30

100GB Internet Data

20GB Internet Data
Free Yes-branded phone worth RM399

RM49
RM30

For those who subscribe to the Kasi Up Postpaid 49 plan, they will be able to enjoy the first 6 months absolutely free and will only start paying fees on the seventh month onwards. However, this will be tied down to a 24-month contract.
You can check Yes’ official website for:

More information on how to purchase their prepaid plans
Check their network coverage

These are all the major postpaid plans offered by our local telcos that are available now in Malaysia. Hopefully, it can help you in choosing the best postpaid plans that suit your needs. For a compilation of prepaid plans available in Malaysia, you can check them out here.
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[E3 2019] Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Gets New Trailer and Release Date

In yesterday’s portion of E3 2019, EA Play to be precise, us gamers got treated to a whole bunch of new details on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Well, the fun doesn’t end there as during the Microsoft E3 2019 press conference, we received a new trailer as well as a proper release date for the game.
Respawn Entertainment’s Vince Zampella and Stig Asmussen previously discussed various details on the game including that they wanted to have “thoughtful combat” that gives players plenty of options and the “Force slow” ability, which will let players slow down time dramatically. We also found out that this title is a Jedi story and as such, players will not be able to choose between light and dark sides.
And as it turns out, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order developer Respawn Entertainment was partially inspired by Metroid, but in no way is it considered a Metroidvania game. As we’ve previously known, Fallen Order will be set after the events of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and follows the story of a padawan named Cal Kestis, who is among the remaining survivors of Order 66 and trying to outrun the Empire as they eliminate the Jedi Order.

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 15th November 2019. Check out the official website right here.
Pokdepinion: Well, now we have the release date, and it’s not too long from now. Guess I’ll be busy with a lot games towards the end of the year.
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New World is reportedly killing GeForce RTX 3090 cards

Amazon Games’ New World is reportedly a GPU killer. Not in the sense that it has insane graphics that will bring even high-end GPUs to its knees, but reports are rolling in that they are literally causing GeForce RTX 3090 cards to go bye-bye. It seems to be limited to just EVGA cards for now though, which is pretty interesting.
In any case, it appears that the EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 cards are worst affected. One user apparently had his card die during the alpha testing of the game, only to have the replacement die again during the current closed beta phase. Gamers are reporting their cards dying mid-game and even in the login queue. Some are lucky enough to be able to reboot, while less fortunate ones report a popping noise, after which their card is dead.

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Amazon Games is aware that New World can cause GPUs to hit 99% load, with them recommending enabling V-Sync or Radeon Enhanced Sync to limit the frame rate and to lower the GPU loads. However any properly designed graphics card should be able to run at full load for reasonable periods of time. In any case, it should throttle to protect itself, rather than go “pop” and die. And I guess it kinda shows with the statement that Amazon Games provided to Kotaku regarding this issue:

Hundreds of thousands of people played in the New World Closed Beta yesterday, with millions of total hours played. We’ve received a few reports of players using high-performance graphics cards experiencing hardware failure when playing New World.
New World makes standard DirectX calls as provided by the Windows API. We have seen no indication of widespread issues with 3090s, either in the beta or during our many months of alpha testing.
The New World Closed Beta is safe to play. In order to further reassure players, we will implement a patch today that caps frames per second on our menu screen. We’re grateful for the support New World is receiving from players around the world, and will keep listening to their feedback throughout Beta and beyond.

If you own an EVGA GeForce RTX 3090, I guess it would be better to avoid the game altogether unless you really trust the RMA process. Other GeForce RTX 3090 gamers should probably be fine, but do keep tabs on your graphics card’s temperatures, especially the VRAM as the GeForce RTX 3090 cards are notorious for overheating memory due to the way that there are memory modules on both the front and back of the PCB.
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Pokdepinion: This is probably the most expensive game ever published then…
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