Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition; Cross-Platform Play Co-Op with Console

Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition, otherwise known as the PC port of the game, is said to have cross-platform co-op play available at launch with console. Interesting.
Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition Cross-Platform Co-Op Play with Console

With Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition about a month away from release, PC gamers will be happy to know that they will have the option to play with their Xbox One friends at launch.
According to the Microsoft Store listing page, those who purchase the PC port of Final Fantasy XV from Microsoft will have the option to utilize cross-platform co-op play with Xbox One owners.
Furthermore, this version of Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition will also include access to Xbox Live online co-op, achievements, presence, and cloud saves. Unfortunately, those who buy the game on Steam will not have access to those aforementioned features. If this is something you want to do, be sure to buy it from the right place.
Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition will include the base game as well as over 20 extra add-ons and DLCs, which consists of all post-launch content featured in the game’s Season Pass. Furthermore, new updated features include an extended map of Insomnia, a region within the game, new foes, extra side quests as well as an option to play the game in first-person.
Final Fantasy XV Windows Editon will launch on March 6th 2018. For more information on the game, you can check out earlier reports on the game right here, where we talk about the Royal Edition, the PC port, and a bit more about the game that you might have missed out on.
Source: Microsoft Store

Pokdepinion: Well, it’s about time for PC gamers to enjoy the game. Honestly, didn’t enjoy the game as much as I wanted to but that’s my 2 cents. It could be different for you, and there’s no harm in liking something that others don’t.

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New Apple iPhone SE to have 5G support debuting March 2022

In late 2021, there was news circulating about the iPhone SE 2022 including 5G support, as well as embodying the classic iPhone design and having the Touch ID-based Home Button. That rumour is seemingly true as recently, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg shared that the newest iPhone SE will have all of the aforementioned features and more.
New Apple iPhone SE 2022 with 5G Support

According to him, the new handset features “5G network, an improved camera and a faster processor.” Set in the classic iPhone style with a 4.7-inch LCD display and Touch ID Home Button, the processor used will be the A15 Bionic chip, keeping it up to par as the same chip is used in the current iPhone 13 lineup.

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Whilst we see the current model having only 64GB and 128GB options, it is rumoured that Apple might set the minimum storage on the new iPhone SE to 128GB instead.
Additionally, Apple might also release a new low-cost iPad at the upcoming Apple event in March. That might mean that there is a new iPad Air to be unveiled with a more powerful processor and also 5G support.
The debut of the new iPhone SE is predicted to be around 8th March 2022.
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Pokdepinion: Honestly, this is such a tempting offer from Apple amongst the midrange smartphone market. If you are looking to get an iPhone but you’re not ready to shell out the cash for one, do consider the iPhone SE as an option.
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Sony RX100 VII Review – The Ultimate Run and Gun Camera

Unboxing the Sony RX100 VII
Sony RX100 VII Review – Box

The review unit that we received is the Sony RX100 VII G, which comes with the shooting grip kit. As such, what’s inside the box is somewhat different as this one comes with:
Sony RX100 VII Review – What’s inside the box
2 x NP-BX1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack1 x AC Adapter1 x Micro USB cable1 x Wrist strap1 x VCT-SGR1 shooting grip1 x Hand strap1 x Cable clamper1 x Pouch1 x Bracket1 x User guide and warranty card1 x Sony RX100 VII compact camera
Appearance
Sony RX100 VII Review
For the most part, the Sony RX100 VII looks identical to all the previous iterations. In fact, if you put this one and the previous iteration side-by-side, you’re gonna think it’s the exact same camera. After all, it uses the same 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 lens, but with an improved focusing system that is said to be on the same level as the pro-grade Sony a9 mirrorless camera.
From the front, you have the lens, which has a built-in cover, the control ring around it, the Sony logo on the top right, a ZEISS logo below it, and a zoom lever.

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Sony RX100 VII Review
Looking at the top, you will get a clearer view of the zoom lever which also house the shutter button, power button, mode dial, and a switch for the pop-up flash. The pop-up flash itself is in the center, with the pop-up viewfinder right beside it.
Sony RX100 VII Review
Sony RX100 VII Review
Moving on to the left side, you have the switch for the pop-up viewfinder, a hole to install a wrist strap, and the NFC logo. On the right side, you have three ports which are covered to protect it from dust and water. You have the microphone jack, microUSB port, and microHDMI port.
Sony RX100 VII Review
On the bottom of the Sony RX100 VII, you have the standard sized tripod mounting hole, and a battery / memory card cover complete with a locking mechanism.
Sony RX100 VII Review
Finally on the back, you have the 3-inch LCD screen, the movie record button, function button, menu button, play button, delete button, and a control wheel with a center button. The display can be flipped 180° upwards for selfies / vlogs and 90° downwards for flat lays or similar shots.
Overall, the Sony RX100 VII is a compact camera that doesn’t change much in terms of appearance, because its biggest surprise lies in what’s inside it. It still retains its portability as well as its signature clean, classy look. It’s just as portable as any smartphone, if not more, but it can do so much more than any smartphone camera around, even today.
Specifications
Sensor1.0-inch Exmor RS CMOS sensor, Aspect Ratio 3:2, 20.1 MegapixelsLensZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 15 elements in 12 groups (8 aspheric elements including AA lens), 24 – 200mm f/2.8 – 4.5 (35mm equivalent)Zoom8.0x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom with 2x Clear Image Digital ZoomDisplay3-inch (7.5cm) 4:3 aspect ratio, 921,600 dots, Xtra Fine, TFT LCD, articulating screen with adjustable angle 180° upwards and 90° downwards, touchscreenViewfinder0.39-inch Pop-up EVFXGA OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 100% field coverage, 0.59x magnification, 20mm eye-point (from eyepiece)/19.8mm from eyepiece frame; -4.0 to +3.0 m^-1 diopter, ZEISS T* Coating, eye detectorProcessorBIONZ XFocusFast Hybrid AF: Phase Detection / Contrast Detection with 357 PDAF points, 425 CDAF areas; Center, Flexible Spot (S / M / L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Lock on AF (Wide / Center / Flexible Spot (S / M / L) / Expanded Flexible Spot), Eye AF; Touch Focus, Touch Pad AF, Manual FocusImage CaptureResolution5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2)4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3)5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9)3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1)3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2)3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3)3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other)2544 x 2544 (6.5 MP, 1:1)2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2)2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3)2720 x 1528 (4.2 MP, 16:9)1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1)640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other)8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other)2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other)2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other)File FormatJPEG, RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEGVideo CaptureResolution3840×2160 (30p/25p/24p)1920×1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/24p)1824×1026 (250p/240p)1824×616 (500p/480p/250p/240p)1292×436 (500p/480p)1244×420 (1000p/960p)912×308 (1000p/960p)File FormatXAVC S, AVCHD Ver. 2.0 compatibleModesShooting ModeAUTO(Intelligent Auto / Superior Auto), Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, MR(Memory Recall) [body 3 sets / memory card 4 sets], Movie Mode(Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure), HFR Mode(Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure), Panorama, Scene SelectionDrive ModeSingle, Continuous shooting, Single Burst Shooting, Self-timer, Self-timer(cont.), Cont.-bracketing, Single-bracketing, White balance bracketing, DRO bracketingScene SelectionPortrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Fireworks, High SensitivityStorageMS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXCUHS-I supportConnectivityWiredMulti / Micro USB Terminal, Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), Micro HDMI with 4K support, Microphone jack (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)WirelessWi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1BatteryNP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeableDimensions101.6 x 58.1 x 42.8 mm, 302g (275g body only)
User Experience
Sony RX100 VII Review
The Sony RX100 VII is a very easy camera to use but it still manages to contain a number of options that enthusiasts will enjoy. In other words, beginners should have no trouble with it and the more adept users would be able to do more to get the shot that they want.
Looking at the body, I do like how small it is. You can essentially carry it anywhere with you as it barely takes up space. What I would’ve liked is that body, particularly on the front, to have a grippier surface. Something like a splatter coat texture as oppose to a clean finish would make it easier to hold.
Sony RX100 VII Review
It’s easy to change shooting modes, change shutter speed, play around with the focus, and adjust the settings. The only slightly annoying thing is changing ISO, which will require more button presses, which is still understandable given that there’s no space to add another dedicated dial for it. You can set the control ring to change ISO on-the-fly but that would only be viable if you’re fully reliant on autofocus.
Speaking of autofocus, it works reliably and fast. This is especially the case since you have a touchscreen display on the Sony RX100 VII, so you can just touch where you’d like the camera focus and it’s almost instantaneous. Alternatively, lightly pressing the shutter button will also make it shift its focus, which works reliably, but touching the area itself is more reliable.
Sony RX100 VII Review – You can flip up the screen for easy selfies / vlogs
As with other cameras, the autofocus system will lean more towards objects that have adequate amount of light. It’s definitely better than previous iterations as it properly locks in the focus and stays there unless you yourself want it to change. This was a common issue with previous models, especially for selfies and vlogging.
Sony RX100 VII Review – Pop-up flash
In case you need more light, you can make use of the pop-up flash but from my own experience, it doesn’t light up evenly so only use it as a last ditch effort if you have no other choice. You’re most likely going to get photos where the subject looks unusually bright, which isn’t exactly a pleasant look.
Sony RX100 VII Review – Pop-up viewfinder
The pop-up viewfinder is still here on the Sony RX100 VII, and it works great while outdoors. In case it’s too bright outdoors and you might not be able to see the display clearly, it really helps. I would prefer sticking to the display most of the time, especially since you can flip it over for selfies / vlogs, but there will be times when the pop-up viewfinder becomes a lifesaver.
Sony RX100 VII Review
As far as ports are concerned, I find it odd that the Sony RX100 VII still uses MicroUSB instead of USB-C. It’s not a big hassle but given that most devices today have moved to the new standard, it would make more sense to use USB-C. Sure, it’s just for charging and data transfer but it does mean having to carry another cable around.
However, there is one thing that I really love in this Sony RX100 VII and that is the addition of the microphone jack. This is something that I felt the series has been missing out as it has solid imaging and video capabilities. You can pair it with your favourite shotgun microphone for the ultimate run-and-gun video recording solution, with the best one being the Rode VideoMic Pro+.
Sony RX100 VII Review
With that being said, there are a couple of limitations you need to take note of; battery life and overheating. In general, you’re looking at about 250 shots per full charge, and 30-40 minutes of video recording per full charge. This isn’t too bad as you can easily swap out the batteries. Furthermore, you can have it powered by an external power source such as powerbanks or a wall outlet.
Even with an unlimited power source, you will still be limited by the running temperature. Given the compact body, it’s natural for it to overheat, with it happening at about 5 minutes or so in 4K resolution. Putting it on a metal rig can help it act as a heatsink, but it can only help so much. If you’re not looking to record long videos in a single shot, this will work fine. I personally believe it’s more viable to shoot in 4K purely for B-rolls, and Full HD for everything else.
Sony RX100 VII Review – Together with VCT-SGR1 shooting grip
As I’ve mentioned earlier, the Sony RX100 VII G comes bundles with the VCT-SGR1 shooting grip. This is particularly handy for video shooters / vloggers as it gives you more versatility and stability. It also has a cold shoe mount for shotgun microphones, portable flash units, and more.
While you can use it with other grips, this one lets you control the camera directly on the grip and doubles as a mini tripod. You can choose to save money by using more affordable grips but in my opinion, having control options on the grip as well as bonus goodies like a free spare battery makes this bundle worth getting if you’re serious about video recording with the Sony RX100 VII.
If you’re a fan of Sony smartphones, check out our review of the Xperia 5 by clicking right here.
Camera Samples
Photos

Here, I’m going to show an assortment of photos taken with the Sony RX100 VII. I tend to stick to two modes; Intelligent Auto+ and Manual. For the most part, Intelligent Auto+ can take good photos easily but it tends to be overexposed. There are some similar pictures on top of here, with the brighter one being Intelligent Auto+ and the darker ones being Manual.
Sony RX100 VII Review – Focus
I’d also like to take the time to show you a particular issue with focus. When you have two subjects with one closer to the camera, it will focus on one or the other, but not both. This is normal, especially given the sensor size, but I wanted to show this to set a more realistic expectation of what the Sony RX100 VII is capable of. The autofocus system here is definitely fast and tends to work just fine.
Due to the MCO, we couldn’t move around as much so pictures are rather limited in terms of variety. But we tried our best based on what we can do.
Zoom

For this particular section, it’s to demonstrate how far it can zoom and how well the pictures can look. It’s worth noting that when zoomed in, you may need to try to take a few shots to make sure the picture is properly focused but generally, it shouldn’t be hard thanks to the SteadyShot image stabilization.
After reaching a certain point, it’s no longer just optical zoom. You’ll be utilizing Sony’s Clear Zoom to zoom even further. As such, the images of the buildings seen above that appear to go further, that’s the Clear Zoom in action. I personally think it still looks great as it retains a good amount of detail and colour.
Just be mindful that you need more light when zoomed in to get a good picture. As you can see from the the last three pictures at night time, it gets really dark.
Video

Sony RX100 VII Review – Sample video footage
The video recording capabilities of the Sony RX100 VII is amazing. It can easily take good videos whenever you want to, and the wonky autofocus issues of its predecessors isn’t present anymore. It can capture a good amount of detail, colours, and generally easy to edit afterwards. For pros, this would make an easy and viable solution for B-roll shots.
On Full HD recording, it does get a wee bit warm but I’ve never had it overheat. On 4K on the other hand, it did take about 5 minutes or so, but it’s expected from this small body. Also, it’s worth having at least one spare battery around if you want to use this to record videos. The battery life isn’t bad but if you plan to shoot for an hour or more, you’ll definitely need it. Alternatively, just have a powerbank ready.
If I didn’t appreciate the shooting grip before, I certainly did when I started shooting videos. While the camera stabilization is good enough already, the grip helps you stabilize more in the sense of getting a better grip. Moreover, it adds a cold shoe mount so you can mount your shotgun microphone, portable lighting, or any compatible accessory.
The built-in mic is surprisingly good, but it takes a huge toll when there’s a lot of wind. As such, having a shotgun microphone, even a cheap one, would make it more viable. The best thing you can pair it with is the Rode VideoMic Pro+.
Sony RX100 VII Verdict
Sony RX100 VII Review
The Sony RX100 VII is a great compact camera can offer you more than any smartphone cameras out there. While you might think that a Samsung or HUAWEI smartphone camera can do good, it’s way easier to take a good shot with this camera and the results are often better. This is especially the case for video and RAW shooters.
It can take DSLR-quality shots but keep in mind that DSLRs / mirrorless cameras have more versatility such as changeable lenses. Moreover, those cameras usually have better battery life and aren’t as prone to overheating. With that being said, if you want an easy-to-use camera that can give good quality for both pictures and video in a compact body, you can’t go wrong with this.
I award the Sony RX100 VII with our Silver Pokdeward.

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Intel is reserving the best-binned Ice Lake processors for Apple?

10th Gen Intel Core mobile processors come in two flavors, the more modern 10nm Ice Lake parts and also the 14nm Comet Lake parts which are based on an older architecture but offer up to six-core configurations. The Ice Lake parts promise better performance and efficiency thanks to a new core architecture in addition to the more advanced process node, which makes it all the more desirable for laptop makers, including Apple.

Apple uses the latest Ice Lake processors in their latest generation of MacBooks, and they are reportedly getting all the best binned Ice Lake parts Intel can offer. Apple may have just successfully secured the crème de la crème of Intel’s 10nm yield, forcing other vendors to be content with the lower-binned parts. Intel has added two new SKUs to their chip database, with the new “N” designation indicating Apple-exclusive parts.

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The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 and i5-1038NG7 are the two new additions to the Ice Lake family, and both of them sport a 28W TDP, instead of the nominal 15W TDP of the rest of the Ice Lake family. There was a Core i7-1068G7 with the higher 28W TDP previously, but that has seemingly been axed from the current Ice Lake lineup, replaced by these two new SKUs.
Intel Core i5-1038NG7 and i7-1068NG7 Specs

Intel Core i5-1038NG7
Intel Core i7-1068NG7

Cores / Threads
4C / 8T
4C / 8T

Base Clock/Boost Clock
2.0 / 3.8 GHz
2.3 / 4.1 GHz

Cache
6MB
8MB

Memory support
DDR4-3200 / LPDDR4-3733

TDP
28W

Graphics
Iris Plus Graphics @ 1.05 GHz
Iris Plus Graphics @ 1.1 GHz

The Core i7-1068NG7 and i5-1038NG7 offer higher clocks than the other Ice Lake parts, hinting that they are made from better binned silicon. Intel has yet to fully optimize the 10nm process node, and thus are facing limited yields of the Ice Lake processors.

Reserving the best parts for a customer like Apple might be one of the ways Intel plans on placating Apple, and preventing the fruity company from opting to adopt AMD processors instead, considering that the red camp does offer some pretty interesting processors, both in terms of performance and also bang-for-buck.
Pokdepinion: I guess it’s a win-win situation for Apple and Intel? Also MacBook users can brag that they have the best Ice Lake processors.
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Get RM30 Voucher When You Preorder honor Play  — You Can Also Win A Trip To Gamescom 2018 Germany!

With the upcoming launch of the honor Play soon to arrive here in Malaysia, honor will be organizing their first ever honor Play Fair on the 7th of August at Blue Concourse, Sunway Pyramid.
honor Play Fair
Besides the launch of the honor Play smartphone, you can  win three exclusive spots to Gamescom 2018 in Germany when you join the honor fan club and share screenshots of your favorite mobile gaming moments. You can do so from now until the 5th of August 2018, where winners will be selected based on their level of creativity and quality of their comments.
You can pre-book the new honor Play from the 1st to 6th of August 2018 and receive a RM30 voucher which can be used to purchase any gadgets and devices from honor. For more information on that, you can check that out here.

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At the fair, honor will host a series of activities, where a stamp-collecting challenge will be done where you can attempt and have an experience of yourselves on the honor Play device. They will be teaming up with PUBG and also Rise of Dynasty: Three Kingdoms to add on the excitement.
To be a part of the event, you can drop by at the mentioned venue at 2.30PM onwards on 7th of August 2018. We’ll also be there for the launch, so who know, we might even see you there!
Not to forget, we’re reviewing the device. So for more info on the device, stay tuned to this space.
Pokdepinion: Be sure to mark your calendar to be a part of the honor Play Fair event. We might even see you there!
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THUNDEROBOT lands in Malaysia — 4 new laptops, with more to come

THUNDEROBOT, a Chinese gaming laptop brand founded back in 2014 has arrived in Malaysia, bringing four interesting gaming notebooks to offer some extra options in the Malaysian gaming laptop scene.
THUNDEROBOT Strikes Malaysian Gaming Laptop Market
THUNDEROBOT has just made its debut here in Malaysia, bringing four new gaming laptops to add some variety to the Malaysian market. THUNDEROBOT is a leading brand in China, making its entry into Malaysia all the more interesting.  THUNDEROBOT offers powerful specifications including the latest 7th Generation Intel Core CPUs and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-series graphics cards. The four laptops that will spearhead the Chinese brand’s entry into Malaysia will be the flagship DINO, along with the 911GT, 911SE and bestseller ST Plus.
THUNDEROBOT DINO

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As the flagship model, the DINO features a space-grey all-metal chassis with a signature breathing blue light. Powered by the Intel Core i7 7700HQ and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, the DINO is VR gaming capable. The 15.6″ full HD IPS-level display touts a refresh rate of 120 Hz, so you can take advantage of the immense performance of the GeForce GTX 1070 for a more fluid and immersive gaming experience. If that’s not enough, the DINO is capable of driving up to 2 more 4K displays at 60 Hz. Two fans cool the hardware inside, promising stability and optimum performance even for long hours of gaming.
As with any gaming laptop now, the THUNDEROBOT DINO comes with a RGB backlit keyboard. It can be configured with individual lighting zones and effects. The touchpad is also illuminated for additional bling. The THUNDEROBOT DINO will be priced at RM8899, with 16GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB M.2 SSD and a 1TB HDD.
THUNDEROBOT 911GT

The THUNDEROBOT 911GT sports the aesthetics of a performance car, and the performance to boot. The 911GT is bigger than the DINO with a 17.3″ FHD IPS-level display. For a more exciting audio experience, the 911GT has an integrated subwoofer. In the 32.3mm thick chassis lies an Intel i7 7700HQ CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB cooled by dual fans, along with 16GB DDR4 RAM, a 256GB M.2 SSD and a 1TB HDD. The THUNDEROBOT 911GT weighs a hefty 2.93 kg and is priced at RM7099.
THUNDEROBOT 911SE

The 911SE is the Chinese’s brands entry level gaming laptop. Priced at just RM4499, the THUNDEROBOT 911SE features an Intel Core i5 7300HQ and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB to kick off your gaming experience. 128GB M.2 SSD and 1TB HDD ensure ample space for your games. The keyboard is backlit with white LEDs and surface carving, for better visibility and durability of the key legends, even when gaming in the dark.
While coming in as THUNDEROBOT’s lowest end offering in Malaysia at the moment, the 911SE is no slouch with Intel Wireless-AC for reliable and fast WiFi. What’s more, Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 technology promises a premium audio experience. A 1080p IPS display ensures wide viewing angles and accurate colors.
THUNDEROBOT ST Plus

The THUNDEROBOT ST Plus is more powerful than the THUNDEROBOT 911SE with a i7 7700HQ under the hood, but features the same GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Priced at RM4899, the THUNDEROBOT ST Plus comes with 8GB of RAM, 128GB M.2 SSD and 1TB HDD. The ST Plus also features Intel Wireless-AC and Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 technology, just like the 911SE.
But there’s more…

THUNDEROBOT has more products to offer but they will gradually introduce them into the Malaysian market. As of now, the four laptops are the only products available in Malaysia, with gaming peripherals, backpacks and more laptops on the way.
THUNDEROBOT will be exclusively distributed here in Malaysia by ECS Astar Sdn Bhd, and can be purchased online at Lazada. For those who prefer to get their gaming laptops from a standard brick and mortar store, you may head over to the following list of authorized dealers:

Thunder Match Technology
Mid Valley Megamall & Sunway Pyramid

Brightstar Computer
Plaza Lowyat

PC Image
Wisma Sarbekas, Kuching

Top Macro
Karamunsing Complex, Kota Kinabalu

CORE ICT
KB Mall, Kota Bahru

Monaliza & Mastura Enterprise
Jalan Haji Abdul Aziz, Kuantan

Aidea.com Technology
Panju Curve Business Park, Kuala Terengganu

IT Comp
Mines Wellness City, Seri Kembangan

My Computer System
Digital Mall, PJ Sealngor

My IT Computer
9 Avenue, Tmn Korporat, Nilai

C-Zone
Plaza Lowyat, IOI City Mall

EIT Lifestyle
Jalan Sutera Tanjung, Taman Sutera Utama Biz Centre, Skudai, Johor

The list of authorized dealers are expected to expand in the near future, so if you see that you have no store near you, fret not, there might be one soon enough!
Pokdepinion: The THUNDEROBOT lineup seems to offer interesting value-for-money. We definitely will have to test them out!
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Razer Blade 15 with 240Hz OLED Display is Now Available

Razer Blade 15 Features World’s First 240Hz OLED Display Laptop

The Razer Blade 15 which debuts with an OLED QHD 240Hz panel will be available for purchase soon.  The OLED display will reach a standard 400 nits brightness and include up to 100% DCI-P3 colours for a clearer image which is ideal for photo and video editing as well as gaming.

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Furthermore, the laptop features up to a 12th gen Intel Core i9-12900H processor with 14-cores. The device is also equipped with up to an NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti graphics card with 16GB of GDDR6 memory to provide the user with ray-tracing visual with Ai technologies such as NVIDIA DLSS and Max-Q Technologies.
The Razer Blade 15 packs up to 32GB of DDR5 4800MHz RAM and up to 1TB SSD storage and an extra M.2 PCIe slot for more space. Additionally, the laptop is kitted with many ports for external displays and peripherals such as Thunderbolt 4, USB Type C, USB Type A, a full-sized SD card reader, and an HDMI port.
The laptop will be available for purchase this Q4 of 2022 and the New Blade 15 model will retail for $3,499.99.
For additional information on the Razer Blade 14, visit Razer’s official website by clicking the link here.
Pokdepinion: Another powerhouse choice for video editors and gamers out there who are looking for power and portability.
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Lenovo Officially Launches “Legion” in Malaysia; A Dedicated PC Gaming Sub-Brand

Even Lenovo now has a specialized gaming line of products.
Most computer brands will usually release a line of products that will generally cater to everyone. When there’s a need to cater to a specific niche, it’s not uncommon for these brands to do so under a different sub-brand to differentiate from their usual offerings.
It looks like Lenovo is doing that as well. Built specifically for the gaming crowd, Legion by Lenovo is a dedicated sub-brand line aimed at making the gaming experience even better for gamers.

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Legion by Lenovo

With the rise in popularity of gaming in Malaysia, Lenovo is officially taking a cannonball into the gaming crowd with their Legion line of products. Lenovo is aiming to please those who are looking for performance, flexibility, and immersive experiences.
Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager of Malaysia & Singapore for Lenovo Central APAC, said:
Legion is the perfect showcase of our commitment to gaming innovation and to the endless possibilities in the gaming sectior. Malaysia has definitely made its mark in the gaming industry, securing its spot in the top 25 gaming countries in the world.
Of course, they can’t launch Legion without some products to show for it so at the launch event, they unveiled the Lenovo Legion Y720 and Lenovo Legion Y520 gaming laptops. These laptops are apparently targeted to gamers who spend an estimated 20 hours per week gaming across all devices. Let’s take a look at each of them.
Lenovo Legion Y720

The Lenovo Legion Y720 is the world’s first Windows-based Dolby Atmos-capable PC. It’s to have an immersive audio experience and an optional integrated Xbox One Wireless receiver, which will make it easier to use the Xbox One controllers.

Sporting a keyboard with optional multi-colour backlight feature and top-notch performance, it has a 15.6-inch UHD IPS anti-glare display for a consistent and wondrous visual experience.

The Y720 is said to be able to support up to 4 controllers simultaneously and allow gamers to share VR gaming experiences with friends. The Lenovo Legion Y720’s official price will start from RM6,099, and will be available for purchase at Lenovo Exclusive Stores and Lenovo Multi Brand Stores.

For the full specifications of the gaming laptop, check it out just below here:

Processor: 7th Gen Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5
RAM: 8GB DDR4
Storage: 1TB SATA HDD 5400rpm
OS: WIndows 10 Home
Display: Up to 15.6-inch 4K Display
Audio: 2x 2W JBL Speakers and 3W Subwoofer Dolby Atmos
Battery: 4-cell, 60WHr Li-Polymer Battery
WLAN/Wi-Fi: 2x 2 Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Dimensions: 380 x 277 x 29 (mm); 14.96 x 10.9 x 1.14 (inches)
Weight: Starting at 3.2kg (7.05 lbs)

Lenovo Legion Y520

The Lenovo Legion Y520 on the other hand is said to be the better choice for gamers who are always on-the-go. Powered by a 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor, it has an optional red backlit keyboard.

It’s also equipped with Harman-certified speakers and optimised thermal engineering to combat heat. Meaning here that not only will gamers enjoy great sound quality from the speakers, gamers will not have to worry about the laptop overheating.

The Lenovo Legion Y520’s official price will start from RM3,299 onwards, and will be available for purchase at Lenovo Exclusive Stores and Lenovo Multi Brand Stores.For the full specifications of this gaming laptop, check it out just below here:

Processor: 7th Gen Intel Core i7 processor
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
RAM: Up to 8GB DDR4
Storage: 256GB PCIe SSD or 2TB SATA HDD 5400rpm
OS: WIndows 10 Home
Display: 15.6-inch Full HD IPS Anti-Glare display
Audio: 2x 2W Harman-certified Speakers with Dolby Audio Premium
Battery: 3-cell, 45WHr Li-Polymer Battery
WLAN/Wi-Fi: 2x 2 Wi-Fi 802.11ac or 1x 1 Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Dimensions: 380 x 265 x 25.8 (mm); 14.96 x 10.43 x 1.01 (inches)
Weight: Starting at 2.4kg (5.3 lbs)

Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager of Malaysia & Singapore for Lenovo Central APAC, added on:
Lenovo Gaming Research has shown that 59% of PC gamers across the globe has been gaming for 6 to 15 years and demand more immersive experiences. We are pleased to be meeting their needs with the Legion Y720 and Y520. Both machines pack a powerful punch, offering gamers stunning realism through HD graphics and sound.
We’re proud to have maintained our position as the world’s #1 PC company with a record high of 22.4% market share for 15th consecutive quarters and we look forward to continuing success in the future.

Pokdepinion: Everyone wants to jump into the gaming market and I understand why. It’s a nice market and a lot of consumers that fit the niche are able to spend. However, there’s one thing I’d like to point out on Lenovo’s new Legion line. For something that boasts high performance and speed for gamers, why would you guys opt for 5400rpm hard drive? If we’re spending so much for a machine, we’d expect it to have storage with better speeds. An SSD, SSHD, or even a 7200rpm hard drive.
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Huawei nova 2i pricing leaked; a new budget king appears?

Huawei is pushing the bar higher and higher, with their next nova to feature even more cameras than ever before on a Huawei smartphone. And not only will the next phone feature the most cameras we have seen on a Huawei smartphone, it will also be the cheapest Huawei devices we have seen for some time.

The Huawei nova 2i is set to be launched on the 26th of September, but a leak on mdroid.my has revealed the pricing to be just RM1299. For four cameras and a 5.9″ 18:9 2160×1080 FullView display (Huawei-speak for a bezel-less screen), the nova 2i looks like a real steal!

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The device is going to pack the Kirin 659, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, 3340 mAh battery and run Android 7.0 Nougat with the proprietary EMUI 5.1 overlay that features machine learning. The aforementioned quad camera system is going to consist of 16MP + 2MP cameras for the rear, while the front will feature a 13MP + 2MP setup.
At that price, the Huawei nova 2i looks like a much better buy than the Huawei nova 2 Plus or even the Huawei P10 Lite. Considering the Huawei nova 2 Plus was just launched last month, it is really surprising to see Huawei price the Huawei nova 2i this low, especially when both the devices share the same chipset, amount of RAM and battery capacity.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments section!
Source: Mdroid.my
Pokdepinion: Huawei could be clearing their inventory of Kirin 65x SoCs through the nova lineup, but even then, the Huawei nova 2i looks very unlike Huawei in terms of pricing!
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – The Best That Money Can Buy?

Unboxing the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Box

Inside the box of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 gaming laptop, you are expected to find the following items:
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Box content
240W power adapter65W power adapter2 x Power cableUser guideWarranty cardASUS ROG Gladius II gaming mouseThe ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 gaming laptop itself
Appearance
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Lid
For the most part, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 looks identical to previous Zephyrus gaming laptops. It’s designed as an ultrathin gaming laptop which gives you portability without sacrificing performance. You can easily tell that it’s a premium product just by looking at it.
The lid itself is metallic, black brushed magnesium alloy, allowing for a lighter body while still maintaining a solid frame. The ROG logo is still present here, similar in style to many of the previous Zephyrus machines.

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Open up the lid
Open up the lid and you’ll get a clear view of its 17.3-inch Full HD IPS-level display with 300Hz refresh rate, a large air vent, per-key RGB chiclet keyboard, a trackpad which also doubles as a Numpad, a scroll wheel above the F1 key, and speaker grilles. The display bezels are relatively thin on the sides and top, but very thick on the bottom, where the ROG Zephyrus text can be seen. Like many of the previous Zephyrus models, the keyboard is positioned on the lower half.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Ports
On the left side, you have an air vent, an HDMI port, a USB Type-A port, a USB Type-C port, and a combo audio jack. As for the right side, you will find two USB Type-A ports, another USB Type-C port, and air vent, and a Kensington Lock. There is nothing on the rear except for two air vents and a Zephyrus text in a copper finish.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Bottom
Moving over to the bottom, you can find four rubber stands, speaker grilles, the Republic of Gamers text, product sticks, and about 12 screws. There may be more screws hidden underneath the product stickers, which could void the warranty if unsealed. The rubber stands consist of three small ones at the bottom and one long, straight one on the top part.
Overall, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 is an attractive gaming laptop in an ultraportable body. It essentially follows the same design language we have all been familiar with, but it’s still a great looking machine and one of the most compact 17-inch gaming laptops around. It doesn’t have a built-in webcam, but you can use the ROG GC21 external camera (Full HD @ 60FPS) or just your own USB webcam.
If you’re looking for something more portable that also packs a lot of firepower, check out out review of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 by clicking right here.
Specifications
CPUIntel Core i7-10875H @ 2.3GHz (up to 5.1 GHz Boost), 8C/16T, 45W TDP, 14nmRAM32GB (2 x 16GB) 3200 MHz DDR4GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q, 8GB GDDR6Storage1TB NVMe PCIe G3x4 SSD (Samsung PM981A)SoftwareMicrosoft Windows 10 HomeROG Armoury CrateConnectivityIntel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) 802.11ax, 2×2Bluetooth 5.01 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, DP 1.4, PD 3.0, Thunderbolt 3)1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, DP 1.4)1 x Kensington Lock1 x USB-C (USB 3.0, 5 Gbps)Display17.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 300 Hz IPS-level display, 3ms, 100% sRGB, Pantone Validated, G-SYNC1 x HDMI 2.0 ([email protected])Audio2 x 2.5W speakers with Smart AMP technology1 x 3.5mm combo audio jackArray microphonePower240W power adapter65W compact power adapter (USB-C PD)76 WHr Li-Ion Polymer batteryDimensions399 x 272 x 18.7 mmWeight2.6 kg
Performance
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – CrystalDiskMark
Kicking things off with CrystalDiskMark, you can see that the 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD performed excellently. You get really fast speeds with a large capacity. While an additional HDD won’t hurt anyone for other files like documents and music, I don’t have any actual complaints for this. In case you’re wondering, it’s using the Samsung PM981a SSD.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Cinebench R15
From this point onwards, I would like to note that since it came with both a 65W and 240W power adapter, it’s obvious that the performance will differ between the two. As such, I will include performances with both adapters in a single graph for better understanding.
In Cinebench R15, it’s interesting how the 65W performance is on par with an Intel Core i9-9980HK. The 240W performance on the other hand sees a significant boost, especially in multi-core, being second only to the Ryzen 7 4800H. It’s worth noting that the multi-core score beats out another laptop running the same Intel Core i7-10875H, which I suspect is due to the 10W power adapter difference as well as better RAM in this laptop.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Cinebench R20
On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 seemed to perform better in Cinebench R20. While the 65W performance is still admirable, the 240W performance easily took the top spot, beating out the Intel Core i9-9980HK with a significant difference.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review- Unigine SuperPosition
Moving on to Unigine SuperPosition’s 4K Optimized benchmark, it’s no surprise to see that the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 managed a very high score. After all, it has a very beefy CPU and GPU combination, with the latter being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q. Sure, the Max-Q variant is weaker than the normal version, but it’s still very powerful nonetheless. It’s interesting how the difference between the 65W and 240W isn’t particularly big.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – 3DMark Time Spy
A similar pattern can be seen in 3DMark’s Time Spy benchmark, where the 240W performance easily took the runner-up spot among all the gaming laptops we’ve benchmarked previously. Here, the difference between the 65W and 240W is more apparent.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – 3DMark Port Royal
As for 3DMark’s Port Royal ray tracing benchmark, it fared well enough. It isn’t surprise to see that it didn’t score any higher since the four gaming laptops above it are powered by a standard RTX 2080 and 2080 SUPER. The difference between the 65W and 240W performance is much closer here, so having more power should theoretically translate to minimal performance boosts at best. It’s the GPU that needs upgrading if you want better ray tracing performance.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – PCMark 65W
In PCMark, the 65W ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 performed well enough. While I expected the Digital Content Creation score to be higher, it still performed within my expectations.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – PCMark 240W
As for the 240W ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17, I expected it to perform a lot better overall. However, the difference isn’t huge when compared to using the 65W power adapter. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still pretty good but I just expected better. If you’re worried about needing the bigger power adapter when bring it out for work, don’t as you won’t be missing out on much in terms of productivity.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Gaming 65W
As for gaming, which power adapter you use can make a big difference. The 65W ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 performed well in all areas but you’re gonna have a tough time if you want to reach framerates that are close to the display’s 300Hz refresh rate.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Gaming 240W
You can see that there’s a notable performance boost in every game when used with the 240W power adapter. I personally expected it to score higher in CS:GO but apparently, a recent update for the game resulted in frame drops, so I understand why. In Full HD, you should be able to enjoy a buttery smooth gaming experience in the highest or at least second highest settings with this machine.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – PCMark Modern Office endurance test
Battery life is the weakest point of gaming laptops. As it packs a lot of firepower, it needs a lot of energy to power it up. Within gaming laptop standards, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 performed well enough as it lasted 4 hours and 23 minutes (263 minutes) in PCMark’s Modern Office endurance test.
As for the gaming endurance test, it last 1 hour and 39 minutes (99 minutes). It’s definitely above average for a gaming laptop, but not by much. It still pales in comparison to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with nearly double the endurance in Modern Office.
User Experience
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 gaming laptop is a beastly machine in a very portable body, even within gaming laptop standards. It is powered by the Intel Core i7-10875H CPU and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q GPU. On the memory side, you have two 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 RAM in dual-channel configuration and a 1TB NVMe PCIe G3x4 SSD.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Display
It uses a Full HD 300Hz IPS-level G-SYNC-capable display with Pantone Validation, ensuring good viewing angles and colours not just for gaming but also colour-accurate work. The bezels themselves, especially the sides and top, are relatively thin, but the bottom bezel is rather thick. There is no built-in webcam here but ASUS did include the ROG GC91 external camera for you to use. The lid can be opened up until about 135°, which is good enough.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Rear
The issue with fitting high powered parts in an slim body is thermals. However, I am pleased to say that the thermals were great with no throttling whatsoever on my end while benchmarking and gaming. The most I got was a high 80°C for CPU, but even that doesn’t happen in every game. The use of Thermal Grizzly liquid metal compound as opposed to the standard thermal paste definitely played a big role here alongside the six heatpipes and 220 fin quad heatsink.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 has a good array of ports. You have a Thunderbolt 3 port which supports PD charging, three USB-A ports which consists of two USB 3.2 Gen2 ports and one USB 3.2 Gen1 port, an HDMI port, a USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port, a combo audio jack, and Kensington Lock.
I love the fact that you can charge this with either the proprietary charger or a USB-C charger with adequate power (recommended at least 65W, but higher is fine too). The fact that you get two chargers out of the box means you can leave one at home and bring the other one, most likely the smaller one, out with you, which is very convenient.
It’s worth noting that the 65W charger will only charge the laptop up to 77%.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Per-key RGB
I’m personally not a big fan of the keyboard here, but not because of how it feels. It has per-key RGB backlighting, 1.4mm travel distance, and a bit of tactile feel, which is great. I just don’t like the position. It leaves your wrist hanging awkwardly so you definitely need a wrist rest if you want to use this comfortably for long hours.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Scroll wheel
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Numpad / Trackpad combo
The scroll wheel is at an awkward position since you need to use your left hand for it so you might not use it much but if you need it and you don’t have a mouse, it’s there. The trackpad works great, and I love that it doubles up as a Numpad with the press of a button. It’s not new at this point, but it’s still a smart, space-saving design choice.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – ROG Armoury Crate
Like every other ROG machine, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 comes with the ROG Armoury Crate software. You can activate it by pressing the ROG button above the trackpad or looking it up manually on Windows 10. You can do some simple overclocking, adjust ASUS Aura effects, adjust fan speeds, customize hotkeys, and more. The UI itself is simple and straightforward, so I doubt anyone would have any issues with it.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – ROG GameFirst VI
On the networking side, this does come with Intel Wi-Fi 6 so if you have an 802.11ax router, you’ll get the best wireless internet experience possible. However, even if it is an 802.11ac router like mine, you should see some notable improvements such as a more stable Wi-Fi connection. In fact, compared to my desktop and smartphone, it seems to get better Wi-Fi reception on my 5GHz connection.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review – Sonic Studio III
As for the sound department, the speakers on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 performed admirably. Thanks to the Smart AMP technology, you get pretty good volume, clear mids and highs, and decent bass for built-in speakers. Unless you’re a basshead or you’d rather keep the listening experience private, it’s perfectly fine to just rely on the built-in speakers for gaming and movies. You can also use the Sonic Studio III software to further optimize your experience.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 Review
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 is a pretty great gaming laptop. You get solid performance, good build quality, a good array of ports, good thermals,vibrant display with 300Hz refresh rate, per-key RGB, and surprisingly great speakers in a very portable package. Don’t forget, it comes with two chargers right out of the box.
With that being said, t’s not a perfect machine by any means. You will need a wrist rest to use it comfortably for long hours, no built-in webcam, and it’s pricey. However, the quirks aren’t a lost cause, and if you can afford it, it will definitely serve you well for gaming and work.
And with that, I award the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 gaming laptop with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to ASUS Malaysia for passing us this laptop for the purposes of this review.
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Digi Home Fibre Also Being Offered in Jasin, Melaka

It looks Celcom isn’t the only one offering their services for home fibre internet in Jasin, Melaka as Digi has stepped up with their Digi Home Fibre Internet offerings.
There are two plans being offered for Digi Home Fibre Internet. The first is a 50Mbps package which will cost RM95 per month and the other is a 100Mbps plan which will cost RM129 per month.

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It was also mentioned that people in Jasin, Melaka will be eligible for a small discount on the 100Mbps plan. This will lead the price to become RM125 per month instead for a limited time.
This is interesting because the Celcom Home Fibre Plan is going for RM80 for 40Mbps speeds, and RM120 for 100Mbps speeds. I wouldn’t be surprised to see prices change soon as it is a rather competitive point right now.
If you are located in Jasin, Melaka, be sure to check out with your local stores for the availability in your area. It’s about time for an upgrade.
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Pokdepinion: Things are looking up for the people in Jasin, Melaka. Get ready for a whole new world of internet when you get to enjoy these fast speeds.
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“Did he smack that ass, or did he grab it?”

Apparently that quote by Tej (Ludacris) in Fast Five is the way to turn on a butt-shaped lamp. While we aren’t sure if it is as shapely as Gal Gadot’s rear, this is surely a very novel method of turning on a lamp.

The lamp is aptly named Slap It, a lamp which you can either choose to slap, pinch or gently squeeze to turn it on. Presumably made from some form of silicon or soft plastic, it comes in an extremely unsexy white color.

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After you slap it however, that’s when things get interesting. The butts lamps light up and “diffuse a warm glow to light up your room.” Oh and there is a selection of 10 different shades simply by turning a dial. So you can have a colorful array of butts in your living room if you so please. Speaking of having an array of them, they cost £149.00 (RM 997.90) each, not exactly a small sum. But for butthusiasts (yup, I just coined that), it may be worth the money.

SOURCE: Mashable

Pokdepinion: I think it should have a more skin-like color and also RGB lighting for the ultimate experience.
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Adobe MAX 2021: Adobe Sensei powers accelerated creation across Creative Cloud apps and more!

Adobe has kicked off Adobe MAX 2021, with a slew of announcements that might be pretty exciting for everyone from the budding creator to the pros. Announcements include updates to Creative Cloud apps with Adobe Sensei AI technology, enhanced Creative Cloud collaboration capabilities, Content Credentials in Photoshop and a subscription model on Behance.
Adobe Sensei in Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator and more
Adobe is harnessing AI with Adobe Sensei, to bring enhanced creation to their Creative Cloud flagship apps. For Photoshop, you get three new Neural Filters, Landscape Mixer (Beta), Color Transfer (Beta) and Harmonization (Beta), easing your photo editing workflow. Existing Neural Filters have also been improved with feedback from users. On top of these AI features, you also get support for RAW images on iPad, and the improved Export As function that was available on Apple M1-powered systems is now available for all desktop OSes.

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Lightroom and Lightroom Classic will be getting more powerful and precise machine learning-powered masking, recommended presets and also Community Remixing, which lets you get or give an alternative perspective.

The Premiere Pro public Beta will also be getting some cool AI features, including Remix, which intelligently rearranges songs so that your music matches your video. It does this in seconds, versus the tedious manual adjustments that editors had to put up with in the past. Transcribing videos is also now more convenient with Speech to Text on-device, letting you use the feature without an internet connection.

For After Effects, you get Multi-Frame Rendering for faster performance, and Adobe Sensei-powered features like Roto Brush 2 is also now optimized for Multi-Frame Rendering, with 300% faster rotoscoping now. Meanwhile for the public Beta, Scene Edit Detection powered by Adobe Sensei identifies the edits and places markers or separates the clips into individual layers for a smoother workflow. The beta also brings native support for the latest Apple Silicon-powered Macs, improving performance.

Illustrator gets improved 3D effects and access to Substance 3D materials on desktop and a Sensei-powered Vectorize Technology Preview on iPad. Substance 3D also gets a new Modeler in its Private Beta. Other updates include Adobe Sensei-powered Body Tracker in Character Animator and Fresco’s ability to now turn any drawing layer into an animation layer for motion, new perspective guides and grids and non-destructive adjustment layers.
Create together in the cloud
With the recent pandemic affecting physical collaborative efforts, creators can take it to the cloud to work together on projects. Adobe’s recent acquisition of Frame.io lets brings Frame.io’s review and approval functionality to accelerate the creative process in Premiere Pro and After Effects. It provides for a secure way to gather feedback and get everyone involved and contributing.

Meanwhile for Photoshop (Beta) and Illustrator (Private Beta) users, Adobe is unveiling the ability to view, share and comment on cloud documents on the web. Users with a Photoshop subscription can also make quick edits in the web, while Illustrator subscribers can access essential design tools and editing workflows with a set of early features.

Creative teams can also take advantage of Creative Cloud Spaces, now in Private Beta, to put everything they need in a single digital place. This includes project files, libraries and external links to give everyone on the team universal access to the files. Spaces will be available on both desktop and mobile through Creative Cloud Web, and available in Photoshop, Illustrator, Fresco and XD.

Meanwhile Creative Cloud Canvas lets teams work together on projects, laying out, visualizing and reviewing it together, all from a web browser. Teams can place shapes, text, images and stickers as well as linked documents from Creative Cloud apps, so anyone in the team can quickly edit the original project in the corresponding app with a single click.
Photoshop also gets a new Workfront plugin that lets you collaborate in context. Creators can see tasks and issues, post and view comments related to the project they are working on via a Workfront update screen.
Content Credentials in Photoshop

Attribution capabilities are now available in Photoshop, with Content Credentials powered by Adobe’s Content Authenticity Initiative. NFT creators can also take advantage of the Content Credentials feature, with Adobe connecting it to NFT marketplaces. Adobe Stock and Behance will also support the Content Credentials features.
Behance subscriptions
Speaking of which, creators can monetize their work through paid subscriptions on the Behance platform. Creators have full control over what they share, and creators can even reserve content exclusively for subscribers. Creators will be getting 100% of the revenue from the subscriptions, with Adobe not charging any platform fees.
Adobe MAX is a celebration of creativity

Aside from being a platform to announce innovations coming to the most popular creator apps, Adobe MAX is also a celebration of creativity. Adobe MAX is showcasing a diverse roster of highly prolific creatives and entrepreneurs, including Jose Andres, Riz Ahmed, Zazie Beetz, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, Henry Golding, Casey Neistat, Tilda Swinton, Young Thug, Chloe Zhao and Imagine Dragons. Emmy Award-winning comedian and producer Kenan Thompson will host this year’s MAX Sneaks – a behind-the-scenes look at the experimental technology being developed in Adobe Labs.
There are also more than 400 content sessions and Labs, and 29 hours of global content to inspire and educate. You can check out Adobe MAX here.
Pokdepinion: It’s nice to see that Adobe is going to better take advantage of the AI performance packed into our systems nowadays!
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PRISM+ Symphony Review – Easy Upgrade With One Important Note

Unboxing the PRISM+ Symphony
PRISM+ Symphony Review – Box

The PRISM+ Symphony soundbar comes in quite a big package, though the box itself has a very unique shape. They were likely trying to minimize as much space as possible to minimize space and save cost for shipping since this would cut down on its volumetric weight quite noticeably compared to a traditional rectangular box. Inside the box, you can find the following items:
PRISM+ Symphony Review – Box content

Remote control
AAA batteries
Power cable
AUX cable (1 meter)
HDMI cable (1.5 meters)
Wall mount kit
User manual
The PRISM+ Symphony itself (soundbar and subwoofer)

Specifications

Power output:
760W

Signal to noise ratio:
R/L ≥ 85dB(A)

Frequency response:
150 – 20,000 Hz (soundbar)
40 – 150Hz (subwoofer)

Channels
5.1.2

Audio Features
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Atmos
Wireless subwoofer
Wireless music streaming

Input type:
Bluetooth 5.1
AUX
USB
HDMI ARC / eARC
Coaxial
Optical

Dimensions:
1,200 x 108 x 70 mm (soundbar)
420 x 240 x 240 mm (subwoofer)
9.7kg

The Good
PRISM+ Symphony Review – Ports
There are a number of good reasons to consider the PRISM+ Symphony soundbar. For starters, setting it up is very easy. For the soundbar itself, all you need is to connect it to a power source and a media source (PC, media box, game console, etc.) and it’s good to go. As for the subwoofer, you just need to plug it into a power source and it will automatically connect to the soundbar wirelessly. This gives you versatility in where you’d like to place the subwoofer as it’s not tethered to the soundbar itself, which will be at the front more often than not. If it doesn’t connect, simply unplug and reconnect the subwoofer’s power source again.
Next up, you have a wide variety of ways to connect to the soundbar; optical, coaxial, ARC/eARC (HDMI), USB, AUX (3.5mm), and Bluetooth 5.1. For the best sound quality, you would want to stick to optical, coaxial, and ARC/eARC, with the latter being the best option as you would gain the ability to adjust the soundbar directly from the TV itself, and there’s typically more bandwidth with this type of connection as well. You don’t need a PRISM+ TV for ARC/eARC to work, as long as your TV supports the port, you’re good to go. It sounds good across all options, but you can tell that some of them are clearly superior.

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PRISM+ Symphony Review – Remote control
It’s also great that you have everything you need included inside the box of the PRISM+ Symphony soundbar. You have all the cables you need, a remote control complete with AAA batteries, and the wall mount kit. While most people would ignore the latter, it’s good to know that the company is giving consumers the option to use it as they see fit without the hassle of hunting for additional accessories.
As for sound quality, I’d say it’s pleasing given the price. Volume can be very loud but there’s an emphasis on the highs which makes audio sound very clear. Bass is on the weaker side but that’s why you have the wireless subwoofer, which can pump out quite a punchy bass. In a smaller room, it can be quite an immersive experience, especially since you can feel the differentiation in the audio’s direction and height, but this will ultimately boil down to subwoofer placement. If you put the subwoofer far behind or far forward from the soundbar itself, it can be a rather odd experience so you should experiment a bit in the room you’re setting it up for the most optimum listening experience.
PRISM+ Symphony Review – Wireless subwoofer, only requires a power source
Lastly, it’s a very space-saving setup. It feels like it is optimized for those who stay in apartments / condos, where rooms are typically not so big, and it takes up so little space. Furthermore, there is less hassle with wires to worry about as it’s just one for the subwoofer and two for the soundbar (more if you’re connecting it to multiple devices). There’s a reason why I keep emphasizing on room space thus far, and I will explain it in the next section.
Looking for a game with an excellent soundtrack? Check out our Octopath Traveler 2 review by clicking right here.
The Bad

As good as the PRISM+ Symphony soundbar is, there are some drawbacks you need to worry about. For starters, it will never beat the immersion that true surround sound setups can give. It is the inherent nature of a soundbar to bounce the audio off the walls to give you that surround sound experience. This also means that if you place it in a larger living room for example, it will feel like a standard 2.1 speaker setup. You also should not have the soundbar too close to you as the audio will come off sounding unnatural since the center part has the strongest sound.
Earlier, I mentioned about a pleasing sound quality but it’s worth noting that it’s geared more towards movies / TV shows more, with gaming being a close second. I would not recommend this is if you listen to music often as the soundstage isn’t optimized for this. The boomy bass would give it a decent experience for EDMs but it’s nothing spectacular for other genres as the instruments would sounds like they’re being drowned out. Think of this soundbar as something ideal for vocals, explosions, and similar sounds. In case you might be thinking of using this for competitive FPS games, it doesn’t give you precise location for audio cues like footsteps and gunfire. If you’re just playing a game for fun, then it’s perfectly fine.
PRISM+ Symphony Review – ARC source
Lastly, while it is great that it has Dolby Atmos support, it’s not easy to find media that supports it. As such, you would be limited to Netflix, Disney+, or even game consoles like the PS5 for it. With that being said, it does have support for other surround sound-capable codecs as well like Dolby TrueHD which gives a good surround sound experience as well, and is typically easier to find media for. It’s a matter of whether you’re particularly anal about having Dolby Atmos or not, and I’m sure more and more new media will pop up supporting the codec moving forward.
PRISM+ Symphony Verdict
PRISM+ Symphony Review
The PRISM+ Symphony soundbar is a great addition to your home theater setup, but it ultimately depends on the room you’re placing it in and what sort of media you would like to consume with it. The price can vary, currently at RM1,809 at the time of this writing and it can go all the way to RM2,599. If you can get it below RM2,000, then it’s definitely worth considering.
At the end of our PRISM+ Symphony review, I award this soundbar with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to PRISM+ for sending us this soundbar for the purpose of this review.
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POCO will now operate independent of Xiaomi

Xiaomi has a number of sub-brands including Redmi and POCOPHONE. While Redmi has announced its independence some time back, it still is a part of Xiaomi, so much so that the Redmi K20 series was marketed as the Xiaomi Mi 9T in some regions, including Malaysia. POCO will apparently be operating independently.
Given that the POCOPHONE F1 has never been marketed as a Xiaomi smartphone, we do see a little more independence in POCO than Redmi, when it comes to their relationship with Xiaomi.

Excited to share: #POCO will now be an independent brand!
What started as a sub-brand within Xiaomi, has grown into its own identity. POCO F1 was an incredibly popular phone. We feel the time is right to let POCO operate on its own.
Join me in wishing @IndiaPOCO all the best.
— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) January 17, 2020

With that said, we can expect POCO to continue sharing the supply chain and technologies with Xiaomi to keep costs down, similar to how realme is independent from OPPO but still shares some of OPPO’s resources.

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Regardless, it is proof that POCO is not dead, and with the recent leaks, we will see the return of the brand which made waves upon its arrival. Hopefully, it is as worthy of praise as the POCOPHONE F1.
Pokdepinion: I do look forward to POCO’s revival, independent or not.
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Apple Looks To Overthrow Nintendo With Their Own Handheld Console

There’s several handheld consoles in the market right now but one could argue that the Nintendo Switch is the king of the hill. Well it seems that Apple wants to change that with a device of their own.
Apple looking to enter handheld console market?

It’s reported that Apple is working on a device that looks to be a hybrid device that’s supposed to act like a “Switch and Sony’s PS5”. Adding to that, it is slated to work with Apple’s rumoured AR headset.

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Surprisingly the source states that Apple has started development a handful of titles and has even gotten several major studios to join.
Apple has recently launch their iPhone 13 series. Read more on that by heading to the link right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: Well all I can say is that if they indeed are planning on a handheld console, they’re pretty ambitious. Won’t say that I’d wouldn’t want to see one, but it’s probably going to cost a lot.. (if it comes out anyways).
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ASUS Announces TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 Series GPUs

ASUS today announced its latest AMD RDNA3-powered GPUs, with four models in the TUF Gaming lineup.

The AMD RDNA3 architecture provides up to 54% higher performance per watt compared to preceding RDNA 2 counterparts; with leading technologies such as world’s first MCM (multi-chip module) gaming GPU, second-generation Infinity Cache, improved RT and AI performance, and more.

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This round, ASUS provides two flavors each for two distinct models of Radeon 7900 Series: The standard variant and the OC Edition, for both the 7900 XT and 7900 XTX. Both editions share the same dimensions – the difference is down to the model you’re choosing.
First up is the bigger brother – TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX. This 3.63-slot card is reinforced by die-cast frame, attaching the aluminum backplate and shroud to combat sag. However, the graphics card holder is provided in the box should users need to ensure the sag do not occur over long periods of time.
In terms of thermal management, heat dissipation area has been increased by 23% over prior generation; with upgraded fans providing 14% more airflow and 8% more static pressure. Dual BIOS comes standard – with performance and quite modes.

Unlike the stock AMD card – the I/O is a traditional 1x HDMI 2.1 + 3x DisplayPort (now DP 2.1) affair; so those hooking up triple displays should not worry about getting a new cable. Power is fed through 3x 8-pin connectors, with 17+4 stage VRM – expect some overclocking headroom for this particular card, though ASUS has not specify the exact TBP (total board power) of this design.
The little brother in this lineup – TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XT, uses the same 3.63-slot chassis with all the features you get from the more powerful XTX counterpart. ASUS did mention this card consumes ‘at the same TBP as the Radeon RX 6900 XT’ – which, to remind you, is 300 watts.
Pokdepinion: Interestingly ROG is absent for now… maybe AIBs needed more time?
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TEAMGROUP embraces Chia farming with T-CREATE EXPERT PCIe SSD!

Some manufacturers have already set out to announce that Chia mining will possibly void the warranties on their drives, but TEAMGROUP is actually supporting the Chia farming trend with the T-CREATE EXPERT PCIe SSD, which is rated for up to 12 000TBW of endurance, or about 10X more than your average premium SSD.
The new T-CREATE EXPERT PCIe SSD is perfect to be put to use as the “plotting” drive, which benefit from the faster speeds offered by SSDs, but incurs quite a lot of write cycles which means that serious Chia farmers can quickly burn through the lifespan of the SSDs.
However with the insane endurance rating of up to 12 000TBW with the T-CREATE EXPERT PCIe SSD, that’s not really as much of a concern. And TEAMGROUP is really so confident about their product that they are actually covering this drive with a 12-year limited warranty, which is longer than the lifespan of most PCs!

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Aside from promising longevity, the T-CREATE EXPERT PCIe SSDs are also about the fastest PCIe 3.0 x4 SSDs you can get, with 3400MB/s and 3000MB/s sequential read and write speeds, respectively. Random read and write speeds are rated at 180K and 140K IOPS peak, which isn’t nearly as impressive, but it will still be faster than your average SSD.
You can get the T-CREATE EXPERT PCIe SSD in two capacities, 1TB and 2TB. With that much capacity, you can also use it to store some of your files while using it as a plotting drive. After all, the goal of Chia is to utilize the spare storage space in your PCs, and if you actually dedicate storage to it, you are already doing it wrong.
Pokdepinion: Chia farming aside, this drive should be great for peace of mind for those who are a little too anxious about their drives dying due to excessive writes.
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Get the MSI Camo Squad Limited Edition series, bundled with Ghost Recon: Wildlands!

If you are a fan of military shooters, what better way to show off your interest than by getting camo-themed hardware to play your favorite titles on? And what’s even better is you will get a free copy of the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands or Season Pass with selected MSI Camo Squad products from now until June 30th!

That’s not all though. Aside from the bragging rights of a unique camouflaged laptop sitting on your desk, and a free game, you will also be getting a camo backpack, a camo water bottle, a set of MSI themed dog tags and a camo mouse pad. Aside from real world swag, you will also receive an in-game T-Shirt with the MSI logo in Ghost Recon Wildlands!

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How to get your limited edition Camo Squad MSI gaming notebook? There will be a pre-order which will end on 19th March. During this period, gamers will receive all the goodies mentioned above, and an additional MSI Gaming mouse, the DS200 which is worth RM199!
You can pre-order the MSI GE62VR Camo Squad Limited Edition (RM7699) at:
MSI store (KL and Johor), Bright Star (KL), Gamer’s Hideout (KL), IT Comp (KL), PC Image (East Malaysia), Gadget Zone (Northern), NCS Malaysia (Melaka).
Or, you can get them online at MSI’s official 11street store.
The GE62VR Camo Squad Limited Edition will officially be available from 20th March at more outlets around you.
Pokdepinion: I am no fan of green camo, but if it came in snow camo, I am sold.
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X to finally launch on 25th November with no cooler included

The 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen family is set to receive its final member. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has been pushed back quite a bit just to finally launch alongside the new AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors.
Guess AMD went “Wake Me Up When September Ends”?
I guess you guys are no strangers to the specifications and price, after it was announced at E3 2019. 16 cores with a maximum boost clock of 4.7 GHz and a drool-worthy 72MB of total cache is just awesome. AMD has since shared more performance data with us as we are getting closer to the launch.
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First off, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is definitely going to be a potent performer, be it for gaming or for productivity tasks. Especially so for the latter. You can see that AMD is not shy about losing out on a few frames versus the Intel Core i9 9900K in a few games, while giving the Core i9 9920X a total beat down. It is also worth noting that AMD is essentially comparing themselves to an obsolete chip though, with the Core i9 10920X now available packing faster Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 speeds.

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They then compared efficiency of the processors, and the Ryzen 9 3950X comes out on top by a huge margin. While consuming less power than Intel’s 8-core i9 9900K, the Ryzen 9 3950X outperforms the Core i9 9920X by more than 200%.

For those who want even more efficiency, you can use the new Eco-Mode which will be a toggle in the Ryzen Master software suite, available for all the AMD Ryzen processors. Eco-Mode will drop the TDP of the Ryzen processors down a step, i.e.:105W to 65W and 65W to 45W. You will run cooler, consume less power while still enjoying pretty impressive performance levels.
Speaking of cooler running temperatures, AMD will not be bundling one of those sexy Wraith Prisms with the flagship 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processor. Instead, they recommend you to use liquid AIOs, preferably 280mm or greater. That 4.7 GHz boost clock isn’t going to cool itself, you know.
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Specs
16C/32T @ up to 4.7 GHz, 7nm FinFET72MB cache (L2 + L3)20 PCIe 4.0 lanes105W TDP$749 (~RM3089)
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X will ryzen 9 3950x priceryzen 9 3950x priceryzen 9 3950x pricebe launching this 25th November along with the 3rd Generation Threadrippers.
Pokdepinion: The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is definitely well above and beyond the sweet spot when it comes to pricing, but for that amount of cores… It’s still worth it.
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Samsung fined RM23.8 million for slowing down older phones — updates that downgrades?

Well, Apple did it too, right? For those of your Android fans who were laughing at your Apple-using friends, one of the top manufacturer of Android smartphones has been caught doing pretty much the same thing. The Korean giant were found to be slowing down their older phones, delivering updates which reduce the performance significantly.
The Italian Authority for Market and Competition has investigated both Apple and Samsung’s planned obsolescence practices. While Apple did defend that they were preventing devices from shutting down randomly due to degrading batteries not delivering sufficient power, Samsung has yet to respond with any appropriate reasoning for slowing down their older devices.

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Samsung is fined 5 million euros (~RM23.8 million) for slowing down older phones, with the Italian consumer watchdog concluding that both Samsung and Apple are slowing down older devices to accelerate the process of replacing them.
Have you ever felt like your smartphone became slower after an update? Let us know in the comments section!
Pokdepinion: I have never encountered such a problem with my devices yet. My ASUS smartphone updates are stellar, and the MIUI 10 update which has arrived on my Mi MIX 2 made the device even more impressive than it ever was.
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New Blood Championship Concludes – On To The Grand Finales!

Recently, the New Blood Championship was held at Atria Shopping Gallery where it featured the top amateur teams who went through online qualifiers. For those of you who don’t know, the New Blood Championship is an amateur based Dota 2 tournament that launched in 2017.
New Blood Championship
The champion for the Malaysian region and who will be representing the country in the Grand Finale in Jakarta is 818 Reverse Heaven, which they’ve won against Genesis Esports with the score of 3-1. 818 Reverse Heaven walked away with $1000 (RM4200), while Genesis Esports won $600 (RM2500).
A total prize pool of $40,000 and main event slots to the Season 2 of Galaxy Battles will serve as the ultimate prize for the winners of this tournament. The New Blood Championships will be the first in a series of amateur gaming tournaments across South East Asia specifically targeted at providing more exposure for aspiring competitive gamers. As the tournament is at an amateur level, all competitive tier 1 teams and players will be banned from entering this championship. The tournament is divided into 3 stages – online country qualifiers, on-ground country finals and the New Blood Championships Main Event.

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Building platforms that allow aspiring competitive athletes to further their careers is the ultimate goal, we at Fallout Gaming have always believed in building platforms that allow amateurs to progress further. We’ve seen it with the likes of Mountain Dew’s Dew Challenge with MidOne progressing to Fnatic and then Team Secret in its first season, and vt.Faded into Fnatic in the platforms second season. This is just one example of many and we strive to continue this drive to give the community more opportunity to actualize their aspirations. Adrian Gaffor, Founder and Managing Director of Fallout Gaming
The main event in Jakarta will feature 1 team from each country qualifier, 1 team from Rest of SEA qualifier, and two remaining teams, where 1 will be from Gameplan’s Dota 2 amateur tournament and the other is still yet to be announced. 1st and 2nd placed teams of the tournament will proceed to Galaxy Battle Season 2 main event in Manila, Philippine, on the 17-21 January 2018.
Pokdepinion: Well, now everyone can make it on the big stage.
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Motherboard Revisions?

Often times hardware manufacturers release revisions of their launched hardware. A large scale case back then was when Intel had to release a B3 stepping to their 6-series chipsets due to problems with the SATA ports. More current cases are like the changes to Kingston SSDNow V300 (source) when Kingston had to look for another supplier for their NAND chips, which resulted in SSDs that do not perform to the same level as the SSDs that reviewers received. While it may be appalling to consumers that they might get something different from what they had in mind when reading the advertisements or reviews on a specific piece of hardware, this is a rather common phenomena. Which brings us to the current issue about the motherboard revisions done by Gigabyte.
There was an issue brought to light by hardware.info regarding Gigabyte’s take on revisions. The page has found some rather major differences between the revisions, e.g. the number of CPU power phases were reduced from 4 to 3, removal of secondary BIOS chip, less MOSFETs per power phase, among others. They even prepared a nice little .gif for easier viewing of the changes between the revisions of the B85M-HD3 in particular.

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While some may scream bloody murder at these changes on these motherboards, but one must first understand, revisions are not always upgrades. We are all for free improvements under the name of revisions but let’s face reality. Revisions could happen because a component may have supply chain issues, or the cost of the component may have increased, but the changes generally do not change the overall specification of the said piece of hardware. It may also be removal of certain components deemed unnecessary, for example the secondary BIOS chip on the B85M-D2V which most probably will go unused due to the fact the motherboard is a lower-end model.
Consumers must also bear in mind that eventhough the hardware they see in reviews or advertisements may be different from the revision of it they purchased, Gigabyte themselves and most other manufacturers have a disclaimer on their specifications page that goes something along the lines of :
The entire materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at anytime without prior notice.
We are in no way supporting these unannounced changes but it is the responsibility of the consumer to check which revision they are getting when they are purchasing a new piece of hardware. Gigabyte are quite honest with listing out every revision they have on their webpage and it’s up to consumers to look up any changes that may be deal breakers for them.
We do not condone these practices as most consumers nowadays are educated and often search for a review of hardware in mind before deciding to spend their hard earned money. These practices of unannounced revisions render a lot of reviews unreliable simply because the reviewers were practically testing a different piece of hardware. As a team of reviewers ourselves, we do not wish to recommend consumers into buying something, but when a consumer purchases a revision of the version we test, our test results are not reflected in his/her purchase.
The only advice we can come up with is to confirm with the seller which revision you will be getting especially if you are buying online, Google the model number along with the revision number to find if there are major changes that will affect your usage of that piece of hardware. If the seller seems unsure, do not purchase from him/her. Users must be more aware of the version they are getting as this practice has been going on for a long time. Consumers may also vote for a change in policies with their wallets and stay away from revisions that are unannounced or without updated performance tests that reflect the changes. It still all boils down to the fact that consumers must be more alert to avoid being disappointed with their purchase.
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Revive your HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones from just RM69 in the HUAWEI One Price Repair promo!

Do you have an old, damaged HUAWEI or HONOR device lying around your house? HUAWEI is giving you the chance to revive your older devices with promotional prices on repairs, starting from as low as RM69 to replace the back cover. If you have more severe repairs, you stand to save even more!
From 12th August until 1st October, just visit any HUAWEI Authorized Service Center and you can enjoy the promotional prices during the HUAWEI One Price Repair campaign to fix your LCD screen, back cover or mainboard, with guaranteed original parts and 90-day warranty on the replaced components. Here’s the list of eligible devices:
HUAWEI One Price Repair

LCD Screen
Back Cover
Mainboard

HUAWEI Y5 2018
HUAWEI Y6 II
HUAWEI Y7 2016
HUAWEI Y7 2018
HUAWEI nova Lite
HUAWEI nova 2i
HUAWEI MediaPad T1 10.0
HUAWEI nova Plus
HUAWEI MediaPad M3 lite 8
HUAWEI MediaPad M3
HUAWEI MediaPad T3 7
HONOR 9 Lite
HONOR 7A
HONOR 7X
HONOR 8
HONOR 8 Pro
HONOR 10
HUAWEI P9 Plus
HUAWEI P10 Lite
HUAWEI P10
HUAWEI Mate 10
HUAWEI Y6 II
HUAWEI Y7 2016
HUAWEI Y7 2018
HUAWEI MediaPad T3 7
HUAWEI MediaPad M3 Lite 8
HONOR 7A
HONOR 9 Lite
HONOR 10
HUAWEI nova 2i
HUAWEI nova 3e
HUAWEI Mate 9
HUAWEI Mate 10
HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro
HUAWEI P10 Lite
HUAWEI P10
HUAWEI Y6 II
HUAWEI Y7 2016
HUAWEI Y7 2018
HUAWEI nova Lite
HUAWEI nova 2i
HUAWEI nova 3e
HUAWEI MediaPad M3 lite 8
HUAWEI MediaPad T3 7
HONOR 9 Lite
HONOR 7A
HONOR 7X
HONOR 8 Pro
HONOR View10
HONOR 10
HUAWEI P10 Lite
HUAWEI P10
HUAWEI P10 Plus
HUAWEI Mate 9
HUAWEI Mate 9 Pro
HUAWEI Mate 10
HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro

LCD screen replacements start from as low as RM99, while back covers are available from RM69 and mainboards will start from RM159. On top of that, if you are already replacing your LCD screen or mainboard with this promotion, replacing your back cover will only cost you RM9, regardless of your device model!

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Head on over to this link to check out the prices for your specific device and also to find your nearest HUAWEI Authorized Service Center to enjoy the HUAWEI One Price Repair promo!
Pokdepinion: Hmm a promotion on battery replacements would have been nice…
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Digi Business Fibre Broadband Now Available From RM130/month

Digi has announced their new Digi Business Fibre Broadband plan recently, offering a solution for mciro, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) in riding the digital transformation wave.
Digi Business Fibre Broadband plan

As you can see, the Digi Business Fibre Broadband plan ranges from 100Mbps to 800Mbps speeds, where the price starts from RM130 per month. SME customers can unlock more saving when they pair their Business Fibre plans with their current or new Go Digi Business Postpaid plans.
Starting from Go Digi 78 users, they will automatically be upgraded to enjoy unlimited data. Depending on what bundle plan you are in, you may add up to 15 lines to the package.

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To learn more about the Digi Business Fibre Broadband plans, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Seems like decent packages for businesses out there, especially for those who pair their Go Digi Business Postpaid plans.
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Samsung 512GB DDR5 RAM based on HKMG process announced

Samsung has announced the industry’s first 512GB DDR5 module, based on High-K Metal Gate (HKMG) process technology. The memory leverages Samsung’s experience at DRAM products to deliver double the performance of DDR4 with speeds of up to 7200Mbps, while also consuming 13% less power.
Samsung’s use of HKMG technology offers lower leakage than standard silicon-based insulation layers, which allows for the increased efficiency. While memory power consumption is generally not a concern in consumer systems, datacenters use a lot more RAM and power efficiency is critical in those usage scenarios.
Speaking of which, the high density of the Samsung 512GB DDR5 module should also be a boon to datacenters which have to handle ever increasing amounts of data. Samsung achieved the 512GB capacities by stacking eight layers of 16Gb DRAM chips with through-silicon via (TSV) technology.

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Samsung is currently sampling different variations of its DDR5 memory product families to customers for verification and certification. Intel is slated to unveil their 12th Gen Alder Lake processors that will reportedly support DDR5 later this year, so perhaps we will see more consumer-oriented offerings from vendors too.
Pokdepinion: The one stick to rule them all?
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Budget 2019: RM10 Million Allocated for eSports in Malaysia

8. E-sports. For this, I would like to invite all industry players out there to invest in Malaysia. #Belanjawan2019 pic.twitter.com/CUZfi1iwQB
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) November 2, 2018

It has been officially announced that under Budget 2019, there will be an RM10 million allocation given to the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) with regards to eSports in Malaysia.
This RM10 million allocation will be used to further foster the growth of the eSports industry in Malaysia, including grooming new talents to become champions as well as to aid in games development. Datuk Yasmin Mahmood mentioned that the industry itself is worth USD $180.1 billion and growing.

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There is an estimated 2.4 million eSports enthusiasts in Malaysia, and a total of 9.5 million in Southeast Asia. That number has been predicted to increase by twofold in 2019. Add that together with the fact that it has received official recognition as a full-medal event in the 2022 Asian Games as well as the International Olympic Committee considering to include it in the 2024 Olympics, it is simply expected to become even greater than ever before.
Currently, Malaysia is ranked in the 21st position in terms of global game revenue in 2017 with an estimated values of USD $587 million. This figure places the country ahead of both Netherlands and Poland.
By growing eSports, it will not only encourage more gamers to compete but also eventually provide high quality jobs in the future. This includes the likes of event organizers, graphic designers, game developers, and more.
This move is expected to show everyone that Malaysia is taking it seriously with hopes that they can help the industry flourish even more.
Pokdepinion: Well, a big change certainly needs to be made but I personally feel that there is also a change needed when it comes to organizing such events and tournaments moving forward. Oh well, guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Could Have 50% Faster Clock Speed Than RTX 3090

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090: 50% Faster Clock Speed Than RTX 3090?

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RTX 4090, AD102-300-A1, 16384FP32, 384bit 21Gbps 24G GDDR6X, 450W, base 2235 boost 2520 actual max >2750;
RTX 4080, AD103-300-A1, 10240FP32, 256bit 21Gbps 16G GDDR6X, 420W,
RTX 4070, AD104-275-Kx(x is a number)-A1, 7168FP32, 160bit 18Gbps 10G GDDR6, 300W.
— kopite7kimi (@kopite7kimi) July 4, 2022

Some new rumours have surfaced on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, and this one claims that it has 50% faster clock speed than the RTX 3090 when under load. According to details shared by renowned leaker, @kopite7kimi, the RTX 4090 could come with a base clock of 2,235MHz, a boost clock of 2,520MHz, and a game clock of 2,750MHz.
In comparison, the RTX 3090 has a base clock of 1,395MHz and a boost clock of 1,795MHz, which brings about a 50% increase in clock speed. It’s also worth noting that there is a possibility of an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Ti being launched, which is said to come with 16,384 CUDA cores, a 384-bit memory bus, 24GB GDDR6X VRAM at speeds of 21Gbps, and a 420W TDP. This one uses the AD102-300-A1 GPU.

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It’s also worth pointing out the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 that’s using the AD104 GPU. This is expected to come with 7,168 CUDA cores, a 160-bit memory bus, 10GB GDDR6 VRAM at speeds of 18Gbps, and a 300W TDP. If these details are accurate, the yet-to-be-announced RTX 4060 will likely come with a higher TDP than the RTX 3070.
For now, do take this information with a grain of salt. NVIDIA is expected to officially announced the GeForce RTX 40 Series cards starting September 2022 until some time next year, releasing one card at a time. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: As much as I would like to upgrade to this one, I’m not even sure if it will be easy enough to get my hands on them. If stock isn’t much of an issue, then sure, why not.
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