Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice PS4 Malaysian Release Date Confirmed

The folks at Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch (SIES) has announced that Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will have a worldwide release on the 22nd of March 2019.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Release Date

The game, which was brought to you by the same company that introduced the Demon Souls and Bloodborne Series, FromSoftware, will be making its debut in Q1 of next year.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an action RPG game that focuses on Shinobi’s solitary battles in the Sengoku Period, one of the bloodiest periods in Japanese history. The game features swordfights and various actions done through a prosthetic ninja arm.

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If you purchase the standard edition for both physical and digital versions, you’ll get alongside digital art works featuring the game’s concept art and also an Original Mini Soundtrack that includes in-game soundtrack.

You can pre-order the game at the Playstation Store by 21st of March 2019 to receive a PS4 original theme as a pre-order bonus. Not to forget, there’s also the limited Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Collector’s Edition, which will be available on 22nd March 2019. It will come with an 18cm statue, art book, map, a Steelbook, replica game coins, as well as the digital soundtrack.
Prices for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (PS4) are as listed down below;

Digital Download version – RM199
Blu-ray Disc version – RM209
Collector’s Edition – RM479

Pokdepinion: I’m a simple man. I see Japanese-war oriented games, I like. Can’t wait for the game to come out.

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OnePlus 9 Lite Will Arrive Next Year Featuring Snapdragon 865

According to reports, the new OnePlus 9 series will be featuring three devices where one would be a OnePlus 9 Lite. The other two would be packing a Snapdragon 888. What sets the Lite version different is that it will be utilizing this year’s Snapdragon 865 chipset instead.
OnePlus 9 Lite to feature Snapdragon 865

Both the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will be utilizing the upcoming Snapdragon 888 chipset. Despite the OnePlus 9 Lite is expected to come with a Snapdragon 865 SoC, it’s not much of a downer as it is still considered a high-end chip.

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The move seems like a rather interesting move from the company, especially when you consider it’s a “Lite” variant. According to the source, the OnePlus 9 Lite will be priced around $600 (~RM2,436).
It’s expected that the device will be packing either a 90Hz or 120Hz AMOLED display as well as a 65W fast charging support. The cameras should be similar to the OnePlus 8T if reports are found to be true. We’ll get more details as we head nearer to its launch date, so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I think that it’s a pretty good strategy from the company. Sure, the Snapdragon 888 will have an advantage but this year’s flagship SoC is still considered good.
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vivo Teams Up With Ogawa In Celebration Of Mother’s Day

The folks at vivo Malaysia has recently partnered up with OGAWA where you stand a chance to win the OGAWA Smart Jazz and prizes worth more than RM16,000 this Mother’s Day.
vivo Malaysia X OGAWA For Your Best ‘MOM’ents’ contest

The contest is in conjunction with the upcoming Mother’s Day celebration where they are inviting you to share your best moments with your beloved mother and stand a chance to win exclusive prizes with a total worth of more than RM16,000.

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You’ll find the contest up and running and will last until the 17th of May 2021 where you stand a chance of winning an OGAWA Smart JAZZ, vivo V21, DJI OM 4, vivo TWS Neo, and exclusive merchandize from the company.
If you are interested in participating, you can follow the steps below:

Like & Follow vivo Malaysia and OGAWA Malaysia’s Facebook page
Share the contest post as a public post
Take a creative shot with your mom
Upload your entry in the comment section along with the hashtags #vivoMalaysia #vivoXOGAWA #OGAWAMalaysia

There will be a total of 14 lucky winners to be selected from the online contest where they will be revealed on the 27th of May 2021.
Do checkout our full review of the recently launched vivo V21 right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I wonder how will they judge the participants.. Well all you have to do is follow the steps mentioned above and you stand a chance to win big this Mother’s Day!
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Infinity Ward to Reveal Call of Duty 2019 at E3 Coliseum

Announcing the first #E3Coliseum event! Join the Infinity Ward team for a panel discussing the next installment of the critically-acclaimed Call of Duty franchise. Get your tickets now at https://t.co/upcqHeX3V7 #E32019 pic.twitter.com/g7q5spXl63
— E3 (@E3) May 6, 2019

While rumours have surfaced on the brand new Call of Duty game, with the most popular speculation being Modern Warfare 4, we haven’t really heard much about the game officially. Now, we know when we can expect a good amount of details officially, and that will be at E3 2019.
As announced on E3’s official Twitter account, Infinity Ward will be discussing Call of Duty 2019 during an E3 Coliseum livestream. While there’s no guarantee that we’ll see gameplay from the game, at least now we have a confirmation as to when we’ll learn more.

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Of course, this more than likely will not be the first time we’ll see the title. Last year we learned about Black Ops 4 on 17th May and, generally speaking, we learn about each title at the beginning of May or end of April. As that time has passed, anything’s possible. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if we got a teaser trailer sometime within the next few days.
While as far as we know nobody in the press has seen the new title, a week or so ago we learned that a few lucky NFL players were able to get their hands on the title during a private event. Of course, no details were even hinted at by the players, most likely due to legal reasons.
Call of Duty 2019 is set to be released sometime this Fall. While no platforms have been announced, we expect it to be available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Pokdepinion: Oh great, another Call of Duty game. I wonder what’s going to be new this time, lol.
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POCO F2 Pro launched from ~RM2343 in global launch event

The much awaited POCO F2 Pro is finally here, with it launched in the the global launch event just a bit earlier. Priced from €499 (~RM2344), the POCO F2 Pro brings the Redmi K30 Pro to more markets than the currently China-exclusive flagship killer. Yes, it is a direct rebrand of the Redmi K30 Pro.
With it, you get the Snapdragon 865 mated to up to 8GB LPDDR5 and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It’s worth noting however that the variant with 128GB storage will instead pack 6GB LPDDR4x, instead of the faster memory that the higher end POCO F2 Pro is equipped with. All of that is powered by a 4700 mAh battery which supports 30W fast charging.

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On the front, you get a 6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED display, which unfortunately runs at just 60 Hz instead of the higher refresh rates recent flagships offer. Over on the back you get a quad-camera setup, consisting of a primary 64MP Sony IMX686 camera, a 13MP ultra-wide camera and a 5MP telemacro camera. The latter is probably the most interesting one, as it offers a 50mm focal length for macros, allowing you to capture more stunning detail with a narrower field-of-view. It should prove pretty interesting to play around with.
Here are the specifications for your reference:
POCO F2 Pro Specs

Snapdragon 865, octa-core up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm
Up to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM
Up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED display, HDR10+, 1200-nits peak brightness
64MP Sony IMX 686 + 13MP ultra-wide + 5MP telemacro + 2MP depth sensor
20MP selfie camera
4700 mAh battery, 30W Fast Charging
6GB+128GB: €499 (~RM2343)
8GB + 256GB: €599 (~RM2815)

The POCO F2 Pro is very aggressively positioning itself to be a flagship killer, vying for the Galaxy S20+ and OnePlus 8 Pro through out much of the presentation slides during the global launch.

Before we all go calling out POCO for offering the POCO F2 Pro at a much more premium price segment, the EU usually pays more for their smartphones than us, as you can see in the comparison charts. The Galaxy S20+ which costs RM3999 here will set you back a whopping ~RM4740 in the EU. So stay tuned for the POCO F2 Pro pricing in Malaysia, as we will be updating you guys as soon as we know more about that.
Pokdepinion: Man now I am really curious how much the POCO F2 Pro will cost in Malaysia.
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Intel Compute Stick review — One Stick to Rule Them All

Everyone was happy with building custom small form factor PCs to use with their TVs for media consumption… And then everything changed when Intel attacked with their NUCs for an even smaller footprint. Today, we will be testing an even smaller device from Intel, the Intel Compute Stick. The one Stick to rule them all. Full-blown Windows 8.1 on a Stick.

Unboxing

Box contents are very comprehensive. You get a common 10W (5V, 2A) power supply, all the interchangeable plug types which slide and click on to the power adapter so you can use the Compute Stick anywhere in the world, a standard microUSB 2.0 cable, a short HDMI extension cable for displays with insufficient space around the HDMI input, a quick start guide I didn’t bother reading through, a one-year McAfee AntiVirus Plus subscription activation code and you also get the Stick.

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Appearance

The Stick is one of the only devices I have reviewed that really doesn’t require a segment dedicated to appearance. But oh well. It looks like an over-sized USB Stick but with a HDMI connector instead. Very descriptive, I know. As you can see, it looks pretty good there powered up connected to the TV. But I believe most people will have it hidden behind their displays. There is an active fan under the perforations near the HDMI connector. But the fact that it still needs an external power supply detracts from the neatness of it. A full-sized USB 2.0 port is located beside the power port. There is a microSD slot on the other side of the Stick which should be the preferred choice for those who are looking to reduce the number of cables snaking from their TV. A power button sits closest to the HDMI port.

Specifications

Intel Atom Z3735F 64-bit quad-core (1.33 GHz, TurboBoost up to 1.83 GHz)
2GB single channel DDR3L RAM
32GB internal (expandable via microSD up to 128GB)
Windows 8.1 32-bit with Bing
Integrated WiFi 802.11bgn and Bluetooth 4.0

User Experience
At first, I was ranting to the other writers on the Pokde.net team about not having wireless peripherals. Then I remembered Unified Remote, which allows control of Windows PCs via WiFi. Setting it up was quite a hassle and I faced a lot of frustrating moments, but finally I got it to work properly. And my, was it good. But more on that later. I will still recommend you to get a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse set with the nifty Unifying technology allowing you to use your keyboard and mouse wirelessly with only one USB receiver. It will save you some time waiting for the Unified Remote service to start. Of course using wireless peripherals will stop you from using the USB port for storage, but it’s alright if you use cloud storage, NAS storage or just utilize the microSD slot instead for storage. From other reviews I noticed a common complaint whereby Bluetooth peripherals will not work properly if you are using the WiFi connection, so maybe you should stay away from those.
So I finally got everything up and running. So what did I do first? Watch movies, of course! I installed KLite codec pack, and proceeded to test 1080p 24fps, 1080p 30fps mp4 video files located on my external hard drive and it plays them all faultlessly. No problem at all! Using the Unified Remote app, I did not need a keyboard on my lap or a flat surface to use a mouse, I just used my phone. Simple. Control was quite efficient, with the touchscreen of the phone acting like a touchpad the Stick never had. I couldn’t help but think that this is the very reason the app was created. 1080p 60fps streaming from YouTube just didn’t play smoothly though. I just made my dumb LCD TV smarter than any smart TV out there.
After installing the codec pack, Fraps, Chrome, Office 2013 and CoreTemp, I was left with 7.48GB free in my C: drive. I tried surfing with Chrome on the Stick, and needless to say it takes it all in it’s stride. On the TV with Unified Remote, the experience sucked. But that’s because I couldn’t pony up the cash needed for a Logitech K400 wireless keyboard with touchpad. Surfing is something I need my real peripherals for, so I unplugged it from my TV, plugged it into my monitor and surfed. I will spare you the horror of staring at the many cables snaking from the stick when I am using it like that. YouTube video playing in the background, editing this article, with a tab of Facebook. But audio from the YouTube video skipped a beat every once in a while. One of the drawbacks of the low-powered processor and only 2GB of RAM, I guess.
Oh and that little fan we mentioned in the appearance segment? Nah don’t worry about it. You can only hear it if you put your ear around 30cm away from the Stick and if you use it like I do, connected behind a TV, you will never ever hear it kick in. If you are that close to the Compute Stick though, be assured it’s a very quiet buzzing noise. Won’t affect your enjoyment of whatever you are doing with the Stick. Out of curiosity, I set it to High Performance mode by going through the BIOS, and ran Intel Burn Test to push the temps up. At above 70°C the fan noise becomes a low-pitched whine, like it’s telling you to stop torturing it, it’s just a Stick. But it’s not any Stick. It’s the Stick and it will take what I throw at it, and more.

I was lazy to plug in the power supply, pull the cable across the table and plug it into the Stick. So on a whim I just grabbed my Xiaomi 10400 mAh power bank and plugged it in. IT’S ALIVEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! And it works!!!!
I have got to add that the Atoms nowadays are not the Atoms of yore like those in those pitiable Netbook 1Malaysia.

Possible Usage Scenarios
Now since this is the one Stick to rule them all, we will go through some other possible scenarios.

Load the Stick with your presentation files, bring it and and a power bank along with your smartphone (who leaves their smartphone behind nowadays), plug it into the projector in the meeting room, and pitch your ideas like a boss to your…er… boss.
Load the Stick with your files, bring it and the power adapter along wireless peripherals to a hotel with a TV with a HDMI input, and watch movies/work on that document/surf the net.
Replace your mom’s (or your own) vintage Pentium 4 PC which consumes way more electricity, dumps way more heat into the room it is in and way slower too. So slow your mom can cook a 7 course dinner before it finishes booting up. Get a full HD monitor for her while you are at that, will you.

Conclusion
The Stick can be summed up in one word, awesome. It turns any TV with a HDMI input into a smart TV. The Intel Compute Stick is quite the cili padi I expected it to be. Tiny but with just enough kick to not be easily overlooked. The only improvements I can think of are more USB ports or a beefier processor, but both will change the form factor and power consumption levels. More integrated memory is always welcome though. Or a USB 3.0 port instead of 2.0. Oh and did I mention it costs only RM599? So all in all, the Compute Stick is a job well done by Intel. Such a good job that I am very reluctant to return it. I will award it a Gold Award for the cili padi-ness of it.

My most heartfelt gratitude to Achieva Technology Malaysia for providing us with the review sample.
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HUAWEI 135W Fast Charger Gets Certified In China

The fast charging scene has scene rapid improvement down the years where we’ve reported previously of a 100W charger from the likes of Xiaomi. Now it seems that HUAWEI wants to step up the game by working on an even faster 135W fast charger.
HUAWEI 135W fast charger

It appears that HUAWEI has gotten a certification from China’s 3C Agency, where the 135W charger comes with the model number “HW-200675CPO”.

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According to the certification, it seems that the unit supports charging at 5V/3A and up to 20V/6.75A. At the current moment, HUAWEI’s best offering is their HUAWEI SuperCharge which is 66W.
If you’re interested to know more on fast charging and the types of it, do check out our article right here.
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Pokdepinion: It will be interesting on when they’ll introduce it. I have a feeling that it won’t be too soon though. Hopefully I’m wrong.
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HUAWEI P40 Series And MatePad Pro Users Can Enjoy 3 Months Of HUAWEI Video Subscription

If you are an owner of either the HUAWEI P40 series or HUAWEI MatePad Pro, well great news. HUAWEI Malaysia is giving you three months of free subscription to HUAWEI Video.
Free HUAWEI Video subscription
Starting from today, you can now enjoy the free Premium Experience Pack on HUAWEI Video, which comprises of contents from TVB Mango TV, Qello Concerts by Stingray and The Explorers channels for three months.
In addition to that, all HUAWEI device users can now redeem one month free premium subscriptions of Qello Concerts by Stingray and The Explorers.

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If you didn’t know, HUAWEI Video provides local and international videos such as dramas, movies, TV series, news, sports, documentaries, kid’s content and more.
The redemption period for free premium subscriptions of Qello Concerts by Stingray and The Explorers is from now until the 30th of June 2020 and the free trial periods will take affect from the subscription start date. As for Mango TV, all HUAWEI Video users in Malaysia will enjoy free access to it from now until 20th July 2020.
After the promotion period, the premium subscription of Mango TV, The Explorers and Qello Concerts by Stingray will be chargeable on a monthly basis at RM9.90, RM12.90, and RM15.
Pokdepinion: So if you’re a HUAWEI P40 series or HUAWEI MatePad Pro user, go ahead and redeem your free subscription!
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MSI’s Intel Motherboards Will Now Support Up to 192GB of RAM

DRAM manufacturers has started manufacturing 24GB and 48GB DDR5 modules which pushes the maximum capacity support.
Image: MSI
MSI announced in a blog post that all of their consumer Intel 600 and 700 series motherboards will now support up to 192GB of DDR5 RAM, with no updates necessary to facilitate the upgrade. We haven’t seen announcements from other OEMs so far at this writing, but it’s expected that others will follow shortly.
Validated 24GB/48GB DDR5 support list for MSI motherboards. Image: MSI
Oddly enough, as we looked through the specs of Intel CPUs, the company’s ARK database still clearly labels maximum RAM support at 128GB – essentially 4x 32GB modules. That applies to even the latest Core i9-13900K – so this may be an oversight on Intel’s part.

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So far, Micron is leading the 24GB/48GB DDR5 module manufacturing progress – with competitor SK Hynix followed with at least sampling to OEMs in last December. It’ll take a while for 24GB modules to start appearing in the markets, but it may not gain much market share as users may opt to stay at 2x16GB (32GB) pairing – as we’re still far from saturating it in games.
Source: Tom’s Hardware | MSI
Pokdepinion: Pretty odd sizes actually, and I think this might stay as a niche option since we’re far from filling up 32GB in DDR5 systems anyway. (Single-stick 24GB is a bad idea, always use dual-channel when possible.)
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Celcom Xpax XP Lite set to offer an all new experience — a postpaid plan with no strings attached

Postpaid plans are often considered commitments, and having to pay a fixed fee monthly can be quite daunting, especially if you have just started working, or you are a student. But they do offer some attractive packages for postpaid users, with more quota and goodies than what prepaid users usually get. What if you get the best of both worlds?
With Celcom Xpax XP Lite, you can get unlimited enjoyment without being held back by an expensive monthly commitment. From just RM28/month, you can get to enjoy a flexible plan that you can adjust to your very needs as and when you want to. That’s less than RM1/day!

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In addition to being able to size up (or down) whenever you want, the new XP Lite plan from Celcom Xpax offers you rewards for being a loyal customer. Long-time users can get unlimited internet every day after staying on for more than six months. While other telcos have “hidden” plans to entice users to continue using their services, Celcom Xpax lets you know what you will be getting. No need for threats of switching to another telco to get a better deal.

To recap, the Celcom Xpax XP Lite is a plan that’s affordable, customizable, and rewarding for loyal customers. What better way is there to stay connected to experience everything there is on the internet? To find out more about this new plan, head over to the following link!
Find out more about Celcom Xpax XP Lite!
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Windows 365 lets you use Windows on just about any device!

Microsoft has unveiled the new Windows 365, which is a cloud-based version of Windows that you can run on just about any device. Yeah, oddly enough, Windows 365 isn’t a subscription-based version of Windows, like Office 365. Instead, it is runs on the cloud as a virtual desktop that’s accessible on any device with an internet connection that can run a HTML5 browser.

As you would expect, Windows 365 is intended to provide the Windows experience to enhance your productivity on all your devices. All your business apps should work without a hitch on the cloud, and you will get to use Windows 10 now and Windows 11 in the future, when it is released.

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Windows 365 is built on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), but with a simplified virtualization experience. The benefits of using a Cloud PC is that you won’t have to deal with a lot of common issues that you might get on your personal PCs, with a Endpoint Analytics dashboard to monitor all the Cloud PCs for ease of management.

Microsoft implemented a Zero Trust architecture on Windows 365 for enterprise-grade security, assuring users that their data will be safe on the cloud. While pricing has yet to be revealed, customers can configure their Cloud PCs with 8-core virtual CPUs, 32GB RAM and 512GB storage. More information will be revealed this 2nd August, when the service will go live.
[UPDATE 16/7 4pm]: Windows 365 pricing revealed
It appears that Microsoft has revealed the pricing for one of the Windows 365 plans. Business can apparently get a Cloud PC with 2 virtual CPUs, 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage for $31/month. This isn’t the lowest plan that Microsoft has on offer, as you can get a Cloud PC with just 1 virtual CPU core, 2GB RAM and 64GB storage. It will be interesting to see how low will Microsoft go for that option, or high high will they go for the top 8-core, 32GB RAM and 512GB configuration. Each Cloud PC will also get access to 10Gbps download speeds and 4Gbps upload speeds, which makes Windows 365 a pretty good deal for business who need their work done fast.
Pokdepinion: I guess if the pricing is competitive, it will help reduce the need for enterprise users to upgrade their machines, since the processing power in their actual machines becomes somewhat irrelevant when they can harness the Cloud PC’s performance?
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Logitech G Is Working On A “High-performance Furniture For Gamers”

Everyone needs the right type of environment when it comes to building their own gaming space. Well the folks at Logitech G has announced of their partnership with furniture-focused Herman Miller in creating “high-performance furniture for gamers” in order to provide you just that.

It's official, we've joined forces with @HermanMiller to work on high-performance furniture for gamers. Find our more at: https://t.co/P1pyLVfYQS #KeepPlaying pic.twitter.com/74E4ywDGck— Logitech G (@LogitechG) February 26, 2020

The news was revealed at Logitech G’s very own Twitter account. There’s nothing much that they’ve announced on the product itself however.
Here’s what Herman Miller had to say about the partnership:

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We’ve spent more than 100 years perfecting the science of sitting. Now we’re bringing years of innovation, research, and scientific discoveries to the world of gaming. Our design legacy, combined with their innovation in gaming technology, bringing you the world’s most advanced gaming chair. The game is about to change.
They’ve mentioned that the product will be coming in spring of this year (2020). Though there’s no confirmation of where exactly they will be available at.
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Pokdepinion: Well I certainly didn’t expect this at all. Gaming furniture? With RGBs hopefully? You have my attention.
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HONOR 10 Lite Officially Launched In Malaysia At RM749

HONOR Malaysia has finally announce of the availability of the new HONOR 10 Lite, which is their first ever device to come with a dewdrop display.
HONOR 10 Lite Now In Malaysia

The HONOR 10 Lite features a 6.21-inch display which comes with a dewdrop notch on top. It packs a Kirin 710 chipset and offers 3GB of RAM that’s mated with 32GB of internal storage (expandable up to 512GB via microSD).

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It runs on EMUI 9.0 which is based on Android 9.0 Pie itself. Camera wise, it sports a dual 13MP+2MP rear camera that offers PDAF as well as depth effect (bokeh). As for selfies, it comes with a 24MP front camera.
Under the hood, it comes with a 3400mAh battery. There’s facial unlock as well as your standard fingerprint sensor for security purposes. Available in Black and Blue variants for the 3GB RAM+32GB variant, you can get the Honor 10 Lite starting from tomorrow at RM749. For the 3GB+64GB version, the price is RM799 which is available in Red and Sapphire Blue colors.
Well if you want to save up on the device, you can also get the HONOR 10 Lite for just RM699 (3GB/32GB) instead when you purchase at hihonor or HONOR’s official Lazada store on the 9th of January 2019 at 10am.
To learn more on the HONOR 10 Lite, you can check out our hands-on review right here.

Besides the HONOR 10 Lite, they have also introduced the new HONOR Band 4 and HONOR Band 4 Running.
Pokdepinion: I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. If you want to get the HONOR 10 Lite, get the Blue version. It is definitely something that stands out from your usual phones in terms of looks.
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Metro Exodus to Be Exclusive for Epic Games Store – Steam Pre-Orders?

Metro Exodus to Be Timed Exclusive for Epic Games Store

One of the hottest upcoming games in February 2019 is Metro Exodus, a first-person shooter based on Dmitry Glukhovsky’s novels created by 4A Games and Deep Silver. It’s been open for pre-order on Steam for a while now but it appears that new issues have come to light.
It appears that Metro Exodus will be exclusively released on the Epic Games Store. For those who have pre-ordered the game on Steam however, you will be receiving the game as expected by the time the release date arrives.
It’s no surprise that such a thing is happening given that Epic Games Store is giving Steam and Valve a very fierce competition. They are offering to give publishers / developers an opportunity to make more money with every sale as they will be taking a smaller percentage of the sale compared to Steam.

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We do have an official statement from Steam / Valve on Metro Exodus, who mentioned about the move being unfair to consumers:
We think the decision to remove the game is unfair to Steam customers, especially after a long pre-sale period. We apologize to Steam customers that were expecting it to be available for sale through the February 15th release date, but we were only recently informed of the decision and given limited time to let everyone know.
We can definitely sense the frustration in the message but one thing we do know now is that it’s not going to only be on Epic Games Store forever. The game will indeed be coming back to Steam but much later on in 2020.
Metro Exodus will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 15th February 2019.
Pokdepinion: I already knew such a thing will be happening, and we can definitely see that the landscape is being rattled. Are we at the precipice of a huge change?
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PNY Unveils New Products at COMPUTEX 2023: Graphics Cards, DDR5 RAM, and SSDs

PNY has made an exciting announcement at COMPUTEX 2023, unveiling a range of new and innovative products. The lineup includes the VERTO GeForce RTX 4060 Family graphics cards, a white edition of the PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO RGB DDR5 Memory, a portable SSD storage solution, and an active cooling heatsink for M.2 SSDs. These new offerings showcase PNY’s commitment to delivering high-performance, reliable, and visually stunning products to enhance the computing experiences of gamers and tech enthusiasts.
PNY at COMPUTEX 2023
PNY had quite a bit of new things to showcase at COMPUTEX 2023, running from May 30th to June 2nd at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall, Hall 1, 4F, Booth L0110. Starting off with:
PNY GeForce RTX 4060 Family of Graphics Cards

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PNY introduces the latest addition to its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series of GPUs, the VERTO GeForce RTX 4060 Family. These graphics cards come in three configurations: the XLR8 Gaming RGB Overclocked Triple Fan, XLR8 Gaming RGB Triple Fan, and Dual Fan edition. Designed for gamers and creators, the GeForce RTX 4060 Family delivers incredible performance, enabling smooth gameplay and content creation at 1080P resolution with Ray Tracing and DLSS 3. Equipped with the advancements of the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, including DLSS 3 neural rendering, third-generation ray-tracing technologies, and an eighth-generation NVIDIA Encoder (NVENC) with AV1 encoding, these graphics cards offer an exceptional gaming experience.
Expanding their memory variety, PNY introduces the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti models with 16GB and 8GB options. These GPUs feature a compact dual-fan design with remarkable cooling capabilities, ensuring optimal performance even during resource-intensive gaming and content creation tasks. The XLR8 Gaming triple fan designs come with three 90mm fans, while the VERTO models have two 90mm fans. The sleek aluminum backplate and air vents provide additional heat dissipation. With their powerful performance and compatibility, these GPUs are perfect for a range of computer chassis without compromising on power.
Compact, Quiet, and Unique PNY VERTO Series Graphics Cards
PNY will showcase the GeForce RTX 4090 XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB, known for its compact design, allowing usage in various computer cases. Additionally, they will also be presenting their GeForce RTX 4080 and 4070 Ti XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB models, recognized for their quiet operation.
PNY XLR8 DDR5 6400MHz/6000MHz CL40 MAKO RGB Desktop Memory – White Edition

PNY introduces the XLR8 MAKO RGB DDR5 desktop memory in a stunning white heatsink edition. Engineered for extreme performance, this memory is available in 6400MHz and 6000MHz speeds, with low latency CAS 40 and capacities up to 32GB. It supports Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO for easy overclocking. The “SHARK” heat spreader design, inspired by shark gills, maximizes thermal efficiency, while the eye-catching lighting effects enhance the visual appeal of gaming PC builds.
PNY NVMe M.2 SSD Dual Fan Heatsink

PNY unveils its innovative NVMe M.2 SSD Dual-Fan Heatsink at COMPUTEX 2023. This unique dual-fan design ensures efficient cooling for extreme performance PCIe NVMe Gen5 SSDs. Additionally, an ARGB lighting version will soon be available, adding dazzling visual effects to custom PC builds and gaming rigs. Users can monitor fan speeds and SSD temperatures and control the colorful lighting using PNY VelocityX software.
In addition to these new releases, they will be showcasing their full range of PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSDs, microSD cards, flash drives, and portable storage solutions. Notable products include the CS3140, CS2241, and Elite-X USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) portable SSD.
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Pokdepinion: Their presence at COMPUTEX 2023 brings exciting new products to the market, designed to enhance the computing experiences of gamers and tech enthusiasts. It demonstrates their commitment to delivering high-performance, visually stunning, and reliable solutions for the modern computing era.
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MSI RTX20-series Available On Shopee — Get Up To 20000 Coins Worth Of Shopee Rebates

It was not long ago that MSI have introduced their first gaming laptops to feature the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics. Well now you can get them directly at Shopee. The ecommerce platform has gained the exclusive launching rights of the gaming machines here in Malaysia.

Pre-order starts today, 29th of January at 10 pm. For customers that purchase from the MSI official store on Shopee, they will get a free MSI limited edition dragon figurine as well as rebates of up to RM200. This promotion will end on the 3rd of February 2019.

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Here are the mechanics for the Shopee Coin Rebate:

Purchase Value
Rebate Value

RM1,899 & above
Get 5000 Shopee coins (equivalent to RM50

RM3,899 & above
Get 10000 Shopee coins (equivalent to RM100)

RM4,899 & above
Get 20000 Shopee coins (equivalent to RM200)

You can visit the link here to check out the MSI official store on Shopee. If you’d like to learn more on MSI’s latest RTX-series laptops, you can click here.
Pokdepinion: Well it sounds like a deal to me. With that rebate you can use it to spend for something else on Shopee (who knows what other offerings they have on the platform, right?)
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Mio debuts in Malaysia with four dashcams and one rear camera

If you have ever been in an accident, you would know the hassle of having to figure out whose fault it is. A dashcam streamlines the entire process by letting you review footage recorded before the impact. Mio’s dashcams are over-equipped for that purpose, with the ability to see in the dark as well.

For Mio’s debut in the Malaysian market, they are introducing four dashcams with one rear camera. Mio harnesses Sony’s high sensitivity sensors for their MiVue 792, 785, 733, C360 and the A30. The A30 is the rear camera designed to work with the MiVue 792, 785 and the C360 dashcams, providing an all-round view of your car’s surroundings.

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The MiVue 792 is currently Mio’s flagship dashcam, featuring a Sony STARVIS sensor that has near-infrared sensitivity for 4x better quality footage in low light conditions. This is coupled with a wide f/1.8 aperture and a 140° ultra-wide angle lens, giving you the best coverage be it day or night.
There’s also GPS functionality in the MiVue 792, a feature shared with the MiVue 785 and MiVue 733.

The following are the prices of the new Mio MiVue dash cams here in Malaysia:

MiVue 792: RM799
MiVue 785: RM599
MiVue 733: RM499
MiVue C360: RM399
MiVue A30: RM499

All purchases of the new cameras will come with a free MiLuxury beauty product, in addition to a three year warranty and free installation services.
Pokdepinion: These are pretty costly investments, but hey, they should really help when it comes to disputes on the road, especially with recent cases of road rage.
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POCO M3 Pro 5G launched with Dimensity 700, 90Hz display and triple camera from €179

POCO has launched their latest mid-range entry, the POCO M3 Pro 5G. It offers quite a few additional features to justify the “Pro” moniker as well as a fresh new design that look heavily inspired by a certain recent flagship, but it is still very affordable, priced from €179 (~RM902).
POCO M3 Pro 5G: Dimensity 700, 7nm mid-range chip

The POCO M3 Pro 5G touts what should be significantly better chipset, with the Dimensity 700 instead of the ageing Snapdragon 662 powering the POCO M3. The chipset here is based on a newer 7nm process node, and it also touts more recent Cortex-A76 cores. And of course, there’s now 5G capabilities for download speeds of up to 2.77Gbps.

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Part of the reason why POCO decided to go with the Dimensity 700 instead of the Snapdragon 662 for the POCO M3 Pro 5G might be for the 90Hz display support. The POCO M3 Pro 5G touts a FHD+ 90Hz display which can also switch to 60Hz, 50Hz and all the way to 30Hz to save power and suit the usage scenario.

Over on the back, POCO went with a design that highlights a corner of the device. In it lies a camera hump that houses a triple camera as well as the rear ambient light sensor for more accurate auto-brightness adjustments. The main star is a 48MP f/1.79 camera, with a 2MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor rounding up the triple camera setup. The rest of the specifications of the POCO M3 Pro 5G includes a 5000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging, an IR blaster and a headphone jack.
POCO M3 Pro 5G Specs

Dimensity 700, octa-core up to 2.2GHz, 7nm
Up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM
Up to 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable via microSD)
6.5″ FHD+ 90Hz LCD display, Dynamic Switch
48MP f/1.79 + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
8MP f/2.0 selfie camera
5000mAh battery, 22.5W fast charging
4GB + 64GB: €179 (~RM902)
6GB + 128GB: €199 (~RM1002)

The POCO M3 Pro 5G comes in POCO Yellow, Power Black and Cool Blue. The POCO M3 Pro 5G comes with a power adapter and also a soft case in the box. As part of an introductory offer, POCO is also slashing €20 off the price of the POCO M3 Pro 5G. As you would expect, the Euro pricing is usually a lot pricier, so if the POCO M3 Pro 5G makes it to Malaysia, it should be a lot more affordable.
You can check out our review of the POCO M3 here.
Pokdepinion: Looks very much like a redesigned version of the Redmi Note 10 5G, but I am not complaining as this actually looks better.
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ASUS Reveals the Brand-New ExpertBook B7 Flip

ASUS recently launched an all-new version of the ExpertBook B7 Flip, an enterprise-grade, 5G-enabled premium laptop designed to help businesses get things done efficiently.
ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip

With a 360° hinge and optional ASUS Pen, the ExpertBook B7 Flip provides full autonomy for any working style. The device allows the user to operate in tablet or laptop mode to either write or type. The convenient tent, stand, and tablet modes provide quick communication, simple sharing of content, and efficient presentations.

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Furthermore, the display’s wide 16:10 aspect ratio offers a bigger visual surface than standard 16:9 proportions, making it simpler to read articles, visit websites, and work on spreadsheets. The anti-glare touchscreen is protected by durable Corning glass to ensure long-term reliability.
ExpertBook B7 Flip features a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, along with 64 GB of RAM and Intel Iris Xe graphics. The performance of the up to 2 TB PCIe M.2 SSD has also been improved, with PCIe 4.0 technology expanding the bandwidth gates enabling an almost instant storage experience. The laptop also has a battery life of up to 11 hours.

The ASUS Advanced Hybrid Cooling System (AHCS) ensures that the ExpertBook B7 Flip delivers optimal performance for any activity. A third copper heat pipe, which effectively adds an extra lane to the high-speed, heat-dissipation expressway, is a key component of this design.
In addition, the fan’s aluminum plate is replaced with highly conductive copper for this edition. These combined improvements enable an increase in cooling efficiency, as well as a 2.3X increment in overall laptop performance in Whisper mode.
The ExpertBook B7 Flip supports 5G cellular data and Wi-Fi 6E technology, boosted with ASUS WiFi Master Premium, for the quickest and most dependable WiFi connections available. Bluetooth 5.2 is also available for more energy-efficient connections to other gadgets.
ASUS Private View secures sensitive information by providing screen privacy, and an LED light on the laptop cover provides an instant indicator of the user’s state. ASUS ExpertWidget boosts efficiency by enabling configurable hotkeys, which make it quick and simple to trigger important functions. Furthermore, the ASUS NumberPad is an LED-illuminated numeric keypad ideal for mathematical calculations.
A smart infrared camera integrates with Windows Hello, allowing ExpertBook B7 Flip to wake up and log in to users merely by detecting and recognizing their faces. A fingerprint sensor is also built into the power button on the laptop.
ExpertBook B7 Flip offers an integrated privacy shield that effortlessly slips over the webcam for quick seclusion, protecting personal and business information from intrusion. It also has an optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip, which saves passwords and encryption keys for enhanced protection, and a Kensington Nano Lock slot, which allows the laptop to be physically secured in unattended areas.
The optional Intel vPro platform establishes a structure for reducing a company’s IT department’s work and enhancing performance. Threat mitigation, identity and access protection, and data and asset protection are all built-in. The vPro platform also supports remotely-managed automatic troubleshooting and enhanced virtualization, which reduces administrative expenses while preserving data security.
The ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip will be released in Malaysia in late July 2022, with a starting price of RM8499.
ExpertBook B7 Flip Specifications

Processor
Intel Core i5-1240P processor 1.7 GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz, 12 cores)
or
Intel Core i7-1260P processor 2.1 GHz (18M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz, 12 cores)
or
Intel Core i5-1250P processor 1.7 GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz, 12 cores)(vPro)
or
Intel Core i7-1270P processor 2.2 GHz (18M Cache, up to 4.80 GHz, 12 cores)(vPro)

RAM
(2x) SO-DIMM, Up to 64 GB DDR5 4800MHz
SO-DIMM: 8 GB/16 GB/32 GB DDR5 4800MHz

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe graphics
or
Intel UHD graphics

Storage
(1x) M.2 SSD, Up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD

Display
14″ QHD+ (2560 x 1600) touchscreen, IPS
16:10, wide view, anti-glare, 400 nits
81% screen-to body ratio, with stylus support
NTSC: 72%
or
14″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200) touchscreen, IPS, Privacy
16:10, wide view, anti-glare, 500nits
81% screen-to body ratio, with stylus support
NTSC: 72%

Audio
(2x) speakers with Harman-Kardon (Premium) certified
(2x) multi-array microphones
ASUS two-way AI noise-canceling technology
Cortana voice-recognition support

Camera
720p HD IR camera
Webcam shield

Connectivity
(2x) Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (supports 4K display / USB PD 3.0 )
(2x) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
(1x) HDMI 2.0b
(1x) Mini DisplayPort
(1x) 3.5mm combo audio jack
(1x) Micro HDMI (for LAN only)
(1x) Smart card reader
(1x) Nano SIM
(1x) Kensington Nano Lock slot
Dual-band 2×2 WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.2
5G (optional)

Battery & Power
Battery
63 Wh, 3-cell, Li-polymer
Power
USB Type-C, 65 W
Output: 20 V DC, 3.25 A
Input: 100~240 V AC 50/60 Hz universal

Dimensions
320 x 234.2 x 18.9 mm

Weight
Starting from 1.47 kg

 To know more about the ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip, feel free to check out ASUS’s official website, Facebook, and Twitter page.
Pokdepinion: The security in the B7 Flip is so tight that I doubt anyone can crack through this laptop. Suitable for entrepreneurs who are always on the go and are worried about their digital security and safety.

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The POCO X3 NFC is coming soon — here’s what to expect

I don’t think the POCO brand needs any more introduction from me. I have sang their praises since the first POCOPHONE F1 arrived on the market, and for good reason. Coming in with exactly the stuff I need, the POCOPHONE F1 truly lived up to the POCO brand vision, which is to “meaningfully improve user’s lives with innovative technology.” It came with all that you need, and none that you don’t. With the POCO X3 NFC coming, let’s take a look at what POCO brought to us throughout the years.
POCOPHONE F1 — starting it all
The POCOPHONE F1 debuted sometime back, bringing flagship performance at a mid-range price point. It cut back on some of the unnecessary features that just add cost without improving the overall experience, and by doing just that, offered the Snapdragon 845 at a really affordable price. On top of that, you also get a heatpipe in the POCOPHONE F1 to efficiently cool the chipset for optimal performance, something which even today’s RM5000+ flagships does not.

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While the POCOPHONE F1 had few cameras by today’s standards, it touted the excellent Sony IMX363 sensor for its main camera, which is mated to a depth sensor to make up to the AI Dual Camera. The Sony IMX363 was still featured in last year’s flagships, which is proof of its greatness. Last but not least, it also packed a pretty sizeable 4000mAh battery, complete with Quick Charge 3.0. It was truly unbelievable value at a time when flagships were really starting to become increasingly pricey. With that, it soon became one of the best-selling flagships around the world, and also spawned the #BaikBeliPOCO hashtag here.
POCO F2 Pro — a true successor
The brand was silent for most of last year, with the exception of some major updates that added more features to the already amazing POCOPHONE F1. But earlier this year, the POCO F2 Pro arrived as the true successor of the POCOPHONE F1, with massive upgrades in every area, from performance down to the build quality.

As with the POCOPHONE F1, the POCO F2 Pro came with the latest flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 865, and offered it at a mid-range price tag. Notably, it is quite a bit costlier than the POCOPHONE F1, but the POCO F2 Pro comes with a 6.67″ AMOLED full-screen display with a popup selfie camera, a AI Quad Camera setup comprising of a 64MP Sony IMX686 as its main camera, as well as an even larger 4700mAh battery with support for 30W Fast Charge.

It brings many of the latest features found in today’s flagship smartphones, repackages it into an equally premium experience and yet offers it in a very compelling package, complete with the option of getting it with a matte glass back. It was a true flagship, without the price tag.
The POCO X3 NFC?
From its name, we can pretty much tell that the POCO X3 NFC won’t be the successor to the POCO F2 Pro. It should come in as a mid-range offering, coming next in line after the POCO X2 which also brought great value for money in the mid-range segment.
Recent announcements have pointed towards the POCO X3 NFC being the world’s first smartphone to offer the Snapdragon 732G. Not much is known about the chip, but it is slated to pack Kryo 470 cores running at up to 2.3GHz. It is slated to be the next best 4G chipset from Qualcomm.

Testing out the camera set-up with the latest #POCOX3
It’s really more than just a normal 64MP📷📸
Lots of cool awesome features to share very soon!
Both photos were taken by POCO X3 ☺#POCOisBack #POCOX3 NFC pic.twitter.com/eBCLe8WZ4d
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POCO’s marketing manager has also hinted at a rather impressive camera, comprising of a 64MP main camera long with a wide-angle shooter as well. We can pretty much expect the POCO X3 NFC to bring impressive bang-for-buck in its price range, as all of their devices have. There has also been rumors of a 120Hz display, which shouldn’t surprise anyone at this point, since the POCO X2 also sports one.
With that said, stay tuned for the POCO X3 NFC global launch this 7th September, 8pm. The launch will be streamed live, so make sure to join in as well, as we should be seeing an interesting shake up of the mid-range segment soon.
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PCIe 4.0 — blazing fast 16GT/s, new adapter in 2017

On November 2011, PCI SIG has announced the PCI Express 4.0 standard which has a 16GT/s transfer rate, double the 8GT/s which PCIe 3.0 is capable of. After years of development, PCI SIG is now getting closer to announcing the new standard’s final specifications, which will probably be sometime in 2017.
What’s new about the PCIe 4.0 compared to the PCIe 3.0? While PCI SIG will be maintaining backward and forward compatibility, it will will be using a new connector. If you are confused what is backward and forward compatibility, let me give you a brief explanation. Backward compatibility means that by software and also mechanical interface, hardware that uses PCIe 3.0 standard will be fully supported and compatible. Forward compatibility on the other hand, means that hardware using the PCIe 4.0 standard will also be fully compatible on the next-gen standard, PCIe 5.0. Unfortunately, hardware based on PCIe 4.0 will not work with existing PCIe 3.0 slots, so remember this bit of info so that no one will be crying when their new PCIe 4.0 card doesn’t fit into their PCIe 3.0 motherboard.

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With double the transfer speed of PCIe 3.0 at 16GT/s, the standard is still not fully finalized yet but here is a word from the President of PCI SIG, Al Yanes : “We are getting 16GT/s, something no one thought was possible a few years ago. The base distance is still being validated but it’s typically 7 inches or so. Longer channels of 15 inches or so with two connectors will have retimers, but Gen 3 has used retimers – now we will need to use them for shorter long channels”.
He continued with : “We’ve done a lot of analysis on the connector – we tried everything possible. We have some top engineers in our electrical work group and they’ve come through – it’s exciting to see the amount of activity and participation”.
Below are the specifications of PCIe versions up to the latest generation, PCIe 4.0

SOURCE : TweakTown

 Pokdepinion : When will the PCIe standard catch up to the speed of HBM which is curently at 512GB/s? Even the PCIe 3.0 standard is not fully utilized yet by graphics cards but I have seen great performance on storage over PCIe. Maybe the boost in bandwidth will be more beneficial to PCIe storage rather than graphics. For this upcoming standard, we will see the new connector on the motherboard, and perhaps we might also see new motherboard form factors too? And of course a new type of graphic card, I wager that by the time the PCIe 4.0 standard is implemented, most card will be using HBM 2.0 technology.
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HUAWEI Mate 30 series launched in Malaysia

The HUAWEI Mate 30 series are probably one of the most anticipated smartphones in 2019, and for more reasons than one. The cameras, especially the ones on the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro, is definitely going to blow away any other flagship launched thus far. There are also those who are looking forward to see HUAWEI use HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS), which is now in the limelight on the HUAWEI Mate 30 series, in place of Google Mobile Services.

Regardless of which camp you belong in, the HUAWEI Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro are now here in Malaysia. The latest flagships bring with them the Kirin 990 chipset. It seems we won’t be getting the even beefier Kirin 990 5G, as we are getting only the 4G variants of the HUAWEI Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro.

The highlight of the duo is of course the quad Leica cameras on the back. Both devices feature impressive 40MP primary cameras, with the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro flexing HUAWEI’s engineering prowess by using a massive 1/1.54″ 40MP sensor behind the ultra-wide camera. HUAWEI calls it their SuperSensing Cine Camera, as it powers unprecedented video capabilities, including the 7680 fps slow mo, on the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro.

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The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro also incorporates the HUAWEI Horizon Display which curves over the sides sharply. To implement this design, HUAWEI has done away with physical volume rockers, instead using the edge of the display for volume adjustment, or also as a shutter button.

Now, let’s check out the specifications on the HUAWEI Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro, as well as their pricing here in Malaysia:
HUAWEI Mate 30 Specs
Kirin 990, octa-core @ up to 2.86 GHz, 7nm8GB RAM128GB storage (expandable via NM card)6.62″ FHD+ (2340 x 1080) OLED panel, HUAWEI FullView40MP f/1.8, SuperSensing RYYB sensor + ultra-wide 16MP f/2.2 camera + 8MP f/2.4, OIS, 3x telephoto + laser auto focus module24MP f/2.0 selfie camera4200 mAh battery, 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, 27W Wireless HUAWEI SuperChargeRM2799
HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro Specs
Kirin 990, octa-core @ up to 2.86 GHz, 7nm8GB RAM256GB storage (expandable via NM card)6.53″ FHD+ (2400 x 1176) OLED panel, HUAWEI Horizon Display, 88° curved edges40MP f/1.6, OIS, SuperSensing RYYB sensor + ultra-wide 40MP f/1.8 Cine Camera + 8MP f/2.4, OIS, 3x telephoto + 3D Depth Sensing Camera32MP f/2.0 selfie camera, 3D Depth Sensing Camera4500 mAh battery, 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, 27W Wireless HUAWEI SuperChargeRM3899

HUAWEI will be offering the HUAWEI Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro in Malaysia in two colors, Space Silver and Black. For those of you who are waiting for the other colors, or perhaps the Vegan Leather options, you might have to wait a bit longer.

For those of you who want to be the first to get the HUAWEI Mate 30 or Mate 30 Pro, HUAWEI is currently offering the Exclusive Ownership Campaign starting 2.00 pm today. The promotion gives loyal HUAWEI Mate users who have owned two previous HUAWEI Mate smartphones earlier access to the HUAWEI Mate 30 series, as well as exclusive freebies. HUAWEI is giving away gifts worth up to RM1155, including the HUAWEI Wireless In-car SuperCharge charger, DJI Osmo Mobile 3, HUAWEI back casing, and HUAWEI care, providing 1 year extended warranty an 6-month long screen crack warranty.
Pokdepinion: Definitely looks like an interesting device given the photography chops on board! The screen warranty also should allay any worries about the HUAWEI Horizon Display being more fragile.
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Apple Supercharges the Macbook Pro and Mac Mini with M2 Pro and M2 Max Chips

Earlier today, Apple has officially unveiled the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips for their next gen products, starting with a new Macbook Pro and Mac Mini.
Apple Macbook Pro

The new MacBook Pro 14 and 16 inch models have similar designs to their predecessors, but offer improved performance, with the M2 Max model offering up to 96GB of unified memory. The M2 Pro version offers up to 20% better CPU and 30% better graphics performance, while the M2 Max version offers a similar boost over the 2021 MacBook Pro models with M1 Max CPUs.

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Furthermore, the MacBook Pro models now have a longer battery life of up to 22 hours, supports WiFi 6E for faster connection speeds, and has an HDMI port that supports 8K up to 60Hz and 4K displays up to 240Hz. It also comes with three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SDXC card slot, and MagSafe 3 charging.

The new MacBook Pro models use the same Liquid Retina XDR displays as the 2021 models and do not include the rumoured touchscreens, which are not expected until 2025. These new models are geared towards content creators and other power users and are available for preorder starting at USD $1,999 / SGD $2,899 / RM8,799 for the 14 inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and USD $2,499 / SGD $3,599 / RM10,799 for the 16 inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro. Shipping is expected to begin on 24th January 2023.
Apple Mac Mini

The M2 and M2 Pro chips will also be available in the new Mac mini, providing buyers with a budget option. Apple promises faster graphics processing and AI speeds for content creation, gaming, music, and more. The M2 version has a maximum of 24GB of unified memory and 100GB/s of bandwidth, which can increase image editing speeds in Photoshop by up to 50%. It can also “simultaneously play up to two streams of 8K ProRes 422 video at 30FPS, or up to 12 streams of 4K ProRes 422 video at 30FPS,” according to Apple.
The M2 Pro version offers improved performance, supporting up to 32GB of unified memory and 200GB/s of memory bandwidth. Apple claims it provides 2.5x faster graphics performance in Affinity Photo, 4.2x faster ProRes transcode in Final Cut Pro and 2.8x faster gameplay in Resident Evil Village.

As before, the new Mac mini offers two Thunderbolt 4 ports that support up to two displays, including a single 8K display, which is a first for a Mac. It also has two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, a gigabit ethernet port with a 10GB option, and an upgraded headphone jack that supports high-impedance headphones. The Mac mini also offers Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and Bluetooth 5.3. It is available for preorder starting at USD $599 / SGD $849 / RM2,499 with the M2 chip or USD $1,299 / SGD $1,849 / RM5,599 with the M2 Pro, shipping starting on 24th January 2023.
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Pokdepinion: Given the claim with the Mac Mini, now I’m tempted to see how well you can actually game on it. It’s such a small PC, would be convenient to bring for my travels.
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Celcom Axiata Announces New Company CEO – Next Phase of Transformation

With CEO Michael Kuehner stepping down soon, Celcom Axiata has announced a new CEO which will be taking over and leading the next phase of transformation.
Celcom Axiata Announces New Company CEO
New Celcom Axiata CEO: Mohamad Idham Nawawi
There is a major change coming to Celcom Axiata Berhad soon. The current CEO, Michael Kuehner, will be stepping down on 31st August 2018 but the company has already decided on who will be taking over his role. Celcom Axiata has formally announced that starting 1st September 2018, Mohamad Idham Nawawi will be the company’s new CEO.
It is said that this move is part of their original plan from a couple of years ago to appoint an internal talent for the next phase of transformation. The board members believe Idham, current the Group Chief Corporate Officer, is the best man for the job due to his excellent management and operational experience with the company as well as his familiarity with their strategic directions, operations, and challenges.

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For those of you who are not aware, Idham is an established telecommunications professional with over 25 years of business and operations experience within the telecommunications industry in Malaysia and the region. He has held various senior management and directorship positions with several international and local organizations, including multiple startups.
Idham is also responsible for leading the Transformation Program Office for Axiata 2.0 from 2012 to 2015, which saw the company expand beyond its core mobile business and into digital services and tower business.
Celcom Axiata also took a moment to express their gratitude to Michael Kuehner for his contributions to the company which helped turn into a modern, agile, and digital organization. With an emphasis on customer experience, his strategy helped achieve improvements in network quality, coverage, digitization, sales and distribution.
Pokdepinion: Well, looks like we’re going to be seeing a brand new Celcom Axiata moving forward. Perhaps we can expect something big from them soon.
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Latest Genshin Impact 2.1 Leak Reveals Raiden Shogun Can’t Cook

When it comes to leaks, we usually learn quite a bit of new details on features and other things that might be coming to miHoYo’s popular MMORPG. In the latest Genshin Impact 2.1 leak, it’s rather unusual as it reveals that the Raiden Shogun, Baal, is not capable of cooking.
Genshin Impact 2.1 Leak: Raiden Shogun Can’t Cook

[2.1 – Beta] Raiden Shogun Cooking
As of the latest beta version, she is still unable to cook. When attempting to swap to her in the character list, you will be see a prompt.
If you enter the cooking pot with her as an active character, it won’t let you proceed with cooking. pic.twitter.com/tl6Mg2SFQd
— Dim (@dimbreath) August 22, 2021

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According to prominent leaker, dimbreath, the Raiden Shogun is still unable to cook in the latest beta version of Genshin Impact. If one were to attempt to enter the cooking pot with her as an active character, it will not let you proceed with cooking. Needless to say, this piece of information caused quite a bit of a ruckus on social media.
Even if you want to call this out as being fake, not only does dimbreath have a relatively solid track records with leaks, this information has also been confirmed by other beta testers as well. Whether it’s an intentional feature or a simply a bug is yet to be seen as things may be different in the final version of the game’s update.
It’s not a particularly big issue but it’s hilarious to see the reactions of gamers online. A quick search on Twitter and Reddit will let you see a huge crowd stating something along the lines of them more than willing to cook for her. Assuming this isn’t a bug, many are speculating that it’s done so to suit her royal character, but we can’t say for sure just yet. For now, we will just have to wait and see.

Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game coming in the near future.

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Pokdepinion: If it ends up being an actual part of the game, it’s interesting. It adds a little bit of nuance that shows that not all characters are necessarily the same. Hopefully we’ll have see more similar things in the future with new characters.
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HUAWEI nova 4 arriving 16th January — a new Selfie Superstar is here

The HUAWEI nova 4 is finally arriving here in Malaysia. HUAWEI’s first smartphone featuring an in-screen camera is just a week away from Malaysia. We have received an invitation to the local launch event happening this 16th January, and we are definitely going to check it out.

Packing a Kirin 970, the HUAWEI nova 4 is somewhat of a upper mid-range device. It will be available with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage too. All of that is crammed under a 6.4″ FHD+ LCD display. A 3750 mAh battery keeps the HUAWEI nova 4 going, and when you run low on battery, it comes with HUAWEI SuperCharge to give you a quick recharge.

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Selfie fanatics will not be let down by the 25MP f/2.0 camera in the pinhole cutout. For the rear camera, we are still unsure whether HUAWEI Malaysia will be bringing in the variant with the 48MP f/1.8 main camera, or the more affordable one with a 20MP f/1.8 primary shooter. The primary camera will be partnered with a 16MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP depth sensor.
How much do you think the HUAWEI nova 4 will cost when it arrives in Malaysia? Do you think both variants will make it to our shores?
Pokdepinion: Hopefully it won’t be as expensive here as it is in China. But chances are pretty slim for that.
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Final Fantasy XV Director Hints at DLC Exploring Ardyn’s Past; New Types of Gameplay Coming Up As Well

Ardyn Izunia, probably the classiest antagonist we have seen in recent years for a videogame.
Final Fantasy XV was one of the games that received massive hype across the globe. Some of you liked it, some of you don’t, and that’s okay. After all, a game can’t appeal to every single human being in this world.
For those of you who are looking for more from the game, I have some good news. Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata talked about some additional content for the game, and it might be something you guys are looking forward to.

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Ardyn’s Past DLC for Final Fantasy XV
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In a short interview with Italian gaming website Game Legends,Hajime Tabata teased about having a DLC that focuses on antagonist Ardyn Izunia’s past. On top of that, he also mentioned about beta testing, multiplayer elements, among other things. Check it out below here:
What were the difficulties in transitioning from Final Fantasy Versus XIII to Final Fantasy XV?
Tabata: “Since the hardware generation changed, we had to look at everything again including the layout, usable technology, and form of production, and alongside that renew the game content to be suitable for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One generation.”
Is there any new information on the multiplayer elements?
Tabata: “While I can’t say anything right now, we plan to do a beta test before offering official service.”
Are there any plans to explore Ardyn’s past?
Tabata: “We do have plans for something like that. Please look forward to it.”
Will there be new types of gameplay for future downloadable content?
Tabata: “We plan to introduce new types of gameplay based on the theme of each downloadable content.
For those of you who are unaware, Ardyn Izunia is the primary antagonist for Final Fantasy XV. He even made an appearance in Kingsglaive as a mysterious enforcer to Emperor Iedolas Aldercapt for the Niflheim empire.
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t played the game yet, stop here.

Turns out, Ardyn Izunia’s real identity is Ardyn Lucis Caelum and yes, he is of the Lucis bloodline. His soul has been tainted after healing people of the Starscourge and as such, has become an immortal. He was betrayed by the very king that sought after his healing expertise and as such, grew bitter of the world.
That’s as far as we know about him. The DLC is expected to explore more on his backstory, as well as how and why the betrayal occurred that led him to become the man he is in the game’s timeline.

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Pokdepinion: I personally didn’t enjoy Final Fantasy XV as much as I thought I would but I love Ardyn. He’s an antagonist but he’s classy as hell. Despite some of the things that happened in the game involving him, it’s just hard to hate him.
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Razer Moray Is The Brand’s Gaming-Focused In-Ear Monitor Entry

Razer is no stranger to audio products at this point, they have speakers, soundbars, headsets, earbuds – and the THX acquisition does help with their audio expertise somewhat. Today Razer is announcing another new line of audio products, falling under the IEM (in-ear monitor) category: the Razer Moray.
As with many of the IEMs on the market, the Moray features dual-driver system that pairs a standard dynamic driver with balanced armature (BA) driver. IEMs use BA drivers for better sound isolation (meaning, better response to frequency) with a tradeoff that it only operates in a relatively narrow range of audio frequency – which in this case the dynamic driver covers the frequencies outside of BA drivers. It also comes with a detachable MMCX cable which is another common IEM design.

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Razer touts the Moray as the IEM for streamers, with -36dB passive noise isolation, with ear tips comes included with three sizes with two materials: memory foam and silicone. It also comes with a carrying case that the company says is water-resistant. As with IEMs, it does not come with onboard microphone – so you’re supposed to bring your own.
Razer Moray is now available now at Razer.com stores and resellers with the local pricing of RM669.
Pokdepinion: Didn’t expect Razer to design an IEM – audiophiles would definitely take a close look at it.
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MBT Announces 2019 Esports Rosters

Having already reached a milestone of 12 years in esports, MBT has grown from focusing on the Battlefield franchise to a bigger organization of esports teams in multiple titles, with up to 160 gamers today.
The team has announced of their latest roster for 2019 at their 12th Year Anniversary event for titles such as PUBG, Rainbow Six: Siege, and CS GO. They are dedicated in growing these teams and providing them support to achieve domestic success and even to internationals.
MBT MinumKopiJap, one of the best PUBG teams in Malaysia are aiming to achieve better placement in the next PUBG SEA Championship, which was previously held at Bangkok, Thailand. Besides them, MBT Impetus is currently representing Malaysia in the ongoing ESL Pro League Season 9 SEA.

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Aside team news, they have also announced their latest partners, which some are now visible on their new jersey. They include, Cooler Master, Emarque, ASUS ROG, and also NVIDIA.
They’ve also revealed that they will be hosting an upcoming LAN party for the gaming community later in the year.
Pokdepinion: I’m happy that the Rainbow Six: Siege scene is getting some love here in Malaysia. Normally, you’d usually see CS GO and Dota 2 getting the spotlight.
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honor Beauty In Malaysia Contest — Snap A Picture To Win An honor 10 As Well As A Vespa Primavera 150!

honor will be running their Beauty In Malaysia photography contest, where participants stand a chance to win three units of honor 10 smartphones as well as the grand prize of a Vespa Primavera 150.
honor Beauty In Malaysia Contest
The photography contest is open to all users of honor smartphones and will run from the 2nd to 22nd of July 2018. It will consists of three themes for participation and will run on honor Malaysia’s social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram).
The three themes are:

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Week 1 – Food of Malaysia:  Take a creative photo of their favorite foods or food stalls (Period: 2nd – 8th July)
Week 2 – Places of Malaysia: Take a creative photo of places in Malaysia (Period: 9th – 15th July)
Week 3 – People of Malaysia: Take a creative photo of people in Malaysia (Period: 16th July – 22nd July)

Participants are encouraged to submit entries for all of the themes and more than one entry for each theme for a higher chance of bringing home of one of the prizes. Each entry will be judged by professional photographers and representatives from honor Malaysia based on the creativity and how each photo embodies the theme of “Beauty in Malaysia”.
Winning entries of the contest will be featured on the hihonor website, honor theme app, as well as honor Malaysia’s official social media platform where images will be combined into a series of high definition wallpapers for users of the brand to utilize.
For more details on the contest, you can go here.
Pokdepinion: Get going guys! Who knows, you might win that grand prize of a Vespa!

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HONOR Malaysia Offers Discounts Up To 25% This 8.8 Sale

HONOR Malaysia has just announced that they will be having a massive sale on Shopee and Lazada during the 8.8 Sale period. The sale will include the company’s laptops and other smart devices.
HONOR Malaysia 8.8 Sale on Shopee and Lazada

As mentioned above, HONOR laptops and smart devices will see promotions and discounts of up to 25%. These discounts will be available through HONOR Malaysia’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada. With each purchase of HONOR devices during the 8.8 Sale, customers will be entitled to bring home free gifts based on a first come first serve basis.

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From August 6 to August 8, Lazada will run a 3-day promotion, while Shopee will run a 1-day promotion on August 8. Here’s a list of devices that are ready to entice enthusiasts with intriguing offers.

HONOR Band 6 promo price RM165 (RRP RM189) with a free gift of Umbrella
HONOR Earbuds 2 Lite promo price RM269 (RRP RM299) with a free gift of 3-months JOOX VIP Voucher
HONOR MagicWatch 2 42mm Agate Black promo price RM449 (RRP RM599) with a free gift of Umbrella
HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm Flax Brown promo price RM549 (RRP RM699) with a free gift of Umbrella
HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm Charcoal Black promo price RM499 (RRP RM649) with a free gift of Umbrella
HONOR MagicBook 15 promo price RM3,499 (RRP RM3,699) with a free gift of HONOR Laptop Backpack and Wireless Mouse
HONOR MagicBook X 15 i5 promo price RM2,899 (RRP RM2,899) with a free gift of HONOR Laptop Backpack and Wireless Mouse
HONOR MagicBook X 15 i3 priced at RM2,299 with a free gift of HONOR Laptop Backpack
HONOR MagicBook Pro promo price RM3,299 (RRP RM3,599) with a free gift of HONOR Laptop Backpack and Wireless Mouse

For more information on HONOR Malaysia’s 8.8 Sale, do head over to the official HONOR stores on Shopee and Lazada.
Pokdepinion: Hnggh the MagicWatch 2 still eludes me. Ah well, I’m using the HONOR Band 6 for now and I’m pretty happy with that.
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Facebook Suspends Tens of Thousands of Apps for Data Privacy Issues

Facebook has made a large, and much needed, move recently as they’ve suspended tens of thousands of apps. This is part of an ongoing investigation into improper data use by app developers, and part of a broader effort due to the Cambridge-Analytica data privacy scandal last year.
Now, roughly 12 months later, the company is admitting that it investigated millions of apps and has suspended “tens of thousands.” It is said that the huge number of apps suspended are linked to roughly 400 developers. This is a mixture of apps that are published and in testing phase.

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In a blog post today authored by Facebook vice president of partnerships Ime Archibong, he said Facebook has banned some apps completely. “That can happen for any number of reasons including inappropriately sharing data obtained from us, making data publicly available without protecting people’s identity or something else that was in clear violation of our policies.” They’ve also permanently removed access to its platform for some of the guilty developers.
Facebook has since made an additional statement on the matter, which you can read right below here:

Yes, the suspensions have been on a rolling basis. The suspension of an app from the Facebook platform does not necessarily indicate misuse of data using that app. In a number of instances, we have suspended an app not because of any known or suspected misuse of data by that app, but because of the app’s association with a person or an entity which may have misused Facebook data in violation of our policies.
Suspension also does not indicate an app had access to, or acquired, significant user data, as some apps associated with a suspicious entity may be “test” apps that were never released to the public. Quickly identifying potential incidents of data misuse is particularly challenging, as more complex and time-consuming technical analyses and investigative steps such as in-person interviews of app developers are often needed to accurately determine whether a developer has in fact misused user data.
Facebook has faced 11 ongoing investigations from the Justice Department, state attorneys general, and the Securities and Exchange Commisions on potential antitrust and privacy violations. The Federal Trade Commission even announced a USD $5 billion settlement with the company for privacy breaches, the largest any tech company has ever had to pay.
Source: The Verge
Pokdepinion: I see a lot of people taking some weird quizzes and what not on Facebook, and I always found it odd as to why it needed to access some of my data. I never use them so I think I’m pretty safe. How about you?
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[UNBOXING] ROG Phone II and its Accessories

ROG Phone II, Deluggaged!

We were extremely fortunate to have the chance to unbox or as Super Daddy puts it, deluggaged the ROG Phone II as well as its smorgasbord of awesome accessories. As if the ROG Phone II wasn’t over the top enough, the accessories that accompanies the device comes with its own ROG suitcase! Talk about giving a statement.

The accessories that come with the ROG Phone II includes:

Mobile Desktop Dock
Wigig Display Dock Plus
ROG Kunai Gamepad
TwinView Dock II
ROG Lighting Armor Case
Bag

As you can see from the list above, there are a lot of stuff that comes with the ROG Phone II however these accessories are sold separately. The ones that are included in the box with the ROG Phone II are the AeroActive Cooler II and the Aero Case. Stay tuned for our full review of the ROG Phone II and their accessories coming soon!

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Pokdepinion: You really can’t get any more over the top than this! Inb4 the ROG Kunai Gamepad is absolute boss!
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Unfortunately, Bloodborne is Locked at 30FPS on PS5

With the PS5’s release just days away, I’m sure many of you want to play a number of PS4 games with enhanced performance. Unfortunately for Bloodborne, it might not be worth it as the game is confirmed to be locked at 30FPS, at least for now.
Bloodborne Locked at 30FPS on PS5

Okay, embargo is up and I’m allowed to talk about PlayStation 5 back compat now. All I have to say is Sekiro is 60fps, Dark Souks 3 is 60fps (it’s locked at 30 on Xbox Series X, rip), and Bloodborne is still 30fps with bad frame pacing. ✌
— Lance McDonald (@manfightdragon) November 6, 2020

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Previously, we were aware that most PS4 games should be playable on the PS5 and that we can expect some enhancements on the next gen console. In the case of Bloodborne however, you won’t be able to enjoy the game in buttery smooth 60FPS as the game itself is locked at 30FPS.
The reason for this isn’t because the PS5 hardware is too weak however. Instead, FromSoftware has intentionally locked the game 30FPS so it can’t go any higher even if the hardware is capable of doing so.
This doesn’t mean that it can’t be changed however, but gamers will need to rely on the good graces of the folks over at FromSoftware to release a game update that unlocks the frame rates, or better yet, proper next gen optimizations for the game.
Unfortunately, this might not happen soon as FromSoftware is currently busy with plenty of projects in the pipeline but since Sony owns the IP for the game, they might be able to assign the work to another game studio. With that being said however, there’s always a chance they might re-release the game as some enhanced edition somewhere down the road instead.
For now, we will just have to wait and see. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I was genuinely worried thinking the game is too hard to run at 60FPS but I’m glad that isn’t the case. Hopefully an update pops up sooner or later.
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Claim This PC Game For Free While It Lasts

Running out of games to play and don’t seem to fancy yourself to spend money to make purchases? Well great news, PC gamers. For a limited time, you can get Deponia: The Complete Journey now for free.

Currently, Deponia: The Complete Journey is on offer currently on Steam at RM13.35 (originally RM89). To claim the game for free, all you need to do is subscribe to the Humble Bundle newsletter and the game is all yours to redeem. The offer is up until January 26 at 10 a.m. Pacific time or while supplies last.
The game has received very positive reviews for both recent and all reviews on Steam. Here’s a synopsis of the game courtesy of the platform:

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Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place. When Rufus, on one of his attempts to leave Deponia behind, meets Goal, he not only falls madly in love with the beautiful girl from Elysium; he also accidentally shoves her right off her comfortable star cruiser and down to the desolate trash-planet. This accident kindles a new, brilliant plan: he needs to get Goal back to the floating city of Elysium – and while he’s on it, he can also impersonate her sleazy fiance Cletus, who is the spitting image of Rufus for some reason. And thus, an exciting adventure begins…
Pokdepinion: This might be a free game that I would actually play.
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Win Realme smartphones and more with Realme’s Angpau for You campaign!

Realme is running their “Angpau for You!” campaign from now till 10th February, and they are giving away some really attractive prizes, including smartphones!
A Fruit Ninja-esque game will have you slashing angpaus to unlock gifts like the Realme C1, Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro, Olike wrist bands, OPPO selfie sticks and Lazada and Shopee vouchers. You can only play once with every account, so do your absolute best! At the end of the round you will be given a chance to enter a lucky draw. Also it’s best to use Chrome on a desktop for this game to prevent losing your chance of winning good stuff.

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Aside from getting your lucky draw prize, Realme will also be giving out smartphones weekly. To participate in the weekly smartphone giveaway, all you have to do is:

You must like the official Realme Malaysia Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/RealmeMalaysia/
Share the post for the weekly prizes posted on the official Realme Malaysia Facebook page on your personal Facebook pages
Share the thread on your Facebook pages with #RealmeCNY #RealmeAngpau

Four winners will be selected every week, so you have a pretty good chance from now till 10th February to win yourself a Realme device. Good luck!
Pokdepinion: Well I blew my chance with a RM7 Shopee voucher. Hope you have better luck!
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