Understanding Warranties And How It Works

I’m pretty sure everyone has gone through the process of claiming some sort of warranty for their devices. Albeit for their phones, home electronics or their PCs. But what exactly is a warranty? What does it do? A lot of people have a general idea of what warranties are and what they entail but not everyone truly understands it. Here we try to explain what warranties are and what they do as well as the different types of warranties out there.
What is a warranty?
To put it simply, warranties are a promise or guarantee of some sort of repair or maintenance of a purchased product or goods by the seller or the product manufacturer. Most of the time the warranties include offering a refund or a one to one replacement of a faulty product or goods. However, terms of a warranty can be set differently depending on the seller or manufacturer, so depending on which product or goods you purchase, the details of the warranty will differ. Case in point is ASUS’ Perfect Warranty Service which offers better warranty coverage than most other warranties.
ASUS’ Perfect Warranty Service
Types of warranties
Personal Warranty

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Personal warranties are warranties provided by an individual seller. This type of warranty is typically offered by small sellers you’d find on commercial platforms such as Carousell or Mudah.my as well as small shop stalls. Warranty specifics are all set by the seller and unless exact terms are not detailed in writing, it will be very difficult to enforce.
Manufacturer/Factory Warranty

A manufacturer warranty or sometimes known as factory warranty is a warranty that usually pertains to parts of a product that breaks down or malfunctions due to a factory defect. A lot of times these sort of warranties come with big electronics like home appliances or vehicles. For vehicles that are bought secondhand, they won’t be able to claim manufacturer warranty unless the vehicle’s ownership has been fully transferred over to the new owner.
Extended Warranty

Extended warranties are what the name suggests, an extension of a product’s original warranty period. These are usually extra and can be bought separately. You can normally see this in appliance stores such as Harvey Norman where they will ask their customer if they’d like to add on extended warranty for their purchased product.
Full Warranty

Full warranty fully covers the repair or replacement of any defect of a purchased product. This type of warranty is usually seen with products such as computers or PC components. Usually, this will be settled through the mail or a private courier. Another thing of note is that full warranties generally won’t cover a product’s normal wear and tear. Basically, if you bought a cat and the cat gets damaged, they’ll replace it with another cat.
Limited/Conditional Warranty

Limited or conditional warranties cover only a specific part of the product. Oftentimes, these sort of warranties covers just technical defects or failures and not failures borne by a consumer’s actions. So if you drop your phone into a body of water or onto the hard floor and it gets damaged then chances are your warranty won’t cover it.
How you can avoid problems with your warranty

You should read and understand in full of your product’s warranty. Don’t be afraid of asking the seller for the full warranty details and taking the time to go through everything before making the jump and purchase the product. After you’ve bought the product, it’s best to keep a record of the warranty somewhere easy for you to access should you need to do so. This includes physical copies as well as soft copies that you store online.
Furthermore, it is also advisable to keep the purchased product’s proof of purchase such as the receipt together with the record of its warranty. This is crucial as it helps you keep track of the date your product was purchased as well as being proof that you are the owner of the purchased product.
Hope this helps in explaining what warranties are and what they do. For more tech news and other tips and tricks, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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What You Need to Know About PS4 System Software Update 4.50 “Sasuke”; It’s Already Available for Your PlayStation 4

The PS4 System Software Update 4.50 “Sasuke” is out. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
When it comes to the PlayStation 4’s firmware update, sometimes you see some small changes or fixes while in other times you get something big. In the case of the PS4 System Software Update 4.50, it’s definitely the latter.
The PS4 System Software Update 4.50 “Sasuke” is bringing in a bunch of awesome things, along with the usual small fixes and security stuff. If you haven’t updated it yet or you’re just wondering what’s coming on the firmware, well, don’t fret. Here’s everything you need to know about the PS4 System Software Update 4.50.

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PS4 System Software Update 4.50 Details

There are a number of things that interests people in the PS4 System Software Update 4.50. The addition of boost mode, 3D Blu-Ray, and what is probably the most exciting new feature yet, the support for external HDDs.
Previously if you wanted more storage, you’d either have to open up your PlayStation 4 console and change the internal HDD to a bigger capacity one or buy a new one with a bigger storage capacity. Now, you don’t have to do that anymore. Just get an external HDD and it’ll function just like the internal HDD.
Yes, you can store your digital games on said internal HDD and it will show up on the PlayStation 4 just like it would be on the internal HDD. For the full list of what’s coming on the PS4 System Software Update 4.50, we’ve listed everything you need to know just below here:
Main features in System Software Update 4.50

You can now use a USB storage device to install applications, or move applications from your PS4’s system storage. The following USB storage devices can be used. Select(Settings) > [Devices] > [USB Storage Devices], select the connected USB storage device, and then format it for use as extended storage.* External hard disk drive
USB 3.0 or later
250 GB minimum, 8 TB maximum capacity
The quick menu is now more user friendly. Creating, joining, and other party features are even easier to access.
(Notifications) has been redesigned. All notifications now appear in a single list.
When using Remote Play on a Windows® PC, Mac, Xperia™ Smartphone, or Xperia™ Tablet, you can now use your device’s microphone for voice chat in games or in parties.
You can now use screenshots to customize the background of your home screen and function screen. Select(Settings) > [Themes] > [Select Theme] > [Custom].
You can now post screenshots directly to activities, such as those shown in [What’s New]. Press the SHARE button, select [Screenshot], and then select [Activities] as the upload destination.Also, you can now tag games and fellow players.
You can now post animated GIFs to activities and social applications.
Your status is now visible as(Mobile) when you sign in to an application such as(PlayStation App), even when you are away from your PS4 system. This means you are available to communicate with Friends.
You can now make a party public or private even after the party has been created. Select(Party) > [Party Settings] > [Party Privacy].
PlayStation VR now supports Blu-ray 3D™ content.

Other features in PS4 System Software Update 4.50

The PS4 system you use to sign in to PlayStation Network for the first time is now automatically activated as your primary PS4 system.
As a parent or guardian, you can now easily create sub accounts for your children when creating your master account.
You can now upload or download saved data right from the home screen. Press the OPTIONS button, and then select [Upload/Download Saved Data].
You now have the option to share screenshots on PlayStation Network. When sharing, you can also adjust privacy settings.
You can now launch(SHAREfactory) right from(Capture Gallery). Press the OPTIONS button while viewing(Capture Gallery), and then select [Edit in SHAREfactory].
You can now change the color of your profile screen to match the cover image. On your profile screen, select(Options) > [Change Cover Image] > [Change Background Color].
When reporting inappropriate content, you can now preview your report before sending.
The design of(PS4 Remote Play) for Xperia™ has been updated.
When you receive a partyinvitation, you can now respond from(Messages) or(PS Messages) with a quick reply.
Your profile screen cover image on your PS4 system is now displayed in(PS Messages).
Cinematic mode image quality on PlayStation VR has been improved.* Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.
“Xperia™” is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB.
“Blu-ray 3D™” is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

Pokdepinion: It’s wonderful that we finally have external HDD support for the PlayStation 4. I hope this isn’t the beginning of some software piracy outbreak because if that happens, I’m pretty sure Sony will try their best to remove all external storage support in the future. Whatever it is, the PS4 System Software Update 4.50 is a welcomed update for our beloved console.
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REDMAGIC 8 Pro Matte and Void Variants Have Arrived in Malaysia

If you’re looking to get yourself a new gaming phone, the REDMAGIC 8 Pro was recently launched in Malaysia. Here’s what you need to know about it.
REDMAGIC 8 Pro

REDMAGIC has introduced the REDMAGIC 8 Pro gaming smartphone in Malaysia. The device comes in two memory variants and different rear panel designs. The Matte variant has a sandstone-like finish and a vertical camera array, while the fancier Void model features a glass and matte rear panel, an RGB lighting system, and a square glass island that houses the camera setup.

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Both the Matte and Void versions of the gaming smartphone have a flat 6.8-inch AMOLED display, physical buttons on both sides, and capacitive shoulder triggers on the right side. They also come with stereo speakers, dual X-axis linear motors, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB-C port.

REDMAGIC’s ICE 11 system keeps the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset cool, and both devices are equipped with a triple camera setup, consisting of a 50MP GN5 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. Additionally, both variants feature a 16MP under display camera and a 6,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging capability.
The REDMAGIC 8 Pro series is now available in Malaysia, with the Matte variant priced at RM3,699, and the Void model priced at RM4,299. Both models are available via authorized distributors nationwide and REDMAGIC’s official Lazada online store. There is a special promotional price of RM2,899 and RM3,499 for both variants respectively, from now until 25th February 2023 exclusively via REDMAGIC’s Lazada store.
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Pokdepinion: Now that’s a pretty solid price, at least the promotional one, for what you’re getting. With that being said however, I’m curious enough to see if it can compete against existing gaming phones as well as flagship devices, as they would definitely need the mainstream audience support as well.
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HUAWEI nova 5 Set For 21 June Unveiling

We will be able to see HUAWEI latest nova smartphone, the HUAWEI nova 5 soon, as the company has revealed an official launch date on their Weibo account. The announcement reveals that the phone is set to be introduced in China this 21st of June 2019.

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The HUAWEI nova 5 is packed with a Kirin 980 SoC and comes with either 6GB/8GB RAM that’s paired with 128GB of internal storage. On the back there’s a triple camera setup, with the main camera being a 48MP lens. Its secondary lens is a 12MP camera and finally accompanied by a TOF 3D lens. As for selfies, it sports a front 25MP shooter.
Other than that, it has a 4200mAh battery under the hood and the phone offers a Type-C port. In addition, it’s been reported that the phone will offer a 44W fast charger, which is something new for HUAWEI devices.

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Display wise, it features a 6.39-inch AMOLED display. Straight out of the box, it runs on EMUI 9.1 (based on Android 9 Pie). This isn’t shocking as previously we’ve reported that Google wants to cooperate with HUAWEI. The HUAWEI nova 5 will be available in two color variants; Black and Blue.
Pokdepinion: I wonder how the brand will fare after all that controversy. Hopefully we’ll see, come end of June.
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HONOR Malaysia Kicks Off 2020 With Customer’s Choice Sale

Starting from today (7th January 2020) until the 9th of January 2020, HONOR is bringing their deals and bundles to kick off the new year at hihonor.
So what exactly they are offering you might ask? You can refer to the deals below:
HONOR Deals
ModelRRPSaleHONOR Watch Magic (Black)RM499RM399HONOR Band 5RM129RM111HONOR 10,000mAh PowerbankRM149RM59HONOR 10 (Free HONOR Smart Scale or HONOR Band 5 Sport)RM1,399RM749
HONOR Special Bundles
ModelRRPSaleHONOR 20 and HONOR 10,000mAh PowerbankRM1,548RM1,199HONOR Band 5 and HONOR 10,000mAh PowerbankRM278RM149HONOR Watch Magic and HONOR Band 5RM578RM429
If you wish to check the deals out, you can head to hihonor right here.

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Pokdepinion: That Watch Magic bundle though.. kinda tempted myself.
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Man Ignores Covid-19 Lockdown… To Play Pokemon GO

Over in Italy, a country that’s severely impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak, a man had no regard whatsoever of the lockdown implemented and went out to play Pokemon GO.
Man ignores Covid-19 lockdown to play Pokemon GO
The lockdown doesn’t mean that you can’t go out from your homes. You can do so but only for specific reasons, such as grocery shopping.
The man, reportedly to be 31 years old, brought his daughter out to play the mobile game. He was later encountered by the local authorities.

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If you aren’t aware of what Pokemon GO actually is, well it’s a mobile game that you’d need to go outside and explore real-life locations to find Pokemons.
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Pokdepinion: Not cool at all. It’s one thing that you went outside during a lockdown, bringing your child and exposing them is even worse.
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[HIGHLIGHT] ASUS Zenfone Zoom eye-candy appreciation

We don’t usually have a professional DSLR-toting photographer to take photos of the pretty ladies when we attend events. But this time around, we did, and at the behest of SuperDaddy this post is brought to you through the lens of Lui’s camera.

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If you like this kind of posts, let us know and we will try our best to bring you more!
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Here’s how to win a Redmi Note 11 Xiaomi Fan Festival Special Edition worth RM749

Xiaomi has just announced the launch of its 12th annual Xiaomi Fan Festival, with the theme of  “All for Xiaomi Fans.” As a part of its celebrations, Xiaomi announced a new branding video, titled “Innovation for Everyone,” and also gives everyone the opportunity to win one of 300 Redmi Note 11 XFF Special Edition. Yup, 300.
Xiaomi Fan Festival Special Edition: here’s what’s up

Xiaomi’s new video recognizes their fans for the continued support, and encourages their own pursuit of happiness with the help of technology. At the same time, they are also highlighting their own pursuits of innovation for the benefit of everyone and everywhere.

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But I think what everyone is here for is the Redmi Note 11 Xiaomi Fan Festival Special Edition. The Redmi Note 11 XFF Special Edition comes in a unique gift packaging and is delivered in a transparent tote bag. The device itself isn’t that different, with just an additional XFF logo beside the Redmi branding on its back.
To win it, all you need to do is create a Virtual Xiaomi Fan Card via the link here and you will stand a chance to win a Redmi Note 11 XFF Special Edition. Was that too easy? Well, you can also increase your chances of winning by checking out Xiaomi’s official social media pages for other activities to participate in.
If you can’t wait for that, the Redmi Note 11 XFF Special Edition (4GB+128GB) will also be available on Lazada and Shopee for just RM749. From today to 8th April, you can also get it for just RM699 during flash sales, so don’t miss out on that.
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 series now in Malaysia from RM799

Xiaomi announced a trio of Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 series, with the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite, Vacuum-Mop 2 and Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro. The trio is differentiated mainly by their features, but also they key specifications like suction power and battery capacity.
The entry-level Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite starts off with 2200Pa of suction force, with a 2600mAh battery. As we step up, we have the Vacuum-Mop 2, which comes in with 2700Pa of suction, and a larger 3200mAh battery. The Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro comes with an additional sonic vibration mopping feature that can vibrate at up to 10 000 vibrations/min, and it also features a larger 5200mAh battery, more advanced LDS laser navigation system and more powerful 3000Pa of suction.

The prices are as follows:

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite: RM799
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2: RM1099
Xiaomi Robot-Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro: RM1499

However from today until 8th April, you can get them at discounted prices of RM699 for the Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite, RM799 for the Vacuum-Mop 2 and RM1299 for the Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro on both Shopee and Lazada.
Pokdepinion: Kinda weird that the Xiaomi decided to go with the lowest variant of the Redmi Note 11 as the Xiaomi Fan Festival Special Edition…
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Razer Partnering with Team Queso – 2-Year Partnership with Spanish eSports Team

It looks Razer has made a rather interesting move recently. They’ve established a 2-year partnership with Team Queso, the Spanish mobile gaming eSports team.
Razer Partnering with Team Queso eSports

The folks over at Razer along with Spanish eSports Team Queso has announced a new strategic partnership. The 2-year deal will see Team Queso use Razer’s entry into the smartphone market, the Razer Phone, in their competitive games. This along with the use of some other Razer peripherals and equipment.

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The Razer Phone made waves with its 120Hz display, which is the first we’ve seen in a smartphone and is their answer as to what a gaming smartphone should have. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and 8GB of RAM certainly gives the phone plenty of power to run games on the device.
Razer Co-Founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan said:

This partnership with Team Queso marks a new milestone in Razer’s rich history as a pioneer of eSports. Competitive mobile eSports is what the Razer Phone was designed for and I look forward to seeing Team Queso’s players dominating the tournament circuit.

For those of you who were not aware, Team Queso has competed in multiple different mobile games, including Clash Royale, Vainglory, Arena of Valor and Hearthstone, and some of the members rank at some of the best in the national, continental and global stage. Founded in 2017, with high profile teams and players from around the world, Team Queso is the current ESWC Paris Clan Wars champion, as well as strong favorites for the Vainglory8 League.
Alvaro ‘Alvaro845’ G. Buitrago, CEO of Team Queso, said:

We’re very excited to partner with Razer for the next two years as official gear supplier for Team Queso. Our organization was born in 2017 as the first mobile-focused esports team, and a few months later the Razer Phone was launched as the first smartphone designed for and by gamers. I couldn’t imagine a better match to foster mobile eSports in the upcoming years.

As part of the sponsorship deal, Razer will also supply mice, keyboards, headsets and surfaces to Team Queso players, putting their best gears at the fingertips and on the heads of the players.
Pokdepinion: Congratulations to Team Queso. It’s certainly not easy to make it to this level and hopefully, we’ll see more awesome things happening in the eSports scene.
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Save up to RM2000 on the latest Surface devices in the Modern PC Tech Week promotion!

SNS Network is running the Modern PC Tech Week promotion for you to buy yourself your Christmas gift in advance. All you need to do is to head over to the Plaza Low Yat Concourse Area from today until 15th December to get yourself a new laptop or Surface device!

The highlight of the event should be the Microsoft Surface devices, with attractive bundles on everything from the Surface Go to the latest Surface Pro 7. Here’s what you will get with each Surface during the promotion:

Surface Go
Surface Pro 6
Surface Laptop 3
Surface Pro 7

Price
Starting from RM2099
Starting from RM3899
Starting from RM4499
Starting from RM5998

Freebies

Surface Go Type Cover or Signature Type Cover
Mobile Mouse (Burgundy)
Shieldcare Extended Warranty (1 year)

Surface Pro Type Cover or Signature Type Cover
Mobile Mouse (Burgundy)
Shieldcare Extended Warranty (1 year)

Mobile Mouse (Burgundy)
Shieldcare Extended Warranty (1 year) / Office 365 Home ESD (1 year)

Surface Pro Type Cover or Signature Type Cover
Mobile Mouse (Burgundy)
Shieldcare Extended Warranty (1 year) / Office 365 Home ESD (1 year)

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If you want a more affordable option, you can also pick from a more wallet-friendly array of laptops from ASUS, Acer, HP and Lenovo, with prices starting from as low as RM1899. As part of the promotion, all laptops purchased at the Modern PC Tech Week roadshow will come with free 1-year Shieldcare Extended Warranty for additional peace of mind.

SNS Network will also be offering Microsoft Office ESD licenses from as low as RM149 at the roadshow, so don’t miss out the opportunity to get them for your PC!
You can head over to the following link to find out more about the Modern PC Tech Week roadshow happening this week.
Find out more about Modern PC Tech Week!
Pokdepinion: If you are in the area, why not drop by. You might find yourself bringing home a new Surface!
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Shadow Arena Now Available For Global Beta Test On PC

If you’re a fan of battle royal games, well you might want to check out Shadow Arena, a game that pits 40 players against each other to become the sole survivor.

You can choose from nine Heroes, with each coming with their very own unique fighting styles. Aside from battling other players, you will also need to slay monsters to collect loot in order to upgrade gears and obtain buffs to get the upper-hand.

Pearl Abyss, the company behind the game as well as Black Dessert, has also added Badal the Golden, the latest Hero to join the roster of Heroes and offers a new combat style that players can enjoy. He is a melee fighter with the ability to throw lightning-fast combos to his opponents.

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In the game, there’s Team Mode, where you can pair up with a team mate. Private Matches is also available for those who want to have their own personal lobby.
They’ve introduced tier-specific matchmaking in the beta, which they claim is purely skills-based system that advances players to higher tiers based on their performances.
Throughout the beta test period, Shadow Arena offers an “Action Battle Royale” experience that draws from MOBA, Battle Royale, and MMO genres.
Interested in joining the beta test? Well you will need to sign up first to get the game key on Steam. Shadow Arena will be making its way to consoles as well, though an exact date is not yet confirmed.
Pokdepinion: Well that’s interesting combination of genres.. I might just give it a go.
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Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – Versatile, Magnificent Camera

Unboxing the Panasonic LUMIX G95
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review

For our review unit, we didn’t get the box so we can’t exactly do the usual unboxing for this Panasonic LUMIX G95 review. However, you are expected to find the following items with every retail purchase:
Battery Pack (DMW-BLC12E)Battery Charger (DMW-BTC12)AC AdapterUSB CableShoulder StrapBody CapHot Shoe CoverBattery Grip Connector CoverThe Panasonic LUMIX G95 camera itself
The 14-42mm kit lens will only be included if you purchase the set for it. Otherwise, it will only be the body of the camera itself.
Appearance
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – Front
The Panasonic LUMIX G95 is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera and the successor to the LUMIX G85. It looks nearly identical to its predecessor with some minute differences here and there. It feels very compact given that it’s a Micro Four Thirds camera but the body itself does seem a little chunky. Not that it’s a bad thing as it makes it easier to grip.

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From the front, you get a view of the 14-42mm kit lens with its own lens cover, the LUMIX text on top of it, textured hand grip on the left side, and the lens locking mechanism right beside the lens. You also have a “G” symbol on the top-right corner, signifying the series that this camera belongs to.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – Top
Hovering over to the top, you have the Drive Mode dial, a cold shoe mount, the built-in flash in front of it, the Shooting Mode dial, the power switch, a dial operation switch with a function button in the center, the record button, White Balance button, ISO sensitivity button, exposure adjustment button, and the camera shutter button.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – Sides
Moving to the left side, you have the 3.5mm microphone jack on the top side-by-side with the shoulder strap eyelet, while the 2.5mm remote input, 3.5mm headphone jack, microHDMI port, and microUSB port grouped together. All of these ports have a rubberized cover to prevent dust and water from entering. On the right side, you have the SD card slot along with the other shoulder strap eyelet. You also get a good view of the textured grip here, which appears rather large and makes it easier to hold.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – Bottom
On the bottom of the Panasonic LUMIX G95 camera, you have a tripod mounting socket, the cover for the battery grip connector, a release level for the battery cover, DC coupler cover, and the battery door.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – Rear
Finally on the back, you have the 3-inch LCD articulating screen, the electronic viewfinder (EVF), the cursor buttons with the menu button in the center, the playback button, a small speaker grille, the quick menu button, the display button, the AF / AE lock button, and the focus mode lever. The display can be flipped to the left side, 180° upwards for selfies / vlogs and roughly 80° downwards for flat lays or similar shots.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – Flash and diopter adjustment
In case you were wondering, the flash open lever as well as the diopter adjustment dial is located on the left side of the EVF eye cup.
Overall, the Panasonic LUMIX G95 mirrorless camera looks more like a typical DSLR rather than a mirrorless camera, especially given the chunky grip. However, it’s surprisingly compact when held in person. As it is a Micro Four Thirds camera, lenses are rather small, which makes it more portable. If you needed something portable, this will easily fit the bill.
Specifications
SensorMicro Four Thirds Live MOS sensor, Aspect Ratio 4:3 (native), 20.3 MegapixelsLensLUMIX G H-FS1442ALUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm, f/3.5 – f/5.6 II ASPH., MEGA O.I.S., 9 elements in 8 groups (2 aspherical lenses), 75° (wide) to 29° (telephoto), 28 – 84mm (35mm equivalent)Zoom2x to 4x digital zoomDisplay3-inch (7.5cm) 3:2 aspect ratio, 1,240k dots, TFT LCD, articulating screen with adjustable angle 180° upwards and approximately 80° downwards, static touch controlViewfinderOLED Live View Finder, 2,360k dots, 100% field coverage, 1.48x / 0.74x (35mm camera equivalent), 20mm eye-point (from eyepiece); -4.0 to +4.0 m^-1 diopter, eye sensorProcessorVenusFocusContrast AF with DFD technology, EV -4 – 18 (ISO100 equivalent), AFS, AFF, AFC, MF, Starlight AF, AF assist lamp, AF lock, Post Focus, Focus StackingFace/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / PinpointAF Sensitivity, AF-ON, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Focus/Shutter Priority, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Guide, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter, Focus Switching for Vert/Hor, Focus Ring LockImage CaptureResolution[4:3] 5184×3888(L) / 3712×2784(M) / 2624×1968(S) / 3328×2496(4K Photo)[3:2] 5184×3456(L) / 3712×2480(M) / 2624×1752(S) / 3504×2336(4K PHOTO)[16:9] 5184×2920(L) / 3840×2160(M) / 1920×1080(S) / 3840×2160(4K PHOTO)[1:1] 3888×3888(L) / 2784×2784(M) / 1968×1968(S) / 2880×2880(4K PHOTO)File FormatJPEG (DCF, EXIF 2.31), RAWVideo CaptureResolution (MP4)[4K] 3840×2160 4K/30p: 100Mbps[4K] 3840×2160 4K/25p: 100Mbps[4K] 3840×2160 4K/24p: 100Mbps[Full HD] 1920×1080 FHD/60p: 28Mbps[Full HD] 1920×1080 FHD/50p: 28Mbps[Full HD] 1920×1080 FHD/30p: 20Mbps[Full HD] 1920×1080 FHD/25p: 20Mbps[HD] 1280×720 HD/30p: 10Mbps[HD] 1280×720 HD/25p: 10MbpsResolution (AVCHD)[Full HD] 1920×1080 FHD/50p: 28Mbps, 50p recording[Full HD] 1920×1080 FHD/50i: 17Mbps, 50i recording[Full HD] 1920×1080 FHD/25p: 24Mbps, 50i recording (sensor output is 25fps)[Full HD] 1920×1080 FHD/24p: 24Mbps, 24p recordingFile FormatMP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))AVCHD Progressive, AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Audio 2ch)ModesShooting ModeIntelligent Auto Mode, Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, Programme AE Mode, Aperture Priority AE Mode, Shutter Priority AE Mode, Manual Exposure Mode, Creative Video Mode, Custom Mode, Scene Guide Mode, Creative Control ModeDrive ModeSingle, Burst, 4K Photo, Post Focus, Time Lapse Shot / Stop Motion Animation, Self TimerScene SelectionStandard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, L.Monochrome, L.Monochrome D, Scenery, Portrait, Custom, Cinelike D, Cinelike V, V-Log LStorageSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card(Compatible with UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards)ConnectivityWiredUSB 2.0 Micro-B, microHDMI TypeD / VIERA Link with 4K support, 3.5mm microphone jack, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2.5mm remote inputWirelessWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 (LE)Battery1200mAh / 8.7Wh Lithium-ion rechargeableUSB power supply, USB power chargingOptional DMW-BGG1 battery gripDimensions130.4 x 93.5 x 77.4 mm484g (body only), 646g (with SD card, battery, and kit lens)
User Experience
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – Easy to grip
The Panasonic LUMIX G95 is a relatively easy camera to use for both beginners and professionals. Given the number of options you have with this, it can seem overwhelming at first but as you start to familiarize yourself with it, you will naturally learn more about what the camera is truly capable of and start to try new things.
It’s a rather compact camera, especially given that it’s a Micro Four Thirds camera, but the body itself is a bit chunky. This isn’t a bad thing however as it makes it easier to hold on to, especially with the textured grip on the side. It’s also not too heavy for vlogging, and definitely worth the weight for the performance and versatility.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review
It’s easy to change shooting modes, change shutter speed, play around with the focus, and adjust the settings. You have specific buttons and dials for everything you need. What I particularly like is the Dual IS II feature, which combines the 5-axis in-body image stabilization and in-lens stabilization which can reduce shake by up to 5 stops.
To put that to perspective, it’s the difference between 1/125 second and 1/4 second shutter speed. This means you will have far less shaky photos and much more stable videos being captured. Needless to say, this will only work if the lens itself has image stabilization.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review
As for autofocus, the Panasonic LUMIX G95 uses contrast detection with Depth From Defocus (DFD) to improve focusing speed and subject tracking. The company claims that the focus acquisition time is at a mere 0.07 seconds. Speaking of speed, the Venus Engine powering the camera lets you shoot up to 9FPS in AF-S mode and 6FPS in AF-C mode.
There is also Face / Eye detection AF, 1-Area AF, Pinpoint AF (for small subjects), and Tracking AF. If any of these don’t work you, there’s always Custom Multi AF where you can select up to 49 focus points. If you’re the type who prefers Manual Focus, then you’ll be happy to know that this does come with Focus Peaking to aid you, and you can adjust the intensity / displayed colour via the Settings menu.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review
From my own personal experience, the autofocus system works fast and accurately most of the time. I didn’t have any odd focusing issues whatsoever and I usually get what I want exactly the way I want it. This is especially important for vloggers who are constantly on the move as they record but would rather not stick to Manual Focus. The focus does have a bit of an issue when it’s rather dark but that’s to be expected.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – Built-in 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.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – LCD display
While the LCD display is versatile and works great, sometimes you just want a deeper look at the frame. In this case, you have an Electronic Viewfinder to help you with that. I find myself sticking to the display for the most part but when it’s too bright outside, the EVF is a blessing.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – Ports
In terms of ports, the Panasonic LUMIX G95 has a good array of them. You get a microUSB port, a microHDMI port with 4K support, a headphone jack for monitoring audio, a microphone jack to plug in external microphones, and a 2.5mm remote input.
I personally wished that it moved to USB-C instead but honestly, you already have access to a good number of ports so I can easily overlook this. This is especially given that you can charge the camera directly via USB, so you can use powerbanks if you need that extra juice on-the-go.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – Battery
Speaking of extra juice, the battery life of the Panasonic LUMIX G95 is at 290 shots regardless of whether you use the display or EVF. It’s rather low, even within mirrorless camera standards, but you do have options to continue shooting. The first is the Power Saving LVF mode which can increase it to nearly 1000 shots. The second is to just have a spare battery or even a powerbank on your side. Lastly, you can consider getting the DMW-BGG1 grip, which will dramatically increase the battery life in exchange for a little added bulk.
If you ever decided to get yourself stuck on a wall outlet for an “unlimited power source”, you can get a lot of video recorded this way. In fact, I’ve never had it overheat on me after an hour plus of recording, and it doesn’t have a limit to how long you want to record videos for. If you ever need to shoot interviews that could possibly run for long, this will do just fine as long as it has enough juice.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – Cold shoe mount
As it has a cold shoe mount, you can easily use it in tandem with a bunch of accessories, including lighting and microphones. I personally only use an external shotgun microphone, the Rode VideoMic Pro+, but you have plenty of options. In fact, you can get a cold shoe mount extender to put in multiple accessories, as long as you can handle the weight.
Camera Samples
Photos

Here, I’m going to show an assortment of photos taken with the Panasonic Lumix G95 with the 14-42mm kit lens. For the most part, Intelligent Auto+ can take good photos easily but you may get overexposed photos from time to time. There are some similar pictures on top of here, with the brighter one being Intelligent Auto+ and the darker ones being Manual.
The autofocus system works fast and very reliably. It does have a bit of trouble when it’s dark but it still manages to do rather well. Some may criticize Panasonic for using contrast detection as it’s slower than phase detection but in all honesty, it works quickly and accurately so I doubt it’s going to be an issue for anyone, realistically speaking.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – V LOG L
In case you didn’t know, Panasonic cameras have V LOG L which captures a wider dynamic range. If you’re not familiar, you may be confused as to why the pictures taken in that colour profile seem bland. It’s generally meant for post-processing, so you have more room to edit and you can have the picture exactly how you want it to look.
For a brief comparison, check out the photo above. You can see that the colour appears more vibrant after editing with no noise compared to the photo captured using Intelligent Auto+. It’s worth noting that to make full use of V LOG L, you will need adequate lighting, so low-light shots would be out of the question.
Zoom

For this particular section, it’s to demonstrate how far the kit lens can zoom so you have a better idea what type of shots you can take. It’s a 14-42mm is rather versatile and can give you a variety of good shots. With that being said however, if you have a more specific need, like bigger aperture shots, you should go for a prime lens.
There is also an Extra Telephoto Converter which can magnify pictures with little quality degradation specifically for JPGs. With it, you can extend the range of your lens by about 1.4 times. Then we also have digital zoom, which can give you 2 to 4 times magnification for JPGs. The quality does reduce quite a bit so personally, I would rather shoot in RAW and crop it later for the best quality.v
Video

Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review – Video recording demo
The video recording capabilities of the Panasonic LUMIX G95 is amazing. It can capture a great amount of detail, especially the pores on my face. The camera’s stabilization system works great, as I’ve only used this camera with my bare hands, never a tripod or anything similar. If you want more control over the colours, V-LOG L is especially handy for colour grading as it preserves the dynamic range.
The camera isn’t exactly light, but it’s still easy enough to just hold with one hand. For vlogging, it can be a bit tiring if you’re holding it for long with just one hand but the possibility is there and it’s not too much to handle either. At no point did the camera overheated. In fact, it was barely warm if anything, which is great. It’s worth noting that you can record up to 4K resolution if you wish, just remember that you need a memory card that is fast enough for it.
The built-in mic sounds great as it captures a good amount of depth with my voice, 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+, which we compared it with in the video demo. I still wouldn’t mind using the built-in mic provided that it’s not a particularly windy day.
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Verdict
Panasonic LUMIX G95 Review
The Panasonic LUMIX G95 was a camera I wasn’t expecting much from, but was blown away when I tried it. On paper, it’s versatile but seemed rather plain compared to other cameras out there but when I experienced it myself, it works a lot better than I could have imagined.
It’s not the perfect camera by any means, such as the battery life being a bit short, still using contrast detection AF, it’s not exactly affordable with retail price starting from RM4,499, and it could shed some weight off for better overall use. However, a quick look around will lead you to finding the same camera with roughly RM1,000 off its retail price, and if you’re in the market for a Micro Four Thirds camera, this is a solid option.
At the end of our Panasonic LUMIX G95 review, we award this camera our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Panasonic Malaysia for letting us use this camera for the purpose of this review.
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Wondered Why POCO Hasn’t Unleashed Their New Flagship? Here’s The Answer

Many were left stunned when POCO released the POCO F1, a flagship-killer which back then came with the highest end chipset available while still being priced relatively low. Many expected a smartphone to be on that level but what the public got was the POCO X2, a mid-range device. If you were wondering on why they haven’t released a smartphone that’s equipped with the new Snapdragon 865 chip yet, well here’s some answers.
The folks at Android Authority interviewed the company’s general manager, Manmohan Chandolu, where he explains on some of the reasons on why they haven’t released a smartphone of that caliber.
First and foremost, he explains that with the company’s decision to part with Xiaomi, he states that POCO is a startup company as of now, where he mentions that there’s changes to the traditional pricing structure of flagship chipsets, essentially the Snapdragon 800-series.

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He says that they (the company) did not find costs of Qualcomm’s 2019 and 2020 flagship chipsets feasable. Here’s what he had to say:
Chipsets right now, all 800-series chipsets, are extremely expensive. And (the Snapdragon 865) being the first 5G generation, is just a lot more expensive.Manmohan Chandolu, General Manager of POCO
Questions were asked when they opted to ignore even last year’s chipset, the Snapdragon 855 where he says the SoC did not see the same price depreciation as the company expected.
At the moment, it seems unlikely that POCO will release a brand new flagship smartphone…unless they conjure up some magic and surprise us all.
Pokdepinion: Well I can’t really say that I’m surprised by the news. However I wonder on whether they will release a POCO X2 Pro, since the normal variant is basically the Redmi K30..
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HUAWEI 12.12 Super Sale Is Now Running — Includes RM12 Flash Deals

HUAWEI Malaysia is kicking off their HUAWEI 12.12 Super Sale where you can enjoy promotions to enjoy your favorite HUAWEI products in the period.
HUAWEI 12.12 Super Sale

The promo starts from today till the 12th December itself where you can get promotions including flash deals as low as RM12, must buy items, and even RM200 vouchers up for grabs.

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In addition to that, HUAWEI is rewarding those who register on their HUAWEI Store today onwards till 12.12. Here, you can win prizes worth up to RM978 where there will be 68 lucky newly registered users.
Once you’ve registered, you can simply sit back and relax. HUAWEI’s customer service will contact you by the given registered email or phone number. You can also check if you’re one of the winners at their homepage on the 21st of December 2020.
HUAWEI is offering deals such as their HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro at RM2,499, HUAWEI nova 5T at RM999, and even the HUAWEI MateBook 13 R5 at RM2,999 to name a few of their offers.
In case you didn’t know, HUAWEI also has a store pick up service where you can choose your preferred stores to pick up the items that you purchase. Something you might want to take note if you hate queuing up and waste time.
Pokdepinion: Imagine winning something when you just register. That’ll be super lucky. Got a HUAWEI product in mind that you want to purchase? Now might be a good time to get them.
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Samsung Silently Takes Down Their Video Of Trolling Apple For Notch And Headphone Jack Removal

Okay, you’re in the article already. You’ve read the title and most likely, you know which video we’re talking about, but if you don’t, it’s cool (we’ll link a video below just in case). So it appears that Samsung has quietly taken down their video, which made fun of Apple’s decision to implement their infamous notch and the lack of a headphone jack.

While the video was taken down, you can still watch it thanks to third-party uploads (thank god for the internet, right?). What’s wrong with Samsung doing so? Well if you’ve followed the latest introduction of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series, it comes with a notch, albeit not as big as Apple’s and it saw the removal of the audio jack from its predecessor.
Read more on the Samsung Galaxy Note10 series here

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Now it’s not surprising that Samsung went with their decision, seeing how other smartphone brands in the market have already done it, but Samsung was the longest one to have withheld and criticized Apple for it (refer to video).
Seeing the video once again, it sure doesn’t look like the video holds any value for Samsung now, seeing what they’ve brought to the table with the new Note10 series.
Pokdepinion: Did Samsung thought that the public wouldn’t notice? What do you think about the new Note10 series? Leave your thoughts down below.
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Sony Trademarks PS6 All The Way to PS10

Sony Trademarks PS6 All The Way to PS10

The PlayStation 5 is yet to be released and its predecessor is still alive and well today. However, that isn’t stopping Sony from looking at the big picture as they’ve recently filed for trademarks for future PlayStation consoles. To be precise, it’s the PS6, PS7, PS8, PS9, and PS10.
This doesn’t mean that there are five new PlayStation consoles coming our way soon however. It’s more of futureproofing on Sony’s end with their PlayStation lineup. It ensures that Sony will have the rights to the possible names for future consoles and that those rights won’t be taken from them. Still, this filing does make it clear that Sony has no plans to drop out of the console manufacturing business anytime soon despite increased competition from companies like Google.
If Sony keeps at its seven-year console cycle, they won’t have to worry about trademarking the name of another PlayStation console until 2054. According to IGN, filing the trademarks for future consoles this early isn’t a new thing for Sony to do. The PS4 and PS5 were trademarked in 2006, which was seven years before the PS4’s release and 14 years before the PS5’s intended launch.

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While it can be fun to think of what the PS6 and future PlayStation consoles would look like, we’re still far away from seeing them. For now, let’s set our sights on the PlayStation 5 which is coming in Holiday 2020.
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Pokdepinion: You may think that it’s way too early for this but it does avoid potential trouble down the road. People are looking to profit just about anywhere these days.
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ASUS adds ROG Strix GL12 and ROG Strix GL10 to their desktop lineup

In addition to the ASUS ROG Huracan G21, ASUS also launched two new ROG Strix desktops, the ROG Strix GL12 and ROG Strix GL10. Unlike the ROG Huracan’s unique design, the ROG Strix desktops feature more conventional aesthetics but sport specifications that are equally powerful under the hood.
ROG Strix GL12
The higher end of the duo, the ROG Strix GL12 comes in two configurations, one with a GeForce RTX 2080 and one with a GeForce RTX 2060. Aside from that, both systems feature a similar design and pretty much the same specifications.

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ROG Strix GL12 Specs

GL12C-XMY009T
GL12C-XMY007T

CPU
Intel Core i7 9700K, 8C/8T @ up to 4.9 GHz

Chipset
Intel Z390

Memory
1 x 16GB DDR4 2666 MHz (1 slot vacant)

GPU
GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6

Storage
SuperMulti DVD RW
512GB M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe SSD
2TB HDD
SuperMulti DVD RW
256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
1TB HDD

Connectivity
WiFi 802.11ac 2×2 Wave 2
Bluetooth 5.0
Front:
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
1 x SD card reader
Rear:
2 x USB 2.0
4 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) (Type A)
1 x RJ45 LAN
1 x HDMI 2.0
2 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x USB-C
WiFi 802.11ac 2×2 Wave 2
Bluetooth 5.0
Front:
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
1 x SD card reader
Rear:
2 x USB 2.0
4 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) (Type A)
1 x RJ45 LAN
2 x HDMI 2.0
2 x DisplayPort 1.4

Power
700W (80+)
500W (80+)

Accessories
ROG Strix Flare + ROG Gladius II

Warranty
3 year On Site Warranty

Price
RM11 499
RM7999

Overclocking is possible on the ROG Strix GL12 desktops, and since they come with a liquid AIO, you might be able to push it quite a bit. The GeForce RTX 2080-powered variant will be available starting August, while the RTX 2060 version will come in July.
ROG Strix GL10
Arguably the better looking of the duo, the ROG Strix GL10 features pared back specifications. Priced from just RM2499, the ROG Strix GL10 is for gamers who are looking for a system to game on without much bells and whistles.

ROG Strix GL10 Specs

GL10C-SMY029T
GL10C-SMY030T
GL10C-SMY023T
GL10C-SMY028T
GL10C-SMY028T

CPU
Intel Core i7 9700K
Intel Core i5 9400

Chipset
Intel B360

Memory
1 x 8GB DDR4 2666 MHz (1 slot vacant)
1 x 4GB DDR4 2666 MHz (1 slot vacant)

GPU
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6
GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5
GeForce GTX 1050 2GB GDDR5
GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5

Storage
256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
1TB HDD
1TB HDD

Connectivity
WiFi 802.11ac 2×2 Wave 2
Bluetooth 5.0
Front:
1 x headphone
2 x USB 3.0
Rear:
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
1 x RJ45 LAN
1 x HDMI (mobo)
2 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x DVI
WiFi 802.11ac 2×2 Wave 2
Bluetooth 5.0
Front:
1 x headphone
2 x USB 3.0
Rear:
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
1 x RJ45 LAN
1 x HDMI (mobo)
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x DVI
WiFi 802.11ac 2×2 Wave 2
Bluetooth 5.0
Front:
1 x headphone
2 x USB 3.0
Rear:
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
1 x RJ45 LAN
1 x HDMI (mobo)
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DVI

Power
500W (80+)
300W (80+)

Warranty
3 year On Site Warranty

Price
RM5399
RM3999
RM3499
RM2799
RM2499

The entire range of ROG Strix GL10 configurations are expected to arrive in August 2019.
Pokdepinion: I prefer the ROG Strix GL10’s looks but the ROG Strix GL12’s specs are much better… Hm.
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Xiaomi Could Be Unveiling Their First Foldable Phone Very Soon

It seems that Xiaomi might be lifting the lid off of their first foldable phone soon judging by their recent Facebook post. The post is pretty vague and doesn’t really reveal all that much apart from a waterfall and the caption “Innovation has no limits”. Of course Xiaomi’s Facebook post could mean something else entirely but the way that waterfall is designed could strongly point to the way a foldable screen phone (to me at least).

There have also been reports of the alleged design and of specs Xiaomi’s foldable phone will be sporting. It is said that the phone will tout an inner main screen foldable and a smaller outer screen similar to the Samsung Galaxy Fold series. The report also claims the prototype for the device has a refresh rate of 90Hz, however, it should be able to reach a refresh rate of 120Hz. The foldable device is also said to utilise Samsung’s latest UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) flexible glass technology.
Leaked photo of the foldable phone
Other alleged specs include a 108MP camera as well as the foldable phone running on MIUI 12 based on Android 11.

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Pokdepinion: Very curious to see if Xiaomi will finally reveal their foldable phone today. They’ve teased us long enough.

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Shopee Removing The Ability To Choose Couriers Beginning 17 June

Reports are saying that Shopee Malaysia is looking to remove the ability for customers to choose their preferred courier options soon. According to a report from Amanz, the popular shopping platform will implement these changes starting from 17 June this year.
No more courier options with Shopee

The changes will see Shopee automatically choose which courier would the best choice to handle specific deliveries. In addition, it will also be based on the settings of a vendor store on the platform. Shopee says that this method will help merchants in optimising their delivery and reducing the chances of late shipments. Furthermore, the platform says that this change will also see lower delivery rates across all channels with fees as low as RM2 with Shopee Express.

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As you can see from the screenshot above, customers will only be able to choose between three options which include “Standard Delivery”, “Economy Delivery” and “Others”. Seven different couriers are currently selected to handle the “Standard Delivery” option. These couriers include PosLaju, DHL, J&T Express, Ninja Van, City Link, TheLorry.com, as well as the in-house Shopee Express service. The “Economy Delivery” will be shipping by sea while “Others” will be for other logistic providers.

This new implementation will also a slight change with the platform’s delivery options menu. Gone are the usual courier options in place of the three new delivery options mentioned above.
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Pokdepinion: I’m not sure if I’m totally okay with this change. I understand why they do it but I also understand how this can rub people the wrong way. I, myself prefer to choose my couriers at times.
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Enjoy Digi Gemilang Deals With Offers All Around

The folks at Digi has recently announced of their Gemilang Deals in conjunction with the country’s National Day and Malaysia Day.
Digi Gemilang Deals

The campaign runs from now till the 30th of September 2021 where you can get their Pakej Peranti RM1 Malaysia Prihatin plan. It allows you to purchase 4G smartphones from only RM1 when you bundle with their Digi PhoneFreedom 365 or Digi Smart Bundle plan.

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For the Digi PhoneFreedom 365 plan, you can purchase phones including Samsung Galaxy A12, OPPO Reno5 F, and vivo V21E at RM1 per month when paired with Digi Postpaid 120 onwards.
As for the Digi Smart Bundle, you can choose from the Samsung Galaxy A02 or Redmi 9A at RM1 or Samsung Galaxy A025 for RM24 when you pair it with Digi Postpaid 60.
Aside from that, they’re offering Digi Prepaid customers a limited time offer of RM5 for 5GB when users top up their Internet during this promotion period. The top up can be done through the MyDigi app or by dialing *128#.
You may head to Digi’s website here for more details on the Gemilang Deals. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: The RM1 smartphone deals is nice to have but I’m more interested in their RM5 for 5GB offer. I’d take that any day.
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Surface Laptop 4 with 11th Gen Intel or AMD Ryzen 4000 now available from RM4599

The latest Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 are now available in Malaysia. Priced from RM4599, the Surface Laptop 4 offer the renowned iconic design and choice materials with updated hardware under the hood to deliver a better user experience. The 13.5″ and 15″ models are both available in Malaysia.
Surface Laptop 4 now with 11th Gen Tiger Lake or Ryzen 4000 CPUs

You can now get the Surface Laptop 4 with the latest processors in both 13.5″ and 15″ models. Previously with the Surface Laptop 3, you had to choose between AMD in the 15″ models, and Intel in the 13.5″ models. And while the Ryzen 4000 processors aren’t exactly the latest in AMD’s lineup, Microsoft worked with AMD to optimize the user experience with the AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics Microsoft Surface Edition. Yes, it’s a mouthful.

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Aside from the AMD models offering more cores, Microsoft promises better battery life on the AMD Ryzen laptops too, as compared to the 11th Gen Tiger Lake variants. The AMD Ryzen 5 version of the Surface Laptop 4 13.5″ is rated for 19 hours, while the Intel Core i5 variant is pegged at 17 hours. Meanwhile the Surface Laptop 4 15″ will get you up to 17.5 hours if you get the AMD Ryzen 7 version, or 16.5 hours if you go with the Intel Core i7 version.

Aside from the updated processors that promise significantly longer battery life, much of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is similar to its predecessor. You get the same expansive 3:2 aspect ratio, and pretty much the same design. You do get more colors to choose from, so I guess it will still keep some people happy.
Surface Laptop 4 Specs and Price in Malaysia

Surface Laptop 4 13.5″
Surface Laptop 4 15″

Processor
Intel Core i5-1145G7, 4C/8T @ up to 4.5GHz, 10nm SuperFin
or
Intel Core i7-1185G7, 4C/8T @ up to 4.8GHz, 10nm SuperFin
or
AMD Ryzen 5 4680U, 6C/12T @ up to 4.0GHz, 7nm
or
AMD Ryzen 7 4980U, 8C/16T @ up to 4.4GHz, 7nm
Intel Core i7-1185G7, 4C/8T @ up to 4.8GHz, 10nm SuperFin
or
AMD Ryzen 7 4980U, 8C/16T @ up to 4.4GHz, 7nm

RAM
Up to 16GB LPDDR4X-3733
Intel: Up to 16GB LPDDR4X-3733
AMD: Up to 16GB DDR4-2400

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
or
AMD Radeon Graphics

Storage
Up to 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

Connectivity
WiFi 6
Bluetooth 5.0
1 x USB-C
1 x USB-A
1 x Surface Connect port

Display
13.5″ 3:2 (2256×1504) PixelSense Display
10 point multi-touch
Surface Pen enabled
15″ 3:2 (2496×1664) PixelSense Display
10 point multi-touch
Surface Pen enabled

Audio
Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Atmos
Dual far-field Studio Mics
3.5mm audio jack

Power
60+5W power adapter
Intel: Up to 17 hours battery life
AMD: Up to 19 hours battery life
60+5W power adapter
Intel: Up to 16.5 hours battery life
AMD: Up to 17 hours battery life

Dimensions
308 x 223 x 14.5 mm
339.5 x 244 x 14.7 mm

Weight
1288 g
1542 g

Price
Ryzen 5+8GB+256GB: RM4599
Ryzen 5+16GB+256GB: RM5599
Core i5+8GB+512GB: RM6099
Core i5+16GB+512GB: RM7099
Core i7+16GB+512GB: RM7999
Ryzen 7+8GB+256GB: RM5999
Ryzen 7+8GB+512GB: RM6699
Ryzen 7+16GB+512GB: RM7799
Core i7+16GB+512GB: RM8299

Surface accessories to up your WFH game

Aside from the new laptops, Microsoft Malaysia also announced four new Surface accessories here, priced from RM239.80. They are the Microsoft Modern USB (RM239.80) and Modern Wireless (RM508) headsets, Modern USB-C Speaker (RM508) and Modern Webcam (RM318). All of these are Microsoft Teams certified to deliver a great video conferencing experience.
Pokdepinion: I do wonder how will the Surface Laptop 4 with their customized AMD Ryzen 4000 series stack up against the Ryzen 5000 laptops in the market now.
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iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max — here’s what you need to know about the latest iPhones!

Apple has just announced the latest iPhone 13 series, with four members, just like last year’s iPhone 12 series. The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini make up the more “affordable” of the quadruple of devices, while the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max takes it up a notch for those with a bigger itch in their pockets.
Apple A15 Bionic!

All of the iPhones announced today pack the latest Apple A15 Bionic, but there’s a small catch. The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max pack the Apple A15 Bionic with 5-core GPUs, while the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini only get 4-core GPUs. Apple claims that the smaller 4-core GPU is 30% faster than the competition, while the 5-core one in the iPhone 13 Pro series is claimed to be a whopping 50% faster. That’s just insane.

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The rest of the specifications are pretty similar across the board, with a six-core CPU that’s 50% faster than the competition, an upgraded 16-core Neural Engine, and also a new ISP. The Apple A15 Bionic is manufactured on TSMC’s 5nm process.
Now let’s get into more details about the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini.
iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini

Apple reduced the size of the notch a little on the iPhone 13 series, which lets the iPhone 13 mini gain a bit more precious screen real estate. The iPhone 13 sports a 6.1″ display, while the iPhone 13 mini sports a 5.4″ display, just like last year. Apple claims that the Super Retina XDR OLED displays here have been improved, with a max brightness of 800 nits and a peak brightness of 1200 nits, which is pretty impressive. They also promise improved display efficiency, which contributes to the iPhone 13 offering 2.5 hours more battery life than its predecessor, and the iPhone 13 mini delivering 1.5 hours more battery life than the iPhone 12 mini.
Camera upgrades

But of course, the main highlight will probably be the cameras. Apple has brought the sensor shift image stabilization from the iPhone 12 Pro Max to the entire iPhone range, with both the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini getting sensor shift OIS on their main camera. The 12MP sensor itself also seems to have come from the iPhone 12 Pro Max, with huge 1.7µm pixels and wide f/1.6 lens. The new ultra-wide camera is also capable of better low-light performance with 47% better sensitivity and a f/2.4 aperture. And oh, they are now arranged diagonally, instead of being in a vertical stack.

Apple is harnessing the performance of the A15 Bionic and the improved camera hardware to power the new Cinematic mode that allows for rack focus, as well as refocusing during and after capture, which is truly groundbreaking. Changing focus after an image is shot was pretty interesting back then, but when it comes to video, it’s another matter altogether. Cinematic mode shoots in Dolby Vision HDR, with support for 4K60 videos. For those who mainly shoot photos, there’s also Photographic Styles, which lets you add your personal touch to Apple’s multi-frame image processing pipeline.
iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Price in Malaysia
          Apple iPhone 13            Apple iPhone 13 mini
While the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini offer impressive upgrades especially in the chipset and camera department, the starting prices are kept the same. Apple has also doubled the starting capacity to 128GB, which means that you get more storage with the base iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini.
The iPhone 13 mini starts from RM3399, while the iPhone 13 starts from RM3899. You get a choice of five colors: Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight and (PRODUCT)RED. Pre-orders start from 1st October, with availability slated for 8th October.

iPhone 13 mini (128GB): RM3399
iPhone 13 mini (256GB): RM3899
iPhone 13 mini (512GB): RM4799
iPhone 13 (128GB): RM3899
iPhone 13 (256GB): RM4399
iPhone 13 (512GB): RM5299

iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

Much of the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max is carried over from their predecessors. While they do get new colors, the design is very similar to the iPhone 12 Pro series. Of course, what lies under the hood is what matters, and on top of the aforementioned chipset upgrade, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max (finally) get a much-anticipated upgrade: a ProMotion 120Hz display.
The Super Retina XDR with ProMotion display featured on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max can go from as low as 10Hz to a whopping 120Hz. And knowing Apple, this adaptive refresh rate will probably be well-optimized and taken advantage of to deliver better battery life and fluidity as needed. The max brightness has also been bumped up to 1000 nits, or 25% brighter than the previous generation, making it the brightest display ever on an iPhone. The display sizes has not changed, with the iPhone 13 Pro coming with a 6.1″ display, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max with its 6.7″ display.
Even bigger camera upgrades

Apple appears to be closing the gap between the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, with both of them featuring the same triple camera setup. There’s the all-new 12MP primary camera that touts even larger 1.9µm pixels and an equally massive f/1.5 aperture. As you would expect, you also get sensor shift OIS here. This gives the iPhone 13 Pro duo up to 2.2X better low light performance than the iPhone 12 Pro, and 1.5X better than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Then we have the ultra-wide camera that gets a wide f/1.8 aperture, that is apparently capable of capturing an insane 92% more light. There’s also autofocus now, which lets iPhone users finally partake in macro photography without having to get external lenses. This is pretty interesting, although we have seen Android smartphones do that several years back. Macro results from an ultra-wide camera are not always the best, so we will have to see how Apple optimizes the experience here.

Meanwhile the telephoto camera goes to 77mm now, or 3X optical zoom. From the ultra-wide camera to the telephoto camera, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max offers up to 6X zoom range, or 15X when digital zooming is taken into the equation. This is up from 2.5X optical zoom on the iPhone 12 Pro Max, and 2X on the iPhone 12 Pro. Pretty interesting.
And on the software end, we also get Cinematic mode and Photographic styles. With these being the Pro models, Apple also added ProRes video recording, which lets you improve your workflow from the camera to editing. ProRAW is also featured here for those who want to edit their photos professionally. Night mode has been added to all three cameras, letting you take even better shots in the dark.
iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max Price in Malaysia
          Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max            Apple iPhone 13 Pro
The iPhone 13 Pro series offer a new 1TB storage capacity option, which might really come in handy with all the ProRes video and ProRAW image capturing capabilities. The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are available in four colors, the new Sierra Blue, as well as the regular fan favorites: Graphite, Silver and Gold. Pre-orders start from 1st October, with availability slated for 8th October.

iPhone 13 Pro (128GB): RM4899
iPhone 13 Pro (256GB): RM5399
iPhone 13 Pro (512GB): RM6299
iPhone 13 Pro (1TB): RM7199
iPhone 13 Pro Max (128GB): RM5299
iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB): RM5799
iPhone 13 Pro Max (512GB): RM6699
iPhone 13 Pro Max (1TB): RM7599

What do you think of the new iPhones? Yay? Or nay? I do think that the iPhone 13 Pro might be a strong option for the mobile photography/videography enthusiasts this time, with it sharing the same camera as the iPhone 13 Pro Max. And it is also worth mentioning that the cameras are already an upgrade from the chart-topping iPhone 12 Pro Max, so the iPhone 13 Pro does look pretty enticing. Or maybe just get the iPhone 13 or 13 mini, with its main camera that look like it is directly carried over from the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
And yes, no chargers in the box.
Pokdepinion: Decisions, decisions… With all the Android flagships getting pricier every year, Apple’s ability to maintain their pricing year-on-year makes them look like increasingly reasonable deals.
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Samsung Galaxy M20 Sold Out On Shopee

Samsung Malaysia has revealed that the recently launched Samsung Galaxy M20 has sold out entirely on Shopee. Thanks to its attractive price as well as free gift, many were attracted to the device.
The phone was the company’s first online exclusive model. Priced at RM799, consumers who purchase the Galaxy M20 also got their hands on a free Logitech Wireless Speaker, which is worth RM98.
Sad by the fact that it’s all sold out on Shopee? Well fret not. You can still purchase the Samsung Galaxy M20 at the Samsung Online Store for the same price and freebie.

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The Samsung Galaxy M20 runs on an Exynos 7904 processor and comes with 4GB RAM that’s paired with 64GB of internal storage. Main highlight of the device should be its battery capacity, where it is powered by a 5000mAh battery under the hood.
Camera wise, it sports a dual 13MP+5MP rear camera setup and a 8MP shooter at the front. It has a 3.5mm jack and it offers Dolby Atmos audio.
If you wish to learn more on the Samsung Galaxy M20, you can check out our previous post right here.
Pokdepinion: Well that was fast. It’s only been 2 days since its launch for crying out loud (in a good way, of course).
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Razer Pikachu Wireless Earbuds is Every Pokemon Fan’s Dream Gadget

If you’re a fan of the Pokemon series, then I’m sure you’ve always wanted to carry a Pokeball around and pretend that there’s an actual creature inside. Now, we have the closest thing to it possible in the real world with the new Razer Pikachu wireless earbuds.
The Razer Pikachu wireless earbuds appear to be based off the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds that follow the AirPods-style look rather than in-ear modules. It has Pikachu stamps on the yellow buds, and it comes with a charging case that looks like a Pokeball.

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From what we know thus far, the Razer Pikachu wireless earbuds are said to have 3 hours of battery life per full charge while the Pokeball charging case can fully charge it up to five times. The earbuds are fitted with a 13mm driver for bass, and while it may not be the powerful pair of earbuds, it’s definitely a flashy one.
Razer Pikachu Wireless Earbuds Price and Availability

The Razer Pikachu wireless earbuds are expected to launch in China on 16th April 2020 with a retail price of USD $120. There’s no word yet on whether it will be released in other countries, especially Malaysia, but we will update more as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: I’m going to buy this just so I can carry a Pokeball around. Like for real, that is so damn cool.
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There might be no Razer Phone 3 this year

Well it seems that making gaming smartphones isn’t exactly fun business. First, it was ASUS which has pointed to a pretty uncertain future for their smartphones, just mere months after the ROG Phone was finally made available to Malaysians. Now, it’s probably Razer who will be saying goodbye to their smartphone division.

Droid Life was tipped off on the internal restructuring at Razer, and reached out to Razer regarding the future of the Razer Phone 3, considering that they received insider information that the mobile division was shut down. Here’s Razer’s response which Droid Life shared:

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Razer has made changes to realign our organization and strengthen our path to growth. We will centralize our resources to focus on key projects and improve our profitability. As part of the realignment, we shut down several projects and unfortunately had to part ways with about 30 employees (about 2% of our total workforce). Other employees of the affected projects will be moved to different parts of Razer to work on other key focus projects and initiatives which will continue to scale and hire.
Razer didn’t directly admit that they have stopped working on an upcoming Razer Phone, but they also didn’t deny the possibility that they actually closed down their mobile division. To be fair, Razer did showcase a number of pretty cool projects which may never make it to market, so hopefully those are the ones that got shut down and not the Razer Phone 3.

Razer also probably decided against openly announcing that they have shut down the mobile division. If they did, no one would buy the Razer Phone 2 as there is the looming possibility that they won’t receive any updates with no one left working on them.

The Razer Phone 2 is a much better package than the original Razer Phone, but still falls short of recent flagships in terms of sheer feature set. Even against the ROG Phone, it gets overshadowed by the ROG smartphone debut’s specially binned overclocked chipset and also innovative AirTriggers.
Do you think gaming smartphones are just gimmicky and is a fad which will die out soon? Let us know in the comments!
Pokdepinion: Every flagship smartphone can handle games, but features like a 120 Hz display, AirTriggers and of course, stereo speakers do help satisfy the niche of gamers who are serious about their mobile gaming. Well, maybe one less option to choose from now.
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Disney is Gearing Up to Buy Huge Video Game Company Based in Japan

We may see more of Disney in the video game industry soon as they are gearing up to acquire a large video game company based in Japan. The company is known as Nexon, which is a Korean video game company but is currently headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
This deal will see Nexon being handed to Disney for a handsome sum of USD $13.2 billion. Nexon Chairman Jung-ju Kim, who owns a majority share of the company at 98%, is said to be looking to sell his stake since January 2019. While there are a number of interested parties looking to acquire the company, it would most likely be Disney as the chairman has a huge admiration for the company.

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For those of you who aren’t aware, Nexon is a video game publisher that was founded in 1994 in South Korea. It’s made its presence known in both South Korea and Japan, with the latter being where the headquarters is located. Their presence is best known in the mobile games market, being the publisher for MapleStory M and Dynasty Warriors Unleashed.
There are a good number of reasons why a large corporation like Disney would like to acquire Nexon. For starters, it would immediately give them a strong foothold in the video game industry, especially in mobile games. It could also just be Disney looking to make more money as they have been on an acquisition spree of sorts.
For now, we have no official word from both companies yet on the potential business acquisition. In fact, it might just not go through. Such is the fickle nature of business. We’ll have to wait and see for further details.
Source: Korea Herald
Pokdepinion: I’m suddenly having visions of a surge of Kingdom Hearts and Star Wars mobile games coming in the future.
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Is The Genshin Impact Valentine’s Day 2022 Event Actually Happening?

With the fateful day of love slowly approaching, many gamers are wondering if there will be a Genshin Impact Valentine’s Day 2022 event. Here’s what you need to know.
Genshin Impact Valentine’s Day 2022 Event

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During the recent Genshin Impact livestream by miHoYo, most of you would have noticed that there were no announcements for a Valentine’s Day 2022 event. If you remember correctly, we didn’t have it last year either.
With that being said, we vcan expect to see Valentine’s Day artwork for the game rather soon. While the game originated from China, it is ultimately a Japanese-style game, and the reason we’re pointing out that is because the Valentine’s Day 2021 saw artwork with the female characters giving out chocolate. In Japan, it’s common for women to give chocolate to others for the occasion.
As last year’s one involved Keqing and Ganyu, both of whom originated from Liyue, we expect the Genshin Impact Valentine’s Day 2022 artwork to involve different female characters instead, perhaps from the Mondstadt or Inazuma region. Until that happens, we will keep you all posted so stay tuned.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game is coming sometime in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: It’s a fun little visual piece that would make fans swoon for sure. I personally just wanna see Eula and Ayaka but just gotta wait and see who they plan on showing off this time.
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vivo T1 5G Specifications Potentially Leaked

The new vivo T1 5G smartphone is set to release in India this 9th February in India and its specifications have already been leaked (potentially) on Twitter.
vivo T1 5G specifications leaked
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According to a tweet by tipster Yogesh Brar who has revealed a whole list of specifications that the vivo T1 5G will be allegedly packing. He says that the device will come with a mid-range Snapdragon 695 SoC that, as the name of the device suggests, will feature 5G connectivity.
The T1 5G smartphone will feature a “Slim & light form factor” and touts a 6.58-inch LCD display with a fast 120Hz refresh rate. There’s also a triple camera setup present at the back that includes a 50MP camera and two other 2MP cameras as well as a 16MP selfie camera. Other specifications mentioned include 4/6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB internal with UFS2.2 storage and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The vivo T1 5G will also carry a retail price of somewhere under INR 20,000 (MYR1,117.28).

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Interestingly enough, the vivo T1 5G is a completely different device from the vivo T1 that launched in China back in October last year and that device also features 5G connectivity. Only time will tell if the vivo T1 5G will release in Malaysia.
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Pokdepinion: Looking forward to seeing more affordable 5G phones come out this year.
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GrabPay to extend beyond just paying for a ride; perform mobile payments with your GrabPay e-wallet in 2018!

Grab has just obtained regulatory approval from Bank Negara Malaysia to offer GrabPay e-money services in Malaysia. Set to launch in the first half of 2018, GrabPay’s e-money services will offer Malaysians a simple, safe and rewarding mobile payment system.
As economies move towards cashless and cardless payment systems, GrabPay’s e-wallet is prepared to offer a user-friendly experience through the familiar Grab app. However this time, instead of just being able to pay for your ride, you will be able to pay for stuff like your groceries or even a new smartphone with GrabPay. It will be work for P2P fund transfers and QR-code enabled payments at your favorite stores.
This move is in line with the Malaysian Financial Sector Blueprint 2011-2020 which aims to increase the number of electronic payments to reduce reliance on cash. The enhanced app will include improved security with a six-digit PIN as a second factor authentication (2FA). Users will be prompted to input their PIN when unusual activities are detected on the account to prevent unauthorized transactions.

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Pokdepinion: GrabPay joining the e-wallet market seems pretty interesting. I do use it very often due to the fact I don’t always carry the exact change for my Grab rides. It is quite seamless to use, so I guess adoption of this e-wallet should be quite convenient for most people.
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HyperX Cloud Earbuds: Hassle-Free Gaming Audio for Nintendo Switch and PC

If you’re on the look out for a new pair of earphones or headphones for gaming that will be easy to bring around, HyperX has the solution for you. With the HyperX Cloud Earbuds, you get a rather comfortable, hassle-free gaming audio experience, complete with an in-line microphone, to take with you on-the-go.
The HyperX Cloud Earbuds feature a 90-degree angled plug and a rubberized tangle-free cable for a less obtrusive connection optimized for handheld use. The in-line mic will allow you easily communicate with friends when you’re playing games, which is especially useful if you’re playing games like Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch.

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The in-line mic also has a multi-function button that allows user to answer calls and control streaming media with ease. It also comes with three sizes of silicone ear tips so you can be sure to find the perfect fit for you. It is said to have enhanced bass, crystal-clear highs, mids, and lows to allow gamers to enjoy a more immersive audio experience while gaming. Of course, we can only truly vouch for this when we review this ourselves.
The HyperX Cloud Earbuds is actually available in Malaysia right now and can be purchased at Lazada, Shopee, 11street, Gamers’ Hideout, and more. It will be retailing for RM219.
For more information on the HyperX Cloud Earbuds as well as where to purchase them, click right here.
Pokdepinion: Given how impressed I am with the microphones on their range of gaming headsets, I’m personally curious to see how good the in-line mic performs.
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Cooler Master partners with NVIDIA to bring you the MasterCase Pro 5 NVIDIA Edition

If you can’t get enough of the green camp, well, Cooler Master has your back. In a partnership with NVIDIA, Cooler Master announces their latest MasterCase Pro 5 NVIDIA Edition, a custom edition with NVIDIA’s GeForce logo, design and theme.

The co-branded special edition case features the FreeForm Modular System that enthusiasts have come to love in the the MasterCase series. In the MasterCase Pro 5, FreeForm allows easy expansion by adding a top cover and cooling bracket for extra fans or liquid cooling radiator, freeing up space inside the case. Through a unique Clip-and-Click panel, FreeForm lets users adjust vertically or remove the drive cages entirely. This flexibility allows the MasterCase Pro 5 NVIDIA Edtion to be ‘upgraded’ to various configurations like home servers, water-cooled workstations, or gaming rigs with dual-slot extra-long graphics cards.

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The MasterCase Pro 5 NVIDIA Edtion will be available with a SRP of RM699.

Pokdepinion: The contrasty graphics on the sides makes this case can make it pretty hard to match with the rest of your PC peripherals unless green is your favorite color.
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Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review – Portable Excellence

Unboxing the Acer Swift 5 (2022)
Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review – Box

Kicking off the Acer Swift (2022) review with the unboxing, the packaging looks rather bland given its just your average brown cardboard boxes. However, it hit me afterwards that this is part of their eco-friendly initiative as the material is recyclable. Inside the box, you can find the following items:
Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review – Box content

International Travelers Warranty
Warranty booklet
Setup Guide
65W USB-C charger
The Acer Swift 5 (2022) laptop itself

Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-1260P @ 2.1GHz (up to 4.7 GHz Boost), 18M, 12C/16T, Intel 7 (10nm), 28W TDP

RAM
16GB LPDDR5 4800MHz

GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 Performance SSD (WD PC SN810)

Software
Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Connectivity
Wireless
Killer Wireless Wi-Fi 6E 1675i
Bluetooth 5.2
Wired
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (supports power-off charging)
2 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Display
14″ WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 60Hz IPS Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit LCD display (16:10)
Multi-touch, antibacterial cover glass, mercury-free, 100% sRGB

Audio
2 x front-facing speakers
2 x digital microphones with Acer PurifiedVoice
Acer TrueHarmony

Power
65W power adapter (USB-C)
56 WHr 4-cell Li-ion battery

Dimensions
310.5 x 213.3 x 14.95 mm

Weight
1.2 kg

Performance
Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review – CrystalDiskMark
Starting off our benchmark suite with CrystalDiskMark, you can see that the speeds we get here is pretty darn fast. This shouldn’t be a surprise since it’s a PCIe 4.0 SSD, and it’s the 1TB WD PC SN810 SSD to be precise.
Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review – Cinebench R20
In Cinebench R20, the single core performance is pretty strong, being the 3rd highest in our list of benchmarked devices. The multi-core score isn’t as impressive but that’s to be expected since this isn’t a full-fledged performance CPU, but it’s still pretty strong nonetheless.

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Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review – Unigine SuperPosition
Moving on to Unigine SuperPosition’s 4K Optimized benchmark, the score is pretty low but that is to be expected given the lack of a discrete GPU. Sure, the Intel Iris Xe allows it to pass the 1,000 mark, but it’s not much in the grand scheme of things.
Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review – 3DMark Time Spy
A similar pattern can be seen in 3DMark Time Spy as the Acer Swift 5 (2022) nearly breaks the 2,000 mark. Again, it fares better than laptops with iGPUs from years ago, but it still doesn’t amount to much.
Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review – PCMark 10
As expected, the Acer Swift 5 (2022) fared well across all areas except for Digital Content Creation. This would require a stronger GPU to do well but basically, you can do anything on this laptop as long as it doesn’t require intense 3D power.
Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review – Battery endurance test
One of its strongest points is the battery life and PCMark’s Modern Office endurance test has proven that. The Acer Swift 5 (2022) managed to last 8 hours and 55 minutes (535 minutes) before the battery dies out on me. Generally speaking, this should translate to nearly a full day’s worth of use without breaks assuming you’re not running anything resource-intensive.
If you’re looking for a gaming laptop instead, check out our review of the Acer Predator Triton 500 SE by clicking right here.
The Good
Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review
The Acer Swift 5 (2022) has a pretty eye-catching design. It differs itself from their other ultraportables, especially with its gold accents, while still maintaining its portability and solid build. Keep in mind that it weighs a mere 1.2kg. I hope this is the standard that they will adhere to moving forward with future laptops.
Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review – A nice lift for better airflow
Compared to its competitors with a similar offering, this one has a good array of ports. With two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a HDMI 2.1 port, and a combo audio jack. Sure, it could be better but given its size, it would be difficult to do so. Not to mention, some competitors only have two Thunderbolt 4 ports and an audio jack.
Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review – Display
The display is one of the better ones out there as far as quality goes. You get a bright and punchy 14-inch display with a 2K+ resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, and touchscreen support. The aspect ratio alone makes it feel like you’re seeing noticeably more for a 14-inch laptop, which is great.
One thing that I’m surprised about is how good the keyboard is. It has a solid, metallic feel to the low-profile keys with good tactility, and I’m genuinely amazed by it. With most of their ultraportables, the keyboards is rather generic but not this one. It’s not the perfect laptop keyboard, but it’s an excellent job nonetheless.
The Bad
Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review – Can’t open fully flat
As much as I praised the display, the Acer Swift 5 (2022) does have on weakness, which is glare. It works great indoors but when you’re outdoors, especially when there’s bright sunlight, it’s rather hard to see. I thought it uses an anti-glare display but I guess I was wrong there.
Another thing is that the hinge only allows the lid to open up to roughly 135°. I don’t expect a full 360° turn like a 2-in-1 but at least a 180° opening would have been nice. I wouldn’t call it a dealbreaker however as it depends on how one would like to use a thin and light laptop.
Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review – Keyboard
I also mentioned earlier about how good the keyboard is but the metallic build does bring one issue, which is that it can get a bit slippery. This isn’t necessarily a problem for most people but if you’re the kind of person with sweaty hands, I would recommend avoiding this laptop as it would annoy you.
Lastly, while the speakers can produce decent quality audio for what it is, volume is on the softer side of things. At max volume, it’s not particularly enough for dialogue-focused audio. Best to have external speakers, headphones, or earphone ready at your disposal.
Acer Swift 5 (2022) Verdict
Acer Swift 5 (2022) Review
The Acer Swift 5 (2022) is an excellent laptop but it’s not meant for everyone. It depends on the person as some issues will not be apparent to everyone. If you’re looking for an ultraportable laptop with good performance and versatility, this should definitely be considered, especially if you can afford its asking price of RM6,599.
At the end of our Acer Swift 5 (2022) review, I award this laptop with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Acer Malaysia for sending us this laptop for the purpose of this review.
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