Western Digital Blue SSD 1TB review — when spinning platter is no longer enough

Last month, Western Digital debuted its first SSD storage solutions in two variants, Western Digital Blue and Green SSD, and is available in up to 1TB capacities. Both SSD are available in 2.5-inch and M.2 form factors for PC and notebook upgrades. Pokde.net has been given a chance to review the Western Digital Blue SSD 1TB, and without further ado, let’s start with the unboxing.
Unboxing

The Western Digital Blue SSD 1TB comes in a small box with equal amounts of blue and white. At the front, we have a picture of the SSD itself, which apparently sports a similar color scheme. The unit we have here is 1TB in capacity and comes with a 3-years warranty.

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Around the back, we have more details about the product. Western Digital recommends the Western Digital Blue SSD for mainstream usage in PCs and notebooks.

Inside the box we have nothing except the Western Digital Blue SSD 1TB sitting alone in a transparent anti-static bag.
Appearance

The Western Digital Blue SSD 1TB features a plastic enclosure protecting the NAND chips inside, with a simple blue and white color scheme, as already seen from the packaging. Western Digital also labeled the drive with its capacity.

At the bottom, we have a detailed product label.
Specification

It’s look like the technical specification in the site is missing the SSD features. The Western Digital Blue SSD 1TB comes with a 3-year manufacturer warranty and an extra one-year complimentary data recovery service from Kroll Ontrack available in Malaysia. Worldwide availability of the free data recovery service is not confirmed, so do double check with your retailer. The SSD is using the second generation TLC NAND chip which offers better responsiveness, higher reliability and lower power consumption.
It also features SLC cache technology that boost performance for faster sequential write speeds. It’s a combination of SLC and TLC blocks to maximize read/write operations. In general bigger SSD capacity offers better TBW ratings, and the Western Digital Blue SSD 1TB has up to 400TBW of endurance. As most consumers will only write at best up to 12-15GB in daily usage, this SSD can last up to more than 50 years.
Software Bundled
Not mentioned on the packaging, the Western Digital Blue SSD actually comes with bundled software that you can download from here.
Western Digital Dashboard

The Western Digital Dashboard is the SSD utility which only detect Western Digital’s SSDs. With the software you can monitor the SSD status, performance chart and update the SSD firmware.
Acronis True Image WD Edition Software

The Acronis True Image WD Edition Software allows you to backup your SSD or clone you current OS partition into your brand new Western Digital Blue SSD.
Testing Methodology
The Western Digital Blue SSD 1TB is tested as a storage drive on Pokde’s new benchrig. I ran several synthetic SSD benchmarks and real-time transfer speed to determine the performance.

Processor
Intel Core i7-5820K

Motherboard
ASUS X99-Deluxe

Memory
Avexir Blitz 16GB DDR4

Storage
Sandisk Ultra II 256GB

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Performance
Synthetic Performance

Western Digital stated that the 1TB variant can have up to 545MBs transfer speed. In CrystalDiskMark, I got 555MBs and 517MBs read and write sequential transfer speed. From the overall results, it actually faster than the Transcend SSD510K I recently reviewed. Of course, large SSDs usually perform better than drives with smaller capacities due to the enhanced parallelism, which should be the reason behind this difference.

In AS SSD, the write speed is slightly slower than in CrystalDiskMark.  Although the result is slower but it doesn’t affect real world performance much, as we will see later.

The Anvil’s Storage Utilities gave me slower result on read which made me curious. Not really sure what is going on, but I believe So, I just let it be and ran the real-time transfer speed test.
Real World Performance

We have updated our storage review with a new benchmark for external drives. In this real world performance test, I transferred a total of 15.9GB of files for each category. There are five categories, which are compressed files (.zip, .rar, .tgz), documents (.xlsx, .docx, .pdf) game files, movies and pictures (.jpg, .cr2, .mov).

Although the Western Digital Blue SSD 1 TB has slower transfer speed result in both AS SSD and Anvil’s Storage Utilities, it doesn’t affect it at all in the real world performance tests. The transfer speeds are as fast as the Transcend SSD510K, with just minute differences, a matter of a few seconds. Between synthetic and real world performance, which one you would use as reference? For me, I would go for the real world performance results.
Cost perGB

Bigger capacity SSD are usually is cheaper per GB than the smaller ones. Cost perGB for the Western Digital Blue SSD 1TB is way cheaper than any SSD I have reviewed, but the final price of the SSD itself might be harder to swallow.
Conclusion
Western Digital Blue SSD 1TB is priced at around RM1269 at online retailers. I agree that the price might be quite expensive for some people but it is actually cheaper compared to the other brands. The SSD itself comes with 3-year warranty and to make it even sweeter, it comes with a one-year complimentary data recovery service.
If you wonder who’s going to appreciate the data recovery services, think of studio houses who edit and save their projects in the storage, with such an intensive workload, the storage will tend to die fast. I have a friend who works in this industry and I saw a lot of his storage drives die.
It is surely very frustrating when all your hard work is inaccessible but with the free data recovery service, it might ease the pain. And if you are a college student who dreams to buy yourself a 1TB SSD, you might want to start saving at least RM3 per-day, and by the end of the semester you can definitely afford to get one of these. I award the Western Digital Blue SSD 1TB with our Silver Pokdeward.

p/s: If only our Ringgit Malaysia is stronger, the Western Digital Blue SSD 1TB would be definitely entitled to the Gold award.
Thank you to Western Digital Malaysia for the opportunity given to us to review the Western Digital Blue SSD 1TB.
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UTAR uses blockchain technology in a unique way — these are not your elders’ scrolls!

When we talk about blockchain, the first thing that comes to mind would be the newfangled digital currencies which are purported to be capable of toppling fiat currencies. While that remains to be seen, the technology has potential for more than just digital currencies. Enter Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman’s (UTAR) unique implementation.
Blockchain is a decentralized and distributed database technology. The decentralization of it is its main attraction, as the information is not stored in any one location, ensuring access without fear that a single server’s downtime will cut access to the information you need. What is UTAR using it for? Digital degree certificates, encrypted on blockchain.
UTAR Blockchain Certificate, as it is called, can be used to verify the authenticity of all degree certificates. As information stored on the blockchain is tamper proof, the authenticity is guaranteed, thanks to the blockchain — a  decentralized, distributed and encrypted database. This ensures that any fake doctorates claimed to be issued by UTAR can be verified, to weed out any unscrupulous creatures.

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The certificates will be stored on the blockchain forever, and all upcoming graduates will receive a UTAR Blockchain Certificate in addition to the conventional scroll. Meanwhile graduates prior to March 2018 can request their UTAR Blockchain Certificate from the Department of Alumni Relations and Placement (DAR), UTAR. You may contact DARP at [email protected]
What do you think of this implementation of blockchain technology?
Pokdepinion: Seems like a great way to ensure the authenticity of degree certificates when they are increasingly falsified. Kudos to UTAR and let’s hope other universities in Malaysia follow soon!
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Alleged Leaks Reveal New Nintendo Switch Models to Launch in 2023

An alleged leak has surfaced online which states that there will be Nintendo Switch models coming out later this year with a much needed upgrade.
New Nintendo Switch 2023?

GIANT NEW LEAK
A 4chan leak that correctly predicted everything revealed today claims that new Nintendo Switch models will be released this year along the second part and the game will have graphical enhancements for it.
We have verified this leak is real. pic.twitter.com/oWbnK9N176
— Centro LEAKS (@CentroLeaks) February 27, 2023

According to a recent leak from an alleged Pokemon series programmer, Nintendo’s next generation console could be released later this year. The leaker, who accurately revealed the names of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC and details about the recent Pokemon Present event before they were officially announced, claimed that an outsourcing team is working on a graphics patch for the new Nintendo Switch models set for release in winter 2023.

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The rumor has caused quite a stir among Nintendo fans, with many divided on whether to believe the claims or not. However, the leak has been verified by trusted Pokemon and Nintendo source, CentroLeaks, adding some weight to the speculation.
While the leak seems specific to a single game, it’s still too early to say for sure if the claims are true. Nintendo fans should take this news with a pinch of salt until there is official confirmation from the company. Additionally, given that the leaker admits to having poor English, there could be room for misinterpretation.

It’s worth noting that the phrase “graphics patch for the new Nintendo models” could also refer to a revised version of the existing Switch hardware. In December 2022, Digital Foundry’s John Lineman claimed that Nintendo had canceled plans for a mid-generation Switch upgrade, so it remains to be seen what the company has in store for its next console release.
Despite the uncertainty, Nintendo fans have reason to be excited. The recent Pokemon Present event announced the upcoming Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC, titled “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero,” which will be released in two parts. The first half of the expansion is set for a fall 2023 release, with the second half launching in winter 2023.
With all the buzz surrounding the possible release of a new Nintendo console, it’s an exciting time for gamers. Keep an eye out for official announcements from the company to learn more about what they have planned for their next-gen hardware.
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Pokdepinion: I’m personally on the fence about this, mostly because I’m expecting an all-new system as opposed to a mid-lifecycle Nintendo Switch upgrade. But hey, anything’s possible at this point, especially given how well the system is selling.
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Xiaomi 13 Series Officially Launched in Malaysia

The Xiaomi 13 series of smartphones, consisting of the base model 13 as well as the 13 Pro, have finally arrived in Malaysia.
Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro have Landed in Malaysia

At a launch event in KL earlier today, the Xiaomi 13 series of smartphone have officially launched in Malaysia. The series arrives not long after its global debut and boasts the same specifications and options as the international release, except for the Lite model, which the company confirmed is not available in the local market. There is still no word on the alleged Ultra variant either.

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The new Xiaomi 13 series features the same design language, with a clean and minimalist aesthetic showcased most prominently on its rear panels. The vanilla model sports a flat display and surrounding frame, while the Pro model exhibits a more rounded overall look to complement its curved screen. Regardless of variant, both come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chipset, Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers, IP68 water and dust resistance, Android 13-powered MIUI 14, Leica-enhanced imaging features, 50W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging, as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC connectivity.

The standard model has a 6.36-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, under-display fingerprint authentication, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Accompanying its Qualcomm chipset is a single memory configuration of 12GB RAM and 256GB internal memory. Additionally, powering the phone is a 4,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging support via USB-C.
As for imaging, the phone has a triple camera setup consisting of a regular 50MP primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 10MP telephoto with up to 3.2x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultra-wide. Situated within the punch-hole cutout on its display is a 32MP selfie camera.

The top-of-the-line Xiaomi 13 Pro features a larger 6.73-inch curved LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, 1 billion colour output, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, under-display fingerprint scanner, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Like its sibling, it is also offered with 12GB RAM, but comes with a higher storage configuration of 512 GB. It is also equipped with a slightly bigger 4,820mAh battery, which features faster 120W charging support via USB-C.
With a big focus on cameras, the rear triple camera setup features the 1-inch Sony IMX989 50.3MP sensor with laser autofocus and OIS. This is accompanied by two regular 50MP sensors for its 3.2x optical zoom telephoto camera and its ultra-wide. It is also worth noting that all three shooters are encased with Leica-developed lenses. Lastly, like the standard model, the Pro variant too comes with a 32MP selfie camera in front.

The Xiaomi 13 series will be available for purchase in Malaysia starting from 8th March 2023, with pre-orders open from today until 7th March 2023. The standard model 13 will be retailing for RM3,499, while the Pro variant is retailing for RM4,599 for the 12GB RAM / 256GB storage variant and RM5,999 for the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage. As for colour options, the former is available in either Black, White or Floral Green, while the latter is offered in Ceramic White and Ceramic Black.
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Pokdepinion: It looks good but hard to say much about it, especially the camera system, given our limited time with it. If we get to review it, we’ll share everything that you need to know about it so stay tuned.
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Winamp Is Making A Comeback — Set For 2019 Return

If you’ve been around in the late ’90s, you’d probably know what Winamp is. Well guess what, they’re making a comeback next year, 2019.
Winamp Returns 2019
Back then, the platform was the place to go if you wanted an MP3 player. It soon met a downfall after it was purchased by AOL back in 1999.
Now, Winamp still operates today, but it has not been updated ever since 2013, which is quite some time ago. It’s been reported that the app will return, by confirmation of ‘substantial updates’ are in progress.

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The CEO of Radionomy (the company that bought over Winamp in 2014) has said that there will be a completely new version next year, with the legacy of Winamp but a more complete listening experience.
With the app, you can listen to the MP3s you have at home, cloud, podcasts, stream radio stations. or even to a playlist you might have built.
The new Winamp is set to launch on both PC and smartphones next year, though no specific date was announced.
Source: NME
Pokdepinion: It’s good to see that they are making a comeback. It was the best media player back then. Though it would be interesting to see how they fare against other platforms such as Spotify..
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NVIDIA Pascal — more than 2x the transistors in the Titan X

The upcoming NVIDIA Pascal will contain a crazy 17 billion transistors, as compared to the Titan X’s 8 billion. Enabling this massive increase in transistor count while keeping the die size smaller than the Titan X based on the 28nm Maxwell architecture is the utilization of TSMC’s 16nm process node. In comparison, the 28nm Fiji chip in the Fury X has 8.9 billion transistors.
Pascal will not only feature a massive jump in transistor count, but will also be the first generation of NVIDIA cards to implement HBM memory, specifically HBM 2.0. The first generation’s prowess is only harnessed by the AMD Fury line-up exclusively, as AMD is a co-developer of the HBM standard along with SK Hynix. In addition, AMD is also said to be working on a new range of GPUs that will use HBM 1.0.
While the jump in transistor count is good news, it remains to be seen how it will face the issue where AMD has priority to HBM 2.0 capacity. Without enough HBM 2.0 chips. Pascal-based GPUs will be a no-go irregardless of the transistor count. Let’s see in 2016.

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Pokdepinion: 2016 seems like an exciting year for GPUs, as we have NVIDIA with their 16nm Pascal + HBM 2.0, and AMD with their 14nm Artic Islands + HBM 2.0. We will most probably be seeing AMD getting a head start with the priority given to them by SK Hynix, then followed by NVIDIA.

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SSD prices to rise — high demand, limited supply

As everyone wants to go faster, SSDs have been a staple of new builds as well as upgrades. While NAND manufacturing has matured significantly, the demand for SSDs exceeds their supply. Let’s not forget smartphones use NAND chips too in their storage, and as smartphone storage space grows, so does demand for NAND.

To put everything into perspective, in Q2 2016, 33.705 million SSDs were shipped, nearly 10 million more than in the same period last year. Worsening the problem is that the shift to 3D NAND manufacturing is not as fruitful as the companies expected, with their manufacturing capabilities delayed, thus unable to meet the ever growing demands for SSDs and smartphone storage.

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As expected in such a situation, SSD prices have been on the rise. DRAMeXchange reported that the average price of MLC SSDs rose between 6-10%, while TLC SSDs rose 6-9%. These higher prices are bad for consumers, but helped to boost revenue for NAND manufacturers, who are raking in record revenues. It is expected for prices to come back down again once 3D NAND production kicks into high gear, but analysts are expecting prices to increase by 20-25% over the next few months.
SOURCE: TechPowerUp

Pokdepinion: You might want to get your SSD now before they become more expensive indefinitely.
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ASUS Brings ROG STRIX, TUF Gaming & DUAL Lineup Of RTX 4070 GPUs

All models feature dual-BIOS as standard.

ASUS officially introduces the new RTX 4070 GPUs under three product families, including the premium ROG STRIX line, the mainstream TUF Gaming line and budget-focused DUAL lineup (with two versions). All eight models, which include their respective factory-overclocked OC versions, supports dual-BIOS mode and 4-year warranty support.

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The ROG STRIX model leads the pack with a new ‘MaxContact’ heatsink, complemented with new 11-blade axial fans that delivers 31% more air volume and 56.3% more static pressure over previous design (from RTX 3080). Like other high-end RTX 4070 models, this comes with the 16-pin 12VHPWR connector; its shroud measures 338.9mm long and 3.12-slot thickness.

Meanwhile, the TUF Gaming RTX 4070 exchanges its shorter card length with ever-so-slightly thicker chassis over the aforementioned ROG STRIX model, at 3.15 slots. It uses the same 11-blade fan seen on other TUF designs, which differs slightly in terms of fan profile when compared against the STRIX card. Gone is the 12VHPWR connector – and in its place is the standard PCIe 8-pin connector.

Finally, ASUS spawned two distinct models under its redesigned DUAL lineup – available in both black and white colorways, the new designs echoes with ASUS’s own entry-level PRIME series motherboard with futuristic sci-fi elements. These dual-fan models feature just 267.1mm card length and a single PCIe 8-pin connector for the power duty, and comes with dual-BIOS as standard.
ASUS has published the pricing for its RTX 4070 models, however the ROG STRIX pricing is yet to be revealed at this writing:
TUF-RTX4070-O12G-GAMING – RM3,499
TUF-RTX4070-12G-GAMING – RM3,399
DUAL-RTX4070-O12G-WHITE – RM3,099
DUAL-RTX4070-12G-WHITE – RM3,099
DUAL-RTX4070-O12G – RM3,099
DUAL-RTX4070-12G – RM3,099
Pokdepinion: You can pretty much pair these GPUs with their respective motherboards and they would blend right in.
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Ayaka Story Quest in Genshin Impact Made Gamers Emotional

The latest big update for Genshin Impact is 2.0, which added a portion of the Inazuma region to the game. There were also a ton of new content, including the likes of Ayaka, Sayu, and Yoimiya,, though the latter two will be arriving a little later on. In the case of the former however, her story quest has made many gamers emotional, and here’s why.
Genshin Impact: Ayaka Story Quest Explanation

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Given that Kamisato Ayaka is a new character in the game, it’s natural to have a story quest for her. There have been plenty of theories surrounding the character but this particular explanation has made plenty of gamers emotional.
First opined by Reddit user u/Ecthelien who claimed to have learned more after browsing through Chinese forums. As you might have suspected by playing the game, Ayaka has feelings for the Traveler. Unfortunately, as emphasized in the Prayer Plaques scene, the Traveler is solely focused on reuniting with their sibling, resulting in Ayaka believing that they are not destined to be together.
In the famous farewell dance after, Ayaka asked the Traveler to keep their eyes on her so they can remember her when they return to their journey of reuniting with their sibling. It ends with Ayaka saying “I can see myself the rest of the way back.”
It does seem to indicate it as a date of sorts, showing Ayaka’s feeling for the Traveler, unrequited love, and more. It’s not the first time we’ve seen such a melancholic story in Genshin Impact but it sure doesn’t make it any less of an emotional scene.
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: Personally, I didn’t pay too much mind to it but perhaps I’m a little lacking in that area. How did you feel about it?
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LG Launches First Brand Shop In Shah Alam At Central i-City

Today marks the launch of LG’s store in Central i-City, giving convenient to locals to gain access to the brand’s latest products.
The shop is their first in Shah Alam and is actually the fifth to be located in Selangor.
There you can find LG’s range of home appliances and home entertainment products that includes OLED TVs, NanoCell TVs, InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerators and many more.

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In conjunction with the store launch, promotions, rebates, as well as free gifts will be available for customers who visit the LG Brand Store at TBM, Central i-City Shopping Centre from 22nd to 24th November 2019.
Pokdepinion: If you’re nearby i-City, why not head on down to check out some of their offerings? ;)
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HUAWEI launches 2018 NEXT-IMAGE Awards — win $20 000, a HUAWEI P20 Pro and a MateBook X Pro!

HUAWEI probably has the best smartphone cameras in the market right now, so what better way to reinforce on that than by announcing an award for the best smartphone photographers out there? Last year’s NEXT-IMAGE Awards saw 157 000 submissions from over 90 countries and 500 finalist chosen by the panel of experts.
The 2018 NEXT-IMAGE Awards is broken down into six categories: “Good Night”, “Faces”, “Hello, Life!”, “Check-in”, “Timeline” and “Story Board”. The call for entries has already begun on 13th June. A list of 500 finalists will be finalized by a panel of five industry experts, along with five up-and-coming young visual storytellers.
The winners are to be announced in late September, with US$20 000, a HUAWEI P20 Pro and MateBook X Pro to be taken home by the grand prize winner. Ther will also be six best-in-category winners and 50 runner-up prizes.

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To join, head here to register! Good luck!
Pokdepinion: Good at photography with a smartphone? Time to put it to the test, internationally!
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Samsung has confirmed from a security breach that hackers have stolen internal company data and the source code for their Galaxy devices. Here’s what you need to know.
Samsung Has Confirmed Hackers Leaked Galaxy Source Code

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Reports have surfaced on Samsung facing a security breach which resulted in internal company data being stolen. This data is said to be source code related to the operation of their Galaxy devices. However, the company is reassuring everyone that this doesn’t involve the personal data of their employees and customers.
While there is no mention of who the perpetrators are, the same hacker group behind the recent NVIDIA security breach, Lapsus$, took credit for the endeavour. They allegedly shared screenshots showcasing over 200GB of stolen data which includes the aforementioned source code, particularly on encryption and biometric security.
Bringing the focus to the NVIDIA security breach, the same hacker group tried to blackmail the company into unlocking the limiters for cryptocurrency mining, specifically for certain GPUs, and to make the drivers open source. At the time of this writing, there are no known threats made by Lapsus$ against Samsung.
For now, the Korean giant expects that this will not affect business nor the customers, and that they have implemented measures to ensure that such a thing would not happen again. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: If it really is the same group of people, I expect to hear some demands from them soon. It does make me wonder what it would be but I suppose unlocking the bootloader would be a start.
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The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Is The Sequel You’ve Been Waiting For

After waiting for a Breath of the Wild sequel for so long, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was unveiled at a recent Nintendo Direct showcase.
The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom

Clearly the main event of the recent Nintendo Direct, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the official title for the long-awaited Breath of the Wild Sequel.

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The game currently has a description which mentions that Link’s adventure has been expanded to include the skies above the vast lands of Hyrule. This would imply that the game will be noticeably bigger than the previous game.
This game was first confirmed to be in development at E3 2021 but at the time, nothing much else was known. It was initially slated for a 2022 release but unfortunately, it has moved to next year. Price and pre-order details have yet to be revealed.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be coming on 12th May 2023 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
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Pokdepinion: Pretty sure we will get a more in-depth look either at the end of this year or early next year, and they would want to keep some surprises up their sleeves for now.
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Celcom Invests RM256 Million In Upgrading 4G Coverage In Malaysia

Celcom has today revealed that they’ve spent roughly RM256million of network investments to upgrade their network capacity and deploy more 4G base station towers in the country.
Celcom 4G network upgrade

The upgrades will see improvements in 4G coverage and quality in both rural and urban areas. Celcom has said that by February 2021, they are aiming to a total of 4,700 network sites, 49% in urban areas and 51% in rural areas to be upgraded and optimized with capacity upgrades.

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In addition to that, they look to install new 4G equipment as well as optimizing nearly 1000 4G network sites in Sabah and Sarawak.
The telco company will also continue with a nationwide cluster optimization program for an additional 3,600 network sites in providing better capacities to address buffering issues and deliver a better overall experience for consumers.
We’ve previously covered on Celcom’s latest offerings for their subscribers which includes free smartphones when you subscribe to their Celcom MEGA Lightning plan. Do check out the link for more details.
Pokdepinion: Let’s just hope that the upgrades gets done smoothly and we all can benefit from it.
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Tower of Fantasy Names and Shames Nearly 10,000 Banned Accounts

Hykros Central Control Room monitors accounts for use of cheating software and the use of scripts for initializing account data.
We banned 1,706 accounts for severe rule violations on 8/16.
Click the link below to view the list of banned accounts.
https://t.co/BxLPNykTLl
— Tower of Fantasy (@ToF_EN_Official) August 17, 2022

In any popular multiplayer game, you’re bound to have hackers and Tower of Fantasy is no exception. You would see a number of players skyrocket to the top in Bygone Phantasm in unimaginable fashion or reaching areas in Aesperia that you’re not supposed to, especially given level caps. Hotta Studio didn’t keep quiet about the matter and did more than just ban these cheaters.
In a recent blog post, Hotta Studio has named and shamed the banned accounts from Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia, amounting to nearly 10,000 accounts. You can see the full list of names and their respective region by clicking right here.

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Dear Wanderers,
To provide a fair gaming environment and assure an excellent in-game experience for all the Wanderers in Tower of Fantasy, Hykros Central Control Room monitors accounts using cheating software and the violation of using scripts for initializing account data.
* The list of banned accounts will be published in batches, and there might be a time delay involved in this process of in-game execution.
A) We have permanently banned 8410 accounts involved in severe rule violations on 8/19.

Asia-Pacific: 6041
Southeast Asia: 2369

As of 16th August 2022, 1,706 accounts were banned permanently, including players from South America, North America, and Europe. It is a rather large amount but unsurprising given the game’s current popularity. It’s certainly a great way to show gamers that they are aware and indeed are taking action.
Tower of Fantasy is currently available for free on PC, Android, and iOS.
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Pokdepinion: I foresee the hit list to increase by a lot in the coming days as there are some fishy people at the top of my Bygone Phantasm league. Like 200 levels higher kind of difference.
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Ubisoft Announces A New The Settlers Game

If you are a big fan of the original The Settlers game, well there’s great news. Ubisoft has announced of a new title where players must settle (who would’ve guessed?) onto a new land and build and protect their settlement.
Ubisoft announces The Settlers

The game will be released on PC on the 17th of March 2022 where you can already pre-order it on Ubisoft Connect and the Epic Games Store. In addition to that, you can also participate in the Closed Beta, which starts on the 20th January.
Developed by Ubisoft Dusseldorf, the game returns as a reboot which takes inspiration from The Settlers 3 and The Settlers 4. You can expect the game to have been built from the ground up using the company’s Snowdrop Engine.

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If you are interested in participating for the Closed Beta, you may head to their website right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: As a fan of RTS games, I will definitely be tempted to try the game out. Let’s see if the game’s as good as it was before or even better.
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You Can Now Store Credit Card Info on Nintendo Switch; It’s Now More Convenient to Buy Stuff on eShop

Yes, you can now store your credit card information on the Nintendo Switch for a more convenient eShop experience.
We live in the age where we don’t have to get our asses off of our seats to go buy videogames. We can literally buy games from the comfort of our own homes thanks to digital distribution services.
However, it can be annoying if you have to key in your payment details every single time, and such is the case with the Nintendo Switch. Now, you don’t have to worry about that problem no more…unless you’re just worried about having your details stored.

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You Can Now Store Credit Card Info on Nintendo Switch

After some time of waiting, it has been discovered that you can indeed store credit card information on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Before, if you wanted to make purchases on the eShop, you need to key-in your details every single time. In fact, at the time of this writing, this is still the official response. Here is the full response from Nintendo’s website:
No. There is not currently a way to save or store credit card information to your Nintendo Account in the Nintendo Switch eShop. If you want to add funds or purchase software with a credit card, you can add funds to your account either through your Nintendo eShop Account Information or during the purchase process.
Now, players can simply input their information into your profile, just like the other consoles on the market.

Recently, Nintendo reported that Nintendo Switch’s have been selling out the same day as stores get their shipments in. Back in March, Nintendo announced that it had shipped 2.74 million units during the month of March 2017, and it plans to ship 12.74 million units by March of 2018.
Source: Nintendo Everything

Pokdepinion: If you thought keying in your details every single time is a pain in the ass, now you don’t have to worry about that anymore. Give it a try and if you have trouble saving your credit card details in, do leave us a comment so we can try to help you out on this. At the same time, if you feel that having your credit card info in there is unsafe, it’s also okay to do that.
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NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q for laptops is more powerful than a desktop GTX 1080!

NVIDIA Max-Q is supposed to offer less performance in exchange for a lower TDP and better efficiency. So far, they have succeeded in achieving their goals, delivering really thin gaming laptops that would look right at home in a bunch of ultrabooks. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q should be a continuation to that, but with mind-blowing performance in tow too.

RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
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The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q has just been spotted on the FInal Fantasy XV benchmark database, scoring higher than a desktop GeForce GTX 1080. Now what that means is that it will be faster than any single-GPU laptop in the market right now! Of course, we wouldn’t be surprised to see equally mind-blowing price tags as well.

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Specifications wise, we would probably be seeing a similar TU106 GPU, although NVIDIA might pull off another GTX 1070 mobile, and cram in more cores in the RTX 2070 Max-Q than the desktop version to make up for the lower clocks. GDDR6 memory is a given, and we can safely assume there will 8GB here too.
We will probably be seeing NVIDIA’s partners releasing GeForce RTX-powered gaming laptops in January at CES 2019. Meanwhile, we can start saving up for that sweet thin and light gaming laptop that will feature this beast of a GPU.
Pokdepinion: Hope it doesn’t cost both kidneys…
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Corsair Now Offers The Option To Decorate Your PC Case With Wood

Just make sure you don’t have the pest problem beforehand.
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Before this, Fractal Design had a case (North) that has wooden pieces in the front as part of the case intake – and Corsair now offers even more wood to fit in their existing 4000-series and 5000-series cases. These panels will cost $55 and $75, respectively.
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The panel comes in two sections, one for the top, one for the front. To ensure consistent thermal and airflow performance, these panels are laser cut to match that of Airflow case variants. The company offers three finishes, with Teak and Sapele offered as “veneer” – meaning they’re just a layer on top of the existing panel. For the bamboo variant which the company says is “renewably sourced”, it’s safe to say it’s a fully solid bamboo.

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Of course, we all know that wood is obviously structurally weaker than plain aluminum – so those who prefer wooden looks may need to be careful with it when it comes to scratches and even breakages. And more importantly – be wary of termites.
Source: Tom’s Hardware
Pokdepinion: Won’t be too long before some manufacturer got a really wild idea and decided to build an entire case out of plain woods?
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ASUS ROG Unleashes The Gamer in You

If you follow our FB page, you may have noticed I posted a picture of an ASUS banner with a guy wearing a ROG T-shirt in the background. It was an exclusive media gathering to introduce their new line-up of products.
The tone of this gathering was rather laid back and Malaysia’s product manager Li Huai Pin made a very short speech before revealing he was quite a serious WoW gamer back in the day and is still a gamer today — when his wife allows him to. Let’s get back to the main point though. ASUS. Republic of Gamers. Unleash the gamer in you. Powerful gaming machines. Yum.

This is the guy guilty of going through the slides filled with drool-worthy gaming hardware.
Today, ASUS has broadened their target audience by releasing more gaming notebooks at varying price levels. Compared to last year, when ASUS only had two models, a 15.6″ mid-range and a 17.3″ high-end ROG laptop. They now target all levels of gamers with 4 models with varying specifications.

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ASUS is not shy about their intention to go head to head with MSI with their newest line-up. With various models targeting the exact same price levels, it’s hard to not see this coming. Here we see the G751JY compared directly to the MSI laptops as well as the Lenovo Y50 in terms of heat dissipation and also in terms of 3DMark 11 benchmark scores against the GT72.

While I am not sure of the comparison against the MSI laptops, I do know the Lenovo Y50 actually has that heat dissipation pattern. The keyboard can get uncomfortably hot when I am gaming.

This is the the highest end ASUS ROG G751. We have reviewed the lower-end version, the ROG G751JT, and it is quite the performer, so I guess we can imagine what the higher end version is capable of. However the G751 is just too thick and bulky for my tastes as a laptop.

Going straight to the cheapest ROG notebook announced, the GL552 “has everything a gamer needs, without breaking your wallet”

You might smirk at the DDR3 used for the graphics memory, and I too was puzzled by the decision to use DDR3, since several sites have tested the difference and found close to 20% decrease in performance compared to GTX950M with DDR5 VRAM. I asked one of the representatives at the event, and he said the decision to use GTX950M with DDR3 VRAM was mainly to keep the price affordable, but even with DDR3 the GTX950M is sufficient to keep most casual gamers happy.

ASUS did have a showcase unit available for us to try, but they only had CS:GO for us to play. CS:GO really isn’t the most hardware intensive game out there, so I can’t say much about the performance of the GL552. As you can see in the photo, the GL552 has an Aztec pattern similar to the GR8 of yesteryear. A new theme for ASUS ROG maybe?
Also at the event was the ROG G551.

Starting from RM3799, this model is equipped with a GTX960M.
Next up, we have the ASUS ROG G20.

A SUS also claims the G20 to be very quiet when idle, even quieter than the average library. I do think it is an easy feat if it was compared against my university’s library. But these are impressive figures nonetheless and I did go near a G20 running CS:GO, and it was barely audible.

RGB lighting is also available on the G20 just for bling bling. There are three lighting zones which can be configured individually.

That’s a fine monitor right there. It wasn’t mentioned in the presentation because it isn’t in the ROG line-up. It’s the ASUS MX279H which is a FHD AH-IPS LED backlit and frameless monitor according to their website. It looks absolutely amazing in real life. It would be a dream come true to use a multi-monitor setup with these babies. I was actually more attracted towards the monitor than the G20.

Front view of the G20A.  Aztec pattern once again. Subtle ASUS logo near the back end.

Rear view of it. ROG logo near the back end as well. This is a PC you want to show off. And look at the back of that monitor! It’s pretty even from the rear! Side note, notice the HDMI cable is not connected to the discrete GPU? Weird. I asked a representative but he didn’t know the reason behind the weird configuration. There was someone using the G20 so I couldn’t disconnect it and try plugging it to the discrete graphics card. However from this view, it seems that the G20 could possibly be upgraded with a beefier 2-slot GPU. I asked the representative there to crack it open and give us an inside look but I was politely denied. Oh my tinkerer sense was tingling.

Last but not least of the slew of new ROG notebooks unveiled today, the G501.

Most probably designed to compete with MSI’s GS series, this baby is only 20.6mm thin and 2.08kg light. It could actually be an ultrabook with these numbers, except for the fact that it uses a powerful quad-core instead of those measly ULV processors and also it’s battery life which will not qualify as an ultrabook. Also, the performance is also way beyond what an ultrabook is capable of. With an i7-4720HQ and GTX960M with 4GB DDR5 VRAM, I am sure it can handle many games with ease. Heck, I use a Lenovo Y50 with a GTX860M and it’s also capable of kicking ass, and this has a GTX960M. Wew.

This is the 4K version which will be taking RM6399 out of your wallet. Screen is immaculate, but so is the FHD version’s screen. I actually couldn’t differentiate the two screens from normal viewing distance. I spent the most time with this laptop as it is really quite the perfect laptop for me. Portable enough for me to carry it to class everyday but also powerful enough for me to play games when I get the urge to. The keyboard is just nice, being thin didn’t make it crappy. And did I mention it glows red?

However, being so thin definitely has it’s downsides though. It only has the bare minimum of three USB 3.0 ports. It has a HDMI 1.4 port capable of outputting 4K and miniDP port to give you a maximum of three displays for more productivity, but I NEED MORE USB PORTS. My Lenovo Y50 has three and I can assure you, they aren’t enough. Connect two USB 3.0 external drives, a hub with a keyboard and mouse, and where are you gonna connect your phone to transfer files? Or a thumb drive your friend passed you? But I am sure some are more than willing to give up a few USB ports for the sake of portability.

ASUS ROG peripherals were also present at the event.

This mouse and headphone comes free with every purchase of G751 and G501. The mouse supports a DPI of up to 5000. It was quite comfortable to hold and in the CS:GO session organized by ASUS, I think it has proven itself to be accurate enough as I didn’t hear anyone complaining about the mouse causing them to lose the game.
The headphone sounds okay and is comfortable although I think it isn’t really that good in terms of clarity. It does have 60mm Neodymium drivers which I think are among the largest I have heard. The shell of the cups however is plasticky and upon taking it off I was really not impressed by the hollow noise it produced when my fingernail tapped the shell.

Above are pictures of the ROG GX1000 gaming mouse. It has a sensor which goes up to 8000dpi and comes in black or silver. Interestingly it has an aluminium body which seems to be quite lightweight. Talking about lightweight, if you think it isn’t heavy enough for you, you can add weights too. The lighting is also configurable with several profiles to choose from. This wasn’t mentioned in the media presentation but according to the representative this mouse might be available in stores soon.

And these are the bags that come with the ASUS ROG notebooks. The one on the left has a lot of compartments inside for you to keep your peripherals along with your laptop and has parts made of Kevlar so maybe you can try using it to block bullets at your own risk.
Besides presenting us with new hardware, ASUS also organised a 3 on 3 CS:GO tourney among the media representatives present.

Here we have Cody gleefully pitting the media against each other.

I guess this is solid proof that ASUS ROG laptops are capable of gaming?

The champions… They each won an ASUS ROG Gladius mouse to take home. Damn, if only my friend came back from his cigarette break quicker I could have been in the running to get one too. The next time ASUS hosts a gaming competition, especially at a ROG media gathering, they should anticipate more teams will join and not just allow 4 teams to participate. After all, we are all gamers in the Republic of Gamers, aren’t we?

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Samsung Confirms Galaxy M-series Will Be An Online Exclusive Model

Previously we’ve reported that the Samsung Galaxy M20  will be coming to our shores here in Malaysia. Now, Samsung Malaysia has confirmed that it will indeed do so, though it will be an online exclusive device.
The Samsung Galaxy M will be made available only at the Samsung official webstore. They have said that they are looking to appoint an official online marketplace for the distribution, for convenience for their customers.
Additionally, if you are interested in the Samsung Galaxy M, they’ve prepared an update form for those wanting to learn more on the device.

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Samsung Galaxy M20 comes with a 6.3-inch Infinity-V display and runs on an Exynos 7904 chipset. There’s two storage variants; 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB. It offers a dual 13MP+5MP shooter at the back and a 8MP lens for your selfies. Under the hood is a big 5000mAh battery that comes with fast charging. The phone is priced at Rs.10,990 (~RM628) for the 3GB version and Rs.12,990 (~RM742) for the 4GB RAM variant.
Pokdepinion: Apart from the chipset, the phone does look attractive especially because of the battery and the price!
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realme 6 and realme 6 Pro is priced from less than RM750 in India!

The realme 6 series brings some pretty significant upgrades over the realme 5 series, which were just announced in October last year. How significant, you ask? Well for starters realme actually gave the duo FHD+ displays, something which was truly a handicap on the realme 5. But there’s more to the display.
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The realme 6 gets the same 6.5″ display as its predecessor, but as mentioned earlier, now comes with a much better FHD+ resolution. realme also threw in a 90 Hz display, which makes the realme 6 the first mid-range device we know of with a high refresh rate display. It’s not an AMOLED panel though, as realme managed to source 90 Hz LCD panels for the realme 6 series.

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Under the hood we also see a huge step forward, with realme opting for the MediaTek Helio G90T. The chipset debuted in the Redmi Note 8 Pro here in Malaysia and has proven itself to be quite a strong contender despite some stigma against the Taiwanese chipmaker. The realme 6 gets massively improved RAM and storage options too, with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage options available. The battery has shrunk significantly though, down to just 4300 mAh, although it now supports 30W Flash Charge to lessen the impact of the smaller battery.

While realme only went up to 48MP in the realme 5 series, the realme 6 series gets 64MP cameras. The realme 6 packs a 64MP f/1,8 main camera along with an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera and a 2MP B&W depth sensor.
realme 6 Specs

Helio G90T, octa-core up to 2.05 GHz, 12nm FinFET
Up to 8GB RAM
Up to 128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable via microSD)
6.5″ FHD+ 90 Hz LCD display
64MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.3 ultra-wide + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
16MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4300 mAh battery, 30W Flash Charge
4GB + 64GB: INR 12 999 (~RM733)
6GB + 128GB: INR 14 999 (~RM846)
8GB + 128GB: INR 15 999 (~RM903)

realme 6 Pro
Interestingly, the realme 6 Pro actually touts what might be a weaker chipset than the realme 6. The Snapdragon 720G is supposed to be a weaker chip than the Snapdragon 730G, and the Helio G90T has proven itself to deliver better gaming performance than the Snapdragon 730G. Regardless, users do tend to have a preferences for Snapdragon chipsets, and maybe that’s exactly what realme is banking on.

Aside from the chipset, much is similar under the hood. You also get configurations ranging up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The battery size is also the same at 4300 mAh with the same 30W Flash Charge technology. You do get a marginally bigger screen to power though, with the realme 6 Pro touting a 90 Hz 6.6″ FHD+ display.

Over on the back you get a camera setup that’s almost identical to the realme X50 Pro 5G. And I say almost because the realme 6 Pro actually has a fully functional quad-camera setup, with the fourth member being a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera, instead of a 2MP depth sensor in the realme X50 Pro 5G.
realme 6 Pro Specs

Snapdragon 720G, octa-core up to 2.3 GHz, 12nm FinFET
Up to 8GB RAM
Up to 128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable via microSD)
6.6″ FHD+ 90 Hz LCD display
64MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.3 ultra-wide + 12MP f/2.5 telephoto + 2MP f/2.4 macro
16MP f/2.0 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide selfie camera
4300 mAh battery, 30W Flash Charge
6GB + 64GB: INR 16 999 (~RM959)
6GB + 128GB: INR 17 999 (~RM1015)
8GB + 128GB: INR 18 999 (~RM1072)

With both devices already certified in SIRIM since last month, a Malaysian launch should be imminent. Which variant do you think realme Malaysia will bring in, and how much do you think they will price it for? Let us know!

Pokdepinion: Whoa the realme 6 series is seriously looking very interesting, especially when it comes to their cameras!
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Genshin Impact Omni-Ubiquity Net Basically Adds Pokemon Into The Game

miHoYo will be adding a new gadget called the Omni-Ubiquity Net in the next Genshin Impact update. It’s basically the equivalent of adding Pokemon into the game. Here’s what you need to know.
Genshin Impact Omni-Ubiquity Net

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If you watched the recent Genshin Impact 2.3 livestream, you would know that there is a new gadget coming and it’s called the Omni-Ubiquity Net. It basically works by letting players capture wild animals out in the open world environment. The description reads:
Use the Omni-Ubiquity Net to capture and detain the essence of small animals in the open world. Afterward, you may use the Net as a medium to re-create their forms.
Given the string of leaks that popped up for the upcoming update, this is certainly a new addition that not many gamers were expecting. Despite that, it’s certainly one that got many gamers excited as it’s essentially the equivalent of having Pokemon in the game. Moreover, it would be fun to look forward to new animals in upcoming updates as well.
As for what else can be done with the Omni-Ubiquity Net, it’s not particularly extensive for now. It’s still one that will be exciting to see it function when the update is out. If we’re lucky, they might add more functionality to it in future updates so stay tuned for that.
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: I can already foresee myself sinking a good number of hours on this thing alone. Guess I’ll be stuck in the game for much longer than I initially expected.
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The latest Lenovo ThinkPads are here — anyone missed the little red TrackPoint?

Lenovo invited us over for their Lenovo ThinkPad Media Show & Tell, where they let us play around with their latest Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga and T480 that have just arrived in Malaysia. The Lenovo ThinkPads are designed for the digital workforce to work anywhere at anytime with the exceptional battery life and light wight of the Lenovo ThinkPad series.

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Aside from the obvious productivity features like docks and what not, the ThinkShutter actually intrigued as it offers a simple solution to to enhance privacy. Instead of sticking tape to the camera, all you have to do is to slide the switch on the latest Lenovo ThinkPads to block the camera. That’s a feature we never knew we needed, but we can now have. And here are the Lenovo ThinkPads which feature the ThinkShutter, among other features…

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 6)

The world’s lightest 14″ commercial laptop, yet capable of delivering up to 15 hours of battery life, Its chassis is reinforced by four layers of carbon fiber, with a magnesium alloy roll-cage for added strength. But all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so there is also a optimized 14″ Dolby Vision super-bright HDR display and Dolby Premium Audio to make your day brighter. Making your day even better is the fact that the ThinkPad X1 Carbon weighs only 1.13kg. Prices start from RM6832, with specifications ranging up to Intel Core i7-8650U vPro and 1TB PCIe SSDs. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is also available in Black and Silver, but who wants a silver ThinkPad?
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga

The Yoga series is no stranger to most of us, as it features one of the nicest looking hinges in the market. The ThinkPad X1 Yoga is the convertible designed for professionals, with all the niceties like facial recognition and a Match on Chip fingerprint reader to enhance security. For those who are worried that the 360° hinge won’t stand the test of time, we did ask the Lenovo representative present about its durability. Apparently the hinges are tested to last at least 30 000 flips, or around 5 years of normal use. But I believe the best feature of the ThinkPad X1 Yoga is this:

The ThinkPad Pen Pro. The ThinkPad Pen Pro charges up for 100 minutes of use in just 15 seconds. And not only that, as you can see it can be used for some seriously detailed sketching by our friend over at GadgetMTech. With the dedicated slot that Lenovo calls a garage for the Pen Pro, you can keep it safe when you don’t need it, and immediately retrieve it with one finger when you do. It’s still a pity that it needs charging though.
Priced from RM9939, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga is pretty pricey. But for professionals who not only need to manipulate text and images but also literally draw out their ideas, it is pretty reasonable. It can be kitted with the latest Intel Core i7 vPro and 16GB LPDDR3 memory for some serious firepower too, making designing on the go a reality.
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s

The Lenovo ThinkPad T480s is a 1.32kg laptop that offers everything you need. It’s not as sexy as the ThinkPad X1 series, but its still just as capable with up to 15.6 hours of battery with the latest 8th Generation Intel Core processors. It too can be configured with specifications like 1TB PCIe SSDs, 24GB of DDR4 RAM, i7 8650U vPro processors and even a WQHD IPS display. The unit we got to play with intrigued us with its touch-sensitive anti-glare display, which made touch displays all that more practical when working outdoors. Prices start from RM4660 for the ThinkPad T480s, which is a much more reasonable figure for most people out there.
Will you be getting one to enhance your productivity away from your office/home? Let us know which one would you pick, and why, in the comments section!
Pokdepinion: I want that ThinkPad X1 Yoga! Think of all the stickmen I can draw!
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Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition Announced, Together With New DLC

Coming this December

Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch has just recently announced that a Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will be coming to our shores end of this year. The Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will be available both digitally as well as in Blu-ray form this coming 5 December. It will go for a retail price of RM 199 for the Blu-ray version and RM 189 for the digital version.

Content included in this bundle are the Horizon Zero Dawn base game as well as all of the digital content included in the digital deluxe edition which are:

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“The Art of Horizon Zero Dawn” digital art book
PlayStation®4 Theme
Carja Storm Ranger Outfit
Carja Mighty Bow
Carja Trader Pack
Banuk Trailblazer Outfit
Banuk Culling Bow
Banuk Traveller Pack
Nora Keeper Pack

If you’ve been holding off from purchasing this critically acclaimed and hugely popular action role playing game before for some reason then this is probably the best time to do so as Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch has also announced the newest downloadable content for this game, Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds. This DLC will also be included in the Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition.

The Frozen Wilds DLC contains additional content such as a new and compelling story, new characters, new machines to face as well as a brand new area to explore. The Frozen Wilds DLC will be available for download from 7 November onwards at RM 79 and is available for pre-order right now. Players who pre-order the Frozen Wilds DLC will be given a special Banuk Aloy Avatar. Here’s some good news for PlayStation Plus members, members are able to purchase this DLC at a cool 20% discount.

Here’s a quick description of the Frozen Wilds DLC:
Beyond the northern mountains, the borderlands of the Banuk tribe challenge all who dare enter to survive the extremes. But now this frozen wilderness harbors a new threat, and for Aloy, a new mystery – one she’s determined to solve.
Of course, to play the Frozen Wilds DLC you must first have the Horizon Zero Dawn base game or you could just go for the Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition if you don’t have the base game.
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Corning Gorilla Glass 5 — to better survive drops

Corning Gorilla Glass has become the standard on most smartphone screens today because of its durability. The last updated formula was in 2014 when Gorilla Glass 4 was released and now, Gorilla Glass 5 is officially announced with an even further improved formula.

“With each successive generation of Corning Gorilla Glass, we have taken cover glass technology to new levels. Gorilla Glass 5 is no exception, extending Corning’s advantage in drop performance over competitive glasses,” – John Bayne, vice president and general manager, Corning Gorilla Glass.

According to a global study, over 85% of smartphone users have dropped their phones at least once per year and 55% have dropped more than three time (I’m in the 55%). In addition, more than 60% smartphone owners reported dropping their devices from between shoulder and waist height.

With the new chemically strengthened glass, the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 survives up to 80 percent of the time when dropped face-down from 1.6 meters onto rough surfaces, outperforming competitive glass designs.

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Corning Gorilla Glass has been used on more than 4.5 billion devices worldwide, including more than 1,800 product models across 40 major brands. Gorilla Glass 5 will allow manufacturers to provide the ultimate in high-resolution, touch-enabled devices. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 is expected to be on the latest smartphone which are the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and iPhone 7.

Pokdepinion: Even with the latest Gorilla Glass 5, I bet smartphone users will still using tempered glass on top their Gorilla Glass 5, just in case.
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Here’s A Bundle Of Games That You Can Get For Just RM61

Are you feeling bored and you don’t know what games to play? What? You don’t feel like spending that much but you’d like to have options? Well here’s a bundle of games that you can get for just RM61 on HumbleBundle.
Bundle of Games For RM61
Humble Bundle is offering a total of eight games on Steam for just $12 (RM61). Now if you aren’t familiar with how Humble Bundle works, there are tiers that you can choose to unlock. The cheapest is of course just $1, where it will get you the first tier of games (duh) and it will you cost you more at the higher tiers.
Despite that, it will cost you significantly less compared to if you bought the games separately. This time around, all games for this month’s Humble deal comes from the Polish developer and publisher, CI Games.

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It will runs until the 31st of July 2018. So what’s included in the bundle you ask? For just 1$, you’ll get Sniper: Ghost Warrior Gold Edition, Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual, and Combat Wings: Battle of Britain. Not a bad selection of games, considering the price.
Paying more than the average of $8.25 which customers have paid for the bundle (RM33.56) will get you Lords of the Fallen: Game of the Year Edition, Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2: Collector’s Edition, and Sniper Ghost Warrior 2: World Hunter Pack.
Last but not least, if you want to get the complete bundle which includes Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 as well as its multiplayer map pack, you’d need to spend $12(RM61).
Here is the complete list for the bundle;
1$ Bundle

Sniper: Ghost Warrior Gold Edition
Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual
Combat Wings: Battle of Britain

Pay more than the average of $8.25

Lords of the Fallen – Game of the Year Edition
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 Collector’s Edition
Sniper Ghost Warrior 2: World Hunter Pack

$15 or more

Sniper Ghost Warrior 3
Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 – Multiplayer Map Pack

So if you’re planning on getting them or just want to check the bundle out, you can click on the link right here to do so.
Pokdepinion: To be honest, this bundle isn’t a bad deal at all. Take for example Lords of the Fallen. On Steam, it costs RM56 already. So why stop there, get the bundle along with Sniper Elite and the rest of the games.

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Pre-order your Surface Pro X at GLOO and enjoy awesome bundle deals

The Surface Pro X is finally here in Malaysia, packing the latest custom Microsoft SQ1 processor developed in partnership with Qualcomm. This allows the Surface Pro X to deliver an unprecedented 13-hour battery life and performance in one of the slimmest and lightest Surface device yet.

How slim and light? It tips the scales at just 774 grams, and measures a svelte 7.3mm thin. While there are tablets that are lighter than the Surface Pro X, there aren’t many that can match its expansive 13″ edge-to-edge PixelSense display. As a Surface device, it also comes with the capability to transform into a laptop in a snap with the Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard which come with a Surface Slim Pen integrated into the keyboard itself.

Thanks to their partnership with Qualcomm, you can also equip the Surface Pro X with a microSIM for connectivity anywhere. Save your smartphone from having to serve as a hotspot as the Surface Pro X can connect to LTE-Advanced networks directly.

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Surface Pro X Specs
Microsoft SQ1, octa-core up to 3 GHz, 7nm FinFETAdreno 685 graphicsUp to 16GB LPDDR4x RAMUp to 512GB SSD storage13″ 2880×1920 3:2 Pixel Sense display, 450-nit brightness10MP rear camera5MP selfie camera38.9 Wh battery, USB-C charging8GB + 128GB: RM52388GB + 256GB: RM6438
Sounds cool enough? Well, you should get the Surface Pro X now from GLOO, as they are offering awesome bundle deals with the pre-orders for both the 128GB and 256GB variants of the Surface Pro X. The details are as follows:
Surface Pro X Bundle Deals from GLOO
Bundle Deal A:Surface Pro X Type Cover BlackShield Care Extended Warranty (1 Year)F-Secure Antivirus (1 Year)Office Home and Student 2019Bundle Deal B:Surface Pro X Type Cover BlackShield Care Extended Warranty (1 Year)F-Secure Antivirus (1 Year)Arc Mouse BlackBundle Deal C (Surface Pro X 256GB-exclusive)Surface Pro X Signature Type Cover BlackSurface Pro X Pen BlackShield Care Extended Warranty (1 Year)F-Secure Antivirus (1 Year)

The Surface Pro X 128GB is expected to arrive by February 2020, while the 256GB is slated to be available earlier, as soon as 17th January. You can pre-order your Surface Pro X via the link below:
Pre-order your Surface Pro X from GLOO!
Do hurry though as this promotion is only valid until 16th January!
Pokdepinion: I do wonder how many of our daily Windows apps will run on the Qualcomm chip…
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Is It Worth Buying the Nintendo Switch OLED Model?

Earlier this week, we reported on the Nintendo Switch OLED model announcement. It’s the higher end variant that’s position above the Switch and Switch Lite. Many people are wondering whether it’s worth buying or not. Here’s our thoughts on it based on what we know of the features.
To Buy Or Not To Buy: Nintendo Switch OLED Model

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To figure out whether it’s worth buying or not, we first have to understand what’s new with the Nintendo Switch OLED model. It’s not exactly what I would call a “Pro” version as it appears to be more a refresh. It comes with the following upgrades over the base model:

7″ OLED 720p touchscreen display, 0.8″ larger than base model and 1.5″ bigger than the Lite model
64GB internal storage, double the capacity of both the standard and Lite models
A wider kickstand for improved stability in tabletop mode.
Redesigned dock with the addition of an RJ45 Ethernet port
Improved speakers for better audio
A new black and white colour scheme, with the Neon Red and Neon Blue option as a 2nd choice

When you take all of these into account, the Nintendo Switch OLED model does seem like a notable improvement from the existing two models. However, it’s not one that would warrant an upgrade as it would still play the same. While there is a vague mention of a better, more efficient SoC powering it, there may not be a discernible difference in performance and battery life.
As you look further into what hasn’t changed with the Nintendo Switch OLED model, then it seems less enticing. Here’s the full list of unchanged features:

Same ol’ Joy Con, which means the drifting issue will still persist
Lacks Bluetooth audio support
No 4K or 2K gaming option, limited to Full HD when docked and 720p HD in handheld
No NVIDIA DLSS, ray tracing, or support for similar technology.
Same battery life as the base model, 4.5 to 9 hours per full charge

Previously, there were rumours that the new variant will be able to support 4K gaming using NVIDIA DLSS technology but clearly that isn’t the case right now. We’re uncertain if the new SoC has the necessary features to support it but if it does, perhaps it could come in the form of a future firmware update. If the new SoC is indeed stronger, perhaps we might see a more consistent push for 60FPS gaming across the board.
While it supposedly boasts a more efficient SoC, it’s a shame that the battery life is the same as the refreshed base model. While it’s still pretty solid, it gives gamers less of a reason to upgrade. Perhaps if there is improvement in the thermals, then we can see improvements in performance consistency, which would be a plus but we’ll have to wait until it’s launched to find out.
The biggest shame of all is that the Nintendo Switch OLED model still uses the same Joy Con and it still lacks Bluetooth audio support. While the latter can be added via a 3rd party adapter, the former is very disappointing as one would expect an updated version that would get rid of the drifting issue. It’s worth noting that due to the display size increment, it may have some issues when used with the Nintendo Labo.
Who Should Buy It?

Now that we’ve gone through all the changes and lack thereof, it’s time to answer the ultimate question; who should buy the Nintendo Switch OLED model?
If you’re a Switch Lite user, it’s a great upgrade as you will be able to change Joy Cons if it ever gets problematic, you get a noticeably larger display of better quality, and better battery life. If you’re a base model Switch user from the early batches, it’s less enticing as you’ll get a slightly bigger display and better battery life.
If you own the newer batch of the base model Switch, then the only thing you get to look forward to is a better, slightly larger display and nothing more. For this specific case, I wouldn’t recommend upgrading and sticking to this, just in case they decide to launch a true “Pro” model somewhere down the road.

For those who have yet to own a Nintendo Switch, I would suggest going for the Nintendo Switch OLED model over the base model as USD $50 is a small price to pay for better hardware. I foresee this replacing the base model in the future and this will become the new mainstream choice so Nintendo can easily phase out its production.
The Nintendo Switch OLED model will join the family together with the base and Lite model, sitting at the top of the with a retail price of USD $349.99 (RM1,454.38) for both the White variant and Neon Red / Neon Blue variant. In comparison, the base model is retailing for USD $249.99 (RM1,038.83) while the Lite model is going for USD $199.99 (RM831.06). It will be officially launched on 8th October 2021.

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AMD Ryzen 5000 desktop APUs based on Zen 3 accidentally revealed by HP

AMD has yet to unveil the AMD Ryzen 5000 desktop APUs, which will tout the latest Zen 3 cores along with the ageing Radeon Vega Graphics iGPU. But famed leaker @momomo_us has spotted HP deciding to give AMD a hand at announcing the specifications of the next-gen AMD Ryzen 5000G desktop APUs.
There will apparently be three Ryzen 5000G desktop APUs based on Cezanne, with the Ryzen 7 5700G, Ryzen 5 5600G and Ryzen 3 5300G directly replacing their counterparts from the AMD Ryzen 4000G series. The Ryzen 7 5700G will pack eight cores, the Ryzen 5 5600G six and the entry-level Ryzen 3 5300G will have only four.

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The new Ryzen 5000G processors which are codenamed Cezanne will reportedly be offering 200MHz higher boost clocks and double the cache of their predecessors, which should provide for a nice performance boost when coupled with the IPC improvements brought about the Zen 3 architecture.

It is unclear whether the Ryzen 5000G APUs will be available in the retail market, or they will be an OEM-only like the Ryzen 4000G APUs. I do believe AMD will lean towards the latter, considering their current supply constraints.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder if AMD will be able to further refine their memory controller in the Ryzen 5000G processors coming from the Ryzen 5000 CPUs, like they did with the Ryzen 4000G series.
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Celcom Receives 4G Availability Awards From Opensignal

It seems that in terms of 4G availability in Malaysia, Celcom tops the rank, according to Opensignal. The telco company was presented with the award just recently, where they scored a big 86.8% in the study.

Aside from that, Celcom managed to offer an average connection of 6.3Mbps when it comes to upload speeds. Celcom’s overall score for Video Experience comes at 6.12 points and as for download speeds, they manage to score an average of 14.7Mbps.

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If you didn’t know yet, Opensignal is a mobile analytics company, committed to improving mobile connectivity across the globe. Previously they’ve released a report on how Malaysia fairs when compared to countries around the world in terms of 4G speeds.
You can see how each telcos rank in the country by checking out our previous post right here.
Pokdepinion: Can’t say I’m surprised about the news. They’ve been consistently been up in the charts for quite some time.
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New Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad Mobile RPG Out Now On Android and iOS

Ubisoft has just released the new Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad mobile game to iOS and Android devices worldwide. Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad is a military mobile RPG and is developed by Ubisoft Owlient. Elite Squad features a slew of recognisable characters from the Tom Clancy games franchise’s universe, which include Caveira, Montagne, Nomad from Rainbow Six Siege, Sam Fisher from the Splinter Cell series, El Sueño from Ghost Recon Wildlands, and many more.

Players will get the chance to use 70 iconic characters along with countless weapons, gear pieces and unique abilities to upgrade and build the deadliest squad. As commander, players will lead their squad in dynamic 5×5 shooting battles on the most epic battlefields, including the Base of Operations from Tom Clancy’s The Division and Valletta, Malta, from Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction.

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Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad features a single-player campaign which introduces a brand-new story in which players will have to save the world from a brand new threat. There will be multiple chapters in the campaign, with a variety of unlockable soldiers and unique narrative scenes.

In addition to the single-player campaign, the game will have an online PvP mode where players can play against other players’ five-man squads.
Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad is available to download now on both iOS and Android devices.
Pokdepinion: I’m actually pretty stoked for this game. Was looking forward to it ever since Ubisoft revealed the launch trailer last month.
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Xiaomi Redmi 7 Price and Specifications for Malaysian Market

Xiaomi Redmi 7 Specifications for Malaysian Market

This is the official specifications for the Xiaomi Redmi 7 smartphone for the Malaysian market based on information obtained during its launch event.

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CPU/Chipset:
Snapdragon 632 (4 x Kryo 250 @ 1.8 GHz Gold & 4 x 1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver @ 1.8 GHz), 14nm FinFET

GPU:
Adreno 506

RAM:
2GB / 3GB

Display:
6.26″ HD+ Dewdrop Notch IPS LCD Display, 84% NTSC Color Gamut
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Storage:
16GB / 32GB

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
12MP f/2.2, 1.25µm
2MP f/2.2, depth sensor
PDAF, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Full HD video recording @ 60 FPS
Front Camera
8MP
HDR, AI Beautify, Full HD video recording @ 30 FPS

OS:
MIUI 9, based on Android 9.0 Pie

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
IR Blaster

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM

Battery:
4,000 mAh (non-removable)

Dimensions:
158.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm

Weight:
180 g

Xiaomi Redmi 7 Price Malaysian Market

The Xiaomi Redmi 7 smartphone will be available in Malaysia starting 27th March 2019 onwards. For the retail price of the Xiaomi Redmi 7, we have listed it right below here for the specific variants:

2GB RAM + 16GB Internal Storage = RM499
3GB RAM + 32GB Internal Storage = RM599

*At the time of this post, the Malaysian market will not be getting the 4GB RAM + 64GB Internal storage variant.
If you missed out on the device’s official launch event in Malaysia, click right here.
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Redmi 7 announced in China with Snapdragon 632 and an uber-affordable price tag

Joining the Redmi Note 7, there’s now the newly announced Redmi 7. The Redmi 7 is going to be even more affordable than the Redmi Note 7, with a weaker chipset and a poorer display.
The Redmi 7 will be powered by a Snapdragon 632 chipset, which will be mated to up to 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. For those really on a shoestring budget, the Redmi 7 also has an option with just 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. Storage is expandable, so it is still pretty usable.

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Handling the camera chops will be a 12MP f/2.2 camera with 1.25μm pixels. There is also a secondary 2MP depth sensor just so you can get that beautiful bokeh effect. Up front is a 8MP selfie camera which is capable of AI Beauty mode and AI Portrait mode.

The most interesting feature is probably the P2i nano-coating which Redmi applied on the Redmi 7. That’s similar to what the POCOPHONE F1 has. Make no mistake, the coating does not make the Redmi 7 water-resistant, but it will survive mild splashes better than a device without the coating. It also comes with Redmi’s new 18-month warranty, which is pretty cool for an entry-level device.
Redmi 7 Specifications

Snapdragon 632, octa-core up to 1.8 GHz, 14nm FinFET
Up to 4GB RAM
Up to 64GB storage (expandable via microSD up to 512GB)
6.26″ HD+ display, dewdrop notch, 84% NTSC color gamut
12MP f/2.2 + 2MP depth sensor
8MP selfie camera, AI Beautify
4000 mAh battery
2GB + 16GB: RMB 699 (~RM424)
3GB + 32GB: RMB 799 (~RM485)
4GB + 64GB: RMB 999 (~RM606)

The Redmi 7 will be available in black, with gradient designs for the red and blue color options. It’s worth noting that the Redmi 7 has passed SIRIM certification, so it should also be launching in Malaysia really soon.
Pokdepinion: The Redmi 7 is a massive upgrade over the last generation’s Redmi 6!
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Geekbench 6 Is Here To Benchmark Everything From Phones To PCs

The universal benchmarking tool covers every modern OS, with support for both x86 and ARM platforms.
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We’ve seen plenty of benchmark leaks thanks to Geekbench – and now the company, Primate Labs, is upgrading it to version 6.0, and is available on pretty much every modern OS you could ask: including Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile OS like Android and iOS. For desktop users, you can grab the tool directly from the Geekbench website whereas mobile versions are available on their respective app stores.
The new stuff introduced in this version includes more practical tests, like background blurring in video calls, converting text with scripts, photo tagging, filtering, and removing visual elements. All of the images and test files in question have their resolutions increased to better fit the modern usage scenarios.

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Geekbench says this is more representative to the CPU and GPU’s actual performance, unlike the previous version which runs tests on individual cores, the new tests will push all its cores more efficiently – and better reflect the combination of hybrid CPU architectures such as Intel’s 12th Gen or newer, or ARM SoCs in general.
Standard version are available for free – if you want a pro license which offers more features, Geekbench is offering a 20% discount until end of February: single-user license is now $79 (~RM348), from the original price of $99.
Source: PCWorld
Pokdepinion: I wonder how would ARM and x86 scores translate to each other.
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ASUS Launches ExpertBook B3 Flip and B3 Detachable

ASUS recently unveiled the ExpertBook B3 Flip and ExpertBook B3 Detachable, powerful and versatile convertible laptops designed for both work and studying. The laptops were designed to accommodate the new normal of hybrid working and learning. They are the ideal device for educators and students, as well as business workers and professionals.
ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip

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The ExpertBook B3 Flip’s 360° any-position hinge provides it flexibility for work or learning. The device can be used in tablet mode, tent mode, or stand mode for taking notes, studying, photo taking, or having meetings and presentations.
The optional garaged stylus allows users to draw, take notes, or mark papers and the handy built-in holder keeps the stylus close to hand, lowers the chance of loss, and charges it at a 15-second charge which provides enough power for 45 minutes of activity.
The B3 Flip comes with a regular user-facing webcam as well as a unique 13 MP world-facing high-resolution camera positioned on the keyboard surround right below the display. This is an ideal position for users to snap images and videos during tent mode and tablet mode.
The device also supports fast 4G LTE mobile data access and the most recent Wi-Fi 6 technology. The features are enhanced by the ASUS Wi-Fi Master technology for faster and more dependable Wi-Fi connections over longer ranges.
The keyboard, touchpad, and palm rest are all protected with ASUS Antibacterial Guard antibacterial solution to keep the B3 Flip clean. The ISO 22196 standard has statistically demonstrated that this inhibits bacterial growth by more than 99% over a 24-hour period. ASUS Antibacterial Guard is also designed to withstand alcohol-based cleaning agents making it simple to maintain the device’s surface clean and sterile.
The B3 Flip features up to 11th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics, onboard memory, and a SO-DIMM connector for memory expansion up to 48 GB for future upgrades.
The ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip will be available in Malaysia starting mid-August 2022, with prices starting at RM4499.
ExpertBook B3 Flip Specifications

Processor
Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor 2.8 GHz (12 MB cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 4 cores)
or
Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor 2.4 GHz (8 MB cache, up to 4.2 GHz, 4 cores)
or
Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor 3.0 GHz (6 MB cache, up to 4.1 GHz, 2 cores)

RAM
(1x) Onboard
(1x) SO-DIMM
Up to 48 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
Onboard: 4 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
SO-DIMM: 4 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB DDR4 3200 MHz

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe graphics
or
Intel UHD graphics

Storage
(1x) M.2 SSD, up to 1 TB PCIe 3.0 SSD
or
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 Value SSD
or
1 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 Performance SSD

Display
14″ FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS
16:9, touchscreen, LED-backlit, 250 nits
80% screen-to-body ratio, stylus support
or
14″ FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS
16:9, touchscreen, wide view, LED-backlit, 400 nits
80% screen-to-body ratio, stylus support
100% sRGB

Audio
(2x) Speakers
(2x) Multi-array microphone
ASUS Two-Way AI Noise-Canceling Technology
Cortana voice-recognition support

Camera
720p HD user-facing camera
Webcam Shield
13.0 MP world-facing camera (optional)

Connectivity
(2x) Thunderbolt4 Type-C (supports 4K display, USB PD 3.0 )
(1x) USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
(1x) USB 2.0 Type-A
(1x) HDMI 2.0a 1 x RJ45
(1x) microSD card and nano-SIM card combo slot (optional)
(1x) 3.5 mm audio combo jack
(1x) Kensington lock slot

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

Dimensions
329 x 224 x 19.3 mm

Weight
1.61 kg

ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable

The differences between the B3 Flip and the B3 Detachable are that the B3 Detachable features a detachable design with ExpertStand, a versatile dual-orientation stand, and cover, as well as ExpertBoard, a complementary keyboard, an expansive 16:10 multitouch screen, and inbuilt flexibility that enables it to be used horizontally or vertically as a laptop or as a tablet.
Not only that, the device is engineered with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 Compute Platform for great performance and substantial battery life, as well as fast charging.
The ASUS ExpertBook B3 Detachable will be available in Malaysia in late July 2022, with a starting price of RM2099.
ExpertBook B3 Detachable Specifications

Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 (1 MB L3 cache, up to 2.55 GHz, 8 cores)

RAM
Onboard: 4 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4

Graphics
Qualcomm Adreno GPU 618

Storage
Onboard: 128 GB eMMC

Display
10.5″ WUXGA (1920×1200), IPS-NB
16:10, touch screen, 320 nits
Stylus support, 87% NTSC, LCD backlight panel

Audio
(2x) Speakers
(2x) Multi-array microphone

Camera
5.0 MP User-facing camera,
13.0 MP World-facing camera

Connectivity
(1x) USB 3.0 Type-C (full function)
(1x) 3.5mm combo audio jack

Battery & Power
Battery
38 Wh, lithium-polymer
Power
USB Type-C
45 W
Output: 15 V DC, 3 A
Input: 100~240 V AC 50 / 60 Hz universal

Dimensions
260.3 x 172.1 x 8.9 mm

Weight
ExpertBook B3 Detachable: 595 g
ExpertBoard: 244 g
ExpertStand: 172 g

For more information about the ExpertBook B3 Detachable and B3 Flip, feel free to visit ASUS’s official website, Facebook and Twitter.

Pokdepinion: Really convenient convertible laptops for those working on the go and studying. With all those books that you have to lug around for class, these devices will really help lighten your weight. I like the added touch of the Antibacterial Guard as currently, many people are afraid of the COVID situation and are more inclined to clean their devices.

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Garmin MARQ Golfer Released In Malaysia At RM9,300

Garmin Malaysia has recently unveiled their new Garmin MARQ Golfer, their latest addition to the MARQ Collection of modern tool watches. Its specialty? Well it comes with the brand’s most advanced golfing and multi-sport capabilities.
Garmin MARQ Golfer

The Garmin MARQ Golfer is built with premium materials, where it comes with a 46mm titanium case as well as a ceramic bezel with custom etched 1-18 golf hole markings and a tritone green jacquard-weave nylon strap.
You can probably tell already that this is a luxury watch. It also comes with 41,000 golf courses and allows for seamless game-tracking, making it a breeze when you’re on the golf course.

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Other than that, it comes with features such as PlaysLike Distance, Hazard View and a Virtual Caddie to analyze factors such as wind speed, course layout, and a golfer’s speed and a golfer’s club performance to select the best for each shot.

It features a domed sapphire lens and an always-on, sunlight-readable display, built-in music storage, Garmin Pay, smart notifications, daily activity tracking, as well as wrist-based heart-rate and a wrist-based Pulse Ox sensor. Oh not to forget, it features a rechargeable lithium battery where they claim it can last up to 12 days of battery life and up to three rounds of golf on one charge.
The price? Well you can get it starting from today for the price of RM9,300 and it will be available at all MST outlets and Garmin Brand stores. For more details on the Garmin MARQ collection, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Well it’s definitely something that I can afford…. It certainly looks like golf is a gentleman’s game..
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Acer SpatialLabs View Series Display Brings Stereoscopic 3D to You

Acer SpatialLabs View

It appears that stereoscopic 3D is a key point for this year’s [email protected] as it’s not just a laptop getting the feature. In fact, we have two new portable monitors with the feature, and it’s known as the Acer SpatialLabs View and SpatialLabs View Pro.
Both portable monitors use a 15.6-inch 4K display with the ability to convert 2D imagery into stereoscopic 3D, supporting over 50 games with more to be added later on. Apart from that, the brightness is 400 nits and the colour coverage is said to be 100% Adobe RGB.

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What sets the Pro model apart from the standard version are add-ons to make the software work more seamlessly and the ability to use a VESA wall mount while still retaining its portable body and the collapsible kickstand.
The Acer SpatialLabs View will be retailing from USD $1,099 (RM4,824.61). Pricing and availability in Malaysia is still unknown at the moment but we will report more on that as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: I love portable monitors as it opens up a lot of avenues for me in terms of working on-the-go. I’m not sure if I would really make use of stereoscopic 3D but it would be fun to have.
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