Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair is bringing up to 50% discounts on Lenovo products!

Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair!
Lenovo on Notebook Plaza @ Lazada
The Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair is coming, and you can get huge discounts of up to 50% on these selected Lenovo products, including their laptops, tablets, a desktop monitor and also a pair of gaming headphones. Interested? Well check these out!
Big discounts in the Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair on Lenovo products!

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Happening this 5th to 7th January on the official Notebook Plaza store on Lazada, the Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair will give you interesting discounts on some of the latest tech products. During the IT Fair, every RM300 spent will put you in the running for a lucky draw with up to 100 attractive prizes. There will also be free shipping, up to RM200 in vouchers as well as huge discounts of up to 60%. You can also catch Douglas Lim, who will be making a special guest appearance!
Lenovo laptops from RM2199!
There are four laptops to choose from, with the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i, IdeaPad 5 as well as the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon and Yoga 9i. With a variety of Intel® and AMD options, you can pick out the ideal laptop for you.
          Lenovo IdeaPad 3i            Lenovo IdeaPad 5
Both the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i and IdeaPad 5 come with a bundled Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 license, which is worth RM529. Aside from saving you a sizeable chunk of change, it also means that you are ready to be productive nearly immediately after you set up your machine. Both of them are also equipped with 14″ displays, which I personally consider to be the ideal size when it comes to balancing between portability and usability.
          Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon            Lenovo Yoga 9i
But say you want more portability. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is also available with a RM200 discount during the Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair. Featuring a 13.3″ QHD display, this is a stunningly sharp display, with similarly cutting edge hardware to match. There’s the Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 mated to 16GB RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. If you want even more performance, the Lenovo Yoga 9i features the Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7. On top of that, you get a really premium and flexible chassis, letting you use it as a laptop or even a tablet. And the best part is that it is only priced at RM5819 during the IT Fair, a whopping RM580 off the regular price!
Lenovo tablets from RM559!
          Lenovo Tab M8            Lenovo Tab M10 HD
Speaking of tablets, what about two really affordable tablets? The Lenovo Tab M8 and Lenovo Tab M10 HD are great tablets for your kids e-learning usage, or maybe just an affordable tablet to catch up on some Netflix while you are out and about. The Helio P22T and Helio A22 aren’t exactly powerhouses, but ebooks, YouTube and social media would definitely be well within the means of those processors, and the larger screen real estate and longer battery life will definitely be a great way to use them.
Lenovo Monitor L22i-30 at RM499

Speaking of screen real estate, I guess nothing beats a monitor. The Lenovo Monitor L22i-30 is a pretty affordable monitor, but during the Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair, you can get it at just RM499, which makes it an even more amazing deal! You get a standard FHD resolution with a 75Hz refresh rate, and there’s also support for AMD FreeSync for a more fluid gaming experience.
Lenovo Legion H500 Pro 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset at RM164.50

Since we are already on the topic of gaming, why not check out this gaming headset as well? The Lenovo Legion H500 Pro 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset is available with an impressive 50% off during this IT Fair, which makes it a great addition to your gaming arsenal. You can use these headphones with just about any device, as long as you have either a USB port or a 3.5mm audio port. Nifty for anyone who games on more than just the PC platform!
To find out more about the Lenovo products available during the Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair, head on over to the following link. There are also more deals to come, so make sure to stay tuned and follow us to know all of them!
Notebook Plaza 11th Year Anniversary IT Fair!
Lenovo on Notebook Plaza @ Lazada
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OPPO To Launch 3 New Sales & Service Center Where You Can Win RM50,000 Worth Of Prizes

OPPO Malaysia is launching three brand new Sales & Service Center located at The Mall Mid Valley Southkey JB, One Utama Shopping Center, as well as at KTCC Mall. To celebrate the launch, OPPO is inviting you to participate in their in-store flash sales with lucky draw prizes to be won.
OPPO Sales & Service launch and lucky draw
At the launch of the following centers, you can expect them to offer lucky draw prizes worth RM50,000 up for grabs with every purchase on that day.
There will also be a special price tag on the OPPO Reno2 where you can get it at just RM1,299, instead of its original RM1,999 price tag. You’d need to act quick however as the offer is for the first 100 customers.

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In addition to that, they’ve also revealed that they will be offering in-store flash sales plus promotion on selected OPPO products, which will happen from 1.30pm till 3.30pm only.
Aside from that, every customer will also receive gifts worth up to RM11,340 or stand a chance to win 100% cashback with each purchase of OPPO products.
The company will also be offering 1 Hour Flash Fix, as well as Face-to-Face service while practicing the safety SOPs at all 3 locations.
For more information, do head to OPPO Malaysia’s official Facebook page.
Pokdepinion: I’m curious on what they have for their flash sale.. well it you’re nearby, why not checkout their offerings?
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Yoodo To Host PUBG Mobile Campus Championship 2019 — Malaysia’s First PUBG Mobile Tournament For Universities

The folks from Yoodo has today the first ever PUBG Mobile Campus Championship (PMCC) 2019, where it will see 6000 students battling it out for their chicken dinners and a chunk of the tournament’s RM60,000 prize pool.
Aside from the money, the winning team will also get their hands on a 1 year mobile plan from Yoodo and get an exclusive direct invite to the Grand Finals of PUBG Mobile National Championship (PMNC) 2020.

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The tournament will kick off on the 24th of September with 7 separate regional qualifiers and finals before the grand finals on the 24th of November featuring the top 16 teams from the country. If you are interested in joining, you can do so here.

Yoodo will also host a special social media challenge that will reward winners with RM1,000 every week. They’ve said to reveal more details on that later in the month. Other than that, they will also be running the PMCC 2019 road show, where it spans 28-days across 14 universities between 23rd September and 25th October 2019. From the roadshow, students can look forward to tournament promos, exclusive merchandise and PUBG Mobile fun matches.
Gamers can also enjoy Yoodo’s exclusive 20GB PUBG Mobile data add-on, which is currently free in celebration of the launch of PMCC 2019. For more details, you can check out Yoodo’s official Facebook page.
Pokdepinion: I’m quite jealous of the gaming scene now. How I wish back in my university days for tournaments such as this. Well too late for that. If you’re confident in your PUBG Mobile skills (and still a student), why not give it a go?
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Lenovo Malaysia EduStore Launched — Offering Discounts For Students And Educators

Lenovo Malaysia has launched EduStore, an e-commerce platform designed for university students, teachers, and staff members based in Malaysia to purchase Lenovo products and accessories at affordable prices.
With the platform, it gives the chance for students and educators access to better learning and teaching experience with their products. Selected products is offered on EduStore to meet the different needs of modern-day students and educators who need devices that are mobile, allows them to code, design, or edit their video assignments.
Lenovo has promised delivery service as short as five business days when standard specifications are purchased. If you are a student or an educator who would like to sign up to be a member of Lenovo EduStore, you can follow the steps below:

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Visit the Lenovo EduStore
Create an account with your student or work email
Once you have created an account, login using your student or work email address
Enjoy browsing and shopping for your discounted Lenovo products

Pokdepinion: I wish they had programs such as this back in my time. Well it’s too late for me now. For those of you trying to find a laptop for work or study purposes, you might want to have a look at the store.
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SOCAR Officially Available In Malaysia – Grab A Car Anywhere Anytime!

Have you ever felt like those days, you simply are just too lazy to drive your car outside? Well SOCAR might have the solution for you as they are officially available here in our country.
SOCAR Officially Available In Malaysia
For those of you who don’t know, SOCAR is a car-sharing platform that allows you to book a car that suits your need through a smartphone application. The app, which was adopted from South Korea, will bring forth a new era of keyless driving (well basically your phone is the key) in Malaysia.
With SOCAR, it gives users the flexibility and the convenience of driving a car without being tied down to the commitment of actually owning one. Just by using the app, it allows users to book their car of choice with just a few taps on their device. Users can book a car for anything between 30 minutes to up to a week.

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Registered members can book cars be it from the heavy traffic areas like KLCC or popular hangout spots like Bangsar or Damansara Heights. The company currently has 100 pick-up spots across the city with a total of 240 cars.

Some might ask where do they park if they are done with using the car. To answer that, SOCAR has prepared designated parking spaces to help with that.
For safety assurance, every SOCAR reservation includes full and personal accident insurance for the time reserved to manage member’s safety expectations. If you have any trouble while on the road, you can just tap on their ‘Live Hotline’ function and that will prompt their SOCAR’s 24-7 Customer Support hotline number for emergencies.
Payments options will be made available to users upon registration. They are extended to both debit and credit card holders. Additionally, members can enjoy a Door-to-Door service, where your reserved SOCAR can be delivered straight to your desired pick-up and return location. It works similarly like a valet service, except you can choose where to pickup and return the vehicle. This service will cost RM5 and is currently available at Bangsar and Damansara Heights only.
Here are the available vehicles and rates;

Perodua Axia – Weekday RM8.00 / Weekend RM11.00
Honda City – Weekday RM9.90 / Weekend RM15.90
Honda HR-V – Weekday RM18.90 / Weekend  RM25.00
Mini Cooper – Weekday RM25.00 / Weekend RM30.00

*All of the prices are per hour
With the launch, SOCAR is offering new members 50% off on their first two bookings. This offer is valid until 31st of January 2018. For more information, you can check out their official website by clicking here.
Pokdepinion: I really hope that this app can get a good reception. Less car owners, less cars on the street (well I hope).
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Acer introduces new products – Spin 5, Swift 3, IPS Curved monitor, projector and an AiO Desktop!

Yeah, I can tell, it’s quite a list of items just in the title itself, but Acer really went all excited announcing the slew of products one after another, it took me a little time to digest them. Now that I’ve digested them, I’ll break them down into smaller chunks for you to understand.
We have two laptops to begin with; Acer Spin 5 and Acer Swift 3. Acer’s Spin series are convertibles notebooks that can transform into pretty much any mode that you desire: Laptop mode, Tablet mode, Tent mode or even Display Frame mode. Acer’s Swift series are slim and sleek notebooks for extra portability. That’s as simple as it gets. Let’s get deeper into both of them.
Acer Spin 5

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The Acer Spin 5 actually has several key points and the one that I loved the most is the “in your face” speakers. Don’t quote me, that’s actually what Acer tagged the TrueHarmony sound system! But I couldn’t think of a better tagline either. These speakers are always facing you regardless of the mode it is on. You want the details of this? Wait for our review soon :)
Powered under the hood is an 8th Gen Intel Core processors and 8GB DDR4 RAM, along with 256GB SSD Storage, the Acer Spin 5 is not all about twisting and turning. It does pack some serious punch under the hood. In fact, while the base models are using 13.3″ devices, there’s an elder brother with 15.6″ display packing an Nvidia GTX1050 4GB GPU! Well, not an MX150, of course but that’s totally fine! Oh, that’s still not the end yet.
Sporting a Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS touch display, these are LED-backlit TFT LCDs with support for Acer Active Stylus that delivers a remarkable experience through Windows Ink. It is also thinner by 21% measuring 15.9mm thin for the 13.3″ model, while the 15.6″ model is 17.9mm thin.
The price? I made a table for yall~

CPU
8th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor
8th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor
8th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor

RAM
8GB DDR4
8GB DDR4
8GB DDR4

Storage
256GB SSD
256GB SSD
256GB SSD

Display
13.3″ FHD IPS Touch Display
13.3″ FHD IPS Touch Display
15.6″ FHD IPS Touch Display

GPU
Intel Integrated
Intel Integrated
Nvidia GTX1050 4GB

Price
RM3,599
RM4,399
RM4,999

Acer Swift 3

Next up, we have the Acer Swift 3 powered by 8th Gen Intel Core i5 processor with the Nvidia MX150 GPU! It’s a 15.6″ device with a battery that lasts 10-hours of continuous usage. It’s paired with 8GB DDR4 RAM and comes with 256GB SSD storage too.
Another key feature include 2×2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac wireless technology which will make browsing and streaming three times faster than usual. It’s available in two colors; Stellar Blue and Steel Grey.
The price of the Acer Swift 3 is RM4,299.
Acer XR382CQK Monitor

Yes, you’re right! Acer could’ve given a more semantic name to the monitor, but well, life goes on. The Acer XR382CQK Monitor is Acer’s first ever 37.5″ IPS corved 21:9 aspect ratio display with UltraWide QHD+ (3840 x 1600) resolution.It has a 2300R curvature and projects a rather high-end immersive experience with a wider field of view compared to conventional monitors.
It’s frameless and has an excellent 178° viewing angle, making it perfect for multi-monitor setups. It also has picture-in-picture (PIP) feature much like our TVs used to have so you can do multiple things at the same time.
For gamers, there’s FreeSync option on the DisplayPort supporting AMD FreeSync capable GPUs for non-tearing gaming experience. It comes with 6-axis adjustment and 100% sRGB for full color range. Under the hood, there’s two built-in 7W speakers to channel the sound for the minimalists.
The Acer XR382CQK Monitor also has BlueLightShield and flicker-less technology to reduce eye fatigue for those who use the computer day in and day out. There are also high speed USB 3.0 ports on the side and bottom of the display for better peripherals’ cable management and charging your smartphones. There’s also a headset hook if you need to stow your headset.
It’s priced at RM4,999.
Acer P Series Projector

Acer also announced the availability of their P series projectors P1350WL, P1150 and P1250 making these the first of the projectors to be equipped with blue light filters. Using Acer’s BluelightShield, it allows user to lower levels of blue light and lessen negative effects of the blue light exposure. We’re talking about 30% reduction here.
All of the models are 3D ready, pairing with 3D glasses and hardware that supports 120Hz output, watching movies will be much more immersive. The P series projector also offer wireless projection using Acer wireless adapter to easily break free from wires. Using the Acer eDisplayPro app for smartphones and eDisplay management for PC, you can extend the functionality of the projectors to have Quad View, Mirroring Display, Multimedia streaming and Internet functionalities.
The Acer P1350WL projector comes with 3,700 ANSI lumens while Acer P1150 and P1250 projectors offer 3,600 ANSI lumens. All three projectors deliver high level of brightness thanks to Lumisense intelligent judgement and dynamic adjustment.
With the ExtremeECO technology that reduces power consumption by up to 70%, the lamp life can also be extended up to 15,000 hours. should lamp replacement be required, there is no need to detach the projector from the ceiling thanks to Acer Top-loading lamp design.
The Acer P1350WL is priced at RM2,199 whereas Acer P1150 and Acer P1250 are priced at RM1,599 and RM1,899 respectively.
Acer Aspire C22-860 All-in-One PC

Moving on, we have an all-in-one desktop PC that has a borderless 16:9 FHD display with 90% screen-to-body ratio. It is powered with 7th Gen Intel Core i3 processor with 4GB DDR4 RAM (upgradeable to 16GB) making it perfect for home multimedia usage. It has a frame that is 11mm thin at the top making it really a wonderful sight.
The Acer Aspire C22-860 comes with a magnetically detachable webcam too. You can lift the cable connected from the cradle to capture surrounding images more freely. There’s a 1TB storage upgradeable to 2TB HDD and 256GB SSD.
The price of the Acer Aspire C22-860 is RM2,399 making it rather affordable to own too.
Pokdepinion: Acer never fails with the pricing. In the dire conditions of the economy, it’s really great to see a company making computers rather affordable to own. Hats off!
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Enjoy TIME Fibre with a shorter contract — now available with a 12-month contract plan!

These days, access to fast and stable Internet isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity. A speedy connection enables us to download games and information more quickly, while stable Internet means that the line won’t drop without warning. Fibre broadband has both these qualities and TIME specialises in 100% fibre broadband services, which makes it a great choice for good Internet.
Previously, TIME’s home broadband plans were only available in 24-month contract durations, which aren’t always suitable for those such as expatriates or students who are usually looking for short-term services – especially with rental agreements often being just a year long. For these people, TIME’s 12-month contract option may be the most suitable for them to enjoy all the benefits of fibre broadband with improved contract flexibility.
Besides a one-off RM300 charge for the shorter contract plan, everything else remains the same. Users will get to enjoy identical speed, reliability, consistency and even price for the plan they sign up for. Check out the details of TIME’s fibre home broadband plans below:

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If you prefer the 24-month contract, don’t worry – it’s still here to stay, but the added 12-month option means customers don’t miss out on enjoying fast Internet even if they can only commit to a shorter period. For more information about the 12-month contract, go to www.time.com.my.
Disclaimer: This is an exclusive advertorial for TIME Fibre.
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New Windows 10 Start Menu Redesign Leaked Online And It’s an Eyesore

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— NTAuthority (@NTAuthority) July 24, 2019

The topic of the Microsoft Windows 10 Start Menu has seen some heated debate among consumers worldwide since its release. This lead to Microsoft asking for feedback, specifically on the User Interface, in which the feedback could be used for a new look and layout. Now, we have a glimpse of it as leaks have started surfacing online.
The Windows 10 Build 18947 was accidentally distributed to testers in the Windows Insider program who were using 32-bit systems. This particular build was only intended for internal staff working on Xbox development. While it looks the same for the most part, it did have one particularly new thing.

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For those of you who can’t see it. Image credits to Twitter @NTAuthority
This leaked build contains a new stripped-back Start menu design, which you can see at the top of this post courtesy of Twitter user @NTAuthority. The redesign doesn’t have the Windows 10 Live Tiles, which was created to make it more user-friendly for touchscreen use.
There’s been word that Windows Lite will be adopting a similar design to the one seen in the leaked build. It’s supposed to have a more minimalist design which will be competing with the Google ChromeOS. This isn’t an official announcement by Microsoft however so do take this information with a grain of salt. If anything, it could give us a rough idea of what type of design to expect.
Source: TechRadar
Pokdepinion: Personally, I don’t like the redesign. Looks are subjective and some of you may prefer it this way, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I just personally feel like it’s an eyesore.
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Yet Another FREE GAME from Steam for PC Gamers – For a Limited Time Only

Yet Another FREE GAME from Steam for PC Gamers: Murderous Pursuits

Looking for a new game to play with your friends but trying to save up some money at the same time? Well, we have some good news as Steam is currently offering Murderous Pursuits completely free of charge.
Murderous Pursuits is a multiplayer game which can be played with up to 8 players. Each player will play as a character with their own unique identity, and everyone’s goal is to take out a specific target. Players will be unaware of who other players’ targets are and they are also targeted by another player at the same time.
Do check out the synopsis of the game right below here, courtesy of Steam:

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Murderous Pursuits is a kill-or-be-killed stealth-em-up multiplayer game for 1-8 players. Smartly stalk your target – the Victorian’s call that Quarry – and wait for just the right moment to pounce on your prey. But be careful not to give yourself away to the other players hunting you.
Act like an unassuming passenger to avoid revealing yourself, locate high-scoring weapons, and stalk and kill your targets in a manner that befits your station as a ‘right dodgy villain’. Gain the highest number of points by the end of the round to win. Optimize your points by finding higher value weapons and keeping your exposure low, all while scoring glorious kills. Be too careful and you’ll fall behind. Be too bold and other hunters will take advantage.
Murderous Pursuits is free for a limited time only, but once you claim it, the game will be yours forever. The game will be available to claim for free until 29th October 2018 @ 10 AM PDT / 30th October 2018 @ 1 AM GMT+8.
To claim the game, you can either search for the game on Steam or click right here to head straight to the page.
Pokdepinion: One more added to my ever-growing Steam library.
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Huawei Mate 20 Confirmed Running on Kirin 980 – 7nm Chipset with In-House GPU?

With more and more people getting excited with Huawei’s upcoming smartphone, the Mate 20, we just got confirmation that it will be using the 7nm Kirin 980.
Huawei Mate 20 Confirmed Running on Kirin 980
Alleged Huawei Mate 20 Lite Pictures. Picture credits: Android Authority
When we passed by the halfway mark of 2018, many people knew we had a lot of interesting smartphones to look forward to. One of those interesting smartphones is the Huawei Mate 20 series, and we just got to know what could be the juiciest detail about it at the moment.
According to a report on Android Authority, the Huawei Mate 20 series of phablets will be running on the Kirin 980 chipset, which is being touted as the first commercially available 7nm smartphone chipset.

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According to the CEO of Huawei CBG Richard Yu, they are planning to unveil the Kirin 980 at IFA 2018, which will then truly be marked as the first commercially available 7nm chip in the world. He also mentioned that the Kirin 980 will indeed be powering the Mate 20 series.
When chipsets move to a smaller manufacturing process, it usually results in a more efficient and powerful chipset. In this sense, we’re expected to see a boost in overall performance as well as longer battery life and reduced heat output.
In an interesting note, they’ve also discussed about rumours on the Kirin 980’s specifications, thus giving people an idea as to how the Mate 20 will perform. It allegedly has an octa-core Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 along with their own in-house GPU.
While the claims of the in-house GPU may be tough to believe at the moment, at least we had some interesting information to take away from all of this. For now, just know that it will be a 7nm chipset, and that the Huawei Mate 20 will be coming sometime in October 2018.
Source: Android Authority
Pokdepinion: I can’t wait to see what interesting device they’ll come up with this time around.
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Google Chrome drops support for WinXP and Vista with latest update

If you are a hipster that refuses to update to a more recent version of Windows or just can’t care enough to do so, you may now have a little more reason to. The latest version of Google Chrome drops support for Windows XP and Vista as well as Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and older.
While most people I know are already running Windows 7 or newer, some 12.39% of PC users are running Windows Vista or older, while on the fruity side 0.9% are actually running a version older than OS X 10.8, according to NetMarketShare‘s data. The latest version of Chrome, Chrome 50 brings a slew of enhancements and security improvements.

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Chrome is one of the most popular browsers right now, second only to Microsoft Internet Explorer, but then everyone has to use IE to download Chrome, right? Jokes aside, Chrome is a great browser especially if you make use of the multi-device sync feature. The tabs you have opened on any of your PCs will be available on any device you have that are logged in to the same account. I don’t know how often you use it but for me it is a great feature as I can continue reading long articles that I couldn’t finish while I was in front of my laptop.
How many of you are using Chrome on an OS older than Vista anyway?

Pokdepinion: It is high time to upgrade to Windows 10 anyway. I believe Windows 10 is a great OS with better performance than Windows 8.1. The Tiles in the Start menu are also awesome to use. Back to the main topic, I only use Chrome but I have never encountered any major changes with the different versions, which I think should be a good thing? Because I really wouldn’t like starting up Chrome one day and finding myself disoriented by a new looking interface.

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MTG New Expansion, Kamigawa: Neon Destiny Set To Release On 18th February

After a vampire-filled visit to Innistrad last year, Magic: The Gathering is set to introduce its newest expansion yet with Kamigawa: Neon Destiny.
Kamigawa: Neon Destiny expansion coming very soon

Kamigawa: Neon Destiny sees the game make its grand return to the plane that was first introduced as part of the Kamigawa block way back in the year 2004. The new expansion places players in a unique setting that’s inspired by feudal Japan but infused with a cyberpunk flair. Players can expect a blend of futuristic and ancient elements in this new expansion.

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Here’s a brief story description of Kamigawa: Neon Destiny.
In a city of looming skyscrapers and vibrant cherry blossom trees, cyber ninja Kaito Shizuki
searches for the missing Emperor of Kamigawa. With returning Planeswalkers Tamiyo and The
Wanderer by his side, Kaito must journey through the neon Undercity to investigate an unfolding
mystery; one that threatens the spiritual world of Kamigawa and the delicate balance between
soul and machine.
Set 1,200 years after the events of the original Kamigawa story, Neon Dynasty merges old with
the new as it transforms returning mechanics and introduces never-before-seen abilities.
Neon Destiny will introduce new mechanics as well as bring back older ones to Magic: The Gathering. One of these new mechanics is Reconfigure, which gives creatures the ability to equip themselves to other creatures and gain new bonuses. Double-faced cards return and play an important role in shifting the tides of battle, with Sagas that transform into enchantment creatures to provide players with additional unique abilities.
Channel is also back in Neon Dynasty, allowing players to discard a card with the ability to gain a temporary effect. Ninjutsu, another returning mechanic, allows Ninja creatures to sneak past an opponent’s defences: cards with Ninjutsu can be put into play already attacking by returning an unblocked creature to its owner’s hand.
Legendary Kamigawa creatures make a return, with the highlight being five legendary Spirit Dragons who are central to the plane. Samurai and Ninja creatures return as well, with a slew of new iterations for players to collect.

Neon Dynasty is based on traditional Japanese iconography and features ten “Ukiyo-e” basic lands, each with two different pieces of woodblock art available in foil and non-foil versions.

With Ninja and Samurai showcase frames, the new set also brings modernity to feudal aesthetics, styling these specific creature types with elegant and futuristic borders.
          Art by Hara Tetsuo            Art by Yoji Shinkawa
Neon Dynasty features some exquisite works of full-art cards that showcase certain Legendary creatures and Planeswalkers from the set as dazzling, vibrant pieces, thanks to a special collaboration with prominent Japanese artists Hara Tetsuo (Fist of the North Star), Yoji Shinkawa (Metal Gear Solid), and many more.
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty releases on 18 February 2022 for tabletop and will be available in Draft Boosters, Theme Boosters, Collector Boosters, Set Boosters, and the Neon Dynasty Bundle, as well as two Commander decks. You can also check out our preview of Sunblade Samurai, one of the cards that will be available in the expansion.
Pokdepinion: I’m pretty excited about this new expansion and I am looking forward to checking out the new mechanics and cards. I also love the new art Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is bringing.
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Show Off Your Hacking Skills To Win RM15,000 And Be Employed By Hong Leong Bank

Hong Leon Bank is back again with their Can You Hack It event, where it is a 24-hour hackathon by the bank and registration is now open. The contest will be held on the 27th and 28th of April 2019 at Menara Hong Leong in Damansara City.

The winner will not only be able to win RM15,000 in cash but also a potential employment opportunity at the bank itself. They’ll also be offering funding and support for incubator or accelarator programs for promising projects that are presented.

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The contest sees collaboration with JomHack Malaysia, Google Cloud, and Rakuten RapidAPI. It is one of the bank’s initiative in solving the challenge of hiring fit-for-future talent while immediately rewarding individuals and teams who demonstrates innovation and great ideas for better banking.
Can You Hack It is designed to allow participants to propose their ideas or solve problem statements provided by the bank, for a better digital banking experience or new financial services products, coding, and validating them. They would then demonstrate a working prototype to a panel of HLOB’s key executives and observers from the local digital industry and VC scene.
So if you’re interested in joining, you can check out HLB’s official website.
Pokdepinion: Well there you go. Not only you’ll get cash but also the opportunity to work for them too.
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HUAWEI Rolls Out EMUI 8.0 Update — Now Available For Download

Previously HUAWEI did some beta-testing for the new EMUI 8.0 and  now nova Lite, nova 2 Plus, and P10 Lite users can get their hands on the official update.
HUAWEI EMUI 8.0 Update
With the EMUI 8.0 update, users can get the latest and best experience possible for HUAWEI devices. EMUI 8.0 is able to predict one’s intentions and provide the suitable recommendation to what you need, hence giving a personalized experience for users to use their devices.
Some of the examples of what the update will bring is the software will suggest users an eye comfort mode when the screen is too bright, a navigation dock where you can place your home button freely on the screen, and possibly the main update is that it can allocate resources to offer more CPU and memory to frequently used applications, which gives a smoother experience.

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For more information on the EMUI 8.0 system update, you can check that out here.
Pokdepinion: Well, what are you waiting for? Go get your updates guys!

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vivo Y20s arrives with 8GB RAM, 5000mAh battery and 18W fast charge at RM899

vivo has announced the latest addition to their Y-series, the vivo Y20s. Specifications wise, the device appears to be outclassed by most of its peers in its price range, but it does pack a lot of RAM, a large battery and fast charging. In fact, more RAM than might be necessary considering the rest of its kit.
Under the hood you get the Snapdragon 460, which is probably underpowered if you plan on multitasking to a degree that you can take advantage of the 8GB RAM. vivo did pack the vivo Y20s with Multi-Turbo 3.0 and Ultra Game mode, but the raw horsepower here should still mean the vivo Y20s is out of its depth if you plan on playing the latest mobile titles like Genshin Impact.

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You do have quite a bit of storage, with vivo offering 128GB as part of the base configuration of the vivo Y20s here in Malaysia. You can expand on it with a microSD too, for even more storage. All that space might come in handy if you plan on doing a lot of shots with its camera system, which touts a 13MP main camera, a 2MP macro shooter and a 2MP depth sensor on the back. Over on the front you get a 8MP selfie camera in the notch at the top of the 6.51″ HD+ display.
vivo Y20s Specs

Snapdragon 460, octa-core @ up to 1.8GHz, 11nm
8GB RAM
128GB storage
6.51″ HD+ IPS display
13MP f/2.2 + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
8MP f/1.8 selfie camera
5000mAh battery, 18W FlashCharge
RM899

vivo will also be throwing in 1 year extended warranty and 1 year of free screen protection worth RM149. For the price, I do think that there are probably much better options. But I guess the vivo Y20s is probably targeted towards the selfie aficionados with the wide aperture on the selfie camera. While the resolution isn’t amazing, I do think that the wide aperture will help when it comes to getting good selfies in less than ideal lighting conditions. The vivo Y20S is available in Purist Blue and Obsidian Black.
Pokdepinion: I don’t think that the vivo Y20s is a good fit in the competitive sub-RM1000 segment, but I guess that it might make some sense when thrown into a good telco deal.
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Watch The HUAWEI Vision S Livestream This 27 April And Win A HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro

The HUAWEI Vision S is set to make its grand debut here in Malaysia on 27 April. HUAWEI’s new smart TVs are set to be unveiled at 7.30PM Malaysian time on 27 April via HUAWEI Malaysia’s official Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Don’t forget to catch the HUAWEI Vision S livestream tomorrow!

The newest addition to the HUAWEI family is set to complete the Seamless AI Life strategy and “1+8+N” concepts, offering consumers a Smart Screen with pivotal elements, making it
‘Beyond A TV’. Furthermore, it will also offer consumers their Big Screen, Big Call, and Big Moments as it comes equipped with essential elements at its core such as interconnectivity, interactive capabilities, multi-device collaboration and multimedia prowess, all ready at your service with a click of a button.

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The HUAWEI Vision S will come in two variants; a 65-inch variant and a 55-inch variant. Other features include a 120Hz display with Advanced Motion Estimation and Motion Compensation (MEMC), two Full Frequency Speakers and two High-Frequency Speakers including a 1L sound cavity. The HUAWEI Vision S comes with OneHop projection where you are able to view your Huawei smartphone’s content on the Smart Screen’s larger display. You can also use your HUAWEI smartphone as a smart remote for the HUAWEI Vision S.
That’s not all. Stand a chance to win a HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro by participating in the designated activity when you watch the online local launch livestream.
Pokdepinion: I am personally looking forward to this launch. The HUAWEI Vision S looks pretty good and I am curious as to what the retail prices are for HUAWEI’s Smart TVs.
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CES 2021: Acer Unveils Chromebook Spin 514 And New Predator Plus Nitro Gaming Monitors

Acer has recently unveiled their first Chromebook that comes with new AMD Ryzen 3000 C-Series Mobile Processors that’s paired with AMD Radeon graphics in the form of the Acer Chromebook Spin 514. In addition to that, they’ve also introduced their latest lineup of Predator and Nitro gaming monitors.
Acer Chromebook Spin 514 plus Predator and Nitro gaming monitors
Acer Chromebook Spin 514
The Chromebook Spin 514 utilizes high-performance AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors which are based on the Zen architecture, which the company claims to offer consistent responsiveness, fast boot times as well as long battery life.
There’s models such as an AMD Ryzen 7 3700C or Ryzen 3500C quad-core processor with AMD Radeon Vega Mobile Graphics built in to choose from.

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Offering up to 10 hours of battery life, the Chromebook Spin weighs 1.55kg and measures at 17.35mm thin. You can expect it to come with up 16GB DDR4 RAM and up to 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage.
Aside from that, the Chromebook Spin 514 is MIL-STD 810H military-grade compliant, offers 14-inch Full HD touch IPS display that’s covered with Corning Gorilla Glass and consists of 2 USB Type-C ports, DisplayPort over USB-C, USB charging, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and a microSD card reader.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 starts from the price of US$479,99 (~RM1,944).
Acer Predator XB273U NX
Next we head to the monitor section of the article where Acer has introduced not one but three new displays at CES 2021. First up is the Acer Predator XB273U NX, a 27-inch monitor with WQHD (2560 x 1440) panel, 275Hz refresh rate, and up to 0.5ms response time.
The HDR capable monitor covers 95% of the DCI-P3 spectrum to offer vibrant colors and deeper blacks. It comes with NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer support and NVIDIA G-SYNC to provide tear-free gaming.
The Predator XB273U NX monitor is priced att US$1,099.99 (~RM4,457)
Acer Predator XB323QK NV
Up next is the Acer Predator XB323QK NV gaming monitor, a 31.5-inch NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible UHD (3840 x 2160) gaming monitor that comes with 144Hz refresh rate. On top of the buttery smooth display, the monitor comes with 90% of DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut coverage. It also includes Acer’s Agile Splendor IPS and a VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification.
Both the new Predator XB3 series gaming monitors offer Acer VisionCare 4.0 which helps protect users eye during longer gaming sessions or usage. It includes LightSense, which adjusts the monitor’s brightness based on ambient lighting.
The Acer Predator XB323QK NV is priced at US$1,199.99 (~RM4,862)
Acer Nitro XV282K KV
Last on the list is the Acer Nitro XV282K KV, a 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) gaming monitor that comes with a 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio to display sharp visuals and covers 90% of the DCI-P3 wide color gamut.
Offering AMD FreeSync Premium, the monitor comes with a 144Hz refresh rate panel that boasts 1ms response time. Aside from that, it comes with HDMI 2.1 and a cable for hassle-free support for the latest gaming consoles at 4K UHD 120Hz with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate).
In addition to that, the new Acer Nitro XV2 comes with Acer HDR 400 and liquid crystal IPS for increased image quality, while Acer VisionCare 3.0 helps in reducing eye strain experienced by heavy usage.
The Acer Nitro XV282K KV monitor is priced at US$ 899.99 (~RM3,646).
Pokdepinion: Out of the three monitors, I’d fancy the Nitro XV282K KV simply because of its HDMI 2.1 support. The reason? Well you know why ;)
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Yoodo 5G Prepaid Review – Great for Secondary Device

What’s Included in the Yoodo 5G SIM Pack?
Yoodo 5G Prepaid Review – The SIM pack
Yoodo 5G Prepaid Review – SIM card is pre-cut

Starting off our Yoodo 5G prepaid review with the unboxing, or rather unpacking, we received a SIM pack that contains some details about the telco and its prepaid plan. Inside, there was a SIM card that has already been pre-cut so you can easily fit it into devices that require the regular SIM card size, miniSIM, microSIM, and nanoSIM. There is also an eSIM option that you can get if you wish.
Yoodo 5G Prepaid Plans and Options
Best Selling Plans (Unlimited)

Unlimited Bajet
Unlimited Atas

Data
3Mbps
6Mbps

Voice
100 minutes
100 minutes

SMS
0 messages
0 messages

Add-Ons
20GB PUBG Mobile
6GB Hotspot
2GB Roam Like Home
20GB PUBG Mobile
6GB Hotspot
2GB Roam Like Home

Price
RM35 per month
RM43 per month

Best Selling Plans (High Speed)

Abam Jimat
Makcik Bawang
GG
Kepochi
Boss

Data
20GB
20GB
20GB
40GB
30GB

Voice
0 minutes
0 minutes
4,000 minutes
100 minutes
4,000 minutes

SMS
0 messages
0 messages
0 messages
0 messages
0 messages

Add-Ons
None
20GB Facebook
20GB WhatsApp
20GB PUBG Mobile
20GB Mobile Legends
20GB Facebook
20GB WhatsApp
20GB Facebook
20GB Instagram
20GB Netflix
20GB PUBG Mobile
20GB TikTok

Price
RM20 per month
RM26 per month
RM33 per month
RM51 per month
RM63 per month

Customizable Plans

High Speed
Unlimited

Data
2 to 200GB
RM12 to RM98
3Mbps to 6Mbps
RM35 to RM43
6GB Hotspot Free
*Add RM15 for 10GB Hotspot
*Add RM30 for 20GB Hotspot

Voice
100 to 4,000 minutes
RM5 to RM12
100 to 4,000 minutes
RM0 to RM12

SMS
50 to 300 messages
RM3 to RM15
50 to 300 messages
RM3 to RM15

The Good

There are a number of good reasons to consider getting the Yoodo 5G prepaid plan. For starters, the plan itself is very flexible, letting you get a telco plan tailored accordingly with your needs. This could even be narrowed down to specific apps so you could go for a lower general mobile data quota, and purchase the add-on pack for specific apps / games you use most and just run with that. All you have to do is use the official Yoodo app for that.

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Furthermore, it’s also pretty affordable overall. While the pricing looks like it can vary quite a bit depending on what you choose to subscribe to, I’d say for most people, you’re looking at about RM20 to RM50 per month depending on your needs. I say this because if you were willing to pay more than that, you’d likely opt for a different plan, such as from parent company Celcom’s own prepaid plan with the monthly passes or even the Xpax Postpaid plan. This feels more suitable for a secondary device, like mobile data for an iPad.

In case you’re an avid traveler, Yoodo does have roaming for over 72 countries, which includes roaming passes ranging from 1 to 15 days. The prices vary depending on which country you’ll be roaming in but it can be pretty affordable as a 1-day pass in Singapore is as low as RM5, purchasable on the app. To prevent any bill shocks, they will intentionally block activities that are deemed “chargeable”, such as making / receiving calls if you’re roaming without a pass, which adds some peace of mind.
Yoodo 5G Prepaid Review – Regular, Mini, Micro, and Nano
As I’ve mentioned earlier, the Yoodo 5G prepaid SIM card already comes pre-cut to cater to all sizes; standard, mini, micro, and nano. If you’d like a taste of the future, you can avoid any form of physical SIM cards whatsoever and opt for an eSIM instead if your smartphone supports it. Furthermore, the SIM card itself is free. This is pretty convenient and allows for more flexibility in how you want to use their prepaid plan, which further emphasizes my point in it being ideal for a secondary device.

Credit where credit is due, the 5G speeds on this is certainly legitimate. You can get insanely fast speeds as seen from the Speedtest screenshot here, with download and upload speeds of 700Mbps and 100Mbps respectively. Even then, the 4G+ speeds are also nothing to scoff at with speeds of 300Mbps and 60Mbps respectively. Supposedly, 5G only works on Android but it seems to work on my iPhone 14 Plus just fine for me as you can see in one of the screenshots above.
Call quality has generally been decent from my own experience, provided you have a full / near-full signal bar. It’s still better than using WhatsApp calls on Yoodo’s mobile data, as the latter often results in delayed speech as they will hear my voice about 1-3 seconds after I’ve finished speaking. As for what it’s like when it’s lower than that, we will explain it in the next section.
The Bad
Yoodo 5G Prepaid Review – 2 of many attempts registering
Before you consider getting a Yoodo 5G SIM pack for yourself, there are a number of drawbacks that we’ve experienced and you should know about. The first is that registration after receiving the SIM card is an annoying process. The Yoodo app on the iPhone keeps freezing up after a bit of time during registration, particularly after it opens the camera to scan my IC. This forced me to speedrun the registration process in order to complete it. After I was done, I had no issues with the app. To give you an idea, it took me 17 tries to complete the process, and it was a grueling ordeal.
Yoodo 5G Prepaid Review – Chat with customer support
The next pain point I found is the lack of flexibility in modifying an existing plan. When I first picked a plan, which is the 20GB “Abam Jimat” plan, I did not select the 5G trial option due to frustrations of having to repeatedly attempt the registration process. The option to edit the plan within the app was greyed out, resulting in me contacting customer service. At the end of it all, I had two options to get 5G access; either resubscribe to the same plan with the 5G option enabled and forfeit my current one or wait for the existing plan to expire and then renew the plan manually.
In other words, don’t make the mistake of subscribing wrongly as you will either be forced to stick to it or be forced to pay in order to change. If they could at least pro-rate it as you move to another package, that would be fine too, but unfortunately, you will have to face the full brunt of the costs. Perhaps the system is incapable of such a thing but that’s merely speculation on my end.
Yoodo 5G Prepaid Review – Yoodo / Celcom coverage map via nPerf
While this MVNO is riding on Celcom’s network, its coverage can vary quite a bit at times. For instance, I could be in my office in Shah Alam, enjoying full signal, and then find myself with half downstairs out in the open. I’ve been to various parts of Klang Valley, most notably Damansara, Sunway, Subang, Petaling Jaya, Selayang, Batu Caves and Ampang, and I often find myself with 2-3 bars of signal on my iPhone. The main Celcom line on the same device does 3-4 bars consistently in the same places.
To prevent confusion, a full bar of signal on an iPhone is 4 bars.
Furthermore, 5G access is pretty limited as it’s still not available in many places. For the most part, you will get at least 4G, which is fast enough but there are times when it goes down to 3G and EDGE when the signal starts to get weak. This isn’t to say this is horrendous by any means as every telco plan will have this at some point or another. It’s more so me tempering people’s expectations as you might think you will always get 5G speeds wherever you go.
On the topic of weaker signals, call quality at half signal bars often result in voice getting cut off every few seconds for both the person I’m calling and myself. This may sound normal for some of you but using lines from 3 other telcos (whom I will not mention), I can have a pretty clear phone conversation, just a lower audio quality at worst. Not sure if this has anything to do with the fact that it is an MVNO.
Yoodo 5G Prepaid Verdict
Yoodo 5G Prepaid Review
The Yoodo 5G prepaid SIM pack is a value-focused telco offering that caters to a wide variety of users. Personally, I feel like it’s more suited as a telco plan for a secondary device or for parents getting a mobile plan for their kids. I would include senior citizens into the list if it weren’t for issues that I faced with the app myself. I’m certain that more areas will get 5G coverage sooner or later but even without it, 4G / 4G+ is still more than enough for most people.
At the end of our Yoodo 5G prepaid review, I award this telco prepaid offering with out Bronze Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Yoodo for sending us this SIM pack for testing purposes.
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Trump signs executive order after Twitter adds fact-checking links to his tweets

Trump has signed an executive order targeting online companies, which seemingly target Twitter and Google, for what he deems as censorship. In the name of defending “free speech”, the new executive order will prevent social media companies from controlling the content that’s posted on their platforms. This comes after two of his tweets were flagged as misleading by Twitter, with fact-checking links added to prevent misinformation.
The executive order is clearly targeted at preventing social media platforms from addressing political falsehoods posted on their social media. It directly calls out Twitter for the placement of the fact-checking links on Trump’s tweets. It also goes on to highlight how Twitter apparently did not flag false tweets from another politician, Adam Schiff. It then goes on to point out how Google has been aiding the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) with the iron-fisted censorship of the Internet in China.
In the amendment proposed by the executive order, online social media platforms like Twitter or Facebook will no longer be able to invoke the protection afforded by the Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, where the companies are absolved of liability for the content posted by its users on their platforms. Trump argues that the immunity should not be applicable if the social media actively edits and alters posts which are not infringing on any other laws, and thus should bear the responsibility for all the information on their platform.

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This EO is a reactionary and politicized approach to a landmark law. #Section230 protects American innovation and freedom of expression, and it’s underpinned by democratic values. Attempts to unilaterally erode it threaten the future of online speech and Internet freedoms.
— Twitter Public Policy (@Policy) May 29, 2020

Twitter has already responded in a tweet, calling out the executive order which was intended to protect free speech, will ironically threaten the future of free speech. Trump seems prepared to face the social media companies in courts, with his signature confidence, saying:
“I guess it’s going to be challenged in court, what isn’t? But I think we’re going to do very well.”
These are really some interesting times for the US political scene right now, as these events are going down as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim lives.
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Pokdepinion: Trump is quite the reactionary character, I give you that.
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 Ti is prepping for launch

NVIDIA has plans to replace first generation Maxwell graphics cards with what might be the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (Ti?). The first generation Maxwell consists of two graphics processors: GM107 and GM108. While the latter is mobile-only, the GM107 is currently powering the ‘budget’ mid-range segment card, the GTX 750 Ti which is also the first card to be based on the Maxwell architecture. The GM107 is also put to use in mid-range mobile GPUs, the GTX 860M and GTX 960M. The second generation Maxwell will arrive in the form of the GTX 950 (Ti?) with a new GPU codenamed GM206-250.
The GM206-250 will be a cut-down version of the GM206-300, which is the full processor with 1024 CUDA cores used in GTX 960. How they will cut the GM206-300 to produce the GM206-250 is still unknown, it could either be by reducing the number of CUDA cores or the clock speed or both. AMD’s own benchmarks compare Radeon R7 370 and R7 360 to GTX 750 Ti and 750 respectively. With the replacement of the GTX 750 Ti in NVIDIA’s line-up, it could mean a fierce competition for AMD at the budget mid-range.

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SOURCE: TechPowerUp!

Pokdepinion: The graphics cards in the sub-RM600 price range seems to be the best selling due to them being affordable while also offering considerable performance. One of the selling points of the GTX 750 Ti was the fact that it offers adequate performance to play most of the latest games at medium-high settings and does not require any additional power connector.  If the GM206-250 card improves on the value and power consumption-to-performance ratio, I am sure it will do great. And throw in SLI support so enthusiasts can toss in another card to boost the performance when the price has dropped further. Yep I guess that would be nice.
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You Can Now Pre-register For Metal Slug Infinity On Android

If you’re a fan of the classic Metal Slug game, you’d be glad to know that they’ve already open up their pre-registration for Metal Slug Infinity, which you can access on the Google Play Store. The game is the latest entry of the series, which was first introduced back in 1996.

Similar to previous Metal Slug titles, Metal Slug Infinity is a side scroller shooter but with a slight twist to the game mechanics. In the game, you don’t fully control your character and vehicles. Instead, you’ll only get to do basic actions such as putting on buffs as well as other simple tap controls.
What you’ll be focusing on the most in the game is micro-managing your troops and equipment. Based from the trailer, you are able to collect tanks, jets, helicopters, troops and more to aid in your battle.

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If you are interested in the game, you can pre-register by going through the link right here.
Pokdepinion: I guess it’s a bit different compared to the old ones. I think I might have a go at it when it comes out.
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This Opera Gaming Browser Is The Most Beautiful Web Browser We’ve Seen

When you think of web browsers, chances are that you’re either using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. If you’re using Internet Explorer, then something isn’t quite right there. There is actually a gaming browser by Opera that is in early access. It’s known simply as Opera GX.
Like the standard version of Opera, Opera GX is based on Chromium, the open-source project that forms the basis for the Google Chrome web browser as well as the upcoming Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser. Websites will work just like it would on Chrome, and you can even use Chrome extension on it as well.
Now you might be wondering what makes it a gaming browser. Well for starters, it has the gaming-inspired aesthetics, Razer Chroma integration, Twitch integration, and limiters for both RAM and CPU usage. Essentially, it has features that cater towards gamers built on Chromium and functions like the regular Opera browser (security features as well).

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Apart from that, there is a GX Corner panel on the sidebar which lists news on upcoming games, aggregated game deals, and daily news. It will have a dedicated stream of gaming news by default. You can also have WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger on the sidebar so you don’t have to use separate apps for that on desktop PC.
As Opera GX is still in early access, it may be a little wonky at first but it’s only expected to get better over time. It is currently only available for Windows PC but a Mac version will be coming at a later date. If you’re bored of your usual browser and want to try something new, you can give this a try by clicking right here.
Pokdepinion: It’s both a beautiful and functional browser. It does seem to lag a little bit nothing too extensive. I’m gonna give it a try for a while and see if I can optimize the performance even further.
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What To Watch On Netflix March 2020

It’s that time of the month again where we take a look at some of the big titles that’s about to come on Netflix. Without wasting any time, let’s begin.
Netflix Shows March 2020
Dirty Money – Season 2 (March 11)

Dirty Money is back again with season 2, showcasing banking scandals, real estate schemes, toxic plastics and more reveal how a corporate thirst for profits puts citizens in danger.
Pacific Rim: Uprising (March 14)

Stacker Pentecost’s son, Jake, teams up with an old pilot pal and a Jaeger hacker to fight a new monstrous kaiju threat in an immense, humanity-saving war.

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Kingdom – Season 2 (March 13)

If you are a fan of the original Kingdom, well great news as season 2 is coming on the 13th of March. The outbreak leaves no one safe but the infected are not the only monsters in Prince Chang’s way as he fights to protect the kingdom.
Pitch Perfect 3 (March 14)

With college long behind them, acapella stars, the Bellas, reunite for a competition abroad that tests their range and friendship.
Q Ball (March 11)

At Sam Quentin State Prison, hardened convicts take their shots at redemption while navigating personal struggles by bonding through basketball.
Lost Girls (March 13)

Desperate to find her missing daughter, a mother fights to uncover the truth — and helps expose a string of unsolved murders. Based on a true story.
The Boss Baby: Back in Business – Season 3 (March 16)

After losing his job at Baby Crop, Boss Baby goes freelance and turns his playgroup into a makeshift field team. Cue the critical mission!
If you’ve missed last months what to watch list, you can check that out by heading to the link here.

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Will Be Coming to PlayStation 5

During E3 2019, we reported that Final Fantasy VII Remake will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 on 3rd March 2020. With expectations of the PS4 heading towards the end of its lifespan and the PlayStation 5 possibly coming next year, this feels rather odd given the game’s episodic format release.
As it turns out, the game will indeed be coming to the PlayStation 5. This makes more sense since it may take a while for each episode to be released, so we might see the full version going well beyond 2020. By then, the PS4 might not be as viable of a platform to play on. The first episode itself, which covers all the events in Midgar, is only roughly 20% of the game.

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That’s not to say that future episodes of Final Fantasy VII Remake won’t come to the PS4 however. It’s more so that it will be released on the PlayStation 5 as well.
Square Enix president and CEO, Yosuke Matsuda, said:
I believe that our teams have made it so that the game will support both the next generation and the current generation of consoles. I believe it is being developed so that it is going to be playable on both, so I’m not really concerned about that and I believe that the fans are also going to be able to enjoy it on both, including the next-generation of consoles.
At the moment, there’s no word yet on whether the first episode of Final Fantasy VII Remake that’s coming this March 2020 will be officially released for the PlayStation 5, or only the future episodes will. There’s also a possibility that it could just be released on the PS4 and gamers will just utilize the backwards compatibility feature to play it.
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Pokdepinion: Well, since it will be released in episodic format and each episode most likely not releasing within a short time of each other, this move is definitely needed. I wonder if they’ll port this over to PC or Google Stadia.
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Garmin Malaysia Hosts Outdoor Contest Where You Can Win Their Smartwatches

The folks at Garmin Malaysia has announced of an outdoor competition where you stand a chance in winning several of their premium smartwatches, including the latest Tactix Delta Solar, Fenix 6 Pro Solar and Instinct Solar.
Garmin Malaysia #OpenYourDoorToTheWorld

The contest runs from now till the 5th of November 2021. Want to know how to win yourself one of their smartwatches? Discover the beautiful Malaysian outdoors and complete the #OpenYourDoorToTheWorld trip and share a photo of the event on Facebook or Instagram (public post needed) with the hashtag #GarminMalaysia and #OpenYourDoorToTheWorld while tagging @GarminMalaysia.

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For the first prize, the winner will be receiving a Garmin Tactix Delta Solar. Second place will end up with a Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar and finally a Garmin Instinct Solar for the third prize winner.
You can check out the link right here to find out more on the contest. Stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: Since we’re getting more and more freedom now, you probably could get those awesome shots. Question is, will you be doing so?
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honor Play review — Cheapest Gaming Phone In The Market!

Introduction

The honor Play was introduced as their new gaming device in the smartphone market. So what makes it to be considered a ‘gaming’ phone? For one thing, the phone features the new GPU Turbo technology, which is supposed to give users a new 4D gaming experience with 3D Audio Effect and also AI Vibration.
Unboxing

Appearance
Well for our review unit, we’ve got our hands on the Blue edition. Starting on the front, you’ve got the single selfie shooter on top that’s accompanied by the phone’s notch. The brand’s logo being shown down at the chin of the device.

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Down at the bottom, you’ll get a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm jack for your earphones, microphone for the device and also the loudspeaker grill.

On the top of the device, you have the NFC sensor. There’s also the secondary microphone hole of the phone.
On the right hand side of the device is where you’ll find the volume rockers, as well as the power button of the device. Also visible is the antenna lines covering the top and bottom edges of the honor Play.Only the SIM tray is visible (besides the already mentioned antenna lines). It offers a Hybrid Dual SIM slot
The back is somewhat similar to that of HUAWEI’s recent nova series. Despite that, it actually looks good with its metal design, offering a premium feel.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Kirin 970 Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU:
Mali-G72 MP12

RAM:
4GB

Display:
6.3″, 19:9 FHD+ (1080p) IPS LCD display

Storage:
64GB UFS 2.1 (expandable up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s) 16MP f/2.2 + 2MP f/2.4 PDAF, depth sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography, AR lens Front Camera 16MP f/2.0 Beauty, HDR, portrait mode, filters

OS:
EMUI 8.2 based on Android 8.2 Oreo

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2

SIM:
Hybrid Dual SIM

Battery:
Li-Po 3750 mAh (non-removable), Fast charging

Weight:
176 g

Performance
Packed with HUAWEI’s latest chipset, Kirin 970, we expect highly of it. Well here’s how the phone performed in our benchmark tests.
As we can see from the graph, the honor Play’s Kirin 970 falls behind of the ASUS ZenFone 5z’s Snapdragon 845 rating. It has a slight advantage over the performance of the Mi Mix 2, which runs on a Snapdragon 835 SoC.
Here we can find that the performance of the device is more or so the score that the Mate 10 received last time around.
Compared to the Mate 10 which uses the same chipset, it does slightly better on its single core. That said, put it up against the Nokia 8 and Mi Mix 2 which uses Snapdragon 835 respectively, it loses out on the single core testing.
Surprisingly, the device got pretty bad scores on PC Mark’s Work 2.0 Performance test, where it failed to beat the ZenFone 5 and even the ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro which uses a Snapdragon 625.
Disappointingly, the honor Play manages to squeeze only 7 hours and 42 minutes only. Quite a number of devices on the list with smaller battery capacities beat the device, though they are using different chipsets all-together.
As for my own personal usage of the battery, you can see the battery drop rather fast from 80% to 41% (in . Usage includes Facebook scrolling, Facebook Messenger, a couple rounds of Mobile Legends and two rounds of PUBG.
User Experience

To kick things off, we’ll be talking about the charging performance of the device. In 30 minutes, it manages to charge 28% of its battery. So the next time you are in a hurry to take a shower and what not WHILE wanting to charge the device, that’s what you are going to get.
Do note that when this review was written, the GPU Turbo’s update (along with the 4D Gaming experience) wasn’t out yet, so all of this information is prior to it. That put aside, the notch of the phone is slightly bigger compared to other smartphones for me personally. It feels smaller when I was gaming on the device. So onto the gaming part, visuals were great when it comes to gaming. No issues with frame rates, even when settings were put on max for both Mobile Legends and PUBG.
When I played Mobile Legends, I found out that a round (ran on normal settings) that lasted 9 minutes would eat up 2% of the battery life. If max settings was chosen, a drop of 4% was noticed which the round ran for 10 minutes.
The most draining session was on PUBG. On max settings, a round which ran for 27 minutes managed to burn 14% of the phones battery life. In addition to that, after 10 minutes into the game, I could feel the warmth coming from the device. Despite that, it is not surprising considering that it was running on ultra-settings.
Now when you game, of course you want an uninterrupted gaming session. That’s where the phone’s Game Suite comes in. With it, you can turn on its Uninterrupted gaming icon, where it will block every notification that you receive while it is turned on.

So while it will block notifications coming in, it will still notify you through a small pop up like the picture above. Needless to say, it’s still good that they don’t block everything. Who knows, you might have some emergency going on and you were too busy playing hours on PUBG.

Here are some photo samples that I’ve shot with the honor Play. For me, the main camera gives not-so-consistent shots with some of the are overly done and doesn’t look natural, where some looks better with the adjustments made with the AI. Personally, I find that the AR Lens feature is quite fun and offers something for you to play around with (don’t judge me!).
As for the front camera, the portrait mode does it job well. You have the option to turn on or off its bokeh mode, which is nice since you can have the option to have a more natural background.
Conclusion
At first, it was hard to justify on whether the honor Play is a worthwhile device for you to get, since we didn’t knew the official price of it here in Malaysia. Well now that it is official that it will cost RM1,249, we can say that it’s a decent gaming device to get. Probably the cheapest gaming phone on the market right now. It does have it’s flaws (I’m mainly distracted by its battery performance), despite that, with it not coming in yet with the GPU Turbo, that could all change. At the price, it is worthy if you want to make it your gaming device. You’ll get great displays and a smooth performance.
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New Acer Swift 5 Launched in Malaysia – It’s Light But It Packs a Punch

New Acer Swift 5 Launched in Malaysia

At a launch event in Kuala Lumpur today, Acer Malaysia has launched the new Acer Swift 5. It is a lightweight productivity laptop that doesn’t skimp on performance.
Powered by the 10th Gen Intel Core CPU, the Acer Swift 5 weighs only 990g. The chassis is made from magnesium alloy, and surprisingly has an NVIDIA GeForce MX250 dGPU. However, some variants come with Intel UHD graphics / Intel Iris Plus graphics instead. You can have up to 16GBs of RAM but all variants will have 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD.

The Acer Swift 5 utilizes a 15-inch Full HD IPS display with a 170-degree viewing angle and 86.4% screen-to-body ratio. The battery life is said to be up to 11 hours, with roughly 4.5 hours of use in just 30-minutes of charging. For a deeper look into the specifications, check it out right below here:

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CPU
Intel Core i5-1035G1 / i7-1065G7

RAM
8GB LPDDR4 / 16GB LPDDR4X

GPU
Intel UHD Graphics 620

Storage
512GB NVMe PCIe SSD

Connectivity
802.11ax Wi-Fi (Intel Wi-Fi 6)
Bluetooth 5.0

Display
14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) Ultra Slim Bezel IPS touchscreen display

Ports
2 x USB 3.0 Type-A
1 x Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C)
1 x HDMI
1 x Kensington Lock
1 x Combo Audio Jack

Weight
890 g

The new Acer Swift 5 is now available at all Acer concept stores, Acer Official Online Stores and official resellers in Malaysia. Price starts from RM3,699 all the way to RM4,699 depending on the specifications. The first 5 units purchased at selected outlets / online stores in Malaysia will come with a Mi True Wireless Earbud Basic for free.

There is more however. Anyone who purchases selected Acer models worth RM3,000 to RM5,399 can redeem either a Predator waterproof bag. a Predator Cestus 310 gaming mouse, or Acer E300 True Harmony earphones. The Acer Swift 5 will come with Microsoft Home & Student 2019 pre-installed.
Pokdepinion: Very tempted to try this out as my daily driver for review. Maybe it will happen soon, we’ll see.
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Overwatch 2: Ramattra’s Ultimate Ability Could Run Forever

Based on the descriptions for Ramattra’s abilites in Overwatch 2, his ultimate ability could be one that can potentially be running forever.
Ramattra Skill List in Overwatch 2

Recently, we were treated to some gameplay footage of the upcoming character, Ramattra. Since then, we’ve learned about his abilities in Overwatch 2, provided no changes will be made prior to his arrival. Before we dissect some information, let’s look at his entire ability list first:

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Void Accelerator
Fires a stream of projectiles in a fixed pattern.

Rate of fire: 25 per second
Ammo: 100
Headshot: Yes
Notes:

Most useful at close range
Deals mid-range “poke damage”
Can headshot for increased damage

Void Barrier
Create a barrier at the targeted location.

Health: 1,000
Cooldown: 15 seconds
Notes:

Protects Ramattra’s teammates
A line on the floor is generated that shows the player where the barrier will be drawn
Temporary effect

Nemesis Form
Transform into Nemesis Form, changing your attacks and gaining bonus armor.

Duration: 8 Seconds
Notes:

Transforms Ramattra into a bigger, more powerful Omnic
Grants him 150 Armor
8 second cooldown

Pummel
Punch forward, creating a wave of energy with every swing.

Damage: 60
Maximum range: 11 meter radius
Rate of fire: 1 attack every 0.6 seconds
Ammo: Unlimited
Notes:

Exclusive to Nemesis form
Delivers a punch that can pierce enemy shields
Cannot be eaten by D.Va’s Defense Matrix

Block
Significantly reduces damage taken from the front and reduces movement speed.

Damage reduction: -75%
Movement speed: 50% penalty
Notes:

Exclusive to Nemesis form
Slows Ramattra’s speed, is only useful from the front
Effectiveness extends to AoE ultimates, such as Hanzo’s Dragons and Torbjorn’s Molten Core
No cooldown activation is toggled

Ravenous Vortex
Fire a nano ball, which explodes when it hits the ground, spreading a damaging field. Affected enemies are also slowed and pulled downward.

Damage: 10 damage per second
Movement speed: 33% penalty
Maximum range: 4 meter radius
Duration: 3 seconds
Cooldown: 12 seconds
Notes:

Available in both forms

Annihilation
Create a spreading swarm of nanobots that creep out in front of you, dealing damage and reducing enemy damage dealt by 50%.

Area of effect: 11 meter radius
Duration: Dependent on dealing damage to enemies
Notes:

Transforms into Nemesis form, until the Ultimate ends
Ring of energy extends around Ramattra
Unknown if it does or doesn’t inflict a 50% damage penalty to enemies in the radius

Looking at his abilities overall, it does appear as if Ramattra is how Doomfist was intended to be as a tank. When taking his ultimate ability into consideration, it would appear that he might be far scarier than initially expected. As you might know by now, he can go between two forms, with the Nemesis form allowing him to be tankier and more devastating in close range at the expense of speed.

On its own, it seems fine as it can only last 8 seconds but when paired to his ultimate skill, it can potentially last forever. After all, its duration is dependent on him dealing damage to enemies. Therefore, if he can continuously deal damage, he can stay in Nemesis form. While this sounds like something that could break the balance of Overwatch 2, he will be hindered from staying for too long due to the movement speed penalty. For now, we will just have to wait and see.
Overwatch 2 Season 2 will be launching on 6th December 2022. The game is currently available for free for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: If this makes it easier to take down some of the more solid tanks and allow for more aggressive plays, then this is something I really look forward to.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arrives In Brawlhalla Today

The team at Ubisoft has recently announced of their collaboration with ViacomCBS in announcing Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonard, and Donatello from Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is now available in Brawlhalla as Epic Crossovers.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles enters Brawlhalla world

Their arrival marks the introduction of a new game mode called Crew Battles. There’s new Signature attacks with appearances by Master Splinter and Casey Jones as well as a new K.O Effect featuring Shredder and the Foot Clan will be available as well.

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A new map depicting the sewers of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with Free-For-All and 1v1 version is also made available. As for the turtles themselves, here’s their specialties:

Raphael – Epic Crossover for Ragnir, his main weapons feature his dual Sai and a Turtle Crossing sign
Michelangelo – Epic Crossover for Val, with the help of Master Splinter, he fights by using his Nunchaku and some pizza boxing gloves
Leonardo -Epic Crossover for Jiro, coming with Casey Jones and Master Splinter by his side, he is armed with his dual swords and his trusty hockey stick
Donatello – Epic Crossover for Mirage, he uses techy holograms of himself in his signature moves. His weapons feature a new Scythe invented with a M.O.U.S.E.R head and his iconic Bo staff

Each Epic Crossover is available for 300 Mammoth Coins at the in-game store. All items will still be purchasable and playable after the even ends. In case you didn’t know, Brawlhalla is developed by Blue Mammoth and is a free-to-play platform fighting game that features more than 50 unique characters. The game is available on PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, as well as Android and iOS platforms.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I haven’t really gotten into Brawlhalla just yet, but they definitely look fun to play!
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EA Sports Fifa Online 3 Patch Update – 8 New Legends!

Avid fans of Fifa Online 3 can now get their hands, or might i say controllers on 8 new legends with the latest game update. It was release recently on Patch v17.08 as of 29th of August 2017. So it is now available for players of the game!
As you can see, the new legends line up include Ruud Gullit, Peter Schmeichel, Pele, Patrick Viera, Roberto Carlos, Rui Custa, Dennis Bergkamp, and Patrick Kluivert. These legends will certainly bring back a sense of nostalgia for football lovers out there.
The two highest rated legends among them, Peter Schmeichel and Pele, are rated 111 and 113 respectively at Grade 1 and level 20. Manchester United legend Schmeichel will be particularly popular as high-rated goalkeepers are hard to come by. In fact, he’s one of the best there is in his position. While Pele, well Pele doesn’t need any introduction. Even people who don’t watch football or ‘soccer’ have heard of his name in some points of their lives. That’s just how famous and good he is. Now who doesn’t want a player of that caliber in their team? So why wait, go get them now and make a beast out of your team! Heaven have mercy on your opponents..

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Our players will be so excited for this upcoming patch. We would like the community to know that we always have their best interest in mind and this patch shows exactly that Syed Nazirul Nazrin, Garena’s Head of eSports for EA Sports FIFA Online 3,
For those of you who don’t know, EA Sports Fifa Online 3 is a free-to-play multiplayer online football game, which is published by Garena. For more information on the game, you can check it out by clicking here.
Pokdepinion: Just a random thought, I cringe the moment i see or hear people call football, ‘soccer’. Another thing I would add, where are the Liverpool legends?!
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HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 Pro pricing leaked

The HONOR 20 will be launching in London in a few days, but leaks are in no short supply. After the HONOR 20 Pro’s design has been leaked in its entirety, we now have its pricing leaked out by Gizchina. The pricing does seem pretty reasonable, with the HONOR 20 with 6GB and 128GB storage starting from 2699 CNY (~RM1629). The leak also reveals that there will be three variants each.

The following are the expected pricing:

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HONOR 20 Price

HONOR 20 6GB + 128GB : 2699 CNY (~RM1629)
HONOR 20 8GB + 128GB: 2999 CNY (~RM1810)
HONOR 20 8GB + 256GB: 3499 CNY (~RM2112)

HONOR 20 Pro Price

HONOR 20 Pro 8GB + 128GB: 3699 CNY (~RM2233)
HONOR 20 Pro 8GB + 256GB: 4199 CNY (~RM2534)
HONOR 20 Pro MOSCHINO Edition (12GB + 512GB): 4999 CNY (~RM3017)

The pricing of the devices are quite competitive, even when compared to the HONOR View20, but the HONOR 20 Pro MOSCHINO Edition does seem a bit too high. For comparison, the HONOR View20 MOSCHINO Edition was priced at only RM2499 here in Malaysia, or 3999 CNY in China.

The HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 Pro are slated to sport much more impressive quad camera setups than the HONOR View20, so the price increase might be justified. We will be getting the official pricing when the phone officially launches, so stay tuned!
Pokdepinion: Quite interested to see how HONOR can one up the HONOR View20.

[UPDATE]: HUAWEI will still continue supporting all existing HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones!
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Valorant Episode 6 Act II: Here’s What You Can Get On This Battlepass

New act, new battlepass. New battlepass? New stuffs. Here’s what it includes.
Signature Skinline
This skinline will be exclusive to these weapons: Guardian, Sheriff, Marshall, and Stinger.
Signature Skinline
Tilde Skinline
Bulldog, Judge, Shorty, Op and Melee weapons meanwhile will receive the Tilde Skinline treatment.

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Tilde Skinline
Topodek Skinline
The Bucky, Phantom, Ghost and Odin gets the Topodek Skinline looks.
Topodek Skinline
Sprays
There are 15 new sprays, some of which have references to Internet memes and popular GIFs.
Sprays
Player Cards
Here’s the 13 new player cards you’ll expect to be getting in the new Battlepass:
Player Cards
Gun Buddies
Looking to decorate your arsenal? These new options will be available.
Gun Buddies
All of the above are paid – for which you can acquire with 1,000 VPs. Those who chose to get free items will get the following:

Tilde Shorty
Epilogue: Setting Records Player Card
Dolla Dolla Bill Y’all Spray
Cat-Eye Gun Buddy
Boot Camp // Two Mountains Player Card

Pokdepinion: Fidget spinners, remember when these are the hottest things on the Internet?
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NVIDIA is in no rush to make 7nm GPUs with Turing’s superior efficiency

NVIDIA didn’t reveal a new GPU at its GPU Technology Conference, and it seems like they won’t be in a rush to reveal a new GPU any time soon. And of course, NVIDIA’s CEO Jensen Huang also took the opportunity to take a few jabs at the red camp.
What makes us special is we can create the most energy-efficient GPU in the world at anytime, and we should use the most affordable technology. Look at Turing. The energy-efficiency is so good even compared to somebody else’s 7nm – Jensen Huang

The sad thing is that it’s true. While AMD adopted the cutting edge 7nm process node, the AMD Radeon VII just trades punches NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 2080 in terms of performance but gets left far behind when it comes to efficiency. NVIDIA is walking all over AMD right now despite the fact that Turing is based on the older and less efficient 12nm manufacturing process.

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The AMD Radeon VII beats the GeForce RTX 2080 at productivity workloads
Hopefully with AMD’s upcoming Navi architecture they can finally regain their footing and offer a better alternative to NVIDIA’s efficient and powerful cards. As it stands, NVIDIA’s newer cards aren’t exactly great in terms of bang-for-buck, but you can’t really blame them since there is no other choice for you if you want high end graphics right now.
Pokdepinion: I usually prefer AMD, but currently I am rocking a GeForce GTX 1070 Ti because of G-SYNC Compatible. AMD definitely needs a response to NVIDIA, and they need it fast.
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After being the subject of numerous leaks as of late, miHoYo has officially confirmed a Genshin Impact 2.3 banner rerun character. Here’s what you need to know.
miHoYo Confirms Genshin Impact 2.3 Banner Rerun Character

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For the official Chinese language Genshin Impact 2.3 livestream, the thumbnail includes chibi versions of Itto, Gorou, and Albedo. As many of you know by now, the former two has been confirmed the the previous update’s official livestream. The fact that the Chinese VA for all 3 characters will be appearing means that Albedo is guaranteed banner rerun character in the update.
As for the order of the character banners, we will not know until details have been shared on the official livestream. Previous leaks suggested that Itto and Gorou will be appearing as part of the same banner but there has been no confirmation on that. In fact, plans could change and that might no longer be the case as well.
The official Chinese livestream of Genshin Impact 2.4 will be taking place on 12th November 2021 at 7AM EST / 4AM PST / 8PM GMT+8 on Bilibili. The English livestream on the other hand will be happening at the same time on Twitch.
Genshin Impact 2.3 is expected to launch on 24th November 2021 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch version of the game is reportedly still in development.
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Pokdepinion: It would be really funny if miHoYo decided to troll everyone by having Albedo get booted at the last minute in favor of some other character, like Childe.
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Fortnite to Get Respawn Mechanic in Season 8

 Fortnite Battle Royale AMA – 2.22.2019 from FortNiteBR

When you think of battle royale games, chances are that you’re thinking of games like Fortnite, PUBG, and most recently, Apex Legends. It’s no secret that Apex Legends have become so popular that other games have seen a drop in active players. It looks like Epic Games will be taking a page from the book of Apex Legends in their game, Fortnite.
In a Reddit Q&A with Epic Games, the most recent one took place last week on 22nd February, there were plenty of questions and also plenty of answers. For example, they confirmed that there are no plans to make the game run at 60 FPS on the Nintendo Switch. It was also mentioned that they also have no plans on bringing back the double shotgun due to its sheer power.
However, the one question among the many was in relation to a respawn mechanic, and apparently, one is most likely being tested with updates to land during Season 8. When asked the question, Epic Games’ Producer mentioned that: “We’ve been considering this mechanic for a while” and that they, “Want to make sure we give it the time it needs and fully understand its impact on the game as a whole”

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It’ll be interesting to see how Fortnite handles respawning. Currently, dying in the game results in you being sent back to the lobby to find another match. However, Apex Legends allows you to turn into a crate containing a type of device that your teammates can pick up and transport to the nearest respawn beacon. Of course, there is a limited time to do so. It’s a feature that was praised a fair amount by gamers but also has led to people ranting about how other players don’t bother even picking up the device and just leave you to be dead.
It sounds like Epic Games has been working on a similar mechanic, especially given the wording of the answer which comes across as if it was being considered before Apex Legends’ arrival. We did also see Epic Games Executive Mark Rein congratulate Respawn Entertainment, the developers of Apex Legends, but that Tweet was soon deleted.
Fortnite is available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Season 8 is set to launch on 28th February 2019.
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Pokdepinion: I feel like a respawn mechanic should be available on all battle royale games. The comeback factor will certainly make things very exciting in eSports circles.
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Ever wondered what are Malaysians buying online during Ramadan and Hari Raya? Infographic Included!

There is no doubt that people spend more in preparation of festive seasons. Malaysians are now adopting online shopping more than ever. This allows online E-commerce companies like 11street to gauge the interests of these buyers and come out with rather interesting insights; which they have shared with us. The projections are based on 2015 to 2016 purchasing behaviours.
Malaysian shoppers keep surprising us. During the Ramadan Raya period from 2015 to 2016, we have experienced more than 2.5 times uplift in overall online sales. 11street projects that online sales will continue upward by at least 50% throughout the Ramadan and Raya periods this year, thanks to our customers’ evolving shopping patterns. Hoseok Kim, Chief Executive Officer of 11street

The usual sought-after items are still going to be continuous. These include electronics, home gadgets and clothing apparels as they prepare for Hari Raya. However, what 11street notice was that there has been a significant increase in the purchased of e-vouchers in 2016. The search for food and beverage e-vouchers surged to 1.2 million just during Ramadan period that year.

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Kim indicated also that this year, they will be expecting consumers to purchase more e-vouchers especially for buka puasa buffets, adding on to the fact that more five-star restaurants have hopped aboard 11street to offer their delectable spread. 11street is dedicated in evolving to move faster than current online shopping trends and this can be seen through their vast offerings too.

As Hari Raya approaches, surges in search for car services and road safety-related items will multiply rapidly as they prepare to balik kampung. Since 2015 when 11street was born, it has already witnessed a three-fold increase in both searches and online sales for baby car seats and car maintenance packages.
It has been found that these behaviourial patterns are driven by the lower prices found online to combat rising cost of living, while providing convenience on top of abundance in variety. Funny enough, some Malaysians saw the necessity in 2016 to boost their Hari Raya preparation through the purchase of unexpected items like gaming laptop and sports jerseys. I guess, they pretty much had already predicted their Hari Raya angpows, eh?

Pokdepinion: It’s not really out of the ordinary to see these trends, but if you are an online seller, you would want to consider providing these products for your consumers too. Afterall, chasing market trends can land into pretty good business at the end of the day.
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