Overwatch New Support Hero Baptiste Unveiled – Combat Medic

Overwatch New Support Hero Baptiste Unveiled

One of Blizzard’s most popular games, Overwatch, is set to receive one of the most exciting updates in recent times. A brand new support hero that is being described as a combat medic named Baptiste is coming soon.
Jean-Baptiste Augustin is a combat medic from Haiti and is orphaned during the Omnic Crisis. He soon joined a military group known as the Caribbean Coalition to make the most out of the situation, and enjoyed his time there helping people. When the Omnic Crisis ended, Baptiste struggled to adapt.
One group that was interested in his skills is Talon. Initially, Baptiste is content with Talon, but soon realized that he was in over his head and soon find himself in increasing danger. He then left Talon but unfortunately, Talon is in the midst of hunting him down either to kill him or bring him back.

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Baptiste is Hero 30 in Overwatch, and will be in PTR sooner rather than later. This is what we know of his skills and abilities thus far:
His Biotic Launcher fires a three-round-burst that rewards accuracy and recoil control with significant damage output. His alternate fire lobs grenades that heal allies near the point of impact.
With Regenerative Burst , it activates an intense surge that heals himself and nearby allies over time. When danger is near, he can toss out his Immortality Field to prevent allies from dying. Baptiste moves around the battlefield with Exo Boots , jumping over obstacles and clearing distances that would stop other heroes. He deploys his Amplification Matrix as his ultimate, which doubles the damage and healing effects of friendly projectiles.
Overwatch is available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Battle.net.
Pokdepinion: Always felt like the game needed more support heroes. Now, I hope the next new hero will be a tank class.
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Samsung Galaxy Note10+ Star Wars Special Edition is the Star Wars merchandise no one asked for

I personally think Kylo Ren is probably the weakest antagonist in the whole of Star Wars cinematic universe. I might be wrong, but I have no love for the guy. But hey, if you are a big fan of the dude with (grand)daddy issues, perhaps you might be interested in the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ Star Wars Special Edition.
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ Star Wars Special Edition will be offered in the US starting 13th December priced at $1299.99 (~RM5402). Avid Star Wars fan will be able to brandish their new phone at the 20th December release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Fans in Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, UAE and the UK will also be able to buy this special set sometime in December.

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This limited edition package comes with a case, a collector’s metal badge as well as the box featuring Kylo Ren’s mask. But it gets better. The included Galaxy Buds sport a black case with red insides and black buds, which I really wouldn’t mind having. Just, not the Kylo Ren-themed stuff.

The device itself also sports a few hints of red and the First Order’s insignia on the back. The S-Pen is also a beautiful matching red. Pre-installed on it are exclusive content like wallpapers, shutdown animations, icons and sounds.
Samsung US didn’t specify the storage capacity of the Galaxy Note10+ Star Wars Special Edition, but many websites seem to think it’s going to be the base 256GB variant ($840 [~RM3491]) instead of the pricier 512GB ($940 [~RM3906]) variant. Well, the licensing has to cost something, right?
Pokdepinion: I want everything except the case, and maybe the box. BTW, who likes Kylo Ren?
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NVIDIA GTC Fall 2022 Online Conference – Stand A Chance To Win Graphics Cards!

NVIDIA will host the GTC conference from Sept. 19-22 virtually, with CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote alongside more than 200 sessions with global business and technology leaders. Huang’s keynote will be livestreamed on Sept. 20, 8am PT (11pm Malaysian Time) and will be available on-demand afterward, no registration required. However, NVIDIA is also giving away two RTX GPUs for registered participants, and registration is free!

Featured talks of GTC include:

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BMW, ILM, Kroger, Lowe’s, Siemens, NVIDIA and others on using digital twins for a range of applications, from manufacturing to neurosurgery to climate modeling
ByteDance’s deployment of large-scale GPU clusters for machine learning and deep learning
Medtronic’s use of AI for robotic surgery and the operating room of the future
Boeing’s digital transformation enabling aircraft engineering and production to be more flexible and efficient
Deutsche Bank’s adoption of AI and cloud technologies to improve the customer experience
Johnson & Johnson’s use of hybrid cloud computing for healthcare, plus a session on its use of quantum computing simulation for pharmaceutical research
How pharmaceutical companies can use transformer AI models and digital twins to accelerate drug discovery
United Nations and NVIDIA scientists discussing AI for climate modeling, including disaster prediction, deforestation and agriculture
Amazon Web Services, Ericsson, Verizon and NVIDIA leaders describing augmented- and virtual-reality applications for 5G and optimizing 5G deployment with digital twins
Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, Magic Leap and NVIDIA executives, joined by author Matthew Ball and journalist Dean Takahashi, discussing industrial Omniverse applications and spatial computing
Adobe, Pixar and NVIDIA leaders explaining how Universal Scene Description is becoming a standard for the metaverse

Content for Developers and Researchers
On top of that, GTC offers participants of all stages of their careers with learning opportunities, many of which are free. They can sign up to 135 sessions which include:

5 Paths to a Career in AI
Accelerating AI Workflows and Maximizing Investments in Cloud Infrastructure
The AI Journey From Academics to Entrepreneurship
Applying Lessons From Kaggle-Winning Solutions to Real-World Problems
Developing HPC Applications With Standard C++, Fortran and Python
Defining the Quantum-Accelerated Supercomputer
Insights From NVIDIA Research

Insights for Business Leaders
This GTC will feature more than 30 sessions from some of the world’s leading companies in key industry sectors, including financial services, industrial, retail, automotive and healthcare. Speakers will share detailed insights to advance business using AI and metaverse technology. In addition to those from the companies listed above, senior executives from AT&T, BMW, Fox Sports, Lucid Motors, Medtronic, Meta, Microsoft, NIO, Pinterest, Polestar, United Airlines and U.S. Bank are among the industry leaders scheduled to present.
Sessions for Startups
NVIDIA Inception, a global program with more than 11,000 startups, will host several sessions, including:

AI for VCs: Six startup leaders describe how they are driving advancements from robotics to restaurants
How NVIDIA Inception startups are advancing healthcare and life sciences
How NVIDIA technologies can help startups
Revolutionizing agriculture with AI in emerging markets

Lastly, NVIDIA is hosting a giveaway of two RTX graphics cards – 1x RTX 3090 and 1x RTX 3080 Ti – click here to register for the event and you’ll be eligible to win the prizes!
Pokdepinion: An event free of charge and a chance to win graphics cards, what’s not to like?
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New StrongWill Curriculum Allows Fitbit Premium Users To Workout With Will Smith

Fitbit has collaborated with Hollywood superstar, Will Smith to launch the new Will Smith: StrongWill curriculum. This new curriculum is exclusive to Fitbit Premium subscribers and includes six sweat-inducing, endorphin-boosting workouts and mindfulness sessions.
Get Jiggy with Fitbit’s Will Smith: StrongWill curriculum!

Here are some of the curated workout sessions users Will (pun intended) find in the Will Smith: StrongWill curriculum includes:

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Bodyweight Strength: Will Smith is no stranger to weight lifting, but even the Fresh Prince can’t always make it to the gym. Join trainer Roz the Diva to discover strength-building techniques that don’t require a lot of equipment and to try out one of Will’s favourite exercises.
Core Challenge: Start with your core to attain the most recent fitness goals, as this is where peak performance is “grown and raised.” Explore Will’s favourite core strengthening, engaging, and stretching methods with trainer Jahdy.
Find Your Center: Will Smith often emphasises the need of exercising your mind as much as your body. Join trainer Faith Hunter on an introspective journey to improve your mental fitness with deep breathing exercises and meditation.
Mobility Flow Yoga: Will’s fitness achievement has relied heavily on yoga. Hiro Landazuri will lead you through a gradual mobility yoga sequence to improve your dexterity, flexibility, and stability. Namaste!
Let’s Go Cardio!: Trainer Maya Monza takes you from warmup to 10 cardio-intensive exercises to cool down without missing a beat in this workout. Prepare some water and a towel because the goal is to raise your heart rate and break a sweat.
Upper Body HIIT: The sooner, the better: Bianca G leads a high-energy, high-intensity interval training exercise focusing on the upper body and core to burn calories, gain endurance, and build muscle quickly.

Fitbit is supporting a five-city tour of Will’s memoir, “Will,” in November to support his wellness journey and the numerous “steps” that go into an international book tour. The memoir “Will” sheds light on his journey to understand where exterior achievement, inner happiness, and human connection intersect.
Follow Fitbit on social media for more updates on Will’s wellness efforts, and stay tuned for more StrongWill collections coming to Fitbit Premium in 2022 for truly “fresh” ways to continue growing stronger.
Pokdepinion: This sounds pretty fun actually. I’ve been working on getting healthy these past few months and thinking of going with Fitbit products and their Fitbit Premium subscription. This StrongWill curriculum is something I might actually enjoy doing especially considering Will Smith is one of my favourite actors around.
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vivo Offering Discounts in Lazada and Shopee This 6.6

vivo X Lazada 6.6 Gen Gaya Sales

vivo Malaysia is promoting discounts of up to RM600 and free gifts of up to RM359 during its Lazada 6.6 Gen Gaya Sales, which will take place from 6 June to 8 June 2022.
Customers can get the T1 series device for RM1,249 for the T1 5G and RM649 for the T1x exclusively from the company’s official Lazada shop. In association with the release of the brand-new X80 series, vivo is giving away free gifts worth up to RM359 when the X80 series is purchased during the campaign time.

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Customers are also entitled to additional free gifts, discounted prices for other vivo products, and up to RM80 off storewide vouchers with a minimum expenditure of RM50. Customers who buy a minimum of RM100 will also receive free shipping, an RM10 Lazada Bonus, and a 1% LazCoins discount, subject to rules and conditions.
Visit the vivo Malaysia for more information on the Lazada 6.6 Gen Gaya Sales at their official Facebook or official LazMall store.
vivo x Shopee 6.6 New Opening Sales

From 1 June to 6 June 2022, vivo Malaysia will celebrate its 6.6 New Opening Sales by offering discounts of up to RM950 and an additional 60% off voucher on Shopee.
Customers can get the V21 series smartphone for RM979 during the promotion duration, as opposed to the original price of RM1,599. Customers who purchase the phone on June 6 will receive an additional exclusive mystery gift bundle.
The company is giving an offering promotion for both the T1 5G and T1x exclusively on the official shop on Shopee during the campaign period, in connection with the launch of the brand-new T1 series. The models may be purchased for a discounted price of RM1,249 and RM639, respectively.
Customers who purchase a minimum of RM100 will receive an RM10 OFF voucher and exclusive free gifts, subject to limits and conditions.
Visit vivo Malaysia for more information on the Shopee 6.6 New Opening Sales at the official Facebook or official Shopee store.
Pokdepinion: To those waiting to get the Vivo this would be a good time to get them now as the discounts look really good!
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PlayStation Access Controller Unveiled: The Accessibility-Focused Innovation

PlayStation has unveiled the name of its much-anticipated accessibility-focused controller for the PS5 console. Formerly known as Project Leonardo, the controller will now be called the Access controller. With a focus on accessibility, this innovative controller aims to provide an inclusive gaming experience for all players.
PlayStation Access Controller

The PlayStation Access Controller offers extensive button customization options, allowing players to tailor the controller to their individual needs. Additionally, two Access controllers can be paired with a DualSense controller for a versatile gaming experience. A new detail revealed is the ability to secure the controller using an AMPS mount or tripod, providing flexibility for different gaming setups.

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PlayStation has provided insights into the software setup process for the Access controller on the PS5 UI. Setting up the controller’s orientation ensures accurate analogue stick input. Users can also adjust stick sensitivity and deadzone settings to further personalize their gaming experience.

The button assignment stage of the setup process is straightforward, with intuitive hardware design guiding users. As an accessibility-focused controller, the Access controller offers the option to disable specific buttons entirely. Players can customize their controller based on their unique requirements. For example, the Share button can be disabled for those who do not frequently capture screenshots or record gameplay clips.
PlayStation emphasizes that the Access controller is still in development, indicating that a release date and pricing are yet to be announced. As development progresses, further details and updates will be shared in the upcoming months, building anticipation for this innovative gaming accessory.

The PlayStation Access Controller represents a significant step forward in providing an inclusive gaming experience. With its focus on accessibility and button customization, the controller aims to cater to the diverse needs of players. The software setup process on the PS5 UI ensures a seamless and personalized gaming experience. As development continues, gamers eagerly await the release of the Access controller, which promises to enhance accessibility and empower players of all abilities. Stay tuned for more updates from PlayStation on this groundbreaking innovation.
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Pokdepinion: It’s an interesting piece of gear and if it can make gaming more accessible, then I’m all for it. I personally would like to see how much the PlayStation Access Controller can be customized first hand so hopefully we’ll get to review it in the future.
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 Review – RTX 2080 Max-Q Is A Good Step Forward

Unboxing the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701

Inside the box for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU, you are expected to get the following items:

Power brick
Power cable
User guide
Warranty card
ROG GC21 webcam
ROG mechanical sculpture
ASUS ROG Gladius II gaming mouse
ASUS ROG backpack
The laptop itself

Appearance

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Look at the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop and chances are that you’d mistaken it for an older model. This one looks more like the original Zephyrus GX501 rather than the more recent Zephyrus S.  It is clad in metallic black with bronze accents here and there. You can see the ROG logo at the back here and it’s looking right at home on the laptop. It is a bit of a fingerprint magnet, so its best to have a microfiber cloth around just in case.

Upon lifting the hood, you will be greeted with a sizeable 17.3-inch Full HD 144Hz Pantone Validated display and a chiclet keyboard with per-key RGB lighting and Aura Sync. The keyboard itself is just like the usual Zephyrus style, with it being position on the lower part, and a trackpad / numpad hybrid right beside it. Right above the keyboard, there is a big, empty space with the ROG logo on it. In case you’re wondering, this is where the speakers are located. Interestingly, there appears to be what looks like a scroll wheel right above the F1 button. Turns out, this is actually a volume rocker. The placement seems a bit odd but it is still great to have nonetheless.

On the left side, you have an air vent, the proprietary charging port, an HDMI port, a USB-A port port, a USB-C port, and the combo audio jack. On the right side, you have a Kensington Lock, another air vent, a USB-C port, and two USB-A ports. The 15.6-inch Zephyrus S which we reviewed before has the HDMI port and Kensington Lock located on the back instead. Given the bigger size of this one, they were able to easily accommodate all the ports on the sides.

There’s nothing much on the bottom here and it looks pretty clean and flat. You have the ROG logo, some product info stickers, a couple of air vent slits on the left and right sides, and rubber stands.

On the back here, you can see a couple of air vents and the Zephyrus logo in bronze accents. Yes, it doesn’t have any ports on the back, which makes it resemble more like the original Zephyrus GX501, albeit bigger.
Overall, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop is, just like its predecessors, a sleek and sexy machine with a solid build. The design practically oozes a premium aura especially at touch. I’m still not a fan of the keyboard placement as there’s no place to comfortably rest your wrists on. For the sake of comfort, you should get a wrist rest, even if its a cheap one, if you’re gonna be using this for long hours. Surprisingly, it is noticeably heavier than it looks at about 2.7kg.
Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-8750H (6C / 12T @ up to 4.1 GHz), 9M Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm

RAM
16GB 2666MHz DDR4 + 8GB Soldered Onboard RAM

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q 8GB GDDR6

Storage
1TB PCIe G3X4 NVMe SSD

Display
17.3″ FHD (1920 X 1080) 144Hz Anti-Glare IPS Wide View Pantone Validated display with G-Sync (3ms response, 100% sRGB)

Keyboard
Chiclet Keyboard with NKRO, Per-Key RGB and Aura Sync

Connectivity
Wireless:
Intel 802.11ac (2×2) Gigabit Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 5.0
ROG RangeBoost
I/O:
2 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen1
1 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen2
1 x Type-C Gen 1
1 x Type-C Gen 2 with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery
1 x HDMI 2.0b
1 x Kensington Lock
1 x Proprietary Charging Port

Audio
2 x 2.5W Speakers with SmartAMP technology
1 x Combo Audio Jack
Array Microphones

Power
76Whr 4-cell Li-Ion Battery

Dimensions
399 x 272 x 18.7 mm (W x D x H)

Weight
2.7kg

Performance
CrystalDiskMark benchmark
As usual with our benchmark suite, we first ran CrystalDiskMark. As seen in the specifications, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop utilizes a 1TB PCIe G3X4 NVMe SSD, and based on the speeds we got, everything checks out. Not only do you have a good amount of storage space, it will be a pretty speedy one to boot. Just keep in mind that it’s the only storage drive (not accounting RAM for obvious reasons), so make sure to not stress it out too much or you may face a short SSD lifespan.
Cinebench R15 benchmark
On Cinebench R15, we did things slightly different than usual. We made sure to account for both single core and multi core operations as well. In the OpenGL test, it ran smoothly without any problems. It’s worth nothing that before we updated to GeForce Driver 491.35, the OpenGL score was at the low 90s. The CPU test showed great scores from the Intel Core i7-8750H. While the single core one took pretty long to finish, it does give you a good idea as to how beneficial the CPU is as a whole.
Ungine Heaven Benchmark 4.0
On Unigine Heaven Benchmark 4.0 with the Extreme preset, it essentially breezed through the test. Such high settings and it managed to gain an average FPS of 118 and close to 3000 in score. It’s a good indication that the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop is packing a lot of firepower, if the specifications didn’t make you aware of that yet.
Unigine Superposition Benchmark, 4K Optimized
The Unigine Superposition is one of the more resource-intensive benchmarks out there right now. For the 4K Optimized test, it gained a score of 6687, which places this laptop somewhere in the #1200-ish rank in the leaderboard (most in the leaderboard utilized custom desktop PC). It had an average of 50 FPS, which is actually pretty good for a laptop given how tough the test is.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark
3DMark Port Royal (ray tracing) benchmark
In 3DMark, we ran two tests to give people an idea of its performance in general, as well as in ray-tracing. It managed a score of 7,250 on Time Spy, and 4,427 on Port Royal (ray tracing). In Time Spy, it does run smoothly in most parts but there were noticeable frame drops in certain parts. For Port Royal, it wasn’t buttery-smooth but that’s a given due to how resource-intensive ray-tracing is It’s not the best scores around but it’s still a good indication that the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 is packing quite a bit of firepower inside.

As for our games benchmark, let’s start things off with Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. We ran the game at the highest settings possible, and it got an average of 41 FPS. The CPU temperature is rather high, and thermal throttling is noticeably present. GPU also ran rather hot but it’s still at pretty good temperature. This is no surprise given the complexity and visuals of the game itself. Best to dial down the settings a bit for a better, smoother gaming experience.

On Battlefield V, we tested it out with both DXR enabled and disabled at the highest settings possible. With DXR off, it performed admirably and smoothly for most parts of the game, averaging about 105 FPS. With DXR on, it was still pretty good but of course, noticeably lower than before, with an average of 73 FPS. While thermal throttling is present for the CPU, it wasn’t nearly as bad compared to Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, which was mostly throttling. GPU was running at very safe temperatures.

Dauntless is one of the most resource-intensive MMORPGs out there right now and we thought it was fitting for it to be used to test the machine out. At the highest settings, it got an average of 61.7 FPS. Personally, we feel like this is more of a optimization issue and with future updates, we do believe it should be able to reach higher framerates. Just like Battlefield V, the CPU temperature is high but thermal throttling doesn’t occur often according to HWInfo. GPU temperature here is also pretty good.

In Far Cry 5 at its highest settings, it had an average of 67 FPS. The game ran smoothly throughout, with some occasional drops in frames from time to time. There was minor thermal throttling for the CPU due to the high temperature but it still ran pretty good overall, especially for GPU.

In Rainbow Six Siege, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop essentially mowed through the game with ease on the highest settings. It had a whopping average of 167.4 FPS overall, and the running temperatures were pretty good. There was no thermal throttling when running this game.

Lastly, we had Shadow of the Tomb Raider on its highest settings with the ray tracing shadows enabled and disabled. With ray tracing off, it had a good average of 84 FPS and was pretty smooth. With ray tracing on, it dropped to 51 FPS on average. Gaming without ray tracing for an overall smooth experience for now would be the better option. I’m happy to report that the running temperatures for both CPU and GPU is good with no thermal throttling present.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop performed admirably across all tests. While running temperatures could be better, particularly for the CPU, it’s at a decent level and it does prove to have quite a bit of firepower inside.
If you think that the GPU here is a bit weak compared to other RTX 2080 GPUs, do keep in mind that this is the Max-Q version. A standard mobile RTX 2080 GPU has a clock speed of 1,515MHz and a boost clock of 1,710MHz, while the RTX 2080 Max-Q has a base clock of 735Mhz and a boost of 1,095MHz. Despite that, it is still a very powerful GPU and since this laptop only has a Full HD resolution display, it should easily be able to keep up with essentially all the games and tasks you need to run on it.
User Experience

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop is indeed a powerful machine. After all, look at the specifications. It’s powered by the Intel Core i7-8750H, a GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, and has a total of 24 GBs of DDR4 RAM (16GB + 8GB soldered-on). Together with its Full HD 144 Hz display with G-Sync, even the most competitive of gamers will have a great time with this laptop. Since it’s only up to Full HD resolution, you can easily crank up some of the settings or enjoy the high framerates which you can truly benefit from thanks to the high refresh rate.

In terms of storage, you get a speedy 1TB PCIe G3X4 NVMe SSD, and the benchmark score shows that it’s a pretty good one. While it won’t be as fast a two similar drives in RAID 0 configuration, realistically, it’s already blazing fast on its own. To my understanding, there are only two M.2 slots for storage and there is no 2.5″ HDD bay due to the increase in battery capacity for this laptop. Meaning here that upgrade options are a bit limited but that’s a price you have to pay for a slim laptop.

For running temperatures, the GPU ran perfectly fine but the CPU was kinda hot. You will definitely to give the fan speed some boost for a better overall experience. Thermal throttling isn’t particularly bad here, except with Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, but those were being run in very high settings. Lower it down a bit and increasing the fan speed will result in an overall better gaming experience. I’m also pleased to know that the fans here aren’t as erratic as the 15-inch Zephyrus S, and the noise is also still bearable at its loudest. This is what I call “improvement”. As seen in the picture above, the laptop does have a bit of a lift for optimum airflow.

When I first laid my eyes on the display, I legitimately thought it was a 15.6-inch display. It took me a bit of time to realize that it’s actually a bigger 17.3-inch display. The overall design made me feel like it was the same old Zephyrus but with upgraded internal hardware. The colours and contrast are great and not oversaturated, viewing angles are good, and the 144Hz refresh rate makes fast-paced gaming enjoyable. While 4K may be strenuous for the hardware, part of me wishes that this would utilize a 1440p display instead.
Just like the 15-inch Zephyrus S, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop has a decent array of ports and should not leave you wanting a hub of sorts for more. This one lacks an RJ45 LAN port and a card reader so if you do need these, you will need to get USB adapters for them.

Like with most of the other Zephyrus laptops, the keyboard is positioned towards the bottom with the trackpad / numpad combo right beside it. Unlike the previous ones with 4-Zone RGB, this one actually has per-key RGB lighting which you can further customize to your liking. The keyboard itself feels a little cramped but comfortable enough to type on, with me getting about roughly 90% of my usual typing speed. As always however, it does leave my wrist feeling rather awkward as it has nothing to rest on. A wrist rest is necessary if you plan on using this for long hours.

I still feel like they should use the same layout as their other ROG laptops or even the Zephyrus M. It would make for a more comfortable experience overall, even when gaming. This way, they could even implement the trackpad / numpad combo in a similar fashion to the ASUS NumberPad as seen on the ZenBook 14 UX433. Understandably, this may come at the cost of speaker placement but I’m sure there’s a big number of people who would rather use their own headsets / headphones / speakers rather than the built-in one.

It’s worth noting that above the F1 button, there is a scroll wheel-esque mechanism which serves as a volume rocker. While it is indeed a convenient thing to have, we did have worries about it coming in contact with the display when the lid is placed down. At least from what we noticed, we didn’t notice it leaving any type of marks on our display but it’s something worth taking a look at in case another unit may have it bulging out a bit more than usual.

Interestingly, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S G701 gaming laptop comes with the ASUS ROG GC21 webcam. Because of that, we decided to make a quick test video to show what this USB plug-and-play webcam is capable of. While video quality isn’t exactly the best, I personally feel it’s good enough and would make a great webcam for streamers provided they have good lighting. The built-in microphone is surprisingly good, but it is a little over-sensitive.

Like with the recent ROG machines, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop comes with the Armoury Crate software. It has an eye-catching design and is easy to navigate around. In here, you can check running temperatures, customize the keyboard’s per-key RGB lighting, use specific custom profiles, and more. If you’re looking to overclock or run some form of “boost” mode, this is the place you need to be at. You can even add functionality by downloading more tools via the software itself. You can access the Armoury Crate either by opening the software manually or simply pressing the ROG button located above the trackpad / numpad.
As for battery life, this one does have a bigger battery capacity compared to the 15.6-inch Zephyrus S but it’s worth noting that the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 has a bigger screen. At 50% brightness, you can expect roughly 3 hours, most of the time slightly less, of use per full-charge. If you want to get a longer battery life with this, there is a way and it’s pretty portable too.

We have the ASUS ZenPower Pro PD, which is capable of charging the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop via USB-C. All you have to do is use the USB-C to USB-C cable to connect the powerbank to the laptop. Yes, the same port used to charge the powerbank is the one you need to use in order to charge the laptop as it’s the only port that can supply enough power for PD charging. The USB-C port to use on the laptop for PD charging is the one the left side (same side as the combo audio jack).

When connecting the powerbank to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701, the display will show PD charging, acknowledging that it is indeed being charged via the powerbank. I started to charge at 4% battery life, with the laptop on idle but with the display on at 50% brightness. After roughly 30 minutes, it went from 5% to 14% battery life but the powerbank stopped charging.

For a second there, I thought the powerbank ran out of juice but there was still two LED dots out of the four still lighted up. Meaning that it still has anywhere between 25% to 50% juice left. However, the ZenPower Pro PD was very hot. This may be due to a safety feature being activated to avoid further temperature increase and prevent potential damage. Since this was when the laptop wasn’t being used, I surmised that with PD-charging on this laptop, it would most likely delay the battery from dying rather than be a portable plug-in power solution.

The ZenPower Pro PD does come with a USB-C to charging port adapter but neither of those worked with the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 so we couldn’t test that one out. However, this doesn’t mean that the powerbank is useless. In fact, I see it being a lot more useful for more energy-efficient laptops, like ZenBook or VivoBook lineup instead.

On the sound department, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop is still as wholesome as the 15.6-inch variant which we reviewed before. Given the placement of the speakers, it feels like the audio is focused on you when you’re using it, which is great. Of course, the best would still be to use a good headset / headphone but it’s still good to have nonetheless.
Overall, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop does feel like a step forward from the 15-inch version, but some of the issues faced in that version is still present in this one, like the keyboard for example. I do acknowledge the improvements made on this machine however, like the erratic fan and the loud fan noise so if you asked me, the GX701 would be the better choice if you can afford its asking price and have no problems with the weight.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 Verdict

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop is a powerful machine and it’s still surprising how they managed to pack so much in a slim chassis. There’s plenty of memory and power that should easily satisfy most gamers and enthusiasts out there. However, it does have it fair share of drawbacks. The keyboard still feels awkward to use, CPU heats up a bit, and it’s surprisingly heavy.
It is still better than the 15-inch version that was released earlier and the per-key RGB lighting for the keyboard is an eye candy. While I can say that plenty of people would be happy with this laptop, the hefty asking price may lead to people wanting a bit more out of it. With that being said, I award the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop with our Silver Pokdeward.
Silver Pokdeward for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 gaming laptop
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Kingston Claims Number One Spot in Channel SSD Market Share

The SSD manufacturer takes leading spot despite market challenges.

Kingston has announced that it has secured the top position in the channel for SSD market share at the end of 2022. The market share data, provided by analyst research company TRENDFOCUS, showed that Kingston had shipped 22 million client SSDs for the entire year, with a 24% market share. Despite the total client SSD unit market decreasing by 15% YoY in 2022, Kingston’s client SSD market share grew to 28.4% in Q3, displaying upward unit growth despite ongoing macro challenges.

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The growth in Kingston’s SSD segment comes from introducing high-performance products across categories, such as the NV2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for mainstream users and the KC3000 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD for high-performance users. The company also launched the FURY Renegade PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD catering to users looking for extreme performance.
According to TRENDFOCUS, the adoption of solid-state drives by clients was largely due to module pricing falling to an all-time low. Furthermore, single-drive SSD attach rates on desktop PCs reached 75% in 2022 and are forecasted to hit 90% by the end of 2023 as Microsoft has ruled to phase out HDDs as primary PC storage in the second half of next year with only a small number of HDD-enabled systems shipping.
Pokdepinion: Given recent DRAM pricing, safe to say NAND price will continue its downward trajectory in the near future as well.
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T-FORCE CARDEA A440 PCIe 4.0 SSD announced with blazing fast 7GB/s speeds!

TEAMGROUP has just announced their latest T-FORCE CARDEA A440 PCIe 4.0 SSD. TEAMGROUP will only be offering two different capacities for the drives, with 1TB and 2TB options for enthusiasts to choose from.
Aside from being able to choose between the two capacities, you can also choose whether you want to go with a graphene heatspreader or an aluminium heatsink. It’s really great for TEAMGROUP to offer the choice as some motherboards won’t work with the larger heatsinks that PCIe 4.0 SSDs require to dissipate their heat.
Regardless of your choice, the T-FORCE CARDEA A440 PCIe 4.0 SSD will look really sleek in your build, with a fancy matte black finish to both the aluminum heatsink and the graphene heatspreader.

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The larger aluminum heatsink promises to drop thermals by 15%, while the heatspreader goes for a more modest reduction of 9%. TEAMGROUP claims that either solution will be good enough to allow gamers to not worry about their SSDs thermal throttling.
At full tilt, the 1TB capacity promises speeds up to 7GB/s read and 5.5GB/s write, while the 2TB capacity goes even further with 7GB/s read and 6.9GB/s write. Random speeds for both capacities are similar at 650K IOPS read and 700K IOPS write.

The 1TB T-FORCE CARDEA A440 PCIe 4.0 SSD is priced at $229 (~RM947), while the 2TB version is priced at $429 (~RM1775). It will be available worldwide starting May 2021.
Pokdepinion: I like the black-gold finish that TEAMGROUP went with… Would probably look amazing when used with the likes of the MSI MEG motherboards.
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Kingston NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB Review — squeezing out just a bit more value

Kingston recently released the new Kingston NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD, targeted towards the entry-level segment. The drive also refrains from making lofty promises, and instead touts rather modest specifications and performance claims. With that said, it is priced to compete against SATA SSDs, so you would probably be forgiving of it even if it wasn’t the fastest PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD around. But without making more assumptions, let’s test it out.
Packaging + Appearance

The Kingston NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB comes in rather simple card packaging, which is probably good as it cuts down on the amount of waste that goes into the bin after you take the Kingston NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB out. However they also somehow decided that it was a good idea to print the warranty information on the inside of the card, which is somewhere that no one will ever check for warranty information.

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And it is also on the inner side of the card that Kingston decided to put a sticker to the key for a bundled copy of Acronis True Image HD Software that you can download to make your cloning process simpler. Weirdly enough, the Kingston NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB’s product page explicitly mentions that “Product contains drive only; cloning software not included,” but here we are.
The previous Kingston drive we reviewed, the Kingston KC2500, came with a tiny sliver of paper with the license key under the SSD in the plastic tray containing the SSD, which makes a lot more sense than what we have here. Having it on the inside of the packaging where no one might even think to look except for the most curious (or bored) among us, is definitely a very peculiar decision on Kingston’s end.

The Kingston NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB isn’t much to look at: it’s a pretty simple M.2 SSD with a blue PCB and a white sticker across it. The label appears to be simple paper and doesn’t have any sort of heat-spreading capabilities. However we are also dealing with a pretty standard PCIe 3.0 x4 drive here that doesn’t even push the limits in terms of speeds, so we most probably have no need for that anyway.
Specifications
Kingston NV1 PCIe NVMe SSD 1TB

Capacity
1TB (931GB usable)

Interface
M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4

NAND Type
256GB 3D QLC NAND

DRAM Cache
None

Controller
Phison PS5013-E13-31

Rated speed
Sequential:
Read: Up to 2100MB/s Write: Up to 1700MB/s

Endurance
240TBW

Dimensions
80 mm X 22 mm X 2.1 mm

Weight
7 gram

Included accessories
Free copy of Acronis True Image HD

Warranty
3 years

Test System

CPU
Intel Core i9-11900K

Cooler
Cooler Master ML240R

Motherboard
ROG Maximus XIII Hero

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition

Memory
2 x 8GB T-FORCE XTREEM ARGB DDR4-3600 CL14

Storage
Kingston UV400 120GB
Kingston UV500 1TB
Seagate FireCuda SSHD 1TB
Kingston KC2500 1TB

Power Supply
Cooler Master V1200 Platinum

Performance
Synthetic

Performance of the Kingston NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB is pretty mediocre. It is definitely destined for the budget segment with these speeds, although interestingly this is one of the few drives we have tested that doesn’t quite meet the speeds it is rated for by the manufacturer in CrystalDiskMark.

AS SSD also sees it not hit the claimed speeds, and it also boasts of some rather mediocre 4K random speeds. With that said, it does handily trounce the Kingston A1000, which was Kingston’s last budget NVMe SSD before the new-and-improved Kingston A2000 arrived on the scene.

It doesn’t impress in Anvil’s Storage Utilities benchmark either, with relatively poor performance as compared to other drives in the same price range.

With the AIDA64 Disk Benchmark, we see that the Kingston NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB is capable of handling around 256GB of writes at full speed before it takes a nosedive in speeds as it runs out of room on its SLC cache, which is around 25% of the free space available on the drive. This is most probably irrelevant in daily usage, but it is just something that you might want to note if you are planning on copying bulk files to the Kingston NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB.
Without any heatsink over it, we saw the Kingston NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB reach 59°C in the 35-minute long write session above, however as most decent motherboards will often come with at least one slot with a M.2 heatspreader, you should be perfectly fine. It is worth noting that 59°C is no cause for worry at all, and performance was entirely unaffected.
Real world

The Kingston NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB is capable of a decent showing when it comes to our real-world transfer test, with the Kingston KC2500 as the source drive. However it still gets edged out by the slightly more expensive WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSD in most of our real-world tests, except for the transfer of pictures and documents.

Game loading speeds are good, but it is once again edged out by the slightly faster WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSD. It is still more than a whole second faster than the most recent SATA SSD we have tested, and more than 2X faster than the SSHD in this chart.

At RM0.478/GB, it is the most affordable PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD we have tested. It is also one of the slowest PCIe 3.0 x4 SSDs we have tested, so I guess that evens out. Endurance is quite mediocre, but at 240TBW, even if you are writing 100GB per day, you will have six and a half years before you run out of endurance. That sounds like plenty to me.
Conclusion
The Kingston NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB is a pretty compelling SSD if you are looking for an affordable way to speed up your machine, or you just have an extra M.2 slot on your motherboard that you are just itching to fill. It will handily outperform any SATA SSD in the same price range, and will serve you well as a nippy storage for games, media or that sort of stuff.

For RM489, it is well-suited to replace SATA SSDs, but if you are willing to pay a bit more, you can get a faster SSD. If you are planning to make it your primary drive, I would probably recommend spending just a bit more to get the Kingston A2000 or the WD Blue SN550, both of which promise more than twice the endurance, longer 5-year warranties and also faster performance.
Our thanks to Kingston for sending us the Kingston NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD 1TB for review. You can check out the Kingston NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD on Shopee here.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Now Has A Launch Date, Allegedly

The fourth RTX 40 desktop GPU is said to be launching in April according to previously leaks – this time a specific date has been revealed by leakers.

This time around we have hardware leaker @hongxing2020 revealing details on the launch date for the upcoming GeForce RTX 4070 – it’s said to be launching on April 13th, 2023. The GPU is expected to share the same GPU core as the 4070 Ti, albeit with fewer cores: core configuration is said to be including 5888 CUDA cores, as opposed to 7680 CUDAs on the 4070 Ti. Leaked photos of the AD104-250/251 GPU variant have seemingly confirmed that the RTX 4070 will use this die.

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3.11 update4070 —>4/13
— hongxing2020 (@hongxing2020) March 11, 2023

The RTX 4070 is expected to launch with the same memory specifications as the Ti model, including 12GB GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit interface. It is said that the RTX 4070 will have a TDP of 200W, which is significantly lower than the 4070 Ti’s TDP of 285W. One thing to note – it’s possible NVIDIA may discuss updates to the GeForce RTX 40 series in the upcoming GTC keynote on March 21st, so keep your eyes peeled.
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Pokdepinion: GTC is one week from now, wouldn’t be far off to say Jensen Huang will at least mention something about 4070 at least.
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PS Plus November 2022 Free Games Lineup Leaked

The PS Plus November 2022 free games lineup has allegedly been leaked, and if it’s true, then we’re getting a major headlining game.
PS Plus November 2022 Leaked

According to the ever popular bilibili-kun from Dealabs, Nioh 2 will be headlining the PS Plus November 2022 free games lineup. Apart from that, you will also be getting Heavenly Bodies and LEGO Harry Potter Collection as well.

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While we would normally take leaks on the lighter side, this leaker has had a pretty good track record of releasing accurate leaks, which would suggest this is likely going to be true as well. If it is, all three games will be available on both PS4 and PS5, although for LEGO Harry Potter Collection, it will specifically be the PS4 version of the game.
The official announcement will be coming very soon as the games are expected to be up for grabs starting 1st November to 6th December 2022.
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Pokdepinion: This is going to be a pretty solid lineup, though I’m about pretty sure a lot of people are going to be stressing out playing Nioh 2 if they haven’t yet already.
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Wave & Win RM70,000 Cash With MyDebit ATM Card At 7-Eleven

The MyDebit Je with Your ATM Card Wave & Win campaign was launched earlier today by 7-Eleven Malaysia in conjunction with Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (“PayNet”), the operator of the MyDebit card programme. The campaign will continue for three months, through November 22, with the goal of encouraging more 7-Eleven consumers to go cashless.
MyDebit Je with Your ATM Card WAVE & WIN Contest from 7-Eleven

Customers who use their MyDebit ATM card to purchase a minimum of RM25 in a single receipt at any 7-Eleven store nationwide and submit their entries by scanning a QR code are eligible to win. Successfully submitted entries will be eligible to win a portion of over RM400,000 in prizes.

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Every month, 33 winners will be chosen at random. By entering as many submissions as possible, participants can improve their chances of winning. Some of the prizes to be won throughout the contest include:

Grand Prize: 3X RM70,000 cash
First Prize: 9X RM10,000 cash
Second Prize: 9X Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
Third Prize: 18X Dyson Airwrap styler Complete
Consolation Prize: 60X 7-Eleven RM1,000 My7E e-Cash Voucher

For more information on the MyDebit Je with Your ATM Card Wave & Win contest and full terms and conditions, visit the official website here.
Pokdepinion: This is great. I always go cashless anyway at many stores including 7-Eleven nowadays so here’s hoping I can win that RM70,000 grand prize.
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Neil Druckmann Reveals Last Of Us Part 2 Alternate Ending

It’s been nearly a year since The Last of Us Part 2 was released and most of us would’ve known on how the story ended by now. The game’s director Neil Druckmann and co-writer Halley Gross appeared in a recent interview where they’ve revealed an alternate ending for the game. If you’ve yet to play the game, well look away as this is a spoiler alert.
Last of Us Part 2 alternate ending

Both of them appeared in a podcast by Script Apart and if you’ve played or have seen the ending, Ellie ends up giving up on getting revenge. Despite that, her decision to go in the first place led to Dina to leave with her son JJ. It seems that originally, the game would have shown a scene where Ellie finds one of JJ’s toys which she then puts it on her backpack. According Druckmann and Gross, this ending is a bit too “definitive” for the the game and they would rather have it (the ending) to be open for interpretation for the players.

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Ellie’s quest for revenge made her lose everything that was close to her. Aside from that ending, it appears that there was another possible ending where Ellie actually kills Abby in the end to avenge dearly beloved Joel. That ending however was considered too dark for the character and they thought it would have been irredeemable if she had went on to that path.
In case you’ve never played the game or seen it before, do check out our full thoughts on the game right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: You’ve probably know what are my thoughts on the ending by now… It would’ve been awesome if Naughty Dog made The Last of Us Part 2 to come with multiple endings, that would’ve been nicer. Possibly one with Joel still alive… okay maybe that’s just pushing too much.
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Acer C250i is a Handy Portable LED Projector And It’s Here in Malaysia

Projectors were never seen as viable as TVs or monitors for most consumers. It’s more suited for work and study environments, especially given the needed maintenance such as changing out the bulb. What if you had one that’s convenient, portable, and versatile for everyday use? The Acer C250i embodies that, and it’s now here in Malaysia.
As revealed during the Acer Malaysia 30th anniversary celebration, the Acer C250i is a portable, multi-angle LED projector with a unique twisted roll design. It lets you project onto a wall, ceiling, or any surface without the need for a tripod or a stand. You can easily connect it to your smartphone, making video calls and sharing content with a group way simpler. It’s considered the first auto-portrait LED projector which lets you change the projection orientation on-the-fly. Moreover, keystone correction ensures that the content being displayed will look great from every angle.

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The Acer C250i is capable of projecting up to Full HD 1080p and can be connected to both Android and iOS devices wirelessly. The built-in Bluetooth speaker supports Acer TrueHarmony technology, so you can opt to not bring separate audio equipment for a lighter, easier setup. You can have it all powered up wherever you go thanks to the whopping 9,000 mAh battery capacity, which allows for 5 hours of continuous use at full charge. If you’re worried about the lifespan of the bulb, it can last a very lengthy 30,000 hours, which is 6,000 days / 16.4 years if you use it for 5 hours a day, everyday.
If you would prefer a wired connection for stability or maximum performance, there are HDMI, USB-C, and USB-A ports for you to make use of. It’s simply plug-and-play, so you don’t need to install any additional software / apps for both PC and smartphone. In fact, you can opt to forego a smartphone and PC altogether by connecting a storage device to the USB-A port to play all your multimedia files directly on the projector itself.

The Acer C250i portable LED projector is now available at Acer official online stores and authorized resellers nationwide. It will be retailing for RM1,699.
Pokdepinion: I’m gonna add this to the list of gadgets I want for myself this year. The idea of being able to use my PC while completely lying down on my bed sounds very enticing, especially since I’m already on a wireless setup.
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Check out the Transcend StoreJet 25C3S — ultra-portable external hard drive with up to 2TB of storage!

If you are in the market for some external storage that’s super portable yet stylish, do check out the latest Transcend StoreJet 25C3S. It’s an external hard drive, which means capacious storage without an equally huge price tag. And did I mention this one is really portable?

It measures a mere 9.95mm thin, and weighs 133g light. The aluminium construction of the Transcend StoreJet 25C3S also ensures the safety of the data you entrust it with. The aluminium case here is polished, sandblasted and anodized for a premium look and feel.

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To keep up with the times, the StoreJet 25C3S features a USB 3.1 Gen1 (5 Gbps) Type-C interface. Because a lot of recent devices still lack a Type-C port, Transcend still provides a USB Type-C to Type-A cable just for backward compatibility. It is also pre-formatted with the NTFS file system, so it will work with your system right out of the box.
With every purchase of the Transcend StoreJet 25C3S, you will also get Transcend Elite and RecoveRx. The former allows you to manage your files more easily, and even offers 256-bit AES encryption. Meanwhile, RecoveRx on the other hand is a data recovery utility to help you get back your erased files.

Local pricing has yet to be confirmed, but what we do know is that the Transcend StoreJet 25C3S will be available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, and are backed by Transcend’s Three-year Limited Warranty.
Pokdepinion: Looks exactly like their lineup of SSDs, albeit being a little thicker. We would also prefer bulkier external drives, simply because we are quite abusive users. Yes, we do unspeakable things to our drives.
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Get Free Adobe Creative Cloud With GIGABYTE AERO Laptops

The folks at GIGABYTE Malaysia has announced for those who purchase any of their AERO laptops that comes with NVIDIA RTX Studio, you will be getting with 3 months of free Adobe Creative Cloud services.

So what exactly are the models that’s included in this offer? You can check out the list below:
GIGABYTE AERO 15 Classic SAGIGABYTE AERO 15 SAGIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED WAGIGABYTE 17 WAGIGABYTE 15 OLED XAGIGABYTE 15 OLED YAGIGABYTE 17 HDR XAGIGABYTE 17 HDR YA
Previously we’ve reviewed the GIGABYTE AERO 15 XA and GIGABYTE AERO 17 XA laptops. Do click on their respective links to learn more.

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It’s worth mentioning that the offer is available for both new and existing customers. For more details, you can head to the link here.
Pokdepinion: Great to see that the deal is available for current users as well.
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Jalopy Is Now Free For A Limited Time On PC

Recently we’ve seen several free games coming to PC. Now it looks like another title is joining them in the form of Jalopy. For a limited time, you can get the game (and play it of course) absolutely for free.

Jalopy is an indie adventure-simulation game where you attempt to build a Laika from individual parts and drive from East Berlin to Turkey with it. The game has over 4000 reviews on Steam and it gathered Mostly Positive reviews. Here’s a synopsis of the game by Steam:
Navigate miles and miles of tyre changing, fuel burning, carburettor busting, mud clattering terrain, through night and day, rain and shine. Adapt to whatever the procedurally generated world of Jalopy can throw at you. Upgrade, maintain and care for your Laika 601 Deluxe motor vehicle. Keep close attention to everything from the state of your tyres, the condition of your engine and even the space in your trunk.
Repair each aspect of your scrappy little car and install unique upgrades to deal with the changing world. Everything from cargo weight to the condition of your carburettor will determine how your car performs on the open road. The rise of capitalism brings an economical conundrum. Scavenge for scraps to make a small return of investment, or become a baron of the open road and smuggle contraband under the eyes of border patrols to make a sizable profit.
So if you want the game for free, all you need to do is sign up for Humble Bundle’s newsletter. At the time of writing, there’s still 1 day and 8 hours left to go before the deal runs out. So you might want to act fast.

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Pokdepinion: The ‘trailer’ video looks more like a tutorial video to me. Seeing those reviews, I think I might have a go at the game..
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HTC Bolt Leaked: iPhone 7 Isn’t The Only One Without a Headphone Jack

HTC Bolt? More like HTC iPhone 7, ayyyy.
Not too long ago, Apple made waves across the world with their latest iPhone, particularly with their headphone jack…or the lack of it to be precise. Some were happy with the move but there are a larger number of people who were upset over the loss, as if a close relative of theirs had passed away.
It wasn’t the first phone to have the headphone jack removed, but it definitely won’t be the last, as an upcoming HTC smartphone has been leaked, showing that it too will not have a headphone jack. This particular model is known as the HTC Bolt, and it looks pretty similar to the HTC 10. Well, better to look like their own model than a phone from another company (ahem HTC A9 ahem).

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HTC Bolt Leaked
Et tu, HTC? Image source: Tweaktown
The above render was released to the internet thanks to leaker Evan Blass. It’s said that the HTC Bolt will be a Sprint-exclusive device, meaning that it would be a US-only device. HTC seems to be making the HTC Bolt as a mass-market device, most likely to test the waters on the removal of the headphone jack, among other things.
As mentioned before, the HTC Bolt does seem pretty similar to the HTC 10 but Tweaktown noted that the body appears to be built from “aluminum, double chamfer, and more.” It can be seen that the fingerprint sensor is present just below the screen, and the HTC Bolt apparently utilizes USB Type-C for charging and syncing.
It would make sense for to have USB Type-C, especially since it can’t have a lightning connector like iPhones have, so I foresee a boom in the market for headsets that utilize USB Type-C and Lightning connectors soon. After all, HTC isn’t the only one expected to remove the headphone jack, as it has been rumoured that Samsung will be doing the same for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8.
Of course, where there are new connectors, there will also be new adapters so no worries there. You don’t actually have to throw away your beloved headsets. If HTC were to bring the HTC Bolt to Malaysia, would you be interested to pick one up for yourself?
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Microsoft Shows Off New Xbox One Controller – Combat Tech Special Edition

A brand new Xbox One controller is just on the horizon, and Microsoft is now showing off the new Combat Tech Special Edition controller in a video.
Microsoft Shows Off New Combat Tech Xbox One Controller

If you are in the mood for shopping, especially for a new gaming peripheral, then we have some good news for you. Microsoft has a new Xbox One controller on the horizon and they recently took time to show it off a bit more in a new video.
The Combat Tech controller has a dark green military design with black, silver, and orange accents. In addition, it comes with a rubberized diamond grip that makes holding the controller for long periods of time much more comfortable.

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Other than its sleek design, the Combat Tech controller is what you’d expect from a standard Xbox One controller. Yes, that means you can use it on an Xbox One or on PC and tablet through the use of Bluetooth. It’s also compatible with any headset with a 3.5mm stereo headset jack. Basically, you’ll have everything you need from the regular controller in this particular iteration.
If you want to get a closer look at the controller for yourself, you can find the unboxing video at the top of this post. The Xbox One Combat Tech controller will be available later this month on March 27th 2018 and will retail for USD $69.99.
You can pre-order it right now over on the Microsoft Store.
Pokdepinion: Not gonna lie, that new Combat Tech Xbox One Special Edition controller looks really damn good. I’d be tempted to use that as my daily controller for all my gaming activities. The price is pretty good but I doubt it’ll make its way to Malaysia. If you’re thinking of getting one, you’ll most likely have to import it.
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U Mobile GX30 users now get double the speed and hotspot quota

In light of the fierce competition from Celcom Xpax and Hotlink with their unlimited plans — “unlimited”, for the latter — U Mobile has just announced a free upgrade to their U Mobile Giler Unlimited plans. The U Mobile GX30 plan will offer twice the speed and hotspot quota starting tomorrow.

The new U Mobile GX30 will offer up to 6 Mbps speeds, up from 3 Mbps, In addition to that, hotspot users can enjoy more quota now, with both the U Mobile GX30 and U Mobile GX38 offering double the quota at 6GB now. The more expensive U Mobile GX38 plan will also get unlimited calls now while being RM3 more affordable now, to better go toe-to-toe against the RM35 plans in the market right now.

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For users who need faster speeds, there’s also the Data Booster 5 add-on for 10GB of high-speed data for 14 days at just RM5. Additional hotspot quota can be purchased with the Hotspot Booster adding 3GB quota for 3 days at RM3. All eligible U Mobile customers will also receive GoInsure 3 insurance coverage for COVID-19, bringing even more value to the table.
Pokdepinion: RM30 per month for unlimited data sounds like the perfect plan for me…
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Ultra Thin Glass to be featured on more upcoming foldable smartphones?

Samsung debuted the groundbreaking Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) technology on the Galaxy Z Flip, and has used it for their foldable devices ever since. While many brands have already come up with their own foldable offerings, they were still using polymer-based materials to protect their display, instead of ultra-thin glass like Samsung. According to reports, upcoming foldable flagships from other vendors like Xiaomi, HONOR, OPPO, vivo and even Google will start using ultra-thin glass soon.

It might be due to an expiring exclusivity deal that we are seeing more UTG-based foldable displays coming up. In fact, HONOR is reportedly going to use a BOE OLED panel coupled with an ultra-thin glass cover in their upcoming HONOR Magic Fold. Xiaomi is reportedly going to opt for Samsung’s foldable displays for the upcoming Mi Mix Fold 2, along with OPPO. Google was somehow mentioned in the list as well, which is going to be pretty interesting.

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Samsung’s current supply of ultra-thin glass is from Schott, which is probably a much less familiar name than Corning. However Schott is capable of delivering 30μm thin glass, while Corning is reportedly only able to deliver 50μm sheets. And even then, yields are allegedly still quite low on Corning’s end. Low yields coupled with the higher cost of foldable display panels will mean higher prices, so while there is going to be more competition, don’t expect foldable smartphones to be affordable anytime soon.

What I am currently most interested in this report is Google’s intention to jump into the foldable phone market. Current foldable smartphones are probably still a long way from fully maximizing their potential, but with Google’s focus on optimizing the user experience of their devices, we might see much better uses of foldable phones than we had previously. But then again, Google’s ventures with Android tablets were never noteworthy… So keep your expectations realistic.
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Pokdepinion: It will be interesting to see what will Samsung do to stay one step ahead of the competition!
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Detroit: Become Human, Beyond: Two Souls, and Heavy Rain Coming to PC

When you think of games with good storylines, there isn’t exactly many out there. Especially with the likes of Telltale Games shutting down, we might even see fewer of them in the future. However, there are also some that are just out of grasp for certain gamers due to them being console-exclusive games. Now, we can say for sure that three of the best narrative-focused games are finally coming to PC.
Detroit: Become Human, Beyond: Two Souls, and Heavy Rain will be coming to PC sometime later in 2019. To be precise, these three games will be available exclusively on the Epic Games Store, a very apt place to be for games of this caliber.

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Not long ago, developer Quantic Dreams did mention that they have plans on supporting other platforms than just the PlayStation ones. These games were previously out only for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. Guess it was just a matter of when rather than if when it comes to them coming to PC.
This will certainly be a huge blow to Steam as Epic Games Store continues to have more and more high quality exclusive games on their storefront. We might even see more interest ports in the future as an exclusive in the future.
Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human will all come out for PC exclusively on the Epic Games Store later in 2019.
Pokdepinion: These are three of the best narrative-focused games out there. If you have never played it because it was on console, you definitely should when it’s out on PC.
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The VAIO SX12 weighs less than a kilogram and yet comes with a VGA port

Tell me when was the last time you saw a VGA connector on a laptop. And from that, when have you seen a laptop that weighs less than a kilogram with one? Well VAIO just released the VAIO SX12 so those who need a VGA port and an ultralight laptop will finally have a choice without having to resort to dongles.

There’s a pretty nice assortment of ports too aside from the VGA port, especially when you consider that in addition to being an ultralight, it’s also a really tiny laptop with a 12.5″ screen with pretty minimal bezels. VAIO actually crammed a 12.5″ screen into a footprint less than a sheet of A4 paper, so to have three full-sized USB ports and a USB-C port is really good. And there’s also a HDMI port too in case you want a more modern display output. Oh there’s LAN too for good measure.

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The VAIO SX12 will be powered by either a 6C/12T Core i7 10710U or a 4C/8T Core i5 10210U. It will only be offered with 8GB LPDDR3 RAM and 256GB of storage, where you will see the Core i7 variant packing a NVMe drive while the Core i5 versions only come with a SATA SSD. VAIO promises up to 13.5 hours of battery life, although there’s no mention of the battery capacity. Charging can be done over the USB-C port or a proprietary power adapter, which is nice.

The entire package weighs less than 906 grams, thanks to a carbon fiber lid. VAIO used a uni-directional carbon fiber layers stacked alternately to ensure that the lid retains excellent structural rigidity while being lighter than magnesium alloy designs. The lid’s hinges also raise the laptop off the surface of the table for a more ergonomic typing experience and also for improved intake efficiency.
Priced at 197 800 JPY (~RM7443) to 242 800 JPY (~RM9137) depending on the configuration of your choice, you can get the VAIO SX12 in black, silver, brown, pink and red, the latter which is a special edition model. It’s not cheap, but you get a VGA port.
Pokdepinion: If this was affordable it would be an excellent laptop for students because universities are still stuck on VGA for some reason.
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Transcend SSD510K 128GB review — SuperMLC, industrial grade SSD

The SSD I have here is not even for the consumer market and its availability is actually quite rare. The Transcend SSD510K 128GB is an industrial-grade SSD with SuperMLC technology that provides superior reliability and endurance, nearly equivalent to SLC NAND flash, but still remains cost effective compared to SLC solutions. Suitable for industrial and write-heavy workloads, the SSD510K 128GB features quite a few unique features you do not find in your usual consumer drives.

Unboxing

Unlike consumer-grade SSDs, the SSD510K 128GB packaging is simple with nothing much printed on it. On the box, there’s only product label of the SSD model, simple specifications, the quantity of the product in the package and a bar code.

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Inside the box there’s pretty much nothing except the SSD 510K 128GB itself and four screws.

Appearance

The SSD510K sports an aluminium enclosure painted in black. At the front, we only have the Transcend logo.

At the back, we have the product label with some information about the SSD510K itself. The unit I have here is the 128GB variant. So, what’s special about this SSD is that the speed is not mentioned anywhere on the packaging, so let’s find out from the full specifications.

Specifications

The SSD510K 128GB is designed for industrial-grade and heavy duty applications. Instead of standard MLC NAND, the SSD510K is using Transcend’s exclusive SuperMLC technology which claims to provide equivalent or near to SLC NAND levels of endurance and performance. Not only that, the SSD510K also comes with DDR3 RAM cache with built-in ECC (Error Correction Code) function, which most consumer-grade SSD does not feature. The SSD510K also has DevSlp or DevSleep feature which allows the SSD to go into a lower power mode and consume as low as 2.5mW.

Testing Methodology
The Transcend SSD510K 128GB 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 SSD’s 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

Rated for transfer speeds of up to 570MB/s read and 460MB/s write, the SSD510K 128GB actually did a pretty good living up to its claims in CrystalDiskMark. The SSD510K has faster transfer speed at 4K but is a little slower at 4K Q32T1 compared to the previous 128GB SSD I reviewed, the Kingston UV400.

In AS SSD, the score is actually much better and outperforms the Kingston UV400. I can say that this result is quite reliable since AS SSD is one of the best SSD benchmark tools out there.

In Anvil’s Storage Utilities tools, the speed is consistent but I can see a drop in the read speed. The drop in transfer speed does not really affect much in real usage scenarios, as we will see.

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).

Cost perGB

The Transcend SSD510K is even pricier than the PCIe NVMe SSD we previously reviewed, the Plextor MP8eY 256GB. But then, this is not meant for consumers as it is designed for write-intensive workloads that can bring consumer-class SSDs to its knees.

Conclusion
The Transcend SSD510K 128GB is definitely not a cheap SSD to begin with, as it’s targeted at industrial and heavy duty applications. The ECC function actually is very important for some scenarios and even the DevSlp also plays a role in reducing operational costs in large scale deployments by reducing the overall power consumption. In terms of performance, the SSD510K 128GB is pretty fast. The SSD is priced at USD 149 (approximately at RM625). If you’re lucky enough to get this SSD for a cheaper price, this would be a great SSD, but as it is, it can be difficult to get it on the consumer market. I award the SSD510K with our Silver Pokdeward.

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Reason Why Apple Doesn’t Take Legal Action Against iPhone Leakers

You might have noticed that down the years, there’s been a lot of people leaking iPhones before they are even announced or unveiled. It’s not hard to see Apple taking legal actions towards the leakers, but why haven’t they? The answer might come as a surprise to you.
Many would be forgiven to think that the company is taking matters rather lightly but that’s not the case at all. It seems that they even have a New Product Security Team (NPS), whose job is to stop these leaks from occurring.
These leaks usually happens when someone from the company’s assembly plant in China sneaked out their devices. It is said that the NPS are quick on their feet in tacking down the source of the leaks. Reportedly, there has been over 180 casings that were stolen of the iPhone 5C (when it was unreleased) and Apple found all the units and purchased them all from the black market.

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So that begs the question, why hasn’t Apple called the law on them? It seems that they are reluctant to involve the police as this would attract too much attention. In addition to that, by reporting, it would nonetheless confirm that the leaks of a product to be true, instead of them being just a rumor.
Previously we’ve reported on the upcoming iPhone leak, which you can read more about right here. In other news, more and more people are losing their faith on iPhones and are switching sides.
Pokdepinion: I wonder what kind of punishment that awaits the leakers.. It doesn’t seem like Apple is doing a good job with their upcoming iPhone though with a whole bunch of leaks already available on the internet.
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This is Why The Sony PlayStation Team Won’t Be At E3 2019

When news surfaced that E3 2019 will not be seeing anything from the Sony PlayStation team, it came off as a big surprise. Many were wondering what was happening and if there were any issues within the company for such a thing to happened. Well, now we have a clearer idea as to why.
In an interview between CNET and Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios head Shawn Layden it was mentioned that when E3 first began back in 1995, the trade show was mainly centered around retailers and journalists. Retailers would come to the show looking to put new gaming products in their stores while journalists would report to their audiences the new games and tech that they saw.

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With the lack of internet access back then, a major trade show was necessary. With E3 now however, it has become less focused on pitching products to retailers which was once one of the core tenants of the show. Additionally, the June date in which E3 2019 takes place annually is too late in the year to sell retailers on products anyway.
Now we have an event in February called Destination PlayStation, where we bring all retailers and third-party partners to come hear the story for the year. They’re making purchasing discussions in February. June, now, is just too late to have a Christmas holiday discussion with retailers. So retail has really dropped off. And journalists now, with the internet and the fact that 24/7 there is game news, it’s lost its impact around that.
Shawn Layden added on by saying that E3 has failed to adapt over the years which led to it becoming less and less important for the industry. It’s like a trade show without a lot of the trade activity. Instead, it has become a place where gamers have started expecting major announcements, which Layden says doesn’t always line up with the team’s current strategy of creating videogames.
This strategy is pointing to their focus on creating fewer but bigger games over longer periods of time, emphasizing quality over quantity. This implies that for now, the Sony PlayStation team will not have anything major to announce which would make sense as to why they chose to skip on E3 2019.
Even though there are upcoming games like Days Gone slated for April, the fact that Shawn Layden seemed to imply that they wouldn’t have anything to say come June 2019 seems to point that we won’t be getting release dates or further reveals for games like Death Stranding, The Last of Us: Part II, or Ghost of Tsushima any time soon.
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Pokdepinion: I mean, if they don’t have anything major to announce, it’s better to not present after all. Otherwise, they’d be facing endless criticisms of having a bad showing at E3 2019.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 Pre-Order Prices for Malaysia Revealed

If you’re excited to get your hands on the new foldable smartphones, then this would be important to you. We now have the official Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 pre-order prices for Malaysia.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 Pre-Order Prices for Malaysia

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Recently, Samsung did yet another Galaxy Unpacked event, this time focusing on their new foldables, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, alongside the new Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Buds2. While we learned about the new gadgets in its entirety, we didn’t know how much they would price it here in Malaysia.
If you want to know the specifications of each foldable smartphone, click right here.
Samsung has officially revealed the retail prices of the all the new devices, with exception to the Galaxy Buds2, along with their respective pre-order gifts. Check it out right below here:

Product
Model
Price
Colour Availability
Pre-Order Gifts

Galaxy Z Fold3

Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (256GB)
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (512GB)

RM6,699
RM7,099

Phantom Black
Phantom Silver
Phantom Green

Receive a complimentary Samsung Care+ 1 Year Plan worth RM799
Receive a Samsung Online Store e-voucher worth RM850

Galaxy Z Flip3

Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (128GB)
Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (256GB)

RM3,999
RM4,199

Cream
Phantom Black
Green
Lavender

Receive a complimentary Samsung Care+ 1 Year Plan worth RM699
Receive a Samsung Online Store e-voucher worth RM600

Galaxy Watch4 Classic

Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm (Bluetooth)
Galaxy Watch4 Classic 42mm (Bluetooth)

RM1,399
RM1,299

Black
Silver

Receive a Samsung Online Store e-voucher worth RM250

Galaxy Watch4

Galaxy Watch4 44mm (Bluetooth)
Galaxy Watch4 40mm (Bluetooth)

RM999
RM899

Black
Green
Silver

Receive a Samsung Online Store e-voucher worth RM150

Pokdepinion: I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 will be the one to push foldable smartphone adoption forward by a huge leap. For that price and what you’re getting, it’s a pretty attractive offer.
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[E3 2017] Monster Hunter World Coming to PS4; But That’s Not All Folks

Oh dear god, there’s actually going to be a Monster Hunter game for the PlayStation 4, and it’s called Monster Hunter World.
Monster Hunter is one of the most infamous massively multiplayer online games around. Unfortunately, it has eluded Sony’s main console for quite a while now. Fortunately, there’s finally one coming to the PlayStation 4, and it’s called Monster Hunter World.

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[E3 2017] Monster Hunter World Coming to PS4
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Today, during Sony Interactive Entertainment’s E3 2017 press briefing, Capcom announced Monster Hunter World for PS4, but that’s not all. We now got confirmation that it isn’t coming only for the PlayStation 4.
The game is also coming for PC and Xbox One. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One releases are slated for Early 2018, while the PC version will come “at a later date.” No Nintendo Switch version was mentioned or even hinted at, probably indicating that the Nintendo’s hybrid console might be sitting this one out.

In addition, the press release also mentioned that the PlayStation 4 version will include “special content” unique to the platform.The game is an action RPG for one to four players, developed and published by Capcom.
Here’s some additional info on Monster Hunter World that we got via the press release:
Gameplay Overview
The latest entry in the critically acclaimed 40 million unit selling action RPG series, Monster Hunter: World introduces a living, breathing ecosystem in which players take on the role of a hunter that seeks and slays ferocious beasts in heart-pounding battles. Venture on quests alone or with up to three other hunters in a newly designed online drop-in multiplayer system which allows cross-region cooperative play between Japan and the West, uniting the global player base for the first time ever. Monster Hunter: World will also be the first game in the series with a worldwide simultaneous launch window and is planned for release on PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One in early 2018. A PC release will follow at a later date.
Monster Hunter: World sees players gear up to venture on quests to battle against fearsome monsters, progressively improving their hunting abilities as they play. Loot collected from fallen foes can be used to create new equipment and armor upgrades as players seamlessly move across map areas that comprise the living ecosystems. The landscape and its diverse inhabitants play a critical role as players strategically use the surrounding environment to their advantage. Hunters must use their cunning and abilities to survive the intense and evolving fights as they battle to become the ultimate hunter!
Genre

Welcome to the new World: Taking on the role of a hunter, players are tasked with going on a research expedition to a newly discovered continent known only as “new world” as they venture on quests to discover more about this mysterious land.
Living and breathing ecosystem: Utilize the surrounding environment and wildlife to your advantage. For example, pit monsters against one another to lure the main target creature to the right place, but be careful not to become hindered by the hazards they present.
Global simultaneous release: For the first time in the Monster Hunter series the latest title will release within the same launch window and unite hunters across the world with cross-region cooperative play options.Online drop-in multiplayer: When the battle is too daunting to take on single-handedly, hail up to three other hunters to assist during quests by sending up a SOS flare to a worldwide server full of potential teammates.
Hunt to craft new gear: Defeat monsters and collect loot from fallen foes to craft equipment and weapons styled after the monsters that have been slain. Selecting the right loadout can help exploit enemy weaknesses to gain an advantage in battle.
Master the beasts: A variety of ferocious creatures inhabit the new world landscape including the series mainstay Rathalos and the all new Anjanath. Players can mount the monsters with the dynamic riding mechanic, allowing them to travel along the monster’s body and deliver locational damage.
 Seamless gameplay: Players and monsters can move from one map area to another freely and without loading screens whilst gameplay also dynamically transitions between night and day.

Pokdepinion: Well, not like I was expecting it to be a PS4-exclusive title but hey, at least now we know that the game will be appearing elsewhere as well. Good news for all gamers…except maybe Nintendo, lol.
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honor Chinese New Year Fansgiving – Deals From As Low As RM666!

honor Malaysia will be celebrating in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year with their fansgiving promo for the festive season with deals for the honor 6A and honor 7X.
honor Chinese New Year Fansgiving Promo
The promo will be taking place tomorrow, 8th of February, and will be until the 11th of February 2018. First in the promo is the honor 6A Pro, which you can get it at a cheaper price of RM666, saving you RM33 in the process.
The phone which was released last year, features a 5-inch display. Running on Android 7 Nougat, the honor 6A Pro utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset. It packs 3GB RAM which comes with 32GB of internal memory (expandable up to 256GB via microSD). Under the hood, it is powered by a 3020mAh battery. Camera wise, it sports a 13MP lens as its main, and a 5MP shooter for selfies.

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On the other hand, the 7X will be offered at a special price of RM998, which is RM101 cheaper than its original price.
Being the flagship device from honor’s X-Series, the honor 7X is their first smartphone to feature FullView Display. It comes with a 5.93-inch display with a bezel-less design. The smartphone runs on a octa-core Kirin 659 chipset and EMUI 5.1. The phone’s dual-lens camera (16MP + 2MP) comes with Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF), allowing for faster focus. Equipped with 4GB RAM, it is paired up with 64GB of internal memory (expandable up to 256GB via microSD). Battery wise, it packs a 3340mAh battery.
Specially for the honor 7X, for every purchase of the device during the four day period, you will walk away with honor’s folder bag.
For those who are interested in purchasing either of the device, you can do so at Vmall, Lazada, Shopee, and 11street.
Pokdepinion: A cut price deal is always good.. but you’ll get a folder bag? Seriously? I would expect more than that, especially for Chinese New Year!
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Nintendo Switch Update 10.0.0 Brings New Killer Features to Gamers

Nintendo has officially released the newest firmware update, Nintendo Switch Update 10.0.0, which brings a slew of killer features for gamers to enjoy. It’s a particularly big update and if you’re not sure what’s new, then allow us to enlighten you.
Nintendo Switch Update 10.0.0 Major Additions

For starters, you can transfer downloadable software, update data, and DLC from the system memory to the microSD card and vice versa. This can make transferring data to another Switch much easier. However, there may be certain game update data may not be allowed to transfer, although no specifics were mentioned.

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The next big thing in Nintendo Switch Update 10.0.0 is saving custom configurations as favourites. This can be done via System Settings > Controllers and Sensors, and it will be saved directly on the system itself. However, this will only work with the official Joy-Cons, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, and the Switch Lite.
It’s worth noting that there is a limit of five custom configurations per system.
Nintendo Switch Update 10.0.0 Minor Additions

Now for the smaller changes in Nintendo Switch Update 10.0.0, the new bookmark feature has been added to the news section. This allows users to favourite specific news items as long as there is internet connection. You can bookmark up to 300 news items while old news items that are no longer available cannot be viewed.
Lastly, we have the new addition of the Play Activity Settings. This allows you to change who can view your play activity and even delete your play activity completely. If you’re worried about your own gaming activity for any reason, now you can just freely clear that.
If you’re looking for new profile icons to spice up the appearance, there are six new Animal Crossing: New Horizons icons that can be used as your player avatar. The icons are of Tom Nook in island gear, Timmy and Tommy, Isabelle, Wilbur, CJ, and Flick.
The Nintendo Switch 10.0.0 Update is out now. If you’re not automatically prompted to update, you can manually trigger it via the Settings menu.
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Pokdepinion: I feel like some of these features should’ve been included much earlier but at least we have it now. Better late than never.
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Get the OPPO F1s only at RM598 now! — with the Celcom FIRST Gold Plus package

Now you can get the OPPO F1s for only RM598 when you sign up with FIRST™ Gold Plus package from Celcom telco. The promotion has start from now until 31 December 2016.

With the 24 months of FIRST Gold Plus package for only RM98/month, OPPO fans can get their favourite smartphone priced as low as RM 598 with RM 200 upfront payment. Don’t worry about the upfront payment as you can get instant rebate of the full amount of upfront in the first month.

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With the promotion, use will enjoy 20GB Internet quota on both weekdays and weekends respectively. Unlimited call to all network, Whatsapp & Wechat services and also free unlimited streaming to Yonder music. If 20GB is not sufficient for usage, customers can continue to enjoy with extra RM10 to the monthly plan to enjoy a total of 40GB of Internet quota on weekdays and weekends.

Find out more about FIRST Gold Plus and other exclusive promotional packages to sign up the new OPPO F1s in any Blue Cube or Celcom Centre. Before you take the selfie with the new phone, lets read our review on the OPPO F1s smartphone, the “Selfie Expert”.
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