Edifier C2XB 2.1 multimedia speaker review; great looks, average sound

Introduction

If you find Edifier’s bookshelves a bit too boring in terms of their appearance, you might want to take a look at the Edifier C2XB 2.1 multimedia speaker system. It features a touch of flair with its exposed tweeter, dedicated standalone amplifier and subtle curves here and there to press home the fact that this isn’t your boring old sound-making boxes. The dedicated subwoofer should also mean that this system has additional oomph in the low-range for ground-shaking explosions. Now before we get ahead of ourselves and judge the Edifier C2XB based on its looks, let’s give it a whirl to see how good does it actually sound.
Unboxing

The Edifier C2XB comes with Edifier’s classic color scheme, white and maroon. This is an older model, which is why we aren’t seeing the plain cardboard boxes yet. It’s nice, glossy and the large product image helps you decide whether you like the design. We see that it offers quite a lot of input options, with RCA, AUX, Bluetooth as well as the capability to read USB drives and SD cards.

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The back features little highlights showcasing the unique design characteristics of the Edifier C2XB. The features and specifications are also listed here. The Edifier C2XB’s specifications states a frequency response of 50 Hz to 20 000 Hz, not really that impressive for a system with a dedicated subwoofer. Nonetheless, we will give it a listen before passing judgement.

A list of package contents is printed on the top flaps of the packaging. You can see here that this package is really quite substantial, but not really as huge as the Edifier M3600D’s.

The wiring instructions are on the inner flap of the box, but with the many wires, you can easily get confused. Not like you need this anyway as the wires are color-coded and the ports labelled for your convenience.

And here are the full contents of the Edifier C2XB’s package. You don’t get much in the way of accessorie, but Edifier decided it was a good idea to throw in a 3.5mm to RCA cable and 3.5mm to 3.5mm AUX cable. Like, why? Why not a RCA-RCA cable and an AUX cable instead? The usual documentation is available and you also get a remote control with tonnes of buttons.
Appearance

The standalone amp lets the Edifier C2XB standout from its brethren, with a pretty dynamic look. It is well vented, presumably to keep the Class D amps inside cool. It also sports a lot of controls around the volume dial, which we will take a look at later.

You can find a 3.5mm output as well as an input on the side. The positioning is rather curious considering the Edifier C2XB features an AUX input on the back panel too. Perhaps Edifier C2XB thinks that this port will be convenient for users who want to quickly plug in a portable audio player or smartphone without fumbling around the back. That’s the only logical explanation I have for this port, but with Bluetooth available, no one is going to tangle with cables to connect their smartphone.

The satellites has a non-removable mesh hiding a 3″ mid-range driver under it. The 3/4″ tweeter sits prominently above, with a silver cone behind it and a glossy plastic frame on the front. The body of the satellites are made of wood, which promises better sound by offering less resonance as compared to plastic enclosures.

While the back doesn’t impress with its squarish cut, there is a little cutout for you to hang the satellites on the walls if you so wish. The cable sneaks out the lower part of the back.

This here is the subwoofer enclosure. Like the satellites, the cabinet is also made of wood. The mesh protecting the 6.5″ bass driver behind it is also non-removable. The silver plastic trim adds a touch of class to what would otherwise be a black cube.

The bass port is over on the right of the subwoofer cabinet, so be sure to make space on the left of the subwoofer when setting up the Edifier C2XB. Aside from offering more punch in the lower frequencies, the bass port also makes for an easy grip to lift the subwoofer. It isn’t heavy by any means, but it is definitely quite hard to hold if you do not make use of the bass port.
Specifications

Power output:
 RMS 12W x 2 + 40W (64W total)

Signal to noise ratio:
≥ 85 dbA

Frequency response:
50 Hz – 20 KHz (+/- 1dB)

Input Sensitivity:
PC: 700 mV ± 50 mV
AUX: 500 mV ± 50 mV
Bluetooth: 400 ± 50 mFFS

Input type:
RCA stereo input (PC), 3.5mm (AUX), Bluetooth 4.0, USB and SD card reader

Dimensions:
130 × 90 × 180mm (satellite) + 250 × 78 × 255mm (amplifier) + 288 × 232 × 242mm (subwoofer)

Weight:
8.6 kg

Source(s):

Zorloo ZuperDAC connected to a Lenovo Y50-70
Lenovo Y50-70 over USB
Honor 8 over Bluetooth

User Experience

The back of the amplifier module is where you will find the ins and outs of the Edifier C2XB. The SD card reader and USB port are also found on the back, which really isn’t the most convenient placement. Worth noting is that unlike the USB input of the Edifier S880DB, this USB port can only read your music files off your USB drive.

Wiring the speakers is pretty simple, aside from the fact that the clips actually hide the labeling for the the ports. Once you discover the labeling (or refer to the box, like I did), setting up the speaker is as easy as sliding the tips in, and locking the clips. Of course, the wire with the red sleeve goes into the side with the red clip.

The huge glossy portion of the amplifier unit hides a display, allowing you to see your volume as well as the input you are currently using. The red text is kinda retro for me, looking like the clocks I used to have in my room.

The controls on the Edifier C2XB are pretty comprehensive, however I believe Edifier actually threw in an extra button just for the sake of symmetry. Not complaining though. Take a guess which is the button that’s redundant. I won’t say which button, but it’s sole function is to give you another way to access the treble and bass controls. Speaking of which, you can adjust the treble within a range of -8 to +8, while bass has a wider range, from -12 to +8.

The controls on the amplifier unit is so easy to use and accessible to me that I absolutely ignored the remote control. I must say the remote control here is really capable of controlling everything unlike those Edifier bundles with their bookshelves. The ability to control bass and treble from afar might come handy to some, but for me, I rather push the buttons on the amplifier unit itself.

So by now, you would have known that these speakers are pretty good in terms of usability. How does it perform though? Fed an analog signal from my Zorloo ZuperDAC, I would say that the subwoofer definitely amps up the bass quantity, but not necessarily the quality. At its default setting, it can sound a bit boomy, which does sound great for movies and games but not so much for music. Tuning it to -4 lets the Edifier C2XB sound a lot better with the boominess toned down with a more solid bass presence. Mid-range presence is pretty weak, with vocals lacking in detail and power. Turning the treble up to +5 gives the upper mids a little more presence for more perceived clarity. The higher frequencies are quite poorly represented, with a noticeable lack of details in the upper registers. Due to the satellites not really being all that powerful, the soundstage imaging is poorer than most of Edifier’s other speakers
Sound quality over Bluetooth is decent, but there is no AptX to speak of. Range is as expected, around 10m with a glass door in between. There really isn’t a huge drop in sound quality when using Bluetooth, which is definitely something you want to take advantage of. Playback from SD cards and USB sticks are surprisingly limited, with it only able to read the .mp3 and .wma files from my thumb drive, and not the .flac and .m4a files. Sound quality is okay, but the sound is warmer than when fed sound from the USB DAC.
Conclusion
Is the Edifier C2XB something you want to get? If you frequently prepare playlists on your thumb drives for enjoyment in your car, then yes, the Edifier C2XB is really a quick and easy way to play music off your USB stick. However if you are going to use it solely for your gaming system, then the THX-certified Edifier M3600D may be a better choice. If you want a great pair of speakers for general use, the Edifier R1700BT and Edifier R1280DB both offer great value for money. If you really want an affordable 2.1 multimedia system, the Edifier XM6BT is cheaper while offering just as many inputs. The Edifier C2XB does have a cool looking amplifier unit that provides access to all its features, but if you want excellent sound quality, the Edifier C2XB doesn’t really deliver. With Edifier charging RM429 for the Edifier C2XB, this doesn’t make the cut for our list of recommended speakers.
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Samsung OLED S95B Series TVs Launched In Malaysia

For many years Samsung has put its efforts on QLED TVs unlike most rivals – today that is set to change as the company launches its first ever OLED TV in its lineup, the S95B.

Unlike any other OLED panels though – Samsung is touting its latest iteration of QD-OLED (Quantum Dot OLED) uses blue OLED panel as the backlight to pass through a quantum dot layer, which enables it to achieve much wider color gamut at better efficiency (since no “filtering” is involved).

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Powering it is the company’s Neural Quantum Processor 4K – a “multi-model neural networks” that optimize per-pixel brightness with AI; the chip also deals with upscaling and optimize the scenes based on different viewing conditions. Gamers will get the benefit as well – with 4K 120Hz refresh rate plus extremely low latency that comes with OLED technology, as well as HDMI 2.1 support on all four HDMI ports.
Dolby Atmos comes standard – though Samsung says they added their own twist to it. Powered physically using multi-channel TV speakers spanning around the screen, this enables directional audio which also empowers Object Tracking Sound (OTS) feature. Those who prefer soundbars will get to utilize the Q-Symphony feature which will let the soundbar work in tandem with TV’s onboard speakers for greater sound range.

Samsung OLED S95B is offered in two sizes – with 55″ set for RM10,499 whereas the bigger 65″ variant is set for RM14,499. Starting today until 4 Dec 2022, Samsung offers a free HW-Q600B soundbar (worth RM2,599) for any purchases of either models.
Pokdepinion: I’ve heard good things about QD-OLEDs recently on gaming monitors, would like to see how it fares on TVs.

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Mass Effect 2 Had “The Least Crunch” In The Series Says Developers

If you’re a big fan of the Mass Effect franchise, I’m pretty sure many would agree that Mass Effect is one of (if not) the best title from the trilogy. In a recent interview with TheGamer, it appears that developers of the game claims that it is also the game with the least time needed to work on.
Mass Effect 2 crunch time? What crunch time?

Despite being the most successful title from the franchise, the Mass Effect’s game development director, Dorian Kieken has said that it was one with the least time spent. “Mass Effect 2 was the most well received of the Mass Effect games. But did you know it was also the one with the least overtime, as well as the closest to initial budget and deadline?”.

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“Crunch time” is becoming more and more common these days in the gaming industry, with recent case being CD Projekt Red with their release of Cyberpunk 2077. The former originally promised that their employees wouldn’t have to spend more hours (crunch) to make the game, where as you might know, once it was released, the game fell short from expectations.
While Kieken hasn’t called out on anyone (or any game) on that matter, he says “For me, it’s a great reminder that you don’t have to kill your teams or throw crazy budgets to have fantastic results. It’s about having a focused vision and making the right choices during development”.
The new Mass Effect Legendary Edition is now up for pre-orders. Read more on that by heading to the link right here.
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Pokdepinion: Well you wouldn’t have expected that. Having big budget and spending long hours doesn’t mean a good game. What are your thoughts on the matter? Let us know in the comments.
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You Can Now Watch 4K YouTube Videos Even If Your Android Doesn’t Support It

It seems that some users are reporting that they can now watch videos up to 4K resolution in 60 frames per second on YouTube on their Android smartphones. Another interesting thing is that some of these smartphones do not even have native support for 4K resolution.
Can your phone play YouTube videos in 4K?

First popping up on GSMArena, who reported that this update is most likely a server-side update as they mentioned that their YouTube app version is not the most current version yet they still got the 4K resolution update. I personally tested this out on my own device, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and I too was able to select a resolution of up to 4K with 60 frames per second. The YouTube app has been updated to the latest version 16.06.34.

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I even tested this out on another device, the realme C2 which has a screen resolution of only 720p and was surprised to see that it too was able to go up to 4K at 60 frames per second. Of course, none of these devices can realistically show videos in 4K resolution but at least the option is there.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder why YouTube pushed this out to non-4K supporting devices? Is this just a temporary test or will this be the way things are moving forward?
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Nokia Celebrates CNY By Offering Cheaper Smartphone Prices

Been wanting to get your dream Nokia device? Well you might want to check on Nokia’s latest Chinese New Year promo where they are offering a number of Nokia smartphones on cut prices. This promo is now available and will run until the 28th of February 2019.

As you can see, mid-range devices like the Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6.1 Plus is on offer, where they are going for RM1,429 and RM999 respectively. There’s a small discount on the Nokia 5.1 Plus, where you’ll save RM60. Completing the list is the Nokia 6.1, Nokia 3.1, Nokia 2.1 and finally Nokia 1 on offer.

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Do note that this promotion is only available while stocks last, so be sure to be quick if you are aiming for a Nokia smartphone (that’s listed in the promo of course).
Pokdepinion: I really thought that the Nokia 8.1 had a discount on it for this promo. Well I was wrong. Not sure why they’ve added it in the list though..
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TM new package 1Mbs for RM38 is irrational, this is why!

Just a few days ago, a hype train started in Malaysia when TM (Telekom Malaysia) introduced new package which was cheaper than the current package for 1 Mbs – RM110 to RM38. At first everybody was feeling thankful including myself, until the minute details came out, and a bandwagon of haters started raging with the “1GB Quota Cap”, I’m in the same boat.

It is an irrational package that will only bring business for TM but burdens the subscribers. This package is totally unacceptable, and I will tell you why, here. With 1Mbs connection you will have up to 1Mbs download and 384Kbs upload speed, that will be 128KBs download speed and 48KBs upload speed. So to complete 1GB file at least you need about 2 hours and 23 minutes to complete it. So logically speaking in 3 hours you will have already burnt through your entire 1GB quota? Come on man, we are approaching “Wawasan 2020” and this is what our internet service has become?

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Dont want copare it with other countries, that would make me sad

a GTA V I’m coming!! In next 1 year.

Let take a look at my own usage for today, for only 1 hour and 50 minutes I clocked up a total usage of over 400MB and if I was using the new package, I will practically be living in a cave until the quota resets 28 days later. Don’t mention my usage during weekends where I can use up to 10GB of data in a day. TM should think of an efficient solution to serve the public by offering better packages and  not a cut throat one. I wonder what will happen after we reach the quota limit? Is the speed throttled, a practice used by most Malaysia telco, or pay-per-use which translates to exorbitant charges for those who aren’t aware of the quota.

Just streamed some videos about organic wasabi and hydroponic system consume me over 400MB

Let consider a situation, a family of three subscribes to the package and as I told earlier 1GB would take 2 hours and 23 minutes to use up. We take an average internet usage of about 6 hours per day, that alone could lead up to over 2GB usage. That cruel right, they might as well be living as cavemen for the remaining 28 days. So is there any other solution that we can consider here?
Hi sir, we come to notice that you only left about 600MB data for this month.

How about 1GB data per day, reset the quota limit every 24 hours or just slap 30GB quota on the face, everybody is happy I believe (on consumer side at least). But for me, a better and efficient solution is to decrease the fee for existing packages. Cheaper internet packages will definitely help a lot of people, a perfect example is me, 4Mbs is my minimum requirement for a good connection and ping in game, but an after market ADSL modem also needed for the job.
Impossible for me to gain lower ping with slower internet package, 4Mbs is minimum requirement for me

My entry today is not meant to harm or insult any party. I’m just thinking what will happen to our internet services as we approach Wawasan 2020. My childhood was spent dreaming about Wawasan 2020, imagining advance technologies like flying cars and such like in the series Futurama. The recent turn of events are saddening, are we going backwards towards the dial-up era or what? I hope TM will prepare “affordable packages” that are actually worth getting to grant more people access to the internet.
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Ubisoft has just announced that they are adding Street Fighter’s Ryu, Chun-Li, and Akuma to Brawlhalla as Epic Crossovers through a collaboration with Capcom.
Ryu, Chun-Li, and Akuma comes to Brawlhalla

Their arrival triggers an in-game event called Hurricane, which includes a new game mode called Street Brawl, in which players fight Street Fighter-style with health bars to see who can fall first in a 2-D fighter scenario. A new K.O. Effect with the classic, Street Fighter-inspired K.O. typography, as well as a new Podium and Satsui no Hado Emote, will be available for players to claim that perfect finish.

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A new 1v1 map based on Suzaku Castle, as well as four new avatars including Zangief, the Shadaloo emblem, a Hadoken, and an animated avatar showing a quarter circle forward punch, have all been introduced.

Check out the new Street Fighter Crossover characters down below:

Ryu – Epic Crossover for Petra – Ryu is always trying to find the next strongest opponent to better himself. Many of his iconic techniques have been brought over to Brawlhalla, like the Tatsumaki Senpukyaku, Shoryuken, and Hadoken.
Chun-Li – Epic Crossover for Wu Shang – The Strongest Woman in the World is sure to teach her opponents a thing or two about how to take a kick. She brings techniques of her own into Brawlhalla, like the Spinning Bird Kick and Kikosho.
Akuma – Epic Crossover for Val – Focused on defeating the gods, the Master of the Fist is ready to make them truly tremble to pieces. He’ll achieve ultimate power with his Tatsumaki Zankukyaku and Zanku Hadoken techniques, among a few others.

After the event, all items will be available for purchase and play. After the event, the game mode and map will still be playable. Brawlhalla is available to download now for free on Xbox One X, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 system, PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices.

Pokdepinion: I like playing Brawlhalla. It’s fun and chaotic and an absolute blast (both literally and figuratively). Can’t wait to try out Ryu, Chun-Li, and Akuma in the game.
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He has recently said that the ban on HUAWEI was unfair as well as ‘un-American’ of them. Adding to that, he calls for better transparency in the investigation (of them being a security threat), asking for more evidence.
Interestingly, he revealed that when Microsoft approached the Trump administration about HUAWEI’s case, they usually get answers like “Well, if you knew what we knew, you would agree with us”. Microsoft would usually reply “Great, show us what you know so we can decide for ourselves”, imploring that that’s the way the country works.

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Smith added that the ban could affect the competitiveness of US companies on a global scale by saying “You can’t be a global technology leader if you can’t bring your technology to the globe”. He believes that in order to solve the issue, working together on a global scale should be a priority. A standard for privacy and data collection that all can follow, including China, is the way to move forward.
Pokdepinion: Some valid points that he’s made, especially the working together part. If the Trump administration is so scared and they have prove for it, why not make it public?
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Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro review — it’s really powerful

Last August, I attended the Western Digital Pro Series product launch which also features the Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro. The My Passport Wireless Pro has piqued my interest and I felt that it will be a great complement for most people working in the media or photographers. I never expected to be given a chance to review the unit itself, this is my review of the Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro 2TB and why I love it.
Unboxing

The Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro comes in a blue rectangular box. At the front of the box we have the actual picture of the storage itself. The unit I received is 2TB in capacity. For those might ask, the unit is a wireless mobile storage with wireless AC connection for up to 433 Mb/s transfer speeds with a battery for use when out and about, and also allows it to be used as a powerbank during emergencies where your phone’s battery life is more vital than the wireless storage capability.

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Moving over to the back we have a little explanation of the WD My Passport Wireless Pro capabilities in multiple languages. From what we can see here, the WD My Passport Wireless Pro touts a built-in SD 3.0 card reader, capable of up to 40MB/s write speed, Full HD streaming support over AC wireless and up to 10 hours of battery life.

Inside the package we have the Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro, a USB 3.0 cable (Male Type-A to Micro B) one wall USB power adapter, 2 wall plug adapters and the usual documentations.
Appearance

The WD My Passport Wireless Pro comes in a square plastic enclosure measuring 5 x 5 inches. It comes in two capacities, which are 2TB and 3TB. Available only in black color, the WD My Passport Wireless Pro design is simple with LED notification for the HDD, wireless activity and four LED indicators for the battery status.

At the bottom of the unit, we have the product label with the necessary information such as the input/output power, product number and serial number.

On side at the top edge of WD My Passport Wireless Pro we have the on/off button, a USB 3.0 port for offline connection, a USB 2.0 port for it to function as a powerbank, and a button for battery status. In addition, the battery status button also works as SD Card copy or move button with a long press. On the other side, there’s nothing more except the built-in SD 3.0 card reader port.
Specification
The WD My Passport Wireless Pro can work as Plex and Twonky servers, both are great to have, especially Plex, which has such a great UI. But it will cost you another RM18 to remove the playback restriction in the Android app. For the wireless connectivity, the WD My Passport Wireless Pro has dual-band AC wireless, supporting 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz channels for wider compatibility. Its wireless capability also can transform the WD My Passport Wireless Pro into a Wi-Fi extender in your home network, or maybe as a hotspot for 4G connection. It cannot use a 4G SIM for data, but it can connect to your smartphone/4G modem, and share the connection with any devices connected to it, allowing the devices to be able to access the internet as well as the storage.

The hard-disk is pre-formatted with the ExFAT file system, which ensures the storage works regardless of your operating system.
Software Bundled
The Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro has its own companion software for every platform, including Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. During the review, I used it with my Windows PC and Android, so I’m using the WD Access on the PC, and My Cloud on my Android devices.
WD Access

ARVE Error: need id and provider
After you installed the WD Access in your computer, you are now able to change the setting through browser. In addition, if the WD My Passport Wireless Pro is connected to the same network, you can map it as network storage.
My Cloud
ARVE Error: need id and provider
Works similar as the WD Access, My Cloud is a app to manage the WD My Passport Wireless Pro for Android. With the application, you can change the settings and access the files on the WD My Passport Wireless Pro.
Testing Methodology
The Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro is tested as an offline and online storage drive. For the offline storage test, I ran a synthetic benchmark and our real world performance test to determine the performance. For the online test over the wireless connection, I will explain it in the user experience section.

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

In the CrystalDiskMark benchmark test, the sequential transfer speeds are identical for both read and write. The results are actually a bit slower than the rest of the external drives we have reviewed before.
Real World Performance

Slower transfer speed in the synthetic benchmark are proven in real world test. The WD My Passport Wireless Pro take little more time to finish the files transfers. But as we know, the WD My Passport Wireless Pro key point selling is not as a regular external storage. Its real potential is of this storage is when we start using it as a wireless drive.

User Experience
Every computer in the Pokde.net office is connected to the wireless network, making it easier to use the Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro. Needless to say, the ability to access data from any device connected to the WiFi is really nifty. Once you connect the WD My Passport Wireless Pro to your home or office wireless network, you can easily access it as a Plex server or map it as a network storage.
Mapping the storage in the network is the best way for me and it allowed me the run benchmarks off the partition. I tested with both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz wireless bands, and the results are as below.
On 2.4GHz connection
On 5.0GHz connection
The speed is way too slow compared to when we connected it to our bench rig over USB 3.0. But you must know and aware that the WD My Passport Wireless Pro is capable of being connected with up to 8 devices simultaneously. This is mean that it’s capable to play up to 8 movies in full HD resolution at the same time.

Talking about movies, you might need to install Plex app on your smart devices which I don’t like it very much as you must pay in order to remove the playback restriction on Android. That add another extra RM18 to the total costs. Alternatively, I’m using ES File explorer for the file management and MX Player as the media player, both of which are free.
ARVE Error: need id and provider
As the My Cloud software only allows you to access the files in the WD My Passport Wireless Pro, ES File Explorer was a lot better with its much more comprehensive feature set. With the application now you can even copy or move files between your smart devices and Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro without any restriction as long as both devices are connected in the same network.
It’s also has nothing to worry about in terms of the battery life, and that’s the reason why Western Digital enabled it to charge smart devices or action cameras. As soon as you connect it to a USB power source, it will get charged.
Conclusion
It took me about a whole week to work out how I can utilize the Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro to its fully potential. There are a lot more features that I couldn’t afford to cover, such as the Adobe Creative Cloud which can sync with the WD My Passport Wireless Pro. It also supports multiple cloud storage accounts.
The WD My Passport Wireless Pro indeed is an impressive personal cloud storage compared to its predecessor. For me the WD My Passport Wireless Pro is not only made for professional photographers but it has a lot benefit for a lot of people. Take for example, members of the media can share his/her photos with his/her colleague very easily, or if you are on a solo travel trip and have no time to back up your memories photos from your camera, a long press on the SD button is all you need to back up all your photos.

Western Digital Malaysia is only bringing in the 3TB version as the price difference is not very significant. You can get the Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro 3TB for RM1099 at online retailers. I know it is pricey but for me, it deserves our Gold Pokdeward.
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OnePlus 7 Pro is on the cards — an even more premium OnePlus device incoming

While OnePlus used to tout the “flagship killer” moniker for bringing high-end features with an affordable price tags, the days have long gone by. OnePlus’ phones have gradually increased in pricing, and are now more expensive than certain flagships. To counter that, OnePlus is probably going to make an even more premium device than usual, the OnePlus 7 Pro.

I’m pretty sure you all will soon see OP7 leaks flooding on your timelines since I can confirm that the launch is in May. It seems like the the name of the more expensive smartphone is indeed gonna be OnePlus 7 Pro and tagline will be “Go Beyond Speed”. Although, it may change. pic.twitter.com/a42yjY0RY0
— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) April 10, 2019

OnePlus has never released two variants of their flagship in one go. To release a Pro variant together with the OnePlus 7 would be quite an interesting shake up for them. How will the OnePlus 7 Pro be different from the OnePlus 7 remains to be seen though. But we are very sure it is going to be more expensive than the OnePlus 7. Which should already tout a higher starting price than the OnePlus 6T.
The tagline does say “take advantage of your youth, take more photos” so we can expect a better camera on the OnePlus 7 Pro than its non-Pro sibling. Will it also come with a periscoping camera system?

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The following specifications are supposed to be of the OnePlus 7:
OnePlus 7 Specifications [unconfirmed]

Snapdragon 855, octa-core at up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Up to 12GB RAM
Up to 256GB storage
6.5″ Optic AMOLED display
48MP + 20MP + 5MP rear cameras
16MP popup selfie camera
Oxygen OS based on Android 9 Pie
4000 mAh battery, 44W Dash Charge
$569 (~RM2326)

Maybe OnePlus will give us a ceramic-clad OnePlus 7 Pro, similar to the treatment that Samsung has given the highest-end Galaxy S10+. What do you think? Well, all our questions will be answered on 14th May.
Pokdepinion: Maybe a ceramic body… a curved display… Speaking of which, OnePlus has yet to give us a device with a curved display, so maybe this will be it.
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The PlayStation 5 Console Has Apparently Been Jailbroken

After a couple of years in the market, it appears that the PlayStation 5 has finally been jailbroken, but there is a catch to this jailbreak.
Is the PlayStation 5 Jailbreak Real?

A group of hackers have reportedly managed to find an exploit in the PlayStation 5 console, specifically within firmware 4.03. This allowed them to jailbreak the console but there are limitations to it.

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Apart from only working in firmware 4.03, it’s not a full-fledged jailbreak, at least not yet. It’s currently unstable only has roughly 30% chance of working. Furthermore, while you do get root access, you can only get read / write access for codes but not the ability to execute them.

For those of you who are wondering, a jailbreak is considered a big deal as it allows the user to access the full software of the device illegally, which includes root access to codes and sections normally inaccessible to consumers. This could allow people to run their own software of commercial games for free, which is illegal and considered a part of piracy.
Sony has not given an official response to the jailbreak, and the hackers can’t confirm if the exploit works in older firmwares. For now, we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I would personally stay away from it to avoid any potential privacy, safety, and financial losses. You never know what sort of damages these jailbreaks could actually pose, especially with the PlayStation 5 still being relatively new.
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Acer Launches Enduro; A New Rugged Line of Laptops and Tablets

During Acer’s [email protected] event earlier, Acer unveiled its new Enduro line, a brand new line of rugged notebooks and tablets. The Enduro line of laptops and tablets is specifically aimed for first responders, industrial manufacturing workers and for those who need a heavy duty machine to get their jobs done. Hence, the Enduro line has enhanced durability, portability and performance compared to normal laptops and tablets.
Acer Enduro N7

The Acer Enduro N7 is a rugged notebook constructed with shock-absorbent materials and can withstand drops on hard surfaces. Furthermore the Acer Enduro N7 is water and dust proof with MIL-810G and IP65 certification and can withstand hot or cold working environments.

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As far as the internals go, the Acer Enduro N7 sports a quad-core 8 th Gen Intel ® Core i5 CPU, up to 8GB DDR4 RAM, 128GB SATA SSD, and Intel UHD 620 graphics. The Enduro N7 also features a 700-nit, 14-inch FHD screen, dual stereo speakers and dual batteries: one hot-swappable battery with a long 10-hour life and another built-in bridge battery.
The security on the Enduro N7 is also quite robust. A hardware-level Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 checks for any signs of intrusion during startup and the Acer Enduro Manageability Suite (AEMS) serves to help protect the device while also making it easy to deploy services or system configurations across many devices. A fingerprint sensor supports more secure logins through Windows Hello.
Price and availability to be announced in the future.
Acer Enduro N3

The Acer Enduro N3 is the slightly more powerful brother of the Enduro N7. Powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, the Enduro N3 features 32 GB of DDR4 RAM, Intel UHD or (optional) NVIDIA MX230 and 512 GB PCle Gen3 NVMe SSD. It also has a battery life of up to 13 hours.
The Acer Enduro N3 has MIL-STD 810G and IP53 certifications, features reinforced corners for drops, Corning Gorilla Glass to protect the display from water and the unique water-resistant Aquafan. The Enduro N3 also sports a thin-and-light frame of just 24.85 mm (0.98 in) and weighs just 1.985 kg (4.37 lb). Security on the Acer Enduro N3 is no slouch either with Discrete Trusted Platform Module, AEMS, and password-protected HDDs.
The Acer Enduro N3 will be available in North America in August starting at USD 899 (±RM 3844); and in EMEA in June, starting at EUR 999 (±RM 4830).
Acer Enduro T5 Rugged Tablet

Acer also introduced The Acer Enduro T5 which is a durable and rugged 10-inch Windows tablet built for long periods of work in extreme environments. As with the Enduro laptops, the Enduro T5 too features MIL-STD 810G and IP65 certifications and AEMS. It is also powered by a 7th Gen Intel Core m3 processor and has a swappable battery that can last up to 10 hours.
The Enduro T5 comes with a multitude of accessories such as docking stations, hand grips, shoulder straps, 4-point shoulder straps, car chargers and car holders.
Price and availability will be announced soon.
Acer Enduro T1 Rugged Tablets
Acer Enduro T1 (ET110-31W)
The Acer Enduro T1 comes in two variants; one running Windows while the other runs Android. The Acer Enduro T1 (ET110-31W) is a flexible and rugged 10-inch Windows tablet that can double as a 10.1-inch notebook via an optional portfolio keyboard. It also features an Intel Celeron processor under the hood and 64 GB of eMMC storage space. In addition, it has a battery life of up to 10 hours.
Acer Enduro T1 (ET108-11A)
On the other hand, Acer Enduro T1 (ET108-11A) is a compact and durable 8-inch Android tablet that is specifically made for smart retail, warehouse and factory workers. Sporting MediaTek MT8385 processor, 4GB RAM, and 64GB internal storage. It is also MIL-STD 810G 5 and IP54 certified and also features a range of optional accessories as well as programmable keys.
Both variants of the Enduro T1 can also be used while wearing gloves. Price and availability will be announced at a later date.
Acer Enduro Management Suite (AEMS)
All the Enduro machines running Windows comes with the Acer Enduro Management Suite (AEMS) which helps keep existing devices more secure and speed up the
process of rolling new ones out. It includes features such as:

Programmable physical keys: AEMS-enabled tablets and notebook computers include physical keys, located next to the power button, which will automatically launch a designated application upon keypress.
I/O Control: The ability to remotely enable/disable access to I/O ports 4 . Cameras and barcode scanners may also be enabled or disabled.
Device Monitor: Lists and exports information for all devices being managed, including information about each individual device’s system, hardware, software and any applied hotfixes.
Remote Deployment: Any necessary applications, BIOS changes or Windows updates can be pushed out and deployed remotely.

Pokdepinion: I actually find this to be a brilliant move by Acer introducing rugged and durable devices for those who need it. Good job Acer! For more news and coverage on what other products unveiled during [email protected] 2020 you can head over here and here.

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Steam Sale Dates Leaked Yet Again – Get Your Games At These Dates

Steam Sale Dates Leaked Yet Again

Leaked upcoming @steam_games 2019 sale dates:🎃 Halloween Sale: October 28 – November 1🍂 Autumn Sale: November 26 – December 3🎅 Winter Sale: December 19 – January 2Multiple developers posted it in multiple places despite Valve asking otherwise. But you know how that goes.— Steam Database (@SteamDB) October 19, 2019

We’re nearing the end of October 2019 and as expected, the Steam Halloween Sale is about to begin. However, we have more than just that as the Steam Sale dates for multiple occasions have apparently been leaked.
The leaked Steam Sale dates came courtesy of the Steam Database Twitter account. They shared details for the Steam Halloween Sale, Autumn Sale, and Winter Sale. In case you have trouble seeing, we’ve included the dates for all three occasions right below here:
Halloween Sale: 28th October to 1st November 2019Autumn Sale: 26th November to 3rd December 2019Winter Sale: 19th December 2019 to 2nd January 2020
According to the Steam Database Twitter account:

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Multiple developers posted it in multiple places despite Valve asking otherwise. But you know how that goes.Steam Database
The dates do seem a little odd as both Halloween and Autumn Sale seem to be later than previous years. However, the Winter Sale seem to be the standard timing every year. Either way, we can expect one happening very soon so it’s a good time to ready your pockets / wallets to get some games.
Source: PCGamer
Pokdepinion: I do have a few games in mind that I wanted to get, though I was disappointed that one ended up being a PS4-exclusive. Well, it not might the case forever but would be neat to get it on PC soon.
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Acer Malaysia Extends Warranty By 60 Days for Warranties Expiring During MCO

If you have an Acer product with an expiring warranty, there I have good news for you today. Acer Malaysia will be extending warranty for products with warranties that will be expiring during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period by 60 days.

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Acer Malaysia Extends Warranty for 60 Days

This is applicable to both Acer and Predator products for as long as the warranty is about to expire. As service centres aren’t allowed to operate during the period, customers won’t be able to make use of the warranty for the time being. If by the time MCO is lifted and the warranty has expired, it leaves the customers with no choice but to fork out their own money for repairs or just buy a new one to replace.
While there is no guarantee that the MCO period will not be extended any further, we do expect there to be more announcements if it gets extended past 2 months. For now, we can just be thankful as Acer Malaysia extends warranty for an extra 60 days for applicable products.
Just in case there’s a slight confusion, the extension will not be applicable for products which aren’t expiring soon. If you still have a good amount of warranty time left for your product, it will not be extended further.
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Pokdepinion: Given that service centres aren’t allowed to operate, the extension is definitely a great move that I’m sure consumers will appreciate. It also shows that the company is confident in giving their customers a good experience.
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Intel identifies major security flaw; most systems from 2015 onwards are vulnerable

Intel’s CPU have an onboard Management Engine (ME) which performs tasks behind the scenes all the time the CPU is powered. The ME putters along without the user’s knowledge, having access to all the CPU’s resources and even the Internet. Sounds creepy? Well, it gets worse. Intel has just acknowledged a new slew of security issues involving the Intel ME.
Intel listed a series of scenarios that could happen if an attacker gained access to your ME.

Impersonate the ME/SPS/TXE, thereby impacting local security feature attestation validity.
Load and execute arbitrary code outside the visibility of the user and operating system.
Cause a system crash or system instability.

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The list of affected CPUs is rather huge, involving most CPUs released since 2015. Many product families ranging from the consumer-class Celeron, Pentium and Intel Core series all the way to the enterprise-class Xeon processors are affected.

6th, 7th & 8th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor Family
Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v5 & v6 Product Family
Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family
Intel® Xeon® Processor W Family
Intel® Atom® C3000 Processor Family
Apollo Lake Intel® Atom Processor E3900 series
Apollo Lake Intel® Pentium™
Celeron™ N and J series Processors

Intel offers the Intel SA-00086 Detection Tool for you to identify if your system is vulnerable. As I am running an 4th Gen “Haswell” Intel Core i7 in my laptop, I am unaffected by this issue. You can download the tool here.
There is currently no way of disabling the ME to prevent hackers from accessing it, nor has Intel provided a patch directly for end users. Consumers will have to look to their hardware vendors for patches to the firmware. Check the below support information pages for your respective manufacturers:

Acer: Support Information
Dell Client: Support Information
Dell Server: Support Information
Fujitsu: Support Information
HPE Servers: Support Information
Intel® NUC, Intel® Compute Stick, and Intel® Compute Card: Support Information
Lenovo: Support Information
Panasonic: Support Information

You will most probably have to manually download the patch and install it yourself. If you find yourself reading this, consider yourself lucky. What about those who may have not read about this? Their systems will be exposed to attacks. Why does Intel even have an OS running under your OS anyway?
Source: Intel Security Center
Pokdepinion: Perhaps we all just need more reason to jump ship to AMD?
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MSI has the most market share in gaming laptops

MSI has been rolling out innovation upon innovation into the gaming notebook market, partnering with big names like Fnatic, Killer Network and WTFast GPN to further enhance gamers’ experience. It seems like their efforts has paid off as now MSI holds the largest market share in gaming laptops at 19%.

This graph shows the dominance MSI has in the gaming laptop market, and this is excluding all semi-gaming laptops. The definition of semi-gaming laptops is laptops that are equipped with GTX 950M GPUs, but lack any other gaming-oriented features. With MSI’s wide range of gaming notebooks ranging from the mid-range to extreme performance desktop replacements, it is not surprising that MSI leads in this department.

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MSI is committed to further their domination of the gaming notebook market with even better products to fulfill gamers’ requirements. And a little birdy tells me that they are planning to launch their latest products in Malaysia very soon, so stay tuned!

Pokdepinion: MSI most probably has a stronger focus on designing great gaming notebooks since they do not have a big multimedia notebook line-up. Their gaming notebooks are their main line of products, and their dedication to making great gaming notebooks have paid off.
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ASUS Z690 motherboards start from RM1289

ASUS Malaysia has just announced the pricing of their Intel Z690 motherboards, ranging from the TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS WiFi D4, all the way to the ROG Maximus Z690 Formula. These motherboards are designed to support all the 12th Gen Intel Core, all the way up to 16-core, 24-thread Intel Core i9-12900K, with their high performance power delivery and substantial cooling across the motherboard.

As you would expect from all Intel Z690 motherboards, ASUS is packing the boards will full support for DDR5, and also developed the hardware and firmware to enable more extensive memory overclocking. ASUS worked with major DDR5 vendors including ADATA, Kingston, KLEVV and Teamgroup to ensure maximum compatibility and stability. There are also DDR4 options as well, for gamers who do not wish to make the jump to DDR5 just yet.

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ASUS also offers a very exclusive feature with the ASUS Z690 motherboards, with them supporting both LGA1200 and LGA1700 cooler mounting points. If you already have an awesome cooler, you can reuse them easily with all the ASUS Z690 motherboards, as the LGA1200 mounting points are shared with the LGA115X socket, which means that virtually any cooler from as far back as 2010 can be mounted onto your ASUS Z690 motherboard!
ASUS Z690 Motherboards Specs and Price in Malaysia

ROG Maximus Z690 Formula
ROG Maximus Z690 Hero
ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi
ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4
ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi
ROG Strix Z690-G Gaming WiFi
ASUS PRIME Z690-A
ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS WiFi D4

Form factor
ATX
ATX
ATX
ATX
mITX
mATX
ATX
ATX

VRM
20+1 (105A)
20+1 (90A)
18+1 (90A)
16+1 (80A)
10+1 (105A)
14+1 (60A)
16+1 (60A)
14 +1 (80A)

RAM support
DDR5-6400+
DDR5-6400+
DDR5-6400
DDR4-5333
DDR5-6400
DDR5-6000
DDR5-6000
DDR4-5333

Storage
6 x SATA 6Gbps
2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0
1 x Hyper M.2 card (M.2 PCIe 5.0/PCIe 4.0 + M.2 PCIe 4.0)
6 x SATA 6Gbps
2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0
1 x Hyper M.2 card (M.2 PCIe 5.0/PCIe 4.0 + M.2 PCIe 4.0)
6 x SATA 6Gbps
1 x M.2 PCIe 5.0
2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0
1 x Hyper M.2 card (2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0)
6 x SATA 6Gbps
3 x M.2 PCIe 4.0
4 x SATA 6Gbps
2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0
6 x SATA 6Gbps
3 x M.2 PCIe 4.0
4 x SATA 6Gbps
3 x M.2 PCIe 4.0
4 x SATA 6Gbps
3 x M.2 PCIe 4.0

Display output
HDMI 2.1 / Thunderbolt 4
HDMI 2.1 / Thunderbolt 4
HDMI 2.1 / DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI 2.1 / DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI 2.1 / Thunderbolt 4
HDMI 2.1 / DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI 2.1 / DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI 2.1 / DisplayPort 1.4

Networking
Intel WiFi 6E
Marvell 10GbE
Intel WiFi 6E
Intel 2.5GbE
Intel WiFi 6E
Intel 2.5GbE
Intel WiFi 6
Intel 2.5GbE
Intel WiFi 6E
Intel 2.5GbE
Intel WiFi 6E
Intel 2.5GbE
Intel 2.5GbE
Intel WiFi 6
Intel 2.5GbE

Price
RM3599
RM3105
RM2595
RM1719
RM2159
RM1669
RM1375
RM1289

To celebrate the launch of the ASUS Z690 motherboards, you will also be getting an XBOX Controller, IKEA gift card and an ROG T-shirt worth a total of RM450 if you purchase selected ASUS Z690 motherboards bundled with the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors. You can also check out the special motherboard + AIO cooler bundle promo happening on the ASUS Lazada official online store starting today!
Pokdepinion: Man the Z690 motherboards are really quite pricey…
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Set For February 20 Unveiling

Great news Xiaomi fans. It seems that the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone, Xiaomi Mi 9, has finally gotten itself an official launch date – 20th of February 2019.

The news was revealed through Xiaomi’s Weibo account, where it featured TFBoys’ Roy Wang holding the device, confirming the triple rear camera setup.

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Guess what's c 🧿🧿🧿 ming? #MakeItHappen pic.twitter.com/2iVPCz1Yva
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) February 13, 2019

In the vertical arranged camera setup, the LED flash is positioned underneath the three cameras. According to Xiaomi’s Twitter account where they reveal a teaser, the first lens will be a depth sensor, followed by its main lens, and finally a wide-angle lens to complete the trio.
Other than that, it is expected that the Xiaomi Mi 9 will come with a Snapdragon 855 SoC and it could start with 6GB+128GB RAM to begin with. It is reported that the phone will be priced at CNY2999 (around RM1,801).
Pokdepinion: All I can say is, it looks even better than the renders! :D
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Toshiba OCZ VX500 SATA SSD announced with latest Toshiba MLC NAND

Toshiba has just announced the launch of the OCZ VX500 SATA solid state drive series. The VX500 SSDs are designed for mainstream desktop and notebook users who are looking to get a speed boost by replacing their HDDs with solid state storage. The Toshiba OCZ VX500 SSD series feature superior endurance and promise a faster and more responsive PC experience.

With OEM-level testing that provides validated reliability and built with the latest Toshiba MLC NAND flash, the VX500 SSD series promises endurance ratings of up to 592TB written (TBW), making it suitable for write-intensive applications such as content creation, gaming or as a scratch disk. With the MLC NAND flash used, the Toshiba OCZ VX500 SSD series promises over 3X the endurance of TLC-based SSDs.

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The Toshiba OCZ VX500 series is not only about durability though, with sequential read/write speeds of up to 550MB/s and 515MB/s and random read/write performance of up to 92,000 and 65,000 4KiB IOPS. Users can count on the VX500 SSDs to significantly boost system productivity compared to HDD storage. Lower power consumption versus hard disk drives are also a given.
The OCZ VX500 SATA SSD series will be available in four different capacities ranging from 128GB to 1024GB and will be backed by a 5-year Advanced Warranty Program, created to provide reliable customer service and mitigates the frustration surrounding warranty and support claims. Additionally, each VX500 SSD comes bundled with Acronis® True Image™ cloning software for users to easily transfer their data to the new SSD and enjoy a smooth upgrade experience.

Pokdepinion: The OCZ VX500 SSDs seem pretty great with MLC NAND and also pretty great speeds. However we aren’t even sure if they will be available in Malaysia.
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TEAMGROUP MP33 Pro PCIe SSD and CX Series SATA SSDs launched as affordable upgrade options

Not everyone needs the cutting edge speeds that the latest premium SSDs bring to the table, and for them, TEAMGROUP serves up the MP33 Pro M.2 PCIe SSD and CX series SSDs. Available in a range of capacities, the new SSD lineups are created to offer more budget-conscious users a more affordable upgrade path.
TEAMGROUP MP33 Pro M.2 PCIe SSD
The TEAMGROUP MP33 Pro M.2 PCIe SSD brings significantly faster speeds and capacities for users who need both space and speed. With speeds ranging up to 2100MB/s read and 1700MB/s write, these drives are ready for gamers and content creators on a budget. The immense 2TB capacities also offer plenty of room for work and games, and the built-in management algorithm ensures that the TEAMGROUP MP33 Pro will always offer optimized speed and reliability.
The MSRP of the TEAMGROUP MP33 Pro SSD are as follows:

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512GB: $59.99 (~RM250)
1TB: $103.99 (~RM434)
2TB: $239.99 (~RM1001)

The TEAMGROUP MP33 Pro SSDs are covered by five-year warranties for peace of mind.
TEAMGROUP CX Series SATA SSD
Comprising of the TEAMGROUP CX1 and CX2 SSDs, these are relatively basic SATA SSDs meant for those who are upgrading from a HDD. Speed wise they serve up similar speeds of up to 540MB/s read and 490MB/s read. These speeds are thanks to an SLC cache that’s usually found on more premium SSDs.
The MSRP of the TEAMGROUP CX series are as follows:

CX1 240GB: $29.99 (~RM125)
CX1 480GB: $49.99 (~RM209)
CX1 960GB: $87.99 (~RM367)
CX2 256GB: $31.99 (~RM134)
CX2 512GB: $50.99 (~RM213)
CX2 1TB: $89.99 (~RM376)

Yes, the pricing and capacities of the TEAMGROUP CX series are pretty similar yet there are two variants. The TEAMGROUP CX series SSDs are protected by a 3-year warranty.
Pokdepinion: I guess SSD prices are really coming down, aren’t they?
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As many of you may know and might be anticipating by now, Blizzard is currently working on the newest entries in their popular franchises, Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4. If you were expecting it to launch this year, I have some bad news. It looks like both games will not be coming in 2021.
Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 Will Not Be Coming in 2021

Ever since they were first announced, development on Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 have been relatively quiet. Now, we got more details and it’s not one that fans would be happy about as both games will be coming in 2021.
During an earnings call for Q4 2020, Blizzard Entertainment President Jay Brack mentioned that Overwatch 2 crossed a major internal milestone in December 2020. This is the same time the game is undergoing some critical testing of the game’s main features. With regards to Diablo 4, it appears that Blizzard is looking to rely more on the mobile games market with high hopes for Diablo Immortal.

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Looking at it from a broader perspective, it’s a little funny since Diablo Immortal does generate a lot of buzz, but it mostly consists of fans not wanting a mobile Diablo game. As for Overwatch, the game is still quite popular, which may explain why Blizzard isn’t looking to rush the sequel out.
As it is, both games have fallen under the trap of being announced way too early. This leaves many feeling Blizzard did so only to generate buzz, stay relevant in the games industry, and improve their public perception.
For now, both Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 are expected to launch sometime in 2022. DIablo Immortal on the other hand is expected to launch sometime this year, alongside other Blizzard mobile games.
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Pokdepinion: That’s a bit disappointing, but if it’s releasing later, I hope there’s a lot more content coming for both games. Otherwise, it’s just gonna fizzle out rather quickly.
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The first malware designed for Apple M1 devices has been spotted

Many people still consider Macs to be less targeted by malicious software, but that apparently isn’t the case nowadays. Even the newest Apple M1 chip have been targeted with malware compiled to run natively on the Arm-based Apple Silicon.
The malware is a Safari adware extension that goes by “GoSearch22”, which was originally written to run on Intel x86 processors. It presents itself as a legitimate Safari browser extension but collects user data and serves up ads to other malicious websites.
The adware is reportedly signed with an Apple Developer ID in November, which further allows it to avoid detection. The certificate has since been revoked, but there are allegedly infected systems out there already.

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Making matters worse is that the current toolset for virus detection is apparently less effective against malware designed to target Arm-based chips. Patrick Wardle, who discovered the GoSearch22 malware recompiled for Arm, reported that VirusTotal’s detection drops by 15% when dealing with arm64 binaries versus x86.

With Apple set to transition fully to Arm-based Apple Silicon for their lineup of products, it goes without saying that hackers and malicious coders will also be adapting their code to run on Arm.
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Pokdepinion: Well that was quick.
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Soulja Boy Game Consoles Taken Down – Nintendo Has Taken Action

Soulja Boy Game Consoles Taken Down

DeAndre Cortez Way, better known as Soulja Boy, is a rapper from Chicago who has recently made the news after selling his own range of products under the “Soulja” brand. These products however, are knock-offs of existing products that are already out there in the market.
Many fans called out the rapper for knocking off brands such as AirPods, Apple Watch, and especially Nintendo with the sale of the SouljaGame Handheld and SouljaGame Console as well as his attempts to put ROMs of games he didn’t have the rights to on his systems. I mean, he did claim that his console could play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at one point, which definitely didn’t make sense.

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The Handheld was a direct knock-off of the Gameboy and the Console was a clear attempt at replicating the Wii U and similar Nintendo systems. The legality of the entire operation was reasonably questioned, and the rapper responded with arrogance, mentioning that he’s Soulja Boy and that he can’t be touched.

I had to boss up, I didn’t have a choice. 🤷🏾♂
— Soulja Boy (Drako) (@souljaboy) December 29, 2018

Those tweets have since been deleted and his products have been taken down due to the swift action of a copyright holder, namely Nintendo. It’s no surprise here as Nintendo is usually very quick to deal with these matters.
It’s worth noting that some of his products are still on sale but I would definitely steer away from him and his brand regardless. He seems to still have plans for an eSports team / organization of sorts in 2019 but we’ll have to wait and see for that one.
Pokdepinion: There’s confidence, and there’s arrogance. He might be neither as he might just be using this as a publicity stunt. If he’s not, then he’s just arrogant and a fool.
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Quick Charge 3 Plus Will Be Faster And More Affordable Says Qualcomm

Qualcomm has recently revealed the new Quick Charge 3 Plus, the latest generation of quick charging technology. The company has let out some interesting details about it where it comes with faster charging as well as offered at cheaper prices for upcoming Android devices.
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3 Plus
The new feature will be coming to the Snapdragon 765 and 765G chipsets first. Other Snapdragon platforms that will be supported has yet to be announced though they claim that there will be distributed across device tiers.
With Quick Charge 3 Plus, Qualcomm aims to bring performance while being affordable to the market. It is said that the feature can charge a device from 0% to 50% in just 15 minutes, which is an upgrade from their previous generations.

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Other than that, Qualcomm has said that it delivers charging speed at 9 degrees Celsius cooler. Meanwhile, the power output uses 20V and 3A up to 60W.
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3 Plus will support USB-A to USB-C cables and accessories, making it more affordable compared to Quick Charge 4 Plus.
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Pokdepinion: I certainly won’t complain of an addition that performs better while being affordable. I wonder what other processors will be getting it..
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Acer Nitro 5 Now Available at an Affordable Price – Powered by AMD Ryzen and NVIDIA Graphics

Acer Malaysia has officially unveiled the new Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop powered by AMD Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16-series GPU. It’s designed for casual gamers who want some solid performance at an affordable price.
It is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 3750H CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU. There’s quite a bit of storage here as it comes with a speedy 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD. If that’s not enough storage space, there is an additional m.2 slot as well as an HDD upgrade kit with it. It also runs on 4GB DDR4 RAM which can be upgraded up to 32GB if you’d like.

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The Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop utilizes a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with Acer ComfyView and 120Hz refresh rate. With the bezels measuring in at 7.18mm, it has an 80% screen-to-body ratio. The audio is powered by Waves MaxxAudio and Acer TrueHarmony, which is said to give you a more optimized audio experience.
As for cooling, it is said to have dual fans / exhaust ports that work in tandem with the Acer CoolBoost technology for better running temperature. To further reduce any performance issues especially for online play, it comes with KILLER Ethernet E2500 and Acer Network Optimizer. For that added bit of customizations like managing fan speeds, users can make use of the included NitroSense software.

For a deeper look into the specifications, check it out right below here:
Acer Nitro 5 Specifications

CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H @ 2.3 GHz (up to 4.0 GHz Boost), 4C/8T, 12nm FinFET

RAM
4GB DDR4 (upgradable to 32GB)

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5

Storage
512GB NVMe PCIe SSD
Additional m.2 slot
HDD upgrade kit

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Acer NitroSense
KILLER Networking
Acer Network Optimizer

Connectivity
802.11ac wireless LAN with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology
Bluetooth 5.0
1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C
2 x USB 3.1 Type-A (1 with always-on)
1 x USB 2.0

Display
15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 120 Hz Acer ComfyView IPS display with slim bezels
1 x HDMI 2.0

Audio
Waves MaxxAudio sound technology featuring MaxxBass, MaxxVolume, MaxxDialog

Power
55 WHr 4-cell Li-Ion battery

Dimensions
363.4 x 255 x 25.9 mm

Weight
2.2 kg

The Acer Nitro 5 is now available at all official Acer online stores and authorized dealers in Malaysia. It will be retailing for RM2,999.
For more details on the laptop, click right here.
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Pokdepinion: That’s a pretty good price but if only we could get it with GTX 1660 Ti for that same price. I bet that will sell like hot cakes.
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Two weeks ago, we reported about the new Apple iPhone 12 series of smartphones, which got many consumers excited. I’m sure many of you would like to own one, but would also like to save as much money as possible. If you’re wondering when is the best time to get one, we know when.
When is the Best Time to Get the Apple iPhone 12?

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It is a known fact that flagship smartphones see a significant price just mere weeks from its launch date. This is also true for the Apple iPhone. According to European price watching service Idealo, the price of new iPhones drop by an average of 8% within the first 2 months of its release, which then increases to 14% after 4 months.
The Star expects that there will not be a notable discount before January, as new Apple devices tend to retain their price in tn the first weeks after launch, and it’s expected to be the same for the iPhone 12.
If you want to maximize your savings however, you are better off getting an older iPhone model. As new flagships enter the market, the previous flagships will always see a notable price cut. You would be saving about USD $150 (RM624) on an Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max, which is last year’s top of the line iPhone model.
While the temptation to move towards 5G connectivity is there, experts say that you shouldn’t upgrade just because of it, at least not yet. While telco providers are expected to expand their 5G coverage exponentially next year, 4G LTE connectivity will still be far easier to get in most places.
We previously reported about iPhone 11 price cuts in Malaysia. Click right here if you want to read more about it.
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Pokdepinion: The new iPhone is definitely out of reach for me so I will pass. If you’re looking to get one, might as well wait a couple of months unless you really need a new smartphone right now.
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MSI announces the DS502 gaming headset — Features a vibrator

MSI Gaming Dragon is expanding their line-up with the new DS502 gaming headset featuring enhanced Virtual 7.1 surround sound with active noise-cancellation. The DS502 is using 40mm drivers which are said to provide crystal clear Hi-Fi audio quality and the Cmedia Xear software offers plenty of presets, preference and includes a 10-band equalizer.

For a more intense and immersive gaming experience, the DS502 is added with a vibration motor so you can feel “loud” explosions happening around you. Adjustable and omni-directional microphone equipped with noise-cancelling helps to you to communicate clearly with your friends or teammates.

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The in-line remote allows gamers to control volume, mute their microphone and turn vibration on or off with a single button and the cable is braided.

Offering a premium build quality, the lightweight and ergonomically designed DS502 has a self-adjusting headband to ensure a comfortable fit during long gaming sessions. MSI wants to highlight more than the sound, and also comes with a illuminated Dragon logo to make you look cool while you frag them newbs.

Driven by passion, MSI meticulously crafts its GAMING peripherals to incorporate both functionality and design, making them the best choice for ultimate gaming.

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Pokdepinion : A gaming headset with 7.1 channel surround audio might be great for competitive gaming. For example, playing Battlefield 4, I would totally agree that it would bring the best gaming experience, as the vibrator vibration motor can be so much fun. I used to own a China-brand headset that came with vibration features and honestly I kinda liked using it when playing FPS games because you can feel the vibration around your ears when explosions and heavy bass music make it vibrate hard. Oh it is starting to sound weird…
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The ROG Phone II announced with ridiculously overkill specifications!

One of the most highly anticipated gaming smartphones, the ROG Phone II, has just been announced. Since it is now announced, what we are waiting for is local availability and pricing. The specifications are definitely perfect for gaming, and is probably the one gaming phone in the market that has zero compromises.

Okay, maybe one. The ROG Phone II replaces most of the current set of accessories with a whole new set of accessories. Given that we are dealing with a noticeably larger display this time around, that’s somewhat expected. ASUS didn’t trash all of the old ones though, with the WiGig Display Dock, Pro Dock and Mobile Desktop Dock still usable if you got them with your ROG Phone.

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Cementing its position as one of the best gaming phones, it has an all new antenna design. Instead of the usual antenna configurations you get with other flagships, the ROG Phone II features a quad-antenna design. This is to ensure that you get the best connectivity in landscape mode, which is how most games are played. This is probably the most antennae ever crammed in a smartphone, but unfortunately there is no 802.11ax support. We are still stuck with 802.11ac for regular WiFi connectivity, and 802.11ad for use with the WiGig dock.

The ROG Phone II is also the first gaming smartphone to feature a 6000 mAh battery. Just like the ROG Phone, you can charge it via the side port or the regular bottom one. The port on the side is the real deal though, with USB 3.1 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4 with support for 4K displays. Oh and it still has a headphone jack.

Now, onto the specifications:
ROG Phone II Specs

Snapdragon 855+, octa-core, 2.96 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Adreno 640 @ 675 MHz
12GB LPDDR4x RAM
Up to 512GB UFS 3.0
6.59″ FHD+ (19.5:9), 120 Hz AMOLED panel, 240 Hz touch sampling, 108% DCI-P3, Delta E<1, 10-bit HDR, SDR2HDR support
48MP + 13MP rear camera
24MP selfie camera
6000 mAh battery, QuickCharge 4.0 + USB PD 3.0 support

The ROG Phone II is confirmed to arrive in Malaysia, so we will definitely see it soon. When, is another question. Hopefully before Christmas.
Pokdepinion: Why before Christmas? Because then I can do a “Dear Santa…”
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HUAWEI MatePad Pro Unboxing and Hands-On

HUAWEI is probably better known for their smartphones, and more recently for their laptops. While that may be the case, they do make tablets, and they just recently launched the HUAWEI MatePad Pro, their flagship tablet that offers improved productivity-oriented features, among other magnificent features. But first, check out our HUAWEI MatePad Pro unboxing video.
HUAWEI MatePad Pro Unboxing

Our unit comes in a premium Midnight Grey, which is bluer than you might expect a color option dubbed “grey” would be.
HUAWEI MatePad Pro Specs

CPU
Kirin 990 (2 x Cortex-A76 @ 2.86 GHz + 2 x Cortex-A76 @ 2.09 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 1.86 GHz), 7nm FinFET

GPU
Mali-G76MP16 @ 700 MHz

RAM
8GB LPDDR4x

Display
10.8″ 2K+ (2560 x 1600) LCD Display, DCI-P3 gamut support

Storage
256GB

Camera
Main Camera(s)
13MP f/1.8
4K video, LED flash
Front Camera
8MP f/2.0
1080p video

OS
EMUI 10.0.1 based on Android 10

Connectivity
WiFi a/b/g/n/ac up to 1.73 Gbps (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Bluetooth 5.1
USB 3.0 over Type-C
OTG (up to 5V/1.5A reverse power supply)
GPS, Galileo, QZSS

SIM
Single SIM

Battery
7250 mAh (non-removable)
20W fast charging (included), supports 40W SuperCharge
15W wireless charging
7.5W Reverse Wireless Charging

Dimensions
159.9 x 256 x 7.2 mm

Weight
460g

Ingress protection
N/A

A great screen with good accessories

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As mentioned earlier, HUAWEI designed the HUAWEI MatePad Pro for productivity, and as such, they also made an accompanying keyboard cover as well as the HUAWEI M-Pencil. Yes, it’s not the old M-Pen, this is new. On the software side, there’s the Desktop mode which is what you are looking at in the image above. It turns the HUAWEI MatePad Pro into a mini-laptop of sorts, complete with a Start menu. It works fine although you can see websites like our own here looking a little cramped on the 10.8″ display.

When used for entertainment, you will find the high resolution screen really nice to look at. This is one of the better tablet displays I have seen. The audio is also excellent thanks to four speakers on the side. It definitely sounds as loud as a good laptop should, while sound rather decent too.
If you use it to type out stuff on the smart magnetic keyboard, you might find that the flatness of the keyboard might not be as convenient to type on as a desktop keyboard. The size of keys like Backspace are also non-standard, which might make it quite frustrating if you are coming from a desktop to work on the HUAWEI MatePad Pro.

The M-pencil is a nice accompanying accessory, with it supporting up to 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity. While I am definitely not an artist by any measure, I did find that writing and drawing on the screen to be relatively natural, with the tip of the M-pencil gliding smoothly across the display unlike your average stylus.

It’s an active stylus though, so you will need to recharge it. With that said, it attaches magnetically to the top of the tablet to recharge wirelessly, and HUAWEI claims a 30-second charge is sufficient for 10 minutes of use, which is really quite good. And since it attaches magnetically, it’s also the logical place to stow it away, ensuring that the M-pencil is always charged when you need to use it.

And speaking of charging, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro supports wireless charging and 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge although a 20W fast charger comes in the box. It can also perform reverse charging, with a wire and also wirelessly. The output is similar at 7.5W, so you can give your phone a quick recharge if it’s running low.
Worth the moolah?

We definitely need more time to test the HUAWEI MatePad Pro more extensively, but the HUAWEI MatePad Pro definitely seems like a pretty decent deal. It has all the trappings of a flagship tablet, and I do enjoy using the high-res screen and quad-speaker during my short time with it. For RM2399, HUAWEI will also be throwing in the M-pencil and the HUAWEI MatePad Keyboard as part of the freebie bundle, which makes it an even more enticing deal if one is looking for an Android tablet. Meanwhile, if you are still on the fence, stay tuned for our full review of the HUAWEI MatePad Pro!
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[MWC2019] Nokia 9 Pureview Officially Unveiled — Nokia 210, Nokia 1 Plus, Nokia 3.2, And Nokia 4.2 Joins The List

HMD Global, the home of Nokia smartphones, has introduced a barrage of devices at this year’s MWC 2019 in Barcelona, which includes the long awaited Nokia 9 Pureview.
Nokia 210 (2019)

This year marks the third time that HMD/Nokia has participated in the Mobile World Congress. Starting off the list is the Nokia 210 (2019), which is the the brand’s most affordable internet-enabled device.

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Being an entry-level device, it gives a nostalgic feeling to the old Nokia phones but you are able to download apps and ringtones to the Nokia 210. You are also able to play the iconic Snake game as it comes pre-loaded with the phone. The Nokia 210 will come in three colors, namely Grey, Red, and White and will cost at an affordable US$25 (~RM101) where it will start to ship out in early March 2019.
Nokia 1 Plus

The next affordable smartphone on the list is the Nokia 1 Plus, which is less than the US$100 price range. It represents itself as an upgrade from the previous Nokia 1 that was launched last year. Nokia 1 Plus is an Android Go device which runs Android 9 Pie straight out of the box.
It is 12% slimmer than the older version and features a 5.45-inch IPS display with a 18:9 body-to-screen ratio. It uses the latest 3D nano pattern technology, offering it a sleek look.
Running on Android 9 Pie (Go Edition), powering it is a MediaTek MT679WW chipset and a 2500mAh battery under the hood. It offers 1GB of RAM that’s paired with either 8GB or 16GB of internal storage. Camera wise, it sports a 5MP selfie shooter and a 8MP rear camera that comes with a flash. Priced at US$99 (~RM403), we are able to see the Nokia 1 Plus starting March 2019.
Nokia 3.2 And Nokia 4.2
Next are smartphones that are in the US$200 segment in the form of the Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2, which uses Snapdragon 429 and Snapdragon 439 chipsets respectively. Both them are part of the Android One program, assuring you of constant software and security updates.
With the introduction of the two devices, they’ve brought in a new feature where their power button now doubles up as a notification light to show if you have any new alerts on your device. There’s also a new dedicated button that you can utilize your Google Assistant.

Nokia 4.2 comes with a 5.71-inch Full HD display that comes with small selfie notch on top and sports a little chin below to fit in the Nokia branding.
It comes with 2GB or 3GB RAM variants that’s paired with 16GB and 32GB internal storage. Storage is expandable up to 400GB via microSD. Under the hood is a 3000mAh battery and the phone runs Android 9 Pie straight out of the box.
Camera wise, the Nokia 4.2 comes with a dual 13MP+2MP rear setup with Phase Detection as well as a 8MP front camera.
The phone will come out in April 2019 and will be available at a price tag of US$169 (~RM688).

On the other hand, the Nokia 3.2 will sports a 6.26-inch display that comes with a glossy polycarbonate finish. It also comes in with Android 9 Pie an being a part of the Android One program, you are promised with 2 years of consistent software updates and get the best possible experience from Google.
There’s two storage variants available for the Nokia 3.2; 2GB/16GB and 3GB/32GB. It only comes with a single 13MP shooter at the back, which is paired with an LED flash and on the front it sports a 5MP shooter that you can utilize face unlock with.
A 4000mAh battery is available, where they claim the device can last up to 2 days of normal usage. Nokia 3.2 will arrive in May 2019 and prices starts at US$139 (~RM566)
Nokia 9 Pureview

It’s safe to say that the Nokia 9 Pureview is the most anticipated smartphone that Nokia fans have been waiting for. They have finally revealed the device after months of rumors and leaks regarding the phone.
The Nokia 9 Pureview is the first smartphone to come with a whopping 5 camera setup on the rear where they are all used together at the same time when you take a shot. Three of the lens are 12MP Monochrome lens with F/1.8 aperture, while the other two is a 12MP RGB F/1.8 lens respectively. Of course, all of them comes with ZEISS optics and each monochromatic sensor can capture 2.9x more light. This means they are able to capture 10 times more light than your average single color sensor.

Additionally, you are able to utilize the depth of field settings as well as do advanced editing with Adobe Lightroom which comes pre-loaded with the phone, where you can also export RAW DNG format images. There’s also a new Monochrome mode where you can create sharp and atmospheric Black and White photos. You are also able to edit your pictures even before you take your shots, assuring that you get the best picture just the way you want them to be in the Pro camera mode.

Each photos that’s captured by the Nokia 9 PureView is HDR, with up to 12.4 stops of dynamic range and a full scene 12MP depth map.
Powering the Nokia 9 Pureview is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, that comes with dedicated custom ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) that offers high performance while also offering low power consumption.

Other than that, it comes with 5.99-inch OLED PureDisplay that offers an under-display fingerprint sensor. It also comes with an IP67 rating and also offers wireless charging support for its 3320mAh battery. As for storage space, you are looking at 6GB LPPDDR4x RAM that’s mated with 128GB UFS 2.1 storage.
Nokia/HMD has announced in the conference that they will begin shipping the Nokia 9 Pureview a week after MWC where it comes with a US$699 price tag (~RM2848).
Pokdepinion: I’m sure I share the same opinion as any other Nokia fans in Malaysia when I say “Please bring it to the country!”. I’m seriously curious on how the phone performs and how good is the camera setup.
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As many of you may know by now, the government is planning on administering the COVID-19 vaccine to the public starting February 2021 onwards. However, the process surrounding it is still rather blurry at the moment. It looks like registrations for it will be made available on the MySejahtera app soon.
Malaysia COVID-19 Vaccine Sign Up Coming to MySejahtera

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With regards to the COVID-19 vaccine in Malaysia, Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has provided some details on how it will be distributed during a press conference at the Parliament recently. For starters, it will be administered on a voluntary basis.
To those who are interested in getting the vaccine, you can sign up using the MySejahtera app but registrations have yet to open. It will be added to the app soon and it will only be available for people who are at least 18 years of age. Furthermore, vaccinated individuals will be monitored for the next few years to see if there are any side effects from the vaccine.
This part is known as phase 4 of the vaccination program, with individuals able to report their health condition after vaccination via the self-monitoring feature in MySejahtera or by reaching out to the Ministry of Health directly. The Malaysian government has allocated RM16.7 million in budget for the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine supply. This specific vaccine must be stored at a -70°C and can last up to 6 months. In normal refrigerator temperatures, that 6 month life span drops down to 5 days. In comparison, the AstraZeneca-Oxford-Vaccitech can last up to 6 months in the same fridge temperature.
A good portion of the budget will be used to purchase 55 ultra-cold freezers while the remaining funds will be used to obtain cold boxes and other supplies. As such, Minister Khairy Jamaluddin mentioned that the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine will be targeted towards urban areas whereas the AstraZeneca vaccine will be targeted towards rural areas.
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Pokdepinion: Just keep an eye out on the MySejahtera app and register as soon as you see it. Better to be safe than sorry.
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Facebook Papers Reveal How Sketchy and Dangerous the Company Is

The Facebook Papers have made its rounds online and it reveals a lot about the social media giant that many people didn’t know about, including how sketchy and dangerous it gets. Here’s what you need to know.
Facebook Papers Revelation
Frances Haugen. Picture credits: The Verge
As many of you may know by now, things hasn’t exactly been great for Facebook, especially with the Wall Street Journal publishing reports on how unhealthy using the social platform is for the young. Now, things are going a few steps deeper as a former Facebook employee, Frances Haugen, leaked over 10,000 pages of internal documents to the media and the SEC.

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The information shared by Haugen revealed how the company conducts business, with claims that Facebook intentionally favoring controversial content to keep users hooked, and even European political parties were forced to change their political strategies to match the social platform’s algorithm. While Haugen has since testified over Congress, there were many more things uncovered within the documents.
According to the leaked documents, which is being referred to as Facebook Papers, it confirms that politics is central to the company’s decision-making process. The Wall Street Journal reported on a thread in an internal message board showing concern over “hyperpartisan sources” appearing in their News Tab.

Moreover, employees are reportedly concerned over the power that political lobbyists have in the company’s decision-making process as the document reveals that “Facebook routinely makes exceptions for powerful actors when enforcing content policy”. When added together with the US Capitol Building attack on 6th January that started on Facebook, this is starting to sound much worse than expected.
The issue gets even worse in developing countries as the Facebook Papers reveal that the policies get worse in places like India, to the point where The New York Times called the social platform an “inundation of hate speech, misinformation, and celebrations of violence” after going through an internal report.
In Ethiopia on the other hand, the social platform is a common tool use to incite violence, with CNN even reporting on how it helps perpetuate an ongoing civil war. As if that wasn’t bad enough, documents studied by The Washington Post showed that Mark Zuckerberg repeatedly complied with Vietnam Communist Party demands for anti-government censorship, which throws away free speech completely.

It’s quite lengthy to go through, but there are plenty more. As such, we’ve compiled a list right below here so you can judge for yourself as to how bad the company truly gets thanks to these Facebook Papers:
Inside Facebook, Jan. 6 violence fueled anger, regret over missed warning signs
A trove of internal documents turned over to the SEC provides new details of the social media platform’s role in fomenting the storming of the U.S. Capitol. – Washington Post
‘Carol’s Journey’: What Facebook knew about how it radicalized users
Internal documents suggest Facebook has long known its algorithms and recommendation systems push some users to extremes. – NBC News
Internal Alarm, Public Shrugs: Facebook’s Employees Dissect Its Election Role
Company documents show that the social network’s employees repeatedly raised red flags about the spread of misinformation and conspiracies before and after the contested November vote. – NYT
Facebook Faulted by Staff Over Jan. 6 Insurrection: ‘Abdication’
Employees and the company’s own research highlight ways Facebook failed to police its platforms ahead of the siege on the Capitol. – Bloomberg
Facebook Services Are Used to Spread Religious Hatred in India, Internal Documents Show
Company researchers identified calls to violence that coincided with the 2020 riots in Delhi that left 53 dead. – WSJ
Facebook wrestles with the features it used to define social networking
Likes and shares made the social media site what it is. Now, company documents show, it’s struggling to deal with their effects. – NYT
Facebook documents offer a treasure trove for Washington’s antitrust war
Documents collected by whistleblower Frances Haugen could give the company “a lot to regret” in its fights to prove it’s not a monopoly. – Politico
Facebook knew about, failed to police, abusive content globally
Facebook employees have warned for years that as the company raced to become a global service it was failing to police abusive content in countries where such speech was likely to cause the most harm. – Reuters
Facebook Privately Worried About Hate Speech Spawning Violence
The company’s own analysts asked if the social-networking giant was doing enough to ‘limit the harm’. – Bloomberg
Facebook, alarmed by teen usage drop, left investors in the dark
Rising internal concerns about young users was largely invisible to outsiders, forming the basis of a whistle-blower’s SEC complaint. – Bloomberg
How Facebook users wield multiple accounts to spread toxic politics
People operating multiple Facebook accounts spread a large portion of the site’s incendiary political content, and Facebook has done little to crack down on them. – Politico
Employees pleaded with Facebook to stop letting politicians bend rules
Facebook’s senior executives interfered to allow US politicians and celebrities to post whatever they wanted on its social network despite pleas from employees to stop, leaked internal documents suggest. – The Financial Times
Facebook knew it was being used to incite violence in Ethiopia. It did little to stop the spread, documents show
Facebook employees repeatedly sounded the alarm on the company’s failure to curb the spread of posts inciting violence in “at risk” countries like Ethiopia, where a civil war has raged for the past year. – CNN
Inside Facebook’s struggle to keep young people
The world’s largest social network is internally grappling with an existential crisis: an aging user base. – The Verge
Apple once threatened Facebook ban over Mideast maid abuse
Two years ago, Apple threatened to pull Facebook and Instagram from its app store over concerns about the platform being used as a tool to trade and sell maids in the Mideast. – Associated Press

Given how big Facebook has become with nearly 3 billion active users monthly, it’s hard to imagine them failing. However, this leaked Facebook Papers document could spell huge trouble for the company unlike anything they’ve ever faced before. With that being said, there are plans for them to completely rebrand themselves, and there’s no better time than now.
While more of the Facebook Papers is being analyzed, we expect more stories to come out of this very soon. We will report more as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Well, this is certainly a huge mess that no one expected, and I’m sure it’s only going to get worse. There’s probably a lot more happening in the platform that we’re unaware of, whether it’s in our country or in other places.
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