GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE Review — a reasonable compromise

Times are hard. You want a graphics card. You can’t get one, at least not yet. Will the new GeForce RTX 3050 improve things? Well, it is based on a cut-down GA106 GPU, which powers the GeForce RTX 3060. Usually this means that yields for the GeForce RTX 3050 should be better. It’s also a fair bit more affordable, being offered from $249, versus the $329 of the GeForce RTX 3060. So, should you get it? Well, let’s take it for a spin to find out.
Unboxing

The front of the box doesn’t reveal anything about the cooler, and instead you get the GIGABYTE EAGLE branding along with the necessary NVIDIA branding. Not much information is here on the front of the box, as it seems that GIGABYTE wants to keep up some mystique about this card before you unbox it?

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Over on the back is where you will find more details of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE, including its cooling features. There’s a backplate as well, with the “screen-cooling” feature which lets the hot air blow directly through the heatsink and exhaust out the back. Quite a nifty feature.

Opening up the box, we see GIGABYTE filled up all the empty space in the box with thick foam, holding the card firmly in place. The card itself is protected by an anti-static bag, and the only other item you get in the box is the quick guide pamphlet. Well, not like we need anything else in the box anyway.
Appearance

There’s no mistaking the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE for any other card. It’s essentially a shortened version of their longer GeForce RTX 3080 EAGLE card we have checked out previously. Most of the card is in cement gray, with black fans, a glossy accent and some silver fan hubs to add some contrast. It’s probably not the most interesting looking graphics card you have seen recently, but I guess if you want a low-profile, dual-slot graphics card, this is a pretty good choice.

On the side we can see more of the glossy accent piece, inlaid into the matte gray plastic. Instead of having an extension, GIGABYTE placed the 8-pin power adapter right at the end of the PCB, which is a couple of millimeters short of the actual end of the card. The backplate also flows into the side, a design element that I am personally quite fond of, for no practical reason.

And now, the backplate. The backplate here is actually plastic, which means that you don’t get any additional cooling out of it, but it does help with the overall aesthetics of the card. The rear vent is also a lot more open than on the higher-end GIGABYTE EAGLE cards, which have the passthrough largely blocked by the extension cables that GIGABYTE decided to use so that the power connectors are actually at the end of the card, and not somewhere in the middle.

The I/O options are pretty standard, two DisplayPort and two HDMI ports, which should satisfy pretty much everyone in the market. A large vent above the ports should allow for some hot air to exit here, but I don’t think there’s much hot air to talk about with this relatively low-end card. More on that later
Specifications
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (GA106)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base Clock: 1552MHz
Boost Clock: 1777MHz

Cores
2560 CUDA Cores
80 Tensor Cores
20 RT Cores

Memory
8GB GDDR6

Memory Speed
14Gbps

Memory Interface
128-bit

Display outputs
2 x DisplayPort 1.4a
2 x HDMI 2.1

Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin

Recommended PSU
550W

Interface
PCIe 4.0 x8

Multi-GPU support
No

Dimensions
21.3 x 12.0 x 4.1 cm
(2-slot)

Test System

CPU
Intel Core i5-12600K

Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero

Memory
2 x 16GB Crucial DDR5-4800 CL40

Storage
1TB Kingston NV1
960GB Kingston UV500 SATA SSD
1TB Kingston KC2500 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Graphics
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850 Platinum

Monitor
BenQ EL2870U

GPU Driver
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 511.32 (Beta)

Performance

In Superposition, we can see that the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE is a clear upgrade from the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, which means that it essentially outclasses all the x50 cards that came before, cementing its position as a strong mid-range card. However it does come up slightly slower than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, so this is definitely not a card that will serve as an upgrade for everyone.

3DMark Time Spy puts the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE once again ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, but we don’t have data for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti in this benchmark. Against the recently launched Radeon RX 6500 XT, the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE is a much, much faster option.

In 3DMark Port Royal, the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE is the second slowest graphics card we have tested. However you can see that it comes very close to the Radeon RX 6600, which is a much pricier graphics card. Ampere’s raytracing performance has been seen to be superior to RDNA 2’s, so I guess this is just seeing it in action at two vastly different price points.
Gaming

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE doesn’t quite hit the mark of delivering 60FPS in quite a number of titles at 1080p, which can be quite a bummer if you are looking to get that out of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE. However we can really see DLSS pulling its weight here, delivering much better performance in the titles that support it. If you are willing to drop a few graphic settings here and there, you should be able to get 1080p 60FPS out of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE no problem, but if you are adamant on max settings, you should probably consider the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti instead.
There’s not much point comparing the GeForce RTX 3050 against the Radeon RX 6500 XT, but here goes. The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE is just significantly faster than the ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D, to the tune of being 3.5X as fast in DXR-enabled games, or 80% faster in non-DXR enabled games. For just $50 bucks more (at least according to NVIDIA’s MSRP vs AMD’s SEP), the GeForce RTX 3050 is pretty much a no-brainer, provided that you can get it at that price.

Versus the AMD Radeon RX 6600, the competition is more even. In DXR-enabled titles, the GeForce RTX 3050 is is 40% faster on average in raytraced enabled games, thanks largely to the huge gap in Watch Dogs: Legion and Cyberpunk 2077. If you discount these two titles, the AMD card comes out on top with a minute 14% lead on average across six titles. When it comes to non-raytracing titles, the AMD card gains the upper hand with close to a 30% advantage on average. Considering that the Radeon RX 6600 is 30% more expensive at $329 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 at $249, I guess the difference is justified.
Thermals

The cooling on the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE works pretty well, with the max temperature observed at 77.6°C. Even the peak hotspot temp of 90.5°C is very reasonable. While the GPU runs at a rather lofty average clock of 1870MHz, the average power draw is just 124W, which explains the rather low temperatures. The fans are nigh inaudible spinning at about 2300RPM, overall making for a pretty silent card.
Conclusion
The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE is a pretty good graphics card. It’s compact, it looks pretty decent and given the pricing of previous GIGABYTE EAGLE cards, I believe the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE won’t be too expensive either. In general, the GeForce RTX 3050 is not going to threaten the position of the GeForce RTX 3060, and yet it doesn’t suck in terms of value, given the $249 MSRP that NVIDIA has set. Of course, market pricing will inevitably end up being higher for the cards from NVIDIA’s partners, so I guess the value proposition might change slightly.

Still, I would say that it is going to be a pretty good option for anyone looking to finally get their toes wet with raytraced graphics. AMD’s cheaper Radeon RX 6500 XT isn’t going to cut it, so this is currently the most affordable card that I can recommend to gamers who want to experience raytracing in their games for the first time. This is also more affordable than the GeForce RTX 2060 at launch, so while performance isn’t up there, I guess at least it is an acceptable compromise, given the current pricing of graphics cards. Whether it will be a viable addition to anyone’s build here in Malaysia will largely depend on how much it ends up getting priced here, but hey, with the RM1200 starting price, the GeForce RTX 3050 is surely looking pretty sweet.
[UPDATE 28/1/2021] The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE is priced at RM1389, which is a pretty reasonable price for the performance and features offered by this card.

Our thanks to NVIDIA for sending us the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE for review.

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How Long Will Final Fantasy VII Remake Be a PS4 Exclusive Game?

Final Fantasy VII Remake box art updated with timed exclusive disclaimer – until March 3, 2021 pic.twitter.com/IGL0f5dbBb— Wario64 (@Wario64) December 10, 2019

Final Fantasy VII Remake was initially announced in 2015 with a mention of it coming first to the PlayStation 4. Later on, Square Enix mentioned that they have no plans for the game to launch on other platforms. However, it turns out that it won’t be permanently exclusive to the platform.
Square Enix unveiled the official box art for Final Fantasy VII Remake back in September 2019. They’ve replicated the classic game cover from the original game. This same box art has been updated with a disclaimer which states that it will be exclusive to the PlayStation 4 until 3rd March 2021, exactly one year after its release.
This doesn’t necessarily mean that the game will be coming to other platforms right after the exclusivity expires however. It could be coming at a later date as well. As for other platforms it will be coming, it is uncertain at the moment.

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However, I am sure that it will be coming to next-gen consoles, at least the PS5, given the episodic nature of the game as well as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Scarlett launching in Holiday 2020. We’ll be reporting more on this matter as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
Final Fantasy VII Remake will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 on 3rd March 2020.
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Pokdepinion: This doesn’t necessarily mean it will be coming to PC, at least not so soon. It might just end up being a next-gen console-exclusive game.
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How to Identify New Nintendo Switch Model with Improved Battery Life

I got the new Nintendo Switch with the extended battery life today. Testing it tons tonight. It also has the new joy-cons on it. Will talk about it in a vid tomorrow cause Im rather surprised by it. pic.twitter.com/CsBC23ZrhL
— DreamcastGuy (@DreamcastGuy) August 3, 2019

Aside from the Lite variant, there is a new Nintendo Switch model that is being introduced rather quietly by the Japanese giant. It would be based on the original and is expected to come with noticeably improved battery life and other minor improvements. It appears that this specific model has already started selling.
This new model has a different model number, and it can vary between regions. In the US, it can be identified with the number HAC-001(-01) and will possess a serial code that starts with XKW. The box also has a new look, which would be the easiest way to identify the new model. The box is all red and has the system displayed at a different angle. In comparison, the original box is red and white.

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This new Nintendo Switch model was set to begin making its way out into the public by August. Now that it’s officially August, sightings have begun to surface. It has already made its way to Hong Kong and Australia. As the revised units become more prevalent around the world, it would seem likely that the original model will be gradually phased out.
Recently, YouTuber ‘DreamcastGuy’ from the US tweeted out a picture of him holding a box with the new Nintendo Switch model. In his caption, he also claims that the Joy-Con feels “a little different”. In a comment, he elaborates that it appears there’s been a change in material and thus thinks Nintendo has now “built them to be stronger.” He then mentioned that he’d elaborate on this point a little bit more in the future.
Pokdepinion: Be sure to look out for the box and model number if you’re looking to get one for yourself. Might as well go for the one with better battery life.
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Nubia Red Magic Mars is yet another gaming smartphone — comes with ROG Phone-esque shoulder buttons too!

Well it seems like Nubia has decided to barrel forward with two gaming phones in just a span of 3 months. The first Nubia Red Magic was understandably a disappointment, packing a Snapdragon 835 chipset when even the Snapdragon 845 is nearing the end of its product cycle. Well that changes with the Nubia Red Magic Mars.

The new smartphone packs most of the features that any self-respecting gaming smartphone must have, which includes a dual heatpipe air-cooling system to tame the Snapdragon 845.

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Much less common are the two touch-sensitive areas on the sides of the phones which acts like shoulder buttons. Nubia’s naming for it? Mars Trigger. There’s also a dedicated button to engage gaming mode. Guess squeezy sides were a bit too expensive for you eh, Nubia?

Taking yet another page out of the competition, the Nubia Red Magic Mars also features 4D Shock haptic feedback, for a more immersive gaming experience. There is stereo front-facing speakers, replete with virtual 7.1 surround sound. The 6.0″ IPS LCD display doesn’t seem to feature a faster refresh rate or MEMC, so I guess it’s just a normal one there. No notches here though, so that’s a plus.

The Nubia Red Magic Mars also supports a cool assortment of accessories, including a DAC dongle which supports charging. How cool is that? I wish Apple has thought of that in the beginning! Speaking of charging, there is a 3800 mAh battery inside, under that fancy RGB LED strip. It also comes in three color options, Meteorite Black, Flame Red and Camo. Camo is reserved for the top-spec 10GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
Pricing starts from 2699 yuan (~RM1628) for the basic 6GB+64GB model, ranging up to 3999 yuan (~RM2412) for the ultimate Camo variant. What do you think? Do you find the prices agreeable?
Pokdepinion: Seems like a very cool gaming smartphone to have, if we get pricing that’s similar to the Chinese pricing.
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New 120W Xiaomi Fast Charger Appears In Video

It’s been a long time since we’ve heard about Xiaomi’s 100W fast charger. It appears that they’ve went a step further with a faster 120W model instead.

Though the 100W fast charger was tease several times by the company, it never got out to the market. With the new charger, modeled MDY-12-ED, it has a maximum output of 120W.
It appears that the charger can support other charging speeds too, ranging from 15W to its fastest 120W.

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With the previous 100W charger, they claim that it could charge a 4000mAh battery smartphone roughly in 17 minutes. You can expect the new 120W charger to be powerful enough to charge laptops. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Xiaomi to introduce a brand new laptop to utilize it.
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Pokdepinion: Speed is nice but it’ll more than likely affect the longevity of the battery of the device. Let’s just hope that they can find a way to optimize it.
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Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones Leaked Online

Sony has done well with their Active Noise Cancelling WF-1000XM3 earbuds and WH-1000XM3 headphones. Even we actually had a great time with both gadgets but if you’re looking for something new in 2020, you might not have to wait too long. A new Sony wireless headphones with Active Noise Cancelling has surfaced online, and it appears to be the Sony WH-1000XM4.
What’s New with the Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones?
The headphones appeared in the database of the Brazilian communications management department. While the pictures alone show that it looks very similar to last year’s model, there are a few changes made on the inside that show some interesting things.

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Compared to the previous generation, the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones have:

Upgraded from Bluetooth 4.2 to Bluetooth 5.0
Rated power reduced from 3W to 2W
With ANC enabled to the maximum level, the battery life has improved from 36 hours to 40 hours.
Native support for the Alexa voice assistant and another digital assistant (previous generation required activation key)

The biggest improvement here is the use of Bluetooth 5.0 and power consumption. Not only does this mean improvements in signal transmission, it also results in better battery life. There may still be a few new things being kept secret about it but we would expect it to be unveiled officially by Sony themselves.
If you would like to check out our review of the Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones, click right here. If you want to see the review for the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds, click here instead.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder if there will be significant improvements in the audio department over last year’s model. If it’s the same but they vastly improved the microphone capabilities, that would be great enough already.
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Cooler Master’s Lightweight MM710 Gaming Mouse Now Available In Malaysia

Cooler Master has announce today that the MM710 is now available in Malaysian market. The mouse is the brand’s lightest mouse, weighing in at 53g.

For those who prefer a lightweight mouse, well the Cooler Master MM710 is perfect for those quick movements. It comes with a unique honeycomb shell and a specially designed ultralight braided cablefor minimal interference.
Some might be concerned of the holes might lead to dust or water to enter it. Thankfully Cooler Master has said that an Internal PCBA is added for dust and water resistant, providing durability.

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The mouse comes with an adjustable 16,000 DPI Pixart optical sensor , Omron mouse switches and an ambidextrous ergonomic design. Its settings can be customize through Cooler Master’s software, which includes sensitivity, button response time, surface tuning, lift off distance, polling rate and even more.

Its 95% pure PFTE material provides a low friction, consistent glide to enhance your gaming experience.
Also available on the sides are two side buttons for easy access to keybinds. Thanks to the shape of the mouse, it’s comfortable for multiple grip types.
If you are interested in purchasing the Cooler Master MM710, you can do so for the price of RM199.
Pokdepinion: Personally I feel that heavier mice to be more of my preference. Seeing this however, makes me want to test it out.
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11th Gen Intel Rocket Lake CPUs to arrive March 2021, according to MSI

Intel has already announced that the 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processors, codenamed Rocket Lake, are arriving Q1 2021. But an overly enthusiastic customer support staff member at MSI has narrowed it down to the end of March 2021.

Spotted by @harukaze5719, the post was published using the official MSI-CS Innovation Customer Center account, in response to a question regarding whether the MSI MAG B460M Mortar will support the upcoming 11th Gen Intel Core processors.

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400 series will support 11th Gen
*Machine Translate pic.twitter.com/SSEm7tvfcY
— 포시포시 (@harukaze5719) January 3, 2021

The representative went on to detail that all 400-series boards are expected to support the 11th Gen Intel Core processor, before mentioning that updated BIOSes with support for Rocket Lake will arrive on the MSI Z490 boards first. They then continued reveal that the 11th Gen Intel Core is scheduled to arrive at the end of March, with all of MSI’s 400-series boards expected to be updated before Rocket Lake arrives.

Seems they have changed their reply. pic.twitter.com/EgC4uoaWyE
— Berlay (@nk950357) January 3, 2021

The post was then reportedly updated to hide the blunder, but as they say, anything on the Internet is forever. In the updated reply, the representative mentioned that the “end of March” timeline is based on “international rumors”. With that said, late March might be a very conservative estimation, as leaked benchmarks have been floating around on the Internet for quite some time now.

Rocket Lake is expected to be Intel’s final hurrah for their longstanding 14nm process, with the 11th Gen Intel Core processors packing Cypress Cove CPU cores manufactured on Intel’s mature 14nm process. The newer CPU architecture, combined with the maturity of the 14nm process should allow Intel to squeeze out a fair bit of performance out of the 11th Gen Intel Core processors.

But then the fact that Rocket Lake tops out at 8 cores, instead of 10 with Comet Lake also means that the 10th Gen Intel Core processors might still have an advantage over 11th Gen Intel Core processors in certain applications. Well, we will probably hear more from Intel about the 11th Gen Intel Core processors come CES 2021, so stay tuned!
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Pokdepinion: Can’t wait to put Rocket Lake through its paces!
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Intel introduces its priciest processor the Intel Xeon E7-8894 V4 – priced at USD 8898

Intel has silently released a new server processor based on the Broadwell-EX architecture, the Intel Xeon E7-8894 V4. Intel’s most expensive chip has massive processing capability with 24 cores and 48 threads. The TDP is rated at 165W and the processor is clocked at 2.4GHz at stock with a maximum Turbo Clock at 3.4GHz. It also has a whopping 60MB of cache.
The Xeon E7-8894 V4 supports up to 8 socket server configurations (up to 32 sockets via node controller) with memory configurations of up to 3.07TB DDR4 ECC memory. Intel Xeon E7 series processor are made for 4-way and 8-way server market, to provides fast performance and scalability by supporting multiple CPUs. It targeted at scale-up workloads, such as large databases, ERP, CRM, OLTP and in-memory analytics.

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With more than 90 percent of the market share of server chips dominated by Intel, the Xeon E7-8894 V2 might be a preemptive strike direct against the rumored AMD’s 32-core Naples server chip which is based on new AMD Zen architecture.
Intel Xeon E7-8894 V2 is priced at USD 8895, higher than the E7-8890 V2 at USD 7174. It also four times more expensive than the enthusiast Intel Core i7 6950X.
Pokdepinion: Looks like the processor war will not only be waged on the consumer market, but also in the server sector pretty soon.

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ViewSonic Hosts ColorPro Award Global Photography Contest With Attractive Prizes Offered

The folks at ViewSonic has recently hosted their ColorPro Award Global Photography Contest. Show your photography skills in the “kindness” themed contest and you could win big.
ViewSonic ColorPro Award Global Photography Contest

Anyone is welcomed to join and participate in the contest, which has already begin and will last until the 30th of August 2020 and show what “kindness” means to you in a single photo.
The good thing about the contest is that ViewSonic doesn’t limit the size, aspect ratio, style or device used for your submission, offering you to showcase your creativity.

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What’s on offer for the prize? Well there’s a bunch. You can check that below:
First Prize:
$1,000 cashColorPro VP2785-2K monitorTourBox Controller12 Month TinySpace Membership$500 Blurb Voucher12 Month Shoot The Frame Premium Membership
Second Prize:
Blurb $200 Voucher12 Month Tinyspace Membership12 Month Shoot The Frame Premium Membership
Third Prize:
Blurb $100 voucher12 Month Tinyspace Membership12 Month Shoot The Frame Premium Membership
Submitted photographs will be evaluated in three aspects; overall impression conveyed and emotions delivered, originality, creativity, and storytelling, and finally technical aspects (lighting, exposure, color, tone, and execution).
For more details on the ViewSonic ColorPro Award, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: If you’re confident with your photography skills, why not participate in the contest? So what does ‘kindness’ means to you?
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Ragnarok Online Battle Academy is a unique brew of RPG and battle royale

If you have been a fan of Ragnarok all this while, you might want to check out this new game. Following Ragnarok Online’s wild success, the upcoming Ragnarok Online Battle Academy (ROBA) meshes the popular battle royale genre with the unique elements of Ragnarok’s RPG gameplay for a pretty interesting looking game.
There are your regular battle royale tropes like avoiding the Red Zone and also battling other players to be the last man standing, and of course, there are Ragnarok’s RPG-esque elements like having to hunt monsters and bosses around the map to gain EXP and equipment. The game looks pretty interesting, although you can’t play it yet.

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The game is currently being developed by Gravity, in partnership with Electronics Extreme, and is reportedly 80% complete at this point. It’s currently being tested, and is expected to be launched in Thailand and other SEA countries soon.
Would you try a Ragnarok-themed battle royale?
Pokdepinion: I admit I have never played Ragnarok but this seems like fun. Perhaps a nice game to explore since I do enjoy PUBG Mobile?
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Bandai Namco has officially announced their lineup of games for Gamescom 2018 in Cologne, Germany. They’re also teasing some new games at the event.
Bandai Namco Gamescom 2018 Lineup Announced

There are a number of global expos and trade fairs on gaming that are worth taking note of. Some believe in E3 2018 being the best while others believe Gamescom is the one more worthy of attention. Perhaps this bit of news may get you excited for Gamescom 2018 The folks over at Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe announced its games lineup for Gamescom 2018 in Cologne, Germany.

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The publisher’s booth (Hall 6 – B 41) will include “no less than 11” playable titles, of which 8 have been announced today via a press release. Gamescom 2018 attendees will be able to enjoy the following games:
Bandai Namco’s Lineup

Jump Force
SoulCalibur VI
Dragon Ball FighterZ for Nintendo Switch
One Piece: World Seeker
Code Vein
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
My Hero One’s Justice
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker

With some simple mathematics, you can see that it seems to be short of just 3 games. A comment from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe Vice President of Marketing and Digital Hervé Hoerdt includes a hint, mentioning that a new co-publishing project “that fans will be very excited about” will be announced at the show. What could it be?
While the press release does not mention it, considering what was mentioned by Producer Kazutoki Kono just before E3, I would be surprised if we didn’t get the announcement of the release date of Ace Combat 7. But of course, that’s just speculation and nothing more so we’ll have to wait and see.
What do you think these 3 mystery titles could be?
Pokdepinion: Currently praying for a wonderful soul to send me over to Cologne, Germany to cover the event. We also accept donations to send me over there, just saying.
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[IFA 2019] Intel is promising DOUBLE the bang for buck with Cascade Lake-X

“Bang for buck” is probably something you relate to AMD’s Ryzen processors rather than Intel’s, but it seems like Intel is going to change things up a bit with Cascade Lake-X. Intel has been very proud of their high clocks and chart-topping performance, but it still doesn’t quite come near when it comes to value for money.
Intel’s latest slides show that the Intel Cascade Lake-X will offer up to 2.09x higher performance per dollar when compared to Intel Skylake-X.
Intel is most probably not going to be able to squeeze much more performance with the new processors still manufactured on the 14nm process node, so we can pretty much expect lower prices for the Cascade Lake-X processors, since there’s almost no way Intel can push for double the performance at the same price. If they do, it would still result in better value for consumers, and that’s a win. And it’s supposed to work with the X299 platform, so Skylake-X users can do a drop-in upgrade to Cascade Lake-X. Hopefully.

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Interestingly, Intel also listed the 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadrippers for comparison. Unfortunately AMD is also preparing the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadrippers and the Intel Cascade Lake-X HEDT processors might be facing a much tougher opponent than last-gen Ryzen Threadrippers.
The end result would still be consumers getting to enjoy more performance per dollar spent with the HEDT platform, regardless whether it comes from Intel or AMD. Pretty cool.

Meanwhile, what’s not so cool would probably be the Intel Core i9 9900KS. I kid. The all-core 5 GHz processor can reportedly be tamed by a simple Corsair 240mm AIO without issues. The processor which was announced back at Computex 2019 just before AMD announced the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen, will reportedly begin shipping next month. How much it will cost is still not known, and whether it will be a limited run is also not revealed.
Pokdepinion: Hmm, the battle might be more interesting in the HEDT platform now.
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The Nintendo Switch Continues to be Sold Out; It’s Sold Out on the Same Day It’s Restocked

The Nintendo Switch clearly has a monstrous demand if it’s continuously getting sold out at this point.
It’s been about 2 months since the launch of Nintendo’s newest console, or hybrid game console if you want to be more specific about it, but the excitement is still going strong. As many of you know, the Nintendo Switch is selling millions and is often out of stock.
Now, the sales of the new console is becoming even more ridiculous. As Nintendo is gearing up to meet the demands of the public, it’s still just not enough. Let’s take a look into the monstrous sales situation of Nintendo’s new console.

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The Nintendo Switch Continues to be Sold Out

According to Gamestop, and relayed by Forbes, sales of the Nintendo Switch is still going through the roof after about 2 months since its debut. In fact, retailers are claiming that they continue to see the console being sold out on the same day units of it have been restocked.
GameStop Senior Director of Merchandising, Eric Bright, said:
It’s exceeding our expectations. We knew it would be a high-demand product, but our Switch allocations are selling out not in days, but in hours…the demand is so high that consumers have to react quickly to be able to get their hands on them.
Nintendo has reportedly doubled the Switch’s production shortly after its launch on March 3rd as the demand for the console was crazy. Unfortunately, this was still clearly not enough to meet the demands of the masses. You start to wonder if Nintendo is purposely not manufacturing enough units or if the Nintendo Switch is simply that popular.

As of March 2017, Nintendo has shipped about 2.74 million units of the brand new console, and about 5.47 million copies of games (overall) for the console. Superdata has predicted that the Nintendo Switch will sell about 12 million units by the end of March 2018. We may actually see it overtake the Nintendo Wii’s sales record at this rate, which is currently sitting at the top 5 best-selling consoles of all time.

Pokdepinion: The Nintendo Switch continues to amaze me. Whether Nintendo has been crafty in terms of manufacturing units or not, it’s clearly a popular console. I too believe that it will exceed the Nintendo Wii’s sales, but I want to see if it’s capable of beating the PlayStation 2 by the end of its life cycle.
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Sony Xperia 10 II Review — A New Perspective

We take a look at Sony’s mid-range smartphone offering in this Sony Xperia 10 II review. Does it have a place in 2020? Let’s check the device out.
Sony Xperia 10 II Unboxing
Sony Xperia 10 II review – unboxing
You’ll find the following to be available from the Sony Xperia 10 II packaging:
The phone itselfCharging brickUSB-C cableDocumentation3.5mm handsfree kit
Appearance
Sony Xperia 10 II review
If you’re looking for a simplistic smartphone design, the Sony Xperia 10 II fits the bill with its top only featuring its 3.5mm port as well as its secondary microphone hole.

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Sony Xperia 10 II review
The same could be said down below as there’s only the microphone hole and the USB-C port here.
Sony Xperia 10 II review
As for the right hand side of the device, you’ll find the standard volume rockers that’s accompanied by its power button, which doubles up as a physical fingerprint scanner.
Sony Xperia 10 II review
Its SIM tray is kinda unique as you don’t need a pin to eject the tray. There’s a gap between it that you can simply pull with your fingers.
Sony Xperia 10 II review
Switching over to the back, the Sony Xperia 10 II comes in a nice glass grey finish with a premium look. It’s a nice design if you ask me, but it will attract fingerprints all over, due to the nature of the material.
Sony Xperia 10 II Specifications
CPU:Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Octa-core (4 x 2.0GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4 x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver) 11nmGPU:Adreno 610RAM:4GBDisplay:6″ (2520 x 1080) 21:9 ratio, OLED, Gorilla Glass 6Storage:128GBCamera:Camera(s)12MP f/2.0, 1/2.8 Exmor R8MP f/2.4 telephoto8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide PDAF, 2x Optical Zoom, HDR, Panorama, LED flashFront Camera8MP f/2.0HDROS:Android 10Connectivity:LTE Band 1/3/4/5/7/8/12/20/28/38/39/40/41MWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)Bluetooth 5.0Type-CNFCSIM:microSDXC (Dual SIM takes storage slot)Battery:Li-Po 3600mAh (non-removable)18W fast charging supportQuick Charge 3.0Dimensions:157 x 69 x 8.2mmWeight:151gIngress ProtectionIP65/IP68
Sony Xperia 10 II Performance
Sony Xperia 10 II review – Antutu
The Snapdragon 665 isn’t the newest in terms of processors in the market right now, and from our personal experience, we can expect a mid-tier performance from the Sony Xperia 10 II. In Antutu’s benchmark, that’s exactly what we found.
Sony Xperia 10 II review – Geekbench
Over at Geekbench, we find the single-core performance to be slightly lower than than the realme 5i’s but it did outperform the same device in the multi-core test.
Sony Xperia 10 II review – 3DMark
We see a similar finding in 3DMark’s graphics benchmark. On an overall level however, the Sony Xperia 10 II outperforms the realme 5i in this test.
Sony Xperia 10 II review – PCMark work benchmark
When it comes to PCMark’s Work 2.0 performance test, it doesn’t look too good for the Xperia 10 II as it ranks last on the list. Truth be told, we expected a higher score from the device but unfortunately, that is not the case.
Sony Xperia 10 II review – PCMark Work 2.0 Battery Life
From our own experience, the Snapdragon 665 is quite the performer when it comes to battery efficiency and we found out that the Sony Xperia 10 II is the best device that’s powered by the chipset. This is even incredible seeing how it comes with a smaller 3,600mAh battery capacity as well as utilizing an OLED display, compared to the ones that we’ve reviewed previously.
Based on my own personal use, the battery could last me roughly 1 day and a half, with around 25% left. Of course, the consumption would depend on the usage and in my case, I mainly used it for my social media needs like Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and also WhatsApp.
As for the charger from the box that came with it, don’t expect blazing fast speed as it only offers 7.5W of power. We’ve tested charging the phone with Battery Care feature turned on and off and found that it only manages to charge to 25% in a 30-minute period. It should however charge faster with an 18W fast charger rating, which unfortunately you’d need to purchase separately.
User Experience
Sony Xperia 10 II review
Straight out of the box, the Sony Xperia 10 II certainly has a premium feel to it. Some might feel that the 21:9 ratio be weird but it’s actually pretty nice. It’s also helped by the fact that it uses an OLED display, offering a more immersive experience for videos.
Personally, I find the design of the device appealing as it kinda brings back memories of older smartphone designs with an LED notification, a screen that’s not bigger than 6-inches,and so on. If you’re looking for simplicity yet a sleek looking device, this smartphone here is exactly what you’re looking for.
Sony Xperia 10 II review
Though I enjoyed the visuals of the display, I can’t say the same for the speakers. I find them somewhat… lacking. For me, the audio could be better. You could however deal with this by using your own headphones / earphones for a better audio experience.
Sony Xperia 10 II UI
The phone runs on Android 10. It’s not exactly stock Android as they’ve tweaked a little bit here and there but it’s close. So if you’re a big fan of a UI that’s simple and clean, you can certainly expect that with this device. Though the Xperia 10 II only packs 4GBs of RAM, I experienced no issues of stuttering or the likes for general use.
Sony Xperia 10 II camera UI
For the camera UI, it’s pretty straightforward. You can find all the modes instantly as you open the software. If you’re not used to camera UIs for smartphones, you might need to take some time to get the hang of the settings as they appear a bit too clustered.

I was actually quite impressed with the camera performance. Under excellent conditions, I feel that the Sony Xperia 10 II is on par with any smartphone in its price segment despite offering just a 12MP main shooter. Focusing is a bit of mixed experience as I found sometimes when I tap to focus on an area and snap a shot, the picture would turn overexposed. So you might want to adjust the exposure levels before snapping.
Despite the decent performance in ideal lighting, head to low lighting and the smartphone really starts to struggle, even with night mode turned on. In dark environments, the camera performance offers poor dynamic range, where it cannot balance the bright and dark parts properly.
You can check out the full-sized images right here.
Sony Xperia 10 II Conclusion
Sony Xperia 10 II review – verdict
For it’s asking price of RM1,799, some people may feel like it’s too high and it’s hard to argue with that. I will however say that I’ve pretty much enjoyed my experience with the device itself, especially with its design, smooth UI, and watching videos on its 21:9 OLED display.
If Sony offered a newer chipset with more RAM, it would definitely be an attractive offering in what is now a competitive mid-range market. With all things said, I give the Sony Xperia 10 II our Bronze Pokdeward.

Our thanks to Sony Malaysia for providing the Sony Xperia 10 II that was used in this review!
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Cyberpunk 2077 Will Keep You Occupied With Its Side Quests

When we talk about open world games, there’s a number of them that actually impressed such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which the latter being a title under CD Projekt Red. We all know they are the ones behind the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 and now it’s revealed that they will be offering a truly epic experience when it comes to the game’s side quests.
The company’s John Mamais has talked about the quests where he said “There’s like 15 people doing these open-world quests. There’s a couple of layers. There’s a passive layer, which is the vendors, then there’s the STSs, which are the street stories. I think there’s around 75 street stories. Then there’s minor activities as well. The street stories are like little quests. There’s story but there’s not, like, advanced cinematic storytelling sequences so much. They’re a way to explore the world and level-up your character”.
Previously it’s been reported that Cyberpunk 2077 got delayed due to the lack of power of current-gen consoles. Cyberpunk 2077 is set to be released on the 17th of September 2020 on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and most likely on next-gen consoles, PS5 and Xbox Series X.

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Pokdepinion: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has set the bar high for the game. I seriously can’t wait for Cyberpunk 2077 to come out.
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OPPO A95 Up For Pre-orders With Freebies Worth RM486

The folks at OPPO Malaysia has announced of their new OPPO A95 smartphone, which will be up for pre-orders real soon.
OPPO A95 Malaysia pre-order

From what we’ve gathered, the OPPO A95 is powered by a Snapdragon 662 chipset and comes with a 48MP triple camera setup. It sports a 6.43-inch AMOLED display and packs 8GB RAM that’s mated with 128GB internal storage.

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Under the hood is a 5000mAh battery which you can utilize its VOOC Charging 2.0 fast charger. Should you pre-order the smartphone, you are eligible to purchase OPPO’s wireless earbuds, the Enco Buds at RM1.
In addition to that, My OPPO Members can redeem an additional RM50 promo code on the app upon their purchase of the device during the pre-order period. Not to forget, those who pre-order at OPPO’s Official Store Online and have it picked up at any OPPO Brand Store will get an extended 6 months warranty worth RM49.90 and an OPPO VOOC Powerbank worth RM229.
We should probably know more details as we head nearer to the smartphone’s launch, which is in a few days time. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: I wonder why they’ve opted to offer the Snapdragon 662 option instead of the Dimensity 800U version.. It’s not a bad chip but I’d expect something newer however. Let’s just hope that the pricing is decent.
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Stand A Chance To Win Gifts Worth RM 2,000,000 – When you purchase selected Samsung devices

Tis the season of giving

The Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season is already underway and to celebrate it, Samsung Malaysia is now giving consumers a chance to bring RM 2,000,000 worth of prizes back when you balik kampung. These prizes include luxurious sets of
wheels from Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Vespa scooter, Samsung smart home appliances as well as gift cards.
Interested? All you have to do is purchase any Samsung Galaxy device from 24 May 2018 to 24 June 2018, answer a simple question on the entry card given and you’ll be in the running to win any of these sweet prizes. Lucky winners will be selected randomly through a draw, and announced in July 2018.

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Customers who purchase either a Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ will be rewarded with a Samsung Protection Plus plan worth RM298. Those who purchase a Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy A8+, Galaxy A8, Galaxy A6+, Galaxy A6 or a Galaxy J6 will be entitled to a complimentary Screen Protection Plan worth up to RM149.
Samsung has also taken the opportunity to launch four new devices to add to its Samsung Galaxy line in conjunction with the festive season. These four devices are the Samsung Galaxy A6, Samsung Galaxy A6+, Samsung Galaxy J6 and Samsung Galaxy J4. That’s not all, a limited edition Petronas Gift Card worth RM20 will also be given to those who purchase these latest Samsung Galaxy models.
The Samsung Galaxy A6 and Samsung Galaxy A6+ will be going for RM 1,099 and RM 1,399 respectively whereas the Samsung Galaxy J4 and Samsung Galaxy J6 will retail RM 599 and RM 799 respectively.
Check out the specifications for Samsung’s brand new devices below.

Device Name
Samsung Galaxy A6
Samsung Galaxy A6+

Display
5.6 inch HD+ (720 x 1480)
Super AMOLED
Infinity Display
6.0 inch FHD+ (1080 x 2220)
Super AMOLED
Infinity Display

Chipset
1.6Ghz Octa Core
Exynos 7870
1.8Ghz Octa Core
Qualcomm SDM450

Bearer
LTE Cat.6
GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
WCDMA B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
TDD B38, B40, B41
LTE FDD B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B20, B28, B66

Memory
3GB RAM + 32GB Internal Memory
(microSD up to 256GB)
4GB RAM + 32GB Internal Memory
(microSD up to 256GB)

Camera
Rear: 16MP AF f1.7
Front: 16MP FF f1.9
Rear: 16MP AF f1.7 + 5MP FF f1.9
Front: 24MP FF f1.9

Dimension & Weight
149.9 x 70.8 x 7.7 mm; 162g
160.2 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm; 191g

Battery Capacity
3,000mAh
3,500mAh

OS
Android 8.0 Oreo

Sensors
Accelerometer, Fingerprint, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall, RGB Light, Proximity

Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Others
3 Slots (2 SIM slots + 1 microSD card slot)

Colours
Black, Gold, Blue

Device Name
Samsung Galaxy J4
Samsung Galaxy J6

Display
5.5" HD (720 x 1280)
Super AMOLED
5.6" HD+ (720 x 1480)
Super AMOLED
Infinity Display

Chipset
1.4Ghz Quad Core
Exynos 7570
1.6Ghz Octa Core
Exynos 7870

Bearer
LTE Cat.4
GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800
WCDMA B1, B5, B8
TDD B38, B40
LTE FDD B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20
LTE Cat.4
GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
WCDMA B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
TDD B38, B40, B41
LTE FDD B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12,
B13, B17, B20, B28, B66

Memory
2GB RAM + 16GB Internal Memory
(microSD up to 256GB)
3GB RAM + 32GB Internal Memory
(microSD up to 256GB)

Camera
Rear: 13MP f1.9
Front: 5MP f2.2
Rear: 13MP AF F1.9
Front: 8MP FF f1.9

Dimension & Weight
151.7 x 77.2 x 8.1mm; 175g
149.3 x 70.2 x 8.2 mm; 152g

Battery Capacity
3,000mAh

OS
Android 8.0 Oreo

Sensors
Accelerometer, Proximity
Accelerometer, Fingerprint, Hall, Proximity

Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth v4.2; Wi-Fi b/g/n; Wi-Fi Direct

Others
3 Slots (2 SIM slots + 1 microSD card slot)

Colours
Black, Gold, Purple

So what are you waiting for? Go on and purchase a new Samsung Galaxy device or two, and you might just bring home an epic Hari Raya gift, courtesy of Samsung Malaysia! As always for more information about Samsung’s Raya 2018 Campaign Promotion, do head over to their official website here.
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realme 5i And realme Buds Air Launched In Malaysia

Today we had the opportunity to witness realme Malaysia launch both the realme 5i and realme Buds Air.

realme 5i Specifications
Snapdragon 665, 11nm4GB RAM64GB (expandable via microSD)6.52″ HD+ (1600 x 720p), IPS, 89% screen-to-body ratio 12MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.25 ultra-wide angle camera + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor 8MP f/2.0 selfie camera5000mAh battery, 10W chargingRM499

The realme 5i is the third entry to the realme 5-series, with it being powered by a power-efficient Snapdragon 665 chipset under the hood that’s coupled with a big 5000mAh battery.
There’s the quad camera setup as well and for its price range, it certainly looks like a worthy option.

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Coming in with two color variants, the realme 5i can be found in either blue or green variants for the retail price of RM499.
On the other hand, there’s the realme Buds Air, realme’s first true wireless earbuds. There’s three color variants; white, black, and yellow.

realme Buds Air Specifications
Type-C and Qi wireless charging supportUp to 17 hours playbackOptical Sensor for Wear DetectionWeighs 46.5g (both charging case and earbuds)Bluetooth 5.0Dual Mic, ENC (Environment Noise Cancellation)Touch ControlRM299
Powered by the R1 headphone chip, you’ll be able to use the realme Buds Air with its Bluetooth 5.0.
If you wish to purchase the realme Buds Air, you can do so at the retail price of RM299
Interested to see how they both perform? We are actually in the midst of reviewing both products and should be publishing anytime soon. So stay tuned for that right on our website.
Pokdepinion: The realme 5i doesn’t seem that much of a difference from its siblings.. The realme Buds Air however looks like an attractive proposition :D
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CES 2021: Sony’s New Airpeak Drone Makes Its Debut

Sony showcases their latest products and initiatives which are based on the theme of “Redefining Our Future with Tomorrow’s Technologies” at this year’s CES 2021 digital showcase. Some of the things showcased ranges from their BRAVIA line to their Xperia smartphones to their brand new Airpeak drone. Here’s a little overview of all the products revealed by Sony at the online showcase.
Sony CES 2021 Showcase
Airpeak

Sony’s new drone makes its first appearance here. Equipped with Sony’s Alpha™ full-frame mirrorless camera, Airpeak enables dynamic filming together with precise, stable flight. With the new Sony Airpeak, Sony aims to contribute to the evolution of drones and generate value within this growth market at the highest level.

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You can check out the Airpeak drone in action in the video below.

360 Reality Audio Music Production Tools
Sony and Virtual Sonics, a music software development company, have developed the 360 Reality Audio Creative Suite, a tool for creating 360 Reality Audio-compatible music that realises a spatial sound field. You can check out more on what 360 Reality Audio is here.
Video Production Support with Xperia 5 II

Through the Xperia 5 II, creators have access to the Photography Pro full-scale camera feature and Cinematography Pro “powered by CineAlta,” which allows you to enjoy similar parameters and colour settings to enhance your cinematographic shooting experiences.
Spatial Reality Display

A display that reproduces spatial images in three-dimensions with extraordinary realism and level of detail, it expands the scope of video expression, for instance in displays and three-dimensional signage in stores, while allowing the viewer to see the depth, texture, and appearance of the object with a real sense of presence.
Crystal LED Display

The new Crystal LED series is equipped with the high-performance image quality processor called “X1 for Crystal LED”. It incorporates the LED control technology developed for Sony’s
pioneering Crystal LED and the signal processing technology found in Sony’s BRAVIA TV series.
They can be used for various applications such as corporate showrooms, lobbies, and virtual productions in a range of different layouts and sizes.
Virtual Production with Volumetric Real-World Capture
Image credit: Sony Innovation Studios
Sets and locations for film/TV production are captured as 3D volumetric point cloud data which are then processed and rendered by Sony Innovation Studios’ “Atom View” software. The rendered data is then displayed as a background image on a Crystal LED display for real-time virtual production.
Hawk-Eye Innovations and Pulselive Challenging Sports Conventions

Hawk-Eye is a company owned by Sony that provides sports officiating solutions and play analytics services. Hawk-Eye’s digital division Pulselive, which delivers digital solutions that enhance the experience for sports fans, are committed to innovation across the sports industry ranging from officiating to fan engagement, by utilising video and data. In the future, Sony aims to provide new forms of entertainment that visualise play content and sports data.
BRAVIA XR

The latest BRAVIA XR is equipped with Cognitive Processor XR which delivers intelligence that reflects human cognitive characteristics. It detects the viewer’s focal points and cross-analyses numerous image quality elements to produce a picture which is more natural and closer to human memory. It also upscales sound to 5.1.2 channels to encapsulate the viewer in surround
sound for a more realistic and immersive experience.
Video streaming of 360 Reality Audio with Spatial Sound Technology

Sony will be launching a new live performance video streaming service which will combine both the spatial sound field and images of 360 Reality Audio. The new service will be in collaboration with major music labels and streaming services and will be available by the end of the year. Before the service is launched, a performance by Zara Larsson will be available as the first video content of 360 Reality Audio.
VISION-S
Sony revealed more information about their VISION-S prototype car. While not much was actually revealed, they did mention that the VISION-S vehicle has undergone public road testing in Austria back in December 2020. You can check out their road test video down below.

Pokdepinion: A lot of interesting stuff coming from Sony at this year’s CES. While we didn’t get much, Sony’s VISION-S project is something I am really looking forward to seeing a lot more of. Hope they provide more updates along the line this year.
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KachiShop celebrates Malaysia launch with up to 2196 free diamonds on Mobile Legends!

KachiShop is now officially open for business in Malaysia, bringing gamers exclusive in-game top ups with great deals and discounts to bring your gameplay to the next level. You can get in-game items for most of the popular mobile games, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, PUBG Mobile and State of Survival. And to celebrate their launch, KachiShop is giving users a chance to get up to 2196 diamonds on Mobile Legends for free!
KachiShop celebrates launch with Refer and Earn promotion!
Mobile Legends players who refer their friends to KachiShop will earn big bonuses from now until 22nd April 2022. The highlight of the Refer and Earn promotion is of course the 2196 diamonds that you can earn by completing 20 successful purchases through the referral link, but there’s still more. Every successful referral will give users a 50% discount coupon in KachiShop, and every new user will also receive 70 diamonds upon their first transaction.
Users can pay for their purchases with multiple payment methods, including Touch ‘n Go, GrabPay and Boost eWallet. Security is ensured via close partnerships with the game publishers and Xiaomi to ensure each transaction is safe and secure. In the event you face any issues, KachiShop also guarantees that each case will be handled by experts in less than 24 hours.

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You can check out the KachiShop Refer and Earn promotion here.
Pokdepinion: Never a fan of microtransactions, but if you want to spend, why not check this out?
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RAM Usage For Chrome Is Now Even Higher Due To Spectre Update

It’s been let out by Google that their updates for the Spectre CPU  vulnerability has caused the Chrome browser to use up more memory than previously.
Chrome Uses More RAM Due To Spectre Update
Found in a blog post by the company, Google revealed its new Site Isolation feature for the newest Chrome 67 release. The feature, is enabled by default, and is used to protect against the mentioned Spectre attacks.
The bad thing is that, with it, it has also increased the RAM usage for Chrome. Not a welcoming news with many of Chrome users previously has already had complaints on the high usage of memory of the browser. It is reported that an increased of 10% usage was found out since the update. This will definitely impact the browser’s user base, especially on those who are running on systems that have a measly 4GB RAM setup.

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It was acknowledged by Google and they have said to be working on to reduce the impact that it might bring to users of the browser.
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Pokdepinion: I thought updates was supposed to fix things and not bring any new problems. Guess in this case, you can’t have both. At 10% increased usage, that is quite big and those who are packing small RAM on their setup will surely feel it. Maybe they’re pushing us to shop for more RAM… Oh the conspiracy..
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Using Ad Blocker For YouTube? Be Wary As Your Account Might Get Banned

Recently you might have noticed that YouTube has changed their policies, which will take affect next month in December 2019. If you are using an ad blocker, well there’s some bad news for you.
With the new policy, it gives YouTube the right to ban accounts who are found to be using any sort of ad blockers. Once you’re caught, well… say good bye to your account.
In the policy it states “YouTube may terminate your access. Or your Google account’s access to all or part of the Service if YouTube believes, in its sole discretion, that provision of the Service to you is no longer commercially viable”.

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In that sense, they are not simply banning your YouTube account but once caught, it could also see your Gmail, and all the other services that’s related to Google to be useless from their services.
Update:

The section of our Terms that you're referring to is *not* about terminating an account if it’s not making enough money – it's about discontinuing certain YouTube features or parts of the service, e.g. removing outdated/low usage features. This does not impact anyone in new ways!— TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) November 11, 2019

It seems that YouTube will only take away certain YouTube features or parts of the service if they deem that you are not “commercially viable”, which is a different view from the source that’s linked above.
We would like to thank one of our readers for pointing that out!
Pokdepinion: I personally don’t use ad blockers but I know a number that do. Well guys, you know what to do. Better safe than to be sorry.
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#Pokdepicks 5 Awesome Games to Look Out for in July 2019
Dr. Mario World

It’s no secret that Nintendo has dived into the mobile games market, especially with the previously launched Super Mario Run. Now, it appears that the second Mario mobile game is coming soon with an emphasis on puzzles, and it’s called Dr. Mario World. Just like the previous Dr. Mario games, it will have a similar style of gameplay as the legendary Tetris.
The player’s objective is to eliminate all of the viruses on the screen by connecting Megavitamins of the same color to each of them, although instead of the Megavitamins descending, the game’s gravity is directed upwards with the viruses positioned towards the top of the screen. Levels are grouped into worlds with their own unique theme, and there will be five available at launch.
Fun fact, Dr. Mario World is expected to be a viable mobile game in the long run. While there will only be five worlds in the beginning, more worlds will be added in the future for gamers to enjoy. The best part of all is that this game is free for anyone to enjoy, but it will have some form of microtransaction which isn’t mandatory to play the game.

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Dr. Mario World will be coming to both Android and iOS on 10th July 2019 as a free mobile game with in-app purchases.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order

Developed by the same team behind the Ninja Gaiden series, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is an action role-playing game with some elements from hack and slash games. Gamers will have to assemble a team to prevent galactic devastation at the hands of the mad cosmic tyrant Thanos and his ruthless warmasters, The Black Order.
There will be a number of playable characters, most of which are heavily inspired by their Marvel Cinematic Universe counterparts. The roster includes several members of the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Inhumans, the Marvel Knights, the Spider-Verse, the Midnight Sons, the Defenders, and X-Men.
Fun fact, while previous entries in the Marvel Ultimate Alliance series was made available for a variety of platforms, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is the first to be exclusive to a single platform. This is because Nintendo serves as the producer and publisher of the game. As such, the game will be set in an entirely different universe from the previous games.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order will be coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch on 19th July 2019.
 Wolfenstein: Youngblood

Yet another entry in the Wolfenstein series of shooting games, Wolfenstein: Youngblood is a first-person shooter set in the 1980s. The game takes place roughly two decades after the events of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus in an alternate reality where Nazi Germany won the Second World War.
The twin daughters of B.J. Blazkowicz, Jessica and Sophia Blazkowicz, must travel to Paris to look for their missing father. At the same time, they have to help the French Resistance liberate the country from Nazi occupation since the events of World War II. Their journey will not be an easy one, and it will be one they will never forget.
Fun fact, developers MachineGames and Arkane Studios wanted to give gamers a fresher experience when playing Wolfenstein: Youngblood. As such, gamers are given more freedom in how they approach the game as missions can be completed in a non-linear fashion. There will also be new equipment and abilities to incentivize gamers to progress further through the game.
Wolfenstein: Youngblood will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC on 26th July 2019.
 Sea of Solitude

An indie game published under the EA Originals label, Sea of Solitude is an adventure game set in a fictional underwater city. The game follows a mysterious woman named Kay who finds herself in an abandoned, submerged city where nothing is what it seems to be. Things become even more bizarre when Kay discovers that she has somehow turned into a monster.
With what’s left of her sanity, she ventures forth to discover the truth behind her condition and why she is in the city. Her only clue is the scaly, red-eyed creatures which appear to be lurking in the submerged city.
Fun fact, the protagonist of Sea of Solitude is modelled after the game’s creative director, Cornelia Geppert. The game is said to be her most personal and artistic project thus far as the narrative has some inspirations from her real-life events such as probing her fears and emotions after a bad breakup in 2013. The game is part of the industry’s trend in tackling mental health issues.
Sea of Solitude will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 5th July 2019.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses

The latest entry in the long-running first party Nintendo series, Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a role-playing game with an emphasis on tactical combat. The game is set on the continent of Fódlan, where the landmass is divided into three rival nations at peace; the Adrestian Empire, the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus, and the Leicester Alliance.
At the center of the continent is the Garegg Mach monastery, home of the Church of Seiros and its Officer’s Academy. The protagonist is offered a job teaching at the academy to tutor the heir of the three nations; Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude. Their lives take a huge turn when the protagonist notices the existence of Sothis, a mysterious girl that only the heirs are able to see.
Fun fact, the protagonist in Fire Emblem: Three Houses is generally referred in a very neutral manner as the gamers can decide whether to choose a male or female character as their protagonist. While gamers are also free to name the protagonist anything they please, the default name is “Byleth”, which is the name that Nintendo will use for future references to the game.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses will be coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch on 26th July 2019.
If you missed out on last month’s one, click right here. For more awesome games, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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An Overwatch Character May Be Coming to Super Smash Bros Ultimate – Who Could It Be?

An Overwatch Character May Be Coming to Super Smash Bros Ultimate

With the release of Overwatch on the Nintendo Switch happening pretty soon, Blizzard’s own Jeff Kaplan talked about the possibility of one of their characters joining the large character roster in Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
Speaking to IGN, Kaplan was recently asked about the possibility of one of the heroes of Overwatch joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Kaplan seemed excited about the idea saying, “To the Smash Brothers team, whatever character you want, we love them all. They’re all our babies, you can have any single one of them. We have 31 to choose from.” For Kaplan, it seems as though if any of the 31 characters of Overwatch happened to join Smash Ultimate, he’d be thrilled regardless.
That being said, Kaplan did signal out one character he’d specifically like to see join the game and his choice shouldn’t surprise you.

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Tracer’s our girl, Tracer’s our mascot. She’d be my first choice. There’s a lot of great runners up. I think a lot of people can immediately see Doomfist gameplay applying to Smash, but if it were up to me, I’d like to see Tracer.

As Kaplan points out, Tracer has long been the mascot for Overwatch as a whole, so she’d be the most likely candidate to join Smash Ultimate, you’d have to guess. Who do you think will be the one joining the roster, if it’s not Tracer?
Currently, we know that Super Smash Bros Ultimate is set to have one more fighter to be revealed in the current Fighter’s Pass with more DLC characters arriving in the future. Who knows, maybe Tracer or someone else from Overwatch will be in that mix.
Overwatch will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on 15th October 2019. It’s currently already available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Source: IGN
Pokdepinion: Can’t say I’m particularly surprised but I do wonder who it’s gonna be. Something tells me it’s gonna be Tracer but Doomfist would be the easiest to translate into Smash.
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Tamagotchi On is coming with color in late July!

If you had fond memories of the Tamagotchi digital pets, you are set for a trip down nostalgia lane. Bandai will be releasing the new Tamagotchi, called Tamagotchi On starting this 28th July, with everything you expect from a Tamagotchi, including arranging marriages for your pets and taking care of their babies too.

It would be interesting to see Tamagotchi On compete in an age where smartphones are our main sources of entertainment. Not to mention one where people have the attention span of a gold fish, or less. Having to take care of a virtual pet on a separate device does sound like a lot of work, no?

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Bandai mantained the classic design of the original Tamagotchi, with three physical buttons, although they added the ability to connect to each other, allowing you to visit your friends’ Tamagotchis. If you have friends with Tamagotchis too.
If you are into that though, you can get a Tamagotchi On starting this 28th July, with each unit priced at $59.99 (~RM250).
Pokdepinion: We need a smartwatch with Digimon in it.
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New GameCube Design Controllers Coming for the Nintendo Switch

For all you Nintendo Switch owners right there, I’m sure many of you are looking forward to Super Smash Bros Ultimate coming later in December. I’m also sure that there is a good number of you looking up or already bought solid controllers to play the game. Be it the Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers or eyeing those bundle packs, there are decision that need to be made.
Allow us to present to you another option for a solid controller by peripheral company PDP with their GameCube design gamepads.

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With Nintendo formally announcing their own Smash Ultimate edition of the controller, PDP has rolled out pre-orders for their own wired GameCube controllers. Gamers will have the choice between Mario, Zelda, and Pikachu-themed GameCube controllers.
PDP mentions on their official website that these gamepads have the unique ability to swap out the original C-Stick on the pad for a full-size version for personal preference, so players won’t have to feel worried about wearing out their C-stick. The gamepad also boasts a 10-foot cable for “plenty of room to get comfortable” according to their website.
The gamepads are priced at USD $24.99 on Amazon with a set release date for 23rd November 2018, which is rather affordable. You can also see pictures of the three GameCube gamepads at the top of this post.
Source: Official Website
Pokdepinion: Well, I know a lot of people will go for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers, and there will also be a number of people looking for good / more affordable alternatives. This PDP Gamecube controller seems like a good fit for that.
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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro — Giving You More For Less

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When Xiaomi surprised us with the Xiaomi Mi 10T series, it brought a whole lot to the table with features such as a 108MP camera, a flagship Snapdragon 865 chipset, and 144Hz refresh rate at a competitive price. Let’s see why many consumers were shocked by the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro.
Jam-packed flagship features

With the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, you get a host of premium features such as a 144Hz refresh rate with its 6.67-inch LCD Dot Display. This allows you to enjoy all your favorite media content with an ultra-smooth experience.

As expected from flagship devices, you’d expect the best chipset to be featured and that’s where the Snapdragon 865 comes in. It powers both the Mi 10T Pro and its sibling, the Mi 10T.

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Thanks to that and the Adreno 650 GPU, you can enjoy the best graphics settings in your mobile games. Furthermore, the chipset offers great battery efficiency, even in 144Hz mode which we tested on our full review of the device.

Not only that, it packs a huge 5000mAh battery under the hood which lasts pretty long but bigger batteries do take longer to charge. With the included 33W fast charger, you can get 100% charge in just 60 minutes to get you back in the game.

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro also packs a punch when it comes to the cameras. It is fitted with a 108MP f/1.7 main camera, 13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide, and 5MP f/2.4 macro lens with autofocus. This gives you the versatility to take a wide variety of shots that can fit nearly any occasion.

Aside from boasting high-end hardware, the Mi 10T Pro also offers you a hand in taking breathtaking photos with its 6 long exposure modes. These can definitely help you in taking clear shots, whether it be night shots or simply for your outdoor adventures.

If you’re a person who enjoys taking videos, you’re in luck as the Mi 10T Pro also possesses impressive software for your recordings. For example, the phone comes with Video Clones, allowing you to create more interesting stories and art work.

Apart from that, there are modes such as Dual Video and 8K video recording. The latter not only allows you to record in high quality and with vivid detail, but you can also snap 33MP photos while recording, which is pretty impressive.
All that for an attractive price

You might think that for packing so much in terms of hardware and software, the Mi 10T Pro would come with a hefty price. That’s not the case however as you can get it for just RM1,999. That’s crazy, right? Should you prefer a cheaper option, there’s also the Mi 10T, which has mostly the same specifications albeit sporting a 64MP main camera and 128GB storage at a lower RM1,699 price tag.
If you think the price wasn’t enough, Xiaomi went the extra mile in offering you more value. Not only will you enjoy 24 months warranty, there’s also 6 months Screen Protection Guarantee. To top it all off, 6 months of Netflix Mobile subscription will also be given to the first 4,000 Mi 10T series units sold. Are you impressed yet? Of course you are. Do head to the link here to get your Xiaomi Mi 10T series right now. Alternatively, you can click the following button:

Buy XiaoMi Mi 10T Pro

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ROG Announces PUBG SEA Championship Malaysia-Singapore Grand Finals At Battle Arena

PUBG SEA Championship

ASUS Republic of Gamers have announced that they will be the official hardware sponsors for Southeast Asia’s biggest esports competition in 2018, the PlayerUnknown’s Battleground SEA Championship. ROG is set to dominate the battlegrounds in this year’s official global gaming tournament for the famed 100-player battle royale shooter game. Malaysia-Singapore Grand Finals will be happening in Battle Arena Malaysia on 9 and 10 June 2018.

ROG, with its full range of professional gaming products, brings its own squad of powerful gaming products to the battlefield. Dropping into the competition for the gamers to experience are ROG motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, notebooks, routers, and peripherals. Each weapon brings out the best in each player to win the much coveted chicken dinner.

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Here are the top 5 teams that made their way to the grand final of the PUBG SEA Championship at Battle Arena this coming 9 and 10 June 2018.

CXON
Jiken Squad
Rozhok Loot Goblins
MSK.Zeus
PEGASUS

There will also be tonnes of activities there during the grand final for the attendees to join in. Some of these activities include:

VR ZONE (Beat Saber)
Console game (Injustice)
Ganga beasts (2V2)
PUBG Mobile
Photobooth

ROG have also invited special guests to attend the PUBG SEA Championship grand final which include XiaoTingMiaoMiao, Iceyz, Ying Tze as well as Le Jossette.
Here are the tournament schedule for the PlayerUnknown’s Battleground SEA Championship happening this 9 and 10 June:

SATURDAY, 9 JUNE 2018

START TIME
END TIME
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

10.00 AM
10.30 AM
Opening Ceremony

10.30 AM
11.45 AM
Team intro / video highlights

12.00 PM
1.00 PM
First Round TPP Erangel

1.00 PM
2.00 PM
Second Round TPP Erangel

2.00 PM
3.00 PM
Third Round TPP Erangel

3.00 PM
4.00 PM
Fourth Round TPP Erangel

4.00 PM
5.00 PM
Fifth Round TPP Erangel

5.00 PM
6.00 PM
Sixth Round TPP Erangel

6.00 PM
8.30 PM
END OF DAY 1

SUNDAY, 10 JUNE 2018

START TIME
END TIME
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

10.00 AM
10.30 AM
Opening Ceremony

10.30 AM
11.45 AM
Team intro / video highlights / Recap of day 1

12.00 PM
1.00 PM
First Round TPP Miramar

1.00 PM
2.00 PM
Second Round TPP Miramar

2.00 PM
3.00 PM
Third Round TPP Miramar

3.00 PM
4.00 PM
Fourth Round TPP Miramar

4.00 PM
5.00 PM
Fifth Round TPP Miramar

5.00 PM
6.00 PM
Sixth Round TPP Miramar

6.00 PM
8.30 PM
END OF CHAMPIONSHIP

For more information about the PUBG SEA Championship, do head over the official event Facebook page right here.
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OPPO R9S: Watch the launch live, share and win prize

OPPO will be launching their OPPO R9S on the 5th January 2017. Here’s your chance to win some cool prizes. All you need to do is just watch the live stream of the OPPO R9S launch, share it and try your luck at winning. The ‘Watch Live and Win Prize’ contest will be closed on 11:59pm, Friday, 6th January 2017 so mark your calendars already!
The new OPPO R9S will feature a 16MP rear camera, paired with a large f/1.7 aperture and dual PDAF, allowing you to take clearer and brighter photos than before. The company recently has unveiled the OPPO R9S product ambassador, Lee Min-ho and the latest addition to the OPPO R9S celebrity team, such as Min Chen, Fattah Amin and Ayda Jebat.
Watch live here to find out how to win prize. Terms and conditions apply.

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Pokdepinion: It’s a generous month for us here actually. We have plenty of giveaways and these add up to more chances to win. Bear in mind, we only share legitimate winning contests so if it’s on our site, you can be sure you definitely stand a chance. If you don’t win this time, just keep trying. Support us so we can bring more of these to you. It’s our way of saying we love our fans regardless of what others think :)
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vivo Y20s G With Helio G80 Launches In Malaysia — First Sale Price Of RM699

The folks at vivo Malaysia today has unveiled their latest addition to the Y series in the form of the vivo Y20s G which comes at a limited time promo price of RM699 during the first sale period.
vivo Y20s G Malaysia launch

Powered by a Helio G80 chipset, the vivo Y20s G is packed with 6GB RAM that’s mated with 128GB internal storage. At the back, it sports a triple camera setup where it consists of a 13MP main camera with PDAF, 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. As for the front, you got an 8MP shooter for your selfies.

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It sports a 6.51-inch Halo FullView Display at 1600x720p resolution. Under the hood is a 5000mAh battery which you can charge with its 18W fast charger. It also comes with 5V/1A Reverse Charging feature, should you need it..
Coming in Obsidian Black and Purist Blue colour variants, the vivo Y20s G is priced at RM799. If you would like to get the device at the special price mentioned earlier in the article, you can get it during the first sale promo. Not only will you get it at a reduced price but also score yourself a pair of sport wireless earphones worth RM59. This offer runs from today till the 16th of May 2021.
The device itself is only available through online and can be purchased at the vivo E-store, as well as their official stores on Shopee and Lazada. We’ve previously reviewed the vivo V21 that was recently launched, check out the link right here for more details on that. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Be sure to be quick if you want to enjoy that special promo price. Everyone likes a little price reduction, right?
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NVIDIA Studio laptops with GeForce RTX 30 series laptop GPUs accelerate creativity by up to 2X!

For the uninitiated, the NVIDIA Studio platform takes the hardware advantage that NVIDIA GPUs offer and combines it with NVIDIA Studio drivers to provide an optimized experience in creativity applications. The latest NVIDIA Studio laptops from ASUS, GIGABYTE, MSI and Razer continue to deliver in that aspect, but now with the added performance that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series Laptop GPUs bring to the table.
More performance on tap!
The Ampere architecture powering the GeForce RTX 30 series Laptop GPUs bring the 2nd Gen RT cores and Tensor cores, which allow designers and artists to create realistic raytraced renders in less time. The Tensor cores also help on enhancing the raytracing performance by working as a denoiser. Video editors can also take advantage of the AI acceleration in like DaVinci Resolve during the editing process.

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The GeForce RTX 30 series laptop GPUs are paired with up to 16GB of GDDR6 memory, enabling content creators to handle larger assets and multiple applications effortlessly. Coupled with the high resolution 1440p and 4K displays that the new NVIDIA Studio laptops are equipped with, content creators have the ability to see all the details they are working on without having to connect to another display.
The higher resolution displays will really come in handy as the NVIDIA Studio laptops powered by the GeForce RTX 30 series will allow video editors to edit up to 8K HDR RAW footage. When it comes to exporting, the new NVENC encoder promises up to 75% faster exports of your videos.

NVIDIA Studio laptops will also take advantage of the 3rd Gen Max-Q technologies to deliver all that performance in thinner and lighter machines. There’s Dynamic Boost 2.0 which uses AI to shift power between the GPU, VRAM and CPU, to give you optimal performance for your current application. WhisperMode 2.0 also uses AI, but here it manages the CPU and GPU’s performance and fan speeds to offer your preferred balance of acoustics and performance.
NVIDIA Studio laptops with GeForce RTX 30 series Laptop GPUs are here

The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED packs the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors and GeForce RTX 3070 graphics for some serious processing power, but there’s more to this than just raw horsepower. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED offers the innovative ScreenPad Plus that gives artists and content creators an additional canvas to work on. And did we mention that the primary display is a 4K OLED panel?

For a more conventional laptop experience, MSI serves up the MSI Creator 15. You can get the MSI Creator 15 with GPUs ranging all the way up to the flagship GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, which will offer plenty of performance. MSI will be leveraging on Dynamic Boost 2.0 for maximum performance when you need it, at lower noise levels thanks to WhisperMode 2.0.

Arguably one of the first to focus on content creation laptops, GIGABYTE offers the AERO 15 and AERO 17 with a wide variety of screen options including 4K OLED and 144Hz G-SYNC panel options. GIGABYTE packed the AERO laptops full of NVIDIA technologies, including Dynamic Boost 2.0, WhisperMode 2.0 and Advanced Optimus to deliver the best experience for content creation on the go.

Razer also upgraded the Razer Blade laptops with the latest Ampere graphics, with the Razer Blade 15 Advanced and Razer Blade 17 configurable with up to the GeForce RTX 3080 and 4K panels. If you think that 4K is overkill, you can also get 2K displays with the Razer Blades for that sweet balance of resolution and refresh rate. All of that is packaged into a sleek chassis that has become the signature of the Razer Blade lineup.
All of the NVIDIA Studio laptops support the NVIDIA Studio Drivers that are built to satisfy content creators’ needs for performance and reliability. They are tested extensively against creative apps and workflows to ensure maximum stability and performance.
This is an exclusive article for NVIDIA.
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Dota 2 Battle Pass 2021 Sees Arcana For Spectre

Valve has just released the new Dota 2 Battle Pass 2021 and the update shows of a new arcana set for Spectre as well as a few other new things.
Dota 2 Battle Pass 2021

The new release is called the Summer Nemestice event and it features the  Arcana skin set for Spectre as well as a new persona for Dragon Knight, which is taken from the animated show from Netflix.
The Standard Battle Pass can be purchased at RM31, RM112 for the Level 50 Battle Pass, and finally RM174 to skip to Level 100. As is the case with battle passes, you will need to level up your passes in order to unlock rewards. These include special chat wheels, Immortal Treasures, the mentioned skins, seasonal effects, plus more.

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Previously at Ti 10 (The Internationals), Spectre had won the vote in getting an Arcana set. It’s been a year since then and finally players of the game has a chance to own it.
Aside from that, there’s the Nemestice game mode. In the mode, you will need to collect “smoldering fragments from the crashing meteorites” that can enhance your abilities. Not to forget, there’s the usual Cavern Crawl event too where you will need to play certain heroes to unlock your way to reaching three event skins for Phantom Assassin, Dark Willow, and Lina.
Interestingly, the purchase section for the Battle Pass notes that it is only available until the 18th of August 2021, which is not far away from now.
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Pokdepinion: In recent years, I’ve been purchasing the game’s Battle Pass. This time around, I’m not that attracted to what they are offering in it. The fact that you have so little time to farm levels, Valve is just farming for money right here.
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The all-aluminium Acer Swift 3 finally lands in Malaysia at RM2899!

If the Acer Aspire S13 we recently reviewed was not premium enough for your tastes, you should take a look at the Acer Swift 3 which comes in an all-aluminium chassis measuring less than 18mm thin and weighing in at 1.5 kg.
A 6th Generation Intel Core i5-6200U powers the Acer Swift 3, making it ideal for productivity on the go. With the low power consumption and great performance from the processor, the Acer Swift 3 is set to offer up to 10 hours of multi-media consumption, or productivity.

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The Acer Swift 3’s solid aluminium chassis features symmetrical and perfectly rounded corners to give a solid yet sleek look to the laptop. The 14″ display of the Acer Swift 3 is larger than what most ultra-slim designs offer, allowing users to enjoy a more immersive computing experience.
The Acer Swift 3 also packs an Acer Fingerprint Reader for enhanced security and convenience. Logging in is as simple as scanning a fingertip, and since no one will have the same fingerprint as you, only you can access your confidential data on the Acer Swift 3. A backlit keyboard with a large 72 mm touchpad provide ample room to navigate and maneuver through the UI.

The Acer Swift 3 will be available in two color options, Sparkly Silver which is available now, and Luxury Gold, which will be available starting next month. The Acer Swift 3 is priced at RM2899 and is available now at select authorized Acer resellers nationwide.

Pokdepinion: This seems like a good choice for users who want a premium Windows ultrabook that looks a lot like the Macbook Air.
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Lazada 11.11 Sale Coming With RM2,000,000 Worth Of Prizes

It’s that time of the year again where Lazada hosts their 11.11 Biggest One-Day Sale where they will have over RM2,000,000 worth of prizes plus more.
Lazada 11.11 Biggest One-Day Sale
In addition to the huge pool of prizes, they are also offering you the chance to win three Nissan Almera Turbo cars. Leading to the event, Lazada Logistics’ delivery vehicles will be sporting the Lazzie mascot in its new pink-and-blue look as well as five unique QR codes. These codes provide access to a total of RM2,000,000 worth of exclusive Lazada Hunt vouchers and rewards. They are also how you can win yourself a brand new Nissan Almera Turbo.
What to expect?
When it comes to actual shopping, they’re bringing the Lowest Price Guaranteed, Lazada Bonus and Free Shipping offers.

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At the stroke of midnight on 11th of November from 12am to 2am, they will offer the limited-time Crazy Brand Mega Offers of up to 70% off. Adding to that, there’s the RM0.01 Crazy Flash Sale to expect.
Aside from that, there’s Chup Dulu, a pre-booking feature on the Lazada app that allows you to pre-order products from LazMall brands by placing a non-refundable 10% deposit from now till the 10th of November. On 11th November from 2am onwards, you can then checkout your Chup Dulu deals with ease.
You can find out more on the Lazada 11.11 Biggest One-Day Sale by heading to the link right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: My wallet is afraid yet again…
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Get RM500 Off For HUAWEI nova 3 Primrose Gold With Digi

Digi is offering you RM500 off for HUAWEI’s nova 3 Primrose Gold to celebrate its arrival to the nova 3 family here in Malaysia.
RM500 Off HUAWEI nova 3 Primrose Gold
Exclusively for MyDigi Platinum users, HUAWEI and Digi are giving away RM500 rebate code to celebrate the arrival of the new color addition to the HUAWEI nova 3 family, Primrose Gold.
The promo has begun and will last until the 15th of October 2018, where users can get a brand new HUAWEI nova 3 Primrose Gold at just RM1,419 (MyDigi Platinum users).

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Here is how you can redeem the RM500 coupon;

Login to MyDigi App and click on the “Reward” section to proceed
Select RM500 coupon and your coupon will be added into “MyRewards”
Apply the promo code in discount coupon section to purchase the HUAWEI nova 3 Primrose Gold

You may be wondering on how to use the RM500 coupon. Well all you’ve got to do is proceed to the product page, click ‘Buy Now’ then Login and finally enter the coupon code that you’ve redeemed earlier on the MyDigi mobile app.
In addition to that, there is RM1,000 rewards that is up for grabs. For each purchase of the HUAWEI nova 3 series comes with a free nova Privilege Card with rewards that is worth the mentioned reward, while stocks last.
If you would like to learn more about the specifications on the HUAWEI nova 3, you can click on the link here to read our previous article.
Pokdepinion: There you have it guys. If you are a Mydigi user and aiming for the HUAWEI nova 3 Primrose Gold edition, here’s a way to get it cheaper.
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