ASUS Malaysia Is Offering Schools To Test Out The ASUS BR1100F Laptop

The folks at ASUS Malaysia is encouraging for schools in the country to try and experience their ASUS BR1100F laptop, which is ideal for both teachers and students.
ASUS Malaysia offers ASUS BR1100F pilot test

Mainly targeting primary school management (principals, board of directors, IT dept, etc), for teachers and students, the laptop is ideal for both private or international schools. As for public schools, they can enjoy the offer but would need to go through the Ministry of Education first.
If you fit the criteria and category, you may sign up for the ASUS BR1100F trial/demo by heading to the link right here.

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The ASUS BR110F features military-grade reliability, an all-round rubber bumper, as well as a spill-resistant keyboard, making it fitting for children/students. Talking about the rubber, all four exterior edges and corners are protected by a tough rubber, which reduces the impact of physical shocks.
Aside from that, the laptop is secured by a rubber safety grip at the base, providing a study support and offering better grip.
It has AI-powered noise-cancelling technology for high-quality remote learning and conferencing too. They’ve said that for battery life, the laptop can last up to 10 hours on a single charge, which is more than enough for daily classes. On top of that, the ASUS BR1100F has a bright LED indicator integrated into the top cover. This allows educators to see at an instance if a particular student’s laptop is facing connectivity or power problems.

Its display is a 11.6-inch LED touchscreen panel which also comes with TUV Rheinland Eye Care certification. It is packed with the latest 3.2 Gen 2 USB Type-C port, alongside a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI, microSD card reader as well as an RJ45 port for wired networking.
In terms of hardware, it is powered by an Intel Celeron N4500 processor, 4GB DDR4 RAM (dual channel supported), Intel UHD graphics, 128GB eMMC storage. You can check out our full in-depth review of the laptop to find out more.
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Pokdepinion: Seems like a machine that’s suitable for students and seeing that the situation that we’re in currently, having laptops for school students is definitely a must for education purposes. Be sure to check the program out if you fit the bill!
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HONOR 20 vs vivo V15 Pro vs Mi 9 — Battle of the 48MP shooters

To experience the HONOR 20 for yourself, you can also drop by the Pokde.net X HONOR Weekend Bash happening this Saturday, 22nd June!
48MP cameras are becoming ubiquitous in the smartphone industry, but as we have mentioned time and again, we are beyond hardware limitations now. So today we will be looking at the camera results of three 48MP smartphones, namely the HONOR 20, vivo V15 Pro and Mi 9. The trio are priced at RM1699, RM1899 and RM1699, respectively, so this should be a pretty fair comparison, at least from a budget perspective.

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But first, a little about the Sony Exmor IMX 586 powering the 48MP smartphones. We are looking at 48 million photosites arranged in a Quad-Bayer matrix, which is slightly different from the regular Bayer color filter. Four adjacent pixels tout the same color filter, giving you an equivalent pixel pitch of 1.6µm, which is larger than most flagship smartphone camera sensors in the market. It’s via software demosaicing that smartphone manufacturers can serve up true 48MP photos. But there’s where HONOR’s latest flagships have an edge.
True 48MP Images?
All the phones in this comparison can take 48MP shots, but the HONOR 20 takes the best 48MP shots, by far. There’s no equivalent to the 48MP AI Super Clarity on any other smartphone. HONOR started including the 48MP AI Super Clarity mode on the HONOR View20, with us really enjoying it in Paris. With some AI magic powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, HONOR takes multiple exposures to deliver a 48MP image that actually offers more details upon zooming in.
          vivo V15 Pro 48MP          Xiaomi Mi 9 48MP            HONOR 20 48MP AI Super Clarity
The above is a comparison of the three devices, with the appropriate watermarks applied. Without zooming in, the vivo V15 Pro’s shot looks like the best one, with stronger contrast and better saturation. However, when we take 100% crops of them into account:

You can clearly see that the HONOR 20’s photos has better detail upon zooming in, without the oversharpening artifacts of the vivo V15 Pro and the Mi 9. It may look softer, but you can see more, which is the only reason why you would even want a 48MP mode: more detail. Even though the HONOR 20 doesn’t have dedicated telephoto optics, cropping the 48MP images can still yield very usable shots.

Night Mode
One of the pioneers of a dedicated long-exposure handheld Night Mode in recent times was HUAWEI themselves, with the HUAWEI P20 series being the first to feature the technology. As a sister company, HONOR smartphones naturally enjoy all the perks HUAWEI has to offer. HUAWEI, and subsequently HONOR, didn’t stop there either, with a new AI Night Mode which gives you handheld lowlight shots with up to 8 seconds exposures. The competition offer similar features, but lets see if if they are as good.
          Mi 9 AI Night Mode          vivo V15 Pro AI Night Mode            HONOR 20 AI Night Mode
At first glance, the HONOR 20 served us with a very well balanced image, with the dark areas (like the roof on the lower left corner) well exposed, and the bright streets also  you can see that the Mi 9 over-exposed the well-lit streets to compensate for better exposure in the darker areas. It paints a much more vibrant image, which can be good for social media use, but you can see that the lights are slightly smudgy due to camera shake. The vivo V15 Pro’s results are pretty good too, almost on par with the HONOR 20’s, although we see that the vivo V15 Pro’s shots are a tad softer than the HONOR 20’s once we zoom in. Here are more examples of the Night Mode shots from the three devices here.
          Xiaomi Mi 9 Night Mode (Lights)          Xiaomi Mi 9 Night Mode (Street)          vivo V15 Pro Night Mode (Lights)          vivo V15 Pro Night Mode (Street)            Xiaomi Mi 9 Night Mode          HONOR 20 Night Mode            vivo V15 Pro Night Mode          HONOR 20 Night Mode (Street)          HONOR 20 Night Mode (Lights)
HDR Landscape
Gone are the days where we have to manually trigger HDR mode, as most smartphones are now smart enough to take HDR photos when the scene calls for it.
          vivo V15 Pro HDR Landscape          Xiaomi Mi 9 HDR Landscape            HONOR 20 HDR Landscape
Out of the three smartphones, the HONOR 20 probably has the most natural looking result. The Xiaomi Mi 9 inexplicably increased saturation for a very appealing image, but it doesn’t look anything close to natural. Meanwhile the vivo V15 Pro decided to highlight the sunset a tad too much, turning the buildings yellow.
Wide Angle
All three smartphones here feature an ultra-wide shooter, and coincidentally, all three have the same f/2.2 aperture. The Mi 9 and HONOR 20 both have 16MP sensors behind the ultra-wide optics, but the vivo V15 Pro only has a 8MP one. But we are already long past the “more is better” when it comes to resolution, so let’s take a look at the images.
          vivo V15 Pro HDR Landscape, ultra wide angle            Xiaomi Mi 9 HDR Landscape, ultra wide angle          HONOR 20 HDR Landscape, ultra wide angle
HONOR applies the same level of processing for the wide-angle camera as its primary camera, as you can see that this wide-angle shot of the landscape looks pretty similar to the one taken with the primary shooter. The vivo V15 Pro’s wide-angle camera takes a much more natural looking shot, although the trees are now indistinct smudges, an inherent flaw of a lower resolution sensor. The Mi 9 once again dials up the saturation here.
          Xiaomi Mi 9 AI Night Mode (Wide Angle)          vivo V15 Pro AI Night Mode (Wide Angle)            HONOR 20 AI Night Mode (Wide Angle)
Once we switch over to the wide-angle camera in night mode, we can see that the HONOR 20 takes the cake here. While the HONOR 20 opted for a cooler white balance, the overall dynamic range seen is much better than the Mi 9’s photo. The vivo V15 Pro just drops the ball here, with it being quite smudgy, over-exposed and quite visibly worse than any other smartphone we are comparing here.
Bang for buck?
In addition to the 48MP primary camera and 16MP ultra-wide angle camera, the HONOR 20 also sports a dedicated 2MP macro camera for close-up shots. It also touts a 2MP depth sensor to help you take better portraits with more accurate bokeh effects. And while it lacks the Mi 9’s 2x telephoto camera, it more than makes up for it with its 48MP AI Super Clarity mode. The vivo V15 Pro is probably the worst off here, with a 5MP depth sensor accompanying the 48MP primary and 8MP ultra-wide cameras.
The HONOR 20 also lets you take more photos with its expansive 128GB storage, while the Mi 9 offers just 64GB. The vivo V15 Pro offers 128GB too, but it is the most expensive of the bunch, priced at RM1899.
In conclusion, the HONOR 20 is one of the best buys you can have, if your primary criteria when choosing a smartphone is photography. The HONOR 20 will go on sale this 21st June 2019, so do head over to Hi HONOR or your nearest HONOR authorized reseller to pick up your HONOR 20!
This is an exclusive article for HONOR Malaysia.
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[CES 2023] NVIDIA Reveals GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs

NVIDIA Reveals GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs

In the latest CES keynote, NVIDIA officially revealed its laptop versions of RTX 40 Series GPUs.

Utilizing the same Ada Lovelace architecture found in desktop RTX 40 GPUs – NVIDIA claims this is the “largest ever” generational leap in performance and power efficiency. The company claims up to a 3-fold in power efficiency and 4x in Cyberpunk 2077 performance, based on their first-party benchmarks. While not explicitly mentioned, it’s safe to say that figure comes from the results of DLSS 3 comparing against DLSS 2 in previous generation machines, among other standard generational improvements.

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New to this generation is the RTX 4090 Laptop GPU – for the first time ever, a 90-class GPU is paired with a laptop designs. The TGP remains at 175W (with Dynamic Boost) as the previous-generation RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU for the most robust cooling designs. NVIDIA says the first wave of laptops featuring RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 should begin to ship starting February 8 with the initial price of $1,999.
Down the stack, laptops featuring RTX 4070, RTX 4060 and RTX 4050 are expected to run games at 1440p resolution with 80FPS, NVIDIA claims. We’ll have to verify that once the laptop arrives in our hands – which should begin in February 22 with RTX 4050 designs.
RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU specs. Source: NVIDIA
With RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs, NVIDIA introduces its fifth-generation Max-Q suite of technologies for increased power efficiency. DLSS 3 is the new addition, which can be repurposed to cut down GPU utilization by inserting what would otherwise be a natively generated frame which makes for higher power draw. VRAM is said to be the “lowest voltage GDDR6 ever”, with additional lower-power state implemented, on top of power optimizations made on on-die memory subsystems.
Pokdepinion: RTX 4090 is (naming wise) functionally the same as RTX 3080 Ti, I suppose.
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HONOR Hunter gaming laptop design sketches leaked

HONOR has revealed their intention to unveil a gaming laptop for quite some time, although they decided to not launch it together with their AMD Ryzen 4000-packing HONOR MagicBooks. Well, perhaps because it won’t be a MagicBook. It might be released under the HONOR Hunter lineup. The name debuted with the Hunter Gaming Router that looks like a compact PC with aggressive vents, and it seems like the HONOR Hunter laptop will sport a similar design language.

The laptop might be dubbed the HONOR Hunter FRD, as these leaked design sketches imply. HONOR seem to have drawn inspiration from sports car designs, which is a pretty common theme in the gaming laptop industry. Both MSI and GIGABYTE have served up laptops with performance car-esque designs, which is a no-brainer as those cars are designed to look sleek while also having plenty of vents for aerodynamics and cooling.

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On top of the leaked sketches, the leaker who goes by Ant Song on Weibo also shared the CCC certification for the Hunter FRD, which reveals a 200W power adapter. Such a powerful power adapter should mean that HONOR intends to pack relatively heavyweight hardware into the laptop, probably along the lines of a AMD Ryzen 7 4800H and a GeForce RTX 2060. HONOR has a working relationship with both Intel and AMD, so there’s no saying which camp will they decide to work with for their first gaming laptop.
What do you think? I think the laptop does look pretty unique from the sketches, but we will definitely have to see the final product to be able to give it a proper judgement.
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Pokdepinion: Looks a bit too thin to be packing an Intel CPU… Unless HONOR has some hidden cooling tricks up their sleeves.
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WordPress plugins found to contain crytomining exploit

Popular WordPress plugins have been used to disguise crytomining exploits, targeting the servers they run on. Once installed, the cryptominer runs in the background, using up precious server resources and channeling the funds back to the attacker.
The malicious plugins offer users the features of the popular plugins, but include a cryptocurrency miner binary file known as “Multios.Coinminer.Miner-6781728-2“. The WordPress plugin found to have been used for this purpose is UpdraftPlus, specifically the 1.16.16 version.
Apparently just removing the plugin will not stop the crytomining going on the background. Webmasters will have to perform regular server-side security scans and also make sure they have a good grip on access permissions. Sucuri, the company that identified this exploit, also recommends using the Sucuri Security WordPress plugin to improve your security.

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Pokdepinion: Nothing is safe.
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Sony Launch New WI-C600N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

Sony has announced of their latest audio product, the new WI-C600N wireless noise cancelling neckband. It comes with superior wireless sound quality and noise cancelling features, while ditching the need for cables anywhere and everywhere.
Sony WI-C600N

When you’re in your daily commuting, you just have to have that noise cancelling feature on your headphones. With the WI-C600, you’ll be getting just that. You can choose to let in surrounding ambient sound too by activating the Ambient Sound Mode which lets in just the right amount of noise to keep you aware of your surrounding while still enjoying your music.

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You can easily switch between Noise Cancelling and Ambient Sound Mode with a simple button.
Being wireless, you can completely go hands-free while making calls or listening to music as it comes with a built-in microphone and it is also compatible with Google Assistant and Siri.
In addition, the WI-C600N supports one-touch listening so that you can instantly stream your favorite music through Bluetooth with a tap from your smartphone on the NFC logo of the headphones.
As for sound quality, it is equipped with DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine), which is developed by Sony that enhances the sound quality of compressed audio files by restoring high-range sound removed by the compression process.
Available in Black, Grey, and Blue, the WI-C600N is set to be available in Sony Stores and authorized retailers in the country from January 2019. Price has yet to be confirmed
Pokdepinion: It looks interesting. I wouldn’t mind testing one out for myself, just to know what it sounds and feels like.
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Redmi will exist as a separate sub-brand starting 10th January

Xiaomi has always kept the Redmi lineup as a series of affordable devices, but now they want to splinter it off into its own separate sub-brand. With Redmi separated out of the company, it would be quite interesting to see Xiaomi’s strategy for entry-level devices, as well as Redmi’s flagship-tier devices.

But perhaps that’s a worry for another time. As for now, the poster image for the Redmi sub-brand launch event reveals a pretty interesting detail. The shadow of the Redmi logo reveals the numbers 4800. That’s just the way the Chinese call 48MP. Remember the 48MP camera teased by Xiaomi’s president back then?

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If that happens, and it is priced at the usual thresholds for Redmi devices (sub-RM1000 price range), the devices will probably fly off the shelves. However this specific 48MP camera-toting device might probably be a tad pricier than what we are used to for a device with the Redmi moniker, since they are now a dedicated sub-brand, so they might have a flagship of their own as well.
This move by Xiaomi is pretty similar to what HUAWEI did with the HONOR brand, except that there was no HUAWEI HONOR smartphones back then. An issue faced by the two brands is that while the HONOR flagships are quite clearly inferior to HUAWEI’s, their mid-range overlap a bit too much for comfort.
It remains to be seen how Xiaomi and Redmi separate their product lineups. What do you think of this move to separate the two brands? Yay, or nay?
Pokdepinion: A Redmi flagship does seem pretty interesting…
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[UPDATE: Pricing confirmed!] ZOTAC Launches GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Series – Coming With Three Editions!

[UPDATE]: Pricing for all 3 variants in Malaysia CONFIRMED.
ZOTAC has unveiled to the public their new GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Series. Featuring the NVIDIA Pascal Architecture, it includes three different editions, namely AMP Extreme, AMP Edition, and Mini.
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Series
ZOTAC 1070 Ti Amp Extreme
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Amp Extreme packs three fans with dual blade EKO FANS and features IceStorm cooling to lower temperature with its copper heatpipes and aluminum heatsink array. With SPECTRA, it allows adjustments of three independent zones in various brightness, modes, and colors. Protecting it is a Carbon EXOARMOR which includes a front metal shroud and metal wraparound backplate that provides durable coverage.

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With the beefier cooling, better overclocking headroom should be achievable. However the drawback is that it will take up 2.5 slots of space, making SLI builds more challenging. It will be priced at RM2639.
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti AMP!
The slightly lower ranking ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti AMP rings performance in a slimmer rendition of the Amp Extreme version. As you can see, the Amp edition has two fans instead of Amp Extreme’s of three. It comes with dual slot and an all color neutral package. This variant is priced at RM2469.
Last but not least is the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini. It comes in at a tiny 211mm (8.3-inch) body, which makes it one of the smallest GeForce GTX 1070 Ti graphics card that can fit into 99% of any system builds around. It comes with a color neutral design and always on white lite LEDs. Cooling it is an offset 90mm for better airflow and maintaining temperatures while giving the same performance you would expect from any GeForce GTX 1070 Ti graphics card. This is really quite an affordable offering at RM2299.
Introduced to the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti series is the One Click OC button, which is available on the latest version of the Firestorm utility.
Pokdepinion: Out of the three, the 1070 Ti Mini is what interests me. I prefer smaller builds rather than those over the top sizes. What about you? Leave comments on the section below!
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ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review – Like a Blast From the Past

Unboxing the ASUS ExpertBook B2
ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review – Box

Like most of their commercial offerings, the ASUS ExpertBook B2 comes in a more plain-looking brown cardboard box. Inside it, you can find the following items:
ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review – Box content

User guide
Quick start guide
Warranty card
Power cable
Charger
The ASUS ExpertBook B2 laptop itself

Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i5-1240P, 12C(4P+8E)/16T @ 1.7GHz (up to 4.4GHz Turbo), 28W TDP, Intel 7

RAM
8GB DDR4-3200 (on-board, single channel)
1 x free slot

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Storage
512GB Samsung PM981A PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
1TB 7200RPM Seagate Barracuda Pro

Software
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Intel Graphics Command Center
MyASUS
Microsoft Office 365
McAfee Personal Security

Connectivity
Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (WiFi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2)
Wired
1 x Thunderbolt 4, 40Gbps, supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, USB-PD
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C), supports USB-PD
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A), 10Gbps
1 x USB 2.0
1 x smart card reader
1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack
1 x RJ45 LAN

Display
14″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 60Hz TN display
220 nits, 45% NTSC, VESA Display HDR True Black 500
2 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over Thunderbolt 4
1 x HDMI 1.4

Audio
Stereo speakers, tuned by harman/kardon
Array microphone, Alexa, Cortana voice-recognition support
AI Noise-Cancelling Mic + AI Noise-Cancelling Speaker

Power
48WHr battery
65W USB-C power adapter

Dimensions
339.5 x 239.9 x 19.9 mm

Weight
1.6kg

Performance
ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review – CrystalDiskMark (SSD)
ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review – CrystalDiskMark (HDD)
Starting off our benchmark suite with CrystalDiskMark, the ASUS ExpertBook B2 has excellent speeds throughout. This ensures excellent times for loading, boot up, and file transfers, and the 512GB capacity should be enough for a lot of people out there. For files that don’t require much loading like documents, music, and similar files, the 1TB HDD is there, but it is noticeably slower given the nature of the storage device.
ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review – Cinebench R20
In Cinebench R20, the Intel Core i5-1240P powering the ASUS ExpertBook B2 performed exceptionally well. Both the single and multi-core score outpaced the previous generations Intel Core i7, at least the efficiency-based ones, which is great.

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ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review – Unigine SuperPosition
Moving on the Unigine SuperPosition in the 4K Optimized setting, the ASUS ExpertBook B2 had a pretty low score, but this shouldn’t surprise anyone given that it doesn’t have a discrete GPU. With an upgrade in RAM, you can definitely see improvements with the Intel Iris Xe graphics but it’s not worth the effort if you want something that’s better in that specific department.
ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review – 3DMark Time Spy
The same pattern can be seen in 3DMark Time Spy, where it also received low scores for the same reason. Just think of it as a laptop geared towards productivity rather than for graphics, such as gaming.
ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review – PCMark 10
Lastly in PCMark 10, the ASUS ExpertBook B2 is relatively balanced, with Digital Content Creation being its weakest point, but this is expected. If you’re using this for office work, it should serve you just fine.
ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review – Battery endurance test
For those of you who are wondering about the battery life, the ASUS ExpertBook B2 lasted 6 hours 24 minutes (384 minutes) in the PCMark Modern Office endurance test. This is a little below average given the type of laptop it is, and I honestly expected better, especially given the size.
Looking for a much lighter laptop to use? Check out our review of the ASUS Vivobook Slate OLED by clicking right here.
The Good
ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review
The biggest attraction factor for the ASUS ExpertBook B2 is its configuration. RAM aside, the CPU and storage combination is certainly more than adequate given the laptop’s purpose. You can easily use Office applications, browse the web, and other productivity-based tasks with ease.
Furthermore, the SSD storage is lightning-fast so you can enjoy speed loading times and boot-ups with ease. Just remember that if you install any applications, keep as much of that on the SSD as possible while everything else should be stored in the HDD.
When it comes to the display, the only good thing I can say about it is the fact that it’s matte, so glare would definitely not be an issue. I wouldn’t quite say it would make it usable under direct sunlight but to understand that, check out “The Bad” and you’ll understand why.
ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review – Ports
There’s certainly an abundance of ports, and it’s great that this comes with two USB-C ports; a Thunderbolt 4 port and a regular USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port. If this isn’t enough, you have the option of getting a Thunderbolt dock to expand your options, or use it to connect other peripherals such an external monitor since it supports DisplayPort in Alt mode.
Speaking of connectivity, the use of Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 certainly adds a degree of futureproofing with this laptop, which will certainly be a major attraction factor for businesses considering this. The gist of it is that you get to enjoy a more efficient Bluetooth connectivity while the use of Wi-Fi 6E is typically more consistent than the mainstream Wi-Fi 5 that most people are still accustomed to.
The Bad
ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review – Thick bezels
Now on the downsides. The first thing I dislike about the ASUS ExpertBook B2, and this is rather subjective, is how it looks. I have no qualms with having a thicker laptop, especially since it’s practical as it comes with a 1TB HDD. However, the overall design looks like a laptop from a decade ago with bezels thicker than my waistline. That’s an overexaggeration but look at the picture above and tell me when was the last time you saw a Windows laptop with bezels as thick as that.
Speaking of the bezels, the display itself could also be better as I feel that it’s dim and lacking that punchy colour quality. Viewing angles aren’t great either but one could argue that it would prevent prying eyes from seeing, and this is a business laptop so private documents and data are likely to be used here.
ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review – Keyboard and trackpad
Adding on to the earlier design point, I believe that there’s a lot of space that could be better utilized here. Together with the bezels, shrinking the keyboard and size around the trackpad could result in a smaller, easier to carry body. The weight itself is definitely manageable as its just 1.8kg.
Next up is the RAM configuration. A single stick 8GB RAM in 2022 is a big no-no as it’s completely unoptimized. Always go for dual-channel as it can push the true potential of the laptop. This might be a non-issue as businesses can easily customize it prior to ordering it.
Lastly is the battery life, which I’m surprised is rather short. I’m fairly the certain the CPU itself is still energy-efficient which is why I’m wondering why the battery life is that short. Sure, a 48Whr battery isn’t much in this day and age but I still expected better results. Perhaps an upgrade in battery capacity is due.
ASUS ExpertBook B2 Verdict
ASUS ExpertBook B2 Review
For small-to-medium businesses, the ASUS ExpertBook B2 is a good choice if and only if it’s not taken at its base specifications. With some added configurations, it can definitely serve plenty of businesses well across the board. It’s just a matter of whether the battery life is sustainable enough for you, and if the outdated design is a bother for you.
At the end of our ASUS ExpertBook B2 review, I award this laptop with our Bronze Pokdeward.

Big thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending us this laptop for the purpose of this review.
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Get Exclusive Discounts on HP Products During Lazada’s Online Revolution

Join the revolution with HP products!

Good news peeps! HP Malaysia is bringing you some great and exclusive discounts on selected HP products in conjunction with Lazada’s upcoming mega online sale event, the Online Revolution Sale that will be happening on 11 November 2017 and 12 December 2017.

HP Malaysia is offering a cool 15% discount on selected HP products such as HP Laptops, printers and other supplies when you purchase them on their official online store on Lazada during the Lazada Online Revolution Sale.

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Check out the list of amazing deals on HP products down below.

Product
Offer

HP 14 + HP Pavilion 14
Lazada Exclusive model offer and with RM300 discount

HP Envy 13
Free HP Sprocket (limited to 1st 20 customer)

HP Sprocket Printer
Additional RM50 discount  + redeem a free Personalized  Pouch

DeskJet Ink Advantage 3700 Series
Additional RM50 discount  + free 1 colour ink cartridge

Supplies
15% on Ink Twin pack, XL & Combo pack

The sales on HP products will only be available for one day on 11 November 2017 and from 12 to 14 December 2017 of the Lazada Online Revolution Sale. That’s not all, at the start of the sale, Malaysian shoppers can look forward to getting a HP Surprise Box worth RM129 at unbelievable price of RM49 (savings up to 62%).
To fully capitalize on up to 15% of exclusive discounts on selected HP products, head on out to HP Malaysia’s official online store here.
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FIVE Myths about Chrome OS and Chromebooks

1. Chrome OS to be constantly online

The myth about Chrome OS need to be constantly online is a relatively sound one. Earlier versions of Chrome OS did rely heavily on the cloud to offer most of its functionality, but by late 2014, Chrome OS began to support Android apps in beta. By 2016, they have fully integrated the Google Play Store in Chrome OS, officially expanding the functionality of Chrome OS from fully relying on cloud environment to also deliver an offline experience with Android apps.

In our review of the Acer Chromebook 311, we enjoyed both the online version of Google Docs and also the Android app when we aren’t connected to the cloud.
2. Chromebook have very limited app library
As mentioned earlier, the earlier stages of Chrome OS relied on the cloud to run applications and as many of these implemented the relatively new HTML5, it pretty much required redevelopment from the ground up for most web apps. This caused Chrome OS to offer a limited application library compared to the popular Windows and iOS.

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Left – PlayStore, Right – Linux App Store
But today, Chrome OS supports three existing libraries consisting of of Google Web Apps, Android applications, and Linux applications, so you can say Chrome OS has a very complete app library on hand.
3. Chromebook cannot run Windows app
Even with all 3 libraries available, most of us are still more accustomed to using Windows applications. Compared to web apps which may offer most of the functions we need, we are probably more at home with our usual Windows software.
Classic Winamp in Chrome OS
With the introduction of support for Linux apps in Chrome OS, it also brought the ability to use Linux’s very own Window compatibility app, Wine, into Chrome OS. Check out our guide here, which explains how you can get Window Application running on Chrome OS in 3 simple steps.
With that, you can run Windows app on Chrome OS easily without the need to deal with complicated virtual machines and what not.
4. Chromebook can’t play games
While some might argue that the older generation of Chrome OS has a library of web games available (Flash games in general, New Ground is awesome!), those games are hardly AAA titles.
Linux’s version of Steam Store
But things are changing though, with Valve introducing Steam OS which is heavily based on Linux OS. We can expect more and more popular titles being made compatible for Linux OS. With that, they will also be compatible with Chrome OS too.
5. Chromebook are low quality laptop
One of the main selling points of Chrome OS is that it has very low hardware requirements. Although there is no official minimum hardware requirements for Chrome OS, it is likely that Chrome OS would run on a potato if you manage to install it.
 Acer Chromebook 13, a premium Chromebook
With that requirement, many laptop manufacturers have paired Chrome OS with lower-end hardware. We usually see Intel Celeron processors, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. With that said, despite these seemingly weak hardware, Chrome OS is still performing as smooth as it should.
But nonetheless, there are still premium Chromebook lineups, just as premium as Windows laptops. The Acer Chromebook 13 is a perfect example of a Chromebook built with premium materials and good specification. It comes with configurations ranging up to an Intel Core i5 8250U processor, 8GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. That’s a bit overkill for Chrome OS, unless you want to run Windows and Linux apps too, which then the additional grunt would come in handy.
There are actually a number of myths surrounding Chrome OS, and here are five of them with the actual facts.
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AMD Ryzen 3 2300X available in Malaysia next week

While all the hype is about the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors, there are still a number of AMD processors that aren’t available for consumers. The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is a good example of it; a 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen processor that was only available for OEMs previously.
It’s not going to blow your mind with crazy amounts of cores or high boost clocks, but it is very affordable. For RM299, you get a 4C/4T part that boosts up to 4.0 GHz. There’s only 8MB of cache, but you probably won’t need more with just four processing threads.
AMD rated the TDP at just 65W and it also comes with a Wraith Stealth so you are ready to go out of the box. You might want to invest in a better cooler though as you can overclock the Ryzen 3 2300X.

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AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Specs

4C/4T @ 3.5 GHz (Boost up to 4.0 GHz)
8MB L3 cache
65W TDP
12nm FinFET (TSMC)
RM299

It might be a good upgrade for those who are on older PCs, as it is really quite inexpensive and you will be getting onto the AM4 platform which should still offer support for 4th Gen AMD Ryzen processors in the near future. Interestingly, AMD has been releasing previously OEM-only parts for consumers recently, with the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X, Ryzen 5 3500 and now the Ryzen 3 2300X being made available for end users.
Pokdepinion: Seems like a decent enough upgrade for my i5 4690K…
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Sony Interactive Entertainment will be launching the next gen PlayStation 5 console very soon in about a month. Naturally, a bunch of other changes are expected to come as well, and one of them appears to be a new PlayStation Store that gamers can expect soon.
Sony is Looking to Launch a New PlayStation Store Soon

As first reported by PushSquare, Sony Interactive Entertainment has informed developers that there will be a new PlayStation Store coming soon as they plan to overhaul the existing one. The new version will only include PS5 and PS4 games, which means tthat PS3, PSP, and PS Vita games will most likely get removed from the digital store.

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From what we know thus far, the new PlayStation Store is expected to be available using smartphones, web browsers, and via their own game consoles. There is a chance that PS4 apps, themes, and avatars will not be accessible via smartphone and web browser.

With the next gen console already getting a huge speed boost thanks to the use of a custom SSD storage, getting a new PlayStation Store will improvements will definitely help elevate user experience to the next level. I just hope that it will be more user friendly compared to before.
The PlayStation 5 will be coming to selected countries on 12th November 2020, and the rest of the world on 19th November 2020.
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Pokdepinion: Can’t say I’m surprised given that they’re launching their next gen console soon. As long as it’s user friendly, I won’t have any complaints.
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[WWDC 2023] Exploring the Exciting Features of iPadOS 17

During Apple’s highly anticipated WWDC 2023 event, the tech giant revealed the upcoming iPadOS 17, promising a range of new features and enhancements specifically tailored to iPad users. With the beta version now available to developers and a public beta scheduled for next month, Apple enthusiasts can expect the official release of it in the fall. Let’s dive into the key features that makes it a significant upgrade for iPad users.
iPadOS 17 at WWDC 2023

Building upon the success of iOS 16, iPadOS 17 introduces the customizable Lock Screen to iPads. Users can now personalize their Lock Screen by choosing different wallpapers, widgets, and font styles. This feature empowers users to create a unique and personalized iPad experience.

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Apple has made notable improvements to Stage Manager, the feature that allows users to open multiple app windows simultaneously. iPadOS 17 offers greater flexibility in resizing and positioning app windows, providing users with a seamless multitasking experience.

One of the most exciting additions to iPadOS 17 is the introduction of the Health app on iPad. Leveraging the larger canvas, the Health app offers a comprehensive display of health data, enabling users to track and manage their well-being more effectively.
iPad users will benefit from the enhanced Find My feature, which originally debuted in iOS 17. The Find My feature helps users locate their Apple devices and loved ones, ensuring peace of mind. Additionally, iPadOS 17 introduces the Journal app, a new tool designed to facilitate reflection and gratitude, promoting overall well-being.

Apple has placed a special focus on PDFs within the Notes app. Leveraging machine learning models, the Notes app can now identify fields in a PDF, making annotation using Apple Pencil more intuitive and efficient. iPadOS 17 brings new features to organize, annotate, and collaborate on PDFs within the Notes app, providing a seamless and streamlined experience.
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Pokdepinion: With the introduction of iPadOS 17, Apple continues to refine and enhance the iPad user experience. The customizable Lock Screen, improved Stage Manager, and Health app on iPad exemplify Apple’s commitment to empowering users with greater customization, multitasking capabilities, and wellness tracking. Additionally, the enhanced Find My feature and the Journal app further enrich the iPad ecosystem, promoting well-being and seamless productivity.
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Kingston Adds 4GB And 8GB DataTraveler 2000 – All In The Name Of Security

With security in mind, Kingston has added 4GB and 8GB capacity to their DataTraveler 2000 family. Both will join together with the existing 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB which are all FIPS-97 certified. All of the DataTraveler 2000 drives offers 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption and PIN protection through an alphanumeric keypad.
Kingston DataTraveler 2000 4GB/8GB

The DataTraveler is designed specifically for global security IT professionals, small to medium businesses and corporate end users who seek security and data protection in a USB. As mentioned earlier the drivers offers  256-bit AES hardware-based encryption so no software or hardware drivers are needed.

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Lower capacity drives limit the amount of data that can be copied off a network, making it more difficult for large amounts of sensitive data to be transferred to unauthorized parties in the event the drive gets lost or falls into the wrong hands. Since most data leaks are the result of employees or others who have authorized access to an organization’s network, the less data that can be copied, the less that can be leaked Kingston
The alphanumeric keypad that is featured in the DataTraveler 2000 allow users to lock their drive with a word or number combination for PIN protection. A full-drive reset will occur after 10 invalid login attempts where all existing data is deleted and a new password will be required. For extra measure of security, an auto-lock feature is activated when the drive is removed from the host device even if not properly shut down before ejection.
As for warranty, the DataTraveler 2000 has a warranty of 5 years from Kingston, which is huge. This includes free technical support, so worry not.
Pokdepinion: Judging from what they have said about the lower capacity, i guess it makes sense? Less space = less sensitive data transfered. Some still might prefer the bigger capacity though.

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iOS Developers Said to Have Earned 64% More than Android Developers

It’s no secret that both Apple and Google like to show off their statistics on apps and the number of users that they have. While it’s true that Google has more users on Android, especially with the huge variety of devices on the platform, it appears that iOS is the place to go for mobile app developers and publishers to earn a higher revenue.
According to mobile app research firm Sensor Tower, the Apple App Store has made 64% more in gross income for publishers in Q1 2019 compared to Google Play Store. To put that into numbers, that’s USD $83.8 million compared to USD $51 million. While the latter is still a huge amount, there’s still noticeably more on the former’s side. It’s worth noting that the compound annual growth rate for iOS and Android are very similar, at 31.3% and 31.2% respectively.

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When you break it down even further, it gets much more interesting. For non-gaming apps, iOS has earned 232% more than Android. To be precise, that’s USD $23.3 million dwarfing USD $7 million. Needless to say, it’s a huge difference but this may be attributed to exclusive apps, overall app quality on both stores, and also more users on Apple iPhones willing to splurge.

As for mobile games, the difference isn’t noticeably lesser. Apple App Store has reached USD $70 million whereas the Google Play Store reached USD $48 million, with there being a 48% difference between the two. While it’s hard to say exactly why iOS has the higher number aside from the similarly reasoned “more users on Apple iPhones willing to splurge”, microtransactions definitely play a huge role in this area, with practically every mobile game having them as an option.
It appears that the Apple App Store is the leading mobile app store when it comes to consumer spending.
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Pokdepinion: That is a huge difference in revenue. Now if only I can get just 1 million of that for myself.
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Overwatch Adds NVIDIA Reflex Support And Here’s How It’s Beneficial

Overwatch is finally adding support for NVIDIA Reflex and it’s expected to be substantially beneficial for GeForce gamers. Here’s a brief explanation of how and why.
Overwatch Adds NVIDIA Reflex Support

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The NVIDIA Reflex technology isn’t new as it has been around since the GTX 900 series. By adding support for it on Overwatch, the goal here is to remove system latency by up to 50%, which is a huge difference. Based on the graph above, enabling the feature and using the GeForce graphics cards reduces system latency substantially.
For now, the update is currently available in Public Test Servers only and it will take roughly a few weeks before it’s made available in the main servers. If you’re using a non-NVIDIA graphics card, then this wouldn’t matter to you as you won’t be able to make use of it.
In other related news, Blizzard recently launched visual enhancement upgrades for the game on Xbox Series X / S consoles that will allow gamers to run the game in three different modes for high resolution and higher frame rates. However, no such upgrade has been made available for the PS5, at least not yet.
Overwatch is currently available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X / S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: Would definitely like to see how much of a difference it makes. Anything that can help reduce latency, even a little bit, is a major lifesaver in any online multiplayer games.
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Qualcomm and NVIDIA prefer TSMC over Samsung’s foundries

2020 will be a very successful year for TSMC, if these reports are true. Qualcomm is reportedly choosing TSMC’s 7nm process over Samsung’s to manufacture their flagship Snapdragon 865, while NVIDIA has confirmed that TSMC will be manufacturing the bulk of their 7nm GPUs.
Qualcomm definitely has a valid reason to pick TSMC over Samsung. Samsung themselves make mobile chipsets, and having full access to Qualcomm’s designs may lead to some of Qualcomm’s tricks being copied for Samsung’s Exynos mobile SoC lineup. Qualcomm obviously wants to avoid that.
Qualcomm is afraid their trade secrets will be stolen for use in Samsung Exynos chips.
However Qualcomm is still going to make their mid-range Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G chips at Samsung’s foundries. That should ensure sufficient supply of chips in 2020, as TSMC is already handling huge orders from Apple, HUAWEI and of course, AMD.

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Speaking of AMD, another huge tech giant that will be relying on TSMC is NVIDIA. While earlier reports have pointed out that NVIDIA is also working with Samsung to produce their 7nm GPUs in the face of TSMC’s ever growing backlog, it seems like the latest update is that Samsung will only be producing a small number of orders as compared to TSMC which will be producing the bulk of NVIDIA’s chips.
Jensen Huang has apparently revealed this little detail during the recent GTC China in Suzhou, China, where he also added that NVIDIA has had a strong ongoing relationship with TSMC.
I wonder if we will see a lot of issues with chip shortages next year with TSMC being so popular among all the top chipmakers. It might also be a hint that Intel might actually using up all of Samsung’s manufacturing capacity, even eating into their 7nm EUV process while Intel is still trying to get their 10nm process off and running. It’s rather unlikely though.
Pokdepinion: What’s GloFo up to nowadays, BTW?
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OPPO Offering Special Deals This Shopee 7.7 Orange Madness Campaign

Are you an O-fan? Well get ready for some crazy deals this Shopee 7.7 Orange Madness campaign. Starting from today until the 7th of July 2019, you can get a smartphone from as low as RM499.
During the campaign, OPPO will be offering three devices, with each of them coming with a special promo price. The promo includes the OPPO R15 Pro, where it is priced at RM979 (originally RM2,399). Completing the list is the OPPO F9 at RM919 (originally RM1,399) and OPPO A3s for RM499 (originally RM899).
Aside from that, you can redeem a discount voucher through the OPPO store on SHopee when you purchase a certain amount of OPPO products. With the voucher, you can use it on top of the discounted OPPO devices and enjoy more worthy deals during the campaign.

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To see the deals that are on offer, you can head to the official OPPO store on Shopee right here.
Pokdepinion: That’s quite a price difference for the OPPO R15 Pro..
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Celcom office glows blue to honor frontliners nationwide in #LightItBlue campaign

As a salute of gratitude to the millions of frotliners and essential works of the COVID-19 pandemic, Celcom’s corporate office, @celcom, is now bathed in blue light as part of the global #LightItBlue initiative. The effort aims to create a universal moment of solidarity and support, during these worrisome times of uncertainty.

From 30th April to 3rd May, @celcom will be illuminated in blue from 10pm until dawn. In addition to the blue theme which also somehow coincides very well with Celcom’s branding, @celcom’s big LED screen and digital boards will display “Thank You For Keeping Us Safe” with a glowing blue heart and the tagline “#LightItBlue with Celcom”.

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Celcom invites the public to share photos of a blue heart and the tagline #LightItBlue with Celcom on social media.

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Pokdepinion: We will all get over COVID-19 together!
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Apple WWDC23 Kicks Off In June 5, 2023

Apple WWDC23 Kicks Off In June 5, 2023

The annual developer conference returns this June – expect announcements on iOS 17 in particular.

Apple has announced that it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in a hybrid format in June 5-9, 2023 – the event will be free for all developers and will feature the latest advancements the company’s various operating systems, including the much-anticipated iOS 17. The company says they will share additional conference information in advance of WWDC23 through the Apple Developer app and on the Apple Developer website.

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The online program will include sessions, one-on-one labs, and opportunities to engage with Apple engineers and other developers. Additionally, developers and students will have the opportunity to attend a special day at Apple Park on June 5 to watch the keynote and State of the Union, alongside the global online community. The in-person experience at Apple Park will be limited, and details on how to apply to attend can be found on the Apple Developer site and app.
“WWDC is one of our favourite times of the year at Apple because it’s an opportunity to connect with the talented developers from around the globe who make this community so extraordinary,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “WWDC23 is going to be our biggest and most exciting yet, and we can’t wait to see many of you online and in person at this very special event!”
One of the highlights of WWDC23 is the Swift Student Challenge, which seeks to support student developers. With the help of Swift Playgrounds app, students from around the world are invited to “create an app playground on a topic of their choice.” Submissions for this year’s challenge are now open, and ends at April 19.
Pokdepinion: Word on the street is that iOS 17 may get a major overhaul of some sort – let’s see how that turns out.
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[UNBOXING] PS Plus 8th Anniversary Edition Box – Here’s Why You Should Subscribe to PS Plus

The folks over at Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore sent us the PS Plus 8th Anniversary box so we decided to have a little fun with it.
Unboxing the PS Plus 8th Anniversary Edition Box

Recently, we received a care package from the kind folks over at Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore. What it contained was the PS Plus 8th Anniversary Edition box. It’s a special edition box to celebrate 8 years of PS Plus from which it first launched on 29th June 2010.
Inside the box, you will find:

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12-month PS Plus subscription card (8th Anniversary Edition Design)
A PlayStation Travel Pouch

In the box itself, you will also see a thank you message from the PS Plus team for supporting them over the years. While stocks may be limited, you can try finding it at PlayStation Authorized Dealers and Sony Centres in Malaysia. Online prices list them as RM129 – RM149, which is essentially the same as buying a standalone 12-month subscription card.
But wait, there’s more!
Why Do People Subscribe to PS Plus?

We also took the time to make a video about why people subscribe to PS Plus in the first place as part of our Techie’s Digest video series. There is still a belief among gamers that it’s only for those who want to play PS4 games online with other people but that is actually false.
There are a number of benefits for being a subscribers, such as monthly free games, exclusive discounts, and more. Be sure to check out the video above to see what’s up. Also, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe.
If you missed out on this month’s free games lineup, click here if you’re in the US & EU region, or click here instead if you’re in the Asia region.
If you enjoy videos like these, be sure to let us know in the comments below or on our Facebook page. You also tweet to us @PokdeDotNet. We’ll be making more of it in the future, and it can be about tech and gaming as well.
Be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net for more awesome tech and gaming stuff :)
Also, a big shoutout to Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore for sending us the care package.
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Intel Arc set to bring hardware raytracing, AI super sampling in Q1 2022

Are you ready for a third player in the discrete graphics game? Well, I for one can’t wait. Intel has just announced Intel Arc, the brand name for its upcoming consumer high performance graphics products. This will cover the hardware, software and services, and will span multiple hardware generations, starting with the Intel Xe HPG microarchitecture.

The Intel Xe-HPG DG2 GPU will also be getting a new codename: Alchemist. As previously shared, Intel will be bringing hardware-based raytracing and also AI-driven super sampling, as well as full support for DirectX 12 Ultimate. It will definitely be quite interesting to see Intel’s flavor of AI-based super sampling going toe-to-toe against NVIDIA’s DLSS.

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As the Intel Arc family is supposed to span multiple generations, Intel also shared the names of the upcoming generations: Battlemage, Celestial and Druid. It seems that someone played too much MMORPGs recently.

Some gaming footage was shared, but of course, no performance metrics were revealed. It seems that Intel is pretty confident on the hardware-accelerated raytracing front, with games like Metro Exodus, Crysis Remastered and also Riftbreakers highlighted in their quick demo of the Alchemist GPU’s capabilities.
Intel is also targeting creators with Intel Arc, so we can probably expect to see an evolution of Intel QuickSync in dedicated graphics hardware. That would be quite a refreshing change from the monopoly that NVIDIA currently enjoys with the ubiquitous NVENC that walks all over the AMD Media Framework both in terms of adoption and also performance.

No actual GPUs or products were announced, but they revealed that Alchemist-based GPUs are coming early next year, in Q1 2022. It will be arriving in both desktops and notebooks, which will be quite interesting to see. Can’t wait to see how Intel’s debut in the dedicated GPU space will compete against the upcoming GPUs from NVIDIA and AMD!
Pokdepinion: Intel Arc Alchemist? Why not… Intel Archemist? If you need help naming your next GPU, I am just one phone call away, Intel.
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The PlayStation 5’s first launch was about a week ago, with a second launch for other countries set for 19th November 2020. Now, it looks like the first PS5 system update has officially gone live, which will mostly benefit the countries that received the literal first batch of Sony’s next gen gaming consoles.
First PS5 System Update Has Officially Gone Live

The PlayStation 5 is facing its fair share of issues, such as the rest mode feature causing instability with certain games. Needless to say, there needs to be a new update for it in order to run in a more stable manner. Now, the first PS5 system update is live.

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The newest PS5 system update is about 800MB in size but doesn’t really tell much about what has changed. It just describes the update as “this system software update improves system performance.” This shouldn’t be a surprise for you if you owned the PS4 as these kinds of descriptions are normal for the Japanese gaming giant.
While there is no doubt that it will fix certain issues and make the next gen console run better, there’s no word yet on whether it manages to fix most, if not all of the issues faced by early adopters. We’ll report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Doesn’t seem like they managed to fix the rest mode issue yet but that one might be on the game developer’s end rather than Sony themselves. We’ll just have to wait and see.
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BlackBerry sells patents for $600 million, may spell trouble for rest of smartphone industry

BlackBerry, the ailing smartphone maker, has sold off a bunch of their legacy patents for $600 million to Catapult IP Innovations. Catapult IP Innovations is not a player in the smartphone industry, and is apparently what some consider to be a “patent troll”, which might bring some trouble to the rest of the industry.
BlackBerry patents sold for $600 million
The patents BlackBerry sold relate to mobile devices, messaging and wireless networking. BlackBerry has assured its users that it will not impact customers use of any BlackBerry products, solutions or services, but given the legacy of BlackBerry, they may have a number of patents that can be used against the competition.
Catapult IP Innovations is probably going to use the newly acquired patents to squeeze out some royalty payments from other smartphone makers, which wouldn’t be too surprising since there really isn’t much purpose for a company to spend $600 million on patents that they aren’t going to use themselves.

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BlackBerry’s patents has reportedly been used to sue other companies like Facebook and Apple, and we can probably expect to see more of that after the acquisition is approved. If this acquisition passes the regulatory scrutiny process, BlackBerry will receive $450 million in cash, and a promissory note of $150 million. The process could take up to 210 days to complete.
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Pokdepinion: After all that patent trolling Apple did on Samsung, I guess it’s time someone returned the favor?
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Redmi Note 10 Series Set To Sport Super AMOLED Displays

With the new Redmi Note 10 series soon to arrive, specifically on the 4th of March 2021, it seems that the company’s Vice President (global) Manu Kumar Jain has confirmed an interesting feature for the series.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series to feature Super AMOLED

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Excited to share that #RedmiNote10 series will feature #SuperAMOLED display – 1st TIME EVER ON a #RedmiNote! 🔥
Undoubtedly the single-most #10on10 anticipated reveal of all-time!
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Despite the announcement, it is unclear on whether each variant of the Redmi Note 10 series will be getting it or just the higher end variants only. That being said, this will be the first time in the series that that features Super AMOLED displays.
Aside from that, the Redmi Note 10 is said to be packing a 6.43-inch FHD+ panel, 48MP primary camera, as well as a Snapdragon 678 chipset.

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As for the Redmi Note 10 Pro, it is expected to arrive with a Snapdragon 750G chip that comes with either 6GB/8GB RAM that’s mated with 128GB internal storage. The screen is slightly bigger, being at 6.67-inch with the mentioned Super AMOLED display.
We should learn more as we come nearer to the launch. Stay tuned to Pokde.net for more of the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
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Pokdepinion: Exciting times indeed for the Redmi Note series. I simply hope that they don’t jack up the price way too high though.
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MSI Unveils RTX 4070 GAMING TRIO & VENTUS series GPUs

Pricing will start at the same MSRP as NVIDIA’s own pricing.

MSI has officially launched six new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 models, with two falling under GAMING TRIO series whereas the other four belongs to the entry-level VENTUS series. As RTX 4070 offers two variants with different TGP ratings, there are some crucial differences between two GAMING TRIO models.

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Sitting on the top is the GAMING X TRIO model with additional 15W TGP available totaling 215W, which requires the newer 16-pin 12VHPWR connector to operate. Both models on the GAMING TRIO series maintains same feature set as its RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 counterparts with TORX Fan 5.0 and TRI FROZR 3 cooling system, though the standard GAMING TRIO model will use the 200W TGP variant and comes with legacy PCIe 8-pin connector instead.
Down the line, the VENTUS 3X and VENTUS 2X (and their respective OC variants) are respectively the triple-fan and dual-fan model that caters to budget-focused audience. Both cards feature the same 200W TGP AD104 silicon with 8-pin PCIe power connector, which leaves the number of fans being their biggest difference.
MSI didn’t specify on the clockspeeds on all models, so we can’t say if some models may get factory overclocks. The GAMING TRIO series will be a big card – measuring at a massive 349mm in length, while VENTUS 3X models will be 308mm long and the entry-level VENTUS 2X is the shortest at just 242mm long.
Both cards will be available starting today, however MSI didn’t specify exact pricing aside from the $599 starting price as per NVIDIA’s official pricing – so keep your eyes peeled as the company announces local pricing down the line.
Pokdepinion: For a 215W card, having an oversized 349mm long cooler sure sounds like overkill.
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[WWDC 2021] New iPadOS 15 Brings New iPad Productivity Features

The new iPadOS 15 was just unveiled during the recent WWDC 2021 event and comes with a lot of new features centred around productivity. Some of these include more intuitive multitasking, a new Home Screen design with integrated widgets, the App Library, systemwide note-taking with Quick Note, SharePlay, a redesigned Safari experience, and new tools to stay focused.
What’s new with iPadOS 15?

A new multitasking menu appears at the top of apps in iPadOS 15, allowing users to switch between Split View and Slide Over with a single tap. When utilising Split View, users now have instant access to the Home Screen, making it easier to find the relevant app. They can also multitask with apps like Safari and Pages that have several windows, as well as swiftly preview emails, using the new shelf.

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There’s also new keyboard shortcuts and a redesign of the menu bar for those who use external keyboards with their iPad. With new keyboard shortcuts for multitasking, users can easily set up and move between Split View and Slide Over.

You can also add widgets to the Home Screen now that are specially designed for big screens with iPadOS 15, offering a more personalised experience. These new widgets include those for the App Store, Find My, Game Center, Mail, and Contacts. Also coming to iPad is the App Library, automatically organising apps into helpful categories like Productivity, Games, and Recently Added, and allowing users to access all their apps right from the Dock.

The new iPadOS 15 also brings forth new features that make it easier for note-taking. Notes goes systemwide with Quick Note, a fast and easy way to take notes anywhere across the system. Users can pull up Quick Note anyplace to scribble down a thought and add links, offering a fast method to return back to exactly what they were looking at.
Tags make it easy to categorise notes and find them quickly with an all-new Tag Browser and tag-based Smart Folders. For users working with others in shared notes, mentions create a way to notify collaborators and link them back to the note, and a new Activity view shows recent updates in the note.

As with the new iOS 15, SharePlay also makes an appearance in the new iPadOS 15 update. Users can now share experiences with SharePlay while connecting with friends on FaceTime, including listening to songs together with Apple Music, watching a TV show or movie in sync, or sharing their screen to view apps together. Users can extend playback to Apple TV, and watch it on their TV while sharing the moment with friends and family connected over FaceTime. SharePlay also lets users share their screen, perfect for browsing the web together.
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Other features coming with the new iPadOS 15 update include:

A Redesigned Browsing Experience with Safari – Safari gets a new tab design that lets users see more of the page as they browse. A new tab bar takes on the colour of the webpage and combines tabs, the toolbar, and the search field into a single, compact design. Tab Groups offer a new way to easily save and manage tabs that can also sync across Mac and iPhone, so users can continue their project from anywhere or easily share them with friends and family. Safari on iPad also now supports web extensions, available from the App Store.
Tools to Find Focus – Focus makes an appearance on iPadOS 15 as they did with the new iOS 15 and watchOS 8. Focus is a new feature that filters notifications based on what a user is doing that helps users focus and reduce distractions. Users can also create Home Screen pages with apps and widgets that apply to moments of focus to only display relevant apps.
On-Device Intelligence Powers New Photo Features – Live Text uses on-device intelligence to recognise text in a photo and allow users to take action. With Visual Look Up, users can identify objects within a photo, such as a type of flower or dog breed. Spotlight now adds the ability to search the Photos app and web images and has all-new rich results for contacts with context like recent conversations, shared photos, and their location if shared through Find My.
Translate Comes to iPad with New Ways to Communicate – The Translate app comes to iPad with new features that make conversations easier and more natural. When using the Translate app, Auto Translate detects when someone is speaking, and in which language, so users can converse naturally without having to tap a microphone button.
Build Apps with Swift Playgrounds – With Swift Playgrounds 4, users have the tools to build iPhone and iPad apps right on their iPad and submit them directly to the App Store, offering new ways for anyone to create apps and share them with the world. Code is immediately reflected in the live preview while building apps, and users can run their apps full screen to test them out. A new open project format based on Swift packages can open and be edited in Swift Playgrounds for iPad as well as within Xcode on Mac.

iPadOS 15 is now available to Apple Developer Program members here and a public beta will be available to iPadOS users here next month. New software features will be available this fall as a free software update for iPad mini 4 and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and all iPad Pro models. To learn more about iPadOS 15, head over here.
Pokdepinion: I just wish there’s an Android tablet that can work as good and as well as an iPad. That thing is a beast and I want it.
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PS5 Launch Possibly Delayed? Initially Expected Launch in 2019

Many people have started to speculate when the PS5 will officially be launched. According to a well-known analyst, the console’s launch might be delayed.
PS5 Launch Possibly Delayed?

Previously, we reported about the PlayStation 4 entering the final stage of its life cycle, which you can read about by clicking right here. This sent gamers into a frenzy, wondering if the PS5 will be coming soon or if it means something else completely. While many people, including myself believe we’re about 2 years or so away from the successor’s launch, it might not actually be the case.

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According to Ace Economic Research analyst Hideki Yasuda, who recently made his report on Sony’s most recent financial performance, anticipated that the PS5 will be launched by end of 2019.
However, this launch window might see a delay due to a potential shortage on electric components. Japanese electronic manufacturers Murata Manufacturing and TKD has mentioned about the rising demand for monolithic ceramic capacitors. This component, which are used in cars and 5G-capable mobile devices, may see a supply shortage which will in turn affect the production of PS5 consoles.
Because of this alone, Yasuda believes that the chance for the console’s release to be delayed certainly exists. However, to what degree is the possibility is unknown at this point in time.
Keep in mind that Sony themselves have not officially announced the PS5 so this is still counted under speculation. So take this information with a grain of salt and hope for the best. If it happens, I hope Sony is prepared to deal with potential supply issues as quickly as they can. Not being able to resupply the console fast enough will prove to be damaging to their sales.
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Pokdepinion: I still feel like 2019 is still too soon for a successor. Announcing it in 2019 is fine but I feel like if they want to launch it as fast as possible, they should look at a Q2 or Q3 2020 release window. They could even use the extra time to iron out the kinks, like potential overheating or part failures. We wouldn’t want another Red Ring of Death fiasco in our hands, that’s for sure.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 Roadshow Announced – Exclusive Free Gifts With Each Purchase

Samsung Galaxy S10 Roadshow Announced

Aside from setting a new record with their new flagship smartphone, the folks over at Samsung Malaysia have also officially announced the Samsung Galaxy S10 Roadshow. It will be happening very soon in various parts of the country.
From 6th March to 10th March 2019, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Roadshow will be happening in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Penang.

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Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur – 10AM to 10PM
AEON Tebrau City, Johor Bahru – 10AM to 11PM (Friday and Saturday), 10AM to 10PM (Sunday)
Queensbay Mall, Penang – 10AM to 10.30PM

For those of you who are purchasing the new flagship smartphones during this roadshow, you will be entitled to some exclusive free gifts:

Samsung Galaxy S10e = Galaxy Buds worth RM499
Samsung Galaxy S10 = Galaxy Buds and Screen Protection Plus worth RM779
Samsung Galaxy S10+ = Galaxy Watch Active and Screen Protection Plus worth RM1,079

The retail price for the Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ are RM2,699, RM3,199, and RM3,699. For the 512GB variant of the S10+, that one will be priced at RM4,599.

If you want to check out the specifications for the Malaysian version of these devices, click below to check them out:

Samsung Galaxy S10e – Click Here
Samsung Galaxy S10 – Click Here
Samsung Galaxy S10+ – Click Here

Pokdepinion: If you missed out on the pre-orders for the new flagship smartphones, this would be a good time to get it. You’ll still be getting some free goodies after all.
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Rainbow Six Siege’s Showdown Mode Is Out And You Should Definitely Play It

In case you’ve missed the latest update for Rainbow Six Siege, the game’s latest exclusive event, Showdown is now out. The all-new game mode is available to play until the 16th of July 2019.

Set under the burning sun of Fort Truth, the new game mode pits you in a 3v3 battle, fitting to its ‘Showdown’ title. In the game mode, every player is equipped with the same weapons; a BOSG.12.2 and a Magnum LFP586 revolver.
It is definitely something that you’d need to try if you’re seeking for fast pace action. It also introduces a limited HUD where health, ammo, and crosshairs are stripped away, with no preparation phase is allowed. Yes, there’s a chance that you can kill/be killed within the first 5 seconds of the round.

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The Showdown event introduces 31 western-themed exclusive items. Showdown exlusive gears will include full wild west outfits composed of various items, alongside headgear that players can acquire for 10 different operators.

Players of the game who log in during the event will get a free Showdown Collection Pack and can complete the Ubisoft Club Event challenges to earn a pack and a unique weapon skin for the BOSG.12.2. If you’d like to purchase the Showdown packs, you can at the cost of 300 R6 Credits.
Pokdepinion: Tried the mode out, and it’s definitely fun! I know this is wishful thinking, but I hope that they will make the game mode permanent for the game.  Sometimes you don’t have much time to play and this seems like the perfect way to enjoy the game.
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Huawei Malaysia Announces Price for Huawei Mate 20 Pro 8GB RAM Variant

During the Huawei Christmas Night 2018, the folks over at Huawei Malaysia also took the opportunity to announce the price for the new Huawei Mate 20 Pro with 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage.
This new variant of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro will be priced at RM3,999 and will be available in its Twilight colour option. To sweeten the deal, Huawei Malaysia will also be giving out wireless chargers for free with every purchase of the smartphone.
As you may know, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is one of the top devices of 2018, even by our review standards. Needless to say that the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant will give an improved experience for those who require the most power possible.

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This new variant will be available for purchase at the Huawei Online Store, Lazada, Senheng, and the Huawei Experience Store. If you’re looking to buy something good this Christmas season, this could be the one for you.
Pokdepinion: Well, I am currently using the Mate 20 X and I’m quite happy with it but if I haven’t gotten this yet, this would definitely be a top choice for me.
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Stand A Chance To Win OPPO F5 ; All You Need To Do Is Watch The Live Stream!

To celebrate with the incoming release of the OPPO F5, OPPO Malaysia will be giving away a full unit of the device itself with conjunction of the launching event.
OPPO F5 Launch Live Stream
The contest will start on 2nd November, 3.15pm until 3rd of November 2017, 11.59pm. Interested in joining in? To enter, participants are required to follow the following steps;

Step 1: Watch the OPPO F5 launch live stream on OPPO Facebook and comment on it. (you can click here to directly go there)
Step 2: Share the post of F5 launch stream Facebook post and set the to as ‘public’
Step 3: Comment “Done”

Simple, isn’t it? On a side note, the OPPO F5 6GB will also be launched on the 2nd November 2017. The 6GB version sports 6GB RAM with 64GB ROM. In addition, OPPO will also launch F5 youth version for young consumers. They said that it was to ensure that younger consumers can enjoy a premium selfie photography experience at an affordable price (how affordable, they didn’t confirm as of yet).

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The device features a 20MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture and the new A.I Beauty Recognition. Running on Android 7.1 Nougat, it is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6763T processor. Under the hood, it packs a 3200mAh battery. There are 3 color variants available; Gold, Black, and Red.
Pricing for the new device from OPPO in Malaysia hasn’t been confirmed just yet but we keep updating when it’s there. We’ll be also be going to the official launch itself, so stay tuned for more details on the OPPO F5!
Pokdepinion: What is there to lose? Join the contest O-fans! Who knows, it just might be your lucky day! Quite curious on the ‘youth version’ of the device though. Especially the pricing of it. Well, guess we would have to wait until it is officially released then to know more.

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Lenovo Legion Gaming Smartphone Leaks Reveal 144Hz Display and Side Pop-up Camera

We’ve seen a number of leaks for the upcoming Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone. Today, we got even more details from the newest round of leaks, courtesy of XDA Developers, that might just be enticing enough for you.

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The Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone is expected to come with 90W fast charging, with an expectation for a full charge to take only 30 minutes. It’s also expected to have a 5,000 mAh dual-cell battery, two USB-C charging ports, dual front-facing speakers, but no headphone jack. The back appears to have a symmetrical Y-shaped design similar to other Lenovo Legion products.
Its dual-camera system,64MP and 16MP wide-angle, seems to be located in the center rather than closer to top where most smartphones would position them. As for the 20MP front camera, there will be no notches of any kind. In fact, it uses a pop-up camera which is positioned on the side of the device. It seems as if all the camera placements are optimized for landscape orientation.
What is Powering the Lenovo Legion Gaming Smartphone?

Apart from that, it’s expected to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, FS 3.0 internal storage, LPDDR5 RAM, and a display with a 2340 x 1080 resolution as well as a 144Hz refresh rate.
While there are no guarantees that what appears in the leaks will appear in the final design. However, it gives us a good glimpse of what to expect from the Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone, and it’s shaping up to be a strong contender. We will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available, especially on pricing and availability, so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: This is shaping up to be more and more interesting. Can’t wait to try it out myself.
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Fancy Noctua keycaps so your keyboard matches your brown CPU cooler?

I have always loved Noctua coolers for their performance and silence, but the signature color scheme that Noctua went with definitely leaves some to be desired. The brown is very difficult to match, with most other PC parts not coming in any shade of brown. But hey, what if you could get Noctua keycaps for your keyboard to match your Noctua CPU cooler?

Renowned keyboard and keycap designer, MiTo, has managed to partner up with Noctua to bring some official Noctua keycaps to fans of the Noctua brown. If you aren’t exactly a big fan of Noctua’s signature brown, there’s also a Chromax black-themed set of Noctua keycaps.

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You can’t buy MiTo’s Noctua keycaps just yet, but if you are interested, there’s a Google Form that you can fill up to express your interest. I somewhat doubt that these keycaps will be as quiet as Noctua’s coolers, but you can probably expect them to offer an equally pleasing kind of noise.
For now, it seems that MiTo will be making the Noctua keycaps in the high MT3 profile, which will definitely contribute to the aurally-pleasing sounds. However if you have your own preference, you can state your opinion in the Google Form as well, or head on over to MiTo’s Discord channel to provide some feedback.
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Pokdepinion: I don’t use Noctua coolers in my personal build due to their color, but I am oddly liking the keycaps’ colors…
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HUAWEI Carnival 2019 With Prizes Up To RM1million — Several Smartphones Gets Price Cuts Too!

You stand a chance to win a brand new Mercedes GLA200 Night Edition this HUAWEI Carnival 2019 when you purchase selected HUAWEI smartphones.
Aside from the grand prize of the Mercedes for the lucky draw, there’s also 100 units of E-bike Orbit and 400 units of Electric Scooters Starlight. Additionally, there are also other rewards and gifts up for grabs.
Basically there’s two events during the HUAWEI Carnival that you can join; Spin & Redeem, and Lucky Draw. For Spin & Redeem, it’s pretty simple. Purchase a unit of selected HUAWEI device at any HUAWEI participating outlets and keep the receipt as proof of purchase. You can then head to HUAWEI Hotspots  to join in the Spin & Win/draw session, assuring you walking away with a gift with your purchase.

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As for the Lucky Draw contest, you’ll need scan the QR code or log on to HUAWEI VIP website, answer a question, and finally attach the receipt as proof of purchase to stand a chance in winning the Mercedes GLA200 Night Edition. Winners for the Lucky Draw contest will be announced on the 30th of August 2019 through HUAWEI Malaysia’s official Facebook page.
HUAWEI Y9 Prime 2019
Not to forget, HUAWEI Malaysia will be launching their HUAWEI Y9 Prime 2019 on 27th of July 2019 as well at the price of RM899. You can learn more on the device by checking out our previous post here.
If you’re planning on getting a HUAWEI smartphone, well good news! HUAWEI has announce of a price cut for several of their smartphones. Here are the listed devices as well as their new prices:

Smartphone
Original Price
New Price

HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro
RM2,999
RM2,599

HUAWEI Mate 20
RM2,399
RM2,099

HUAWEI Mate 20 X
RM2,899
RM2,599

HUAWEI P30 Pro (512GB version)
RM4,399
RM3,899

HUAWEI nova 4e
RM1,199
RM999

HUAWEI Y7 Pro 2019
RM649
RM599

Pokdepinion: Pretty good deals all around!
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Logitech G introduces new Prodigy series of gaming peripherals

Logitech has just announced two new mice, a keyboard and a headset for gamers in the new Prodigy series, designed to enhance the way you play. The new series share the same attributes of high-performance technology, exceptional comfort and a sleek and modern design.

The two mice in the Prodigy are the Logitech G403 Prodigy gaming mouse and the Logitech G403 Prodigy Wireless gaming mouse. As you can imagine by the naming scheme, both mices feature similar specifications, except for the wireless capabilities of the latter. Both mice feature an ergonomic shape, with 10 g of removable weight to increase the weight of your mouse if you so desire.

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The sensor of these two mice are none other than the PixArt PMW3366, the world’s most advanced gaming mouse sensor. The Logitech G403 Prodigy mice also feature RGB illumination, which can be fully configured using Logitech Gaming Software. You get six programmable buttons, with the left and right buttons offering a 20 million clicks lifespan.

The weight of the G403 Prodigy Wireless gaming mouse is 107 g, while the G403 Prodigy gaming mouse comes in at 90 g. The wireless one also allows you to charge while gaming so you need not stop fragging just to charge your mouse. Both mice are covered by a two-year limited warranty. Pricing wise, the G403 Prodigy Wireless is priced at RM479, while the wired one will cost you RM329.

Moving on, the Logitech G213 Prodigy keyboard is a full-sized keyboard designed for gaming and productivity. The slim body is designed for gamers of all levels, with a spill resistant design. With a gaming optimized anti-ghosting gaming matrix, it is tuned to keep you in control even when multiple keypresses are required. RGB illumination comes standard, configurable with Logitech Gaming Software. Macros can also be assigned to the function keys with the software. The Logitech G213 Prodigy keyboard costs RM349, and is covered by a 2-year limited hardware warranty.

The last but not least, the Logitech G231 Prodigy gaming headset features 40mm neodymium drivers and a unidirectional microphone for perfect immersion and easy communication with your teammates. The G231 Prodigy gaming headset is also designed for gaming marathons, which usually mean heat and sweat. The headsets feature an easily washable performance-sport cloth for a soft, comfortable fit even after long hours of use. The earcups can also swivel for a better fit, and can also lie flat to prevent breakage when packing it into your bag. The Logitech G231 Prodigy gaming headset costs RM299, and is also covered by a 2-year limited hardware warranty.

Pokdepinion: I really think starting a new series is a good step forward for Logitech. But considering the products seem like kinda a mix, it doesn’t really seem to entice anyone to get a full set from the same series. I mean, the keyboard is not even a mechanical keyboard, the headphones look decent, but they do have higher end audio products. The wireless mouse looks like a good choice for people who want an alternative to the G900 Chaos Spectrum, but aside from that, it looks like this new series is just a mishmash of new products with different target markets crammed into a single series.
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Microsoft Has No Plans to Increase Xbox Series X Price

After the price increase of the PlayStation 5, Microsoft has confirmed that they have no plans on doing the same for the Xbox Series X / S consoles. This comes from a spokesperson from the company who mentioned as such.
To be more precise, it was mentioned by the Microsoft spokesperson that there would be no plans for a price increase for now. This means that it could always happen later on but for now, that is not the case for the green team.

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As we reported previously, the PlayStation 5 is seeing a price increase in most regions in the world, up to about 10% from its previous retail price. This inevitably caused some concern that rivals might do the same. Microsoft not following suit would put them in a more favourable light in the eyes of gamers, especially in markets outside of the United States and even more if you go for the cheaper S variant.
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Pokdepinion: This is certainly shaping up to become more and more favourable for the Xbox Series X / S but ultimately, it will depend on whether their game library can attract enough gamers to hop unto their bandwagon or not.
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Wiko Harry lands in Malaysia

Fresh from France, the Wiko Harry smartphone has just arrived in Malaysia.  Well-powered smartphone with accessible functions, immersive multimedia experience and user-friendly features encased in a classy brushed metal design. Being the first 4G smartphone in the Y-range gives it a fast Internet connectivity, 5” HD screen for spectacular colour with its 420 nits brightness. Powered by IPS technology, Harry allows easy viewing in broad daylight and in any preferred angle and smooth mobile entertainment.
In addition, the 13MP rear camera and 5MP front facing camera will keep users entertained with its many photo-taking features such as professional and panoramic mode. With its display flash that works suitably well in low light, Wiko Harry stores photos in its 16GB ROM or optional micro-SD 128GB memory so you will never need to store your photo elsewhere.
The Wiko Harry will host a Quad-core 1.3GHz Cortex-A7 CPU with Mali T720 GPU along with 3GB RAM and 16GB storage. That’s pretty decent for an affordable phone. It will have support for Micro SD if you need more storage, but the battery might be a little let down at 2500mAh Li-ion.

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Wiko Harry in Anthracite and Premium Gold
Wiko Harry will also come with Android Nougat which boosts users multi-tasking capability further with its multi-window view and will allow users to take control of the smartphone with easy-to-use interface which gives the option to monitor power consumption through its Battery and App usage optimization alongside the Doze option. Assembled with a metal back cover, the dual-sim Wiko Harry will come in Anthracite and premium Gold colour.
Pokdepinion: As far as I can remember, the Wiko Harry will be priced at RM599, putting it as one of the most affordable LTE smartphones within its category. How it performs is something that we can’t really answer just yet.
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