Cooler Master Announces Partnership with Malaysia Battlefield Team (MBT)

Cooler Master, an innovative brand well known globally as a leader in designing and manufacturing award-winning computer components, cooling solutions and peripherals, has decided to partner with Malaysia Battlefield Team (MBT), one of Malaysia’s pioneer in eSports. MBT is made up of lively and positive minded gamers’ vying and competing for various titles locally and internationally.
Top Left to Right: Mak “areS” Wai Lum, Choong “Guardian” Shung Fooi, Siow “Samfisher” Ai-Vern, Ooi “Typherionn” Fei Hoong. Bottom Left to Right: Keegan “Keegs” Perez Tan, Lim “ZyGoD” Chi Yuan, Quek “Quekie” Wern Shen, Chong “Yamsyyy” Chen How.
Established on 15 September 2006, MBT has come a long way from its initial members which comprises of only 8 aspiring Malaysian gamers focusing on the “Battlefield” franchise. They recently celebrated their 10th Anniversary where team members from all age groups throughout the country who came together as one to celebrate the amazing milestone in a bonding meet-up at Kuala Lumpur. Since then, MBT has grown into a full-fledged community that has 60 members. However, they remain true to their cause, which is to build up the Malaysian gaming community and increase awareness of eSports in Malaysia. Their current focus has evolved from the initial focus of the “Battlefield” series to introducing a lively social and positive gamer’s community in the country by breaking negative stereotypes which as usually associated with gamers in Malaysia.

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With a decade of experience, MBT is not only well known in South East Asia for the “Battlefield” series, but also for hosting several community events locally. This include being the key organizer of CyberFusion 2015 in Multimedia University, Cyberjaya. Cooler Master is enthusiastic to form a partnership with MBT for its strong track record in the growth of the gaming community & the eSports Division. Coincidentally, the eSports Division has set its eye on Overwatch.
As the official partner of MBT, Cooler Master will support MBT by providing Cooler Master range products such as Case, Power, Thermal Solutions and Peripherals.

Commenting on the confirmation of Cooler Master partnership, founder of MBT, Nurhezri Mohd Passin on behalf of the team took the opportunity to express their gratitude and vowed to increase their efforts towards building up the gaming community in the country and to increase awareness of eSports.

“We would like to thank Cooler Master Malaysia for quick and smooth negotiations on the partnership with MBT by providing support to our members. We also deeply appreciate Cooler Master Malaysia for making the Malaysian Battlefield Team (MBT)’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations a successful one. We look forward to this partnership and are confident it will lead MBT to further achievements with Cooler Master Malaysia.”

Malaysia Battlefield Team (MBT), Overwatch Division

Choong “Guardian” Shung Fooi
Quek “Quekie” Wern Shen
Yeo “Methium” Wai Kit
Chua “JameaPlays” Yi Jin
Keegan “Keegs” Perez Tan
Christopher “hifriends” Velu
Siow “Samfisher” Ai-Vern
Lim “ZyGoD” Zi Yuan
Chong “Yamsyyy” Chen How
Ooi “Typherionn” Fei Hoong
Mak “areS” Wai Lum

Achievements
Events
2015 – CyberFusion 2015: Key Organizer & Host
2014 – CyberFusion 2014: Tribute to MBT.Radean Event Host
2014 – ASUS Master DIY Tour: Battlefield Mini Challenge & BF4 16v16 host
2013 – CyberFusion 2013: MSI-MBT Challenge Event Host

eSports
2016 – MSI Dragon Cup Overwatch Tournament – 1st Runner-ups
2016 – Overwatch Malaysia Community Cup #1 – 1st Runner-ups
2016 – ESL Community Cup Overwatch #3 – Top 8
2016 – ASUS NVIDIA Overwatch Tournament – 4th placing
2016 – ESL Community Cup Overwatch #2 – Top 8
2013 – Invasion AMD Gaming League 2013: Battlefield™ 4 – 1st Runner-ups
2011 – GamersPlatoon: Battlefield™ 3 Rush International 2011 – 1st Runner-ups
2010 – Fragnetics Battlefield Bad Company 2 Online Competition – 4th placing
2008 – Game Xtreme League (Singapore) – 4th placing
2007 – Celgames 2007 (Malaysia) Battlefield 2142 – Champion
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Dragon’s Dogma Director Hints at Upcoming Game; Possibly Devil May Cry 5?

Devil May Cry 4 and Dragon’s Dogma Game Director, Hideaki Itsuno, has dropped some hints on the game he’s currently working on. Could it be Devil May Cry 5?
Dragon’s Dogma Director Hints at Upcoming Game

Happy new year!
I am sorry that I can not present a new project last year. The development of the project is now under climax. I am making a great game so please expect it.
— Hideaki Itsuno (@tomqe) December 31, 2017

Coming right off a tweet from his official Twitter account, game director and designer Hideaki Itsuno gave his followers a very quick update with regards to his upcoming project which has yet to be revealed or given any sort of window for release. The last time we heard about the title from Itsuno-san was around E3 earlier this year. You can check out the new tweet just above here.

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If you’re not familiar with his name, Hideaki Itsuno is the director behind some of the best entries in the Devil May Cry series as well as the more recent Dragon’s Dogma series. Furthermore, he also directed entries in the Rival Schools and Power Stone series.
Exactly one year ago, Itsuno-san tweeted that he would be announcing the title in 2017, but obviously, that did not happen. Fans of the Devil May Cry series have long been asking for a proper, 5th entry in the series. I’d personally be very okay with that, or even a sequel to the first Dragon’s Dogma title.
At the moment, we can only speculate as to what game this is so until there is an official announcement, let’s keep it that way. As soon as information becomes available, you can be certain that we’ll be reporting it right here on Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I am honestly leaning more towards a Devil May Cry game, but also secretly hoping I can play as Vergil again. Lightning speed quickness and a katana, what more could I ask for?
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ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review – The Ultimate Multimedia Experience

ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Unboxing
ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review – Box

In typical ROG fashion, ASUS doesn’t do simple packaging design as the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate comes in this triangular-ish box. It’s an eco-conscious packaging as it’s said to be made of biomass and is 100% recyclable so kudos to ASUS for taking the green step.
ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review – Box content
Inside the box, we found the following items:

Quick start guide
Warranty card
Charging brick
USB-C to USB-C cable
Carrying pouch
AeroActive Cooler 7
SIM ejector pin
Protective case
The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate itself

ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review – Extra accessories
We also did receive these two accessories on the side, though we aren’t sure if it will be included with the retail purchase or if it will be as a special freebie:

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DEVILCASE Guardian Standard Designed for ROG case
Antibacterial Glass Screen Protector

Specifications

SoC
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4nm
2 x Cortex-X3 @ 3.2GHz + 2 x Cortex-A715 @ 2.8GHz + 2 x Cortex-A710 @ 2.8GHz Cortex-A710 + 3 x Cortex-A510 @ 2.0GHz
Adreno 740

RAM
16GB LPDDR5X

Storage
512GB UFS 4.0

Display
6.78″ FHD+ (2448 x 1080) Samsung AMOLED display tuned by ROG, 20:4:9
2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (display)
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (rear)
1,500 nits peak brightness
HDR10+
165Hz Refresh Rate, 720Hz touch sampling rate (23ms)
AS coating for reduced friction when hand sweating

Rear Camera
50MP Sony IMX766 main camera
13MP ultrawide camera
8MP macro camera
[email protected], [email protected]/60/120fps, [email protected]/60/120/240fps, 3-axis EIS

Selfie Camera
32MP OV32 Quad Bayer wide-angle selfie cam

Battery
6000mAh (dual 3000mAh MMT batteries)
65W

Dimensions
173 x 77 x 10.3 mm
239g

Audio
5- magnet 12×16 Super Linear front facing speakers with Dirac HD Sound
2 x Cirrus Logic CS35L45 with 15V boost
Tri-microphone array with OZO Noise Reduction Technology

Ingress Protection
IP54

Software
Android 13 with ROG UI and Zen UI

Colours
Storm White

Performance
ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review – Antutu v9
Starting off with Antutu v9, the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate easily took the top spot in our list of benchmarked devices. While it’s no surprise to see it perform even better in X-Mode, I was surprised to see that the score isn’t really any different with and without the cooler on. However, it does get unbearably hot without the cooler attached, so there is a noticeable difference there.
ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review – Geekbench 6
A similar pattern can be seen in Geekbench 6, and while it didn’t managed to get the top score for single core, it definitely did in multi-core performance. In standard mode, the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate does focus more on efficiency as it was barely warm compared to it being insanely hot in X-Mode without the cooler attached. Despite that, it’s still a strong performer without X-Mode so you don’t have to worry about missing out if you’re not using the high performance setting.
ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review – 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited
In 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited, I was surprised to not see it take the top spot here but it’s pretty close. Without the cooler on, it’s not as hot in other tests while running in X-Mode, which makes sense as to why the difference in scores for all 3 settings of the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is smaller. After all, X-Mode increases CPU performance, not GPU, on top of other optimizations such as killing off background apps.
ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review – PCMark Work 3.0
Lastly on PCMark’s Work 3.0 benchmark, we see a significant difference in standard mode compared to X-Mode with the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate. The CPU boost sees a near 40% increase in score regardless of whether it has the cooler attached to it or not, allowing it to take the top spot yet again. Like before, the phone gets unbearably hot without the cooler.
ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review – Battery life
In case you’re wondering about its battery life, it’s certainly one of the best you can get out there. It lasted 18 hours and 29 minutes (1,109 minutes) in PCMark’s Work 3.0 battery life test, with Auto refresh rate and adaptive brightness disabled. It was only beaten by last year’s ROG Phone 6 Pro, though the difference is negligible. One thing for sure is that no other device even comes close to it thus far, likely thanks to its humongous 6,000mAh battery capacity.
As for charging speeds, this is what I managed to get with the included 65W HyperCharge USB PD charger from 2%:

15 minutes = 35%
30 minutes = 67%
45 mintues = 91%
52 minutes = 100%

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Camera

Typically, the belief is that gaming phones will not have good cameras. However, its predecessor easily shattered that belief with an above average camera system, and it’s the same case this time with the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate. The 50MP main camera can capture surprisingly sharp details with vibrant colours. Even low-light shots come out with decent details and little noise at worst. Interestingly, Portrait Mode shots result in darker colours and, at times, slightly distorted photos.
The ultrawide is similar with fine details on skin being seen clearly, though it is a little worse in low light. The macro camera is the trickiest one to work with as you will need to get the right angle at the right distance to take good shots. It’s also more dependent on lighting, making it near unusable in low-light environments. Lastly for the selfie camera, it works pretty well with a good balance of colours and detail, with a very light softening effect for a more natural look.
If it really is that good, then why should one bother with any ordinary phone out there? Your typical flagship, regardless of brand, would come equipped with a more versatile camera system, most notably the inclusion of a telephoto camera. Furthermore, the main camera is typically a better shooter no matter how you look at it. This isn’t to say the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is bad is this department however as it’s pretty good for what you’re getting. It’s all about setting expectations and knowing what you need.
The Good
ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review – PMOLED display
There are a whole bunch of good things to talk about with the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, and it’s going to get lengthy. For starters, it’s an eye-catcher with a relatively clean look for something that fits the gamer aesthetic with a solid build to boot thanks to its aluminum frame. The only thing that can feel a bit extra is the rear ROG Vision PMOLED display but it does have some level of practical use, such as displaying a certain status for others to see or for you to check notifications. You could even flash your phone number here if you want, though that does feel a little tacky.
ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review – Display
Speaking of display, the 165Hz 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display used here is simply gorgeous. Not only is it on par with the top flagships of today in terms of brightness and colours, it’s also superbly fast in terms of refresh rate and response time that can help maximize your gaming performance. It’s one half of what makes it a multimedia beast. Some might argue that it should have a higher resolution but realistically, it’s a large for a smartphone but not nearly large enough to benefit from something like 4K resolution.
As for the second half of what makes it a multimedia beast is the stereo speakers, which is definitely the best in its class. It’s loud, it’s clear, and it even has a hint of bass in it. It’s actually better than speakers found in a good number of laptops today, and that says a lot. There are even tweaks specifically for games to further enhance the experience. Of course, you can’t expect some bass-thumping club experience from it as that’s simply unrealistic given its size…or is it?
ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review – AeroActive Cooler 7
This time with the AeroActive Cooler 7, it comes with a built-in subwoofer, which adds the one thing that every smartphone lacks; a powerful boom. It really brings the audio experience to a whole other level. Apart from that, the cooler adds shoulder buttons so you don’t need to get a controller attachment for it, and it cools the display as it blows cold air on the front, making it more comfortable to game over a longer period of time. The cooler has more practical use now that you’re more likely to use it more whenever you can.
In cases where you don’t, there is always the AirTriggers, which is still in a league of its own. After configuring the sensitivity among other things, it works very consistently and accurately. If anything, it’s just a matter of making sure its mapped to the action that you want. The only reason you would want to attach some form of gamepad on the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is if you need some sort of grip for added comfort, which a cheap plastic mould would do the trick instead of paying extra for the whole works.
Lastly, the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate makes good use of Android OS. This includes performance options, in-game tweaks, overlays, mapping controls, and more. Additionally, it’s guaranteed to come with at least two major Android OS upgrades with four years worth of security patches, but we’ll get more into that in the next section.
The Bad
ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review – Rear
As good as the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is, it does have its fair share of drawbacks. For starters, a smartphone at this price only comes with IP54 certification, which means it can only be protected against water splashes and nothing more. I would have expected it to at least be IP68 but this might have to do with the thermal system, especially when in use with the AeroActive Cooler 7 as the AeroActive Portal opens it up a bit for the cooler to blow air into the cooling fins of the vapor chamber. In which case, it’s a good compromise.
Next up, the bezels on the display are quite thick by today’s standards. This is particularly for the top and bottom bezels as it’s very noticeable and it makes me feel like a phone from 3 years ago. On the bright side, there are no ugly notches to worry about as a result but it would be nice to see it shaved down in next year’s model for improved immersion.
Lastly, for long-term use, the one worrying part is that the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is only guaranteed for two major Android OS upgrades, meaning it would last until at least Android 15. Around this price range, you have other smartphone getting four OS upgrades with five years worth of security updates. While four years of security upgrades is a good length, I would have at least hoped for three major upgrades as the current one is a bit of an odd figure.
ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Verdict
ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review
The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate may be a gaming phone but it’s one that does so many things well that it makes for an excellent daily driver for plenty of consumers. Even a non-gamer would benefit immensely from this given its powerful chip, good camera performance and class-leading battery life at RM4,999. It really depends on whether it suits your needs and if other flagships can satisfy your needs better.
At the end of our ROG Phone 7 Ultimate review, I award this gaming phone with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending us this gaming phone for the purpose of this review.
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[Computex 2018] Acer Reveals New Desktops – Includes New Orion and Nitro Series Desktops

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Acer went all out at this year’s Computex 2018 in Taiwan by going against opening a traditional showcase booth indoors, instead opting for a more showboaty outdoor exhibition consisting of several dedicated showcase booths covering a whole street in the Xinyi District of Taiwan. Each Acer product line showcased there had their own booth which to me meant that Acer wasn’t playing around.
Some of the products showcased by Acer include new Predator Helios gaming laptops (the white Predator Helios 300 is just drop dead gorgeous!), Acer Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) which you can read more about here as well as the new Predator Orion 5000, Predator Orion 3000 and Acer Nitro 50 Series desktops. Most of these were recently unveiled during the Acer Global Press Conference in New York last month.
Predator Orion 5000
The Acer Predator Orion 5000 gaming desktop is powered by a 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen 7 2700X processors with 8 cores and 16 threads paired with the latest AMD B450 chipset and can house up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GPUs. The ones announced in New York were using 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8700K processors and can have up to two NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti cards in SLI.

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The Predator Orion 5000 allows up to 64GB DDR4 RAM and supports Intel Optane Memory. Storage-wise it can fit in 3.5 ich 3TB hard drive or a 512GB SSD.

The Predator Orion 5000’s ’s chassis has a transparent side panel to show off its powerful internals (and your optional RGB components) and is EMI-compliant to protect users and peripherals from potential electromagnetic interference. The side panels can be easily opened which allows users to quickly swap out components and cables during upgrades. The IceTunnel 2.0 airflow management design devides the system into different thermal zones and provides each sector with its own airflow tunnel to expel heat.

The Predator Orion 5000 gaming desktops will be available in North America in July 2018 starting at USD 1,499, in Europe, Middle East, and Africa in June 2018 starting at €1,699, and in China in June 2018 starting at ¥15,999.
Predator Orion 3000
The Acer Predator Orion 3000 is the slightly more budget friendly gaming desktop compared to the Predator Orion 5000. The Predator Orion 3000 is powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i7+ processor and can house up to an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card. Storage options for the Predator Orion 3000 are similar with the Predator Orion 5000.

The chassis has a similar transparent side panel that lets you peek inside the internals of the machine and can be easily opened for stress-free customisations. The side panels are also EMI-complient.

The Predator Orion 3000 gaming desktops will arrive in October this year and will retail for USD 999 in North America, €1,299 in Europe, Middle East and Africa; and ¥6,999 in China which will instead arrive in July 2018.
Acer Nitro 50
As the latest addition to Acer’s Nitro product family designed for outstanding casual gameplay at affordable prices, the Nitro 50 features a2nd Gen AMD Ryzen 7 2700X processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, with graphics options of AMD Radeon RX 580 GPUs or up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPUs, housed in a striking and edgy armor-inspired chassis with front-facing LED lighting that emits a sinister red glow.

The Acer Nitro 50 delivers 4K resolution visuals, and with up to a 512GB SSD and 3TB HDD storage-wise. It also features a handy wireless charging deck for keeping users’ Qi-enabled wireless devices powered up and ready to go. In addition, the Acer Nitro 50 desktops optimise network speed for gaming, browsing, and streaming through Realtek Dragon LAN.

The Acer Nitro 50 desktop will be available in North America sometime in July 2018 retailing at USD 799, it’s already available since May 2018 for €999 in Europe, Middle East, and Africa; and ¥5,999 in China.
Pricing and availability of the desktops mentioned above in Malaysia are yet to be announced by Acer but we’ll be sure to keep you updated as we know more.
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Unifi Mobile FUP Cap Sees Yet Another Notable Change for Monthly Unlimited Data Pass

Despite seeing some recent changes, the Unifi Mobile FUP Cap sees yet another change for its prepaid users, and it’s something you need to know.
Unifi Mobile FUP Cap Change for Monthly Unlimited Data Pass

TM is making another significant change to the Fair Usage Policy (FUP) cap for the Unifi Mobile Prepaid’s monthly unlimited data pass. The updated policy [pdf] states that the RM35 pass will now have a 60GB per month combined 4G and 5G data cap. Additionally, the pass’s hotspot quota will be decreased to 5GB, and these changes will take effect on 9th February 2023. However, the FUP and hotspot quota for the weekly, daily, and 2-hour unlimited passes remain unchanged.

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This revision came as a surprise, as TM had just implemented a new FUP and hotspot quota in late December 2022, only three months prior. At that time, the company set a FUP limit of 100GB per month, but this applied only to 4G usage and not 5G. In December, the FUP revision also introduced a 20GB cap for weekly plans and a 10GB cap for daily plans. The monthly plan’s hotspot quota was set at 10GB, while the weekly plan had a 3GB limit and the daily plan had a 1GB limit.
TM mentioned in a separate FAQ document that the 5G trial for Unifi Mobile Prepaid will end on 8th February 2023. The company did not explicitly state the connection between the end of the 5G trial and the implementation of the new FUP policy, but it wouldn’t be surprising if that’s one of the main reasons behind the changes.
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Pokdepinion: Something tells me it’s going to be adjusted again before we even reach the middle of 2023 but guess we’ll have to wait and see. How do you feel about it?
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Genshin Impact 2.8 Leak Reveals 3 Major Character Banner Reruns

The latest Genshin Impact 2.8 leak reveals a total of three major character banner reruns coming your way, with two of them being their first time. Here’s what we know thus far.
Genshin Impact 2.8 Leak: 3 Major Character Banner Reruns

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It appears that Kazuha, Yoimiya, and Klee will be having banner reruns in Genshin Impact 2.8. The information stems from a leak that was shared on Chinese forum NGA by an unknown leaker, but was later confirmed by Uncle Y and translated by the community members on the infamous Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Discord server.
The information has since been shared by a number of aggregators on Twitter, most notably @SaveYourPrimos. While Klee has seen a good number of reruns, she is still a highly sought after character to get C6 on for F2P gamers. As for Yoimiya and Kazuha, it will mark their first banner rerun.
Genshin Impact 2.8 is expected to arrive sometime in late June 2022, and is expected to be a full rerun. This means that we will not be seeing new characters in the update, and the update after will move straight to version 3.0. The game is currently available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: I expect version 3.0 to be pretty big. I know the Sumeru region is coming then but it needs to be a huge impact so they don’t end up killing the player base during the rerun update.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Review — The Samsung Smartphone We’ve Been Waiting For

It has finally arrived in our shores; a Samsung flagship smartphone that’s powered by the latest Snapdragon 865 chipset. In this Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review, we take a look and answer the question if its worth your hard earned money. Let’s get started.
Unboxing
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review – Box
The packaging for the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is pretty standard, but it doesn’t come any soft case. It’s worth noting that compared to the rest in smartphones in the Galaxy S20 series which comes in a black box, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE comes in a white box instead. Regardless, here’s what you can expect right out of the box:
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review – Unboxing
The phone itselfSIM ejectorDocumentationsUSB-C cableCharging brick
Pre-order units and special promotions will typically include at least a Clear Standing Cover as a bonus.

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Appearance
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review
On the front, you have the Infinity-O display with the punch hole selfie camera centered in the top. Aside from that, we can clearly see bezels on the display, especially on the top and bottom.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review
Down below, you can find the smartphone’s microphone hole, USB-C port and the speaker grille.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review
On the right hand side, you’ll find the volume rockers as well as the power button for the Galaxy S20 FE. On the opposite, left hand side, it’s completely empty.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review
Moving over to the top, you’ll find another microphone hole and the SIM, with the latter specifically towards the right side.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review
As for the back, you can see that we’ve got our hands on the Cloud White variant of the S20 FE, a nice finish I’d say. It sports a triple camera module on the top left side. Of course, there’s the Samsung branding at the lower part behind too.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Specifications
CPU:Snapdragon 865 Octa-core  (1 x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 + 3 x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4 x 1.8GHz Kryo 585) 7nmGPU:Adreno 650RAM:8GB LPDDR5Display:6.5-inch Super AMOLED (2400 x 1080), 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+Storage:UFS 3.1 256GBCamera:Main Camera(s)12MP f/1.8 Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS8MP f/2.4 Telephoto, PDAF, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom12MP f/2.2 123-degree ultrawideNight Mode, Live Focus, Live Focus Video, Super Slow-Mo, HDR, 4K30/60, 1080p30/60Front Camera32MP f/2.2 HDROS:One UI 2.5 based on Android 10Connectivity:5G Band SA/NSA/Sub6LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/39/40/41/46/66/71Bluetooth 5.0Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)SIM:Dual SIM (expandable storage via microSD)Battery:Li-Po 4500mAh (non-removable)15W fast charging (included in the box)15W wireless charging4.5W reverse wireless chargingDimensions:159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4mmWeight:190gIngress Protection:IP68
Performance
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review – Antutu V8
We can see from the Antutu v8 score here that the smartphone falls behind the other Snapdragon 865 devices but it is still a massive upgrade from Samsung’s Exynos 990 offerings on the list.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review – Geekbench 5
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE falls a bit short here on Geekbench 5 compared to the other Snapdragon 865-powered devices but it still is a decent score regardless. The single core performance is essentially on par, but the multi-core score does seem to lag behind, albeit not by much.

While the scores on 3DMark are pretty standard for the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, surprisingly the score, specifically for Ice Storm Unlimited, exceeds the rest by a mile. This is an interesting piece of data.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review – PCMark Work 2.0
In PCMark’s 2.0 Work 2.0 benchmark, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE surprisingly beats the rest on the list and takes top spot. It’s also interesting to see that the two Exynos 990 devices scored higher than the listed Snapdragon 865 devices.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review – PCMark Battery Life
As you can see, there’s a massive difference in battery performance between the 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rate options. I would’ve liked them to be closer like the Mi 10T Pro but considering that the S20 FE is using a Super AMOLED display and packs a smaller battery capacity, I might be asking too much.
For real-life usage, it basically shows similar results with the benchmark above. I’d usually have around 50% by the end of the day with my normal social media usage. You should expect noticeably longer battery life if you opt for its 60Hz refresh rate option.
With the charging brick that’s included with the smartphone, I managed to get from 25% to 48% in a 30-minute charging period, which isn’t the fastest around but it’s decent enough.
User Experience
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review – user experience
Not that it’s a big issue, but I would’ve liked it better if Samsung could’ve reduced the bezels further, particular the bottom one. It would’ve been nicer on the eyes if that’s the case considering there’s no traditional notch and just the Infinity-O punch hole display. It’s not a dealbreaker, just something to make it look more attractive.
One of the first things that I’ve noticed about the device is how comfy it is on the hand. It is probably one of the lightest flagship devices in the market right now.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review – comfort
Continuing on the topic of comfort, I really dig the texture at the back of the device and it just feels nice. Yes, it is plastic at the back, or what many people call “glasstic”, but it’s not low quality at all. If you are worried that it’ll attract fingerprints (which I hate), worry not.
The speaker is pretty loud so you can enjoy your media content with no issues with the pretty Super AMOLED screen.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review – UI
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE runs on One UI 2.5 and based on my experience with the skin, it’s pretty good. You’ll get a pretty clean interface right from the get-go and overall, it’s pretty smooth as I’ve had no issues of lags or delay. The 120Hz refresh rate makes it even smoother.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review – camera UI
As for the camera UI, it’s pretty straightforward and easy to get through it. Don’t fancy the positioning of the settings? You can choose which modes you want at the front end to suit your needs. I have no complaints here.

While the smartphone market has been filled with camera setups that’s equipped with 64MP and 108MP camera lens, Samsung decided to offer a triple camera configuration that consists of a 12MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide shooter and a 8MP telephoto lens at the back. As you would probably know, bigger pixel count doesn’t necessarily mean good results as is the case with the S20 FE.
Shooting with the device was quite fun and I was pretty impressed with the results. The blur effect in Live Bokeh is subtle and looks natural. The exposure looks pretty balanced and its HDR does a good job. Should you zoom at 10x, results are actually decent but once you go to 30x zoom, that’s where it gets blurry.
You can check out the full-sized images right here.
Conclusion
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review – verdict
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE offers a pleasurable experience all around at RM3,399. From camera results to the fluidity of the device itself, it essentially has everything that you need. If there was a negative that I’d pick from the device, it would be the charger.
Other than that, it is a device that I would have no trouble recommending this to anyone. Let’s just hope that Samsung Malaysia brings in more of the Snapdragon-powered units here in the future. After all is said and done, I gladly award the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

A big shoutout to the folks at Samsung Malaysia for providing the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE that was used for the purpose of this review.
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New Leak Suggests Classic Star Wars Games Are Coming To PS4 And Switch

A new leak seems to indicate that four classic Star Wars games are set to be released on the PS4 and the Nintendo Switch by THQ Nordic. These games include Jedi Knight and Jedi Knight 2, Star Wars Episode: Racer and Republic Commando.
Classic Star Wars games coming back

Looks like THQ Nordic will be publishing Star Wars Racer and Commando Combo + Star Wars Jedi Knight Collection for PS4 and Switch https://t.co/eBGDgEfYmK
All four titles (Racer, Commando, Jedi Knight I + II) are currently available digitally pic.twitter.com/nqxMx2Pquo
— Gematsu (@gematsucom) August 25, 2021

The leak in question was first talked about by Gematsu over on Twitter. The tweet seems to point at two different bundles that will be released on the PS4 and Nintendo Switch.

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The first bundle is the Star Wars Jedi Knight Collection which includes both the Jedi Knight and Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast games. The second bundle is the Star Wars Racer and Commando Combo and includes Episode 1: Racer and Republic Commando. Both these bundles are to come out on 8 October.

The inclusion of both Republic Commando and Episode 1: Racer games as a bundle is a little peculiar as both of these games are already on the PS4 and Nintendo Switch individually. Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast is also on the PS4 and Nintendo Switch which means that the first Jedi Knight game is the only actual new game to arrive on both of the platforms.
All four games are set to release this 8 October on both the PS4 and Nintendo Switch. All of the games are available on Steam.
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Pokdepinion: All the games are not available to purchase on PS Asia T_T Ah well, at least I got all of them on Steam.
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NVIDIA is hiring hundreds of engineers to expand CPU development team in Israel

NVIDIA clearly has plans for more than just GPUs, and one of them is to expand further into the CPU market. While their polarizing acquisition of Arm appears to be less and less likely to actually happen, NVIDIA is setting up a new design and engineering group to lead the development of next-gen NVIDIA CPUs in Israel, and they are hiring hundreds of engineers to fill up the team.
NVIDIA expanding CPU development team in Israel
NVIDIA Israel currently employs over 2800 people, across seven teams based in Yokneam, Tel-Hai, Raanana, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Jerusalem, Kiryat Gat and Beer Sheva. This new CPU design and engineering group will join the existing teams focused on NVIDIA’s high-speed networking and HPC technology, NVIDIA DPU development, AI research and more.
Israel, with its unique wealth of talent, is a key player in the global tech ecosystem, and we are excited to be creating a new CPU group here. We look forward to further growing our local R&D activities both in this area and in our extensive work supporting the local ecosystem through unique programs for startups and developers. — Michael Kagan, NVIDIA CTO
NVIDIA’s new CPU design and engineering team will comprise of talents from various disciplines, ranging from hardware, software and also architecture. Even without the acquisition of Arm, NVIDIA can still use Arm CPUs to develop their own custom Arm-based processors, just like what Apple is doing. NVIDIA is probably just getting ready to make their own CPU offerings, which will probably be used to enhance their offerings in the server space.

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With this new CPU development team in Israel, NVIDIA will be recruiting from the same pool of talents as Intel, as the latter also has strong roots in the region. Aside from setting up their own team, NVIDIA is also working closely with startups with the NVIDIA Inception Program which includes over 300 Israeli startups.
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Pokdepinion: Is this NVIDIA’s “fine, I will do it myself” moment?
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Acer Malaysia Launches New TravelMate Laptops for Businesses and Professionals

At a launch event in Kuala Lumpur today, the folks over at Acer Malaysia has introduced three new TravelMate laptops for businesses and professionals. These are the ultrathin TravelMate P614, the TravelMate X314 with an emphasis on security, and the “essential” TravelMate P214.
Acer TravelMate P614

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The Acer TravelMate P614 is an ultrathin and light machine designed for professionals and corporate users with an active on-the-go lifestyle. It boasts a battery life of up to 20 hours, has a 16.6mm-thin body, and weighs at a mere 1.1kg. If the long battery life isn’t enticing enough, it also has fast charging, getting 50% battery charge in roughly 45 minutes.
The laptop is powered by the Intel Core i7-8565U with 8GBs of RAM and 512GBs of NVMe PCIe G3x4 SSD. It utilizes a narrow bezel 14-inch Full HD touchscreen display with 72% NTSC colour gamut. The 180° hinge and 170° viewing angle makes it easier to share information with your fellow colleagues. Users can use the IR-supported camera for secure login. For added security and convenience, users can easily login by using the fingerprint scanner which is built into the power button.

The Acer TravelMate P614 will be retailing for RM5,699. It will be available starting Q3 2019 at all Acer official online stores and authorized dealers nationwide.
Acer TravelMate X314
Designed specifically for those who put security and privacy as top priority, the Acer TravelMate X314 is a productivity laptop for small to medium businesses. It features a fingerprint scanner which is embedded on the power button for easy login via Windows Hello. Users can also login using facial recognition technology with the IR webcam, which the shutter can be closed for additional security.
It boasts a battery life of up to 15 hours, a 20mm-thin aluminium body, and weighs merely 1.6kg. It is powered by the Intel Core i5-8265U with 8GBs of RAM and 256GB NVMe SSD. It is also equipped with a narrow bezel 14-inch Full HD IPS display with 178° viewing angle. The touchpad is said to have 27% more surface space compared to standard touchpads, and users can easily use gestures for easier interactions.

The Acer TravelMate X314 will be retailing for RM3,899. It will be available starting Q3 2019 at all Acer official online stores and authorized dealers nationwide.
Acer TravelMate P214

Designed for small to medium businesses that require the essentials, the Acer TravelMate P214 is a laptop with both portability and durability in mind. It is powered by up to the Intel Core i5-8250U and could come with either a 7200RPM 1TB HDD or a 256GB M.2 PCIe SSD. As for the RAM, it will have an on-board 4GB DDR4 which means you can upgrade it to 20GB RAM if needed.
It utilizes a 14-inch IPS display and can also have a customizable 15.6-inch display.Interestingly, it packs a built-in DVD Writer as well. It boasts a battery life of up to 14 hours, 20mm-thin body, and weighs at only 1.6kg. The hood cover has a specially designed texture which is said to provide extra scratch resistance.

The Acer TravelMate P214 will be retailing from RM2,599 to RM3,099. It will be available starting today onwards at Acer official online stores and authorized dealers nationwide.
Pokdepinion: If your workplace needs a productivity boost, this could be the business solution that you’ll be looking for.
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Celcom And Ericsson Introduces Malaysia’s First Hologram Call

Celcom and Ericsson has enabled the first 5G hologram call in the country at 5G Malaysia Showcase, which is organized by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in Putrajaya. Our very own Prime Minister, TAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad made the very first call.
He arrived at the event with YB Gobind Singh, Minister of Communications and Multimedia, in a 5G powered autonomous car, a use case enabled by both Celcom and Ericsson. The 5G demonstration and use cases combine gigabit speeds and ultra-low latency capabilities of 5G to showcase key benefits of the technology, such as the remote operation of machines enabled through virtual reality.
The hologram call is developed by Ericssona nd Celcom, in partnership with ARHT Media. It showcases how 5G enables interactive holographic communication through a high-speed, low latency 5G radio link between to spatially separated areas.

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Aside from the hologram call and autonomous car, they’re also showcasing a 5G virtual workspace at their booth. With it, it enables people to collaborate and communicate in one room from anywhere in the world, as though they are in the same physical location. This is all possible thanks to the low latency that 5G network provides.
Previously, Celcom announced of a partnership with HUAWEI in creating a 5G Innovation Hub in their headquarters.
Pokdepinion: These are definitely exciting demos of what the future will bring, thanks to 5G.
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MSI PS42 Now Available In Malaysia — Priced At RM3,949

MSI has announced of the availability of their PS42 here in Malaysia, a Creator PC that packs the power of a heftier machine despite it’s small build.
MSI PS42 Now Available In Malaysia

Made for both work and play, the MSI PS42 is light with it being weight at only 1.19KG. It comes in a full metal chassis and finished with metallic hair-brush texture.

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The PS42 is powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 or i5 processor and is fitted with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 2GB GDDR5 graphics. To overcome any heat issue, they’ve introduced the dual exhausts thermal design, Cooling Boost 3, which has two heat fans and three heat pipes.

It’s 4-cell 50Whr lithium polymer battery can offer you up to 10 hours of on-the-go usage. As for the laptop’s ports, it comes with 4 USB ports (2x Type A, 2x Type C), an audio combo jack, and also an SD (XC/HC) card reader.
Other specifications include, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD NVMe, Windows 10 Home, and also featuring thin bezel IPS-level panel.
Interested in purchasing one? Well it comes with a RM3,949 price tag and is now available to purchase here in Malaysia. You can also purchase it here at SenQ.
Pokdepinion: Not gonna kid here, the PS42 sure looks sleek to me.
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Sony Possibly Changing PS Plus; Making It More Attractive?

During Sony Corporation’s quarterly financial conference call for investors and analysts, they talked about possibly changing PS Plus increase retention.
Sony Possibly Changing PS Plus

During Sony Corporation’s quarterly financial conference call for investors and analysts, the company’s executives have talked more about the plans for the PlayStation business.

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First of all Finance and Corporate Development Executive Atsuko Murakami talked about PlayStation Plus. She mentioned that the company would like to make the service more attractive for existing members to keep user retention rate high. While it’s not easy to retain users for a long time, Sony has been implementing measure to achieve that goal.
Chief Financial Officer Kenichiro Yoshida mentioned that more than half of the sales for the Game and Network Services sales in the current fiscal year will be coming from the network.
There are mitigating factors to the effect of the console cycle on revenue: the business model used to be a business-to-business royalty-based model, but now it has shifted to direct sales to consumers. Hardware sales are still important, but the number of monthly active users is getting more relevant, alongside PlayStation Plus subscribers and how much time they spend on Sony’s services and consoles.
Therefore, according to Yoshida, the axis is shifting from hardware to user base. On top of that, after the purchase of a game, users can purchase items or content within the game itself, and the proportion of those sales is increasing.
Yoshida also talked about former Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Andrew House leaving PlayStation and John Kodera stepping in his place. Since Kodera is the one who built up the network business, his appointment will lead to further expansion of that segment. Under his direction, Sony can strengthen the direction and improve the recurring revenue business.
We also hear that third-party sales of in-game items and content is very significant for Sony as well. On the first-party side, compared to other companies, the proportion for Sony of in-game sales is still relatively low, but under Kodera’s leadership there will be “appropriate exploration and decisions taken in the future.”

Pokdepinion: Well, perhaps we can expect some newer, and hopefully better, things to come in 2018.
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ASUS ROG Ally Preview: A Solid Combination of Hardware

Peeking inside the hardware that can run virtually every game PC has to offer.

Yesterday we’re invited by the guys at ASUS to give their latest toy – the ROG Ally gaming handheld – a quick test drive. Small recap here: this upcoming handheld will be officially revealed on Thursday (May 11), and us in the media circles have early access to the hardware prior to the launch. The ROG Ally, as ASUS very first handheld console, will also see the debut of AMD’s handheld-dedicated chip in the form of Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

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Aside from the APU, you also get a fairly robust cooling system that the company refers as “Zero Gravity cooling”. Essentially, it’s designed to accommodate all the possible orientations this device will be placed on to ensure consistent cooling performance. It may be just a single heatpipe, which by modern laptop standards is seen on cheaper models, but that single pipe is thick enough to contain all the heat that Z1 can give (assuming a 30W max TDP based on AMD’s official specs).

As for storage – just like Steam Deck, you only get a single PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2230 SSD (up to 512GB), but that’s expected given the chassis limitations. Should you need storage expansion, the UHS-II microSD slot is your best bet here; sitting below the APU is 16GB of LDPPR5 RAM. The PCB design is highly symmetrical here (which should provide equal weight balance), I suppose the lessons learnt from ROG Phone lineup has transferred to the handheld fairly well.

Here’s a good design choice: the joystick themselves are attached to a dedicated daughterboard, so in theory you can swap these out to a Hall Effect-based joystick should you ever need to. Valve has made that relatively easy to do on the Steam Deck, though it remains to be seen if ASUS will commit to same kind of reparability on the Ally (they did mention in the briefing that the brand’s widespread global presence should make servicing a lot more accessible compared to competition).

There’s also the XGm port: the same ones you see on ROG Flow series laptops which can be connected to the proprietary XG Mobile module with up to 175W of RTX 4090 at disposal. For a handheld, that’s insane amounts of graphics horsepower – even comparing to other handhelds with Thunderbolt 4 ports which do introduce protocol overhead that drags down performance. Pitting it against Nintendo Switch on docked mode? That’s not even on the same continent, let alone zip code.
Now, ASUS is keeping their lips zipped on pricing – apart from that fact that it will be competitive value-wise. Malaysia should see the ROG Ally arrive somewhere in July as tentatively planned – so in the meantime, you’ll have to drool on your screen for the next two months. Or you can just watch the launch livestream here to keep that itch in check, for now.
Pokdepinion: It remains to be seen if gaming handhelds (not just ROG Ally) can carve itself out with a market from mainstream console gaming markets.
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ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501 released – The ultimate 2015 MBP rival

ASUS released their latest high-end ultrabook, the ASUS ZenBook Pro UX501. This powerful ultrabook is a sexy hunk of aluminium only 2.67 cm thin and weighs only 2.26kg. It looks very sleek with the slim design.

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A stunning 15.6 inches IPS screen at 4K resolution greets the user, and looking under the hood, the ultrabook is also equipped with desktop-level graphics card, a Nvidia GTX 960M 2GB, to push pixels to the awesome screen. Graphics processors of this range are extremely rare in the ultrabook market and it’s nice to see a change for once. It would be interesting to find out how ASUS keeps such a powerful beast cool in such a slim body.

The processor is Intel i7-4720HQ clocked at 2.6GHz with up to 3.6GHz Turbo. Once again ASUS has used a component which is very uncommon in ultrabook confgurations. Most ultrabooks are powered by measly low voltage chips, but this is a full quad core with HyperThreading running at 2.6GHz. Heck it’s even faster than certain gaming laptops. Up to 16GB DDR3 RAM is also configurable along with a 512GB PCIe-based SSD which ASUS claims will reach write speeds of up to 1400Mbs.
The battery life time can run up to 6 hours according to ASUS. That’s truly amazing considering the high performance hardware configuration inside. Thunderbolt 2.0 port also provides an interface for high-speed connections for display devices, external storage, and other peripherals.

With pricing ranging from from 1799USD to 1999USD, let us compare it with the new MacBook Pro 2.9Ghz.

This amazing Ultrabook is available to be purchase in US starting today. For more detail about the notebook please have a look here.
What do you think? Would you get a Macbook Pro or a Zenbook Pro?
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Samsung Is Celebrating December With Samsung End of Year Festive Sale

We’re approaching the end of the year – an incredible and eventful year with many ups and downs worldwide. To celebrate, Samsung Malaysia spreading some festive cheers this season with its upcoming Samsung End of Year Festive Sale on the Samsung Online Store. You can enjoy great bargains during this sale from December 1 to December 31.

End the year with Samsung End of Year Festive Sale
There will be many discounts and promotions during the Samsung End of Year Festive Sale with Samsung products ranging from Samsung Galaxy devices to their QLED TVs. Here are some of the highlights of the sale:

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47% discount for Galaxy Note10+ (from RM4199 to RM2199)
Buy Galaxy Watch3 Bluetooth (45mm) and get Free Buds+ worth RM599
Get 25% Discount for Tab S5e (from RM1,999 to RM1,499)
Grab Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition with RM300 saving (from RM899 to RM599)

On top of the product discount offered, Samsung is also offering various free gifts for customers who purchase their TV and Digital Appliances during the sale. Some of them include:

Purchase Front Load Combo Washer with Eco Bubble, 17kg wash & 9kg dry at RM6,999 and get POWERbot Essential with 2-in-1 Vacuum Cleaning& Mopping worth RM1599 and Breeze Liquid Antibac Detergent 3.8KG
Purchase Top Mount Freezer with Twin Cooling Plus, 711L at RM3,699 and get Solo Microwave Oven with Quick Defrost, 23L worth RM369.
Purchase 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K Smart Lifestyle TV (2020) at RM6,499 and get Free complimentary Customizable 55-inch Brown Frame worth RM499.

If you’d like more information on the Samsung End of Year Festive Sale, do head over to their promo page right here.
Pokdepinion: I can’t believe we’re coming into December already.
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Sony WF-C500 & Sony WH-XB910N Launches In Malaysia

The folks at Sony Malaysia has recently announce the latest addition of their wireless headphones with the Sony WF-C500 and Sony WH-XB910N.
Sony WF-C500 & Sony WH-XB910N
Sony WF-C500
The Sony WF-C500 is the company’s latest TWS earbuds where it comes with DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) which should deliver better audio quality.
There’s the Equalizer setting that you can use on the Sony Headphones Connect app to fine tune the audio to your liking. They’ve said that the earbuds can fit securely in your ears comfortably thanks to their rounded shape.

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In case you need it, Google Assistant or Siri is available as voice assistant. With it you can get directions, play music, and send messages, as well as hands-free calling sessions.
As for battery life, it’s slated to last up to 10 hours and with the charging case, you can enjoy 20 hours in total. The earbuds are IPX4 water resistance rated, so all those worries about splashes and sweat aren’t an issue.
Sony WH-XB910N
Then there’s the WH-XB910N overhead headphones, which comes with punchy EXTRA BASS and improved noise cancelling, at least that’s what Sony has claimed. A dedicated bass duct on the headphone housing and increased air-tightness between the driver units and eardrums help to create precise rhythms.
It comes with Dual Noise Sensor technology, taking digital noise cancelling to the next level when you need it. It also supports DSEE and features two built-in microphones.
Aside from that, its Adaptive Sound Control senses where you are and what you’re doing, where it then adjusts the ambient sound settings accordingly.
Voice assistant is also available here and as for battery life, it is said to last up to 30 hours. You can get up to 4.5 hours of playback by just 10-minute of charging with its optional AC adapter.
In terms of design, they come with oval-shaped earpads that’s made out of synthetic leather and urethane materials. They are also able to swivel inwards to put back into its carry case.
If you are interested in purchasing them, the WH-XB910N will be available for RM799 and the WF-C500 is priced at RM449. The latter will be released on the 18th of October 2021.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: A lot of good things have been said about their wireless audio products but to be frank, I’ve never actually used them. Fair price for both of them? What do you think?
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2.1 Edifier M601DB Review – Significant Upgrade for the Right Purpose

Unboxing the Edifier M601DB
Edifier M601DB Review – Box

Let’s kick off our Edifier M601DB review with the unboxing. It has a rather simple packaging with the box clad in white. You can also find some basic product details written on it as well. Inside the box, you can expect to find the following items:
Edifier M601DB Review – Box content

User guide
Warranty card
USB-A to microUSB cable
3.5mm AUX cable
The Edifier M601DB speaker itself

Appearance
Edifier M601DB Review – Speakers
The Edifier M601DB is a 2.1 speaker system consisting of two speakers and one large, front-firing subwoofer. All of them are built using wooden enclosures and it looks like a pretty solid audio system. For the two speaker, you have the usual fabric speaker grilles on the front with the logo towards the bottom, and nothing much on the sides and bottom.
Edifier M601DB Review – Buttons
For the top of one of the speakers however, you have three buttons; Volume Down, Power, and Volume Up.

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Edifier M601DB Review – Rear
Moving over to the rear, you can find a single connector for one of them, while the other has a 3.5mm AUX jack, two Line-in ports (white and red), Optical Audio port, Coaxial port, LED indicator lights for status and pairing, the port for the other speaker to connect to, a power switch, and a power cable.
Edifier M601DB Review – Subwoofer
Switching over the subwoofer, it’s a front-firing type with the same speaker grille on the front and the logo towards the bottom. There’s nothing on the left side but on the right side, you have the bass reflex port. As for the bottom, you have four stands to give it a bit of a lift from the ground.
Edifier M601DB Review – Rear subwoofer
Moving over to the rear of the subwoofer, you can find LED indicator lights for status and pairing, two-pin port for power, power switch, and a dial to adjust the bass level. In case it wasn’t clear enough from the picture, this subwoofer connects to the two speakers wirelessly, hence why it lacks the connector for the speakers.
Overall, the Edifier M601DB looks like a solidly built 2.1 speaker system, though it doesn’t look too different from the usual offering by the company. Given the wooden enclosure and how it’s designed, it does look like a rather powerful audio system. Let’s see if it can perform as well as it looks in the User Experience section.
Specifications

Power output:
Peak: 220W
RMS: 110W (Speaker 20W + 20W, Subwoofer 70W)

Frequency response:
Speaker: 140Hz – 20,000 KHz
Subwoofer: 50 – 170 Hz

Home Theater Channels:
2.1 active speakers with wireless subwoofer

Input type:

Bluetooth 5.1
Line in
Optical
Coaxial
Aux

Dimensions:
Speaker: 130 x 225 x 160 mm
Subwoofer: 278 x 300 x 335 mm

Weight:
11.5kg

User Experience
Edifier M601DB Review
Setting up the Edifier M601DB is pretty easy as you just need to plug it in to a power outlet, connect the speakers together, pair it with the subwoofer, and either pick an audio source or connect them to multiple sources at once through the multiple options you have. While the wireless subwoofer will let you position it with much ease compared to other similar products, the need to use two power outlets, one for the speakers and one for the subwoofer, is a pain.
There are five ways to connect to the Edifier M601DB; Bluetooth, Line-in, Coaxial, Optical, and 3.5mm AUX. The most convenient method is Bluetooth, which works with Bluetooth-enabled PCs and smartphones. Simply scan for the speaker, connect to it and you’re good to go, no app needed. The latency is a little noticeable but that’s to expect from Bluetooth audio. I wouldn’t use this for competitive gaming but if you simply want a boost in quality, then by all means.
Looking for portable speakers with an added touch of convenience? Check out our review of the Edifier MP380 by clicking right here.
Edifier M601DB Review
With optical, coaxial, line-inm and 3.5mm AUX, it’s pretty straightforward as you simply need to connect to a music player, regardless if it’s your smartphone, PC, or other devices, and start playing. Just make sure you have the correct default device set if you’re on PC. On AUX, you will simply be getting audio played on the speaker. Personally, the best sound quality came from Optical compared to the other ones, with the worst coming from AUX, but it’s not bad by any means.
Edifier M601DB Review – Remote control
As mentioned earlier, there are three buttons on the Edifier M601DB but if you want to do more, it does come with a remote control for added convenience. In it, you can find the following buttons:

Power: To power on / off the speaker
 Volume Up / Down: To increase / decrease volume
 Play / Pause: To play / pause songs / videos
Previous / Next Track: To change to previous / next song
AUX: To switch to AUX source
Line-in: To switch to Line-in source
COAX: To switch to Coaxial sourcce
OPT: To switch to Optical source
Bluetooth: To switch to Bluetooth source / pairing
Mute: To deafen all sounds coming through the speakers

Edifier M601DB Review
As for the sound quality, the Edifier M601DB is actually pretty good but it’s personally not my cup of tea for speakers. It can get very loud and the bass is quite overwhelming to the point of it drowning out the mids and highs. It’s much better if you reduce the bass through an equalizer and turning down the physical dial, as it results in pleasing mids and highs.
Personally, this speaker system works best for music and movies, but not so much for gaming. In games like Apex Legends and Valorant, I had trouble getting an idea where enemies are at, and sometimes it doesn’t capture the sound of enemy foot steps. The soundstage is rather narrow, which isn’t an ideal for this type of use. If you just want to enjoy in-game audio at high quality, then that would not be an issue.
Edifier M601DB Verdict
Edifier M601DB Review
The Edifier M601DB is a great 2.1 speaker system but it also depends on what you need one for. The sound quality is great, it has a great variety of connectivity options, can easily connect to smartphones via Bluetooth 5.1, the design allows it to fit any household with ease, front-firing subwoofer is more apartment-friendly, wooden enclosure optimizes the sound production, and it has a remote control for added convenience.
The only downsides here is that it needs two power points to fully utilize it, the bass from the subwoofer can be overwhelming, it’s not ideal for gaming, and it’s relatively pricey at RM999. It’s still a pretty solid speaker system so if you’re looking for a good audio upgrade, this is definitely worth considering. At the end of our Edifier M601DB review, I award this with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Edifier Malaysia for sending us this speaker for the purposes of this review.
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HONOR Watch GS Pro Camo Blue Now Available In Malaysia

HONOR Malaysia has announced recently that the HONOR Watch GS Pro Camo Blue variant is now on sale in the country, where you can get it through Hihonor, HONOR Experience Stores as well as partner stores.
HONOR Watch GS Pro Camo Blue now in Malaysia
As you might recall, the HONOR Watch GS Pro arrived in Malaysia back in October of this year. The Camo Blue is the third color option to be released.
It is made from nylon which HONOR says is perfect for all-day wear with its light-weighted, durable qualities. Surrounded by an orientation ring made out of stainless steel, the HONOR Watch GS Pro inherits the classic round clock face of traditional mechanical watches in 48mm.

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Offering up to 25 days of battery life, it also comes with a 14 MIL-STD-810G military-grade certification, making it ideal for your outdoor adventures.
If you’re interested in purchasing the HONOR Watch GS Pro Camo Blue, you can get it for the price of RM999.
Pokdepinion: Seems like a pretty variant. Somehow I feel like if they could make a red camo variant, that would’ve been nice. At least it’s better than your average colours.
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ASUS ROG Phone 5S to feature Snapdragon 888+ chipset?

ASUS has confirmed that they are making an ROG Phone with the Snapdragon 888+ chipset, back when Qualcomm announced it. They didn’t say which ROG Phone it will be, but rumors are pointing towards it being called the ROG Phone 5S. And ASUS better bring it to market soon, as we are only a few months away from the next-gen flagship chipset, which will probably be announced at the end of 2021.

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Do take this with a pinch of salt though, as the source of the leak doesn’t reveal much. There will apparently be two configurations of the ROG Phone 5S, and it will come with 65W fast charging, a 6000mAh battery and a 144Hz OLED display, just like the ROG Phone 5. And it will tout the Snapdragon 888+ chipset, instead of the Snapdragon 888 that the current ROG Phone 5 series has under the hood.

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I would say that the current ROG Phone 5 lineup is pretty odd. The ASUS ROG Phone series practically started Qualcomm’s practice of announced overclocked version of their flagship Snapdragon chipsets in the second half of the year. Back before Qualcomm settled on the “Plus” moniker for their overclocked flagship chips, the ROG Phone came with “binned Snapdragon 845” processors. And then we have the ROG Phone 2 and ROG Phone 3 debuting with the overclocked Snapdragon 855+ and Snapdragon 865+, respectively.
The fact that the ROG Phone 5 was announced with the standard, non-overclocked Snapdragon 888 actually made me think that there wasn’t going to be a Snapdragon 888+, but here we are. I am not sure whether ASUS will be adopting a six-month product cycle for the ROG Phone series after this, but I sure hope not, given their lackluster software support. Adding more devices to handle will definitely not improve things.

In any case, let’s wait for the launch of the ROG Phone 5S, or whatever ASUS decides to call the ROG Phone with the Snapdragon 888+ chipset. Hopefully aside from the chipset, ASUS will be throwing in a few more upgrades. One thing is for sure though: current ROG Phone 5 owners will probably be quite unhappy with this bit of news.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder if ASUS will be doing a trade-in program for those wanting to upgrade from the ROG Phone 5 to the ROG Phone 5S?
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WhatsApp Dark Mode has now rolled out to all devices

After a pretty long time being a WhatsApp Beta-exclusive feature, it is now available in the public version of WhatsApp. The top messaging app has finally joined the growing legion of apps that offer a dark mode, letting you text comfortably in the dark while also helping your OLED smartphone consume a little less battery.
To get the new Dark Mode option, go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Theme > Dark and you will get to enjoy a much darker messaging experience. There’s still no color options, so Telegram still has that in its favor.

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WhatsApp Dark Mode will be available for both Android and iOS devices in the latest versions for the respective operating systems. Android users will need to be sure they are running on at least Version 2.20.64 while iOS users have to check if they are using Version 2.20.30 now.
Now, Facebook, when is Dark Mode coming to your very own app coming?
Are you using Dark Mode for WhatsApp or any other apps? Sound off in the comment section below!

Pokdepinion: Finally!
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PUBG Developers Addresses Cheating / Hacks – 15 People Arrested

Back in the old days, cheating in games is harmless but today, it could get you arrested. PUBG developers have stepped in to shed some light on the recent string of players cheating and the use of hacks.
PUBG Developers Addresses Cheating / Hacks

There are many banes to any competitive game’s longevity, but none are more annoying than cheaters. In a game where skill and ability should determine outcomes, the presence of aimbots or other cheating devices can seriously ruin the reputation and player base of a multiplayer game.

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Developers of the popular PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds are recognizing that fact and have recently released an update to their Steam page regarding their anti-cheating measures. The post describes how the developers have been taking serious efforts to ensure that cheating and hacking are rooted out from the game and divulge that they have added new anti-cheat solutions to the game itself.
Moreover, the post goes on to cite the recent arrest of fifteen suspects in connection to developing and selling cheating programs that affect PUBG. These cheating programs also contained within them a Trojan Horse software, which essentially piggybacks its way into your computer on another, legitimate program and then begins to collect information on you from behind the scenes.
The post offered this quote from local authorities after the arrest:
15 major suspects including “OMG”, “FL”, “火狐”, “须弥” and “炎黄” were arrested for developing hack programs, hosting marketplaces for hack programs, and brokering transactions. Currently the suspects have been fined approximately 30mil RNB ($5.1mil USD). Other suspects related to this case are still being investigated.
Some hack programs that are being distributed through the internet includes a Huigezi Trojan horse*(Chinese backdoor) virus. It was proven that hack developers used this virus to control users’ PC, scan their data, and extract information illegally.

Developers rightfully urged players not to seek out cheating programs from dubious sources, as they could contain harmful software like this and compromise not only the game’s integrity and security but that of the user’s computer, compromising personal information like credit card numbers, banking information, passwords and emails.Try to become a cheater and you might get cheated yourself.
Either way, it’s good to see updates regarding anti-cheating measures and justice in the form of a USD $5.1 million fine. PUBG continues to expand with an AMC Walking Dead partnership, a new map, a new mode and a variety of updates.
PUBG was released on December 20th 2017 for PC and Xbox One, and then released on mobile earlier this year. If you would like to read the update the developers posted on their Steam page about the anti-cheating measures, click right here to head there.
Source: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Steam page
Pokdepinion: They say cheaters never prosper. In this case, it’s probably because they have the personal data stolen and they might lose out on actual money. Whether it’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or some other game you’re playing online, don’t cheat. It’s not fun for everyone else.
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Glacier White PlayStation 4 and 2 New Colour Schemes for DualShock 4 Controllers Unveiled

More colours means being more personal. Wished they had more of that PS1-themed PlayStation 4 consoles.
Don’t really like the current colours of the PlayStation 4? Think you could use a change in flavour of what you see on a daily basis? Well look no further as Sony Interactive Entertainment has unveiled new colour schemes for the PS4 and DualShock 4 controllers.

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Glacier White PlayStation 4

Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Singapore branch has officially announced that they will be introducing the first colour variation for the lighter, and slimmer version of the PlayStation 4. This colour would be known as ‘Glacier White’.

The Glacier White PS4 will be available in Malaysia starting 19th January 2017. It will be retailing for RM1,349 for the 500GB version, and RM1,499 for the 1TB version. In other words, if you haven’t gotten a PlayStation 4 yet, you have the choice of getting the PS4 Slim in its original Jet Black colour or the newly launched Glacier White variant.
In case anyone is wondering, the Glacier White PS4 variant will not outperform the Jet Black one. It’s not the PS4 Pro after all.

PS4’s DualShock 4 Colour Variations

Aside from the new PlayStation 4 colour, Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore also announced new colour variants for the PS4’s DualShock 4 controller. The DualShock 4 will now have a Glacier White and Green Camouflage option up for sale.

It looks like Sony may have more colour variants down the road for the DualShock 4 controller. For now however, these 2 colours will be the only new ones officially available by the Japanese company.

Pokdepinion: If I didn’t buy the PS4 earlier, I would have chosen the Glacier White version. It looks cleaner and livelier than its Jet Black counterpart, but that’s just my opinion. If you’re thinking about selling you’re current Jet Black version in favour of the Glacier White, please don’t. You’ll just be wasting money. Might as well upgrade to the PS4 Pro instead for that hassle.
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Samsung Joy Of Prosperity Smartphone Promo – Get Vouchers Worth RM388!

Samsung is offering a special treat for customers when they purchase selected Samsung devices, which they will be rewarded with Senheng vouchers worth RM388.
Samsung Smartphone Joy of Prosperity
This promo is an addition to Samsung’s Joy of Prosperity offer for their home appliances, which we’ve posted previously (you can click here to check that one out if you’ve missed it).
Starting from 22nd January until the 15th of February 2018, customers who make a purchase of the Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and the Galaxy Note 8 are entitled to get Senheng vouchers which is worth RM388.

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It is worth mentioning that the promotion applies a first come first serve rule. You have to be the first 6,945 and you can redeem a maximum of 1 Senheng/senQ e-voucher.
You can use these vouchers to buy all Samsung products that includes; mobiles, tablets, wearables and accesories, TV, and home appliances in Senheng or senQ Stores nationwide.
In order to be rewarded with the vouchers, you’d need to follow these steps:

Purchase either a Galaxy Note 8 / S8 / S8+
Activate your mySamsung app upon purchase
Go to ‘Rewards’ tab and select ‘Joy of Prosperity’
Tap on the ‘Redeem’ button
Present the redemption code at any Senheng or senQ stores to use your RM388 e-voucher

So grab this chance to win those e-vouchers and enjoy the festive period with your loved ones! To find out more on the promo, you can click here to go to their website.
Pokdepinion: If you haven’t gotten the S8, S8+, or Note 8 but you’ve been meaning to, well now’s your chance. Those e-vouchers certainly will come in handy if you want to make a purchase for Samsung products in the future. Personally, I don’t think this offer would benefit anyone who don’t plan on buying other Samsung products with the e-voucher though. What do you think of the promo? Let us know in the comment section below on your thoughts!

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OnePlus 9 series to focus on camera improvements

OnePlus may have seen its focus on premium flagships for less money than the competition diluted with a slew of mid-range devices, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t intent on bringing the best with their flagships. This year’s OnePlus flagships, presumably the OnePlus 9 series, will bring huge camera improvements over past generations, according to OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau.

Pete Lau responded to a question on Weibo about what is OnePlus’ focus for 2021, and he responded that they have invested a lot in R&D for the camera, and will be striving towards being the world’s number one in imaging capabilities. There has been rumors of OnePlus working with Leica towards this goal, so we could see OnePlus deliver a much better camera with the OnePlus 9.

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Rumors also point towards OnePlus bringing three OnePlus 9 devices to market, with the OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9 and a more affordable OnePlus 9E/OnePlus 9 Lite. The top-of-the-line OnePlus 9 Pro is slated to sport a Sony IMX689, which was already featured in the OnePlus 8 Pro. However the better optics that Leica can bring to the table might allow OnePlus to have an edge over the competition.

Imaging quality has reportedly been the main complaint reviewers had regarding the OnePlus flagships, so directly addressing it might allow the OnePlus 9 series to be more highly recommended. This will in turn drive up sales, which is in line with Pete Lau’s lofty sales targets for OnePlus.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder if this year we will see finally see the OnePlus 9 series priced on par with flagships from Samsung and Apple…
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Trump to give “timely” decisions on whether US tech companies can resume sales to HUAWEI

HUAWEI has been hit pretty badly by the US trade wars with China, with Trump imposing a ban on any sales by US companies to HUAWEI after the Chinese company was placed on an “entity list”. Trump claims HUAWEI is a threat to national security, although he relaxed his stance a little at the G20 summit in Japan last month. Now, he has promised to make “timely” decisions on requests by US companies to sell to HUAWEI.
Trump has reportedly met with executives from Qualcomm, Intel, Google, Cisco, Qualcomm, Micron and Western Digital to discuss the ban. Aside from affecting HUAWEI, the ban also saw huge drops in stock prices of the US companies involved. Back when the ban was in full force, Google was reportedly lobbying the US government for a lift of the ban to continue selling their products to HUAWEI.

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The Commerce Department will be issuing licenses to sell to HUAWEI if they do not pose a threat to national security. Licenses could apparently be issued within a matter of weeks, so the companies involved are probably looking forward to it.
Previously, despite Trump’s announcement that US companies can continue selling to HUAWEI, the direction wasn’t nearly as clear cut. Hopefully after this US companies will be able to resume their business with HUAWEI quickly.
Meanwhile, you can probably check out what resellers are doing to ensure that HUAWEI and HONOR users are well assured that their devices will function as intended.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder if we are in for any more surprises in regards to the HUAWEI-US conflicts.
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OnePlus smartphone with 5G will be a “wallet killer” instead of a flagship killer

OnePlus, a brand which once championed affordable flagships, is readying what should be their most expensive smartphone yet. OnePlus CEO told The Verge that they are working on a new 5G smartphone, and it will cost $200 to $300 more than the 4G counterparts.
Qualcomm’s president, Cristiano Amon, suggested that the price is a bit too steep by commenting “I’ve seen some people being way more aggressive on price.” Take of that what you will. Also, apparently the OnePlus device with 5G support is somewhat limited as compared to what Motorola will offer with the moto 5G Moto Mod.

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Of course, cramming all that hardware for 5G into the body of the device itself, rather than adding support for 5G via an attachment is an entirely different feat altogether. Also, we have no idea how much will the competition price their respective 5G-capable devices.
Will OnePlus still deliver better value over the other flagships with support for 5G networks, or will they just play catch up, and match the others in terms of pricing? That’s something that will remain to be seen.
Pokdepinion: Well, 5G should be quite some time away for Malaysia, so we can be content with our 4G phones!
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New Xbox One X Details Surfaced; Over 100 Games to be Enhanced

Some new details on the upcoming Xbox One on steroids known as the Xbox One X. Full list of games with enhancement patches included inside.

New Xbox One X Details Surfaced

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During Microsoft’s pre-Gamescom livestream today, Xbox and Windows Platform Head Mike Ybarra appeared to announce how you’ll be able to easily transfer your settings from your Xbox One to Xbox One X. You’ll be able to copy the settings from your old Xbox into an external storage devices, and then plug them directly into your Xbox One X, in order to be able to just carry on with the same settings.
Players will also be able to download 4K patches for the games they own ahead of time, and then transfer them via external storage or home network. For the full list of games with enhancement patches, just refer below here:
A Plague Tale: Innocence
Anthem
ARK: Survival Evolved (Game Preview)
Ashen
Assassin’s Creed Origins
ASTRONEER (Game Preview)
Battlerite
Below
Black Desert
Brawlout
Chess Ultra
CODE VEIN
Conan Exiles
Crackdown 3
Danger Zone
Dark and Light
Darksiders III
Dead Rising 4
Deep Rock Galactic
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition
Dishonored 2
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Disneyland Adventures
Dovetail Games Euro Fishing
DRAGON BALL Fighter Z
Dynasty Warriors 9
EA SPORTS FIFA 18
Elex THQ Nordic
Elite: Dangerous
EVERSPACE
F1 2017
Fable Fortune
Fallout 4
Farming Simulator 17
Final Fantasy XV
Firewatch
For Honor
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Motorsport 7
Gears of War 4
Gravel
Halo 5: Guardians
Halo Wars 2
Hand of Fate 2
Hello Neighbor
HITMAN
Homefront: The Revolution
Injustice 2
Jurassic Park
Killer Instinct
Killing Floor 2
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Madden NFL 18
Mafia III
Mantis Burn Racing
METAL GEAR SURVIVE
Metro: Exodus
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Minecraft: Xbox One Edition
Minion Masters
Monster Hunter: World
NBA 2K18
Need for Speed Payback
Ooblets
Ori and the Will of the Wisp
Outcast – Second Contact
Outlast 2
Paladins
Path of Exile
Pixar Rush
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
Portal Knights
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018
Project Cars 2
Quantum Break
Raiders of the Broken Planet
Railway Empire
Real Farm Simulator 2017
ReCore
Resident Evil 7 biohazard
RiME
ROBLOX
Robocraft Infinity
Rocket League
Sea of Thieves
Slime Rancher
SMITE
Sonic Forces
Star Wars II Battlefront
State of Decay 2
STEEP
Strange Brigade
Super Lucky’s Tale
SUPERHOT
Surviving Mars
Tennis World Tour
The Artful Escape
The Crew 2
The Darwin Project
The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
The Last Night Raw
The Long Dark
The Surge
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Titanfall 2
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands
Tom Clancy’s The Division
Train Sim World
TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge
Warframe
Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide
We Happy Few
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
World of Tanks
WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship
Zoo Tycoon
Last, but not least, you can copy your existing Xbox One games to the new Xbox One X via your home network. Of course, using the same external storage will also work.
On top of this, Ybarra also announced that the Xbox family of consoles is going to get a “light mode” via a future system software update. The original dark mode is going to be the default, but you’ll be able to switch to light mode at will. You can see how it looks like in the gallery at the bottom of the post.
As we reported in June, the Xbox One X will be priced at USD $499. If you wanna know more about the Xbox One X, especially information that was released during this year’s E3 conference, click here to know the full details.
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In case you missed it, you can check out the whole presentation by clicking here, or viewing it just above here.

Pokdepinion: Can’t wait to see how powerful the Xbox One X truly is with my own eyes. It’s great news to see a big list of games receiving enhancement patches that will take advantage of the Xbox One X’s hardware, including older games. Will this be enough for Microsoft to put a dent in the console market? Only time will tell. After all, hardware strength doesn’t determine the success of a console.
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GIGABYTE B660 motherboards start from just RM559

The GIGABYTE B660 motherboards have arrived, bringing with them excellent value for money with prices starting from just RM559. The GIGABYTE B660 motherboards that are available in Malaysia also support DDR4, which further lowers the overall cost of upgrading to the 12th Gen Intel Core processors!
GIGABYTE B660 motherboards bring PCIe 4, WiFi 6 and DDR4!

GIGABYTE is offering plenty of options for PC enthusiasts and gamers, with four mATX motherboards to choose from, and a sweet little mITX offering, the B660I AORUS PRO DDR4. The power delivery on them range from value-oriented 6+2+1 phases hybrid digital VRM design with 50A low RDS(on) MOSFETs, to the B660I AORUS PRO DDR4’s flagship-class 8+1+1 direct phase digital power design featuring 90A smart power stages.

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All of them feature full PCIe 4.0 designs, which entails two M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots for storage, and a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for your graphics. With the much faster speeds availed by the M.2 PCIe 4.0 storage solutions in the market, you will be spending less time waiting and more time doing whatever you want to do on your PC with the GIGABYTE B660 motherboards. And as mentioned earlier, the GIGABYTE B660 motherboards in Malaysia are designed for DDR4, which makes the upgrade to the new 12th Gen Intel Core processors more affordable.
          GIGABYTE B660M GAMING DDR4            GIGABYTE B660M GAMING AC DDR4            GIGABYTE B660M DS3H AX DDR4
The Intel B660 series also support memory overclocking, which allows for speeds of up to DDR4-5600 to be achievable on these motherboards. So while they are on the more affordable side of things, you won’t be limited in terms of performance whatsoever.
GIGABYTE B660 Motherboards Specs and Price in Malaysia

GIGABYTE B660M GAMING DDR4
GIGABYTE B660M GAMING AC DDR4
GIGABYTE B660M DS3H AX DDR4
GIGABYTE B660M A PRO AX DDR4
GIGABYTE B660I AORUS PRO DDR4

Form Factor
mATX
mATX
mATX
mATX
mITX

VRM
6+2+1 (50A)
6+2+1 (50A)
6+2+1
12+1+1 (60A)
8+1+1 (90A)

RAM Support
2 x DDR4, up to 64GB
2 x DDR4, up to 64GB
4 x DDR4, up to 128GB
4 x DDR4, up to 128GB
2 x DDR4, up to 64GB

Storage
2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD
4 x SATA 6Gbps
2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD
4 x SATA 6Gbps
2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD
4 x SATA 6Gbps
2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD
4 x SATA 6Gbps
2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD
4 x SATA 6Gbps

Display output
1 x VGA port
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x VGA port
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x VGA port
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.2

Connectivity
Realtek 2.5GbE LAN
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C), 5Gbps
3 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
Realtek 2.5GbE LAN
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C), 5Gbps
3 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
Realtek 2.5GbE LAN
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C), 10Gbps
3 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
Intel 2.5GbE LAN
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (Type-C), 20Gbps
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
4 x USB 3.0
4 x USB 2.0
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
Intel 2.5GbE LAN
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C), 10Gbps
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
4 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0

Price
RM559
RM619
RM699
RM959
RM1089

          GIGABYTE H610M S2 DDR4            GIGABYTE H610M H DDR4
As more affordable options, GIGABYTE is also offering the H610M H DDR4 and H610M S2 DDR4, priced at RM485 and RM455, respectively.
Pokdepinion: The B660I AORUS PRO DDR4 is looking pretty sweet!
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LG OLED And LG Super UHD Wins Top Spot – Give Them A Cookie Already!

World renowned innovation company LG Electronics has done it again. This time, being the highest rated TV by a leading U.S publication through their award winning SIGNATURE OLED TV W. Let’s take a look!
LG TV Master Race

LG, who introduced the OLED TV to consumers back in 2013, are the only manufacturer to offer a range of OLED TV models, including the amazing blade-slim design of the B7 and C7 LG OLED TV series, Picture-on-Glass design of the E7 and G7 LG OLED TV series, and the unique Picture-on-Wall design of the LG SIGNATURE OLED TV W series.

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Unlike LCD, OLED technology has the ability to create its own light, making each individual pixel to be controlled and turned on and off depending on requirements. Hence it delivers lifelike images, bolder colours and exceptional picture quality.
LG pioneered OLED TV technology and since its inception has continued to dedicate enormous resources to its growth to the benefit of all consumers.Top TV reviewers consistently rank OLED as the best TV technology available, and we’re the only manufacturer to offer a variety of OLED TV screen sizes and models–there is no better time to purchase the best TV technology on the market. Brian Kwon, president of th e LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company
According to a leading U.S publication, the LG OLED TV had highest scores in terms of picture quality, viewing angle, and versatility, making it top ranked in overall performance.
Also ranking among one of the best performers in the TV category are LG SUPER UHD TVs featuring Nano Cell display technology. This LCD innovation enables the TV to offer accurate colour reproduction, rendering each of its colour exactly like it was intended, even when at wide viewing angles.
Pokdepinion : No one can deny of their success in this one. Well deserved. One can hope for more progress in the future
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Fancy a GTX 1060 laptop for less than RM4000? Check out the latest variant of the ASUS TUF Gaming FX504!

ASUS has just announced their latest update to their TUF Gaming lineup of gaming laptops. The TUF Gaming series is separate from the premium ROG lineup, and brings affordable performance to gamers with smaller budgets. And their latest addition to the series comes in the form of the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB-powered FX504 laptops, with prices starting from just RM3999.

Aside from the beefy GPU, the new laptops come with high-end specifications like DDR4 2666 MHz RAM, 128GB M.2 PCIe SSDs, 1TB Seagate FireCuda SSHDs and ASUS’ dual 12V fans HyperCool cooling systems and of course, the latest 8th Gen Intel “Coffee Lake” CPUs. That’s where the similarities end for the two FX504 models with the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GPUs end.

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The FX504G-ME4308T is powered by the Intel Core i5-8300H. It is equipped with 4GB DDR4 2666 MHz RAM. The display here is a standard issue 60 Hz IPS panel. Nothing really special here, but priced at just RM3999, it is definitely worth considering, if only for the GeForce GTX 1060 inside alone.

The higher end FX504G-MEN039T features a premium metal lid with an illuminated ASUS logo. It comes with the 12-threaded Intel Core i7-8750H, a 120 Hz/3ms 15.6″ display and is kitted out with 8GB of RAM. This variant is priced at RM4999.
What do you think of these two models? Let us know in the comments!
Pokdepinion: Hmm, less than RM4000 for a GeForce GTX 1060 laptop… I guess the next generation is really coming soon. But still, the GeForce GTX 1060 is a pretty awesome GPU, and should provide plenty of firepower for some time.
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