NVIDIA To Open Official Malaysian Store Soon

NVIDIA GeForce Malaysia has announced on their official Facebook page that they will opening their store here in our country.
NVIDIA GeForce Opening Official Malaysian Store
Over here in our country, it was never an option to buy NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards directly from the company, let alone its official online store. Well with the teaser that NVIDIA has shared on their Facebook page, that soon could change.
Although it is already confirmed that the store will be opening here, it’s hard to say if they will be offering the same variety of products that can be found in their official online store in the USA. None the less, this is a very welcoming news to all NVIDIA fans. Hopefully it develops and will be able to offer more products in the future (even though the store isn’t even launched yet!).

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We’ll update more on the store once we’ve gotten more information. Till then, stay tuned for more news.
Pokdepinion: Our boss SuperDaddy is sure to love this news. Maybe he’ll even ‘accidentally’ buy extra graphics cards this time around :P
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 10% faster than AMD RX 480!

NVIDIA is most probably purposely leaking these sweet tidbits about their upcoming NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 card, because now we have the benchmark results of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060! Screenshots of the GTX 1060’s scores in 3DMark Firestrike benchmarks have surfaced on Xfastest, a chinese forum.

Seems like all the specifications from the leak are in line with what we already know. A GPU clocked at up to 1.7 GHz and 6GB of 8Gbps GDDR5 memory. 1280 shader units put it at exactly half of the GTX 1080’s shader count, a nice number for a mid-end card. Let’s get down to looking at the performance scores.

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In the 3DMark Firestrike test, the GTX 1060 scores 11 225, beating the RX 480 (benchmark results obtained from Guru3D.com’s review) by around 3%. Probably this is why the upcoming driver update for the RX 480 promises a 3% performance boost?

The gap widens further in Firestrike Ultra, with the difference coming close to 10%! Now let’s take a look at the slides that were leaked about the GTX 1060.

In this slide, we see that NVIDIA claims around 15% better performance than the AMD RX 480, quite a believable amount if you consider that the GTX 1060 tested weren’t on official drivers yet. Official drivers will bring optimizations that will probably be able to push the GTX 1060 to achieve something closer to its claimed performance figures. Also note that the “Performance” metric can be based on any game, probably one with Gameworks, which gimps the performance of AMD cards.
If these performance figures are real, and with more that can be squeezed out via driver updates, and not to mention overclocking, it seems like NVIDIA is coming in strong in the battle for mainstream graphics card dominance with the GTX 1060. Now, to see the official price. Rumored to be around $250, it is a pretty potent card, especially when comparing it to the RX 480 which is priced at $239.

Pokdepinion: AMD does have the advantage of being able to Crossfire, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is not capable of multi-GPU configurations. I guess they will have to bank heavily on that until their Vega cards come out.
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HONOR Launches HONOR MagicWatch 2 in Malaysia

HONOR Malaysia has just announced the launch of the HONOR Magic Watch 2 here in Malaysia. The successor to last year’s HONOR Watch Magic (yeah we noticed the different name too), the HONOR MagicWatch 2 will go on sale from the 20th December onwards.
HONOR MagicWatch 2
The HONOR MagicWatch 2 is quite the featureful smartwatch with a purported 14 days battery life which is enabled by the Kirin A1 chipset and support for a whopping 15 fitness modes that includes 8 outdoor and 7 indoor sports which ranges from running and hiking to swimming and many more.
Moreover, the HONOR MagicWatch 2 is also supported by 13 professional indoor and outdoor running courses from beginner to advanced levels.

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The healthcare aspect of the MagicWatch 2 has also been improved with the implementation of the HUAWEI TruSleep™2.0 technology, HUAWEI TruRelax™ technology and HUAWEI TruSeen™. These features help track your sleep patterns, your stress levels as well as your heart rate.
You can also make or receive Bluetooth calls with the HONOR MagicWatch 2 as it has a built-in microphone and speakers even when you are up to 150m away from your phone.
Other features include a 1.39 inch AMOLED display and has customisable watch faces.
Charcoal Black variant
Flax Brown variant
As mentioned before, the HONOR MagicWatch 2 will available starting from the 20th December through HiHonor, HONOR Experience stores nationwide as well as the official HONOR store on Shopee. There will be two size variants of the smartwatch; 48mm and 42mm. The 48mm size will have a further two variants, the Charcoal Black and Flax Brown which retails for RM 699 and RM 749 respectively (the Flax Brown variant will be available for purchase at a later date). The pricing for the 42mm variant will be revealed at a later date.
42mm variant
You can check out our review of the HONOR MagicWatch 2 right here.
Pokdepinion: The fact that you can make and receive calls with the MagicWatch 2 reminds me of when I was a kid watching the Power Rangers talking on their wrist communicators.
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TIME Internet posted an open letter to TM — here’s what we think is coming

If you have been keeping up with the times, TM has posted some rather interesting updates recently. Well the main competition to TM’s dominance in the home fiber market is TIME Internet, and the latter has just posted an open letter to TM, or their old friend.

The most important line to us consumers is probably the postscript:
Game ON, and get ready for one heck of a ride…
Well, it could be TIME will be giving out massive upgrades or cheaper plans to compete directly with TM’s upgrades, or they might go off on a tangent. Here’s what we think TIME Internet might possibly bring to the table:

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1. Gaming Internet?

Looking at the phrase Game ON, perhaps TIME might want to target the gamer market better with better network stability. Their current network is really good for gaming, low pings, stable connections but maybe they have something up their sleeves. Downloads via game clients get accelerated while everything else are maintained at their usual fast speed? Maybe. With the massive updates game developers push out, this will definitely allow gamers to play more and wait less.
2. Gigabit bandwidth?

Remember when we talked about how TIME Fibre is still far from hitting the limit in terms of their fiber infrastructure? They are currently offering up to 500 Mbps of bandwidth to consumers, which is a fair bit slower than TM’s upcoming 800 Mbps plan. We might see TIME upgrade their pre-exisiting plans. Say, double the internet speeds to finally bring 1 Gbps to the masses?
3. Network expansion?

The main complaint users have for TIME Internet is their limited availability. Maybe they will be announcing new areas that TIME has in their coverage. Perhaps reaching out to landed properties? TIME has always been targeting high rises to make it worthwhile laying the fiber infrastructure for the building, but maybe they are going to target landed properties now.
Whatever TIME Internet is planning, we hope that they can reach more people. That’s seriously their only weakness right now. We look forward to seeing what cards TIME will be playing this time.
Pokdepinion: I would like TIME to add more areas to their coverage, but I also understand that it might not be the most cost-effective measure for them. But of course, we can always hope..
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KLEVV CRAS C720 M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD 1TB Review — a perfectly adequate PCIe SSD

The KLEVV CRAS C720 was introduced along with the KLEVV CRAS C920, and I guess it is understandable that it might have gotten overshadowed by the latter. While the KLEVV CRAS C720 is a decently fast PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD, the CRAS C920 offers nearly twice the speed thanks to the PCIe 4.0 x4 link. But hey, a lot of us are still using PCIe 3.0 x4 systems, and an upgrade wouldn’t hurt, so let’s see if the KLEVV CRAS C720 if worth getting.
Unboxing + Appearance

The packaging of the KLEVV CRAS C720 is very clean, with the key features highlighted here on the front. The overall feature set is pretty run-of-the-mill, but for some reason KLEVV decided not to mention that this drive actually has a DRAM cache, unlike many affordable SSDs out there in the market right now.

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Meanwhile over on the back we have another list of highlighted features, but KLEVV seems to want to brag more about the reliability aspect of the drive. The full suite of features you would want like LDPC ECC, wear leveling and thermal throttling algorithms are all here to keep your drive, and thus your data, safe.

Opening up the box, the only contents are a plastic tray that protect the drive. No stickers or unnecessary documentation. The drive itself doesn’t particularly stand out in terms of aesthetics either, but I do appreciate the black PCB and label, which lets it blend into just any build, even if you don’t have a heatsink to slap on top of it.

The rear of the drive is just bare PCB, but you do see the solder pads ready. I am not sure if KLEVV was planning to release 2TB versions of the KLEVV CRAS C720 before scrapping the idea or whether they are just reusing the PCB from a higher-end drive that had both sides populated. In any case, you won’t get to see this side when installed anyway, so it doesn’t really matter what’s on here.
Specifications
KLEVV CRAS C720 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD 1TB

Capacity
1TB (953GB usable)

Interface
M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4

NAND Type
256GB Micron 96-layer 3D TLC NAND

DRAM Cache
256MB DDR3L

Controller
Phison E12S

Rated speed
Sequential:
Read: Up to 3400MB/s Write: Up to 3100MB/s

Endurance
565TBW

Dimensions
80 mm X 22 mm X 2.15 mm

Weight
8 gram

Included accessories
Free copy of Acronis True Image HD

Warranty
5 years

Test System

CPU
Intel Core i5-11600K

Cooler
Cooler Master ML240R

Motherboard
GIGABYTE AORUS Z490 MASTER

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Founders Edition

Memory
2 x 8GB KLEVV BOLT XR DDR4-3600 CL18

Storage
512GB Plextor M9PeY PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
1TB KLEVV C720 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850 Gold

Performance

CrystalDiskMark shows that the drive is able to deliver on the claimed 3400MB/s read speeds, although write speeds are slightly slower than the 3100MB/s that KLEVV boasted about. Still, this is one nippy drive, well on par with the premium SSDs we have previously tested.

Both read and write speeds are also very good, easily surpassing the Kingston KC2500 which was the fastest PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD in our inventory. The only drawback appears to be access times, where it is slightly higher than most of the performance PCIe 3.0 x4 drives we have checked out before this.

Good performance is also seen here in Anvil’s Storage Utilities. The KLEVV CRAS C720 appears to be one fast drive in terms of both sequential and random speeds.

While the KLEVV CRAS C720 has an SLC cache like most of the other drives we have tested, it seems to be implemented differently. Instead of a high sustained write speed until it runs out of SLC cache, the speeds peak at the beginning, before offering higher speeds in bursts. You should not really have any issue in daily use, unless your definition of daily use is 1TB of continuously writes.

In this benchmark which involves writing to the drive non-stop, I observed that the KLEVV CRAS C720 hit around 51°C with the ROG Maximus XIII Hero’s huge heatsink over it in its first M.2 slot. Without a heatsink, the drive hits up to 70°C very easily, so I would definitely recommend slapping a heatsink on it unless you are only going to use it quite lightly. You most probably won’t put your drives through this much stress in normal usage scenarios anyway, so you shouldn’t have any issue even if your motherboard doesn’t have a M.2 heatspreader.
Real world

While performance is pretty good, the relatively premium price doesn’t do well here. There are reports of NAND flash prices going back up again, so maybe this might be partially the reason behind its pricing.
Conclusion

The KLEVV CRAS C720 is a pretty nippy drive, but it is on the pricier side of things. At RM689, it is pricier than most SSDs in the market right now, but you do get the benefit of a DRAM cache and the robust Acronis True Image HD software included, which should balance the scales slightly. The KLEVV CRAS C720 will also be coming with a unique Teal Blue PCB soon, which might be something worth considering if you are going for a themed build.
One thing to note though is that the KLEVV CRAS C720’s rated endurance is just slightly below the 600TBW mark that you get with most recent premium 1TB SSDs, so if you are planning on hammering the drive with heavy write activity, you might want to take this into consideration. Still 565TBW is still 565TB of data written, and with the average of about 20GB written daily for most people, you will be looking at a really long time anyway before you run out of cells to write to, so I guess it won’t be an issue to most people anyways.
Our thanks to KLEVV for sending us the KLEVV CRAS C720 for review.

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Wipeout Heading To Mobile Devices But There’s A Catch

Wipeout is quite a famous franchise which originated on PlayStation. Now it seems that it will be heading to both Android and iOS devices. But if you are used to the game, well it won’t exactly be the same.
Wipeout Rush

While the franchise is iconic for allowing you to race and shoot other vehicles, the game is a card-based racing game. To add to that, you are actually the team manager of racers, while you handle cards.

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For fans of the series, Wipeout Rush is bringing loads of new lore through collectables and story. Players will be able to unlock collectable cards to learn more about the ships, teams, pilots, and tracks of the Wipeout world as they progress through an engaging single-player campaign told through exciting animated comics. Wipeout Rush will include both Quick Race and Championship Cup game modes complete with 5 different tracks, 60 iconic Wipeout ships, a wide rang of familiar weapons, 12 Championship Cups each with their own boss, and bundles of collectables.
Rogue, game developer for Wipeout Rush
The game will be released this year but there’s no specific dates just yet. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: This…wasn’t exactly what I was expected. I mean, it could be fun but then again, it’s not really Wipeout Wipeout. I always thought when would a game from the franchise come to mobile as it’s certainly doable. Seems that I’d need to wait more..
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Resident Evil 4 Remake Runs Better on PS5 But Xbox Series X Has One Thing Going For It

A new comparison of Resident Evil 4 Remake has emerged, showcasing how the game performs on current-gen consoles and PC. Learn about the differences and similarities in this in-depth analysis.
Resident Evil 4 Remake: How Does it Compare on Current-Gen Consoles and PC?

Capcom’s Resident Evil 4 Remake has been making waves since its global release, and now a new comparison video has surfaced that highlights the game’s performance across current-gen consoles and PC. The video, courtesy of YouTube channel ‘ElAnalistaDebits’, pits the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions against each other, showcasing the differences in performance and visual fidelity.
According to the comparison, the PC version of Resident Evil 4 Remake offers the highest average resolution and best performance, depending on the setup. Meanwhile, both the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions run the game in dynamic 4K at 60FPS in Performance Mode. However, the PS5 version has the edge when it comes to performance, while the Xbox Series X benefits from a higher average resolution due to the PS5 version using more aggressive temporal reconstruction. Additionally, the Xbox Series S version runs at a lower resolution with a lower level of detail compared to the other consoles.

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Despite these differences, Capcom has done an impressive job with the game’s visuals, even on past-gen consoles. According to reviews, Resident Evil 4 Remake boasts an impressive visual showcase with fleshed-out characters and a solid presentation. The game is available now for PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.
Overall, it’s clear that Resident Evil 4 Remake delivers impressive performance across all platforms, with the PC version coming out on top. Whether you’re playing on console or PC, you can expect a solid experience with the game’s impressive visuals and solid gameplay mechanics. Check out the comparison video below to see the differences between the different versions of Resident Evil 4 Remake.
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Pokdepinion: It’s an interesting comparison, and at least the gap isn’t as big as it was in the console generation that the original game came out for as it was struggling to run on the PS2 whereas the Gamecube version looked fantastic. Either way, play it on the system you have or can afford rather than focusing on getting the best experience possible.
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There’s No Relation Between Game Violence With Real Violence Claims APA

Video games has gone with the view of scrutiny down the years for the cause of real-life violence (to some). The topic has certainly divided opinions but it seems that the American Psychological Association (APA) has said that the link between the two is simply not true.
Video games the cause of violence?

It was revealed at their website where they’ve said there’s “insufficient scientific evidence” to support the relationship between video game violence with real life violence.
Here’s what the APA President, Sandra L. Shullman, PhD, had to say on the matter:

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Violence is a complex social problem that likely stems from many factors that warrant attention from researchers, policymakers and the public. Attributing violence to video gaming is not scientifically sound and draws attention away from other factors, such as a history of violence, which we know from the research is a major predictor of future violencePresident of APA, Sandra L. Shullman
We can’t argue that there are games that are extremely violent such as the Mortal Kombat and GTA series, DOOM, and Call of Duty just to name a few. It’s likely that some won’t be easily swayed with what the APA has said.
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Pokdepinion: All I can say is that after playing quite a number of violent games in my life, I’ve yet to turn into a criminal.. But I would say that parents need to take an eye of their children and see what they are playing. No one wants a case like that GTA incident..
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PS4: New Crash Bandicoot Remastered Screenshots Surfaces; It’s Like What We Remembered But in HD

The Crash Bandicoot we remembered so dearly, now in high definition.
Remember the days when we used to play a lot of platformers? All those platformers had all the characteristics to become the mascot for the console that it’s on. If you were on Nintendo, it would be Mario, Sega would be Sonic, and Sony…they had a few options.
One such memorable platformer is Crash Bandicoot. In case you weren’t aware, good ol’ Crash is coming back and it’s coming to the PS4, except that he will look a lot better in high definition. Some new screenshots of the remastered game has surfaced on the web.

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New Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Screenshots

Today, some new screenshots of the Crash Bandicoot remastered game, also known as the Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy, has surfaced on the internet. The new screenshots focuses on the series’ 2nd installation, Cortex Strikes Back.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is not a new game from series developers Naughty Dog. It can be defined as a “remaster plus” of the first three games in the series: Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped.

Judging from the screenshots, it’s clear that Vicarious Visions is putting in a lot of work into the remastered game. It’s so beautiful, yet it still maintains the same gameplay style that we know and love from the series.
The game is slated for release some time in 2017 for the PlayStation 4. Yes, this game is actually coming out this year but no official release date has been announced yet. We can expect to hear more on this within the next few months. One thing’s for sure though, the game will have a standard full game retail price so don’t expect it to be cheaper than most games on the PlayStation 4.

Pokdepinion: I can’t believe it. It’s 2017 and Crash is coming back to the PlayStation 4. I can’t tell you how much time I’ve spent playing the series on the PlayStation when I was growing up. However, I would’ve liked a remastered version of the first 3 Spyro the Dragon games from the PlayStation as I’m a bigger fan of the purple dragon. Either way, I’m not complaining. Vicarious Visions can take my money now if they wanted.
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In a bit of a surprise, the official Genshin Impact Twitter account has announced an all-new character coming to the game, known simply as Thoma. Here’s what we know thus far.
Genshin Impact: HoYoLAB Sheds More Light on Thoma

“Woof!” — Taroumaru
“What Taroumaru meant was that Thoma is very good at taking care of people and is a very good friend. ” — Gorou
◆ Thoma ‧ Protector From Afar
◆ The Kamisato Clan’s Housekeeper
◆ Pyro
◆ Rubeum Scutum#GenshinImpact pic.twitter.com/N4ztXTlh6C
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) August 30, 2021

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According to miHoYo, the next new character coming to Genshin Impact 2.2 will be Thoma. This is interesting as previous leaks only suggested Yae to be arriving in the update but given that she’s a 5-star character, it appears that Thoma is highly likely a 4-star character.
Here are the details shared on Thoma by HoYoLAB:
Thoma, who was born in Mondstadt, now lives in Inazuma, where he is the Kamisato Clan’s housekeeper. He’s also a well-known “fixer” in Inazuma.
Perhaps influenced by the relaxed and happy atmosphere of his hometown, Thoma is very good at socializing. Although he is an outlander, he has built an unexpectedly powerful network of people in Inazuma.
He is an affable person by nature and can easily get involved in various topics and establish relationships with various people. When it is time to defend the rights and interests of the Yashiro Commission, he will also put his smile away and show his serious side.
Occasionally, however, Thoma will sit alone in a corner of the Yashiro Commission and think about matters concerning himself.
He is an attentive, friendly, and sociable person who cares for all animals and comrades, but perhaps he also feels some unspeakable homesickness.

Genshin Impact 2.2 will likely launch 6 weeks after update 2.1, which puts it around mid-October. The game itself is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game coming in the near future.

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Pokdepinion: He looks like a pretty fun character to have. I’m actually more curious to hear more of his dialogues and see how he interacts with other characters in general.
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You Can Pre-order The Apple Watch Series 5 From Digi This 1 November 2019

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the latest Apple Watch Series 5, well Digi is opening up their pre-orders for the device this 25th of October 2019.

Digi will be releasing the Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS+Cellular), where Digi Postpaid and Digi Prepaid can participate in pre-ordering it. For non-Digi users, you will need to port-in to the telco itself in order to join in.
Digi is providing you the ability to enable a single mobile number for two devices to ensure you always stay connected, make calls, and receive texts absolutely for free in a 6-month trial.

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In order to fully utilize the watch, you will need an iPhone 6s or newer. For more details on the pre-order, you can head to Digi here.
The Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS+Cellular) with Digi PhoneFreedom 365 plan will be available on the 1st of November 2019.
If you wish to learn more on what the Apple Watch Series 5 offers, you can read more on it in our previous coverage.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if the price will be the same as to the prices that’s available on the Malaysian Apple Store. Will you be getting the Apple Watch Series 5?
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Time Fibre Home 2Gbps Plan Now Available in Limited Areas

The Time Fibre Home 2Gbps plan has finally rolled out in Malaysia. However, it’s currently only available in extremely limited areas.
Time Fibre Home 2Gbps Plan

The Time Fibre Home 2Gbps plan is available now in Malaysia. However, it’s availability is extremely limited. At the moment, it’s only available in Mont Kiara, Segambut, and Desa Park City. Even then, it’s only selected buildings within these areas, and it wasn’t mentioned which buildings either.

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They are planning on expanding the availability of the Time Fibre Home 2Gbps plan to more locations in the coming months, but no mention as to how widely available it will be. They need to upgrade their existing infrastructures to be able to offer to more people.
This is made possible as the company using 10G PON technology, and they are the first in Malaysia to deploy commercial services using it. For those who subscribe to the new plan, they will be including the HUAWEI HN8245X6 Wi-Fi 6 router and two HUAWEI HG8145X6 mesh Wi-Fi 6 routers.
The Time Fibre Home 2Gbps plan will be priced at RM379 per month with a 24-month contract. Unlike the other plans by the provider, there is no option to obtain it without a contract, which would typically come with a one-time fee of about RM500.
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Pokdepinion: Well, most people would opt-in with a contract to avoid paying that hefty one-time fee anyway so that’s not really a problem. I still feel like 100Mbps is overkill for me so not sure when I would even bother going half of that new speed.
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miHoYo Officially Confirms Genshin Impact 1.7 / 2.0 Livestream Schedule

Previously, we reported a leak on the upcoming Genshin Impact 1.7 / 2.0 livestream schedule, where it’s expected for them to showcase everything that’s coming in the next update. Now, miHoYo has officially confirmed it.
Genshin Impact 1.7 / 2.0 Livestream Confirmed

Dear Travelers,
The Genshin Impact Preview will premiere on the official Twitch channel at 8:00 AM (UTC-4) on July 9th >>> https://t.co/iSfDaE9iy6
The official YouTube channel will release the recording on July 9 at 12:00 PM (UTC-4) >>> https://t.co/q1YtwbfGCp#GenshinImpact pic.twitter.com/OKPIAhRlXm
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) July 6, 2021

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miHoYo has officially announced that the Genshin Impact 1.7 / 2.0 livestream will be happening on 9th July at 8AM (UTC-4), which would be 7PM on the same day in Malaysia (GMT+8). As reflected in the leak, it will be streamed exclusively on their official Twitch channel, but a recording of the event will be uploaded on their official YouTube channel on 9th July at 12PM (UTC-4) / 11PM Malaysia time (GMT+8).
From what we know thus far, we are expected to see the new Inazuma region added into the game, at least a portion of it with the remainder being released in stages until early 2022. Apart from that, we’re expected to see the arrival of Ayaka, Yoimiya, and Sayu, with the former’s banner being launched first while the latter two will be coming simultaneously at a slightly later time.
One of the major things you can learn about Inazuma is via the latest addition to the Genshin Impact roster, Kaedehara Kazuha. She escaped the region after the Electro Archon, Baal, executed a Vision Hunt Decree in order to attain eternity.
For now, Genshin Impact 1.7 / 2.0 will be launching on 21st July 2021. It will be available on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game is still in the works and is expected to launch sometime soon.
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Pokdepinion: Well, looks like the leak we got our hands ended up being accurate after all. Given how big of an update this will be, it’s not one that you should miss out, and I have a feeling there is a surprise in store for everyone.
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Nokia Could Give Up On Light Technology With Nokia 9.2

Nokia 9 Pureview is probably the company’s most ambitious smartphone where it packs a penta-lens camera setup that’s powered by Light. One may think that they would continue the tech and offer some improvements to it with their upcoming flagship smartphone but that doesn’t seem to be the case according to reports.
Despite offering 5 cameras at the back, the camera performance of the Nokia 9 Pureview is reported to be sluggish and inconsistent (we didn’t get a chance to play with it). Now with HMD’s upcoming flagship smartphone, it seems that the phone could be featuring a standard wide/telephoto camera layout, where it is said to have a “great camera” that comes with a big sensor.
Previously we’ve reported that the phone will be packing a Snapdragon 865 chipset under the hood. Aside from that, it is said to be featuring a bezel-less display and wireless charging support. Unfortunately there’s no 3.5mm port reportedly.

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On the plus side, it is said that HMD Global could be offering the phone a Nokia 8-style approach when it comes to the pricing, where back then the mentioned phone was an affordable flagship at the time.
Regardless, all of these reports are not official so do take them with a little pinch of salt. We however hope that it does come into fruition and eventually make its way here to Malaysia.
Pokdepinion: It’s been a long time since HMD/Nokia released a smartphone that comes with a price tag that’s value for money. Hopefully it’ll be like Nokia 8!
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Acer Unveils Refreshed Aspire Notebooks and AIO PC

Joining the lineup that Acer products that they unveiled at this year’s IFA 2018 is the Aspire 7, Aspire 5, and Aspire 3 as well as the AIO Aspire Z 24.
Acer Refreshes Aspire Notebooks And AIO PC
Starting with the entry-level Aspire 3, it features a 14-inch Full HD display. It packs up to 8GB of DDR4 2666MHz memory. Also available is a Precision Touchpad, Acer BluelightShield, an HDMI port, 3 USB ports, and an optional built-in DVD drive. It is set for a price of €399 (around RM1925) and will come out in EMEA in December 2018.

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Ideal for families and users that need a powerful, function-rich notebook for media consumption, the Acer Aspire 5 offers looks and mobility.
It comes in hairline brushed pattern and premium aluminum cover so you can travel with ease while also look great in doing so. Its 7.82mm bezel design offers more real estate for amazing images and video. With its 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display and Acer Color Intelligence, better colors comes to life.
The Acer Aspire 5 packs up to an 8th Gen Intel Core i& processor with Gigabit Wi-Fi and also up to an NVIDI GeForce MX150 GPU. It will be available in December 2018 starting from the price of €549 (roughly RM2649).

Completing the Aspire notebook on this list is the Acer Aspire 7. This is for those who want more out of their device. Designed for prosumers, designers, content creators, the notebook comes with a full metal chassis with extra-light magnesium-lithium bottom cover and a slim look.
Display wise, it features a 15.6-inch IPS display with resolutions of up to Ultra HD. It comes with an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8705G or i5 8305G processor with Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphiocs and 4GB HMB2 Graphics Memory.
It has up to 16GB DDR4 RAM, up to 512GB of PCIe NVMe RAID 0 SSD storage, and a backlit keyboard. You can enjoy its 4K display with Acer ColorBlast technology as well as Acer Color Intelligence. For its speakers, it features Dolby Atmos sound and Acer TrueHarmony technology.
Pricing of the Acer Aspire 7 is yet to be confirmed as well as its availability.

Last but not least is the Acer Aspire Z 24 AIO (All-in-One). It is designed for connectivity and casual usage such as web browsing, social media, watching movies, and casual gaming.
It is extremely thin at just 11mm and comes with a glossy V-shaped metal stand. Additionally it comes equipped with a far-field microphone array made up of four digital microphones so that you can use your voice service of choice such as Alexa or Cortana.
The AIO is powered by the latest 8th Gen Intel Core i7+ with support up to 32GB of Intel Optane memory and NVIDIA GeForce MX150.
Its 23.8-inch Full HD IPS screen can be viewed comfortably at up to 178-degrees and menus can be navigated with the 10-point touch display. You can watch your shows with its 1080p resolution that comes with wide-viewing angle capability, BluelightShield, and Flickerless technology.
The Acer Aspire Z 24 will be available in North America in October, with prices starting at $899 (roughly RM3709).
Pokdepinion: Hmm, that Aspire 7 looks interesting. Wish I could try it out. Wonder how much it will cost though. What do you think of their lineup?
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AMD Ryzen 9 4950X to match Intel’s gaming prowess?

As we get closer to the launch of the 4th Gen AMD Ryzen processors, codenamed Vermeer, it’s only natural to see leaks popup like mushrooms after the rain. The most recent one hints at the AMD Ryzen 9 4950X having rather lofty boost clocks, or 4.8GHz to be exact.
You might want to take this rumor with a pinch of salt though as it was gleaned from the OPN code of what should be the next-gen flagship AMD CPU: 100-000000059-52_48/35_Y. The “35” points to a 3.5GHz base clock while the “48” allegedly represents the 4.8GHz boost. Perhaps the shift to TSMC’s 7nm+ allowed AMD to push higher clocks?
After all, AMD has proven that they were capable of improving yields with their experience with the TSMC 7nm process with the Ryzen 3000XT series, so they might be putting that knowledge to good use in the Ryzen 4000 series CPUs. Hopefully they are able to achieve and sustain the boost clocks more consistently than when the the Ryzen 3000 series first debuted on the market.

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Such high boost clocks might close the gap between AMD and Intel’s offerings, especially in terms of gaming performance. It’s still a far cry from Intel’s 5.3GHz boost clocks on their highest end Core i9-10900K, but the new Zen 3 architecture might also bring a nice bump up in integers per clock (IPC), so we might see them level out.
The AMD Ryzen 9 4950X, or whatever the 4th Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs will be named, is expected to arrive before the end of the year. Leaks have hinted at a September launch. The 4th Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs is also slated to be the last upgrade for AM4, which should make it quite popular for those upgrading from older AMD Ryzen processors.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder how much they will cost, considering that the competition isn’t exactly that strong.
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HUAWEI Celebrates Online Official Store’s 5th Birthday With 5 Days Of Sales

This month marks the 5th birthday of HUAWEI’s online store and now they are celebrating with another HUAWEI Online Official Store’s 5th Birthday Celebration Campaign. Starting from today, you can enjoy free gifts, discounts, and take part in exciting flash deals and games. The event will last until the 30th of April 2019.
HUAWEI Grow Your Shopping Money
One of the specials that they’ve prepared is Grow Your Shopping Money event, where it requires shoppers to put in a small predetermined ‘shopping deposit’ between 24-28 April 2019 and watch the amount grow to get saving of up to 5x the deposit amount when completing the purchase from 29-30 April. So for an example if you’d like to purchase the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro (RM2,999), you’ll need to pay the deposit of RM60 between 24-28 April and sit back and watch the money grow up to 5x which is equivalent to RM300. By the time it comes to making the purchase, you’d only need to pay RM2,699 to purchase the phone.
Additionally, they’re offering free gifts under Birthday Treats when you purchase several HUAWEI products that includes the HUAWEI Y9, HUAWEI Y Max, HUAWEI nova 4, HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro , HUAWEI P30, HUAWEI P30 Pro, as well as the MateBook series.

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HUAWEI daily flash deals
There’s also HUAWEI’s Daily Flash Deals, happening everyday at 12pm during the period. At that time, you can enjoy savings of up to RM490 on promotional items such as the HUAWEI 20,000mAh Quick Charge Powerbank, HUAWEI Soundstone Portable Bluetooth Speaker, HUAWEI Y Max, and loads more.
HUAWEI P-series promo
If you are a P-series user, who uses any device from the device from the P9 series, you will be able to receive a special voucher of RM239 to purchase HUAWEI P30 series bundles, which includes a HUAWEI Wireless Charging case, HUAWEI Band 3, and HUAWEI Snorkelling case. The vouchers can only be redeemed at the HUAWEI Online Official Store from 29-30 April for P-series users who are registered at the website. For those who are interested in getting it, you can submit your HUAWEI P-series device’s Serial Number at the event page.
They’ve also prepared the Race Master game from 22-28 April 2019, where you can test your skill and agility to get the highest scores. Just by participating, you are entitled to receive a RM10 voucher to be used storewide. Participants with the 8 highest scores at the end of the game will receive RM50 vouchers to be used to purchase the Y7 Pro, HUAWEI Y9, HUAWEI Y Max, HUAWEI nova 3i, HUAWEI nova 4, and HUAWEI nova 4e. The last date to use these vouchers is before 30th of April 2019.
To find out more on the promo event, you can check the link here.
Pokdepinion: A lot of specials that HUAWEI has prepared this time. Seeing something that you like?
Related reading: HUAWEI will continue supporting all existing HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones
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Nintendo Switch Has Officially Outsold the Nintendo 64 Console

It’s no secret that the Nintendo Switch has been doing very well. Previously, it surpasses its predecessors, the Nintendo Wii U and the Gamecube. Now, we have yet another major achievement for the hybrid console as it finally surpasses the Nintendo 64 in sales.
According to VGChartz, the Nintendo Switch sold a little more than 200 thousand units for the week ending on 6th April 2019, earlier this month. As a result, this final push helped bring the platform’s new lifetime sales to 33.15 million units. This led to it passing the lifetime sales of the N64, which sits at 32.93 million.

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This is even more impressive when you consider that the Nintendo Switch was able to accomplish this feat a little more than two years after initially releasing. The Nintendo 64, by comparison, had a lifespan that lasted 6 years in total. The next console that it could pass in terms of sales would be that of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) / Super Famicom, which sits at 49.1 million.
It’s worth noting that none of these numbers are official just yet and are based on estimates from VGChartz at the moment. However, considering the last official numbers from Nintendo that were revealed at the end of January had the Switch less than a million units behind the N64, it’s hard to doubt that it has surpassed the latter console over the past few months.
We will be able to have a more specific number in the coming days as Nintendo’s fiscal year earnings will be released on 25th April 2019.
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Pokdepinion: Honestly, I’m not surprised. What I definitely want to see is it surpassing the Nintendo Wii. That would be an incredible feat, but not impossible.
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Here’s How You Can Score RM200 Off On The Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Smartphone

As you might have known already, Samsung will be hosting their Galaxy Unpacked on the 9th of February where we will see the launch of their latest flagship smartphone. In conjunction to that, they are offering a RM200 off discount should you wish to get them and here’s how.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked RM200 discount

The event is just 5 days away from now (at the time of writing) and they’ve prepped up an additional RM200 Samsung e-voucher when you register your interest and pre-order the next Galaxy smartphone. To enjoy the offer, you may simply follow the following steps:

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Head to their website right here
Fill in your details and “Register Now” to get the latest updates

This year’s Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on the 9th of February 2022 at 11pm (Malaysian time) and you can catch it through their website, Youtube, and Facebook page.
In case you’re nearby Bukit Bintang, they’ve prepared a “Tiger in the city 3D display” at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur where it will be up until the 9th of February itself. You can also win yourself a brand new Galaxy Buds Live when you snap and share on Instagram.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Doesn’t sound bad at all, does it? Who wouldn’t want a bit of discount for an upcoming device? Can’t wait to see what Samsung has to offer soon.
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‘Get It on Twitch’ Officially Launched; Twitch is Giving Away Awesome Gaming Goodies for 4 Weeks!

Get it on Twitch; where buying games also means supporting your favourite streamers.
Not too long ago, we reported about Twitch considering to add the ability for viewers to buy games directly on Twitch. We didn’t really know for sure when it’s coming but now, it’s officially here.

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‘Get it on Twitch’ Officially Launched

There are a lot of people who watch Twitch streams purely for entertainment. There are also a number of people who watch Twitch streams to see whether certain games are worth picking up or not. Twitch has decided to focus on the latter by bringing the ability to buy games directly on Twitch via the Get it on Twitch program.
At this moment, there are only 50 games available for purchase directly via Get it on Twitch but it is expected that this number will grow pretty quickly. To sweeten the pot for streamers, any Twitch partnered streamer will receive 5% of the proceeds of purchases from their channel. 70% of the purchased proceeds will go straight to the developer.
As an added bonus, any purchases above USD $4.99 will yield you a Twitch crate, which contain badges, emotes, and accessories. Those who receive the Twitch crate from the Get in on Twitch program will be eligible to win awesome gaming prizes as Twitch is holding a giveaway from now until early May. The prizes include:

Hyper X Cloud Gaming Headset, Logitech F710 Wireless Controller, Twitch T-shirt (Week 1)
G.Skill RIPJAWS KM780 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, and a Twitch T-shirt (Week 2)
Razer Mamba 5G Gaming Mouse, Razer Firefly Cloth Mousepad, and a Twitch T-shirt (Week 3)
Logitech G533 Wireless Surround Sound Gaming Headset, Logitech PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, and a Twitch T-shirt (Week 4)

The Grand Prize of the giveaway will win someone a Razer Stargazer Advanced Webcam, Razer Ripsaw HD Game capture card, Razer Seiren microphone, Twitch T-shirt, hoodie, and a beanie.
For info on how to enter into the giveaway without making a purchase, check out Twitch’s form, which can be found here. Additional details about the giveaway can also be found here.

Pokdepinion: Well, now streamers have a new way of making a living off of Twitch. Of course, this is limited to just partnered streamers but it’s better than nothing, that’s for sure.
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Shopee Partners With DuitNow As Payment Solutions

The folks at Shopee Malaysia has revealed that their ShopeeAPay will be the first eWallet of an ecommerce platform to join the DuitNow ecosystem.
With the collaboration, Shopee users will soon be able to transfer funds instantly via DuitNow between their ShopeePay eWallets and bank accounts.
If you’re not aware of what exactly DuitNow is, well it was launched back in December 2018 where it allowed bank and eWallet users to transfer money instantly on a 24/7 basis through online banking and eWallet app. It can be directed using the recipients’ mobile numbers, MyKad, or business registration numbers.

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The news means that Shopee will be an early adopter of DuitNow 2.0, where it comes with features such as Request-to-Pay, real-time debits, and consent on-file.
Besides that, ShopeePay will also be adopting DuitNow QR, allowing ShopeePay users to access to offline merchants that accepts DuitNow QR payments.
DuitNow 2.0 will be released on a pilot basis in the second half of 2020.
Pokdepinion: Certainly a welcomed convenience. Now would anyone like to transfer funds to my account?
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OPPO Reno6 Pro Launches Exclusively On Lazada At RM2,999

The folks at OPPO Malaysia has announced the latest addition to the OPPO Reno6 family with the introduction of the OPPO Reno6 Pro which will be available exclusively on Lazada.
OPPO Reno6 Pro launch

The new OPPO Reno6 Pro comes with a bunch of features such as Bokeh Flare Portrait Video, AI Highlight Video modes as well as having the Sony IMX766 sensor that’s co-developed with OPPO.

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It is powered by a Snapdragon 870 chipset and runs on ColorOS 11.3. Coming with the Reno Glow finish at the back, it sports a 50MP AI Quad Camera matrix setup at the back. As for selfies, it comes with a 32MP camera at the front.
The phone comes with a 6.5-inch 3D curved display which offers a 90Hz refresh rate with up to 180Hz touch sampling rate. It is also HDR10+ certified for more vivid and higher quality visuals.
In terms of memory, it packs 12GB RAM that’s paired with 256GB of internal storage. If the RAM isn’t enough for you and you need more performance, you can utilize OPPO’s RAM Expansion technology, where the original RAM can be supplemented with an additional 3GB/5GB/7GB of memory when needed.
Other than that, it comes with Ultra-Large Vapour Chamber for better cooling and comes with a 4500mAh battery that you can charge with its 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charger.
Available in Arctic Blue and Lunar Grey, the OPPO Reno6 Pro is priced at RM2,999. Pre-orders for the device starts today until the 23rd of August 2021. Should you order in that period, you can get yourself up to RM1,099 worth of free gifts.
These gifts include an OPPO Enco Air TWS earbuds, a Marshall backpack, 1TB Hey Tap Cloud Storage, OPPO Care one-year screen protection and more. There’s also a PWP deal on Lazada that allows you to purchase the phone to purchase the OPPO Enco Buds at just RM1 and the OPPO Enco Air at RM29.
If you think that’s all, well they are also offering every purchase of any OPPO product on Lazada to participate in a lucky draw with Marshall products to be won:

1x Marshall Stanmore II worth RM1,999
4x Marshall Emberton worth RM799 each
2x Marshall Crosstown backpack worth RM399 each

For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: We are currently in the midst of reviewing the device so if you want to learn more about the device, do keep your eyes peeled on our website soon!
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Samsung has made a whole bunch of home electronics available for your everyday consumer, especially TVs. Today, we’re going to take a look at 3 unconventional TVs by Samsung Malaysia that change the way you use a display; The Sero, The Frame, and The Serif.
Samsung Malaysia Launches 3 Unconventional TVs That Change the Way You Use a Display

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The three newly released TVs in question by Samsung Malaysia are The Sero, The Frame, and The Serif, each with their own specialty that changes the way you use a display. Starting off with The Frame, with a design concept that fuses both a modern TV and an art piece. The TV can double as an art frame and stealthily blend in your house like an art gallery of sorts. You can show off over 1,200 works of fine art from famous artists and galleries, and switch it to regular TV mode when you just want kickback and relax.

Next, we have The Serif, designed by the Bouroullec Brothers with its signature “I” profile. It’s equipped with smart AI features and is said to focus on maximizing the viewing experience with vibrant colours and vivid 4K details. The Serif doesn’t need to be placed on the wall or a desk as it uses detachable floor stands. Using NFC, you can place the phone on top of the TV and it will automatically start playing music from your device. Ambient Mode makes its return once again, giving consumers the ability to let the TV blend in with the interior decoration of the house.

Lastly, we have what is arguably the most interesting offering, The Sero, which is also a 4K QLED TV. Just as what the name implies in Korean, the TV can switch from landscape to portrait viewing mode by rotating the display on its own. You can wirelessly mirror your smartphone display on the The Sero via Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2, letting you see what’s on your phone on a much bigger screen without those pesky black borders. For that added bit of entertainment pleasure, it has a built-in 4.1 multi-channel speaker, which was able to produce quite the volume with exceptional details.
Pricing and Availability
The Frame will be retailing for RM6,599 for the 55-inch variant and RM10,999 for the 65-inch variant. The 55-inch Serif on the other will be retailing for RM6,499. Lastly, The Sero will be retailing for RM6,999. Additionally, Samsung Malaysia will also be selling selling customizable frames for The Frame in at RM499 with four different colour options; black, brown, beige and white. You also have the option of the Studio Stand for The Serif at RM899, and mobility wheels for The Sero at RM299.
For more details on the TVs, click right here.
Pokdepinion: Would definitely want to take The Sero out for a spin. I kinda wished it was bigger but given its unique design element, it might be tough to pull it off, at least at the moment.
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ASUS Announces Aura Sync to Outshine the Competition — First and fastest-growing synchronized RGB LED platform

ASUS today announced that it will Outshine the Competition with Aura Sync, the world’s first RGB-lighting-synchronization feature that is compatible with a broad range of PC components and peripherals, from motherboards and graphics cards to keyboards and mice — including many developed by popular third-party hardware manufacturers.
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ASUS Aura Sync takes color (RGB) lighting beyond the checkbox, with Aura Sync-capable motherboards combining and controlling the LEDs of all connected and Aura Sync-enabled equipment to achieve stunning light shows in perfect, synchronized harmony. Paired with the easy-to-use Aura Sync software, Aura Sync affords both enthusiast and everyday PC owners the ability to create impressive illumination effects, with the creative freedom to explore nine unique lighting schemes.

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Outshine the Competition: Global campaign, and contest with fabulous Aura-themed prizes
ASUS will promote the Aura Sync platform with the Outshine the Competition campaign. We are inviting fans from anywhere in the world to submit Aura Sync-inspired photos compositions in order to win great prizes — including all kinds of Aura products, including new Aura Sync motherboards and an Aura Sync-enabled dream PC package.

Existing owners of Aura products should take a photo or a video of their gear in action and submit it to the competition website, at https://www.asus.com/microsite/Aura/Campaign.html. Those yet to treat themselves to Aura Sync kit are still able to enter, by creating an Aura Sync-inspired photo montage that features the Aura Sync logo. Entrants must also post their creations to at least one popular social-media channel, using the hashtag #ASUSAura. All participants have the chance to win prizes, including those voting for other entrants. Full competition rules and conditions are available on the competition website

ASUS Aura Sync family: The first, best and fastest-growing synchronized RGB LED platform
Many ASUS and ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) products are already equipped with Aura RGB lighting and to ensure the best compatibility, ASUS has also teamed up with well-known RGB strip-makers and case manufacturers, including CableMod®, IN WIN, DEEPCOOL®, NZXT™, BitFenix®, Phanteks EKWB and SilverStone — helping gamers to light up easily wherever they see the Aura Sync badge.
The Aura Sync platform is already growing rapidly, with many more ASUS and ROG Aura Sync-capable products scheduled for release in the next few months.
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ASUS Malaysia Extends ROG Phone Promo Period This Raya

The folks at ASUS Malaysia has decided to extend their promotion for the ROG Phone, where you can get the device at RM1000 off as well as a free GameVice which is worth RM349. This promo is valid until stocks last.
ROG Phone Specs

Specially binned Snapdragon 845, octa-core up to 2.96 GHz, 10nm FinFET
8GB RAM
Up to 512GB UFS 2.1 storage
6.0″ FHD+ AMOLED display, 90 Hz, HDR, 108.6% DCI-P3
12MP f/1.7 + 8MP f/2.0 ultra-wide angle
8MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4000 mAh battery
8GB + 128GB: RM2499
8GB + 512GB: RM2999

One of the unique features that makes the ROG Phone what it is, is the AirTriggers and and its AeroActive cooling system. Without wasting your time, you can check out our full in-depth review of the ROG Phone right here to learn more on the device and what are our thoughts on the gaming phone.
Pokdepinion: ASUS Malaysia must be crazy to be extending the deal. I mean it’s RM1000 off for the ROG Phone! Quite the steal, I would say.

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Corsair launched new RGB gaming mouse and keyboard — Corsair HARPOON RGB & Corsair K55 RGB

Corsair just launched its new gaming peripherals equipped with RGB lighting the Corsair HARPOON RGB and CORSAIR K55 RGB. Both HARPOON RGB and K55 RGB is aim for entry and budget gamers who want to games with versatile.
Corsair HARPOON RGB

Equipped with a 6,000dpi optical sensor, the HARPOON RGB combines a contoured design that fits naturally in the hand with deadly precision. HARPOON RGB boasts fully programmable lighting for its single RGB lighting zone, configurable in CORSAIR Utility Engine (CUE) software for stunning visual effects.

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Specifications

High-accuracy 6000dpi optical gaming sensor with advanced tracking.
Contoured design provides a natural fit to support your playstyle.
Textured rubber side grips deliver a confident hold.
Six fully-programmable buttons enable completely custom configurations.
Onboard memory stores your custom dpi settings on the mouse.
On-the-fly dpi switching.
High-performance Omron switches rated for 20 million clicks.
Dynamic multicolor backlighting with virtually infinite customization.
High-speed USB interface ensures lag-free play.

Corsair K55 RGB

The K55 RGB combines quiet, responsive keys, six programmable macro keys and dedicated volume and media controls. It has a three-zone RGB backlight, adjustable through more than ten preconfigured lighting profiles and colours and controlled using commands right from the keyboard with no software required.

Specifications

Three-zone dynamic RGB backlighting with 10+ preconfigured vivid RGB lighting modes allow you to choose immersive lighting effects.
6 programmable macro keys enable powerful actions, key remaps and combos.
Dedicated volume and multimedia controls for direct audio control without interrupting your game.
Quiet and responsive keys give a satisfying feel.
Multi-key anti-ghosting ensures the most accurate simultaneous key presses.
Detachable wrist rest with soft rubber texture provides comfortable positioning for your wrists.
Windows Key Lock mode ensures interruption-free game.
Keyboard tilt adjustment for comfortable long play sessions.

Both the HARPOON RGB and K55 RGB allow gamers to take control with programmable macro keys and customizable controls. The HARPOON RGB’s six buttons are fully remappable to any key or command, or programmable with a wide range of easy-to-use macros using CUE software. From adjusting dpi levels on-the-fly to switching load-outs in game, HARPOON RGB makes it easy. K55 RGB is also well equipped to handle custom commands and controls with six dedicated hardware programmable macro keys. The HARPOON RGB stores all your custom dpi settings in on-board memory while the K55 RGB can similarly store programmable custom macros, so it’s easy to take your game with you wherever the battlefield might be.
Availability and Pricing
Both HARPOON and K55 RGB is backed by a two-year warranty and will be available from November 22nd. The Corsair HARPOON RGB is priced at USD 30 (approximately RM130) and Corsair K55 RGB is priced at USD 50 (approximately RM220)
Product page: Corsair HARPOON RGB
Product page: Corsair K55 RGB

Pokdepinion: Not mentioned above, but the K55 actually is a membrane keyboard, but have plungers that are MX Cherry keycap compatible. This might be Corsair’s hybrid “mem-chanical” keyboard.
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Enjoy Discounts On HONOR Products This 10.10

HONOR Malaysia has revealed today that they will be offering consumers a one day promo where you will be able to purchase several of their products at discounted prices on Lazada as part of their 10.10 deals.

During that period, you can get the HONOR Band 5 at just RM119 (originally RM149) starting at 12am on 10th of October 2019.
Aside from Lazada, HONOR is also offering deals on hihonor during the one day event. You can purchase the HONOR FlyPods at RM299 (originally RM349) and the HONOR Watch Magic at RM499 (originally RM599).

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Again, if you want to grab these deals, you can head to HONOR’s website right here come this 10th of October, which isn’t far from now.
If you’ve missed the news, HONOR’s Pay Day Sale is also ongoing at the moment. You can read more on that here.
Pokdepinion: I’m quite tempted for that HONOR Band 5.. Seeing something that’s got your attention?
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nubia Red Magic 6 is launching with four fastest technologies this 4th March!

Somehow while nubia has shied away from releasing a Red Magic 4, they are fine with announcing the Red Magic 6 this 4th March, with four speed-related features under the hood. Yeah, that’s way more fours than we are used to from a Chinese brand.
The Red Magic 6 is slated to arrive with a 120W GaN charger that will take the 4500mAh battery from 0% to 50% in just 5 minutes. Aside from that, one of the icons in front of the race car also alludes to a high refresh rate display which will presumably also offer a high touch sampling rate. These are pretty standard fare for gaming phones, so let’s see whether Red Magic 6 will serve up anything groundbreaking this time around.

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On top of that, the fan icon also hints at an improved cooling system for the Red Magic 6. nubia has been pretty innovative by including a fan in the device itself, but it is apparently doesn’t really provide enough airflow to cool the previous devices well. Perhaps we will see a larger fan that can spin at an even higher RPM to push more air through the cooling system in the Red Magic 6?
Aside from the above four highlighted features, the nubia Red Magic 6 is also slated to sport the Snapdragon 888 chipset, which will be in virtually every flagship smartphone in the market in 2021.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if nubia can bring the most affordable gaming smartphone of the generation again?
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New Sony Patent Hints at a New PS5 Killer Feature

The folks over at Sony Interactive Entertainmnet have recently filed a new patent that hints an a new PS5 killer feature. Although the patent itself doesn’t specify it for the console, it does hint at the ability to share save states via the PlayStation Network.
Potential PS5 Killer Feature Patent

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According to Comicbook, the patent is for a videogame sharing method and system that will allow gamers to share their save states with other gamers. The playable game segments should then be up for sharing on the PlayStation Network. Theoretically, gamers can also create their own tutorials and playable demos with this feature.
While this does sound exciting, you have to keep in mind that it is simply a patent. There is no guarantee that an actual feature will be materialized, either at launch or ever at all. However, it does give us a good idea on what could be coming to the PS5, especially given the Create button on the DualSense controller.
At the moment, the PS5 is still slated for a Holiday 2020 launch with no exact release date or pricing available yet. It will be coming in standard edition and Digital Edition, or basically one with the disc drive and the other without it.
We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
If you want to check out the patent yourself, click right here.
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Pokdepinion: It’s certainly a great feature to have, especially for games that are particularly tough. I can already imagine it being used a lot for the upcoming Demon’s Souls Remake.
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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is FREE; Claim It Now Before It’s Too Late

If you’re looking for free games on PC, how about Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag? The game is currently free but you gotta get it before it’s too late.
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is FREE

Looking for some free games to spend the holiday season? Ubisoft is celebrating a big anniversary and they are giving away Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag free of charge. This is to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the first Assassin’s Creed game, which featured protagonist Altair.

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In order to claim the game, all you have to do is sign up for a Uplay account. If you have done so, you can simply add Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag to your game library. It’s really that simple.
The game is available to claim until December 18th 2017 at 10AM UTC. For those in Malaysia and in the GMT +8 timezone, that is December 18th 2017 at 6PM.
If you’re not sure what the game is about, check out the synopsis for the game below, as provided by Steam.

Synopsis via Steam
The year is 1715. Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established their own lawless Republic where corruption, greediness and cruelty are commonplace.
Among these outlaws is a brash young captain named Edward Kenway. His fight for glory has earned him the respect of legends like Blackbeard, but also drawn him into the ancient war between Assassins and Templars, a war that may destroy everything the pirates have built.
Welcome to the Golden Age of Piracy.
If you want to claim the game, you can either click here to head straight there or click on the button just below here:
Claim Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Here for FREE!
Hope you all enjoy the game. You can be sure that we’ll be reporting on free games right here on Pokde.net as information becomes available.

Pokdepinion: Personally, I started to give up on the series after the 3rd game since the protagonist wasn’t exactly very enjoyable. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag however, was surprisingly enjoyable. Since the game itself is free, you’ve got nothing to lose really. Go ahead and claim it if you don’t have the game yet.
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Xiaomi Unveils Latest Redmi Note 11 Series — Here’s What You Should Know

Today marks the launch of the brand new Redmi Note 11 series and if you’re wondering what they have to offer, we’re here to help you with that.
Redmi Note 11 Series

The series consists of four smartphones which includes the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and finally the Redmi Note 11S. Apart from the standard variant, all of them pack 108MP main cameras to boast. Instead, the normal Redmi Note 11 comes with a 50MP main camera instead.

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Specifically for the Pro versions, they offer a bigger 6.67 FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay which comes with a speedy 120Hz refresh rate. They also come with a 16MP in-display front camera.

What sets the Pro versions apart from the rest is also the 67W fast charger that juices up their 5000mAh battery. For the full specifications, you can refer to the table below:

Model
Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
Redmi Note 11 Pro
Redmi Note 11S
Redmi Note 11

Display
120Hz
6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay
90Hz
6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay

Rear camera
108MP main camera
8MP ultra-wide
2MP macro
108MP main camera
8MP ultra-wide
2MP macro
2MP depth sensor
50MP main camera
8MP ultra-wide
2MP macro
2MP depth sensor

Front camera
16MP
13MP

Processor
Snapdragon 695
MediaTek Helio G96
Snapdragon 680

RAM
LPDDR4X

Audio
Dual speakers
3.5mm headphone jack

Battery
5000mAh
67W wired fast charger
5000mAh
33W wired fast charger

Connectivity
SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
NFC
IR blaster
Dual SIM + MicroSD
NFC
IR blaster

Variant
6GB+64GB
6GB+128GB
8GB+128GB
4GB+64GB
4GB+128GB
6GB+128GB

On top of the launch of the series, they have also introduced the brand new MIUI 13. They’ve said that the first wave of roll outs for MIUI 13 will start within Q1 of this year to selected devices. It is said to offer faster storage, higher background process efficiency, smart processing, longer battery life plus more.
Local Malaysian release date as well as their prices is yet to be confirmed but be sure that we’ll update accordingly if/when it does come out. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I’m not sure about you, but I think that the Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is the sweet spot. Of course, we’ve got to wait on the price announcement locally though. If you’re talking about looks, I dig the blue on the Pro 5G version, it reminds me so much of the Mi A3 that was released way back.
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Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro to launch in Malaysia on 11th May

The Redmi Note 9S was a great mid-range device, but it still didn’t have what it takes to fully replace the Redmi Note 8 Pro. Well, fret not, as the recently launched Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro are going to be launched here in Malaysia on 11th May.

The new members of the Redmi Note 9 family will complement the Redmi Note 9S, by slotting in below and above the price segment which the Redmi Note 9S currently occupies. To get an idea of how the Redmi Note 9 series compare to each other, here’s a quick table to summarize the differences and similarities between the three members of the Redmi Note 9 family:
Redmi Note 9 Series Specs

Redmi Note 9
Redmi Note 9S
Redmi Note 9 Pro

Chipset
Helio G85
octa-core @ up to 2.0 GHz
Mali-G52MP2 @ 1 GHz
12nm
Snapdragon 720G
octa-core @ up to 2.3 GHz
Adreno 618 @ 750 MHz
8nm

RAM
Up to 4GB
Up to 6GB
6GB

Storage
Up to 128GB (expandable via micro SD)

Display
6.53″ FHD+ DotDisplay, corner punch hole
6.67″ FHD+ DotDisplay, center punch hole

Main Camera
48MP f/1.79 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
48MP f/1.79 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 5MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
64MP f/1.89 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 5MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor

Selfie Camera
13MP f/2.25
16MP f/2.48

Battery
5020 mAh
18W fast charging
5020 mAh
30W fast charging

Price
3GB + 64GB: $199 (~RM858)
4GB + 128GB: $249 (~RM1073)
4GB + 64GB: RM799
6GB + 128GB: RM899
6GB + 64GB: $269 (~RM1160)
6GB + 128GB: $299 (~RM1289)

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The Indian pricing of the Redmi Note 9 Pro (marketed as the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in India) is a lot more affordable, and we can expect to see our local pricing to be somewhere in between the global pricing and the Indian pricing. All will be revealed on 11th May, so stay tuned!
Pokdepinion: I hope the Redmi Note 9 Pro’s 64MP camera performs at least on par with the Redmi Note 8 Pro’s!
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ASUS organized Liquid Cooling workshop for dealers – Bringing the custom liquid cooling to the mainstream

ASUS, in conjunction with Seagate, GeIL, Nvidia and Thermaltake organized a custom liquid cooling workshop yesterday. Hosted by the infamous Mod’n’Go Design team that requires no introduction in the scene, the workshop was geared towards getting hands-on experience with custom liquid cooling loops to some of the tech giants in Malaysia.

This is a great move by ASUS in it’s effort to bring custom liquid cooling loops to the masses. This will open the gates to better options for end-users whereby obtaining custom liquid cooling parts and services will become much more accessible. With the induction of custom liquid cooling, we hope that the market will be shuffled enough to make custom liquid cooling affordable too.

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In the workshop, Irie Ahmad (aka Iren Modz from Mod’n’Go Design) introduced some of the fundamental aspects of building custom liquid cooling by introducing several types of pipes, reservoirs, pumps and backplates along with the concepts of building the most efficient custom liquid cooling rig.

It was then followed by a hands-on workshop where each of the participants were given computer components along with custom liquid cooling kits and tools to build their own machine. Participants were provided components from ASUS such as the ASUS Strix B250F motherboard and ASUS Strix 1050Ti GPU, Intel i5 7400 CPU, memory modules from GeIL, hard drives from Seagate, along with PSUs, cases and liquid cooling kits from Thermaltake.

At the end of the workshop, every participant was awarded a certificate of completion, preparing them to officially enter the market and provide services to the masses.

Present at the workshop were All IT Hypermart Sdn Bhd, Aone Plus Supply Sdn Bhd, Brightstar Computer Sdn Bhd, C-Zone Sdn Bhd, E TECH PC Sdn Bhd, Ideal Tech PC Sdn Bhd, Monaliza Mastura, PKU Technology Sdn Bhd, Syscom IT Solution, Thunder Match Technology Sdn Bhd and Viewnet Computer Sdn Bhd.

Pokdepinion: Organizing such a workshop requires quite an investment and ASUS driving this only shows their commitment in the PC DIY scene. Everyone had a great time and we hope to see new gates of opportunities opening up in the market for custom desktop modding. Dealers will soon be able to educate the end users too and what could be a better benefit than that?
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Gobind / MCMC Suggests Meeting with TM Next Week to Discuss on Streamyx Issues and More

I would like to thank TM for their response and commitment. Look forward to discuss proposals hopefully by next week. Rest assured this govt is prepared to assist wherever possible to achieve a solution which is beneficial to all concerned.https://t.co/Kwi2RJxGWG via @staronline
— GobindSinghDeo (@GobindSinghDeo) November 20, 2018

Minister of Communications and Multimedia Gobind Singh Deo has gone on Twitter to thank TM (Telekom Malaysia) for their response with regards to the broadband landscape in Malaysia and commitment in improving the situation.
He has since suggested to have a meeting with TM for a discussion to further improve services. It was also suggested that the discussion should take place sometime next week, and that the government is prepared to assist wherever possible.

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Earlier, TM gave an official statement as a reply to MCMC, where they explain about the limits of copper networks. They also mentioned that they’re always open to discussions with the government in order to solve the issues that’s being faced by the Streamyx users who are stuck on copper network.
For those of you who aren’t aware,  the maximum speed limit on copper network is 8 Mbps. TM is aware that they need a solution that will solve the problem for long-term but such a solution will require time and money in order to be implemented. As such, TM is looking to speed up the discussion so the Streamyx issues will be solved faster.
One of the major concerns for Streamyx / Unifi Broadband users is the high price that they’re being charged despite the small speeds. From the discussion perhaps will get to see some price cuts that have been long overdue for users.
Pokdepinion: I hope the price cuts are happening sooner rather than later because it feels like we’ve been waiting for ages for this to happen.
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[UNBOXING] ASUS ROG Chimera G703GI — the Big Daddy of gaming laptops!

After the recent slew of slim bezels and lightweight portable gaming machines, you might be interested in a beast that weighs more than the average newborn, and costs just about as much as one. That’s the ROG G703 Chimera in a nutshell.

Specifcations

CPU
Intel Core i9-8950HK @ 2.9 GHz (up to 4.8 GHz Turbo Boost), unlocked multiplier

RAM
32GB (2 x 16GB SODIMM) 2666 MHz DDR4

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X

Storage
256GB Intel 760p M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD (2 drives in RAID 0)
2TB 5400RPM FireCuda SSHD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
ROG Gaming Center 2.5
ROG Aura Core 2.5
ROG Sonic Radar III
ROG Sonic Studio III
ROG GameFirst V

Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet
802.11ac 2×2 Wave2 WLAN
Bluetooth 4.1
3 x USB 3.1 (Gen2)
1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen2) Thunderbolt
SD card reader

Display
17.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS-level, 144 Hz G-SYNC, 3ms response time, 72% NTSC color gamut, anti-glare display
1 x HDMI 2.0 ([email protected])
1 x mini Display Port 1.2

Audio
2 x 2W tweeter + 2 x 3W woofer with Smart AMP technology
ESS 32-bit HiFi DAC
3.5mm microphone and headphone jack

Power
2 x 280W power adapter
72 Wh battery

Dimensions
425 x 319 x 4.75 – 5.1 mm

Weight
4.7 kg

Intrigued? Stay tuned for our full review coming out tomorrow!

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Samsung Note 8 And S8 Now Comes With Pink Variants – One For The Ladies!

Samsung has added a soft touch to their flagship devices, with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 getting a Soft Pink color variant and the S8/S8+ receiving a Rose Pink edition.
Galaxy Note 8 And S8/S8+ Pink Variants

Featuring a Rose Pink variation, it was previously announced to be available in South Korea and Taiwan, now Malaysia is officially getting the color variant. You’ve got your standard Bixby, dual pixel camera, and unified UX, similar to their conventional siblings. Coming in at 5.8-inch for the S8 and 6.2-inch for the S8+, they both feature Infinity Display. So for those who prefers a bigger screen, you might be better opting for the S8+.

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Price wise, the S8 will cost you RM3299 and RM3699 for the S8+.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be getting the Soft Pink color variation. Featuring a 6.3-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED Infinity Display, it comes with the ever so iconic S Pen, a symbol for the Note series family. It packs two 12MP rear cameras with dual Optical Image Stabilization. It has Live Focus, which lets you adjust bokeh effects in preview mode and also after you have taken the photo.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Soft Pink will be priced at RM3999.
With every purchase of the S8/S8+ and Note 8 Pink variations, customers will get a complimentary pink Alcantara cover, which is worth RM209 and get 20% off base fares and premium flatbed fares by AirAsia X.
If these pink variations aren’t to your liking, fret not. There are quite a number of them to choose from. To check that out, you can do so by clicking on the link right here to go to their official website.
Pokdepinion: Pretty sure the ladies will love the fact there’s these devices are getting feminine color variants as well. Heck, most probably there men that would go for them too.
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Activision Teases A Number of Upcoming Games – Plenty of Remasters Seem To Be On Their Way

In a particular financial report by Activision, it would seem that we can expect a number of interesting games from them in the near future, and plenty of them being a remaster of past games.
Activision Teases A Number of Upcoming Games / Remasters

Today Activision filed its Form 10K with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and it included a rather interesting tease. Well… being a financial document, it probably wasn’t intended exactly as a tease but for the sake of looking for information on new and upcoming games, it works out this way too.

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We expect to release World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth and our latest Call of Duty game in the second half of 2018. In addition, we expect to deliver ongoing content for our various franchises, including expansion packs for Hearthstone and Destiny 2 , in-game events for Overwatch, and map packs for Call of Duty: WWII , as well as releases of remastered versions of titles from our library of IP.
We also expect to release at least two new mobile titles during 2018, including a social casino game from King. We will also continue to invest in new opportunities, including new titles across our platforms, and continue to build on our advertising and esports initiatives.

Activision’s library of owned IP includes classics like Spyro the Dragon, and considering what happened in 2016, more remasters of the Call of Duty franchise are possibly on the menu. Considering the fact that we’re getting a new Call of Duty from Treyarch, I don’t think you need to be a prophet to think that someone at Activision may have thought to remaster the first Black Ops.
Of course, there is also the rumored additional platforms for the extremely successful Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, and the Spyro the Dragon Trilogy Remaster, even if nothing has been confirmed just yet.
It’s worth mentioning that compared to most other publishers, Activision’s measures its financial progression on calendar years and not fiscal years, which means that whatever remasters they’re planning, they’re probably coming in 2018.
Pokdepinion: Well, I can say without a doubt that I’m looking forward to the Spyro the Dragon Trilogy Remaster and the day of its release could not come any sooner.
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Make the MasterBox MB600L yours! Priced at just RM199 with support for 360mm radiators!

Affordable yet offering support for 360mm radiators and 400mm graphics cards, the MasterBox MB600L is a great option for tight budgets.
MasterBox MB600L arrives in Malaysia

Cooler Master’s latest case is a sleek one. With a brushed metal finish on the plastic front panel, transparent acrylic side panel and clean lines all over the case, the MasterBox MB600L is the case to go for if you want an elegant look for your rig. A choice of side trim which comes in Red, Blue and Gunmetal lets you decide whether you want to blend in or stand out with your MasterBox MB600L.

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While it looks innocuous enough on the outside, the MasterBox MB600L fits up to 360mm radiators in front for the variants without the ODD bay, while the variants with the ODD bay will fit a 280mm radiator up front. For air-cooling enthusiasts, the MasterBox MB600L will take coolers up to 160mm tall. Extra-long graphics cards are also accommodated with support for up to 400mm long cards.

The MasterBox MB600L will be offered here in Malaysia in three flavors. It will be available with the ODD bay in Blue Trim and Gunmetal Trim, while the variant in Red Trim comes without the ODD bay. All three variants are available now, priced at RM199.
Pokdepinion: The MasterBox MB600L looks likes a great option but the side trim doesn’t look to be swappable like the MasterBox Lite 5’s trim. If it was swappable it would really be an interesting case with a mind-blowingly low price point.
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Halo 4 Was Nearly Developed By Borderlands Developer Gearbox Software

When you think of the Halo series, then chances are that you’ll be thinking of game development studio, Bungie. After all, they’ve been with the series since its inception and you’ve definitely seen their logo every time you start playing the game. In what seems like a potential bizarro alternate reality, it appears that Halo 4 was nearly developed by Gearbox Software after Bungie left Microsoft and the Halo franchise.
In an interview between IGN and Bonnie Ross, head of 343 Industries, there were a number of interesting things that happened when it came to the development of Halo 4. Ross said that had 343 Industries not been founded, there were a few different options on what to do with Halo moving forward. One of these potential routes was to just see the end of Halo altogether, but Ross felt strongly against this possibility.

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Another far more interesting idea that arose for awhile dealt with handing off the franchise to an external studio. At the time, Microsoft saw Gearbox Software, the studio that eventually went on to create Borderlands and Borderlands 2 as the front runner to take over Halo.
For those unaware, Gearbox has previously worked on the series in some capacity by developing the PC port of the original game in the series Halo: Combat Evolved. Obviously, this never happened but it’s definitely interesting to think about. Had 343 Industries never been formed, we may have received a very different Halo 4.
Given that the game has received rave reviews upon release, it’s a good thing it wasn’t given to Gearbox Software. Who knows what sort of game we would have gotten had that happened. At least in this scenario, we knew that everything went well.
Source: IGN
Pokdepinion: If there was ever a chance to visit alternate realities, I would definitely like to see what a Gearbox Software version of Halo 4 would be like.
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OPPO F7 Coming With A “Diamond Black” Design – Other colours coming too!

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend

The OPPO F7 is yet to officially launch here in Malaysia but that’s not stopping OPPO Malaysia from revealing the colours and designs of their latest device. Understanding that color is a main point of consideration for consumers, OPPO Malaysia has revealed that the OPPO F7 will include three different and uniquely named colours, namely Solar Red, Moonlight Silver and Diamond Black.

The Diamond Black design features special triangular cut patterns which will glow and gleam from different angles just like a real diamond which will add much more pizzazz to the OPPO F7’s look. The other colours aren’t slouches in the looks department either with the Solar Red colour oozing sexiness from all angles. The Moonlight Silver colour on the other hand adds a touch of sleekness and class to the device.

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The OPPO F7 will be sporting a 6.23 inch FHD+ (1080 x 2280) display with a 19:9 aspect ratio together with the popular notch design at the top that houses the huge front cam. Under the hood, the device will also have an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 chipset together with 4GB of RAM as well as 64GB of internal storage that is expandable via a microSD card.
The smartphone will also be powered by a decently sized 3,400 mAh battery and will run on their own ColorOS 5.0 operating system, which is based on Android Oreo 8.1.
The OPPO F7 will feature a jaw dropping 25MP selfie camera and uses a Sony IMX576 sensor with an f/2.0aperture. Featuring the upgraded A.I.Beauty 2.0, OPPO F7 enables users to capture more real, natural and personalized selfies. As for the back, the F7 will feature a single 16MP rear shooter with an f/1.8 aperture.

The OPPO F7 will launch sometime this month so keep an eye out for our coverage on that.
Pokdepinion: Gosh that Solar Red is hella sexy. Ready to board the OPPO F7 hype train O-fans?
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Riot Games Confirm the Number of New Valorant Agents Coming in 2023

The character producer for Valorant has shed some light on Riot Games’ plans for the game in 2023, including the number of new agents coming your way.
New Agents in Valorant 2023

Character Producer @RiotMEMEMEMEME returns with the latest State of the Agents to share a look at Agent plans in 2023 and yes, a tease. pic.twitter.com/EAZ40eO9P8
— VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) February 20, 2023

Valorant fans have something to look forward to this year as popular game developer / publisher Riot Games recently shared their plans for the year. Character producer John Goscicki revealed that the company will be releasing a new Initiator, a new Sentinel, and a classified third agent in 2023.

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Goscicki’s announcement has generated a lot of buzz among fans, especially with the third agent’s role being kept under wraps. This secrecy has led to speculation that Riot may be working on a new fifth role for the game. Although Goscicki remained tight-lipped about the details of the third agent, he did reveal that “Agent 22” will be joining the game soon as an Initiator. The new agent will introduce new and unique ways of dealing with situations, checking corners, getting onto locations, and planting the Spike.
Valorant’s Episode 6 kicked off the year with the introduction of the new Lotus map to the competitive pool, and Split was brought back into the cycle with some tweaks. However, Breeze and Bind were removed from competitive mode. Swiftplay also became a permanent mode in the game, providing a shorter version of Unrated with a small cash boost to both sides of the match.

In addition, Valorant’s executive producer Anna Donlon has revealed that the game will receive a new team deathmatch mode later this year, and it will be Riot’s unique take on the popular multiplayer mode. Although there are no further details available, fans can expect more updates on the Premier mode in the future.
The current Act of Valorant started on 10th January 2023, and is set to end early next month. Fans can anticipate the arrival of Agent 22 with Episode 6 Act 2, which is expected to be released in March. The most recent Agent to be added to the game is Harbor, who was launched in 2022.
The release of Agent 22 will make Initiator the most populated role in the game, with six agents overall. Although the details of the new agent’s abilities remain a mystery, Riot’s commitment to providing an exciting gaming experience has fans eagerly awaiting the new release. As Riot Games continues to develop Valorant, players can expect even more updates and exciting features in the future.
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Pokdepinion: If I’m being completely honest, I wanna see if any of the upcoming heroes will break the game balance either at a similar level to Chamber or worse than that. If it does happen, I hope it doesn’t take too long to fix either.
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