Here are the GeForce RTX 3060 cards and their prices in Malaysia

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 cards have been announced, and they are pretty expensive here in Malaysia, if you consider the MSRP set by NVIDIA. However given the situation surrounding the limited availability, it is almost understandable. Well, here are the ones that we have seen appearing on social media as well as in press releases sent directly to us.
ASUS – from RM1990
          ASUS DUAL GeForce RTX 3060            ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060
ASUS is offering four variants of the GeForce RTX 3060, ranging from the ASUS DUAL GeForce RTX 3060 to the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition. ASUS seems to have reworked the coolers for the ROG Strix and DUAL cards, shrinking them from the ones used on their higher-end options. Still, given the lower power limit of the GeForce RTX 3060, the smaller coolers should do perfectly fine keeping temperatures under control.

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Interestingly enough, ASUS decided that the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition needs a beefier cooler than the ROG Strix version, which runs faster. Then again, the TUF Gaming cooler for the GeForce RTX 30 series has undergone one shrinking cycle, starting with the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3070, while this is the first smaller cooler for the ROG Strix lineup. I guess it didn’t make much sense to spend money to design and produce a smaller cooler just to save some costs on aluminum.
ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 Series Specs and Pricing

ASUS DUAL GeForce RTX 3060
ASUS DUAL GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (GA106)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base clock: 1320MHz
Boost clock: 1777MHz
TBC
TBC
Base clock: 1320MHz
Boost clock: 1882MHz (+105MHz over ref.)

Cores
3584 CUDA
112 Tensor
28 RT

Memory
12GB GDDR6

Memory speed
15Gbps

Memory bus
192-bit

Display outputs
1 x HDMI 2.1
3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
2 x HDMI 2.1
3 x DisplayPort 1.4a

Power connectors
1 x 8-pin

Dimensions
20 x 12.3 x 3.8 cm
30.1 x 14.3 x 5.4 cm
30 x 13.36 x 5.35 cm

Warranty
3 + 1 year warranty

Price
RM1990
RM2150
RM2460
RM2670

EVGA – from RM1999

EVGA will seemingly be offering only a single model of the GeForce RTX 3060. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming is one of the smallest GeForce RTX 3060 cards out there, but don’t be fooled by its diminutive design as it also runs pretty fast with its 1882MHz boost clocks, which is a good 105MHz above NVIDIA’s reference clocks. It is also one of the most affordable GeForce RTX 3060 cards in the market, which is great news for the SFF enthusiasts who want to get the most bang for their buck.
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Series Specs and Pricing

EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (GA106)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base Clock: 1320MHz
Boost Clock: 1882MHz

Cores
3584 CUDA
112 Tensor
28 RT

Memory
12GB GDDR6

Memory speed
15Gbps

Memory bus
192-bit

Display outputs
1 x HDMI 2.1
3 x DisplayPort 1.4a

Power connectors
1 x 8-pin

Dimensions
20.2 x 11.0 x 3.8 cm

Warranty
3 year warranty

Price
RM1999

GIGABYTE – from RM2089
          GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC            GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 VISION OC
GIGABYTE will be arriving with more GPUs than ASUS, with a higher starting price than the ASUS cards, but their priciest card is also slightly more affordable than ASUS’ top-end cards. That means that they have a narrow spread, possibly because of the fact that they offer a GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 VISION OC which offers similar features to the GAMING OC card, albeit in a different color.
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 EAGLE OC
For those with more compact rigs, GIGABYTE proffers the EAGLE cards. Coming in both OC and non-OC editions, the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 EAGLE OC are the most affordable cards in GIGABYTE’s GeForce RTX 3060 lineup.
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 ELITE
On the other end of the spectrum, there the AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 ELITE. It is rather reminiscent of the AORUS GeForce RTX 20 series cards, which were very flashy with a lot of RGB. Still, even with the beautiful RGB and enhanced cooling that the triple fan, blow-through backplate can offer, the 8-pin + 6-pin power connector setup is definitely way overkill.
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Series Specs and Pricing

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 EAGLE
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 EAGLE OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 VISION OC
AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 ELITE

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (GA106)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base clock: 1320MHz
Boost clock: 1777MHz
Base clock: 1320MHz
Boost clock: 1807MHz (+30MHz over ref.)
Base clock: 1320MHz
Boost clock: 1837MHz (+60MHz over ref.)
Base clock: 1320MHz
Boost clock: 1837MHz (+60MHz over ref.)
Base clock: 1320MHz
Boost clock: 1867MHz (+90MHz over ref.)

Cores
3584 CUDA
112 Tensor
28 RT

Memory
12GB GDDR6

Memory speed
15Gbps

Memory bus
192-bit

Display outputs
2 x HDMI 2.1
2 x DisplayPort 1.4a

Power connectors
1 x 8-pin
1 x 8-pin + 1 x 6-pin

Dimensions
24.2 x 12.4 x 4.1 cm
28.2 x 11.7 x 4.1 cm
28.0 x 11.6 x 4.1 cm
29.6 x 11.7 x 5.6 cm

Warranty
3 year warranty
4-year warranty

Price
RM2089
RM2199
RM2339
RM2399
RM2569

PALIT – from RM1989

PALIT was relatively silent in Malaysia until their recent revival here in Malaysia, and it seems like they too will only be bringing in a single GeForce RTX 3060 card, namely the PALIT GeForce RTX 3060 Dual. A seemingly simple design, the PALIT GeForce RTX 3060 Dual does have the advantage of an extended cooler that sees the rear fan blow directly through the backplate, which should promise better performance than the shorter, dual-fan designs we see from other brands.
PALIT GeForce RTX 3060 Series Specs and Pricing

PALIT GeForce RTX 3060 Dual

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (GA106)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base Clock: 1320MHz
Boost Clock: 1777MHz

Cores
3584 CUDA
112 Tensor
28 RT

Memory
12GB GDDR6

Memory speed
15Gbps

Memory bus
192-bit

Display outputs
1 x HDMI 2.1
3 x DisplayPort 1.4a

Power connectors
1 x 8-pin

Dimensions
24.5 x 11.9 x 4 cm

Warranty
3 year warranty

Price
RM1989

ZOTAC – from RM1989

ZOTAC keeps the cooling for their GeForce RTX 3060 series to just two fans, which was a decision that started with their GeForce RTX 3070 cards. They are offering gamers three options, the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge, an OC variant of the card and also a white ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 AMP White Edition. The latter’s cooler is similar to the GeForce RTX 3070’s Twin Edge cooler, which uses asymmetrical fans to cool the card better. Still, there’s absolutely no need for the twin 8-pin power connectors on this card, even with its raised boost clocks.
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Series Specs and Pricing

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 AMP White Edition

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (GA106)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base clock: 1320MHz
Boost clock: 1777MHz
Base clock: 1320MHz
Boost clock: 1807MHz (+30MHz over ref.)
Base clock: 1320MHz
Boost clock: 1867MHz (+90MHz over ref.)

Cores
3584 CUDA
112 Tensor
28 RT

Memory
12GB GDDR6

Memory speed
15Gbps

Memory bus
192-bit

Display outputs
1 x HDMI 2.1
3 x DisplayPort 1.4a

Power connectors
1 x 8-pin
2 x 8-pin

Dimensions
22.4 x 11.6 x 3.9 cm
23.2 x 14.1 x 4.2 cm

Warranty
3 + 2 year warranty

Price
RM1989
RM2149
RM2359

[UPDATE 5/3/2021 – Added MSI GeForce RTX 3060 series]
MSI – from RM2379
          MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming X            MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X OC          MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X OC
MSI arrives with a trio of cards, ranging from the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X OC to the top-of-the-line GAMING X model. MSI decided that their highest-end GeForce RTX 3060 does not need three fans with its thick heatsink, but if you want a triple fan card just to fill up the empty space in your rig, you can get still it with the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X OC.
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Series Specs and Pricing

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X OC
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 3X OC
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (GA106)
Samsung 8N

Clocks
Base clock: 1320MHz
Boost clock: 1807MHz
Base clock: 1320MHz
Boost clock: 1807MHz
Base clock: 1320MHz
Boost clock: 1837MHz

Cores
3584 CUDA
112 Tensor
28 RT

Memory
12GB GDDR6

Memory speed
15Gbps

Memory bus
192-bit

Display outputs
3 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 2.1

Power connectors
1 x 8-pin
1 x 8-pin
1 x 8-pin + 1 x 6-pin

Dimensions
23.5 x 12.4 x 4.2 cm
31.6 x 12 x 4.2 cm
27.6 x 13.1 x 5.1 cm

Warranty
3-year warranty

Price
RM2379
RM2471
RM2563

All prices are the MSRP announced by the brands at the time of launch, which may or not be valid when you try to get it. We will be updating this article as and when we get more information about the other cards that were announced in Malaysia, so stay tuned!
If you want to check out the launch MSRP of the other cards in Malaysia, you can head on to the links below:

Here are the GeForce RTX 3090 cards and their prices in Malaysia
Here are the GeForce RTX 3080 cards and their prices in Malaysia
Here are the GeForce RTX 3070 cards and their prices in Malaysia
Here are the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti cards and their prices in Malaysia

Pokdepinion: Damn, the recent pricing of the GeForce RTX 3060 is higher than some of the GeForce RTX 3070 cards at launch…
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2: 4nm Chip with Boosted RAM, CPU, and 5G Capabilities

Qualcomm has made an exciting announcement with the unveiling of the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450), the successor to last year’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. This new chip brings notable enhancements to the series, including support for the improved 3GPP Release 16 version of 5G and being the first 4nm chip in the Snapdragon 4-series. With improved performance, faster RAM, upgraded storage options, and advanced camera capabilities, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 promises to deliver an enhanced user experience. Let’s dive into the specifications and features of this new chip.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 introduces a more efficient 4nm manufacturing process, although Qualcomm hasn’t disclosed the specific foundry responsible. This advancement ensures improved overall efficiency compared to its predecessor, which was fabricated at 6nm (TSMC). The new chip features two performance cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six efficiency cores clocked at 2.0GHz. This configuration offers a 10% performance boost over the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. While details about the Adreno GPU are yet to be revealed, the display support remains the same, with FHD+ resolution at a smooth 120fps.

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One significant upgrade in the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is the adoption of LPDDR5x RAM, which supports speeds of up to 3,200MHz. This faster RAM enables snappier multitasking and smoother overall performance. Additionally, manufacturers have the option to equip phones with UFS 3.1 (2-lane) storage, further enhancing data transfer speeds and improving the user experience.

Feature
Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

Process
6nm (TSMC)
4nm (?)

CPU
2x 2.0GHz + 6x 1.8GHz
2x 2.2GHz + 6x 2.0GHz

GPU
Adreno 619
?

RAM
LPDDR4x 2,133MHz
LPDDR5x 3,200MHz

Storage
UFS 2.2
UFS 3.1 (2-lane)

Display
Up to FHD+ @ 120fps
Up to FHD+ @ 120fps

ISP
Triple
Dual (12-bit)

Camera
up to 108MP
up to 108MP, up to 32MP Zero Shutter Lag

Video
up to 1080p @ 60fps
up to 1080p @ 60fps, EIS

Modem
X51 (2.5Gbps down, 800Mbps up)
X61 (Rel. 16, 2.5Gbps down, 900Mbps up)

Local
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX)
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX)

USB
3.2 Gen 1
3.2 Gen 1

Charging
Quick Charge 4+
Quick Charge 4+

Although the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 features a dual-ISP (Image Signal Processor), it introduces an exciting new capability called Multi-Camera Temporal Filtering (MCTF). This feature enhances noise reduction for videos, resulting in improved video quality. Video capture remains limited to 1080p at 60fps, but the chip now supports Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for smoother footage. The chip can handle cameras up to 108MP or up to 32MP resolution for Zero Shutter Lag, delivering fast autofocus and exceptional image quality.

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is equipped with the Snapdragon X61 modem, enabling support for the advanced 3GPP Release 16 version of 5G. This modem supports 4×4 MIMO with up to 100MHz bandwidth and offers impressive downlink speeds of up to 2.5Gbps and uplink speeds of up to 900Mbps. On the local connectivity front, the chip supports Wi-Fi 5 (ac) at 2.4GHz and 5GHz, along with Bluetooth 5.1 featuring aptX for high-quality audio streaming.
The first smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip are expected to arrive in the second half of this year. Leading the charge will be Xiaomi’s Redmi and vivo, as they bring innovative devices powered by this new chipset to the market.
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Pokdepinion: With the introduction of the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, Qualcomm continues to push the boundaries of smartphone performance and connectivity. The enhanced 4nm chip, support for faster RAM and storage, advanced camera capabilities, and improved 5G connectivity highlight the impressive features of this new offering. We’re going to see a good boost in performance for more affordable devices.
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Edifier H840 Review

After a very nice year of enjoying music with my Xiaomi Pistons iF edition, I dropped them somewhere accidentally and never managed to find them again. A moment of silence for my treasured earphones. Forced to move on, I started searching for a new pair of headphones since I already have another pair of common Piston 2.0 in storage at home. Browsing through Lazada, I stumbled upon a pair of Edifier H840 going for RM73 with a 10% discount, thus putting it at only RM65.70. Seeing that it retails for about RM80-100 elsewhere, I snapped it up in a moment’s thought. After a ridiculous delivery experience which I will not go into detail here, I finally received it today. And here is a review of the Edifier H840.
Unboxing and Appearance

Simple plastic packaging. Front has a large window for a clear view of the headphone. The sides do not have any information printed, while the back has some technical specifications. Personally technical specifications of headphones and earphones never meant anything to me since I have tried headphones with exactly similar specifications but totally different characteristics.

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After unboxing the simple packaging, which was a very simple procedure thanks to easy-open seals, I finally got to touch my purchase. It appears quite sturdily built with matte plastics used.

For anyone who has owned a H850 (which I have), it looks really similar, except that the H850 has metal plates on the sides instead of plastic. The H840 is also slightly smaller.

The headphones can swivel flat for easy storage, and Edifier has done well to add a touch of class by using a concentric circle pattern for the swivel tops. Compared to my H850, the mechanism is very smooth and doesn’t creak like the one in the H850.

The headphone band is made of aluminium, and has proven plenty durable in my old pair of H850. The top of the headband is wrapped in pleather but the padding is very minimal and it took some time for me to get used to having something pressing on the top of my head.

The ear cups are made of soft pleather cushions. Really comfortable to wear even for extended periods of time.

Here is a look at the 40mm Neodymium magnet drivers behind the grille. Note that although it is easy to remove the ear cups, it is quite a pain in the behind to put them back on.
Sound Quality and Comfort
As audio quality is very subjective, I will start with a disclaimer that this is just a simple test with my pair of (not so sharp) ears and not an empirical test with graphs and so on.
When I first put it on, the bass masks a lot of the music. Quite a stark difference from the H850 which was a little weak in the bass department. After a little meddling with equalizer I managed to find a much more comfortable level of bass. It’s quite nice to listen to with a little tweaking lowering the bass frequencies and boosting the higher end frequencies a bit. After about a week the lower frequencies seemed to simmer down and allowed the higher end to shine through a little more. I find the vocals in almost every song will sound a lot more obvious than the musical instruments in the song. It will also sound a lot better connected to a PC output instead of a phone output. I guess the phone just can’t power the headphone adequately.
As I listen to a large variety of music, I found acoustic music sounds really nice on these headphones. The vocals and instruments sound very clear. My samples of acoustic music are songs by Boyce Avenue which sounds absolutely heavenly on these. However if you listen to electronic music or pop music, you may find that the headphones are unable to cope with the speed and sounds a little muddy with bad separation of instruments. Vocals will still stand out, however.
About comfort, they are over-ears, so they will cup your ears in a cocoon of pleather and foam. Depending on your ambient temperature, that could be either torture or heaven for your ears. For me, it was quite comfortable in air-conditioned environments and in my hostel room which of course lacks air-conditioning. The small amount of padding used for the top of the headband is rather uncomfortable and I had to move it around a bit to find a sweet spot where it doesn’t hurt the top of my head. The adjustable headband is also very useful to allow the headphone to fit a larger spectrum of differently sized heads. Mine is on the larger side of the spectrum and I had to use the third notch on the headband. The cable is a very long 2m so you might not want to take it out for a walk in town. It is more at home at home.
Conclusion
Would I recommend this headphone? Yes, if your output device supports equalizer adjustments, and you are short on change and want an affordable over-ear headphone that gives you a sound worthy of the price. For RM70+, you would be quite hard-pressed to find a better deal. If you don’t mind IEMs,, I would point you towards the Xiaomi In Ear Headphones, or better known as Xiaomi Pistons 2.0. Now if only it has an inline mic… Edifier could tap the gamer market as well.
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Now, It’s Clear: Get enchanted by the OPPO R9s Black Edition on 3rd May 2017

Mark you calendars and 3rd May 2017 is the date! If RED is not your thing and Black is your choice, then check this out! The sleek and stylish OPPO R9s Black Edition will be landing in Malaysia.
Black connotes sophistication and is associated with elegance. The R9s Black Edition has a black chassis that looks more incredibly classy with its silver OPPO-logo inlay now. Black is classic. The six-string antenna fine lines across the back of phone are now black, making it look even classier than ever.
If you have your eyes on it, remember, 3rd May 2017 is the date!

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Pokdepinion: I have a thing for black devices and I won’t lie, the OPPO R9s Black Edition DOES look sexy!
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OnePlus Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro Confirmed Coming to Malaysia

After the surprise announcement earlier this month, we can confirm that the OnePlus Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro will indeed be coming to Malaysia.
OnePlus Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro Coming to Malaysia

The OnePlus Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro, which was announced during the launch of the OnePlus 11 earlier this month, is an exciting device that is sure to catch the attention of gamers and typists alike. The keyboard is the first product to come from the OnePlus Featuring programme, which involves co-development with the company’s community.

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What is the OnePlus Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro?

The OnePlus Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro is a mechanical keyboard that was designed in collaboration with Keychron. It has a very similar layout to the Q1, but it does have a few flourishes of its own. For instance, it features a transparent control knob, red Enter and Esc keys (the latter with the company’s logo), and a thin metal stand that can even prop up the entire keyboard vertically to save desk space when not in use.
The switches of the Keyboard 81 Pro are available in either tactile (Winter Bonfire or red) or linear (Summer Breeze or blue) versions, similar to Keychron’s products. The Winter Bonfire model comes with regular PBT keycaps, while the Summer Breeze model has a “marble-mallow” material on the keycaps that is claimed to be “bouncy” yet durable. The body is made from CNC machined aluminium.
Other features of the Keyboard 81 Pro include a double-gasket design to reduce unwanted noise, hot-swappable switches, RGB illumination, and a 75% keyboard layout. It has Bluetooth 5.1 and a 4,000mAh battery that provides up to 100 hours of use. It charges in around five hours through a USB-C port.
When can you buy the OnePlus Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro in Malaysia?

If you’re in Malaysia, you’ll be pleased to know that the OnePlus Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro will be available for purchase sometime in Q2 2023, with pre-orders starting in May 2023. A spokesperson for OnePlus confirmed this, and the device is already visible on the company’s Malaysian website. However, it appears that only the Winter Bonfire model with tactile switches and PBT keycaps will be offered for sale in Malaysia.
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Pokdepinion: It’s a nice looking keyboard for sure and the features will certainly attract a good number of people out there, especially those who want a mechanical keyboard but don’t know where to start. I just hope the Bluetooth latency isn’t too bad.
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Western Digital announces 96-layer 3D NAND; up to 128GB per chip!

Western Digital has just announced their next-generation BiCS4 3D NAND technology with 96 layers of vertical scalability, the successor to their 3rd generation BiCS3 3D NAND which was capable of up to scaling up 64 layers. The new technology is expected to be sampled by OEM customers in the second half of 2017, with production to start in 2018.
The new technology will initially be available as 256Gb (32GB) chips, with up to 1Tb (128GB) per chip on the horizon. The new 3D NAND chips will use triple level cell (TLC) and a new quadruple level cell (QLC) architecture. This means that each cell can store up to 4 bits (16 voltage states). Understandably, durability for QLC will be even lesser than TLC, but the technology may be implemented in applications that will not see much write operations.
BiCS4 allows for a capacity increase of approximately 40% given the same chip footprint, lowering the cost per bit of storage and also increases the manufacturability of memory capacity per silicon wafer. Western Digital plans to gradually introduce higher density BiCS4 3D NAND chips, before moving on to BiCS5 in 2020.

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Pokdepinion: QLC looks like something that can allow SSDs to fully take over from HDDs. Maybe we can have them as dirt cheap boot drives? Or better yet, a hybrid configuration, but maybe with up to 64GB of QLC 3D NAND?
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[MWC2018] Vivo APEX FullView redefines bezel-less — 98% screen to body ratio and a under-display fingerprint sensor!

If you thought the current crop of FullView or bezel-less displays delivered great screen-to-body ratio, Vivo is ready to make everything else feel inadequate. Well, you can’t own it yet, so perhaps there is some relief there. The Vivo APEX is the Chinese smartphone manufacturer’s concept smartphone that delivers up to almost 98% screen-to-body ratio for a true bezel-less device.

To deliver this, the top and side bezels are 1.8mm, while the bottom bezel is a mere 4.3mm. If Vivo succeeded at designing the device with a bottom bezel of 1.8mm too, the device would be a true bezel-less device. Still, the current bezels mean that there won’t be space for a front facing camera nor a speaker. To still be able to make calls, Vivo uses Screen SoundCasting Technology in the APEX, where the whole FullView display is used to transmit audio to your ears. Vivo promises better sound quality than other bezel-less smartphones with this technology.

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What about the selfie camera? The 4.3mm bottom bezel is half that of the Mi Mix 2‘s, and even Xiaomi had to source a customized camera module in order to fit a selfie camera there. Vivo’s solution to this is to use a hidden front camera that pops up in 0.8 seconds for use and retracts when you are done. This, along with the hidden proximity sensor and ambient light sensor allows users to enjoy a natural user experience with the unique bezel-less display.

Instead of taking the easy way out and slapping a fingerprint scanner on the back, Vivo has it under the display. This is definitely not their first device to sport an under-display fingerprint scanner, but for the Vivo APEX, the entire bottom half of the display can recognize your fingerprint. This enables unique usage scenarios such as dual fingerprint scanning, for whatever reasons it may be required.

Now probably at this point you may be saying the above, but I must gently remind you that this is a concept smartphone. Unlike Xiaomi which started selling their Mi Mix which was supposed to be a concept device as well, Vivo seems to truly understand what “concept” really means. So you can’t actually own the Vivo APEX, but you might see a mass produced version of it soon.
Pokdepinion: Now that’s real FullView!
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Fall Guys is Now Free to Play on Epic Games Store

Fall Guys is Now Free in Epic Games Store But Unavailable on Steam Store

Fall Guys was revealed last month that it was going to be free to play on 21 June and that it was coming to Epic Games Store. There was a mention that it will also be removed from Steam and those who already own a Steam version will continue to get full support from the developers.
According to a post on Fall Guy’s Steam community page, Mediatonic, the developer of the game, stated that Fall Guys has crossplay and cross-progression across all platforms such as PC via Epic Games Stores, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Furthermore, The game will no longer be available for purchase on Steam for new players, and the product page will no longer appear in the shop.

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The free-to-play relaunch includes a season reset, a new in-game currency called Show-Bucks, and a new advancement system. The new Season 1 is titled Free For All, and it includes a massive arena filled with new events and locales. Existing gamers will receive a Legacy Pack, which includes the initial season pass plus a number of cosmetics.
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Pokdepinion: Finally it’s free! I feel like this would be a good move for the game as it was diminishing in player count. Now, I can play with all my friends who are on PC and consoles.
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Apple Announces Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro Availability on iPads

Apple has announced the arrival of its video and music creation tools, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, to iPads. The former will be available on iPads with the M1 or M2 chipset while the latter will be available on devices powered by the A12 Bionic and later chips.
Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro Coming to Apple iPads

Apple has announced that it’s bringing its video and music creation tools to iPads. On May 23, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro will both become available, with the former on iPads with the M1 or M2 chipset, and the latter on devices powered by the A12 Bionic and later chips. The software can be accessed for $4.99 per month or $49 per year through an App Store subscription, with a one-month free trial.

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The new version of Final Cut Pro will have a jog wheel that makes editing easier and allows users to interact with content in new ways. Live Drawing will let users draw and write directly on top of video content with the Apple Pencil, and on iPads with M2, Pencil hover lets users quickly skim and preview footage without touching the screen.
The software will also allow users to view and edit HDR video on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and apply color grades with accuracy using Reference Mode. The Pro camera mode will let users shoot high-quality video in portrait or landscape, monitor audio, and manually control focus, exposure, and white balance, so they can capture, edit, and publish from a single device in the field.

Multicam video editing will automatically synchronize and edit clips together and let users switch angles with one touch. Scene removal mask will let users remove or replace the background behind a subject in a clip, Auto crop adjusts for vertical, square, and other aspect ratios, and Voice isolation removes background noise. The software also offers a vast library of graphics, effects, and audio, including “stunning” HDR backgrounds, customizable animated patterns, and professional soundtracks that adjust to the video’s length.
Logic Pro will feature multi-touch gestures, letting users play software instruments and interact naturally with controls, as well as navigate projects with pinch-to-zoom and swipe-to-scroll. Users can capture voice or instrument recordings with their iPad’s built-in mics, and make precision edits with the Apple Pencil.
The sound browser stores all available instrument patches, audio patches, plug-in presets, samples, and loops in one location, with dynamic filtering and the ability to hear any sound before loading it into a project. Users get over 100 instruments and effects plug-ins, and they can chop and flip samples, program beats and bass lines, as well as craft custom drum kits.
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Pokdepinion: With the full-featured mixer, users get everything they need to create a professional mix entirely on their iPad, and with multitouch, they can move multiple faders at the same time.
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UGREEN HiTune TWS Earbuds Review – One of the better TWS options at this point

There are many affordable true wireless earbuds out there in the market right now. While some of them are pretty good, most of them are not. So where does the UGREEN HiTune TWS earbuds stand in the midst of all this? Read on to find out.
UGREEN HiTune Unboxing

The UGREEN HiTune TWS earbuds comes in a white box with picture of the earbuds emblazoned on the front with some technical specs on the back. The contents were packed in rather tightly, a bit too tight for my liking. It was a bit of a struggle to get the inner bit of the box to slide out of its cover.

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On the inside of the box you will find:

The earbuds themselves
User guide
USB Type-C cable
Two pairs of replacement ear tips

Appearance

The overall design of the UGREEN HiTune has a very premium-looking matte black finish, from the earbuds to the charging case itself which feels good in the hands. The charging case is of a wide and low pill design that fits comfortably in the hands or in the pocket. It has three LED lights on the front that indicates the battery level and a Type-C charging port on the back.

The earbuds themselves feature an earbud design that is similar to other earbuds but it’s unique enough to stand out from the rest. It has an overall matte finish but with a somewhat glossy ring surrounding the touch sensor at the top and the top feels a little taller than what you’d normally see with other earbuds. Not necessarily a bad thing as it makes it easier to access the touch controls when in use.
Specifications

Drivers
5.8mm Drivers

Frequency Response
20Hz – 20,000Hz

Impedance
32Ω ± 15%

Chip
Qualcomm QCC3020
Supports aptX, AAC, SBC

Microphone Sensitivity
-42dB ± 1dB sensitivity

Headphone Type
True wireless, in-ear

Connection
Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX

Wireless Range
10m

Noise-cancelling
cVc 8.0 noise cancellation

Battery
Earphones
60mAh, Up to 10 Hours Use
Charging Case
300MAh, Up to 27 Hours Use

Colour
Black

User Experience
Pairing

Pairing the UGREEN HiTune to my device was a breeze for me. All I had to do was take the earbuds out of the case and the earbuds will instantly enter pairing mode without having to hold the touch sensor or any of the sort. Which is quite handy.
You can also pair both the right side and the left side of the earbuds individually. To do so, all you have to do is hold the touch sensor on either earbuds and then pair it to your device. The earbuds will automatically reconnect with each other once you take the other earbud out of the charging case.
Sound
The audio quality of the UGREEN HiTune is quite good I would say, especially for the price it’s going for. Music sounds very crisp and clear though I will say that it lacks some volume when it comes to the deep bass department. That is not to say that it isn’t bassy enough, it’s just that it lacks a certain punch especially when it comes to songs that are heavy on the bass. I also found that the volume is a little soft. Even with the phone volume up to max, it is still not as loud as you would come to expect.
Call quality is excellent on the UGREEN HiTune TWS earbuds. I used them to make a phone call with my car radio on rather loudly and the person on the other line has no issues hearing my voice.
I wouldn’t recommend this for gaming though as I experience significant delays in audio while playing. It can work fine with casual games like Genshin Impact but fast games like COD Mobile, you’re better off using wired earphones.
Comfort

I find the UGREEN HiTune earbuds very comfortable to use. Even with the default ear tips on, I can use these for hours on end without experiencing any issues. I tend to have problems with in-ear devices where my ears start to sweat and feel uncomfortable after prolonged use but with these I didn’t encounter any issues.
They also stayed in place quite well even with vigorous head nodding and shaking (which I tend to do when I’m one with my music). I also found that the indented design of the touch sensors makes for an easier when accessing the UGREEN HiTune’s touch controls.
The touch controls is also another highlight for me as they are simple and very straight to the point. Here’s a list of all the touch controls the UGREEN HiTune features which works on any side of the earbuds:
For Music

Single tap to play or pause music.
Double tap to skip to the next track.
Triple tap to go back to the previous track.

For Calls

Single tap to answer or end a call.
Long press the touch sensor for two seconds to reject a call.

For voice assistant (works with Google Assistant, Siri and most other assistants)

Long press the touch sensor for two seconds.

I believe that the charging case also deserves a mention here. In my opinion, it is a very well built case and feels very comfortable to hold. It is made of plastic but because of its matte finish and sturdy design, it gives off a very premium feel. My favourite feature of the case is in its hinge as it has a bit of a resistance to it when you open it. This holds the top lid of the case upright when it’s opened and it also helps keep the lid closed to prevent it from accidentally opening in your pocket or bag.
Battery Life

In terms of its battery life, UGREEN claims that the earbuds can last up to 10 hours with a single charge. I didn’t quite manage 10 hours in a single session though I did manage to use it to binge about 5 to 6 hours of The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix without any issue.
UGREEN HiTune Verdict

For just RM142.99, the UGREEN HiTune is a really impressive pair of true wireless earbuds. It may not have the best in terms of audio quality but it does serve as a better than average stand-in when you don’t have access to your main listening device. Main highlights are definitely its call quality, comfort, high quality materials (both earbuds and charging case) as well as its overall ease of use. Also it’s got Type-C support which is always a plus in my book.
And with that I award the UGREEN HiTune TWS earbuds our highest honour, the Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to UGREEN for providing us the UGREEN HiTune to use for this review.
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ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D OC Review — just not cutting it

We finally had some time to take a look at the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT graphics cards, and we have the ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D 4GB OC, a pretty good example of the entry-level RDNA 2 card from AMD. We will be testing it at just 1080p, since that’s what the card is intended for, and we won’t even try the higher resolutions, for reasons that will be very evident shortly.
Unboxing

The packaging is quite sleek, with a lot of the key information already available on the front of the box, along with some not-so-important info as well. There’s also a very clear visual of the ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D OC itself, which is always helpful if you are shopping at physical stores, and have not seen the card online.

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Over on the back, we have some specifications, as well as more features of ASRock’s design here. The features are pretty standard, with stuff like 0dB silent modes and a short backplate and PCB combo that leaves like half of the card being just cooler, which allows for plenty of airflow through the heatsink, directly into your case. Not like you will need much cooling with this card anyway.

In the box is yet another box that holds the graphics card in an antistatic bag, protecting the card from any sort of physical damage that might befall it during shipping. There’s a quick installation guide accompanying the card, but that’s all that comes with the ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D OC.
Appearance

ASRock went with a rather aggressive design that wouldn’t look out of place when paired with their Phantom Gaming motherboards. The mix of serrated, brushed and flat matte surfaces mesh together quite well, and I must say that they did a very good job of creating a more dynamic look without having to resort to tacking on separate pieces of material. There’s no RGB, but the translucent fans can look pretty good if the rest of your system has some lighting.

The side adds a silvery Phantom Gaming sticker, with the Radeon emblem taking up more space towards the end of the card. We also see more glossy accents here, once again adding a touch of contrast to the card. The short PCB does mean that the 8-pin power connector is pretty much in the middle of the ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D OC, so you will have to be pretty good with cable management to not make your build look janky.

ASRock used a metal backplate for the ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D OC, which is pretty surprising given the price segment that this card is targeted at. The card isn’t particularly heavy, and there aren’t any thermal pads to wick heat from the VRAM into the backplate, so this is mainly for structural support and aesthetics. A plastic one wouldn’t have hurt, but hey, metal is always nicer.

The rear I/O bracket is pretty standard affair. it has a rather generous vent area but it is entirely occluded by the plastic fan shroud that extends that far down for some reason. I also don’t quite like the outputs available, with there being only one HDMI 2.1 and one DisplayPort 1.4. Since this card is targeted towards the budget segment, I guess support for two monitors is sufficient, and it isn’t like the Radeon RX 6500 XT will be able to handle triple monitor Eyefinity gaming setups anyway.
Specifications

GPU
AMD Navi 24
TSMC 6nm

Clocks
Game Clock: 2650MHz (+40MHz over ref.)
Boost Clock: 2820MHz (+5MHz over ref.)

Cores
1024 Stream Processors
16 Ray Accelerators

Memory
16MB Infinity Cache
4GB GDDR6

Memory Speed
18Gbps

Memory Interface
64-bit

Display outputs
1 x DisplayPort 1.4a
1 x HDMI 2.1

Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin

Recommended PSU
400W

Interface
PCIe 4.0 x4

Multi-GPU support
No

Dimensions
240 x 129 x 42 mm
(2-slot)

Test System

CPU
Intel Core i5-12600K

Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero

Memory
2 x 16GB Crucial DDR5-4800 CL40

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

Graphics
ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D OC

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850 Platinum

Monitor
BenQ EL2870U

GPU Driver
AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 22.1.2 Optional

Performance
While AMD packed most of the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series with 8GB and up of memory, with the flagships offering a whopping 16GB, the ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D OC gets a mere 4GB. That alone actually very severely limits the graphics settings that you can enable. Just about every game tested threw a VRAM warning even at 1080p max settings, and things just get worse when you enable raytracing.
Synthetic

Curiously enough, the ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D OC actually ends up below the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and even the last-gen Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB. This generally sets the pattern, as this is actually one of the slowest cards we have ever tested here.

Raytracing performance is definitely very poor, with it only packing a mere 16 Ray Accelerators, half that of the AMD Radeon RX 6600. It ends up delivering worse performance than the last-gen GeForce RTX 2060, which means that you should definitely turn off raytracing in games, somewhat negating any benefit of upgrading to RDNA 2.

Superposition throws a VRAM warning, and it seems that performance is also quite poor because of that. We are seeing it underperform even when compared to a GeForce RTX 1060, which is really a super-old card by now.
Gaming

One thing that I must mention is that the AMD review guide actually calls for medium graphical settings to accommodate the performance on tap. Me being me, I have decided to ignore the recommendations and go with all max settings, and these are the results. If you are mainly an esports gamer, then yes, the ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D OC is probably a reasonable option, but for newer titles with more advanced graphics, where RDNA 2’s features can come in handy, you won’t exactly be getting much out of the ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D OC at all.
Thermals

The ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D OC is rated with a TGP of 107W, which is really low by today’s standards. It is pretty much a known fact by now that the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT is essentially a mobile GPU brought to the desktop space, which results in really low power draws and low temperatures. Even with the diminutive cooler, the hotspot temps were well below 80°C, with less than 80W TGP, according to HWiNFO. This was despite the GPU running at an average of 2728MHz, and the fans at a silent 1500RPM… In short, cooling is the least of your concerns with the ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D OC.
Conclusion

For a $199 graphics card, or approximately RM1300 here in Malaysia, I would say that the Radeon RX 6500 XT cards are somewhat disappointing as a whole. There just isn’t much to talk about, aside from the fact that they will be some of the most affordable cards you can find on the market. If you are desperate for a graphics card to complete your build, sure, but if you are already on some of the older mid-range cards like the AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher, there’s probably little reason for you to upgrade. And then there’s the PCIe 3.0 x4 bottleneck that other reviewers are seeing. Overall, the ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D OC isn’t bad, with a rather attractive design and decent cooling. It’s just that the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT GPU under the hood that leaves a bitter taste in the mouth.
Our thanks to AMD Malaysia for sending us the ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D OC for review.

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11th Gen Intel Core H35 Dell Inspiron 14 and 15 Now Available in Malaysia

As we reported before, there’s a new Dell Inspiron 14 and 15 powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core H35 Series CPU. Now, these laptops are officially available in Malaysia.
11th Gen Intel Core Dell Inspiron 14 and 15 Now Available in Malaysia

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Not to be confused with the previously launched Dell Inspiron 14 and 15 that is already available in Malaysia, these new ultraportable laptops are powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core H35 Series CPU. In case you didn’t know, these are part of the performance-focused Intel Core H-series CPU but this one is designed more so for ultraportables.
This is why the TDP is relatively low given the power, going at 28W to 35W compared to the usual 35W to 45W from the other ones in the H-Series CPU. These aren’t gaming laptops, but should be able to offer performances that certainly pack a punch.
Both the Dell Inspiron 14 and 15 will be using a Full HD display, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 4-cell 54Whr battery. The key difference here is that one will be using a 14-inch display while the other uses a slightly larger 15.6-inch display. As it is a Dell machine, you can customize both laptops quite a bit, with the option of configuring it with the Intel Core i7-11370H and NVIDIA GeForce MX450. They also come with ExpressCharge which fast charges the laptop, up to 80% within an hour.
The new Dell Inspiron 14 will be retailing for RM3,499 while the larger Dell Inspiron 15 will be retailing for RM3,399. There is a special promo price on the official website which lists both at RM3,199 and RM3,099 respectively.
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Pokdepinion: Between the two, the Dell Inspiron 14 would most likely be the more popular choice given the popularity of having a more compact machine to bring around. It certainly packs quite a bit of interesting features so I can’t wait to see how it translates to performance on an overall level.
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Neffos Introduces New Feature Phones With Neffos N105 And Neffos N150

If you didn’t know already, Neffos is the smartphone brand under TP-Link and today, they’ve revealed two new feature phones in the form of the Neffos N105 and Neffos N150.

Despite the growth of smartphone sales in the world, there is still a number of people that uses feature phones such as the elderly and children whose parents are concerned about the adverse effects of smartphones on their development and well-being.

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Known to be a company that makes affordable devices comes the new N105 and N150. Neffos is committed to making phones with a good signal quality. The two new phones comes with baseband chip and power amplifier, along with anti-electromagnetic interference EMC technology which makes them offer stronger, faster, and more stable signal.
Both devices are equipped with a surge-protection device, which can help prevent the risk of damage from a power surge or overvoltage. As for battery, Neffos has claimed that the N105 can offer up to 530 hours on standby and 600 hours for the N150. Other features include a torch, FM radio, and dual SIM functionality.
You can get the Neffos 105 for a price of RM79 and RM109 for the Neffos N105 respectively.
Pokdepinion: Don’t expect too much, seeing that they are both feature phones. It’s probably good for the elderly or probably young ones who just needs the basic functions of calling and messaging.
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HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6 Has Officially Launched in Malaysia

If you’re looking for a new premium tablet for yourself, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6 has officially been launched in Malaysia.
HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6

HUAWEI Malaysia has announced that its latest flagship tablet, the 2022 12.6-inch MatePad Pro, is available in the country starting today onwards. The tablet sports a 12.6-inch OLED display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio, 2560 x 1600 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1.07 billion colors, 600 nits peak brightness, and multi-touch support. It also has 4 microphones and 8 HUAWEI Sound-powered speakers surrounding the device.

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The new MatePad Pro 12.6 features a refreshed design, with the main noticeable change being the camera bump on the back of the tablet. Instead of a circular island like on the previous model, the MatePad Pro 12.6 has a vertical rectangular camera bump. It is still rather light at just 609g.
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6 is powered by a Kirin 9000E chipset, which includes a Mali-G78 MP22 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 256GB internal storage. It also has a healthy 10,050 mAh battery that supports fast wired and wireless charging at 40W and 27W respectively, along with 10W reverse wireless charging.

As for the cameras, you get a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 13 MP wide angle camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, and a 3D depth sensor. The front comes with a single 8 MP selfie camera with a FollowCam function for video calls or vlogging.
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6 will be retailing for RM4,299 and will be available for purchase on their official website as well as their official online stores on Shopee and Lazada. Every purchase will also come with the 2nd Gen HUAWEI M-Pen, HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard, and HUAWEI Mobile Services rewards for free. It will be available only in colour option; Golden Black.
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Pokdepinion: This tablet actually looks very promising. In all honesty, I’m about pretty sure if I get one, I’ll just end up playing games on it most of the time.
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT Review — one of the best Radeon RX 5700 XT cards?

Widely acclaimed as one of the best Radeon RX 5700 XT’s out there, we finally got our hands on the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT. Aside from the peculiar fetish that PowerColor has with the occult, the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT is really quite a solid card, with a substantial three-fan cooler that should prevent the GPU from reaching temperatures that would simulate its namesake’s residential area. Without further ado, let’s take a look at it.
Unboxing

The packaging of the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT is quite large as well, with the front featuring the rather daunting Red Devil logo, while the rear is packed full of information about the card inside.

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There isn’t a lot in the box aside from the card. You get a driver CD, an installation guide and a ominous card that goes “You are one of us now” with the old Red Devil logo. I am not sure why it doesn’t sport the newer, sleeker emblem, but there are probably more questions we can ask PowerColor about their branding.
Appearance

The card itself is quite standard-looking, with aggressive angles and black accents to really nail in the aggressiveness of this GPU. It’s worth noting that the entire fan shroud is made of metal, which gives the card a really sturdy feel.

The thick metal backplate further adds on to the rigidty of this card. I somewhat fancy the overhang at the rear end of the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT, which sports cut outs to allow air to flow directly through the fin stack. Beside it is the Red Devil emblem that will glow in RGB.

Over on the side is the only other RGB illuminated area, which will see the Red Devil logo and the thin light strip above it glow. It’s a rather thick card that’s will occupy nearly three slots, so make sure that you have plenty of clearance for this GPU.

Unlike the fancy AORUS Radeon RX 5700 XT, this card sports a standard output configuration with three DisplayPort and one HDMI outputs. The Red Devil branding here will be upside down once installed in a case, which is a really weird decision by PowerColor.
          Illuminated rear I/O            RGB on the backplate          RGB on the side
The rear I/O is illuminated for some reason, so I guess if you are the kind who enjoys setting up your PC in the dark, well you won’t have to fumble around that much anymore. The mild RGB accents is quite tasteful, but I do wish that there was more RGB, especially on the front side, since there’s really quite a lot of room around the fans there.
Specifications
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT

GPU
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (Navi 10 XT)

Clocks
OC (220W power limit)
Boost: 2010MHz
Game: 1905MHz
Silent (180W power limit)

Cores
2560 Stream Processors (40 CU)

Memory
8GB GDDR6

Memory Clocks
14 000MHz

Memory Interface
256-bit

Display outputs
3 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 2.0b

Power connector(s)
2 x 8-pin

Recommended PSU
700W

Multi-GPU support
DX12 mGPU

Dimensions
30.0 x 13.2 x 5.3 cm

Test Machine

CPU
Intel Core i9-10900K @ 5.1GHz

Motherboard
MSI MEG Z490 Unify

Memory
2 x 8GB T-Force Dark Za 3600MHz CL18

Storage
250GB Samsung 850 EVO SATA SSD
960GB Kingston UV500 SATA SSD
256GB Toshiba PCIe 3.0×4 NVMe SSD

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850 Gold

Monitor
BenQ EL2870U

GPU Driver
Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 20.8.1

Performance
Synthetic

Superposition is where we the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT outperform its peers, but it still slots in below the GeForce RTX 2070 which is not exactly where you want to see it.

3DMark Time Spy sees the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT come much closer to the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, and also defeat the GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 5700 XT by a rather significant margin.
Gaming
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is designed for 1440p gaming, and we will also be testing at 1080p and 4K as per usual. It’s worth noting that Ubisoft updated Rainbow Six Siege with a new benchmark tool, so the scores here are not comparable with the other cards we have tested.

At 1080p, the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT is capable of handling above 100 FPS in most games, with the only game where the frame rate dips below 60 FPS in Metro Exodus.

AMD is pretty right at recommending the Radeon RX 5700 XT for 1440p gaming, as we still saw frame rates above 60 FPS across the baord, with the only exception being Metro Exodus, once again.

If you want to push it, you can try 4K gaming on the Radeon RX 5700 XT, but you won’t be able to enjoy the best experience. If you are fine with an average of 30 FPS, then you might find it acceptable to plug a 4K monitor to the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT.
Thermal

With our usual 30-minute Superposition stress test, we saw that the highest temperatures observed was 74°C. It doesn’t look good in comparison to the other Radeon Navi cards we have tested, but there’s more to the thermals here than just maximum GPU temperatures.

As you might know, AMD GPUs also report the GPU hotspot temperature, which is the hottest point on the GPU. The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT here performs really well, with the hotspot remaining below 90°C most of the time, with a few 91°C peaks along the way. The relatively low hotspot temps coupled with the rather high GPU temps indicate that PowerColor’s cooling solution makes excellent, even contact with the GPU die. In any case, AMD considers 110°C to be “within operating specifications”, so it’s nice to see that we have this much thermal headroom available.
Speaking of which, the fans are only running at around 1372 RPM, which is under 40% of the full fan speed. Dialing up the fan speed should net you an even cooler GPU. The GDDR6 memory runs at up to 80°C, while the VRM hits 76°C, which is still relatively respectable considering that this GPU pulls 220W when running at an average of 1963MHz during the test.
User Experience

PowerColor only gives you the DevilZone which is where you can change the RGB lighting modes. It is really rudimentary and you can’t even assign the backplate and side RGB zones separately. For overclocking and monitoring, I guess PowerColor will point you towards Radeon Software instead.
Conclusion
The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT really proves itself to be a pretty impressive option for a Radeon RX 5700 XT. It runs relatively cool, performs well and is overall rather affordable at RM2099. The pricing also distances it from the GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER that it trades punches with, giving it more breathing room than say pricier options like the AORUS Radeon RX 5700 XT.

You still get great performance, although you will need to look the other way when it comes to raytracing and other advanced features. AMD has yet to give us an answer for that, but as there are only a handful of titles that support DirectX Raytracing at the moment, there’s still quite a bit of life in the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT.

Our thanks to AMD Malaysia for sending us the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5700 XT for review.
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Samsung working on a new GPU? Rumored for a Q3 2019 launch

They already have in-house custom ARM CPUs. They make the DDR4 RAM chips that everyone are clamoring for. They also have an in-house fabrication technologies. The next step is to apparently make their own GPUs.
Samsung’s latest hire is Dr. Chien-Ping Lu, the man behind NVIDIA’s nForce integrated graphics processors. For those out there who are too young, NVIDIA used to make Northbridge chipsets for both AMD and Intel CPUs. If you are too young to know what are Northbridges… well, good for you.

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The man is apparently hired by Samsung to help complete a new in-house GPU IP by Samsung. Rumors point to the new GPU hitting the smartphone market, which would make more sense than targeting PCs, at least for now. It would be a big step for Samsung too, given that their Exynos has a massive lead in its CPU performance over Qualcomm’s designs, but falters when it comes to the GPU’s prowess. They already have custom CPU cores, thus a custom GPU does not seem too far off.
Until Samsung releases a finished product, we will just have to wait for the Korean giant to show their cards. And we don’t mean GPU cards. Or what if Samsung did make graphics cards?
Source: Digiworthy
Pokdepinion: Will this new GPU appear in the upcoming Galaxy X gaming phone?
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NVIDIA SHIELD Tablets a fire hazard

NVIDIA’s SHIELD Tablet is equipped with some pretty good hardware for gaming on the Android platform. With support for the SHIELD controller too, no less. They are also very confident about the cooling performance of the tablet, claiming the thermal dissipation was double your average tablet. While NVIDIA may have succeeded in cooling the Tegra K1 processor used, they seem to have overlooked another component that may overheat and burst into flames — the battery.

NVIDIA announced a recall of its SHIELD tablets sold between July 2014 and July 2015, as the batteries embedded in those devices have been identified to possibly overheat and pose a fire hazard. Not much additional details are provided except that batteries from batch Y01 are affected but B01 batches aren’t affected.

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Follow the instructions below to see if your tablet is included in this recall.

Step 1: Update your tablet to the latest software:
Ensure you’re running the latest software, which you can check by following these instructions:

From the Home screen, select the Apps icon
Select the Settings icon
Scroll down, select About tablet
Select System Updates
Verify that your tablet has the latest software dated July 1, 2015, or newer. See image at right. You may need to repeat this step more than once if your system is out of date.

Step 2: The recall applies only to tablets with a certain battery type. Once you’ve verified that you’re running the latest software, identify your unit’s battery type by following these instructions:

From the Home screen in Android, select the Apps icon
Select the Settings icon
Scroll down, select About tablet

Select Status

Under the “Battery” category, you’ll see Y01 or B01

If B01, your unit is NOT affected by this recall

If Y01, your unit needs to be replaced. Please select Y01 to launch the recall application on the device.

SOURCE: The Verge, NVIDIA

Pokdepinion: Well at least it isn’t the processor overheating and burning up. Batteries are often gotten from an OEM thus NVIDIA may not have full control over the quality, but this is a year after the tablet’s release before NVIDIA finally identified an issue. I believe this issue is quite rare, which is why it took so long to identify and also we don’t hear a lot of news about NVIDIA SHIELD tablets going up in flames.
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Samsung Launches New One Hand Operation+ App

It turns out that Samsung has officially introduced a new app for their smartphone users, the One Hand Operation+ app, where it allows users to navigate their devices with just a thumb. With the app, it enables some functions on the left and right side of the screen.

Some smartphone brands have offered solutions such as one-hand gestures and modes and to compete with that, comes the app from Samsung. Some of the functions that’s available on the app include Back key, Assistance app, Floating navigation buttons, Forward for browser, Home key, Menu Key, Open notification panel, Open quick panel, One-hand mode, Previous app and more.

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The app is now available for download and we’ve managed to find it on the Galaxy S10 series (S10E) and also the Galaxy Note 9. If you’re using recent Samsung devices, you should be able to download the app as well.
Pokdepinion: It’s kind of weird that they didn’t implement it straight away to their devices (smart gestures) but hey, it still is a welcomed addition. Are you using a Samsung device? Well get yours now.
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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Review — The Killer Of Flagship Killers

In this Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review, we take a look at the company’s recently launched smartphone where it comes with several impressive features on paper. Before we start, we’ve got our hands on the 8GB+128GB variant of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, a variant that won’t make it to Malaysia. Regardless, if you’re wondering whether it’s worth your money, let’s find out, shall we?
Unboxing

While I don’t usually write about the packaging of products in my reviews, I couldn’t resist doing so with the Mi 10T Pro. As you can see, the box is black and comes with a nice gold touch to the text, which kind of reminds me of their discontinued Mi Mix series.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review – Unboxing
Taking everything out of the box, here’s what you’ll find:

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Xiaomi Mi 10T ProTPU caseDocumentationsSIM ejectorUSB-C cableUSB-C dongle (for 3.5mm)Charging brick
Appearance
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review
The Xiaomi Mi 10T sports an IPS LCD display where you can find the punch hole front camera sitting at the top-left corner. There’s also a small front speaker at the top-middle of the display, in case you missed it.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review
On the right side of the device is where you’ll find the power button, which also doubles up as a fingerprint sensor, and the volume rockers. On the left side however, there is nothing to be found.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review
Moving to the bottom, you will find the smartphone’s SIM tray, USB-C port, a microphone hole and its second speaker.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review
As for the top, you have the secondary microphone hole, the port for the stereo speaker, and an IR blaster. The frame of the phone is made out of aluminum alloy.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review
What we have in our hands is the Cosmic Black variant of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro. As you can see from the picture, the back is reflective. The smartphone sports a triple-camera setup at the back
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 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:6.67″ FHD+ (2400 x 1080) IPS LCD, 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, AdaptiveSync, Corning Gorilla Glass 5Storage:256GB UFS 3.1 (Malaysian unit)Camera:Main Camera(s)108MP f/1.7, 27mm 1/3.4″, OIS12MP f/2.4 ultra-wide, 123° FoV5MP f/2.4 macro, autofocusNight Mode 2.0, Pro Mode, AI camera, HDR, Portrait mode, 8K30/4K30/4K60 videoFront Camera20MP f/2.2HDR, Portrait, AI Beautify, 1080p30, 720p120OS:MIUI 12 based on Android 10Connectivity:5G Band n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n77/n78LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28/32/38/40/41Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.1NFCSIM:Dual SIMBattery:Li-Po 5000mAh (non-removable)33W fast chargeDimensions:165.1 x 76.4 x 9.33 mmWeight:218gIngress Protection:N/A
Performance
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review – Antutu
In the Antutu v8 benchmark, we find that the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is the best performing Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone that we’ve tested thus far, falling behind only to the ROG Phone III that’s using an overclocked chipset.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review – Geekbench
In Geekbench on the other hand, the Mi 10T Pro scores pretty close to the POCO F2 Pro. This would indicate a near identical performance between the two devices.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review – 3DMark
In terms of graphical performance, the Mi 10T Pro falls a bit short compared to the rest on the list, but it is still a good score all-in-all.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review – PCMark Work 2.0
PCMark’s Work 2.0 performance test shows a good result, with it falling slightly behind the ROG Phone III and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review – PCMark Battery
When it comes to battery life, it is by far the longest lasting Snapdragon 865 smartphone that we’ve tested (in 60Hz). Though it should be said that the Mi 10T Pro has 300mAh more than the POCO F2 Pro, which sits right behind the former in the chart.
In my real life usage, I find that the Mi 10T Pro can last me around a day and a half of use. Of course, this is with 144Hz refresh rate enabled (why go less than what it’s capable?). You would see better battery life should you opt for either its 90Hz or 60Hz options.
With its 33W fast charger, I managed to get from 0% to 55% in 30 minutes. It’s not exactly the fastest, but considering how long the battery can last, it shouldn’t be an issue for most people.
User Experience
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review – User experience
The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro fits perfectly in my hands. It’s not the lightest flagship smartphone around but it’s not that bad being at 218 grams. Though I like the looks of the phone at the back, it easily attracts fingerprints and smudges. Then again, this won’t be an issue for most people as you would most likely put on a protective case.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review – case
Talking about phone cases, I really like the case that the Mi 10T Pro comes with. Honestly, I think this is the first case (that came with the smartphone) that I actually liked. The reason? As you can see from the design, it has a two-toned look.
The bottom half actually feels ‘matte-ish’ and this is something I appreciate as you’d normally hold your phone on this part, which makes it easier to grip. Aside from not attracting fingerprints, Xiaomi has advertised it to eliminate up to 99.99% of bacteria as it is an anti-bacterial case.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review – Display
The dual speaker setup makes watching videos an enjoyable experience with one blasting to you while the other produces sound down below. If you’re more of a plugged-in kind of person, you’ll have to make use of the dongle that they’ve provided or make use of Bluetooth connectivity as there is no 3.5mm headphone jack here.
Other than that, you might feel a little let down by the fact that they’ve opted to put an IPS LCD display for the device. This is especially if you’re coming from an OLED device. Taking a closer look, you can see that the blacks are not pitch black.
If you can live without that, the 144Hz refresh rate is something that smoothens my experience with the device. You don’t even need to open up a game to notice it. While I’m not a huge mobile gamer myself, I could definitely see the difference, in supported games of course.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review – MIUI 12
Out of the box, you’ll find that the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro runs on MIUI 12. This is actually my first time on the new version and I feel like Xiaomi has added some nice touches here and there. In terms of UI fluidity, I had no issues with it at all.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review – Camera UI
As for the camera UI, they’ve added a couple of new features which I find is nice, mostly because now you can customize what modes you want at the main menu (above shutter button).

Overall I’m pretty satisfied with the camera results. Colors doesn’t look too saturated and the Night Mode does the job well. One thing that I really like is the close up shots with the phone.
The device can go up to 30x of optical zoom and as you can see, without something to stable your phone down, the image will get blurry, which is normal.
I feel that the ultra-wide lens isn’t wide enough, but maybe that’s just me. At the end of the day, the camera performance is definitely good enough for your social media uploads.
Check out the full-sized images right here.
Conclusion
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review – Verdict
At RM1,999, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro offers a whole lot of value. You get a flagship Snapdragon 865 chipset, a 144Hz refresh rate display, as well as a 108MP camera to name a few.
Imagine if Xiaomi Malaysia had brought the 128GB (which would be even cheaper) version of the device, that would hands-down blow the competition away. You could also opt for the Mi 10T instead if you’re on a smaller budget, with the difference being a 64MP camera and storage.
The only drawback for me is Mi 10T Pro’s IPS LCD display and lack of headphone jack, which I can honestly live without. That being said, I’m sure there are those who would want them. If you’re fine without them, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is definitely an attractive option. I gladly award the device our prestigious Gold Pokdeward.

We would like to thank the folks at Xiaomi Malaysia for providing the Xiaomi Mi 10T that was used in this review!
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Instagram may let you add links to posts soon, but they want to charge you for it

Some of our readers have requested for us to add links to our Instagram posts, but unfortunately that feature is just unavailable on the platform. It seems that Facebook might be adding the feature to Instagram soon, but they will want you to pay for it. Not too surprising, right?
A patent submitted by Facebook back in 2016 shows a popup appearing when a URL is added to a caption, asking if the user would like to pay $2 (~RM8.30) to activate the link the caption. The patent application describes the functionality of the feature: “if the online system detects the text content of the caption includes a string of link text identifying an address, the online system prompts the posting user to pay a fee in exchange for generating a link.”

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As of now, there’s no way to add links to Instagram posts, unless it is a sponsored post. Users with above 10 000 followers and verified users can also posts links in their stories, but even they can’t post links in their Instagram captions. For non-paying users who have yet to hit 10 000 followers, the only way to add a link in Instagram is to use the “link in bio” function.
Links in posts is surely quite interesting, but $2 per link might be a bit too exorbitant, considering that you will probably have to spend extra to get more visibility on the platform anyway. Not all patents will come to fruition, so we may or may not even see such a feature added to the image sharing platform anytime soon.
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Pokdepinion: Hopefully it will be available for free… It will definitely be an added convenience for our followers on Instagram. Have you followed us yet?
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Kingston Interstellar Travel Challenge Makes A Pitstop At COMPUTEX 2023

The Kingston Interstellar Traveler Challenge continues onwards, and now, they are making a pitstop at the site of COMPUTEX 2023. Here’s what happening so you can walk away with some cash prizes.
Kingston Interstellar Travel Challenge at COMPUTEX 2023

For those of you who aren’t aware, the Kingston Interstellar Traveler Challenge will see participants winning up to NTD$30,000 and even an EVA Air Premium Economy round-trip tickets for anywhere in Asia to Taipei, Taiwan.

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The challenge itself is happening via a Kingston-themed truck right outside the venue of COMPUTEX 2023 at the Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1, specifically past the venue’s 3rd exit. All you have to do is participate by sharing to 3 LINE friends live on-site, try your best to win the challenge given to you, and win.

The Kingston Interstellar Traveler Challenge usually happens once every hour until 4PM GMT+8 so if you miss it, don’t worry as you still have a chance. After 1st June, you will need to wait if you’re interested as it will be happening next at Syntrend Creative Park on 15th July 2023.
Pokdepinion: The challenge itself isn’t inherently difficult. All you need is a keen listening ear and some level of patience. Good luck, and try your best.
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Netflix Originals The Umbrella Academy Premiers Today

Feeling bored and wondering what you should watch on Netflix next? Well you might want to have a look at the weird and wild world of the Umbrella Academy, where it features a dysfunctional family of super heroes.

The story starts in 1989, where 43 infants are inexplicably born to random, unconnected women who showed no signs of pregnancy the day before. Seven are adopted by a billionaire who creates The Umbrella Academy and prepares his “children” to save the world. The six surviving members reunite upon hearing of their father’s passing and must work together to solve a mystery surrounding his death.
They then begin to fall apart due to their different personalities and abilities, adding to the fact that there’s an imminent threat of a global apocalypse.

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The Umbrella Academy is based on the comic book series created and written by Gerard Way, whom you might know from the band My Chemical Romance. It is produced by Universal Cable Productions for Netflix and the show is available starting from today, 15th of February 2019.
Pokdepinion: The show looks kind of interesting. I should probably check it out later.
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Grab Malaysia Introduces The Region’s First Daily Insurance Plan

Today, the folks at Grab Malaysia has unveiled a new usage-based motor-insurance and takaful for e-hailing drive-partners in the country with Grab Daily Insurance (GDI). The insurance is specially designed in partnership with 14 insurers as well as takaful operators in Malaysia.
It is reported that 80% of Grab driver-partners are part time drivers and with new e-hailing regulations require them to purchase a e-hailing insurance/takaful, which may cost up to RM400 to RM500 upfront for the year. It looks like Grab aims to address the issue by offering GDI as an affordable option.
GDI allows drivers to opt-in for daily coverage while deducting from their GrabPay Credit wallet. Those who are interested in the plan will need to pay for it when they come online and will be valid for 24 hours. All rides within the period will be covered by the e-hailing insurance.

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There’s no minimum trip requirement per day and the policy covers loss or damage to vehicles, liability to passengers and third-parties, as well as personal accident coverage for when they operate as a driver with Grab. As for the amount of payment, that varies depending on the driver’s Motor Insurance/Takaful provider, ranges between RM1 to RM2 daily.
For more information on Grab Daily Insurance as well as their panel of insurers, you can check out the link right here.
Pokdepinion: I guess in a way it saves drivers some money, especially for those who do part-time and don’t drive everyday.
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[Unboxing] ASUS ROG GL553 gaming notebook

We get our hands on the ASUS Republic Of Gamers GL553 gaming notebook and the first thing that we have done for you, our beloved readers, is unbox it to reveal it’s content. The GL553 is probably one of the most bang for bucks ASUS ROG laptop that you can go today. This is the highest specs model among all, and it’s priced at RM4,999 only!

Here’s the specifications of this very notebook:

Intel Core i7-7700HQ @ 2.8GHz
Nvidia GeForce GTX1050 4GB GDDR5
8GB DDR4 RAM
15.6″ FHD Anti-Glare Wide-view TN Display
128GB M.2 SSD + 1TB 5400rpm HDD
Zone controlled RGB keyboard
802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
48WHrs, 4-cell Li-ion battery
2.5KG

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As many of you may know by now, Sennheiser is selling off their consumer audio business. Now, it appears that they have found a customer willing to acquire it as Sonova is looking to finalize the deal.
Sonova is Buying Over Sennheiser Consumer Audio Business

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Switzerland-based company Sonova will be acquiring Sennheiser for roughly €200 million (RM1 billion). To be precise, it’s only their consumer audio business, which they have been looking to sell off since mid-February 2021.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Sonova is best known for medical audio products including hearing aids and cochlear implants. It’s one of the world’s largest providers in this niche, with revenues of about 2.917 billion CHf (RM13.3 billion) just last year.
A partner who not only shares our passion for audio and a commitment to the highest product quality, but also very similar corporate values. This is an excellent foundation for a successful future together.
Sennheiser co-CEOs, Andreas and Daniel Sennheiser
Sonova mentioned that they will continue to sell products under the Sennheiser brand while also combining their “audiological expertise” to the consumer products. This most likely means they will be looking to innovate and launch new consumer audio products including headphones, TWS earbuds, soundbars, and more.
There is no word on when we can expect new products from the brand, especially since the sale hasn’t been finalized yet. It’s expected to close sometime in the second half of 2021.
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Pokdepinion: I’m glad that the Sennheiser consumer audio product will continue to live on. I’m personally a fan of them and I was surprised to learn that the company is selling off that part of the business. Hopefully, we’ll see better products in the near future.
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ROG Phone 5s with Snapdragon 888+ priced from RM2999 in Malaysia

The Snapdragon 888 Plus-powered ROG Phone 5s series has finally been announced in Malaysia! The ROG Phone 5s builds upon the ROG Phone 5, with the main differences being a 360Hz touch sampling rate, and the Snapdragon 888+ chipset, which will provide a slight advantage over the standard ROG Phone 5.
Malaysians, or at least those who have yet to get the ROG Phone 5, will probably be quite happy to find out that the ROG Phone 5s will be priced just like the ROG Phone 5 series launched earlier this year. Prices start from as RM2999 for the base variant of the ROG Phone 5s, with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, all the way up to RM4999 for the ROG Phone 5s Pro.

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While the ROG Phone 5s Pro may sound like a mid-cycle refresh to the ROG Phone 5 Pro, it is actually the successor the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate, with the same chart-topping 18GB RAM and 512GB storage configuration. It is also probably more deserving of the Ultimate moniker, since the ROG Phone 5s Pro has a color ROG Vision on its back, instead of the monochrome one in the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate.

The only bummer might be for those who prefer white devices. The ROG Phone 5s Pro will only come in Phantom Black. If having a white phone is more important to you than having a sweet PMOLED display on the back, you can opt for the regular ROG Phone 5s instead, as this come in both Phantom Black and Storm White.
ROG Phone 5s Series Specs and Price in Malaysia

ROG Phone 5s
ROG Phone 5s Pro

Processor
Snapdragon 888+, 5nm FinFET
1 x Cortex-X1 @ 2.995 GHz + 3 x Cortex-A78 @ 2.42 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 1.80 GHz

Graphics
Adreno 660

RAM
Up to 16GB LPDDR5-3200 RAM
18GB LPDDR5-3200 RAM

Storage
Up to 256GB UFS 3.1, non-expandable
512GB UFS 3.1, non-expandable

Display
6.78″ FHD+ (2448 x 1080) AMOLED display, 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, 360Hz touch response
Delta E < 1, HDR10+, 1200 nits peak brightness, 111% DCI-P3 gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Rear Camera
64MP f/1.8, Sony IMX686
13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide angle, 125° FoV
5MP f/2.0 macro camera, fixed-focus (4cm)

Selfie Camera
24MP f/2.0 selfie camera

Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, WiFi 6E
Bluetooth 5.2
NFC
Dual-band GPS
USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4 (side-port)

Battery
6000mAh
65W HyperCharge, 65W charger in the box
65W QuickCharge 5.0, USB-PD 3.0, Direct Charge

Special Features
RGB ROG logo on back
Color PMOLED display on back
Dual touch sensor on back

Colors
Phantom Black
Storm White
Phantom Black

Included Accessories
65W HyperCharger
Aero Case
65W HyperCharger
Aero Case
AeroActive Cooler 5

Price
8GB+128GB: RM2999
16GB+256GB: RM3799
RM4999

ROG Phone 5s Launch Promotion: RM749 worth of freebies + PWP deal!

From today until 24th October, you can head on over to authorized ASUS resellers or Lazada to get your ROG Phone 5s. All purchases ROG Phone 5s series will be eligible for a complementary ROG Strix GO 2.4 worth RM749 during this promotional period. As usual, the while stocks lasts disclaimer applies here, so make sure to order your ROG Phone 5s fast if you don’t want to miss out on a sweet pair of wireless headphones to go (pun intended) with your ROG Phone 5s!
There’s also a combo deal which will slash RM100 off if you decide to get the ROG Phone 5s along with the ROG Clip (RM149), bringing the effective price of the ROG Clip down to just RM49! You can get the ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro on Lazada starting 12am tomorrow!
PAYLATER Mall: RM50 instant rebate or 12-month zero-fee installments!

If you would prefer to pay for your ROG Phone 5s over several months, you can also get the ROG Phone 5s from PAYLATER Mall. You can opt for either a RM50 instant rebate or 12-month zero-fee installments. There are only 1000 slots for each, so you will have to be quick to get it! The ROG Phone 5s will be available from PAYLATER Mall starting 25th October, with these deals available until 31st October, or until the 1000 slots for each promotion are filled up, whichever comes first.

Should you want more accessories to kit out your ROG Phone 5/ROG Phone 5s, you can also check out the following list:
ROG Phone 5 Accessories Pricing

Price

AeroActive Cooler 5
RM149

Lighting Armor Case (for ROG Phone 5)
RM199

ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad (bundled with ROG Phone 5 bumper)
RM499

ROG Kunai 3 Bumper for ROG Phone 5
RM69

ROG 1.8m USB-C to USB-C cable
RM59

ROG Clip
RM149

ROG Phone 5 Screen Protector
RM79

Pokdepinion: If ASUS tries to release the ROG Phone 6 based on the non-OCed Snapdragon 898 next year, I am pretty sure everyone will just wait for the refresh to drop…
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Get the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 and RM1287 worth of freebies at these roadshow locations!

HUAWEI’s latest MateBook will be available in Malaysia starting 18th January 2020, and HUAWEI will be holding four roadshows to let everyone get a feel of the MateBook D 15.
In addition to letting everyone experience the HUAWEI MateBook D 15, there will be an exclusive promotion at the roadshows. HUAWEI will be throwing in a bundle of freebies worth up to RM1287 for every pre-order from now until 18th January, as well as purchases at the roadshows.
You can check out the roadshows at Imago Mall, Queensbay Mall, IOI City Mall and Sunway Pyramid.

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The freebies will consist of Microsoft Office 365, a Bluetooth mouse and the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3, all of which complement the laptop’s functionalities.
HUAWEI MateBook D 15 Specs
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, 4C/8T, up to 3.7 GHz, 12nm FinFET8GB DDR4 RAM, upgradeable up to 16GB DDR4256GB SSD + 1TB HDD15.6″ FHD 16:9 IPS display, anti-glare357.8 x 229.9 x 16.9 mm1.9 kgRM2499
Make sure to drop by the roadshows if you are in the nearby vicinity, as the you may just find your perfect thin and light laptop!
Pokdepinion: I must say I am quite impressed by the laptop thus far…
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Xiaomi Mi Reader Pro With Voice Search Unveiled

While Xiaomi is more known for their smartphones, the company has recently introduced a brand new e-reader in the form of the Xiaomi Mi Reader Pro.
Xiaomi Mi Reader Pro

The Xiaomi Mi Reader Pro comes with a big 7.8-inch display with an e-ink screen and 330 PPI. You can adjust the brightness of the screen with 24 levels to choose from as well as the color tone from warm to cold.

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Under the hood, it packs a 3200mAh battery and it packs 2GB RAM that’s mated with 32GB of internal storage. The device is said to be packing a quad-core processor and it runs on an older Android 8.1.
Aside from that, it supports a voice search feature to quickly find what you’re looking for. Not to forget, the reader supports Chinese platforms such as Baidu and WeChat Reading where Xiaomi has offered several of their Xiao AI voice functions for a better overall experience.
You can even transfer books from a phone if both devices are using the same Wi-Fi connection. Supported file formats include .txt, .epub, .pdf, and Microsoft Office documents.
If you’re living outside of China, well there’s some bad news. Priced at CNY 1,099 (~RM681), the Xiaomi Mi Reader Pro is only available in China. There’s no official details on whether it will make it out of the country but if it does, we’re sure to keep you updated. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: Let’s hope they do bring it here to Malaysia. I do know several people who would like to enjoy reading on a big display. That voice assistant feature also would come in handy but it seems that they’ve only got it for Chinese at the moment.
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Kingdom Hearts 3 Critical Mode is Coming Sooner Than You Think

Greetings, it’s been a while since I last posted. Spring is here, and I hope everyone is doing well. #KingdomHearts III’s long-awaited Critical Mode is available as a free update tomorrow (PT).
We’ve changed things up from the previous games, so I hope you enjoy – Nomura pic.twitter.com/Npz8FeKmCK
— KINGDOM HEARTS (@KINGDOMHEARTS) April 22, 2019

Previously, we talked about how the Kingdom Hearts 3 Critical Mode will not just be something as simple as the enemies receiving buffs. However, we didn’t have an idea as to when we can expect the new difficulty mode. Now, we know exactly when.
According to a tweet on the official Kingdom Hearts account, a new message from game director Tetsuya Nomura states that it will be coming tomorrow. Given that it was tweeted on 12AM 23rd April 2019 in Malaysian time (GMT+8), we expect it to be popping up in just a few hours from now.

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One of the biggest critiques of the game is the storyline as well as how easy the battles are. As such, the Kingdom Hearts 3 Critical Mode update is certainly a welcoming addition for many gamers. From what we know thus far, we can expect quite a different gameplay experience with the new difficulty mode. We are expected to see new abilities, and some new behaviour from the enemies. As to how much it will impact the game, that is something we will have to see ourselves when it’s finally out.
Kingdom Hearts 3 is now available for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. There is no word on a PC release at the moment.
If you want to know whether the game is worth it or not, check out our review by clicking right here.
Pokdepinion: Well, I’m definitely gearing up for another playthrough. Proud Mode was pretty easy so I hope this one will be ‘critically’ harder.
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