HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook review

HP isn’t a brand you associate with gaming notebooks. Their previous attempt at one, the very premium HP Omen was an amazing feat of design and engineering, cramming a full quad-core CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce 860M into a 19.9mm thin chassis. In my opinion, it was designed to to show what HP can do when they put their heart to it, rather than make it a hot-selling model. Today we have their second attempt at a gaming notebook, albeit one that is a lot more mainstream, the HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook.

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The HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook features a compact power adapter which can supply up to 90W. Considering the frugal CPU and GPU, it should suffice.

The HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook can easily be mistaken as a normal laptop. The matte black lid gives no hints of its gaming prowess, with only the glossy blacked out HP logo as its sole embellishment. The back edge is devoid of any labeling or vents that can give away its identity as a gaming notebook.

Under the HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook, neon green feet raise the laptop for better air intake. Speaking about intake, we can clearly see the intake vent on the right side and three passive vents along the center.

Opening the notebook, you can find the 15.6″ display. Quite a standard size for a gaming notebook. The palm rests here are made of smooth hard plastic with a green honeycomb pattern printed on it. Depending on whether you like the color green, you may find the HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook to be rad, or just bad.

Taking a closer look at the keyboard, they feature a rather gamer-ish font. The key legends are also green here with green edges around every key. No prize for guessing the color of the backlight on this one.

Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-6700HQ @ 2.6 GHz (up to 3.5 GHz)

RAM
8GB (1 x 8GB) 1600 MHz DDR3L (1 slot available)

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M 4GB GDDR3

Storage
1 x 1TB WD Blue 5400 RPM HDD

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
364.51 WHQL NVIDIA Game Ready Driver
HP CoolSense
HP 3D DriveGuard
B&O Play

Connectivity
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Bluetooth 4.2
2 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
SD card reader

Display
15.6″ FHD IPS (1920 x 1080) display
1 x HDMI 1.4

Audio
B&O PLAY audio (2 speakers)
1 x 3.5mm combo audio port

Power
90W AC adapter, 4 cell battery (non-removable)

Dimensions
38.5 x 26.1 x 2.51 cm

Weight
2.33 kg

Performance

Storage on the HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook comes in the form of a traditional 5400 rpm hard disk drive. Speeds are pretty much as expected from a 5400 rpm system drive, which means they are pretty slow even when compared against the slower SSDs of recent times. The laptop does come with support for M.2 SATA SSDs so you have the option to add one later on if you need faster storage speeds.

HP has thrown in the Intel 6th gen i7 6700HQ which is based on the latest 14nm Skylake architecture and paired it with slower-but-cheaper DDR3 RAM instead of the faster-but-pricier DDR4 RAM into the HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook. A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M with 4GB of GDDR3 VRAM is responsible for the pixel pushing. Let’s run some benchmarks to see how this combination fares.

Cinebench is our go-to CPU benchmark, and here the i7 6700HQ makes a great showing. In fact it bested the Acer Predator 15 for some reason in both the multi-core and single-core benchmarks. I believe the Acer Predator throttled a little during the benchmark and didn’t boost as high as the HP Pavilion Gaming Notebook when running the single-threaded test. Higher RAM bandwidth doesn’t affect Cinebench scores, as I have experienced myself when going from single channel to dual channel memory in my own laptop.

The GeForce GTX 950M is a decidedly mid-range mobile graphics processing unit, but the use of DDR3 VRAM cripples its already limited performance by reducing the memory bandwidth available to the GPU. I wish that HP chose 2GB of DDR5 VRAM instead of picking quantity over quality with 4GB of DDR3 VRAM.
It’s gaming benchmarks time! The HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook does not come with any application to keep the fans at maximum speed, so it is fully controlled by the system. This time around I managed to keep ambient temperatures under control at around 27°C, so let’s begin with everyone’s favorite MOBA, DotA 2!

The HP Pavillion Gaming scores 67 fps here, which means that it just passed my minimum requirement to bear the title “gaming laptop” as any laptop that can’t even push an average of 60 fps in DotA 2 has no place as a gaming laptop at all.

Ah the memories of good old Counter Strike, with improved graphics! The HP Pavillion Gaming is quite a capable machine in this game, pushing 92 frames per second. These are the games you should get the HP Pavillion Gaming for, as the GTX 950M is quite a capable GPU for these competitive games. Moving on to the nicer looking games…

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is one pretty looking game, and the particle-rich dust storms that happen occasionally does hit the GTX 950M here pretty hard. 25 frames per second is rather low as my barest minimum for a playable experience is 30 fps. Drop a few settings here and there and the HP Pavillion Gaming should be able to offer a more acceptable framerate.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is a tactical first person shooter, and I must admit I am not very good at it. The 33 fps that the HP Pavillion Gaming spits out is also rather low and makes it rather hard to sneak around and aim effectively. Considering that even these two titles are juuuuust playable on this notebook, I will not try to run The Witcher 3 and torture myself with a slideshow of Geralt.
While I did not expect much out of a single fan cooler, it does seem to be pretty effective. The horrible placement of the exhaust vent does detract a lot from the experience though. If you compare the results that I obtained with the HP Pavillion Gaming and another GTX 950M packing laptop, the MSI GP62 2QE, you may also notice that the MSI scored slightly better. This is most probably due to the slightly faster VRAM (100 MHz faster) and also the more potent Broadwell CPU in the MSI.
HP’s choice to go with DDR3 now may be influenced by budgetary concerns, and in a way it does make it slightly cheaper to upgrade with more RAM now. However with DDR4 prices dropping, DDR3 will soon be rendered obsolete and may actually experience a price hike as it becomes the rarer of the two standards. If you get the HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook, I recommend you to get another 8GB of RAM as soon as possible while it is cheap now.

User Experience
Plastic is the only material I see on the HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook. The different finishing done on the many surfaces do offer some reprieve but doesn’t change the fact that it is made of plastic. The usual flex when pressing the center of the lid is present here, but then even the MSI laptops with aluminium lids suffer from this. The thickness and weight are considered rather common for multimedia laptops like the HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook.

HP’s decision to go with green illumination for the keyboard is quite refreshing to see when everyone else seems to go down the path of red backlighting. The backlighting on this keyboard is primitive with only the option of turning it on or off, with no brightness settings. The keyboard features a nice matte texture that doesn’t collect fingerprints as you type. The keyboard is decent with good tactile feedback. My sole complaint about this keyboard is the tiny Up and Down arrow keys. While it may be fine for filling spreadsheets, these aren’t acceptable for gaming by any measure. The WASD area doesn’t even get warm during gaming sessions, but the right side of the keyboard does heat up a little. Not uncomfortably so, though.

The touchpad on the HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook works fine and you can also use simple gestures like two-finger scrolling or pinch to zoom. However I didn’t like the buttons which are unmarked on the touchpad. However as I have previously mentioned in my other reviews of gaming notebooks, I doubt the touchpad on one will see much use as most if not all gamers will prefer to use a proper mouse.

When talking about using a mouse with the HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook, I just get so hot. Not because of any incompatibility issues or what not, but because the HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook has its single exhaust vent on the RIGHT. Yes, the side where 90% (I did Google this, and yeah, lefties only make up 10% of the human population) of us have our mouse. So I get a very hot mouse if I am afk for a while, or a very hot hand if I am gaming. Either way, getting a blast of hot air to my hand is not a good thing to have. Aside from the exhaust vent, there is also the Kensington lock socket, a HDMI port, a lone USB 3.0 port and the 3.5 mm combo port as well as the status LEDs. The USB 3.0 port on the right is also a confusing decision as any external drive or pendrive used on this port will get in the way of mouse movements.

Over on the left we have the power connector, a USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port, a SD card reader, LAN port and an optical drive. Having the USB 2.0 port on the left means neater cable management as I could route my mouse’s cord behind the notebook, out of sight and out of mind, which is great, but I would have preferred for the USB 2.0 here and the USB 3.0 on the right edge to switch places. The card reader is rather difficult to reach if you have both the USB ports above it occupied.

The display here is a 15.6″ 1080p IPS panel. The display is noticeably dimmer compared to the previous Acer Predator 15 which I reviewed, but it is completely usable even in well-lit conditions. The colors displayed by this panel on the HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook are good but not the most vivid I have seen, probably due to lesser coverage of the sRGB spectrum. Wide viewing angles are standard for any IPS display panel, and the one here is no different.

Audio on the HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook is by acclaimed audio company Bang & Olufsen. It lacks a tiny subwoofer which is getting more and more popular in gaming notebooks of every level, and the omission is clearly revealed in the sound quality. Audio is crystal clear but on tracks which require more low end punch, the speakers in the HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook just can’t deliver it, leaving your music sounding incomplete, if you may. The 3.5 mm output doesn’t hide any unwanted surprises nor does it impress with its quality.

Aside from the hardware, there is the pre-installed B & O Play software which is little more than an equalizer. There are the regular presets, the Music, Voice and Movie presets, with a gaming preset nowhere to be found. What? A gaming notebook without a gaming audio preset? The automatic presets are also disabled when the notebook is outputting audio through the 3.5mm audio jack.

Conclusion

The HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook is a multimedia notebook upgraded with sufficient horsepower for gaming, provided you are okay with lower graphic settings. The green theme is quite a nice change compared to the majority of gaming notebooks which come with red accents and keyboard backlighting. The only major complaint about this notebook is the horrible placement of the exhaust vent on the right. Aside from that, this is one solid notebook for some casual gaming, while also retaining sufficient portability from its multimedia laptop roots. Now for the moment of truth. The HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook has an RRP of RM4199, which is comparable to the pricing of the competition. The HP Pavillion Gaming Notebook matches the competition but doesn’t offer any features that sets it apart from the crowd.
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Counter-Strike 2 May Be Revealed This Month, Beta Testing Soon

The evergreen shooter title may finally see a successor after 10 years.

Courtesy of journalist Richard Lewis, who’s had a long record of breaking insider news in the Counter-Strike franchise, there may be a new Counter-Strike title on its way, and very soon. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, “a new version of Counter-Strike [is] on its way and that had been worked on for some time.”

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The source further added, “the new version is almost certainly set to be released under the working title Counter-Strike 2 and the tentative release date for the beta is in this month of March with April 1st at the outside.” The game is said to be “about ready to go” and is reportedly already under limited testing in Valve’s Seattle HQ.

Something weird just happened. Latest NVIDIA drivers introduced support for unknown app executables called "csgos2.exe" and "cs2.exe". Why project is called Counter-Strike 2 and what are you cooking @csgo? https://t.co/U9YKlAjwgy pic.twitter.com/PU8Op9uGLq
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Adding fuel to the rumor fire, latest NVIDIA drivers has included entries that contains file names resembling what looks like the Counter-Strike game in question with the names “csgos2.exe” and “cs2.exe”. This may point to a day-zero driver for beta testing which should be very soon.
To further hit home with the possible sequel launch, Lewis has pointed to the relative lack of active support recently to the current title, CS:GO. “The big priority is getting this out and then polishing it, fixing any bugs and bringing it up to the level people expect from CS.” Running on the Source 2 engine, the servers are expected to run at 128 tick which the source says will bring it in line with the rival title, Valorant.
Source: VGC
Pokdepinion: Would be interesting to see what difference can 10 years make. Would they sacrifice some graphics for high framerates?
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[E3 2017] PlayStation 4 Hits New Sales Record; PS4 Software Sales Almost Half a BILLION Copies

Well, good to see Sony Interactive Entertainment is bouncing back with the PlayStation 4. There’s some strong sales figures up here.
During the PlayStation 3 era, Sony Interactive Entertainment wasn’t doing too well in terms of console sales. Not only did they not manage to ship as many units as possible, they were also making losses with every sale for a period of time.
Many were wondering if it could ever return to the glory days of the original PlayStation or the PS2 even. Well, it might just be coming true with the PlayStation 4, as it hits another sales record yet again.

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[E3 2017] PlayStation 4 Hits New Sales Record

At the Sony Interactive Entertainment’s E3 2017 media showcase, Team PlayStation announced via a press release that the PS4 achieved a new sales record. To be exact, Sony’s console sold 60.4 million units worldwide.
This means that the difference between shipments and actual sales must be very limited, considering that the console had shipped 60 million units by March 31st. In a bit of a surprise, we also learned that software sales are now at 487.8 million copies.
Last, but not least, we get a few more statistics about active users and PlayStation Plus subscribers.

PlayStation ecosystem has more than 70 million monthly active users worldwide as of end of March 2017.
PlayStation Plus has 26.4 million paid subscribers worldwide as of end of March 2017.
Active PS4 users worldwide spend more than 600 million hours in total, per week on the platform as of end of March 2017.

Sony Interactive Entertainment President Andrew House said:
“We are very grateful for our fans and partners around the globe who have continued to support PS4. The PS4 platform is in its prime, with the industry’s best lineup of exclusive and partner titles slated to release this year, taking full advantage of the power of the PS4 system. We are committed to further expanding our overall PS4 ecosystem, by broadening the PlayStation VR content portfolio, as well as enriching our network services along with our ground-breaking software lineup. We remain steadfast in bringing the best entertainment experience to users worldwide and making PS4 the best place to play.”
The press release ends with the usual promise of continuing “to expand the world of PS4 to deliver entertainment experiences that are only possible on PlayStation.”
Sony Interactive Entertainment predicts shipments to have reached 78 million units by the end of the fiscal year (March 31st, 2018), and the goal seems to be quite easily within reach.

Pokdepinion: Congratulations to Sony Interactive Entertainment on such stellar sales record with the PlayStation 4. Here’s to hoping for more wonderful gaming years with the PlayStation 4.
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Get RM300 Rebate on iPhone 13 and RM88 Rebate on Accessories with iTworld

In conjunction with the products launched, iTworld has rebates, extended warranty, same day delivery options and more for you to enjoy. Here’s what you need to know.
Exciting Offers Just For You

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Renowned Apple authorized reseller iTworld is currently running a promotion, where you can get the latest Apple iPhone 13 series devices (Green and Alpine Green) as well as the iPhone SE with ease. You can purchase the new colour variants for all the aforementioned devices and get it delivered to you in 4 easy ways:

Same day delivery for selected areas in Klang Valley (shipping charge applicable)
Standard delivery via courier (shipping charge applicable)
Buy online pickup in-store (BOPIS) at SNS Network Ipoh and 13 iTworld outlets
Contactless buying experience with BOPIS Kiosk at iTworld Mid Valley, iTworld Tropicana Gardens Mall, iTworld Pavilion & iTworld Ipoh Parade.

If you’re interested to purchase a new iPhone, click the links below here:

iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone SE (3rd Gen)

But wait, there’s more. For those of you specifically aiming for the Green variants of the Apple iPhone 13 and 13 mini, you can get an RM300 rebate on your purchase. Furthermore, you can get an RM88 rebate for accessories (normal priced items) and Shield Care extended warranty for free. This deal is applicable from now until 30th April 2022 on the official iTworld website, Lazada store, Shopee store, and retail stores nationwide. It’s also available at GLOO retail stores and official website.
For those of you who want an easier time to get your hands on the new devices, there are two purchase options for you to consider. The first option is Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) with 4 different payment options; Atome, Split, Paylater, and Paylater by Grab.
With Atome, you get RM30 off on accessories with a minimum spend of RM300. You can opt for a 3-month instalment plan, with up to RM4,099 for debit card users and RM6,000 for credit card users. Vouchers are limited and will be given directly to customers on a first come, first served basis. This deal is applicable from now until 24th April 2022 at iTworld retail and online stores.

The second option is for a long-term instalment plan with up 36 months repayment period and 0% interest rate. The benefits you get will be dependent on which bank you’re servicing:
UOB, HSBC, and Standard Chartered Bank

Complimentary Year 2 warranty (only for 24 and 36 months instalment plan)
For UOB users offer is only applicable at iTworld retail outlets
For Standard Chartered Bank Premium Banking users, get RM150 Cashback with a minimum spend of RM1,500 with Standard Chartered credit or debit cards

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Complimentary Year 2 warranty (only for 12 and 24 months instalment plan)
Available at iTworld online / retail outlets

If you’d like to make your purchase even easier to handle, you can always choose to trade in your old device via their trade-in program. This way, you can get savings worth up to RM3,115 and it’s available at any iTworld retail stores and online store.
Pokdepinion: Not only can you get it fast, you also get a good deal out of it. I really like the Alpine Green iPhone 13 Pro but I’m already happy with my Sierra Blue so I’ll just stick with this. If you haven’t gotten one for yourself, might as well make use of this.
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In their latest financial results ending on 30th June 2018. almost 20 millions Nintendo Switch consoles have been shipped worldwide. Popular, isn’t it?
Almost 20 Million Nintendo Switch Consoles Shipped Worldwide by June 2018

The folks over at Nintendo has officially announced its financial results, for the three months between 1st April 2018 and 30th June 2018, today. As usual, this means that we received an update on shipments for both the Nintendo Switch and their handheld 3DS. As you may imagine, a quite a few new Switch units have found their way to retailers worldwide during the quarter.

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As you can see in the infographic at the top of this post, lifetime shipments for the Nintendo Switch reached 19.67 million units. On the other hand, the 3DS family (which also includes 2DS and New 2DS XL) reached 72.89 million units shipped. Of course, we also get an update in software sales for both platforms.
This means that 1.88 million Switch units have been shipped in the quarter. This is considerably slower than the 3.2 million PS4 shipments in the same quarter, inverting the trend from the previous quarter, in which the Switch shipped 430,000 consoles more than the rival.
When the holiday season kicks in, especially when the release of Super Smash Bros draws near, we expect the Nintendo Switch to be selling like hotcakes. Of course, we’re also expecting the PlayStation 4 to do well with a number of blockbuster games coming up such as Spider-Man.
Pokdepinion: Well, I own both consoles so I essentially contributed to those numbers. How about you?
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Sony’s Vlogger-Centric ZV-1 Gets A Successor Named ZV-1 II

Sony today announces the new ZV-1 II vlogging camera with “highly requested” features incorporated into the latest successor. The new model retains the same 1.0-type Exmor RS sensor and the BIONZ X image processing engine, however the lens has now switched to a new one that allows for wider field of view. The new 18-50mm ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* F/1.8-4 lens replaces the previous 24-70mm lens from the previous generation.

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The camera is also capable of face detection which does two things: one, it automatically adjusts to keep the subject in focus; and two, it allows the the camera to pick one of three microphones modes available based on the position of the speaker relative to the camera’s point of view. There’s also a one-key Cinematic Vlog mode that locks the aspect ratio to 2.35:1 at 24FPS, matching that of cinematic films. The display now also shows the red frame around the frame to indicate recording in progress, on top of the indicator lights next to the lens.
As for the I/O, good news: the Micro-USB is now replaced by the modern USB-C connector for power delivery. Display-out is still handled by a micro-HDMI connector and a microphone jack for audio input (no headphone output, still). Wi-Fi meanwhile did not receive upgrades and retains its standard as Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), whereas Bluetooth gets a small bump into 4.2 standard. Existing accessories such as GP-VPT2BT grip will be compatible with the ZV-1 II as well.
The ZV-1 II will go on sale in Malaysia starting in July 2023, with a small price bump over its predecessor at RM3,999.
Pokdepinion: The new lens is definitely a big upgrade.
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MTG Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty’s Sunblade Samurai Card Preview

With Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, the latest Magic: The Gathering expansion on the way, some cards from the new expansion have begun making appearances here and there online. Here we have an exclusive preview of one of the cards set to appear in the new Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty expansion called Sunblade Samurai.
Sunblade Samurai preview

The new Sunblade Samurai card is an enchantment creature card which means that the rules for both enchantment cards and creature cards apply here. It is also a Channel card which means that the card must be discarded once the player has used the card’s ability.

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The card has the Vigilance ability. The ability allows players to search their library for a basic Plains card which they must then reveal and place into their cards hand. Once the player has done that, the player must shuffle their deck and gain 2 life. Since the card is an aforementioned Channel card, it must be discarded.
The new Sunblade Samurai card can be found in either Draft Boosters or Set Boosters for the regular frame version. The alternate Samurai frame version, on the other hand, can be found in Draft Boosters, Set Boosters or Collector Boosters. The card features fantastic art from artists Aaron Miller and Shirai Hidemi. You can check out other artworks from either artist down below:

Aaron Miller
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– Twitter
– Facebook
– ArtStation
Shirai Hidemi
– Zerochan
– Twitter
– Pixiv

Magic: The Gathering’s new expansion, Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is set to release worldwide on the 18th of February.
Thank you Wizards for providing us with the wonderful opportunity to preview the new Sunblade Samurai card.
Pokdepinion: I’m really liking the new elements the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty expansion is bringing to the table. Loving the new aesthetic variations they’re bringing to the cards as well.
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Here’s When Digi Will Shut Down Regional 3G Network

As you may have heard, telcos in the country is shutting down their 3G networks and if you’re still using it and use Digi as your telco provider, they’ve unveiled the dates when they are closing.
Digi 3G network shut down dates

As you can see they’ve broke down the list to regions across the country where we can see as early as 6th of December for the closure for Pahang, Kelantan, and Terengganu. Those who are living in Selangor and KL can expect it to happen on the 22nd of December. The last region to see the close down is Sarawak, which will occur on the 30th of the same month.

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The nationwide 3G shutdown is part of the Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) initiative, which aims to enhance the country’s digital infrastructure and provide seamless digital connectivity for all. With the shutdown, it will allow 3G spectrum to be repurposed to enhance 4G LTE network performance in the country.
If you’re unsure on whether your phone is 4G compatible, you can send an SMS “4G” to 28282, or by checking the VoLTe compatible list. You can also SMS “LTE” to 20000 to check if your SIM card is 4G-friendly.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Be sure to have upgraded your device/SIM before those dates. It’s definitely time that we see improvements to our network in the country.
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Lenovo Introduces New Yoga Series Ultra-Slim Devices

Lenovo revealed the new generation of ultra-slim Yoga 2-in-1 convertible laptops which allow users to flip and fold from work to play by combining mobility and adaptability with additional power. The Yoga sub-brand has grown to include a variety of consumer gadgets, including ultra-slim clamshell laptops, desktop PCs, Chromebooks, and tablets.
The Yoga Slim devices are powered by Lenovo’s X Power and complemented by PureSight displays for a better visual experience. The A.I. Engine+ enables users to adapt to hybrid living through smarter performance, sensing, security, and recognition capabilities. The smart performance of this A.I. engine can predict the user’s power or battery demands depending on what they’re doing while Lenovo Intelligent Sense and Integrated Security help keep work and play on the Yoga smooth and safe.
Yoga Slim 9i

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The Yoga Slim 9i is ideal for the environmentally concerned without sacrificing mobility, entertainment capabilities and A.I. powered performance. The laptop is 14.9mm thin and 1.37Kg light, encased in 3D glass.
The laptop sports a 14-inch 16:10 up-to-4k OLED PureSight touchscreen display and four Bowers & Wilkins Sound speakers. Vesa Certified Display HDR True Black 500 with a depth of 10 bits, can display over a billion colours in a single pixel with a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut.
The Yoga Slim 9i, powered by Intel Evo and 12th Gen Intel Core processors, allows customers to access a mode of portable performance that adjusts to them.
The Lenovo A.I. Core 2.0, which powers the next-level smarter experiences, provides increased A.I.-enabled performance and smarter security, including hardware-level encryption built to help protect the device against root and ransomware assaults. Furthermore, based on the work at hand and the degree of system stress, the AI engine may dynamically alter fan speed and hardware performance to optimise and accelerate performance.
The Yoga Slim 9i price starts at $1,799 and will be released starting June 2022.
Yoga Slim 9i Specifications

Processor
Intel Core i7-1280P 1.8G/14C/24M
or
Intel Core i5-1240P 1.7G/12C/12M

RAM
LPDDR5: 16G / 32G Dual Channel 5600MHz

Graphics
UMA: Intel Iris Xe

Storage
SDD PCIe Gen 4 2242 M.2: 512GB / 1TB

Connectivity
(3x) USB Type-C (full-function / Thunderbolt 4.0)
(1x) Audio Jack
WiFi 6E
Bluetooth 5.1

Display
14″ 2.8K (2880×1800) PureSight OLED, 400 nits
100% DCI-P3, VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black 90Hz
16:10, Dolby Vision
TÜV Low Blue Light Certification, Touch
or
14″ 4K (3840×2400) PureSight OLED, 400 nits
100% DCI-P3, VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black
16:10, Dolby Vision
TÜV Low Blue Light Certification, Touch

Audio
22x2W+2x3W Bowers & Wilkins Tuned Speaker System

Camera

1080p FHD MIPI Webcam
IR Camera
Dual Microphones
Electronic Camera Shutter

Power
75Whr
MobileMark 2018: Up to 12 Hours
1080p Video Playback: Up to 15 Hours
Rapid Charge Boost: 15 min/2 Hours usage

Hinge
180°

Dimensions
315 x 214.4 x as thin as 14.9mm

Weight
Starting at 1.37kg

Yoga Slim 7 Pro and Yoga Slim 7i Pro

Lenovo has unveiled a refreshed of its Yoga Slim 7 Pro (14″) and Yoga Slum 7i Pro (14″). The laptops feature the newest generation Intel Core or AMD Ryzen 6000 Series CPUs. Furthermore, the laptops also feature the OLED Lenovo PureSight display and are boosted by optional Dolby Vision and a 100% sRGB colour gamut, with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop GPU.
The laptops are designed for fast graphics display speeds, with a 2.5K IPS panel that can run at up to 165Hz for gaming and video editing. On the Yoga Slim 7 Pro (16″, 7), it features up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU with NVIDIA Studio certification, and on the Yoga Slim 7i Pro (16″, 7), it includes Intel Arc A370M graphics.
All Yoga Slim 7 Pro and Yoga Slim 7i Pro laptops include smart features like the Smart Performance, which can change power and battery life to provide users with strong performance whether they are at home or on the move.
The Yoga Slim 7 Pro (14″, 7) with AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processor is not available in the U.S. but it will be available in other selected regions. The larger Yoga Slim 7 Pro (16″, 7) with AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processor starts at $1,499 and is expected to come to the market from 12th June.
The Yoga Slim 7i Pro (14″, 7), equipped with an Intel Core processor, is scheduled to be released for $1,199 starting May 2022. The larger Yoga Slim 7i Pro (16″, 7) with an Intel Core processor will be available for $1,599 starting June 2022.
Yoga Slim 7i Pro and Yoga Slim 7 Pro Specifications

Yoga Slim 7i Pro (16”, 7)
Yoga Slim 7 Pro  (16”, 7)

Processor
Intel Core i7-12700H
or
Intel Core i5-12500H
AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS Creator Edition
or
AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS Creator Edition

RAM
16G LPDDR5 Dual Channel
16G/32G LPDDR5 6400MHZ Dual Channel

Graphics
Intel Arc A370M
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU
or
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPUUMA: AMD Radeon 600M Series Graphics

Storage
SSD PCIE Gen3 2280
M.2: 512GB / 1TB
SSD PCIE Gen4 2280
M.2: 512GB / 1TB

Connectivity
Intel Arc A370M Graphics:
(2x) USB A 3.2Gen1
(1x) SD Card
(1x) HDMI 2.0
(1x) TBT 4 Type-C
(1x) Square DC-In
(1x) Audio JackWi-Fi 2 x 2 AX
Bluetooth 5.1
AMD+UMA:
(2x) USB A 3.2 Gen1
(1x) SD Card(1x) HDMI 2.0
(1x) USB 3.2 Type-C
(1x) Type C (PD+USB 2.0)
(1x) Audio Jack
or
AMD+RTX:
(2x) USB A 3.2Gen1
(1x) SD Card
(1x) HDMI 2.0
(1x) USB 3.2 Type-C
(1x) Square DC-In
(1x) Audio JackWi-Fi 2 x 2 AX
Bluetooth 5.1

Display
16″ 2.5K (2560 x 1600) Touch IPS
500 nits, 100% sRGB, 120Hz
16:10, Dolby Vision
TÜV Low Blue Light Certification
16″ 2.5K (2560 x 1600) Touch IPS
500 nits, 100% sRGB, 165Hz
16:10, Dolby Vision
TÜV Low Blue Light Certification

Audio
2x2W Harman Speakers
Dolby Atmos Audio

Camera
HD Webcam
IR Camera
Dual Microphones
FHD Webcam
IR Camera
Dual Microphones

Power
75WHr

Hinge
150°

Dimensions
356 x 245.9 x as thin as 17.4mm

Weight
Starting at 2.1kg

Yoga 7

The new Lenovo Yoga 7 (14″) is a flexible 2-in-1 multi-mode convertible laptop designed for entertainment and creativity. This device has an up-to-2.8K OLED touchscreen 16:10 display and Dolby Vision as well as Dolby Atmos for spatial audio through four speakers, and powerful AMD Ryzen 6000 Series CPUs.
With its long-lasting battery and Rapid Charge Express technology, you can go portable for extended periods of time. With the optional Active Pen, you can draw, sketch, and take notes. Its four usage modes also allow users to interact with their Yoga 7 in a variety of ways. Smarter features, such as noise cancellation during video calls and low blue light filters to maintain video quality clear and free of distraction and eye strain are also available.
Yoga 7 (14 “, 7) is not available in the U.S. and is expected to be available in other regional markets.
Yoga 7 Specifications

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U Processor
or
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U Processor

RAM
LPDDR5: 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB

Graphics
UMA: AMD Radeon 600M Series Graphics

Storage
PCIe SSD Gen 4: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB

Connectivity
(1x) USB-C (PD / DisplayPort / USB 4.0)
(1x) USB-C (PD / DisplayPort / USB 3.2 Gen 2)
(1x) HDMI  2.1 TMDS
(1x) MicroSD Card Reader
(1x) USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
(1x) Audio Combo Jack
(1x) Power Button
WiFi 6E
WiFi 6
Bluetooth 5.2

Display
14” 2.8K OLED (2880 x 1800), 400 nits,
100% DCI-P3, 90 Hz, 16:10, Low Blue Light,
VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, Touchscreen
or
14″ 2.2K LCD (2240 x 1400) IPS, 300 nits,
100% sRGB, 60 Hz, 16:10, Low Blue Light,
Touchscreen

Audio
4 x Speakers
(2 x 2W Tweeter, 2 x 2W Woofer)

Camera

2M FHD IR RGB Camera with Privacy Shutter

Power
MobileMark 2018: Up to 16 Hours
1080p Video Playback: Up to 20 Hours
Rapid Charge Express: 3 Hours at 15 min.

Hinge
360°

Dimensions
316.66 x 220.25 x 17.35mm

Weight
Starting at 1.43kg

Yoga AIO 7

The Yoga AIO 7 (27″) 7 with a 27-inch 4K IPS narrow-bezel display and 95% DCI-P3, the Yoga AIO 7 rotates 90 degrees, raises up, and tilts for greater viewing angles with the gentle press of a thumb or finger thanks to its flexible hinge design is good for creating, working and entertaining at home.
This all-in-one desktop computer is designed to be the centre of a modern home, built with an AMD Ryzen 6000 Series Processor and optional AMD Radeon RX 6600M graphics with AMD RDNA 2 architecture. It also functions as a powerful home entertainment system, with two JBL 5W speakers and also taking up less base space than its predecessor to free up more desk space.
Users can now wirelessly cast their smartphone’s screen to the desktop monitor, allowing them to view movies, search through images, or surf social media on a gigantic 27-inch display that can be turned horizontally or vertically. When working or binge-watching films on a laptop, one can improve the audio and screen size by connecting it to the Yoga AIO 7’s full-function Type-C connector.
The Yoga AIO 7 (27″, 7) is not accessible in the U.S. however, it is supposed to be accessible in other select regional markets.
Yoga AIO 7 Specifications

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H Processor
or
AMD Ryzen 5 6600H Processor

RAM
LPDDR5: 16GB / 32GB

Graphics
DIS: Up to AMD Radeon RX 6600M Graphics; 8 GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 2 architecture
or
UMA: AMD Radeon 600 Series Graphics

Storage
SSD PCle 256G / 512G / 1TB

Connectivity
(1x) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
(1x) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-AJoystick for OSDSwitch KeyAudio Combo Jack
(2x) USB 2.0
(1x) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (sleep charging)
(1x) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
(1x) DisplayPort-Out
(1x) Power DC-In
(1x) LAN-In
(1x) USB 2.0 Type-C
Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 5 (2 x 2 802.11 ax/ac)
Bluetooth 5.0

Display
DCI-P3 95%, UHD (3840 x 2160), IPS, 400 nits, 4-side narrow bezel

Audio
2x5W speakers with JBL

Camera

Detachable 5M IR Camera (Dual Microphone Array, FF)

Power Supply
UMA: 170W
or
DIS: 300W

Dimensions
614.6 x 475.1 x 242mm

Weight
Starting at 12.39kg

Lenovo Smart Lock Services

Lenovo Smart Lock Services, a new software application service, is being introduced to further accommodate hybrid lifestyles. This cloud-based security programme, powered by Absolute and available through Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo.com, provides users with ease of mind in the event that their PC is stolen, providing them additional remote control over the personal information saved on their computer.
Lenovo Smart Lock Services, which is equipped with advanced security features, allows users to track and identify the last known location of their Lenovo device through web browser or mobile app when installed. They can also remotely lock the device to prohibit illegal access or, with its data wipe capability, destroy crucial files to help prevent identity and data theft. Lenovo Smart Lock Services includes access to Absolute’s Investigations team, which works closely with local law enforcement to try to track down a stolen PC.
Levono Smart Lock Services will be offered in North America beginning of June 2022 with the plans to expand to additional regions through September 2022.
For more product images and information, feel free to visit Lenovo StoryHub newsroom and Lenovo Yoga website here.
Pokdepinion: A multi purpose laptop and tablet? This is an artist’s dream come true! Such convenience and so much possibilities!
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New Leak Reveals Dying Light 2 Release Date

Have you been waiting for Dying Light 2 to be released? Well so am I. Though the game has been announced back in 2018, we’ve yet to see the light of it (pun intended). Now it seems that a leak has suggested a possible release date.
 Dying Light 2 release date

The retail leak suggest that Dying Light 2 will be available to play on both PS5 and Xbox Series X “before Summer 2021”, which is a couple of months from now. It was spotted at an Australian Retailer where they’ve posted a specific release date on the 25th of May 2021.
Techland, the people behind the game has yet to announce anything related the release date of Dying Light 2, and seeing how this is a leak, do take it with a pinch of salt.

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Dying Light 2 is an open-world first person game where you will not only fight humans but zombies as well. Here’s the game’s synopsis, courtesy of Steam:
The last great human settlement exists within an unforgiving, infected world. Exceptional agility and combat skills make you a powerful ally and a valuable commodity. With your unique abilities you have the power to be an agent of change within this decaying metropolis. Use it wisely.
Dying Light 2 is expected to be available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: I’ve played the previous game and boy was I a fan of it. I’ve been waiting patiently since they’ve announced it, hopefully it comes out sooner rather than later.
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Hyper Scape lets you play as a Malaysian woman named Noor Casulink

While Malaysians being on the development team of top-tier games and adding some Malaysian touches to the games is fairly common in recent times, this might be one of the first times a Malaysian is actually featured as a playable character. Hyper Scape will let you play as Noor Casulink in the up and coming battle royale by Ubisoft.
According to the lore of the character, Noor Casulink’s real name is Noor Azimah binti Yusof, and hails from Pekan, Pahang.  She is apparently a “social media influencer”, which is indeed a rather common career path for good looking young folk in Malaysia nowadays.

Hyper Scape is currently available as an open beta, and puts players in Neo Arcadia, an urban battle environment which will see up to 100 players face off against one another.

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Pokdepinion: I do look forward to hearing her voice lines!
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realme Introduces GT NEO 3T Together with realme Watch 3

realme Releases GT NEO 3T and Watch 3 Priced At RM1,599 and RM199, Respectively

As part of its 4th-anniversary celebration in Malaysia, realme introduces its latest addition to the GT NEO series, as well as an intriguing portfolio of products. With the latest addition of wearable, Watch 3, and the GT NEO 3T, be made accessible to Malaysians from 23 August 2022 onwards.
realme Watch 3

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The Watch 3 outperforms its predecessor with several enhancements for sports goers. The brand’s all-new wearable has a 1.8-inch huge display, a shiny metallic frame, and a wonderfully curved back cover in a style that effortlessly blends into your everyday appearance.
The Bluetooth calling capability on the Watch 3 has been greatly strengthened by the Dual-Mode Bluetooth Chip and AI Noise Cancellation technology to eliminate any ambient environmental noise, keeping users connected with high, crisp, and clear calling.

The realme Watch 3 incorporates all-day comprehensive health monitoring sensors that provide 24/7 heart rate monitoring, as well as spO2 or blood oxygen levels tracking, stress and sleep monitoring, as do most smartwatches.
The Watch 3 keeps up with the trend in health and fitness by supporting over 110 sports activities to measure your workout progress. The smartwatch will also be able to prescribe recuperation durations depending on the user’s most recent workout as well as VO2 max measurement for improved workout efficiency.

Do expect less charging because the Watch 3 was built for longer-lasting up to 7 days on a full charge and more efficient use with a 340 mAh battery. The smartwatch also comes with over 100 watch faces to accommodate most people’s tastes and is available in both black and grey.
realme GT NEO 3T

The realme GT NEO 3T is designed in two stunning colours – Dash Yellow and Shade Black, to fit the bold personalities of its users. It was inspired by the classic racing flag and further customised to produce a design to communicate the spirit of speed and success.
The realme GT NEO 3T delivers performance featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G chipset powered by an 80W SuperDart charge that can charge your device up to 50% in just 15 minutes. With a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh, users should be able to go through a full day of use before needing to recharge.

Customers can purchase the Watch 3 on the realme’s official Shopee page, as well as the GT NEO 3T on their official Shopee store, from 23 to 25 August with limited-time deals.
Furthermore, in line with realme’s 4th anniversary, the company is providing special incentives to its customers with its 828 Fan Festival Promotions, which include savings of up to 70% on selected goods and are only available between 23 to 25 August.

Product
Colour
Open Sales Platform
Promotion Period
Price (RM)
Promotional Price (RM)
Free Gift

realme Watch 3 Open Sales Promotion

 Watch 3

Black
Grey

Shopee Official Store
 23 – 25 August
 259
 199
 N/A

realme GT NEO 3T Open Sales Promotion

GT NEO 3T (8  + 128GB)

Dash Yellow
Shade Black

 Shopee Official Store
23 – 25 August
 1,799
1,599
Open Sales Free gift:
Watch 3
*First 200 Customers

For more information on the GT NEO 3T, Watch 3, and other available promotions, please visit realme Malaysia’s official Facebook Page and don’t miss out on the exciting announcements scheduled for August 2022.
Pokdepinion: Get the smartwatch now during its promotional period as it seems affordable for all the features that are listed. Looks really stylish too for outdoor goers.
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Enjoy Your HD Videos With Celcom’s ‘Guna Celcom’ Campaign

Just recently, Celcom launched their ‘Guna Celcom’ campaign, following the completion of Celcom’s network optimization nationwide. It’s aimed to provide awareness of data and video experience that Celcom’s network has to offer.

The campaign is backed by the telco’s achievement with 94% out of 965 clusters nationwide, which includes 25 prime cities such as Klang Valley, Putrajaya, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, and plenty more that offers 4-star rating for HD video streaming Youtube Video Checkup.

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As of February of this year, the brand has invested in their LTE sites in the country and they have now built over 9000 sites in Malaysia, offering more data on a larger network capacity.
In that sense, their network now offers the best digital experience for video streaming, social networking, mobile gaming, as well as Home wireless broadband by providing nationwide LTE (4G) coverage.
Celcom’s CEO, Idham Nawawi, has said that video services make up 47% of the company’s total customer data usage. He then revealed that Celcom recorded an 88.7% increase of data traffic to 997.3million GB and an average of 85.1% increase in data usage per month to 12.4GB respectively.
Additionally, they’ve given an update on the company’s take on 5G connectivity. With their first trial which was done back in 2017, Celcom is planning to showcase their 5G use-cases such as Holoportation, Connected Vehicles, VR Football Matching, 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FW) and connected drones during the industry 5G showcase that will take place in April 2019, which is not far away from now.
Pokdepinion: Wow, 9000 LTE sites is a lot. Too bad i’m not using Celcom though, I can’t comment much on their connectivity. How about you guys? How’s the connection these days?
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HMS On The HUAWEI Nova 7 SE — A Reassuring Experience

Despite HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS) and the AppGallery being available for some time now, a number of you may still be unclear of what they can offer. Today, we’re giving you a preview of that, especially with the impending arrival of the company’s new offering, the HUAWEI Nova 7 SE.
Plentiful Apps All-Around the AppGallery
Loads of apps on HUAWEI AppGallery
Not only does the HUAWEI AppGallery come with tons of apps in the store, they also have several advantages compared to the ones found on the Google Play Store. Here are some comparisons between the two:
HUAWEI AppGalleryGoogle Play StoreMeeTIME– Improved screen sharing for video calls– Able to transfer files via HUAWEI Share with just a tapGoogle Hangout– You need a cable to transfer your filesHUAWEI BrowserGoogle ChromeHUAWEI Email– Multiple support: Excel, Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo MailGmail– Only Gmail by itselfHUAWEI Cloud Storage– Free up to 50GB Storage for 12 monthsGoogle Drive– Free 15GB StorageVideo App– HUAWEI Video (comes with up to 3 months free premium access) and YouTube Web versionVideo App– YouTubeHUAWEI MusicGoogle Play MusicHUAWEI CalendarGoogle CalendarHUAWEI Quick App– Everything stored on Cloud– Gifts and rewards, with free 50GB Cloud Storage, Member center promotion– Play games abroad– Saves internal storage spaceGoogle Play Store– Uses your internal storage– Doesn’t give you gifts– No service from Japan and ChinaHUAWEI AppGallery Comes with CC EAL5 and safety certication. You can also switch region to download apps that are exclusive to specific countries. You can download it by switching your region to China and download the app.Google Play Protect—
The apps found on the HUAWEI AppGallery go through a developer identity verification system, on top of a four-layer detection method. With this, the AppGallery screens through all the apps, ensuring all of them are free from vulnerabilities, malicious content, and most importantly giving you peace of mind.

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In addition to a long list of apps available on the HUAWEI AppGallery, the application store has special rewards and gift packs that you can get, which can be claimed with HUAWEI Points at the HUAWEI AppGallery Gift Centre.
Making the Switch with Phone Clone
Switching is a breeze with Phone Clone
Making the switch from your old device to a HUAWEI smartphone is easy. Continuing on that topic with the HUAWEI nova 7 SE coming, the Phone Clone app lets you transition easily. You can transfer contacts, SMS, call logs, notes, recordings, calendar, photos, music, videos, documents, and apps with ease.
If your previous device isn’t a HUAWEI / HONOR smartphone, Phone Clone might not be able to transfer everything for WhatsApp. But do not fret, you can follow the steps below for an alternative solution:
Download WhatsApp on your HUAWEI Nova 7 SEGo to your old device on WhatsApp, go to Settings > Chat > Chat BackupTap Backup to Google Drive and pick “Never”, then tap on “Backup”Go to Files, select Internal Storage > WhatsApp > DatabasesSelect the last file in Databases (db.crypt.12) and send it to your HUAWEI Nova 7 SE via Bluetooth or WiFi DirectOn your HUAWEI device, go to Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Permissions > Storage. Choose “Allow”. Remember to allow WhatsApp to access your contacts tooGo to Internal Storage > WhatsApp > Database > check if the db.crypt.12 file from earlier is thereYou may now login to your WhatsApp on your new HUAWEI smartphone with your phone number, with your chats fully restored
But Wait, There’s More
Search for your favorite apps on HUAWEI FindApps
Can’t find what you’ve been looking for? You can also check out the HUAWEI FindApps, which you can download through the AppGallery store. There you’ll find all the popular apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and more. Seeing how those apps are my go-to apps, it’s definitely welcoming news. With plenty to offer, HMS certainly has something for you.
HUAWEI Nova 7 SE is coming soon

Seeing how we were pretty impressed with the previous HUAWEI Nova 7i, we’re quite excited to see how the new HUAWEI Nova 7 SE performs. Do stay tuned for our full thoughts on it real soon.
Learn more about the HUAWEI AppGallery: https://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobileservices/appgallery/
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Motorola Launches Moto G5 Plus in Malaysia – Hello Again Moto

Hello Moto G5 Plus

Legendary smartphone maker Motorola has released their newest budget device, the Moto G5 Plus onto the masses here in Malaysia. Announced at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Spain, after much anticipation it is now finally available in our country. Motorola’s G series of budget smartphones has always been a hit with fans and now with its 5th iteration in the lineup, with the specs the Moto G5 Plus is rocking, I’d say that Motorola has another hit in their hands.
The specs on the Moto G5 Plus aren’t all that mind-blowing to be quite frank but considering its very affordable retail price of RM1,299 the specs are quite good. The design of the G5 Plus takes some very obvious cues from the more premium Moto Z family with a high grade aluminium body. It also has a 5,2 inch Full HD 1080p display and is scratch resistant (or so they claim) as it uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

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Underneath the hood the Moto G5 Plus packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with a 2.0 GHz octa-core CPU and 650 MHz Adreno 506 GPU paired with a 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage that is expandable. It also houses a 3000 mAh battery with Turbopower charging which Motorola claims can give you 6 hours worth of battery life in a single 15 minute charge.
Motorola also claims that the Moto G5 Plus has the most advanced camera of its class. The G5 Plus features a 12MP Dual Autofocus Pixels rear camera with a large f/1.7 aperture, which Motorola says has a 60% faster focusing capability and the bigger pixels lets in 25% than its predecessor. The G5 Plus also includes a respectable 5MP front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture. Some of the camera features on the G5 Plus are a beautification mode, their signature “Best Shot” mode and a professional mode.

On another note, the Moto G5 Plus runs Android Nougat 7.0 right out of the box and what’s interesting is that the device runs almost stock Android with a few handy additions such as Moto Actions and a One Button Nav feature that lets you navigate your device using just the fingerprint sensor. The Moto G5 Plus also features the previously mentioned fingerprint sensor that’s located at the front of the device and the earpiece of the device doubles up as a single front facing speaker, which always a plus point in my book. In addition, the G5 Plus is also NFC enabled for conducting mobile payments.

The Moto G5 Plus is available for pre-order now through Lazada and if you pre-order before June 4th are entitled to a 12-month extended warranty and a Moto Flip Case and screen protector worth RM99. The G5 Plus is available in two colours, Lunar Gray and Fine Gold. Customers can check out the 0% installment plan offered by Lazada Malaysia as well.
Pokdepinion: The G5 Plus might not be the most outstanding device out in the market right now but for the specs and software they’re offering, I’d say it’s definitely be a worthy purchase.
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EA Claims Battlefield 6 Will Have ‘Crazy Ambitious Ideas’

While we’ve previously reported that a remastered Battlefield 3 could be in the works, EA has shed some light of their new Battlefield 6 game where they claim that it will have ‘crazy ambitious ideas’.
Battlefield 6

Revealed at EA Play Live 2020, EA’s Laura Miele has shared some details about new technologies being introduced by game developer DICE.
As you might have known already, DICE is the team behind the Battlefield franchise. She notes that the team is making the new Battlefield title ‘something that’s never been seen before’.

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Here’s what she has said:
Our studios are taking their crazy ambitious ideas and making them real. Every console generation DICE sets the bar for excellence in audio and visual presentation. We are creating epic battles at a scale and fidelity unlike anything you’ve experienced before.Laura Miele, EA Chief Studios Officer
As reported previously, we can expect Battlefield 6 to come out next year, making it available on the next-gen consoles as well.
Beforehand, the company has also revealed Star Wars: Squadrons, do check on about the game right here.
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Pokdepinion: I just hope that the ‘crazy ambitious ideas’ is something worth looking out for and not another Battlefield Hardline..
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Genshin Impact Dehya Materials Guide: How to Ascend and Level Up the Flame-Mane

Ascending and leveling up Dehya in Genshin Impact can be challenging, but this guide will help you gather all the necessary materials to make it easier. Learn where to find Agnidus Agate, Rich Red Brocade, and Light Guiding Tetrahedron, and which domains to visit for Praxis books.
How to Get Dehya Materials in Genshin Impact

If you’re playing Genshin Impact and want to level up your Dehya, you’ll need to gather specific materials to ascend and improve her talents. The materials are scattered throughout the game’s world and can be found by exploring, defeating enemies, and taking on certain challenges.

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In this article, we’ll provide you with a breakdown of the materials you need to level up Dehya’s talents and ascend her, and where you can find them.

Dehya materials for ascension To level up Dehya and unlock her passive talents, you’ll need the following materials:

Level
Items
Cost in Mora

20
1 Agnidus Agate Sliver, 3 Faded Red Satin, 3 Sand Grease Pupa
20,000

40
3 Agnidus Agate Fragment, 15 Faded Red Satin, 10 Sand Grease Pupa, 2 Light Guiding Tetrahedron
40,000

50
6 Agnidus Agate Fragment, 12 Faded Red Satin, 20 Sand Grease Pupa, 4 Light Guiding Tetrahedron
60,000

60
3 Agnidus Agate Chunk, 18 Trimmed Red Silk, 30 Sand Grease Pupa, 8 Light Guiding Tetrahedron
80,000

70
6 Agnidus Agate Chunk, 12 Rich Red Brocade, 45 Sand Grease Pupa, 12 Light Guiding Tetrahedron
100,000

80
6 Agnidus Agate Gemstone, 24 Rich Red Brocade, 60 Sand Grease Pupa, 20 Light Guiding Tetrahedron
120,000

Agate Pyro gemstones are obtained from the Pyro Hypostasis and Pyro Regisvine world bosses, while red satin, red silk, and red brocade can be found as common item drops from Eremite enemies in Sumeru. You can also trade Stardust for these items in the Paimon’s Bargains section of the in-game shop.
Sand Grease Pupa can be found in the northern desert, while Light Guiding Tetrahedron is a boss drop from the Semi-Intransient Matrix boss in the southern Sumeru desert.

Dehya materials for talents Here are the materials you’ll need to level up Dehya’s talents:

Level
Materials
Cost in Mora

2
3 Teachings of Praxis, 6 Faded Red Satin
12,500

3
2 Guide to Praxis, 3 Trimmed Red Satin
17,500

4
4 Guide to Praxis, 4 Trimmed Red Satin
25,000

5
6 Guide to Praxis, 6 Trimmed Red Satin
30,000

6
9 Guide to Praxis, 9 Trimmed Red Satin
37,500

7
4 Philosophies of Praxis, 4 Rich Red Satin Brocade, 1 Puppet Strings
120,000

8
6 Philosophies of Praxis, 6 Rich Red Satin Brocade, 1 Puppet Strings
260,000

9
12 Philosophies of Praxis, 9 Rich Red Satin Brocade, 2 Puppet Strings
450

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Celcom Showcase Malaysia’s First 5G Live Cluster Field Trial

Looking to accelerate 5G implementation here in Malaysia, Celcom today deployed the country’s first ever 5G Live Cluster Field Trial where they showcased right in front of us on the technology’s potential and uses.

At their Live Cluster Field Trial, they’ve previewed on how 5G’s ability to support Smarty City applications and to explore new vertical industries. The test resulted with user throughputs up to 6Gbps at their office, and will be further optimized during the live field trials within areas such as Seksyen 14, Crystal Crown Hotel, Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Tower, and Taman Jaya LRT Station.

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Celcom will be deploying a network that features Massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO 64T64R), using C-band and milimetreWave technology that allows ultra-fast 5G experience with Gigabyte throughput and lower latency.
As you might know, Celcom and HUAWEI signed a partnership previously and today, the telco company utilized the HUAWEI Mate 20 X 5G to properly carry out the test.

Aside from the speed and latency tests, they’ve also showcased on 5G surveillance technology, where their truck is fitted with a 360-degree camera that’s able to maintain UHD video quality, allowing for detailed video surveillance.

Aside from the tests, Celcom has revealed that they will be delivering a Live 5G test bed. This will allow 3rd parties to incubate and test new 5G applications and use cases.
Pokdepinion: Thought it’s still in trial, exciting times are indeed ahead of us. Not to sure about for the people in Sabah and Sarawak though..
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Sudio Tre wireless Bluetooth earbuds review; One for the run

Introduction

Sudio is a brand with some really pretty Bluetooth earphones and headphones. We have reviewed the Sudio Vasa Bla IEMs, Regent on-ear headphones, and we can say that we like their hardware. But one thing in common is that both of them seal out outside noise rather effectively. Good to immerse yourself in the music, but that’s really not ideal when it comes to safety when walking on the street.
The Sudio Tre we will be taking a look at today is designed to let in some noise to make sure that you remain alert of your surroundings even when listening to your favorite tunes. Speaking of listening to your favorite tunes, how do these sound? Lend me your ears.
Unboxing

As its nearly Christmas, Sudio has been kind enough to send us the Sudio Tre in their signature gift packaging. Ready for gifting to whoever matters enough to you to deserve one of these babies. The best part? Sudio is actually giving you the option to get the gift package for FREE this holiday season.

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The Sudio Tre comes with a nice leather pouch, two other sizes of wingtips, a shirt clip and the very premium warranty card. Unlike most warranty cards, this is an actual card, just like your credit card. Nice.
Appearance

While most earbuds bear an uncanny resemblance to Apple’s Earpods, these have a slightly different take on the concept. The wingtips actually form part of the earbuds, offering your conchas a little extra comfort in the form of this softer material, while also featuring nozzles to direct sound into your ear canals. With conventional IEMs you swap eartips but here you swap wingtips for a better fit. I really dig the gold-blue theme too, as I think it makes the Sudio Tres look very premium.

The control module here is a lot better look than the one on the Sudio Vasa Bla. You get metal buttons with a concentric circle imprint  inset in the plastic. Perhaps they have taken our feedback into account as my Vasa Bla’s started to have the coating peeling off the module after more than a year of use. Another area they improved on is the pinhole for the status LED. While the Vasa Bla had an obnoxiously bright blue LED blinking to indicate its activity, the one here is toned down a lot.

The cable is flat to prevent tangles, and while the charger port is on the remote module, the battery is actually housed in another chunk of plastic on the other side. The two blocks are positioned quite close to your ears for better weight balance. For more swag points, the Sudio Tre branding is found on the outer surface of the cables near the earpieces.
Specifications

Drivers:
15.2mm dynamic driver

Frequency response:
20 Hz – 20 KHz

Sensitivity:
103 ± 3 dB

Impedance:
32 ± 15%  Ω

Input:
Bluetooth 4.1 with AptX

Battery life:
9 hours playback, 10 days standby

Charging:
10 minutes quick charging, 120 minutes to full charge

Weight:
35 g

User Experience

I have mentioned the swappable soft wingtips right? Well they come in three different sizes to fit differently sized ears. My ears are averagely sized, and I usually use the M eartips with IEMs anyway. With the wingtips, they stayed in my ears regardless of my movements, so we know that these are really suitable for use during fitness activities. So now that the Sudio Tre fits me comfortably, let’s run some tunes.

As with all wireless headsets, you will need to pair it with your source first. Pairing is pretty straightforward as all you have to do is hold down the middle button for 7 seconds, watch the LED blink red and search for it on your source. After pairing, the Sudio Tre will emit a beep and you will be ready to go. A surprising find was that these earphones actually support AptX. Sudio did not mention AptX support anywhere on their website or user manual. I was quite pleasantly surprised  when “Qualcomm AptX” popped up as my ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) initiated the connection. For the uninitiated, the AptX codec allows for delivery of higher quality audio over Bluetooth, which is great.
Now that we are all set, how do these earphones sound? Decent enough if you are in a quiet environment. Sudio claims a well-balanced sound signature, but I think they are defining the term quite loosely. It clearly has a V-shaped response. The mids are subdued, while the upper mids and lower highs feel overemphasized to a point that Secret Love Song by Little Mix and Jason Derulo can be painful to listen to. The upper highs aren’t around to give the music the sparkle I enjoy from my IEMs. Bass is excellent, something which is expected from the large 15.3mm driver. The mids and highs take a bigger hit when used outdoors in noisier areas. The bass punches through most of the noise coming in from the outside, making these the perfect earphones to listen to your favorite workout tracks when jogging. While they may sound great for the usual workout playlist, you will be better served by the Vasa Bla for actual music enjoyment.
While they may not be Sudio’s best sounding wireless earphones, the Sudio Tre’s sound transparency has allowed me to stay alert as I walk from the nearby LRT station to my apartment. I have experienced quite a few risky encounters when I used my Simgot EN700 Bass and Vasa Bla on the same route, but with the awareness afforded by these earphones here, I felt that my walk was a lot safer. At least I can hear cars or motorcylists coming up from behind me. I could even hold conversations if I dial down the volume, while the same can’t be said about my other IEMs.

Battery life is decent, with it lasting well over a week with me using it for an hour or so a day. While certain phones will show you the battery level of your wireless headphones, my ZenFone 4 didn’t. It would have been preferable for Sudio to have added a feature that allows you to check the battery life on the earphones itself. Charging via the microUSB port was also faster than expected, with it hitting full charge from empty in less than the the claimed 2 hours wait. I was using the 2.4A output of my TP-Link UH720 USB 3.0 hub though to charge it. Perhaps Sudio was being conservative and used a 1A charger for it when coming up with the rating.
Conclusion
The Sudio Tre may not have the best sound quality I have heard from them, but then they aren’t designed for audiophiles. If you are looking for a pair of earphones that sits well in your ears, delivering punchy bass to keep you going while letting in some outside noise to keep you safe, the Sudio Tre is perfect for the job. You may then find the RM409 Sudio is asking for a little too much. But you don’t have to pay the full RM409. As a token of appreciation for our readers, you can get 15% off your purchase with our exclusive POKDE discount code. Sudio will also throw in the gift box just like the one we received for FREE, perfect for the season of giving!
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO announced with 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes and 2TB memory support

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X offered 64 cores, but AMD nerfed its memory support and number of PCIe lanes. For those who needed more than 256GB of memory and 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes, you can consider picking up a AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX which will offer the same number of cores, but with support for 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes and 2TB of DDR4 memory.
Similar to how the AMD Ryzen PRO processors are designed with enhanced security, manageability and reliability as part of the AMD PRO Technologies, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO delivers on that front as well. However instead of just slapping on the extra features onto the regular Ryzen Threadrippers, AMD put in extra effort to add features from the AMD EPYC lineup to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO lineup.
There’s now support for RDIMMs (registered DIMMs) and LRDIMMs (load reduction DIMMs), along with eight channel memory support. AMD Memory Guard is also present here, giving full memory encryption to protect sensitive data in the memory. It comes in configurations ranging from the 12-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX all the way up to the 64-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. Interestingly enough, all the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors will offer support for 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes and 2TB of memory.

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Specs

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Cores/Threads
12C/24T
16C/32T
32C/64T
64C/128T

Base/Boost Clocks
4.0 / 4.3 GHz
3.9 / 4.3 GHz
3.5 / 4.2 GHz
2.7 / 4.2 GHz

Total Cache
70MB
72MB
144MB
288MB

TDP
280W
280W
280W
280W

To put all that into perspective, the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper offers 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes and support for up to 256GB memory. It also only supports quad-channel memory configurations, unlike the Ryzen Threadripper PRO’s support for octa-channel memory.

With such an immense core count, AMD’s only competition from Intel are dual-socketed Intel Xeon Platinum 8280. Needless to say, AMD comes out on top, as to Xeon Platinum 8280 only comes up to 56 cores, while AMD is already giving you 64 cores in a single socket.

It is probably worth mentioning that you can’t exactly pick up a Ryzen Threadripper PRO CPU off the shelf. AMD is only offering the Ryzen Threadripper PRO in OEM pre-built workstations only. The first to come with the Threadripper PRO processors will be the Lenovo ThinkStation P620, which can be configured with everything ranging up to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX, up to 1TB RAM and dual Quadro RTX 8000 GPUs or four Quadro RTX 4000 GPUs.
Pokdepinion: It can support more RAM than my entire system storage…
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HyperDisk Claims To Be the Smallest and Fastest Portable SSD Around

When it comes to external storage devices, we’ve come a long way. From pendrives to portable HDDs, you have a variety to choose from depending on your needs. If speed is important, you can also opt for portable SSD storage devices. Now, there is a new name around that claims to be the fastest and smallest portable SSD around, and it’s known as HyperDisk.
Available on Kickstarter, HyperDisk is a really small, portable SSD which offers 1000MB/s transfer speeds and weighs only 45g. It is supposedly smaller than your standard credit card. It comes in three storage options; 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage. It can be used with iPad, Mac, Android, and Windows PC. It will come with USB-C and Lightning adapters.

The HyperDisk has already raised the necessary fundings on Kickstarter, almost exceeding its crowdfunding goal by twenty-fold. It will start shipping out in January 2020 to all backers and will be available in either white or black colours. The portable SSD is expected to go on sale for the general public shortly after.

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HyperDisk is expected to retail for about USD $199 but backers can get it for a much cheaper price. On Kickstarter, the 512GB variant is available for as little as USD $85. Even the 2TB variant is slightly cheaper than the expected retail price for the 512GB, at only USD $118.
As it is a crowdfunding campaign, just remember that there are risks when backing these products. We’re not discrediting the company behind it, just the nature of crowdfunded campaigns in general.
Source: Kickstarter
Pokdepinion: I’d certainly like to give this one a try and see how well it works. Not that I need one but it would be nice to have.
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HONOR Intelligent Lifestyle Special Is Back With Offers All Around

The folks at HONOR Malaysia has recently announced that they’ve brought back the HONOR Intelligent Lifestyle Special event, where you can enjoy a host of deals when you purchase their products through hihonor.
HONOR Intelligent Lifestyle Special

Starting from today till the 19th of July 2020, you can enjoy discounts up to RM163 as well as freebies on the company’s latest products such as the HONOR MagicBook 14 and HONOR 9A smartphone.
Adding to that, those that purchase the HONOR MagicBook 14 will get a second chance to receive freebies valued up to RM817 which includes an HONOR Watch Magic, HONOR Bagpack, and HONOR Bluetooth mouse. You’ve got to be quick however as the offer is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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Not to forget, they’ve also have Flash Deals where you can get items with huge discounts. They will be offering a host of HONOR products including smartphones, wearables, and accessory deals daily at 12pm in the period. Unfortunately they’ve yet to reveal the flash price deals being offered so you will need to check up on that.
Last but not least, they have a special Spin & Win event where you can stand a chance in winning prizes worth RM349. You get three chances daily, where you can win prizes such as an HONOR FlyPods Lite, HONOR Band 5 Sport, RM30 voucher as well as RM100 Voucher on HONOR MagicBook 14.
For more details on what’s on offer, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: You might want to check out their offers if you’ve been eyeing to get your hands on an HONOR product!
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Here’s How You Can Get Yourself The ROG G-SHOCK 2019 Edition

With the holiday season kicking in soon, ASUS ROG Malaysia is offering you the chance to win their limited and exclusive ROG G-SHOCK 2019 Edition watch.

How to win it exactly? Well there’s two ways you can get them. First, you can purchase an ROG laptop or desktop that comes with GeForce RTX graphics and you will get the watch instantly.
On the other hand, for a chance to win the ROG G-SHOCK, you can purchase an ROG laptop or desktop with GeForce GTX 16 series graphics card.

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It’s worth noting that there’s limited units of the watch, so you might want to act fast. This promotion is already up and running and will last until the 26th of January 2020. The eligible products includes:
ROG Desktops (RTX)
 ROG Huracan (G21C-XMY003T)  ROG Huracan (G21C-NDMY001T)  ROG STRIX GL12C-XMY009T  ROG STRIX GL12C-XCMY007T
ROG Laptops (RTX)
ROG Mothership (GZ700G-XEV017T)ROG G703G-XREV044TROG Zephyrus S (GX701G-XRH6095T)ROG Zephyrus S (GX701G-WRH6077T)ROG Zephyrus S (GX531G-XRAZ051T)ROG Zephyrus S Glacier Blue (GX502G-WAZ123T)ROG Zephyrus S (GX502G-WAZ128T)ROG Zephyrus M (GU502G-VAZ080T)ROG STRIX SCAR III (G531G-WAZ180T)ROG STRIX SCAR III (G731G-VEV060T)ROG STRIX Hero III G531G-VES070T)
ROG Desktops (GTX)
ROG STRIX GL10C-SMY029TROG STRIX GL10C-SMY030TROG STRIX GL10C-SMY025T
ROG Laptops (GTX)
ROG Zephyrus M (GU502G-UES022T)ROG Zephyrus G (GA502D-UAL035T)ROG STRIX G (G731G-UEV063T)ROG STRIX G (G531G-UAL078T)ROG STRIX G (G731G-TAU043T)ROG STRIX G (G531G-TAL055T)ROG STRIX G Glacier Blue (G531G-TAL315T)ROG STRIX G (G531G-TAL236T)
To claim the watch or to learn more, you can head to link here.
Pokdepinion: It’s an ROG G-SHOCK watch, you can’t go wrong with it.. Though I’d say that I prefer the previous model’s strap.
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Messenger Returns to Facebook App After Splitting Apart 9 Years Ago

Messenger was born to be the “best mobile messaging experience” back then, but that didn’t work out for the company now called Meta.

Meta is bringing back Messenger to Facebook app after a nine-year hiatus. The social media giant announced that it has started rolling out the test to select users and expects to expand the release to the rest of the world in the coming weeks.

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Messenger was separated from Facebook’s main app in 2014 as a standalone app, but it appears the company is now reversing course. Meta’s reasoning for reintegrating the messaging service is to provide users with a more streamlined experience. Head of Facebook, Tom Alison says it’s to “make it easier for people to share what they discover on Facebook via messaging, when, where and how it suits their needs, without needing to switch to another app.”
The fight between TikTok and Meta’s own platforms continues to heat up as the Zuckerberg-led company seeks to gain an competitive edge over the ever-increasing popularity of the short video-sharing platform. Alison noted the company wants to “make Facebook the best place for social discovery and sharing,” as they are taking the fight against TikTok head-on with the shift towards an entertainment-focused platform more than just socializing with friends and families.
Source: Engadget
Pokdepinion: I can still remember the 9-years-ago me was pretty unhappy with needing to installing another app for a feature like this. I guess it’s about time!
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CES 2021: ASUS ProArt Display PA148CTV sports ASUS Dial for easy content creation on the go

The ASUS ProArt brand is synonymous with high quality, premium displays directed towards content creators. ASUS is now expanding that brand into the portable display segment with the ASUS ProArt Display PA148CTV, offering serious content creators the ability to enjoy the ProArt series’ renowned color accuracy anywhere they go.
The 14″ FHD IPS panel on the ASUS ProArt PA148CTV is Calman Verified and factory pre-calibrated to offer Delta E < 2 color accuracy. The panel is capable of 100% sRGB and Rec.709 color to satisfy the needs of content creators. The exceptional color accuracy is also backed by the ProArt Preset software to quickly adjust the color gamut, while the ProArt Palette takes care of various other display parameters.
An additional layer of control with ASUS Dial

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But what truly differentiates the ASUS ProArt PA148CTV from any other portable display in the market is the ASUS Dial. This allows users to use a physical wheel in compatible Adobe software. Any software that supports the Microsoft Surface Dial can also take advantage of the ASUS Dial, opening up avenues for more intuitive adjustments. On top of that, the ASUS Control Panel introduced with the ASUS ZenBook Duo is also usable with the ASUS ProArt PA148CTV for even greater convenience in compatible Adobe software.

To facilitate the use of the ASUS Control Panel, the ASUS ProArt PA148CTV supports 10-point multi-touch functionality. The display sports an anti-glare film as well, to prevent reflections and unsightly smudges from distracting the user. It will support USB-C for both power and display input, as well micro HDMI for older systems.
There’s a tripod socket for you to mount it to a tripod or a camera as a monitor, and there’s an adjustable metal kickstand to prop it up when you are using it on a desk. You can use it in both portrait or landscape orientations, depending on your needs. To make it easier to carry around, the ProArt PA148CTV will come with a leather sleeve.
Availability and pricing in Malaysia has yet to be confirmed, but stay tuned as we do think that this will be quite an indispensable tool for content creators!
Pokdepinion: Imagine pairing this with the ASUS ZenBook Duo laptops… Triple display on the go!
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HP Launches Experience Hub In Kuala Lumpur

The folks at HP has recently opened up their HP Experience Hub (X-Hub) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, an online-to-offline (O2O) experiential retail experience for potential customers.
HP Experience Hub (X-Hub)
The Experience Hub connects to 82 online stores spread initially across Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Singapore, with Thailand and Vietnam to follow in March.
It is created in partnership with Thunder Match, while the online experience is supported by regional online commerce partner, Shopee and Lazada. Consumers online can look forward to HP Live Advisors via real-time video calls and chat functions.

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There’s also interactive Test Drive stations that mimic customer scenarios and activities by showcasing the full range of HP and partner technology. You can also gain access to personalization services such as custom engraving, printing plus more.
If you are wondering on where the store is located at, it is found at Pavilion, Bukit Jalil at Level 4.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I reckon it’s a good launch for customers to get all the information, test out the products and things like that. I’m just not a fan of the location however. I simply try to avoid high-density areas.
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[TGS 2018] Can Nero Wield Mega Man’s Mega Buster in Devil May Cry 5? Yes, He Can

Another interesting piece of detail on Devil May Cry 5 has surfaced at TGS 2018 in the form of Mega Man’s Mega Buster. Yes, Nero can actually use this.
Can Nero Wield Mega Man’s Mega Buster?

Alongside the special TGS 2018 trailer for Devil May Cry 5 featuring Dante, Capcom clearly did not forget about the other protagonist, Nero. It appears that Nero has a brand new weapon in the form of the Mega Buster.
You read that right, Mega Man will be crossing over with Devil May Cry 5 and will allow you to wield the character’s iconic Mega Buster. This item was announced to come included with the Deluxe Edition of Devil May Cry. They’ve even included a special trailer on the Mega Buster, which you can watch at the top of this post.

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This video shows Nero using the iconic weapon in the place of one of his usual Devil Breakers. Much like you’d expect, you can run around the levels with the Mega Buster equipped and blast away at enemies.
I am uncertain if they just show this for the purposes of the trailer, but Nero also teleports into levels and dies in the same way that Mega Man does as well. Hopefully, those animations are included in the final game.
Devil May Cry 5 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 8th March 2019.
Pokdepinion: Well, I certainly didn’t see this coming at TGS 2018. It’s certainly goofy and hilarious to use it in combat.
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Avoid Changing Your PSN ID If You Play These Games

Many of you might have known already that Sony is now allowing for Playstation 4 gamers to change their PSN ID, where they are allowing the first change free-of-charge and the subsequent changes will cost you S$6 (~RM18) if you are a subscriber to Playstation Plus.
While the idea of changing your PSN ID may be tempting (we were all young and naive back when we chose our ID), it seems that Sony has mentioned in their Playstation Blog which says “As a result of the preview program, we’ve found an instance where a game did not fully support the feature”. They’ve also said that any game that came out after April 1st 2018 should be able to support the feature though not every game has been tested with the feature implemented.
Thankfully, Sony has released a list of games that could pose issues for those who opt to change their PSN ID. They’ve listed two lists; games with issues identified and also games with critical issues. You can take a look at the list below:

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Games With Issues Identified

Absolver: Downfall
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag
Big City Stories
Bloodborne
Call of Duty: Ghosts
Crossout
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
Dark Souls III
Dragon Quest Builders
FIFA 17 Standard Edition
Gauntlet: Slayer Edition
God Eater 2 Rage Burst
Grand Theft Auto V
Gundam Versus
Guns Up!
Injustice 2 – Standard Edition
Killzone Shadow Fall
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
MLB The Show 17
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
Naruto Shippuden: Storm Trilogy
Naruto Storm: Road to Boruto Expansion
NBA 2K19
PlayStation VR Worlds
Rock Band 4
Rocksmith 2014 Edition – Remastered
The Last of Us Remastered
Titanfall 2
Trackmania Turbo
Trove
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
UNO
Warframe
Wipeout Omega Collection

Games With Critical Issues

Disc Jam™
Everybody’s Golf
Just Dance 2017
LittleBigPlanet™ 3
MLB 14 The Show
MLB The Show 16
MLB® The Show™ 15
ONRUSH
The Golf Club 2™
Worms™ Battlegrounds

So before you decide on changing your PSN ID, be sure to check out the list out. If you’re determined in changing your ID and want to know how, well you can read the full guide that Playstation provided by clicking here. You can also check out the full list of games with issues with the ID change here too.
Pokdepinion: ..I don’t think I’ll be changing my ID anytime soon. I’m scared if anything happens to my trophies and my account..
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Digi Partners Gibraltar BSN In Launching Dengue Cover+

Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd has announce today of their partnership with Gibraltar BSN Life Bhd in launching Dengue Cover+, an affordable digital Dengue and Zika cover with Life Insurance.
The plan is a fully digital enabled protection plan distributed by Digi and is offered exclusively to all its existing Malaysian Postpaid and Prepaid subscribers between the ages of 18 to 45.
For subscribers in high alert Dengue areas, they will receive push notifications from Digi to alert them that their residential area is a Dengue hotspot and to offer them an opportunity to protect themselves and their families with the plan.

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The Dengue Cover+ is available now, starting from RM0.15 cents per day and offers Hospital Cash benefits, and Death and Total Permanent Disability benefits including additional benefits in case the subscriber suffers from a Dengue or Zika virus attack.
Premiums will be directly debited to their Digi account and applicants are also not require to go through any form of medical examinations.
According to the Ministry of Health, there were 3,223 recorded cases of dengue in the fifth week of 2019, an increase of 3.1% from the previous week of 3,127 cases.
To learn more about the Dengue Cover+ plan or even sign up for it, you can check out the link here.
Pokdepinion: Sounds like a reasonable price. It’s better to have protection than to have none at all, right?
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Android 12 Beta available for Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i and Mi 11X Pro

Google has just announced Android 12, and if you are excited about the new features that it brings, you can experience it on your Xiaomi device now. Xiaomi has announced the Android 12 Developer Preview Program for the Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i and Mi 11X Pro.
It is definitely worth mentioning that this is still in beta, so bugs are to be expected. In fact, Xiaomi has listed down a list of known bugs for all the devices included in the Android 12 Developer Preview Program. This includes stuff like being unable to make emergency calls and inaccurate touch sensing, so do think twice before installing the update.
Xiaomi recommends performing a backup of your data before installing the Android 12 Beta build on your device. You can then download the appropriate build for your Mi 11 device and install it via fastboot. You can always revert back to your original ROM if you want to via the fastboot mode as well.

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Find out more about Xiaomi’s Android 12 Beta program for the Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i and Mi 11X Pro here.
Pokdepinion: Xiaomi should really work on the naming of their devices… Both the Mi 11i and Mi 11X Pro are listed but they are the exact same device, the Redmi K40 Pro+.
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This is How TM Plans to Solve the Streamyx Issue Once and For All
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Previously, TM has conducted the world’s first 5G Standalone (SA) trials on both 700MHz and C-Band (3.5GHz) simultaneously on a converged core network successfully. This may sound confusing but here’s how it’s beneficial to Malaysians, especially with regards to the longstanding Streamyx issue.
5G SA is essentially a pure 5G network that uses a 5G core to deliver more than just fast speeds. It allows for ultra-low latency (less than 10ms) and can support millions of connected devices in a square kilometer. In comparison, most early 5G networks are using 5G Non-standalone architecture (NSA) which still relies on 4G LTE as an anchor.
What makes the 700MHz frequency band interesting is that it can offer wide coverage, theoretically covering up to 10km with a single base station. This makes it ideal for rural areas that lack high speed internet access. At the moment, the existing solution for said rural areas by TM is Unifi Air, which operates at a 2.3GHz frequency band on TDD-LTE and can only provide average speeds of 20Mbps.

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Another interesting factor about the 700MHz SA network is that it can deliver more than 200Mbps. This exceeds the National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan’s (NFCP) 30Mbps average speed for the majority of Malaysians by 2023 by a huge margin. It’s also said to be roughly 30% faster than 4G on the same spectrum.
Using Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), it’s possible to use both 5G and 4G simultaneously. TM is said to be conducting DSS trials sometime in Q2 2020. At the moment, the United Kingdom and Norway are currently using the 700MHz frequency band for 5G.
Not long ago, MCMC announced that Malaysia will be using four different frequency bands for 5G; 700MHz, 3.5GHz, 26GHz, and 28GHz. This way, Malaysians can expect a wider, high capacity 5G network use. Essentially, 3.5Ghz enables high capacity support for users in high density areas, while 700MHz will be used to expand 5G reach for wider coverage in rural areas and interstate highways.
As for the bigger 26GHz and 28Ghz frequency bands, they are capable of extremely high bandwidth at the cost of coverage range. It also has trouble penetrating walls. The 5G spectrum is expected to be commercially deployed sometime in Q3 2020, with the 700MHz and 3.5GHz bands assigned to the consortium that will be decided via open tender in Q2 2020.
Source: Soyacincau
Pokdepinion: Whatever solution that comes from TM or other providers on that matter, hopefully it can be implemented fast. A lot of people in rural areas who are either stuck with no internet, or very slow internet access.
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