Lenovo ThinkSmart View, ThinkPad P14s And ThinkPad P15s Launched In Malaysia

The folks at Lenovo Malaysia has announced that they’ve launched their new ThinkSmart View, ThinkPad P14s and ThinkPad P15s workstations here in the country.
Lenovo ThinkSmart View, ThinkPad P14s and ThinkPad P15s launched
Lenovo ThinkSmart View
First up is the ThinkSmart View, a dedicated personal business communication device that you can use for your meetings and collaborations. It is powered by a Qualcom Snapdragon 624 chipset and features a 8-inch HD touchscreen display.
It also comes equipped with 2x 360-degree microphone array with a mute button, 1.75″ 10W full-range speakers with two passive tweeters. Not to forget, it also sports a 5MP 720p wide-angle lens that allows you to participate in voice or video calls.

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Aside from that, it comes with built-in Trueblock privacy shutter and microphone mute, which protects you from being seen or heard when you don’t want to be.
The Lenovo ThinkSmart View’s retail price starts from RM1,509.
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s
Both the ThinkPad P14s and P15s come as an entry-level successor to the previous ThinkPad P43s and P53s. They are designed for work on-the-go, where they come with up to 14 hours of battery life, or so Lenovo claims.
Both of them come with free 120-day license of Mechdyne’s with TGX High-Performance Remote Workstation Software, making them suitable for designers, engineers, or those who have intensive graphic application and productivity.
Lenovo ThinkPad P15s
Other than that, they feature up to an Intel Core i7-10810u processor with a turbo boost clock speed of 4.9GHz. Additionally, the ThinkPad P14s and ThinkPad P15s boasts NVIDIA Quadro graphics, WiFi 6 connectivity, up to 2TB of storage, Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux support.
In case you’re wondering, the P14s is 14-inch and it’s 15-inch for the P15s. Both of them come up to 4K UHD displays with Dolby Vision HDR as well as X-Rite Pantone Factory Colour Calibration for more precise color and picture.
The price? Well the retail price starts from RM4,999 and you can get them online and at all Lenovo exclusive stores in the country.
Pokdepinion: Seems like a decent enough offering for those with productivity in mind.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Is Samsung’s Most Premium Earbuds Ever

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is the latest true wireless earbuds from the South Korean tech giant following last year’s Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. It was released alongside the new flagship Samsung Galaxy S21 series and features improved sound quality, long-lasting battery, IPX7 water resistance rating, as well as ANC capabilities.
The new Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has been designed to be to provide truly holistic and intelligent sound experiences which makes it perfect for work, for play, and for everything else in between.

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In terms of its sound, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro utilises a 2-way speaker to give the user a more balanced sound experience. Samsung claims that its 11mm woofer and 6.5mm tweeter gives off the best sound Samsung has ever put in their true wireless earbuds line.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Buds Pro comes equipped with an enhanced 3 microphone system; a Voice Pickup Unit for clearer a voice and a High SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) Mic that prevents potential interferences and background noises that can muffle the voice during a call. There’s also a windshield chamber present that helps in minimising wind noise during calls.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also feature Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) which Samsung claims can reduce outside up to 99%. The buds can also intelligently switch from ANC to Ambient Sound as well as turn down the music volume when a conversation is going on.
Samsung claims that Galaxy Buds Pro can last of upwards to 18 hours with ANC turned on and 28 hours with ANC turned off. The charging case has a 472mAh battery while the buds themselves feature a 61mAh battery. The earbuds also feature Bluetooth 5.0 connection and support AAC and SBC audio codecs.
How much does the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro cost?

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a retail price of RM799 and is up for pre-order now. It is available in three different colour variants; Phantom Violet, Phantom Black, and Phantom Silver. That’s not all, Samsung is throwing in a Wireless Charger Pad worth RM239 for customers who pre-order the Galaxy Buds Pro from January 15 to January 21. Stocks are limited though so you have to be quick!
Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro here.
Pokdepinion: I’m kinda curious at how good these earbuds are but the price is a little steep for me.
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ASUS Chromebox 2 — updated with Intel Broadwell

In spring 2014, ASUS has followed Samsung to produce their first Chromebox as an alternative to Google’s portable Chromebook line. The Chromebox is a small desktop computer that runs Google’s Chrome OS software which eventually spawned a new line up ranging from Intel Celeron to the Intel Core i7 processors based on the Intel Haswell architecture.

ASUS latest Chromebox offers several improvements over its predecessors with an Intel Broadwell processor that improves the graphics performance and also offers faster wireless WiFi connectivity.

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The new ASUS Chromebox still retain the same size and form factor as its predecessor, measuring in at 4.9 inch x 4.9 inch x 1.7 inches. The tiny box now comes with an Intel Celeron 3205U processor with Intel HD5500 graphics and wireless AC. The rest of the specifications is pretty much similar to the previous version, which means four USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet and audio jacks.

Labelled as the CN62, the new ASUS Chromebox have 2GB of DDR3 RAM and 16GB internal storage, you might say that 16GB is not enough but the ASUS Chromebox is running full Android OS in it. So it’s more than enough for the handling the tasks that you will throw at this computer.

The ASUS Chromebox CN62 is ready to pick up at USD 199 or approximately MYR 860 but the availability in Malaysia is still unsure.

Pokdepinion: It’s a little odd when the ASUS Chromebox is not using the latest Intel Skylake processors. Even though the Skylake processor might not offer a significant CPU performance boost but it does have a better graphics processing unit and reduced power consumption.
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Intel faces new batch of MDS vulnerabilities affecting even the latest 9th Generation Intel Core processors

Intel has been facing one security flaw after another, with the latest being a whole series of them classified as MDS (microarchitectural data sampling) attacks. RIDL (Rouge In-Flight Data Load) and Fallout are the two new vulnerabilities identified on Intel CPUs. These vulnerabilities are pretty similar to Meltdown and Spectre, with them taking advantage of Intel’s speculative execution to grab secure data in the buffers between the processor cores and its cache.
Cristiano Giuffrida, one of the researchers in the VUSec group at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam who discovered the MDS attack, has this to say about the MDS vulnerabilities:
“It’s kind of like we treat the CPU as a network of components, and we basically eavesdrop on the traffic between them. We hear anything that these components exchange.”
The data that can be stolen by attackers exploiting these vulnerabilities include passwords and encryption keys, which may pose a serious issue for people working with secure data. The researchers suggests disabling HyperThreading on Intel CPUs, but Intel does not recommend doing so. Intel considers the threat to be “low to medium”, while the researchers has ranked it to be “relatively significant”.

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The patch for the MDS attack vulnerability is expected to see servers hit by a performance decrease of around 9%, while home PCs will probably not be too affected by it. You can check if your PC is vulnerable to these MDS attacks by downloading a tool offered on mdsattacks.com.
As of now, AMD and ARM processors do not exhibit this vulnerability, and it appears to be an Intel-exclusive one.
Pokdepinion: Well, I wonder how many more vulnerabilities will Intel have to patch, and how much performance will we lose in the end…
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Acer Announce Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop – Now With The Latest Core Processors!

Acer has recently unveiled the latest addition to their Nitro 5 gaming laptop series, which now comes with the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7 and also Intel Core i7+ processor.
Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop New Addition
The newest 15-inch Nitro 5 which features a Full HD IPS display, offers improved speed as well as threading efficiency to give users some of the best experience when they enter the gaming world.
With these new addition featuring the latest Intel Core i7 and i7+, it offers an improved six-core design, aims to bring optimize performance so that gamers never have to worry other than gaming itself with its Intel Optane memory that increases responsiveness and load times.

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Coming with GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics, it will allow you to play most of the latest games. There is also up to 512GB of NVMe PCIe solid-state storage that is available on the Nitro 5, ensuring plentiful of space for apps and games while having fast boot up times. In addition to that, the Nitro 5 features up to 32GB of DDR4 memory, which draws 20% power when compared to DDR3 memory, ensuring  more efficient gaming sessions.
The laptop’s NitroSense will also monitor the status of the CPU as well as the GPU and its CoolBoost will adjust the fans of the laptop for better performance.
In terms of audio, it comes with Dolby Audio Premium and Acer TrueHarmony, cause let’s admit it. In gaming, you need good audio systems. Other features include an Intel Wireless-AC 9560 2×2 802.11ac wireless, USB Type-C port, HDMI 2.0, and also a Gigabit Ethernet.
The Acer Nitro 5 will be releasing in North America with prices starting from US$ 749 (RM2901.75). It hasn’t been announce of when or will the laptop be coming to our shores just yet, but if it does, we’ll sure to keep you updated.
Pokdepinion: Price seems decent enough. Question is, will they be bringing it here to our region?

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Lineage2 Revolution Is Bringing In Castle Siege Feature – Will you become lord of the castle?

Get ready for the next battle

Netmarble Games Corp, the developers for the popular mobile MMORPG Lineage2 Revolution announced that they will be bringing a castle siege feature to the game pretty soon. The company also said that they will be running special events to prepare for the arrival of one of the most anticipated features of the game.
The castle siege feature Netmarble Games Corp is bringing to Lineage2 Revolution is a massive combat over a castle among four clans, including one defender clan and three attacker clans. The clan, who carves the holy imprint first, will become the lord of the castle, and be rewarded with substantial benefits, such as global buff, local buff, conquer shop, tax collection, and compensation for participation. Pretty exciting stuff for a die-hard fan methinks.

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To help players get accustomed to this new castle siege feature, Netmarble Games Corp will be running a sort of pre-season trial run for the first two weeks. The castle siege is expected to reinforce players’ MMORPG experience through forming alliances and feuds among clans, while at the same time strategically installing geographical structures.
To help players gear up for such colossal battles among the clans, Lineage2 Revolution will be conducting various events prior to the introduction of the castle siege feature to the game. From December 8 2017 to 15 December 2017, its sign-in event will present popular items twice a day, such as three Grade SR Exclusive Equipment Selection Box, a Grade R Rare Exclusive Equipment Selection Box (Blue/Red), five Maphr’s Protection, and nine Unconfirmed Recipe.
That’s not all! Netmarble Games Corp will also allow the players to create or upgrade their Grade UR equipment by giving 30% discount or a free draw on 10 Material Boxes for UR Crafting (+1 Bonus) in every 24 hours. The company will also reduce soul crystal removal cost by 50%.
Furthermore, there will be certain items such as Unconfirmed Rare Weapon Recipe or Unconfirmed Rare Armor Recipe, rewarded to players as many times they combine or salvage equipment between 8 December 2017 and 21 December 2017. Have fun gaming on Lineage2 Revolution folks!
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Lenovo Unveils Three New Laptops: Yoga Slim 9i, Yoga 9i 2-in1 and Legion Slim 7i

Lenovo has just introduced a slew of new laptops in time for the holiday season. Among the laptops launched are the Lenovo Slim 9i, the Lenovo 9i 2-in-1 convertible laptop and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i gaming laptop.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i and Yoga 9i 2-in-1
The new Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i laptop comes with a genuine leather cover which has been bonded with an aerospace-grade, aluminium chassis to enhance the laptop’s durability. Lenovo revealed that each leather cover of the Yoga 9i is unique as it all hand made. It requires a special 20 step bonding process that allows the leather to retain its original appearance with the natural imperfections. The Yoga logo is heat stamped on the leather covers and applied with reflective gloss for that extra bit of pizazz. This leather cover is also an option for the Yoga 9i convertible.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i Leather Cover
Both the Yoga Slim 9i and Yoga 9i 2-in-1 laptops come with 10th Gen Intel Core processors with integrated graphics based on the Intel X architecture. The Yoga 9i also features a version with 10th Gen Intel Core i9 HK-Series mobile processor paired with NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti graphics with Max-Q Design. Apart from that, both laptops sport a 14-inch 4K IPS VESA DisplayHDR 400 display with the Yoga 9i sporting a 15.6-inch version as well. The Yoga Slim 9i also features a 3D Curved-edge Display that’s inspired by the curved displays found on smartphones.

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Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 convertible laptop
Other specs include 16GB DDR4 memory, 2TB PCIe SSD storage, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports. Lenovo has improved the thermals of the Yoga 9i with hidden vents under the keyboard as well as an increased hidden heat vent behind the Yoga 9i’s rotating hinge. As for the battery life, Lenovo states that the Yoga Slim 9i will have a battery life of up to 20 hours, up to 18 hours of battery life on the 14-inch Yoga 9i while the 15-inch version will have up to 13 hours of battery life.
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
Lenovo claims that the new Legion Slim 7i is the lightest RTX powered gaming laptop in the world. The laptop features NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics with Max-Q Design as well as 10 Gen Intel Core i9 HK-series mobile processor.
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
Lenovo developed the Lenovo Legion Coldfront 2.0 airflow solution to accommodate the Legion Slim 7i’s, well, slim body as it comes in at only 17.9mm thick and weighs in at just 1.86 kg. It has a redesigned air intake system with new machine-drilled holes applied above the keyboard for better heat management during intense gaming sessions. Furthermore, it has an increased number of exhaust fan blades and a smarter 5-point sensor array that monitors the system to stay two steps ahead of any increased power demands.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i features two different screen options; a 15.6-inch 4K IPS VESA DisplayHDR 400 with 100% Adobe RGB, 60Hz refresh rate, and 600 nits of brightness or a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with 144Hz refresh rate. In addition to this, the laptop features 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (RAID 0) storage and 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory.
The new Legion Slim 7i laptop also a sports a full-sized TrueStrike keyboard. It features anti-ghosting RGB keys, a dedicated number pad, full-sized arrow keys and a large glass trackpad. The keyboard also has Corsair’s iCUE RGB individual key illumination.
Price and availability
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i will retail starting from €1899 (RM9444+) and is expected to be available from November onwards while the 14-inch and 15-inch Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 laptop will retail starting from €1799 (RM8,947+) and €1999 (RM9,942+) respectively and are expected to be available starting October this year. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i, on the other hand, will retail from €1299 (RM6,460+) and is expected to also be available from October onwards.
For more information do check out Lenovo’s official website here.
Pokdepinion: The new Legion laptop looks like a pretty decent gaming laptop. It’s thin and light and packs a punch. I can see it being popular with the more casual gaming crowd.
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Microsoft Launch COVID-19 Tracker On Bing

With Covid-19’s situation becoming more alarming recently, the folks at Microsoft has launched a new tracker that lets you see of how many cases there are in countries around the world, including Malaysia.
Bing COVID-19 Tracker

The website lets you keep track on the whole situation going around with the global pandemic where it shows the most recent infection statistics for each country around the world.
It gathers sources from several sources including the World Health Organization (WHO), the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

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At the time of writing, there’s been a total of 168,921 confirmed cases of the disease, where 84,644 of them are still active ones. 77,760 cases however have been recovered.
You can head to the Bing COVID-19 Tracker here.
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Pokdepinion: I know this may be something you’d hear already, but stay safe folks.
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Acbel iPower 90m 600W 80+ Gold overview

Choosing the right power supply unit (PSU) is important. First, you need to consider your rig’s power consumption. Then you need to look for one that fits into your budget and touts high efficiency certifications. A suitable PSU will not only can save you money the moment you purchase it, but also in the long run with its high efficiency rating. A good PSU also helps to ensure PC stability through clean power delivery. Today we are looking at the Acbel iPower 90m series, which touts power efficiency up to 90% with the 80+ Gold rating. This is my overview of the Acbel iPower 90m 600W 80+ Gold and let’s see what’s interesting about it.

Unboxing
The Acbel iPower 90m series come in several wattage ratings ranging from 400W to 700W. The packaging is quite sleek. It is mostly black with some gold accents, probably to help highlight the fact that it is rated 80+ Gold. Some product highlights are found on the front with more detailed information printed on the back.

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As the Acbel iPower 90m 600W is a semi-modular power supply, the 24pin and 4+4 CPU pin connectors are non-detachable. The rest of the cables are flat-type modular cables for easier cable management. With a total of 4 PCIe 6+2 pin connectors, the Acbel iPower 90m 600W offers support for SLI or CrossfireX card configurations. Plenty of SATA connectors (a total of 10) allow for builds with lots of storage. Acbel included 2 Molex connectors and a single FDD 4pin to support legacy hardware.

Specification
The Acbel iPower 90m has 90% power efficiency at 50% load. Less wastage is always good. It also features low fan noise of below 20db and also China CCC regulation so the PSU can still work in high altitudes of up to 5000 m. The high-altitude workability may not mean anything to us Malaysians but it is a sure sign that the PSU is of high quality.

The Acbel iPower 90m 600W is backed by 5 years of manufacturer warranty.

Overview
Currently we don’t have an industrial-grade PSU tester at our Pokde.net labs (yet), so I can’t do any detailed load testing. But armed with a wattmeter, I decided to run a power efficiency test, comparing the power consumption of the Acbel iPower 90m 600W 80+ Gold and Corsair TX650 80+ Bronze. At first I tried to do a stress test with OCCT’s power supply test but it seems that the software does not fully stress my hardware and it consumed less power than I expected. Thus I did some gaming tests and eventually it gave me some better results.

The iPower 90m 600W is not a looker. The font used is not the prettiest nor does it sport a unique shape on its chassis. The red PCIe connectors also look out of place as the unit is almost entirely black in color. To its credit, it does look solidly built though.

This is the view that you will most probably be looking at if you have a bottom mounted PSU slot in your case. For the geeks, I think they will be pleased by the detailed amperage printed on this side, but for the average user I think they wouldn’t give two hoots at these details.
Here are the specifications of the rig that I powered with the Acbel iPower 90m 600W 80+ Gold:

Processor
Intel Xeon E3 1230 V3

Motherboard
ASUS H87-Plus

RAM
Corsair Vengence 16GB DDR3

GPU
ASUS HD 7850 DCUII

SSD
Corsair Force LS 120GB

Corsair Force F3 60GB

HDD
1 TB Samsung F3

2TB Western Digital Green AVGP

1TB Western Digital Blue

Cooling
Corsair H60 liquid CPU cooler
6 x 120mm

Accessories
30cm LED strip

To be honest a 600W 80+ power supply is overkill for my setup, At first glance I already knew that my system wouldn’t even pull 50% of the Acbel iPower 90m 600W’s rated power, but the results I have obtained might interest you.

The Acbel iPower 90m 600W 80+ Gold pulls less power from the wall compared to the Corsair TX 650 80+ Bronze, but I won’t take it as a proper test as the Corsair PSU is over 3 years old now. Nonetheless, the Acbel iPower 90m 600W does show great efficiency. As expected, my system only pulls 253 watts from the wall and is not pulling the maximum efficiency target of 50%, but still it gives an idea of what to expect from a 80+ Gold PSU.

During the test I noticed no coil whine or unusually loud fan noise. I also tested with hibernate and sleep features and I am happy to report that it is fully compatible with Intel’s latest processors and their power saving features.

Summary
In my opinion Acbel has done a great job with the PSU. It comes with an appropriate number of PCIe and S-ATA connectors, ready for any modern PC setup. Based on the results I am pretty sure that the PSU is capable of powering an Intel-based system (Haswell or newer) and a couple of NVIDIA GTX 970s in SLI configuration. The Acbel iPower 90m 600W 80+ Gold is priced at around MYR 410 to MYR 420. It is widely available in e-stores like Lelong or Lazada. As per the title, this is just an overview of the PSU and I can’t give any Pokde.net award but the rating stars will reflect its score in the various criteria. Personally I think the Acbel iPower 90m series PSU is a good purchase for new DIY PCs.

I would like to thank you to Cudo Technologies for the review unit.
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IKEA will be making some keycaps with a pretty interesting finish

Now I know how they say you can pretty much deck out your whole house with IKEA furniture. I personally go there for the food (the curry puffs, especially), but if they are bringing in their new UPPKOPPLA — which means “online” — line of products, I might be spending a lot more time (and money) at Ikea soon. IKEA partnered with UNYQ, a company making prosthetics, and also Area Academy, an esports company, to create accessories for gamers. Among which, is the new IKEA keycap.

The new UPPKOPPLA lineup of products will be 3D-printed, allowing you to customize them. It should also mean that you will be able to scan your wrist with an app later to get a wrist rest that fits you perfectly, none of that off-the-shelf stuff you can buy at tech stores. There’s also a mouse bungee, which as you can see in the video, can be customized with your own in-game name or clan tag, if you prefer.
Looks a bit like meat tenderizers…
What’s most interesting to me though are the keycaps. The texture is…interesting, to say the least. UNYQ aims to deliver products that are not only functional, customized and design driven, but also offer ergonomic benefits. Well, I am all for those new keycaps. But it seems like I will have to wait until 2020 for those. Who knows what else would have caught my fancy by then.

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Pokdepinion: Stroking my bumpy IKEA keycaps would definitely give me some ergonomic benefits.
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nubia To Open New Concept Kiosk In Sunway Pyramid – Discounts And Freegifts To Celebrate Launch!

nubia Malaysia will be opening their new concept kiosk at Sunway Pyramid on the 18th November 2017. To celebrate the occasion, customers will get discounts and freegifts up to RM300 when they purchase a smartphone on that date itself.
New nubia Concept Kiosk Sunway Pyramid

To commemorate with the launch, they will be giving discounts and freegifts for some of their smartphones. Deals include;

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Nubia Z17 mini Aurora Blue – RM1599, includes 8000mAh powerbank and earphone, discount and freegift worth RM300
Nubia M2 – RM1399, includes 8000mAh powerbank and earphone, discount and freegift worth RM300
Nubia M2 Lite – RM949, includes free earphone, discount and freegift worth RM150
Nubia M2 Play – RM799, includes free earphone, discount and freegift worth RM150
Nubia N1 Lite – RM499, includes free earphone, discount and freegift worth RM50

Besides those deals, nubia will be opening pre-orders for their flagship smartphone, the nubia Z17s.

The nubia Z17s features a 5.73-inch with a 17:9 ratio display. It packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and runs on Android 7.1 Nougat. Having 8GB RAM, it’s paired with 128GB of internal storage. Powering it is a 3100mAh battery, which comes with Quick Charge 4.0.
Camera wise, it sports a dual 23MP (f/2.0) + 12MP (f/1.8) lense at the rear. Over at the front, it features a dual 5MP camera with f/2.2 aperture.
The nubia Z17s, which only has Aurora Blue color, will retail at RM2599. nubia Malaysia has started the preorders for the Z17s at their official online store and will end on the 25th November 2017. You can also order it from Directd.
Pokdepinion: Hmm. For that price tag, I think I would aim for the Nokia 8 instead. What do you think? Are you getting the nubia Z17s?
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Suddenly Appears On The PlayStation Store

With the game expected to launch sometime in 2023, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has suddenly, and quietly, appeared on the PlayStation Store. Could an announcement be on the horizon?
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Announcements Coming Soon?

Sony has quietly launched a PlayStation Store page for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 in the UK, suggesting that the game may be announced soon. While there has been no official confirmation from PlayStation or Insomniac Games, the launch of a dedicated PS Store page for a game typically follows an announcement or trailer that provides enough information about the game.

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While the page cannot currently be accessed through a browser, it may be made live soon. This news is further supported by teasing tweets from some of the developers behind the game. At this time, the page is only available in the UK region for the PlayStation 5.

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As of now, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is set to launch in 2023, and the PlayStation Store page for the game currently does not contain any significant details. It is possible that data miners could find information on the web version of the page, but it is not currently accessible through a browser. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Can’t wait for the game and I hope we get to play as multiple different version’s of Spidey. Not gonna lie, Miles Morales feels much more powerful than Peter Parker after playing his portion of the game.
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Pioneer (that audio brand) gets into SSD business; Announces 2 models of TLC and SLC SSDs

Yup, you heard that right. That famous audio brand that makes awesome audio-visual electronics is now tapping into the storage business and to kick start, they have announced two solid-state drives (SSDs) which carry the APS-SL2 and APS-SM1 model names.
Pioneer claims that these are using best-in-class TLC NAND flash memory and SLC cache technology to deliver insane sequential read and write performances up to 500MB/s and 400MB/s respectively.

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Both models will be available in 120GB and 240GB capacities allowing easy storage upgrade options for desktops and notebooks with the choice of 2.5-inch SSD format (APS-SL2) and M.2 2280 form factor (APS-SM1).
Both of these models have been designed for high reliability and low power consumption, together with anti-shock and anti-vibration protection, S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) feature, garbage collection and advanced LDPC error-correction capabilities.
The Japanese MNC based in Tokyo is providing both drives with three-years limited warranty.
Specifications

Model:
APS-SL2
APS-SM1

Form Factor:
2.5-inch
M.2 2280

Interface:
SATA 6Gb/s
SATA 6Gb/s

Capcities
120GB / 240GB

Max Sequential Read Speed
Up to 500MB/s

Max Sequential Write Speed
Up to 400MB/s

Operating Temperature
0°C – 70°C

Dimensions
100mm x 70mm x 7mm
80mm x 22mm x 2mm

Weight
35g
9g

Pokdepinion: I don’t see anything unique here. SLC is definitely inviting. But let’s see what would be the underlying NAND chip being used. On a side note, maybe we can soon have Pioneer home theatre with large SSD capacity to play 8K videos from a 7.1 surround?
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Latest HUAWEI MateBook D 15 Variant Coming To Malaysia At RM2,599

The folks at HUAWEI Malaysia has recently revealed that the latest HUAWEI MateBook D 15 variant is coming soon to they country, specifically on the 18th of June 2021.
Latest HUAWEI MateBook D 15 coming soon

You can pre-order the HUAWEI MateBook D15 now till the 17th of June 2021 which runs on a 10th Gen Intel i3 processor and get freebies worth up to RM498 on the HUAWEI Online Store. Available in Mystic Silver, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 comes with a 15.6-inch FullView Display.

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Weighing in at 1.53kg, it comes with a fingerprint power button so that you have security at ease. You can utilize the HUAWEI Share and Multi-screen Collaboration feature as well, where you can open up to three mobile apps on the PC display and enjoy a more productive experience.
Coming with TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free certification, the laptop also comes with a 65W USB Type-C AC adapter.
If you are interested in pre-ordering the laptop, the freebies will include a HUAWEI Backpack as well as a HUAWEI Bluetooth Mouse.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I guess it’s an ‘okay’ price for what it offers. But how many of you out there would be happy enough with an i3 processor? Would you get the laptop? Let us know of your thoughts down below.
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Samsung partners with the wrong Supreme — regrets mixing up the two Supremes

Wait, what do you mean Supreme Italia and Supreme NYC are not the same thing? As far as I know, Samsung Nigeria and Samsung Malaysia are representing the same company. It seems like Samsung royally messed up when they partnered with Supreme Italia, which is actually a fake of Supreme NYC, which is the OG (am I using the lingo right?).
However, Supreme Italia is actually a recognized brand, and has won a counterfeit case versus Supreme NYC. So it is a legit brand right? Also, it is the only Supreme of the two that can market in China. So it makes sense that Samsung would partner with Supreme Italia when launching the Galaxy A8s in China.

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If it was up to me, I really wouldn’t know the difference. But hypebeasts aren’t nearly as forgiving. To appease the beasts, Samsung has announced that they be re-evaluating this cooperation. Don’t give in to the beasts, Samsung. You do you. You do you.
What do you think of this fiasco? Should Samsung just continue their partnership with Supreme Italia, but only limit the partnership to China, since that’s where Supreme Italia has authorization to market? Tell us your opinion!
Pokdepinion: Can’t really blame Samsung for this…
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Xiaomi Departs From Android One Program

Aside from Google’s Pixel smartphones, there’s limited smartphone companies that release Android One devices. One of them is Xiaomi with their Mi A-series. Well reports suggest that the company has decided to pull the plug and withdraw from the program.
Xiaomi leaves Android One program

If you aren’t aware of what exactly Android One smartphones are, well they are stock Android devices that follows Google’s guideline to bring probably the cleanest Android experience you’d get.
The last Xiaomi device from the program is the Xiaomi Mi A3, which was released back in 2019. As for the reasoning behind the decision, that has not been revealed by Xiaomi themselves.

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This means that as of right now, HMD, the makers of Nokia smartphones, are the only top brand left associated with the Android One program. It would probably also mean that we won’t be seeing a new Mi A4 from the company.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder what made them decide to ditch Android One.. I know some people just adore the stock experience but some might feel that it’s just too dull.
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Shop From Over 3,800 New Brands In LazMall Malaysia During Lazada’s 9.9 Sale

Over 3,800 new brands have joined LazMall Malaysia in the last year, and for the first time this year, they will be participating in Lazada’s 9.9 Sale, giving online customers a more complete range of high-quality assortments.
3,800 brands in LazMall Malaysia to choose from

From now on, Lazada users can expect numerous daily Free Shipping vouchers and accumulate Lazada Bonus on the app every day as a build-up to the 9.9 Biggest Brands Sale, when the Lazada Bonus can be used to get RM9 off for every RM99 spent between September 9 and 11.

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During this 9.9 Sale, consumers may select to pay cash or cashless upon delivery with Lazada’s freshly launched payment on delivery option via Duitnow QR. Customers that utilise the Touch n’ Go Duitnow QR code will be eligible for a free delivery voucher. For their first purchase, new Lazada customers will receive a complimentary RM12 discount ticket.
Throughout the sale, there will be nonstop Brand Mega Offers of up to 60% off, as well as LazMall-exclusive market-beating Crazy Brand Mega Offers with storewide Free Shipping by Innisfree, POCO, PUMA, Lego, Timberland, and more between 12AM and 2AM on September 9.
For more info on Lazada 9.9 Biggest Brands Sale, head over to the official website right here.
Pokdepinion: Aiyaa no money lah for this 9.9 Sale. Don’t tempt please Lazada… I already have enough Transformers figures right now.
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realme 5 Pro vs vivo V17 Pro — by the numbers

The realme 5 Pro may be realme’s first quad-camera smartphone, but the camera configuration is pretty similar to the vivo V17 Pro. With them featuring almost identical camera setups, this comparison just had to be done.
Performance
Snapdragon 712 vs Snapdragon 675
The Snapdragon 712 in the realme 5 Pro is a much better chipset compared to the vivo V17 Pro’s Snapdragon 675. While the latter may have an edge in CPU performance, the Snapdragon 712 takes the lead when it comes to GPU performance. The Adreno 616 in the Snapdragon 712 is quite a bit faster than the Adreno 612 in the Snapdragon 675.

Stronger GPU performance translates to a better gaming experience, and with mobile gaming gaining popularity, you won’t want to miss out on titles like Call of Duty Mobile, PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, all of which you will enjoy a better time in with the realme 5 Pro powered by the Snapdragon 712.

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It’s also worth noting that the realme 5 Pro’s Snapdragon 712 is manufactured on the 10nm FinFET process, promising better efficiency and cooler operating temperatures than the Snapdragon 675, which is based on the 11nm node. Coupled with the realme 5 Pro’s cooling system, you are looking at even better sustained performance.
VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 vs Dual Engine Fast Charging
While the wattage difference might not be all that significant — 20W for VOOC 3.0 on the realme 5 Pro, 18W for the Dual Engine Fast Charging on the vivo V17 Pro — the main difference comes down to the voltage. vivo’s Dual Engine Fast Charging’s 9V input voltage involves higher losses, since now the charging circuitry in the vivo V17 Pro has to convert that down to the 5V you would usually need to charge your battery. Higher loss means more heat, as the excess energy is converted to heat.

On the other hand, the realme 5 Pro’s VOOC 3.0 charger pumps out not only a higher wattage, but also at a lower voltage. You are looking at a 5V input voltage which means much lower conversion losses, and that means a cooler device during charging.
Photography
The realme 5 Pro and vivo V17 Pro share similar rear camera setups, at least on paper. A 48MP f/1.8 primary camera with a 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor are on the back of both devices.We have here some camera samples taken with the realme 5 Pro:

The vivo V17 Pro definitely has an advantage when it comes to selfies though, as it sports a dual selfie camera up front. A 32MP camera is mated to an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera on a motorized camera mechanism, giving it more flexibility when it comes to wefies. Selfies aren’t too shabby on the realme 5 Pro either, with a 16MP f/2.0 selfie camera, but it definitely doesn’t offer the same amount of flexibility.
Storage
Expandable storage gives you more space for more memories.
With so much photography prowess at hand, you will be taking quite a lot photos with either device. This is where the realme 5 Pro has a literal card up its sleeve: support for microSD cards. You can easily pack up to an additional 256GB into the realme 5 Pro, giving you a total of 384GB of storage. When push comes to shove, and you really want to talk about snapping tons of photos on your next vacation, having more storage is better than having to decide which memories to delete to make way for new ones. You might be able to take better selfies with the vivo V17 Pro, but the realme 5 Pro will let you store more of them.
Value
The vivo V17 Pro is priced at RM1699, which is RM600 more than the realme 5 Pro, which is priced at RM1099. Unless your primary focus for your next smartphone is selfies, then I guess the choice is pretty clear cut when you consider bang for buck.
The realme 5 Pro offers a superior chipset, the better fast charging technology and also offers you more room for you to store the beautiful shots you can take with the quad camera setup.
We have also performed a comparison against the vivo S1 which is also priced at RM1099 like the realme 5 Pro. You can watch the comparison below:

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Cooler Master introduces MasterCase Maker 5 with FreeForm Modular System

The Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 5 were amazing to mod, and we even have our very own LaFerrari, customized to satiate SuperDaddy‘s Ferrari fetish. Cooler Master Malaysia has just announced the introduction of the MasterCase Maker 5 which further builds upon the foundation of the MasterCase series; the FreeForm Modular System.

The Clip-and-Click panels unique to the MasterCase series is also here, allowing customization of not only the exterior of the MasterCase Maker 5, but also the interior to suit your requirements.

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The MasterCase Maker 5 improves upon the original MasterCase series with an upgraded I/O panel that provides four USB ports, including USB 3.0 Type C, and additional buttons for LED strip and fan speed control. The front door panel is also new, giving it a sleeker appearance.
The top and front panels fit snugly with a magnetic grip. The top panel also includes a closed paneling allowing the freedom to choose to cover the top or allow maximum airflow through the top mesh. The front panels are padded to suppress sound and deliver the right balance between noise and airflow.

Included with the MasterCase Maker 5 is a LED and fan controller board, allowing for high (12V) and low (7V) fan speeds and LED lighting for stripes or fans with three modes (on, off and breathing effect).

There will also be a magnetic LED strip included in the package. It can be placed anywhere you like in the case to highlight your hardware or just for that added bling factor.

The MasterCase concept would be incomplete without accessories and Cooler Master has announced a series of accessories, including a Tempered Glass Side Panel and a Universal VGA Holder. The Universal VGA Holder will be very useful for supporting long graphics cards, but with the recent slew of compact Pascal and Polaris cards from the green and red camps, I don’t think many users will need one. The recommended pricing are as follows:

The Cooler Master MasterCase Maker 5 is available in Malaysia right now with a recommended retail price of RM829. Find out more about this modular mid-tower at http://www.coolermaster.com/MasterCaseMaker5.

Pokdepinion: The Cooler Master MasterCase Maker 5 offers quite a few enhancements over the MasterCase Pro 5, and should see itself being quite popular among the PC enthusiasts crowd. But the pricing may be a little too steep for a lot of people considering a case for their build.
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This Extensive PS5 Design is Fanmade and Not the Actual Console

It’s no surprise to see an influx of PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X news given that both next-gen consoles are coming this year. However, it can be tough to tell between what’s real and what’s fake. Recently, pictures of an alleged PS5 design has surfaced but as it turns out, it is actually fanmade and not the actual console.

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The fanmade PS5 design came from a PS5 community on Reddit by user u/ruddi2020. The design seems to be inspired by the original PlayStation console but with a far more futuristic appearance. It’s a pretty neat design, especially the glowing lightbar on the front portion of the console.
When Can We See the Actual PS5 Design?
Sony Interactive Entertainment has yet to unveil the PlayStation 5 console in its entirety. While we know a fair bunch about the next-gen console, such as the specifications powering it, there are still plenty of mysteries left to unfold. If you see people claiming this to be the official design, you can go ahead and call them out with this.

The PlayStation 5 console will be launched sometime in Holiday 2020.
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Pokdepinion: Just in case some people decided to share an “alleged leaked design” on social media for clout, I figured it would be best to let you all know so you won’t get duped.
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Huawei P8; camera above all

Huawei’s marketing department has flooded social networks with photos bearing the #weito hashtag, and I was pretty interested in the Huawei P8 after seeing the quality of the photos uploaded. This lead to that and after the launch of the Mate S, I finally got to contacting Huawei’s marketing, and got myself a loaned unit of the Huawei P8. So does it still interest me beyond the impressive camera? Let’s find out.

Unboxing

Holding the box, you already can feel the premium-ness of the device tucked safely within. Opening it up, the included accessories consists of a 1A charger, USB cable, earphones that looks a lot like the EarPods and the nanoSIM and microSD tray ejector pin. Everything is packed nicely in their own compartment but it does seem that Huawei skimped a little on the accessories as they don’t exude the premium feel that the P8 itself and the packaging does. The packaging is top notch but the contents left me a little wanting.

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Appearance
I got the Mystic Champagne — a very flashy way of saying gold — variant, and the gold color is quite mild, as you can see in the following shots of the device.

The front of the device is very plain. No logo anywhere to be found, and as softkeys are used, no navigation keys found polluting the area under the screen. The screen appears almost bezel-less, but in reality there is a slim black frame surrounding the actual display.

Round the back, we see the Huawei logo, and the camera and flash at the top left corner set in a glass panel that seamlessly serves as the camera lens as well. The flash is surrounded by some aluminium to prevent light bleeding from the flash into the camera.

The edges are all slightly convex and have some chamfering details and adds on to the classy look. The grilles at the bottom do not hide dual speakers though, the speaker is under the left grille while under the right one is the microphone. The USB port is flanked by two screws which reminds me of a certain fruity phone…

The left side is empty, while the right houses every physical button this phone has, and two nanoSIM slots. The power button has nice concentric circles for a better feel when you use it, and trust me you will be using it a lot.

The top has nothing besides a 3.5mm headset port and a microphone. No IR blaster for the P8.
Overall, the P8 exudes a very premium feel thanks to the excellent smooth aluminium finishing with chamfering details on the edges and the almost bezel-less screen on the front. In any case I am glad Huawei decided to skimp a little on the accessories but not on the actual smartphone itself. Top marks for the outlook of the P8!

Specification

CPU:
HiSilicon Kirin 930 64-bit (4 x A53e @ 2.0 GHz + 4 x A53 @ 1.5 GHz)

RAM
3GB LPDDR3

Display:
5.2″, FHD (1080p) JDI IPS-Neo display

Storage:
16GB internal (expandable with microSD up to 128GB)

Camera:
13MP f/2.0 Sony IMX278 RGBW sensor with OIS
8MP f/2.4 front camera

OS:
Android 5.0 with Emotion UI 3.1

SIM:
nanoSIM (dual SIM support, one slot doubles as microSD slot)

Battery:
2680 mAh (non-removable)

Performance
Huawei uses their in-house HiSilicon Kirin CPUs which packs 4 Cortex-A53e cores which can go up to 2.0 GHz, and four slower Cortex-A53 cores maxing out at 1.5 GHz. The Cortex-A53e CPUs were chosen after Huawei considered using the beefier Cortex-A57 cores but decided not to after reasoning that according to Huawei’s tests, the A57 cores consume 256% more power while offering only a modest 56% improvement of performance. The 8 cores are mated to 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM, and the Mali-T628 MP4 is responsible for pixel pushing.
For tests that have detailed information, they will be in the thumbnails below the description of the benchmark.

3DMark mainly tests the performance of the GPU, and the Mali-T628 MP4 in the Kirin 930 is indeed showing its age and doesn’t do that well compared to even the ageing Adreno 330s.

Antutu tests the overall performance of the device, and this is the first phone that I reviewed that gives me a better score in 32 bit mode, and the scores are nothing to shout about in 2015, these scores aren’t too far down the ranks. However, I have noticed that the P8 scores higher in Antutu on some other review sites, and I was unable to match their score no matter how many times I repeated the tests.

Geekbench is a CPU benchmark and the scores show that the CPU does a much better job than the more common Snapdragon 615 in its competition. Of course, the Kirin 930 does have a higher maximum frequency compared to the Snapdragon 615, which is most probably the reason behind this difference.

PCMark for Android is yet another benchmark that tests the overall performance of the device. A score of 4499 is not really impressive but it is still quite respectable.

The 2680 mAh battery powers the smartphone for more than 9 hours before hitting 15%, which is quite sufficient for getting through the day. With rather spotty LTE/3G connection in my university’s campus, I got 2 hours and 14 minutes of on screen time. Not the most impressive battery life I have gotten, but it is enough to get through a typical working day. Also note that the reception at my area was not that good, thus a lot of battery was wasted hunting for signal. If used in an area with better reception, the battery life should be longer. Using WiFi all the time with my mobile Yes4G hotspot, I got 3 hours 45 minutes of OST over 12 hours away from the plug. The supplied 1A charger takes a really long time to refill the battery, and using my ASUS 2A charger speeds things up a bit but there is no fast charging on the P8.
Overall performance is excellent, but this isn’t the phone that will top benchmark ranking charts. However in my usage I have not found myself with any complaints at all about the performance.

User Experience
When I took it out of the box, I really liked the solid feel in my hand. The 144 g weight feels perfectly suited for a phone of this size, and really enforces the premium look with the premium feel of the slight weight in hand. The grip, however, is a different story. The P8’s surfaces are a little too smooth for my liking and I actually dropped the P8 a few times. Luckily Huawei built it well and very minimal damage was sustained by the P8.
The P8’s power button has a cool concentric circle pattern, which breaks the slight monotony of all the smooth surfaces of the P8. All the buttons are tactile and silent, befitting of a premium device. Huawei did an excellent job at making the P8 look and feel like a proper premium smartphone.

The speaker on the bottom is pretty loud, and sound quality is actually good enough to use to listen to some music with friends or watch videos together friends. Overall, no complains. The 3.5 mm jack output is loud and clear, but there is no equalizer to customize the audio output to your tastes, but Huawei does offer a DTS mode, but that is more suitable for watching movies than music listening, in my opinion.

Emotion UI 3.1 based on Android 5.0 is similar to the Android skins found in most Chinese smartphones. It masks a lot of Google’s material design, which means no app drawer, no double slide down to access quick settings, no app switching with cards and more. The built-in apps will follow the general color of the wallpaper used for the homescreen and are quite user friendly. The P8 comes with few gesture controls, the common ones like flip to mute, lift to ear to answer call are all there, and the notable ones are double knock to screenshot and using your knuckle to highlight a certain area to capture. There isn’t any double tap to wake though, so you have to rely on the good ol’ power button.
The overall experience of using the P8 is very smooth with nary a sign of stutter or lag to be found, probably thanks to the powerful processor in combination with 3GB of RAM. I never did find myself having to kill any apps during my usage to free up RAM space. The phone is responsive and feels well optimized.
Most of the advertisements done by Huawei Malaysia focuses on the camera, and seeing the samples produced by other members of the media and famous personalities with the P8, the camera in this device is indeed quite formidable.

Let’s talk about the technicalities first. The Huawei uses Sony IMX278 sensor which has a unconventional RGBW matrix, unlike the usual RGB matrix. The RGBW matrix is supposed to capture better quality images in low light conditions compared against the usual RGB matrix. OIS is also included, and the fact that Huawei managed to cram all that hardware into the 6.4 mm body without anything sticking out is an engineering feat.

Open up the camera app, and you will be greeted with a very simple interface, very similar to the camera interface of a certain fruity phone. Manual controls like ISO, white balance, exposure compensation and contrast settings are hidden within the settings page, making them unfeasible for instant adjustments. However from my experience I found the automatic exposure does a  pretty good job. Touch metering is available in case the object of interest is not in the center of the frame.
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The camera is indeed worthy of highlight and the quality of the images produced are really quite good. The camera does perform well in low light. Mount it on a tripod, and use Super Night mode, and night shots look absolutely stunning. It is really recommended to get a tripod if you will be using the P8 a lot for night photography, as the P8 sports a few features that will require a tripod to stabilize it like light trail and light graffiti modes. If I were to complain, it would be that the P8 defaults towards a cooler white balance. HDR mode is very subtle in enhancing the details in the highlights and shadows, producing natural looking images. You can check out full sized samples here.
Up next is the 5.2″, FHD (1080p) JDI IPS-Neo display. IPS-Neo promises enhanced contrast levels, and from my experience the blacks are really a step up over conventional IPS displays, bringing it closer to what AMOLED screens are capable of.

The default color temperature is a little colder than what I like and adjusting the color temperature in the display settings made things a lot better. After the slight adjustment, colors are brighter and punchier. Under direct sunlight, the P8 automatically enhances the visibility by boosting the saturation of the screen, something like what Xiaomi has done for the Mi4i’s Sunlight Display feature.

Viewing angles are very good, with no color shift when viewed from obtuse angles.Gorilla Glass 3 protects the display, and the small glass panel on the back of the P8 is also made of GG3. In my experience, Gorilla Glass 3 should provide sufficient scratch resistance but if you really want to keep your device flawless, you should consider getting a tempered glass screen protector.

Conclusion
The Huawei P8 retails for RM 1799 which is quite high when you consider that smartphones are getting cheaper by the day yet still offering an acceptable Android experience. In its price range, many competitors pack faster CPUs and higher benchmark scores, but the excellent build quality, gorgeous IPS-Neo display and a stellar camera are in favor of the Huawei P8. The performance of the P8 is not bad at all eventhough the benchmark scores are not as high as the competition but what truly matters is the actual experience when using it, and I can say that the P8 offers an excellently fluid experience on par with the rest.

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Intel gets Raja Koduri on board to advance graphics division; better iGPUs in the future?

Shortly after a hiatus from AMD, Raja Koduri has now jumped ship to Intel to be a part of the new Core and Visual Computing Group.
After Vega Inside, Raja Inside?
Intel is already working with AMD for their 8th Gen Intel Core H-series processors, but it seems like they aren’t content with just that. Raja Koduri has just jumped ship to AMD’s fiercest competitor. Intel will start making making discrete graphics again, and both AMD and NVIDIA better be ready for it.

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Raja Koduri is going to be Intel’s chief architect and senior vice president of the new Core and Visual Computing Group. Reminds you of a certain other group? Aside from the “visual” part, this group will be handling Intel’s edge computing solutions initiative. That means neural computing and AI stuff for IoT-class devices.
Nope, not a GPU.
Intel is also looking to expand from just slapping on iGPUs onto their processors to making high-end discrete graphics solutions. Does that mean that they will go head to head against AMD and NVIDIA? Considering Raja Koduri does have the experience, they just might. But we most probably won’t see an Intel graphics card anytime soon.
“I have admired Intel as a technology leader and have had fruitful collaborations with the company over the years. I am incredibly excited to join the Intel team and have the opportunity to drive a unified architecture vision across its world-leading IP portfolio that help’s accelerate the data revolution.” – Koduri
Gasp! Admiring the competition while still working for AMD? Meanwhile AMD’s RTG will be helmed by CEO Lisa Su for now.
Pokdepinion: AMD and NVIDIA may well have to watch out as Intel does have the moolah to edge out both of them.
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ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 Indonesia Launch Set For December Release

It seems that the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 is set to come, albeit in Indonesia on the 11th of December 2018.
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 Launch Date

Zenny lagi seneng banget, karena pada 11 Desember 2018 akan ada hanphone gaming baru yang akan hadir di indonesia.Jangan lupa simak live streamingnya tanggal 11 Desember 2018!Aduh, kucingnya ke injek!😂#ZenFoneMaxProM2ID #FreedoM2Play #LebihMendingZenFone #NextGenerationGaming pic.twitter.com/yCF42jolvD
— ASUS Indonesia (@ASUS_Indonesia) November 16, 2018

The news was revealed at ASUS Indonesia’s official Twitter account, who announced of the new gaming smartphone from the brand. There’s no official confirmation as of yet on whether the smartphone will be entering the Malaysia market, but more likely than not, it will make it to our shores.
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 is said to feature a 6-inc FHD+ display and comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE chipset. Coming in with 4GB RAM, there’s 64GB and 128GB internal storage options. The device has been reported to feature a notched display, allowing it to offer a higher screen-to-body ratio than its predecessor. It is said that the device will come with Android 9 Pie straight out of the box.

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Pokdepinion: We could be seeing the Max Pro M2 sooner rather than later. Seeing the success that the previous Max Pro M1, it’s hard to think that ASUS won’t be bringing the new device here to Malaysia.
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ALSEYE H120D CPU Air Cooler Review — good enough performance, insanely great value

Coolers are usually an area that we do not recommend skimping out on, today we will be checking out a relatively affordable cooler. While it comes with a rather low price tag, the ALSEYE H120D CPU Air Cooler is actually pretty impressive, especially when you quickly notice that there are six heatpipes crammed into this rather small 120mm cooler.
Unboxing
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The front of the packaging is quite eye-catching with the ALSEYE H120D’s RGB illumination glowing. It is somewhat unrealistic though, but we will get to that in a bit. The rear sports the cooler in an inverted position, with the features highlighted better here.

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In the box are the mounting mechanisms, a small packet of thermal paste, a fan splitter and an installation manual.
Appearance

If you want to take advantage of the ALSEYE H120D’s lighting, you will have to mount it in a front-to-back airflow configuration. If you flip it you will not be able to see much lighting at all.

That’s because the back is made of opaque black plastic that doesn’t let light through. Also the flat plastic surface really nails in the point that these fans make huge concessions to form over function, as the fan blades themselves are quite significantly shorter than what you would usually find in your average fan.

As mentioned earlier, there are quite significant concessions to aesthetics, but hopefully the black powdercoat that ALSEYE applied to the heatsink isn’t one of them. The whole cooler sports a nice matte finish which looks absolutely amazing, and I am really quite surprised to see it featured in a cooler in this price range.

This awesome finishing is also applied to the side of the fins, although they missed out on the fan mounting clips. So you get some bright bare metal for the fan mounting clips as well as the mounting hardware, but otherwise the cooler is entirely black.

The ALSEYE H120D wicks heat away from the CPU via six direct contact heatpipes, which is actually two more than what you would usually expect from a cooler in this price range. They are directly exposed too, with very apparent machining marks, although there are no gaps between them, which is once again rather surprising to see in a cooler at this price point. One of the heatpipes is slightly gouged, although it doesn’t seem to be deep enough to compromise performance.
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Once you turn on the RGB, the ALSEYE H120D looks absolutely amazing, and especially so in photos. That’s because the lighting doesn’t actually move, and is instead static. If you don’t mind that, this is one of the most brilliant RGB effects I have seen, and you should have a quite brightly lit system just by having the ALSEYE H120D installed in your case. Unfortunately, if you decide that you are bored of the lighting, you can’t turn it off.
Specifications
ALSEYE H120D

CPU socket compatibility
Intel LGA 771/775/ LGA 115X / LGA 1366 ~ LGA2066
AMD AM2 ~ AM4 / FM1 ~ FM2+

Dimensions
Without fans: 154 x 123 x 58 mm
With 2 fans: 154 x 123 x 106 mm

Fan(s)
Size
120 x 120 x 25 mm

Quantity
2 pcs

Speed
800 ~ 2000 rpm

Airflow
18.3 ~ 45.2 CFM

Air pressure
0.41 ~ 2.14 mmH2O

MTTF
40 000 hours

Noise
35.5 dBA (max)

Included accessories
Mounting brackets
Fan splitter
Thermal paste
Installation manual

Warranty
2 years

The ALSEYE H120D is a relatively compact cooler, despite its rather high number of heatpipes and fans. It’s short at just 154mm, which means that you should be able to cram it into most mATX and ATX cases. Roomier mITX cases like the Cooler Master NR200 will also easily accommodate the ALSEYE H120D.
Pokde Benchrig

CPU
Intel Core i7-5820K @ 4.125 GHz

Motherboard
ASUS ROG Rampage V Extreme

GPU
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB GDDR6

Memory
4 x 4GB Kingston HyperX Predator 3000 MHz CL15

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

Testing Methodology
Our Intel Core i7-5820K CPU will be clocked at 4.125 GHz, with a Vcore of 1.11V set in the BIOS. The thermal paste of choice will be the MasterGel Maker, sponsored by Cooler Master. To test the performance of CPU coolers, we run LinX 0.6.5 for 40 minutes, with a problem size of 23118. The fan(s) (and pump(s), if available) will run at maximum speed to gauge maximal performance. Ambient temperatures are fixed to 25°C, in an air-conditioned room. Noise levels are recorded approximately 50cm away from the bench rig.
Installation

ALSEYE seems to have forseen that most of its customers will be AMD users, and went with pre-installed clips that hook onto the AMD brackets. If you use Intel, well, ALSEYE gives you a bracket that mounts to your socket which you then mount the cooler on, which means that you don’t have to change any hardware on the cooler itself, only the bracket which you use.

For some reason ALSEYE saw the need to bundle a relatively stock AMD bracket, just in case you lost your original set that should be on your motherboard. For Intel’s HEDT platform, you get the more squarish bracket that is screwed into the ILM, which is what we will be using. The LGA 775 / 115X boards will instead use plastic push pins that lock the cooler down.

The manual recommends screwing down the plastic bracket onto the motherboard before clipping the cooler on, but after trying to unsuccessfully get the clips onto the bracket for about 30 minutes, I realized that mounting the bracket to the cooler first, before screwing it down to the ILM is a much easier installation method.
You will need to remove the fans for this, but hooking on the fans after the cooler is mounted is significantly easier than trying to get the clips to hook on properly. I am not sure if you can achieve similar success with the push pins on the LGA 115X boards, although I think it will be quite a bit more challenging to get the push pins down.
Performance

As one of the smallest and also the most affordable cooler we have tested, the ALSEYE H120D actually surprised us by posting really low temperatures. We saw our Intel Core i7-5820K only hit 85°C throughout the 40-minute run, and it actually matches the significantly larger Noctua NH-D15, as well as a few significantly more expensive liquid coolers.

Noise levels are quite a bit higher than I would prefer, with us measuring about 42dBA. It sports a rather annoying high pitched buzz that appears as the fans ramps up its fan speeds. Slowing down the fans should mitigate the noise, although you would have to contend with less cooling capacity.
User Experience

There’s no need to meddle with RGB software or even RGB controllers. The ALSEYE H120D’s fans pull power for both the fan motor and the lighting from the 4-pin PWM connector. This saves time on cable management, but its a double-edged sword. No unnecessary cables, but you don’t get to play with funky ARGB effects either.
Conclusion
For just RM129, I think I am pretty much sold. It’s so much cheaper than other coolers in the same performance segment that I think it is a no-brainer to recommend. Even if you buy them and swap out the fans for better ones with real addressable RGB lighting, it will still be cheaper. The only thing I am not a huge fan of is the mounting mechanism, which is really a pain in my thumbs after trying to push down the clips for a good 30 minutes to no avail.
If you have a relatively tight budget and you want to get the most cooling for your ringgit, the ALSEYE H120D will easily satisfy your needs. If you want something better, well, I think you will have to spend a rather significantly larger sum than what ALSEYE is asking for the ALSEYE H120D.

Our thanks to ALSEYE Malaysia for sending us the ALSEYE H120D CPU Cooler for review.

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Nothing Phone (1) Latest Software Update Offers UI and Charging Enhancements

Version 1.1.2 of the Nothing OS (1) for the Phone (1) is being released. Despite being a minor update, it reportedly gives the phone some helpful upgrades.
The custom schedule will now be enabled by default for the always-on display feature which indicates that the feature will shut off on its own at night. Although the user may still explicitly set this to always be on, it is no longer the default setting.

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The fingerprint symbol can now be set to appear while the display is off and when you move the phone slightly thanks to this update. Not only that, the fingerprint sensor seems to operate a little quicker.
The update also makes promises about better charging efficiency and third-party charger compatibility. Furthermore, the update asserts to have fixed the Bluetooth codec problem and has improved stability, implemented general bug fixes, and UI detail optimization.
As stated by Gsmarena, the phone’s other problems, unfortunately, have not been fixed. The concerns with the audio quality are still evident and there are no signs of improvement in the face unlock.
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Pokdepinion: Glad that the Nothing Phone (1) is fixing their software issues as promptly as possible. Despite the many backlashes about their quality and build after their launch, I do hope that the company will be able to solve the majority of the issues as soon as possible.
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It’s time to go #RTXON with up to RM2000 off on these NVIDIA GeForce RTX laptops!

ROG Year End Promotion
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What better way to spend your holidays than gaming at home on a spanking new laptop? With most of the best titles launched recently taking advantage of NVIDIA’s latest technologies like RTX and DLSS, it is a great time to get yourself a GeForce RTX-powered laptop to enjoy the games at their highest fidelity settings. And with these great deals on them, it will also be less hurtful on your wallet as well.
Get #RTXON from RM6899
Today we will be taking a look at laptops from ASUS ROG and MSI. Both of them offer powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series-powered laptops in a variety of discounts, but the similarities is that they are all available with huge discounts during this season!
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ASUS ROG is slashing up to RM600 of their latest laptops. The ROG Strix SCAR 17 which packs an Intel Core i7-10875H with sixteen processing threads and a GeForce RTX 2060 can now be gotten for just RM6899, a good RM600 off the usual price.

The ROG Strix SCAR 17 touts a 144Hz display and also sports liquid metal thermal interface material for its CPU to ensure that you will be getting the most out of the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processor. As laptop GPUs are often bottlenecked by the significantly thermally and power limited CPUs they are paired with, this might provide the optimal combination to get the most out of your GeForce RTX GPU.
ASUS ROG is offering a number of ROG Strix G15 and G17 as well as the SCAR 15 and SCAR 17 laptops with substantial discounts, so head on over to the link below:
ROG Year End Promotion
MSI

MSI is offering even bigger discounts of up to RM2000 on their lineup of GeForce RTX-powered laptops. There’s the ultraportable MSI GS66 Stealth that packs an overclockable Intel Core i9-10980HK, a GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q and a 300Hz display into a sleek 19.8mm chassis. This unassuming beast of a gaming laptop is now priced at RM14 999, instead of its usual RM16 999 price tag.

If you prefer a more aggressive design, there’s also the MSI GE66 Raider that packs similar specifications and a 240Hz display. It is thicker at 23.4mm, but it does stand out from the crowd of laptops with its RGB light bar and design inspired by race cars. On the plus side, it is available for only RM13 999, a good RM2000 off its RM15 999 SRP.
Aside from this two, MSI Malaysia has also slashed the prices on a wide range of their high performance gaming laptops. For the MSI models featuring the GeForce RTX 2070, RTX 2070 SUPER and RTX 2080 SUPER GPUs, you can also claim a Limited MSI Loot Box simply by registering your new GeForce RTX-powered laptop with MSI. So make sure check them out in the following link:
MSI Year End Promotion
GeForce RTX laptops pack sufficient horsepower to deliver a great gaming experience, along with the ability to support the latest graphical features that developers have implemented into recent AAA titles: raytracing and DLSS. NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX GPUs bring dedicated RT cores to tackle raytracing effects that provide more realistic lighting.

Meanwhile, Tensor cores enable DLSS and AI upscaling to be used to deliver higher frame rates than native resolution rendering can offer. In short, you will be getting a lot of gaming performance in the sleek, portable machines that you can bring with you everywhere you go. So, I guess you might be asking what games can take advantage of all that hardware.
Game on with #RTXON

Well, for starters there’s the super hyped up Cyberpunk 2077 which has just launched. It packs raytraced reflections, ambient occlusion, shadows and global diffuse illumination for the most realistic lighting you have ever seen in a game. And of course, DLSS is also present to boost up the frame rate without compromising on visual quality. We are also running a giveaway on the game, so don’t miss out on that!

Another title that really takes advantage of RTX and DLSS is Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs: Legion, which lets you play as a hacker in dystopian London with realistic lighting, shadows and reflections. If a faster pace is more your thing, COD: Black Ops Cold War supports both raytracing and DLSS too. As the multiplayer battles can get quite frantic, DLSS can be helpful to ensure that you have the upper hand with higher frame rates.

These features will be baked into more and more upcoming games, as raytracing not only simplify the developers’ job of designing the lighting in games, but also allow them to create a more realistic and immersive environment for you to explore, while also not losing out on performance by implementing DLSS. It’s a literal “you can have your cake and eat it” situation when you combine RTX and DLSS. As of now, there is quite a selection of games launched already that offer these features.
If you are interested to experience the next-generation of graphics in games, the promotions by ASUS and MSI are valid until 31st December. Don’t miss it!
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Pokdepinion: Maybe I should upgrade from my ROG Strix SCAR II… Turing does pack an upgraded NVENC encoder…
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Facebook Suggests You To Read Articles Before Sharing Them

It seems that Facebook is trying to combat the spread of misinformation by testing out a new feature to make users read out articles that they plan on sharing beforehand.
Facebook wants you to read articles before sharing

Starting today, we’re testing a way to promote more informed sharing of news articles. If you go to share a news article link you haven’t opened, we’ll show a prompt encouraging you to open it and read it, before sharing it with others. pic.twitter.com/brlMnlg6Qg
— Facebook Newsroom (@fbnewsroom) May 10, 2021

It’s easy for people to share articles simply because of their headlines or titles and sometimes it might get the people that read the shared content upset due to the difference in content inside versus the title.

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The company has said that they will be testing it on 6% of their global users on Android. Users will be prompted to read an article before they share it.
Despite the notification to read the article that you are about to share, it appears that you can still share the content with reading it nonetheless. Facebook simply hopes that with the feature, it will get users to read them first and prevent from spreading misinformation.
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Pokdepinion: In my case, I always read something first before I even think of sharing the content. I wonder if the feature will prove to be useful in combating misinformation and whether it will be permanently added to users.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Specifications Allegedly Leaked

The alleged specifications for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has surfaced online, and it shows some rather interesting details about the GPU.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Leaked Specifications

Some updates of RTX 4070:
PG141-SKU336/337
AD104-250-A1
5888FP32
12G 21Gbps GDDR6X
36M L2
250W
— kopite7kimi (@kopite7kimi) December 9, 2022

According to renowned leaker @kopite7kimi on Twitter, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 will be using a slightly watered down PG104 GPU, similar to its Ti counterpart, with 12GB GDDR6X VRAM. This 2GBs more than it was originally rumoured to have.

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It’s also said to come with 5,888 CUDA cores, 192-bit memory bus, 36MB L2 Cache, and a 250W TDP. While no clock speed was mentioned, the numbers have certainly varied with early rumours as this one has lesser CUDA cores. It’s also worth pointing out that it has 35W less TDP than its Ti counterpart.

Nothing much else is known about the card, especially since all eyes are on the RTX 4070 Ti. We do expect the launch for both cards to not be far apart from each other. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Just like the 30-series, it all boils down to price. If the Ti is noticeably pricier but doesn’t bring that much of a difference in performance, people are more likely to lean towards this one or move to the RTX 4080 instead.
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TikTok is Looking to Sue Trump Administration

We recently reported about the Trump Administration banning TikTok in the US. Now, it looks like the video sharing giant will be looking to strike back with a lawsuit as it’s set to be filed in the US District Court in California.
TikTok to Sue Trump Administration

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TikTok is planning to make a case against the Trump Administration by saying that the Executive Order against it is considered unconstitutional and unjustified. The Executive Order basically means that any US citizens and businesses will not be able to make use of TikTok and WeChat.
The reason for the ban is because they are being accused of threatening US national security and leaving personal data of US citizens exposed. The platform might not be completely banned as a number of business entities are looking to acquire the video sharing social network, most notably Microsoft and Twitter.
For those of you who aren’t aware, TikTok is very popular among teenagers in the US with over 100 million users. Typically, you’ll see comedy skits, dance videos, and even paranormal sightings in bite-sized form. At the same time, the platform was also used to attack US President Donald Trump with thousands of teenagers reserving tickets to his rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma with no intention of showing up. This resulted in embarrassment for the president’s campaign due to the disappointing turnout.
For now, we will have to wait and see for further development. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Well, it’s going to affect the business if it goes according to plan so I’m glad that TikTok is finally striking back.
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We are spoiled for choices when it comes to TV in today’s world. They have evolved massively over the years with a slew of features that make them competitive enough against monitors. If you’re aiming to get a new TV this year, here’s a list of new TV features that will make it worth buying in 2020.
Growing FreeSync / G-SYNC Support
New TV Features That Will Make It Worth Buying in 2020 – Adaptive Sync
One of the biggest arguments when it comes to comparing TV and monitors is adaptive sync support. For monitors, FreeSync and G-SYNC are available on a wide number of monitors whereas for TVs, very few have them. Moreover, only the premium TV offerings have them so you have to spend more for the feature.
As of this year, both FreeSync and G-SYNC support is becoming available in more TVs. LG is working to offer more TVs with G-SYNC support while Samsung already has FreeSync support on a number of their TVs.

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Sony may also be working towards having a number of models with FreeSync, especially given the hardware that’s rocking the upcoming PS5. TCL has official plans to add the feature in their TV lineup in a bid to improve gaming experience, which also includes a partnership with THX.
This may not seem like much but one particular reason there will be an increase in support for adaptive sync technology is because manufacturers will be looking to push a new HDMI standard. That standard is none other than…
HDMI 2.1
New TV Features That Will Make It Worth Buying in 2020 – HDMI 2.1
A new standard that’s being pushed now is HDMI 2.1. While it’s still not available in many TV models, that number is only going to increase starting 2020. This isn’t just a simple upgrade that people won’t notice as there are a number of useful benefits.
This includes variable refresh rate, auto low-latency mode (ALLM), enhanced audio return channel (eARC), Dynamic HDR, and Quick Frame Transport. All of these features are designed to vastly improve gaming experience on TV with features typically reserved for PC gamers on monitors.
TVs aren’t something we buy only to use for a year or two. For most of us, it’s something we’ll use for a long time. If futureproofing is your priority, HDMI 2.1 is definitely the most important feature to keep your eyes out in 2020.
Enhance Audio Return Channel (eARC)
New TV Features That Will Make It Worth Buying in 2020 – eARC
Enhanced audio return channel (eARC), as well as its predecessor ARC, may not be something familiar to many of you. It’s essentially an easy way for you to connect speakers to your TV for high-quality audio via HDMI. eARC will step up the audio game even further.
At present, ARC has some limitations as manufacturers do not have a standard protocol to follow. As such, you can’t assume that an ARC-supported device has support for DTS or 5.1 Dolby Digital. Furthermore, ARC doesn’t allow you to bitstream full high-quality codecs such as Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio.
This is where eARC steps in. You have the convenience that comes with ARC but with all the limitations gone. Powering up your TV will automatically mean powering up the eARC-compatible speakers and it can send data up to 37 Mb/s.
For those of you looking to improve your home audio experience and also add a touch of convenience, eARC is something you need to look into. It can turn your viewing / gaming experience from good to great.
More Affordable OLED TV Choices

After years of being in the market, plenty of consumers have grown familiar with OLED panels. From pixel shut-off for the truest blacks to being energy-efficient, it’s one that’s worth targeting. However, it’s also one that is out of reach for many due to the sheer price of OLED TVs.
Like any TV technology, prices are only expected to go down as time goes by. An analyst from IHS Markit has mentioned that changes in the OLED manufacturing process will make it more viable for mass production and lower prices for OLED TVs. Production costs could go down as much as 25%.
Two particular models we can look forward to with a more affordable price this year is the 48-inch Sony A9G 4K OLED TV and the 48-inch LG CX-series TV. For both models, the cheapest one is usually the 55-inch variant but with this, there will be options for a 4K OLED TV that’s easier to stomach.
In conclusion, if you’re looking to buy a new TV, I would recommend you to get the 2020 TV models instead of getting last year’s one. The new features will make it worth the wait, especially in the long run.
Speaking of new TV features in 2020, we recently reviewed the Sony A8F 4K OLED TV. Check out our review by clicking right here.
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Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Weapon and Element for Kaveh

Some new Genshin Impact leaks have surfaced online, this time shedding light on the rumoured upcoming character, Kaveh.
Genshin Impact Leaks on Rumoured Upcoming Character, Kaveh

He is playable, Dendro Claymore. No reliable leaks / data indicating his release timeline at the moment.
Common speculation puts him in 3.6 with Baizhu, but there’s nothing to support this yet.
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— Alhaitham Waiting Room (@SpendYourPrimos) December 28, 2022

There have been rumors for months that Kaveh, a character introduced in Genshin Impact version 3.2, will be added to the playable roster. Recently, reliable Genshin leaker SpendYourPrimos on Twitter reaffirmed that Kaveh will be a playable character and his element/weapon combination will be Dendro Claymore.

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Kaveh is a character from the Sumeru region and is the roommate of Alhaitham, another upcoming playable character who has been officially confirmed by Genshin Impact and is set to be released in January 2023 with the game’s version 3.4 update.

SpendYourPrimos speculates that Kaveh will be released in version 3.6 along with another rumored character, Baizhu, but this is purely conjecture and should be taken with a grain of salt. Kaveh’s Dendro Claymore combination would be the first of its kind and would add more diversity to the game’s elements. The previous version, 3.3, added two Anemo characters, Wanderer and Faruzan, while the upcoming version 3.4 will add Dendro characters Alhaitham and Yaoyao.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch version of the game is supposedly still in development for now.
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Pokdepinion: Pretty sure most games are too focused on Alhaitham for now but hey, if he’s not your cup of team, maybe this one will be. Not for me, though.
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iOS 15.2.1 Update Brings A Major Security Fix

The latest iOS 15.2.1, alongside the iPadOS 15.2.1 update, brings a major security update that you need to get as soon as possible. Here’s what you need to know.
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Recently, Apple launched the iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 updates for their iPhones and iPads respectively. It’s particularly important as well as it fixes a major security flaw that has been present on the devices, with regards to the Apple HomeKit.
Apparently, there’s a HomeKit protocol exploit that can allow hackers to force an iPhone or iPad to crash and freeze endlessly. All they have to do is change the name of the HomeKit-compatible device to have more than 500,000 characters.
This is especially dangerous when you consider the fact that both devices back up HomeKit device names to the iCloud, which can make recovery impossible. It was first discovered by security researcher Trevor Spiniolas, with the information made public on 1st January 2022. It was reported to Apple back in August 2021, and it was found to be present since iOS 14.7.
If you’re an iPhone or an iPad, be sure to upgrade to iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 as soon as you can. It should be there within the Settings menu. It’s worth noting that the update is only available for iPhone 6s, iPad Air 2, iPad 5th Gen, iPad Mini 4, iPod Touch 7th Gen, and newer devices.
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Pokdepinion: I can’t imagine the headache for whoever that got stuck with this problem. Especially if it’s already backed up, it’s as good as gone at that point unless a local Apple service center can has a working solution.
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Here’s how to kill your iDevice

So maybe you are just really mad with your iDevice-using friend, or iDevice-using partner just isn’t paying any attention to you during your Valentine’s date? According to this Reddit post, you can fix that. Simply by setting the date to 1st January 1970 on a 64-bit iDevice running iOS 7.0 or newer, and you can stop the device from starting up at all, giving you a iDevice-free friend/partner.

Since it affects only 64-bit devices, only the iPhone 5S or newer are vulnerable to this bug. iPad Air and iPad Mini 2 or newer may also be susceptible to this too but we aren’t seeing any comments regarding the bigger iDevices except for one guy who claimed it worked on an iPad Pro.

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Comment from discussion Changing Time & Date settings to Jan 1, 1970 will permanently brick 64-bit iOS devices.

Bricking the device through this bug isn’t permanent, but it does entail a trip back to an Apple Store or if you are feeling adventurous, it is supposedly possible to fix the bug by taking the battery out to reset the system and putting it back after a while.

Pokdepinion: This seems like a horrible bug but some people are voluntarily trying it on their own devices for some reason. As the original poster of this bug mentioned, it does put iDevice users at risk if it is exploited.

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