How To Pick A Smartphone In 2021

Having problems on deciding which smartphone you should purchase? Not sure which device is worth your hard-earned cash? We have several tips right here to help you pick the best smartphone for you.
Set a budget limit

First of all, if money’s an issue, you’ll be better off setting a limit as to how much you are willing to spend. Sure, there might be times where it might seem like adding on a little bit of money could get you a better smartphone instead of another. Think again and ask yourself this question; do I really want to spend that extra dough and do I really need the features?

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Need good photography?

It’s understandable that you would like to purchase a smartphone with good photographic capabilities, especially in this day and age where social media uploads seems like a must. There are several things that you need to lookout for when it comes to smartphone cameras.
One of the biggest factors in photography is be the sensor. Size is important when it comes to sensors, where the bigger the sensor is, the better it usually turns out. A big one will be able to store a lot more small pixels or even accommodate fewer but bigger pixels. Should the sensor be small, the picture quality will be affected where you’ll start to see issues such as noise, especially in low / poor lighting conditions. This in turn, will make your photos lose details.
More megapixels is better?

You’ve probably known by now that smartphone brands has continued to upgrade the megapixel count in their smartphones to more and more, with 108MP being the largest (at the time of writing). Despite that, does it really mean that you’ll get better results? Not necessarily.
There’s no denying that a 48MP camera would provide more detail due to the resolution compared to a 5MP one. However, bigger megapixel count is beneficial if you need large photos, especially for printing your mobile photos in large sizes.
You also have to take into account that there’s the pixel binning process by default. Do check out our previous article here for a more detailed explanation.
Recommended Phone

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Need a good gaming phone?

If you’re in need of a smartphone that you can game on, you will first need to know what exactly makes a gaming smartphone a “gaming smartphone”. The device would need high power to run everything smoothly and here are some of them.
Processor is key

When it comes to powering your device, one of the key components that you’ve got to look out for is the chipset. There’s a wide range of chip brands including Apple, Qualcomm, Samsung, HiSilicon, as well as MediaTek.
It’ll be a major bonus if you know the tiers for them. Take Qualcomm for example, in recent time they have the Snapdragon 662 made available for an entry-level devices such as for the POCO M3 and Redmi 9T. Their mid-range tier would consist of their Snapdragon 700-series, where it includes the OPPO Reno5 that we’ve tested recently, which packs the Snapdragon 765G SoC, and is 5G-capable. The flagship chip from the company would be their Snapdragon 800-series, with this year’s highest tier being the Snapdragon 888.
A good chipset would make operations of the device smoother as well as offer more features. An example of this would be for cameras as the chipset would need to process the pictures as you snap it. A low-end chip would take time and you would likely have to keep your hands steady to get a good shot.
Casual gamer or heavy gamer?

Want a smartphone that you can comfortably game on? Depending on your gaming habits, you might need to spend a little extra in getting the dream gaming machine in the form of a smartphone.
There are a handful of things that make mobile gaming enjoyable. Of course, if you spend long hours for games, you would need a decent battery size for you to play longer. That being said, a big battery doesn’t mean that it’s an efficient device. Like in the previous point, the chipset also plays a role when it comes to smartphone gaming, where a good chip will offer better battery efficiency for the device to last longer.
If you manage to get a device that offers fast charging, that’ll help get you back in the game sooner. The display of a smartphone can make your gaming experience a whole lot better with features such as fast refresh rates and a beautiful OLED panel, but considering how few games there are with support for fast refresh rates, it’s not that much of a game changer. Let’s just hope that changes soon enough.
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ROG Phone 3
POCO X3 NFC

Need a good workhorse phone?

Sometimes, it’s not all fun and games when it comes to using a smartphone. Some people just need a device for more than just pleasure. If you are one of those, here are some things that you should consider.
Work or study orientated?
If you could do your work from the comforts of your smartphone, there’s a good chance that you most likely would. While some may see smartphones as an entertainment device, it can be used as a way to study as well.
Should you be one of those people, you’ll definitely would want a big screen for your device. Furthermore, a big storage capacity would do nicely to save all your files. It’ll be even better if the device that you’re looking for has the option for expandable storage via microSD card.
Another thing that comes in handy to do your work or study while using your phones is with features such as Samsung Dex and EMUI Desktop, which you can tell are features that’s available in selected smartphones. With them, you can enjoy a seamless desktop experience by using your smartphone on a monitor. After all, who wouldn’t want a bigger display, right?
There’s even stylus to take it to another level to hand-write your ideas. The Samsung Galaxy Note-series is famed for their S-pen, which is now available in even their latest Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, and it’s expected to make its way to other Samsung Galaxy devices as well.
Recommended Phone

Samsung Galaxy Note20
HUAWEI P40 Pro

Other things to be considered

When you’ve gone through all those features, there are things that you might want to consider. Some of things are a 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC, aptX support, wireless charging, and the likes. We won’t say what’s the best feature to have since, at the end of the day, it’s comes down to your own preferences.
We hope that with all these tips, it’ll make your decision making a little bit easier. For more of the latest tips, news, and reviews on tech plus gaming, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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GIGABYTE Introduces New AORUS And AERO Laptops With RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs

GIGABYTE has just revealed a new line of AORUS and AERO laptops featuring the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, increase energy efficiency by up to 2x, accelerate performance dramatically when compared to the previous generation. The new laptop models include:

AORUS 17G
AORUS 15G
AORUS 15P
AERO 17
AERO 17 HDR
AERO 15
AERO 15 OLED

The new AORUS gaming laptops come equipped with up to Intel Core i7 H-series processors, RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs as well as displays with refresh rates of up to 300Hz, which reduces the occurrence of image ghosting and keeps screen tearing to a minimum. For hardcore gamers, AORUS 17G is further equipped with a true mechanical keyboard featuring OMRON switches.
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AORUS laptops specifications

AORUS 17G
AORUS 15G
AORUS 15P

17.3” Gaming Laptop
Up to GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Up to Intel Core i7 H-series
FHD 300Hz IPS LCD
True Mechanical Switch Keyboard
15.6” Gaming Laptop
Up to GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Up to Intel Core i7 H-series
FHD 240Hz IPS LCD
8+ Hours of Battery Life
15.6” Gaming Laptop
Up to GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Up to Intel Core i7
FHD 240Hz IPS LCD

RM9199
RM6599 to RM9999
RM8299

The new AERO laptops, on the other hand, feature up to Intel Core i9 processors and RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs. The AERO 15 OLED features the world’s first Xrite Pantone colour-calibrated OLED displays and is VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certified and covers 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. The AERO laptops also come with connectivity features such as HDMI 2.1, miniDP, Thunderbolt 3 and a UHS-II SD card reader.
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AERO laptops specifications

AERO 17 HDR
AERO 17
 AERO 15 OLED
 AERO 15

17.3” Creator Laptop
Up to GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Up to Intel Core i9
4K HDR IPS LCD
17.3” Creator Laptop
Up to GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Up to Intel Core i7
FHD IPS LCD
15.6” Creator Laptop
Up to GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Up to Intel Core i9
4K HDR AMOLED
15.6” Creator Laptop
Up to GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Up to Intel Core i7
FHD IPS LCD

Please contact your local dealer for pricing
Please contact your local dealer for pricing
RM7999
RM7599

The new AORUS and AERO laptops are available now for pre-orders. For more information, you can head over to GIGABYTE’s official website right here. That’s not all as GIGABYTE is offering branded giveaways for the first batch of buyers in Malaysia. For more information on the giveaway, you can visit the official webpage and stay tuned to GIGABYTE AORUS’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Pokdepinion: These are pretty good-looking laptops from GIGABYTE. Priced pretty well too.
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Acer Introduces Swift 3 OLED Laptop Featuring 12th Gen Intel Core H-Series CPU

Acer launched a slew of new laptops in its Swift and Spin notebook lines, all of which feature 12th Gen Intel Core CPUs and Windows 11. For professionals on the road, the Swift 3 OLED combines a stunning display with powerful performance, while the Spin 5 and Spin 3 are built for professionals who require a lightweight laptop with multi-mode flexibility.
Acer Swift 3 OLED

The Acer Swift 3 OLED laptop (SF314-71) is powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Core H-series CPU with Intel Iris Xe GPU, PCIe Gen 4 SSDs, and up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, providing powerful performance for creation-focused work and gaming for professionals, freelancers, and students.

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The laptop has also been Intel Evo certified to fulfill key experience criteria like the instant wake from sleep and 10 hours of battery life. In an emergency, a 30-minute charge provides more than 4 hours of battery life.
The Swift 3 OLED is light, modern, and slim, with a 14-inch 16:10 WQXGA+ (2.8k) OLED display that has a 92% screen-to-body ratio and is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500-certified. The display delivers true-to-life visuals that cover the whole DCI-P3 colour range.
The laptop boasts a 17.9 mm-thin aluminum metal frame, weighs under 1.4 kg, and has an OceanGlass touchpad produced from ocean-bound plastic trash, which gives users a sleek glass-like tactile experience while scrolling.
The Swift 3 OLED is equipped with Intel Wi-Fi 6E for lightning-fast connectivity. Its FHD MIPI webcam uses Acer’s Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR) technology to give high-quality visual feedback even in low-light conditions, while Acer PurifiedVoice with AI Noise Reduction ensures that a user’s voice is loud and clear. Its backlit keyboard has an air intake design that dissipates 8-10% more heat than a regular keyboard.
The Acer Swift 3 OLED laptop (SF314-71) will be available in the United States in July 2022, with prices starting at USD899.99, in Europe in July 2022, with prices starting at EUR999, and in China in May 2022, with prices starting at RMB4,999.
Acer Spin 5

The Acer Spin 5 (SP514-51N) is a 1.3 kg light and 16.9mm slim convertible laptop featuring a 14-inch 16:10 WQXGA (2560 x 1600) touch display, TÜV certification for low-blue light, and an 88% screen-to-body ratio.
The revolutionary 360-degree hinge design of the Spin 5 with custom-designed bearings enables smooth transitions between multiple usage modes like a laptop, stand, or tablet mode, making it ready for any work. The Spin 5 is intended for users who require a slim and convertible laptop with enough power for creative endeavours.
The Acer Spin 5 is an Intel Evo certified laptop with up to a 12th Generation Intel Core i7 CPU with Intel Iris Xe GPU to help with editing. It has up to 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM and 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. A Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i ensures quicker network connectivity, and two Type-C USB ports with Thunderbolt 4 enable quick data transmission and power delivery.
The TwinAir cooling system in the Spin 5 is based on Acer’s Vortex Flow architecture, which boosts performance by up to 75%. Dual D6 copper heat pipes aid in temperature maintenance for the finest performance experience. The rechargeable Acer Active Stylus with Wacom AES 2.0 technology has 4,096 pressure levels for greater accuracy and control. To provide high-quality audio on video chats, the Spin 5 also includes Acer PurifedVoice with AI-enhanced Noise Reduction and DTS Audio.
The Acer Spin 5 convertible laptop (SP514-51N) will be available in the United States starting in July 2022 for USD1,349.99, and in Europe starting in July 2022 for EUR1,399.
Acer Spin 3

The 14-inch Spin 3 (SP314-55/N) is a small, convertible 2-in-1 FHD touchscreen laptop with a dockable Acer Active Stylus for sketching and writing on the go.
It is powered by 12th generation Intel Core CPU, Intel Iris Xe GPU, and PCIe SSDs, and can be charged in 30 minutes for 4 hours of operation, providing great performance and productivity for professionals on the go. The laptop boasts small bezels and an 86% screen-to-body ratio, and it rotates 360 degrees, making it easy to go between reading, taking notes, and sharing work.
The Spin 3 has Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and two USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 4 connectors for quick data transfer and power delivery. The laptop has an HD camera with TNR technology from Acer, as well as Acer PurifedVoice and AI-enhanced Noise Reduction.
The Acer Spin 3 convertible laptop (SP314-55/N) will be available in the United States in August 2022 for USD849.99, and in Europe in June 2022 for EUR999.
Specifications, prices, and availability will vary depending on the area. Please contact your nearest Acer office via their official website to learn more about availability, product details, and pricing in specific markets.
Pokdepinion: OH another convertible laptop to choose from! the Acer Spin 5 really entices me with its rechargeable stylus and Wacom AES 2.0 technology. As an artist, this would really help me a lot in doing any artwork.
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HUAWEI charts impressive 29% annual growth despite US sanctions

In an interesting change of pace, global smartphone shipments actually grew by 1% in Q3 2019 after two consecutive years of decline according to Canalys’ data. The biggest winner of them all is none other than HUAWEI, the beleaguered Chinese tech giant at the center of the US-China trade wars.

HUAWEI shipped a whopping 66.8 million smartphones in Q3 2019 alone, giving it 19% market share in the period. As compared to the 51.9 million units shipped during the same period last year, this is an amazing 29% increase. It is worth mentioning that most of the devices shipped in Q3 2019 were pre-Entity List models like the HUAWEI P30. The HUAWEI P30 Lite (also known as the HUAWEI nova 4e in Malaysia) made up most of the bulk with close to 3 000 000 units shipped.

Maintaining its position at the top of the stack is Samsung, which shipped 78.9 million in Q3 2019, 11% more than last year. It also increased its market share to 22.4% this year from last year’s 20.4%, reportedly thanks to the popularity of the new Galaxy A series replacing the Galaxy J family, as well as by dropping multiple variants of their flagships to give choice for consumers.

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Meanwhile Apple slides in at the third spot, with a 7% decline in shipments compared to Q3 2018. With 43.5 million iPhones shipped and a 12.3% market share, Apple is not doing so hot. The decline is expected to accelerate once the competition starts bringing out their 5G models, with Apple not expected to serve up a 5G smartphone until late 2020.

Overall, according to Canalys, 352.4 million smartphones were shipped in Q3 2019, 1% more than last year’s figure of 348.9 million in Q3 2019.
Pokdepinion: Even the older HUAWEI devices are still very attractive with their class-leading photography chops.
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Rick May, Voice of Team Fortress 2’s Soldier and Star Fox’s Peppy, Passed Away

It’s a grim day for the gaming world as voice actor Rick May, who is best known for his roles in Team Fortress 2 as Soldier and Star Fox 64 as Peppy Hare and Andross, has passed away at age 79. His passing came shortly after contracting COVID-19.
Rick May has been rehabbing in a nursing home after suffering from a stroke in February. Unfortunately, he caught COVID-19 while at the nursing home. He was then moved to the Seattle Swedish Hospital where he received care until his passing.
His career has spanned nearly five decades, with the infamous “Do a barrel roll” line being one of the most infamous lines to have ever been said in a game. Apart from his two notable roles, he also played the main antagonist, Dr M., in Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves as well as the narrator in Age of Empires 2.

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Apart from video games, Rick May has also appeared in over 300 shows across a variety of genres, and is also the long-time artistic director of the Renton Civic Theatre and Civic Light Opera in Washington state.

Fellow actor Larry Albert wrote a touching tribute on his Facebook upon learning of Rick May’s Passing. This was shared shortly after by the voice of Team Fortress 2’s Sniper, John Patrick Lowrie. It reads as follows:
Tribute to Rick May
I met him over thirty years ago and while we weren’t the socializing type of pals we always enjoyed running into each other at a gig or audition. Every recording session with him was always laugh-filled. Yet when the lights went down or the engineer said, “rolling” he was the consummate professional. He worked hard to get it right and we could always depend on him to deliver.
In talking with his wife Diana I found out that he loved the sessions, the camaraderie, the give and take during the rehearsals and actual recording. Whenever one of his shows aired he would listen, as do I to mine. However, Rick would listen to the ones he’d had no part in and write to say, “Wasn’t so and so great!” or “Man, that was a fantastic script!” I would always send him a copy of the finished product.
Rick May was a force of nature, a pain in the ass sometimes but never to the point where I would not use him again and again. We were working friends, colleagues and buddies. Hopefully there will be those who will speak of his years in the theater, as a teacher, a director and voice talent, of his one-man show as Teddy Roosevelt. I knew the man who asked me if I could get him a copy of an old Republic Studios serial cliffhanger “The Phantom Rider” if he got me an autograph from his friend Ty Hardin from the old “Bronco” TV series.
I knew the man who along with Frank Buxton and David Selvig stood and applauded my daughter Andee when I introduced her to the audience at the Kirkland Performance Center for what would be her first appearance as a professional actor.
I knew the man who was always encouraging when I had my bout with cancer.
I knew the man whose passing leaves a huge hole in my heart and I believe so many others.
If you head around the internet, you’ll see plenty of other tributes dedicated to the memory of Rick May. It’s a dark day not just for the gaming industry, and he will indeed be missed.
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Pokdepinion: The pandemic has claimed yet another victim. Rest in peace, Rick May. You’ve given gamers from all parts of the world some good memories.
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The HUAWEI Ecosystem Experience — IoT Expansion That Feels Right At Home

In case you’ve followed our Facebook page, you might have noticed that we were invited to test out HUAWEI’s current ecosystem lineup of IoTs. For the event, HUAWEI Malaysia’s Consumer Business Group has partnered up with Mahsa University in transforming one of their labs into a month-long exhibition called the HUAWEI Ecosystem Campus.
The HUAWEI Ecosystem experience
The exhibition is running until the 8th of November 2020 and is open for all students from Mahsa University. With it, the company has used their 1+8+N strategy that was used last year and in case you’re not sure what they represent, no worries as we’ve got you covered below:
“1” refers to HUAWEI smartphones“8” refers to devices such as HUAWEI’s AR/VR products, tablets, laptops, televisions, smartwatches, speakers, vehicle terminals and earphones“N” refers to the layer that puts everything together and denotes the thousands of IoT enabled devices that can seamlessly connect“+” sign represents HUAWEI Share and HiLink, the technology that makes the connection between them (products)

At the exhibition, we were treated to the HUAWEI Vision Smart TV X65, a 4K 65-inch OLED screen TV that comes with an ultra-thin 24.9mm body. It uses the company’s Hisilicon Honghu 898 chipset, which is supposedly optimized for OLED panels. Not only that, it also sports a 24MP ultra-wide AI camera which is used for motion capture for apps such as exercise app to ensure the precise and correct posture is being made by the user.

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They’ve even showcased on how you can link the TV with your HUAWEI smartphone which provided a low latency gaming experience. You can also make video calls by connecting your device through HUAWEI Share.

Next, we had a chance to see the HUAWEI AX3, a quad-core Wi-Fi 6 router. It’s comes as a convenience to HUAWEI users as they can connect simply with a single tap from their HUAWEI smartphone and instantly be connected to the Wi-Fi router.

HUAWEI has given an example on where you can use your HUAWEI MatePad even in the kitchen as a mobile recipe book, which is quite handy in case you don’t memorize what to do.

Commuting through public transportation is quite normal in Malaysia and of course HUAWEI had to make a demo with their lineup of earbuds that comes with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). If you are new to the feature, it gives you a clear state of mind by removing environment noise around you, even in the noisiest of places.

We’ve covered previously on the HUAWEI Share feature which is available on the latest EMUI 11 update. By using the feature, you can simply connect your phone to your laptop with a single tap and do things such as video call and transfer files at ease.

Of course, they’ve got something for your workout sessions. With products such as the HUAWEI Watch Fit, HUAWEI FreeLace Pro, and HUAWEI tablets, they’re great devices to have when you’re doing your routines at the gym.

Imagine your on the beach and you need some protection for your eyes under the hot sun. Well that’s where the HUAWEI Gentle Monster comes in. It not only offers some ‘stylish’ points but you can also enjoy listening to your favorite music thanks to its bone-induction dual speakers.
Plenty of HUAWEI products that fits in your everyday life environment. Which one of them caught your attention? Do let us know!
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Fitbit does not operate in Malaysia? Or do they?

Fitbit, the famous fitness band and watch maker has been in the Malaysian market for some time already. We just saw the fitbit versa launched recently, but apparently Fitbit products are not sold in Malaysia. What?

There is actually a Fitbit official store on Lazada, something which is usually reserved for legit brand representatives. Fitbit claims to not sell their products here in Malaysia, thus they cannot honor the warranty directly. Because they don’t sell their products here in Malaysia.

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FYI, @fitbit on their stance on their products not being sold in Malaysia and on not being able to assist with stolen products. Their response in point 3 is innacurate. But if you had a Fitbit in Malaysia and managed to access @FitbitSupport, do let me know. pic.twitter.com/VOyQbkLUQM
— Sumisha Naidu (@SumishaCNA) July 30, 2018

Sumisha Naidu, the tweeter who raised the issue, bought her unit from Geddit Dot Com, which claims to offer 1 year local manufacturer warranty.

The store did reply to a comment that warranty claims can be directed to Fitbit Malaysia. Which technically doesn’t exist now?
This entire fiasco raises more questions than answers. Is Fitbit actually operating here in Malaysia? If not, who is behind that official store on Lazada? We will be looking out for any further updates regarding this issue.
Pokdepinion: I am so confused right now. Are the Fitbit devices sold in Malaysia actually from Fitbit or not?
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Lazada’s 7th Birthday is just around the corner — enjoy discounts of up to 80% off on LazMall!

Lazada’s 7th Birthday is this 27th March, and they will be throwing a livestreamed concert, discounts and deals on over 24 million products all within the Lazada app. Lazada is clearly pushing the “shoppertainment” initiative to the next level on their 7th anniversary.
Lazada will be throwing an inaugural “Super Party” concert in Jakarta which will be livestreamed in the Lazada app. The Super Party music concert will see Dua Lipa perform along with local sensations like Hael Husaini and Ismail Izzani. The concert will be livestreamed in the Lazada app at 8.30pm on 26th March in Malaysia, with it also available in all the regions where Lazada operates.

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For those who are after more deals, LazGAME is now added to the Lazada app where you can play either Fruit Slash, Popping Balloons and Birthday Blast to collect cupcakes that can be exchanged for vouchers that can be redeemed on 27th March for more discounts.
You can also top up your Lazada Wallet with a minimum of RM30 to receive up to RM30 worth of rebates from now until 27th March. First time Lazada Wallet top ups will receive 10% rebates, while existing users will enjoy 5% rebates. There will also be cashbacks when you use your Lazada Wallet to pay for your purchases. On 25th March, the first 177 new wallet users will be able to get an extra RM77 rebate simply by topping up RM77 to their Lazada Wallet.

As usual, there will be Slash It Deals where you can snap up smartphones like the HONOR 5c, ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom from just RM1. Or you can also check out the Crazy Flash Sales, where you will see products go for as low as RM0.15 this year. Lazada will also be throwing Crazy Brand Mega Offers with up to 80% off on 27th March. For just 2 hours, there will be ridiculous discounts on Habib jewelry and exciting free gifts from brands like Estee Lauder and Tefal. Starting from now until 26th March, West Malaysians can already start adding products below RM27 with free shipping and check them out on 27th March to enjoy free shipping.
In addition to the Slash It Deals, Group Buy is a new social shopping feature that lets you invite friends to buy the same product and receive a group discount. You will have 24 hours to invite the required number of people to buy the product together, and upon reaching the target, you will be charged and your order will be processed. You can get a Sony PlayStation 4 for just RM777 by buying it together with 7 friends!
In addition to these great deals, Lazada has partnered with Hong Leong Bank to offer great discounts for HLB card users. Mastercard users will also enjoy 17% cashback in your Lazada Wallet, while the first 7 Mastercard users every hour on 27th March will receive RM70 cashback in their Lazada Wallet.

To cope with the increase in sales, Lazada’s 8 warehouses in Malaysia will operate 24 hours for four days starting 27th March. They will also be adding a new Collection Point delivery, where you can collect your packages at a time and location of your choice. It is now available in Klang Valley, with it expected to expand nationwide soon.
Pokdepinion: I think I will be trying to slash a ZenFone 3 Zoom. Anyone with me?
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ColorOS 3.0 on the OPPO F1s — a closer look

The OPPO F1s comes with ColorOS 3.0, which is OPPO’s custom skin over Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. It is generally a simplified version of Android which looks more like iOS than stock Android. This should make those who just recently jumped ship from the fruity smartphones more at home using OPPO devices. Even if you are an avid Android user, you may find ColorOS 3.0 to offer some nice features. Here are 5 of which we found to be quite interesting.

1. Lock apps from being killed automatically

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Most smartphones nowadays allow you to clear your RAM with a single tap. ColorOS 3.0 on the OPPO F1s offers the same, but takes it a step further by allowing you to lock apps.
The app switcher in ColorOS 3.0 looks like a vertical card stack, and by swiping left and right you can choose between the different apps you just recently opened. By sliding up, you kill the app, and by sliding down, you lock it. This prevents it from being automatically killed when you press the X icon at the bottom to clear your RAM. It really comes into its own when you want to prevent the system from killing Whatsapp or Messenger and consequently causing you to receive late notifications.

2. Screen off gestures

First introduced by OPPO and then also adopted by many other manufacturers, it allows users to access get quick access directly from the lockscreen. Without waking the device first, just perform one of the few preset gestures to open what you want. The preset gestures allow you to open the camera, control music and also turn on the flashlight. 7 more unconfigured gestures allow you to unlock the device, call a contact or open any app you want.

3. Security Center

Security center is where OPPO crams most of the spring cleaning utilities for ColorOS 3.0. Here, you can clear your RAM, set privacy permissions and even do a virus scan, which is powered by Avast.

You can even lock your apps to prevent people from prying into your private files. Actually, every app can be encrypted, so you can even encrypt Pokemon Go if you do not want your young one(s) transferring all your rare Pokemons. Use the fingerprint sensor, and no one will ever get into your apps without your thumbprint.

4. Lockscreen magazine

This feature allows you to never be bored with your lockscreen background. It allows you to subscribe to certain themes, and then cycles between the images every once in a while. Unlike the competition which mainly just cycles the built-in images, this feature on ColorOS 3.0 actually goes online to get fresh images to put on your lockscreen.

5. Dirac HD Sound

Dirac HD Sound gives users an easy way to customize the sound output of the device. 10 presets for different genres are available, and if users wish to personally adjust the sound, they can too. With just three sliders, users can easily mix and match to get a sound signature that suits them.

And this wraps up what I found interesting in ColorOS 3.0 on the OPPO F1s. Have something you think should be on this list too? Let us know in the comments section!

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Razer Kishi V2’s New Firmware Update Enables Virtual Touch Input on Android Devices

The Virtual Controller Mode is intended for games that do not come with native controller support.

Razer announced a new firmware update for its Android-based controller, Kishi V2 for Android – the update is set to support Virtual Controller Mode, which allows for virtual touch inputs on games; at the same time, a new ‘major update’ for its Nexus software is rolling out as of today. To enable the feature, simply head to Razer Nexus app (by pressing the dedicated app button on the controller) once updated and enable ‘Virtual Controller Mode’ under Settings.

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The feature allows users to perform touch actions by pressing the button it is mapped in the settings, and users can customize the areas and the type of input based on each game’s control buttons. Aside from Kishi V2, the company says this feature will be available soon for Razer Edge – the company’s dedicated mobile gaming handheld – in Q1 2023.
Pokdepinion: That’s a nice feature addition to the controller.
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HTC Vive Cosmos Set To Arrive In Malaysia For RM3,699

HTC Vive today announced new updates on their new Vive Cosmos, where they’ve revealed on the features as well as the pricing and availability of the VR headset. It seems that it will arrive to our shores here in Malaysia come September 12.

The HTC Vive Cosmos comes with a new tracking system that offers a simplified setup, ensuring your experience in getting into VR is faster and easier than before, with six camera sensors for wide and accurate tracking.
It features a 2880 x 1700 resolution, an 88% increase from the original Vive. Aside from that, it comes with a unique flip-up design that allows you to jump between reality and the virtual world within seconds. It is also compatible with the Vive Wireless Adapter, perfect for those who want to enjoy VR without being connected to cables.

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They’ve also announce the first ‘mod’, the Vive Cosmos External Tracking Mod, catered for those who want to continue using their existing Lighthouse base stations for tracking scenarios while taking advantage of the superior Vive Cosmos. The mod will be made available in Q1 of next year.

Coming with the Vive Cosmos is a 12-month Viveport Infinity subscription during the pre-order period, saving you money. Those who pre-order the VR headset by October 2 will get the code in their box. With the code, you will get access to hundreds of top-rated VR apps, games, and premium videos such as GoPro, Discovery Channel, and Animal Planet. Viveport Infinity will also be adding new titles in the future.
Other than that, the HTC Vive Cosmos will be the first headset to offer the Vive Reality System, a reimagined core software to experience for Vive. The software makes launching apps and others feel like you are stepping between world, or so Vive claims.
If you are interested in the HTC Vive Cosmos, you can pre-order it (you can do so here) starting from 12th of September 2019, where you’ll get the Viveport Infinity subscription as well as free game (AEON) for the price of RM3,699. It will be officially available in stores from 4th of October 2019 onwards.
Pokdepinion: I’d love to have a go at it! But unfortunately my wallet doesn’t allow it :(
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New Transformers Game Coming From Niantic, Makers Of Pokémon GO

In a recent announcement, Niantic, the creators of the AR phenomenon Pokémon GO, has just announced that they will be making a new Transformers game called Transformers: Heavy Metal. This game will see Niantic partner up with the Robots in Disguise’s owners, Hasbro and TOMY as well as developer Very Very Spaceship, who will be spearheading the game’s development.
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Transformers: Heavy Metal coming soon from Niantic
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The look of the new game will feel pretty familiar for those who have played Niantic’s Pokémon GO game as it utilises the same Niantic Lightship platform. In Transformers: Heavy Metal, you’ll get to play popular characters from the franchise such as Bumblebee and other Autobots and battle it out against the Decepticons. Here’s a brief synopsis of the game:
In Transformers: Heavy Metal, players will join the Guardian Network, a group of humans who have banded together with the Autobots in a war against the Decepticons. As a Guardian, players will uncover hidden regions across Earth to find resources and battle Decepticons in turn-based battles, either solo or with friends.
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Niantic says that they are planning to soft launch the game soon in selected countries with a global launch expected sometime later this year. Niantic also showcased a couple of screenshots of the game which features Autobot Bumblebee, Decepticon Skywarp and several other Decepticon goons. Those interested can pre-register for the game as well as subscribe to any future news updates here.
Pokdepinion: While I’m excited that a new Transformers game is coming, I’m not entirely stoked that it’s an AR game. I mean Pokémon GO was good but the novelty of it wore off pretty quickly for me. Looking forward to seeing if Heavy Metal would be any different seeing that I’m a huge fan of the source material.
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ROG Phone 3 finally gets Android 11 update

While we are looking forward to Android 12, ASUS has just only pushed out the Android 11 update for the ROG Phone 3. And even then, the currently available update package is only for Taiwanese version, with the global version yet to be released. The wait continues for those outside of Taiwan.

As usual for ASUS, they are bringing pretty much all the features that stock Android 11 offers, while slapping on their customization. It appears that ASUS will be using a revamped version of ZenUI for the ROG Phone 3, which might be refreshing to those who were stuck on Android 10 for so long.

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The full changelog can be viewed below, and you can also check out the download yourself. Do note that this is for the Taiwanese ROG Phone 3 only:

Upgrade system to Android 11
Some 3rd party apps are not yet compatible with Android 11
Please back up your data before upgrading to Android 11. If you want to downgrade your device’s software version to Android 10 by official software package, it will erase all data from your device’s internal storage.
Introduced new ZenUI design
Revamped Mobile Manager, Contacts, Phone, File Manager, Calculator, Clock, Gallery, Weather, Sound recorder, Settings, Data Transfer, Local backup, Setup wizard, System update apps
Support one-time permissions, improved scoped storage, and auto revoke app permission
Support to keep Bluetooth connection when airplane mode is activated
Adjusted notification tray to Android 11 design. Support notification conversations
Classic style of power button menu supports device control and Google Pay in Android 11
Updated Style, Auto switch in System color scheme, advanced options for back gesture settings, and SIM card settings. Removed previous ASUS One-hand mode.
Added Notification history and Bubbles settings
Integrated PowerMaster features in Mobile Manager into Battery Settings
Added PowerMaster functions in battery settings, such as slow charging, select charging limit, custom battery mode, Hibernate apps settings, and so on.
Adjusted the Quick Settings panel design. Support media control function. Added Nearby Share tiles (Need to add manually).
Added lock task, screenshot, share options after long pressing the app icon of the task in recent apps screen.
Adjusted Calculator design to the latest Android style.
Added “Show blocked calls in call log” option in Call log Settings of ASUS Phone
Adjusted the size of status bar icons to keep visual consistency
Added setting alarm by date and group alarm features in Clock
Support new editing page in Gallery app
Adjusted to new screenshot and screen recorder folders to fulfill Android 11 requirement
Updated the default selection logic of data category in Data Transfer
Adjusted the pages in Setup wizard
Adjusted options and update mechanism in system update setting

ASUS has a record of being rather slow with their updates for the ROG Phone series, partly due to the deep customizations that ASUS applies. They also provide rather short-lived support, with the ROG Phone only getting one major update, from Android 8 to Android 9, without an Android 10 update on the way. So yeah, we aren’t sure if we will see Android 12 on the ROG Phone 3 either.
Hopefully with gaming phones becoming more mainstream, ASUS will improve on their updates, as it won’t be too long before the competition catches up in terms of hardware.
Pokdepinion: I honestly wonder why doesn’t ASUS ramp up their updates, since they don’t have that many models to update anyway.
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Game Like A Pro With These Tips and Tricks
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In the past, gaming was limited to arcades and home entertainment systems, which required you to be stuck in a single place in order to play. With smartphones becoming increasingly advanced, mobile gaming has seen a huge boom in the market, including eSports. If you want to take mobile gaming seriously, then here are some tips and tricks so you too can game like a pro.
Bigger Screen
If you’re looking at your smartphone like this, you definitely need a bigger screen.
The first thing you need in a smartphone to perform at your best and game like a pro is to have a big screen. You need to be able to see every single detail in the game as clearly as possible so you will have complete awareness inside the game. It’s going to be hard to do that if you’re gaming on a tiny screen as there’s barely enough space to show anything.
Not only that, you also need the display to have a resolution that is high enough so even when you’re gaming on big screen, it is capable of showing all the fine details without any pixelations.

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While the sky is the limit if we simply say “bigger screen”, it’s also ideal to consider a smartphone with the biggest possible screen size for your hands. In other words, don’t simply go big, make sure it’s still easy enough for you to hold with your hands as you do not want to lose your grip and risking yourself from missing out pivotal moments in the game.
Ideally, you’ll be looking for a smartphone with at least 6-inches of display which is capable of at least Full HD resolution.
Immersive Sound

As much as visuals play a huge role in delivering the best gaming experience possible, the atmosphere can be ruined if the audio quality is not up to par. If you want to game like a pro, you will need a smartphone that is capable of delivering the cleanest, most immersive sound experience.
It’s not about having surround sound or any fancy features related to audio. It’s simply about being able to listen to everything in the game crystal clear regardless of the situation. Whether it’s a smartphone with a loud, audible set of speakers built-in, or just being able to plug in your favourite earphones / headphones to really drive home the immersion factor.
Ideally, you’ll be looking for a smartphone which has loud, audible speakers, a USB Type-C port and a headphone jack. The latter two will give gamers more versatility in terms of audio peripherals to use with it.
Long-lasting Battery

You can have all the great skills in the world and have the best performing smartphone ever but all of it would be meaningless if the battery life can’t last. As games are generally resource-intensive for smartphones, you will see the battery life going down rather rapidly with just minutes of gaming.
Not only do you have to look for one that has a big enough battery capacity, you will also need to find one that utilizes a chipset that is energy efficient without compromising on performance. If the chipset is a power hog, even the biggest of batteries would not be able to withstand such high power requirements for a long time.
Ideally, you’ll be looking for a smartphone with no less than 3,500 mAh battery capacity as well as utilizing an energy efficient chipset that has the capability to perform well when it comes to running games.
Which Smartphone to Get?

With all of that being said, you need to find yourself a smartphone that can easily fit into all three criteria if you want to game like a pro. Not sure which one does the job? Well, look no further than the Huawei nova 3.
The Huawei nova 3 has a 6.3-inch FHD+ display, which gives it a resolution of 2340 x 1080 with a 441 pixel per inch (PPI) density. It is powered by the Kirin 970 chipset, which has taken strides in terms of audio quality.

It supports full-channel HD lossless audio and sampling rate of up to 32bit @ 384 KHz which retains plenty of raw details of audio which results in a more wholesome listening experience. With the advent AI technology, the brand new AI noise reduction feature in the Huawei nova 3 uses deep learning algorithm to suppress noise and enhance voice signals for better speech recognition.
Not only that, having both USB-C and 3.5mm inputs will give users flexibility in terms of audio peripherals to use, with USB-C alone giving it a major futureproofing potential.
The Huawei nova 3 smartphone has a battery capacity of 3,750 mAh, which results in long-lasting battery life when you pair it with its Kirin 970 chipset. For those of you who aren’t aware, the Kirin 970 chipset is produced via an advanced TSMC 10nm process technology, which integrates 5.5 billion transistors in an area about the size of a fingernail. This gives it the necessary energy efficiency level that guarantees long battery life even when it comes to gaming while also providing flagship-level performance.
The Huawei nova 3 smartphone is available in Malaysia with a configuration of 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage, and is available in four different colours; Black, Red, Iris Purple, and Primrose Gold. It is currently retailing for RM1,699 and every purchase will come with a couple of free gifts; the Nova VIP Card and the Huawei X Christmas Canvas Bag.
Viu subscribers will be eligible for an exclusive RM450 discount on the device. If you plan on purchasing one for yourself or for your loved ones, either click right here or the button right below here:
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Disclaimer: This article is an exclusive article for Huawei Malaysia.
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2021 Malaysia Prepaid Plan Compilation Featuring Xpax, Digi, Hotlink and More

UPDATE: We’ve updated the article to include the newly released Special Data Packages for SPM/STPM students as well as B40 household groups.
Malaysia has a lot of prepaid plans available for subscription that is offered by local telcos such as Xpax, Digi, Hotlink, U Mobile and more. We’ve compiled some of the prepaid plans offered into one article in hopes of making it easier for people to choose a plan that suits them best.
Celcom/Xpax

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7 Days Unlimited
30 Days Unlimited

Unlimited Internet (Can be upgraded to 6mbps from standard 3mbps)
Based on Internet Pass Validity – RM10/6Mbps
1 Hour – RM1/6Mbps
6 Hours – RM3/6Mbps
Free 1GB Hotspot (Quota can be increased to unlimited)
Based on Internet Pass Validity – RM10/20GB
1am – 8am – RM1/Unlimited
8am – 6pm – RM2/10GB
1 Day – RM1/1GB
3 Days – RM3/5GB
Unlimited Calls to all Network

Unlimited Internet (Can be upgraded to 6mbps from standard 3mbps)
Based on Internet Pass Validity – RM10/6Mbps
1 Hour – RM1/6Mbps
6 Hours – RM3/6Mbps
Free 3GB Hotspot (Quota can be increased to unlimited)
Based on Internet Pass Validity – RM10/20GB
1am – 8am – RM1/Unlimited
8am – 6pm – RM2/10GB
1 Day – RM1/1GB
3 Days – RM3/5GB
Unlimited Calls to all Network

RM12
RM35

You will have to purchase an Xpax Prepaid Pack for RM10 first before you can activate the plans above. The Xpax Prepaid Pack also comes with:

Free Call Me Tones for 14 days
Free 10GB Facebook, Instagram and Games Walla
Free 1GB basic Internet every month
RM6 preloaded credit
Calls at 30sen/min & SMS at 15sen/SMS

From 6 January to 30 April this year, Xpax is offering the Special Data Package which is a prepaid Internet pass exclusively for SPM/STPM students. The package includes 15GB of data for RM20 and is valid for 30 days.
Eligible Xpax users can subscribe to the special internet data pass through the Celcom Life app. Existing Xpax users will receive an SMS with instructions to subscribe while new Celcom users will have to wait up to 4 working days to receive the SMS after a successful activated Xpax prepaid SIM.
You can check Xpax’s official website for:

More information on how to purchase their prepaid plans
Check their network coverage

Digi

Digi has 3 different types of prepaid plans. First one is the biGBonus prepaid plan which requires Digi Prepaid LIVE (costs RM8) which includes base features such as:

Free 10GB for Music and Video Streaming
Free 1000 minutes calls and SMS (up to 6 Buddyz)
RM5 credit
300MB internet quota
Free basic internet

biGBonus RM28
biGBonus RM35
biGBonus RM50
biGBonus RM70

4GB internet quota
Free 1GB every day from 1PM to 7PM
Unlimited calls to all networks

8GB internet quota
Free 2GB every day from 1PM to 7PM
Need to top up for unlimited calls
– RM5 for Digi to Digi
– RM10 for all networks

9GB internet quota
Free 3GB every day from 1PM to 7PM
Unlimited calls to all networks

14GB internet quota
Free 3GB every day from 1PM to 7PM
Unlimited calls to all networks

RM28
RM35
RM50
RM70

Next are the Internet Cili Padi XL prepaid plans which are more data-focused.

Internet Cili Padi RM15
Internet Cili Padi RM28
Internet Cili Padi RM35
Internet Cili Padi RM12 (Valid for 7 days)

3GB internet quota
Unlimited access to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

6GB internet quota
Unlimited access to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

9GB internet quota
Unlimited access to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

14GB internet quota

RM15
RM28
RM35
RM12

And lastly, the third Digi prepaid plan is called Digi Prepaid NEXT. The SIM card does not carry any extra charges.

NEXT 15
NEXT 30
NEXT 35

3GB internet quota
Unlimited Social: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

20GB internet quota
Unlimited calls to all networks

40GB internet quota
Unlimited calls to all networks

RM15
RM30
RM35

You can check Digi’s official website for:

More information on how to purchase their prepaid plans
Check their network coverage

Maxis/Hotlink

Hotlink has two types of prepaid plans. One is the internet-focused Hotlink Prepaid Unlimited plan while the other is the video-focused Hotlink Prepaid Video plan.
Here are the available plans for Hotlink Prepaid Unlimited.

RM35
RM45

Unlimited internet (capped at 3mbps)
Unlimited calls to all networks
Add RM5 for unlimited hotspot

Unlimited internet (capped at 6mbps)
Unlimited calls to all networks
Add RM5 for unlimited hotspot

Here are the available plans for Hotlink Prepaid Video.

RM25
RM35
RM45
RM60

4GB internet quota
8GB video internet quota

8GB internet quota
16GB video internet quota
FREE VIU Premium Access worth RM10 per month (promo ends 31 Dec 2020)

10GB internet quota
20GB video internet quota
FREE VIU Premium Access worth RM10 per month (promo ends 31 Dec 2020)

10GB internet quota
Unlimited calls to all networks
20GB video internet quota
FREE VIU Premium Access worth RM10 per month (promo ends 31 Dec 2020)

You can check Hotlink’s official website for:

More information on how to purchase their prepaid plans
Check their network coverage

Tune Talk

Tune Talk’s prepaid plans are pretty straightforward with no additional steps required to subscribe. Here are their prepaid plans below:

Monthly 10
Monthly 28
Monthly 48
Unlimited 48

1GB internet quota
Unlimited calls to all networks
10GB basic internet quota
Unlimited chats (Whatsapp, WeChat, IMO, Viber, Line)

6GB internet quota
15GB Video (500MB/day for 30 days)
Unlimited calls to all networks
10GB basic internet quota
Unlimited chats (Whatsapp, WeChat, IMO, Viber, Line)
Unlimited social (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Facebook Messenger)

10GB internet quota
60GB Video (500MB/day for 30 days)
Unlimited calls to all networks
10GB basic internet quota
Unlimited chats (Whatsapp, WeChat, IMO, Viber, Line)
Unlimited social (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Facebook Messenger)
Unlimited Music (Spotify, Joox, Syok, KKBox, Hungama, Astro Radio)

Unlimited internet quota (capped at 6mbps)
Unlimited calls to all networks
5GB hotspot

RM10
RM28
RM48
RM48

You can check Tune Talk’s official website for:

More information on how to purchase their prepaid plans
Check their network coverage

U Mobile

All U Mobile prepaid plans below need to have U Mobile UNLIMITED FUNZ Prepaid Plan (RM10 +RM30 credit) first. The UNLIMITED FUNZ Prepaid Plan consists of RM6 credit, unlimited data for social and gaming apps, and unlimited calls to all U Mobile number for RM1 per day.

GX30
GX35
GX12 (weekly)
GT30

Unlimited internet quota (capped at 6mbps)
6GB hotspot
Free 15 BIGO LIVE Diamonds
Free GoInsure 3 Coverage (1 month)

Unlimited internet quota (capped at 6mbps)
Unlimited calls to all networks
6GB hotspot
Free GoInsure 3 Coverage (1 month)

Unlimited internet quota (capped at 3mbps)
Unlimited calls to all networks
1GB hotspot
Free GoInsure 3 Coverage (1 month)

1GB internet quota
Unlimited calls to all networks
Unlimited access to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Facebook Messenger, Viber, IMO, WhatsApp, WeChat and PUBG Mobile

RM30
RM38 (Promo price RM35)
RM12 per week
RM25

U Mobile is also offering a Special Data Package for SPM and STPM students with 15GB of data fro RM20. Similar to the one offered by Celcom and Xpax, the package is only open to those who were born from 2001 to 2004 only. Users can subscribe to the Special Data Package via the MyUMobile application or UMB codes.
You can check U Mobile’s official website for:

More information on how to purchase their prepaid plans
Check their network coverage

Yes

Kasi Up Prepaid 15
Kasi Up Prepaid 20
Kasi Up Prepaid Unlimited

10GB internet quota

20GB internet quota

Unlimited internet quota (capped on 7mbps)
9GB hotspot data

RM15
RM20
RM30

You can check Yes’ official website for:

More information on how to purchase their prepaid plans
Check their network coverage

Hopefully, our compilation here can help you decide on which prepaid plan suits your needs the most. For more news like this, or tips and tricks as well as other interesting tech content, be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Sony Comments on Next Gen PlayStation Hardware – PlayStation 5 Incoming?

Sony Comments on Next Gen PlayStation Hardware
Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida

We’ve been hearing about the current gen PlayStation 4 being at the end of its life cycle. Of course, this caused quite a bit of confusion because some were taking it as a sign the the platform is dead and the PlayStation 5 will be coming soon. When it comes to official details on the next PlayStation console, information has been scarce.
Now, Sony has officially commented on it.

Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida told the Financial Times that the next gen PlayStation console is seen as necessary for the company. To be precise, this is what he said:
At this point, what I can say is it’s necessary to have a next-generation hardware
Yoshida-san did not confirm or deny that said next gen PlayStation hardware would be called the PlayStation 5. While the statement certainly surprises no one given the success of the PS4, this is the first time that a top Sony executive actually confirms the release of a new console as a necessary course of action. That being said, the wording is vague enough to make it difficult to infer the state of development of the platform.
Back in May, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO John Kodera talked about the future of their gaming lineup, leading gamers to believe that the successor would come in 2021. For now, we’re uncertain if the successor will be coming sooner or later.

Source: Financial Times
Pokdepinion: Talk about stating the obvious. I hope the next console will have faster HDDs / SATA 3 or faster so loading speeds wouldn’t be as bad. Other than that, I feel like the PS4 is already doing a great job. If anything, 60 FPS for all games would be a major bonus, but hopefully that doesn’t disrupt the feel of the games itself.

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LG unveils its new wireless sound bars and X-Boom audio systems

LG Electronics (LG) announced that they will be unveiling their most advanced sound bars and audio systems at CES 2016. The new sound bars will greatly enhance the home theater viewing experience with their new rich sound quality and responsive settings.
LG SH8/SH7
The new LG SH8, SH7 and SH6 sound bars provide consumers with a variety of options. Each sound bar sports a sleek, slim design. The advanced SH8 and SH7 come with wireless sub-woofer that provides rich bass tone to compliment the speaker’s audio output.
LG X-Boom CM9960
On the other hand, the SH6 is consist of six independent speaker drive units and employ and innovative air duct structure allowing the SH6 to delivers powerful sound from its compact single-body speaker system.

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LG X-Boom 7560
LG will also unveil three new X-Boom systems, which are the LG X-Boom Solo models OM7560 and OM5560 and the LG X-Boom CM9960. X-Boom models serve as total entertainment solutions, providing both powerful sound and wireless connectivity. Both X-Boom Solo models boast entire audio systems housed in single speakers, giving them the ability to deliver intense audio output

Pokdepinion: This setup is mostly aimed at home theaters enthusiasts, the price are still unknown since it’s debut appearance will be at the upcoming CES 2016. In terms of sound quality, I’m pretty sure they will produce high fidelity audio, and the X-Boom will most probably provide exceptional bass.

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Edifier G4 7.1 gaming headphones review; bass or no bass?

Introduction

Edifier is a brand better known for their audiophile-class offerings with great value for money, but they make some good gaming headphones too. Their latest range of headphones consists of the Edifier G4, Edifier G10 and Edifier G20. We have here their top of the line Edifier G4 with virtual 7.1 surround audio, so let’s take a look at it.
Unboxing

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Packaging wise, Edifier goes with the classic red-black scheme to signify their gaming intentions.

The back of the packaging lists some features and the specifications of the Edifier G4. The Edifier G4 comes in three colors, with a little label telling you what color you are getting in the box. We have here a saucy red and black one, which is my favorite color combination. You can go for the black-green or white-blue options too if red is just not your cup of tea. Oh and apparently “Live to Game” is the motto of this product.
An injection molded plastic tray holds the headphone steady in the packaging, with sufficient space away from the sides, so damage to the outer packaging will not harm the headphones itself.
The Edifier G4 does not come with much, just the headphones and a user manual. Perhaps with so much space in the box, perhaps a small headphone stand would have been a nice inclusion?
Appearance

The earcups are pretty nice, with a metal mesh over what looks like a driver. They are circular with a retractable boom mic and the non-detachable cable exiting the left ear cup. The rest of the build is predominantly plastic, gamers who demand premium materials need not apply.

After a few comments about the Edifier headphones I have reviewed previously not having enough branding, the Edifier G4 finally has the Edifier logo emblazoned on the outer side of the headband. Nice. Also here you get to see the red highlights Edifier used in the design of this gaming headphone.

Here’s a closer look at the earpads. These are over-ear headphones, and these earpads will wrap around your ears. While the earcups are round, the actual recess in the earpads where your ears will be are actually slightly oval for a better fit. Thickness is decent so even people with bigger ears should find the Edifier G4 comfortable. They do not have any form of ventilation though, so be prepared for some sweaty ears in warmer conditions. The black stitching over the red foam looks pretty good.

Here’s the inner side of the headband. The padding is wrapped in red pleather, giving this headphone a more “gamer-ish” vibe. The padding is plush and broad, promising comfort over long periods of gaming.

This is the controller of the headphone. The mute button actually mutes the microphone, and the toggle switch with the microphone icon toggles the vibration motor. There is a volume wheel on the side and a power switch as well. The labeling of the switches is rather confusing, and the volume wheel does come off as rather cheap too.

No gold plating here, but it is understandable given Edifier’s focus on spending only where it counts; audio quality. Gold plating does not do anything for performance but only to prevent the ugly oxidation you may see on older USB connectors. The cable is your standard rubber wrapped variety, which is disappointing when braided wires look better and are also more durable. You do get a ferrite core though to block unwanted noise from passing from your device to the headphone, and on to your ears.
Specifications

Drivers:
40mm Neodymium drivers

Frequency response:
20 Hz – 20 KHz

Sensitivity:
103 dB

Impedance:
24 Ω

Microphone:
Retractable boom microphone

Features:
Virtual 7.1 surround sound, vibration effect, single color LED rings on earcups

Cable:
2.5m non-detachable USB cable

User Experience
I will start off by saying that this is an early unit, with early drivers. My experience of using this headphone was not as straightforward as simply plugging it in and heading off to play, but it actually involved a lot of troubleshooting. First issue I faced was my Lenovo Y50 running Windows 10 not recognizing the headphone when I plugged it into any of the three USB ports, regardless whether it was a USB 3.0 port or USB 2.0 port. After repeatedly connecting and disconnecting, it finally detected it. On to install the driver…which leads to a restart.
After the restart, I had to repeat the disconnecting and reconnecting process, but thanks to the power switch on the controller, saving me the effort to physically disconnect the USB connector and reconnecting it. And I found the next issue, the driver was not giving me all the features available. After communicating with a representative of Edifier Malaysia, I tried connecting it to a USB hub that is integrated into my laptop cooler, and voila, every feature was available, and I had no issues with my laptop not detecting my device. Once again, I must reiterate that this is an early sample with early drivers, so updates should be rolled out soon to solve these issues.

With that out of the way, let’s take a closer look at the driver software. It looks very 2000-esque, with blue lightning clouds featuring heavily in the whole software, 3D icons and 3D effect. This piece of software seems to be the work of someone at Edifier who felt like it was time to throwback to the “good old days” when designing the user interface. However, while it looks classic, the features offered are definitely on par with recent headphones. You get the much touted virtual 7.1 surround sound option, Xear Surround Max audio effect and more.

Going through the software features, right clicking on the microphone and speaker icons over on the left presents us with more stuff to play around with. We have here the usual volume control, sampling rate toggle with the option of either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, 10-band equalizer with a handful of presets, the virtual 7.1 surround sound settings which allow you to adjust the virtual “position” of the “speakers”, Xear SingFX for karaoke enthusiasts and Xear Surround Max which further enhances the virtual surround effect. For the microphone, you get a volume control and sampling rate toggle, microphone boost toggle and last but not least, Xear SingFX for the microphone to add echo or just alter the pitch of your voice.

Putting these headphones onto my head, I noted that these headphones are really quite comfortable. We have a thick padding for the headband and earpads, so it was quite comfortable indeed. The adjustable headband length will also make it a great fit for people with bigger heads. As for me, I only needed to extend the headband by three notches, out of a total of 10, so there is still a lot more room for those out there with huge heads. Portability is thrown out of the window with no folding mechanism to reduce the space it takes up. These are far from the largest headphones we have seen though.
Not for the RGB enthusiasts.
So, how does the Edifier G4 sound? I would say they are decent. Unlike a certain brand of gaming headsets, the Edifier G4 does not have an emphasis on the bass frequencies. If you turn off the vibration mode, these headphones are actually deprived of bass. Switching on the vibration gives me the bass the Edifier G4 was lacking, with differing qualities when we play around with the settings. Apparently the mode without vibration is the “gaming mode”, but who wants to play games without any bass from explosions? We will be testing the Edifier G4 in the vibration mode since I gotta get that bass, you feel me?
Since we have so many options available in the driver settings, let’s talk about the default settings first. So at factory settings without equalization and all surround sound enhancements off, the bass was there, but it was not deep nor controlled enough, being all over the place . Turning on the “Virtual 7.1 Speaker Shifter” doesn’t do much as it was indeed quite difficult to discern any difference in soundstage with the mode toggled. The “Xear Surround Max” does the job though to improve soundstage, but then the clarity seems to take a hit. Playing around with the equalizer allows the clarity of the Edifier G4 to shine, as well as lower the mid-bass bloat to give the headphone a cleaner sound. While the 7.1 feature is designed to enhance spatial positioning in games, games with good sound design like Overwatch won’t benefit much from it, as any stereo sound system is enough for perfect audio cues. And despite all the features here, Edifier decided not to add an option to enable bass without having vibration. Volume wise, these headphones can go really loud.

The retractable microphone features a little translucent ring to indicate its status, lit when active and not when muted via the button on the controller. There are a few gimmicky features to play around with if you want to annoy your friends, and the overall quality of the audio picked up was pretty good, with my friend in Overwatch hearing me clearly. There is little free play even with the boom fully extended, which definitely instills some confidence in its durability.
Conclusion
For RM249, the Edifier G4 is a good option for gamers who want a USB headphone with vibration features. While Edifier usually opts for a no-frills approach, the Edifier G4 comes with its fair share of gimmicks like SingFX for the next Justin Bieber. The very apparent lack of bass with the vibration mode off is probably intentional to offer a clearer sound in gamers, but I really would not be playing games without some shaking explosions, which is conveniently also offered by the Edifier G4 once you turn on the vibration. Edifier could definitely do with a driver update to overcome the driver issues I faced, and hopefully add an option to still get bass in the output without the vibration too. Overall, I find the Edifier G4 deserving of a Bronze Pokdeward, held back by the simple fact that I can’t have bass without getting vibrated at the same time.
[UPDATE]: There is a new updated variant from Edifier Malaysia without the driver issues and also you will now be able to get bass without vibration.

Our thanks to Edifier Malaysia for the Edifier G4 in this review.

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Touch ‘n Go NFC Card Leak Reveals TnG eWallet Top Up Feature

After much anticipation and demand from the masses, the Touch ‘n Go NFC card leak reveals some much needed features coming your way. Here’s what we know thus far.
Touch ‘n Go NFC Card Leaked

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Earlier this year, we’ve heard of the Touch ‘n Go NFC card being in development by TNG Digital’s then-CEO, Ignatius Ong. While the launch date is still unknown, it appears that we might not have to wait for much longer given a recent leak on it.
According to a number of online sources, the Touch ‘n Go NFC card will be called the “Enhanced Touch ‘n Go card” and can be easily differentiated from the standard one thanks to the NFC icon on the top-right corner. When it does become available, users are able to order the new card directly on the TnG eWallet app for just RM10.
Interestingly, Amanz recently discovered a dedicated section for the Enhanced Touch ‘n Go card, which is a staging site that’s expected to be the helpdesk section. From what we know, some of the details inside include a step-by-step guide on how to link the new card to your eWallet account on your smartphone.
Instead of keying in the card number, all you have to do is use NFC to link the card to your account. For devices that do not have NFC support, you can still pair it by keying in the card number but you will be missing the ability to top up using your smartphone.
As of right now, signs of the new card launching points toward it being imminent as the Enhanced TNG Card was listed as requiring TnG eWallet version 1.7.72 for it to work properly. The current version of the eWallet is 1.7.71. For now, do stay tuned for the official launch as we will reporting it as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: This is a much needed addition for quite a number of years now. Better late than never I suppose but I hope it works without any hiccups in the system.
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PSN Prepaid Cards and PS Plus Memberships Now Available in Supermarkets and Convenience Stores!

Now you can buy PSN Prepaid cards and PS Plus Memberships cards in supermarkets and convenience stores across Malaysia!
For most of us here in Malaysia, we often head to our local videogame retail store to get us some games and peripherals. It’s the most convenient way we know and not all of us have credit cards to use for online videogame stores.
But with major videogame distributors like Steam and Sony going online, it would suck to not be able to take advantage of it as it is indeed way more convenient. We can always buy prepaid cards but where do we buy them from? Well, here’s a place for Sony’s PlayStation Store.

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PSN Prepaid Cards and PS Plus Memberships

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that you can buy PSN Prepaid cards as well as PS Plus memberships cards in supermarkets and convenience stores in over 10,000 locations in Southeast Asia, and Malaysia is included. Previously, these prepaid cards were only sold mainly through gaming shops and electronics retailers.
Why You Should Care About This?
While you don’t actually have to buy the prepaid cards as you can purchase physical copies but if you do want buy games and other related content digitally, you will need credit cards or debit cards. And even with debit cards, most of them won’t go through with the purchase (I’m looking at you, Maybank).
Essentially, Sony Interactive Entertainment is making it easier for you to be able to purchase digital content on their platform, as you can either buy the prepaid cards yourself as well as the PS Plus membership cards directly via those new places.

As the reason of purchasing the prepaid card is pretty straightforward, some of you may be wondering what’s the point of the PS Plus membership. Well, those who have subscribed to it are guaranteed to get free games every month and it’s not just some unknown games. At one point, all subscribers got the full version of NBA 2K16.

Then there’s special discounts/sales on items that is only available for the subscribers. And for those items that have already been discounted, you can get another discount on top of that discount. There are some other extra benefits that appear from time to time but if you’re an avid gamer, you’ll save a lot with just a small initial investment.
Hiroyuki Oda, Deputy President of Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia, said:
This is just the start of our efforts to make digital purchases on our online PlayStation Store more accessible to gamers in the region. We want to offer consumers greater choice in deciding where to buy and how to pay for their favorite digital content. These cards are also wonderful Christmas gifts for friends and family.
What Can You Buy and Where?
I swear, we’re not sponsored by 7-Eleven…or even that dental clinic.
You can purchase PSN Prepaid cards as well as PS Plus Membership cards at 7-Eleven, Tesco, Giant, and Cosway. There may be plans to have more shops selling those cards but at the moment, these are the only ones confirmed to have it in store and up for sale.
You can buy:

RM250 PSN Prepaid card
RM100 PSN Prepaid card
3-month PS Plus Membership card for RM43
12-month PS Plus Membership card for RM129

Pokdepinion: Well, I usually use a credit card to pay for stuff but before I got this, I always wondered where to get the prepaid cards. Now, it’s a lot easier since there are plenty of 7-Elevens as well as Giant and Tesco supermarkets in Malaysia. Way to go, Sony!
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Motorola One Vision will come with Samsung’s Exynos chipset

There aren’t that many smartphones in the market with Samsung’s Exynos chipset in the market. Aside from Samsung themselves, obviously. If I am not mistaken, only Meizu has used Exynos chipsets. Most other smartphone manufacturers just choose to work with Qualcomm or MediaTek. Motorola, on the other hand, is reportedly going to feature the Exynos 9610 in their next mid-range device.
Motorola’s first smartphone with a Samsung Exynos chipset is allegedly going to be the Motorola One Vision. The “Vision” part of its name is supposedly because it will have some serious imaging prowess, along the lines of a 48MP sensor. It is expected to offer features like Video 3D HDR and Long Exposure to help you take better shots.
What do you think of the Motorola One Vision in red?
Aside from the impressive camera chops, the Motorola One Vision looks set to be a mid-range smartphone through and through. The Exynos 9610 is used in the Samsung Galaxy A50, which itself is an affordable mid-range device. The Motorola One Vision is rumored to come with up to 4GB RAM and up to 128GB storage, but will come with a small 3500 mAh battery. It is also expected to come with Android One, so you will be getting swift Android security updates.

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Rumored Motorola One Vision Specifications

Exynos 9610, octa-core up to 2.3 GHz, 10nm FinFET
Mali-G72 MP3
Up to 4GB RAM
Up to 128GB storage
Punch hole display
48MP rear camera
Android One (Android 9 Pie)
3500 mAh battery

What do you think of the Motorola One Vision? It doesn’t really matter what you think about it if you are a Malaysian though, because you won’t be able to get it officially here.
Pokdepinion: I am always intrigued to see if other smartphone manufacturers can squeeze more performance out of an Exynos chipset than Samsung themselves…
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Shopee Enjoyed A Record-Breaking 12.12 Birthday Sale With Item Sales In The Millions

12.12 season has just passed and it proved to be Shopee‘s best yet as it shattered another one of its sales records. 12 million item orders were made in the first 24 minutes of Shopee’s 12.12 Birthday Sale across Malaysia, with over 875,000 items sold in Selangor in the first hour of the sale. One Malaysian even single-handedly made 180 orders in the morning of 12 December.

Shopee’s 12.12 Birthday Sale breaks records
Among the products sold during the 12.12 Birthday Sale, products from Home & Living, Groceries, Health & Beauty, and Mobile & Accessories categories were among the most popular. Here is a little breakdown on the popular product categories sold:

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Home & Living – Consumers in the 35 – 49 age range mostly purchased tools in preparation for the upcoming festivities. This is down to 1.2 million home improvement and decor items that were sold on 12 December.
Back-to-school – Over 670,000 stationery items, 200,000 school uniforms, bags, shoes, pencil cases and more were sold in total on 12 December despite uncertainties of the school term.
Groceries – As stay-home efforts continue, people were seen to be stocking up on essentials, particularly food items. 120 packs of MILO were sold per minute in the morning of 12 December. This was followed by more than half a million snacks purchased as well as strong laundry detergent sales.
Health & Beauty – Over 628,000 skincare items were sold during 12.12 as people geared up for the festive season and the new year. Some of the most popular items purchased include facial masks and lipsticks.
Electronics and entertainment – 8 out of the top 10 performing Malaysian SMEs were electronics retailers who clocked in an average sales of over RM800,000 each.
Lifestyle – Lifestyle athletic brand adidas who joined the platform only in September 2020 witnessed some 300,000 visits to its official store on 12 December. The visits translated into strong single-day sales especially on its sneakers, t-shirts and football jerseys.

Regionally, Shopee recorded a sellout of 12 million items in the first 24 minutes of 12 December in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. At its peak, 1 million items were bought in a single minute. Consumers also spent more time on in-app games and features with 450 million views on Shopee Live, 2.7 billion times played on in-app games, and 28 million hours played on two of Shopee’s newest games, Shopee Bubble and Shopee Candy.

The surge in shopping activity was also met with increasing adoption of digital payments.Orders paid vis ShopeePay surged 18 times from an average day.
Pokdepinion: People really love to shop. I personally bought two big bottles of Nutella during 12.12 which I just received this morning.
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PlayStation 5 VS Xbox Series X Specs Comparison – Which is the Superior Console?

Previously, we had a more in-depth look inside both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, which you can read about by clicking here and here respectively. Needless to say, they’re both very powerful machines. However, I’m sure some of you are curious as to how they stack up against each other. Let’s take a look the PlayStation 5 VS Xbox Series X specs comparison.
PlayStation 5 VS Xbox Series X Specs Comparison

PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X

CPU
8x Cores @ 3.5 GHz (Variable Frequency) Custom Zen 2 CPU
8x Cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.66 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU

RAM
16 GB GDDR6 w/ 320mb bus
16 GB GDDR6 w/ 320mb bus

GPU
Custom RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOPs, 36 CUs @ 2.23GHz (variable frequency)
Custom RDNA 2, 12 TFLOPs, 52 CUs @ 1.825GHz (variable frequency)

Storage
Custom 1TB NVMe SSD (825GB Accessible)
Custom 1TB NVMe SSD

Memory Bandwidth
448GB/s
10GB @ 560 GB/s, 6GB @ 336 GB/s

I/O Throughput
5.5GB/s (Raw), Typical 8-9GB/s (Compressed)
2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block)

Expandable Storage
NVMe SSD slot
Xbox Series X Expansion Cards (proprietary)

External HDD Support
USB HDD Support
USB 3.2 HDD Support

Optical Drive
4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive
4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive

Performance Target
4K @ 60 FPS, Up to 120 FPS
4K @ 60 FPS, Up to 120 FPS

Xbox Series X Has the Upper Hand

From the specs comparison above, it appears that the Xbox Series X has more power than the PlayStation 5. The CPU has higher clock speeds, the GPU has 16 more compute units, and is capable of an extra 1.72 teraflops of performance. Both are using the similar custom AMD Zen2 CPU and RDNA 2 GPU.

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We can also see a number of similarities between the two consoles. This includes RAM, storage capacity, expandable storage, optical drive, and performance target. On the performance target, this is going to be hard to say for sure as it will truly depend on what game is running.
PlayStation 5 Still Has Some Tricks Up Its Sleeves
Proprietary Xbox Series X Expansion Cards
It’s not a complete loss for the PlayStation 5 however, as they easily win in the expandable storage department. Xbox Series X uses proprietary expansion cards developed in partnership with Seagate whereas as the PS5 uses M.2 drives, which are widely more available.
It’s hard to be conclusive on the I/O throughput and memory bandwidth sections as it can greatly vary in real-life situations. In the case of memory bandwidth, we’re not too sure if the one listed for PS5 is consistent throughout but if it is, then it sits comfortably in the middle of the Xbox Series X’s bandwidth for 6GB and 10GB.
Aside from the PlayStation 5 VS Xbox Series X specs comparison, we talked a bit more in-depth on the expandable SSD storage. Click right here to check it out.
Can We Declare a Winner?
PlayStation 5 VS Xbox Series X Specs Comparison
Based on the specs alone, the Xbox Series X has the upper hand. However, the end result may differ quite a bit as it will also depend on the software. It’s like how you could have a lower spec console perform similarly to a high spec gaming PC due to software optimizations.
On another note, there is also a chance that given the lower CPU and GPU power of the PlayStation 5, it might end up being cheaper than the Xbox Series X. Price will definitely play a big role in which side gamers will take in the next-gen console wars.
Lastly, while performance will certainly be a good attraction, the games library for each platform will be the ultimate deciding factor. Microsoft has been doing their best to acquire game studios to improve their 1st party offerings and Sony is not slowing in that area as well.
One thing’s for sure, we are now starting on a new, exciting gaming experience, and I’m sure many of us can’t wait to get our hands on the next generation of video game consoles. Hopefully, more people will be able to get their hands on them soon.
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Intel Graphics Xe concept renders appear online

The upcoming Intel Graphics Xe which will be Intel’s discrete graphics brand starting from 2020, is already seeing concept renders crop up online. While it most probably won’t look like that once it comes out, it is interesting to see what it might look like if Intel decides to carry over the design from their high-end Optane drives.

It would actually be pretty cool to see if Intel actually does implement the design, because there is plenty of lighting zones for some interesting RGB lighting. There still isn’t a reference graphics card out there that features RGB lighting, so this would be quite refreshing to see.

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The power connectors on the tail end of the graphics card is also a pretty cool feature, which hopefully reaches the final product too. Cable management would be a fair bit easier with it. With the card’s TDP still unknown, the blower cooler design might just suffice. But even with that said, blower designs generally run noisier.
What do you think of this design?
Pokdepinion: If this is Intel’s first GPU, it has already won in terms of aesthetics!
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OPPO A16K Launches In Malaysia With 4230mAh Battery And 6.52″ Display At RM549

The folks at OPPO Malaysia has announced of the launch of the new OPPO A16K smartphone in the country.
OPPO A16K launches in Malaysia

The OPPO A16K sports a 6.52-inch HD+ display and it measures at 7.85mm in thickness and weighs in at 175g. Running on ColorOS 11.1, the phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 chipset.

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Under the hood is a 4230mAh battery which you can charge with its 10W charging brick. The entire phone is waterproof, where it comes with an IPX4 rating for a bit of assurance.
At the back, it comes with a single 13MP camera which supports PDAF. As for selfies, there’s a 5MP front camera at the front.
Available in 3GB+32GB configuration, the OPPO A16K is available in Blue and Black colour variants for the price of RM549. You’ll find it available at all My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Stores, OPPO Official Online Store, authorized dealers as well as their official stores on Lazada and Shopee.
In other news, the OPPO A95 is coming soon to Malaysia. Check out the link right here to find out more on the device. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Looks like an entry-level device but that price… I’m not too sure if people would fancy it too much. Would you purchase one for yourself?
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ASUS RT-AC87U and ASUS RT-N18U Press Release

Kuala Lumpur, 3 November 2014 – ASUS, the world’s No.1 preferred brand for wireless router¹, today announces the availability of its latest range of wireless routers for the Malaysian market – the ASUS RT-AC87U and RT-N18U.
According to Jacky Lim, Country Manager of Open Platform Business Group (OPBG) at ASUS Malaysia, these two ASUS wireless routers — RT-AC87U and RT-N18U, is timed for launch to capitalise on the market opportunities arising from the growing consumer trend of adopting personal, mobile devices in Malaysia.
He says, “Almost all users these days are universally connected multi-device users living under the proliferation of smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs and other Wi-Fi-enabled gadgets. As such, ASUS launches its latest router offerings to support the multi-devices users in their households under a single Wi-Fi environment.”

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Currently, the router sales division contributes up to 20 per cent of ASUS OPBG’s overall revenue in Malaysia.  “We are eyeing to sell more than thousands units of high performance wireless routers inclined with the forecasted users’ demands to support their growing network access requirements,” says Lim.
He further shares, “As more device share the sharing the available wireless bandwidth under the same wireless network, data congestion happens and impacts on the user experience. Standard routers easily become overloaded and thus leading to device instability, lags and slowdowns.”
“Therefore the RT-AC87U and RT-N18U are most ideal for home and small business users who are looking for more effective alternatives to increase their speed to access network and data,” he says.
ASUS’s RT-AC87U is the world’s first four-transmit, four-receive (4×4) antenna configured AC2400 class dual-band gigabit wireless router employed with multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology. This allows users to improve floor coverage and enjoy lag-free network experience at the same time².
Whereas, RT-N18U is a high-powered 2.4GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi router with USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports plus Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for discerning home users. Incorporated with TurboQAM™ technology, RT-N18 can boost network speeds of up to 600Mbit/s enhancing users’ multitasking performance for multimedia applications, such as HD video streaming, online gaming and file sharing.
Complimentary ASUS AiCloud
Both RT-AC87U and RT-N18U wireless routers are now available nationwide starting from November 2014 at RM1,199 and RM409 respectively.
Lim adds, “To encourage more uptake of private Cloud storage for better personal data management, ASUS Malaysia is giving away new ASUS routers’ buyers with 100GB complimentary storage on ASUS AiCloud. The complimentary storage promotion applies to all AC-class and N-series routers’ purchases.”
“ASUS AiCloud lets users to sync, share and stream their photos, videos, files and other data from router to any connected desktop, notebook and storage devices on the go. Its Router-to-Router Sync is a unique function that facilitates synchronisation between the storage devices with other compatible ASUS routers.”
Other advanced features of all ASUS wireless routers include Enhanced Media Server and Download Master for download and streaming, Parental Control for network usage monitoring, PRO Quality-of-Service (QoS) for bandwidth prioritisation, 3G/4G sharing and more.
if you haven’t read our ASUS RT-N18U Unboxing and Review please visit it here :- https://pokde.net/tech-blog/asus-rt-n18u-reviews-unboxing/

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Logitech adds two new products to their G PRO lineup — tried-and-tested competitive-grade gaming peripherals!

Logitech’s lineup of professional gaming equipment, the Logitech G PRO just sees two new members in the form of the Logitech G PRO Wireless gaming mouse and G PRO gaming headset.
Logitech G PRO Wireless gaming mouse
This new gaming mouse is insanely light for a wireless mouse, weighing in at just 80g. The Logitech G PRO Wireless features Logitech’s HERO 16K sensor for impressive tracking performance at 16 000 DPI and 400 IPS maximum tracking speed.

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While most gaming mice out there are ergonomic, the Logitech G PRO Wireles keeps both left-handed and right-handed gamers happy. The ambidextrous design is the result of a a collaboration with over 50 esports pros to deliver a winning shape.

It also features the LIGHTSPEED wireless technology for a lag-free wireless gaming experience.This coupled with the Logitech G POWERPLAY Wireless Charging System ensures that the Logitech G PRO Wireless mouse is as reliable as a wired mouse at all times.
The Logitech G PRO Wireless Gaming mouse is priced at RM699, while its wired brethren which also gets the upgrade to the new HERO 16K sensor is price at RM329.
Logitech G PRO Gaming Headset
The latest gaming headset from Logitech G is equipped with premium leatherette earpads and comes with an optional pair of microsuede earpads. These earpads offer better sound isolation than the previous more breathable Logitech G ear pads for less distractions when you are gaming.

Aside from better earpads, the Pro-G drivers used in these headphones are also made from an advanced hybrid-mesh material for better sound quality. Better sound quality leads to better awareness too, an important factor in games.

The boom microphone on the Logitech G PRO Gaming Headset uses a pro-grade pop filter and microphone for crystal clear voice chat and market-leading audio recording.
The Logitech G PRO Gaming Headset is compatible with PCs, consoles and mobile devices, so you can use it with any of your gaming setups. It is priced at RM429.
Pokdepinion: The Logitech G PRO peripherals look pretty cool, especially the mouse. I am quite interested to try out the POWERPLAY technology for myself.
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