Lenovo Vibe X2 review - Flat, thin and uniquely layered 5-inch smartphone

Most smartphones tend to look alike. Not so for the Lenovo Vibe X2 as it is probably the world's first layered smartphone, with three separate layers and a screen slapped together into a single flat and thin smartphone. The result is a fairly unique looking smartphone but how does it perform? Read our full review of the Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone below and see for yourself if this is the layered masterpiece you've been looking for.

Design-wise, the Lenovo Vibe X2 follows the flat and thin look. The 5-inch display is actually a bit smaller than the other three layers, so it leaves a little space on the top and bottom. At 7.3mm it isn't the thinnest smartphone around but the slightly irregular sized display on the top does make it seem thinner than it actually is. Overall, the layered design makes the Vibe X2 very tough and solid with nearly no flex to it. Tech specs are quite good with a 5MP front camera for the selfie inclined and a 13MP rear camera that doesn't stick out on the back. We found it to be very lightweight at 120g which should make it great for those who like lighter smartphones. Check out the full list of tech specs and features below:

The Lenovo Vibe X2 packs in an octa-core processor from MediaTek

The flat and thin design is very strong and rigid

While the phone is dual-SIM it only supports one micro SIM and one nano SIM with no microSD slot, thankfully, it does come with a free Vibe X2 casing

While there is a true octa-core MediaTek processor, it should be noted that the PowerVR G600 graphics is a bit on the midrange. It also seems that Lenovo made some sacrifices to get it this thin as the Vibe X2 does not have any expandable microSD memory slot. Other tech specs are quite high though as you get 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, 4G LTE connectivity and Wifi 802.11ac along with the full HD 5-inch display. Lenovo have also added a bit more value to the overall package by including a free clear original Vibe X2 casing along with a pair of headphones. You may have to get rid of some bloatware in the smartphone, but it works well even with the pre-installed featured apps.

Performance is a mixed bag for the Vibe X2 perhaps because of the imbalanced processor and graphics. This can be seen by the really high AnTuTu benchmark score of 48399 and the rather midrange graphics score in 3DMark of 8543. This was perhaps done to avoid the smartphone from overheating, as it already gets quite hot when running intensive apps or games. This does not mean that the smartphone is not capable though as it got a very good Epic Citadel score of 54.9fps on full HD and managed smooth, lag-free performance in Asphalt 8: Airborne on high quality visual settings. Camera performance was good and solid but the lack of stand-out features makes it just an above average camera. Audio is surprisingly loud though but the quality is not as clear as we would have liked with a slightly tinny sound to it. Battery life is above average as well for about 1 day and a bit more on semi-heavy usage (browsing, social media, some gaming, some video editing).

Thanks to the octa-core processor, AnTuTu scores are very high, but...

... graphics scores on 3DMark are just midrange.

Actual game graphics performance in Epic Citadel are very good though with very high frame rates for a full HD smartphone

Performance on Asphalt 8: Airborne was smooth and lag free even on high visual quality settings

Camera performance is good but lacks many stand-out features

Overall, the Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone is a great-looking flat and thin smartphone with a unique layered look that should set it apart from other generic-looking smartphones. We found it to be very capable both for playing games as well as taking pictures but the lack of expandable memory and stand-out features makes it a solid above average performer at best. While it does pack in 4G LTE, 2GB RAM and WiFi 802.11 ac, these features are quickly becoming the norm for smartphones below RM1K. Retailing at RM1199, third-party sellers like SatuGadgetDotCom and DirectD are already offering the Lenovo Vibe X2 from as low as RM959. We expect this pricing to go down even lower as time goes by, but the Vibe X2 does offer a good amount of value, especially with the added casing in the package. If you're looking for a capable smartphone that stands out from the rest then the Lenovo Vibe X2 should definitely be on your consideration list.

Check out our hands-on video of the Lenovo Vibe X2


Lenovo Vibe X3 with three versions official, comes with Hi-Fi audio

So it's official, Lenovo just unveiled the speculated Lenovo Vibe X3 and it is the third edition of the Vibe X series. There are 3 versions of the phone, which are separated in 16, 32 to 64GB internal storage versions. Here are the official tech specs:-

One noticeable feature that the phone has is the two front-facing stereo speakers, and the system is equipped with Hi-Fi 3.0 via a dedicated ESS Sabre ES9018K2M or Wolfson8281 DAC. It also has a separate speaker amplifier and three noise-cancelling mics, it's no wonder they were teasing us with the Beethoven and piano in the image previously.

Customers can now pre-order the Vibe X3 for CNY 2999 (64GB version, RM2059.74), CNY 2488 (32GB version, RM1708.78) or CNY 1899 (16GB version, RM1304.25) in China and will be released there on 25 November 2015.


ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL 4K video recordings show off good stabilization

After requests from our TechNavers we recently tried out the 4K video recording capabilities of the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL. Featuring both Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom also offers up to 12x zoom (5x zoom in video recording mode), a dual rear camera with a dual Pixel camera sensor, 5000 mAh battery and more for just RM2099. The current pricing has dropped somewhat below RM1.9K though, which should make the ZenFone 3 Zoom even more of a flagship killer. You can check out our unboxing and hands-on video previously or see how stable 4K video recording is below.


Lenovo Vibe Z coming to Malaysia with 4G LTE enabled

Lenovo Malaysia will soon launch their latest flagship smartphone, the Lenovo Vibe Z for Malaysian markets as soon as next week. The Lenovo Vibe Z or K910 is one of the few Lenovo devices to pack in a 2.2Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor which also allows for some fast 4G LTE connectivity. Other tech specs include 2GB of RAM, 16GB storage, a 5.5-inch display with IPS and 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, a 13MP f1.8 rear camera and 5MP front camera. The smartphone weighs in at 147g and is just 7.9mm thin with a laser etched fabric feel backside for a more textured feel. It will come packing Android 4.3. So far, there isn't any Malaysia pricing just yet, but the international pricing is set at $549 (RM1791). At the Malaysia launch, the smartphone is expected to be revealed under various Celcom LTE plans and bundles so stay tuned for more information next week.


Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro announced in Malaysia for RM2299

The Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro is finally available for sale in Malaysia. Lenovo Malaysia is bundling the JBL E-40 Bluetooth Headphone with the device, all for a price tag of RM2299. Tech specs wise, the Z2 Pro is one of the best smartphones in the market. It comes with a 2.5Ghz Snapdragon 801 processor with 3GB RAM. For storage, you get 32GB which unfortunately is non-expandable. On the front, there's a large 6 inch display with Quad HD 2K resolution. Even with a display of this size, the Z2 Pro measures just 156 x 81.3 x 7.7 mm, thanks to the thin bezels. However, at 179 grams it is a bit heavy due to its premium metal finish. On the back, there is a 16MP camera with OIS, autofocus and dual LED flash. The front camera measures 5MP which should be enough for everyday video calls and selfies. Lenovo has smartly embedded a 4000 mAh battery inside, which the company claims delivers up to 45 hours of talktime and 39 days of standby time. Check out the Lenovo Facebook page for more details on Malaysia pricing and availability and our tech spec comparison of the Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro and Huawei Ascend Mate 7.


Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro officially announced, packs 6-inch 2K display and 16MP rear camera

Lenovo ups the ante with their new officially announced Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro smartphone. The smartphone joins other higher-end flagship smartphones with a 6-inch display featuring a 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution, resulting in a pixel density of 490 ppi. Other notable tech specs and features include a 2.5GHZ Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM, Android 4.4, 4G LTE connectivity, dual-SIM support, a 4000 mAh battery and a 16MP rear camera with BSI sensor, optical image stabilization and 4K video recording. Featuring very thin bezels, the Vibe Z2 Pro is only 7.7mm thin and looks to have a brushed metal unibody chassis in black, gold and titanium. Camera features include a low-light mode, manual mode and much more. Unfortunately, there are still no Malaysia release dates or pricing so stay tuned for more updates.


Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro launching in Nov 2021 with a 120Hz display

If you recall, Lenovo first teased new tablets back in May 2021. We haven't touched on that topic for a while since then, but there are some details about the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro recently. Let's take a look at what features it has.

Based on teasers from Lenovo, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro has a 12.6-inch display with a 2560x1600 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will also feature four JBL speakers, which were shown off in a demo video. Another detail that was confirmed would be the ZUI 13 custom Android UI.

In terms of the specs, this model should come with the Snapdragon 870 chipset. It should also have at least 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of internal storage. As for the cameras, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro is expected to have an 8MP front camera, as well as 13MP and 5MP rear cameras.

It's unknown if Lenovo would launch this model here. But what do you think about it so far and would you be interested in getting one? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 14 2021 release: 90Hz display, WiFi 6 support, and 61WHr battery from ~RM3373

As mentioned two days ago, Lenovo held an event yesterday to launch new laptops. There is the new Xiaoxin Pro 14 2021, Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus 2021, and Yoga 13s - all ultrabooks that aim to offer good performance. Let's take a look at the first model.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 14 2021 comes in two versions. The first one features an 11th-Gen Intel Core i5-11320H CPU, Intel Iris Xe G7 96EU GPU, and 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM (4266MHz). As for the AMD version, there's the AMD Ryzen 5 5600H or Ryzen 7 5800H CPU to choose from, as well as AMD Radeon Graphics and 16GB of DDR4 RAM (3200MHz). Also, both versions come with a 512GB of NVMe PCIe SSD.

Besides the CPU and GPU, the other specs and features for the two variants are the same. It has a 14-inch display with a 2880x1800 resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and 400nits of brightness level. In addition, the display has Dolby Vision support, 100% sRGB colour gamut, and eye protection features. And of course, the Xiaoxin Pro 14 2021 is powered by Windows 11.

We don't know if Lenovo would launch these new laptops in Malaysia, but we've included the prices for the variants below. Are you interested in getting one for yourself? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates on this laptop.


Lenovo Yoga 6 AMD, Slim 9i, Yoga 9i and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon now available in Malaysia from RM3799

Lenovo Malaysia have officially announced that their Lenovo Yoga 6 AMD, Yoga Slim 9i, Yoga 9i, and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon laptops are now available in the Malaysian market. Designed for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and millennials these premium laptops range from RM3799 to RM7599.

Stand-out features for us include the tough yet light 966g carbon body of the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon with its anti-fingerprint finish and the authentic leather cover of the Lenovo Yoga 9i. The Yoga 6 AMD sports a hybrid design of metal and soft-touch materials wrapped in blue fabric while being powered by an AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile Processor with optional AMD Radeon graphics.

There’s also Lenovo Premium Care which is a comprehensive after-sale service that offers 24 hours access to technical support extended from 9am – 9pm on-site services for 365 days. Check out the prices below:

A side view of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon

The top of the Lenovo Yoga 9i is authentic leather

Like other Lenovo Yoga laptops, the Yoga 9i can bend over backwards

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i is also super premium

Flip over the Lenovo Yoga 6 AMD and turn it into a tablet

For more product information, please visit their site.


Lenovo Yoga 7i Carbon release: Sleek white design, ultra thin body, and smart features from RM4399

For a lot of people today, thin and light laptops are the way to go. You get that from Lenovo with its Yoga Slim series, which are meant to embody sleek designs, innovation, and ultra-portability. It wasn't all that long ago when the company launched the Yoga Slim 7i too, but there's already a variant of it with a spanking new look.

Say hi to the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon, a variant of the laptop that comes in metallic white and a "second-gen web-core" carbon fibre weave on the lid. What's amazing is that Lenovo has further reduced the weight by 47%. Compared to the standard Yoga Slim 7i, which weighs 1.4 to 1.6kg (depending on size), the smaller Carbon variant is allegedly just 966g. Despite that, it's actually 25% more durable.

On to more specs, the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon comes with a 13.3-inch QHD (2560x1600 resolution) display that has an impressive 91% screen-to-body ratio and 100% sRGB colour gamut. Inside, it packs an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU, integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of storage. Additionally, the laptop comes with features powered by AI, such as the Q-Control Intelligent cooling mode, IR camera, TUV Rheinland certification, and more.

The sleek white Yoga Slim 7i Carbon's price starts from RM4399 and is now available in Malaysia, which is a pretty good price for an ultra-slim laptop. But with that said, what do you think about the colour? Would you be interested in buying this? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Lenovo Yoga 7i review - One of the best 2-in-1 laptops this year

The Lenovo Yoga brand is quite popular among consumers as it's one of the better-known 2-in-1 laptop convertibles. This year, Lenovo Malaysia introduced the 7th-Gen Lenovo Yoga 7i with a 12th-Gen Intel Core processor. Without beating around the bush too much, let's head on to the review of what we think of the laptop.

Starting with the design, the Yoga 7i retains the professional-look design in Storm Gray with a matte finish without any special design. That's pretty straightforward and fine, as the Yoga 7i is usually meant for a corporate setting. That's not the only colour, though, there's also a Yoga 7i Stone Blue which looks quite cool too.

Weighing 1.4kg with a 1.74cm in body thickness, the body is built entirely with aluminium and it has a solid but rather artificial quality. However, it doesn't have any protection or water-resistance ratings. On that note, it's super lightweight and one little thing we like about this laptop's design is the Comfort Edge feature. If you refer to the photo, you can see that it doesn't have any sharp corners at all which is a nice touch.

As a 2-in-1 laptop, the Yoga 7i is flexible and you can turn it into a tablet if you wish. There's also the usual tent mode for watching videos or movies, and its hinge is strong enough to hold an angle firmly. The power button is also placed on the right side which may be strange for a laptop, but then again, it can be transformed into a tablet so the placement makes sense. However, it's odd that there was no fingerprint sensor to be found on the laptop so it lacks some firm security features there.

Moving to the display features, the Yoga 7i has a 14-inch OLED screen panel with a resolution of 2.8K (2880x1800 pixels), a 16:10 aspect ratio, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut and a brightness of 400 nits. With OLED, any colour displayed in videos and pictures will look very bright and condensed. You should be able to enjoy watching high resolution movies as well as editing images.

While it sounds great on paper, the 400 nits brightness isn't enough so you may encounter some difficulty seeing the display outdoors. It's even worst when you bring it out on a sunny day. On the bright side, the display can be used as a touchscreen too in tablet mode. To enhance the experience further, a Lenovo Digital Pen stylus can be purchased but you will need an AAAA battery which is quite difficult to come by on its own.

It played Rebel Galaxy Outlaw that was launched in 2020, but only in low-graphics settings

In terms of performance, it comes with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1260P processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics 16GB of RAM and 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. With these kind of tech specs, this is the kind of laptop that you use for daily office work and not much else. Yes, you can play some modern video games too but only in lower-end graphics settings.

Throughout reviewing this laptop for the past two weeks, the fan never got loud and the temperature nearly always felt under control. Typing on the Yoga 7i keyboard is comfortable too and the trackpad size is huge. The sound performance is satisfying enough thanks to the Dolby Atmos speakers (but lacking a bit in terms of bass), and finally, the battery can last up to seven or eight hours which is great. It takes two hours to charge fully.

The webcam can record FHD resolution with an infrared sensor. You can close the camera with a lens cover too

The battery usage from 100% to 3% takes 6 hours 47 minutes (1:03 pm to 7:50 pm)

Overall, we didn't have too many complaints about using the laptop as a working device. The Yoga 7i is an attractive 2-in-1 laptop with good performance for work and nothing more, but consumers may think twice about getting one due to the starting price of RM5939. Note - that's just the starting price for the model that we reviewed.

If this is too expensive for you, Lenovo also offers another variant starting from RM4809, featuring a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 512GB SSD storage, but without a stylus. Apart from Lenovo, there are other 2-in-1 laptops such as the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 9315 at RM5999 or the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 7420 at RM3399. The choice is yours.

Pros: Solid build quality for a 2-in-1 laptop with a professional design

Cons: Unusable for outdoor work with strong sunlight, no fingerprint scanner for security

Conclusion: A complete 2-in-1 laptop for work (and entertainment)


Lenovo Yoga 9i Malaysia release - 13th Gen Intel Core processor, starting price from RM7299

Today, Lenovo Malaysia just announced that the Lenovo Yoga 9i is now available in Malaysia. Starting from RM7299, the latest Yoga 9i is refreshed with up to the latest 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P Processor.

To celebrate this launch, customers who purchase the brand-new Yoga 9i at any Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES) from 11 to 26 February 2023, can bring home some freebies worth RM3315. This includes a Lenovo 27” Gaming Monitor QHD (LG27q-30) worth RM1,249, a Yoga Mouse with Laser Pointer worth RM209, Grab Gift Vouchers worth RM330, and more.

To refresh your memory, the Yoga 9i is a 2-in-1 laptop and has a 360-degree hinge that customers can utilise. From tablet to tent mode, the Intel Iris Xe-powered laptop is more than enough for more creators. Its OLED display is 14 inches and supports a 90Hz refresh rate touchscreen, as well as VESA DisplayHDR 500 certified for 100% DCI-P3 colour accuracy.

Designed for a hybrid working lifestyle, the Yoga 9i has 1-Click Function Keys with five additional shortcut keys for quick access. It includes:

On top of that, customers of the Yoga 9i are granted Lenovo Premium Care for customer support 24/7. Promotions are available while stocks last. For a limited time, customers who purchase the Yoga 9i can also enjoy 1-year Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) worth RM299 for only RM1. For more product information, please visit lenovo.com/my/en/yoga/.


Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Malaysia release - the world’s first full dual-screen OLED laptop, price starting at RM9149

The Yoga Book series has been around for a few years already, but nothing quite like the Yoga Book 9i. As you can see in the cover photo, it's really a dual-screen laptop with a detachable keyboard. However, high technologies come with a price, as it starts at RM9149 in Malaysia.

In terms of tech specs, the Yoga Book 9i features up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1355U processor (E-cores up to 3.70 GHz P-cores up to 5.00 GHz), Intel Iris X graphics, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB SSD M.2 PCIe Gen4 of storage. Both of the displays are OLED and measure the same size of 13.3 inches, and support touch screens as well.

As the world’s first full dual-screen 2.8K OLED, multi-mode laptop, it's meant to help content creators who multi-task a lot and this can certainly boost their productivity. To make the setup complete, all the accessories - the Active Pen stylus, a Bluetooth keyboard, and a Tidal Teal folio stand are provided inside the box. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are supported as well.

According to Lenovo, the Yoga Book 9i can last up to 15.5 hours on a single screen usage (with video playback), whereas using two screens last up to 10.5 hours (with video playback). The AC Adapter is 65W and it has three Thunderbolt 4 ports. Lastly, it's worth mentioning that it also supports WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity.

To learn more about the Yoga Book 9i, you can visit the official webpage right over here to check it out.


ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL review - Slim photographers flagship killer that lasts for days

The original ASUS ZenFone Zoom aimed to offer the most powerful Intel mobile processor, plenty of storage and a 3X optical zoom for what would be the best ASUS ZenFone cameraphone. Unfortunately, things didn't turn out that way as competitors beat it to the punch with sleeker designs, better camera sensors and processors. Learning well from this lesson, ASUS have released the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL as one of the first around RM2K Dual Pixel and dual rear camera equipped smartphones in the Malaysian market. Read on to see why we think the sleek metal bodied ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL with the 5000 mAh battery life could be the next true flagship killer.

Like the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max, the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL goes for a sleek metal body with curved sides and a flat back. While we’ve seen the silver version, the black version looks equally chic and premium with a comfortable grip. Personally, I rather miss the concentric circle designs brought about by the first ZenFones but you can still see these on the thin metallic power and volume buttons on the side.

The front is covered by 2.5D glass with a 5.5-inch full HD display

The 7.9mm thin body feels very premium and it still packs in a 3.5mm audio jack along with a USB Type C port on the bottom. The dual rear cameras are only slightly raised compared to the super large camera hump of the original ZenFone Zoom, while a rear fingerprint sensor is inset (reducing the chances of accidental presses) below the triple autofocus sensors and dual tone LED flash. Capacitive keys line the bottom of the front panel.

The sleek metal body has rounded curves and a comfortable grip

A USB Type C port and 3.5mm audio jack on the bottom

The camera hump is only slightly raised with dual rear cameras and dual tone LED flash

You can still see some concentric ZenFone circles on the metallic power and volume buttons

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL comes with a free original clear casing

The case should provide extra protection for the corners and front of the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL

Here are the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom tech specs:

Talking about the dual pixel sensor, the one in the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL is the 12MP SONY IMX362 sensor with an ƒ/1.7 aperture lens. Released in November 2016, it is one of the latest camera sensors in the market and will be featured in other upcoming cameraphones which have yet to reach Malaysia, so this isn't like the previous ZenFone Zoom at all. The other 12MP rear camera sensor offers 2.3x optical zoom and up to 12x zoom for images and about 5x zoom for video recording.

The depth of field feature on the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL lets you create a "bokeh" effect or blurry background

Combined with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and ASUS’s other Tritech autofocus tech the new SuperPixel camera on the ZE553KL is designed to work well in low-light conditions all the time (so no more low light mode). Other PixelMaster camera features like Super Resolution and Time Rewind are still there though while the Depth of Field mode offers bokeh shots. In addition, the latest update should allow you to save images in RAW (in Manual mode) on top of the 4K and full HD in 60 frames per second video recording modes.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL has a number of PixelMaster camera features and the ability to capture RAW files in manual mode

Somehow, ASUS have managed to pack in a 5000 mAh battery in the slim metal body which just lasts and lasts (something we’ll touch on in the performance section). It not only offers reverse charging (so you can charge other devices with the ZE553KL) but it also fast charges up to 100% in about 3 hours or so thanks to the ASUS BoostMaster quick charge technology. Coupled with a 2TB microSD and you should have a viable 4K video recording cameraphone that lasts for a day or more of shooting.

It isn't magic but RAW file editing does let you bring out more details

Unfortunately, it isn’t all good as the ASUS ZenUI remains packaged with a number of extra apps (cough… bloatware… cough) but thankfully, most of these can be uninstalled. ASUS have packed in some useful extra apps though like the Mobile Manager and Game Genie. The 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display offers good full HD resolution but the always-on display notifications don’t seem to be available anymore, perhaps they may be enabled later on or were removed to conserve battery life. You still get LED notifications, so that is a good thing nonetheless.

The ASUS ZenUI does come with a few extra apps but you can usually uninstall them

Looking at the tech specs, quite a few TechNavers have said that it is midrange but this is likely because of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor alone. Combined with the 5000 mAh battery, dual pixel dual rear cameras and 4GB RAM, the ZE553KL punches well above its midrange weight class, outlasting most flagship phones while delivering the same features but we will cover a bit more on that in the performance section. We do miss that it doesn’t have NFC but as a cameraphone, the ZE553KL offers a lot more than most phones that do offer NFC.

AnTuTu scores definitely show a midrange device at 62724 but other benchmarks all reveal very good performance with 59.3 fps in Epic Citadel and 466 in 3Dmark. The ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL plays demanding games like Asphalt 8: Airborne smoothly as well. On top of very good overall performance it offers one of the longest lasting battery life we’ve seen for a flagship device in a while, getting about 5 days and more on normal usage and 3 to 4 days on heavy usage. The ZE553KL does bear the same weaknesses of most metal bodied phones in that it gets warm under the sun or for marathon game binge sessions but it is never too hot to hold, especially with the free bundled clear case.

AnTuTu scores for the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL are midrange

But Epic Citadel reports near perfect frame rates on full HD gaming

Playback in demanding games like Asphalt 8: Airborne are lag free even on high visual quality settings

Battery life is excellent on the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL

For entertainment, the ZE553KL serves very clear audio with its SonicMaster technology and 5-magnet speakers which while not as loud as say the ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra, is still loud enough to fill up a car or cubicle. The 5.5-inch full HD display is also clear and delivers all the details necessary to watch and enjoy a movie. Connectivity is good and stable with strong WiFi signals and good 4G LTE.

4K video streaming looks very sharp and detailed on the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL

Camera-wise the ZE553KL really shines as a capable photography centric device. Featuring a high dynamic range colours for images and video are very clear and vivid, while the stabilization is great even on 4K video recording. The 12x total zoom is useful but even with OIS, images aren’t as clear as the native 2.3x optical zoom.

The Superpixel camera works surprisingly well and fast in low-light conditions while the greyscale filters really offer a lot more detail than previous ASUS ZenFone filters (which often cut down resolution). The Depth of Field function offers bokeh shots but it isn’t the easiest of features to use, so while you can get some really impressive shots, you’re still going to need decent photography skills to get the most out of this cameraphone.

Auto, 12MP, HDR, 12x zoom ~ did you notice the bird in the previous picture?

front camera selfie ~ works pretty well in low light

front camera selfie ~ works pretty well in the dark too

Night mode ~ in total darkness you can still see with the SuperPixel

Auto, 12MP, HDR ~ very good performance in low light

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL finally delivers as the flagship killer that ASUS envisioned the first ASUS ZenFone Zoom to be but with a more balanced processor, enhanced cameras, slim metal body and extremely long battery life. Improving in nearly every aspect from the original ZenFone zoom, it also helps that the ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL is fairly affordable at its current lowest price of RM1888 (the RRP is RM2099) and should give those looking for a performance photography device an excellent cameraphone option compared to today’s flagships (which are all well above RM2K).

Featuring RAW file support, dual rear cameras with 12x total zoom, a dual pixel camera sensor, 4K video recording, excellent image and video stabilization and one of the longest lasting batteries we’ve seen for any midrange to flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL is extremely camera centric. That does not mean that your normal layman photographer cannot take good shots with it, but those photographers who are skilled or experienced enough will be able to bring out the full potential of the ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL, resulting in some really awesome shots.

Sunset at the marina. Still boats, with almost mirror finish calm sea. . Captured with the Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom 25mm f1.7 lens from a moving boat! . Thanks for the likes and comments! . @ASUS #ASUS #ASUSmalaysia #ZenFoneArtistry #ZenFone3Zoom #AsusAmbassador #zenfone3zoomMY #sooc #nofilter #noedit . #instagood #instamalaysia #instafestiva #photooftheday #potd #mobileshot #cameraphone  #beach #manbun #beachbum . #love #instagood #photooftheday #beautiful #happy #life #followme  #me

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Here's one of the shots i shared with the entire ASUS media trip team during the Asus Bootcamp :) . The highlight details of reverse rainbow, the shadow details, the nice saturation, the blue in the skies are the key highlights of this photo. . Captured with a Zenfone 3 Zoom. . #Japan #日本 #Tokyo #東京 #instagramjapan #instajapan #igjapan #visitjapan #japanrevealed #japanfestivals #ilovejapan #ilovetokyo #shibuya #shareyourjapan . @ASUS @asusmobilemalaysia #ASUS #ASUSmalaysia #AsusAmbassador #ZenFoneArtistry #ZenFone3Zoom #zenfone3zoomMY . #instagood #instamalaysia #instafestiva #mobileshot

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That being said, the ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL does well enough for most other uses, including gaming, entertainment, browsing and so forth. In addition, it looks a lot sleeker, thinner and more premium than the hard leather encased ZenFone Zoom while also lasting a lot longer. The sleek black metal back of the ZE553KL really looks like it could be a winner for ASUS, especially if they bring in the other colours like pink and white and we already saw it being implemented in the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max. While it would be great if ASUS continue this for their next generation of ZenFones I really would like to see that shiny ZenFone concentric circle design to make a comeback as it would help make future ASUS ZenFones stand out from the other rounded metal bodied smartphones in the market, perhaps in the front panel like they did for the ZenFone 3 Deluxe.

In any case, do check out the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL if you’re looking for an affordable, long-lasting and capable cameraphone.


Lenovo Yoga Book Hands-on Workshop with KL SketchNation a success

Adrian Lesmono, Tablet and Smart Devices Lead, Lenovo Central Asia Pacific (left) and Ahmad Hakym, Founder of KL SketchNation (right) posing with KL SketchNation members, with some showcasing their artwork done on the Lenovo Yoga Book

Over the weekend on 26 August 2017, Lenovo Malaysia hosted a Lenovo Yoga Book Hands-on Workshop with KL SketchNation, where attendees get to have full hands-on experience of using the Lenovo Yoga Book of its Real Pen stylus sketching capabilities.

A KL SketchNation member using the Lenovo Yoga Book and Real Pen (with ink) to sketch, showcasing the instant digitization feature of the Lenovo Yoga Book

The Yoga Book was released in late 2016 for RM2599 and it was designed as the to-go-to tablet for users to write and draw. Ahmad Hakym Ahmad Hilmy, the founder of KL SketchNation, is an avid user of Yoga Book, which he appeared at the workshop sharing the benefits of the device and how it helps him unleash his creative potential.

Ahmad Hakym, Founder of KL SketchNation (left) and Adrian Lesmono, Tablet and Smart Devices Lead, Lenovo Central Asia Pacific, (right) posing with the Lenovo Yoga Books in Android and Windows

“Lenovo is pleased to have hosted the Yoga Book hands-on workshop with KL SketchNation. It is exciting to see the various artists in the group bringing their art to life with the Yoga Book,” said Khoo Hung Chuan, General Manager of Lenovo Malaysia and Singapore.

It's said that there will be a new refreshed Yoga Book in either Windows or Android version, in Ruby Red and Pearl White. There is no price nor availability known yet so stay tuned for more Lenovo Malaysia news at TechNave.com.


Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i Review - Versatile laptop with great battery life for those who are constantly on the move

When Lenovo unveiled the Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i from the price of RM4599, it was marketed as a lightweight and portable laptop that’s great for both work and play. Furthermore, Lenovo collaborated with The Batik Boutique in order to incorporate a batik fabric sleeve in order to give the laptop a more unique look on top of the existing fabric back.

However, I’m sure many are sceptical due to the fact that the laptop comes with a detachable Bluetooth keyboard, which reduces the surface area for heat to dissipate when combined with the fabric at the back. With all that being said, let’s have a closer look at the unique design of the Yoga Duet 7i and how it performs in day to day use.

The fabric on the underside of the keyboard looks unique compared to other laptops

Starting off with the design, the first thing you’ll notice is that the keyboard has fabric on the underside of the unit, which not only looks unique, but also protects the chassis from scratches when placed on top of a gritty surface. Furthermore, the keyboard is also detachable from the laptop, which makes the laptop much more portable as you don’t have to bring the keyboard around.

In addition to that, you’ll be able to turn on the Bluetooth wireless functionality so that you can use the keyboard without having to attach it to the tablet. As an example, while watching a movie on Netflix or YouTube, you can easily control which content to stream using the keyboard as a remote control from the comfort of your couch without needing to get up or get closer.

The side buttons on the wireless Bluetooth keyboard

Light enough to be carried with only one hand

As for the dimensions and weight of the laptop, it is about 297.4mm x 205.5mm which is roughly the size of an A4 paper and it weighs in at only 0.8Kg for the tablet and 1.16Kg along with the keyboard. With that in mind, this makes the Yoga Duet 7i an incredibly portable device that can be slotted into most bag compartments so that it can be carried around effortlessly.

The device can be used as a conventional laptop with the aid of a kickstand located at the back of the laptop. While the kickstand’s flip mechanism feels sturdy, it doesn’t give me much confidence as the kickstand is made mostly out of thin plastic instead of some sort of metal alloy (likely to keep the weight as light as possible).

It can also be used as a tablet because the Duet 7i comes equipped with a touchscreen display, and it also supports either the Lenovo E-Color Pen or the Lenovo Digital Pen. Unlike most laptops out there on the market, the laptop comes with a 2160 x 1350 pixel 16:10 aspect ratio 13-inch display as opposed to the typical 16:9 aspect ratio.

In terms of the I/O options, there’s a USB-C port for dedicated charging and file transfer, 2 USB-C 3.1 Gen1 ports, 1 SD card reader, as well as a 3.5mm combo audio jack slot. While it’s not much to work with, you may want to consider getting a USB Hub if you want to increase the number of USB and display devices you want to connect to the laptop.

Right side of the tablet: Volume, power button, and a USB-C port

Left side of the tablet: 2x USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack slot and an SD Card reader

Tech spec-wise, our variant of the Yoga Duet 7i comes equipped with a 10th gen Intel Core i5-10210U processor with UHD Graphics, 8GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD. There’s also the i7 variant with largely the same specs except it comes with an Intel Core i7-10510U processor, higher 16GB RAM, as well as 1TB SSD at a higher price of RM5699.

Onto the performance aspect, the laptop is able to hold its own as it managed to score 3291 points on the PCMark benchmark which is not bad considering the laptop’s form factor. To go into more detail, I was able to smoothly edit pictures and do work on a word processor while watching Netflix on the side at the same time without lagging.

However, if you’re the kind of person who takes multi-tasking to the extreme, I suggest getting the i7 variant as it comes with 16GB of RAM so that you can have more applications running in the background without lagging. Running 3DMark is where the Yoga Duet 7i really struggles at because it only managed to score around 298 points, which is problematic if you plan on playing games on it.

To give you an idea of how bad it is, when playing Genshin Impact, the device only managed to run the game at around 15 to 25FPS on the lowest settings possible while Dota 2 ran at about 30 to 40FPS, which is barely playable. With that being said, I highly suggest not playing any games on the Duet 7i unless you’re playing something that’s not graphically intensive.

Genshin Impact ran at about 15 to 25FPS which isn't playable

Because the processing unit is housed directly behind the display instead of directly under the keyboard, my wrist did not feel uncomfortably warm resulting in me being able to do work much longer. Speaking of the keyboard, it is quite comfortable and smooth to type on and the fact that it is wireless allows me to do work from the comfort of my couch while having the tablet on the table. However, it is best to note that the keyboard is not LED-backlit, so you might have a harder time typing in the dark if you’re not good at touch typing.

Also, you might want to consider picking up either the Lenovo E-Color Pen or the Lenovo Digital Pen, especially if you enjoy doodling or prefer taking notes by writing during a meeting or when you’re on the go. Unfortunately, storing the stylus can be a little troublesome as there is no dedicated compartment on the laptop to keep it, forcing me to either carry it by hand or keep it in my pocket (thus increasing the chances of losing it).

As for the battery life, the laptop was able to last me up to 10 hours or so on a single charge, which is more than enough to get you through the day before needing to recharge again. However, it is best to note that battery life is heavily dependant on the workload the Yoga 7i is subjected to, as watching Netflix non-stop drastically reduces the use time to about 4 to 6 hours.

In terms of the battery of the wireless keyboard, it’s able to last up to 26 hours on a single charge, so you won’t have anything to worry about as long as it is kept attached to the tablet while charging. From a completely drained battery, it takes about 1 and a half hour to slightly over 2 hours to fully charge the laptop thanks to the 45W USB-C Charger included in the box.

In conclusion, the Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i is a unique and portable laptop that’s great for those who enjoy doodling or quickly taking notes on the go. Other than that, I don’t suggest playing games on the device, as it does not come equipped with the tech specs to handle it unless they are games that are not very graphically intensive.

If you’re not a fan of the detachable keyboard, you can get the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i which has a larger 15-inch display for the price of RM4999 or the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 AMD at RM3499 on Lenovo Malaysia’s official website. However, if you prefer getting the lightest possible laptop, you can opt for the Acer Swift 5 which weighs in at about 1Kg from the price of RM3699.

Pros - Unique, stylish, and lightweight laptop that’s great for those who are constantly on the move. Has around 10 hours of battery life.

Cons - No dedicated compartment to store the stylus. Limited I/O options. Kickstand feels a little flimsy. Not for gamers.

Conclusion - Great for professionals and students who enjoy doodling or taking notes during a meeting.


Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro design and some features officially teased

While Apple's iPads are way ahead in popularity, some people still use Android tablets. For them, Lenovo is prepping a total of three new tablets for later this year. One of them is the Yoga Pad Pro, which was recently revealed in a teaser.

In the teaser, the Yoga Pad Pro was described as a handheld drawing canvas. It's confirmed that it will support a stylus with 4096 pressure levels. You can see that it supports a stylus and has a kickstand, which can also be angled 180-degree. This allows you to hang it on wall hooks, something that could be useful.

Besides that, Lenovo also confirmed that the tablet will come with a 13-inch 2K display. The display will also support Dolby vision, while its four speakers are Dolby Atmos certified. As you can tell, this tablet was designed to deliver an enhanced multimedia experience. Speaking of multimedia, the tablet also supports HDMI-in. You could connect a Nintendo Switch to the tablet and use it as a screen.

The Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro will be a premium model. Having said that, would you be interested in buying it? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Lenovo Yoga S730 with Rapid Charge technology arrived in Malaysia starting from RM3859

Today, Lenovo Malaysia has officially launched three new laptops for the Malaysia market. Introducing the newest family member of the Lenovo Yoga series, the Yoga S730 made its first debut at the event starting from RM3859 and will be available on 1 December 2018 across Malaysia. The Yoga C930 2-in-1 was also present and it's already on sale starting from RM6044.

As one of the latest Yoga member, the 13.3-inch S730 model is as sleek as you can imagine and it features up to 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processing unit with Windows 10 Pro OS, an Intel HD 620 graphics card, memory can go as much as 16GB LPDDR3 and packs up to 1 TB PCIe SSD. While the battery life can stay up as long as 10 hours, it has a cool Rapid Charge technology that allows the laptop to charge up to 80% within an hour. There are two USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 ports and supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Speaker System and more which you can find here.

Just your typical laptop design here, there's a fingerprint sensor on the right side there

However, it is incredibly thin for a laptop. It measures at 307 x 210 x 11.9mm weighs 1.1kg only!

The Yoga C930 in tent mode, you can see the rotating Sound Bar there and it's on both sides

On the other hand, the 13.9-inch Yoga C930 also features up to 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processing unit, Intel HD Graphics 620, up to 16GB DDR4 memory, up to 1TB PCIe SSD, 4K Dolby Vision resolution and even a rotating Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos Speaker System. Battery life can support up to 14.5 hours (FHD model), as well as using 2 x Thunderbolt USB-C ports and many more. You can check out the full tech specs over here.

The Yoga Book C930 price and availability was not announced, but it is slated to be in Malaysia at the end of 2018. Lastly, the company is also in collaboration with Nerdunit as a reward to their customers with special offers. For a period of time, there will be an art installation involving the latest Yoga series at the Nerdunit's flagship store in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur on level 5.

That's all about the Lenovo news, stay tuned for more of them at TechNave.com.


Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon, Yoga Slim 7 Pro & IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook release: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors, starting from ~RM1783

Recently, Lenovo just unveiled a wide range of products during the Tech World 2021 event. In this news article, we will be talking about the company's latest Yoga Slim 7 Carbon, Yoga Slim 7 Pro and IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook. Prices were announced too but not locally, so we will get to that later.

For starters, the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon features an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U Series Mobile Processor with AMD Radeon Graphics. Additionally, it's also available with optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics, RAM with up to 16GB LPDDR4x, and up to 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD. With a 61WHrs battery + dual charger, a single charge for 15 minutes from the Rapid Charge Express allows you to use the laptop for three more hours.

Besides that, the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon also sports an OLED panel by Samsung Display with four narrow bezels. Although it's only 14-inches, the resolution is 2.8K (QHD+), Dolby Vision certified and a VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 for enhanced video quality in 16:10 aspect ratio. The refresh rate is fixed at 90Hz and you can opt for a touch screen display experience.

As for the Yoga Slim 7 Pro, it sports a larger 16-inch QHD IPS touch screen. The screen panel also supports the same 16:10 aspect ratio as well as Dolby Vision, VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 but with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz. Internal performance is high-end as expected as it is powered by up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Mobile Processors, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX3050 GPU, up to 16GB dual-channel DDR4 RAM, up to 1TB of storage PCIe M.2 SSD and a 75WHr battery with Rapid Charge Boost.

Last but not least, the IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook is a 2-in-1 detachable laptop that runs on Chrome OS. Featuring a 13.3-inch OLED display, it also has a true colour via 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. The battery life is said to last up to 15 hours with a 42WHr battery (but results may vary depends on usage). Moreover, it uses a Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor, up to 8GB LPDDR4x of RAM and up to 256GB of eMMC SSD storage.

At the moment, there's no official local price yet but here's the price tag for each model:

More details on local product specs, availability and recommended retail pricing will be announced at a later date. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 review - An excellent all-day laptop for content creators

Laptops may not be as hot as smartphones in the Malaysian market, but it's still an essential part of our lives from working to gaming. Back in early September, Lenovo Malaysia unveiled the new Yoga Duet 7i and Yoga Slim 7i, but we are going to take a look at the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 in this review. For your information, the Yoga Slim 7 is the lesser version among the brothers, but it is by no means less powerful.

With a starting price of RM3499, the Yoga Slim 7 features an AMD Ryzen 4000 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics. If you are well versed in computer components, you should already know that this processor is currently one of the best to have for gaming but that's not all it's good for. In fact, it's also ideal for content creators. If you want to know, head on below to check out our Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 review.

Right off the bat, the Yoga Slim 7 looks like any ordinary laptop (duh). I mentioned that the laptop is not for gaming, so the fact that the laptop design doesn't showcase any edgy gamer-ish design is already the first sign. However, the dual stereo speakers are strategically located on the sides as they are normally placed at the bottom. The power button is also placed on the right side along with the microSD card reader, which is great for photographers who want to import their photos in.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7, simple design in Slate Grey

Opening up, the screen panel can lay flat just like that. I also like how the laptop can automatically adjust the brightness depending on your surrounding, so I won't get a "flashbang" in the face

A closer look at the keyboard, Dolby Atmos speaker and the AMD Ryzen tags

Nothing much at the back, just the vents for the air to flow out

The ports on left are the USB-C power, HDMI, USC-B 3.2, and an audio jack. On the right, you can find the microSD card reader, 2 x USB A 3.1, and the power button

You can also find a webcam on the laptop, located at the top-middle of the screen panel. It doubles as a face scanner to unlock the laptop and is pretty swift (so effective that I didn't bother with using number pads or passcodes to unlock). Typing on the keyboard feels just nice but for some reason, it doesn't have a button to enable keyboard lighting, so you would have to live with that. The Yoga series is popularly known for having multiple display modes but the Yoga Slim 7 can only be laid flat 180-degrees.

When it comes to features, there isn't really much to talk about so I guess we can start with the tech specs instead. The Yoga Slim 7 has an AMD Ryzen 4500 Processor, which clocks up to 2.30 GHz with AMD Radeon Graphics. Despite having these new bad boys hardware, these aren't the components that are suitable for playing video games because it lacks a dedicated graphics card. Now, I'm not saying that this laptop can't play any games at all - you can, but I won't recommend it especially on graphics-intensive ones. Oh well, you can still play Among Us on it (hahaha).

You can boot up Doom Eternal, but it won't run smoothly on the laptop as shown in this video

Since there's no NVIDIA support, we could only benchmark it on PCMark 10

The overall score is 4972 makes it better than most non-gaming laptops, according to the chart

The screen panel can only run at 60Hz refresh rate max while playing Doom Eternal

Also, it gets quite hot if you attempt to play graphics intensive video games

With this kind of hardware on board, the Yoga Slim 7 is best used for content creators. On a typical workday, I'm not just writing news but also involved in video productions which the laptop excels at. I'm able to use it to handle big video files seamlessly, edit them and do some rendering without much trouble. I even tested it without the charging adapter plugged in. On top of that, I can also let my laptop render a video in the background while I do my work at the same time all thanks to the 16GB of RAM.

In terms of battery life performance, I think this is easily the laptop's best feature. When editing and rendering a video, I was surprised that it could last me the whole afternoon (approximately 5 hours) without gasping for a battery recharge. If you thought that was impressive, the Yoga Silm 7 can last even longer on normal work tasks. I've tested this many times by writing news and review articles without charging the whole day and found that it can last me about 6-7 hours. Of course, it varies on how you use the laptop and it takes quite a while to fully charge.

Watching high-quality videos on the laptop easily pass the test

That said, it can be great for streaming your favourite TV shows or movies on Netflix too

A dual monitor screenshot of me writing some news (right) and rendering a video (left) with other programs running in the background without being plugged in

In terms of connectivity, there's no lack of that on this laptop. You can even hook it up to a monitor thanks to the HDMI port. Actually, now that I think about it - it's great that Lenovo managed to fit that port inside despite the slim body design. Overall, this helps make it a great productivity device. Oh, one more thing - despite all the positive things I've said throughout this review, I think the 14-inch screen panel is too small for me and I prefer using it with a monitor by connecting it via HDMI.

With a starting price of RM3499, I think this is an excellent laptop for work and creating contents. Personally, I totally love the battery performance and dual stereo speakers. The face unlock feature and the auto-brightness adjustment are nice additions as well. If you want to play some games, it's still fine but just not Triple-A video game titles. Laptops like this are generally quite expensive and could go over the RM5K mark easily, but if compared with the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 which we reviewed earlier this year, I would prefer the Yoga Slim 7.

Pros: Amazing battery and Dolby Atmos speakers, convenient face unlock and auto-brightness adjustment, can handle most productive works like video editing

Cons: 14-inch is still small for content creators

Conclusion: One of the best productivity laptops for people who are on a budget


Lenovo Yoga series Malaysia release: 12th Gen Intel Core + Intel Iris Xe, starting price from RM4189

Besides the Lenovo Legion series, Lenovo Malaysia also brought in the latest Lenovo Yoga 9i, Yoga 7i and the Yoga Slim 7i Pro. Built for creators, interested customers can now purchase them starting from RM4189 in Malaysia, online and offline.

The Yoga 9i is a 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop that can be used in a laptop or tablet mode for creators. It is powered by up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1260P processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics that can do most of the everyday tasks decently. The touchscreen supports 4K resolution and it's also OLED with VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black certified for 100% DCI-P3 colour accuracy.

On the other hand, the Yoga 7i also features the same processor and graphics as the Yoga 9i. There's also an IPS touchscreen display but supporting 2.2K resolution, 100% sRGB colour gamut and Dolby Vision. Another Dolby system present is Dolby Atmos too for the best sound performance.

If you're looking for something more traditional, the Yoga Slim 7i Pro provides the essential performance with the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe as well. The 14-inch laptop offers a 2.8K resolution with a 91% screen-to-body ratio and 16:10 aspect ratio.

Customers who are interested in the Lenovo Yoga 9i and Lenovo Yoga 7i can purchase them on Lenovo.com starting from RM5,710 and RM4,189 respectively. Alternatively, customers can also purchase them from Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES) and authorised sellers on Lazada and Shopee for RM6,699 and RM4,399 respectively. The Lenovo Slim 7i Pro will be made available from RM4,149 on Lenovo.com and at a recommended retail price of RM4,899 at Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES) and authorised sellers on Lazada and Shopee.


Lenovo Z5 is going to have a 4TB internal storage

So most of you have already heard about the full-screen Lenovo Z5 smartphone. While there's no actual photo sample of the model yet, the concept art looks nice and we are looking forward to it. But do you know what is better? How about an internal storage that goes up to 4TB?

4TB?! Yup, it's not a typo. Four terabytes and this is not just some made-up claim by some internet leakster, but it's by the Vice President of Lenovo, Chang Cheng, himself. 4TB is indeed an overkill spec but that also means that nobody has to worry about running out of space, as well as not needing a microSD card. By calculation, you can store up to 1 million photos, 2000 HD movies and 150,000 lossless music inside.

Does it have any other tech-specs revealed? Well, not quite but there are some rumours. For the full-screen display, it's said that the screen panel ratio covers up 95% and the body back will be glass, while the mid-frame will be metal. It's quite likely that the Z5 will be using a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset but we shall see in June next month.

So what do you think? Is 4TB too much? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more news at TechNave.com.


Lenovo Z6 Pro coming to MWC 2019, will it finally go all screen and have 4TB of storage?

Apparently, the successor to the Lenovo Z5 Pro is coming to MWC 2019, or at least according to the company's VP. Revealing a poster showing the words Lenovo Z6 Pro, there don't seem to be any other hints asides from the concentric circles but when the Z5 got teased last year, concept art had it with a bezel-less all screen design and reports that suggested it would come with 4TB of internal storage (which turned out to not be true). Could these features finally be coming with the Z6 Pro?

Unfortunately, these are just our own guesses so do take this with a pinch of salt. After Samsung proved you can put in 1TB of internal storage in a smartphone, it seems like something Lenovo would do to grab a world's first 4TB internal storage smartphone record. This is completely possible, but even if it does get announced it could also just be a prototype proof of concept that never gets sold to the public. No other tech specs or features were revealed but we should know more about it in the next few days, so stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro with 6GB RAM and Snapdragon 820 coming for 2700 CNY (RM1623)

The affordable Lenovo ZUK series started with the Lenovo ZUK 1 and looks to expand with the upcoming Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro. This time around, tech specs are notably higher-end with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 5.2-inch FHD display and 3100 mAh battery. Other features include a fingerprint sensor, 3D glass body with unibody metal frame, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, 128GB storage, USB3.1 Type-C port, 4G LTE and Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The cost? 2700 CNY (RM1623). No Malaysia release dates yet, but we expect it to arrive from third-party sellers just like the original ZUK Z1.


ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL unboxing, hands-on and camera samples video

After having some fun with the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom engineering sample we managed to get some time with the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL production unit which is coming to Malaysia in black for RM2099. We then did an unboxing, hands-on and camera sample showcase video with the ZE553KL. Check it out below to see what you'll get with the final OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) enabled version.

Just in case, here are the tech specs for the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL as a refresher:


Lenovo and Resident Evil join forces hosting roadshows for the public

Fans during the photo opportunity with zombies from the movie franchise at the special screening of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

This month, Lenovo has recently announced a joint initiative with Sony Pictures and Resident Evil to mark the premiere of the franchise’s latest movie, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. With that in hand, they also hosted special movie screening  of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter at TGV Cinemas, 1 Utama on Wednesday, 18 January. Fans were treated to a hands-on experience with the range of Think series, as well as a photo opportunity with zombies from the movie franchise.

But that’s not the only thing the company are doing, Lenovo will be rewarding fans in the Klang Valley with movie tickets to catch Resident Evil: The Final Chapter at roadshows, in partnership with Tanjung Golden Village (TGV) cinemas, from 20 January to 5 February. Roadshow locations and dates are as follows:

At these roadshows, the public will have the opportunity experience the Lenovo Y-gaming and IdeaPad series of devices on display, such as the IdeaCentre Y710 Cube and IdeaPad 710S which are now available nationwide at selected Lenovo Exclusive Stores and Lenovo Multi Brand Stores. Fans will also stand a chance to win movie tickets when they participate in the roadshow, with the contest mechanics as follows:

Stay tuned for more Lenovo news at Technave.com.


Lenovo and United International Pictures collaborate to reward Warcraft fans

WarCraft: The Beginning, based on one of the most popular gaming franchises by Blizzard Entertainment, the WarCraft series will finally be released today in Malaysia. In relation to that, Lenovo is also partnering with United International Pictures (UIO) for the premier of the movie, to reward their fans and customers to be the first to watch the movie last night, along with exclusive premiums such as redeeming Steam vouchers, Lenovo Gaming Mouse, official WarCraft T-shirts and movie vouchers.

"Lenovo is pleased to announce its partnership with United International Pictures, to present a movie that is certainly hugely anticipated. This collaboration will give our customer communities the chance to preview the exciting transformation of what has been a classic gaming franchise into a large-scale motion picture, and get their hands on some really exclusive merchanise. Warcraft's storyline resonates on a similar wavelength to Lenovo's brand philosophy and innovative DNA, centering on the search for something different and better. Lenovo is sure that its gaming customer community and its customers who enjoy movies on the go, are going to be pleased with our offering of this additional dimension of immersion in their passion,' said Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia.

Starting from 1 June until 15 July 2016, the first 250 customers who purchase selected Lenovo devices will be able to get their hands on the goodies mentioned above. Fans of the franchise also have the chance to win movie tickets to WarCraft: The Beginning through Lenovo's Facebook page right now.

In addition, there will be some roadshows nationwide for fans to have a first-hand experience of Lenovo devices and stand a chance to win some exciting prizes. The roadshow location and dates are as follows:

So what are you waiting for? The Alliance or the Horde awaits!


Lenovo announce new range of Chromebooks and Windows laptops

Although schools have reopened in Malaysia, e-learning has become a big thing these days. However, some people can't afford new Windows PCs, which is where the Chromebook comes into play. In fact, Lenovo will be launching a new range of laptops in Q2 2021.

The company has announced the Lenovo 14e Gen 2, as well as 100e, 300e, and 500e Gen 3 Chromebooks. These devices are designed to be durable enough (MIL-SPEC 801H) to endure spills, drops, and knocks. They also come with optional WiFi 6 and 4G-LTE for better connectivity. Besides the Chromebooks, the company also launched the 14w Gen 2 and 100w, 300w, 500w Gen 3 Windows laptops.

But that's not all, as Lenovo also announced the ThinkVision T24t. This is a touch-capable 23.8-inch monitor with 2880 sensors, which can be useful for e-learning. One of its advantages is that you can connect and power the monitor to compatible devices with a single USB Type-C port. Furthermore, it has a blue light filter and an extended tilt range.

Lenovo hasn't confirmed if these would launch here yet, but we do know that most of them should be available in May 2021. You can also check the table below for estimated prices. For more news on the latest smartphones and laptops, stay tuned to TechNave.


Lenovo announced portable RM6099 Y710 Cube CPU, League of Champions tournament and ESL One Genting partnership

Khoo Hung Chuan (center right), Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia and Singapore and Gregory Beh (center left), Gaming Category Lead, Lenovo (Asia Pacific and Japan) showcasing the Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube with the cosplayers

Today, Lenovo Malaysia is excited to bring in the latest Y-gaming product - the VR-ready Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube designed for portability and maximum fun, it's currently priced at RM6099 with 3-year onsite warranty. Below are the specifications of the Y710 Cube:

Size comparison with the IdeaCentre Y900 CPU

With Lenovo Game On, there will be a roadshow for players and fans to have a first-hand experience of the Lenovo Y-gaming devices and special promotions. It will take place from 14 - 20 November at Low Yat Plaza.

In addition, Lenovo is also partnering with Garena and Intel to bring "League of Champions" into Malaysia eSports scene with League of Legends for the fans, as well as partnering with Microsoft to be the sponsors of ELS One Genting, DotA 2 tournament next year.

For the League of Champions, if you are interested in participating and compete for the finals that will be held in Bangkok on 13 - 15 January 2017. Kindly register at their very first eSports League of Champions tournament page.

In conjunction with the ESL One Genting, two lucky winners will receive a Lenovo Gaming mouse and a gaming headset, and to stand a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the ESL One Genting finals when they purchased selected IdeaPads. The DotA 2 tournament will take place on 6 - 8 January 2017 at the Arena of Stars, Resort World, Genting, Malaysia.

For more information, kindly follow Lenovo Malaysia Facebook page for more updates and stay tuned for more Lenovo news at Technave.com


Lenovo announced the launch of the Lenovo K5 Note, A5 and Watch X

Lenovo L5 Note, Image courtesy of weibo.com

Other than the Lenovo Z5, the smart device manufacturer has also added the Lenovo K5 Note, Lenovo A5, and Watch X to their lineup. The Lenovo K5 Note smartphone will be running on a Snapdragon 450 chipset, either 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage or 4G of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, dual 16MP + 2MP rear camera, 6-inch display with a screen resolution of 720x1440 pixels, and it is powered by a 3760mAh non-removable battery.

The Lenovo A5 on the other hand, will be powered by a MediaTek MT6739 chipset, 3GB of RAM, either 16GB or 32GB of Internal Storage, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front facing selfie camera, 5.45-inch display with a screen resolution of 720x1440 pixels, and it is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery.

Lastly, Lenovo has released their new smartwatch called the Watch X, complete with 6 different sensors such as the geomagnetic sensor, heart rate sensor, blood pressure, gravity, and finally a gyroscopic sensor. Other than that, the Watch X sports a 600mAh battery that is able to last up to 45 days on standby and it has a water resistance depth of up to 80 meters deep.

In terms of pricing however, the Lenovo K5 Note is priced at RMB799(~RM497) for the 3GB RAM and 32GB variant and RMB999(~RM621) for the 4GB RAM and 64GB variant. The Lenovo A5 and the Watch X will be priced RMB599(~RM372) and RMB399(~RM248) respectively. There is no official news on when the devices mentioned will be coming to the Malaysian Market as well as the price for the devices. For more updates, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Lenovo announces Ideacentre 300 Stick PC-on-a-stick for $129 (RM482)

Following in the wake of the Intel Compute Stick, Lenovo have announced their new Lenovo Ideacentre 300 Stick. Featuring similar tech specs like a 1.3GHz Intel Atom processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage and a rather familiar looking design, the Ideacentre 300 Stick plugs into the HDMI port of a display and turns it into a PC. The major difference here is that at $129 (RM482) it is more affordable than the Intel Computestick which goes for about RM599 for the Windows powered version and RM499 for the Ubuntu based version. We expect that the Lenovo Ideacentre 300 Stick will likely pack in Windows 8.1 as well. No news on Malaysia release date or official pricing details but we'll keep you updated.


Lenovo announces Yoga 720 and Yoga 520 convertibles, all-rounder Miix 320 and 4 budget Tab 4 series tablets

Apart from announcing the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus, Lenovo also announced a number of other devices including the Yoga 720 and Yoga 520 convertibles, the all-rounder detachable Miix 320 and 4 budget Tab 4 series tablets. The Yoga 720 and Yoga 520 laptops convert into flip form with 13, 14 and 15-inch displays that are powered by 7th Gen Intel core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 discrete graphics and super slim 14.3mm thin bodies. The Miix 320 on the other hand is designed to be the all-rounder of the bunch with a detachable 10.1-inch full HD display, Windows 10, optional 4G LTE and 10 hour battery life.

The Lenovo Yoga 520 is a convertible like the Yoga 720 and can be flipped as a viewer or other form

The Lenovo Tab 4 series tablets offer different options for different family members including the Lenovo Tab 4 8 and Lenovo Tab 4 10 tablets which feature Dolby Atmos enabled dual speakers. But if media playback is more your cup of tea, the Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus and Lenovo Tab 4 10 Plus offer dual-glass designs and full HD displays along with up to 12 hours of battery life. Add on the Kid's Pack for a shock resistant bumper, blue-light filter and scratch resistant 3M stickers and you can change any of the Tab 3 tablets into a kid-friendly device. The Productivity Pack includes a Bluetooth keyboard so you can opt to do some work with the tablets instead.

The detachable Lenovo Miix 320 is the more versatile all-rounder

Here are the Lenovo Yoga 720, Yoga 520, Miix 320 and Tab 4 series pricing and availability details.


Lenovo announces cool AI concepts and two new colours for the Yoga Book

Lenovo looks to the future with two very exciting announcements from their 3rd Annual Lenovo TechWorld Summit in Shanghai just a few days ago on 20 July 2017.

With their main focus being on Artificial Intelligence and all its glory, Lenovo shares their vision to shape our future with a few very brilliant A.I concepts:

CAVA - a new kind of virtual assistant. It uses deep learning-based face recognition systems and natural language understanding technologies to manage calendar events and remind you based on your habits.

daystAR is an optical display with an independent vision processing unit and free-formed surface lenses with a 40-degree field of view.

SmartVest will make managing your cardio health easier. The 12-lead medical grade smart clothing garment uses 10 textile sensors built into the ECG clothing to monitor cardiac activity.

The Xiaole platform. Is a smart platform that constantly learns from conversations with customers and adjusts accordingly to provide a personalized and customized user experience 24 hours a day.

To read the blogpost about Lenovo’s vision of the future powered with AI and the full list of Lenovo’s AI concept products, check out this link right here.

On another note! Heads up Lenovo Yoga Book fans, Lenovo has also announced two new colours for the Yoga Book. Introducing Ruby Red and Pearly White.

The new colours will be available globally from September onwards and may vary from country to country. Both look really nice and will surely be a great addition to your fashion accessories. Check out their Blogpost announcement with this link for a more detailed read.


Lenovo announces octa-core Golden Warrior A8 with 4G LTE

Lenovo has recently announced the Lenovo Golden Warrior A8 smartphone featuring an octa-core MT-6592 processor from MediaTek. The successor to the Lenovo Golden Warrior S8 will offer a number of other tech specs and features that includes Android 4.4.2, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a 5-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution and a 13MP rear camera along with a 5MP front camera. The 13MP rear camera will have dual LED flash while the phone itself will support 150Mbps 4G LTE. Lenovo will reportedly use it's own VIBE UI 2.0 along with the Android 4.4.2 but what really stirs things up is the price. According to Lenovo, the Golden Warrior A8 is going for $128 (RM410) which will stir the midrange market up even more. In terms of looks the Golden Warrior A8 will have a generic rounded corner front with chrome siding and artificial leather backside coming in black, gold, red and white. There were no Malaysia release dates but if or when it does arrive, let's hope it keeps the same price point and tech specs.


Lenovo announces three new Phab devices – Phab 2, Phab2 Plus and Phab2 Pro

We expected one device in the family – Lenovo launched three different models instead. Joining the Lenovo mobile family are the new Phab 2, Phab 2 Plus and Phab 2 Pro. The three models differentiate between themselves with build materials, internals and features.

The first model is the Phab2. It comes with a 6.4inch display that only runs a HD (720p) display. It has a MediaTek MT8735 chip inside, a 13 megapixel camera and 3GB/32GB RAM/Storage combo for day-to-day usage. It has a plastic body with a metal ring around the body for a robust usage experience.

Phab2 Plus meanwhile ups the ante with a Full HD (1080p) display panel, still at 6.4 inches. It is paired with a higher specced MediaTek MT8783 octa-core processor, a 13 megapixel dual camera with PDAF and laser autofocus, as well as a 3GB/32GB RAM/Storage combo. It dons a full metal body and even 2.5D glass for comfort. Plus it comes with a fingerprint scanner as well.

The big daddy of the three is the Phab2 Pro. It is the first Tango device that gives you augmented reality capabilities in your hand, and unlimited creativity to boot. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB on board storage. What makes it stand out when compared to the other Phabs is the three Tango-certified cameras on board. It has a 16 megapixel RGB camera, an Infrared camera and a fish-eye camera to capture and change the data recorded into augmented-reality content.

All of these phones comes with a 4050mAh battery, and will be available starting in September from USD 299 (~RM 1209).


ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom brings dual-sensors and 5000mAh battery in a single device

Dual sensor cameras are currently dime a dozen, and as more companies are starting to come out with new products featuring these sensors, new standout features needs to be incorporated to make them stand out from the crowd. Take ASUS for example. Their latest ZenFone 3 Zoom, the successor to the original Zenfone Zoom, is now official – featuring dual sensors and a really huge battery.

The phone shares similar specs as the original ZenFone 3, including the 5.5-inch 1080p screen, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625, USB Type-C connector, up to 4Gb of RAM, and up to 64GB of storage. What it adds to the party is a large 5000mAh battery (in a body that is thinner than the original phone!) and the new zoom system comprising of two camera sensor – both 12-megapixel sensors, with one with a 25mm wide-angle F/1.7 lens while the other is a 59mm lens, making it a 2.3x zoom factor. It has all the camera functions you need – including dual-pixel phase detection autofocus (PDAF), subject tracking autofocus and a new, revamped laser focus system.

No pricing and availability has been shared as of yet, but the phone is set to come out worldwide by February – just in time for MWC 2017 in Barcelona. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom.


Lenovo announces three new smartphone lines – K6 family, A Plus and P2

Not only Lenovo announced a slew of mobile productivity devices, they also launched new smartphones at IFA 2016. The headliner is the new Lenovo K6 family, which includes the K6, K6 Power and K6 Note. It is followed by the A Plus as well as the P2, the successor the Vibe P1.

The trio in the K6 family share similar specs – including Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, microSD for expansion, dual-SIM support, LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, Dolby Atmos certification, fingerprint scanners, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based software. The models differ by having different screen/RAM/storage/battery combination. The K6 features a 5-inch 1080p display with 3000 mAh battery and either a 2GB/16GB or 3GB/32GB combo. The K6 Power meanwhile features the same screen as the K6, but with a bump up in battery at 4000 mAh and the same RAM/storage combo. The K6 Note meanwhile bumps the screen to a 5.5-inch 1080p screen, the same battery as the K6 Power, and 32Gb of storage paired with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM.

For the A plus, it comes with a 4.5-inch display with 480 x 854 pixels, Mediatek’s MT6580 chip running at 1.3GHz, and 1GB of RAM. This paired with the 8GB of internal storage means that this is purely a low-end smartphone. The A Plus also only features a 2000 mAh battery – so this is strictly for calls.

On the other hand, the Lenovo P2 features a super large 5100 mAh battery out of the box. The specs are also very decent – Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625, 5.5-inch 1080p display, 3GB/32GB combo (with a 4GB/64GB combo for China), a fingerprint scanner on the front, 13-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front shooters for images.

No prices yet for the phones, and no availability details as of yet. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring those details straight to you soon.


Lenovo announces two new VR-ready compact desktop gaming PCs

VR is steadily becoming the in thing to have among gamers to own. Even though the proposition is not that enticing as before, a desktop gaming machine is still preferable over a notebook. Hence Lenovo just released two new desktop that can support VR with minimal problem right now – the IdeaCenter Y710 Cube, and the IdeaCenter AIO Y910 All-in-one.

The Cube comes with a sixth-gen Intel i7 CPU, GeForce GTX 1080 graphics, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB SSD (or 2TB hard disk). You can even add on Dolby Audio, high-end WiFi, an Xbox One controller and an Xbox One wireless receiver that supports up to seven additional controllers. The Cube comes with a, well, cube case, and it supports HTC Vive or Oculus Rift without breaking a sweat.

For those who wants their desktop to be a bit cleaner, the All-In-One comes with a 27-inch, 2,560 x 1,440 borderless monitor (with 144Hz refresh and 5ms response), a sixth-gen Intel Core i7 CPU, GeForce GTX 1080 graphics, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, a 2TB HDD or 256 GB SSD and twin 5 watt Harmon Kardon speakers.

If you are looking to own one for yourself, be prepared to pony up some serious cash. The Cube starts from USD 1300 (~RM5210), but when you add in the NVIDIA GTX 1070, it shoots up to USD 1900 (~RM 7615). The All-in-One meanwhile starts from USD 1800 (~RM 7214), and with the NVIDIA GTX 1070 it is now priced at USD 2500 (~RM 10020).


Lenovo booked 16 November 2015 for a press conference, Vibe X3 coming?

According to the teaser image above, Lenovo has set a press conference on 16 November 2015 and it’s quite likely that the Vibe X3 will be revealed and announced.

Following up from our last X3 cover, the tech specs could include the following:-

It’s also interesting to see the company putting Beethoven and a piano in the image, this might indicate that the X3 is equipped with an excellent audio system. According to Internet reports, its stereo speakers are using Hi-fi 3.0, DAC audio chip and amplifiers. Whatever it may be, we will have to wait until next week for the news.


Lenovo brought upgraded ThinkPad laptops to MWC 2021, including first convertible with AMD Ryzen processors

At the MWC 2021, Lenovo has presented several new products including laptops, monitors and a range of accessories under the new sub-brand Lenovo Go. The products that grabbed our attention are the upgraded lineup of ThinkPad laptops. Besides a 4th generation ThinkPad X1 Extreme, the brand has also introduced the ThinkPad L13 series with AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors.

The 4th-gen ThinkPad X1 Extreme arrived with up to the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i9 H-Series vPro processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX3080 Laptop GPU. It can also be configured with up to 64GB DDR4 memory and has dual Solid-State Drive (SSD) support with each reaching 2TB. For battery life, the laptop has a power of 90Whr and offers up to 10.7 hours of usage. The new ThinkPad X1 Extreme is expected to be on sale in August 2021.

Coming to the ThinkPad L13, not only announcing that the ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 now supports the AMD Ryzen 5000, but the L13 Yoga Gen 2 will also offer users the alternate choice besides its Intel variants. With that said, the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 has also become the first Lenovo Windows 10 convertible with the latest AMD Ryzen processors.

For the tech specs, the L13 Gen 2 and L13 Yoga Gen 2 come with a 13.3-inch display that supports a touch option. They can also be configured with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 1TB SSD. For longevity, both the laptops have a 46Whr battery that can last around 10.8 hours. The new ThinkPad L13 laptops are expected to hit the shelf in August 2021 as well.

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Lenovo confirms Motorola Moto Z will debut in China on 6 September 2016

So it's official, Lenovo has announced 6 September 2016 as the day to unveil the all new Motorola Moto Z in China. This is was confirmed on Weibo by Lenovo’s Mobile Business Group co-President, Chen Xudong. The Moto Z is said to be the world's thinnest flagship, coming with 5.2mm thickness along with 5.5-inch AMOLED display (2K resolution).

To add on to that, it will be powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM, a 13MP rear camera + 8MP front camera (featuring OIS and laser focus), 2600 mAh battery, and a Lenovo Vibe UI 3.0 based on the current Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. The Moto Z will have a MotoMods magnetic technology as well, with a price tag of 2998 Yuan (around RM1817).

Will it ever come to Malaysia, though? We don't have an answer for that but we hope it does, and since it's on the way to the Asia market, it might be the first step. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Lenovo confirms the design of Legion 2 Pro before tomorrow's launch

Just yesterday, we have seen the leaked live photos of the upcoming Lenovo Legion 2 Pro flaunting a unique design. Today, the company's official Weibo account has shared a few images to confirm that the upcoming gaming device will indeed look like the one we saw earlier.

The teaser posters are showing two different colours of the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro which are black and white. Besides that, the posters are also hinting at a next-generation mid-range architecture 2.0 and shoulder triggers for a better gaming experience. The architecture is said to allow the device to use a horizontal dual battery and a cooling system to improve heat dissipation. Besides that, it is also expected to feature dual front speakers and a dual X-axis linear motor.

To recap, the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro was confirmed to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 6.92-inch 144Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen, and a 5,500 mAh battery that support 90W fast charging. For the camera setup, it is suggested to a have a side-mounted 44MP pop-up selfie camera while the rear primary camera will use a 64MP sensor.

Let us know what you think about the Lenovo Legion that is going to be launched tomorrow on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone updates.


Lenovo could be releasing a new smartphone to take on the Redmi Note 9 series

Based on what Lenovo has posted on weibo, it seems the Lenovo plans on releasing 3 new smartphones in the near future to take on the Redmi Note 9 series. While not much is known in regards to the release date, the smartphone will most likely be available in the Chinese market before it’ll be available globally.

In addition to that, gizmochina mentioned that there could be a possibility that the smartphones could be part of the Lenovo Lemon lineup. However, do take that statement with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Lenovo has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. Would you be interested in getting the new Lenovo smartphones as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Lenovo executive confirms the next Motorola Razr is in the works

After the launch of a few foldable smartphones recently, Lenovo executive, Chen Jin, has confirmed that there will be a new Motorola Razr foldable device coming. According to him, the third-generation Razr folding smartphone is already in the works.

Besides that, the next Razr phone will also bring improved power, a tweaked interface, and a better appearance. In the end, he mentioned that the device would first appear in the Chinese market. Let's hope that the new Razr will live up to the expectations as the competition is tough at the moment.

Motorola's previous offering, Razr 5G, launched in late 2020, but the Galaxy Z Flip had stolen its limelight. Until now, we already have the Galaxy Z Flip 3, and it looks like the device is also a popular one. Furthermore, not to mention that HUAWEI had launched its first clamshell folding phone, P50 Pocket, yesterday. All in all, Motorola would have to keep up with its competitors.

Are you excited about seeing the next Razr phone? Drop a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Lenovo has a Valentine's Day plan for you with the Moto Z and Moto Mods

Feeling romantic with your partner but unsure how to do it this Valentine's Day? Lenovo has it all planned out with the Moto Z and Moto Mods.

The Moto Z and the four Moto Mods mentioned are available now in Lenovo Brand Stores nationwide with the Moto Z priced at RM2699, the Moto Insta-Share Projector at RM1399, the Hasselblad True Zoom Camera at RM1299, the JBL SoundBoost Speaker at RM599 and the Incipio offGRID™ Power Pack at RM499. Check out the site for more details.


Lenovo has announced the launch of the ThinkPad X1 Extreme starting from RM6974

Lenovo has recently announced the launch of the ThinkPad X1 Extreme starting from RM6974 and it will be available on starting from December 2018 onwards. The tech specs of the laptop includes the 8th Generation Intel Core i9 processor, Nvidia GeForce GTX1050 Ti, up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, up to 2TB of SSD storage and up to 15 hours of battery life with RapidCharge technology which has the capabilities of charging up to 80 minutes in an hour.

Not only that, the laptop also comes together with a 4K Display with 100% Adobe RGB Color Gamut making it a great choice for color accurate content product along with the built in Dolby Atmos Audio setup. Lastly, there is also a touch fingerprint sensor, ThinkShutter Camera Cover and Windows Hello integration as well. You can find out more about the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme at Lenovo’s official website and for more update like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom officially announced in Taiwan for around RM2160

The dual rear camera and dual pixel enabled ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom got officially announced in Taiwan with pricing details for the 4GB RAM version starting from TWD$14,990 (~RM2160). No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but at this pricing and the features we uncovered with our hands-on videos, we expect the ZenFone 3 Zoom to be a fairly solid flagship killer.

Here are the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom tech specs and hands-on videos as a refresher:


Lenovo held their first "Be A Legend" 1v1 tournament with a prize pool of RM10000 in products

Nesanraaj Subramanian, Champion of the 1v1 tournament who won the Y520 Gaming Laptop

Lenovo held their first 1v1 tournament at their Legion concept store in Digital Mall PJ with a total prize pool of up to RM10000 worth of Lenovo Legion products. There were over 60 local gamers that battled it out in the game title League Of Legends for the opportunity to be the Champion of the tournament.

All attendees of the event were awarded the PROJECT Character Skins for League of Legends while the Champion, Nesanraaj Subramanian was crowned the Champion of the 1v1 tournament and walked away with a brand new Lenovo Legion Y520 Gaming Laptop. Lenovo aims to host many more in-store activities such as this for fans to look forward to in the future. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Lenovo introduced the Yoga 9 series with next-gen Intel processors alongside a new Legion Slim 7i

Lenovo has announced a bunch of new products with fresh design and latest tech specs. The brand has introduced a new flagship Yoga 9 series that brings the 14/15-inch Yoga 9i and the Yoga Slim 9i. Other than standard laptops, there is also a new Lenovo Legion Slim 7i gaming laptop that has an ultra-thin body with some powerful gaming laptop specs. Let's find out more about the products in details by continue reading!

Starting with the convertible 14/15-inch Yoga 9i, it is said to be replacing the Yoga C940 which was praised to be one of the best convertible laptops. The 14-inch model will feature the Tiger Lake processors that come with the latest Xe architecture, while the 15-inch model will feature 10th-gen Intel processors up to the Core i9 HK Series. Other than that, the 14-inch model will also support the new Thunderbolt 4 connection standard which Lenovo claims to enable “super-fast” transfer speeds. Meanwhile, the 15-inch will have two Thunderbolt 3 ports instead.

If you want to bring your viewing experience to the next level, they also can be equipped with up to 4K displays. Audio on the two will sound impressive at they have a rotating soundbar that has Dolby Atmos support with four speakers, two woofers, and two tweeters. According to Lenovo, the battery on the 14-inch model can last up to 18 hours while the battery on the 15-inch model can last up to 14 hours. The connectivity options from the both are Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.0, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, two USB Type-C Thunderbolt ports, and an audio jack. They will also come with Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro pre-installed.

For the Yoga Slim 9i, it is a stylish laptop with leather-covered body. By having 0.54-inch thickness and weighs just 1.26kg, it is currently one of Lenovo's thinnest and lightest laptops. It has a 14-inch display as well that is surrounded by slim bezels achieving a 90.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. The laptop also offers up to 4K touchscreen IPS VESA DisplayHDR 400 and dazzles with up to 90 percent DCI-P3 color spectrum and 500 nits of brightness that’s optimized by Dolby Vision.

For performance, the Yoga Slim 9i will feature the next-gen Intel processors as well just like the 14-inch Yoga 9i. It can last up to 17 hours with local video playback on the full-HD variant and up to 10.5 hours on the 4K variant with the 63.5Wh battery. For connectivity options, the laptop comes with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.0, three USB Type-C Thunderbolt ports, and an audio jack.

Coming to the 15-inch gaming laptop Legion Slim 7i, it has a ultrathin profile that has a thickness of 17.9mm and weights just 1.86kg. The laptop can go up to 10th Gen Intel Core i9 HK-series processor paired with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design GPUs. For the display, it offers options including a 1,920x1,080 pixel resolution screen with a 60Hz refresh rate or an optional 144Hz sRGB screen. It will also have a 4K 60Hz Adobe RGB choice instead of the 144Hz FHD equivalent.

The TrueStrike keyboard has been enhanced by providing a more satisfying, deeper key travel feel. It also comes with 100 percent anti-ghosting, a dedicated number pad, full-sized arrow keys and a large glass trackpad. If you want to make it look more awesome, you can even opt for Corsair iCUE RGB individual key illumination. For connectivity options, it has Wi-Fi 6, two Thunderbolt ports, and Bluetooth v5.0.

Other than the laptops, there are also three other products being launched to make learning and entertaining at home easier than ever. Lenovo has launched the Tab P11 Pro that comes with a 11.5-inch 2K OLED display in HDR10 and Dolby Vision. There is also the Tab M10 HD Gen 2 with Kids Space from Google to make your kids' learning experience more fun and vibrant. Lastly, the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is here to improve your lifestyle by offering full voice support with Google Assistant. It also comes with an easy-to-read LED display that can be viewed from nearly any angle or brightness through an ambient light sensor.

Lenovo Tab P11 Pro, Lenovo Tab M10 HD Gen 2, Lenovo Smart Clock Essential (from the left)

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Lenovo introduced two new gaming laptops - Legion Y720 and Y520 with a starting price of RM3299

Gavin Wong, Business Development Manager (Tablet), Lenovo Malaysia (second from left), and Mr Khoo Hung Chuan (third from left) presenting the Legion Y520 and Legion Y720 laptops

Today, Lenovo Malaysia is proud to announce two new dedicated gaming laptops – the Lenovo Legion Y720 and Y520 . Slated for RM6099 and RM3299 respectively (inclusive of GST) and will be available for purchase at all Lenovo exclusive stores and Lenovo multi brand stores. Below is the official specifications:

The Legion Y720 laptop is the world’s first Windows based Dolby Atmos PC and an optional integrated Xbox One Wireless receiver, which can support up to four controllers simultaneously. It's also able to allow gamers to share immersive Virtual Reality experience with friends and family.

The Legion Y520 laptop pin the other hand, is equipped with Harman certified speakers with optimised thermal engineering to suppress heat.

According to Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager of Malaysia and Singapore, Lenovo Central Asia Pacific , he mentioned Lenovo will be partnering up with Intel for a League of Legends tournament soon in the Southeast Asian region, simply dubbed as the ‘League of Champions ', we will get to know more details about it soon in the near future.

Start tuned for more Lenovo news at TechNave.com.


Lenovo is going to drop the world's first laptop with foldable display

We can't deny that foldable smartphones are attracting a lot of attention nowadays. Back then, if you told someone about the idea of it, they would probably laugh at you. Now, you can just simply get one from the market and they even come with different designs. Not just folding smartphones, it looks like the world's first laptop with a foldable display is going to arrive soon as well, and it is developed by Lenovo.

Today, the brand posted a teaser video of the ThinkPad X1 Fold on Weibo to announce a launch that is going to happen soon. In the video, you can clearly see that a screen is being folded and put on a balance scale to emphasize its weight. The ThinkPad X1 Fold is interestingly light by weighing under 1kg. Not just being light, it is said that the device will have a thin body as well.

The device has actually appeared once at CES 2020. It will come with a 13.3-inch LG OLED screen with a resolution of 2048 x 1536. When fully folded, it is mentioned that the laptop looks like a book with its leather cover. Other than that, there is not much information given regarding the tech specs and features of the ThinkPad X1 Fold. It is expected to have an official release in either September or October.

Let us know what you think about the world's first foldable laptop on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting tech news.


Lenovo is offering discounted price on their laptops starting from as low as RM1799

Lenovo has officially announced that in conjunction with the Hari Raya celebrations, they will be hosting the ‘Ohsem’ deals where you can get Lenovo products starting from as low as RM1799. Those who purchase any selected Lenovo products from now until 31 July 2020 will be eligible for free gifts worth up to RM529 such as a Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019, Lenovo USB-C 3-in-1 Hub, and more.

On another note, Lenovo is also hosting the ‘Stay at Home with Lenovo’ campaign until 31 May where you could get up to RM900 cashback savings along with free shipping nationwide when you purchase from selected Lenovo partners. If you want to find out more information in regards to both the campaigns mentioned above, head over to Lenovo’s official Facebook page or official website.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting any products any time soon? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.