Pre-order for the Vivo V11 and the V11i starts today with price starting from RM1299 + Chance to win a Vivo V11

Pre-order for the latest Vivo V11 as well as the Vivo V11i which is priced at RM1699 and RM1299 respectively starts from 8 September 2018 until 14 September 2018 and it will be available at all authorised Vivo dealers and concept stores. You can also pre-order the Vivo V11 and Vivo V11i at Sunway Velocity Mall as well as MyTown Shopping Center but stocks are limited to the first 300 customers. On the other hand, only the Vivo V11 is available exclusively online on Lazada until 12 September 2018.

Customers who pre-order the Vivo V11 at physical stores mentioned will be entitled for an extended 6 months warranty and a free mystery gift while the Vivo V11i will only get the free mystery gift. Not only that, customers who pre-book the Vivo V11 or V11i will stand a chance to win prizes such as a Vivo V11 smartphone, EX600i Hifi Earphones and other great prizes. For more information about the pre-order and contest, check out Vivo’s official website and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.


Pre-order now available for the OPPO R15 Pro from 25 May 2018 until 31 May 2018

Starting from 25 May 2018 until 31 May 2018, all customers will be able to pre-order the OPPO R15 Pro from any OPPO concept stores, Celcom telco stores, OPPO's Official Online store as well as from e-commerce partners such as Lazada, Shopee and 11street. The device will be available for collection or shipped out on the official sales day which is 1 June 2018.

However, exclusively on OPPO's KLCC Flagship Store, customers are able to get their hands on the OPPO R15 Pro earlier on the 29 May 2018. Not only that, the first 100 customers to collect or purchase the OPPO R15 Pro at the KLCC Flagship will be able to walk out with a free gift courtesy of OPPO. The Flagship Store will also run several activities during the first sale event such as a photo session, lucky draw and discounts.

To give a little insight on the tech specs, the OPPO R15 Pro is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 16MP + 20MP dual camera setup in the rear, 20MP selfie camera, a 6.28-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, and it is powered by a 3400mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like these, stay tuned to technave.com.


Pre-order online the HUAWEI nova 7 now and get up to or even more than RM1571 in rewards!

Today is the one and only day! The all-new HUAWEI nova 7 could be pre-order online from the HUAWEI STORE at the price of RM1999. By doing so, you can stand a chance to receive triple rewards!

The HUAWEI nova 7 comes with pre-installed Petal Search widget, giving users a more convenient, complete and better...

*While stocks last, and terms and conditions apply.

Apart from that, the HUAWEI WiFi AX3 that features 3x faster speed and 4x larger capacity is also available for online pre-order at the price of RM299 on 7th July, today!

Missed the opportunity to make your purchase today? Fret not! The all-new HUAWEI nova 7 and HUAWEI WiFi AX3 router will be available nationwide starting from 10th July 2020 at all HUAWEI Experience Store in Malaysia while you will still be able to receive freebies worth up to RM1,315*!

Do you know? Within the span of a few months, HUAWEI AppGallery has over 400 million monthly active users, making it the third-largest app store in the world. Complemented with well-known apps among users from the HUAWEI AppGallery such as Maybank2u, Lazada, TikTok, Wechat and more!

Here's a short video about the Petal Search Widget

With the pre-installed Petal Search Widget on HUAWEI nova 7, finding and installing apps is now made more convenient, faster, and updatable! All you have to do is add the Petal Search Widget on your homepage and starting searching for your favourite apps!

On a side note, you could stand a chance to win yourself a pair of HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 worth RM679 just by liking and sharing this video on HUAWEI Facebook page to your Facebook profile! Act fast as the contest ends today on 7th July 2020!

What is so special about the all-new HUAWEI nova 7? HUAWEI nova 7 comes in two spectacular variations, the no. 7 colour (Space Silver) and Midsummer purple.

Apart from the unique colour, you can now take Insta-worthy photos with the best 5G flagship-level selfie smartphone as it is equipped with a 64MP AI quad-camera, Super Night Selfie 3.0, and Dual-View video mode!

But that’s not all, the HUAWEI nova 7 is now ever accessible with 5G performance by Kirin 985 5G Soc Chipset along with 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge that allows you to charge your device up to 75% within 30 minutes! Good bye power bank!

Looking for more convenience? With HUAWEI Share, you can now connect across HUAWEI devices with just one tap. While the MeeTime feature allows you to make Full HD (1080p) video call with HUAWEI device users.

What are you waiting for? Pre-order now!

Get hold of the HUAWEI nova 7 today to receive amazing treats and yummy food worth up to RM1,000* from HUWEI Member Center! Partners such as AirAsia Big, Baskin Robbin’s, Domino’s Pizza, Puma, Texas Chicken, Lazada, Free Fire and more to come.

The HUAWEI WiFi AX3 is Wi-Fi 6-enabled. It is perfect pair with the HUAWEI nova 7 because both are equipped with HUAWEI's self-developed Wi-Fi chipset, which supports 160 MHz frequency bandwidth.

Head over to HUAWEI STORE now to pre-order the HUAWEI nova 7 and HUAWEI WiFi AX3 router online now! For more information check out HUAWEI Facebook page. Till then, stay tuned for more updated on TechNave.com.


Pre-order period of the new Samsung Galaxy S20 has been extended until 1 March 2020!

For those who haven’t gotten the chance to pre-order any new Samsung Galaxy S20 series device yet, here’s some good news for you! Samsung has decided to extend the pre-order period, so that you still have time to get a powerful Galaxy S20 device of your choice along with a pair of free Galaxy Buds+!

You can still pre-order the device from any official platform until 1 March 2020, be sure to act quick before it ends another time. If you want to have hands-on experience with any of the devices, just head to a Samsung Experience Store near you and check them out! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more Samsung updates.


Pre-order sale for Huawei P10 and P10 Lite starting on 23 March 2017 across all platforms

Thankfully, Malaysia will be one of the first countries to get access to the pre-order sale for the Huawei P10 and P10 Lite, starting from 23 March 2017 at all Huawei Experience Stores, Huawei Authorized Dealers, Vmall.my and partnering outlets. Those who pre-order will receive a complimentary flip cover worth RM159 (for the P10) and RM129 (for the P10 Lite). The P10 will be available in graphite black and dazzling gold while the P10 Lite will be available in the limited edition Sapphire Blue.

The Huawei P10 Lite in limited edition sapphire blue


30000 students from USM received SIM cards for free from YTL

Recently, at least 30000 students from USM received free SIM which was given by the YTL Foundation and it comes with 40GB of data that’s valid for 60 days. This is extremely beneficial for the students due to the fact that the Movement Control Order is still in full effect, and will not be able to physically attend class.

With that said, many of the lessons have been moved online, negating the need to physically be in class. Instead, all the students need to attend their class is a computer or a smartphone, as well as a stable internet connection.

If you want to find out more about YTL’s Learn From Home Initiative, head over to their official website. What are your thoughts on YTL giving out 30000 SIM Cards with 40GB data to students in USM? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Acer going green with a wide range of eco-friendly and recyclable Vero products

Acer has a wide variety of products over the years and they recently just unveiled a new lineup. Designed to go "green", the company is calling it the Vero series and has come up with a new Aspire Vero and TravelMate Vero for consumers and commercial usage respectively (and many more too). Any difference from the original lineup? Read on below to find out more.

I guess we can start with the Aspire Vero. As an environmentally friendly laptop, its chassis is composed of 30% PCR plastic, cutting CO2 emissions by 21% for the production of that part. The keycaps also contain 50% PCR plastic, and the recyclable packaging can be repurposed as a DIY laptop stand. This laptop's 15.6-inch FHD IPS display is also 99% recyclable.

In terms of tech specs, the Aspire Vero is powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe Graphics. There is also a new VeroSense software integrated that gives users the option of selecting a usage mode that has been optimized for energy efficiency and battery life. To add on, you can also find WiFi 6, USB-C and USB-A ports around the laptop.

Next, the TravelMate Vero is another eco-friendly business laptop powered by up to an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB of DDR4 memory and 1 TB SSD storage. For security purposes, Acer pre-installed a discrete TPM and a Kensington lock slot for protection for important data. An Acer ProShield Plus is another security solution that has encryption and decryption, plus the biometric authentication measures built into Windows 11 Pro. As a Vero, it features 30% PCR plastic throughout its chassis and ships in 100% recyclable packaging.

Besides that, there is an Acer Veriton Vero Mini which is an eco-friendly mini PC. Consisting of 25% PCR plastic and ships in a 100% recyclable box, it features an Intel Core vPro processor and comes with a set of management tools like Acer Office Manager and Control Centre for the IT staff. Users can also take advantage of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) or Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) in addition to an array of USB and display ports, including a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port.

Acer also introduced a sustainable FHD monitor called the Vero BR277. Made from more than 50% PCR plastic, it has earned a green certification from Energy Star, TCO and EPEAT as well as Acer software features like VisionCare, ComfyView and BlueLightShield. The monitor ships in 100% recyclable packaging.

While there is no official local pricing yet for Malaysia, the new Acer Vero products already have USD, Europe and Chinese Yuan price tags. You can check them out below:

Judging from the availabilities, Malaysia is likely to receive these products next year as well. Until then, stay tuned for more Acer news at TechNave.com.


Pre-order the ASUS ROG Phone 2 via Shopee and get free ROG Phone 2 accessories

Shopee has announced that they will be taking in pre-orders for the ASUS ROG Phone 2 two days before the actual launch date, which is expected to be unveiled on 16 October 2019. Not only would you be able to get the device a day after the launch, but you will also be eligible for free ROG Phone 2 accessories such as the Kunai GamePad, Aeroactive Cooler 2, Aero Case, as well as RM200 worth of Shopee Coins.

If you are interested in pre-ordering the aforementioned device, head over to the ASUS Mobile Official Store on Shopee and place a deposit of RM999 by completing the purchase. On launch day after 4:00pm, enter the voucher code that was sent after paying for the deposit and make the full payment in order to get the ROG Phone 2 by the next day. Do note that the deposits are non-refundable and the full payment must be made before 11 October 2019.

Would you be interested in getting the ASUS ROG Phone 2 via Shopee? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Pre-order the Galaxy A Series (2017) and get a free Samsung Level U Pro wireless headphones worth RM399

Did you know? Samsung Malaysia Electronics is offering a special pre-order promo where purchase of every Galaxy A Series (2017) comes bundled with an exclusive free gift, a Samsung Level U Pro wireless headphones worth RM399! Customers can choose to walk into their nearest or preferred Samsung Brand Stores, Courts, Harvey Norman, Seng Heng and SenQ to pre-order in-store, or place their pre-orders online through Lazada and 11Street.

To recap, the Galaxy A Series (2017) is the first A Series to be rated IP68, making it water and dust resistant! Camera-specs have been vastly improved as well with 16MP on both main and front cameras. Also, a Blue Mist and Peach edition of the device will come soon too, we will keep on eye on that so stay tuned for more Samsung news at Technave.com!

To start pre-ordering your new Galaxy A7 (2017) or A5 (2017), log on to Samsung’s official website.


Pre-order the Nubia Red Magic 3 from DirectD starting from RM2199 and get the device by 21 June 2019

Starting from today onwards, DirectD has announced that they will be taking pre-orders for the Nubia Red Magic 3 starting from RM2199 which can be done online on their designated website. Based on the timeline picture posted on their Facebook Page, the MCMC logo, as well as the Check Your Label logo, can be seen which suggests that the aforementioned device is an official Malaysian set instead of an import set. Not to mention that the device is also covered by a 1-year warranty too, courtesy of Nubia Malaysia.

As for the tech specs, the Nubia Red Magic 3 comes fully equipped top of the line Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 48MP rear camera, 16MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.65-inch FHD+ display and it is powered by a large 5000mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Pre-order the OPPO A9 2020 Vanilla Mint and get free gift worth RM99 and more

OPPO recently announced that the new OPPO A9 2020 Vanilla Mint colour will be available for pre-orders in Malaysia starting, from 21 November onwards until 27 November 2019. Customers who pre-order the new OPPO A9 2020 colour mentioned will be eligible for a free 1-year screen warranty worth RM99 as well as Baskin Robbins gift vouchers.

In terms of the tech specs of the OPPO A9 2020, it comes equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, 6.5-inch display as well as a 5000mAh internal battery. Camera-wise, it has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP main camera as well as a 16MP front-facing selfie camera integrated into the dewdrop notch.

Would you be interested in pre-ordering the OPPO A9 2020? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Pre-order the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom 12GB RAM and get gifts worth RM1446

OPPO has announced that the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom 12GB RAM edition will be available for pre-order from today, until 6 December 2019. Those who pre-ordered the device on 29 November 2019 or before, will be eligible for free gifts worth up to RM1446 which includes products such as a FujiFilm Instax Mini printer, Enco Q1 as well as VOOC Powerbank.

The aforementioned smartphone, as well as free gifts, can be collected during the official launch of OPPO’s Flagship Store in The Gardens Mall. Do note that you are required to pay an RM100 non-refundable deposit, if you are interested in making a pre-order. Will you be interested in getting the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom along with the gifts mentioned? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S21 series using TechNave Promo code to get an additional free gift worth RM299!

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series has been officially unveiled starting from the price of RM3699 for the Galaxy S21, while the Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra is priced at RM4299 and from RM5899 respectively. With that being said, the aforementioned smartphones will now be available pre-order via their official website starting from 15 January 2021 onwards.

If you use TechNave Exclusive promo code “TNS21VIP” while pre-ordering the Galaxy S21 series, you’ll be eligible for a free Samsung ANC Type-C wireless earphones worth RM299 on top of the free Galaxy Buds Live and SmartTag. If you want to find out more information, head over to Samsung’s official website.

Would you be interested in pre-ordering the Samsung Galaxy S21 series? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ from Maxis for as low as RM98 per month

Today, Maxis is excited to announce that customers can now pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ on their website and all Maxis stores throughout the nation. While the original cost for the flagships are RM3299 and RM3699, you can actually pay lower if you pre-order through Maxis. But how much?

There are currently two methods of getting them, one is through Zerolution or upfront payment. For Zerolution, customers will have to pay RM128 for the S8 or RM145 for the S8+ for 24 months, and get this - if you sign up for a MaxisONE plan with Zerolution, you can get either one of the devices for as low as RM98 per month, 0% interest and no 24-month lock-in period.

For the upfront payment, you will have to pay RM2399 + RM128 per month (MaxisONE Share 128) or RM2699 + RM128 per month (MaxisONE Share 128) for either the S8 or S8+ respectively. So whichever you choose, at the end of the day you will be paying less than the original price. Quite a good deal if you ask me.

Customers who pre-order will also get exclusive bundle of a Limited Edition Starter Kit consisting a clear cover, screen protector, wireless charging stand and USB charging cable. A 5100 mAh battery pack is available as well along with a Samsung Protection Plus.

For more information, kindly visit their website to find out more.


Pre-order the Sony PlayStation 5 on Shopee starting from 12 November

After a long wait, the Sony PlayStation 5 is finally going to arrive in Malaysia next month. Earlier today, Sony has posted up the prices of the consoles together with the other accessories'. All of the products will be ready for pre-order by 12 November (at 12AM later tonight!) and will start to ship from 11 December onwards. If you have saved enough money, you can place your order now with Sony on Shopee as they have listed the products on the online shopping platform as well!

Products listed on Shopee includes PlayStation 5 Digital Version (RM1,869), PlayStation 5 Disc Version (RM2,299), DualSense Wireless Controller (RM349), DualSense Charging Station (RM149), PULSE 3D Wireless Headset (RM469), and HD Camera (RM279). All of the products will be available in limited units so act fast if you want to be among the first to get the next-gen gaming console!

Let us know what you think about the prices announced today on our Facebook page! For more news like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Pre-order the Vivo V15 Pro now and get prizes up to RM530 and more with senQ and Senheng

Be one of the early birds to pre-order the Vivo V15 Pro from either Senheng or senQ and get free gifts of up to RM530 such as backpacks, 10000mAh powerbank, V15 Pro gift box and screen crack warranty for half a year. That’s not all, those who prefer paying by instalment could get the Vivo V15 Pro at 0% instalment for up to 24 months can enjoy an additional 1-year warranty as well.

On another note, senQ will be having a roadshow on 28 February until 3 March 2019 at Queensbay Mall, Penang and VivaCity Megamall in Sarawak where the first 50 customers who bought the Vivo V15 Pro will receive a free DJI Drone while the following 100 customers will instead get complimentary baggage instead.

In addition to that, any customers who have bought the Vivo V11 will receive a 32GB SD card while a 5000mAh powerbank will be given to those that bought the Vivo V11i or the Y91. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Pre-order the Vivo Y95 and get RM100 off exclusively on Lazada

Starting from today until 28 December 2018, pre-order the Vivo Y95 for RM999 exclusively on the Lazada online store and use the offer code VIVO95 to get RM100 off, bringing down the total to only RM899.

In terms of the tech specs of the device, the Vivo Y95 comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 13MP image sensor + 2MP depth sensor in the rear, 20MP front facing selfie camera, 6.22-inch display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and it is powered by a 4030mAh non-removable battery. For more information regarding the device, do drop by Vivo's official website and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Acer has announced the launch of the Veriton, TravelMate and Chromebook line-ups

Today Acer Malaysia has unveiled several new devices such as business-grade desktops for the Acer Veritons, Acer TravelMate which packs productivity and mobility into a single package, and lastly Chromebooks which packs cloud computing goodness into a small package.

Starting off with the Veriton line-up, this current generation is running on the 8th generation Intel Core i7+ which is paired together with Intel Optane Technology which increases the overall speed of the PC. Not only that, it also comes with an M.2 2280 PCIe SSD which makes for a much quicker booth up to decrease down time between production. It is also capable of housing an independant graphics card to further boost performances and also allows it to display up to 5 displays at once. Pricing for the Veriton series starts from RM1999 onwards and it will be available early august at Acer Official Stores nationwide.

As for the Acer TravelMate series, all variants of the laptops will house 8th generation Intel Core processors and they will also be shipped with Microsoft Windows 10 out of the box. The laptops feature up to 32GB of RAM and up to 512GB internal SSD to maximize productivity performance. But that’s not all, it also has a battery life capable of lasting up to 15 hours and has dual-band WIFI connection capabilities making sure you are always connected. In terms of features, the TravelMate comes with Acer BluelightShield™ and ComfyView™ to protect eyes and it also provides clearer pictures which improves browsing experience as well as reading texts. The screen is also able to pivot up to 180-degrees to make sharing content, presentations easier and the TravelMate is now available starting from RM2499 onwards.

Chromebooks has also quite a lot of new devices this year including the Acer Chromebook Spin 11, Acer Chromebook 11, Acer Chromebook Tab 10, and lastly the Acer Chromebox CXI3. The Chromebook Spin 11 offers the ability to be able to pivot the 11.6-inch screen by 360-degrees and as for the resolution, it is at 1366 x 768 pixels. Tech spec wise, it is powered by the Intel Celeron Quad-core processor N3450, up to 8GB of RAM, 64GB of eMMC storage as well as up to 10 hours in battery life. Pricing wise it starts from RM1399 onwards and RM1099 for the non-spin version.

Chromebook Tab 10 on the other hand, is running on a Cortex-A72 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and it has a 9.7-inch display with a screen resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. Not only that, the tablet also comes with a Wacom EMR stylus which is to the side of the device that allows the user to sketch and take notes whenever necessary. The Chromebook Tab 10 is available at all authorised Acer dealers nationwide for the price of RM1299.

Lastly, the Acer ChromeBox CXI3 is a small form factor PC which is running on the ChromeOS and it comes equipped with 8th generation intel processor, up to 16GB of RAM, and it is designed to be placed and used in the office on the desk or even installed behind the VESA mount of the monitor. The ChromeBox CXI3 will be available for the price of RM1999 nation wide. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Pre-order the latest Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus from RM1748 and RM2188 with Celcom First! Comes with free 100GB Video Walla.

You can choose to pre-order the latest and greatest Apple iPhone 8 devices with Celcom for the low price from RM2199 for the larger Apple iPhone 8 Plus and from RM1748 for the standard Apple iPhone 8.

Both devices are purchasable via pre-order now with the subscription of your favourite Celcom First plan starting from the Celcom First Gold Plus plan onwards. All pre-order customers get to enjoy full FREE 100GB access to Video Walla for your personal music and video streaming pleasure.

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus should be readily available in stores for purchase as soon as its grand launching on the 20 October 2017 in the coming weeks. You can check out their website here to straight up pre-order or for more information. Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest scoops.


Pre-order the world's fastest 240hz display panel equipped MSI GE65 Raider from RM8099

The MSI GE65 Raider, which was unveiled during Computex 2019, is now officially available for pre-order in Malaysia starting from RM8099 at either Shopee, Lazada, or MSI’s very own official online store. Not only that, get a free Mystic Knight Backpack worth RM399 when you purchase the laptop from MSI’s online store and Lazada. There will also be a promo for the MSI Optix G24VC bundled together for an additional RM699 when you purchase the laptop on Shopee.

In terms of the tech specs of the GE65 Raider, the laptop is running on a 9th Generation Intel Core i7-9750H processor and 16GB of RAM. Graphics wise, the 15.6-inch 240hz FHD display is powered by up to an RTX 2070 graphics card. If you want to find out more about the laptop, you can head over to MSI’s official website. Would the 240hz display influence your decision in purchasing the MSI GE65 Raider? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Pre-order your Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from these sites now

If you are waiting for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 promo from the telcos, you may have to wait until the local launch, which we suspect will be in August as the official worldwide availability will be on August 19. However, if you just want to get the devices, you can actually preorder them right now from online retailers 11street, Lazada and Gemfive.

On Lazada, they are opening up their pre-orders for all three colours – Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Black Onyx right now. The price they are putting on the phone is RM 3199, which is the expected suggested retail price. However They will also throw in the Samsung Wireless Charging Stand for free with every pre-order. Lazada expects to ship their pre-orders on the 22nd of August.

11street pre-orders meanwhile will get it slightly faster, as they will be shipping their pre-orders on the 19th itself. They also are promoting it at RM 3199, and they will be throwing in a free mystery gift with every pre-order. The preorder period is from now until 18th August.

Lastly, GEMFIVE is not giving any free gifts with every preorder (at least from what we can see on their site) – however they are giving away a 12% discount for every Galaxy Note 7 – a discount of up to RM 250, if you use their code SYIOK12 at checkout. There are limited units available so hasten to GEMFIVE to get the discount.


Pre-order your new PS4 from less than RM1200

If you have been following the news, Sony just announced an update to their PS4 console, named the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro. The two new consoles will be out on the market relatively soon, aand you can already pre- order them from less than RM1200.

The PS4 Slim is a slimmed down version of the current best selling Sony console, now available in two capacities - 500GB and 1TB. Gemfive has both the models up for preorder, with the 500GB starting at RM1817 after discount, while the new 1TB will have a sticker price of RM1332 after discount.

Meanwhile the new PS4 Pro arrives into market with new features and capabilities, which includes 4K and HDR gaming, better GPU/CPU and 1TB of storage. It is available for pre-order with a sticker price of RM1583.

The two new consoles will be heading to our shores on October and November respectively.


Pre-orders are now live for OPPO's Valentine Red R9s. Be my Valentine's?

Just last week, we teased that a limited edition Valentine Red OPPO's R9s will be made available in time for Valentine's Day. Well, the pre-orders are now opened for this limited run of OPPO R9s. What makes it sweeter? Customers who pre-order online will be offered a special laser engraving service to customize their unique Valentine Red OPPO R9s!

Despite being a limited edition, there is increase in price. 2000 units of the Valentine Red OPPO R9s would be made available for RM1798. Pre-orders are opened from now until 13th February 2017 thru the official OPPO Online Store, as well as offline pre-orders, thru the nearest OPPO Concept Store.

While there's a RM100 deposit fee charged for offline pre-orders, full payment is required when purchasing online, with the added benefit of having laser engraving service. You can personalize your Valentine Red Edition R9s by engraving your partner’s name with the choice of English and Chinese characters (max of 15 English Characters or max of 4 Chinese Characters) in 6 different types of font.

A quick recap on the OPPO R9s specs. A Snapdragon 625 14nm octa-core processor, combined with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED display, 16-megapixel cameras on the front and rear. The rear camera comes with Dual PDAF focusing system paired with f/1.7 aperture lens. Keeping the lights on is a 3,010 mAh battery, that supports OPPO's proprietary VOOC Flash Charge fast-charging technology.

Personally, I'm in love with this new colour scheme, the contrast of the flaming red colour, as well as the black coated “six-string” fine antenna lines makes the Valentine Red Edition of R9s looks surely way cooler, classier as well as eye-catching!


Pre-orders for OPPO Reno will begin starting May 17 with free gifts worth RM437

We’ve been teased about the OPPO Reno series for quite some time now and finally they are making their way to Malaysian shores. The Reno series will be launching in two variants here with the OPPO Reno being announced tomorrow.

Pre-orders for the OPPO Reno begins on the 17th of May. Customers who pre-order the device will be able to collect it starting the 28th of May and are eligible for some free gifts worth up to RM437. The free gifts include a Smart Battery Case worth RM199 and an extended one year warranty and screen protection warranty worth RM238. Pre-orders can be done on the OPPO Official Website, Lazada or Shopee.

If you’re not up to speed, the OPPO Reno features a 48MP + 5MP dual rear camera and a Full Panoramic Screen with VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology. There are some nice camera features add-on too such as Ultra Night Mode 2.0, AI Portrait optimizer and its digital zoom can even go up to 60x. Those free gifts actually make pre-ordering the device worth it so what are you waiting for? Make sure to follow TechNave.com on our social media platforms to be updated with the latest tech news in Malaysia.


Pre-orders for Sony's 40th anniversary TPS-L2 Walkman package starts today!

Sony has officially announced that they will start taking in pre-orders for their 40th anniversary TPS-L2 Walkman package starting from today until 13 December 2019 for the price of RM1799. There will only be 100 units available for pre-order, so act fast if you are interested in getting one for yourself.

To the uninitiated, the very first Walkman manufactured by Sony was first unveiled on 1 July 1979, and it revolutionized how people listened to music back then. Head over to either Jaben Malaysia, Stars Pickers, Sony Store or Sony Online store if you are interested in pre-ordering the 40th anniversary TPS-L2 Walkman package.

Would you be getting the aforementioned Walkman from Sony? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Pre-orders for the Huawei MateBooks sold out, but you can still get them and the Mate 20 series from 27 October 2018

Huawei Malaysia has announced that pre-orders for the MateBook series consisting of the Huawei MateBook X Pro and MateBook D have sold out, with more MateBook X Pro laptops selling than the MateBook D. But fret not, for those who are still interested in getting some of the first Huawei Matebook laptops in Malaysia you can do so at the official sales launch roadshows happening at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Queensbay Mall Penang or at Aeon Mall Dato’ Onn in Johor Bahru from 27 October 2018.

The Huawei MateBook D will start from RM2999, the MateBook X Pro Intel i5 from RM4999 and the MateBook X Pro i7 variant from RM6999. While you'd normally get just the laptop back in China, Huawei Malaysia have also included a Bluetooth Mouse, Huawei Backpack, Leather sleeve case and one year Microsoft Office 365 subscription for free. In addition, the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will also be on sale starting from RM2799 and RM3599 respectively.

Customers who purchase any of the Huawei Mate 20 series and MateBook series devices during the launch event will be entitled for gifts such as the Huawei ANC Wired Earpiece worth RM295 or even a DJI Tello worth RM469 (for early birds). However, do take note that there are limited stocks available for the gifts so come early if you can. Check out below for the number of stocks available for the gifts and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.

The Huawei MateBook X Pro offers plenty of unique features including a FullView display, immersive quad speakers and a recessed camera


Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 spotted in the UK. Price starts from ~RM9973

It seems that a recent tweet from a Twitter user seems to state that the pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 have been spotted, and the device is priced at £1799 (~RM9973). While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, our source did mention that the pre-orders will ship out from 17 September onwards while the first day of sale will start from 18 September 2020.

However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung seems to have removed the alleged pricing of the device in question. Not only that, but Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the tweet as well.

Galaxy Z Fold 2 will cost £1,799.00 in the UK. Samsung's pre-order page is already live. Confirms September 17th shipping date and September 18th release. https://t.co/HpkErtigWJ

Would you be interested in getting the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 as soon as it is available in the Malaysian market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Pre-orders for the Samsung Note 10 Aura Glow are all sold out. But you can still get other colours on their official website!

Samsung has announced earlier today, that pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Aura Glow edition has officially sold out. If you are still keen on getting the device, head over to Samsung Malaysia’s official website to place your order there. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is currently priced at RM3699, while the Note 10 Plus variant starts from RM4199 onwards.

To the uninitiated, the aforementioned device was just launched at four o’clock in the morning on 8 August 2019 and it features tech specs such as the new Exynos 9825 chipset, up to 12GB of RAM as well as a upgraded S Pen. Head over to Samsung’s official website, if you are keen on finding out more about the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series.

Would you be interested in pre-ordering the device? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Acer has released two new 27-inch 4k gaming monitors starting from RM2999

Today Acer has recently announced the release of two new gaming monitors, particularly the Acer Predator XB273K and the Acer Nitro XV273K priced at RM4599 and RM2999 respectively. The Acer Nitro XV273K will be available at all Acer Online Stores and authorised resellers nationwide starting mid November 2018 while the Predator XB273K will be available starting mid December 2018.

To further elaborate about the capabilities of the monitors mentioned, the Nitro XV273K comes with AMD Radeon FreeSync™ technology to reduce screen tearing while gaming paired along with a 120hz display panel which is overclockable up to 144hz. Integrated visual response boost which reduces blurs in fast-moving objects and the monitor is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified for better color accuracy and contrast.

Nitro XV273K and Predator XB273K monitors

As for the Predator XB273K gaming monitor, the monitor also has the same VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, Quantum Dot Technology, and an IPS 144hz display to provide a wider color gamut covering up to 90% of the DCI-P3 color space.

Other than the monitors, Acer has also partnered up with Pestle and Morter to introduce a new Acer line of apparels such as T-shirts. Customers who purchase any of the selected Acer devices such as the Acer Aspire, Acer Swift, Acer Spin, Acer Switch or even the Acer Predator will be eligible for free gifts ranging from shopping vouchers to an TTeSports Predator Gaming Chair. You can check out more about the monitors on Acer’s official website and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.


Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are twice as much compared to the iPhone 11 series

Apple's decision of removing the charging adapters and earphones from the iPhone 12 series retail box sure got a lot of people talking. Although the company's reasoning is to "save the environment", it didn't click with many people and doesn't make sense to purchase an iPhone 12 model. Well, surprise surprise, the pre-orders for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have surpassed expectations.

According to popular analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, he previously expected the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro shipment inventory allocation was 15-20% but the first weekend sales say otherwise. After the weekend, it's now 40-45% and that twice as much comparing with the iPhone 11 series. To put it figuratively, the new pre-orders are 1.7 million - 2 million units as compared to the 500k - 800k of the latter.

With this surprising number, Kuo readjusted his estimated percentage that both the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro would be equally demanded from 30-35%. While the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max will only arrive in November, Kuo estimated that the 12 mini won't be as popular (10-15% from the initial 20-25%) as the Chinese market have little interest in small phones. As for the 12 Pro Max, he thinks there would be 15-20%.

Apple Malaysia has yet to announce the official iPhone 12 series launch in Malaysia. If it wasn't for the pandemic, we would have gotten it by now just like the iPhone 11 series last year. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Pre-orders for the vivo S1 Pro equipped with Diamond Design back starts today

With the vivo S1 Pro priced at RM1199 launched earlier today, vivo has announced that they will be taking in pre-orders starting from today until 6 December 2019. Customers who are interested in purchasing the aforementioned device can do so at all vivo concept stores, dealers, partners as well as e-commerce platforms like Shopee, PrestoMall, as well as vivo’s very own online store.

But that’s not all, those who pre-ordered the S1 Pro will be eligible for a free mystery gift box, courtesy of vivo as well as an RM50 rebate. If you are interested in knowing more about the smartphone, you can check out our launch article which was released earlier today.

Head over to vivo’s official Facebook page or website, if you are interested in finding out more. Would you be pre-ordering the vivo S1 Pro? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more update like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com


Pre-register for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 at DiGi

Barely a week after being announced, DiGi has already opened up the the pre-registration form for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The page asks for your Name,  Mobile Number and Email address and like all of the previous Registration of Interest pages, should notify you about a day or so in advance of the official launching and release in Malaysia. While the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date in Malaysia is expected to be 25 September 2013, it is still unclear if DiGi have got exclusive distribution rights or have some other promo waiting in the wings. No pricing was mentioned but we should see details from other telcos and perhaps some pricing details in the next couple of days.


Pre-registration page for Diablo IV beta test is up for PC, Xbox One X/S, and PS5 gamers

If you're a fan of Diablo, you probably know that Diablo IV is in the works. Well, what you might not know is that the game is far enough in the development stage for user tests. That's right, Blizzard has hinted that there could be a beta test to collect user feedback soon.

As spotted by many fans and media outlets, you can now pre-register for a chance to be invited to the beta test for Diablo IV. To pre-register, head to the official Diablo IV website and click on the pre-register. Also, make sure you have a Battle.net account for this. By signing up, you'll also get developer updates about the game.

Of course, there are some caveats to this particular upcoming beta test. The official website indicates that the game can only be accessed on PC via Battle.net, or next-gen consoles like the Xbox One X/S and Sony PS5. This could mean that the game will have very high requirements, so you can't play it on a Sony PS4 or Xbox One. For PC gamers, you will probably need a beefy gaming PC to handle it.

It's speculated that Diablo IV would release sometime in 2023 (possibly with micro-transactions, yikes!), which could mean multiple beta tests. So, are you planning to be one of the first to try this game? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for future updates about it.


Predator Helios 16 & Helios 18 released with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU & more

Besides the Swift and Aspire laptops, Acer also announced two powerful Predator Helios gaming laptops and a pair of Predator gaming monitors. In this article, we will be looking at the Predator Helios 16 and Helios 18 laptops so strap right in.

The all-new Predator Helios 16 (PH16-71) and Predator Helios 18 (PH18-71) are equipped with 13th Gen Intel Core i9 or i7 HX processors, alongside up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU (MGP up to 165W). Featuring boosted performance with ray tracing, high-quality frames with DLSS 3, and Reflex’s optimized system latency, the laptops can also equip up to 32 GB DDR5-4800 MHz RAM and up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD in RAID 0.

The Predator Helios 16 offers a 16-inch (16:10) WQXGA (2560 × 1600) display at 165 Hz or 240 Hz or a Mini LED panel at 250 Hz, powered by AUO AmLED technology that supports over 1000 nits peak brightness with 1,000,000:1 high contrast ratio and 100% coverage of DCI-P3 colour gamut. Meanwhile, the latter sports an 18-inch (16:10) display with the following options: WUXGA (1920x1200) at 165 Hz, WQXGA (2560×1600) at 165 Hz or 240 Hz, or AUO’s superfast 250 Hz Mini LED display.

As expected, you can find the mini-LED backlit keyboard that's complemented by 1.8 mm key travel and anti-ghosting N-key rollover. The per-key RGB backlit keyboard has been redesigned to showcase bright uniform colour (with less halo) and smooth dynamic lighting effects, requiring less power. To keep the components cool, the new Predator laptops feature enhanced thermal solutions with dual custom-engineered 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D metal fans and vector heat pipes.

Several ports are located on the back of the laptop with a customizable RGB light bar that runs along the top of the back vents. Then, there's a new dedicated Mode for instant gaming performance mode and gamers can also use PredatorSense 4.0 to enable Predator Pulsar lighting for the keyboard. For connectivity, the Predator laptops come with the Intel Killer E2600 Ethernet Controller, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 frequency, and a full range of peripherals (HDMI 2.1, 2x USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 and others).

The Predator Helios 16 and Predator Helios 18 laptops also include one month of Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass, providing access to hundreds of high-quality PC games. Exact specifications, prices, and availability for these new products may vary by region, you may refer to the details below.

Predator Helios 16 (PH16-71) will be available in:

Predator Helios 18 (PH18-71) will be available in:

For the Predator gaming monitors, you can visit the link here to check them out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Predator Helios 300 & Acer Nitro 5 Malaysia release: 12th Gen Intel Core + up to RTX3080, starting price from RM4399

If you are planning to visit Sunway Pyramid this weekend, you ought to bring along your gamer friends because Acer Malaysia is hosting a roadshow with the latest lineup of Predator and Nitro devices. Not only that, some of the devices are on a flash sale as well as some promotions and activities for the public to try out.  Among the lineups, the Predator Helios 300 is back once again with the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors alongside up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX3080 GPU that support higher Maximum Graphics Power(MGP) of up to 150W. While the design looks more or less the same, the palm rest is slightly more spacious than before and the 15.6-inch QHD display is an 80% screen-to-body ratio. Moreover, the display also supports 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 165Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time.

If you want, you can choose the configuration of up to 2TB SSD of storage and up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM (4800MHz). The dual 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans are also upgraded, where the fan speed can be controlled via the PredatorSense button that's nearby the number pad. Other features that are worth mentioning are the WiFi 6E and Killer DoubleShot Pro (E2600+1675i) for fast connectivity.

Next, the Acer Nitro 5 is also powered by up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti GPU, with up to 32GB DDR4 RAM and up 1TB SSD with an additional 2.5” SATA slot. Available in two options, the 15.6-inch gaming laptop offers either a 165Hz QHD IPS display or 144Hz FHD IPS display supporting 100% DCI P3 and 45% NTSC colour gamut respectively.

Like the PredatorSense that we mentioned earlier, the Nitro 5 also has a similar function called NitroSense that lets gamers monitor, optimize the system, overclock the CPU or GPU and customize the 4-zone RGB keyboard’s lighting mode. Selected Nitro 5 models also come with higher Maximum Graphics Power (MGP), and all the models are equipped with Killer DoubleShot Pro (E2600+1675i) and WiFi 6E.

To celebrate the arrival of the new Predator Helios 300 and Nitro 5, customers who purchase the laptops from Acer official stores and all authorized partners before 14 July 2022 will be entitled to receive merchandise worth up to RM833. Customers who purchase the Predator Helios 300 and Nitro 5 during the ‘It Lies Within’ roadshow will also be able to get additional cashback up to RM150.

Coming with 2 years local warranty and a concurrent first-year international travel warranty, the Acer Nitro 5 offers retail prices starting from RM4,399. It is available immediately at Acer eStore, Acer's official store on Shopee and Lazada. On the other hand, the Predator Helios 300 is available immediately from RM7,999 at the same aforementioned platforms as well as authorized Predator partners with a 2-year on-site warranty with accidental damage or theft protection.

For more information, you can visit the roadshow in Sunway Pyramid. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Predator Helios 300 and Triton 700 gaming notebooks revealed at [email protected] event

During at the [email protected] global press conference that was held in New York today, the company released two new Predator gaming laptops - the Predator Helios 300 and Triton 700 gaming notebooks. The Helios 300 comes in two variants of 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch displays, while the Triton 700 will only come in 15.6-inch.

First up, the Helios 300 comes with an overclockable NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or 1050Ti GPU combined with a 7 Gen Intel Core i7 (7700HQ) or i5 processor (7300HQ) for overpowering performance. All of this processing power is supported with up to 16GB of DDR4 memory (upgradable to 32GB), a speedy SATA SSD and a 1TB HDD. Users can easily upgrade the memory and storage components through an access compartment doors on the bottom of the notebooks. Additionally, it also includes a USB 3.1 Type-C port, a USB 3.0 port (featuring power-off USB charging), two USB 2.0 ports, and an HDMI 2.0 connection. It connects wirelessly through fast 2x2 802.11ac technology, as well as a Gigabit Ethernet port for those preferring a hard-wired connection. A dual fan system called an AeroBlade 3D fan is integrated to keep the notebook running at optimal temperatures.

Next, the Triton 700 is a powering beast with its 7th Generation Intel Core processor, latest high-performance NVIDIA GeForce 10-Series graphics, two NVMe PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 configuration and up to 32GB of DDR4 2400MHz memory. It’s also VR-ready on its 15.6-inch FHD IPS display with NVIDIA G-SYNC support for connecting to an external monitor.

The Predator Triton 700 gaming notebook will be available in North America in August starting at $2,999 and in EMEA in August starting at €3,399.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. The company also announced a range of new devices and solutions for gamers, creators, families, students and professionals. For more information, visit www.acer.com/nextatacer.


Predator Malaysia announces a new local Predator Tribe community & Predator Championship 2021 tournament

Besides announcing a new lineup of Predator gaming laptops and monitors, Acer Malaysia also announced a new gaming community collaboration called Predator Tribe. There's also a new Predator Championship open to Malaysian gamers with a total prize pool of RM57,000 but we will get to that later.

According to Acer Malaysia, Predator Tribe is for all Malaysian gaming enthusiasts to showcase their gaming talent. In conjunction with the launch, the company has collaborated with Ai Gaming, ChuChu Gaming, MasterRamen and Spartanker as your new Predator Tribal Guardians. Local artist Vince Low also worked with them to release four Predator Tribal Guardians limited-edition merchandise priced at RM400. It will be available at Acer Malaysia’s Estore and official online store on Shopee from 30 October 2021.

In addition, Predator Malaysia has also partied up with Team Secret, a well-known eSports organisation and inducted one of their Malaysian teams into the Predator Tribe. In line with Predator’s aspiration to support the entire gaming community, Predator Malaysia also teamed up with Lugiami to support women in gaming.

As for the Predator Championship 2021, the tournament is open to students from tertiary education institutions and employees from corporates to team up to compete in Valorant or Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. It will take place online from 6 November until 28 November 2021 and registration are now open here. Predator Malaysia is also offering giveaways and lucky draw prizes worth RM10,000 for supporters who tune in to the livestream to support their favourite teams, friends or colleagues.

For more information, please visit Predator Gaming Malaysia’s Facebook @PredatorGamingMY or call Acer’s Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am – 6pm, Mondays to Fridays), or email [email protected] Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Predator Orion 3000 & Acer Nitro 50 Malaysia release: new gaming desktops with 12th Gen Intel Core +NVIDIA GeForce, starting from RM3,599

Today, Acer Malaysia released a plethora of gaming devices for Malaysian gamers. Besides the well-known Predator and Nitro gaming laptops, the company also introduced the Predator Orion 3000 and Acer Nitro 50 gaming desktops. These new 2022 gaming desktops are now available for viewing in its roadshow at Sunway Pyramid.

Starting with the Predator Orion 3000, it is powered by up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics, up to 16 GB of DDR4 memory and 1 TB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage. For the PC master race, they can also add more memory since the desktop has an additional M.2 PCIe SSD slot and two SATA3 slots, whereas its four DDR5 compatible RAM slots allow upgrades of up to 64 GB.

To keep the desktop cool, Acer equipped the Orion 3000 with 2x92mm Predator FrostBlade 2.0 fans and its speed can be controlled from the PredatorSense function. Likewise, the platform also allows you to customise the RGB LED colours on the front and rear fans. Retailing from RM6,499, the Predator Orion 3000 is available immediately at Acer eStore, Acer's official store on Shopee and Lazada as well as authorized Predator partners. Customers who purchase it before 14 July 2022 will be entitled to a RM150 cash discount and redeem up to RM600 worth of gifts.

Moving on, the Acer Nitro 50 is refreshed with the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processor, up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GPU, 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of fast SSD. This gaming desktop is retailing for RM3,599 and is available immediately at Acer eStore, Acer's official store on Shopee and Lazada as well as authorized Acer partners. Customers who purchase an Acer Nitro 50 before 14 July 2022 will be entitled to a RM100 cash discount and redeem more than RM400 worth of gifts.

In addition, Acer Malaysia is selling some extra gaming peripherals as well. There are two new Predator gaming mice which are the Predator Cestus 335 and Cestus 315, as well as the Nitro gaming keyboard and mouse for entry-level and casual gamers. There will be up to RM150 additional discount for the purchase of these desktops and peripherals during the ‘It Lies Within’ roadshow.


Predator Orion 7000 release; 13th Gen Intel Core, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 & more

Today, Acer announced support for the new 13th Gen Intel Core processors on the Predator Orion 7000 (PO7-650) series desktops. There's no official price tag and availability yet, but here's what you should know about this gaming desktop beast.

The upgradable Windows 11 PCs have been enhanced with up to Intel Core i9-13900K desktop processors. With its new performance hybrid architecture, the 13th Gen Intel Core processor is accompanied by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 series GPUs and up to 64 GB DDR5-4000 RAM. Moreover, the Predator Orion 7000 possesses advanced airflow and thermal management.

In terms of thermal management, the EMI-compliant chassis features a transparent, tempered-glass side panel. It showcases the multi-hued ambience of its two 140 mm (5.5-inch) Predator FrostBlade 2.0 front fans and a third 120 mm (4.7-inch) Predator FrostBlade 2.0 rear fan that illuminates eight ARGB-infused LEDs. Gamers can also adjust the ARGB lighting, fan speed and overclocking with the integrated PredatorSense software.

Besides that, you can also find an Intel Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet controller, and the Intel Wi-Fi Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX211 wireless module for optimized networking features. There are plenty of ports too, including 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C, and 2x audio jacks on the top. On the back, there are 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2x USB 2.0 ports and 3x audio jacks.

So what do you think of this? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Acer introduces latest Acer Aspire S 13, R 15, E & F Series and R1 monitor

Models showcasing the new Acer Switch Alpha 12 (right), along with Aspire S 13 (middle), Aspire R 15 (second left), Aspire E 15 (second right) & Aspire F 15 (left) laptops

Along with the Acer Switch Alpha 12 laptop being the main highlight, Acer also showcased the Acer Aspire S 13, Aspire R 15, Aspire E & F Series and Acer R1 monitor. All products are available in Malaysia right now with a recommended retail price listed below along with the tech-specs and features:

Measuring at 14.58mm thin only, the Aspire S 13 is a 13.3-inch ultra-thin laptop and 1.3kg light; making it the thinnest laptop in the world. It's highly powered with a new 6th Gen Intel Core Processor, and features a USB 3.1 Type-C reversible port that supports an ultra-fast transfer of data. It also features Acer TrueHarmony sound technology.

Mr. Jeffrey Lai, Product Manager, Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd showing the USB 3.1 Type-C technology

Awarded the Red Dot Award for Product Design 2016 for its excellent blend of design and usability, this laptop can lay perfectly flat at 180 degrees and 360 degrees as well while providing enhanced productivity, easy accessibility and entertaining convertibility.

The Aspire E and F series offers at least 3 variants based on screen sizes, and all models are equipped with a multi-user MIMO, which is a fast DDR4 data transit and fast wireless internet feature. Another feature it has are Acer ExaColor, Acer TrueHarmony speaker, Skype for Business Certification, Webcam with HDR, and USB Type-C. The E series are customizable as well as users can easily switch memory, HDD and SDD from the bottom.

Last but not least, this Acer monitor is only 6.6mm on its edge with Zeroframe bezel for maximized viewing pleasure. It also has a 178-degrees wide viewing angle and the display is complemented by vision health technologies, the Acer Flicker-less and BluelightShield to protect the user's eyes in long hours.

It supports VGA, DVI and HDMI connections, it's available in 21.5-inch, 23.8-inch and 27-inch size with a starting price if RM479.

(left - right) Mr. Johnson Seet, Head of Products, Acer Sales & Saervices Sdn Bhd; Microsoft Malaysia's Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, Michal Golebiwski; Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd Director of Products, Sales and Marketing, Chan Weng Hong; and Stephanie Ho, Marketing Manager of Acer Malaysia showcasing the new Aspire series

To check out Acer's main highlight product, the Acer Switch Alpha 12 with LiquidLoop technology simply visit the top page's link to check it out. That's all from Acer's event today in Malaysia, stay tuned for more news coverage at Technave.com!


Predator X OSIM gaming chair review - A premium 2-in-1 gaming massage chair!

Since many people were (and still are) working from home, we believe that many of you have gotten a new chair for your workstation. After all, you sit for hours on end, so a good chair is important to stay comfy and avoid back pains. Trust me, your body would feel sore in the long run without any good cushion or an ergonomic armrest.

Many would ask if getting a gaming or office chair is more worth it. Depending on your budget, it should have an ergonomic structure that's suitable for long hours of sitting. But does a massage function make sense as a bonus feature in this case? That's what we are going to find out in our Predator X OSIM gaming chair review.

So...yeah, Predator (from Acer) collaborated with OSIM last year and released a new gaming chair model. Compared with other gaming chairs, this one is the world's first gaming massage chair that costs a hefty RM2799 (which is just the discount). Yes, it's expensive, but why? Before we get to the massaging part, let's take a look at its design and material.

The Predator x OSIM gaming chair was a life saver while WFH

The headrest looks nice, wide, and comfy

The lumbar cushion is not too hard nor soft

The Predator X OSIM gaming chair comes in two colour - blue and pure black (we got the latter). Its headrest and lumbar cushion are covered by PVC leather and are stuffed with cotton. Like most gaming chairs, there are some levels you can use to adjust the chair to your body. Overall, it doesn't look all that different from a regular gaming chair, until you realise that it has some other perks. That would be the massage feature and sound effects, which we will get to later.

You can tilt the chair back by 145-degrees, and because it's so comfortable, you can literally sleep on it through the night. The cushion has just the right texture, not too hard nor too soft. Its amazing quality is such that one of our writers found it hard to go back to sitting on regular office chairs and was tempted to buy it despite the expensive price tag. That's how comfortable this chair can be.

It's quite heavy so don't worry about falling backwards

You will need some power for the massaging mechanism

The control panels for massaging and adjusting the height

Like most massage chairs, you can find the control buttons on the right side of the armrest. The buttons aren't too hard to figure out, so you can easily adjust the armrests, headrest, or the chair's back according to your preference. It is worth noting that there are many small holes on the headrest's sides, but it's not a defect or anything. In fact, it's where the Bluetooth sound comes from.

Why did they bother installing a Bluetooth speaker there? Well, perhaps it is to allow gamers to have clearer audio while gaming. The sound is surprisingly clear, so you might not even need to wear a pair of gaming headphones. Of course, it won't sound as immersive as a good pair of headphones. On the flip side, its advantage is that you can connect it to your phone, PC or laptop.

Besides audio playback for your video games, you can also watch TV dramas and movies with the chair for extra effects. For example, if you watch horror movies, having the sound come out from the headrest is a lot of fun during jump scare scenes. While it sounds like a convenient feature (pun intended), we found it unfortunate that there wasn't any volume adjustment or a play/pause button on the armrest.

Really, it has Bluetooth speakers inside the headrest

The gaming chair uses two 360-degree rollers to massage your neck, back, and shoulders

Moving on, let's talk about the massage feature. There are three massaging functions which are Press Grip, Rolling and Tapping, and Shoulder Massage. Using OSIM's exclusive V hand massage technology, it definitely delivers the massaging your body needs after a long day at work. Unfortunately, the chair doesn't offer any massaging power adjustment so you would have to live with that.

Moreover, the massage machine (especially the rolling and tapping function) starts a little slow and requires patience. Out of the three functions, we found the Press Grip the best one because it almost feels like a real person giving you a massage. It's an unusual feeling, yet feels just right at home. Once you get used to the powerful massaging feature, you might get addicted to these "feel good" massages.

Connecting the Bluetooth speaker to the laptop, it will connect automatically after pairing up

We mentioned earlier that this Predator x OSIM gaming chair is priced at RM2799. Generally, most premium gaming chairs are around RM1500. But if you take massaging chairs into account, you're looking at a minimum of RM3000, so the price isn't too bad. Well, as long as it fits your budget - all we can say is that this 2-in-1 gaming massaging chair is suitable for long-term use.

Of course, you may want to skip this if you don't care about the massage feature. You should also consider how long you will be working from home because once you're back to the office, you won't be able to utilise it much. Then it would just feel like a waste of money. It's also quite heavy so moving it around the house is a challenge.

Pros: Super comfortable, not as expensive as a standard massaging chair, great for gaming and watching movies, Bluetooth speaker at the headrest is a nice touch

Cons: The massaging power cannot be adjusted, no foot cushions, and it's still too expensive as a gaming chair for most Malaysian gamers

Conclusion: If you have the budget, then it could be a worthy investment for the long run

What do you think of the Predator X OSIM gaming chair? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more tech gadget reviews at TechNave.com.


Predator welcomes Geek Fam eSports pro-gaming team as new partner

Today, Acer Predator and Geek Fam, a Malaysian eSports team have announced that they will be working together. With that, Predator is now the sole sponsor of Geek Fam and will provide them a complete range of Predator devices, from gaming desktops, monitors to laptops.

Acer Malaysia Director of Products and Sales, Johnson Seet is pleased of Predator and Geek Fam's new found partnership, as it will help the company to understand the needs and desires of the gamers further and hopes to conquer new words together with such a successful team.

Meanwhile, Lim 'Keat' Kuang is thrilled by the partnership with Predator and is onboard with them to accomplish their goals as each other's support pillars. Just a brief history lesson, Geek Fam was founded in November 2016 by 'Keat' and Joseph Yeoh as a DotA 2 pro-team and quickly became one of Malaysia's top eSports teams. To date, they have expanded to League of Legends (LoL) scene and is currently rising the ranks as well.

It's nice to see the eSports scene growing in Malaysia, stay tuned for Predator news at TechNave.com.


Preliminary benchmarks for Exynos 2200 appear online

With the launch of the Exynos 2200 yesterday, Samsung now has a new chipset that could compete with the Snapdragon 888 and Dimensity 9000. But how does it compare to the competition? Here are some preliminary benchmarks to provide us with some clues.

According to MySmartPrice, the Exynos 2200 has managed to score 965874 on the AnTuTu benchmark and an average of 109FPS in GFXBench. It also scored 1108 points in the single-core test and 3516 points in the multi-core test. Its overall performance is better than the Snapdragon 888 but isn't noticeably better than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Note that the benchmark ran on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, so we can probably confirm that the Galaxy S22 series would indeed feature this chipset.

Bringing you some benchmark scores of Galaxy S22 Ultra w/ Exynos 2200 exclusively. GeekbenchMulti-core: 3516 Single-core: 1108Antutu: 965,874GFXbench Aztec Ruins (Normal): 109FPSNot exactly on-par with 8G1 but will wait!Please credit: https://t.co/rIJ8tKonla

Of course, there are a few that we have to keep in mind. Not only does the Exynos 2200 chipset provide ray-tracing, but its NPU is also a dual-core instead of triple-core like on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Moreover, Samsung might have limited the frequency of the GPU to prevent thermal throttling. It's also possible that this chipset is more power-efficient than its Qualcomm counterpart (unconfirmed), which would help increase battery life.

Having said that, there were no screenshots to go with the benchmarks. This means that they might not be accurate at all, so take the numbers too seriously. We'll keep an eye out for more benchmarks, so stay tuned to TechNave for further updates.


Premium Pebble Steel smartwatch announced for $249 (RM817)

Coming from the makers of the first successful consumer smartwatch is the Pebble Steel smartwatch. Essentially the same Pebble bluetooth notifications smartwatch, the new Steel offers a more stylish and sturdy look with premium materials that include a Corning Gorilla Glass panel and all metal materials. The Steel definitely looks and handles nicer than the original plastic Pebble smartwatch but it still runs the same Pebble apps and notifications as before. The Steel will not replace the original though as it will be priced at a higher-end $249 (RM817) price tag. As far as Malaysia release dates go, the Pebble Steel smartwatch will be available worldwide on 28 January 2014 but you can still go to the Pebble Steel site to pre-order as stocks are limited.


Premium dual-SIM Nokia 515 featurephone announced

Recently announced with their other featurephones is the Nokia 515. Taking notes in terms of design and quality from smartphones, the premium quality Nokia 515 features an aluminum unibody, curved and polarized Gorilla Glass 2 and hardened polycarbonate resin keyboard. Coming in black and white, the design is simply awesome and from the back you could easily mistake it for an Apple iPhone if you didn't see the large Nokia emblazoned down the back. In terms of tech specs, the Nokia 515 includes the following:

With plans to begin shipping in Q3 of 2013, the Nokia 515 will go first to Germany, Poland, Russia and Switzerland. The premium featurephone is expected to be priced at $149 on its own but no news on prices or release dates in Malaysia just yet. Overall, it sounds like the perfect phone for your CEO who hates touchscreen smartphones.


Premium metal casing Samsung Galaxy F concept render looks awesome

Metal-casing smartphone lovers have been predicting and wishing for a metal-casing Samsung for quite some time. With the release of the Samsung Galaxy S5 most of the hopeful users are now expecting the premium Samsung Galaxy F range of smartphones to appear with a metal chassis. Designer Ivo Marić has come up with a concept render of this metal chassis Samsung Galaxy F smartphone which looks very realistic, which you can check out for yourself below:


Prepaid SR1M or SIM Kad Rakyat 1Malaysia now available

Released a while back in late 2014, the SIM Kad Rakyat 1Malaysia or SR1M program aims to offer an affordable prepaid mobile number complete with calls, SMS and Internet. The program is part of the Malaysian Government BR1M initiative with each starter prepaid pack priced at RM5.90. It runs on Clixster Mobile, which uses DiGi's network but provides calls at 8 sen per block and SMS and 5 sen per MB of data. You can also get a monthly data plan of sorts at RM17 for 1GB of data. Check out the SR1M site or Facebook page for more information.


Prepaid public cellular services to adhere to new guidelines, fully enforced from January 2018

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will be fully enforcing the new set of guidelines on registration of prepaid public cellular services by 1 January 2018.

Initially introduced on the 1 June 2017 this year, the new guidelines are designed to protect consumer’s data from being misused for criminal purposes and an overall better experience by eradicating the misuse of prepaid public cellular devices for crime and terrorism.

The new guidelines work in a way that all service providers and consumers, Malaysian or non-Malaysian, will have to provide utility bills or proof of stay during their registration of a new number. Consumers will also have a new limit of only five SIM cards per service provider per user.


Preserve and share the memories of your New Year's Eve party with the Huawei Mate 20 series

I’m sure most of you would like to start your New Year reminiscing about 2018 and capturing the last moments beautifully before you step into a brand new year of your life. It’s usually during New Year’s eve that you’ll find yourself taking group shots with your friends as well as sharing all your memories of the past year together. With the Huawei Mate 20 series, you can rest assured that you can do all of this perfectly.

Group shots together with friends is definitely something that you’d want to capture during your New Year’s eve party. Only problem with group shots is that if you stand too far, you and your friends’ faces will barely be recognizable. Stand too close and not only will you be too cramped, some of your friends’ faces will be either hidden or cut off!

A good solution for this would be the Huawei Mate 20's Leica Wide Angle Lens which can capture everyone and everything perfectly. Even if the party is too dark for photos, the device is equipped to deal with that situation with their Low Light Shot which brightens parts of the photo that is too dark with the help of their AI technology.

Standing out in a crowd can be tough but Huawei’s AI Color makes it very easy! This feature allows the main subject of your video to remain in colour while everything else is in black and white, thus making the subject stand out in a crowd for sure. In addition, you can use this feature on animals as well as inanimate objects as well to create that perfect movie like montage to sum up the end of your 2018.

Among the best times for proposals is during New Year’s eve. Free fireworks exactly at midnight and your friends gathered together and it makes the perfect recipe for the perfect proposal. You decide to share the photo of your ring and for some reason, focusing on the rock on your finger has never been more complicated. Here’s how the Mate 20 series can help with that. With the help of their Super Macro photography, the rock on your finger has never looked more brilliant.

Before you step into the new year, it is always good to remember the highs and the lows of 2018. Reminiscing together can be fun but how do you share your memories together with all your friends without having to pass your phone around and have some friends miss out on the conversation?

The Huawei Mate 20 series’s Wireless Projection makes it easy for you to share your memories to a Miracast-enabled display device easily. In the drop down notification bar, simply tap on ‘easy projection’ and select the display you’d like to use. That way, everyone will be able to see and talk about that particular memory together.

No longer do you have to worry about your photos and videos turning out bad during the final moments of 2018 with the Huawei Mate 20 series. So will you bring in the New Year with this smartphone? Do drop by a Huawei Experience store to check them out for yourself and for more tips and tricks with Huawei’s Mate 20, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com!


President Biden has revoked the ban on TikTok and WeChat set by Trump

Last year when former President Trump was around, he was on a roll banning Chinese tech brands such as Huawei, TikTok and WeChat for being a security threat. It was only a few weeks ago that Xiaomi got let off the hook, but right now, current President Biden has decided to revoke the ban on TikTok and WeChat.

So that's great news for TikTok and WeChat, right? Well, yes but these two tech companies aren't exactly clear yet. This is because while President Biden has already signed an executive order yesterday, he also ordered a new framework to determine if the country's security risks of transactions from apps that are still connected to the governments or militaries. China is a good example of this, as they collect data on their citizens and refused the new privacy relay function introduced by Apple.

Previously, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) that was under the Trump Administration, set several deadlines for TikTok. There was some news about TikTok being potentially acquired by Microsoft (which failed), as well as becoming TikTok Global under the wing of Oracle and Walmart that has no update until today. Nevertheless, the CFIUS will remain under the US government's eye.

TikTok and WeChat have yet to comment on this matter and looks like Biden Administration is still not letting Huawei go yet from the blacklist. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Acer introduces new AIO Pcs and a range of new monitors, prices start from RM899

As many of us here are used to, Acer likes to introduce new products in batches. Besides new laptops like the Acer Spin 3 and Spin 5, the company also introduced a new Aspire All-in-One (AIO) PC and desktop monitors earlier today. Let's take a look at what's new on that end.

First of the bunch is the Aspire C24-1651, a stylish AIO PC that's designed for families and students to use. It comes with an 11th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPU, 8GB (upgradable to 32GB) of DDR4 RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. Moreover, it has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a 23.8-inch FHD IPS touch display. Its retail price begins from RM3199 for the Intel Core i3 variant.

Next up are the monitors, of which there are two of them. The first one is the Acer ET322QU, which is a large 31.5-inch monitor with WQHD (2560x1440) resolution. This monitor is more for work productivity, as you can use the larger visual real estate to view more documents. The larger screen is also better for watching videos.

But if you want something a bit more high-end, you can check out the Acer CB282K. This is a 28-inch 4K monitor that covers 90% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. There's also another monitor that has a 90% DCI-P3 colour gamut - the Acer Nitro VG280K. On top of that, this model is a 4K gaming monitor that supports HDR10.

The Acer Nitro XZ270X & Nitro XZ320QX have the same design, but different sizes

For more modest gaming monitors, there are the 27-inch Acer Nitro XZ270X and 31.5-inch Nitro XZ320QX. These curved gaming monitors come with a refresh rate of up to 240Hz, Adaptive Sync, and 1ms response time. They also support various ergonomic adjustments like tilt, swivel, height, and pivot. The last monitor to be introduced was the Acer Nitro ED270R, which is a 27-inch VA display with a refresh rate of 165Hz, 5ms response time, and supports AMD FreeSync.

If you're interested, you can check out the prices for these new products below. All of them will be available via the Acer official online store and authorised resellers nationwide. With that said, what do you look for when you purchase new AIO PCs or monitors? Share your requirements in the comments section below! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


President of Nubia hints Red Magic 5s will be launched with SD865+ chipset

In March, the Nubia Red Magic 5G was launched with the flagship-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset. Other than that, the gaming-centric device also came with other impressive tech specs like 16GB of RAM, 144Hz refresh rate, and 55W fast charging. Now, the president of Nubia has teased the upcoming Red Magic 5s on his social media, hinting at a Snapdragon 865+ upgrade.

Ni Fei, the President of Nubia, posted a picture on his Weibo with a caption confirming the name of their next-generation gaming smartphone. Besides the name, he has also included words "Beyond Plus" to hint the use of the latest Snapdragon 865+ chipset. Therefore, we could see another gaming device to come with the powerful chipset other than the ASUS ROG Phone 3 and Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone.

According to the brand's launching window, the Nubia Red Magic 3s with Snapdragon 855+ was launched a few months after the Red Magic 3 with Snapdragon 855. It is not surprising that the Red Magic 5s would be launched soon with the newly debuted chipset, as the "s" version would not bring any major upgrades other than the processor. However, it is expected to come with a larger battery, 5G support for faster connectivity, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS for faster storage.

Let us know what you think about the Nubia Red Magic 5s on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone news.


Press renders and tech-specs for Sony Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra and L2 leaked online

Remember about the leaked Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra photo we showed you? Well, it's happening again but this time in a press render format and it's accompanied by two other Sony phones, the Xperia XA2 and Xperia L2 with some rumoured tech-specs too. Let's check them out together.

According to sources, the upcoming Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra and L2 are going to use an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 instead of MediaTek processors. The design look didn't change that much too, as it still retains the familiar rectangular shaped look and if you look closely, the XA2 Ultra still has that dual front camera which is said to be 15MP for each sensor, while the rest of the phones have that new fingerprint scanner at the back.

Sony doesn't seem bothered as well to jump on the bandwagon of using full view display, the XA2 is still using the same 5.2-inch display, same goes to the L2 and the XA2 Ultra is using a 6-inch display, leaving quite a lot of space at the top and bottom. In terms of screen resolution, the XA2 and XA2 Ultra's display are in 1080p, only the L2 is using 720p. On the other hand, we don't know much about the camera, except that the XA2 Ultra's main camera is 21MP big and the XA2 is equipped with a 7MP front camera.

These new Xperia phones will surely make an appearance at this first quarter of the year in either CES 2018 or MWC 2018. Either way, they are coming soon so stay tuned for more Sony news at TechNave.com.


Press renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 leaked shows striking resemblance to the Galaxy Note 8

Press renders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 courtesy of AndroidHeadlines.com showcasing the front of the device where it seems to have a big resemblance to the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Not only that, based on the statement from AndroidHeadlines, it seems that the top and bottom bezels are slightly smaller than its predecessor. But that’s not all, based on previous reports, the fingerprint sensor which is housed in the rear of the device will be placed below the horizontal section that houses cameras, flash, and the heart rate monitor.

In terms of tech specs, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is expected to run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, and it will be powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery. Other than that, there is no official news such as when it will be coming to Malaysia or the pricing of the device. As always with leaks such as these, take every bit of information with a grain of salt and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Previous iPhones will only come with a USB-C Lightning cable as well, except in France

Apple has finally unveiled the highly-anticipated iPhone 12 series today and it got everybody talking about the devices. If you're still not clear about what can the new iPhones do, be sure to check out our 3-min sum up video to have some clues. We know that some of you might be unhappy with the tech giant taking the adapter and EarPods out of the box to save the environment. Now, it seems like the mentioned accessories won't be coming with the previous iPhones as well.

From now on, new buyers of the iPhone 11, iPhone SE (2020), and iPhone XR will only be getting the device and a Lightning cable from the box. If you want the power adapter or EarPods, you might have to purchase them separately. The adapter is selling from RM79 for 5W to RM189 for 30W. Meanwhile, if you're can't live without the EarPods, it is available at the price of RM99.

While the new iPhones will only be coming with the USB-C Lightning cable almost everywhere, it looks like there's one country is getting a different treatment. It has been found out that the people in France are in luck as they will continue to get the EarPods when buying new iPhones. However, they might still need to purchase the power adapter separately.

Let us know what you think about this news on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest Apple updates.


Price confirmed! RM2299 for the Samsung C9 Pro

Earlier today. we leaked that the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro will be launching in Malaysia in early March for RM2299. While the exact date is still unknown yet, we have a confirmation of the pricing now. Thanks to some fresh tips from photos which were apparently taken from a dealer briefing of sorts. It is also noted that it will come in 3 colours, namely Gold, Pink Gold, as well as Black.

A quick recap of what we reported of the Galaxy C9 Pro, the device is a mid-range level smartphone and it has already been registered on SIRIM database under the code number SM-C900F/DS. Tech-specs wise, it will feature:

Do you think these features worth the price? Do feel free to discuss below or our Facebook Page and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Price drop for the OPPO F7 and F7 Youth starting today

OPPO has announced that their OPPO F7 and OPPO F7 Youth has dropped in price down to RM1099 and RM999 respectively starting today! These prices mentioned is applied to all OPPO Concept stores and authorised dealers across Malaysia as well as on various e-commerce sites such as Lazada, 11street, and Shopee.

In terms of tech specs, the OPPO F7 is running on the Mediatek Helio P60 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 16MP rear camera, 25MP front facing selfie camera, 6.23-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and it is powered by a 3400mAh non-removable battery. As for the OPPO F7 Youth, it is housing a Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front facing selfie camera, 6-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and it has a 3410mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Price for BlackBerry KEYone in India revealed by retailer

The BlackBerry KEYone, which was announced by TCL and Blackberry during MWC, is priced at US$550 for the United States. It seems there’s a retailer in India that have posted up the retail price, as well as device specifications on its website.

It’ll cost RS39,999 (about US$599 or about RM2666) with 1-year BlackBerry India warranty. The site also lists the box contents, which is actually pretty bare, a USB-C cable, an accompanying charger, and the user manual. Thankfully, a pair of earphones is still included..As a recap, The BlackBerry KEYone (formerly codenamed Mercury) sports a 4.5-inch 1620 x 1080 pixel resolution display, packs an energy efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor that is paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Obviously, it also features BlackBerry’s signature QWERTY keyboard with a fingerprint scanner built into the space bar key. There’s a 12MP rear camera while the selfie shooter is 8MP. All packed into a 9.4mm thin body that still manages to squeeze in a 3505mAh battery.

No Malaysia release dates or pricing details have been made by local distributor Brightstar, do stay tuned with us on TechNave.com.


Price of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live may have been leaked in Galaxy Note 20 series promo

These Samsung leaks keep on coming and now there's another one about the Galaxy Note 20 series. Well, this one seems like it's a real promo deal with vouchers for Samsung's TWS earbuds. In this one, a Telegram group leaked an image of the pre-order promo for the new Galaxy Note 20 devices.

Interestingly enough, the leak is from Indonesia which is something rare. Anyway, it shows that the pre-order campaign will run from 6 to 19 August 2020, which is the day after Samsung Unpacked. We also see that those who buy the Galaxy Note 20 or Note 20 Ultra will get a voucher to buy the Galaxy Buds Live or Buds+ worth 2599000 Rupiah (~RM761). We know that the Galaxy Buds+ cost RM599 in Malaysia, so ~RM761 could be close to the retail price of the Galaxy Buds Live.

Speaking of the Galaxy Note 20 series, there was another leak that mentioning its alternate chipset too. According to @TheGalox_, the Exynos 990 chipset expected to be used in some countries (like Malaysia) will be an improved version. He claimed that it will have run just as fast as the Snapdragon variant, as well as come with better heat management and power efficiency.

The second leak is unverified though, so do take it with a healthy pinch of salt. With that said, what do you think about the possible price of the Galaxy Buds Live? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Price of selected Huawei smartphones reduced by up to RM300

In conjunction with Huawei Online Official Store's 6th anniversary, they have officially announced that the Huawei P30 Pro, Mate 30, as well as the Mate 30 Pro will have their pricing reduced down to RM2799, RM2499, and RM3599 respectively. Not only that, but they’re also giving away rewards of up to RM2400 and 3-month access to Huawei Video from now until June 2020.

If you are interested in getting the rewards, you can head over to the Huawei AppGallery to find out more information on how to get it. If you end up buying anything from the Huawei online official store, you will be eligible for the Express VIP delivery where they will have the nearest authorised dealers deliver you the products as quickly as possible.

Head over to Huawei’s official website, if you want to find out more information about the promotion mentioned. With all that said, would you be interested in getting anything from the Huawei online official store? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Price of the POCO F2 Pro and Redmi Note 9 reduced by up to RM300!

Xiaomi Malaysia and POCO has officially announced on their Facebook page stating that the Redmi Note 9, as well as the POCO F2 Pro, has been officially reduced to the price of RM699 and RM2299 respectively. With that said, you can purchase the aforementioned smartphones at a reduced price on either the Xiaomi official store located across Malaysia, as well as e-commerce websites such as Shopee and Lazada.

In terms of the tech specs, the Redmi Note 9 that had its price reduced will come equipped with a 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM while the POCO F2 Pro will have 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. If you want to find out more information, head over to either Xiaomi or POCO’s official Facebook page.

Would you be interested in getting either the POCO F2 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 at a lower price in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Acer just combined a desk and stationary bike together

Among all the devices, we didn't expect to see a new "Bike Desk" (BD) by Acer. Promptly called the eKinekt BD 3, it's a hybrid desk-stationary bike designed to encourage healthy lifestyles. Read on below to find out more.

So how does this work? According to Acer, the eKinekt converts kinetic energy into an electric charge as the rider pedals. One hour of constant cycling at 60 RPM on the bike desk can generate 75 watts of self-generated power, which can be utilised to charge laptops and other devices. Yup, you read that right - you generate your own electricity.

Made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, the bike desk features two USB Type-A ports and a USB Type-C port, allowing for multiple mobile devices to be charged all at once. An LED charging indicator on the back of the bike lights up when pedalling, signalling that kinetic energy is being converted. The table height and seat are adjustable, and there's a bag hook for users to hang their belongings.

Users can also switch between working and sports modes. In working mode, the desk moves closer to the chair to let them sit in an upright position while typing and pedalling. Meanwhile, the desk sits further forward, giving more room to lean in for added leg space and increased pedalling power in sports mode.

Since you can exercise, you can also download a companion app that provides real-time information to check riding duration, distance and speed, while indicating the estimated number of calories burned and watts generated when pedalling. Riders can input personal information such as height, weight, gender, and age on their app profiles to check their progress and history records.

The eKinekt BD 3 will be available in North America first, starting in June, at USD 999; in EMEA in June, at EUR 999, and in Taiwan in April, at NTD 29,000. We aren't sure if Acer Malaysia plans to import this bike desk here, but we just have to wait and see.


Price of the Xiaomi Mi Master Ultra TV leaked and it's expected to be priced higher than ~RM7935

Based on a statement by a weibo user, it seems that Xiaomi’s upcoming smart TV which is the Mi Master Ultra TV is expected to be priced higher than RMB12999 (~RM7935). While not much is exactly known in regards to the exact pricing, we do know that most of the details will be revealed during the launch event which is happening very soon.

The weibo user also mentioned that the aforementioned TV is expected to come equipped with an 82-inch display, as well as minimal bezels in order to provide the most seamless viewing experience possible. There were also mentions that it’ll have a 120Hz refresh rate display as well as 5G network support in order to smoothly stream 8K content.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Xiaomi 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 Xiaomi Mi Master Ultra TV 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.


Price of the realme X7 Pro leaked. It's expected to be priced at ~RM1394

Based on a statement by gizchina.com, it seems that the official price of the realme X7 Pro may have been leaked, and it’s expected to be priced at RMB2299 (~RM1394) in China. With that said, we can expect the realme X7 series to start from a much lower price than the Pro variant.

The image provided by the source also hints that the device in question will come equipped with the Dimensity 1000+ chipset, 120Hz display, up to a 64MP image sensor, and it supports up to 65W fast charging technology. With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that realme has yet to provide an official statement on the leaked pricing.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing for now. Would you be interested in getting the realme X7 series 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.


Price tag for ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom revealed

ASUS certainly has made an impression at the CES 2017 last week, showing off the latest dual camera smartphone Zenfone 3 Zoom. In case you missed it, the Zenfone 3 Zoom works similar to the Apple iPhone 7 Plus, just that it has a 2.3x magnified option before zooming in digitally. Not much information was shown at the event, not even the price until today that is.

The company revealed some tidbits price of the device, but for now, the price tag is listed in China and it cost 3699 Yuan for the 128GB storage variant, which is about RM2389 if we directly convert it from our current currency rate. This actually seems like a good deal, that would mean the 32GB and 64GB variant will cost cheaper, but of course, details are yet to be seen or confirmed by ASUS for the Malaysia market rate.

Until then, we will keep an eye on it so stay tuned for more ASUS news at Technave.com.


Prices for Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus is out – starting from RM 3199

If your piggy bank is ready to be cracked open for the new Apple iPhone 7 and the larger iPhone 7 Plus, you have our permission  to jump up in joy as we have secured the official prices for the phones in Malaysia. A listing on Machines has shared how the prices of the phone will be like for the Malaysian market.

If you are ready, the prices of the phones are as follows:

From the prices, it looks like the premium is high, going up to RM1000 for the iPhone 7 Plus, when compared to the iPhone 6s Plus – with both having the same storage capacity of 256GB. Mind you this is still somewhat unconfirmed, until the official announcement is made by Machines. So get ready your bank book/credit card – the Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus is coming. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.


Prices for all Vivo smartphones remain the same even after SST

As of today, the implementation of SST in Malaysia is in motion with tax rates up to 10%, increasing prices of various goods locally. In reaction to that, Vivo has announced that the prices of all their smartphones will not be affected by SST and it will remain at their original original.

Higher end Vivo smartphones such as the Vivo NEX, Vivo X21, and Vivo V9 will still be priced at RM2799, RM2299, and RM1099 respectively. You can check out more information about the prices of all Vivo smartphones at their official website. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Prices for the ASUS TUF Gaming FX504 drop by RM200 effective immediately

ASUS has announced on their Facebook page that the ASUS TUF Gaming FX504 series gaming laptop will receive up to RM200 price cut depending on the model. The price cut will affect all ASUS authorized dealers across Malaysia as well as ASUS’ official Lazada store online.

The FX504 series will be priced starting from RM2999 for the cheapest variant with tech specs up to an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H processor, Nvidia GTX1060 graphics card, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, 128GB NVME SSD, 1TB SSHD, 15.6-inch display Full HD panel with 120hz refresh rate. For more information, check out ASUS’ Facebook Page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.


Prices of AMD & Nvidia GPUs gradually returning to normal as supply increases

Since the pandemic started, many industries have been plagued by supply issues. This can be attributed to the lockdowns in many countries, which slowed the transportation of goods. GPUs were similarly affected, but things might finally be improving a bit.

According to 3DCenter (via Wccftech), the worst might be over and the supply for graphics cards is on the rise. On top of that, the crash of Bitcoin and Ethereum prices means that fewer people are buying GPUs in bulk to mine cryptocurrency. As a result, the prices of GPUs are starting to normalise and should continue to do so if the situation persists.

Graphics Card Prices in June 20, 2021AMD: No major changes.nVidia: Availability goes up greatly. Prices go down again, from average +133% best price over MSRP (end of May) to now +91%.Still a long way to go.https://t.co/qstKFcg8ls pic.twitter.com/obcyAM7D5Z

Mind you, the numbers provided were collated from European retailers. They don't necessarily represent the global supply situation but does give us an idea of the current price trend. As you can see from the chart, prices for Nvidia and AMD GPUs climbed as high as 304% and 214% of MSRP within the last 6 months. They're still expensive now, but at least prices have started to come down.

Honestly, we still won't recommend buying a new GPU at the moment. But if you have a lot of extra cash and want to build a new PC, at least you'll know the situation is getting better now. With that said, has any of you managed to buy a GPU this year at a reasonable price? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.