SNS Network Technology Berhad, an ICT system and solutions provider, has announced a slew of deals exclusively for students. The goal is to facilitate students to embrace online learning in schools through affordable devices.
SNS Managing Director, Ko Yun Hung, hopes to level the playing field for all students to access virtual learning
Managing Director, Ko Yun Hung, believes the deals are timely as they align with the recent launch of Hybrid Classrooms Pioneer Project by the government. He said, “We believe that this special deal makes the devices very accessible to students and levels the playing field for virtual learning situations”.
Wide range of devices and discounts with SNS Network
The special deals by SNS Network Technology covers a range of HP laptops with discounts of RM400. A standout deal is the 11-inch HP Chromebook X360 going for RM599, down from RM1199. Lenovo laptops are also on offer, with prices ranging from RM1249 and discounts up to RM200.
SNS Network offers their own range of smart classroom solutions, JOI, on generous discounts too. The range includes the JOI Classmate laptop series, JOI Chromebook and the desktop JOI PC, with prices starting at RM599. Other brands include the Avita series of laptops priced at RM949 and Huawei, which includes the MatePad T10 tablet for RM349.
SNS Network has student deals from tablets to laptops to desktop PCs, all at great discounts.
Additionally, SNS Network offers premium devices exclusively for students with options of iPad, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Microsoft Surface. The HP Probook 440 is available for RM3159 for those that want more productivity. On the top end, the Dell Alienware X14 gaming laptop is also available on a discount at RM8499.
Microsoft is ushering in the “new era of computing” for Windows PC by unveiling the latest iterations of Surface devices.
The Surface Pro 9, available for pre-order Nov 8th in, new Sapphire (top) and Forest (bottom) colors.
Surface Pro 9 with Intel and SQ®3 platform choice, two new colors and pre-order goodies
From 8th November to 28th November 2022, the Surface Pro 9 will be available for pre-order in Malaysia. Microsoft has also announced two new color variants, Sapphire and Forest, for more variety. To sweeten the deal, a Surface Pro Signature keyboard and other free gifts (worth up to RM1288) will be given along with every pre-order. Every purchase of the Surface Pro 9, pre-order or otherwise, will receive a one-month subscription to Microsoft 365.
The Surface Pro 9 now comes with two platform choices. There is the Intel Evo platform powered by the 12th Gen Intel® Core processor with Thunderbolt™ 4. The other is the Microsoft SQ®3 platform powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon with 5G connectivity, exclusive for Surface for Business users.
Both Intel and Qualcomm variants of the Surface Pro 9 will share the same build quality and core features. This includes the 13.3-inch PixelSense Display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and Microsoft’s custom G6 chip that enhances the inking experience with tactile feedback. The Surface Pro 9 comes with options of Intel i5, i7 or SQ®3 processors, 8GB or 16GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB and 512GB of storage, with prices starting at RM5299.
New line of Surface Laptop 5 now with Thunderbolt 4 and more pre-order goodies
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 now with Thunderbolt™ 4
Microsoft also unveiled the new range of Surface Laptop 5, available for pre-order from 8th November 2022 in Malaysia. All pre-orders will receive a free Microsoft Arc Mouse and other free gifts (worth up to RM998). All purchases of the Surface Laptop 5 will receive a a one-month subscription to Microsoft 365 as well.
With prices starting from RM5299, the Surface Laptop 5 comes in 13.5-inch and 15-inch variants. Variants have options of 12th Gen Intel i5 and i7 processors, 8GB or 16GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB or 512GB of SSD storage. All Surface Laptop 5 comes with the signature 3:2 PixelSense display and now with Thunderbolt™ 4 to further boost productivity.
AMD’s RDNA 3 GPU architecture has just launched less than two weeks ago. While details are still quite scarce, the new GPUs launched in their livestream looked promising. There was not to say plenty in terms of variety in their launch too.
They launched two flagship class GPUs within the Radeon family. You can say hello to AMD’s Radeon RX 7900 and RX 7900 XTX. In their launch, they say that their flagship RX 7900 XTX performs at least 15% better than the older RX 6950 XT in games. Thanks to RDNA 3 technology, which is also an evolution from RDNA 2, AMD’s latest GPUs can maintain and even lower the GPUs’ power consumption while delivering the same amount of processing power. At the same time, AMD has upgraded its encoders to ensure that the new GPUs can work with videos and rendering much better than the RX 6000 series Radeon GPUs.
Of course, you do not only have to buy the GPU directly from AMD. You can get your hands on AMD’s Radeon RX 7900 XT and RX 7900 XTX from AMD’s board partners like ASUS and their new TUF Gaming line up of AMD GPUs. Welcome to the TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs.
The basic construction and design of ASUS’ TUF Gaming GPUs are not completely different from AMD Radeon’s original design. Like AMD’s reference GPU, the ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XT has the same 20GB of GDDR6 RAM. If you want something more cutting edge, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 24GB in GDDR6 RAM.
TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Source: ASUS
It is a big card, this one. In its entirety, the GPU takes up to 3.63 slots within your desktop PC. All that cooling is required to keep the 6,144 stream processors with 384-bt memory interface. But this much weight is never good on a PCB. That is why ASUS built the GPU with a die-cast frame holding a solid aluminium backplate and shroud to ensure that the weight does not stress the PCB out too much. For even more security, there is a GPU stand that is included when you buy the Radeon RX 7900 XTX.
The large structure houses a combination of large heatsinks and fan designs that allows for up to 13.8% more airflow and up to 8% more static pressure over TUF Gaming’s last generation AMD Radeon flagship card even at lower fan speeds allowing for a quieter card despite its power. You can also choose between two BIOS presets for either a quieter experience or more powerful performance mode.
The new RDNA 3 GPU packs an HDMI 2.1 port for up to 8K 165Hz display connections. You will not get that kind of graphics for most AAA games played on the GPU though, even if you can find a display to match that. Still, it is nice to know that you are futureproofed. You also get three DisplayPort 2.1, which is technically even better than HDMI 2.1 currently. Unlike NVIDIA’s latest and greatest, the AMD GPU still needs three 8-pin connectors from your PSU to work.
TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XT
Source: ASUS
The new high-end AMD GPU packs just a little under 800 stream processors at 5,379. It is still anything but a slouch though. It is paired with 20GB of GDDR6 RAM and 320-bit memory interface, which is still a plenty and rather fast.
The Radeon RX 7900 XT also features a 3.63-slot design that houses plenty of cooling capabilities while remaining quiet. At the same power draw, the GPU runs faster, cooler, and quieter than the older Radeon RX 6900 GPU. That also means that if you truly want to overclock the GPU, you have even more headroom than before.
Price and Availability
While ASUS has announced and unveiled the new AMD GPUs, there are no official dates teased by the board makers. There is also currently no official pricing from them just yet. We are expecting them to be available sometime soon after the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT and Radeon RX 7900 XTX reference GPUs arrive in Malaysian shores. You can expect prices to be higher than the reference cards too thanks to the beefier cooling solution that the TUF Gaming variants offer. More on the new AMD Radeon GPUs from ASUS can be found on their website.
eWallets and digital payments have become a norm nowadays. We’re paying for things using apps and smartphones with increasing frequency; even things like boarding passes and tickets are increasingly digital. Wouldn’t it be nice if all these items were stored in a single app or platform? That’s exactly what Google is offering with their Google Wallet app.
Google Wallet was announced at Google I/O 2022 back in May. While you may be wondering – didn’t Google Wallet already exist? The simple answer is yes. However,, Google has reworked the platform from the ground up to support more than digital wallets. The app now houses not only your credit and debit cards, it can support loyalty cards and even your boarding passes for travel.
The best part? Google Wallet is now available in Malaysia. Users in Malaysia will be able to add their credit cards from CIMB, Hong Leong Bank, Hong Leong Islamic Bank, and Public Bank o Google Wallet. HSBC and HSBC Amanah will be joining the fray soon with their credit card offerings. The same can be done with a majority of debit cards as well. These cards can then be used to pay for online purchases on platforms like Shopee with a single click. In addition, users will be able to add their boarding passes for AirAsia flights at launch with Malaysia Airlines to follow suit.
Adding items like credit cards and debit cards to Google Wallet is simple. If you already have eligible cards attached to your Google account, these cards will be automatically imported to Google Wallet. Users will just need to enable contactless payment for these card on the app. Otherwise, all you have to do is click the “add card” option and follow the steps on screen after which the card will be added and tokenized for use. Cards attached to Google Wallet will be verified by the issuing bank before it can be used on the app.
Adding your flight boarding passes is equally as easy. With the airasia SuperApp, it’s as simple as clicking the “add to Google Wallet” option when you book tickets on the app. When you do, you’ll be able to see your ticket in Google Wallet.
Transactions done on Google Wallet are secured using industry standard tokenization. This means that every transaction done with a card on Google Wallet will be completed by a unique, device specific alternate card number which is associated with a dynamic security code that changes with each transaction.
This works on top of Android’s native security features such as its lock screen passcode and biometric verification. Using these features, you will be able to prevent unauthorised access. If you lose or misplace your android phone, you will be able to remotely lock or wipe it from Find My Device.
Users in Malaysia can download Google Wallet from the Google Play Store today.
In the world of fast-paced First Person Shooter (FPS) games, resolution is not everything. You want a display that responds as fast as you can move, you want everything to be fluid and clear as you pan your mouse everywhere to get your targets and still be precise. Since your opponents will be moving, a sharp image while you move is crucial for you to get the kill and be as accurate as possible. Of course, you want a fast-responding display too, one with the least input lag possible.
Source: BenQ
The XL2566K is BenQ’s latest ZOWIE gaming monitor made specifically with competitive FPS gamers and the big stage in mind. It is their flagship esports monitor which will no doubt find its way to competitive stages around the world. It packs 360Hz, which also means that CS:GO players can be even sharper than before with up to 360 frames every second projecting on their display.
Then there is DyAc+ technology that is proprietary to ZOWIE. It offers an added clarity in fast motions. Often, just refresh rate alone is not enough to ensure that your image is crystal clear and razor sharp in fast movements. You need a clever sharpening technology like DyAC+ to clean out your image and offer you extra details in the image. The result is a sharper image all around even when your target is at a distance.
It is not an IPS display though, instead you get the less premium TN and there is good reason for that. IPS displays can hit 360Hz in refresh rate, but there are disadvantages to IPS displays. Firstly, it’s response time is slower than that of TN panels. TN panels are also cheaper to produce, making the ZOWIE monitor a little more accessible. Secondly, TN panels offer a better and more reliable response times to IPS displays. The expense? Your picture quality and colours suffer a little bit. But this is the world of competitive FPS gaming. That means that your picture quality matters less, and performance is what you want.
Source: BenQ
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They have also put a lot of thought in designing the product to be as ergonomic as possible for FPS gamers. The 24.5-inch display features a sturdy base that is optimally shaped to allow for a tighter mouse configuration. That not only allow FPS gamers to have a tighter set up for more precision, you take up less space on your desk too. Of course, the stand is height adjustable with tilt adjustment too. You can swivel it a little bit to create more room for your mousepad. It also comes with two side shield panels to ensure that you minimize glare from other light sources.
ZOWIE’s XL2566K is now available on BenQ’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada. You can get your hands on one as well at BenQ’s authorized resellers across the nation. It will set you back MYR 2,949, which is pretty steep for a Full HD monitor understandably. It is a rather niche display though, if you think about it. It serves a very specific purpose, that is to ensure that you are competitive. More information n the new ZOWIE XL2566K TN 360Hz DyAc+ monitor can be found on their website.
The HONOR 11.11 Mega Sale has been announced, promising discounts on popular devices and the chance to get an exclusive Touch ‘n Go gift set!
Up to 48% off devices on the HONOR 11.11 Mega Sale
HONOR MagicBook 14 laptops on big discounts for 11.11
The HONOR MagicBook 14 AMD variants will be on discount of up to RM920 during the HONOR 11.11 Mega Sale. Fans can get the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage variant for RM2379 and the 8GB RAM + 512GB storage variant for RM1909. The HONOR MagicBook 14 is a great value for money pickup with these discounts, offering good battery life and snappy performance for productivity.
Get The Elusive Touch ‘n Go NFC card with HONOR 70
Get a limited-edition Touch ‘, Go NFC card with the Honor 70 X. Image source: Lowyat.net
For those still searching for the Touch ‘n Go NFC card, here is another unique avenue to get one. The new HONOR 70 Icelandic Frost edition comes bundled with the enhanced Touch ‘n Go NFC card. For just RM1999, the HONOR 70 comes with an HONOR 70 X Touch ‘n Go Limited edition gift set. The gift set includes Touch ‘n Go RFID set, Protective casing with card holder, and HONOR Band 6 with a 1-year extended warranty.
HONOR X6 available in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant
HONOR has also added a new variant of the lightweight X6 with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Retailing at RM499, the Honor X6 weighs in at only 194g and comes with a triple rear camera. It is good value for those wanting a smartphone with portability and crisp pictures on the go.
PICO ushers in 11.11 sales on Lazada and Shopee by offering discounts on VR headsets and comes bundled with 10 games for free!
Discounted VR headsets and free game bundles on PICO 11.11 sales on Lazada and Shopee
Discount and 10 free games for PICO 4 on 11.11 week
PICO is offering an RM100 discount on its newly launched PICO 4 all-in-one VR headset. This discount applies to both the 128GB variant, at promo price of RM1599 and 256GB variant at promo price of RM1899. Purchasing the PICO 4 comes with the Super Game pack bundle of 6 games, worth more than RM 549.91. The games are Wands Alliance, In Death: Unchained, A Fisherman’s Tale, Multibrush, Puzzling Places and Les Mills Bodycombat. These 6 games are in addition to a further 4 games bundled with the PICO 4 by default. These are After The Fall, Down The Rabbit Hole, OhShape and All-in-One Sports VR. This offer runs from 1st November 2022 to 15th November 2022, while stocks last.
24 hour discount on PICO Neo 3 on 11.11
Another great offer on the PICO 11.11 sales is a big discount on the PICO Neo 3 headset. For 24 hours only on 11th November 2022, the PICO Neo 3 will retail for RM999, down from RM1599. While it was released earlier, the PICO Neo 3 has weaker but comparable specifications to the PICO 4. It shares the same Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor, it has 4K resolution with lower pixel density (770 vs 1200 PPI) and 4 cameras instead of 5 cameras for tracking compared to the PICO 4. However, with the large discount during 11.11 sales, the Neo 3 is good value for anyone looking for an affordable entry into VR gaming.
With discounts and game bundles on offer, VR gamers may want to mark your calendars for the PICO 11.11 sales! Don’t forget to check in on PICO official Lazada, Shopee and Tik Tok platforms for more deals.
Great deals on Oppo smartphones, tablets and wearables on 11.11
Exclusively on 11th November 2022, visit OPPO’s official online platforms on Lazada and Shopee to score great deals on smartphone, tablets and wearables. A highlight deal for Lazada users will be the 2021 flagship smartphone Find X3 Pro on offer for RM2259, RM2040 less than retail price. Shopee users can grab the Reno6 on discount for RM1084, RM1315 off its retail price. Users of both platforms can get the tablet Pad Air with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage for RM899, that is a RM200 discount, and receive the Pad Air casing as a complimentary gift. Other notable discounts are the Reno7 Z for RM1099 on Lazada and Oppo A76 for RM697, both at RM200 off.
Mystery Gifts and Giveaways
OPPO is having a giveaway during its 11.11 sales with customers on Lazada and Shopee standing a chance to win a mystery gift.
Mystery gift giveaway on Lazada and Shoppe for Oppo 11.11 sales
To win, simply purchase any OPPO device on 11th November 2022 on Shopee or Lazada. If your Identity Card includes 4 digits of the number “1”, send a photo of your IC to the OPPO Customer Service team to participate in the giveaway. November babies take note, you already have two digits in hand! Winners will be announced during live sessions as below:
Shopee: 17th November 2022, 11am – 12pm
Lazada: 18th November 2022, 11am – 12pm
Shopee Exclusive Rewards up to RM1800 on OPPO 11.11 Sales
Find the missing pieces to win additional discount vouchers on OPPO’s Official Shopee Store
Shopee users can stand a chance to win additional discount vouchers in the Missing Puzzle game. Find the four missing pieces, screenshot and send them to OPPO’s live chat on Shopee to redeem an exclusive hidden voucher. More rewards are available for Shopee users who join Shopee Live 10th November 2022 from 8.00pm to 9.30pm:
Win an OPPO A16 4GB + 64GB worth RM499 by purchasing RM1 Lucky Draw Pack and joining Shopee Live lucky draw
Get the OPPO Enco Buds (RRP: RM159) or OPPO Band (RRP: RM159) for only RM11
Furthermore, Shopee users also stand a chance to win an OPPO band by sharing Shopee 11.11 posting to Instagram Stories. There is plenty to be excited about for Shopee fans of OPPO.
Giveaways and games galore for OPPO’s Official Shopee Store
Daily Vouchers on Lazada for OPPO 11.11 Sales
In addition to Shopee, OPPO also has treats for Lazada users this 11.11. Win vouchers simply by checking in daily to the OPPO LazMall Flagship Store. Claim vouchers worth up to RM15 for 5 days total starting on 5th to 10th November 2022.
Earn vouchers up to RM15 on the OPPO LazMall Flagship Store
To sum up, OPPO 11.11 sales has some great deals lined up on Shopee and Lazada so mark your calendars!
Samsung ushers in the month of November, and Singles Day, with a big sale on 11.11 for its Essential Lifestyle products. Be it a gift for a loved one or a self-love treat, a variety of deals and vouchers are up for grabs on Shopee Samsung Malaysia Official Store and Lazada Samsung Flagship Store on the 11th of November 2022.
Shopee and Lazada vouchers for grabs
Grab exclusive RM100 vouchers all day long on 11.11, with a minimum spend of RM1000. Be one of the first 10 buyers to rate and review your orders on Shopee and Lazada to stand a chance to win Upsized platform vouchers worth RM100. Samsung Members will also receive RM100 stackable vouchers to be used on these platforms. Check the Samsung Members app to receive the unique codes and redeem them on Shopee or Lazada. Furthermore, exclusive for all Lazada users, there is an additional RM99 off Lazada Samsung Brand Store for the daily sign in.
To share the love, Samsung has shared the two codes below for all users to get exclusive RM110 vouchers with no minimum spend, but hurry as there are limited quantities.
Lazada: LZD110PR
Shopee: SP110PR
Great discounts on household electronics
The Samsung 11.11 sale has amazing deals for those looking to enhance their homes with Samsung’s Lifestyle products. Looking for a new TV before the World Cup kicks off? Shopee users can grab the 65-inch 4K UHD TV, AU7000 for just RM 2799, down from RM4599. Lazada users can purchase the 55-inch variant of the AU7000 for RM1777, down from RM3499. Need a new washing machine? Shopee users can get an 8.5kg Front Load Washer for a promo price of RM1549 (retail price RM2499)/. Also, Lazada users can get a 9.5kg Front Load Washer for the online promo price of RM1599 (retail price RM2599). And there are more fabulous deals to be enjoyed. These include 30% off 34-inch Curved Gaming Monitor on Lazada and 28% off The Freestyle Projector on Shopee.
The ROG Phone 6 was announced earlier this year with impressive specifications and a sharp focus on gamers. It seems like that’s not enough for ASUS as they’ve just announced another version of the ROG Phone 6 – the ROG Phone 6D. It’s not just the Mediatek Dimensity 9000+ that’s changed on the phone either, ASUS is taking major design risks with the 6D.
Built for Power on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Chipset
The biggest change coming to the ROG Phone 6D series is the processor. The D in the name comes from MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000+ processor which brings a boost in performance. The new flagship chipset from MediaTek brings high clock speeds of up to 3.2GHz complete with 5G connectivity. The processor is complemented with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage for the ultimate gaming experience.
The Mediatek-powered ROG Phone 6D series comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The display has an FHD+ resolution of 1080×2448 pixels and also comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Of course, the ROG Phone 6D series continues to come with the AirTriggers for quick, customisable gaming buttons. In addition, it also comes with high colour accuracy with a ΔE value that’s below 1. It also supports HDR playback.
On the camera front, the ROG Phone6D comes with a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor which is complemented by a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 5-megapixel macro sensor. On the front is a 12-megapixel selfie camera.
The biggest change comes in the form of a brand new approach to cooling on the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate. The new 6D ultimate comes with a unique vent that allows the AeroActive cooler access to a heat sync. The direct access allows the cooler to directly cool the processor and circulate air within the phone resulting in 30% better cooling and more power from the processor.
Holy Special Editions… It’s Batman!
In addition to the regular ROG Phone 6D series which consists of the regular 6D and the 6D Ultimate, the lineup is also getting a special DC collaboration. The collaboration sees the Caped Crusader take over the regular ROG Phone 6D with a special wallpaper and the Bat Symbol replacing the ROG emblem on the dot-matrix display on the back.
The special Batman edition also comes in a special box which is emblazoned with the Bat symbol and also a special Bat symbol SIM ejector tool. The box has design accents that bring the City of Gotham to life complete with a fully functional Bat Signal to call Batman when you need him.
Pricing & Availability
The ROG Phone 6D series will be available starting on 9 November 2022. The ROG Phone 6D (12GB +256GB) will be priced at MYR3,499 while the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (16GB + 512GB) will be priced at MYR4,999. Both will be available in Space Gray.
The Batman edition of the ROG Phone 6 with 12GB RAM and 256GB of onboard storage will be on sale for MYR4,799.
