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Acer Swift X 14 First Look & Unboxing

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Acer’s Swift series has always been about being thin and light. Just recently, however, that formula is getting a supercharge with the Swift X lineup. The new Swift X series is marrying both portability and performance. You know the saying “X marks the spot”? Well, that might just be the case with this laptop.

So, the Acer Swift X 14 is a laptop that is bringing performance to the thin and light form factor. It’s not a brand new concept to Acer, in fact, this particular version is a refresh of the first-ever Swift X.

This version comes with a 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-13700H with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It’s also got an NVIDIA RTX4050 Laptop GPU. This setup gives it enough power to do everyday computing tasks like Word processing, excel, PowerPoint without hassle.

Let’s not be coy about it, it’ll power through those tasks and then some. But where it will shine is when you jump into creative work like video editing, using the Adobe Suite or even rendering things on apps like Blender or AutoCAD. Thanks to the RTX4050 Laptop GPU inside, it’s able to run these graphically intense tasks smoothly. You’ll also be able to take advantage of things like DLSS and RayTracing. Another plus is that this laptop comes with NVIDIA® Studio drivers which provides more stability and access to tools that will make content creation easier.

Of course, the GPU and processor are nothing if you don’t have the correct display to use it with. This laptop has one of the best OLED displays I’ve seen on a laptop. The screen is a 14-inch 2.8K OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s also colour accurate with a 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and it also has a VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification.

I know that seems like a lot of jargon. But essentially, what it means, is that the screen can produce deep blacks. On top of that, it will be able to reproduce colour more accurately and on a wider spectrum making it perfect for people who create content.

Of course, when it comes to content creation, we need our ports. The Swift X 14 has a full array of ports despite its thin form factor. It comes with two  USB-C ports that support charging, it charges at 5V; and 3A. So, you should be able to charge it with a 65W GaN charger in a pinch. Additionally, Thunderbolt 4 also supports high-resolution displays and up to 40Gbps high-speed data transfer.

When it comes to wireless connectivity the laptop supports WiFi 6E which should give you ample speed for uploading and working off the cloud. It’s also got Bluetooth 5.1 for fast file transfers or even connecting wirelessly to your smartphone or noise-cancelling headphones. It also comes with an FHD Webcam with Temporal Noise Reduction for your video conferences and presentations.

Acer claims that it has up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge. Now we’ve got the specs out of the way, let’s talk about the build. It’s clearly a very pretty laptop. I’m definitely a fan of the finish Acer has given this laptop. It feels premium and sturdy. The aluminium chassis is definitely a plus here.

But one thing that I like about this off the bat, is that the premium feel of the laptop is also thanks to a significant amount of recycled materials being incorporated into the laptop.

And that’s the Acer Swift X 14. What are your thoughts on this laptop? Let us know in the comments below.

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[VIDEO] Samsung Galaxy S24 Series First Look

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Samsung has just announced its latest flagship – the Galaxy S24 series. This year, the flagship smartphone comes in three versions: the regular Galaxy S24, the Galaxy S24+ and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Coming with either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or the Exynos 2400 and up to 12GB of RAM, the new smartphone series comes optimised with features imbued with Galaxy AI.

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First Look at the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 & MateBook D16

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Huawei has unveiled two brand new devices – the MatePad Pro 13.2 and the MateBook D16. Here’s a first look!

The MatePad Pro 13.2 comes with a sleek design and is only 7mm thin. Available in Green and Golden Black, it boasts a stunning 13.2-inch Flexible OLED Display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 94% screen-to-body ratio. Weighing a mere 580g, it’s impressively lightweight. The tablet’s glass fibre rear cover adds durability, resisting impacts and scratches. Audio enthusiasts will appreciate the immersive sound experience with 6 speakers, 4 custom woofers, and 2 tweeters, along with SmartBass enhancement. Furthermore, the M-Pencil (3rd generation) introduces NearLink Technology for reduced latency and increased pressure sensitivity. The Smart Keyboard enhances productivity with its three forms: Laptop, Split, and Studio.

Huawei’s MateBook D 16 is a powerhouse, tailored for work and entertainment. With its 16-inch FullView Display and the “Golden Aspect Ratio” of 16:10, it provides a captivating visual experience. The metal body, weighing just 1.68kg and measuring 17mm in thickness, ensures portability without compromising durability. Equipped with up to the 13900H and Intel , it delivers robust performance. The dual shark fin fans, operating at a mere 22dB, ensure efficient cooling with 55% heat dissipation. Additionally, its cross-device features, Super Device and SuperHub, facilitate seamless connectivity and collaboration with other Huawei devices.

Both the MatePad Pro 13.2 and the MateBook D 16 are available for pre-order on Huawei’s Official Online Store starting December 20 at 4 pm.

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OPPO Find N3 Flip First Look & Specs Rundown

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OPPO is no stranger to foldables with its Find N2 flip having already made waves last year. The N3 Flip is geared to do the same with its flagship-class triple-sensor camera. In fact, it’s the first flip form factor to have one. And that’s not all it has…

Hey there! Jeevan here for techENT. This is the OPPO N3 Flip.

The Oppo Find N3 Flip is one of the prettiest flip phones available on the market right now. It’s coming in cream gold, mist pink, and astral black.

This new device may look very similar to the Find N2, but it’s got subtle updates that make it sleeker and nicer to hold in hand. The edges of the smartphone are more rounded for ergonomics and it’s got an alert slider.

On the front, it has a 3.26-inch AMOLED cover display complete with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The cover display is also one of the most robust with OPPO’s own mini-app system which is even more extensive this year thanks to more third-party support. These apps are also not cards but fully interactive apps with all the bells and whistles you would expect.

The new triple-sensor camera is housed in a round protrusion complete with the Hasselblad brand emblazoned on it. It comes with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX590 sensor paired with a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 sensor and a 48-megapixel Sony IMX581 sensor. This is, of course, complemented by software which is co-developed by  OPPO and Hasselblad.

The Find N3 Flip comes with the Mediatek Dimensity 9200. MediaTek’s latest 4nm processor promises great performance. It’s also got 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.

The main display of the Find N3 Flip is a 6/8-inch AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution. It’s built to be more power efficient with a polarizer-free design which lowers power consumption by 20%. The crease is also less prominent on the N3 Flip. In the middle of the screen is the 32-megapixel selfie camera.

To top things off, the Find N3 Flip is IPX4-rated meaning that it’s resistant to water spills. It also comes with an updated Flexion Hinge This has zero gap and also allows the crease to be less prominent. The new hinge is designed to bear 25% more weight than the N2.  

All of this is powered by a 4,300mAh battery that supports SuperVOOC charging at 44W. OPPO claims it will give you a 50% charge in just 23 minutes.

That’s the Find N3 Flip. We’ll have more details in our article over on our website at techent.tv.

Let us know what you think of the device in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more from techENT.

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OPPO Find N3 First Look & Specs Rundown

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Video Edited by: Helena McAffer
Video Shot by: Nur Jeevan Guna Segar
Script by: Nur Jeevan Guna Segar
Voice Over: Nur Jeevan Guna Segar

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Productivity is the name of the game when it comes to OPPO’s New Find N3. The new book folding foldable comes with a bevvy of features designed to help you be productive on the go. But it’s not leaving OPPO’s camera expertise in the lurches either.

Hey there! Jeevan here for techENT. This is the OPPO N3.

The Oppo Find N3 has to be one of the only foldables that feels amazing in hand. OPPO has done some minor tweaks to the design making it more ergonomic and better suited for productivity. This year’s Find N3 is slightly taller than the N2 and comes with a larger aspect ratio.

It’s also thinner at 5.8mm thin and just 239g. While it may look a little bit cumbersome, it’s no thicker than a normal smartphone. Using it with one hand is also not much of an issue when its folded.

It comes with a 3rd generation flexion hinge which is made of a Zirconium-based liquid metal. This makes it 5 times more durable than stainless steel. It’s also certified for 1,000,000 folds by TUV Rheinland.
On the front, is a 6.3-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2484×1116 pixels. Unlike its competition, this screen comes with 120Hz. You’ve also got a 20MP selfie camera here.

When you open it, you have a 7.8-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2440×2268 pixels. You also have a 32MP selfie camera.
The version of ColorOS 13 on the Find N3 comes with a bevvy of features that support being productive on the go. The most unique is the way OPPO has implemented multiwindow multitasking.

You’ll be able to enter split-screen mode by literally cutting the screen in half with your finger. But, more significantly, the Find N3 is able to use multiple full-screen apps in a feature called Boundless View. You can swap between them by simply swiping between the windows.

On the back of the Find N3 is OPPO’s Hasselblad triple camera module. The camera module is house is really large camera hump which has some really interesting design details.

The triple camera sensor is made of a 48MP Sony LYTIA stacked sensor which is touted to have better image quality and low light performance, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX581 sensor and a 64MP Telephoto sensor with 6x optical zoom.

Under the hood is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It’s powered by a 4,800mAh battery with support for 67W SuperVOOC charging.

That’s the Find N3. We’ll have more details in our article over on our website at techent.tv.

Let us know you think of the device in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more from techENT.

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OPPO A95 First Look & Hands-On

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The is set to take center stage with its true midrange flagship the #OPPOA95. We’re taking a first look at the #Snapdragon662 touting smartphone! It comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It’s got a formidable AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. The smartphone also comes equipped with a triple camera array with a 64-megapixel main sensor.

It will be available for pre-order really soon and you’ll be entitled to a whole bunch of freebies and even get an Enco Buds for MYR1! More details coming with the release of the smartphone!

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Predator Triton 500 SE First Look

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The Predator Triton 500 was one of the highest-rated products from their gaming stables in 2019 and even through 2020. They have a new one in the Predator Triton 500 SE.

The Predator Triton 500 SE is one of a kind gaming notebook with a 16:10 display ratio. With up to 240Hz WQXGA IPS display and 3ms response time, missing a moment in competitive games is a thing of the past. The high-resolution display also boasts highly accurate colours with 100% of DCI-P3 coverage.

Powering the 16-inch display is an 11th Generation Intel Core i9 (up to) and a mobile variant of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (up to), making the uniquely stealthy notebook one of the most powerful gaming PCs money can buy today. With up to 64GB of configurable RAM, this 19.9mm thin package is a true beast clad in a shining all-metal chassis as its armour.

Keeping the Predator Triton 500 SE cool and performing at its best at all times is Acer’s latest triple fan Vortex Flow cooling system

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Predator Helios 500 2021 First Look

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Acer’s Predator Helios 500 was a beast of a gaming notebook ready to be your desktop replacement wherever you go. The updated 2021 edition of the Predator Helios 500 packs even more power than before with Intel’s 11th generation Core i9 (up to). You get an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 too, for good measure.

The powerful processing chips, supported by up to 64GB of RAM, runs a 4K UHD display at up to 120Hz (up to). that 17.3-inch mini LED is a pretty one too with VESA HDR1000 certification. You can spec the Helios 500 with up to two SSDs too, for added storage, in case one drive is not enough to house all your games and contents.

To keep the Helios 500 cool and collected, Acer’s PowerGem technology is used alongside two 5th Generation Aeroblade fans with Vortex Technology. On top of that is an RGB keyboard with individual backlighting. The WASD keys can also be replaced with Acer’s acclaimed MagForce keys for more precise controls.

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First Look at the HUAWEI MateView – 4K DCI-P3 Goodness in a Tight Package; Yes!

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The HUAWEI MateView is HUAWEI’s first attempt in capturing the premium desktop display market. At MYR 2,988, the HUAWEIMateView is nowhere near cheap. It does come with a few features that would make other displays look a little lacking though.

It comes with two 5W speakers that is embedded within the stand of the display. That also means that HUAWEI can keep the body of the display itself thin and svelte. Multiple I/O makes it simple to work with, and flexible enough that you can work with multiple devices with just a single display.

You are viewing all your contents at 4K+ UHD resolution. While the display factor is a little odd at 3:2, you are technically getting a little more for your buck. The IPS panel also projects colours at 98% DCI-P3 for the best-in-class colour reproduction. The HUAWEI MateView is really something else.

The HUAWEI MateView is now available for pre-order form HUAWEI’s Online Store and their retail partners including Shopee and Lazada. The pre-order period lasts until 21st July 2021. Every pre-order in this period is entitled to a free HUAWEI WIFI AX3 Dual Core router. More information on the HUAWEI MateView can be found on HUAWEI’s website.

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First Look at the Ruark Audio R3 – High-End, Pretty, At Home

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Ruark Audio just launched in Malaysia. Malaysia is also the first market to the Ruark Audio R3. The new Bluetooth enabled speakers is so much more than just a table top speaker though.

It packs a very powerful class A-B amplifier for superior sound quality even if you compare it to the likes of Senheiser or even Bose. It is just as pricey too at MYR 3,999. It is also a piece of furniture though.

The wood finish is actual wood, instead of laminated MDF boards. It is a piece of decoration in your living room, or your study, or even your bedroom. It can even fit your antique furniture if you really like.

It is not an antique museum piece though. It is Bluetooth enabled, WiFi enabled, Internet enabled, and you can even put a CD into it. It is as modern as the National Art Gallery of Singapore.

The Ruark Audio R3 will be available in Malaysia at the end of August at retail partners accross Malaysia. There are no available colour options available, just that every piece of Ruark Audio’s loudspeakers come from actual wood, so you get different grains. As mentioned, it will be priced at MYR 3,999. More information can be found on their website.