PRISM+ is expanding its footprint with the inauguration of its sixth physical outlet at Aeon Mall Bukit Tinggi. The store located at L2-S18 is set to open its doors on December 16, 2023.
In conjunction with the opening and the festive season, PRISM+ is having an exclusive celebration for the grand opening. Starting from 10 am on Saturday, December 16, the first 50 customers at the new outlet will have the opportunity to enjoy substantial discounts on handpicked products. The exclusive grand opening offers are tailored to elevate your tech experience:
Q55-QE 4K Android TV: Grab it at an exclusive price of RM1,499 and receive a complimentary Logitech K400 Wireless Keyboard (Worth RM129).
Q65-QE 4K Android TV: Available at an exclusive rate of RM1,999.
X340 PRO 165Hz 34” Ultrawide Gaming Monitor: Secure it at an exclusive price of RM1,499 and receive a free Elevate X1 stand (worth RM299).
F240N 165Hz 24” Flat Gaming Monitor: Yours for an exclusive price of RM599.
X270 180Hz 27’’ Curved Gaming Monitor: Available at an exclusive rate of RM699, with a free Arc Lite Monitor Arm (worth RM699).
These exclusive discounts are part of PRISM+’s festive sales extravaganza, offering early shoppers the chance to acquire cutting-edge electronics at remarkable prices. The product range spans Android TVs and gaming monitors, catering to the entertainment and gaming needs of discerning consumers.
The Christmas sales event not only signifies the opening of PRISM+’s sixth physical store; but also extends a warm invitation to tech enthusiasts and holiday shoppers to explore the latest in consumer electronics. With a limited number of early-bird offers up for grabs, PRISM+ aims to generate buzz and excitement surrounding its new outlet.
Whether you’re eyeing a 4K Android TV, an ultrawide gaming monitor, or a flat gaming monitor, PRISM+ at Aeon Mall Bukit Tinggi promises an immersive shopping experience on December 16th. Don’t miss the chance to be among the first 50 customers and capitalize on these exclusive discounts, adding a tech-savvy and budget-friendly touch to your holiday season.
A Smart TV is the cornerstone of any living room nowadays. However, when it comes to options, there isn’t much when it comes to platforms and operating systems. Currently, one of the most popular platforms is Android TV which not only has a wide selection of apps from the Google Play Store but also has the most robust ecosystem with Google Home compatibility.
That said, the prices of Android TVs have been steadily increasing over the years thanks to more and more manufacturers entering the foray. There’s a newcomer that’s looking to bring more value and allow more people to enter the world of Android TV – Candy. Candy is a brand with its beginnings in Italy as one of the first companies to release a washing machine. Since then, the brand has expanded to offer a full array of household appliances in multiple markets around the world.
Candy is now making its Android TV portfolio available in Malaysia. After silently introducing its offerings on Shopee during the recent 11.11 Great Sale, Candy is confident that its offerings will not only allow every home to have a smart TV but also enjoy the robust ecosystem Google’s Android TV has to offer.
The current lineup of Candy Android TVs comes in 32-inch, 43-inch and 50-inch options; each with a different specification set. The lineup will launch Android TV 11.0 with built-in Chromecast (Screen Mirroring). All the TVs support Bluetooth connectivity and WiFi support with a slim bezel design to ensure the TVs fit seamlessly into any space.
The top-of-the-line 50-inch C50K702AU comes with 4K UHD resolution and support for Dolby Atmos surround sound. It also supports high dynamic range (HDR) with its D-LED panel. The panel also comes with a 60Hz refresh rate. Together with this, the company is also offering a 43-inch TV with 1080p resolution and a smaller 32-inch TV with 720p resolution.
To kick off their introduction, Candy will be having an exclusive Black Friday sale on Shopee happening from the 25th of November until the 28th. During the sale, all three models will be on sale for unbeatable prices.
Having a projector at home makes a lot of sense. With enough surface area, you can have an entertainment display that is usually larger than regular TVs you find today. You can usually resize and change the placement of your projector at any time you want. You can stow it away too when not in use to have a much cleaner looking surface free of a blank TV screen. You can even use the projector at any flat surface you have in your home, which also means you can set up your entertainment hub anywhere in the home.
Obviously, there are some trade-offs. 4K resolution projectors are usually quite large and bulky, you hardly want to move them too much. To get the best sort of colours, you want an LED projector too, which also lasts long. Most of the LED projectors are not really made with portability in mind too though. Unless you go for BenQ’s GV30 projector, that is.
The BenQ GV30
The BenQ GV30 is the world’s first smart portable LED projector of its kind. It packs powerful 2.1-channel speakers as well so that you do not need to carry around a separate speaker set to get great audio anywhere you set the projector up. At the same time, the projector also offers up to 300 ANSI Lumens in projection brightness and up to 720p HD resolution at that. Colours should not be an issue too with CinematicColor and Rec. 709 colour gamut capabilities.
The LED light source is supposed to last up to 30,000 hours with minimal drop in brightness. Of course, it has multiple ports to sport all sorts of input like game consoles, smartphones, PCs, Blu-ray players, and even USB sticks. You do not need to carry a power cord with the projector as well, there is a built-in battery that allows you to use it anywhere with no fussy cables.
You may not even have to plug anything to the portable projector. It comes with Android TV onboard which also means that you can operate it like a TV without any other inputs. You can directly download apps from Google Play store and stream movies on your favourite streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Videos, or even Disney+. If you wish so, you can even stream contents directly from your iOS or Android devices.
Price and Availability
The BenQ GV30 will be available June 2022 onward via BenQ’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada. You can also get your hands on one via BenQ’s official retailers across the nation. It will retail for MYR 2,688. If you do pre-order your BenQ GV30 projector between the 20th of June 2022 and 4th of July 2022, you can get your hands on one at an exclusive price of MYR 2,499. For more information on the BenQ GV30 mini portable LED projector, you can visit their website.
Apple TV+ is, there is no easier way of saying this, good. There are plenty of interesting and captivating shows that are exclusive to the platform. Those exclusives actually won awards, just to prove our point. But unti 2021, Apple TV+ holds their cards very close to their chest. You can only access the Apple TV+ app via Apple devices like Apple TV, Mac, iPhone, and iPad. You could not, and still cannot access it on your Android smartphones.
In 2021, it seems that Android users might be able to get a glimpse of what is on the other side with the introduction of the Apple TV app on their Android or Google TVs. Through the app, you can access whatever that Apple has on their Apple TV box, they can buy movies, rent movies, and even subscribe to Apple TV+. Their app is also available on NVIDIA Shield, and Google’s Chromecast dongles.
There was a recent update for the app on Android and Google powered TVs. After the update, it TVs or boxes with Google’s operating system works, but only just. The app on these devices can only play the movies or stream on Apple TV+ only if you have already bought them, or rent them, or subscribed to Apple TV+ previously. If you have not, you are out of luck because you no longer have an option to buy, rent, or subscribe to anything on the app. The only button left here is “How to Watch”.
Yes, the app will teach you how to watch your movies or shows on Android or Google TVs. But you are also required to have an Apple device at that, which also means it is going to be an extra spend if you do not own an iPhone or an iPad. Like we said earlier, this could go either way.
The decision by Apple to remove their in-app purchase features could be due to a few things. For one, Apple might want to avoid the 30% commission that Google demands for all in-app purchases on their platforms. The other one could also be to probably just sell more devices. Both are likely though.
For now, this might lead to a sharp drop in their subscriber count on Android and Google TVs. In the future though, there might be a bigger demand for affordable Apple devices just for Apple TVs services and features. It also could discourage Apple iPhone or iPad users to switch out of Apple’s ecosystem. We will just stick to Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Videos for now.
When it comes to Android TVs, we’re used to spending thousands on getting the best of both software and hardware. This rings especially true with technologies like Quantum Dot or Full Array LEDs, however, PRISM+ is looking to change that with a series of affordable smart TVs running on Android TV. The company isn’t new to displays, in fact, the Singaporean company has made its name making some of the most affordable monitors on the market. They’ve only recently launched their Q-series Android TV.
PRISM+ is expanding the Q-series line up with a supersized 86-inch Android TV with a Quantum IPS Display panel. The new PRISM+ Q86 PRO Quantum Edition comes with 4K Ultra HD resolution and a bezel-less design. The new large TV comes with support for HDR10, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and DTS Tru Surround. This will allow users to see more details in the content they’re viewing as well as enjoy a truly immersive experience overall.
In addition to this, the TV also comes with built-in screencasting thanks to its built-in Chromecast. The PRISM+ Q865 PRO Quantum edition comes with support for Bluetooth 5.0 and has access to over 5,000 optimised via the Google Play Store. It ships with Android TV OS 10.0. These include apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO GO and Disney+ Hotstar. The TV also supports Google Assistant and Hands-free voice control allowing users to control their TVs with a simple “Hey Google” prompt.
Pricing & Availability
The PRISM+ Q86 PRO Quantum Edition is currently available online via the PRISM+ official website, LAZADA and Shopee. It retails for MYR8,999 and comes with 2 years on-site warranty.
Toshiba is a brand with a long legacy – particularly in the Malaysian market. Once seen as a go-to for nearly everything electrical. However, in recent years, the company has been rather quiet. That is changing with the announcement of their new lineup of Smart TVs powered by Android TV.
The company is bringing two new series of Smart TVs that come equipped with a new generation of REGZA technology for users to enjoy. The two series – the C350 and the V35 series – bring some signature Toshiba technologies with a focus on different resolution propositions. The former comes with 4K UHD resolution while the latter comes with 1080p Full HD.
Both series come with the latest innovations in their REGZA Engine. The C350 comes with the REGZA Engine 4K which enables high performance, 4K resolution video even with lower resolution content. The REGZA Engine 4K also allows better-calibrated colour and contrast. This is augmented by Toshiba’s Colour Re-master technology which focuses on delivering true to life colours together. The V35 come with the REGZA Engine High Grade which comes with all the bells and whistles that allow it to deliver immersive, detailed content in brilliant Full HD and HD resolutions.
The experience of the new Toshiba Smart TVs becomes even more immersive with the DTS Virtual X and Dolby Audio compatibility in the C350 and DTS Studio Sound Technology in the V35. Both the series are able to deliver immersive sound with even more precision. The C350 will enable more audio nuances thanks to the Dolby Audio.
Content will be at users fingertips with Android TV on the new lineups. Android TV will enable apps like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ for easy access to your favourite shows. It will also enable screen mirroring via the built-in Chromecast feature and easy use through Google Voice Search.
Pricing & Availability
The new Toshiba Smart TVs are available in Malaysia now via retailers and online shops. The C350 series is priced from MYR1,899 while the V35 series is priced from MYR1,199. Detailed pricing is in the table below.
Have you ever wanted a seamless home theatre setup at home? Well, Epson is looking to help you get that dream setup with its new Epiqvision Mini laser projection TV. The new offering from Epson is hoping to bring a complete experience from picture to sound with a partnership with Yamaha.
The new Epson Epiqvision Mini EF-12 is powered by the company’s advanced 3LCD technology. This technology splits the incoming white light into red, green and blue spectra and filters it through it’s own LCD. This gives better brightness control as it allows more accurate brightness according to each spectrum. 3LCD also allows better colour reproduction across a wider range of colours.
The Epiqvision Mini EF-12 is able to project images up to 150-inches in size from a distance of about 3.4m. The short throw distance allows the Epiqvisio Mini EF-12 to adapt to any sized room. It is supports inputs from 4K sources but projects in Full HD 1080p resolution and is capable of projecting with to 1000 lumens in brightness.
With Epson’s signature picture quality, the company has opted to partner with Yamaha to bring a more holistic experience. The new Epiqvision Mini EF-12 has a built-in Yamaha speaker which completes the experience with stellar sound. It also allows the projector to act as a standalone speaker for the room it’s in. In addition, it comes built-in with Android TV allowing you to easily access services like Google Play Movies, YouTube and Netflix without the need to plug in. Screen sharing and taking video calls on the Epiqvision Mini shouldn’t be a problem too. All you’ll need to do is mirror over with any device with Google Home installed or miracast for mirroring. Video calls will require an additional webcam.
The compact size of the Epiqvision mini complements its features and makes it more adaptable and portable than most of its competition. To make things even more compelling, the laser projector comes also comes with a maintenance free guarantee for up to 20,000 hours. So you won’t be struggling to find a replacement bulb too soon after setting it up. Setup is breeze with its auto keystone feature which will adjust the shape of the projection to fit any angle.
Pricing & Availability
The Epson Epiqvision Mini EF-12 will be available come mid-April in Malaysia. It will be retailing for MYR5,000 (USD$11,212.80)
The television is usually the centre of the living room and the main source of entertainment in a household. As the centre it holds a unique position of being the only item that not only has to look good, it needs to be able to seamless fit into any design. However, this centre piece is slowly finding its way into bedrooms and boardrooms.
This shift is prompted by the additional use cases it has acquired over the years thanks to the internet and the advent of Wi-Fi and streaming. Nowadays, we use the television a complementary screen in addition to our media centre. It connects to laptops, desktops and smartphones seamlessly but, more importantly, it’s become a tool that everyone for work and play.
It has, therefore, become more important that we make an informed choice when it comes to purchasing a television. This is increasingly true with the myriad of choices that we are seeing in the market. There is now a television for every price point. The subject of this review, the HAIER LE550K6600GU, comes in a slither under MYR2,500. Is the MYR2,399 you pay for it worth it? Does it stand up to the competition? Should you go a tier higher for better performance? Those are the questions we’re looking to answer in this review.
Design
The HAIER LE50K6600UG is one of the sleekest television sets we’ve seen in a while. That especially rings true when it come to the sub MYR2,500 price point. HAIER didn’t hold back much when it comes to the design of the TV. It has one of the slimmest bezels for a television of its price-point and its minimalistic design allows it to blend seamlessly into any room setup.
Keep in mind, the HAIER Smart TV isn’t a small one either. It’s 50-inches; while it’s on the smaller end of the spectrum nowadays, it’s still pretty substantial when you put it in the middle of a room. The slim, near bezel-less design allows its to standout while blending in. It may sound a little oxymoronic, but the television is able to blend into any setup thanks to the large, black screen but it also has a panel which is bright enough to make it stand out. It’s built-in Chromecast feature also gives it beautiful pictures to cycle through when not in use. Even when the screen is blank, the surface of the black screen is mattified to minimise its reflectivity. You don’t get much distractions even with the screen off.
The overall footprint of the HAIER LE50K6600UG is also smaller and sleeker than its competition. At its thickest it measures just about 3cm; at its thinnest it’s about 0.5cm. This means that mounting it or even standing it shouldn’t be too much of a space issue. However, the legs provided to stand the TV on a console is about 15cm in width. While the design of the stand is sleek, it’s basically two slim throngs which are in an inversed V.
The one blemish on the sleek design of the HAIER LE50K6600UG is the infrared receiver for the remote control. I mean, it’s a literal blemish on the lower left corner of the TV. The odd bump also glows an ominous red when the television is off. Perhaps the main reason I call it a blemish is the odd brown colouring of the rather large casing for the receiver. It’s about a centimetre thick. However, HAIER placed it in a position that doesn’t take much away from the overall façade of the TV itself.
Features
Android TV
The HAIER LE50K6600UG is one of HAIER’s new Android TV touting smart TVs. It runs Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. However, HAIER couldn’t confirm if there would be upgrades to Android 10 later on. They mentioned that it heavily depended on the hardware requirements of Android 10 for TVs. If the hardware requirements are still met in the LE50K6600UG, it is likely that it will get the update.
However, being an Android powered TV, the HAIER LE50K6600UG is able to access a wide variety of TV optimised apps from the Google Play Store. Apps like TubiTV, Amazon Prime TV and more can be downloaded from the Play Store to optimise your viewing experience. Netflix and YouTube come pre-loaded with a dedicated button on the remote. The wide variety of apps also extends the multipurpose nature of the TV. During our time we had remote streaming apps and even apps for productivity installed.
Android TV’s interface has also been optimised with introduction of Android 9 Pie. The new interface streamlines your frequently accessed apps and has quick access to your most frequently used apps. For example, recommended programs on Netflix are placed front and centre in a widgetised version of the app called channels. This quick access ribbons can be customised and personalised in the settings of the TV.
That said, there is a big flaw when it comes to HAIER’s implementation of Android TV on the LE50K6600UG: pressing the power button on the remote control as you usually would doesn’t turn off the TV. Instead, it sends it into sleep mode. This keeps the processor and graphics processor of the TV running even when the screen is off. However, the most detrimental effect of this is that the TV can get sluggish after a day or two. That said, sending the TV into sleep mode speeds up the boot time of the TV significantly.
AI, Chromecast, & Bluetooth remote control
The remote control of the HAIER LE50K6600UG is not just a standard infrared remote. It comes equipped with Bluetooth connectivity as well. The Bluetooth connectivity of the remote control is setup with a simple button combination during setup. After setting up the Bluetooth, you’ll be able to control the TV without pointing the remote at the tv itself. This also means that if you’re trying to mute the volume or turn the TV off in a hurry, you won’t be stumbling to point the remote control at the TV. That said, this functionality doesn’t work when you shut down the TV properly. It will only kick in after the TV has booted the next time.
Aside from that, the LE50K6600UG comes with AI built in. The AI automatically adjusts and optimises the display settings depending on the surroundings of the TV. It works most of the time. However, I found the optimisations to be a tad bit too minute and too focused on the brightness of the display. It rarely adjusted the saturation, gamma or contrast of the display. I’m also pretty certain that the AI could be contributing to the slowdown of the TV’s performance when its not shutdown. However, it’s a simple fix for HAIER with a software update.
The HAIER LE50K6600UG is a 4K UHD TV. It has a resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels. That said, the picture quality of the HAIER LE50K6600UG is passable. It’s not overly saturated like some of its competition. However, when it comes to the colour reproduction, the colours seem a little washed out and heavy on blues. This could be due to HAIER’s configuration of the individual pixels of the panel. There may be more white pixels to compensate for brightness.
That said, it doesn’t affect the overall experience much unless you’re looking for cinema grade screens – which, to be very honest will never be in the price range of this TV. The viewing angles of the screen affects the crispness of the details on the screen which is a little weird. In our review period, anything above about 60° makes the characters and alphabets look a little fuzzy. However, like many of the flaws on the HAIER, you won’t notice it unless you are trying really hard to.
Another big plus for the TV is the built-in Chromecast functionality. This allows the TV to work as a second, complementary screen to your phone, tablet or laptop. You can easily use YouTube and other streaming apps which are able to take advantage of the Chromecast API. It also allows you to be able to project from your PC with ease, allowing you to use it to project presentations seamlessly. The Chromecast functionality is one of the biggest advantages the TV has over its competition.
Google Assistant & Connectivity
Of course, being an Android TV, the LE50K6600UG comes with Google Assistant. This allows you to give the TV commands with your voice. Keep in mind that you need to be signed in and have an active internet connection for it to work. The voice recognition is pretty accurate but only if you enunciate your words properly. That said, I found myself using the Google Assistant very sparingly. I found it more tedious than helpful especially when searching in apps. However, it did come in useful when I wanted to launch apps quickly. It allowed me to launch the apps without clicking into the app drawer and searching for the apps manually.
The HAIER Smart TV comes with a whole array of connectivity from Bluetooth to Wi-Fi. It has 1 ARC HDMI input, 3 HDMI inputs, 2 USB inputs, 1 LAN input, a microSD card slot, L/R out, 3.5mm out and a few more for your over the air television signals. That is a whole lot of inputs and output. That said, the TV is able to intelligently name and label the channels according to the device that is plugged in. However, when it came to the USB inputs, we noticed that it could only read USB 2.0 drives. When we tried USB 3.0 and higher, the TV was unable to detect the drive and its contents. We’re unsure if it is a software issue but it’s likely that it may be a fault with the software of the unit that we had for review.
Picture & Sound Quality
The HAIER LE50K6600UG is a 4K UHD TV. It has a resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels. That said, the picture quality of the HAIER LE50K6600UG is passable. It’s not overly saturated like some of its competition. However, when it comes to the colour reproduction, the colours seem a little washed out and heavy on blues. This could be due to HAIER’s configuration of the individual pixels of the panel. There may be more white pixels to compensate for brightness.
That said, it doesn’t affect the overall experience much unless you’re looking for cinema grade screens – which, to be very honest will never be in the price range of this TV. The viewing angles of the screen affects the crispness of the details on the screen which is a little weird. In our review period, anything above about 60° makes the characters and alphabets look a little fuzzy. However, like many of the flaws on the HAIER, you won’t notice it unless you are trying really hard to.
When it comes to sound, the quality is pretty good. In fact, I would go so far as to say that HAIER is a class above most of its similarly priced competition. While the sound isn’t full and rounded, it doesn’t take away from the experience of the TV unless, like a reviewer, you are looking for flaws. The sound coming out of the built-in speakers was rather hollow and tinny. This also made the sound feel a little too bassy. However, this is easily remedied with an inexpensive sound bar, if the sound quality is an essential for your TV.
An Option for Those Looking for a Well-rounded experience without breaking the bank
The HAIER Smart TV is one of the most well-rounded options in its price range. It provides a good picture quality, enough connectivity options and good sound quality. Overall, it has a complete package and provides a pretty commendable experience especially if you’re looking for a good overall experience without going broke.
At MYR2,399, it’s one of the most affordable 4K UHD TVs in the market. In fact, it’s one of the most affordable Android TVs in the market which is a big plus. Android TVs run a premium just because of the licensing that companies have to pay Google. However, HAIER has found a way to keep the TV affordable while equipping it with most of the sought-after features; making it a serious option for people who are looking for an easy, plug and play Smart TV to complete their rooms or home.
We love watching our TV, we love watching Netflix and Amazon
Prime Video on our TV. Well, that is the best way to enjoy the streaming services
we subscribe to these days. Even YouTube videos can be enjoyed on TV these days.
It beats the small 15-inch displays on your notebook PC. It certainly beats
your 6-inch smartphone display. You get at least 49-inch of goodness pushed
through and in most cases, better audio that your notebook PC. You can even get
soundbars if you really want.
Sony TVs hold a special place in our hearts. That is to say
that we like Sony TVs for their brilliant details and great contrasts. LED TVs
are also known for their vivid colours; which is true for all Sony LED TVs. I
personally have a Sony TV at home and pretty much adores it. I only get to use
it in the weekends though, sadly.
Source: Sony
Still, the Sony Bravia line-up in Malaysia just got even
better with the new Sony Bravia X80H (KD-X8000H) line-up. Prices start from MYR
3,099 and goes all the way to MYR 9,699. Sizes available would be 49-inch
(49X8000H), 55-inch (55X8000H @ MYR 3,799), 65-inch (65X8000H @ MYR 5,399), and
75-inch (75X8000H). The TVs will be available April 2020 onward and you can
start ordering them from today onward until 31st of March 2020.
Why would you get this over the older X80G TVs? It has the
same 4K resolution that the X80G has. It has a new HDR Processor X1, an
evolution of the X-Reality Pro engine. That also means crisper, clearer, and
more detailed images on your TV screen. Plus, its Object-based HDR remastering
makes your TV viewing experience even better. If you find Dolby Vision compatible
movies, this is really the screen that can take advantage of that.
Thanks to X-Balanced Speakers as well (55-inch and above),
you may save some money from not needing to buy a soundbar anyway. If you do
get a soundbar, you might want to spend a little more is what I am saying.
Still, the X-Balanced speakers are Dolby Atmos certified, which also means that
it should produce immersive audio. Even Spotify will sound good.
The Sony Bravia X80H series comes with Android’s latest 9.0 Pie Operating System, effectively making this the usual Smart TV that is pretty much a compulsory in TVs these days. The smart features is more than just Android 9.0 though. With the Sony Bravia X80H series, connecting to Apple AirPlay and HomeKit is now made easier.
Source: Sony
Pre-orders can be made at selected Sony Stores and Centres
across the nation. If you do pre-order, you get a wireless keyboard and a
Netflix gift card worth MYR 100 together with your TV when you collect it. Of
course, terms and conditions apply. For more information, you can visit their website.