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ASUS New Out of this World Zenbook Lineup in Malaysia

May 23, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Hot off their global announcements of brand new Zenbooks and Vivobooks, ASUS is bringing an out of this world lineup of Zenbooks to Malaysia. Spearheading the new lineup is the Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition which celebrates the anniversary of the first ASUS laptop to break the stratosphere.

ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition

The new Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition celebrates the 25th anniversary of the ASUS P6300 laptop being launched into space. The P6300 spent 600 days in orbit aboard the Mir Space station. The laptop managed to stay in orbit and remain functional amidst power outages and fires aboard the Mir.

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To commemorate the feat, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is getting a make over. Aesthetically, the Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition will be sporting a Zero-G titanium colour and is emblazoned with etchings which hearken back to the Mir space station. In addition to the unique design, the Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition is also getting a durability update. It’s got SMC-S-016A durability which is 4 times stronger than the military standard we are now accustomed to.

The ZenVision Smart Display also makes its debut with the space themed Zenbook. The interactive 3.5-inch screen on the cover of the chassis allows you to express yourself in new ways. You can display custom messages and designs on the ZenVision Smart Display.

Powering the Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition is Intel’s 12th Generation Core i7 H-series processor with Intel® Iris® Xe graphics. Complementing this is 16GB of RAM and PCIe Gen4 compatible SSD Storage. It comes with a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display is also PANTONE validated and has a 90Hz refresh rate.

Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition One Pager

Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED

Together with the Space Edition, ASUS is also bringing a new Zenbook 14 Pro experience with two screens. The new Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED brings the dual screen experience that was once reserved for larger laptops to a more accessible size. The new Intel EVO certified laptop comes with a 14.5-inch OLED display with a 2.8K resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. Together with this screen is a next-gen 12.7-inch ScreenPad Plus secondary display with touch capabilities. ASUS also incorporates a new AAS Ultra auto-tilting design that helps with cooling and makes working on the dual screen setup more ergonomic.

Powering the new Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is Intel’s 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700H. This is complemented by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti and 16GB of RAM. Completing the setup is a 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD.

Zenbook Pro 16X OLED

ASUS is also debuting its first creator focused Zenbook with the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED. The supersized Zenbook comes in a 2.4kg unibody carved out from aerospace grade 6000-series aluminium alloy. It’s also only 16.9mm thin. It’s also equipped with a PANTONE Validated, 16-inch 16:10 4K OLED display with a 60 Hz refresh rate, HDR and touch capabilities. It covers 100% of the DCI-P3 gamut.

The NVIDIA Studio certified laptop is equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. This is paired with a 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700H and 16GB of RAM and 1TB of PCIe 4 SSD storage. ASUS is also introducing their IceCool Pro cooling system to keep things chilly for the best performance. The two IceBlade fans cool the vapour chamber. Hot air is then vented to the exterior via the AAS Ultra mechanism.

The Zenbook Pro 16X also brings the creator centric ASUS Dial rotary controller. This feature was reserved for their ASUS ProArt lineup until now. The dial allows creators to easily access their brushes, settings and more with simple, intuitive controls for finer control of functions. In addition, it also has the all new White-RGB ASUS Intelligent Lighting System that allows interactive indicators for power or performance status.

Zenbook 14 OLED

Rounding up the new lineup is the Zenbook 14 OLED. The new Zenbook 14 OLED brings an elegant, lightweight design which features ergonomic, productivity focused features for the go-getter.

The Zenbook 14 OLED is running on Intel’s 12th Generation Core i7 and Core i5 processors with 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe Gen4 storage. All versions of the laptop come with Intel Iris Xe Graphics. It’s also fully equipped with a full array of ports including an HDMI and microSD card slot.

ASUS Numpad 2.0 also makes a return to the Zenbook 14. In addition, ErgoLift makes typing on the keyboard a more ergonomic experience keeping carpal tunnel syndrome at bay. Display wise, the Zenbook 14 comes with the same display as the Zenbook 14X OLED.

Pricing and Availability

The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition will be available in two configurations. The i7 version will be retailing at MYR6,499 while the i5 version will be retailing at MYR5,599.

The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED will be available in two colours: Ponder Blue and Aqua Celadon. The i7 version of the 14 OLED will only be available in Ponder Blue and will retail for MYR5,599 while the i7 version will be priced at MYR4,399.

The Zenbook Pro 16X OLED will be available for MYR11,999 while the smaller Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED will be priced at MYR8,999.

Buy and Redeem Promotion at 2022 ASUS Zenbook Grand Launch

All the laptops will be on display at the ASUS roadshow which is happening at MidValley Megamall until 29th May 2022. You may also be able to walk away with free gifts with every purchase made at the roadshow.

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[next@acer] Acer Introduces Swift 3 OLED

May 19, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Acer’s Swift lineup of thin and light laptops gets a much needed boost with OLED technology. The company announced an all new OLED edition of their mid-range offering, the Swift 3. The new Swift 3 OLED joins the stable of impressive thin and light offerings which have seen much success for both their features and price point.

The Swift 3 OLED stands out due to its 14-inch WQXGA+ OLED display; a first in the laptop series. The display comes with a 2.8K resolution and comes with a 16:10 aspect ratio. It’s also got an impressive 92% screen-to-body ratio. The display is also one of the most colour accurate displays with 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut. What’s more it’s also VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified. It’s one of the most vibrant displays on an Acer laptop.

Intel’s latest 12 generation Core H-series processors power the experience on the Swift 3 OLED. The laptop is an Intel Evo Platform verified device. This means that it will be able to provide at least 10 hours of use on a single charge and supports instant wake from sleep. You’ll also be able to get over 4 hours of usage from a 30-minute charge. On the graphics end of things, the laptop will be relying on the integrated Intel Iris^® Xe graphics which should be more than enough for basic photo editing and creative work.

Staying true to their Earthion platform, Acer has also incorporated ocean bound plastics in their new Swift 3 OLED. The track pad of the laptop is made of OceanGlass which is made from ocean bound plastics. The 1.4kg laptop is made of a slim 17.9mm thin aluminum chassis providing it with sturdiness and rigidity. Acer is also upping the ante with its cooling with a unique keyboard design with an inlet that helps dissipate up to 10% more heat. It’s also equipped with all the connectivity options that we’re accustomed to when it comes to Acer Swift Laptops including the latest WiFi 6E connectivity.

Pricing & Availability

The Swift 3 OLED will be available starting in May 2022 in China and in July 2022 for the rest of the world. It will cost RMB4,999 (MYR3,253.12) in China, USD$899.99 (MYR3,955.88) in North America, and EUR999 (MYR4,598.46) in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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Acer Brings the Aspire Vero to Malaysia

November 10, 2021 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

We’ve been hearing and seeing more tech companies making strides to make technology greener and be more environmentally friendly. However, very few have followed through with grassroots efforts and tangible products which help them progress in their goals. At their recent next@acer, Acer announced a new sub-brand that would focus on driving their efforts in becoming a greener company – the Vero. The Acer Vero sub-brand is only one of their efforts in progressing what they call the Earthion (Earth Mission) of bettering the environment and producing technology more responsibly.

Acer announced its new Aspire Vero in Malaysia today. However, before we talk about the tech, it would be remiss of us to not highlight their efforts in bringing their Earthion closer to fruition in Malaysia. The company has adopted 15 trees in the Taman Tugu – a green lung in the nation’s capital. However, it’s not just about adopting trees, Acer is also bringing their partners and collaborators into the fold. Five of the company’s partners including PIKOM, Team Lugiami, Microsoft and the National Cancer Society of Malaysia have pledged their support for Acer’s Earthion.

Creating the Opportunity to Choose Responsible Technology

The company views the Aspire Vero as a crucial part of achieving its Earthion. The new laptop affords consumers a more responsible choice when it comes to buying laptops. The Aspire Vero incorporates post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics in its chassis and keycaps. In fact, the chassis is 30% PCR plastics while the keycaps are made of 50% PCR plastics. While it would have been nice to see Acer raise the bar higher, limitations on processes and technology when it comes to recycling these plastics force the company to still use virgin plastics for the sake of rigidity and sturdiness. However, Acer’s Aspire Vero accounts for a significant reduction in carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions during production. Each unit accounts for a 21% reduction. The packaging of the Acer Aspire Vero keeps in line with the environmentally cautious nature of the lineup being made of up to 85% recycled paper pulp and using soy ink exclusively for printing.

So, what does an environmentally cautious laptop look like? Acer has intentionally made the Acer Aspire Vero take a very nature-inspired approach to texture and design. It makes the Vero both unique and functional. What’s more, the laptop isn’t sacrificing much when it comes to performance. It comes with a 15.6-inch IPS Display with Full HD resolution. The panel itself is 99% recyclable. It’s powered by Intel’s 11th generation Core processors and has up to 16GB of RAM. It also takes advantage of Intel’s Iris Xe Graphics making it capable of some graphical prowess. It comes with 512GB of storage.

When it comes to connectivity, the Acer Aspire Vero comes with support for WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. It also has a full array of ports including an HDMI, two USB 3.2 ports, 1 USB Type-C, an Ethernet port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also has an HD webcam and a claimed 7-hour battery life.

Pricing & Availability

The Acer Aspire Vero will be available starting 11th November 2021. The i5 version will be priced at MYR3,399 while the i7 version will be priced at MYR4,299.

In conjunction with the launch, early adopters will be entitled to freebies worth up to MYR500 with every purchase. In addition, MYR100 of each unit sold will be chanelled to fund more tree adoptions in Taman Tugu.

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Acer Spin 5 Review: Everything You’re Looking For In a Multi-mode Productivity Laptop

Video August 27, 2021 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Work from anywhere seems to be the new norm emerging right now with more people opting to work from home or even from cafes. #Acer’s #Spin5 laptop is one of the most adaptable laptops which looks to be able to fill that niche of adapting to any work environment. It comes with enough power to keep you productive on the go with the #IntelEVO platform powered by the #IntelCore i7 processor and a stylus. We gave the Spin5 our review treatment to see whether this laptop is worth your RM5,599.

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Acer’s 2021 Spin Series Lands in Malaysia – More Flexibility, More Productivity

June 18, 2021 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

The demands on the notebook PC have also changed a little bit in 2020 and 2021. The role of notebook PCs for work has become more critical than ever. The change in work practices in 2020/2021 also means that like us working from home, notebook PCs needs to be ever ready. Notebook PCs needs to be as flexible as we are, it needs to get us up to speed and working at moments’ notice anywhere in the house, except maybe your bathrooms.

To answer the call of flexible working conditions and demanding productivity, Acer introduced the 2021 version of the Acer Spin 5 and Spin 3. This could tick a lot of your boxes in working from home situations. In fact, it could tick your ‘work from anywhere’ box too.

The Acer Spin series are equipped with 360-degree hinges that turns your laptop into a tablet in seconds. That added flexibility gives you options to work with the tablet in multiple settings and in different modes. You can work comfortably on your couch, your dining table, and even your kitchen counter, if you really need to.

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At 1.2kg, the Acer Spin 5 is not exactly heavy to lug around too. With the thickness of just 14.8mm, you have more space in your bag too. The Acer Spin 3 weighs just 200g heavier and just 1.1mm thicker than the Acer Spin 5, so it is not like you are too compromised with the more budget friendly choice either.

Both the Acer Spin 5 and Spin 3 are Intel Evo platform certified platforms. That also means that they benefit from the power of Intel’s 11^th Generation Core i7 (up to) processors with Intel’s Iris X^e Graphics platform. To ensure that the Spin series notebooks can keep up with demands on top of the instant boot, Acer fitted the device with up to 16G of RAM and up to 512GB of speedy SSD storage.

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The Acer Spin 5 gets the benefit of NVMe PCIe Gen 4 slot that boasts double the speed of traditional SSD slots. It also gest a QHD IPS 13.5-inch panel with slim-bezels at 3:2 display ratio for an even more expansive view of Windows 10. The Spin 3 is no slouch either though with a 13.3-inch 2,560 by 1,600 pixels from its multi-touch IPS display. Both notebooks get Acer’s Active Stylus for even more breadth of productivity. Acer also says that the notebooks have battery packs that allows the device to run up to 15 hours.

The Acer Spin 5 and Spin 3 are now available at all Acer official online stores, including Shopee and Lazada. You can also find them at Acer’s authorised dealers nationwide. The Acer Spin 5 will set you back MYR 4,599, while the Acer Spin 3 goes for MYR 3,999. More information on the Acer Spin 5 and Acer Spin 3 can be found on Acer’s website.

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[Next@Acer 2021] Acer Commits to Sustainability with new Aspire Vero

May 28, 2021 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Acer’s taken a unique approach in embarking on their journey to become a more sustainable company. The company announced their “Earthion” – a hybrid of Earth and Mission – to become a sustainable company from operations to production. As part of their Earthion, the company has become a part of RE100, a global corporate effort in which member companies aim to become fully sustainable by relying fully on renewable energy. Acer has pledged to fulfill this target by 2035.

Aspire Vero for a Sustainable Future

Pledges and promises aside, the company’s Earthion took physical form with the announcement of the Acer Aspire Vero. The Aspire Vero is Acer’s first sustainable laptop made of post-consumer recycled plastics (PCRs). The PCRs are used primarily in the keyboard caps and surfaces of the laptop. They make up 50% of the keycaps while other surfaces of the chassis are made up of about 30% PCRs. In addition to this, the Aspire Vero comes in packaging that is made of up to 85% recycled paper pulp while plastics usually used to carry components like the power cord have been replaced by paper bags. Printing on the packaging and documention utilises soy ink as well to minimise environmental impact.

With its focus on sustainability, the Vero comes with the latest generation of Intel Core processors which promises longer battery life. Acer claims that this will provide over 11 hours of battery life. The Vero comes with Intel’s integrated Xe graphics which has been proven to be a performer – at least when it comes to integrated graphics systems. It also comes with a 15.6-inch IPS Full HD display. It comes with upto 1TB of SSD memory. The Aspire Vero isn’t making users choose between connectivity and being sustainable. It comes fully equipped with support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.

Pricing & Availability

No pricing or availability for the Acer Aspire Vero has been announced just yet.

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Work From Anywhere with the new Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable

April 28, 2021 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Work from home has become an undeniable fact given the current realities of the world we live in. Dell has been one of the companies that have been active innovating when it comes to creating solutions that they believe cater to the new niche that has been emerging. The latest device to make it into the Dell line up: the Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable.

The new Dell Latitude Detachable brings the tablet with detachable keyboard design to Dell’s professional line up. The new form factor brings more processing power with Intel’s latest generation vPro processors in a body that weighs less than 1kg.

The slim and light laptop packs a punch when it comes to features as well. The Dell Latitude Detachable comes with options such as a 5-megapixel, 1080p web cam with support for 30fps video and dual array microphones which should help with video calls. It also has options for mobile connectivity with support for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 LTE modem. If you need a more tactile experience, the Latitude comes with support for styli as well.

Of course, a Dell PC wouldn’t be complete without support for the many innovations that Dell has created to make their laptops one of the most stable and reliable. This includes Dell’s SafeBIOS and Dell’s remote support solutions. Companies looking to deploy the Latitude Detachable can deploy the laptop complete with their necessary software direct from the manufacturer.

When it comes to connectivity and graphics, the Latitude Detachable comes with the Intel IRIS X^eintegrated graphics. On the connectivity side of things, it supports WiFi 6 (802.11ax) in addition to the standard WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Bluetooth 5.1 and Thunderbolt 4 are also supported.

Pricing & Availability

The Dell Latitude Detachable will be available starting April 27, 2021 in the U.S. with prices starting at USD$1,549 (MYR6,354.54).

In Malaysia, the Dell Latitude Detachable will be available starting on April 27, 2021. The Latitude will be available with specifications starting with the Intel Core i5-1130G7 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD memory. Prices will start from MYR8,362.43.

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Justin Roasts Mac – Intel Back at It with ‘Go PC’ YouTube Shorts

March 18, 2021 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

Remember the Mac guy, the old Apple ads that pits the Mac up against Microsoft PCs. The Mac guy, Justin Long is back on YouTube. Now though, he is not the ‘Mac guy’. Instead, he is just Justin (no pun intended). Like before, Justin is comparing Macs against PCs.

Instead of roasting Microsoft Windows and PCs though, Justin is taking a stab at Apple instead. When I say Justin, Intel is taking a stab at Apple’s Mac ecosystem. The result is some hilarious shorts that tells you to buy a PC instead of a Mac.

Macs vs. PCs have been an age long debate since the dawn of personal computing. Yes, all computers can trace back their origins to the machine that broke the German Enigma encryption device. If you do not know what that is, watch ‘The Immmitation Game’, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and get up to speed.

Personal computing was brought forth by Steve Jobs with his Macintosh and later Bill Gates came with Microsoft Windows. Since then, the never-ending war between the two giant platforms started. Even today, people are divided between the two giants.

Here is the thing, Intel has never gotten involved in the fight between PC and Mac. They have always been a neutral bystander fighting their own fight with their rival, AMD. To be fair too, most of the Mac devices that has come for the past 5 years have been sporting Intel processors, so they should have no reason to take a stab at Apple’s best sellers.

Something did change a little bit in the past year though. Apple introduced their very own Apple M1 System on a Chip (SoC) for their own Mac platforms. The SoC is used across all the Apple product range too. That is basically Apple’s way of saying, we want to be independent of a third-party hardware vendor.

The change in Apple’s direction and the addition of their new chips also means less sales for Intel. They had to respond to that, in some ways. They respond in the best way they know how, throw money at it. But they did not just throw money at the problem. They threw money to also increase awareness and brand images of their partners. They have always done so, especially when it comes to gaming products, and more recently the Intel ECO ultra-portable notebook platforms.

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The fight between Mac and PC may never end, but at least it brings us some hilarious moments to enjoy. It also brought out some humour from the competing brands. Competition between the two parties also means that it brings out the best of each other to better serve their own respective users. In the meantime though, enjoy Intel’s stab at Mac.

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ASUS New Out of this World Zenbook Lineup in Malaysia

ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition

Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED

Zenbook Pro 16X OLED

Zenbook 14 OLED

Pricing and Availability

Official Specifications

[next@acer] Acer Introduces Swift 3 OLED

Pricing & Availability

Acer Brings the Aspire Vero to Malaysia

Creating the Opportunity to Choose Responsible Technology

Pricing & Availability

Acer Spin 5 Review: Everything You’re Looking For In a Multi-mode Productivity Laptop

Acer’s 2021 Spin Series Lands in Malaysia – More Flexibility, More Productivity

[Next@Acer 2021] Acer Commits to Sustainability with new Aspire Vero

Aspire Vero for a Sustainable Future

Pricing & Availability

Work From Anywhere with the new Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable

Pricing & Availability

Justin Roasts Mac – Intel Back at It with ‘Go PC’ YouTube Shorts

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