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LG’s 2024 QNED & QNED Mini LED TVs Come with Chromecast Built-in

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LG‘s TV line up just got a little bit interesting for 2024 with Chromecast functionality finally coming built-in to the new systems. Ahead of CES 2024, LG has taken the opportunity to announce a refresh to its QNED and QNED Mini LED TVs. Notably missing in its refresh announcement is the company’s OLED TVs which we’re certain will take center stage at CES 2024.

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The new LG QNED and QNED Mini LED TVs will be coming with one of three different processors: the α9 AI Processor, the α8 AI Processor and the α5 AI Processor. Higher end lines like the QNED99T models will be equipped with the α9 AI Processor. While mid-range lines like the QNED90T and QNED85T will feature an upgraded α8 AI Processor. The processor brings an impressive 30% improvement in AI performance over the previous and a 230% increase in graphical performance. The chip is the brains behind the upscaling and AI capabilities we’re used to seeing in LG’s smart TVs. The lower end models in the QNED80T lineup will be running on LG’s lower-end α5 AI Processor.

A Supersized 2024 LG QNED & QNED Mini LED Lineup

The 2024 QNED and QNED Mini LED TVs are supersized. Capping out at 98-inches with the LG QNED85T line. That said, all the new QNED and Mini LED TVs will be available in 43-,50-,55-,65-,75- and 86-inch sizes. These TVs come with LCD display technology and Quantum Dot and Nanocell technology depending on their product lines. The higher models in the line up will come with QNED (Quantum Dot and Nanocell) panels for the display while mid- and lower-end models will come with LCD panels.

Together with the hardware, the LG TV line up will be coming with a lot of the features we’ve come to expect from LG’s TVs. This includes AI upscaling, AI Picture Pro and AI Sound Pro. AI Sound Pro, which was introduced back in 2021, brings 9.1.2 surround sound to the native without a soundbar. More notably, LG is bringing Chromecast technology to the 2024 lineup of TVs. This feature was noticeably absent for year as LG has already enabled AirPlay 2.

The new line up will come with webOS 24 out of the box. LG is providing 5 years of software updates for its TVs moving forward as part of its webOS Re:new program. This will also apply to retroactively to LG’s 2022 line up of QNED 8K TVs. More details on which models will be provided at a later date.

Pricing & Availability

LG hasn’t announced any pricing or availability information at the time of writing. However, the TVs are being displayed in Las Vegas as part of CES 2024.

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Samsung Malaysia Electronics Launches Odyssey Neo G9, Dual UHD Gaming Monitor with Quantum Matrix Technology

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Samsung Malaysia Electronics has launched the Odyssey Neo G9, the world’s first Dual UHD gaming monitor. This revolutionary monitor boasts a massive 57-inch curved screen with a 32:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 7680×2160 pixels.

The Odyssey Neo G9‘s display is one of its most impressive features. It has a resolution of 7680×2160 pixels, equivalent to two 4K displays placed side-by-side. This provides gamers with an incredibly immersive gaming experience, allowing them to see more of the game world and react faster to in-game events.

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The monitor’s curved design with a 32:9 aspect ratio further enhances the immersive experience. The curve of the display matches the natural curvature of the human eye, providing a more comfortable and engaging viewing experience.

It also features Quantum Matrix Technology, the world’s first when it comes to gaming monitors. This technology utilizes Quantum Mini LEDs to deliver incredibly precise and controlled lighting. Quantum Mini LEDs are much smaller and more efficient than traditional ones, allowing them to produce more accurate and realistic colours.

Quantum Matrix Technology also allows the Odyssey Neo G9 to achieve a peak brightness of 1000 nits. This means that the monitor can display images with incredible detail and clarity, even in the darkest or brightest environments.

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It’s all about giving you an edge when you use the Odyssey Neo G9. It has a refresh rate of 240Hz and a response time of 1 ms. This means that games will run smoothly and without any noticeable lag. The monitor’s fast refresh rate and response time are ideal for competitive gamers who need to be able to react quickly to in-game events.

The Odyssey Neo G9 has a DisplayPort 2.1 input, which allows it to handle even the most demanding games with ease. DisplayPort 2.1 is the latest version of the DisplayPort standard and it offers a significant bandwidth increase over previous versions. This means that the Odyssey Neo G9 can support games with high resolutions and refresh rates without problems.

Pricing & Availability

The Odyssey Neo G9 is now available for pre-order on Samsung Malaysia’s website. The monitor is priced at RM10,999, but customers who register their interest before 8 November 2023 will be eligible for a RM300 e-voucher and savings up to RM4,000.

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Panasonic Unveils New Lineup of Smart TVs in Malaysia; Priced from MYR2,699

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Panasonic Malaysia is making a comeback and they’re trying to make it big! The company was once renowned for its cutting-edge TVs that were built to last. Now, the company is announcing its latest range of six cutting-edge TVs that are set to redefine your home entertainment experience.

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These new TVs are designed to meet the demands of today’s high-resolution entertainment needs. Panasonic is looking to bring cinema-level experiences into your living room and turn it into your entertainment utopia.

Panasonic’s new lineup of TVs is built for everyone. The company isn’t bringing one or two models to market, instead, it’s coming with a complete lineup offering four different series with a diverse set of features.

The Panasonic MZ2000 Flagship OLED series

Leading the four new series is the MZ200 – Panasonic’s flagship OLED TV for this year. The series will be available in 65-inch (TH-65MZ2000K) and 77-inch (TH-77MZ2000K) sizes.

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Panasonic touts this as the ultimate home theatre experience. It comes equipped with Panasonic’s new custom module Master OLED Ultimate. The new module allows the TV to achieve a remarkable increase in brightness, offering a peak brightness boost of around 150%. This is thanks to the Micro Lens Array and multi-layer cooling that Panasonic has developed that allows for more efficient cooling. The HCX Pro AI Processor ensures accurate colours, striking contrast, and exceptional clarity. It can even intelligently optimise the colours based on the genre of content on screen.

Filmmaker Mode in the MZ2000 ensures content is viewed as intended, regardless of the lighting conditions. Gamers will appreciate its NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatibility for tear- and stutter-free gaming. True Game Mode brings colour accuracy features used in the movie industry into gaming, delivering lifelike visuals.

Sound matters too! The MZ2000 offers the Bass Booster algorithm and Panasonic’s 360° Soundscape all-in-one TV audio package tuned by Technics, with Dolby Atmos, providing an immersive sound experience.

The MX940 & MX950 LED TVs

Up next is Panasonic’s LED TVs. This year’s offerings come in two flavours the flagship MX950 Mini LED series and the MX940 Full Array LED Series. The Flagship MX950 Mini LED series comes with options of 65-inch (TH-65MX950K) and 75-inch (TH-75MX950K).

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Under the MX950 series, Panasonic’s flagship 4K LED TV features a Mini LED panel for brighter pictures and stunning contrast. Local Dimming Ultra eliminates the common “halo effect” in images while HDR brings more detail with a wider colour gamut. Integrated speakers and a built-in woofer create a Dynamic Theatre Sound, immersing you in the movie.

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The MX940 Full Array LED series comes with a single 50-inch (TH-50MX940K) option under this series. The lower-end LED series offers a more affordable option for those looking for LED TVs with most of the benefits seen in the MX950 Series.

The Panasonic MX800 4K Google TV

The 85-inch MX800 4K Google TV brings together your favourite movies and shows from various streaming services into one place. It offers easy access to over 10,000 apps and personalized entertainment through curated recommendations. Features like Google Assistant, Chromecast, Google TV app, and video calls make it a versatile addition to your home.

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All these new TV series support a wide range of HDR formats, including Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, 4K Fine Remaster, and Dynamic HDR Effect.

Pricing and Availability

Starting from September 2023, these new TVs will be available for purchase at Panasonic authorized dealers. Prices begin at MYR2,699.

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Toshiba Unveils Toshiba Z870M &More: Elevating Your Entertainment Experience

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Toshiba has just launched its latest lineup of TVs in Malaysia. These include three flagship models: the Toshiba Z870M, Z670M, and M550M. What makes these TVs stand out are their extraordinary features, and there’s an exciting free gift offer for Malaysian consumers.

Toshiba Z870M Pushing The Boundaries for Visual & Audio Experiences

The Z870M is a TV designed with immersion and content enjoyment in mind. The Mini LED technology deployed in the Z870M features Quantum Dot Colour technology that allows for true-to-life colour reproduction. The TV also supports multiple HDR formats including Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10+ and HLG. These technologies allow the screen to retain detail even in the darkest scenes.

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It also features a native refresh rate of 144Hz and is equipped with AMD FreeSync technology, ensuring smooth gaming even at high frame rates. The REGZA Engine ZRi optimizes audio-visuals based on content and surroundings.

For audio enthusiasts, the TV includes REGZA Bass Woofer PRO with Tru Bass Booster and supports Dolby Atmos, providing an immersive audio experience. Additionally, it offers Smart Sharing, allowing content streaming from Apple devices via Apple HomeKit technology.

Toshiba Z670M: Immersive Gaming and Visual Excellence

The Z670M takes gaming and visuals to the next level. It boasts Full Array Local Dimming Pro for stunning contrast ratios and Quantum Dot Technology for vibrant colours. Dolby Vision Atmos enhances the audio-visual experience.

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Front-firing speakers and the REGZA Bass System make sure that the sound quality matches the visuals. Game Mode Pro optimizes colour correction for a smoother gaming experience.

Toshiba M550M: Elevating Visual and Audio Quality

The M550M focuses on delivering exceptional visual clarity. It features the REGZA Engine ZR with AI Upscaling for a lifelike viewing experience. Quantum Dot Technology ensures natural and vivid colours.

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Sound quality is equally impressive with REGZA Power Audio PRO and Tru Bass Booster. This TV intelligently upscales content to 4K quality, providing the true beauty of any content.

All three models come with Smart TV functions, including Google TV and Apple AirPlay. Google TV simplifies entertainment by recommending content based on user preferences, while Apple AirPlay enables effortless content streaming from Apple devices.

Pricing and Availability

During the promotional period from September 1st to September 30th, 2023, you can take advantage of special offers:

  • Toshiba Z870M (65-inch) – RM 7,499 (Original Price RM 9,399)
  • Toshiba Z870M (55-inch) – RM 6,099 (Original Price RM 7,699)
  • Toshiba Z670M (65-inch) – RM 4,999 (Original Price RM 6,299)
  • Toshiba Z670M (55-inch) – RM 3,999 (Original Price RM 4,999)

The Toshiba M550M model is set to launch in October 2023.

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But the excitement doesn’t end there. When you purchase the 65-inch Z870M, you’ll receive a free Asus ROG Ally worth RM 3,299. For the 55-inch Z870M, you’ll get a Logitech Z906 surround speaker, and for the Z670M (both 65-inch and 55-inch), you’ll receive Bose TV speakers as free gifts.

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[Next@Acer] New Predator Gaming Laptops & Monitors Bring Even More Immersive Experiences

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Acer’s Predator Gaming has become one of the industry’s mainstays when it comes to the gaming scene. It comes as no surprise that Acer has opted to expand and streamline their lineup this year at their biannual Next@Acer event. Together with new naming schemes, the lineup is also updating the specifications and power in their gaming arsenal.

A Streamlined Predator Helios Lineup

The all-new Predator Helios lineup is not only coming with updated specifications. Acer has streamlined its naming dropping the 300, 500 and 700 series monikers. Instead, they’ve opted to use the screen sizes to denote each model of the laptop in the Helios lineup.

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This year’s Predator Helios lineup consists of the Predator Helios 16 and Predator Helios 18 – for now. The two laptops bring the latest and greatest processors and GPUs from Intel and NVIDIA respectively. Together with configurations supporting up to the Core i9 or i7 HX processors and the RTX4080 Laptop GPU, the laptops are built for gaming. They also support up to up to 32 GB DDR5-4800 MHz RAM and up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD storage.

Mini LED Makes its Helios Debut

Both laptops are also the first in the Predator Gaming lineup to sport Mini LED panels. These panels bring deeper blacks and higher contrast than previous Helios laptops. The 1,000,000:1 contrast and the 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut promise better colour reproduction and more immersive gaming. This paired with NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace architecture, DLSS and NVIDIA’s Reflex create one of the best systems to experience cutting-edge AAA games. Both versions come with a 16:10 aspect ratio. However, the Helios 16 comes with options for a WQXGA (2560×1600) display with 165Hz or 240Hz refresh rates or a Mini LED panel with a 250Hz refresh rate. The Helios 18 on the other hand comes with an additional WUXGA (1920×1200) with a 165Hz refresh rate.

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The cutting-edge specifications also come with an enhanced cooling system. The new laptops come with dual custom-engineered 5th Generation AeroBlade 3D metal fans and rectangular vector heat pipes for better heat absorption and dissipation. This is paired with liquid metal thermal grease for even better cooling.

The new Helios 16 and Helios 18 also come with a newly redesigned chassis. The redesign brings together clean edges and a slimmer silhouette. The displays are also surrounded by thinner bezels for a more immersive experience. Of course, it’s completed with a mini LED backlit keyboard with 1.8mm key travel and anti-ghosting N-key rollover. The laptops also come with a complete set of ports on the back and the latest wireless connectivity including WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. They also have support for Thunderbolt and Intel Killer Ethernet.

New Predator Gaming Monitors

Together with the new laptops, Acer also announced two new Predator Gaming Monitors. The new Predator X45 and Predator X27U feature OLED displays with 98.5% coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut and support for HDR10. Both also have support for AMD FreeSync Premium technology and sport 240Hz refresh rates and 0.01ms pixel response times.

The Predator X45 comes with a 45-inch UWQHD display with a resolution of 3440×1440 pixels. The curved monitor sports an 800R curvature giving a more immersive gaming experience. It also has a metal stand with a sleek, sturdy metal base. The Predator X27U on the other hand is a 27-inch flat panel with a WQHD resolution of 2560×1440 pixels.

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Both of the monitors come with come outfitted with DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0 ports. They also sport KVM switches which allow you to switch between desktop and laptop while maintaining the same keyboard and mouse setup. They also sport a USB Hub with USB Type-C for all the gadgets.

Pricing & Availability

ItemNorth AmericaEMEAChina
Predator Helios 16USD$1,649.99 (MYR7,236.42)
starting in March 2023		EUR2,399 (MYR11,082.19)
starting in February 2023		RMB17,999 (MYR11,475.34)
starting in February 2023
Predator Helios 18USD$1,699 (MYR7,455.84)
starting in April 2023		EUR2,499 (MYR11,544.15)
starting in March 2023		RMB20,999 (MYR13,388.00)
starting in February 2023
Predator Helios X45USD$1,699 (MYR7,455.84)
starting in Q2 2023		EUR1,799 (MYR8,311.27)
starting in Q2 2023		RMB12,999 (MYR8,287.57)
starting in Q1 2023
Predator Helios X27UUSD$1,099 (MYR4,822.67)
starting in Q2 2023		EUR1,099 (MYR5,077.31)
starting in Q2 2023		RMB7,999 (MYR5,101.30)
starting in Q1 2023
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[CES 2021] The First QNED Mini LED TV From LG

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In the new era, every consumer has different needs and requirements toward television and LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its first QNED Mini LED Television (TV). Nam Ho-jun, senior vice president of R&D at LG’s Home Entertainment Company said that the newest models of television, the QNED series, are premium level home entertainment options for the consumers. Of course, the new TV also allows consumer to improve the LCD TV space in their house.

LG Electronics claims that the new QNED Mini LED TV is the premium tier of the LCD TV line-up. It also represents a great leap forward in LCD TV picture quality. The QNED Mini LED TV is built-in with the a new panel structure that merges quantum dot and NanoCell technologies with Mini LED light source which produces a better picture performance and even wider color gamut and even better contrasts. The advanced panel is able to provide a vivid viewing experience for the user in the LCD space.

The new panel construction is supposed to produce incredible looking color thanks to the advance LED backlighting that provides better contrast and deeper black. Also, the new QNED Mini LED TV packs up to 30000 tiny LEDs, 2500 separate control zone, and advanced local dimming technology that able to enhance contrast, shadow detail, and incredible peak brightness. 

The QNED Mini LED TV also boasts a contrast ratio of 1000000:1 display. The also boast excellent HDR image quality thanks to the never seen before contrast and deep blacks. Moreover, QNED Mini LED TV is equipped with a 120 Hz refresh rate for some next generation console readiness. Without a doubt, the new QNED Mini LED TV is the new flagship TV from LG.  

Price and availability

LG is launching 10 new 4K and 8K TVs through 2021. The largest size of TV that will be available for 2021 from LG goes up to 86-inch currently. Consumers may explore the LG’s top-of-the-line 86-inch 8K television during the CES 2021, LG virtual exhibition booth, starting January 11. For more information, you can look at LG’s CES 2021 announcement.

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The 2020 MSI Creator 17 With Mini LED – A World First

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Creators, in a lot of sense, are like gamers. Before you deny, let us look at the facts. People in the creative industry, especially designers, videographers, photographers, or 3D artists need a powerful PC. The more power, the better. Gamers need a lot of power as well to get the best sort of experience in the gaming world – a sort of immersive escape from the real world.

Creators, especially ones that are in the 3D design space needs a lot of computing power to render 3D spaces and designs. Gamers play a lot of 3D games and need plenty of rendering power from their PC to render whatever that is coded into the game smoothly and beautifully, as intended by the designers. Conclusion? Gamers and creators are nearly the same people.

The difference is that gamers prefer a display that does not glare into their eyes. Colours, although important, are quite secondary. They prefer higher refresh rates than colour accuracy because that may affect their performance in an online multiplayer match up. Creators on the other hand prefer colour accuracy, quality and resolution over anything else. The more accurate the colours and resolution, the better. They need a true to life representation of colours to do their jobs.

That is the reason why creators need PCs with specialised monitors to work with. The old days of the creative industry was to get a gaming PC and hook it up to a colour accurate monitor. Not anymore.

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With the new MSI Creator 17, you are now getting a display like no other. They call it a Mini LED display. The technology of which, we have not understood fully yet. What we know though is that it is supposedly better than OLED and IPS displays in terms of colour reproduction. It is DCI-P3 100% certified, which also means you get very accurate colours.

The 17.3-inch Mini LED display pushes up to 4K in resolution. It is also a Display HDR 1000 display with a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. That is bright; really bright. You might want to consider lowering the brightness in a dark room, else you get blind.

The MSI Creator 17 packs the power too with an NVIDIA GeForce 2080 SUPER (up to) and Intel’s 10th Generation Core i7-107875H processor. You can choose to slot in two SSD’s within the notebook for an uninterrupted workflow. They did not mention how much RAM you can get it with, but we can safely assume that you can slot in at least a 32GB RAM stick into it.

For more information and pricing of the Creator series notebook PCs, you should contact MSI directly for a quote. If not, you can find more information on MSI’s products in their website.