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[Video] Acer Swift X Review – Sounds Like an Entry-Level Gaming Laptop

The Acer Swift X is an MYR 4,999 thin-and-light laptop that packs a lot of power. It gets a gaming and creator grade AMD Ryzen 7 5800U CPU. On top of that, and 16GB of RAM, is a very potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti to boot. All of that seems like a recipe for something special.

We find that the AMD powered Swift notebook PC to be an intriguing one. Acer sells this laptop as the ideal content creation laptop for those are starting up in content creation but needs something easily portable as well.

It is sort of a spiritual successor to the Acer Swift 3X that was launched also a few months ago. The Acer Swift X shares the same build platform as the Acer Swift 3X though, which also means that it shares the same design quirks we pointed out in the Acer Swift 3X. It is a more powerful platform comparatively though.

Is this Swift X with AMD’s powerful Ryzen 7 5800U worth MYR 4,999? With the same quirks, would it be a worthy laptop of the Swift name? Should you get it as a content creator? We find out in our review of the Acer Swift X.

OPPO A95 First Look & Hands-On

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

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

Predator Helios 500 2021 First Look

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.

[Video] Predator Orion 3000 & Predator X34 GS Ultrawide Monitor Review

Petite and powerful; Ultra wide and immersive – these may be the coup de grace when it comes to any gaming setup. We are taking a close look at the Predator Orion 3000 & the Predator X34 GS monitor in our first ever double review to find out if the Intel Core i7 powered desktop and the ultrawide monitor check all the boxes to be the ultimate gaming setup!

You can get the Predator X34GS Monitor and Predator Orion 3000 at the Acer eStore or the official Acer store on Shopee.

Acer e-store link: https://acer.co/3jeqkpO
Acer Official Shopee Store: https://bit.ly/3B47RTd

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

Work from anywhere seems to be the new norm emerging right now with more people opting to work from home or even from cafes. ’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.

You can get the Acer Spin 5 now at https://bit.ly/2WfgAD1

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Tech & Tonic S02 Episode 22 Streaming vs Blockbuster Releases

This week in Tech & Tonic Podcast we covered a few things. That was also because there was major launch that went a little under the radar last week. HUAWEI launched their new HUAWEI P50 flagship and surprisingly it comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip within its newly designed body.

It was also such a quiet launch that plenty of news outlet did not really pick up the event or talk about the device in-depth. On that note though, the device looks to be a subtle update from the HUAWEI P40 series too and is set to be only available in China for now, maybe that is why no one picked it up. If it is just a minor update to the P40 series with Harmony OS 2.0 in tow though, what took them so long to release the highly anticipated device?

At the same time, AMD launched a new GPU at the lower end of the power spectrum. They released the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT GPU. They will not be making the card on their own though, rather the GPU will only be available from its board partners. It is not exactly cheap either, despite its more budget friendly pricing over its higher-end siblings. So why would they do that?

Scarlett Johansson got Disney into a pickle last week. She filed a lawsuit against the entertainment giant for breach of contract over the launch and release of Black Widow in theatres and Disney+ Premiere a week or so ago. According to the lawsuit, the actress’ contract was not renegotiated for release on Disney’s own streaming platform.

This brings us back to the question we had when Disney+ was coming to Malaysia; are we paying too much for streaming services? With Disney+ Premiere, we could easily be paying even more for the latest movies and blockbusters. But the lawsuit also puts a lot of things into perspective for us enjoying these services because it also happened to platforms like Spotify.

We started thinking about how are the actor’s pay managed by the streaming services. At the same time, we are already paying for multiple streaming services at this time because they all offer different exclusives. How much is too much for these exclusive contents though? Would it make sense for us to go back to cable TV in this case? Maybe, maybe not, but we discuss all this in today’s episode of Tech & Tonic Podcast.

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

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.

Tech & Tonic S02 Episode 17 – How to Podcast

Without realising it, we have been doing our podcast for more than a year now. At the same time, we have been recording our podcasts from home for most of it as well. We could not have done it without our supporting listeners and audiences. We also could not have done it without the things we used to do the podcasts.

For the podcasts we have recorded in the past year or so, we have been relying on a lot of equipment. One of the most important things to work with in a podcast is our mics. While we have a more elaborate set-up in the office, we work with a more plug-and-play set-up at home, a certain Razer Seiren Mini. At MYR 249 retail, these are not exactly the most expensive or even the best set-up for both streaming and podcasting. Thing is, it is good enough to work with and it sounds stellar enough for our podcasts.

For PC we are using a Dell Gaming G15 gaming laptop with Intel’s 10th Generation Core i7 processor. Accompanying the Intel Core i7 processor is a powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU to handle all kinds of rendering work, including audio rendering. For all our podcast, we have been working on Adobe’s Audition app. Everything about how we produced the majority of our podcast on this episode of Tech & Tonic.

Tech & Tonic Special with Paige Shi of AMD

AMD has been on a roll with a multitude of releases and powerful innovations that are changing the landscape of the semiconductor industry. AMD is a company that has made its bets 5 years ago in high-performance computing and is now starting to see them come to fruition. With the announcement of their RDNA 2 platform and Zen architecture, they are delivering more performance to consumers for less power. These innovations continue to create waves in the industry with the company seeing its technologies adopted in gaming consoles to cars. 

AMD’s recent announcements have proven that the company is making strides; not only in the consumer and gaming space but also in high-performance computing. The company has even announced their take on graphic supersampling with the FidelityFX Super Resolution. So, what’s next for AMD? 

We’re sitting down with Paige Shi, Consumer Lead for Asia Pacific over at AMD to find out what’s happening at AMD and how the company is adapting to the new normal, how it has affected consumer behaviour and also what we can expect from the company in the future!