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Honor 10 Launched in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Tech & Gadgets]    If you asked me some years back if I’d ever use a China brand phone, my answer would have probably been a “no”. However after I got my hands on a Huawei P7 and later the Honor 7 (Honor is the sub brand of Huawei in case you didn’t know) some years back (which you can read here –https://timchew.net/2016/01/06/honor-7-smartphone-latest-flagship-by-honor/ and here – https://timchew.net/2016/01/22/honor-7-photoshoot-with-choo-mei-sze/) I must say that my impression of both brands have changed tremendously! As such, I was pretty stoked to attend the honor 10 launch in Malaysia on 22 May 2018 at the Sheraton Petaling … Continue reading Honor 10 Launched in Malaysia

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Xiaomi Launches the Redmi Note 5 in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Technology News]   Xiaomi officially launched Redmi Note 5 in Malaysia on 24 April 2018 with the very affordable price of RM799 for the 3GB + 32GB variant, and RM999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant. The new Redmi Note 5 was designed to offer users amazing camera image quality and performance previously unseen in this price category, which is in line with the company’s commitment to providing the best smartphone technologies at the most amazing prices. The Redmi Note 5 comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 platform and has superior photography capabilities with a dual camera setup featuring … Continue reading Xiaomi Launches the Redmi Note 5 in Malaysia

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Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro Launched in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Tech & Gadgets]    Being a HUAWEI user (no I’m not sponsored by them currently however I did purchase my own Huawei Mate 10 Pro a couple of months back), I was pretty excited about the launch of the new Huawei P20 and P20 Pro in Malaysia after watching the video of the international launch in Paris last week. Huawei (Mobile) has grown from a virtually unknown brand (in the smartphone category) in Malaysia back in 2014, to setting new standards for smartphone photography with the HUAWEI P9 – equipped with the first Leica dual camera, to becoming the second … Continue reading Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro Launched in Malaysia

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) Launched in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Tech & Gadgets] Headed over to SkyBar in Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 17 January 2018 for Samsung Malaysia Electronics’ launch of its all new Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) smartphones. The new phones are designed for fun seekers to capture every moment brilliantly, and feature a Dual Front Camera and it is IP68-rated to protect itself from water and dust. A first for Samsung, the Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018) feature a Dual Front Camera to snap superior selfies. With the 16MP+8MP F1.9 Dual Front Camera, which is made up of two separate cameras, users … Continue reading Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) Launched in Malaysia

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Samsung ‘Galaxy Note Fan Edition’ Soon to be Launched in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Tech & Gadgets]   Samsung Malaysia Electronics announced on 12 October 2017 that their newly launched Galaxy Note Fan Edition will be available to purchase in Malaysia from 25 October 2017. The new smartphone is designed to deliver all key Galaxy Note features especially for the dedicated Note community, and is a new device that has been engineered with unused components from the Galaxy Note7. “The Galaxy Note Fan Edition is Samsung’s way of showing its commitment to Note fans. We work very closely with dedicated specialists to reuse and recycle unused components from the Note7 to form the Galaxy … Continue reading Samsung ‘Galaxy Note Fan Edition’ Soon to be Launched in Malaysia

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Seasonal Collection 2017 and Beoplay P2

Tim Chew

[Tech & Gadgets] In time for summer, B&O PLAY launched their Beoplay Seasonal Collection 2017 – fresh, vibrant colour collection inspired by global trends and featuring a range of limited edition premium headphones, speakers, and the latest wireless earphones – designed with true, authentic, and long-lasting materials.  The Beoplay Seasonal Collection 2017 includes:   Beoplay H4 – the new archetype within the over-ear wireless headphone segment with over-ear fit, wireless connectivity via Bluetooth, and up to 19 hours playtime in a clean and contemporary design by Jakob Wagner. Seasonal colours ‘17: Tangerine Grey, Sand Grey, and Charcoal Grey. DIMENSIONS 195 … Continue reading Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Seasonal Collection 2017 and Beoplay P2

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Sony Brings Back the Turntable with the New PS-HX500 Premium Turntable

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[Tech & Gadgets]   Turntables were basically the audio player before the 8-track tape/ CD era began, and paying homage to these iconic players, Sony announced on 6 February 2017, a new premium turntable that enables vinyl owners to enjoy their favourite tracks in outstanding quality, even when on the move (with any compatible high-resolution audio device). For the first time ever, the new Sony PS-HX500 allows users to convert their vinyl collection into High-Resolution Audio quality digital files (equivalent to DSD quality) to enjoy their collection even on the go. The PS-HX500 is designed to deliver the best possible sound … Continue reading Sony Brings Back the Turntable with the New PS-HX500 Premium Turntable

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Samsung Galaxy A Series (2017) Launched in Malaysia

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[Tech & Gadgets]   Headed over to Aloft KL Sentral on 5 January 2017 for Samsung Malaysia Electronics’ launch of two new devices in its latest Galaxy A Series (2017) range, namely the Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017). Samsung revamped its mid-range smartphone range to meet the aspirational desires of the millennials to own a very capable smartphone that will enrich their lifestyle further. “The Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) are the latest additions to the Malaysian market and they complement the needs of connected millennials who crave spontaneity and seek life’s pleasures in the most … Continue reading Samsung Galaxy A Series (2017) Launched in Malaysia

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Sony Sound Stage 2016

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[Tech & Gadgets]   Headed over to Metal Bees in Kota Damansara on 6 October 2017 for the launch of Sony’s latest wireless noise cancelling headphones – the MDR-1000X. This new offering extends Sony’s range of wireless and noise cancelling headphones, and is the first that allows you to tailor the noise cancelling features with a ‘Personal NC Optimiser’ function. The 1000X includes for the first time the ‘Quick Attention’ mode that lets you place the palm of your hand to the outside of the headphone ear cup to temporarily turn off the noise cancelling feature, allowing you to hear … Continue reading Sony Sound Stage 2016

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Honor 8 Launched in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Tech & Gadgets]    Headed over to Nexus Bangsar South on 6 September 2016 for the launch of honor’s latest smartphone the honor 8. Now some of you might recall that I did review the honor 7 earlier this year – honor’s 2015/16 flagship model that the honor 8 is replacing. The honor 7 is already one very capable phone but the honor 8 is a whole new level altogether! Within a span of only two (2) years, honor has developed quite a reputation for providing affordable yet powerful smartphones, with good design to boot, factors that meet the needs of … Continue reading Honor 8 Launched in Malaysia