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Selasa, 05 April 2016

HP's new Spectre 13 claims the title of the world's thinnest laptop


Last week at Build, Microsoft unveiled an forthcoming free update to Windows 10 called the Anniversary update but that will only come later this Summer. In the mean time, HP announced their new HP Spectre ultrabook that claims to be the world's thinnest laptop. At just 10.4mm (which is slightly slimmer than a AAA battery), the new 2016 HP Spectre does not sacrifice performance or sheer looks for that slim form factor. 

Unlike other devices this thin (namely the 12-inch MacBook at 13.2mm), HP's new Spectre 13 comes with the power of a regular ultrabook. Being powered by a 6th generation (Skylake) Core i5 and i7 opposed to a Core M CPU, the Specture 13 ides designed to be portable, stylish and powerful. The biggest downside is that while HP's engineers did manage to fit a Core i processor into the package, they did not manage to cram in a high resolution display. As is, the Spectre 13 only features a 1080P non-touch display. On the upside, HP did manage to include dual USB Type C ports that also functions as Thunderbolt 3 interfaces capable of up to 40Gbps speeds

With all of that engineering prowess and the bragging rights to say you have the world's thinnest laptop. HP is pricing the HP Spectre (13) at $1,169.99 and the laptop can be configured with higher end hardware too. HP will begin shipping the world's thinnest laptop sometime next month (May 2016). Learn more about the new HP Spectre here

HP Spectre (13)  Key Specifications 

  • 13.3-inch 1080P display
  • 6th generation Core i5/i7 CPU
  • 256/512GB storage
  • 8GB memory
  • 10.4mm thick
  • 1.11kg (2.35lb)
  • 9 hour battery life
  • $1,169.99


ORIGINAL SOURCE: MICROSOFT
Rabu, 30 Maret 2016

Windows 10 will soon come with a native Bash Shell


In additon to announcing a brand new version of Windows 10 coming later this Summer and a new HoloLens demo, Microsoft also took the time to please developers. In addition to the cross platform development tools that are currently available, Microsoft is adding yet another well requested dev tool to Windows 10. In the future version of Windows 10, the Bash (Bourne Again Shell) will be available natively on Windows 10.

The shell which was a popular tool on Linux on the Mac in the past enables developers to easily write their .sh Bash scripts. Microsoft says they have worked closely with Canonical on this integration with the Bash shell on Windows 10. With yet another dev tool available on Windows 10, Microsoft is continuing to please Windows developers.

Oh yeah, there's also a new version of Visual Studio 2015 (update 2) available starting today that includes the new SDK for the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update


Windows 10's first major update is called the Anniversary update is coming this Summer


This morning during the opening keynote for Microsoft's 2016 BUILD developer conference, Terry Myerson took the time to announce that there is not over 270 million Windows 10 users and also introduced an upcoming Windows 10 update which have previously been referred as 'redstone'. Called the Windows 10 Anniversary update, the new version of Windows 10 will be coming to users later this Summer, presumably by the time Windows 10's first anniversary hits.


As expected, this upcoming update will slowly trickling out to users in the Windows Insider program in the coming weeks. As for the actual features that will be bundled with this new Anniversary update, the list currently includes things like support for biometric security through select applications on Microsoft Edge, improved inking (Windows Ink) improvements with some visual tweaks and updated support for UWP apps. Just as before, this list will most likely grow as the weeks go by.

Microsoft says that the Windows 10 anniversary update will be rolling out to all Windows 10 PCs in the Summer and the update will be free to all Windows 10 users. While these features are only related to Windows 10 on the PC, expect to hear more details about the Windows 10 Anniversary update for other Windows devices like the XBOX and Mobile.





Kamis, 17 Maret 2016

Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 10 Mobile update

The wait is evidently over (or maybe not) as Microsoft has announced via a blog post that they are beginning to roll out the long awaited Windows 10 Mobile update to existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices. After countless delays in the past, the update designated for existing Windows Phone devices will be rolling out in stages and is carrier and region specific in a sense. But as said before, once on Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft will be controlling all the updates from here on out

While Microsoft previously announced that all Windows Phone 8.1 devices will be able to upgrade to the latest and greatest, that doesn't seem to be the case here as Microsoft is now saying that they will only release the official Windows 10 Mobile update only to devices which are capable of supporting the new features. Notably, devices with 512MB of RAM will not be able to upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile anytime soon. Below here is the list of devices that are slated to receive the Windows 10 Mobile update in the coming weeks.

In anticipation of the official Windows 10 Mobile update for your Lumia device you can now download a new UpdateAdvisor application that will give you a hint as to when the update will hit your device. Learn more about the Windows 10 Mobile update here

  • Lumia 1520
  • Lumia 930
  • Lumia 640
  • Lumia 640XL
  • Lumia 730
  • Lumia 735
  • Lumia 830
  • Lumia 532
  • Lumia 535
  • Lumia 540
  • Lumia 635 1GB
  • Lumia 636 1GB
  • Lumia 638 1GB
  • Lumia 430
  • Lumia 435
  • BLU Win HD w510u
  • BLU Win HD LTE x150q
  • MCJ Madosma Q501
ORIGINAL SOURCE: MICROSOFT
Minggu, 21 Februari 2016

HP's Elite X3 is a Windows Phone that can be a laptop and a computer

The trend these days is to make smartphones and HP is bucking up to that trend with it's first smartphone in years (remember the Palm Pre?). But unlike everyone else, HP's smartphone is not powered by Android but rather the PC maker has chosen Microsoft's Windows 10 Mobile operating system as their comeback to the smartphone race. 

HP chose Windows 10 Mobile mainly because of the unique continuum feature that Microsoft has built into their mobile operating system that enables a smartphone to effectively transform into a desktop like experience. 

HP Elite X3 Key Specifications

  • 5.96-inch AMOLED QHD display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC
  • 4GB LPDDR4 RAM
  • 64GB expandable memory (upto 2TB)
  • 16MP f2.0 rear camera
  • 8MP front camera with iris scanner
  • 4,150mAh battery with qi wireless charging
  • 161.8 x 83.5 x 7.8mm (195g)
  • IP67 and MIL-STD-810G
  • Windows 10 Mobile
As you see from the spec sheet above, the HP Elite X3 is the first Windows Phone to run on Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 820 SoC which is also powering Android flagships like the LG G5 and Galaxy S7. The reason why HP is decking out the Elite X3 with the best mobile processor available and 4GB of RAM is because HP is expecting the people who buy this phone to take advantage of continuum.

To enable continuum, HP is readying two accessories, one of them is called the Desk Dock which is a a dock that gives the phone a couple of USB ports, a display out and a wired ethernet port. Another Continuum accessory that the HP Elite X3 will work with is called the Mobile Extender. Despite the name, HP's Mobile Extender is basically a laptop without the internal hardware.

Why no internal hardware you ask? Well, the Mobile Extender takes Microsoft's continuum off to a next level as the Mobile Extender will wirelessly connect with the HP Elite X3 (and maybe even other Continuum compatible devices) and provide you with a laptop experience all from the smartphone.

At the moment, HP says they are targeting to launch the HP Elite X3 later in the Summer but we'll most likely hear more of the HP Elite X3 during Build 2016 in April.
ORIGINAL SOURCE: WINDOWSCENTRAL

Huawei's MateBook is the company's first Windows 10 device

While everyone else is announcing flagship android smartphone at Mobile World Congress 2016, Huawei in the other hand is taking the opportunity to launch their very first Windows 10 device called the Huawei MateBook. Mind you that the press image above and below is a little inaccurate as it is display the Windows 8 Start Screen but the Huawei MateBook itself actually ships with Windows 10. 

But going back to the MateBook itself, this device is Huawei's first Windows powered device and the 12-inch tablet weighs in at just 640g and is just 6.9mm thin. That makes the Huawei MateBook far more compact that Microsoft's own Surface Pro 4. Additionally, Huawei is also taking some inspiration from Microsoft's own Surface lineup by creating a keyboard cover and a pressure sensitive pen that works with the Huawei MateBook. 

The biggest difference here between the MateBook and Microsoft's own Surface lineup in general is that the MateBook actually comes with the keyboard cover and the MatePen (stylus) is actually an optional accessory. Huawei says the MatePen has 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity and the pen also doubles as a laser pointer for presentations. 

Huawei MateBook Key Specifications

  • 12-inch 2160 x 1440 display
  • Intel Core M3/M5/M7(skylake)
  • 4/8GB RAM
  • 128GB - 512GB SSD storage
  • Windows 10 Home/Pro
  • 33.7Wh battery
  • grey/golden


While the Huawei MateBook does not have the hardware to do a face unlock like on the Surface Pro 4, Huawei has included a fingerprint sensor on the side of the MateBook which allows for biometric authentication. Additionally, Huawei claims that the 360-degree fingerprint reader on the MateBook is the fastest fingerprint recognition in the industry. 

The Huawei MateBook will be launched in Asia, Europe and North America in the coming months and the pricing for the various models is as below. 
  • Huawei MateBook Core m3 / 128GB / 4GB RAM - $699 (~ RM 2,940)
  • Huawei MateBook Core m3 / 256GB / 4GB RAM - $849 (~ RM 3,570)
  • Huawei MateBook Core m5 / 256GB / 8GB RAM - $999 (~ RM 4,200)
  • Huawei MateBook Core m5 / 512GB / 8GB RAM - $1,199 (~ RM 5,050)
  • Huawei MateBook Core m7 / 256GB / 8GB RAM - $1,399 (~ RM 5,880)
  • Huawei MateBook Core m7 / 512GB / 8GB RAM - $1,599 (~ RM 6,730)
  • Huawei MateBook Keyboard - $129 (~ RM 540)
  • Huawei MateBook MatePen - $59 (~ RM 250)
  • Huawei MateBook MateDock - $89 (~ RM 370)


ORIGINAL SOURCE: HUAWEI
Sabtu, 20 Februari 2016

Alcatel unveils it's first Windows 10 powered tablet convertible


The former Alcatel OneTouch which is known for it's line of affordable android smartphones announced it's first Windows 10 powered machine alongside the rebranding of the company's name to just 'Alcatel'. Called the Alcatel Plus 10, this tablet comes with it's own keyboard accessory that not only completes the Windows 10 experience but also houses another set of battery that gives the Alcatel Plus 10 a battery life of up to 8,410mAh

Alcatel Plus 10 Key Specifcations

  • 10-inch 1280 x 800 IPD display
  • Quad-core Intel Atom Z8350 SoC
  • 2GB of RAM
  • 32GB of expandable memory
  • 8,410mAh battery
  • Full size USB port
  • microUSB charging port
  • microHDMI port
  • LTE

Essentially, the Alcatel Plus 10 is a pretty mid-range Windows 10 tablet and marks the company's foray into the Windows 10 market. Alcatel says the Plus 10 tablet will be available in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa by June 2016. No pricing has been announced but the tablet will be displayed on the company's MWC 2016 booth next week.


ORIGINAL SOURCE: ALCATEL
Selasa, 16 Februari 2016

Harvey Norman Malaysia unveils the Charge Plus 2-in-1 laptop retailing at RM 1,899

The smartphone was between manufacturers is pretty strong these days but the PC market despite the decline in market share is still a thriving industry. In fact, companies like Huawei is getting ready to extend their reach to serve the declining PC market with Microsoft's big push at Windows 10. With that in mind, Australian-based Harvey Norman which has stores throughout Malaysia is entering the PC market with the Malaysia-exclusive Charge Plus 2-in-1 computer.

Made in collaboration with Intel Malaysia and Microsoft Malaysia, the Charge Plus 2-in-1 will be exclusively available at Harvey Norman outlets throughout the country. While the device does not explicitly have any sort of Harvey Norman branding whatsoever, the device is very much a proprietary product.
At the core of Harvey Norman's Charge Plus 2-in-1 laptop convertible is Intel's Cherry Trail T8300 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and the device does run Windows 10 too. The 11.6-inch display is detachable and this compact tablet convertible PC has 64GB of internal memory that can be expanded with a microSD card. Harvey Norman is pricing this one of a kind device at RM 1,899 and if you are the first 500 customer to purchase the device, you will also walk away with freebies that is worth over RM 1,000.

Learn more about Harvey Norman's Charge Plus 2-in-1 computer here

ORIGINAL SOURCE: LOWYAT.NET
Senin, 15 Februari 2016

Microsoft announces the Lumia 650 powered by the Snapdragon 212 SoC

After quite a number of months being in the rumour mills, today Microsoft is formally announcing the Microsoft Lumia 650 which according to credible reports will be the last Lumia phone from Microsoft as the company moves it's mobile business to the Surface brand. Nothing is confirmed at this point, so take it with a grain of salt. But, as for the Lumia 650 itself, this device is priced at US$ 199 (~ RM 822) and will go on sale in Europe on February 18.

As expected, the Lumia 650 comes with a metal frame paired up with a white or black polycarbonate back. And of course, the Lumia 650 comes loaded with Microsoft's new Windows 10 Mobile OS and joins the likes of the Lumia 550 and Lumia 950 series. Similar to the Lumia 550 launch, it seems that Microsoft is targeting the Lumia 650 for enterprise users than actual consumers.

Expect to see the Lumia 650 launch in Malaysia sometime soon and the device will be available in Dual SIM variants which will likely be the one coming to Malaysia. Learn more about the availability of the Lumia 650 here in Malaysia here

Lumia 650 Key Specifications: 

  • 5-inch 720P AMOLED display 
  • Snapdragon 212 SoC
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 8MP f2.2 rear camera 
  • 5MP front camera 
  • 16GB expandable memory
  • 2,000mAh battery
  • LTE
  • 142 x 70.9 x 6.9mm


ORIGINAL SOURCE: MICROSOFT
Kamis, 14 Januari 2016

Microsoft Lumia 550 now available in Malaysia for RM 559


It is January already and Microsoft has yet to announce any concrete plans as to when the Windows 10 update will be rolling out to existing Lumias running Windows Phone 8.1. The update might not be here but an affordable option to try Microsoft's latest smartphone OS, the Lumia 550 is now available in Malaysia for a not to high price of RM 259.

The Microsoft Lumia 550 was spotted during the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL launch last month and back then it was exclusive to Digi business users but starting today (January 15), the Lumia 550 is available to everyone for only RM 559 inclusive of GST through Microsoft Authorized Resellers across the country.

Beyond the affordable price, the Lumia 550 is a pretty solid smartphone that runs the latest Windows 10 Mobile software and supports 4G LTE in Malaysia. The only downside of the Lumia 550 is it's not so perfect Snapdragon 210 CPU that is quad core but runs at only 1.1GHz but that should't be a problem for Windows 10 phones as the UI uses resources pretty efficiently. Check out my hands on look at the Lumia 550 here

Alongside the Lumia 550, Microsoft Malaysia is also announcing the availability of the Nokia 230 Dual SIM which is a series 40 feature phone that comes with a premium metal design and costs only RM 269. The Nokia 230 isn't super rich in features compared to the Lumia 550 but it does have an amazing 23 hours of talktime.

Microsoft Lumia 550 Key Specifications:

  • 4.7-inch 720P display
  • Snapdragon 210 CPU @ 1.1GHz
  • 1GB RAM
  • 5MP rear camera
  • 2MP front camera
  • 2,100mAh battery
  • 136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9mm
  • 141.9g
  • LTE
Selasa, 15 Desember 2015

Microsoft launches the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL in Malaysia


Microsoft has just launched the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL in Malaysia. Both devices run Microsoft's latest Windows 10 Mobile operating system and will be available for purchase in stores later this week. The smaller 5.2" Lumia 950 is priced at RM 2,699 while the larger 5.7" Lumia 950 XL goes up to RM 2,999 and if you pre-order either devices through Lazada, you will get the Microsoft Display Dock worth RM 309 for free provided that you are the first 100 to buy either devices.

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Alongside the launch of the Lumia 950 series in Malaysia, Digi has also stepped in to exclusively offer the new Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL to enterprise users which will be able to take advantage of the productivity features that Windows 10 Mobile has to offer. With the Digi SmartPlan 238, Business users can get the Lumia 950 for free and the Lumia 950 XL for only RM 330. This RM 238 plan includes 10GB of LTE quota and unlimited calls/SMS.


Lumia 950 Dual SIM key specifications

  • 5.2" 1440 x 2560 AMOLED display 
  • Snapdragon 808 CPU @ 1.82GHz 
  • Dual SIM LTE 
  • 3GB RAM 
  • 32GB memory 
  • 20MP Pureview camera 
  • 5MP front camera 
  • 3,000mAh battery 
  • Windows 10 Mobile 
  • 145 x 73.2 x 8.2mm (150g) 
  • RM 2,699 inclusive GST

Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM key specifications

  • 5.7" 1440 x 2560 AMOLED display 
  • Snapdragon 810 CPU @ 1.5GHz 
  • Dual SIM LTE 
  • 3GB RAM 
  • 32GB memory 
  • 20MP Pureview camera 
  • 5MP front camera 
  • 3,340mAh battery 
  • Windows 10 Mobile 
  • 151.9 x 78.4 x 8.1mm (165g) 
  • RM 2,999 inclusive GST

Microsoft Display Dock

  • USB Type-C (x2) 
  • USB 2.0 (x2) 
  • USB 2.0 high current 
  • Display Port 
  • HDMI port 
  • 64.1 x 64.1 x 25.6 (230g)
  • RM 309 inclusive GST

In terms of the hardware configuration, both the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL feature near identical specifications and pack the same Qualcomm processors found inside flagship android devices like the Galaxy S6 and LG G4. Also included in the bunch is a reversible USB Type-C connector that supports USB 3.1 speeds, a large user-replaceable battery and also microSD card slot for expanding the base 32GB storage.

Then comes the camera which is still a Pureview branded one like all the flagship Lumia devices in the past. Do note that cameras on both the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL are indeed identical in technical specifications despite the difference in design. The 20MP Pureview camera on the Lumia 950/950 XL features Carl Zeiss optics, a 1.12µm (1/2.4") sensor, 5th generation Optical Image Stabilization, 4K video recording and a triple LED RGB flash. Read more about the camera innovations on the Lumia 950 series here


However, the Lumia 950 series is not only about the flagship grade hardware, the software plays a key role in enabling cool features like Continuum and Windows Hello. Continuum on both the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL basically allows you to have a desktop-like experience directly through your smartphone with the help of the Microsoft Display Dock or a Miricast receiver to output content onto a monitor. Windows Hello in the other hand is a biometric security system that uses the front camera to unlock your phone.

If you are sold on Windows 10 Mobile or specifically the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, both devices will be available in stores this Friday (Dec 18) or through Lazada for RM 2699 and RM 2,999 respectively. The Microsoft Display Dock will also be available for RM 309. No word as to when the Lumia 550 running Windows 10 Mobile will be launched in Malaysia but Digi will be offering it to their Business customers in the coming weeks.

Rabu, 25 November 2015

Microsoft announces the $55 Nokia 230 designed for internet-enabled application


Just recently, Microsoft made both the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL available in select countries and they will be coming to Malaysia in December. But, Microsoft Mobile (formerly Nokia) is not all about smartphones as the big chunk of their device sales are on basic phones which are designed specifically to connect people.

Nokia 230 and Nokia 230 Dual SIM specifications

  • 2,8” QVGA (240*320)
  • Nokia Series 30+
  • 2MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 2MP front camerawith LED flash
  • 900/1800 MHz radios
  • Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM
  • Up to 32GB Micro SD card support
  • 1200 mAh battery
  • Dimensions 124.6×53.3×10.9mm (91.8g)

Following the footsteps of the Lumia 950 series, the new Nokia 230 and Nokia 230 Dual SIM comes in two monochromatic colors, white and black. With a sandblasted aluminum back paired with a dual toned color scheme, Microsoft's new basic phone looks strikingly premium compared to the polycarbonate design of the new Windows 10 Lumias and yes,


Even with this premium look and feel, Microsoft didn't do away with the amazing standby time as the Nokia 230 still comes with up to 27 days of standby time for the single SIM model and up to 22 days for the dual SIM variant. That's not all, the measly 1,200mAh battery in today's standard is capable of up to 23 hours of talk time.

The Nokia 230 is not just designed to take calls, it's 2.8" QVGA display enables it to transform into a selfie camera, a camera, a web browser, a device to access Facebook, and many more internet applications. Nokia 230 still runs on Nokia's Series 30+ operating system and users will be able to download both apps and games through the dedicated app store.

At a price of US$ 55 (~MYR 232) excluding taxes and subsidies, the Nokia 230 single and Dual SIM variants will be made available in countries in India, Asia and the Middle East. Did I also mention that the Nokia 230 also doubles as a handy flashlight and the front 2MP camera is also assisted with an LED flash. Pretty awesome Nokia memories with the flashlight feature.


ORIGINAL SOURCE: MICROSOFT DEVICES
Rabu, 18 November 2015

Microsoft's new Surface Pro 4 is now available in Malaysia from RM 3,999 onwards


In October, Microsoft held a special hardware event to showcase new Windows 10 devices and while the two new flagship Lumia devices nor the futuristic Surface Book is yet to make it's way to Malaysia, today Microsoft Malaysia is officially launching the Surface Pro 4. This new model is an upgrade over last year's Surface Pro 3 and can now be picked up through official retailers throughout the nation for a base price of RM 3,999.

The biggest update with this new model is the inclusion of Intel's new 6th generation Skylake processors that Microsoft say will improve performance of up to 30% over last year's Surface Pro 3. Besides that, the Surface Pro 4 can now be configured with up to 1TB of SSD storage and the base model now has 128GB of storage opposed to only 64GB on the Surface Pro 3.

While the overall design of the Surface Pro 4 hasn't changed much in the past year, Microsoft is increasing the screen size of their 2-in-1 convertible from a 12" display to a 12.3" display and also bumping up the resolution to produce 267 PPI. The new Surface Pen that magnetically attaches to the side of Surface Pro 4 and features an eraser is also included with the new Surface Pro 4.

Not included in the base price is the optional Type Cover which still looks the same but the keys are now more spread out and the glass trackpad is now bigger than ever. Finally, the new Surface Pro 4 is running Microsoft's latest Windows 10 Pro and will enjoy all the additional software features that the Surface Pen brings to the table like double clinking the button to launch Cortana.

At just 786g, the Surface Pro 4 can be configured with either an Intel m3, i5 or i7 processor and the RAM can be bumped up all the way to 16GB. Not to forget, the Surface Pro 4 still features a single USB 3.0 port and a microSD card for your perusal. You can now pick up the Surface Pro 4 through official Microsoft resellers throughout Malaysia and the price are as below.

Surface Pro 4 Intel Core m3, 4GB RAM, 128GB — RM 3,999
Surface Pro 4 Intel Core i5, 4GB RAM, 128GB — RM 4,449
Surface Pro 4 Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB — RM 5,799
Surface Pro 4 Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB — RM 7,099
Surface Pro 4 Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB — RM 8,049
Surface Pro 4 Intel Core i7, 16B RAM, 512GB — RM 9,799
Surface Pro 4 Type Cover — RM 529
Selasa, 17 November 2015

Todoist previews their new Windows 10 application


Popular task managing application, Todoist is finally making their Windows 10 application available to the public as an open preview. This new Windows 10 application is a result of several months of alpha testing by several dedicated Todoist users. The application itself is built upon TaskCrunch which was previously the best third party Todoist application on the Windows Store.

With nearly 6 million Todoist users across over 15 platforms, this new Todoist application will bring productivity to the next level. Besides the native Windows 10 design scheme being implemented in this brand new applications, the Todoist for Windows 10 Preview will be the first platform to get a third panel view which is ideal for collaboration tasks which will provide a spacious side by side overview of everything.

Not only that, the ability to add live tiles for each projects or labels is a pretty neat feature to improve awareness and things like interactive notifications also adds to the overall experience. As expected, the Todoist Windows 10 application will adapt to the window resize and the team will continue to refine the application and possibly even add support for Cortana and Windows Hello.

You can now download the Todoist Preview for Windows 10 through the Windows Store, currently there's only support for the desktop and no word about support for Windows 10 Mobile yet.
Senin, 10 Agustus 2015

Windows 10 retail copies now available in Malaysia, prices start at RM 629


This morning Microsoft officially launched Windows 10 in Malaysia and while Windows 10 has been available to everyone since July 29 through the free upgrade program for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 computers, today's launch marks the official arrival of the new operating system from Microsoft into Malaysia.

As you might already know, there is in total 7 version of Windows 10 but as a general desktop/laptop users, you'll only need to focus on the 2 version of Windows 10 which Microsoft is offering. That is Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro. For Malaysia, Microsoft Malaysia has revealed that Windows 10 Home will cost RM 629.99 and Windows 10 Pro will go for RM 1,099. Mind you that these prices are exclusive of GST so you'll need to factor in the extra 6% when purchasing these boxed copies of Windows 10.

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Besides offering outright new copies of Windows 10 for users who are building a new computer or wish to upgrade from an older version of Windows, Microsoft is also providing an upgrade path from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro for only RM 520 (or RM 519.99 to be exact). This upgrade can be performed through the Windows Store application.

Well, if you thought the prices for Windows 10 copies are a little expensive, you're not wrong as the $119 (~RM468), $199 (~RM783) and $99 (~RM390) price for Windows 10 (Home, Pro and upgrade to Pro respectively) in Malaysia is higher compared to the quoted prices in USD even if you factor in the high exchange rate.

You can start buying Windows 10 copies through retail channels throughout Malaysia or through the Microsoft Online store here.

ORIGINAL SOURCE: AMANZ
Rabu, 05 Agustus 2015

Acer's new Asprie R11 laptop has a 360 degree hinge and Windows 10 out of the box


Windows 10 has been officially out for about a week now and you can check out our full review to decide whether you should take on the free upgrade or not but if you are waiting for some fresh new hardware made for the new operating system, Acer Malaysia has got you covered.

Today, the company is officially launching the new Acer Aspire R11 laptop to the Malaysian market and this laptop is probably the first one in Malaysia to come pre-loaded with Microsoft's new Windows 10 operating system. Initially built to run Windows 8.1, the Acer Aspire features a 360 degree hinge which enables it to be positioned into various device states.

As for the Aspire R11 itself, the device comes with a 11.6" 1366 x 768 touch display and is powered by Intel's Pentium N3700 quad core processor paired with 4GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a HD webcam and a 3,320mAh battery that is rated for 8 hours of usage.

Acer says the Aspire R11 will be available starting today for RM 1,499 and can be picked up through authorized dealers today itself. Just remember that if you plan to purchase boxed copies of Windows 10, those will be coming to stores on August 10

ORIGINAL SOURCE: LOWYAT.NET

Intel's flagship Skylake desktop CPUs are here, DDR4 memory and NVMe support


After months and weeks of delays, today Intel is finally unleashing their new 6th generation core processors which has the company's new an improved 14nm die. As expected, first out of the line is the two flagship desktop SKUs which Intel plans to offer to their overclocking community. The new Core i7 6700K and the Core i5 6600K will be driving the first wave of Z170 motherboards coming out today.

The i7 6700K will have a quad core CPU with hyperthreading enabled (8 cores) and will feature a base clock of 4.0GHz with a turbo frequency of 4.2GHz. Also included in the package is 8MB of L3 cache and the new Intel HD 530 graphics processor that is clocked in a 1.2GHz. The more mainstream i5 6600K in the other hand comes with a quad core CPU (4 cores) that is clocked in at 3.5GHz with a 3.9GHz turbo frequency. It also comes with 6MB of L3 cache and the same Intel HD 530 graphic found in the i7.

All of these specifications is packed into a processor that features a 91w thermal design and is higher than the 85w TDP that came with the Haswell processors. But bottom line, the new unlocked Skylake SKUs supports the new DirectX 12 API that comes with Windows 10 and also includes support for DDR4 memory, NVMe drives, and the new Z170 motherboards which come with a broad range of I/O options.


As expected, the new Skylake CPUs will be using the new LGA 1151 processor but intel is shaking things up a bit by not including a stock heatsink for the overclocking SKUs. This choice can be clearly seen with the new box for the i7 6700K and the i5 6600K which feature a new hero graphic and the box looks flat like the extreme edition CPUs on the LGA 2011 platform. 

The i7-6700K has an MSRP of $350 (~RM 1,356) while the i5-6600K (~RM 941) is at $243. These two unlocked CPUs are now available for purchase but there's no official word as to when they will arrive in Malaysia. As for the rest of the Skylake CPUs, Intel says more will be revealed during IDF 2015 later this month and by then we will also know a little bit more about the other Skylake processors that intel has souped up. 

Selasa, 04 Agustus 2015

Live images of Microsoft's upcoming Lumia 950 XL confirms existing reports


Last month we saw quite a substantial amount of information about Microsoft's upcoming flagship Lumia phone, besides hearing about the specifications and the look and feel of the device, the guys over at Windows Central also made a mock up design based on the information at hand.

Well, it looks like the wait is over as here we have a couple of live images of the Lumia 950 XL itself (codenamed Cityman). On the front of the device, there's the new Microsoft branding and as described, this prototype device also comes with on screen keys rather than the capacitive buttons which we're used to seeing on flagship Lumia devices.


The source also showed images of the new reversible USB Type-C connector which will be present on the Lumia 950 XL and the image below also clearly shows the triple LED array on the back. Besides that, there's also a couple of screenshot included in the mix which shows the device being powered by a Snapdragon 810 processor, a QHD resolutions display, some new gestures and support for slo-mo video.

All in all, this looks pretty darn accurate to what we already know and while the actual device might not look exactly like this, but it's a nice teaser for what's in store in the coming months. Microsoft is expected to officially launch the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL before the holiday season and these flagship Lumia devices will be among the first to run Windows 10 Mobile out of the box.

Lumia 950 XL specifications

  • Matte white, cyan or black polycarbonate body
  • 5.7 inch WQHD (1440x2560) OLED display
  • Snapdragon 810, 64-bit Octa core
  • Iris scanner (infrared) for Windows Hello
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 32GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot
  • 20MP PureView rear camera with triple LED flash
  • 1mm silver ring inside the circumference of the black camera pod
  • Aluminum side buttons
  • 5MP Wide-angle front facing camera
  • 3300 mAh removable battery
  • Qi wireless charging integrated
  • USB Type-C


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