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[SOLD] ASUS GTX 750 Pheonix (PH) OC 2GB

MuhammadFird — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 17:09:31 +0800

Item(s): ASUS GTX 750 PH OC 2GB

Package includes: GPU itself

Price:RM300

Warranty: 1 week

Dealing method:COD or Postage

Location of seller:Avenue Crest, Seksyen 22

Contact method/details: 010 402 2253 / 017 735 1055

Age of item: 1 year

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Item(s) conditions: Working great, just use it several time and under utilized

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Reason for sale: Clearing office
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ASUS Zenfone 2 Review - Pokde.net

MuhammadFird — Sun, 17 May 2015 10:45:21 +0800

If I had mentioned the name “Samsung Galaxy S6″, or “HTC One M9″, or “LG G4″, you could immediately configure your mind into positioning these devices as “high-end” devices because these devices don’t come cheap. And we expect them to perform, afterall you buy these gadgets with your hard earned money. On top of that, because these devices are extremely expensive, they are not easily dispensable. I would need to spend on a handbag for SuperMommy before I spend on the next one anytime soon.

But what if I told you that I’m holding a device that costs one-third of your high-end imagination but delivers undivided superiority? Perhaps even better than your high-end device? In our normal state, if it’s going to cost one-third of the price, it’s going to be bred in the mid-range or low-end range. But let me tell you this, you are wrong. Take off your ASUS Zenfone 5 hat if you are wearing one.

Beautiful Outlook

Let me tell you this. If you think I am going to be biased in my review, just read this paragraph without reading the rest of it, then head to the town, validate this fact, and if it’s true, come back for the rest of the article. Chances are, you might just end up buying it there itself. The body of the ASUS Zenfone 2 is arc-ed in such a way that it just feels perfect in your palm. You could have a larger palm, or you could have a smaller one. But you definitely pose an arc shape of your palm when you hold a mobile device. See, you are looking at your palm now. I was right, no? So to complement this shape of our palm, the back of the ASUS Zenfone 2 is designed to fit and grip just perfectly. The brushed metal texture blended on the plastic back case is seriously not slippery and it feels firm in the palms. Okay, now you may head to your nearest store and validate this first fact.

Simplicity has a new name. The sides of the ASUS Zenfone 2 is empty. There are no buttons – at all! The power button is at the top and the volume button has been shifted to the back. ASUS decided to be innovative, but this is the first time you don’t have to worry about which part of the side of the phone you should not grip on. You are supposed to decide on how and where you want to grip the phone at and not blocked by some buttons at either sides. This is where knowledge of user experience comes into play. You would only notice the difference when you actually hold a ASUS Zenfone 2 yourself.

World’s First 4GB Smartphone In The Market

Gone already the mid-range or low-end range thinking? Indeed, the ASUS Zenfone 2 has a variant of 4GB dual-channel DDR3 RAM and it’s the one that I have in my hands right now. Is there any difference in 2GB vs 4GB, you ask? Hell yeah – A big one! Especially if you are going to give it the Android 5.0 Lollipop breath! We have approached the times where idle phones are hogging 1.5GB of RAM easily (some, like my Samsung Galaxy Note Edge even hogging 2.3GB on idle!). You would demand plenty of memory to run bulky applications in this case. The ASUS Zenfone 2 totally has it!

64-bit Powerplant In Your Mobile

The ASUS Zenfone 2 spots the Super Quad-Core Intel Atom Z3580 2.3GHz (codename “Moorefield”). We brought the 22nm processors into mobiles, yo! And for your gaming, there is a PowerVR 6430 GPU clocking 533MHz with OpenGL 3.2. Combining this, the ASUS Zenfone 2 churns out 60ms of super fast touch response time. You don’t know what that means? Our eyes blink in 300ms, so the ASUS Zenfone 2’s touch response is 5 times quicker than that!

That is not too technical for you? The processor inside the ASUS Zenfone 2 is based on the same technology that was first introduced in the 3rd Gen Intel Desktop Processors (codename “Ivy Bridge”). It utilizes 3D Tri-Gate Transistor technology that provides triple amount of surface area compared to single plane (or planar) transistors. This allows a higher number of electrons through due to a higher surface area. This also means the transistor switching performance is much more efficient and power leakage decreases. Out of this, we get higher performance at low voltages and almost twice the power! Just the perfect combination isn’t it? Ask any desktop computer owner, what was the revolution in the Ivy Bridge processors that was legendary. This is the answer you would be getting.

The next question you would be asking me is what about the battery life after having that much horses? I unplugged this device at 12pm today, and at 2am (14 hours later of continuous usage), I’m still left with 51%, approximately another 13 hours to go! Take a look at it yourself!

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Performance Beyond Imagination

Once again, let me prove you wrong that only high-end devices can perform awesomely. I took the ASUS Zenfone 2 to test against my Samsung Note Edge. Both devices were rebooted and running at their stock ROMs on idle, followed by immediate benchmark testrun. On the Samsung Note Edge, I got a total score of 45875. On the ASUS Zenfone 2, I got a whopping 46773! Then there was an OS update for (WW_2.15.40.13_20150506_3876_us_er_rel that was supposed to improve “stability”. Upon updating, I got an even higher score of 47246! Let the screenshots do the talking!

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Stunning PixelMaster Camera 2.0

On the back of the ASUS Zenfone 2, you will spot a 13MPx camera bearing 5 element lens manufactured by the infamous Largan Precision, capable of taking pictures at f/2.0 aperture with dual tone flash for natural colors. There you go. One single line to describe the awesomeness the PixelMaster Camera has. In front, we have 5MPx PixelMaster Camera 2.0 with 85° wide-angle lens for the selfie addicts.

The PixelMaster’s Low-Light Mode is definitely still the highlight of the day. Using this mode, you can capture low-light mode images and videos in under 1Lux lighting. The algorithm behind PixelMaster’s Low-Light Mode identifies details in the dark and automatically enhance the light sensitivity. Using pixel-merging technology that joins four adjacent pixels to form a new pixel, the light sensitivity is increased by 400% so you can take pictures in the dark without even using a flash.

Then we have the Super HDR. If Low-Light Mode combines four adjacent pixels, the Super HDR captures multiple shots that are then merged to create a detail-revealing HDR shot. The multiple shots are captured at different EV settings, and later is dynamically adjusted by detecting the environment lighting every second. Finally the Super HDR post-processing algorithm performs local area detection that expands the dynamic range up to 4 times that the picture can have 400% more brightness, contrast and details. And this is how you get super vivid natural pictures from the ASUS Zenfone 2!

Note that I am saving the camera review for my heads-on post coming up next.

The Ever Beautiful ZenUI

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I’ve used too many devices in my life and I used to be a huge fan of HTC’s Sense UI. When ASUS bought over the Sense team and formed its ZenUI team, I knew the results would not be disappointing. I even proved that in my ASUS Zenfone 5 review last year. This time around, ASUS has upped the ante by making it even more simpler, smarter and yet giving more personalization options! With more than 30 native dedicated apps, you can say that ASUS has really put their love in delivering the utmost experience to their end-users. The ZenUI 2.0 is brighter, smarter, simpler and very beautiful! The stylish new layout expands white space for a cleaner design, placing the information you need front and center. I had to emphasize on this because I myself am a UX/UI Engineer and the toughest part in this field is balancing the whitespace perfectly.

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Then they have included the ASUS ZenMotion that allows you to create just about ANY shortcut. While the display is off, scribble a “C” on the display to run the Camera app. Write a “W” to launch the World Wide Web browser. Or gesture an “S” for SMS. You wouldn’t realize it, but the lesser buttons that you have to press to reach to your final destination is a big part in the User Experience understanding.

Varieties To Fit Your Style & Pockets

Now, after reading this article, it’s totally up to you to decide on which version to get. ASUS has brought ample options to spoil you with choices. As for me, I have the 4GB RAM instead of 2GB because you can never have enough RAM, 32GB instead of 64GB because there is an option for SD Card for my storage, Glamour Red because it has been haunting me in my dreams since I saw it in Jakarta during its launch and Z3580 2.3GHz processor because I’m serious about my mobile gaming. What’s your choice?

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[REVIEW] Xiaomi Piston V3 Space Grey

MuhammadFird — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 16:51:08 +0800

Greeting,

You might have read about our review of the Xiaomi Pistons 2.1 and iF edition before here on Pokde.net, If you have not then you might want to take some time to read it here. Xiaomi recently just released the successor to the Pistons 2.1, the Pistons version 3 last March with a totally new design, hence it begs the question whether the performance remains still the same, or has it gotten better or worse compared to the previous iteration? Let's find out together.

Unboxing the Pistons V3

The design of the packaging is pretty much the same as the Pistons 2.1's. It comes in a plastic case so nothing much to mention about it.

Pistons V3 only comes in one colour option, space grey.

Again same as the Pistons 2.1, 3 different sizes eartips are included with the Pistons V3 but doesn't come with a shirt clip like the Pistons 2.1.

Here is a closer look at the Pistons V3. It is made of a combination of metal for the back and plastic for the body unlike the 2.1 which has a full aluminium body.

The volume rocker has 3 button and it supports both Android and iOS devices.

Here you can clearly see the difference between the materials used. The connector is gold plated.

Side by side comparison between the 2.1 and V3, as we can see the nozzle size is smaller compare to 2.1.

[WTS] Tempered Glass for ASUS Zenfone 5

MuhammadFird — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 19:42:33 +0800

Item(s):

Tempered Glass for ASUS Zenfone 5

Package includes:

1x Tempered Glass
1x Cleaning cloth
1x Alcohol Pad
1x Dust removal sticker

Price:

RM20 Include postage

Warranty:

none

Dealing method:

COD (Batu Pahat area). Postage (free)

Location of seller:

Yong Peng, Johor

Contact method/details:

PM/Whatsapp 0177351055

Age of item:
New

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Item(s) conditions:
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Reason for sale:

Small trader

[SOLD] ASUS P8Z68V-PRO

MuhammadFird — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 20:23:30 +0800

Item(s): ASUS P8Z68-V PRO

Package includes: ASUS P8Z68-V PRO and 1 S-ATA Cable

Price: RM 250 included postage (offer me best price)

Warranty: 1 Week personal,

Dealing method: COD / Postage

Location of seller: Batu Pahat, Johor

Contact method/details: PM

Age of item: More than 2 years, warranty end on Dec 2014

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Item(s) conditions: As new as RMA unit

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Reason for sale: Extra unit, doesnt use socket 1155 anymore.

[WTS] FX4100 + M5A97 [SOLD]

MuhammadFird — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 22:38:13 +0800

Item(s): AMD FX 4100 + ASUS M5A97

Package includes: CPU(stock heatsink) and the motherboard it self (2 sata cable)

Price: RM380 (RM400 postage)

Warranty:3 days personal waranty

Dealing method:COD / Postage

Location of seller: Batu Pahat, Johor

Contact method/details: PM

Age of item:Almost 2 years

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Item(s) conditions:Good and still working well

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Reason for sale:Upgraded to Haswell and coincidence had motorcycle accident, need money to pay the cost

[WTS] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0

MuhammadFird — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:57:17 +0800

Item(s): ASUS M5A97 LE R.20

Package includes: MOTHERBOARD, 2 SATA CABLE, I/O SHIELD, MANUAL, DRIVER CD AND ASUS STICKER

Price: RM250

Warranty: 1 WEEK PERSONAL

Dealing method:COD (BATU PAHAT, AIR HITAM) AREA OR POSTAGE (POS LAJU)

Location of seller:YONG PENG, JOHOR

Contact method/details: PM OF LEAVE POST HERE

Age of item: BUY AND USED SINCE 21/12/12 TO 07/03/13

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Item(s) conditions: GOOD (TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT RMA BOARD)

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Reason for sale: RMA BOARD HAS BACK, UNDER UTILIZED

[WTS] MSI B75MA-P45 [SOLD!]

MuhammadFird — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:38:38 +0800

Item(s): MSI B75MA-P45

Package includes: Motherboard, Sata Cable, Driver CD , I/O shield and Guide

Price: RM160

Warranty:1 Week from me

Dealing method: Postage or COD(Only applicable at Batu Pahat area)

Location of seller:Batu Pahat

Contact method/details: PM

Age of item: 3 months, never use it, won from mini contest

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Item(s) conditions: 100% never been used

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Reason for sale: Not planning to build another rig

Dlink 2640B Interface

MuhammadFird — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:51:23 +0800

Hello guys, need help here, why my dlink 2640B user interface is different than the old one, btw this is my new router from TM cause the old one is broke. How to get back like the old one.

Mine.

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AMD A970 over AMD 880g, which one better?

MuhammadFird — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:41:30 +0800

wanna asking about these two chipset, between a970 or 880g,which is better, a970 simply quite cheap than 880g.
can anybody give opinion about these chipset?

gonna match it with my rig as in sig.. upgrade purpose.

USB vs PCI Wireless Adapter

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USB vs PCI Wireless Adapter

MuhammadFird — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:23:55 +0800

i gonna to buy new wireless adapter, using TP-Link TL-W721N right now..
wanna opinion, which is better. the usb or the pci?
and give me recommendation for the best.

Study Enviroment : Poly vs U (Engineering)

MuhammadFird — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:53:19 +0800

what is the difference..
is poly student when taking dip, like to copy assignment, cheat in test, quiz and so on. is it they qualified to enroll degree in same course(engineering)?

btw, i taking diploma in engineering electronic in Poly.. i just wanna know the environment, this is for my friend reference whom has apply upu..

Acer Aspire 4743 Z/G

MuhammadFird — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:19:12 +0800

as i know this model of acer is the new one, can somebody tell me the spec of this laptop, what processor it use?

Ayam Sad...

MuhammadFird — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:02:49 +0800

i have a friend who sat at my home for several days because he said he bored living in the dorm.. i agree to let him.. but in first day, he edi wat tahi.. download without limit speed until other people cant streaming ( a house which live by 7 people on 1 screamyx line).. ok i able to fix it, i tell him to limit the download speed, today he borrow my motor and my helmet.. i'm waiting him so long to go back home and when he back, i didint see my helmet, when i say where is my helmet, he say i'm missing it.. and ayam very disappointed la with he behavior.. what should i do..

What,Why,How Come?

MuhammadFird — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:01:33 +0800

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why this bunny hand look so like d***...

Computer Hardware Certification?

MuhammadFird — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:35:17 +0800

Me now on last semester in Diploma Kejuruteraan Elektronik Komputer in Polytechnics, but the course is unstable perfectly.. for me.. sorry gomen.. because from 1st semester till now, i dont see anything that i learned about computer.. and i from 1st semester study by my self about to computer and i survive till these day.. now, i wanna continue my study, my interested is more onto computer hardware peripherals.. somebody knows where i can learn all this about computer hardware, mostly practical not theory... i dun care whether it just certification,diploma or degree.. because i just wanna know, learn about computer hardware.. please help me..

Acer S191HQL LED + HD 5750

MuhammadFird — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:33:33 +0800

How can i get Desire resolution (1600x900) because the mode in my monitor just can set in to 1366x768 and 1920x1080, and no mode for 1600x900.. somebody can help me solve this matter?

Please give me recommendation

MuhammadFird — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:57:22 +0800

i gonna buy new rig on this jan 2011, expect on 3 or 5 jan.. so this is my choice rig, all sifus come help me give good recommendation for me.

Proc : Athlon x4 635
RAM : 4GB DDR3
Mobo : Asus M4n68T-M
HDD : 1 TB Samsung SpinPoint
Graphic : Powercolor 5750
PSU : FSP saga / Gigabyte 550 / Cooler Master elite 460 ( Give Recommendation, duno which is better among these 3 )
Optical : Liteon

Nokia X3-02 Problem even after send waranty

MuhammadFird — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 08:53:39 +0800

Last 4 month i have buy an nokia X3-02, an touch screen handphone, but it disappointed me, after 2 weeks using it, it keep hang when i typing message, sometimes it shutdown automatically when typing message, browse gallery, and lastly it blinking about 30 seconds and shutdown..

I take action to send it to warranty, well fast reaction within 3 days I got back my handphone with hope this thing never happen, but sadly the problem still not solve..
The problem came out not after 2 days after i got back the phone, its just about 4 hours after using it back, i got the phone yesterday at 5 pm and problem start again on 9 pm

configuration i have set to the phone is default theme and wallpaper from phone memory, include the message alert and rigtone.
i turn off vibration feed back when i touching the screen..

now, i just wanna now, should i send it back to factory and asking them to replace for new handphone? can i do that? or what the best whing should i do.

regards,
Muhammad Fird

Thank you