Sony Xperia Z1

Finally after weeks of rumors and leak, Sony has taken the curtains off its camera phone the Sony Honami with an official name called Sony Xperia Z1. As seen on all the rumors we’ve been reading about the Xperia Z1 features a 5” Full HD Triluminos Display with X-Reality, 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, 4G LTE connectivity, IP55/58 certified for dust and water resistance, and a 3,000 mAh battery on board.
Camera wise, it packs Sony’s G Lens large 1/2.3-type 20.7MP Exmor RS CMOS image sensor with BIONZ for mobile image processing engine. The combination allows the Z1 to churn out some high quality images and with its water resistance design, you can literally capture the best image wherever you go. The camera can also deliver 3x clear image zoom that prevents shots from being blurred while enabling them to be captured at a distance.
Software wise, it runs on none other than Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with Sony’s very own UX on board that packs Sony WALKMAN, Sony TrackID and more. Sony also announced several new software namely Social Live, Info-eye, Timeshift burst and AR effect:

• Social live: Broadcast precious moments live from Xperia Z1 to Facebook and get your friends’ comments right on your screen.
• Info-eye™: Innovative visual search function that provides related information on landmarks and on items such as books or wine simply by capturing them with the camera.
• Timeshift burst: Capture the perfect shot every time – Xperia Z1 takes 61 images in 2 seconds – a second before and after pressing the shutter – so you can scroll back and forth to find the perfect image.
• AR effect: Overlay a selection of fun, customizable animations to create pictures using Sony’s SmartARTM augmented reality technology.

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Galaxy Note 3

As you may have expected, Samsung showed off their newest update to the amazingly popular Note line of smartphone “phablets”. The new Galaxy Note 3 will come powered by either a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 or 1.9GHz Exynos Octa CPU, a 5.7inch Super AMOLED screen, a whopping 3GB of RAM, 32 or 64GB of memory and a very massive 3,200mAh battery. The rear camera will be a 13MP shooter with built in optical image stabilization for HD video recording.
The Galaxy Note 3 also comes with a whole new bunch of software features designed to work well with the S-Pen like Air Command, the functionality that brings up a convenient menu which allows you to navigate through commands simply, Action memo that allows you to link your memos to specific actions and even a new Flipboard (and Blinkfeed) like solution to the large screen size and content consumption.
We have no news on the local pricing of the Galaxy Note 3, but we do know that it will be hitting shores on the 25th of September. Stay tuned for a more detailed look and hands on shortly!
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Sony Confirms Malaysian Availability for Xperia ZL

UPDATE: A rep from Sony Mobile stated that they “couldn’t confirm” the availability of the Xperia ZL for the Malaysian market before the showcase, which was why Malaysia wasn’t included in the list of countries announced in the original press release.

Sony Mobile has just confirmed with us that Malaysia will indeed be getting the less-premium Xperia ZL smartphone. During the regional showcase of the Xperia Z yesterday, we were told both by the PR agency and the Sony executives that Malaysia will be the only country in the Southeast Asia region to not have both the Xperia Z and ZL launched together. When asked, Matthew Lang, Sony Mobile Communications’ Vice President and Head of Southeast Asia & Oceania Customer Unit, revealed that they had “no plans” to bring the Xperia ZL to the Malaysian market.

However, we’ve just received news that Sony Mobile has backtracked on its decision, and it appears that the Xperia ZL will most likely be launched together with the Xperia Z in Q1 this year.

Sony’s Xperia ZL is the less-premium variant to the Xperia Z “superphone”. While the hardware retains the same Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and 2GB of RAM as well as the five-inch Full HD screen, the Xperia ZL loses the IP55/57 dust and water resistance rating. While it is slightly shorter than the Xperia Z, the Xperia ZL is both thicker (7.9mm vs 9.8mm) and a little bit heavier (146g vs 151g) too. However, the OmniBalance design language is also used here, despite the lack of a reflective glass back. The Xperia ZL will be available in black and white, but not the funky purple that’s available for the Xperia Z.

We have reached out to Sony Mobile’s PR for a statement, and will update the post when we receive it.

Avexir Memory Modules Are Now In Malaysia

Hailing from Taiwan, Avexir memory products are now officially available in Malaysia through the appointment of Play Interactive as their sole distributor for our market. While the outfit is still quite new in Malaysia as compared to other established names in the business, Avexir have actually prepared quite a number of products for local consumers.

One of the key products in Averxir’s line-up is its high-performance Core Series RAM modules which are available in capacities of up to 32GB and clock speed of up to 2800MHz. Performance aside, the Avexir Core Series RAM modules are equipped with LED lights which are loved by some users especially enthusiasts with transparent side window on their casing.

Just check one of them in action below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wmLqkIklx4&feature=player_embedded

If you like what you’ve seen above, the Averxir RAM modules are readily available right now in several retailers around Malaysia. Click on the Read More link for the list of dealers or head on to www.facebook.com/AvexirMalaysia.


Avexir Dealers in Malaysia

- Wellcom PC (Solaris Dutamas, Publika Shopping Mall & Wangsa Walk Shopping Mall)
- IT Comp Sales & Services (The Mines Shopping Mall & USJ 19 Shopping Mall, KL)
- APES.My (Seksyen 5, Wangsa Maju, KL)
- Heavy-Arm (SS15, Subang Jaya, KL)
- CK Multimedia (Subang Avenue, KL)
- Xgen IT Resources (1 Utama Shopping Mall, KL)
- Add-Ons (Mid Valley Mega Mall)
- Aspiration Technology (Tmn Setia Indah, Johor Bahru)
- Active Lansing (Danga City Mall)
- Command Com Technology (Tmn Malinja, Bukit Baru, Melaka)
- S2 IT Avenue (AEON Jusco, Seremban 2)
- N.T Computer Trading (One TJ ICT Shopping Complex, Sarawak)

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Perodua Recalls 74,000 Myvi To Fix Electronic Power Steering Column

If you are one of the many proud Perodua Myvi owners out there, you might want to pay attention. Perodua earlier today has issues a statement that it is calling 74,000 Perodua Myvi that were manufactured between March 2011 and March 2012 in order to replace their Electronic Power Steering (EPS) column.

Apparently, Perodua discovered that the problem can be detected when the EPS indicator is lit, after which, drivers might feel a slight steering heaviness at speeds between 30 and 40 km/h . Although the problem can temporarily be fixed by switching off the engine and restarting the car, Perodua prefer to tackle the issue permanently and without any cost to users.

The replacement process will take around 80 minutes to be completed and owners of the said Perodua Myvi models are welcome to visit any of 170 Perodua’s service centre to get it done.


[Source: Perodua]

SAMSUNG ANNOUNCES WORLD’S FIRST CURVED OLED

Sick of all those TV you’ve been seeing in CES that either boasts a prettier design or a bigger size or even a mind blowing 4K resolution? Well, here’s something slightly different, the World’s First Curved OLED TV from Samsung. Why curved? According to the company, a curved OLED panel provides depth to the content, giving a more life-like viewing experience.

Curved OLED TV allows for an immersive panorama effect, which is not possible with flat-panel TVs.; users will be able to feel like they are surrounded by what they’re watching. Samsung also improved the picture quality of the Curved OLED TV to deliver a more comfortable viewing experience. No further details have been revealed about the Curved OLED TV like the size or if it’ll be equipped with the company’s Smart Hub and Smart Control.

Meanwhile, check out Samsung’s press event at CES 2013 in the video after the break and find out what’s new and even take a glimpse of what the Evolution Kit looks like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GzwdTApf2U8

LG INTRODUCES “WORLD’S FIRST” CURVED 3D OLED TV

It looks like Samsung isn’t the first to come up with Curved OLED TVs after all, LG is also showing off its first curved 3D OLED TV, a whopping 55” beauty, at the on-going CES 2013. Now, curved OLED TV brags the ability to “surround” a user so they get an immersive viewing experience, now top that off with 3D (and a pair of cheesy 3D glasses), and you might actually feel like you’re inside the video you’re watching.

No further details have been revealed like pricing or shipping date, but judging from the price of LG’s flat 55” OLED TV, USD$12,000, you can just estimate how many bombs this will cost.