Meizu’s new Pro 6 Plus and M5 Note smartphones land in Malaysia for RM1,999 and RM849

By Hitech Century | April 11, 2017 |

One of China’s most popular phone brands has just landed in Malaysia with the official launch of their premium Pro 6 Plus phablet and midrange M5 Note. Of note on the new phones is their Flyme user interface overlaid on Android that is built around a unique array of gestures and a single home button…

[Review] Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom – Absolutely Zentastic

By Hitech Century | April 10, 2017 |

Earlier this year at Consumer Electronics Show 2017, Asus revealed their next generation camphone dubbed the Zenfone 3 Zoom that integrates the best hardware and optics that they have to offer and crammed them into an 8mm thin casing that almost entirely eliminates the dreaded camera bump save for a tiny raised smidgen in the corner.…

Prices and preorders for S8 and S8+ announced at RM3,299 and RM3,699 with over RM900 in preorder bonuses

By Hitech Century | April 6, 2017 |

If you have been waiting for how much Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8+ will cost in Malaysia and when you can get the opportunity to plonk down cash to score one, you need not wait any longer as Samsung has just announced the official prices for both devices in Malaysia as well as a special preorder…

[Review] Gamdias Hebe M1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset – All about the Gaming Bass

By Hitech Century | April 5, 2017 |

This impressive dark horse sprints out of the starting gate with an audio profile that offers hefty bass and a decent soundstage with a significant emphasis on gaming. The addition of a retractable mike and ultra-lush padding makes it a delightful addition to any gamer’s arsenal.

Dell’s bespoke XPS 13 2-in-1 ultraportable with Infinity Edge display officially launches in Malaysia from RM6,699

By Hitech Century | April 4, 2017 |

Dell took notebook design up a notch when they took the wraps off their svelte XPS 13 2-in-1 ultraportable that made its debut at CES recently. Granted, 2-in-1s aren’t a new fangled thing in the fast-changing notebook industry but Dell has refined the concept on an ultraportable to a new level by making it lighter…

[Review] Acer Swift 3 – On Swift Wings

By Hitech Century | April 3, 2017 |

A very well built and designed ultraportable with excellent build quality, a good keyboard and solid performance overall make it an excellent all rounder

Coolpad spearheading Malaysia debut with two budget phones

By Hitech Century | March 31, 2017 |

While the Coolpad brand name isn’t particularly well known in this part of the country, it has a rather distinguished pedigree in its part of the globe along with a history that spans over a decade with a global presence that spans the United States, India, Europe and Indonesia. Late last year, they made their…

Samsung’s new DeX dock offers desktop experience with new S8 & S8+

By Hitech Century | March 30, 2017 |

The ultimate dream of smartphone convergence is that a phone is finally able to act as a desktop, given the right gear of course. The idea however isn’t new. Various vendors have put their take on it in recent years like HP’s Elite X3 phone released last year, Microsoft’s Continuum and Jide’s Remix OS though…

The exquisite Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ make their global debut

By Hitech Century | March 30, 2017 |

In the days leading up to today’s launch, a host of leaks made the rounds speculating everything from a new screen to a new AI running under the hood. Today, all the rumours have been put to rest as Samsung took the wraps off their latest flagships for 2017: the Galaxy S8 and the larger…

4 awesome reasons why the Honor 6x is the perfect travel companion

By Hitech Century | March 29, 2017 |

Your long awaited holiday is finally here. To paraphrase a popular song – ‘Your bags are packed and you’re ready to go!’. You’ve bought the plane tickets and have gotten a travel itinerary jotted down to the hour with every culinary delight, cultural hotspot and shopping haven marked out on a map in such exacting…