Here we are in the last few days of October 2023, in which Sun Cycle has updated us with some news on the latest items they have brought in from MSI and Akko.
First up is the MSI PRO MP251 productivity-focused monitor, which boasts a 24.5-inch IPS display with a 100Hz refresh rate, alongside EyesErgo technology that promotes eye health and comfort to improve overall well-being for users. Malaysians can now acquire this monitor at an affordable price of just RM389.
Also from MSI, there are a whole bunch of AIO desktops as well as Mini PCs, so here’s a quick list that covers the basic specifications of the products:
AIO Desktops
| Product Name | Specification | Price |
| PRO AP242 13M-497MY | 23.8″ IPS Display, Intel Core i3-13400, Intel UHD 730, FHD Webcam, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage | RM3,199 |
| PRO AP242 13M-499MY | 23.8″ IPS Display, Intel Core i3-13100, Intel UHD 730, FHD Webcam, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11 | RM2,799 |
| Modern AM242TP 12M-686MY | 23.8″ IPS Display, Intel Core i5-1235U, Intel Iris Xe, FHD Webcam, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11 | RM3,799 |
| Modern AM242TP 12M-688MY | 23.8″ IPS Display, Intel Core i3-1215U, Intel UHD, FHD Webcam, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11 | RM3,199 |
Mini PCs
| Product Name | Core Features | Price |
| Cubi 5 12M-230MY | Intel Core i3-1215U, Intel UHD, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11 (HDMI, DP, and Thunderbolt 4 ports) | RM1,839 |
| Cubi 5 12M-229MY | Intel Core i5-1235U, Intel Iris Xe, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11 (HDMI, DP, and Thunderbolt 4 ports) | RM2,329 |
| PRO DP180 13-092MY | Intel Core i5-13400, Intel UHD 730, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11 | RM2,649 |
Moving onto the keyboard section, let’s talk about the Akko 7th Anniversary MOD007 PC first, which is a fully assembled hot-swap keyboard that comes with Akko Cream Yellow Magnetic Switch. Featuring a gasket mount design and PBT dye-sub keycaps, it also supports regular magnetic switches and 3-pin mechanical switches.
On the other hand, we have the AKKO Dracula Castle 5075B Plus fully-assembled tri-mode keyboard which has a gasket mount design, 5-pin hot-swappable sockets, RGB backlit, as well as a lovely knob on the top-right.
Here are the price points of the keyboards:
- Akko 7th Anniversary MOD007 PC (Cream Yellow Magnetic Switch) — RM599
- Akko Dracula Castle 5075B Plus (Cream Yellow Pro/Cream Blue Pro) — RM369
Concluding today’s list is the Akko V3 Cream Black Pro Switch, which is basically the heavier version of the Cream Yellow V3 Pro and is now available at a price of RM42 for a set of 45 pieces.
