The Realme GT Neo series has been a popular choice amongst budget-centric gamers. They come with a little semi-flagship or older flagship processors inside. With this, they offer good performance while keeping the costs low. Now a new member of the series is soon making its debut. There are some rumours surrounding the upcoming Realme GT Neo 7. Let’s talk.
Realme GT Neo 7 Rumours Round-up
What we know so far…
The available information on the Realme GT Neo 7 was outed by tipsters Digital Chat Station and Smart Pikachu. As per them, the phone will have an OLED panel with 1.5K resolution. Likewise, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version will act as its brain. This chipset was featured in the Red Magic Gaming Tablet as well. In that device, the CPU was only slightly overclocked while the GPU saw quite a significant upgrade hitting 1GHz frequency.
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Other than that, the Realme GT Neo 7 will have a 7,000 mAh battery as per the former source. While the phone has such a large-capacity cell, it is only 8.5mm thick. This is only slightly thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro Max which is 8.25mm thick. In case you are wondering, it is actually slimmer than the iPhone’s arch-rival i.e. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (8.6mm). The source also mentions that the battery will last up to two days. Meanwhile, the phone’s 3C revealed that it will support a charging speed of 80W.
The launch date for this phone is currently unknown. However, the company’s Vice President and Global Marketing President — Xu Qi hinted that teasers for it would start dropping from next week. Given that, we can expect the Realme GT Neo 7 to launch within the coming few months too.
Apple launched the iPad Air 5 (2022) in Nepal after a month after its global launch. It’s the most powerful iPad Air ever as it packs an Apple M1 chip at its core. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) in Nepal.
Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) Overview:
M1 chip
While rumors stated that the Air 5 will be powered by an A15 Bionic chip, it actually debuted with the M1 processor. However, this isn’t the first time Apple has used M1 on an iPad; it’s also available on the iPad Pro. The M1 is an octa-core SoC that outperforms the A14 in the previous-gen of iPad Air by up to 60%.
Similarly, the graphics are handled by an 8-core GPU that, according to Apple, gives up to 2x faster performance bump than its predecessors. The silicon features a unified 8GB of RAM while the storage option includes 64GB or 256GB.
Connectivity
The tablet will be available on both the 5G and WiFi-only variants. Talking about 5G, it can deliver peak speeds of up to 3.5Gbps under ideal conditions. The tablet also supports Wi-Fi 6 which brings faster throughput speeds and less bandwidth congestion than what you get with Wi-Fi 5. Likewise, the device’s USB-C interface is now up to twice as fast as the previous-gen iPad’s, with data transfer speeds reaching up to 10Gbps.
Moving on, the new iPad Air sports the same design as its predecessor. It comes in five different colors options—Space gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, and Blue.
On the front, there’s a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with 2360 x 1640 pixel resolution and a P3 color gamut. It’s a True Tone display with a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating and a peak brightness of 500 nits. Likewise, it supports second-gen Apple pencil and is also compatible with Magic Keyboard.
Camera
At the back, it features the same 12MP wide camera with an f/1.8 aperture as its predecessor. It can shoot 4K video at up to 60fps. For selfies, the iPad Air 2022 includes a 12MP ultra-wide lens in place of the Air 2020’s 7MP front camera. The lens has a 122° field of view and supports Center stage feature.
Center stage helps to keep you and anyone else with you in the camera frame even if you move around. It’s useful for those who spend lots of time in meetings or for students. Anyways, the front camera is also capable of recording 1080p videos up to 30fps.
Now, talking about the battery, it’s fitted with a 28.6Whr cell that provides up to 10 hours of video playback time. It charges with a 20W adapter, which is thankfully included in the box. For audio, there’s a stereo speaker setup with support for Dolby—Digital, Digital Plus, and Atmos. The biometric option includes a Touch ID embedded into the power button.
Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) Specifications:
Body: 9.74 x 7.02 x 0.24-inches; 461gm (WiFi), 462gm (WiFi + Cellular)
Vivo has officially announced the launch of its Y300 smartphone in India. The device comes with a big AMOLED screen and feature-packed cameras. This article will discuss everything about the latest Vivo Y300, including its expected price in Nepal.
Vivo Y300 Overview
Display
The Vivo Y300 features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,800 nits. The screen offers a resolution of 2,400 × 1,080 pixels for clear visuals.
Camera
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture, alongside a 2MP depth sensor. The device also comes with Aura Light for low-light portrait photography. For selfies, the device includes a 32 MP front camera housed in a punch-hole cutout.
Performance and Storage
Under the hood, the Vivo Y300 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, coupled with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The phone is available in two storage variants: 128GB and 256GB UFS 2.2, with the option to expand storage via a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Funtouch OS 14, based on Android 14. It also includes an in-display optical fingerprint sensor and is rated for IP64 water and dust resistance.
Battery and Charging
The Y300 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, supporting 80W fast charging for quicker power-ups.
The Vivo Y300 is priced at INR 21,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant and INR 23,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant. But if and when it makes it here, we expect its price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 35,999. The device will be available in three colors: Phantom Purple, Emerald Green, and Titanium Silver. Shipping will begin on November 26.
Vivo Y300
Price in India (official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
8GB/128GB
INR 21,999
NPR 35,999
8GB/256GB
INR 23,999
NPR 39,999
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Galaxy A16 5G
If you go to a local market and ask for a charger, the shopkeeper will flood you with options, claiming super fast charging support, the best charger, and whatnot! A normal customer with no prior knowledge would head on to buy a fake or an incompatible charger, for sure. That’s why, I’m here to tell you everything about how to buy the right charger for your phone in this Ultimate Charger Buying Guide article.
Ultimate Charger Buying Guide:
Before heading directly to the ultimate charging guide, we must learn about our smartphones’ various charging protocols. While the Type-C port or micro USB (on older phones) is the common ground for every smartphone for charging, how it specifies the voltage and the current to be adopted can be different from one brand to another. So, these are the charging protocols available in the market.
1. Power Delivery (PD)
Power Delivery, USB-PD, or most commonly known as PD is the universal fast-charging standard with USB-C to USB-C medium. It stretches the support to smartphones like iPhones, iPads, Macbooks, Google Pixel phones, and Samsung phones. Not only Smartphone, PD charging also stretches its support to laptops, Macbooks, tablets, handheld gaming consoles, and such. Operating through a USB-C output port, the newly announced PD 3.1 version supports up to a whopping 240W fast charging. But for now, the practical amount of power, a PD-supported device takes, is 140W. So, 140W PD GaN chargers are found in the market.
Supported Devices:- iPhones, iPads, Macbooks, Samsung Galaxy phones, Google Pixel phones, Nothing/CMF phones and PD-supported laptop
Qualcomm Quick Charge is a fast-charging technology developed to reduce the time it takes to charge devices equipped with Qualcomm processors. Quick Charge provides faster charging than traditional methods by increasing the power delivered through compatible chargers. It uses advanced voltage and current management to ensure efficiency and safety. Over its various iterations, Quick Charge has introduced features like backward compatibility, temperature control, and support for USB Power Delivery. But do remember, not all phones with Snapdragon processor would support Quick Charge as they have their charging protocols.
Supported Devices:- Devices with Qualcomm Chip
Cross Compatibility:- Power Delivery, Xiaomi HyperCharge
3. Xiaomi HyperCharge
Xiaomi’s HyperCharge was introduced in 2022. It’s still based on Qualcomm Quick Charge technology though. Currently, we have 120W as the highest power supply from a Xiaomi HyperCharge adaptor. It has over 40 safety protections, including over-current, over-voltage, and overheating safeguards.
Supported Devices:- Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco
Cross Compatibility:- Power Delivery, Quick Charge
4. SuperVOOC
SuperVOOC is Oppo’s fast-charging technology, designed to deliver quick and efficient power to devices. It operates using a low-voltage, high-current system, which helps optimize charging speed while maintaining safety. By utilizing a dual-cell battery design, it distributes the charging load evenly for better performance.
Supported Devices:- OnePlus, Oppo, Realme
Cross Compatibility:- Power Delivery
5. Flash Charge
Flash Charge is Vivo’s proprietary fast-charging technology, designed to provide rapid and reliable smartphone power delivery. It uses a high current, low voltage system to achieve faster charging speeds, similar to Oppo’s SuperVOOC tech. Flash Charge employs advanced safety protocols, such as real-time temperature monitoring and multiple protection layers, to ensure efficient and secure charging. Over time, Vivo has introduced upgrades like the 120W Flash Charge, capable of fully charging a smartphone in under 20 minutes.
Supported Devices:- Vivo, iQOO
Cross Compatibility:- Power Delivery
6. Honor SuperCharge
Honor SuperCharge is the fast-charging technology developed by Honor to deliver quick and efficient power to its devices. Designed for convenience and safety, it uses high wattage with optimized voltage and current management to significantly reduce charging times. With its higher power outputs, such as the 100W version in newer devices, it can charge a phone to a substantial percentage in just minutes, making it a practical solution for users with busy lifestyles.
Supported Devices:- Honor phones
Cross Compatibility:- Power Delivery
7. Motorola Turbo Power
Moto TurboPower is Motorola’s proprietary fast-charging technology designed to deliver quick and reliable power to its devices. Compatible with Qualcomm Quick Charge standards, TurboPower adapts charging speed based on the device’s needs to maximize efficiency and battery health. With high power outputs, such as 33W or more in newer iterations, it can provide hours of battery life in just a few minutes of charging.
Supported Devices:- Motorola phones
Cross Compatibility:- Power Delivery (PD), Quick Charge
8. Tecno/Infinix’s Fast Charge
Tecno/Infinix doesn’t have a name for its fast-charging technology. But during my tests (Detailed info upcoming), Tecno’s phones are also compatible with a fast PD charger. The recently launched Tecno Pova 6 has 70W fast charging support and I charged it with a 65W GaN PD charger and it was able to draw up to 18W of fast charging. (Detailed results are below).
Supported Devices:- Tecno phones
Cross Compatibility:- PD
Cross Compatibility Tests on Different Smartphones with Different Charging Standards
So, I have taken various smartphones to give you a more profound example of understanding the cross-compatibility between various charging protocols. All of these use a different protocol. During the tests, all of the devices’ batteries were under 10%; that’s where a smartphone can leverage the maximum power wattage from a charger. Likewise, I have used the volt meter from Satechi, which shows current and volt. Multipending both gives you the Wattage info.
Smartphones
67W SuperVOOC
67W HyperCharge
80W FlashCharge
120W FlashCharge with 65W PD Support
65W PD
Honor 100W SuperCharge
Tecno 70W Charger
Realme Narzo 70 Pro (Native 67W SuperVOOC)
55W
12W
10W
12W
12W
9.3W
9.4W
Poco X6 Pro (67W Hyper Charge Support)
7W
55W
11.7W
25W
23W
10.6W
10.5W
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (25W PD Support)
9W
14W
8.9W
24W
23W
8.9W
8.6W
iQOO Neo 9 Pro (120W Flash Charge Support)
9.8W
17W
66.2W
99W
22W
9.8W
9.7W
iPhone 15 (25W PD Support)
7.5W
20W
7.25W
24W
25W
10W
12W
Honor 200 (100W Super Charge Support)
9.5W
9W
9.4W
51W
50.6W
69W
9.2W
Tecno Pova 6 (70W Charging)
9.8W
12.3W
16W
10W
18W
15.7W
47W
Findings from the Test:
Realme Narzo 70 Pro which uses 67W SuperVOOC charging was incapable of taking fast charge from all the protocols mentioned above.
Poco X6 Pro with 67W HyperCharge support can take fast charging up to 25W from a Power Delivery charger. Other protocols cannot provide fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE supports 25W PD charging, natively. However, the Xiaomi HyperCharge was also able to provide up to 14W of charging speed, while the other protocols couldn’t cater to fast charging.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro relies on 120W FlashCharge support and takes 99W from its own charger while, it also takes 22W from a 65W PD charger and 17W from Xiaomi HyperCharge. As I expected, the other protocols couldn’t provide fast charging.
iPhone 15 takes 25W of PD charging and it is also compatible with HyperCharge (20W), and Power Delivery charger (25W).
Honor 200 has native 100W SuperCharge support and I found it taking 69W from the default charger and 51W of power from a PD charger. Meanwhile, the protocols failed to provide fast charging for this guy.
Likewise, we have 70W fast charging support on the Tecno Pova 6. It took 47W during our test from its original charger while the 65W PD and 80W Vivo FlashCharge charger could cater it 16W and 18W of charging respectively.
Protocols
Best Cross-Platform Compatibility
Power Delivery (PD)
Quick Charge, Hyper Charge
Quick Charge
PD, Hyper Charge
SuperVOOC
PD* but at a limited speed
FlashCharge
PD* but at a limited speed
TurboCharge
PD
SuperCharge
PD
Tecno/Infinix
PD
So it should be pretty clear that the best charger to buy for your smartphone is the official charger. If it’s unavailable, you can go for the best cross-compatible charging protocol!
Ultimate Charger Buying Guide: Types of Chargers
Wired Chargers in the present day can be classified into two types: GaN chargers and normal chargers. If you’re hearing the word GaN for the very first time, let me break it down for you. Unlike normal chargers which use silicon semiconductors inside, GaN chargers use Gallium Nitride semiconductors which are much better in power conversion efficiency and heat dissipation.
Difference between GaN and a Normal Charger
Size
The visible difference between a Gallium Nitride (GaN) charger and a normal charger is in their sizes. GaN chargers are smaller and lightweight as compared to a normal charger. Take a look at this picture, the white one is a 65W Realme charger while the black and grey is a 65W GaN charger from Ugreen. The latter one is smaller.
It’s completely normal for a charger to heat up during usage. But a GaN charger comes in handy with better heat dissipation. This ensures safety and better power conversion at the same time. On the other hand, a normal charger may stay hot due to inferior heat dissipation as compared.
Ports
Talking of the ports, a normal charger would mostly consist of a single USB-A or USB-C port. but most of the GaN chargers come with multiple ports. So you can charge your phones, laptop, and TWS at the same time without the hassle of needing more adapters.
Charging Protocols
Almost every GaN charger in the market has PD protocol (USB-C to USB-C) on them, which goes well for your PD-supported smartphones like iPhones, Google Pixel, Samsung, laptops, and other devices. Likewise, the GaN charger with USB-C and USB-A ports can also support QuickCharge support with the latter. I mentioned the word “Almost” because, Xiaomi also ships GaN chargers in their Redmi Note and flagship series in China with GaN tech but with a USB-A port and HyperCharge protocol.
Likewise, a normal charger can be based on various protocols as aforementioned, which differ as per the smartphone company or manufacturer. For example, a normal charger from Honor comes with SuperCharge protocol, one from Vivo has FlashCharge, one from OnePlus comes with SuperVOOC, and so on. Just that, they don’t have a Gallium Nitride semiconductor inside.
Safety Measures
In terms of safety measures, a GaN charger from a reputed brand provides multiple layers of protection. Taking an example of the Ugreen 100W Uno GaN charger, you get protection against overcurrent, overvoltage, short circuit, overtemperature, overpower, anti-inter reference, lightning, and flame retardant shell protection.
A normal charger would also have some sort of protection against overcurrent and short circuits if it comes from a reputed brand. But it wouldn’t advanced level of protection as found in a GaN charger.
Pricing
Pricing is the only factor where a normal charger takes a point. Because GaN chargers are expensive compared to. But if you properly dig into the pricing and such, adding more money would seem wise as GaN chargers come with many perks over the traditional ones. But be advised, GaN chargers support PD protocol mainly and QuickCharge with USB-A ports. So, you might not get the best charging speed on your phone (check the cross-compatibility chart mentioned above).
Why do you need the right charger for your smartphone?
Safety:The primary concern is safety. Using a wrong or counterfeit charger can cause your phone to overheat, leading to the potential start of a fire.
Charging Speed:- The right charger will provide an adequate amount of charging speed for your phone. While a wrong charger can cause a lower charging speed.
Battery Health:- A right charger is also healthy for your battery life while a wrong one can do exactly the opposite.
Ultimate Charger Buying Guide: How to pick the right charger for your phone?
First of all, you should know the charging protocol of your smartphone. Whether it is using QuickCharge, PD, HyperCharge, SuperVOOC, FlashCharge, TurboCharge, SuperCharge, or such.
Also, check the power output you need before buying. If your smartphone supports 33W of fast charging, you should purchase a 33W charger. But the main thing is, that it should match the protocol.
Then, you can head to a trusted store to buy an official charger for your phone. Be advised, that the local market is filled with dozens of counterfeit so-called fast chargers. So, I always recommend you to go to an official store/site. Plus never buy an unbranded charger.
In Nepal, only Xiaomi/Redmi, Vivo, Samsung, and Apple’s official chargers are sold. As writing this article, I haven’t found the original chargers for OnePlus, Realme, Motorola, Tecno, Infinix, and Honor phones being sold officially. So chances are, you will find a lot of fake chargers of those companies.
If there are no official chargers to buy, check the most compatible cross-platform protocol. And then, buy that charger.
Also, you always have to buy original cables or at least good-quality cables that meet the adaptor’s requirements.
SuperVOOC protocol in Oppo/OnePlus/Realme smartphones and FlashCharge of Vivo/iQOO phones use a high amp cable such as 6A, 8A, 10A, and low volt adaptor like 5-10V, depending on the charging power. For eg, an 80W SuperVOOC or FllashCharge adaptor will need an 8A cable to charge your supported Oppo/OnePlus/Realme and Vivo/iQOO phones with maximum speed.
If budget is not your concern, you can get a braided USB cable from reputed companies like Ugreen, Xiaomi/Redmi, and Anker.
Nubia has launched the Z70 Ultra, bringing several advanced features and a new flagship chipset to its catalog. Here’s a detailed look at the latest Nubia Z70 Ultra, including its expected price in Nepal.
Nubia Z70 Ultra Overview
Display and Design
The Nubia Z70 Ultra features a 6.85-inch AMOLED display made by BOE. It supports a 144Hz refresh rate and reaches up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness. The screen resolution is 1,216 x 2,688 pixels, including slim bezels measuring just 1.25mm. Additionally, the device comes with an optical under-display fingerprint scanner and an under-display selfie camera.
The Z70 Ultra is dust and water-resistant and has an IP69 rating. It also supports two-way satellite communication.
Performance
This smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which is the latest and greatest flagship chip from Qualcomm. The phone has a 6,150mAh silicon-carbon battery and supports 80W fast charging. It runs on Nebula AIOS, which is based on Android 15.
Camera System
On the back, it boasts a versatile triple-camera setup, featuring a 50MP main sensor with variable aperture, a 64MP periscope lens offering 2.7x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide camera with autofocus. The phone even includes a dedicated camera button, letting you focus with a half-press and capture shots with a full press.
The front houses a 16MP under-display selfie camera. In addition, it introduces a new camera button, allowing half-press for focus and full-press for capturing photos.
50MP main camera with variable aperture (f/1.59 to f/4.0)
64MP periscope with 2.7x optical zoom
50MP ultrawide with autofocus
Front Camera: 16MP under-display
Battery: 6,150mAh, 80W fast charging
Operating System: Nebula AIOS (Android 15)
Build: IP69 rating, two-way satellite communication
Colors: Black, Amber, Starry Night Blue
Nubia Z70 Ultra Price in Nepal and Availability
For those interested in options, the Z70 Ultra comes in several configurations, starting with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage priced at CNY 4,599. You can go all the way up to the 24GB RAM and 1TB storage model for CNY 6,299. It’s available in Black, Amber, and a unique Starry Night Blue, inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s famous painting. When it makes it here, we expect its price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 110,000
The phone is already up for pre-order in China, with shipments kicking off on November 25. A global release is also lined up for November 26, so it won’t be long before it’s available elsewhere.
Nubia Z70 Ultra
Price in China(Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB/256GB
CNY 4,599
NPR 110,000
16GB/512GB
CNY 4,999
NPR 120,000
16GB/1TB
CNY 5,999
NPR 142,000
24GB/1TB
CNY 6,299
NPR 156,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Galaxy A16 5G
NoiseFit aka Noise just launched new earbuds with a compact form factor. In this article, we will be looking into Noise Buds Nero in further detail including its expected price in Nepal.
Noise Buds Nero Overview
Design and Audio
Noise spends a lot of time talking about how mini it is, hence the Buds Nero is likely sized a little smaller than an average pair of earbuds. It comes in an in-ear fitting and ships in a multitude of colours including Charcoal Black, Snow White, Midnight Blue, Olive Green, and Deep Wine. These earbuds have an IPX5 rating for water resistance too.
Moving on to the audio side of things, it packs 10mm drivers on each side — which isn’t the largest we see on the market. However, given its smaller stature having a smaller driver makes sense. The Noise Buds Nero is also equipped with a quad-mic setup for ENC and a clear calling experience.
These mini-buds don’t have much going on feature-wise, but there are some. Firstly, they come with Bluetooth v5.3 with Hyper Sync. The latter is an instant pairing feature where it connects to the last paired device as soon as the case lid is popped open. The Noise Buds Nero also comes with a low latency connection that can be as low as 40ms. And that is about it.
In terms of playtime, they can last up to 45 hours when factoring in both earbuds and the charging case. Likewise, the Noise Buds Nero comes with Instacharge technology wherein plugging it in for a mere 10 minutes equates to 15 times the playback time.
Noise Buds Nero Specifications
Design: In-ear, stemmed, IPX5-rated
Dimensions: 46.00 mm x 54.00 mm x 28.00 mm
Weight: 36 grams
Sound Driver: 10mm
Noise Cancellation: ENC during calls with quad-mic setup
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3
Playback: Up to 45 hours (Combined)
Charging: 120 minutes, via USB Type-C, Instacharge (10 minutes charge = 150 minutes playback)
These earbuds are already up for sale on the company’s website for INR 899. If these buds arrive here, we expect the Noise Buds Nero price in Nepal to be NPR 1,449.
Noise Earbuds
Price in India (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Buds Nero
INR 899
NPR 1,449
Meanwhile, check out our video list on the best TWS earbuds under INR 3,000:
Windows 365 is a cloud-based service from Microsoft allowing users to stream a full Windows desktop experience from the cloud to any device. This allows users to get their full computer setup from any device anywhere. Now Microsoft just launched a special device tailor-made to run Windows 365, and they call it Windows 365 Link.
Microsoft Windows 365 Link Overview
Design
The Windows 365 Link looks like a regular TV setup box with a compact and minimalist design, measuring just 120 mm x 120 mm x 30 mm. It is made of eco-friendly materials — mostly recycled metals. The top shield comprises 90% post-consumer recycled aluminium alloy, while the bottom plate is pre-consumer recycled aluminium. Similarly, the motherboard uses 100% recycled copper and 96% recycled tin.
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The device does not have a fan for active cooling, it relies on its metal body to conduct the heat away from its system. This also helps the device be quieter. For connectivity, the Windows 365 Link features an HDMI port, a DisplayPort, and four USB ports. Three of them are USB 3.2 Type As and one USB 3.2 Type-C. Additionally, there’s a gigabit Ethernet port and a 3.5mm headphone jack as well. In the meantime, it has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support for wireless connectivity.
The Windows 365 Link is purpose-built for accessing Windows 365 desktops, making it ideal for modern businesses embracing “hot desk” environments. Employees can log in from any desk or location, ensuring continuity in their digital workspace — whether at the office, home or on the move. Importantly, the device offers built-in video decoding and encoding capabilities, making it suitable for video calls and conferencing.
Security is one of the main focuses of this device. It runs a locked-down operating system, with no local apps, administrative privileges, or stored data. This significantly reduces the risks of hacking or data theft. Secure login options include passwordless authentication via Microsoft Entra ID, the Microsoft Authenticator app, or a FIDO USB security key.
Moreover, large-scale enterprises can manage Windows Link 365 through Microsoft Intune. This allows them to efficiently manage whatever number of these devices they have deployed.
Microsoft Windows 365 Link Price in Nepal and Availability
Subscribers of Windows 365 Link Enterprise, Frontline or Business can get and use this device for USD 350. The Government version of the service is not supported as of now. Microsoft is first rolling out a preview programme, which interested entities can join by 15 December. It will fully be available in the first half of 2025, wherein the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan will get it in April.
In the meantime, this device will likely not make it to Nepal as there isn’t a very big market for it. But if it does, we expect the Windows 365 Link price in Nepal to be NPR 58,499.
Microsoft Cloud PC Device
Price in the USA (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Windows 365 Link
USD 350
NPR 58,499
Meanwhile, check out our flagship chipset performance comparison video:
Truth be told there aren’t that many options when it comes to affordable 2-in-1 machines in Nepal with most of them soaring beyond that 1 lakh price point. Some Inspiron models from Dell, Lenovo’s own IdeaPad Flexes, and Envys from HP are your best bet. But, an older soul from back in 2022 is now available with extra bits and pieces. So in this short coverage, I’ll briefly touch on the Lenovo Flex 7 (2022), its features and specifications, alongside price in Nepal and availability.
Lenovo Flex 7 (2022) Overview
Design and Display
Let’s take a quick look at the aesthetic appeal of the Flex 7. It’s a 2-in-1 that can be used in a variety of ways including tent, stand, and tablet modes where you fold the screen based on application need. The top of the case is made out of aluminium that gives off a hint of premium feel but the bottom and rest of the chassis is plastic. Regardless, the ‘Stone Blue’ color option looks pretty subtle and the package is pretty portable at just over 1600 grams.
For the display, you are getting a 14” touch screen with 1440p resolution and 300 nits of brightness. The IPS panel is locked at 60Hz but the colors (100% sRGB) and contrast (1500:1) are pretty good for the price.
Performance and Memory
Unfortunately one of the biggest downsides of this machine is the old Alder Lake processor from Intel. The Core i5 1235U powering this unit isn’t the most powerful or the most efficient today but it’s still a good enough chipset for everyday necessities. There are 10 cores in total with 12 threads and a boost clock of up to 4.4 GHz.
The LPDDR4x-4266 memory is soldered to the system board and cannot be expanded after purchase. Another downer is that the laptop is only available in 8GB trim which might not be enough for anyone looking to push their Windows system once in a while. Something like the HP Envy x360 has slower DDR4 RAM but the sticks on that can be upgraded for better multitasking performance.
Battery Life and Ports
Powering the Flex 7 is a 59Wh Lithium Polymer cell that Lenovo says can last up to 11 hours of continuous 1080p video playback at 150nits. The charging takes place via the Thunderbolt 4 Type-C connection with the 65W AC brick shipped inside the box. Other ports on the Flex 7 (2022) include two Type-As, an SD card slot, a HDMI, and an audio jack. There’s also a fingerprint reader for ease of access and security and additional features like a backlit keyboard and WiFi 6E support.
Alongside your purchase, there’s also an additional gift: the Lenovo Digital Pen with 4096 different levels of pressure sensitivity. This can be helpful while navigating the OS in tablet or tent modes or for taking notes and such. There are also two customizable buttons for quick actions and shortcuts.
Resolution: 2.2K (2240 x 1400), 16:10 aspect ratio
Keyboard: Chiclet-style keyboard (White Backlit)
Trackpad: Plastic multi-touch trackpad, Windows Precision drivers
Processor: Up to 12th Gen Intel Core 1255U (2P + 8E /12T, up to 4.7GHz)
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe (integrated)
RAM: Up to 16GB LPDDR4x-4266 RAM
Storage: Up to 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD
Audio: 2x 2W speakers, Dolby Audio
Battery: 59Wh Li-Ion, Rapid Charge Boost
Power Supply: 65W power adapter
Webcam: 1080p FHD camera, Privacy shutter
I/O: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On), 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4a), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x Card reader, 1x 3.5mm jack
Lenovo Flex 7 (2022) Price in Nepal and Availability
The Lenovo Flex 7 (2022) price in Nepal for the Core i5 variant is NPR 94,000 with the Lenovo Digital Pen included alongside a one-year warranty. You can get the Flex via the Hukut Store.
Acer recently announced a new gaming laptop with the latest AMD chipset and NVIDIA discrete graphics card. This new laptop, Acer Nitro V 16, is now available in Nepal as well. Let’s look deeper at the Acer Nitro V 16, and discuss its full specs, features, expected price in Nepal, availability, and more!
Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) Overview
Design and Display
The Acer Nitro V 16 comes in a similar design to its other Nitro V 15 siblings. It features the company logo on the centre of the lid and vents under the hinge. Meanwhile, it also comes with an RGB backlit keyboard with a numpad on the front.
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In terms of display, Acer is giving us two options to choose from i.e. WQXGA or WUXGA. Either way, it will be a 16-inch screen with a 165Hz refresh rate measuring a response time of 3ms. Acer has not mentioned the type of panel this laptop will feature. However, from our experience with gaming laptops, we assume it to be an IPS LCD panel.
Performance
Under the hood, Acer Nitro V 16 will boast the latest AMD 8040 series of processors. It is the first adopter of this series of SoC, as it was announced on the same day! This laptop will ship with a CPU of up to AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS. In the meantime, it will be assisted by an NVIDIA GeForce graphics card of up to RTX 4060. Although the TGP is capped at 60W, and the maximum it’ll go is up to 75W, you are not losing a ton of power on the RTX 4050 and RTX 4060 cards (around 10-15% drop from their maximum power).
Furthermore, the Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) will also feature a DDR5 RAM of up to 32 GB clocking in at 5,600 MHz. Similarly, it will also have up to 2 TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Moreover, a dual-fan cooling system helps this laptop keep cool while providing optimum performance. It will ship with Windows 11 out of the box on the software front.
How is the AMD 8040 series anyway?
The AMD 8040 series retains identical core counts, clock speeds, cache size, and other key aspects to its predecessor, the 7040 series. The only upgrade the latest AMD CPUs offer is a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This unit oversees all aspects of AI, including tasks like AI upscaling during gaming. At the same time, it is likely to contribute to additional AI capabilities such as Acer PurifiedView and Acer PurifiedVoice, smoothening activities like streaming, video chatting, and noise cancellation.
The Acer Nitro V 16 comes with decent options of ports with a full-function USB 4 Type-C, two USB 3 Type-A, an HDMI port, and a headphone jack. In terms of wireless connectivity, we will be getting WiFi 6E as well as unspecified Bluetooth version support. Meanwhile, it features speakers with DTS:X Ultra support.
Ports: 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x USB 4.0 Type-C (DP/PD), 2x USB 3.0 Type-A (one with offline charging support), 1x Universal Audio Jack
Connectivity: WiFi 6E + Unspecified Bluetooth version
Colour: Black
Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) Price in Nepal and Availability
The Acer Nitro V 16 was announced on 7 December 2023 with a starting price of USD 999.99 in North America. Its price in Nepal starts at NPR 115,000 for the Ryzen 5 8640HS and RTX 4050 variant. You can buy it from retail stores like Hukut.
Hikvision has launched a range of interactive smartboards in Nepal. They are particularly designed for various environments, including classrooms and meeting rooms. These devices combine interactive touch technology with high-quality displays. In this article, we will look at different models from Hikvision, focusing on their key features and prices in Nepal.
The 65″ model is a compact smartboard suitable for smaller spaces. It provides high-resolution displays and includes interactive features for easy collaboration in smaller settings.
The 75″ version offers a larger screen and is ideal for medium-sized rooms. It maintains the same features as the 65″ model but provides a bigger display for better visibility.
